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USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former GM doesn't believe in the Eagles ability to break a two-decade-long jinx
A former NFL GM has his doubts about the Eagles breaking a longtime NFC East curse. It's one of those statements that you have heard so often that, as soon as someone begins its utterance, the natural reaction is to join in and complete the sentence. No NFC East team has repeated as division champion since the Philadelphia Eagles captured the crown four consecutive times from 2001 until 2004. Did you notice that? You did it again, didn't you? Don't worry. Familiar phrases and longstanding jinxes may finally be approaching their expiration date. Not only is Philadelphia expected to claim divisional superiority again. There are whispers of a deep postseason run. If those theories are correct, that also quells discussions about a Super Bowl hangover. Much has happened since Andy Reid's reign as Eagles coach. He has since been relieved of his duties. He moved on to the Kansas City Chiefs. He has been coaching there for a dozen seasons and has won three Super Bowls. Sadly, he has done so for many of the reasons he never won one in Philadelphia. Since the 2004-05 season, the NFC East has been most often won by the Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. Both have triumphed seven times. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders have both earned the division title three times. Odds favor the Birds coming out on top this time around, but a former GM doesn't seem to believe the 20-year trend of alternating champions will end during the coming campaign. Mike Tannenbaum worked for the New York Jets from 1997 to 2012, serving as assistant general manager and director of pro personnel from 2001 to 2005. He was also the general manager and senior vice president of football operations from 2006 to 2012. Tannenbaum is the founder of The 33rd Team and an ESPN mainstay now. Recently, he appeared on the highly popular First Take. He believes the Commanders are the best bet to claim the NFC East title and offers the following as part of his defense. "It's gonna be the Washington Commanders. You have a great young quarterback in Jayden Daniels, and they fortified the offensive line... You give me someone like Jayden Daniels with an offseason program, two really good tackles, sprinkle in Deebo Samuel, some more time with Kliff Kingsbury..." Yes, friends, Philadelphia still receives little respect. Tannenbaum believes this is not true regarding his theory; he recognizes something special in Daniels. "I like Philadelphia a lot. This is not an anti-Eagles position. I just think we're looking at an emerging superstar in Jayden Daniels." Okay, let's see. That appears to be another vote from ESPN cast in favor of a 2025 Jayden Daniels takeover. Former Cowboys star Marcus Spears offered one of his own. While it's probably true that the NFC East is a two-team race between Philadelphia and Washington, we're going to hold serve and cast lots in the Eagles' direction. Still, it should be an interesting season. The National Football Conference's eastern division will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East and should provide fireworks all season.
New York Post
05-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux rips Eagles fans with incendiary comments that could backfire
The Giants are in no place to claim bragging rights over the Super Bowl champion Eagles, but that didn't stop Kayvon Thibodeaux from brutally roasting Philly fans on Kevin Hart's podcast. 'Is it true that Eagles fans are actually, like, not smart?' Thibodeaux asked Hart from an ice bath on a recent episode of the comedian's 'Cold As Balls' show. 'There are statistics that you guys are literally f—ing idiots.' Hart panned to the camera with an incredulous look as Thibodeaux kept going. 'Like, no bulls–t, I know you're one of them, so I get it. Like, 2.2 [GPA], I get it,' the star pass rusher told Hart, a Philadelphia native and diehard Eagles fan. The Giants, of course, finished last season 3-14 and went 0-2 against Philadelphia, which won its second overall Super Bowl with former Big Blue first-round pick Saquon Barkley starring in the backfield. In Thibodeaux's three years in New York, the Giants have a combined record of 18-32-1. The Eagles have gone a combined 39-12 over the same stretch. 5 Kayvon Thibodeaux asked Kevin Hart about Eagles fans. @underdog/X Nonetheless, Thibodeaux seemed to be enjoying the lighthearted banter with Hart on the podcast, which released April 29. Some fans on social media seemed to appreciate the trash talk. 5 Kayvon Thibodeaux in a game in October 2023. Danielle Parhizkaran/ / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images 5 Thibodeaux chases Jalen Hurts during a 2022 game. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST 'No lies detected,' said one user on X, and another wrote, 'Hell yeah, KT, roast him.' Others, not so much. 5 Kayvon Thibodeaux and Kevin Hart on Hart's 'Cold As Balls' show. @Underdog/X 'They're just gonna make him hate them even more now lmao,' said another user. Outside of the anti-Eagles ribbing, the two discussed Thibodeaux's football journey, played a game of chess and debated which position Hart would play in Philly's trademark 'tush push' – all while sitting in side-by-side ice baths. 5 Kayvon Thibodeaux doesn't seem to think highly of Eagles fans. Matthew McDermott The Eagles and Giants will face off on 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 6 – where Thibodeaux will get the chance to back up his jab with a big game. If that doesn't happen? The star pass rusher will surely be reminded of his comments by the ever-rabid Philly faithful.
