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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cam Jurgens' recent mention on a PFF ranking seems disrespectful
Cam Jurgens' recent mention on a PFF ranking seems disrespectful Cam Jurgens placement in new PFF ranking certainly raises eyebrows. It's never an easy task to follow a legend. That's true in any sport. Ask anyone who has ever done so. Bill Guthridge and Matt Doherty had a hard time living in Dean Smith's shadow. Steve Young is a deserving Pro Football Hall of Famer. Ask him how the journey in San Francisco began if you ever cross paths with him. Those looking for a Philadelphia Eagles parallel needn't search any further than Cam Jurgens succeeding Jason Kelce. Cam had the unenviable task of following one of the franchise's beloved legends, but on that front, things seem to be going pretty well. Philadelphia drafted Jurgens during Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 51st overall selection. He watched his mentor from the sidelines as a rookie before playing next to him as the Eagles' starting right guard a year later. After playing 654 snaps for the Birds in his sophomore season, Kelce retired, and Cam became the full-time starter. That has worked out very well. He made his first Pro Bowl roster but missed the games as he anchored an O-line that helped spearhead another Super Bowl victory. Big things are expected in year four. He enters his final year of his rookie deal, but he does so with peace of mind and some security. He recently received a pay raise as Philadelphia showed their appreciation with an extension for the job he's been doing, but the appreciation doesn't seem to be contagious. Pro Football Focus snubs Cam Jurgens in recent ranking of NFL centers Pro Football Focus hasn't disappointed with their offseason content, but that doesn't mean they haven't delivered one or two head-scratchers. They recently stacked all 32 starting centers ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Cam is ranked 13th. Wait! What? Perhaps he has been hindered here due to his back injury? "Jurgens has struggled at times as a pass protector, but his overall grading profile since becoming the Eagles' starting center shows an upward trend that should continue into 2025. If you exclude Jurgens' playoff performance, during which he was battling an injury, his PFF overall grade (67.1) charted as a top-10 mark at the position." Those were the words of one Mason Cameron, the writer of this one. Okay, so maybe the back injury had little to do with the theory? No disrespect is intended to anyone else on the list, but the eyeball test suggests he is head and shoulders over several of the guys who are ranked ahead of him. You're more than welcome to debate among yourselves about who that list should include and who it shouldn't, but don't stress or lose any sleep as the Eagles' season nears. Cam is teamed with Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, and Lane Johnson. That still ranks as one of the best O-lines in all of professional football. We'll see what Philadelphia does at the starting right guard position, but they have plenty of talented players to analyze. No worries at the anchor, though. Cam has provided a smooth transition from Jason Kelce, and by the looks of things, the new guy has an opportunity to play at an elite level for a long time moving forward.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Cam Jurgens' extension gets high marks as Philadelphia Eagles lock up star offensive line talent
Cam Jurgens (via Getty Images) The Philadelphia Eagles front office, spearheaded by general manager Howie Roseman, made a few strategic moves over the offseason, but none more strategic than locking Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens up to a long-term deal. In a league where stability along the offensive line is what determines playoff success, Philadelphia's signing of Jurgens to a long-term extension is already being hailed as one of the NFL's top moves of the offseason. Philadelphia Eagles make Cam Jurgens' extension priority on offensive line solidification Cam Jurgens, a second-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft, came out of nowhere in 2024 to become the full-time Eagles starting center, replacing the iconic Jason Kelce. Notwithstanding the onus of replacing such gigantic shoes, Jurgens put on a stellar performance, missing only one game and receiving his first Pro Bowl selection. At Pro Football Focus, Jurgens registered a 67.1 overall grade, good for 16th-best among NFL centers. His run-blocking work was especially strong, graded at 68.5 and good for 19th league-wide at his position. He also ranked 10th among all interior linemen in pass block win rate, making him a bedrock figure in the protection of quarterback Jalen Hurts. Guys being dudes: Eagles WHIPAROUND as Cam Jurgens & the O-line remain team's backbone Bleacher Report analyst Gary Davenport observed, "The Eagles are adopting an interesting strategy as they attempt to defend their Super Bowl title—the team ranks near the top of the league in spending on offense and the bottom of the NFL in spending on defense. However, Philadelphia didn't have much choice but to extend their Pro Bowl center after the best season of his career—Jurgens was 10th among interior linemen in pass block win rate in 2024. " With veteran Lane Johnson potentially on the cusp of retirement and Tyler Steen not yet established at right guard, the Jurgens acquisition injects vital continuity as the team seeks another deep postseason run. Cam Jurgens' Extension Press Conference Also read: Cam Jurgens signs $68M NFL deal and says his first big splurge will be TSA PreCheck While flashy free-agent acquisitions tend to grab the most attention, the Eagles' under-the-radar but shrewd decision to sign Cam Jurgens to an extension could end up being one of the most significant for its Super Bowl window. By keeping Jurgens signed through 2029, Philadelphia is doubling down on its identity in the trenches—a recipe that has been synonymous with the franchise's prosperity for years.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska high school to name field after former Husker offensive lineman Cam Jurgens
