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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
3 Panthers greats named to ESPN's All Quarter Century Team
3 Panthers greats named to ESPN's All Quarter Century Team A few Carolina Panthers greats have left their mark here in the 21st century. ESPN analytics gurus Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder have compiled their "NFL All Quarter Century Team," highlighting the league's best players over the last 25 years. Included on the 53-man squad are three very familiar names to Panthers fans, beginning with running back Christian McCaffrey. Walder writes: As the best receiving back of the past 25 years, McCaffrey needs to be included on this roster. He averages 47 receiving yards per game, which is more than anyone else with at least 500 carries during that span. But he's not only a receiving back. What makes McCaffrey special is that he has maintained 4.7 yards per carry over his career, 14th-best among running backs this quarter century. One of those years (2019) saw McCaffrey become just the third back in NFL history to amass 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards over a single season. McCaffrey, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in the middle of the 2022 campaign, still stands as the franchise's fourth-leading rusher (3,980 yards) and sixth-leading receiver (3,292). Joining McCaffrey are the two greatest defensive players in team history, edge rusher Julius Peppers and linebacker Luke Kuechly. Walder notes the following of the latter: Kuechly's career burned so hot over its short eight-year span. The only one of those seasons in which he did not reach the Pro Bowl and earn first- or second-team All-Pro honors was 2012 ... when he won Defensive Rookie of the Year. Kuechly's 9.2 tackles per game and 0.15 interceptions per game are the second and third most of any linebacker in this century, respectively. Unfortunately, Kuechly did not follow Peppers' path in becoming a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer earlier this year. He does, however, have a head-start for the next group—as he's already been named a finalist for the 2026 class. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'This is ridiculous!!' Terry Bradshaw vents frustration after intense TSA screening at Missouri airport
(Image via Getty) Terry Bradshaw, the four-time Super Bowl winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer, was stopped for additional screening by TSA agents at Missouri's Springfield-Branson National Airport. The incident occurred Monday, shortly after his live performance in Branson for The Terry Bradshaw Show , which is currently on tour across the country. Bradshaw shared a video on Facebook, showing his visible frustration as he was directed into a private room for another pat-down. His Facebook caption read: "I'm not against being safe but…This is ridiculous!! TSA approved, had the body pat down, all the luggage checked, unpacked item by item. Now going into private room for ANOTHER pat down. Come on Springfield how many criminals come through here???? I guess I look like one today!!!" In the clip, the 76-year-old FOX NFL analyst is seen cooperating with airport security but adds sarcastically: "They got to go through my luggage now. I'm the Unabomber." The person filming, believed to be Bradshaw's travel companion, responded: "Terry Bradshaw's definitely a terrorist." Terry Bradshaw's tone drew mixed reactions. Fans flooded the comments, some amused by the situation, others urging caution about joking in an airport setting. A Pittsburgh Steelers fan wrote, "Detected too many Super Bowl rings." Another said, "Maybe the agent was a Cowboys fan?" One fan added, "TB should fly private." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Another commented, "Invest in TSA PreCheck, Terry. It's worth it and you can afford it." Terry Bradshaw previously denied involvement in another airport incident in Pittsburgh This TSA delay was not Terry Bradshaw's first airport-related moment this year. On April 10, during a flight landing in Pittsburgh, passengers were reportedly stuck inside the plane due to a jammed exit door. One traveler, Selah Gamble, told KDKA Pittsburgh that the issue was eventually resolved, jokingly crediting Bradshaw: "The pilot announced and you could kind of hear he was chuckling as he said it, but he said 'thanks to the strength of one of our passengers, we were finally able to get the door open.' And I think we all knew he was alluding to Mr. Bradshaw." Bradshaw later addressed the speculation on Instagram: "Just to set the record straight… I did nothing to open the door on the plane! The maintenance crew had it open in 15 minutes." Terry Bradshaw has been a staple in NFL broadcasting since 1994 and continues to appear on FOX NFL Sunday. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989 after winning four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bradshaw has announced plans to retire after the 2029 Super Bowl, which would take place a few months after his 80th birthday. The incident at Springfield-Branson airport occurred as Bradshaw continues his live tour, which combines storytelling and music. Despite the airport delay, the Hall of Famer appears to be keeping a sense of humor about the situation, at least publicly.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'I got time to grow and mature': Shedeur Sanders battling at Browns camp
'I got time to grow and mature': Shedeur Sanders battling at Browns camp Show Caption Hide Caption Shedeur Sanders not feeling pressure from his doubters After sliding in the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders explains why he's not bothered by his many doubters as Browns career begins. Sports Pulse BEREA, Ohio – The road for Shedeur Sanders to become the starting quarterback of the Cleveland Browns is long – a lot longer than the 40 yards his right arm covered with his first rep of modified team drills during Cleveland's first minicamp practice Tuesday. Sanders dropped that pass in a bucket to wide receiver Gage Larvadain, a fellow rookie, on a go route down the right sideline that received a cheer from the gathered Browns employees and fans watching from the roof of the team's practice facility. It was the highlight of the day for Sanders and the entire Browns quarterback group – all four of them. Veteran Joe Flacco did not take many reps, and Kenny Pickett – acquired over the offseason from the Philadelphia Eagles – took the bulk of reps with the first-team offense. Dillon Gabriel, the Browns' third-round draft pick, was next in line and had all of the reps with the starters against the first-team defense during the 11-on-11 portion of practice. 'I view things as, 'I got time.' I got time to grow and mature and be able to understand the ins and outs of the defenses and get the insight from the vets in the room,' Sanders said after practice. 'I look at it as a it's time for me to play, it's time for me to play. But I'm not really looking too far into the future.' In April, Sanders' selection in the fifth round baffled the NFL draft ecosystem while serving as an indictment of Sanders' play and how he and his father Deion Sanders, his college coach at Jackson State and Colorado and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, handled the pre-draft process. Since then, the confident bravado that lasted his entire college career has waned into a more traditional avatar of an NFL rookie not trying to draw much attention – positive or negative. To that end, Sanders said he could view the lack of reps negatively, or he can be proactive to stay warm so there's no excuses when his number is called. Because nobody cares about practice when it's game time, he said. 