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USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles' star A.J. Brown weighs in on rivalry with Commanders' Marshon Lattimore
Marshon Lattimore debuted in the burgundy and gold in Week 15 against his former team, the New Orleans Saints. The following week, the Commanders' new cornerback was tested, facing the Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver A.J. Brown. It was a tough day for Lattimore. He won some battles with Brown but also lost some. That game will be best remembered for three pass interference penalties called on Lattimore. While the calls were questionable, it was a rough game for the veteran cornerback, and he'd depart after further injuring his hamstring. Lattimore would sit the season's final two games as the Commanders hoped his hamstring would heal in time for the playoffs. Lattimore returned for the playoffs but struggled in the Wild-Card win over the Buccaneers. He was solid in the NFC Divisional Round win over the Lions before a rematch with Brown loomed in the NFC championship. The Commanders struggled against the Eagles. Turnovers plagued the offense while Brown had his way with Lattimore. Philadelphia went on to win the game and would win Super Bowl LIX. This week, Brown joined the 'Kickin' It With Dee' podcast, discussing his rivalry with Lattimore. 'He's a really good player, but I really don't know, his persona comes off like 'I'm finna bully you,' and that's how he comes off,' Brown said. 'I bully the bully; I'm not going for none of that out here.' Brown seemed perplexed about why Lattimore always wanted to mix it up with him. 'Bro, why are you acting like this? He's talking, doing weird stuff after the play, trying to shove you after the play, he's trying to get in your head.' AJ Brown on Marshon Lattimore: 'He's a really good player, but his persona comes off like 'I'm finna bully you'… He's talking, doing weird stuff after the play, trying to shove you after the play, he's trying to get in your head.' (@KickinItWithDee) — SleeperNFL (@SleeperNFL) February 20, 2025 The Commanders won the game in Week 16, but the Eagles won the most critical battle in the NFC championship game. Lattimore has two years remaining on his contract, so his tangles with Brown next season should continue to be fun.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bills RB James Cook not interested in blaming officials after AFC championship loss to Chiefs
Unlike a lot of people, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook isn't blaming the officiating for his team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week. Speaking on the "Kickin' It With Dee" podcast, Cook was asked how he and his team mentally handles the idea of the refs working against them. He responded by lightly rejecting the premise: 'At the end of the day, you've got to come in there ready to go. F*** that ref shit. You feel me? Straight up, you got to come in there ready to go, ready to play. Don't give a ref nothing to call.' The Chiefs receiving favorable officiating due to their status as the NFL's top team and their employment of superstar Patrick Mahomes has been a narrative for years, but seems to have hit a fever pitch in recent weeks. Their win over the Bills in the AFC championship game was particularly controversial, most notably when a questionable spot cost them on a fourth down early in the fourth quarter. Does Josh Allen do enough to get the 1st down here? — Rate the Refs (@Rate_the_Refs) January 27, 2025 There was another questionable call earlier in the game involving a Xavier Worthy catch that appeared to hit the ground. And that was after a divisional round game which had its own issues. Unlike Cook, the Houston Texans had some complaints about that one. Unsurprisingly, the Chiefs haven't been particularly apologetic. Linebacker Drue Tranquill tweeted that anyone who wanted to blame the refs for their win could "kick rocks." It feels almost inevitable that similar complaints will come out at the first close call of Super Bowl LIX. If anything, Cook's answer could be seen as a warning to the Philadelphia Eagles: Don't give a ref nothing to call.
