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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push
'Cheapo'... That's how Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu described the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push. Months after one of the most bizarre and embarrassing sequences of the youngster's career, he was still angry and throwing darts during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "My personal opinion? I think they should ban it, but I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot, but it's kind of like a cheapo play... That's pretty much a scrum in rugby." Advertisement Don't take anyone else's word for it. Take a look and listen for yourself. For those who may be unaware, Frankie's theory stems from the fourth quarter of the most recent NFC Championship Game, one where he was penalized on three consecutive snaps during a goal-to-go situation. Philadelphia lined up for the Brotherly Shove. Luvu attempted to guess the snap count. He was wrong... Three times... That led to one of the greatest (and most unexpected) calls in NFL history. Referee Shawn Hochuli finally issued his stark warning. "Washington has been advised that, at some point, the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." Luvu chilled, Philadelphia scored on the next play, and stretched their lead to 41-23 with just over 12 minutes remaining. Advertisement Four months have passed. It appears that Frankie is still angry. Frankie Luvu doubles down on his complaints of the Eagles' tush push. As we turn the calendar from May to June, much has changed since Philadelphia throttled the Commanders in the most recent NFC Championship Game. The league tried to ban the Eagles' infamous play. The Birds found nine allies to vote with them, and that ensured the tush push is still a legal play for the 2025 NFL season. Roger Goodell sounds salty, stating, "We'll see how it plays out this season.' Luvu has also doubled down, as he was still answering questions about this when the Commanders began OTAs. "I said what I said... You all caught that, right? It's easy to see what he meant. For now, the conversation doesn't seem like it's ending. Advertisement Philadelphia sees its secret weapon as legalized aggression and flawless execution. Luvu and others know a rugby scrum and refuse to give the Eagles credit for mastering a legal play. There's one way to settle this: when Philadelphia and Washington renew unpleasantries on the gridiron. Mark those calendars. They meet in Week 16 and Week 18. Dates and times of those games have yet to be determined. One thing is sure. There isn't a Birds fan walking who won't be paying attention. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Frankie Luvul stands by remarks about the Eagles Tush Push
USA Today
11 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Commanders trade for Laremy Tunsil ranks as best offseason move for franchise
The Washington Commanders made some solid moves during free agency and added some promising new faces through the 2025 NFL draft. Adam Peters is in his second year as general manager, and he's proving that all of the time he spent working as a scout and in player personnel departments was worth it. One of the biggest moves the Commanders made this offseason was trading for offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil. Tunsil previously played for the Houston Texans, but orchestrated his own trade, acting as his own agent, and now the veteran will don burgundy and gold this fall. That trade was highly praised throughout the NFL, and The Athletic's Mike Sando says it's his favorite move by the Commanders. Acquiring Laremy Tunsil from Houston could solve the Commanders' left tackle position through quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie contract and beyond. Tunsil, who turns 31 in August, has earned Pro Bowl honors five times in the past six seasons. He's younger than left tackles Duane Brown and Trent Williams were when Seattle and San Francisco acquired them, respectively. Brown and Williams were solid through their age-36 seasons. This could be a very good move if Tunsil holds up similarly. In 2024, only five quarterbacks were sacked more than Jayden Daniels. He took 47 sacks despite his ability to escape the pocket, so one can only imagine what that number would have been if he weren't mobile. Caleb Williams was sacked the most (68), followed by C.J. Stroud (52), Geno Smith (50), and Joe Burrow and Sam Darnold both were sacked 48 times. While Daniels has the ability to run, and he's quite good at it, the Commanders know that for his longevity, he needs to remain in the pocket more often. He's never going to stay there, nor would anyone want him to change how he plays, but as a professional, he needs to understand that an adjustment to his play has already started. Tunsil was, indeed, a fantastic addition to the Commanders. He makes the offensive line better, brings veteran leadership to that line, and has a track record of success in protecting the quarterback's blind side.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NFL analyst makes wild claim about Commanders-Eagles' NFC Championship game
