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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Four Eagles who can find motivation in some recent bulletin board material
Four Eagles who can find motivation in some recent bulletin board material All offseason, blunt and veiled swipes have been taken at several Eagles who can use the disrespect as motivation. There may not be a more loving phrase in the English language than 'you can do it'. Ask many of the Philadelphia Eagles on the current roster, and they'll no doubt offer tales of loved ones or past coaches who inspired them. For many, they may not have reached the heights they attained had it not been for a pat on the back. Studying the alpha male's psyche for decades has taught us something, and it's true of competitors in every professional sport. For every person motivated by hearing positive feedback, there's another fueled by doubts and criticism. Five Eagles can transform bulletin-board material into unforgettable seasons. What's the point? The answer is simple. Some guys are motivated by hearing 'you can', and there are others motivated by hearing 'you can't...' Here are a handful of Birds who aren't strangers to criticism. They have heard it constantly. It's been heard as recently as these past few months, and they're more than capable of transforming bulletin board material into breakout or very successful NFL seasons. Bryce Huff, EDGE Raise your hand if you sometimes forget Bryce Huff is still on the Eagles' roster. Yep! That seems to be pretty common. After signing a three-year deal in March 2024, he's seemingly been given up on by fans, the media, and even important people in the organization. No one in-house is going to bash him publicly. They're saying the right things, but what we have seen speaks volumes. Playing time decreased. He was a healthy scratch during the Super Bowl, and the leadership structure has stocked its cupboard with guys who can rush the passer in the NFL Draft and during free agency. We're about to learn a lot about Bryce Huff's intestinal fortitude. Jalen Hurts, QB It's hard to believe the anti-Jalen Hurts agenda is still churning, or is it still churning? Maybe we shouldn't base an entire theory on the words of Chris Simms and a few other familiar detractors. Jalen Hurts is a proven winner and one of the best players at his position. Deal with it. There's another side to the coin, though. It seems nothing he does will ever be good enough. He's 46-20 as a starter during the regular season. He has won six of his nine playoff starts. He's led his team to two Super Bowls and has won one of them. If that were Trevor Lawrence or Justin Herbert's resume, we'd be calling them future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. While it seems Jalen may never get the credit he deserves, the winning will continue. He'll continue to feed off the doubters as he has always done. Nick Sirianni, head coach Much of what has been said about Jalen can be stated about Nick Sirianni. Philly's head coach has constructed one heck of a football team since that flower speech. If the most significant criticism of Coach Sirianni is that he's emotional, something tells us the Birds can live with that. So, Nick Wright can leave him off his rankings of the top NFL head coaches. The Eagles know what they have, even if no one else does. No one could fake it, live off the efforts of others, or hide behind the 'CEO head coach' moniker and keep doing what Sirianni does if he weren't a special type of leader. Nolan Smith, EDGE Hours after reading Pro Football Focus's ranking of the NFL's top edge rushers, Nolan Smith's ranking (28) is still a head-scratcher. How is he ranked so low? He served up 6.5 sacks, 11 additional QB hits, and eight tackles for loss in 16 games with ten starts. He turned up the volume during the 2025 NFL playoffs, almost equaling his regular season total for sacks (four) and leading all postseason defenders with four tackles for a loss. 28th? Yeah, that sounds very disrespectful and worth a mention to Philly's budding star as he enters year three as a professional. His competitive nature has never been questioned, and this seems like a great way to bring more of it out of him. Jordan Davis, interior defensive lineman Two months ago, many asked questions about whether or not the Eagles might move off Jordan Davis soon. Arguments were made for why Philly might exercise its fifth-year option on his rookie contract (and why they wouldn't). Eventually, the Birds decided they would exercise that option, making Davis a free agent in 2027. Think about all of that for a second. We're discussing the 13th overall selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. A member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team that season, some discredit him due to a lack of splash plays. PFF even left him off its top 25 players under 25 years of age. That would catch the attention of any young NFL star, and even though Davis hasn't admitted to such, there is minimal doubt that the slight didn't catch his eye. Everyone has seen flashes. Here's a bold prediction. In 2025, Jordan breaks out with a dominant season where he puts it all together to become one of the more feared interior defensive linemen in the league.
