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USA Today
30-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
One last look at the greatest Eagles defensive series in franchise history
The Eagles have enjoyed some great defensive moments over the years, but nothing tops what we witnessed in Super Bowl 59. Take this from someone who has watched several decades of Philadelphia Eagles football. These are the thoughts of someone who watched Buddy Ryan's teams and saw so many great defensive performances. These are the thoughts of someone who watched Reggie White, Bud Carson, Jimmy Johnson, and this past football season. Based on the opponent, stage, and situation, the following statement can be made with confidence. There has never been a more impressive defensive series in this great franchise's history than the one we witnessed during the Kansas City Chiefs' fourth offensive drive in Super Bowl 59. Nothing compares. Several decades of history were relived before saying that. Yes, the Body Bag Game was considered. So was that 11-sack game vs. Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys in 1991. An honorable mention is for the House of Pain Game vs. the Houston Oilers (also in 1991). It's also necessary to mention that time Philadelphia stopped Emmett Smith on fourth down not once, but twice. There was the 'The Greatest Goal-Line Stand Ever'. Philadelphia stopped the Arizona Cardinals seven times inside the one-yard line or closer, but that wasn't a game played in the Super Bowl. None of those aforementioned moments came vs. a favored two-time defending champion in search of an unprecedented 'three-peat'. It's for that reason that one defensive series on football's biggest stage stands alone and is head and shoulders above all others. With 8:38 remaining in the second quarter of SB LIX, Patrick Mahomes and his offensive teammates took the field hoping to chip away at a 10-0 Eagles lead. What came next was two sacks and a Cooper DeJean interception returned for six points by the then-rookie on his birthday. That expanded the lead to 16 points. Jake Elliott's extra point would put Philadelphia up on the scoreboard by a 17-0 margin. A.J. Brown hauled one in on a crossing route before halftime. 'The dagger', Jalen Hurts' bomb to DeVonta Smith, would rain down in the third quarter, but K.C.'s fourth offensive drive sealed this game. That drive is where the Birds imposed their will and broke that of the Chiefs. There was still much of the second quarter remaining and an entire half to play, but the game was over. The Eagles won their second Super Bowl in the same manner they won their first, by vanquishing a dynasty. It begged a question. If this defense can be this good against this team on this stage, what might the future look like? The answer is simple. The future is blinding for Vic Fangio and company moving forward. His core is young. Much of Philadelphia's defensive talent is still playing under their rookie contract. That means these guys will be around for a while. Can you imagine? Our jobs are easy. We need only watch them all grow up together. Much of the cast from the 2024-25 team is gone, but there's a solid foundation moving forward. Sure, we've seen great defenses in the past and so many great games and moments, but here's a statement that can be made with confidence. The best Eagles football may be yet to come.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
An Eagles legend unsurprisingly lands on elite list of the best NFL players ever
Had Reggie White not made this list of the top 25 players in NFL history, it would have been necessary to throw it out. Admittedly, conversations about Reggie White bring both pleasure and pain. He was a beloved member of the Philadelphia Eagles organization for eight seasons, but it's impossible to erase the memories of him in a Green Bay Packers jersey. Seeing him run all over the Louisiana Superdome, Vince Lombardi Trophy in hand, still brings conflicting emotions. We were proud of him, yet also thinking 'Damn! That should have been Philadelphia's trophy. But, rather than opening old wounds or writing another story about our dissatisfaction with Norman Braman, we'll do the opposite. We mention the Minister of Defense for another well-timed honor. Training camp is approaching. It's summertime, and it's easy to feel nostalgic. CBS Sports, to celebrate, took a trip down memory lane. Reggie White lands eighth on a list of the top 25 NFL players of all time Here's one of those things we talk about all of the time. Credit CBS Sports for taking the time to write their list down. They cranked out a list of the top 25 NFL players in NFL history. Credit Bryan DeArdo. He's the writer of this one. Reegie White cracks the top ten at number eight. Here's what DeArdo mentions as his reasoning. "The 'Minister of Defense' compiled a Hall of Fame career with both the Eagles and Packers. Along with being a menacing pass rusher, White made history when he became the first star player to sign with a new team in free agency after joining the Packers in 1993. Three years later, White hoisted the Vince Lombardi Trophy after recording three sacks in Green Bay's first Super Bowl win in 29 years." Reggie lands behind Tom Brady (ranked first), Jerry Rice (second), Jim Brown (third), Walter Payton (fourth), Joe Montana (fifth), Peyton Manning (sixth), and Lawrence Taylor (seventh). Barry Sanders and Dan Marino round out the rest of the top ten. Let's be honest. Had Reggie not made this list, credibility would have been in question. No worries here, though, nor were they expected. CBS Sports knows its stuff. This one gets a passing grade.