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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
49ers DB could reignite feud after blatant troll of Eagles WR duo
49ers DB could reignite feud after blatant troll of Eagles WR duo 49ers DB Ji'Ayir Brown insinuates he could cover Eagles star WR duo It's funny how things change. Had you polled most Philadelphia Eagles fans about ten years ago, they would have probably told you they have the utmost respect for the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. Both teams wear gold. Sure, they're different hues of gold, but gold nonetheless. Once upon a time, it seemed that those weren't just team colors. They were standards, but that is no longer the case. It's hard to respect the Niners and the Pack now. Both teams lost recent playoff games in Philadelphia, including the NFC Championship Game ahead of Super Bowl 57 (San Francisco) and last January's NFC Wild Card Game (Green Bay). That wasn't the upsetting part. What was most disturbing was that they couldn't take the losses and move on. Neither team is technically a rival, but both are definitely on Philadelphia's most wanted list, and recently, a Niners defensive back fanned the flames of an already consuming fire. Ji'Ayir Brown trolls A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith on social media. Youngsters these days... They can't stay off social media. They, at times, lack self-awareness. Welcome to Ji'Ayir Brown's portion of the conversation. Most Birds fans have never had a problem with him. He played for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He hails from Trenton, New Jersey. He could have said anything and gotten a thumbs-up from the Philadelphia faithful. Instead, he decided to wear the black hat in an attempt to antagonize them. Clips that were shared initially by Brown are circulating. They contain two plays showing Ji'Ayir playing tight coverage on A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in coverage. Okay, perspective is needed here. A few things need to be stated, and they must happen immediately. First, while Brown plays well on two carefully selected plays here, no one believes that he can consistently stick with A.J. and DeVonta in coverage. Ji'Ayir Brown doesn't even believe he can stick with A.J. and DeVonta in coverage. Per Pro Football Focus, he boasted a 69.5 coverage grade and a 53.6 run defense grade. Those numbers rank 33rd and 105th among 171 qualified safeties, respectively. He also missed seven tackles. It's safe to assume that, if A.J. and DeVonta line up across from him, Philadelphia's duo would win on the play more often than not. Here's something else to mull over. Brown entered the 2024 NFL season as San Fran's presumptive starting safety, but after struggling, he was benched in favor of rookie Malik Mustapha. This year, he may be needed by his team again. Mustapha is recovering from a knee injury, and Talanoa Hufanga left during free agency. Perhaps that's where he should center his focus. Philly doesn't play the 49ers during the regular season. Boy... Could you imagine if they did? Maybe they'll cross paths during the postseason. It feels like it's about time for another grudge match.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles land in all three of ESPN's most probable Super Bowl predictions
Eagles land in all three of ESPN's most probable Super Bowl predictions The Worldwide Leader in Sports has spoken, and the belief is the Eagles are the NFC's most likely representative in Super Bowl 60. Reaching the Super Bowl is tough. Every offseason, all 32 teams begin another quest with the same goal: to qualify for football's biggest game and win the Lombardi Trophy. Seeing as how only one team can accomplish that task, the probability seems slim, which makes the Philadelphia Eagles' accomplishments during the past eight NFL seasons more special. Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1966, the Eagles have reached the grand stage five times. They've won two of their last three, and had there not been a slippery field in Super Bowl 57, we may be discussing six titles in total, three NFL Championships, and three Lombardi Trophies. If a repeat is in the cards, it seemingly won't be easy, but the Worldwide Leader in Sports seems supremely confident in the Birds' chances. ESPN names the Eagles as the NFC's representative in their three most likely Super Bowl 60 matchups. "The Philadelphia Eagles are the favorites to win Super Bowl LX -- but just barely, with a cluster of teams close to the reigning champs in terms of ability and chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy." Those are the words of ESPN's Seth Walder. He references the ESPN Football Power Index in his take on 2025 projections and Super Bowl chances. "The Eagles have a 12% chance to win the Super Bowl, according to the model, the lowest chance the preseason favorite has had to win it all since the model began outputting preseason projections in 2015." Philadelphia tops the 'elite tier' in the model. The familiar contenders follow them to round out the top five. For fans of numbers and stats, there's even better news. Philadelphia is the NFC's representative in the three most likely Super Bowl 60 matchups. They are as follows. Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens Eagles vs. Buffalo Bills The likelihood of them landing in all three of those games is 4%. The Eagles saw a mass exodus of talent during the free agency frenzy that began the league year in March, but they've retooled with inexpensive signings and a very impressive 2025 NFL Draft class. Most importantly, the roster's veteran and young core is intact, one that now has a championship pedigree. Chances at glory rest under the Birds' noses. All they seemingly have to do is work hard and give it a whiff.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL expert begrudgingly lists Eagles as a team primed for a big 2026 offseason