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE companies drive precision, autonomy in aerospace and maritime manufacturing
23 May 2025 00:20 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)EDGE Group took the lead in the AI, advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 segments at this year's Make it in the Emirates forum, highlighting the UAE's commitment to local production and technology-driven industrial to Aletihad on the sidelines of the conference, Michael Deshaies, CEO of EPI - part of EDGE - said EPI stands apart as a pure manufacturing firm. "We are unique because we are purely a manufacturing company - 100% build-to-print," he said. "Around 80% of our turnover is tied to business with Airbus and Boeing. The parts we produce in Abu Dhabi go into aircraft flying around the world."EPI is the only accredited commercial airframer in the UAE and plays a key role in the global aerospace supply chain. It also serves the oil and gas and defence sectors with high-precision machined parts and maintenance, repair and overhaul services."This is the first time we are delivering a full, recognisable subsystem for a major aircraft programme, complete with jig-controlled builds and floor-mounted assemblies," Deshaies the forum, EPI showcased live demonstrations of its automated production lines, including a numerically controlled turret lathe used for precision turning of circular components. "It is one of over 60 automated tools in our factory, used for precision turning of circular components," he also pointed to EPI's expansion into propulsion system development, with a new R&D lab planned to support the UAE's aerospace goals. EPI also contributed components to the UAE's HOPE Probe and is involved in Airbus's C295 fuel tank programme. "We are creating a research and development lab to support propulsion systems - key to the UAE's ambitions… We believe precision manufacturing can move a country's GDP." 100% Made-in-UAE Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), another EDGE company, used the forum's platform to spotlight its capabilities in locally designed and manufactured naval platforms."We are here to showcase what the UAE is capable of - especially in the maritime industry," Francesco Lomonaco, Technical Officer at ADSB, told Aletihad on the sidelines of the presented two UAE-designed vessels already in service: a 16-metre modular patrol boat and the FA-400, a scalable multi-mission platform that ranges from 40 to 50 metres, depending on operational needs."These vessels are not just designed locally, they're already in operation with both local and international clients," Lomonaco said. He said the defining aspect of ADSB is that the design is made locally."One of our mandates is to own the IP of our designs. That gives us control and allows us to produce not just for the UAE, but also for export markets," Lomonaco added. He explained that the FA-400 was developed entirely in-house with components from EDGE's defence ecosystem, including radar systems from Pulse and electro-optics from the Centre of Excellence."Our goal is a 100% Made-in-UAE platform," he ahead, Lomonaco said automation and AI will shape the company's next phase. "We want to reduce crew size, minimise human error, and ensure platforms can function in critical scenarios with advanced decision-making tools."
Mid East Info
22-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EDGE Signs MoU with Specialist Mechanical Engineers to Manufacture Land Vehicle Components in the UAE - Middle East Business News and Information
TRUST, an EDGE Group entity, and Specialist Mechanical Engineers will collaborate to design, develop, and manufacture specialised land systems equipment, including APU/ACU and mechanical systems, within the UAE. Abu Dhabi, UAE: May, 2025 – TRUST, an entity of EDGE and a keystone of national security and defence capability that delivers top-tier equipment, advanced technologies and unparalleled services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Specialist Mechanical Engineers (SME), a South Africa-based company providing turnkey solutions in HVAC and complex mechanical systems. The agreement was announced during the Make It in the Emirates Forum, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 19 to 22 May. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jasem Al Zaabi, Vice President of Business Development for Trading & Mission Support – EDGE, and Iwan Agema, Managing Director of SME. About EDGE: Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security. About SME: SME is a trusted global OEM for solutions in the Defence Industry for over 34 years. Specialist Mechanical Engineers (SME) was founded in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1991 with facilities nationwide. SME also have subsidiaries in Hungary (est. 2020) and now in the UAE (est. 2025), where we have been doing business since 1998. Long-term product support is essential for our clients; hence, our strategy is to operate where our clients are based.
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EDGE signs MoU with Specialist Mechanical Engineers to manufacture land vehicle components in UAE
22 May 2025 17:14 ABU DHABI (WAM) TRUST, an entity of EDGE and a keystone of national security and defence capability that delivers top-tier equipment, advanced technologies and unparalleled services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Specialist Mechanical Engineers (SME), a South Africa-based company providing turnkey solutions in HVAC and complex mechanical agreement was announced during the Make It in the Emirates Forum, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from May 19 to MoU was signed by the Vice President of Business Development for Trading & Mission Support - EDGE, Dr. Jasem Al Zaabi, and the Managing Director of SME, Iwan Agema.
Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EDGE signs MoU with Specialist Mechanical Engineers to manufacture land vehicle components in UAE
TRUST, an entity of EDGE and a keystone of national security and defence capability that delivers top-tier equipment, advanced technologies and unparalleled services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Specialist Mechanical Engineers (SME), a South Africa-based company providing turnkey solutions in HVAC and complex mechanical systems. The agreement was announced during the Make It in the Emirates Forum, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 19th to 22nd May. The MoU was signed by Dr. Jasem Al Zaabi, Vice President of Business Development for Trading & Mission Support - EDGE, and Iwan Agema, Managing Director of SME.
