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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Cooper DeJean lands ahead of Quinyon Mitchell in a ranking of the NFL's top 32 cornerbacks
Cooper DeJean lands ahead of Quinyon Mitchell in a ranking of the NFL's top 32 cornerbacks Cooper DeJean landed outside the top ten and Quinyon Mitchell was listed at No. 16 in the Pro Football Focus cornerback rankings for 2025 After losing six of their final seven games to end the 2023 season, Philadelphia placed a renewed focus on revamping the secondary. In 2024, the Eagles bounced back hugely, winning Super Bowl 59 in a rematch with the Chiefs. Two of the most significant factors in the rebound were Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. Philadelphia's first two picks in the 2024 NFL draft had first-round grades. Still, Howie Roseman hit the jackpot when DeJean slid down draft boards, and Philadelphia traded up in the second round to secure the former Iowa star. The Birds were 2-2 coming out of the bye week, but lost just one more time after DeJean entered the lineup following the Week 5 bye. Pro Football Focus revealed their top 32 cornerbacks in the NFL for 2025, and the Eagles' two defensive gems were selected way earlier, with DeJean leapfrogging Mitchell and landing just outside the top ten. DeJean was among the highest-rated players in the slot, holding opponents to 50 receptions. He had five pass breakups, and quarterbacks had an 82.2 passer rating against him. Mitchell ranked 3rd among NFL CBs with 16 forced incompletions, trailing only Zyon McCollum (17) and Denzel Ward (17). He was 3rd among CBs in yards allowed per coverage snap (0.8) behind Pat Surtain (0.6) and Derek Stingley (0.7) (min. 600 coverage snaps).
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Jalen Hurts' contract is still earning the Eagles high praise
Jalen Hurts' contract is still earning the Eagles high praise Henry McKenna of Fox Sports praised the Eagles for Jalen Hurts' contract calling it one of the biggest discounts in the NFL In just 77 games, 66 as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback, Jalen Hurts has undoubtedly put a dent in the franchise's history and record book. Selected during the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, he has surely made more than his fair share of pundits eat their words en route to two Super Bowl appearances to conclude the last three seasons of professional football. His most recent, if you haven't heard, ended favorably. He was named MVP of the big game. Twice, he has outplayed the greatest quarterback of our time on the grandest stage, but Super Bowl 59 gave him some hardware to drive the point home. Many complained of his high selection over five years ago and the birth of a 'quarterback factory' as Philadelphia already had Carson Wentz signed to a long-term extension. Credit pro football's most well-run organization for being forward-thinking. Who knew? We just weren't ready for the Eagles to be right and for the rest of us to be wrong. Jalen Hurts enters the second year of his extension, and the rave reviews continue. When Eagles vice president/general manager Howie Roseman selected Jalen Hurts with the 53rd selection of the 2020 draft, the feedback was, shall we say, unflattering. When he inked Jalen to a massive five-year, $255 million extension with $180 million guaranteed, the feedback wasn't as harsh, but it was relatively consistent. 'It makes sense. After all, he led Philadelphia to the doorstep of Super Bowl glory.' There is, however, a question worth asking... 'Can he live up to it?' Jalen's new groove made him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time until Lamar Jackson took that title for himself ten days later. The answer to the above question... Yes, things appear to be working out quite nicely. Henry McKenna of FOX Sports recently evaluated some of the NFL's mega QB contracts, and the Hurts deal is still earning rave reviews: "Things change fast. If you had asked me about four weeks into last season, I would have said this deal was an overpay. But here we are. Hurts has a Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl MVP. The QB has been to two Super Bowls in three years. There's a chance this is the beginning of an Eagles dynasty." He grades Jalen's deal as a 'discount': "Hurts' best game of the season was arguably his Super Bowl performance. He was 17-of-22 for 221 passing yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He had 11 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Ask any team around the league if they'd pay their QB what the Eagles paid Hurts to finish the year with a Super Bowl MVP. Every single one would sign on." Most would agree. Jalen's cap hit last season was $13,558,800. He re-established himself as one of the game's great quarterbacks. He's led his organization back to the mountaintop, and he did so in year one of the five-year extension. The best part about all of this is that he has the potential to improve. Ask around, and though the theories once conflicted, most now align. Things are going well for the Birds, and one of the first projects in their quarterback factory.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Chiefs using Super Bowl 59 loss as fuel for 2025
