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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Beat their a**': Tom Brady takes shot at Pat McAfee's wife in petty post-Indy 500 clapback
Tom Brady faced boos at the Indy 500 from Colts fans, with Samantha McAfee celebrating (Getty Images) Tom Brady faced boos from Colts fans at the Indy 500, with Pat McAfee's wife, Samantha publicly savoring the moment. Brady, in classic fashion, fired back on social media and his YouTube channel, lightheartedly reminding them of his past dominance over their team, turning the negative reception into a playful jab. Tom Brady slams Colts fans while laughing off Samantha McAfee 's middle finger Tom Brady's Indy 500 visit wasn't well-received, met with significant boos. Pat McAfee's wife, Samantha, celebrated this on Instagram: 'Hearing over 400,000 people boo Tom Brady was a real highlight of the day. I'm sorry, but I have Colts blood running through my veins. The finger was a bit much, my bad.' Her post highlighted the intense Indianapolis fan rivalry. This animosity isn't a new development. Colts fans harbor long memories of Brady being the orchestrator of their gridiron heartbreaks. From crushing AFC title game losses to playoff eliminations, he consistently dominated Indianapolis. I Took Gronk to the Indy 500 His remarkable 16-4 overall record against them, coupled with 33 touchdowns – more than against any other team outside the AFC East – cemented his role as a recurring villain. For those in Indy, such statistics don't simply fade into history, especially when the architect of their past pain appears in their own backyard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Brady, ever the strategic player, chose his moment to respond, waiting until his YouTube video was released. In classic Brady style, his comeback was delivered with a grin and a subtle jab. 'So friendly here in Indiana. Why would they not like me? 'Cause we beat their *ss,' he quipped in a clip from the tracks on his latest video. It was evident he relished the opportunity to engage with the rival fans. He didn't stop there. Brady also took to Instagram, describing the Indy 500 as an 'incredible experience,' and concluded his post with a parting shot: 'Great to get in one more successful drive in front of a bunch of Colts fans.' This was quintessential Brady – transforming negative crowd reactions into personal amusement and turning the tables on his detractors. Peyton Manning isn't joining any pile-on against TB12; their rivalry is over. However, some Colts fans still resent past defeats, especially the 2004 AFC Divisional Round. Brady consistently handles extreme criticism and "hate" with remarkable composure. Tom Brady's upcoming broadcasting gig will strike a different note. He told Complex, "It's not about this harsh critique." Instead, he aims to "point out the greatness of these individual players. … That's what I want to do on TV." He'll acknowledge imperfections, even his own: "Do they make the right plays all the time? Certainly not. By the way, neither did I." Expect honest, contextual analysis from him. Also Read: Tom Brady's new dad era sparks buzz: Is he becoming the man Gisele Bündchen always wanted and begged for? His rookie season as a broadcaster showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in his emotional breakdown of a crucial Super Bowl moment, hinting at the unique and honest perspective he can bring.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Four Ravens who could leave after this season to accept bigger paydays elsewhere
Four Ravens who could leave after this season to accept bigger paydays elsewhere It isn't time to discuss next year's free agents yet, but keep an eye on the following Ravens anyway. May is ending. We're still months from Week 1 of the NFL season and an AFC Divisional Round rematch featuring the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Fans on both sides are entertaining something familiar: expectations. After seeing the Kansas City Chiefs get throttled during the most recent Super Bowl, the three-time AFC champions seem more vulnerable than they have been. Don't expect them to roll over and play dead, though. They beat Baltimore at home in the title game almost two years ago. Then, they extinguished the Bills last season. The flock has a chance as long as Lamar Jackson leads the charge. Championship windows close quickly in the NFL, though. The coming campaign adds pressure because several vital cogs in the Ravens' machine may be enjoying swan songs. The following Ravens could be auditioning for other teams this season. On May 14, Derrick Henry agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Ravens worth $30 million, with $25 million guaranteed. Thirty-five members of Baltimore's current 90-man roster are signed to deals that expire after the coming season. Kyle Van Noy is a proven veteran and one such member. Tyler Linderbaum is a priority and a former first-round draftee. That gives the Ravens a fifth-year option they can exercise on him in 2026, but the conversation won't be as easy for some other familiar faces. Might the players on the following list be entering their final seasons with the only team they have ever played for? Mark Andrews, tight end Seven seasons in Baltimore have established Mark Andrews as one of the best tight ends in the NFL. He has started 55 of his 104 in-game regular-season appearances. He has started four of the eight postseason games he has appeared in. He has hauled in 465 receptions for 