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USA Today
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jalen Hurts talks growing relationship with Michael Jordan; Championship mentality
Jalen Hurts details his growing relationship with NBA legend, Michael Jordan Jalen Hurts is one of the new faces of Jordan Brand, and the Eagles Super Bowl hero has catapulted that endorsement opportunity into a relationship with legendary Bulls star and icon, Michael Jordan. Hurts talked to Esports Insider, D.J. Siddiqi, about his growing relationship with Jordan and the NBA legend's championship mentality. 'That's been a growing relationship and growing friendship,' Hurts told Esports Insider in an exclusive interview. 'And obviously the mentality he's had, what he's meant to competitive sports, speaks for itself. That's something that I'm able to lean on.' Hurts was named to TIME's '100 Most Influential' list as an icon and got the stamp of approval from Jeter, who said this about the Eagles star. This past February, Jalen found himself on the Super Bowl stage again. This time he led Philadelphia to a convincing victory in its rematch with Kansas City. We connected shortly after, and the only thing he asked about was insight on going back and winning again. Sometimes people win, then exhale. Jalen is not exhaling. He's embracing the next challenge. Win or lose, Jalen's resilience and determination offer all of us something to admire. There have been a myriad of debates concerning where Jalen Hurts lands in the NFL quarterback hierarchy. After appearing in two of the last three Super Bowls, including winning this past February, there's no doubt that the Eagles' star is among the most efficient and dependable at his position. Hurts, crowned Super Bowl LIX MVP, became just the second QB in Eagles history to deliver a Super Bowl Championship to the City of Philadelphia, joining Nick Foles (Super Bowl LII MVP). According to Elias Sports, Hurts is only the seventh NFL QB to appear in multiple Super Bowls and win a championship in their first five seasons. The other QBs who did so are Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, and Russell Wilson.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Pro Bowl WR says Jalen Hurts is a Top 5 QB with a Tom Brady-like impact on the Eagles
Former Falcons star Roddy White weighed in on the Jalen Hurts debate by saying the Super Bowl winning QB is elite, and doesn't make mistakes in crunch time Roddy White is a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was named an All-Pro in 2010, when the former Falcons star led the NFL in receptions with 115 and the NFC in receiving yards with 1,389, also scoring 10 touchdowns that year. White caught passes from Matt Ryan and knows a good quarterback when he sees one. During a recent interview with Vegas Insider, White discussed the Falcons roster, NFL wide receivers, and weighed in on the Jalen Hurts debate by saying the Super Bowl-winning quarterback is "most definitely elite, and that he doesn't make the same mistakes other quarterbacks do in crunch time." "Jalen Hurts is definitely a top five quarterback in the NFL. It's like a Tom Brady effect when you do what you need to do for your team to win and Hurts does that really well. "Hurts is very good at reading a football game. If he has to go out there and throw for 350 yards, he's very capable of that. However, if they have to run the ball and Saquon Barkley goes off for 200 yards and Hurts only throws for 150, he's ok with that. "It's all about whatever it takes to win the game and Hurts doesn't get enough credit for this and for how good he is at reading football games. Hurts, crowned Super Bowl LIX MVP, became just the second QB in Eagles history to deliver a Super Bowl Championship to the City of Philadelphia, joining Nick Foles (Super Bowl LII MVP). According to Elias Sports, Hurts is only the seventh NFL QB to appear in multiple Super Bowls and win a championship in their first five seasons. The other QBs who did so are Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, and Russell Wilson.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Buccaneers' Josh Grizzard Embracing 'Pressure' In 2025
Buccaneers' Josh Grizzard Embracing 'Pressure' In 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has the task of keeping this high-octane offense rolling in 2025. Taking over from Liam Coen, who is now the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Grizzard has to maintain the offensive standards set last season, which is a high bar to reach considering the Bucs were one of the best offenses in football. Plus, he now has Emeka Egbuka in the ranks as well, giving Baker Mayfield an embarrassment of riches out wide. But for Grizzard, who was speaking on "The Ronde Barder Show," he is embracing the pressure. "I think in the NFL, every year there's pressure. But at the end of the day, pressure is a privilege." Grizzard said. "It's something that, if there's not expectations, then why are we doing it? It's not like we're defending a Super Bowl Championship here, so we have such room to grow, and having the continuity of the staff and the players, there's definitely pressure involved with it but I think that's the fun part about it. Seeing how we, myself is going to react to the pressure." With Mayfield coming off his best-ever season in 2024, Mike Evans looking to break the record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and the Buccaneers having a genuine shot at winning the NFC, that is a lot on Grizzard's plate. Additionally, he has never called a game before, as the coordinator has already been honing his skills in minicamp, which is another factor to consider. Still, many are bullish on Tampa Bay this season, given the sheer amount of attacking weapons, plus the expected improvement defensively. If it can all come together, the Buccaneers are going to be a formidable outfit in 2025. And in truth, given the talent on the roster, it has to come together, and that level of pressure is something Grizzard will have to deal with in his first year as a coordinator. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