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Factors that could make the Eagles vs. Packers clash a more emotional affair than normal
And, just like that, four dates on the Philadelphia Eagles' 18-week, 17-game grind have been revealed. The Dallas Cowboys get all of the Week 1 smoke. They have a new coach. They visit Lincoln Financial Field on a night when the Super Bowl banner drops. That's a bad draw for the so-called 'America's Team'. We've also learned that one of two annual clashes with the Washington Commanders will occur in Week 16. This one will be on the road. Advertisement The Chicago Bears are the opponent on Black Friday. Another game worth circling is a Monday Night Football affair. How about an Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers grudge match? The Eagles' Week 10 showdown with the Green Bay Packers could be one of the most heated in the all-time series. Some strange parallels can be identified between the Eagles and Packers. There are so many dots that can be connected. Some are more significant. Reggie White's signing by 'The Pack' comes to mind. So does Philly's 1960 NFL Championship win over the Cheeseheads. That one doubles as the lone blemish on Vince Lombardi's postseason resume. Advertisement Does '4th and 26' even need to be mentioned? No? Fair enough. Let's talk about Week 10's primetime affair. That will be the 49th all-time meeting between the two franchises. It has all of the makings of a classic, but this could also be one of the more venomous meetings. Here are a few reasons why. Remember when the Eagles bullied the Packers in the Wild Card Round? Much has happened since Philly and Green Bay met in Week 1 last season to play the first-ever game in Brazil. They met again during the NFL Playoffs. One of the highlights was Dallas Goedert's catch and run to the end zone as he delivered three stiff arms. That was the lasting memory of a one-sided affair. Philly didn't just beat the Packers; they physically dominated them. No football team wants to hear that or believe that. Expect 'The Pack' to do their best to avoid being punked at Lambeau Field. Advertisement Sure, they'll deny that's how they feel, but even if they never admitted to it, their actions after the Wild Card Round reinforced theories that the Green and Gold may have gotten soft. Green Bay's anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push 22-10 was the final score of that Wild Card affair, but things could have gotten much worse. The Birds weren't just the better team. They were the tougher team. To make matters worse, it took Green Bay a while to take the loss and move on. Rather than retool, they filed an anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push. Unfortunately for them, we live in a social media and information age. They wouldn't be able to throw rocks and hide their hands. Advertisement Call it what you will. Green Bay's proposal has nothing to do with safety or injuries. This is all about sour grapes and being overly emotional. At the time of this story's release, the decision about whether to ban or not to ban hangs in limbo, but we agree with Saquon Barkley. Hey Green Bay, if you hate the Brotherly Shove so much, why not improve your ability to stop it? The A.J. Dillon 'revenge game' Professional football may not have a more petty head coach in professional football than the guy leading the Philadelphia Eagles. Don't take the word 'petty' as if it's meant to be derogatory. One can argue it's one of Nick Sirianni's more endearing traits. Advertisement No one pays more attention to his players' landmark moments or is more aware of when a potential 'revenge game' is near. Philly signed running back A.J. Dillon on March 13, after the Green Bay Packers seemingly gave up on him, partially because of recent injuries. You see where this is headed, right? Don't be shocked if Philly's offensive attack consists of Tush Push TDs (if the play isn't banned) and a heavy dose of A.J. Dillon running downhill violently. Playoff implications Throw all of the personal stuff out the window, and this one is still a great game—a football lover's paradise. Two proud franchises meet in Week 10 on Monday Night Football. This one will, more than likely, help determine postseason seeding. Advertisement Green Bay figures to be in the NFC North's conversation, and Philly is expected to be a Super Bowl contender. These are the types of games that should be featured nationally, and they make one wonder why the NFL doesn't flex games more often. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: 3 reasons why Eagles-Packers in Week 10 could be the game of the year