NFL expert begrudgingly lists Eagles as a team primed for a big 2026 offseason It's hard to remember when the Philadelphia Eagles' hate truly began. Maybe it was that slippery field in the desert during Super Bowl 57? Perhaps it was the questionable James Bradberry holding call that came late in the fourth quarter. Then again, it could be none of those things. It does, however, feel like the anti-Eagles sentiment began sometime between Jason Kelce's victory parade speech after the first Super Bowl win and everything weird that transpired against the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2023. That's when the conspiracy theories ended. It couldn't have been more obvious. It feels like the NFL is out to get this team. Legions of Birds supporters took the high road. After all, blaming referees for bad calls instead of a team refusing to put a game in the refs' hands qualified as 'bush league' thinking, but the haters kept multiplying. That included two NFL teams who lost playoff games to Philly and couldn't accept the L's and move on. Yes, we've lost a ton of respect for the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in recent years, but Philadelphia's media members and fans have embraced the 'villain' role. After all, green is the color of envy, right? Then, it happened. For one night, SB LIX, the Birds were the good guys and the Chiefs were the villains. Go figure, huh? No worries. It didn't last long. The offseason came, and Philly was public enemy number one again. Their infamous quarterback sneak had evoked a nationwide feud, but here's where dark clouds reveal silver linings. If you're among the anti-Eagles contingent, here's a reminder of your worst nightmares. Howie Roseman and the Eagles will have upwards of a dozen picks or more in 2026. Did everyone see how quiet it got? It's almost become comical over the years. Every destination leads to new faces who ask the same questions. 'How does Howie Roseman keep doing this?' How did he get Jalen Carter with the ninth overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft? Why are the Eagles even picking that high after they had just appeared in a Super Bowl? Oh, that's right... It's because Howie keeps taking advantage of the New Orleans Saints... And, the Saints keep letting him do it. But back to the draft... How did he get Nolan Smith with the 30th selection during Round 1 of that same draft, where he landed Jalen Carter? How did Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jihaad Campbell all slide and fall into his lap? Here's some bad news if you hate the Philadelphia Eagles. Let Tyler Sullivan's words on the CBS Sports platform serve as a bitter reminder. He recently mentioned five NFL teams well-positioned for a big 2026 offseason. Guess who made the cut. Of course, Philadelphia is on his list! Here are some of his reasons for placing them there. "The rich are about to get richer. The defending Super Bowl champions already have a stacked roster that is positioned to possibly go back-to-back even after losing some key contributors to this latest run in free agency... But, it will help general manager Howie Roseman work further magic in the NFL Draft next spring." Sullivan also mentions that Philadelphia has the 13th highest cap space for next offseason ($27,254,029) and that they are tied for the second most draft picks (nine), but the hits don't stop there. Remember those previous conversations about the Eagles possibly gaining three compensatory picks? Sullivan's take mentions that as well. "Already, Philadelphia was armed with nine total picks, which was tied for the second most in the league. However, the Eagles are projected to receive three more selections, including a third- and fourth-round compensatory pick for losing Williams and Sweat this offseason. In total, that gives Roseman 12 total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Given his affinity for trades, folks better get their popcorn ready." So, back to that question about why Philadelphia is hated so much. Maybe the answers lie in the questions. Why does he manipulate the salary cap so well? How on Earth did the Eagles ever land Saquon Barkley? Why does the Brotherly Shove work so doggone often? The Eagles are hated because they're good at what they do, and as long as they are good, that isn't going to change. Every victory is an act of defiance. Every tush push drives the knife further into the hearts of Philly's haters. The Birds are so good it feels like they are cheating, even though they aren't. Heavy is the crown, they say, but if anyone is equipped for the heavy doses of venom that continue to be tossed, it's the champs. Everyone will rally around the mantra Jason Kelce once sang in his off-pitch tone, 'No one likes us. We don't care.' Buckle up. It's going to be an intense season.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Sports host continues his disrespect of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni
When Jason Kelce stood on the Rocky steps at the Museum of Art to deliver his iconic speech at the Philadelphia Eagles' first victory parade, no one knew they were being treated to prophecy. Years later, it has become more apparent. The G.O.A.T. was trying to tell us a few things, many of which we missed because we, at the time, thought it was only a speech at a victory parade. Years later, we understand. Yes, hungry dogs run faster, but above all else, we keep thinking about the song he sang (though off-key). That song has been stuck in our minds for seven years: "No one likes us... We don't care..." Advertisement We tried not to believe it, but weird things would happen every so often. There was the screw job in Super Bowl 57. Remember the slippery field and that weird holding call on James Bradberry, which had nothing to do with the play's outcome? Fast forward to the present, and an NFL-wide feud was born because the Birds ran a LEGAL PLAY better than anyone else. That's when the cloudy picture got a tad clearer. Maybe the NFL does have something against Philly. Nick Wright's disrespectful hot takes toward the Eagles and Nick Sirianni continue. The words are just as unforgettable (and unforgivable) now as they were eight years ago. "I think every team (in the NFL Playoffs) has a shot except for the number-one seed, Philly". Advertisement That was Nick Wright's take when the Eagles began their first successful Super Bowl run, minus