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USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Super Bowl champion prefers another player over Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' success and popularity have recently elevated him to the top of many lists. A former opponent and multiple-time Super Bowl champion offers reasons for another legendary quarterback to be rated higher than a recent episode of his podcast, "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger," former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger answered a fan question about his reasons for preferring Aaron Rodgers over the Chiefs star."I think Patrick Mahomes is phenomenal. He's going to go down as, you know, another arguable goat. You know what I mean? There's not only one goat, but there's goats, the whole herd of goats," said Roethlisberger. "I would take Aaron (Rogers) in his prime over Patrick right now.'Roethlisberger clarified his answer to indicate that it is his opinion, but he maintains a high level of respect for Mahomes. The two-time Super Bowl champion played his final NFL game against Mahomes and the Chiefs during the 2021 AFC Wild Card game.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tyreek Hill ready to 'change the narrative' surrounding Dolphins
As the 2025 NFL season approaches, star Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill said it's time for Miami to change the storylines that surround the franchise. During a recent appearance on the "Glory Daze" podcast with Johnny Manziel from the Fanatics Fest in NYC, Hill commented on the urgency he feels heading into 2025. "This year as one of the leaders, I told the guys, it's time to change who we are as a team. It's time to change the narrative about we are not able to play in cold weather, we are not a physical team. So, I'm tired of that narrative. I'm tired of living behind not being able to go to the playoffs and win in Miami, because we got a damn good team. "We got a good quarterback, we got a good offensive lineman and we got some good coaches and we got some good people in the community who deserve to be a part of that. So, I feel like this is the year that we change all of that," Hill said. Trade talks have encompassed Miami cornerback Jalen Ramsey's offseason. During his podcast appearance with Manziel, Hill discussed how he was gearing up to put the "full court press" on recruiting Ramsey back to South Beach. Hill knows that Ramsey remaining with the Dolphins puts Miami in the best position to accomplish some of the team goals that Hill was talking about alongside Manziel. But, it's also because Hill doesn't want Ramsey to miss out on that moment when postseason success does happen for Miami. "I'm really hoping that we sign Jalen Ramsey back, because he's a great leader on the defensive side of the ball. And just being able to do something special in Miami and win a playoff game after 25 years, I think that's something that he doesn't want to miss out on. "We got to get to that. That's something that I talk to my Mom about every day. I take pride in that. Being one of the leaders on this team, I not only want to do it for myself, man, but I want to do it for the fans. I want to do it for the community of Miami, because it's special to me. I don't know, man. It's just something different about me. I just feel different. I just feel like if I don't do it, I'm basically just collecting a check, and I don't want to feel like that," Hill said. At times throughout the first two seasons of Mike McDaniel's run in Miami, it felt and looked like the Dolphins were primed to turn the postseason corner. But, Miami stumbled through a five-game losing streak late in the 2022 season. And then the Dolphins were without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in a 34-31 AFC Wild Card loss at Buffalo as Tagovailoa missed the final two games of the season with a second concussion. In 2023, the Dolphins raced out to a 5-1 record and put up 70 points in a Week 3 win over Denver. The Dolphins were 11-4 before dropping their final two regular season games at Baltimore and versus Buffalo. Miami's loss at Baltimore was a laugher, 56-19. Then, at a frosty Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Miami suffered a 26-7 loss against the Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card round once more. At the time, it was the Dolphins' 11th straight loss when game-time temps were 40 degrees or less. In 2024, Tagovailoa's injury absences dug the Dolphins too deep a hole to climb out of as Miami finished 8-9. Now, with 2025 training camp nearing, Hill seems locked back in to steering the Dolphins to a place they haven't been in 25 years.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt on Monday, stirring more frustration and questions regarding the team's future on the defensive side.
