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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Rams OLB Jared Verse reveals his 'Welcome to the NFL' moment –\u00a0and who gave it to him
Rams OLB Jared Verse reveals his 'Welcome to the NFL' moment – and who gave it to him Verse shared the funny story behind his failed rep against Trent Williams It was a rookie season to remember for Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Jared Verse, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year and selected to the Pro Bowl. He wasted no time becoming one of the best defenders on the team in just his first year, setting the bar high for the coming seasons. He did have a 'Welcome to the NFL' moment, though – as most rookies do at some point. It's not as if he got steamrolled by a lineman or knocked on his back by a blindside block. His moment came when power met power and he lost, which almost never happens for the incredibly powerful edge rusher. Verse talked about his 'Welcome to the NFL' moment on 'The Adam Schefter Podcast' this week, recalling the time 49ers left tackle Trent Williams put the clamps on him and wouldn't let go. 'Trent Williams, I didn't get to go against him too much but I'll lowkey say he kind of gave me my 'Welcome to the NFL' moment,' Verse said when asked about which linemen were the toughest he faced. 'It wasn't anything where I got thrown to the ground like some dudes get. I've always been the strongest dude around, so I've never had to worry about getting thrown around or this, that, the third. I do an inside move – we're running a blitz on the outside so I'm getting into the B-gap – they run an outside zone, whoever their running back was was bouncing to the outside. I get to the B-gap, he seals me off and I'm trying to rush, I'm trying to get off the tackle. So usually, I can just lift their hands up no problem. I'm just a lot stronger than everybody. I tried to lift Trent's hands up and they didn't budge. They didn't move one bit. I'm trying to move them, I'm chopping them down. I'm like, 'Bro, let go of me!' Trent's got a deep voice and I'm like, 'Trent, let go of me!' He's like, 'Ha ha ha, Verse. You're funny as hell.'' When the Rams were watching film the next day, Verse got called out for failing to get off Williams' block and there wasn't much he could say besides, 'I'll be better.' He wanted to flat-out tell his coach how strong Williams is but he held back. 'The next day, we're watching film and Coach is like, 'Jared, you've got to get off this block,'' Verse recalled. 'And I'm like, 'Yeah, Coach. I'll be better.' I lowkey wanted to just say, 'I tried! Like, I couldn't! The dude's strong!'' Williams is an 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro for a reason. He's one of the best left tackles of this generation, earning first-team All-Pro selections three times between the ages of 33 and 35 – a remarkable feat for a player his age. Even after 14 seasons in the NFL, Williams remains a premier left tackle so it's hardly surprising he was the one who really showed Verse that the NFL is a different animal than college. Follow Rams Wire on X, Facebook and Threads for more coverage!
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ESPN's Adam Schefter turns heads with strong Patriots 2025 prediction
ESPN's Adam Schefter believes the New England Patriots could be a surprise team to watch for the 2025 season. He made his case for the team during a television appearance on "The Adam Schefter Podcast". 'I'm gonna make a prediction right now," said Schefter. "The Patriots are going to win more games this year than people realize. They're going to be a better team than people realize. Had a strong draft, loaded up, and Mike Vrabel, he knows how to get his team ready and compete, and that's why they made the move, and I believe the Patriots will be one of the surprise teams this year.' Advertisement This is not the first time that national pundits have picked the Patriots as a surprise team. Colin Cowherd picked them to make the playoffs, noting that they did a good job of building around quarterback Drake Maye. They've improved the offensive line with the additions of veteran tackle Morgan Moses, along with rookie tackle Will Campbell and guard/center Jared Wilson. The team also added more receiving help by signing four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs, veteran Mack Hollins and drafting rookie Kyle Williams. Schefter's comments had fans talking on social media. Schefter's prediction is a strong declaration for a Patriots team that is looking to post its first winning record since the 2021 season. The future is bright in New England, and Maye, who is looking to build off a promising rookie season, will be a big part of it. Advertisement Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: ESPN's Adam Schefter turns heads with strong Patriots 2025 prediction
