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17 hours ago
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Bryce Huff's teammate explains why it 'wasn't a great marriage' with Huff and Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff has had a wild NFL journey, and that journey will take him from the Eagles to the San Francisco 49ers once the teams execute a trade that can't be finalized until June 1. Huff, an undrafted rookie in 2020, posted 7.5 sacks through his first three seasons. In 2023 he broke out with 10.0 sacks and a career-high 67 pressures before hitting the free agent market where he landed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with Philadelphia. Advertisement His one year with the Eagles didn't go well. His numbers plummeted across the board and he wound up not suiting up for any of the team's playoff games. The 49ers are hoping getting Huff back with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will help him return to the form he found in 2023. Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham, a 15-year veteran who played with Huff last season, provided some optimism on that front in an appearance on the Ross Tucker Podcast. "I just think with the Jets, it was just that defense, man," Graham said. "I know what it's like playing in that 4-3, wide-9, 'go get it' every play. It's always stop the run on the way to the quarterback, that's the slogan in that type of defense. So, I feel like it's all scheme. I've seen different guys flourish in different systems. Then you see them get in another system, it's different. And what they asked of him this year, it just wasn't a great marriage, I would say. Because I know Huff can rush, I see him doing all that, but sometimes it's just different with the type of scheme, what people ask of you and what they want you to be able to do. And maybe it just wasn't that for Vic Fangio or ... I mean you don't really know. I just know that he's a baller, man. I want it to be a win-win for (the Eagles) and a win for him." Saleh became the head coach of the New York Jets after the 2020 season. Huff in those three years played 40 games and put up 15.5 of his 20.0 career sacks. Last season in 12 games with the Eagles he had only 2.5 sacks and 20 pressures in 182 pass rush snaps. Advertisement If Graham is correct about Huff fitting with the 49ers' scheme it would mean Huff is a major lift for a pass rush that struggled to affect opposing quarterbacks last season. If the change of scenery doesn't help, it could mean another long year of trying to piece together a pass rush for the 49ers coaching staff. More 49ers: 49ers QB Brock Purdy believes massive $265 million contract won't change him This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers trade: Why Bryce Huff struggled with Eagles
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Bryce Huff's teammate explains why it 'wasn't a great marriage' with Huff and Eagles
Bryce Huff's teammate explains why it 'wasn't a great marriage' with Huff and Eagles Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff has had a wild NFL journey, and that journey will take him from the Eagles to the San Francisco 49ers once the teams execute a trade that can't be finalized until June 1. Huff, an undrafted rookie in 2020, posted 7.5 sacks through his first three seasons. In 2023 he broke out with 10.0 sacks and a career-high 67 pressures before hitting the free agent market where he landed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with Philadelphia. His one year with the Eagles didn't go well. His numbers plummeted across the board and he wound up not suiting up for any of the team's playoff games. The 49ers are hoping getting Huff back with defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will help him return to the form he found in 2023. Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham, a 15-year veteran who played with Huff last season, provided some optimism on that front in an appearance on the Ross Tucker Podcast. "I just think with the Jets, it was just that defense, man," Graham said. "I know what it's like playing in that 4-3, wide-9, 'go get it' every play. It's always stop the run on the way to the quarterback, that's the slogan in that type of defense. So, I feel like it's all scheme. I've seen different guys flourish in different systems. Then you see them get in another system, it's different. And what they asked of him this year, it just wasn't a great marriage, I would say. Because I know Huff can rush, I see him doing all that, but sometimes it's just different with the type of scheme, what people ask of you and what they want you to be able to do. And maybe it just wasn't that for Vic Fangio or ... I mean you don't really know. I just know that he's a baller, man. I want it to be a win-win for (the Eagles) and a win for him." Saleh became the head coach of the New York Jets after the 2020 season. Huff in those three years played 40 games and put up 15.5 of his 20.0 career sacks. Last season in 12 games with the Eagles he had only 2.5 sacks and 20 pressures in 182 pass rush snaps. If Graham is correct about Huff fitting with the 49ers' scheme it would mean Huff is a major lift for a pass rush that struggled to affect opposing quarterbacks last season. If the change of scenery doesn't help, it could mean another long year of trying to piece together a pass rush for the 49ers coaching staff. More 49ers: 49ers QB Brock Purdy believes massive $265 million contract won't change him