an injured Carson Wentz with Nick Foles at the helm. How did that turn out? Nick was wrong, and he's had it out for Philly and the City of Brotherly Love's Birds ever since. There have been seemingly too many slaps in the face to count, and at this point, 'turning the other cheek' has grown tiresome. Recently, an entire segment of FS1's First Things First was dedicated to trashing Nick Sirianni's good name. The coup de grâce of this one was his ranking of the top ten head coaches in the NFL currently. Check this list out. Listen to the whole segment below. Notice one deserving name was left off the list. Andy Reid Sean McVay Kyle Shanahan Jim Harbaugh Mike Tomlin Kevin O'Connell Matt LaFleur Pete Carroll Dan Campbell Sean Payton Okay, first things first (yes, the play on words was intentional). Nick Sirianni took the measure of Sean McVay twice last season. He's 2-0 in head-to-head matchups vs. Mike Tomlin. All three are dead, even on the postseason stat sheet in the two most important categories. Two Super Bowl appearances... One Super Bowl win... Advertisement Nick also accomplished everything McVay did in half the time. He's equaled Tomlin despite coaching 14 fewer seasons. That isn't to say Nick is better or worse than either guy. There are three types of leaders, but why is Nick consistently left out of the conversation when greatness is mentioned? And, what about the other names on the list? Let's take a look at them. Like Sirianni, Pete Carroll, and Sean Payton have won one Super Bowl. Shanahan has a goose egg in two appearances. Harbaugh lost his lone appearance. O'Connell, LaFleur, and Campbell haven't even led their teams into football's biggest game. Lists like these are always subjective, but the challenge flag has been thrown. Over time, it's become apparent that Wright harbors some grudge with Philly. It's either that or he has learned he gains some extra burn by attempting to draw the ire of antagonizing one of the NFL's most loyal fan bases. Advertisement Whatever his reasoning, many can agree that this list is flawed. Say what you will about Sirianni, but he has proven he's an excellent head coach. No one can fake anything for that long without displaying chinks in the armor. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Nick Wright continues to disrespect Nick Sirianni
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Fox Sports host continues his disrespect of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni
Fox Sports host continues his disrespect of Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni When Jason Kelce stood on the Rocky steps at the Museum of Art to deliver his iconic speech at the Philadelphia Eagles' first victory parade, no one knew they were being treated to prophecy. Years later, it has become more apparent. The G.O.A.T. was trying to tell us a few things, many of which we missed because we, at the time, thought it was only a speech at a victory parade. Years later, we understand. Yes, hungry dogs run faster, but above all else, we keep thinking about the song he sang (though off-key). That song has been stuck in our minds for seven years: "No one likes us... We don't care..." We tried not to believe it, but weird things would happen every so often. There was the screw job in Super Bowl 57. Remember the slippery field and that weird holding call on James Bradberry, which had nothing to do with the play's outcome? Fast forward to the present, and an NFL-wide feud was born because the Birds ran a LEGAL PLAY better than anyone else. That's when the cloudy picture got a tad clearer. Maybe the NFL does have something against Philly. Nick Wright's disrespectful hot takes toward the Eagles and Nick Sirianni continue. The words are just as unforgettable (and unforgivable) now as they were eight years ago. "I think every team (in the NFL Playoffs) has a shot except for the number-one seed, Philly". That was Nick Wright's take when the Eagles began their first successful Super Bowl run, minus an injured Carson Wentz with Nick Foles at the helm. How did that turn out? Nick was wrong, and he's had it out for Philly and the City of Brotherly Love's Birds ever since. There have been seemingly too many slaps in the face to count, and at this point, 'turning the other cheek' has grown tiresome. Recently, an entire segment of FS1's First Things First was dedicated to trashing Nick Sirianni's good name. The coup de grâce of this one was his ranking of the top ten head coaches in the NFL currently. Check this list out. Listen to the whole segment below. Notice one deserving name was left off the list. Andy Reid Sean McVay Kyle Shanahan Jim Harbaugh Mike Tomlin Kevin O'Connell Matt LaFleur Pete Carroll Dan Campbell Sean Payton Okay, first things first (yes, the play on words was intentional). Nick Sirianni took the measure of Sean McVay twice last season. He's 2-0 in head-to-head matchups vs. Mike Tomlin. All three are dead, even on the postseason stat sheet in the two most important categories. Two Super Bowl appearances... One Super Bowl win... Nick also accomplished everything McVay did in half the time. He's equaled Tomlin despite coaching 14 fewer seasons. That isn't to say Nick is better or worse than either guy. There are three types of leaders, but why is Nick consistently left out of the conversation when greatness is mentioned? And, what about the other names on the list? Let's take a look at them. Like Sirianni, Pete Carroll, and Sean Payton have won one Super Bowl. Shanahan has a goose egg in two appearances. Harbaugh lost his lone appearance. O'Connell, LaFleur, and Campbell haven't even led their teams into football's biggest game. Lists like these are always subjective, but the challenge flag has been thrown. Over time, it's become apparent that Wright harbors some grudge with Philly. It's either that or he has learned he gains some extra burn by attempting to draw the ire of antagonizing one of the NFL's most loyal fan bases. Whatever his reasoning, many can agree that this list is flawed. Say what you will about Sirianni, but he has proven he's an excellent head coach. No one can fake anything for that long without displaying chinks in the armor.
