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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Greg Olsen Sends Strong Message on Raiders' TE Brock Bowers
Greg Olsen Sends Strong Message on Raiders' TE Brock Bowers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders were fortunate enough to have Georgia tight end Brock Bowers fall into their lap with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. His rookie season was one to remember, as he caught 112 passes for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns. Advertisement Bowers earned Pro Bowl honors in his first professional campaign, and he was also named a First-Team All-Pro. He broke several Raiders records during his rookie year, as well as NFL tight end or rookie records. His impressive season has also earned him a rightful spot among the best tight ends in the league. Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers (89).Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Legendary NFL tight end Greg Olsen, who went to three Pro Bowls and earned two All-Pro honors in his career, spoke recently on an episode of Pardon My Take about what makes Bowers such a special player. "That is just unique, to be that tall, that long, super linear, in (the SEC), and you look like the fastest guy on the field," Olsen said. "If he was able to come out of the draft after his second year, ... He would have been a top 10 pick." Advertisement Olsen also has a great understanding of both head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith because he played alongside them for the Seattle Seahawks in 2020. He spoke about what Raider Nation should expect for this season and beyond from Bowers and the new regime. "He's uniquely talented," Olsen said. "I'll be interested to see how that plays out now with the new regime and Pete Carroll. Geno loves his tight ends, but they are going to run the ball. ... As far as just a talent, I think he's the best tight end prospect to come out of the draft in the last 10-15 years. His rookie year matched it, if not exceeded it, which was pretty incredible." Bowers and the Raiders will open up the 2025 NFL season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 7. Related: Maxx Crosby Reveals Which Former Raiders WR Dont'e Thornton Reminds Him Of Related: 3 Raiders Players Who Need Contract Extensions After A.J. Cole Deal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
NFL announcer Greg Olsen makes true feelings on Tom Brady clear after legend stole his Fox Sports job
NFL broadcaster Greg Olsen has revealed his true feelings for Tom Brady after the legend replaced him at Fox's top football color commentator - they're 'very good friends'. The longtime Patriot and Buccaneer replaced the former Panthers tight end to become part of the No 1 pair for the network in the broadcast booth. Olsen was demoted to the No 2 crew by a rookie commentator, with his feelings on the move staying low-key until now. 'I always make sure I'm very clear where my personal aspirations to continue to ascend in this industry and to get back calling those games are completely independent of Tom and I,' Olsen said on 'Pardon My Take'. 'We've hung out, personally. We talk on the phone, we keep in touch, he sent a cool video for my youth football team… we talk about raising teenage daughters, we've gone to play golf together, we hung out at the Bahamas at a little retreat. We've gotten to be very good friends on a very personal level since he's joined Fox.' Olsen still has a desire to be part of a top broadcast duo in the NFL and appears to see every call as an opportunity. Brady signed a 10-year, $375million contract with Fox as he transitioned from field to booth 'There's this idea that there's this personal animosity and competition. There's not,' Olsen continued. 'My relationship with Tom and Fox and Joe Davis and Burkhardt and all my people at Fox couldn't be better.' 'On the other parallel line to that, yes, I want to ascend in the industry, and I'm sure Joe Davis wants to call Super Bowls as well, that doesn't mean he doesn't like Burkhardt. Any motivated guy, you want to be the best at what you do. That is not a knock on the people that are ahead of you.' Brady signed a 10-year, $375million contract with Fox, as the football legend transitioned from the field to the broadcast booth. Last month, Brady was on the receiving end of as major snub from the Emmys, with him not being nominated in the 'Outstanding Personality/Event Analyst' category, while watching Olsen get the nod. Olsen was nominated in the category for the fourth straight year alongside Troy Aikman, longtime Brady rival Peyton Manning, Bill Raftery, and John Smoltz.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: ECS beats Geneva with record outburst for the 2025 FHSAA Class 1A softball title
