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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs
A very welcomed sign for the New York Jets took place at spring practices this week. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was there as well as team owner Woody Johnson. Many in New York are hopeful the team's start wide receiver signs a long-term extension. Advertisement On top of that, Wilson himself has said he wants to remain a "Jet for life." Hopefully things could be heading in that direction, but there was at least a positive sign to lean into at OTAs. According to reports, Wilson and team owner Woody Johnson shared a warm embrace during the workouts: It remains to be seen if the team and player figure out a deal. Bare minimum, he already is signed through the 2026 season after his fifth-year extension was picked up. Jets Wire will continue to provide updates. This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs
Jets' Woody Johnson, Garrett Wilson share positive moment at OTAs A very welcomed sign for the New York Jets took place at spring practices this week. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson was there as well as team owner Woody Johnson. Many in New York are hopeful the team's start wide receiver signs a long-term extension. On top of that, Wilson himself has said he wants to remain a "Jet for life." Hopefully things could be heading in that direction, but there was at least a positive sign to lean into at OTAs. According to reports, Wilson and team owner Woody Johnson shared a warm embrace during the workouts: It remains to be seen if the team and player figure out a deal. Bare minimum, he already is signed through the 2026 season after his fifth-year extension was picked up. Jets Wire will continue to provide updates.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
NFL fans left stunned as new head coach 'introduces controversial religious sessions in training'
New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has divided opinion among fans after apparently bringing religious sessions to the franchise. Glenn, 52, was hired by the organization in January and has been tasked with getting Gang Green to the playoffs for the first time since 2010. And the former Lions defensive coordinator seems to be leaning on his faith - and encouraging others to do the same - as a picture of a supposed 'Jets Bible study' handout spread on social media. 'The Jets have a Bible study? [Aaron Glenn] I love you,' read the initial X post, which was purportedly taken from the Instagram story of safety Jarius Monroe. 'We need Jesus,' another said of the struggling franchise. 'Lombardi was a devout Catholic so maybe there's something to this,' a third added of the legendary Packers coach. A picture of an apparent handout from 'Jets Bible study' spread on social media Others, however, were not impressed. 'If this is true I might be out on the Jets,' one fan said. 'wtf are they doing in my organization dawg,' a second added. And a third took a shot at the team's owner, Woody Johnson, writing: 'God cant save you from @woodyjohnson4.' The picture, which was posted on X by a Jets fan before being spread by conservative accounts, is said to derive from the Instagram account of Monroe. Monroe's name is written in the corner of the page, while five different sections of the the page are completed. The Daily Mail has reached out to the Jets to confirm whether the picture is legitimate. Glenn, who was a Pro Bowl cornerback with the Jets during his playing days, previously came under fire this offseason when Aaron Rodgers criticized how his exit from the organization was handled. Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers slammed Glenn for making him fly from California to New Jersey for an extremely brief conversation where he learned he wasn't wanted. 'I figured that when I flew across country to my dime there would be a conversation (over his future),' Rodgers said. 'The confusing thing to me is I went out there, I meet with the coach, we start talking… he runs out of the room. I'm like 'that's strange.' 'Then he comes back with the GM and I'm like all right. So we sit down and I think we're going to have this long conversation and 20 seconds in and he (Glenn) goes: 'You sure you wanna play football?' And I said 'yes' and he said 'we're going in another direction at quarterback'. Ultimately, the Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40million contract in free agency to see what they can get out of the dual-threat quarterback. Glenn's Jets will begin the regular season on September 7 against the Steelers.