Nebraska high school to name field after former Husker offensive lineman Cam Jurgens A former Nebraska offensive lineman is being honored by his high school. Beatrice High School, in Beatrice, Nebraska, will name its football field Cam Jurgens Field after the former Nebraska center. Jurgens was a three-sport star at Beatrice High and was the top in-state prospect in the 2018 recruiting class. He would sign with the Cornhuskers and played for Nebraska from 2018-21. The former Husker started his career as a tight end before making the switch to center. The Philadelphia Eagles selected the center in the second round with the 51st pick overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He recently signed a four-year $68 million extension with the Philadelphia Eagles. This includes a $39.4 million guaranteed contract and keeps him with the organization through the 2029 season. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles Star Shares Two-Word Reaction After Team's Major Announcement
The Philadelphia Eagles had an amazing 2024 season, going 14-3, finishing first in the NFC East and of course capping the year off by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX. Of course, a big piece to the team's success was the offensive line, which ended the regular season ranked as the best unit in the NFL by Pro Football Focus Advertisement On Monday, they rewarded a big piece of that group by announcing the signing of center Cam Jurgens to a four-year, $68 million extension, which will keep him with the Eagles through the 2029 season Quickly after the news was revealed, fellow Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson shared his excitement, reporting the announcement, while writing "LET'S GO @BEEF_JURGY" on his Instagram story. Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman reacting to Cam Jurgens' contract extension.@lanejohnson65/Instagram As a former second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Jurgens is coming off his best season with the Eagles, starting 16 games in the regular season, which now stands as a career high. He wound up recording 1,067 snaps at center and finished the year with a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 67.1, which ranked 14th out of 64 centers, while committing just six penalties and allowing four sacks. Advertisement Of course, he has now been rewarded with a contract that ties him as the 26th-highest-paid offensive lineman and the second-highest-paid center, just behind the Kansas City Chiefs' Creed Humphrey at $72 million, per Spotrac. Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens (51)Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Jurgens also isn't the only player the Eagles have handed out an extension to this offseason, as they also signed running back Saquon Barkley (two years, $41.2 million) and Johnson (one year, $25 million). Related: Jets Predicted to Draft Record-Breaking QB to Join Justin Fields
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Instant analysis of the Eagles agreeing to a 4-year, $68M contract extension with Cam Jurgens
Philadelphia prioritizes building through the trenches, and four years after making Cam Jurgens a second-round pick, the Eagles and the Pro Bowl center have agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension with a $39.4 million guarantee, which contractually ties him to Philadelphia through the 2029 season, per the team and his agent Ryan Tollner. With the deal, the Eagles now have four linemen – Jurgens, left tackle Jordan Mailata (2028), left guard Landon Dickerson (2028), and right tackle Lane Johnson (2027) under contract through the next four years. With the move now official, here's an instant analysis of the deal and what it means for the Eagles moving forward. Jurgens has gradually developed A second-round draft pick in 2002 (No. 51 overall) and Jason Kelce's hand-picked successor, Jurgens was a reserve during his rookie year as the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LVII. In year two, Jurgens started at right guard in 11 games. Last off-season, Jason Kelce retired, and Jurgens moved to his natural center position. He started 16 games in 2024 and earned Pro Bowl honors, becoming the youngest Eagles center to earn Pro Bowl recognition since Ken Farragut (also 25) in 1953. Jurgens helps reset the market Jurgens didn't reset the market, but he's the second-highest-paid center in the NFL in total value, average per year, and guarantees. NFL Center Salaries Eagles keep their core group intact There are decisions to make at right guard, but the big four of Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, and Lane Johnson are together through at least the 2028 season. Eagles create salary cap space The extension frees up $3,396,800 in salary cap space, according to Over The Cap. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Analysis of Eagles agreeing to a contract extension with Cam Jurgens