'I think it's awesome': Greg Olsen shares his excitement for flag football in the Olympics Former TE Greg Olsen is excited for some NFL players to showcase their skills in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics and the debut of flag football.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? What you need to know ahead of roster moves
What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? What you need to know ahead of roster moves Show Caption Hide Caption Greg Olsen expresses excitement for upcoming Olympic flag football Former TE Greg Olsen is excited for some NFL players to showcase their skills in the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics and the debut of flag football. Sports Seriously NFL teams began their organized team activities (OTAs) to close out May as players across the league put pads on for voluntary workouts. With the schedule release in the rear view, there are few milestone days until the start of the regular season. One of the first key dates is June 1, when teams can move on from high-cost veterans who may not be part of the franchise moving forward. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is the best example of this in 2025. The New York Jets have a new coaching staff and general manager and informed him they will release him as a post-June 1 cut. That means the four-time MVP quarterback can move on from New York after two seasons with the Jets. Critically, they designated him as a post-June 1 release to ease the cost of getting out of his contract early. Here's why post-June 1 designations are important in the NFL: RAVENS: Coach John Harbaugh explains 'complex' decision to release Justin Tucker What is a post-June 1 cut in the NFL? This is when an NFL team releases a player on June 2 or later. In doing so, the team can spread out the player's dead cap money over more time. What is dead cap money in the NFL? Dead cap money is the monetary charge to the salary cap for a player who is no longer on the roster. It commonly comes from signing bonuses, which are guaranteed, owed to players who are released, traded or retired. NFL teams can prorate bonuses in contracts for up to five years. They're often paid upfront but the team spreads the salary cap charge evenly over the full duration of the contract to keep from overloading one single year of the salary cap. But if a team releases a player before the end of their contract, they owe the remaining bonus money against the salary cap and have to account for it in one single year. This is considered dead money. By waiting until after June 1, they can spread this out over two years and reduce the immediate charge on the salary cap for a player who is no longer on the team. This incentivizes teams to release high-price players later on in the offseason to create more salary cap flexibility. Using Rodgers as an example, the Jets were to able to spread out his dead money over the next two seasons. They'll owe him $14 million in 2025 and $35 million in 2026 rather than $49 million in 2025 alone. 'A DISTRACTION': Caleb Williams addresses book saying he wanted to avoid Bears Post-June 1 trades Because the cap penalties are reduced for making moves after June 1, trades can also be impacted this time of the year. Players can re-work their contracts ahead of trades – Bryce Huff did as much with his trade from Philadelphia to San Francisco – but their original teams could carry a lower cap penalty for trading a top player early. For the sake of an example, say the Chicago Bears want to trade tight end Cole Kmet after taking tight end Colston Loveland in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. (To be clear, this is completely hypothetical and there are no reports of Chicago looking to deal Kmet.) If Chicago traded him before June 1 and did nothing to amend his contract, he would carry a $4.8 million dead money hit on the 2025 salary cap. If they waited until after June 1, he would carry a $1.8 million dead money hit on the 2025 salary cap. Potential June-1 cuts in 2025 Rodgers has been confirmed as a post-June 1 cut this offseason. He may not be alone, though. Here are few players who could end up being cut after June 1 with contract information provided by OverTheCap.
Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
What it's like travelling through the Canadian Rockies on board a luxury train
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Rocky Mountaineer train takes guests through the Canadian Rockies at an average speed of just under 50 km per hour. Photo by Greg Olsen Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. It's hard to choose a favourite moment when you're travelling on the Rocky Mountaineer train, but one unexpected pleasure on a recent journey came when I was standing on the train's open-air vestibule trying to get a closer look at a bald eagle perched on a nest at the edge of a lake somewhere between Vancouver and Kamloops, B.C. I was so focused on trying to video the beautiful scene that I didn't notice the tunnel up ahead. Most of the other passengers went inside when the train entered the long, dark tunnel, but I couldn't resist shouting at the top of my lungs just to hear the satisfying echo. 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Photo by Greg Olsen There are many surprises on the Journey Through the Clouds Rockies Highlights itinerary with Rocky Mountaineer. While the two-day train journey from Vancouver to Jasper, Alberta is the unequivocal highlight of the six-day trip, there are wonderful experiences to enjoy at each of the stops along the way. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again We started the trip with a two-night stay at the Fairmont Waterfront hotel, a beautiful property with great views of the Vancouver waterfront and free West Coast Cruiser bicycles to help guests explore it. My husband and I geared up for the trip with a Flyover the Rockies experience with Flyover Vancouver and we also spent an afternoon on Granville Island. When we weren't exploring or relaxing in the rooftop pool, we enjoyed some fantastic dining experiences at the hotel's on-site restaurant, ARC including the Sip & Shuck experience that involves sipping cocktails and B.C. wine while learning how to shuck (and eat) fresh oysters. The views are fantastic from the elevated glass-dome coach with GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer. Photo by Greg Olsen After two days of fun, we gathered in the lobby of the hotel for our bus transfer to the Rocky Mountaineer train station. There's something almost magical about train travel and Rocky Mountaineer has made an art form of it with incredible dining and personal attention — especially on the GoldLeaf service that we experienced. The train is equipped with comfortable seats and broad windows that offer fantastic views of incredible mountain scenery, including some waterfalls and other sites that are only accessible by rail. Knowledgeable cabin hosts announce points of interest along the way and provide information and facts about the history and wildlife. The Rocky Mountaineer has a separate dining area with GoldLeaf service. Photo by Greg Olsen 'No two days are the same,' admitted Wendy McMichael, a senior general manager who has worked for Rocky Mountaineer for 14 years and was onboard during our trip. 'I'm still like a kid when I hear a wildlife call. I'm plastered up to the window with everyone else.' This advertisement has not loaded yet. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Rocky Mountaineer train passes by some sites that are not accessible by road such as Pyramid Falls. Photo by Greg Olsen A luxury train journey is a romantic trip and over the years, McMichael has seen several wedding proposals, marriages and vow renewal ceremonies. No matter which level of service you choose (SilverLeaf or GoldLeaf), the meals are wonderful and even though we weren't served dinner onboard, I wasn't very hungry when we stopped in Kamloops overnight. Friendly cabin hosts like Tina Mohns serve meals, impart history and notify guests when wildlife is spotted. Photo by Greg Olsen Rocky Mountaineer keeps an extra train engine at the station in Kamloops. While we relaxed at a hotel, the train was split into two overnight, with half the passengers travelling on to Banff and the rest going to Jasper the next day. The rail-tour company relaunched the Jasper route in April 2025 after taking a nine-month hiatus while the area recovered from the July 2024 wildfire. The second day of the train journey featured more spectacular scenery and more delicious food. From the comfort of the train, we saw a variety of wildlife — a black bear, white-tailed deer, mule deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bald eagles and osprey. Whenever someone saw wildlife, they called it out and cabin hosts relayed the information to other cars. Stunning views of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, and Pyramid Falls, which is only viewable by train were scenic highlights of the second day onboard. We saw a variety of wildlife on the Rocky Mountaineer Journey Through the Clouds itinerary including these bighorn sheep near Kamloops, B.C. Photo by Greg Olsen In Jasper, we disembarked the train and said goodbye to McMichael and the other staff before heading to the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge for a two-night stay. It was my first time back in Jasper National Park since before the forest fire in 2024 and we took a wildlife tour with SunDog Tours to look for wildlife and see some of the areas that suffered fire damage. We also joined an evening fireside drumming, storytelling and stargazing experience with Matricia Bauer, owner of Warrior Women and a member of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Everyone we met in Jasper talked about the fire, but they also said how grateful they were to have guests returning this year and how much it mattered to them personally to see visitors return. At the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, we enjoyed a fireside drumming, storytelling and stargazing experience with Matricia Bauer of Warrior Women. Photo by Greg Olsen Our journey concluded with a bus trip down the Icefields Parkway and another stay with more outstanding food and experiences at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. I've explored the Rockies many times over the years, but this was my first time experiencing it by train — and hopefully not my last. The Rocky Mountaineer is slow travel at its best. For more information visit Debbie Olsen is an award-winning Métis writer and a national bestselling author. Follow her adventures at