5,845 yards and reached the end zone 51 times. Baltimore has drafted well. They added two tight ends during the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. That could make an aging Andrews the odd man out, but believe it or not, the youngsters are in just as much danger of the Ravens moving on as the established veteran is. Charlie Kolar, tight end The following statement could apply to Charlie Kolar or the guy the Ravens selected 11 spots later, Isaiah Likely. Baltimore could give up one for the other. Kolar is the better blocker and has no issues with doing the dirty work. Likely is the better receiving threat. Might that be enough motivation for the Ravens to keep the latter? Is it possible the only team they have ever known might move off Andrews and hang on to both of them with team-friendly deals? Odafe Oweh, EDGE Baltimore drafted Mike Green during Round 2 of the most recent NFL Draft. The 2025-26 season doubles as Oweh's contract season, which the Ravens used to exercise his fifth-year option. Stay tuned. Working in Oweh's favor is that he's coming off a ten-sack season during the most recent campaign. If he duplicates that production level, it will be hard for the Ravens to let him walk. Keep an eye on that storyline. It will be discussed all season. Ar'Darius Washington, safety After three forgettable seasons to begin his career, Ar'Darius Washington appeared in all 17 games with ten starts last season. He racked up 64 tackles, two interceptions, and a sack. Then, he started both of the Ravens' postseason games and added 11 tackles. It seemed like the light bulb had finally come on before he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.. There are two issues if you're a former undrafted rookie free agent. This is a contract season, and Baltimore drafted Malaki Starks in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. What are the chances they'll offer a significant extension to the third safety on their depth chart when other extensions seem more pressing? No one should be shocked if Washington returns. No one should be surprised if he doesn't.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens Derrick Henry Reveals Contract Plan
Derrick Henry inked a two-year, $30 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, keeping the future Hall of Famer in Baltimore through his aged-33 season. Henry, world renowned for his physical running style, yards-after-contact ability, and brolic build is coming off of the most productive season ever by a running back in his age-30 or older season in NFL history, surpassing Tiki Barber in 2005, tallying 1,921 yards. Advertisement Henry, though, wouldn't say whether this extension marks the end of his career or if he'll play beyond this deal. The contract runs through the 2027 NFL season. "I think it's just focus on this year and then focus to continue to get better year after year that I'm here -- that's always going to be my focus," Henry said. "I love football, I love playing. I know people look at my age, but I don't really try to focus on that. I just focus on, 'How can Derrick Henry be better, how can Derrick Henry help the Ravens get to where they want to get to?'" The Ravens suffered a devastating 27-25 defeat in the AFC Divisional Round, but that didn't stop Henry from getting to work. Just one week after the loss, Henry returned to his regularly scheduled workouts. On Monday, his flight to Baltimore had weather delays, and he ended up inking his contract on just 30 minutes of sleep. "I got home like 4:45 in the morning and I wanted to get [to the Ravens' facility] at 6 [a.m.]," Henry said. "So, I was like, 'I'm just going to stay up and just come get here and go work out.'" Advertisement Henry's two-year extension marks the biggest deal ever given to a running back over the age of 30. Henry said his intent was never to get a deal that set a new standard for aging running backs, but he certainly set the bar for future aging running backs to strive for. "[It's] just both of us coming to agreement with both made sense on both sides and us both being happy with," Henry said. "I'm very happy that we were finally able to get that done." Related: Ravens Signing Super Bowl MVP Could Lift Defense to No. 1 Related: 3 Ravens Legends Headline PFF's Team of the Century
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ravens' Roquan Smith Ready for Double Revenge in 2025
For months, the Baltimore Ravens have known who they'll play during the 2025 regular season. On Wednesday, they found out when each of those games would be played. The Ravens will play at least four prime-time games in 2025 – two on Sunday, and one on Monday and Thursday. With two 'to be determined' time slots against the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers to end the season, there is room for more. Advertisement But Baltimore's most important prime-time affair might be its first, when it caps off the first Sunday of the season on the road against the Buffalo Bills. Everyone wants to start 1-0, and against a Super Bowl contender, a win could provide crucial confidence as adversity hits later in the year. Against Buffalo, though, it is also an opportunity to exorcise the demons of last season's Divisional Round disaster. Ravens star Roquan Smith is ready for two revenge games after the schedule release, and he won't have to wait long for the first one. "Yeah, just how I like it," Smith said Wednesday, via NFL Media. "Revenge is best served as a cold dish, you know. So, it will be nice to get up to Buffalo