Eater
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
The Best Chimichangas in Phoenix, Arizona
View as Map The true origin of the chimichanga — one of Arizona's most iconic dishes — is still hotly debated. Tucson's El Charro Café and Phoenix's Macayo's both lay claim to inventing the deep-fried burrito, though El Charro's version, allegedly created in the early 1920s, has become the more widely accepted story. But no matter who did it first, one thing's clear: the chimichanga is pure Arizona. While it may not be traditional in the Oaxacan or Mexico City sense, the chimi is a cornerstone of Arizona-Mex cooking, especially at long-running spots that predate the city's wave of regional Mexican restaurants. Typically, its composition consists of a large flour tortilla filled with shredded beef or chicken, folded and deep-fried until golden, then served either naked or smothered in sauce (depending on your stance in one of the dish's eternal debates). Chimichangas rarely show up on modern menus, but they're still going strong at the old-school spots that never stopped making them. Deep-fried and overstuffed, the dish captures the spirit of the Southwest — and few things feel more American than throwing a burrito in the fryer. There's no reinvention here, just a quiet competition to see who does it best. Read More Macayo's may feel a bit commercial these days, but no chimichanga trail would be complete without a mention. The Phoenix institution traces its roots to 1946, when founder Woody Johnson allegedly invented the dish by accidentally dropping a burrito into a deep-fryer at his original restaurant, Woody's El Nido. That golden mistake became a mainstay, and the chimi has been on the Macayo's menu ever since. Now, 75 years and several location-changes later, Macayo's is still leaning into its legacy: In 2021, the team celebrated the anniversary by setting a Guinness World Record for the world's longest chimichanga — an absurd 25-foot behemoth stuffed with shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and sauce. The food might not blow anyone away, but the story (and the sheer size) earns it a spot. Tucked just off the 10 on North Seventh Avenue, El Norteño has held it down in downtown Phoenix since 1981. Most people have driven past the little hut without realizing they just missed one of the city's most enduring Mexican restaurants. The setup is simple, but what it lacks in square footage, it makes up for in portion size and staying power. The seven different chimichangas are grease-slicked and fried to a crisp, with fillings like chicken, carne asada, ground beef, green or red chile, and machaca (get the machaca). Portions are big enough to feed two, and the only seating is a scrappy little patio out front. El Norteño is the kind of place the city should care about — it has legacy, personality, and deserves to be protected. Comedor Guadalajara has anchored South Central Phoenix for more than half a century, still run by the same family that started it. Known for seafood plates, Sonoran-style combination plates, and a dining room that stays busy with longtime regulars, the menu also offers a solid chimichanga — fried until blistered and crisp, then filled with machaca, red or green chile beef, or sautéed chicken with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. It's served dry unless upgraded to enchilada-style with a layer of melted cheese for $3.50 more. Like the restaurant itself, the dish feels rooted in an earlier era of borderland cooking that doesn't need to be updated. Los Dos Molinos is New Mexico by way of South Phoenix, a decades-old green chile temple that helped define the city's love affair with heat. The original spot on South Central still hums with energy, even if the food isn't quite as fiery or life-changing as it once was. But the chimichanga still hits: a hulking deep-fried burro soaked in searing red or green chile, then finished with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Fillings range from garlic pork roast to machaca to adovada, all served with beans and rice on the side. No frills, no reinvention — just a dish that sticks to what it does best: spice, heft, and history. El Bravo has been serving Sunnyslope since 1982, a neighborhood fixture with colorful serape tablecloths, laminated menus, and the kind of warm, familiar vibe that comes from decades of steady service. Founded by Carman 'Grandma' Tafoya, the restaurant helped establish a strong Mexican-American culinary presence in the area and remains a touchstone for the local community. The chimichanga is straightforward and satisfying, with a light, crisp shell and a filling that's flavorful without trying too hard (in other words, the heat level is just right for most diners). Offered in beef, shredded beef, or chicken versions, each comes with a light blanket of melted cheese inside. It's not the flashiest on the list, but it's dependable and deeply tied to the neighborhood it has served for years. The Original Carolina's Mexican Food The Original Carolina's Mexican Food has been a Phoenix essential since the 1950s and its chimichanga is a masterpiece built around one thing: the tortilla. Carolina's tortillas are among the best in the city — soft, buttery, and just elastic enough to hold together until they hit the