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Time of India
18 hours 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.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Longmont Chorale will salute military veterans at concert this weekend
The Longmont Chorale will say a special 'thank you' to those who served in the U.S. military with its upcoming concert, 'Salute in Song.' The concert, which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, will be held this weekend inside the Vance Brand Civic Auditorium at Skyline High School, 600 E. Mountain View Ave. The Longmont Chorale, a nonprofit performing arts group, invites all veterans to join the tribute from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Entry for all veterans is $5. This is the first time that the Longmont Chorale has hosted a concert to honor military veterans. Roger Jurgens, who works with the Longmont Chorale, said the group was planning a similar salute to World War II veterans a few years ago, but the COVID-19 pandemic ended up preventing that from happening. 'Any time you can honor veterans, I think, is very significant,' Jurgens said. On Sunday, the Longmont Chorale will perform a selection of music meant to celebrate veterans, including 'Requiem for the Living.' The piece by Dan Forrest is written in the style of a Latin mass and has been performed internationally. The concert will also feature a ceremony for Vietnam War-era veterans, in which they will be presented with a commemorative pin for their service. Vietnam War-era veterans are military members who served either at home or abroad between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975. 'They were not very well-received when they came back from the war,' Jurgens said of Vietnam War veterans. 'A lot of them refused to admit that they even were in the war, and they never wore their uniforms.' Vietnam War-era pinning ceremonies have been held locally over the past few years, including at the Longmont's American Legion Post 32 and at Boulder's East Age Well Center. Since this upcoming Veterans Day will mark the end of the commemorative pin program for Vietnam War-era veterans, the Longmont Chorale wanted to give eligible veterans an opportunity to receive the unique token. Pins will be presented to veterans who have not yet received their pins during the concert. 'There are a number of people who have never gotten a pin,' Jurgens said. 'It'll be a benefit for those people and everybody.' The Longmont Chorale currently has over 100 members. Recently, the group was given the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Jurgens was one of the people who sang at the New York City venue with around 40 members of the choir in March. 'It was a thrill,' Jurgens said.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
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Bloomington approves Standardized Housing Incentive Program
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a Standardized Housing Incentive Program during its meeting on Monday. The purpose is to encourage developers to build in Bloomington as city officials work to address the housing shortage. Incentives include a 50 percent reduction in city fees, a 100 percent city fee reduction for tax credit projects and density bonuses. To receive the incentives, the shovel must be in the ground within three years. City Manager Jeff Jurgens said city officials listened to feedback from stakeholders at the housing symposium in June to learn what incentives would aid their developments. He adds that housing has been a priority for the city council for a long time. 'I think this is a really exciting time for the city. We've had some really big developments with the state farm building, with the holiday property building, and now with this housing incentive policy. We're really hopeful that we're going to spur even more housing development within the community,' Jurgens said. Also on the agenda, the council said farewell to outgoing mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and city council members Donna Boelen, Nick Becker and Tom Crumpler. Boelen resigned before the new year due to personal reasons, but still received a plaque along with her colleagues for her service. Bloomington's swearing-in ceremony for incoming mayor Dan Brady and council members Mike Straza and Abby Scott will be held on May 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
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WMBD On The Record: Bloomington city manager Jeff Jurgens and state Sen. Li Arellano
As cities across the country face housing shortages, Bloomington is no exception. Jeff Jurgens, Bloomington's city manager, joined us to discuss efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, highlighting two key projects recently passed by the City Council. The council on Monday will consider a new housing incentive policy 'that will help incentivize developers to come in and add more single family homes and more units into our community,' he said. Zillow data for March 2025 shows the average home value in Bloomington is around $250,000, with properties staying on the market for just five days. That is, if you can even find one. 'I heard from a realtor the other day who was talking about we only have about 80 houses on the market. That number should be closer to 800. We are really at low supply in Bloomington-Normal,' the manager said. The former State Farm headquarters, a historic landmark in downtown Bloomington, is set to undergo a major redevelopment. Jurgens said the project will bring 183 new apartments to the area, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. The building's top floor will be home to a destination restaurant, while the ground floor will offer a mix of restaurants, shops and offices. 'Bringing that many people to our downtown is going to be fantastic. And we are just really excited about it,' he said. Another project involves the redevelopment of the former Verizon site, which has been vacant for several years. Holladay Properties will be completing the project, which Jurgens said will include seven buildings with 220 market-rate apartments. Additionally, the site will feature green spaces, including a dog park. State Sen. Li Arellano shared insights into his freshman year in the Illinois Senate, his efforts to address homelessness, and his perspective on the state's financial situation. Arellano, a former mayor of Dixon, has spent his first months in office navigating a challenging budget year. Despite being part of a super minority in the Senate, the Germantown Hills Republican remains optimistic about his ability to make a difference, especially in committee work. 'The majority party move to less than 10% of Republicans bills out of the committee process off the Senate floor. Where we're at right now in the schedule, we just finished Senate business and our bills over to the House, and the House sent their bills to us. So we're about to flip in. Unfortunately, Republicans, even though having much bigger numbers than under 10%, we don't get a lot of the bills,' said Arellano. Arellano called for a strategic approach to reducing Illinois' pension debt. Drawing from his experience in Dixon, where the city is on track to be debt-free by 2038, he advocated for a gradual debt repayment plan so the state can shift more funds from debt service to services and tax relief. 'We're not going to do it in four years. Anybody who tells you that is lying. We're not going to do in ten years. But we need to have a long term plan so that each year and year five and year ten and year 15, we are spending less money on debt and more money on our citizens. We'll wait to see what happens,' he said. Arellano stressed the need for better funding for regional child advocacy centers. 'That's about $650 per clinical visit. They've had to ask groups like the United Way to come in and help pay for those. Those are the kind of things to me that should be covered, right? But because of our tough financial situation, they haven't been,' he said. Arellano was recently appointed to the Senate Republicans' Task Force on Homelessness. He said the state's ballooning debt is getting in the way of progress, noting complex factors driving homelessness, such as mental health and addiction. 'I know Peoria has had some struggles with those. I worked with it a little bit as a mayor. We don't have enough funds in Illinois because we carry $8 billion in debt every year, and that's hundreds of millions of dollars that should be going into those things 'We need to get ourselves out of debt so we can properly invest in Illinois and our region,' he said. Arellano also touched on the recent announcement that U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) would be stepping down after more than four decades of service. He acknowledged Durbin's extensive legacy but said it also time to pass of the torch. 'It is time for him to move on and let younger voices come in. We're going to have a big debate at the statewide level about representation and what it means to be, in Illinois and take that message to Washington D.C.,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
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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