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Factors that could make the Eagles vs. Packers clash a more emotional affair than normal
Factors that could make the Eagles vs. Packers clash a more emotional affair than normal Green Bay proposing to ban the Tush Bush is among the factors that could make Eagles vs. Packers in Week 10 the game of the year And, just like that, four dates on the Philadelphia Eagles' 18-week, 17-game grind have been revealed. The Dallas Cowboys get all of the Week 1 smoke. They have a new coach. They visit Lincoln Financial Field on a night when the Super Bowl banner drops. That's a bad draw for the so-called 'America's Team'. We've also learned that one of two annual clashes with the Washington Commanders will occur in Week 16. This one will be on the road. The Chicago Bears are the opponent on Black Friday. Another game worth circling is a Monday Night Football affair. How about an Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers grudge match? The Eagles' Week 10 showdown with the Green Bay Packers could be one of the most heated in the all-time series. Some strange parallels can be identified between the Eagles and Packers. There are so many dots that can be connected. Some are more significant. Reggie White's signing by 'The Pack' comes to mind. So does Philly's 1960 NFL Championship win over the Cheeseheads. That one doubles as the lone blemish on Vince Lombardi's postseason resume. Does '4th and 26' even need to be mentioned? No? Fair enough. Let's talk about Week 10's primetime affair. That will be the 49th all-time meeting between the two franchises. It has all of the makings of a classic, but this could also be one of the more venomous meetings. Here are a few reasons why. Remember when the Eagles bullied the Packers in the Wild Card Round? Much has happened since Philly and Green Bay met in Week 1 last season to play the first-ever game in Brazil. They met again during the NFL Playoffs. One of the highlights was Dallas Goedert's catch and run to the end zone as he delivered three stiff arms. That was the lasting memory of a one-sided affair. Philly didn't just beat the Packers; they physically dominated them. No football team wants to hear that or believe that. Expect 'The Pack' to do their best to avoid being punked at Lambeau Field. Sure, they'll deny that's how they feel, but even if they never admitted to it, their actions after the Wild Card Round reinforced theories that the Green and Gold may have gotten soft. Green Bay's anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push 22-10 was the final score of that Wild Card affair, but things could have gotten much worse. The Birds weren't just the better team. They were the tougher team. To make matters worse, it took Green Bay a while to take the loss and move on. Rather than retool, they filed an anonymous proposal to ban the Tush Push. Unfortunately for them, we live in a social media and information age. They wouldn't be able to throw rocks and hide their hands. Call it what you will. Green Bay's proposal has nothing to do with safety or injuries. This is all about sour grapes and being overly emotional. At the time of this story's release, the decision about whether to ban or not to ban hangs in limbo, but we agree with Saquon Barkley. Hey Green Bay, if you hate the Brotherly Shove so much, why not improve your ability to stop it? The A.J. Dillon 'revenge game' Professional football may not have a more petty head coach in professional football than the guy leading the Philadelphia Eagles. Don't take the word 'petty' as if it's meant to be derogatory. One can argue it's one of Nick Sirianni's more endearing traits. No one pays more attention to his players' landmark moments or is more aware of when a potential 'revenge game' is near. Philly signed running back A.J. Dillon on March 13, after the Green Bay Packers seemingly gave up on him, partially because of recent injuries. You see where this is headed, right? Don't be shocked if Philly's offensive attack consists of Tush Push TDs (if the play isn't banned) and a heavy dose of A.J. Dillon running downhill violently. Playoff implications Throw all of the personal stuff out the window, and this one is still a great game—a football lover's paradise. Two proud franchises meet in Week 10 on Monday Night Football. This one will, more than likely, help determine postseason seeding. Green Bay figures to be in the NFC North's conversation, and Philly is expected to be a Super Bowl contender. These are the types of games that should be featured nationally, and they make one wonder why the NFL doesn't flex games more often.
