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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Should NFL stars play Olympic flag football? Jason Kelce has a bold and old-school solution
As Olympic flag football talks taking the news headlines for its much-anticipated debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, a new debate has been ignited—one that's been simmering beneath the surface since the sport's inclusion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Who exactly should represent the United States on this global stage: world-class NFL stars or battle-hardened professional flag football athletes? Jason Kelce has a solid idea. Jason Kelce's proposal to determine NFL players' Olympic worth is too bold to ignore The conversation took an unexpected twist thanks to former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who floated a wild yet captivating idea during the latest New Heights podcast episode with his brother, Travis Kelce. His solution? A high-stakes, winner-take-all showdown between NFL players and elite flag football professionals. Inside the NFL Owner's Meeting + Gretzky on Ovechkin's Scoring Record, GOATs & NHL Playoffs | EP 141 "Let's just have a flag football team of NFL players play these guys and see if they can win," Kelce suggested. 'May the best team win... I think a coach that is familiar with flag football should select an NFL-represented team. And that team should just play this flag football team that's been playing for a long time and feels like they are the best at it and they don't need other guys. Then whoever wins (goes to the Olympics). " It's a proposal as simple as it is brilliant. At its core, it's more than just a game—it's a solution to a problem that doesn't yet have a clear answer. Should Olympic rosters favor experience in the flag football format or raw athleticism and name recognition from the NFL? Kelce's idea is tailor-made for drama. Picture a squad of NFL giants—freak athletes trained in the highest levels of American football—taking the field against flag football veterans who've spent their lives mastering the speed, finesse, and strategy required by the non-contact version of the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While the NFL players might have the edge in physicality and agility, flag football isn't just tackle football without the hits. It demands different instincts, quicker decisions, and a mastery of spacing and evasion that even NFL pros might find disorienting. This hypothetical clash could deliver not just answers but entertainment gold. 'The Longest Yard' comparisons are unavoidable—except in this case, the underdogs are professionals in their own right, armed with experience and chemistry. Meanwhile, the NFL players would be the 'fish out of water,' navigating unfamiliar terrain where pure athletic dominance may not guarantee victory. Of course, one can't ignore the elephant in the room: injury risk. More practices, more reps, more exposure—all increase the chance of something going wrong for active NFL stars. But as Kelce implied, if they lose the qualifier, the issue becomes moot. They wouldn't be playing in the Olympics anyway. In a landscape where debates often stall over logistics and legacy, Jason Kelce's pitch provides a thrilling, competitive, and media-friendly path forward. The question is—will the powers that be dare to make it happen? Also Read:
Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Business
- Washington Post
San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles. A person familiar with the situation said Friday the two sides agreed to the trade after Huff revised his contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade can't be completed until after June 1 because of salary cap ramifications for the Eagles.
Fox Sports
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
49ers reportedly working to finalize trade for Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff
It appears that Bryce Huff will be one-and-done with the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia is working on a trade to send Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a future mid-round draft pick, ESPN reported on Friday. The report noted that Huff has agreed to re-work his contract, with a deal set to go through on June 1. Huff is entering the second season of a three-year, $51.1 million deal. Philadelphia signed Huff last offseason after the defensive end recorded a career-high 10.0 sacks and 29 combined tackles with the New York Jets in 2023. Huff spent the first four seasons of his career with the Jets (2020-23). If and when a trade goes through, Huff will reunite with Robert Saleh, the 49ers' new defensive coordinator (it's Saleh's second stint in the role) and the head coach of the Jets from 2021-24. San Francisco is coming off a 6-11 season that saw it miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Huff will join a 49ers edge group that includes five-time Pro Bowler Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round draft pick Mykel Williams. Last season, Huff totaled 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and 13 combined tackles in 12 regular-season games. Philadelphia won Super Bowl LIX. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience San Francisco 49ers Philadelphia Eagles Bryce Huff recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Eagles reportedly working to trade pass rusher Bryce Huff to 49ers for mid-round pick