'When you get out there,' Sanders said, 'you got to be able to produce. 'Everything off the field, it is what it is, but everybody knows when it's time to get on that grass, you know who I am.' For Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, being intentional with the practice reps helps him evaluate the other three quarterbacks outside of Flacco, who's entering his 18th season in the league and played the 2023 season with the Browns following Deshaun Watson's season-ending shoulder surgery that year. 'All of them look pretty calm, efficient, going through their calls, making the plays they need to make,' defensive end Myles Garrett said. Sanders watched Pickett and Gabriel run their plays while holding his helmet in his right hand. Sometimes, he'd debrief with Flacco or quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave. Six reps at a time, though, Sanders tried to make the most of his turn at the front of the line. The waiting until that point is being treated as a life experience. 'Anything in life, you got to go through different things so you can understand the message God is trying to give you,' the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year said. That message was received loud and clear the night before minicamp began. Much like the night before his heavily-publicized pro day at Colorado two months ago, Sanders said he felt a higher power trying to reach him in his hotel room. Earlier in the day, Sanders said he'd spoken with pastors about his purpose. 'It's a lot going on, I'd say in my mind, and I understand what peace is,' said Sanders, who will go back to Texas and reset between the three days of practice this week and training camp. Tuesday's practice ended with red-zone, 7-on-7 work. Sanders displayed his quick-processing abilities by finding an open receiver over the middle at the goal line. 'I already have a different type of confidence about myself,' Sanders said. 'But when you go out there and you know the ins and outs of everything, then it's a whole different type of confidence. I'm definitely getting to that point. By the time training camp arrives in July, Sanders said, he plans on being there. Whether Stefanski and the Browns coaching staff agree or not will determine the direction of Sanders' rookie season.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants legend Bill Parcells to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
New York Giants legend Bill Parcells to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame Legendary New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells will soon add to the long list of honors that currently line his resume. In addition to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Giants Ring of Honor, Parcells will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. ET on the Patriot Place Plaza. Parcells served as head coach of the Patriots from 1993 to 1996, helping restore credibility and competitive success to a struggling franchise. Inheriting a team that had gone 14-50 over the previous four seasons, including an NFL worst 2-14 season in 1992 and 1-15 season in 1990, Parcells made an immediate impact. In 1994, he led the Patriots on a season-ending seven-game win streak to secure their first playoff berth in eight years. The performance earned Parcells NFL Coach of the Year honors. After finishing 6-10 in 1995, the Patriots rebounded with an 11-win season in 1996, tying the then franchise record for wins and earning their first division title in a decade. After a convincing, 28-3, victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional playoff game in foggy Foxborough, the Patriots hosted their first AFC Championship game and defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-6, to reach Super Bowl XXXI, marking just the second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. Parcells was a Patriots Hall of Fame finalist five times (2011, 2012, 2014, 2020 and 2023) before his 2025 induction. A Pro Football Hall of Famer (Class of 2013), Parcells is the only head coach in NFL history to lead four different teams to the playoffs and three different teams to a conference championship game. He is also a member of the Patriots 1990s All-Decade Team. Although Parcells' career success transcends what he did with the Giants, he is most well-known for his time as linebackers coach (1981-1982), defensive coordinator (1979, 1981-1982), and head coach (1983-1991) of Big Blue. During his time with the Giants, Parcells led the team to two Super Bowl championships, including their first ever (1986). He was also named Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year, The Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year, and AP NFL Coach of the Year that season. Parcells will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame alongside wide receiver Julian Edelman.
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shilo Sanders gifts Apple Watches to Colorado football players, establishing culture
Shilo Sanders gifts Apple Watches to Colorado football players, establishing culture Shilo Sanders got the entire Colorado Football Team Apple Watches 🔥 🎥 : @TawfiqThomas — We Coming 🦬 (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) June 7, 2025 The entire Sanders family is known for their flash and swagger. Deion Sanders leads the charge as Colorado's head coach and the Pro Football Hall of Famer, effectively known as "Prime Time" during his playing days. Shedeur and Shilo Sanders show much of the same swag as their father. Shedeur became known for his signature "watch flex" celebration, which has become popular among other professional athletes. Now, Shilo, who showed his style on the field during his two seasons at Colorado, is giving back to his Buffs' family. In a video posted to Instagram by new Colorado defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas, he showed off a new Apple Watch, which was gifted to him by Shilo Sanders. Thomas can be heard in the video shouting, "Apple Watch after workout, Yes sir, Shilo! Yes, sir Shilo!" The gesture isn't surprising considering Sanders was the Buffaloes' defensive leader the past two seasons, but the fact that he is gifting the watches to players who weren't even his teammates speaks volumes. Deion Sanders is establishing a culture in Boulder, and his sons are taking that to heart, helping to leave a legacy that will hopefully continue for years to come. Shilo is now in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Still, he is showing that he wants Colorado's current roster to feel his support, which can undoubtedly pay huge dividends when trying to keep a roster intact during the ever-evolving college football landscape. Colorado will need a strong locker room this season as they enter 2025 with the Big 12's toughest conference slate and one of the toughest overall schedules in the conference. The Buffaloes will open their season with a Friday night home game against Georgia Tech on Aug. 29. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