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN's Adam Schefter turns heads with strong Patriots 2025 prediction
ESPN's Adam Schefter turns heads with strong Patriots 2025 prediction ESPN's Adam Schefter believes the New England Patriots could be a surprise team to watch for the 2025 season. He made his case for the team during a television appearance on "The Adam Schefter Podcast". 'I'm gonna make a prediction right now," said Schefter. "The Patriots are going to win more games this year than people realize. They're going to be a better team than people realize. Had a strong draft, loaded up, and Mike Vrabel, he knows how to get his team ready and compete, and that's why they made the move, and I believe the Patriots will be one of the surprise teams this year.' This is not the first time that national pundits have picked the Patriots as a surprise team. Colin Cowherd picked them to make the playoffs, noting that they did a good job of building around quarterback Drake Maye. They've improved the offensive line with the additions of veteran tackle Morgan Moses, along with rookie tackle Will Campbell and guard/center Jared Wilson. The team also added more receiving help by signing four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs, veteran Mack Hollins and drafting rookie Kyle Williams. Schefter's comments had fans talking on social media. Schefter's prediction is a strong declaration for a Patriots team that is looking to post its first winning record since the 2021 season. The future is bright in New England, and Maye, who is looking to build off a promising rookie season, will be a big part of it. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Deion Sanders jumps into Mel Kiper-Mario Cristobal feud after Shedeur draft fallout
Deion Sanders has entered the chat. The Colorado Buffaloes coach showed love for ESPN star and vocal Shedeur Sanders proponent Mel Kiper Jr. on Thursday after the draft analyst's war of words with Miami football coach Mario Cristobal boiled over this week. 'But I Love u my man! You stood on the desk with great balance 10 toes down and said what u doggone said & didn't flinch. You knew what time it was my man & we're blessed to be right where God wanted us to be. 'With OPPORTUNITY' they forgot I was in the tv/entertainment business for 20 years before coaching,' Sanders posted on X. 6 Deion Sanders, the father of new Browns QB Shedeur Sanders, posted a supportive message on X to ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper. AP 6 Mel Kiper Jr., a vocal proponent of Shedeur Sanders, focused much of his draft commentary on the former Buffaloes QB. ESPN/X The 57-year-old Sanders was responding to a fiery message written Wednesday by Kiper, who hit back at Cristobal for comments made about the 2025 NFL Draft process, in which the coach said he spoke with an estimated 'million people' about former Miami quarterback Cam Ward — the No. 1 overall selection by the Titans — but the ESPN personality was not one of them. 'Mario Cristobal claims he spoke to a million people about Cam Ward, yet the one he didn't speak to, being me, had Ward ranked higher (6th on my Big Board) than any of the other draft experts. Interesting isn't it. And oh by the way, I didn't speak to Deion about Shedeur either. I need another Orange Crush after this nonsense,' Kiper wrote. 6 Miami football coach Mario Cristobal said he didn't converse with Mel Kiper Jr. about Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con 6 Ward is now under center with the Titans. Getty Images Kiper's passion for the 23-year-old Shedeur was on full display during last month's NFL draft, when the polarizing prospect stunningly slid to the fifth round and was selected No. 144 overall by the Browns. Although Ward landing with the Titans had long been a lock, much of Kiper's draft commentary was centered on Shedeur, even after the Giants — who had done the most homework on Sanders' son — traded back into the first round to select Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart at No. 25 overall. 'Surprised he went ahead of Shedeur, not shocked, because [coach Brian] Daboll wants mobility,' Kiper said at the time. 6 Shedeur Sanders was drafted in the fifth round by the Browns in April 2025. AP In the days following the draft, Kiper said he wasn't privy to the online chatter centered on his Shedeur-heavy commentary. 'I didn't even know about it,' Kiper said on 'The Adam Schefter Podcast' in late April. 'I was told, [ESPN vice president and executive producer] Seth Markman comes in and says, 'Mel, you're trending on Twitter.' I don't know what they said, I kind of believe it wasn't nice, but I didn't read one of them, but I was told I was trending over Shedeur Sanders.' 