It appears Bryce Huff's tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles will last just one season after he signed a three-year, $51 million deal with the franchise last offseason. The Eagles are reportedly working to trade Huff to the San Francisco 49ers for a mid-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Huff, 27, reportedly already re-worked his contract to make the deal work, per Schefter. The move can't become official until June 1. Advertisement The move comes after a disappointing first year in Philadelphia. After signing his $51 million deal, Huff started just six games with the Eagles, registering just 2.5 sacks. He battled injuries throughout the season, which limited him to just 12 games. Huff was able to return for the end of the regular season, and even played in two of the Eagles' playoff games, but was a surprising inactive for the Super Bowl, which the Eagles went on to win 40-22 over the Kansas City Chiefs. The situation drew more questions Wednesday, when Huff did not report to OTAs. While offseason workouts are voluntary at this point in the offseason, some expected Huff would show up looking to prove himself after a down season. The Eagles lost defensive ends Brandon Graham to retirement and Josh Sweat to free agency, which would have hypothetically resulted in more playing time for Huff in 2025. Following Huff's no-show at OTAs, reports emerged suggesting he was no longer in the Eagles' plans for the upcoming season. Advertisement While things didn't work out in Philadelphia, Huff looked like a potential superstar in his final season with the Jets. Huff registered 10 sacks and 21 quarterback hits in 2023, leading to his $51 million deal with the Eagles. There's some hope Huff can regain his former excellence if he goes to the 49ers. The move will reunite Huff with Robert Saleh — who served as the Jets' head coach during Huff's breakout season. Saleh spent the 2024 season as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers before he was hired in January to be the 49ers' defensive coordinator for the second time.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A surprising split for Eagles WR duo in a recent ranking of the NFL's best
Statements like this next one are typically debated when mentioned. Rankings are subjective, but A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL. They might be the best one-two punch at the position that the Philadelphia Eagles have ever seen. Do you see how quiet it got after you read that? Advertisement This may seem one-sided or the theories of someone looking at the world through Midnight and Kelly Green lenses, but trust and believe. Serious thought was given to the statement before it was written. Yes, the guys in Miami are doggone good. The same can be said for the talent the Cincinnati Bengals have given Joe Burrow in the Queen City, but be honest with yourselves, Dolphins fans. Would you rather have your starters or A.J. and DeVonta today? That isn't to state Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are slouches. This doesn't suggest Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins aren't elite. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is simply a reminder of how good Brown and Smith have been during their run together in the City of Brotherly Love. Three seasons together have helped produce highlight reel plays and another Vince Lombardi Trophy for the Birds. Recently, Swole and Skinny Batman landed on a ranking of elite NFL receivers, but there are a few questions worth answering about how they were slotted. A.J. Brown lands atop PFF's WR ranking. DeVonta Smith is another story. Some love Pro Football Focus, others are confused by the rankings sometimes, and others still land in both categories. At times, it can feel like a mathematical genius is needed to understand how they calculate all of the numbers they come up with. Advertisement Here's something we can all digest more quickly. A.J. Brown landed atop PFF's ranking of the NFL's top 32 wideouts ahead of the 2025-26 regular season. Trevor Sikkema, the writer of this one, notates the following as his reason for making that decision. "Brown dominates defensive backs across the board, but his success against single coverage is especially notable. He earned the highest receiving grade versus single coverage in 2024 (96.6) and leads the league in that category over the past three seasons (2022–24) with a 97.0 grade. He can win in every way, against any defense." Brown is in tier one with Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase. There's no argument there. DeVonta is in tier four, and that's where the confusion begins. "Smith is about as reliable a No. 2 wide receiver as there is. He has earned receiving grades between 77.0 and 83.5 in each of his four seasons, with 2024 marking a career high at 83.5. His contested catch rate has consistently hovered around 40% throughout that span." Advertisement No one will find any issues with Sikkema's take. To his credit, he's typically spot on, but challenge flags can be thrown about Smith landing at 17 and some of the names that land in the tiers ahead of him. DeVonta is the first name mentioned in the fourth tier ahead of Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, D.J. Moore, Jaylen Waddle, Ladd McConkey, D.K. Metcalf, and Chris Olave. He also lands behind several players he's on the same level with, if not slightly ahead of, in his development. Here's who he's staring up at. You be the judge: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb, Nico Collins, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, Terry McLaurin, Drake London, Malik Nabers, Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins, Brian Thomas Jr., and Davante Adams. Evans and McLaurin have Pro Football Hall of Fame arguments. Adams' resume speaks for itself. If they landed ahead of Smith on a ranking fueled by career achievements, no one should have any issue with them overtaking DeVonta, but that isn't what this is. Advertisement This ranks where these players are headed into the coming campaign. Are we sure all of these guys are better than the Slim Reaper? Maybe that PFF ranking system has something to do with it? Maybe there is something else we're missing? Whatever the reason, perhaps it's worth the effort to recalculate the votes. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: A surprising split for the Eagles all-star WR duo in a recent ranking
