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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
4 former Arizona Cardinals honored in 'Actually Underrated' team
Many NFL players have fantastic careers without getting the recognition they deserve. Saints Wire's John Sigler decided to wrap up the quiet part of the offseason by putting together what he called the "Actually Underrated Team," both on offense and on defense. The concept of it goes like this: We set out to highlight the best players who weren't recognized with Pro Bowl popularity contests or coveted spots on the All-Pro teams from the Associated Press. And when possible, we tried to avoid players drafted high in the first round. Those guys are expected to start for eight or nine years and make a consistent impact. It's a different set of expectations for even a mid-round draft pick, much less a late-round lottery scratch-off or rookie free agent. On the defensive squad, four former Arizona Cardinals players were mentioned. One played only a season. Another only spent a part of a season. Two played many seasons, including one who had three different stints with the team. 'Actually Underrated' former Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby DT Corey Peters CB Tramon Williams DT Domata Peko Breaking it down Peko played 15 seasons, finishing his career after the 2020 season when he played six games for the Cardinals. He never made the Pro Bowl but started 194 games in his career and was a steady, reliable nose tackle. Williams played just one season with the Cardinals in 2017. He played 14 years in the NFL and made one Pro Bowl. Peters had a 13-year NFL career from 2010-2022. He spent 2015-2021 with the Cardinals. He had 135 total starts but did not make a Pro Bowl. Dansby was an interesting player. He never made the Pro Bowl, but statistically he could make a case for the Hall of Fame. He won't make it because he never was a Pro Bowler, but he had 20 interceptions and 43 sacks in his career. His 2013 season should have gotten more Defensive Player of the Year consideration (122 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 12 QB hits, an incredible 19 pass breakups and four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. In his 14-year career, he played eight for the Cardinals, from 2004-2009, then again in 2013 and again in 2017 to close out his career. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts. This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 4 former Arizona Cardinals honored in 'Actually Underrated' team
RNZ News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Adam Hall set for record sixth Winter Paralympics
Adam Hall Photo: PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Paralympian Adam Hall has been selected for a record-equalling sixth Paralympic Games. He's been named alongside defending Men's Downhill Sitting champion Paralympian Corey Peters on the NZ Paralympic Team for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in March. Hall is set to match the landmark achievement by fellow Kiwis - Paralympian #4 Graham Condon and Paralympian #148 Michael Johnson as a six-time Paralympian. Johnson competed in para shooting and Condon in para athletics and para swimming at the Paralympic Summer Games. Hall is the first New Zealand Para athlete to appear at six Paralympic Winter Games. The 37-year-old Dunedin-born Para athlete made his debut appearance at Torino 2006. Hall, who was born with spina bifida, claimed a gold medal in the Men's Slalom Standing at Vancouver 2010 before he regained the title eight years later at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, where he also snared a bronze medal in the Men's Super Combined Standing. At the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games he won bronze medals in the Men's Super Combined Standing and Men's Slalom Standing disciplines. Selected for both the Men's Slalom Standing and the Men's Giant Slalom Standing at Milano Cortina 2026, Hall said gaining selection for his sixth Games was an honour. "Each Paralympic experience provides a unique platform to challenge myself, inspire others, and demonstrate the remarkable capabilities of what is possible when living with a disability or not. I extend my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to my teammates, coaches, and all those who have supported me throughout this journey. Together we will continue to strive to push boundaries and redefine the possibilities within the world of adaptive and para winter sport," Hall said. Peters will make his fourth Paralympic Winter Games appearance at Milano Cortina 2026. The 41-year-old sit skier claimed a silver medal in the Men's Giant Slalom Sitting discipline on his Paralympic debut in Sochi 2014. Four years later at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games he added a bronze medal in the Men's Downhill Sitting, before claiming a stunning Men's Downhill Sitting gold medal at Beijing 2022 and silver in the Men's Super-G Sitting. Peters, who sustained a crushed spinal cord competing in a motocross event 16 years ago, took a year out from the sport following the birth of his daughter in 2022 and spent a further 12 months on the sidelines after sustaining a dislocated shoulder in a training accident in Chile in mid-2023. However, the experienced Kiwi made a successful return to the podium during the 2024-25 World Cup campaign suggesting he is in shape to mount a strong medal challenge at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Selected for the Men's Downhill Sitting, Men's Super-G Sitting and Men's Giant Slalom Sitting for Milano Cortina 2026, Peters said being selected for his fourth Paralympic Games was a testament to years of resilience, and unwavering passion. "Every Games tells a different story, and this one is about legacy. It's about representing not just my country, but every challenge I've faced and every person who believed in me. I carry all of that with pride, and I'm ready to give it everything I've got," Peters said. PNZ CEO Greg Warnecke described the Para alpine skiing pair as "legends" banking an incredible nine Paralympic Winter Games medals between them. A second selection announcement for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, should it be required, will be made in February 2026.
