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Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Eagles' Hated Rival Gives Shocking Love To 'Aggressive' Fanbase
Eagles' Hated Rival Gives Shocking Love To 'Aggressive' Fanbase originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Eagles fans are known for many things. Their passion and loyalty can sometimes be seen as overly aggressive and hostile to opposing players and fans. Advertisement Yes, you. And … Not everyone is comfortable with how Eagles fans react during or after games. Those that do, though, are given their props by the fanbase for years afterward. That happened with Los Angeles Rams defensive rookie of the year Jared Verse. After two meetings last year, the former first-round edge rusher has endeared himself to the Eagles and their fans. Before the two teams faced off in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, Verse made it clear that he "hated" Eagle fans. He backed up that talk in a two-sack effort despite his team losing 28-22. Since that loss, Verse's hatred for the opposing fans hasn't changed, but he has a new-found and shocking respect for the millions around the country who cheer on Philadelphia. Advertisement In an interview with Casey Rieger of Whistle Sports this week, Verse called the Eagles' fanbase the toughest crowd to play in front of. "Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say, and they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff," Verse said. "Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed the line.' But they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'" Verse is not the first, nor will he be the last player to have a complicated relationship with Philadelphia. From Hall-of-Famers to bottom-of-the roster individuals alike, Lincoln Financial Field has become a house of horrors for many in football. But there is a silver lining to Verse's comments. Advertisement Because the Florida State product not only talked the talk but also walked the walk in his two matchups against Philly, Eagle fans everywhere have a certain respect for the defensive star. "I legitimately like Jared Verse. Dudes a dawg and I love his attitude," one fan on X/Twitter said after Verse's comments. Playing in Philadelphia is not easy for an opposing team, but Verse's performance last season will endear him to those fans going forward. And will add new intrigue to their upcoming regular season matchup in Week 3. Related: Inside How Eagles GM Howie Roseman's Biggest Mistake Led to Super Bowl Related: Antonio Brown Offers 'Sicko' Response To Eagles Icon Jason Kelce's Speedo Stripdown for Charity This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rams' Jared Verse says Eagles have best opposing fan base after saying he hates them
Jared Verse of the Los Angeles Rams made his feelings about Philadelphia Eagles fans known in January telling Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, "I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying. I hate Eagles fans.' The Eagles and their fans got the last laugh days later when Philadelphia beat the Rams with a 28-22 victory to advance to the NFC Championship game. Verse would record four tackles, three for loss and two sacks in the defeat. Advertisement Now after experiencing Eagles fans as an NFL rookie, Verse, who lived a few hours north of Philadelphia during his high school playing days, is showing respect to one of the league's most boisterous fan bases. In an interview with Casey Rieger of Whistle Sports this week, Verse said that the Eagles are the best opposing fan base and have the toughest crowd to play in front of at Lincoln Financial Field. 'I've got to give them that," Verse said. "It's just because I like when you kind of get into it, you're aggressive, you're loud. They stand by that with no doubt.' 'Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say and they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff," Verse said. "Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed the line.' But they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'' Verse expressing respect won't change the minds of any Eagles fans when they see one another again. The two sides won't have to wait long to get reacquainted. The Week 3 schedule for the upcoming season will see the Rams visit Philadelphia for the first time since their playoff matchup. Despite his battles with Eagles fans, it was a fruitful rookie season for the 24-year-old Verse. After being selected 19th overall out of Florida State in the 2024 draft, the linebacker went on to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and earn his first trip to the Pro Bowl.