The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt on Monday, stirring more frustration and questions regarding the team's future on the defensive side. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Bengals paid top dollar and then some to maintain their elite wide receiver tandem. They signed Ja'Marr Chase to a record deal for a non quarterback while securing Tee Higgins with his own handsome deal. Advertisement These contracts kept Higgins off the free agent market and prevented any future contract conflict with Chase. However, they have come at a cost elsewhere on the roster. Monday, the latest of these cap casualties came through the wire as the Bengals released veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt. Pratt posted some impressive numbers but struggled considerably last season on a porous Cincinnati defense. The move costs the team $2.3 million in dead cap but adds roughly $5.8 million in cap space. The decision puts Pratt in a tough position, now searching for a new team late in the offseason after many of the initial roster decisions have been made. As a result, Bengals reporter Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic sounded off on the decision with a post to X. "A move that was inevitable six months ago finally happens. What a ridiculous charade that it took this long. Advertisement "Pratt is responsible for one of the most memorable moments in team history and was a centerpiece of great, championship defenses. He deserved better on the way out." That play came in the 2021 AFC Wild Card when Pratt intercepted Derek Carr to seal a 26-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The win marked their first ever playoff victory at Paycor Stadium and is recognized by Bengals fans as one of the most important in franchise history. Pratt requested a trade back in February though Cincinnati presumably never found a landing spot for the veteran. Now, both sides go their separate ways as Pratt becomes one of the top defenders available and the Bengals return to another aching issue on the defensive side with the ongoing Trey Hendrickson conflict. Related: Hendrickson Not Reporting To Bengals Mandatory Minicamp As Major Questions Loom Related: Bengals Trade Failure Means Shocking Cut Of Defensive Star Germaine Pratt This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jacksonville Jaguars schedule release video features social media influencer Ashton Hall
The Jacksonville Jaguars officially have their schedule for the 2025 football season. After making sweeping changes this offseason and bringing in a new leadership contingent, the team is one step closer to being on the grass at EverBank Stadium. Advertisement The NFL officially released schedules for all 32 clubs today and the Jaguars now know the order they'll face opponents. Buy Jacksonville Jaguars tickets for 2025 Game Predictions: Times Union reporter takes a look at the Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 schedule release Jaguars release video to announce schedule release The Jaguars got creative with this year's schedule announcement video. I hope you have your ice, bowl and Saratoga water ready. They tabbed social media influencer Ashton Hall, a former football player at First Coast High School, to help release the schedule. Hall became famous after posting his morning routine featuring dunking his head into a bowl of ice water to start his day. He did the same in Wednesday's video, before making the rounds at the Miller Electric Center. Advertisement There was a funny part on the video where he was supposedly on the phone with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell before his phone died unexpectedly. However, he couldn't charge it because his charger was broken—a nod to the graphics the team released after defeating the Chargers in the 2022 AFC Wild Card round. Jacksonville Jaguars schedule 2025 Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, left, talks with the team's first-round pick, Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver and defensive back Travis Hunter, right, Friday, March 25, 2025 at Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. during a press conference. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] Jacksonville Jaguars tickets Looking to buy Jaguars tickets for 2025? We've got you covered. Buy Jacksonville Jaguars tickets for 2025 This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars schedule release video features Ashton Hall
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Interview: Tim Tebow
On the Chiefs Wire Podcast, we look back at one of the best interviews from the 2024 season! This week, we're reflecting on the Divisional Round episode. Watch as Senior Writer Ed Easton Jr. spoke to College Football Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. The former NFL Draft first-round pick shared his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' three-peat chances heading into the postseason. Tebow played in the NFL for three seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. In the 2011 season, he scored a victory at Arrowhead Stadium with only two completed passes. He praised the culture that head coach Andy Reid developed in Philadelphia and carried over to Kansas City. Advertisement We also learn more about Tebow's NFL career as he recalls his 2011 AFC Wild Card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was the starting quarterback for most of that season, leading the underdog Broncos to the postseason. Throughout the year, he spoke about the team's unity and the AFC West division title as essential to their success. Check out the link to listen to the full episode! This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs Wire Podcast Video Playback Interview: Tim Tebow