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Cam Ward and Tennessee Titans: Prime-time anomalies
One of the biggest discussions since the NFL released the 2025 regular season schedule has been the prime-time television spots. The Tennessee Titans are one of three NFL teams that will not play a game in prime time this fall, and it left fans questioning why. 'It wasn't intentional.' NFL VP of broadcast planning Mike North told the Ross Tucker Podcast when asked about the Titans. 'You don't draft your way into prime-time, you play your way into prime-time.' Advertisement North was absolutely correct: The Titans did not earn a spot in prime-time after a miserable 3-14 campaign that led them to the first overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft. However, his statement doesn't necessarily fit with the league's recent broadcast history and is somewhat of a contradiction. Ward is the first quarterback drafted first overall in the draft to not have a prime-time game as a rookie since the Carolina Panthers selected Cam Newton with the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Ward is the 10th quarterback drafted with the top pick since 2011 and the nine previous quarterbacks all had prime-time games regardless of the record of their team during the previous season. Looking at more recent history, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears had three prime-time games in 2024 and Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers had two in 2023. If you want to go back to the start of this decade, Joe Burrow had one in 2020 and Trevor Lawrence had one in 2021. Advertisement With over a decade of evidence showing that drafting a quarterback No. 1 overall will earn you at least one prime-time game, it is easy to see why fans question the NFL and how they assemble their schedule. Their actions in reality don't match their talking points. As Ward and the Titans settle in for his rookie campaign, they hope that history will repeat itself and Ward will develop into the electric playmaker Newton became during his career and make the league take notice of his talents. Then, becoming a staple in prime time. This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Cam Ward and Titans: Prime-time anomalies
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Trey Hendrickson gets blunt about his future with Bengals
Around the Super Bowl, Cincinnati Bengals Trey Hendrickson hit the interview circuit and effectively extended an ultimatum to the team. While the brief media tour didn't get nearly the attention Joe Burrow's did for obvious reasons, he was still clearly barreling toward an "extend or trade" stance with the team one year removed from his trade request. Fast forward to now, Hendrickson just talked about his Bengals future again during an appearance on the "Ross Tucker Podcast" this week. "Moving forward I would like to remain a Bengal," Hendrickson said. "Some things in life like long-term security, being able to tell my wife where we're going to raise our son and not have to worry about playing a violent sport and shifting of where we're going—that would be ideal." RELATED: Like his prior interviews, Hendrickson actually defended the Bengals and how they do business and repeatedly stressed that he doesn't want to leave town. To their credit, the Bengals have publicly admitted that the NFL's sack leader deserves a raise. Hendrickson's agent has also talked briefly about meeting with the team this month. It remains to be seen whether both sides can get an extension done, but Hendrickson remains adamant that he wants to finish things out with the Bengals and win a Super Bowl -- if he's paid what he and his reps deem fair. Bengals would be smart to target risk-reward free agent Zac Taylor hires huge name to Bengals coaching staff with former DC Bengals get shocking Tee Higgins trade offer in new projections This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Trey Hendrickson gets blunt about his future with Bengals
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trey Hendrickson gets blunt about his future with Bengals
Around the Super Bowl, Cincinnati Bengals Trey Hendrickson hit the interview circuit and effectively extended an ultimatum to the team. While the brief media tour didn't get nearly the attention Joe Burrow's did for obvious reasons, he was still clearly barreling toward an 'extend or trade' stance with the team one year removed from his trade request. Fast forward to now, Hendrickson just talked about his Bengals future again during an appearance on the 'Ross Tucker Podcast' this week. 'Moving forward I would like to remain a Bengal,' Hendrickson said. 'Some things in life like long-term security, being able to tell my wife where we're going to raise our son and not have to worry about playing a violent sport and shifting of where we're going—that would be ideal.' RELATED: Bengals must make tough calls on these cut candidates after Sheldon Rankins move Like his prior interviews, Hendrickson actually defended the Bengals and how they do business and repeatedly stressed that he doesn't want to leave town. To their credit, the Bengals have publicly admitted that the NFL's sack leader deserves a raise. Hendrickson's agent has also talked briefly about meeting with the team this month. It remains to be seen whether both sides can get an extension done, but Hendrickson remains adamant that he wants to finish things out with the Bengals and win a Super Bowl — if he's paid what he and his reps deem fair.