and get a little payback for those guys from the end of the year." Advertisement Baltimore lost 27-25 in the AFC Divisional Round last season, a loss largely defined by superstar Mark Andrews having the worst half of his career. Buffalo lost a week later to the eventual Super Bowl-losing Kansas City Chiefs in their own heartbreaker. Both are expected to make deep playoff runs again. Such is life with a superstar quarterback under center. But neither Lamar Jackson nor Josh Allen has won the conference just yet, adding motivation to perhaps the best game of the Week 1 slate. "Misery sets in all offseason, and you use that as motivation throughout the offseason," Smith said. "So, just knowing that we have everything it takes to be the best team in the NFL. You have to show that game in and game out, and it's going to start up there in Buffalo. Just like everything we've gone through throughout the offseason and how it ended, it's just about unleashing it on those guys. And I'm sure they have the same plan." Smith won't just be looking out for Buffalo. In Week 8, he has a personal score to settle with the Chicago Bears. The team that drafted him in the first round shipped him to Baltimore in 2022. For the first time, he'll get to play against the Bears and show them what they've been missing. Advertisement 'I'm very excited for that one, you know,' Smith said. 'I have a couple guys over there that I still know, keep up with and a lot of my friends are still in Chicago. So, I know a lot of them are going to be here at the game. It's going to be one that I'm looking forward to for a little while now. I'm very excited about it so whenever and wherever we play them, I'm very excited about that one.' With six intense AFC North games adding to a first-place schedule and a date with the NFC North, there will be no shortage of big games on the Ravens' schedule. On two Sundays, Smith will have a little more to play for. Related: One Raven Must Be on Team USA in 2028 Related: Ravens Derrick Henry Backup Labeled Among NFL's Most Underrated
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Roquan Smith has admitted to circling two games on the Ravens 2025 schedule
Roquan Smith has admitted to circling two games on the Ravens 2025 schedule Roquan Smith didn't shy away from saying he already has two of the Ravens' games circled on his calendar. Another domino has fallen. The NFL Schedule Release 25 show has attached times and dates to each of the Baltimore Ravens' 17 regular-season games. It's Super Bowl or bust for The Flock, but they can't look too far ahead. They can't overlook anyone, especially the first opponent. The schedule makers didn't waste any time. Baltimore's AFC Divisional Round rematch comes early. It falls in Week 1, on the first Sunday Night Football broadcast of the pro football season. The Buffalo Bills are the opponent. It appears that fact isn't lost on the Ravens' leading tackler of the most recent campaign. Roquan Smith joined Rich Eisen on NFL Network to discuss the coming grind. Flashing his trademark smile, he had no issues admitting to already having circled a couple of games. Roquan Smith discusses two Ravens games he has already highlighted on his calendar. Since his arrival, Roquan Smith has been a breath of fresh air for Baltimore's defense. Each of his first three seasons in black, purple, and metallic gold resulted in First-Team All-Pro mentions (2022–2024) and Pro Bowl nominations. When the schedule was released, what was the first game he looked for? His answer came swiftly: "The first game of the year." What a coincidence! From the looks of things, much of the Ravens' fan base and the media are interested in the same contest. "That's going to set the tone for the entire season." Rich Eisen reminded him of who that game was against. Smith's smile returned. "Yeah. (That's) just how I like it. Revenge is best served as a cold dish, you know? So, it will be nice to get up there in Buffalo and get a little payback (against) those guys for the end of the year." Smith showed Buffalo the proper respect, stating the Bills won the game "fair and square." However, he also lamented that "misery sets in," and he intends to use last January's loss as fuel and motivation. That's a good thing. His coaches and teammates wouldn't have it any other way. Eisen asked him if there were any other contests he looked forward to playing in. He didn't offer the stale 'it doesn't matter' approach or bore us by stating the expected 'we'll play anyone' jargon. Instead, he provided another honest answer... "I'm definitely excited for the Chicago (Bears) game. That's going to be sweet." For the uninitiated, Smith began his NFL career in the Windy City and gave five years to a struggling Bears franchise. It wasn't for nothing. He was named a Second-team All-Pro twice (2020, 2021) and was eventually traded to Baltimore, but what NFL star doesn't want to play well against his former team (even if they don't admit it)? This isn't the same Bears team he left, though. They have added offensive weaponry like QB Caleb Williams, Smith's former Georgia Bulldogs teammate D'Andre Swift, and wide receiver Rome Odunze. They're now led by new head coach and offensive mastermind Ben Johnson, who previously resurrected Jared Goff's career as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator from 2022-24. Make no mistake. Any game vs. the Bears offense won't be a walk in the park for the Ravens' defense. But, don't lose any sleep either. The Ravens will certainly be favored in that game.
