One of the breakout stars of this year’s season of "Hard Knocks," the HBO reality TV show that focuses on an NFL team preparing for the regular season, is Cleveland Browns defensive end Carl Nassib.
Nassib won over viewers with his devotion to Taylor Swift — and with his heady (and enthusiastic) financial advice, which he was shown giving to teammates during the show’s season opener.
The Detroit Lions may have their own version of Nassib in defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois. A veteran entering his 10th season who signed a one-year contract earlier this summer, Jean Francois doesn’t actively seek out teammates to give them financial advice like he does with pass-rushing techniques.