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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Eagles' Jalen Hurts isn't wearing his new Super Bowl ring: 'I've moved on'
Jalen Hurts is ready to move on. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spent nearly 10 minutes talking to reporters Wednesday after the team's first day of training camp. From the first question to the last, Hurts was clear that he has no interest in dwelling in the past — even if that past includes hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and being named that game's MVP a mere five months ago. 'It's a new journey, it's a new season, and those things are far behind us," Hurts said. "The past is behind us, and the future's too far away, so we have to stay present and worry about right now." It's not that Hurts doesn't look back fondly at what he and his teammates accomplished last season, when they thwarted the Chiefs' attempt to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. He allowed himself to do so last week when the Eagles received their championship rings. 'It was honestly surreal to see it in person," Hurts said of the Super Bowl ring, "almost — not nostalgic, but to see something that you've earned, have a moment to appreciate that one last time." Read more: With Chargers back in San Diego, players hope to win back their traditional fan base And now, Hurts reiterated, "that moment's behind us.' One reporter noted that Hurts wasn't seen actually wearing the ring at the ceremony and asked if he's put it on at any point. "I've moved on, moved on to the new year," Hurts replied, "It's as simple as that.' Another reporter noted that Hurts has spent time this offseason with Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to three consecutive NBA titles two times (1991-1993, 1996-1998). The journalist asked if the basketball legend had any advice about how to approach a season after winning a championship. 'He used every word but 'repeat,'" Hurts said, "and I can appreciate that." Hurts isn't the only one at Eagles camp with that mindset. Offensive lineman Jordan Mailata told reporters it irks him to hear the team described as the "defending champions." Read more: Rams open training camp: Analyzing their biggest concerns "We're not defending nothing," Mailata said. "We just won the title and now we gotta go win it again. Prove it all over again. And that's the mentality this team is going to have.' Similarly, coach Nick Sirianni said: "Every year at training camp feels the same. You're not looking back, you're not looking forward, you're solely focused on today and how we can get better today." So, yeah, don't expect to see Hurts strutting around camp wearing his shiny new Super Bowl ring. "Ultimately, it's a new journey," Hurts said. "It's a blank canvas. And we are who we are. We have what we have. And regardless whether you win a championship or lose a championship the next year, you have to be able to reset, have the right focus and pursue it with great intensity, great passion. And I think that's where we are." Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
2 hours ago
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- Los Angeles Times
Eagles' Jalen Hurts isn't wearing his new Super Bowl ring: ‘I've moved on'
Jalen Hurts is ready to move on. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback spent nearly 10 minutes talking to reporters Wednesday after the team's first day of training camp. From the first question to the last, Hurts was clear that he has no interest in dwelling in the past — even if that past includes hoisting the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and being named that game's MVP a mere five months ago. 'It's a new journey, it's a new season, and those things are far behind us,' Hurts said. 'The past is behind us, and the future's too far away, so we have to stay present and worry about right now.' It's not that Hurts doesn't look back fondly at what he and his teammates accomplished last season, when they thwarted the Chiefs' attempt to become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls. He allowed himself to do so last week when the Eagles received their championship rings. 'It was honestly surreal to see it in person,' Hurts said of the Super Bowl ring, 'almost — not nostalgic, but to see something that you've earned, have a moment to appreciate that one last time.' And now, Hurts reiterated, 'that moment's behind us.' One reporter noted that Hurts wasn't seen actually wearing the ring at the ceremony and asked if he's put it on at any point. 'I've moved on, moved on to the new year,' Hurts replied, 'It's as simple as that.' Another reporter noted that Hurts has spent time this offseason with Michael Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to three consecutive NBA titles two times (1991-1993, 1996-1998). The journalist asked if the basketball legend had any advice about how to approach a season after winning a championship. 'He used every word but 'repeat,'' Hurts said, 'and I can appreciate that.' Hurts isn't the only one at Eagles camp with that mindset. Offensive lineman Jordan Mailata told reporters it irks him to hear the team described as the 'defending champions.' 'We're not defending nothing,' Mailata said. 'We just won the title and now we gotta go win it again. Prove it all over again. And that's the mentality his team is going to have.' Similarly, coach Nick Sirianni said: ''Every year at training camp feels the same. You're not looking back, you're not looking forward, you're solely focused on today and how we can get better today.' So, yeah, don't expect to see Hurts strutting around camp wearing his shiny new Super Bowl ring. 'Ultimately, it's a new journey,' Hurts said. 'It's a blank canvas. And we are who we are. We have what we have. And regardless whether you win a championship or lose a championship the next year, you have to be able to reset, have the right focus and pursue it with great intensity, great passion. And I think that's where we are.'