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL expert begrudgingly lists Eagles as a team primed for a big 2026 offseason
NFL expert begrudgingly lists Eagles as a team primed for a big 2026 offseason It's hard to remember when the Philadelphia Eagles' hate truly began. Maybe it was that slippery field in the desert during Super Bowl 57? Perhaps it was the questionable James Bradberry holding call that came late in the fourth quarter. Then again, it could be none of those things. It does, however, feel like the anti-Eagles sentiment began sometime between Jason Kelce's victory parade speech after the first Super Bowl win and everything weird that transpired against the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2023. That's when the conspiracy theories ended. It couldn't have been more obvious. It feels like the NFL is out to get this team. Legions of Birds supporters took the high road. After all, blaming referees for bad calls instead of a team refusing to put a game in the refs' hands qualified as 'bush league' thinking, but the haters kept multiplying. That included two NFL teams who lost playoff games to Philly and couldn't accept the L's and move on. Yes, we've lost a ton of respect for the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in recent years, but Philadelphia's media members and fans have embraced the 'villain' role. After all, green is the color of envy, right? Then, it happened. For one night, SB LIX, the Birds were the good guys and the Chiefs were the villains. Go figure, huh? No worries. It didn't last long. The offseason came, and Philly was public enemy number one again. Their infamous quarterback sneak had evoked a nationwide feud, but here's where dark clouds reveal silver linings. If you're among the anti-Eagles contingent, here's a reminder of your worst nightmares. Howie Roseman and the Eagles will have upwards of a dozen picks or more in 2026. Did everyone see how quiet it got? It's almost become comical over the years. Every destination leads to new faces who ask the same questions. 'How does Howie Roseman keep doing this?' How did he get Jalen Carter with the ninth overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft? Why are the Eagles even picking that high after they had just appeared in a Super Bowl? Oh, that's right... It's because Howie keeps taking advantage of the New Orleans Saints... And, the Saints keep letting him do it. But back to the draft... How did he get Nolan Smith with the 30th selection during Round 1 of that same draft, where he landed Jalen Carter? How did Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Jihaad Campbell all slide and fall into his lap? Here's some bad news if you hate the Philadelphia Eagles. Let Tyler Sullivan's words on the CBS Sports platform serve as a bitter reminder. He recently mentioned five NFL teams well-positioned for a big 2026 offseason. Guess who made the cut. Of course, Philadelphia is on his list! Here are some of his reasons for placing them there. "The rich are about to get richer. The defending Super Bowl champions already have a stacked roster that is positioned to possibly go back-to-back even after losing some key contributors to this latest run in free agency... But, it will help general manager Howie Roseman work further magic in the NFL Draft next spring." Sullivan also mentions that Philadelphia has the 13th highest cap space for next offseason ($27,254,029) and that they are tied for the second most draft picks (nine), but the hits don't stop there. Remember those previous conversations about the Eagles possibly gaining three compensatory picks? Sullivan's take mentions that as well. "Already, Philadelphia was armed with nine total picks, which was tied for the second most in the league. However, the Eagles are projected to receive three more selections, including a third- and fourth-round compensatory pick for losing Williams and Sweat this offseason. In total, that gives Roseman 12 total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Given his affinity for trades, folks better get their popcorn ready." So, back to that question about why Philadelphia is hated so much. Maybe the answers lie in the questions. Why does he manipulate the salary cap so well? How on Earth did the Eagles ever land Saquon Barkley? Why does the Brotherly Shove work so doggone often? The Eagles are hated because they're good at what they do, and as long as they are good, that isn't going to change. Every victory is an act of defiance. Every tush push drives the knife further into the hearts of Philly's haters. The Birds are so good it feels like they are cheating, even though they aren't. Heavy is the crown, they say, but if anyone is equipped for the heavy doses of venom that continue to be tossed, it's the champs. Everyone will rally around the mantra Jason Kelce once sang in his off-pitch tone, 'No one likes us. We don't care.' Buckle up. It's going to be an intense season.
