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Recently retired Pro Bowl LT is so glad he never has to block Jared Verse again
Recently retired Pro Bowl LT is so glad he never has to block Jared Verse again Terron Armstead guarantees Verse will win Defensive Player of the Year someday: 'Mark my words' Recently retired @T_Armstead72 listed the current pass rushers in the game that made his decision to retire a lot easier 📻 | @RobertJTurbin — SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) June 17, 2025 Jared Verse is the type of pass rusher who gives opposing linemen nightmares. Just ask Terron Armstead, a five-time Pro Bowl left tackle who recently retired from the NFL after 12 seasons. Armstead only faced Verse once in his career, a Week 10 bout between the Rams and Dolphins last season, but he's glad he never has to block the Defensive Rookie of the Year again. It's one of the highest compliments an offensive lineman can pay a defender, and it's clear Verse left a lasting impression on Armstead in their one battle. In a recent interview on The SiriusXM Blitz, Armstead mentioned Verse first when asked which pass rusher made his decision to retire easier. 'No. 1, he was a rookie from the Rams. That young boy Jared Verse? I'm cool. I'm good. I never got to see that man again. I'm OK with never seeing that young man again in my life,' Armstead said. Verse is only 24 but he's already one of the most powerful edge rushers in the game. Armstead got a firsthand look at Verse's bull rush last season and he says it's unlike others he faced in his career. Even after going up against Verse just once, Armstead guarantees Jared will win Defensive Player of the Year someday. 'Bull rush is different. Dog, it's different,' Armstead said. 'You know that it's coming, you brace yourself. He's different. Jared Verse is different. He will be a Defensive Player of the Year one of these days. Mark my words.' In the Rams' loss to the Dolphins last season, Verse had five pressures, a strip-sack and recovery, as well as three total stops, according to Pro Football Focus. His 89.7 overall grade was his highest in any game, so he sure did show out against Armstead and Miami's linemen. The strip-sack didn't come against Armstead but it was an impressive play, no less. The rookie Jared Verse gets the strip sack AND recovery for the @RamsNFL! 📺: #MIAvsLAR on ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus and ESPN+ — NFL (@NFL) November 12, 2024 In addition to Verse, the other pass rushers Armstead is glad he never has to see again are Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby. That puts into perspective the class Verse is in as a defender already, ranking among the best edge rushers in football after just one season. It shouldn't be long before Verse turns his Defensive Rookie of the Year award into Defensive Player of the Year honors.
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03-06-2025
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Former Steelers Coach Endorses Aaron Rodgers Signing
Former Steelers Coach Endorses Aaron Rodgers Signing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aaron Rodgers is still a free agent and former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley believes he's the man for the job. Advertisement OTA's began last week, with many wondering if signing Rodgers still makes sense, including Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw who believes the Steelers should move on. Haley recently appeared on The SiriusXM Blitz on NFL Radio, where he explained why it would be an easy decision if it was up to him. 'I still believe, like I said all along, he's the best option for the Steelers for the situation they're in at this time. Maybe he signs, maybe he doesn't. If he does sign, maybe it looks great, maybe it looks average,' Haley said. 'I still think it's the best option and one I'd be willing to take a risk on knowing you only get so many shots at this. You've got a really good defense. You've got one of the best head coaches in the league. You now have an offensive coordinator who I think is really good at what he does, especially for that team.' He also added that Rodgers gives the Steelers a higher ceiling compared to Rudolph, noting his leadership and experience would be crucial for a team that could be ready to win in 2025. Advertisement The four time MVP finished last season with 28 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions. It was an up and down season with the Jets, but he seemed to turn it on late in the season with a renewed connection with Davante Adams. It's clear that the Steelers front office doesn't have a specific deadline when it comes to signing Rodgers. The roster has plenty of talent to compete at a high level this season, especially on defense as they are led by T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward. Adding a veteran quarterback like Rodgers could unlock the offense and make the Steelers extremely balanced on both sides of the ball, even if he's 41. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