"The Commanders know they are going to get their asses kicked today." Mike Florio, host of Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, told a story Friday morning. Florio began, "The day of the NFC Championship (January 26, 2025), someone I know who is very well plugged in, said, 'The Commanders know they are going to get their asses kicked today, and they are just kinda bracing for it.'" Advertisement Florio continued on air with the story, saying that his inside source told him that day prior to the beginning of the NFC title game in Philly, "I know people in the building. They know what is coming." The longtime show host asserted that he responded to his good friend, saying perhaps the Commanders' brass is simply preparing for the worst, if it were to occur. He said his source insisted, "No, they know the Eagles are dramatically better than they are, and it's not happening for them today. And they know it." Florio told the story in the context of his contention Friday (some four months later) that, "I think the gap is just too big. It's too big for one offseason. This is something that is a multi-year effort to try to catch and surpass the Eagles." Using the analogy of the NBA playoffs some 35 years ago, Florio said this gap between the Eagles and Commanders reminded him of how the Chicago Bulls had to work multiple years to catch and surpass the Detroit Pistons. Those old enough to recall remember how Michael Jordan and the Bulls lost three consecutive years in the playoffs to the Detroit Pistons. In 1988, it was the Eastern Conference semifinals, followed by consecutive years (1989 & 1990) when the Bulls fell to the Pistons in the Eastern Conference finals, before winning six of the next eight NBA championships. Can the Commanders overtake the Eagles? Florio was doubtful, saying, "It's going to take multiple years, and even then, it may not happen." Advertisement Concluding the segment, Florio suggested, "Josh Sweat (DE) is gone, Milton Williams (DT) is gone, but the Eagles are still the Eagles." Well, Florio is rather confident the Eagles will remain atop the NFC East for the next few years. After all, quarterback Jalen Hurts is still quite young, and the roster is full of talented players across the depth chart. As per the conversation in particular? Well, we don't have the "source" on record that day claiming the Commanders knew and were bracing for a beatdown. We do know the Eagles did win that matchup against the Commanders 55-23. Florio does insist this is how it went down that day between him and his source, who reportedly claimed he had access to inside the Commanders. Yet, isn't it also true that in the NFC East, no team has repeated as division champions since the Eagles won the NFC East four consecutive seasons from 2001 through 2004? Advertisement It's important to note that the Commanders did beat the Eagles in Week 16. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: PFT host says gap between Eagles and Commanders too large to overcome
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Commanders HC Dan Quinn enjoys 1st Mystics game courtside
The post Commanders HC Dan Quinn enjoys 1st Mystics game courtside appeared first on ClutchPoints. Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn made a surprising appearance at Friday's game between the Mystics and New York Liberty. Advertisement Quinn is enjoying the 2025 NFL offseason as he will soon prepare for the upcoming season. The Commanders are coming off a remarkable 2024 campaign in which they finished with a 12-5 record. They clinched a playoff berth in the NFC, proceeding to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions en route to the NFC Championship game. They eventually lost 55-23 to the Philadelphia Eagles, who went on to win Super Bowl 59. In the meantime, Quinn will continue enjoying his summer as he sat courtside for the WNBA matchup between the Mystics and Liberty. How Mystics played against Liberty Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Unfortunately for the Mystics, they couldn't have Dan Quinn leave the arena with a win as they lost in an 85-63 blowout to the Liberty. Advertisement Washington struggled to be efficient with their shot selection. New York, boasting a perfect 4-0 record prior to the matchup, suffocated their opponents on defense. The Mystics were only successful on 28.4% of their total shot attempts, including 25% from 3-point range. Three players scored in double-digits on Washington's behalf. Brittney Sykes led the way with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. She shot 5-of-18 from the field, including 1-of-2 from beyond the arc, and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. Kiki Iriafen came next with 12 points and seven rebounds while Sonia Citron provided 10 points and four rebounds. With the loss, Washington fell to 3-4 on the season but stay at third place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are now 1.5 games behind the Atlanta Dream and 3.5 games behind the Liberty. The Mystics will look to bounce back in their next matchup, being on the road. They will face the Indiana Fever on June 3 at 7 p.m. ET.
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Has WAS significantly closed the gap with PHI?
Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss the steps the Commanders took with Jayden Daniels at the helm last year and compare that to the Super Bowl champs, who have lost some players this offseason.