"It definitely serves as motivation going into the season. You never want to end the season like that," Karlaftis said to reporters at OTAs this week. "It's gonna be motivation for this year for sure." Winning has become part of the norm during the Patrick Mahomes era in Kansas City. The franchise has won seven straight AFC West titles and three Super Bowl titles since Mahomes officially became the starter in 2018. (Last year was also the ninth consecutive division title captured by the team.) The franchise was a win away from an historic three-peat before it all came crashing down in New Orleans on Feb. 9. As the Chiefs take part in OTAs this offseason, they are using Super Bowl 59 loss as fuel. "When you lose a Super Bowl, I think there's sometimes in those workouts, you may be a little tired, you have that extra added motivation to finish even harder, finish even stronger. I think it'll be good for us at the end of the day," Mahomes explained. "I mean, obviously looking back, you want to win the game. But a lot these guys hadn't lost one (Super Bowl), hadn't ended the season on a loss that are on this team now. So, I'm sure they'll be motivated to go back out there and try to find a way to get to the Super Bowl and win it this year." Kansas City's offensive woes were a big reason why they were denied a third-straight Super Bowl title. Mahomes was sacked a career-high 36 times (including a single-game most six times in the Super Bowl), he averaged a career-low 245 passing yards per game and his 26 touchdowns passes equaled a career-low since he became the team's starter. But like any good franchise, the Chiefs responded accordingly. The Chiefs revamped their offensive line by signing tackle Jaylon Moore in free agency, they moved Kingsley Suamataia inside to left guard and drafted tackle Josh Simmons in the first round. Simmons, who suffered a knee injury during his final season at Ohio State, is ahead of schedule in his rehab and is expected to be ready by training camp. The Ohio State product didn't allow a sack before he went down and has impressed thus far in Kansas City. "He's actually further ahead than I thought he was," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said this week of Simmons. "He's done a good job with what we've seen. We just got to get him in with the defense against him." On the outside, wide receiver should get a major boast by Rashee Rice's return to health. When Rice was injured in Week 4, he entered the week as the NFL's leader in catches and was second in yards. Rice worked out with Mahomes before OTA's kicked off and is back to looking like a No. 1 wide receiver. "He looks like Rashee (Rice). Obviously having the injury, it sucked," Mahomes said of Rice. "Happening so early in the season, he was back like right when the offseason started and so he was up here working hard - extremely hard and he was back home working extremely hard. I was throwing with him in Dallas a little bit and then getting him back out here, there's no limitations. He's out there playing, he's making plays on the football field, he's explosive, he looks fast. "I think he can be one of the best receivers in the league. Just to have him, to add with Xavier (Worthy) and Hollywood (Brown) and all these other guys that we have, it's another position I think (general manager Brett) Veach has done a great job of bringing in competition so that we can go out there and make a lot of plays happen." The Chiefs want to make more big pays happen through the air this season. Mahomes told reporters Reid's advised him to push the ball downfield more this season after averaging a career-low 6.8 yards per pass attempt last year. Rice's return to action, alongside of speedsters Worthy and Brown should help the Chiefs become more explosive on offense. "We're fast. I think that's probably the thing that stands out the most," Mahomes said. "Our job is to test the defenses down the field, and we have to get back to doing that if we want to open up other guys underneath. I think coach Reid has challenged me this offseason to push the ball down the field, let guys have chances to make plays and then once we get that back to where we want to in our standard that we believe we should have, then we can come back to the underneath stuff." The Chiefs' leaky O-line and stagnant passing attack are the preeminent reasons why they lost Super Bowl 59. The team's making it known they are motivated to fix the areas this offseason. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon on X @TheTylerDragon.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chiefs' 2025 comeback mission begins with Super Bowl heartbreak and Patrick Mahomes' hunger for revenge
Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs lock in on redemption after Super Bowl 59 heartbreak (Getty Images) There's no greater motivator in sports than defeat, and for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the sting of Super Bowl 59 is still fresh. Despite being one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the past six years, their brutal 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles has become a moment of reckoning—a humbling defeat that could either signal the end of an era or spark the fire for a legendary comeback. Chiefs turn Super Bowl 59 agony into ammo as Patrick Mahomes plots fiery 2025 resurgence The Chiefs have been the standard-bearers for winning in recent years. Since Mahomes took over as the starter in 2018, Kansas City has secured seven straight AFC West titles and three Super Bowl rings. They were one game away from completing a historic three-peat, only to fall hard on the NFL's grandest stage in New Orleans. That loss not only shattered their dream run but also left many questioning if their dominance was finally coming to an end. Chiefs Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes and Select Players Speak with the Media | MAY 29, 2025 Yet, Mahomes isn't dwelling on doubt. Instead, he's turning it into drive. 