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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Patriots Could Have Long-Term Center Solution in Rare Talent
Patriots Could Have Long-Term Center Solution in Rare Talent originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots' 2025 training camp officially begins in 10 days, and one player many of the coaches will be keeping an eye on is the Patriots' third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia. Advertisement The Patriots drafted offensive lineman Jared Wilson with the 95th overall pick, and the main reason he was still around was that he only made 12 starts at the collegiate level. However, the versatile offensive lineman's lack of starts wasn't due to a lack of talent. Georgia's offensive line coach, Stacy Searels, recently spoke with ESPN and had high praise for his former offensive lineman. "I've had nine or 10 centers go and play in the NFL, and Jared is the most athletic of any of them," Searels told ESPN. "He has the tools to really be good." Searels has over 30 years of coaching experience in the college ranks, starting at Auburn as a graduate assistant in 1992, and has been with Georgia since 2022. The offensive line coach also blocked for Bo Jackson in the 1980s during his playing days at Auburn. Advertisement Wilson displayed the athleticism Searels referred to at the NFL combine, running the fastest 40-yard dash (4.84 seconds) among all the prospects at his position. The Patriots' new tool has the ability to play multiple positions along the offensive line, but his main spot is at center. With legendary center David Andrews retiring this offseason, the Patriots signed Garrett Bradbury as the starter in 2025, but that doesn't mean Wilson won't get any playing time. "He can be a multi-positional player. I do think as a pulling guard, he will be excellent," Searels said. "He can anchor, run in space, get moving, play with leverage, and he has big, strong hands [11 inches]. I think that's so critical in offensive line play." Advertisement Wilson played snaps at guard and practiced at tackle while at Georgia in 2023, in addition to his regular center role in 2024. Wilson's connection with his college coach and the Patriots could be another monumental advantage for the rookie. Although he never coached him, Searels recruited Andrews out of high school and coached former Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones, who played under Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel from 2018 to 2022. "I think that connection is going to be huge for Jared," Searels said. "The relationship he'll have with Ben and David -- keep passing the torch for guys that will go and play in that league. "It's not easy when you have the ball in your hand, a 330-pound nose guard is on top of you, and you see that safety rolling down in protection. I think Jared has the ability to understand line assignments and what the defense is doing, their tendencies, and being able to get you in the right call." Advertisement Training camp will be a big test for Wilson, as everyone will have pads on, and that's when the players in the trenches can separate themselves. However, for Wilson, the goal is just to be healthy and on the field. The Georgia product missed two games last season with a foot sprain and sat out of the Senior Bowl. Wilson watched from the sideline for most of the Patriots' early offseason work, and his first step in training camp will be to get cleared from the list of players physically unable to perform. Wilson only had one year of starting experience at Georgia because he played guard and center, and Kirby Smart did not want to play both of his centers at the same time in case of injury. New England Patriots center Jared Wilson (58) walks to the practice fields at Gillette Canha-Imagn Images With his versatility, Patriots' director of player personnel Eliot Wolf said after drafting Wilson that he believes center will end up being the rookie's best position, but didn't rule out left guard. The left guard position is the one offensive line spot really up in the air for New England for the 2025 season. Advertisement Veteran Cole Strange looks to be the favorite to win the position, but there are a plethora of guys competing for the spot. The Patriots have high hopes for their rookie third-round pick, and his college coach has all the confidence in him. Not only did Searels praise Wilson's talent and ability, but he added that his character tops it all off. "He can be the face of the program in the fact that he's such a good kid. He takes it from his mom," Searels said. "Great smile. Great attitude. He's passionate about what he wants to do." Related: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Reveals Best Career Decision Involving Bill Belichick Twist This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
illumin Announces Voting Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
TORONTO and NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX:ILLM, OTCQB:ILLMF) ('illumin' or 'Corporation'), the advertising technology platform that enables you to win your next customer, today announced that at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 11, 2025 (the 'Meeting'), all director nominees proposed by the management of the Corporation were elected as directors of the Corporation, as follows: Nominee Votes 'For' % Votes For Votes 'Against' % Votes Against Sheldon Pollack 14,228,168 98.969% 148,251 1.031% David Andrews 14,227,593 98.965% 148,826 1.035% Roger Dent 10,794,948 75.088% 3,581,471 24.912% Tal Hayek 14,216,272 98.886% 160,147 1.114% Paul Khawaja 14,225,634 98.951% 150,785 1.049% Michele Tobin 14,223,844 99.008% 142,575 0.992% Yishay Waxman 14,216,592 98.888% 159,827 1.112% In addition, the other item of business at the Meeting, being the re-appointment of auditors of the Corporation was also approved, as follows: Appointment of Auditor Votes 'For' % Votes For Votes 'Withhold' % Voted Withhold 17,061,551 97.061% 516,625 2.939% Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed on SEDAR+ at About illumin: illumin is evolving the digital advertising landscape by empowering marketers to achieve transformative results through its customer-centric approach. Featuring a unified canvas built around the open web, illumin lets brands and agencies seamlessly plan, build, and execute campaigns across the entire marketing funnel—connecting programmatic channels, email, and social media within a single platform. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, illumin serves clients across North America, Latin America, and Europe. For more information, visit For further information, please contact: Steve Hosein David Hanover Investor Relations Investor Relations – U.S. illumin KCSA Strategic Communications 416-218-9888 x5313 212-896-1220 investors@ dhanover@