fryer, where they bubble into something golden and crisp but never stiff. Chimichangas here are served dry to let the tortilla shine, with no sauce to distract from the balance of fried dough and warm filling—just a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, or both. Nearly 40 variations fill the menu, from the classic green chile beef to the Oaxaca Special with chorizo, beans, and potato. Others include green or red machaca with potato and beans or a simple chorizo version. Smaller than most but no less satisfying, these chimis are humble, exacting, and still handed over in a styrofoam box with the constant hum of planes overhead. Few places wrap a better tortilla around a better filling. Sign up for our newsletter. Rosita's Place has been feeding Phoenix since the 1960s, and the cozy dining room — lined with salsalito tiles, colorful walls, and well-worn wooden chairs — still fills with families and regulars every weekend. The chimichanga is served dry and perfectly crisp, but what makes it stand out is the machaca — shredded, deeply seasoned, and holding its texture in a way many others in town don't. That care extends across the menu, which reflects a style of Sonoran home cooking shaped by what was on hand and passed down through generations. Now run by the founder's daughter, the restaurant remains one of the city's most enduring spots for a warm, unfussy plate of food. A gem in Arcadia, Maria's Frybread is the newest spot on this list — opened in 2016 — and a rare newcomer to carry a dish like the chimichanga, Arizona's holdover from a bygone era. Best known for its namesake frybread and some of the best menudo in town, the restaurant also turns out a seriously good chimi, stuffed with red or green chile beef or chicken, then topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream. Given the frybread focus, it's no surprise the flour tortillas here are equally dialed in, stretched and crisped just right to hold it all together. In a city full of drive-thrus slinging grease-soaked chimichanga afterthoughts, Maria's stands out for doing the basics right and doing them with care. © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Link copied to the clipboard. Macayo's may feel a bit commercial these days, but no chimichanga trail would be complete without a mention. The Phoenix institution traces its roots to 1946, when founder Woody Johnson allegedly invented the dish by accidentally dropping a burrito into a deep-fryer at his original restaurant, Woody's El Nido. That golden mistake became a mainstay, and the chimi has been on the Macayo's menu ever since. Now, 75 years and several location-changes later, Macayo's is still leaning into its legacy: In 2021, the team celebrated the anniversary by setting a Guinness World Record for the world's longest chimichanga — an absurd 25-foot behemoth stuffed with shredded chicken, beans, cheese, and sauce. The food might not blow anyone away, but the story (and the sheer size) earns it a spot. Tucked just off the 10 on North Seventh Avenue, El Norteño has held it down in downtown Phoenix since 1981. Most people have driven past the little hut without realizing they just missed one of the city's most enduring Mexican restaurants. The setup is simple, but what it lacks in square footage, it makes up for in portion size and staying power. The seven different chimichangas are grease-slicked and fried to a crisp, with fillings like chicken, carne asada, ground beef, green or red chile, and machaca (get the machaca). Portions are big enough to feed two, and the only seating is a scrappy little patio out front. El Norteño is the kind of place the city should care about — it has legacy, personality, and deserves to be protected. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Comedor Guadalajara has anchored South Central Phoenix for more than half a century, still run by the same family that started it. Known for seafood plates, Sonoran-style combination plates, and a dining room that stays busy with longtime regulars, the menu also offers a solid chimichanga — fried until blistered and crisp, then filled with machaca, red or green chile beef, or sautéed chicken with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. It's served dry unless upgraded to enchilada-style with a layer of melted cheese for $3.50 more. Like the restaurant itself, the dish feels rooted in an earlier era of borderland cooking that doesn't need to be updated. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Los Dos Molinos is New Mexico by way of South Phoenix, a decades-old green chile temple that helped define the city's love affair with heat. The original spot on South Central still hums with energy, even if the food isn't quite as fiery or life-changing as it once was. But the chimichanga still hits: a hulking deep-fried burro soaked in searing red or green chile, then finished with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. Fillings range from garlic pork roast to machaca to adovada, all served with beans and rice on the side. No frills, no reinvention — just a dish that sticks to what it does best: spice, heft, and history. Open in Google Maps Foursquare El Bravo has been serving Sunnyslope since 1982, a neighborhood fixture with colorful serape tablecloths, laminated menus, and