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Understanding the caloric requirements for players is essential in this environment. McGuire emphasizes that most players require a minimum of 3,000 calories per day during training, while those with higher body weights and more muscle mass, like linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, may need upwards of 5,000 calories just to maintain their body weight. This intense requirement leads to daily consumption of around 150 to 200 cases of protein shakes, alongside numerous other nutritional products to aid in recovery and performance.