NFL World Reacts to Stunning New Take on Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs made another run to the Super Bowl last season before being defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles. It was a tough loss, but they were still the best team in the AFC and had a shot at a three-peat. Throughout the course of the offseason, the Chiefs have been focused only on getting back to the big game and winning it. Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, Mahomes has received a stunning new take that has sparked a major reaction from football fans. Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December... Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. More Photo byNFL analyst Sam Monson shared his belief that Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the league. Instead, he has Buffalo Bills superstar Josh Allen in that position. Read more: Chiefs Star Travis Kelce Has Made Huge Physical Change "I think Allen's the guy now," Monson stated. Has Josh Allen surpassed Patrick Mahomes as the NFL's top QB? 😳 "I think Allen's the guy now."@SamMonsonNFL breaks down his No. 1 quarterback 👇 — Check the Mic with Steve Palazzolo & Sam Monson (@CTM_Show) June 15, 2025 It didn't take long for NFL fans to start commenting. They have been very vocal, with some supporting Monson's opinion and others completing disagreeing with it. "The guy that Patrick has sent home 4 times including this past season," one fan wrote. A second fan commented, "Life long Bills fan here. He shouldn't be in this conversation until he gets past Pat at least once." "Not until Josh Allen wins himself a Super Bowl Championship," a third comment read. Another fan chimed in, "Lamar has outperformed Allen easily each of the last 2 seasons, Sam." "No he's not. He has to beat him in the playoffs and win the SB first. Same goes to Lamar," a fifth fan said. Mahomes is coming off of a bit of a down year. He completed 67.5 percent of his pass attempts for 3,928 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 16 games, while also running for 307 yards and two more scores. Read more: Bengals QB Joe Burrow's Latest Message Is a Warning to the NFL Despite the lower production over the last couple of years, Mahomes has still led his team to a lot of success. Until someone can beat him in the AFC playoffs, it's truly hard to name a quarterback better than him. Heading into the 2025 season, Mahomes will be looking to bounce back with a big-time year. He has the weapons to do so and he's still one of the most successful quarterbacks of all-time. Clearly, fans aren't ready to take the title from him just yet until someone can overtake the Chiefs and eliminate them from the playoffs. For more Kansas City Chiefs and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Eagles Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown land high in a ranking of the top QB-WR duos
Eagles Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown land high in a ranking of the top QB-WR duos PFF ranked the top 32 QB-WR/TE duos in the NFL and Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown landed behind Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase for the top spot The Eagles have the NFL's most explosive offense, and a good portion of that success stems from quarterback Jalen Hurts connecting with wide receiver A.J. Brown. Saquon Barkley powers the machine, but Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert provide their own knock-out punches when called upon. Pro Football Focus ranked the top 32 QB-WR/TE duos in the NFL, and Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown landed behind Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase for the top spot. 2. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: JALEN HURTS & A.J. BROWN Brown came in at No. 1 in PFF's wide receiver rankings, thanks to his dominant 96.5 PFF receiving grade versus single coverage over the past three seasons. Hurts hasn't always been the most efficient quarterback, but he bounced back from some bad PFF passing grades under pressure to start 2024 and became a Super Bowl champion. Only the Bengals duo topped Philadelphia's, while Houston (3), Washington (4), and Tampa Bay (5) rounded out the top five. No quarterback, tight end combo makes the list until Brock Purdy and George Kittle (49ers) at 14th. Hurts landed behind Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen, but finished ahead of Jayden Daniels, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert in PFF quarterback rankings. Hurts, crowned Super Bowl LIX MVP, became just the second QB in Eagles history to deliver a Super Bowl Championship to the City of Philadelphia, joining Nick Foles (Super Bowl LII MVP). According to Elias Sports, Hurts is only the seventh NFL QB to appear in multiple Super Bowls and win a championship in their first five seasons. The other QBs who did so are Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Kurt Warner, and Russell Wilson. Brown topped the list for wide receivers, finishing ahead of big names. Despite missing three games due to injury, A.J. Brown led the team with 1,079 receiving yards. He also ranked 1st in receiving average (16.1) (min. 60 catches) and 3rd in receiving yards per game (83.0) (min. 13 games), behind Ja'Marr Chase (100.5) and Justin Jefferson (90.2). Smith posted a career-high 8 TDs in the regular season and hauled in a 46-yard TD in Super Bowl LIX. During the run to the Super Bowl, he became the franchise's all-time leader in postseason receiving yards (595).