the kind of warm, familiar vibe that comes from decades of steady service. Founded by Carman 'Grandma' Tafoya, the restaurant helped establish a strong Mexican-American culinary presence in the area and remains a touchstone for the local community. The chimichanga is straightforward and satisfying, with a light, crisp shell and a filling that's flavorful without trying too hard (in other words, the heat level is just right for most diners). Offered in beef, shredded beef, or chicken versions, each comes with a light blanket of melted cheese inside. It's not the flashiest on the list, but it's dependable and deeply tied to the neighborhood it has served for years. Open in Google Maps Foursquare The Original Carolina's Mexican Food has been a Phoenix essential since the 1950s and its chimichanga is a masterpiece built around one thing: the tortilla. Carolina's tortillas are among the best in the city — soft, buttery, and just elastic enough to hold together until they hit the fryer, where they bubble into something golden and crisp but never stiff. Chimichangas here are served dry to let the tortilla shine, with no sauce to distract from the balance of fried dough and warm filling—just a dollop of guacamole, sour cream, or both. Nearly 40 variations fill the menu, from the classic green chile beef to the Oaxaca Special with chorizo, beans, and potato. Others include green or red machaca with potato and beans or a simple chorizo version. Smaller than most but no less satisfying, these chimis are humble, exacting, and still handed over in a styrofoam box with the constant hum of planes overhead. Few places wrap a better tortilla around a better filling. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Rosita's Place has been feeding Phoenix since the 1960s, and the cozy dining room — lined with salsalito tiles, colorful walls, and well-worn wooden chairs — still fills with families and regulars every weekend. The chimichanga is served dry and perfectly crisp, but what makes it stand out is the machaca — shredded, deeply seasoned, and holding its texture in a way many others in town don't. That care extends across the menu, which reflects a style of Sonoran home cooking shaped by what was on hand and passed down through generations. Now run by the founder's daughter, the restaurant remains one of the city's most enduring spots for a warm, unfussy plate of food. Open in Google Maps Foursquare A gem in Arcadia, Maria's Frybread is the newest spot on this list — opened in 2016 — and a rare newcomer to carry a dish like the chimichanga, Arizona's holdover from a bygone era. Best known for its namesake frybread and some of the best menudo in town, the restaurant also turns out a seriously good chimi, stuffed with red or green chile beef or chicken, then topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream. Given the frybread focus, it's no surprise the flour tortillas here are equally dialed in, stretched and crisped just right to hold it all together. In a city full of drive-thrus slinging grease-soaked chimichanga afterthoughts, Maria's stands out for doing the basics right and doing them with care.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
NFL ownership rankings entering the 2025 season
NFL ownership rankings entering the 2025 season The teams on the field determine whether the seasons are success. However, organizations can only do what their bosses allow moves that are made and money to be spent. Because a team wins games and titles doesn't always correlate with great ownership. In many cases, the better the owner, the more likely a team is to succeed. However, there are owners who do their all to make the team and organization thrive but don't see the results on the field. How do the owners rank? You don't have to delve too deep into the team's history and moves to understand how Gang Green finishes on the bottom. This team's brass is a merry-go-round, and that spin comes from one person: Owner Woody Johnson. In this case, an owner's personality and meddling definitely impact the product on the field. The hedge fund owner would be far better off leaving decisions to the front office and coach Dave Canales. Just because you know what to invest in doesn't mean you can recognize football talent. Many stories about the Cardinals front office and bosses have been less than flattering. That matches their play on the field … until last season. Giants management needs to find this generation's version of George Young to get the team on the right track. Otherwise, it will continue throwing darts with blindfolds on. It isn't as easy to win divisions and Super Bowls when you don't have Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Owner Robert Kraft already swung and missed with his first hire after Belichick's exit. Will Mike Vrabel be able to restore the Patriots' winning ways? Time will tell. It is almost impossible to believe the Haslams aren't in the bottom three. There is always an opportunity to sink when it comes to this franchise. Why is everyone in the picture smiling? Have they not been told part of their responsibilities will be taking part in AEW storylines that the Khan family owns? 25. Tennessee Titans Decisions have not been favorable in the past few years for the Titans. Their quarterback situation has been awful. Mike Vrabel was shown the exit as the team flopped. It is easy to point fingers at those below, but at some point, ownership makes calls. 