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USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Brandon Graham is cashing in his chips for an Eagles Super Bowl repeat
The Philadelphia Eagles legend is pushing his chips in on a second consecutive Super Bowl run. Some voices are different. Those of you who are older probably remember those E.F. Hutton commercials. You remember... When he talked, people listened. Certain voices ring louder in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room, too. Troy Vincent... He was almost as powerful as Andy Reid was. No one should be shocked that he's now the NFL's executive vice president of football operations. Over time, Philadelphia's locker room has birthed a few other legendary leaders: Jalen Hurts and, before that, Brian Dawkins, Malcom Jenkins, and Brandon Graham. Graham has enjoyed quite the victory lap since winning his second Super Bowl to place the exclamation point at the end of his legendary career. He threw jabs at the New York Giants at Fanatics Fest. Then, he informed everyone that his Birds don't fear the Washington Commanders and an overweight Deebo Samuel. His latest diatribe hits closer to home. He's pushing his chips to the center of the table for a possible Eagles Super Bowl repeat. "I really do feel like they going back again." Those were Graham's words on one of the newer episodes of Gallen of Questions. "We got to address things that pop up in the season. That happened this year, and we addressed it and we moved on. And we stayed focused on what the goal was, but you got to make sure they have the leaders in that room, which I know they do. Why it can't be them to do it again? That's how I feel." Graham is one of three Eagles who played for Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson, and Nick Sirianni. Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce are the other two. Graham is one of two Eagles who have won two Vince Lombardi Trophies. Lane Johnson is the other one. If Graham is right, Johnson will be the first to hoist a third. "I already love how coach [Nick] Sirianni is talking about perfume, where it smells great, but don't drink it, it's poison. And winning? We won the Super Bowl, it's great. But to think that you're going to do it again without working like you did, that's a poisonous mindset. I love where he went with it, and I think they'll do good with that message." Head coach Nick Sirianni is never short of a few catchphrases and metaphors, but the 'perfume vs. poison' thing may be his most brilliant. Philadelphia has the tools to repeat as champs, but the task of doing so won't be easy. If Graham is right, expect the party of a millennium. Can you believe it? Once upon a time, we were still waiting on that first Super Bowl.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Brandon Graham Issues Critical Advice to Eagles After Super Bowl
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. After Brandon Graham stood at the Championship Parade podium in Philadelphia with two Vince Lombardi Trophies next to him, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end decided to ride off into the sunset. He called it a career and left the league as a champion. Since Graham won the Super Bowl with the Eagles the first time around, he experienced the highs and lows that came with winning. Knowing what he knows now, Graham issued some public advice for next year's Eagles team as they look to defend their status as Super Bowl Champions. "You got to have a cut off soon, make sure your workouts are still, you know you're still working out and you're not just taking meetings and taking all of these different things that take you away from ball because of what you did the year before," Graham said on the 94WIP Afternoon Show in Philadelphia. Read More: Ex-Eagles Player Pushes Back on TJ Watt Trade Idea "Because as soon as this year comes up, and we not going like we need to go, it's going to be all that, 'Super Bowl hangover.'" Before the 2017 NFL season, the Eagles didn't have any Super Bowls to show for in franchise history. After defeating the New England Patriots to win their first Super Bowl, Graham and the Eagles were riding a high heading into the 2018 NFL season. Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, was a lot of talk about the Eagles turning into a dynasty after dethroning Tom Brady and the Patriots. Philadelphia believed they were next. Reality ended up hitting them hard as they experienced a true Super Bowl hangover. In 2018, the Eagles achieved a record of 9-7. They made the playoffs as a Wild Card after coming second in the NFC East, and they took on a tough Chicago Bears team in the first round. The Eagles barely squeezed by the Bears, winning 16-15, thanks to the famous double-doink field goal miss by Chicago. Read More: Eagles' Saquon Barkley Sends Clear Message To Dallas Cowboys Once the Eagles go to the Divisional Round to face the New Orleans Saints, they had a hot start in the first half, but ended up losing 20-14, getting eliminated in the playoffs. While the Eagles nearly punched their ticket to the NFC Championship for the second season in a row, the feeling was a lot different that time around. They didn't rattle off the confidence of a dynasty. Their follow-up season, which resulted in a 9-7 performance, with a Wild Card loss, proved that major changes were needed. Fast forward to 2025, and the Eagles are back on top. Graham won't be in the building to help guide the team to a different destination this time around, but his message is important. Fortunately for the Eagles, they seem to hold a motivated mindset still, even after winning it all. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nolan Smith reveals the one Eagles opponent in 2025 he has his eyes on