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler reflects on his career with the Green Bay Packers
Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler reflects on his career with the Green Bay Packers This week, Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke with Pro Football Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend LeRoy Butler about his 12-year career and his appreciation for the Green Bay, Wisconsin, community. Butler will be an ambassador for the Packers at the Taste of the Draft on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT at Schreiber Food Headquarters, 400 N. Washington Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event will feature a unique gathering of legendary Wisconsin supper clubs, serving iconic signature dishes such as relish trays, popovers, meat and seafood specialties, curated spirits, and after-dinner ice cream drinks, including Grasshoppers and Pink Squirrels. "Wisconsin saved my life. I'm African American in the South. I attended Robert E. Lee High School (Now Riverside High School in Jacksonville, Florida). I was a prop 48 at Florida State, and my condolences go out to the young men and women who had to go through the tragic shooting. I didn't think I would get an opportunity, but I only needed one 'yes'. When I got that phone call talking to Bob Harlan (President), Tom Braatz, that was the GM (General Manager), and Lindy Infante, my head coach, and rest in peace, Dick Jauron (Defensive Coordinator), I said I'd never leave this place, and I meant that. Having an event like this in your backyard, no exaggeration, means a lot, because I can now share my story with a national audience. After all, we're gonna raise a lot of money. Still, for what GENYOUth does, I was one of the beneficiaries, so it almost came full circle. I'm just super excited." Taste of the Draft is the ultimate supper club experience, gathering culinary and gridiron talent, including top chefs Andrew Zimmern, Mark Bucher, and Paul Bartolotta. Packers greats joining Butler include Jerry Kramer, James Lofton, Dave Robinson, and Ahman Green. "I was playing for Florida State for three years. We always won games and bowl games. So I'm used to winning all the time," said Butler, "I come to the Packers, and in 1990, we weren't very good. Then somebody said we got a new head coach; who was this guy? Mike Holmgren. That wasn't like the Internet back then. You couldn't like Google stuff. It's all word of mouth, which is sometimes pretty good. I never heard of Mike Holmgren. I come back up to meet him. He's amazing. He'll be a Hall of Famer one day." Green Bay clinched its first playoff appearance in eleven years in 1993 due to several key additions, including future Hall of Famers Brett Favre and Reggie White. "I'm just talking about the gradual climb because we weren't very good, and somebody said we're getting a new quarterback. I said, Wait, our quarterback is Don Majkowski, blonde mullet, the best mullet since Joe Dirt, the magic man," said Butler. "I'm so nosy; I'm the nosiest guy in America. Trust me, I heard another rumor. We're getting Reggie White. I said I don't believe it. Reggie White is not coming to the smallest market. He sued the league to become a free agent because there weren't any free agents, and they protected around six or eight players. That was a big deal, and I heard he was heading to San Francisco. But again, God is good, comes to the Packers, and we started climbing. You can see it in 1994, 1995, and 1996; something's coming. In 1996, we won the Super Bowl. That meant a lot to me because I saw a sign that said 30 years of misery has ended with going to the Super Bowl." Butler was a four-time first-team All-Pro in his 12 seasons with the Packers. He was the first defensive back in NFL history to join the 20 Sack and 20 Interception Club. He was enshrined in the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame, but believes his life in Wisconsin is the actual prize. "It just changed my life from going to, at one point, being in a wheelchair to doing the Lambeau leap, then winning a Super Bowl. Normal guys can run and jump, but don't win the Super Bowl," said Butler, "God is good to get in the Hall of Fame. My number is 357, and at the time, there were only 362 guys in there. I did it with one team that means the most to me. The loyalty the Packers have shown me in Wisconsin is something I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. My career is platinum because when they put my name up at my (Packers Hall of Fame) ceremony, I had all my teammates come who could make it. I said, before you clap for me, can you give my teammates a round of applause? And then my son's autistic. He's now 14. He said, Dad, your name is up in the stadium. I said, No, that's your name. That's the difference between legacy and history. Legacy means a lot on the back of the jersey. The front typically features the team's logo and your number, but everybody in your family is on the back. " Butler maintains his commitment to Wisconsin well beyond his playing career. He is proud to share his Hall of Fame member status and appreciates the many who help others in the community. "To do it with the Packers meant the world to me." said Butler "I tell every teacher, every police officer, fire department, doctor, whoever, help people they don't know, charity, mentally, I want you to remove my name and put your name up there because, without you (none of this is possible), that's what it's all about. My grandmother told me that real heroes help people. Anybody can help, including friends and family, but can you help somebody you don't know? And be that one yes for them, and that one yes for me was the Green Bay Packers."