NBC Sports
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Jared Verse hates Eagles fans, but calls them the best opposing fan base
Before the Rams and Eagles met in the playoffs, Rams linebacker Jared Verse said he hates Eagles fans. Verse hasn't backed off from that, but he also respects the passion of the fans who he says scream obscenities at him from the stands. In an interview with the YouTube channel Whistle, Verse was asked to name the best opposing fan base. 'Probably the Eagles,' Verse answered. 'I've got to give them that. I like when you kind of get into it, you're aggressive, you're loud, and they stand by that with no doubt.' Verse also said the Eagles are the toughest crowd to play in front of in the NFL. 'Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say, and they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff,' Verse said. 'They're going to bring something up. Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed a line,' but they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'' Verse will hear it from Eagles fans again in Week Three, when the Rams visit Philadelphia.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
An Eagles adversary walks back his harsh take on the Philadelphia faithful
You aren't going to believe this Jared Verse turns 25 years old in November but has already lived a life that would inspire envy among men ten years his senior. His NFL resume already consists of a Defensive Rookie of the Year nod and a spot on the 2024 Pro Bowl roster. He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-Rookie Team, but as famous as he is everywhere else, he is infamous in the City of Brotherly Love. If Verse looks familiar to you, it's because he should. A little over five months ago, he shared some disparaging remarks about the Philadelphia Eagles fan base. 'I hate Eagles fans. They're so annoying." Those were the then-rookie's words when speaking during an interview with the Los Angeles Times. That caught the NFL's most loyal fan base off guard. Sure, they've heard those types of comments before, but this time, the verbal assault felt unwarranted and a little more personal. Maybe that's true because they came ahead of a Divisional Round clash during the postseason. Perhaps everyone was thrown off because Verse grew up in Berwick, Pennsylvania, approximately 2.5 hours away from Philadelphia. Whatever the case, cooler heads prevailed, and a football game, as expected, went on as planned. Verse backed up his talk by playing one heck of a game. The Birds beat L.A. for the second time last season. Respect was earned on both sides, and recently, one of the NFL's young stars walked back his comments about those passionate fans in green who show up season after season to root for Philadelphia to victory. Jared Verse compliments Philadelphia fans (And he does so more than once). Only Whistle can invite an NFL star to a spa and make engaging content. That's a compliment, by the way. Recently, Casey Rieger hung out with Jared Verse, and the now-second-year sensation discussed everything from receiving a call on draft day to, you guessed it, his opinion on Eagles fans. The discussion about that latter topic might surprise you. Which opposing team did Verse say had the best fans? Trust us. You aren't going to believe this: 'Probably the Eagles. I've got to give them that. It's just because I like when you kind of get into it. You're aggressive. You're loud. And they stand by that with no doubt.' Which fan base did Verse say is the toughest to play in front of? Again, he named those 'annoying' fans in Philly. 'Playing the Eagles is like playing your rival in college because you never know what they're going to say. And they're going to try to say disrespectful stuff. Don't get me wrong, they're not going to say anything where it's like, 'Bro, you crossed the line.' But they're going to say something where you're like, 'Hey, who you talking to?'' It's always cool when animosity ends peacefully, when cooler heads prevail. Ultimately, some trash talk between a player and a city led to emotionally charged football and mutual shows of respect. Most importantly, it led to an Eagles win. Who are we to complain? Verse is from PA. He knows the vibes, and guess what? Philadelphia and Los Angeles renew acquaintances in Week 3 of the regular season. A budding rivalry will be reignited. Let's see if Nick Sirianni can hang another loss on Sean McVay.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Would Jared Verse rather win 1 Super Bowl or 4 Defensive Player of the Year awards?
Verse: 'Let the team see this. I'll play it in the team meeting.' Jared Verse has only been in the NFL for one season but he's already started a trophy collection. He won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024, quickly solidifying himself as one of the best overall defenders in the league – regardless of age or experience. Heading into his second season, Verse is a legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidate. The Los Angeles Rams are also serious Super Bowl contenders. With his talent and the Rams' status as perennial contenders, Verse seems destined to win at least one Defensive Player of the Year award and potentially one Super Bowl, too. But what would he rather have? Four Defensive Player of the Year trophies or one Lombardi? He made that decision during an episode of 'Spa Day' from Whistle. 'We don't even got to talk about it. Super Bowl all the way,' he said with conviction. But then he started to think about it. And his mind changed. 'Hell no, I ain't even going to lie to you. Four? Four?! Get that out of here, I'm going with that,' he said. 'Two or three, I would've been like, 'Oh yeah, championship all day.'' Verse isn't even afraid to let his teammates and coaches know he'd rather have four Defensive Player of the Year awards over one Super Bowl. He'll tell them himself. 'Let the team see this. I'll play it in the team meeting,' he joked. On first thought, it's easy to pick the Super Bowl like Verse did. That's what every player dreams of winning, from the time they're playing youth football to getting drafted into the NFL. But when you really think about it, four Defensive Player of the Year awards would all but ensure Hall of Fame status. No player has ever won it more than three times, with Lawrence Taylor and Aaron Donald tied for the all-time record. If Verse were to win the award four times, he'd be a first-ballot Hall of Famer just like Taylor was and Donald will be. One Super Bowl has never guaranteed a player first-ballot Hall of Fame status. It might not be the popular pick, but it's hard to blame Verse for taking the personal accolades and an inevitable gold jacket over one ring.