'Every team's different, and you don't want to miss an opportunity, but when you lose a Super Bowl, I think there's sometimes in those workouts where you may be a little tired, you have that extra added motivation to finish even harder,' Mahomes said. These aren't just words. They reflect a deeper understanding that the fire to reclaim greatness often burns brightest after the toughest losses. "I think it'll be good for us at the end of the day. Looking back, you want to win the game, but a lot of these guys hadn't lost one, hadn't ended the season on a loss, so I'm sure they'll be motivated to go back out there and try to find a way to get to the Super Bowl and win it this year." The Super Bowl defeat wasn't just another loss—it was an emotional body blow. For many of Kansas City's younger stars, like Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis, and Isiah Pacheco from the 2022 draft class, it was the first time they experienced ending a season in disappointment. And that taste of defeat? It's become a rallying cry. 'It definitely serves as motivation going into the season. You never want to end the season like that,' Karlaftis said during OTAs. 'It's gonna be motivation for this year for sure.' The blowout loss exposed some glaring flaws, especially on offense. The Chiefs' offensive line collapsed under pressure, allowing Mahomes to be sacked a career-high 36 times last season—including six times in the Super Bowl alone. His passing game also took a dip, recording a career-low 245 yards per game and tying his career-low of 26 touchdown passes. These numbers paint the picture of a team that, despite its pedigree, showed vulnerability at the worst time. But what separates great teams from good ones is how they respond. And the Chiefs are responding with urgency. From top to bottom, there's a renewed focus on addressing the issues that led to their downfall—revamping the offensive line, reigniting the passing attack, and rebuilding chemistry with a roster that's seen both youth rise and veterans age. Still, critics are circling. Some believe Kansas City's reign is over. The idea of the 'falling empire' looms large. But if history has shown anything, it's that Mahomes and company thrive under pressure. Every time they've been doubted, they've bounced back stronger. 'When you lose a Super Bowl…you have that extra added motivation to finish even harder, finish even stronger,' Mahomes reiterated. And that's exactly the mindset driving Kansas City into the 2025 season—a season not just about redemption, but about proving they're far from done. So, can they do it again? Can the Chiefs rise from the ashes of Super Bowl 59 and reclaim their throne? One thing is certain: they're not going down without a fight. Also Read: Could Patrick Mahomes be facing the Tom Brady curse? Analyst says the Chiefs' Super Bowl era may be ending
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld marry in Southern California
Published Jun 01, 2025 • 1 minute read Josh Allen, of the Buffalo Bills, and his fiancé, Hailee Steinfeld, pose on the red carpet at the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 59 football game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in New Orleans. Photo by Gerald Herbert / AP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor Hailee Steinfeld tied the knot on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Pictures emerged from the power couple's wedding that took place in Southern California, where both Allen and Steinfeld live. Photos obtained by 'People' magazine show Steinfeld, in a white strapless gown, walking down the aisle as well as the couple sharing a kiss. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The timing and location of the wedding were closely guarded secrets, though Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins let the cat out of the bag in March by revealing the date as May 31. He later backtracked, saying he didn't know anything. Despite the pending wedding, Allen was present for the start of the Bills voluntary series of spring practices, which opened on Tuesday. The Bills return to practice on Monday, though Allen isn't scheduled to address the media until the Bills open their mandatory sessions on June 10. Allen, who turned 29 last week, and the 28-year-old Steinfeld were engaged during the Bills bye week in November, when the quarterback proposed on a California cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The two were first linked in the spring of 2023, when they were photographed dining together in New York City. Steinfeld has since begun attending Bills home games and the couple was inseparable at the NFL Awards ceremony in February, when Allen credited Steinfeld upon accepting the league's MVP honour. Allen followed suit in April in being spotted with Steinfeld arriving for an after-party following premiere of the movie 'Sinners,' which stars Steinfeld. Steinfeld began her acting career at the age of 10, and earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her role as Mattie Ross in the Coen brothers' 2010 remake of 'True Grit.' Allen is entering his eighth NFL season. In March, he signed a contract extension worth $330 million. Sports Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Relationships Columnists