USA Today
2 hours ago
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- USA Today
Eagles' team unity quietly exposes cracks in their rivals' locker rooms
The Eagles' camaraderie and locker room harmony continues to shine a spotlight on their rivals' dysfunction. It's amazing how much can change in just 12 months. This summer, the atmosphere in Philadelphia Eagles circles feels markedly different from the uncertainty we experienced last July. Things have settled down, and it's hard to believe that we were previously perplexed, trying to understand what a 'CEO head coach' actually does and what responsibilities that role entails. Nick Sirianni enters the 2025 NFL season as a Super Bowl champion who has Howie Roseman's complete confidence. Just 12 months ago, half of this fan base wanted to run him out of town. Now, let's all be honest. Coach Sirianni wasn't above reproach. His team was fresh off one of the greatest collapses we had ever seen. Two of his leaders, Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce, retired. Sirianni entered last season on the hot seat. He was accused of having minimal control over his locker room. What did we learn? We're glad you asked. We learned he's a damn good head coach and a leader of men. We knew his team would run through a wall for him. Sure, there were times when we all had our doubts, but Coach handled his business. Good for him. It's good to be wrong sometimes, and when you lay your head on the pillow tonight, give thanks that you aren't a fan of another NFC East team. Dysfunction continues among each of the Eagles' NFC East rivals It hasn't always been fun. Eagles fans and members of the Philadelphia media have certainly taken their lumps, but life could be worse. Think about some of those other NFL franchises. The Cleveland Browns hosted a helmet reveal, and one of their social media team members fell off a raft. Meanwhile, in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys can't get their best player on defense signed. It's just another in a long line of mishandled contract situations. The Washington Commanders are in a similar boat. Terry McLaurin has decided not to report to training camp. He's been one of the best and most loyal soldiers that organization has had in a long time. How does this franchise elect not to take care of him? That brings us to the New York Giants. Whoa... The New York Giants... What can be said about them other than bad things? Their head coach is Brian Daboll. Joe Schoen is their general manager. That about sums it up, but if you need some comic relief, they're so sick of your criticism that they don't want fans taking pictures at training camp. Okay... Okay... Maybe that isn't the reason for the sign (wink). Perhaps this is strictly about keeping their cards close to the vest (wink). All we can guarantee for sure is this. The Eagles are one of the NFL's model franchises with one of the best owners (Jeffrey Lurie). They are home to the game's best general manager (Howie Roseman). They're the defending Super Bowl champions, even though they don't want to call themselves that. Here's the point, and where we'll end this. Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles can feel good about where their team stands today. Fans of those other NFC East teams have to feel like they're no closer to winning a Super Bowl than they were last season, although, in fairness, the Commanders are a much better organization now than they were two years ago.
USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles DC Vic Fangio hints at Quinyon Mitchell traveling with the opposing team's best WR
Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell could begin traveling with the opposing team's best wide receiver after stating he's been getting his feet wet at both outside cornerback positions. Eagles standout cornerback Quinyon Mitchell stayed on one side of the field for the majority of his rookie season. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will be moving him around in 2025. Before the Eagles' second practice of training camp on Thursday, Fangio told reporters he's having Mitchell play both sides of the field so he can shadow the NFL's top pass-catchers during the regular season. Mitchell finished his rookie campaign with 12 pass breakups and forfeited just 472 yards in coverage last season. Quarterbacks completed 54.7% of pass attempts when targeting Mitchell as the nearest defender. He only allowed 74 yards after the catch (4.6 yards per contest); receivers went down nearly instantly when catching balls in Mitchell's vicinity. The Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up held several household names in check last year: With Darius Slay leaving in free agency, Mitchell is now the de facto shutdown cornerback in Philadelphia and will be responsible for covering opposing teams' primary receivers.
Newsweek
5 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sends Clear Message on Personal Goals
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Will Saquon Barkley be gunning for another 2,000-yard season in 2025? The Philadelphia Eagles running back had a straightforward response to that idea on Wednesday. "If it's in the cards again, it is. If not, it's not," he told reporters. Barkley could make history in 2025 by becoming the first player to ever have back-to-back 2,000-yard seasons. With so many great running backs coming before him, Barkley understands why former greats have struggled to repeat as 2K rushers. "Why is it so hard for a 2,000 rusher to do it again? Because it's so hard to do it in general," Barkley said. "There's only nine of us to have ever done it." Read More: Jalen Hurts Reacts to Viral Narrative About Eagles' Super Bowl Ring Barkley recently looked over the list again, as he signed a helmet that was decorated with those runners' signatures. In the process, he appreciated just how surreal his 2024 season was. Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."I got to sign a helmet the other day where it was every 2,000-yard rusher, and the crazy thing is, that would never be able to happen again with OJ passing away," Barkley said. "The reason why it's hard to do it twice is because it's hard to it the first time, and it's a crazy thing to even mention with those guys." Barkley appeared in 16 games in 2024. He took on 345 carries for 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns. Considering he sat out for the Eagles' Week 17 battle, there is an assumption that Barkley would've made NFL history, beating out Eric Dickerson's 2,105-yard season, which took place in 1984. Even without the record on his resume, Barkley stamps his name in the history books, alongside Hall of Famers. OJ Simpson, Barry Sanders, Terrell Davis, Jamal Lewis, Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Derrick Henry, and Dickerson all share the honor with Barkley. While the Eagles obviously hope Barkley can mirror that production next year, the running back made it clear that's not the goal he has on his mind. "2,000 yards is not the goal. It's winning the Super Bowl and going out there and performing at a high level," Barkley stated. "I didn't come in with the mindset last year to rush for 2,000 yards. It kind of just happened. So, just stay in the moment, take care of the little things, be consistent with my process, and be obsessive with my process, and make sure nothing's non-negotiable." For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