USA Today
08-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in heartfelt tribute video
Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in heartfelt tribute video Former members of the New England Patriots congratulated center David Andrews on his retirement earlier this week. They delivered their messages in a video posted by the team on social media. Andrews officially retired after 10 seasons in the NFL. He was a cornerstone of the Patriots' offensive line throughout his career and a longtime team captain. He won two Super Bowls with the team and established himself as one of the franchise's all-time greats. The team held a retirement press conference in his honor. It was a celebratory afternoon for many, as warm wishes and familiar faces made appearances on the day. Many former Patriots players, including legendary quarterback Tom Brady, appeared in a tribute video congratulating Andrews on a great career. 'David! Congratulations, my man. Welcome to the other side,' Brady said. "You couldn't have had a better career. You were not only a great teammate, but you are a champion. Playing that center position for our team all those years. As you know, the heart and soul of any great team is the offensive line, and you were the leader. You were right in the middle.' Former legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski also gave a shout-out to Andrews in the video. Gronkowski said, 'David Andrews, before we get into your career, I just want to say how good you looked when I saw you the other day. 'Your leadership, toughness you brought to the table and most importantly, your consistency as a player, was remarkable. You're a standup player on the field and off the field, buddy. I'm glad I was there from the beginning to see you develop into the anchor that you were on the offensive line.' Andrews is undoubtedly a legend in his own right and a future Patriots Hall of Famer. Like so many others, no matter where life takes him, he will always be a Patriot. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in heartfelt tribute video
Former members of the New England Patriots congratulated center David Andrews on his retirement earlier this week. They delivered their messages in a video posted by the team on social media. Andrews officially retired after 10 seasons in the NFL. He was a cornerstone of the Patriots' offensive line throughout his career and a longtime team captain. He won two Super Bowls with the team and established himself as one of the franchise's all-time greats. Advertisement The team held a retirement press conference in his honor. It was a celebratory afternoon for many, as warm wishes and familiar faces made appearances on the day. Many former Patriots players, including legendary quarterback Tom Brady, appeared in a tribute video congratulating Andrews on a great career. 'David! Congratulations, my man. Welcome to the other side,' Brady said. "You couldn't have had a better career. You were not only a great teammate, but you are a champion. Playing that center position for our team all those years. As you know, the heart and soul of any great team is the offensive line, and you were the leader. You were right in the middle.' Former legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski also gave a shout-out to Andrews in the video. Gronkowski said, 'David Andrews, before we get into your career, I just want to say how good you looked when I saw you the other day. Advertisement 'Your leadership, toughness you brought to the table and most importantly, your consistency as a player, was remarkable. You're a standup player on the field and off the field, buddy. I'm glad I was there from the beginning to see you develop into the anchor that you were on the offensive line.' Andrews is undoubtedly a legend in his own right and a future Patriots Hall of Famer. Like so many others, no matter where life takes him, he will always be a Patriot. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Former Patriots players congratulate David Andrews in tribute video
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
‘I loved being your quarterback:' Tom Brady has sincere message for retiring David Andrews
FOXBOROUGH — As part of David Andrews' retirement ceremony, the Patriots received video messages from quite a few former teammates. The nine-minute montage included some high-profile Patriots — Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Devin McCourty etc. — and other teammates that Andrews was close with, like A.J. Derby and Jarrett Stidham. Advertisement The most famous of New England's former players, Tom Brady, sent a heartfelt message Andrews' way. The two won a pair of Super Bowls together near the end of Brady's run in Foxborough and the quarterback spoke glowingly of what Andrews meant to those teams. 'David, congratulations my man. Welcome to the other side,' Brady said. 'You couldn't have had a better career. You were not only a great teammate, but you were a champion. And playing that center position for our team all those years. As you know, the heart and soul of any great team is the offensive line, and you were the leader. You were right in the middle. 'I loved every minute with you,' Brady added. 'I loved being your quarterback. I'm with you every step of the way. You deserve this day. Congratulations.' More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