24. Dallas Cowboys When a team hasn't won a championship in decades, and the owner has his hand in every decision, there is only one person to blame: Jerry Jones. 23. Cincinnati Bengals Mike Brown will never be thought of in NFL history as Paul Brown. The football sometimes falls far from the gridiron. 22. Las Vegas Raiders In the same thought process as the Browns, Mark Davis will never be another Al Davis. 21. New Orleans Saints The Saints' success was more a product of Sean Payton and Drew Brees than its ownership. 20. Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross is no stranger to controversy, and none of those questionable moves helped make Miami a better team. 19. Houston Texans There have been a couple of successful drafts and seasons, but that won't erase all the bad years and poor choices made in Houston. It's almost a miracle DeMeco Ryans has turned this team around. 18. Chicago Bears Bears ownership remains in the McCaskey family after the death of matriarch Virginia McCaskey. It will be intriguing to see if ownership gets what it wants in a coach (next up: Ben Johnson). Previous decisions have been flawed. And will they ever settle on a place to build a new stadium, officially? 17. Pittsburgh Steelers The Rooneys are old school. Pittsburgh is old school. However, most of the NFL has left that behind and is finding ways to thrive by adapting. 16. Kansas City Chiefs Questionable decisions regarding some of the talent— and, in one case, a front office person—drops this team despite all of its success on the field. The Hunts have all sorts of money, and should do better job investigating character of players. 15. Seattle Seahawks When the owner is reviewed as moderately contributing to team culture, the Seahawks land in the middle of the rankings. Moderately isn't good enough to rank better. Owner Stan Kroenke is another who is viewed as moderately contributing to team culture. Is it because he has too many other teams and investments to worry about? One positive is the Rams' decision to move training facilities to Woodland Hills, California, and build a strong campus. For that to be completed, it will take some time. 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ouch. The NFLPA review said the owners weren't committed to investing in facilities. They also haven't sold everyone whose input was sought, and they are interested in building a competitive team. It seems odd, given some of the big contracts they gave out, including Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. 12. Los Angeles Chargers Owner Dean Spanos took a lot of grief when the team moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. He has been considered stingy. The Chargers may never be the most popular team in the City of Angels, but Spanos is doing what he can to make his Bolts home. 11. Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay, who passed away recently, meant much more to the NFL and the city of Indianapolis than just being a team owner. He will be greatly missed at Colts games and elsewhere. The Pegulas have done a fine job keeping the Bills atop the AFC East with their decisions. They are doing all they can to get Buffalo a first Super Bowl. Add the new stadium in the mix, and you will have a team in the Top 10 for ownership. Another team in search of its first Super Bowl ring. Owner Zygi Wilf does good work on and off the field. When will he and the Purple see the fruits of their decisions with a Super Bowl win? 8. Detroit Lions After decades of failure and futility, owner Sheila Ford Hamp and her team have the Lions going in the right direction. Consider that almost entirely thanks to hiring Dan Campbell. 7. Baltimore Ravens Steve Biscotti and the Ravens have not been without their share of controversies, Justin Tucker being the latest. However, the action has been taken, and this organization is soundly structured from the top down. It's a solid organization that rebranded years ago with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan and has seen success sans a Super Bowl win. Don't be surprised if the Niners rebound from a poor season because ownership and management do what it needs to build and rebuild. 5. Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank runs one of the top shops in the league. He tries his best to show loyalty but the results on the field have not been there. Still, one of the classier owners in the league and deserves to see his team thrive. A team that would have been dead last a couple of years ago under previous ownership -- it was so bad that Washington actually belonged outside the No. 32 spot -- has been invigorated under Josh Harris. 3. Denver Broncos The Walton-Penner Group has done a strong job since taking ownership of the Broncos. The best move made was hiring Sean Payton as coach. Jeffrey Lurie is assertive and makes moves with executive Howie Roseman swiftly and decisively. It will be fascinating to see how seeing so many players exit from the Super Bowl champs turns out in 2025. Who needs a billionaire owner to run a successful NFL team? The Packers and their fans show everyone how it is done the right way.