One of the Eagles' 2025 opponents has Nolan Smith's full attention. There is a decided difference between being the 'hunters' and the 'hunted'. No one knows this better than the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season, they were the former. You remember those pretty T-shirts during the playoff run. This time, however, the vibe is different. During the 2025-26 NFL season, they play the role of the latter. February brought a win in football's biggest game and a victory parade. The display case now houses two Vince Lombardi Trophies. Four months later, it's business as usual. Nick Sirianni's most fantastic speech, one about a flower and its roots, has been replaced with one about perfume and poison. What can we say? There's only one Nick Sirianni! The important thing is that Coach made his point. Hunters... Hunted... The road gets tougher. Philadelphia gets everyone's best shot now. The veterans know it. So do the youngsters. One of the new voices of leadership has already circled one of the opponents the Birds will tackle during the coming season. Nolan Smith sets his sights on the Washington Commanders. The feuds in the NFC East have gone on longer than any of us have been alive. They'll carry on long after we pass on. One of them has been reinvigorated by the emergence of two of the NFC's legitimate contenders. The Eagles and Washington Commanders split their regular-season series before meeting in the most recent NFC Championship Game. Everyone in the Delaware Valley knows how that one turned out. Washington reloaded. So did Philadelphia. The expectation is that the race for the NFC East's crown features two teams. No one has to tell Nolan Smith that. During a recent appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football, he respectfully gave the Commanders their flowers but also made sure he reminded everyone that roots run deep and are stronger than ever. Give this one a listen. Flowers... Roots... From hunters to being the hunted... Philadelphia won't forget about its longstanding grudges with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. Still, for the first time in a long time, their most significant threat to divisional superiority is the team representing our great nation's capital.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles biggest reason for optimism shouldn't come as a surprise
Eagles biggest reason for optimism shouldn't come as a surprise PFF reveals the Eagles' biggest reason for optimism, and it shouldn't catch anyone off guard. For just the fifth time in their 93-year history, the Philadelphia Eagles will enter the regular season as the defending champions. Three titles preceded the 1966 NFL/AFL merger (1948, 1949, 1960). They've added two Vince Lombardi Trophies to the shelf after winning Super Bowl 52 and 59. These young Birds fans certainly haven't gotten spoiled, haven't they? Most don't know the anguish of enduring Leonard Tose. They don't remember Bryce Paup shredding Randall Cunningham's knee. Three consecutive NFC Championship Games are foreign, and so is a depressing Fog Bowl. Young Eagles fans never had to endure seeing Reggie White leave, and you know what? The older guard ought to be thankful that they didn't. It would be cruel to wish that type of pain on anyone. This is one of the best eras of football this organization has seen, and there's still reason for more optimism. Pro Football Focus would undoubtedly agree with that last point. They recently offered a refreshing take, 'One reason for optimism for every team ahead of the 2025 NFL season'. As we know, Philadelphia has several, but it's hard to argue with the answer that PFF provided. How about a round of applause for the Eagles' loaded roster? There's plenty of content to wade through following Eagles OTAs and their single-day minicamp. Thank Dalton Wasserman for providing a nice distraction as we take a break before training camp begins in July. Philadelphia tacked an extension on the end of Saquon Barkley's current deal. Most of their young roster is locked up for the foreseeable future. They have young stars on an excellent defense. All are great reasons why Wasserman lists a 'stacked roster's return as cause for Birds fans to rest easy and smile broadly. Here's his explanation. "Philadelphia ran roughshod through the NFL last season en route to its second Super Bowl victory. This year's edition of the Eagles is poised to defend their title, returning 20 of their 25 players who led the team in snaps last season. Their defense, which paced the NFL in PFF grade last season, took most of the damage but returns stars such as Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean. The Eagles boast the best roster in the NFL heading into this season." This isn't the first time we've heard praise heaped on the Eagles' talent. The kudos are well deserved. Let's do some brief inventory. Their quarterback is the reigning Super Bowl MVP, and despite losing his first appearance in the big game, he has outplayed Patrick Mahomes on the big stage twice. Barkley is the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Philadelphia has the game's best one-two punch at wide receiver. They're also home to the game's best offensive line and a defense that is young and hungry, one led by one of the game's top defensive minds. Their owner is phenomenal. Howie Roseman is the best in the business. The fan support is otherworldly. One can certainly do a lot worse than being an Eagles fan. This season, Philadelphia tackles one of pro football's most demanding and challenging schedules, but they are armed well enough to handle the task of what will be a gauntlet. They return six Pro Bowlers (they should have had more). They return six All-Pros. Make no mistake. They'll be up to the challenge.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes' Mom Gets Emotional Over Family Update on Thursday
Patrick Mahomes is known as arguably the best quarterback in the NFL today, and he has put together an impressive resume at the young age of 29. Despite losing Super Bowl LIV by a wide margin to the Philadelphia Eagles a few months ago, he owns three Vince Lombardi Trophies, two regular season MVP awards and three Super Bowl MVP awards. He should have many elite years left in him, which means his final resume could be much greater than his current one. Advertisement His mother, Randi, had a post on her Instagram account about his half-sister Mia Bliss heading to high school this fall. Randi Mahomes, Instagram The younger Mahomes has been married to his wife, Brittany, since March 2022 after proposing to her in September 2020. The couple has had two daughters and one son together. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's numbers have been down over the last two seasons, chiefly because of a changing of the guard at the wide receiver position. The team has had to adjust to trading away Tyreek Hill in 2022, and last year, rising star Rashee Rice suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 4. Advertisement But in a vacuum, Patrick Mahomes is still considered the best in the game by many experts, as well as one of the greatest players in NFL history. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes© Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Chiefs should be better next season with Rice expected back from his injury. In addition, speedster WR Xavier Worthy will have a full season under his belt. He caught 59 passes for 638 yards and scored nine total touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, and in that Super Bowl loss, he caught eight balls for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Related: Russell Wilson's Wife Ciara Makes Thrilling Announcement in New Post