6 He joins a crowded QB room that includes fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel. Getty Images With the late-round addition of Shedeur, the Browns entered spring practices with five quarterbacks — four if you omit ailing starter Deshaun Watson, who is recovering from an Achilles injury, putting his 2025 availability into question. He'll compete for the starting job alongside Joe Flacco, now on his second stint in Cleveland, former Steelers first-round pick Kenny Pickett and fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, taken No. 94 overall by the Browns in the third round. 'I feel like the Browns fans they just want something to hope for and they've been wanting it so long and long,' Shedeur recently said. 'And finally, I'm here to change that, I'm here to actually get what they want.' Shedeur will likely see some preseason action this summer before the Browns' opener on Sept. 7, when Cleveland hosts AFC North rival Cincinnati.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mel Kiper unaware he ended up in middle of Shedeur Sanders NFL draft controversy
Shedeur Sanders' wild five-round slide was the biggest storyline to come out of the 2025 NFL Draft last weekend. A three-day swoonfest over the polarizing prospect spearheaded by ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. was a buzzy subplot that captivated much of social media users' attention, even if the subject at the center of it all wasn't privy to the noise. 'I didn't even know about it,' Kiper said Monday on 'The Adam Schefter Podcast.' Advertisement 'I was told, [ESPN vice president and executive producer] Seth Markman comes in and says, 'Mel, you're trending on Twitter.' I don't know what they said, I kind of believe it wasn't nice, but I didn't read one of them, but I was told I was trending over Shedeur Sanders. I said, 'Maybe he'll go into the UFL or the CFL.' Maybe he'll be Kurt Warner, maybe he'll go play in the CFL or go in the UFL, maybe Shedeur should do that to prove to these guys in the NFL he can play. I don't know what's going to happen there, but they said I was trending on Twitter over Shedeur.' 5 became a trending topic over his Shedeur Sanders commentary during the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN/X 5 The former Colorado QB was selected in the fifth round by the Browns on April 26, 2025. AP Advertisement Kiper, a Sanders advocate long before this year's draft began, expressed bewilderment during ESPN's draft coverage as Deion Sanders' son was continuously bypassed by teams, including the Giants, who traded back into Thursday's first round to grab Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart with pick No. 25. 'Surprised he went ahead of Shedeur, not shocked, because [coach Brian] Daboll wants mobility,' Kiper said. 5 Mel Kiper spoke about the NFL draft fallout during a recent appearance on 'The Adam Schefter Podcast.' YouTube Kiper's Sanders-heavy commentary continued to make the rounds online when the quarterback fell out of the second and third rounds Friday. Advertisement 'I'll tell ya what, Shedeur makes no sense to me. I mean, we could go to 102 picks and end today without Shedeur Sanders being picked. That's nonsensical. This kid should've been a first-round draft choice,' he said, as covered by Awful Announcing. Even after the Browns selected Sanders on Saturday with the No. 144 overall pick, the fireworks continued when a discussion between Kiper and ESPN colleague Rece Davis got heated in the fallout. 5 Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft slide was the biggest storyline of the three-day event. Getty Images Although Kiper ranked Sanders high on his board, other draft analysts struggled to pinpoint where the former Buffaloes star would land, with experts citing his abilities and how he navigated the pre-draft process. Advertisement There has been much speculation about how Sanders conducted himself in interviews with teams, not to mention divisive comments made at the NFL Scouting Combine back in February. Sanders — the second quarterback taken by the Browns in this year's draft after No. 94 pick Dillon Gabriel — is ready to prove his doubters wrong following the freefall. 5 He was coached by father Deion Sanders at Colorado for the past two seasons. AP 'Nothing really affected me the last couple days. I'm blessed,' Sanders said. 'The love of the game is still the game. I know I have to clean up some things in my game to be at my best. The main thing is proving [coach Kevin] Stefanski and [general manager Andrew] Berry right about picking me.' Sanders has since drawn interest from another team, with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League adding the QB to their negotiation list.
