Tag: Mike Vick

Video of Bo Nix escaping sack for big gain vs. Bucs goes viral

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a “Houdini play” play against the Bucs that has gone viral on social media.

In the third quarter of Sunday’s game at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass rusher Anthony Nelson came oh-so-close to sacking Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix.

Nix felt Nelson’s presence and escaped the pressure just in time and turned what easily could have been a strip-sack into a 22-yard gain. The play has since gone viral on social media.

“If Caleb Williams or Jayden Daniels did this it would be all over ESPN, BR or the NFL account smh,” @RespectMyCos tweeted about the play. That tweet has been viewed more than three million times.

More than one fan jokingly called Nix “Vanilla Mike Vick” following the run. It was easily one of the best plays of the game:

Many Broncos fans also suggested that Russell Wilson would have been sacked in a similar scenario from 2022-2023.

“I’m not exaggerating when I say this play was a guaranteed fumble-six the last 2 seasons with Russ,” @superstackff tweeted. “Bo Nix had no right avoiding a sack here, he is him.”

Mile High Report called it Nix’s “Houdini play.” Nix finished the game with nine carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Clearly, the rookie quarterback is a threat to make plays with his legs.

It was a tough game overall for Nelson — he was the same defender that was juked out of his socks on Jaleel McLaughlin’s touchdown run. A fun win for Nix and McLaughlin was a day to forget for Nelson.

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WATCH: Where did Fletcher Cox rank Nick Foles among the Eagles’ great quarterbacks?

Retired defensive tackle Fletcher Cox says Nick Foles is the best quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history

Philadelphia has a rich history at the quarterback position. Donovan McNabb, Ron Jaworski, Michael Vick, Randall Cunningham, and Sonny Jurgensen all took snaps for the franchise long before Nick Foles, Carson Wentz, and Jalen Hurts became household names.

Only one of those players is a Super Bowl champion, and during a recent YouTube sit-down with USA Today Sports, Eagles legend Fletcher Cox was asked questions about the franchise, including who the greatest quarterback in franchise history should be. Cox named Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles as that guy without blinking or having to think about it.

The Super Bowl championship and a statue outside Lincoln Financial Field were the biggest reasons for Foles’s landing ahead of McNabb, Cunningham, Jaworkski, and others.

The recently retired Foles will finish with a postseason record of 4-1 during his final two years in Philadelphia, including winning MVP of Super Bowl LII. In place of an injured Carson Wentz, Foles went 6-2 in the regular season in his final two years in Philadelphia, leading the Eagles to two playoff berths.

Foles played 11 seasons for six teams, including the Eagles and Bears.

Foles has passed for 14,227 yards and 82 touchdowns, earning one Pro Bowl nomination, the Super Bowl MVP, and the Lombardi Trophy.

You can see Fletcher Cox discuss Foles and life after the Eagles in the video below.

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Jalen Hurts makes NFL history with his 10th rushing TD of season in game vs. Bills

Jalen Hurts joined former Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton as the only quarterback in NFL history with 10+ rushing touchdowns in NFL history.

Last season, Jalen Hurts scored his 10th rushing touchdown of the season against the Giants, and in doing so, he made NFL history.

Hurts joined former Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton as the only quarterback in NFL history with 10+ rushing touchdowns in NFL history.

Hurts is the only player to do in back-to-back seasons.

In the first half of Sunday’s matchup against the Bills, Hurts became the only quarterback in NFL history with 10+ rushing touchdowns in three consecutive seasons.

Hurts again joins Cam Newton as the only other quarterback in NFL history to have three seasons with 10+ rushing touchdowns, but Newton never accomplished the feat in back-to-back years.

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Jalen Hurts’ no-trade clause is the first in Eagles’ franchise history

Jalen Hurts’ new 5-year, $255 million deal has the first no-trade clause in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history

Jalen Hurts made franchise history on Monday, setting the NFL world ablaze after agreeing to a five-year, $255 million contract extension.

According to Adam Schefter, the deal includes a massive signing bonus and $179 million guaranteed.

One significant tidbit in the Hurts deal is the All-Pro quarterback securing a no-trade clause, the first ever in Eagles franchise history.

Hurts’ new deal signals confidence in the quarterback being an elite player, and he’s undoubtedly the face of the franchise after landing complete control of his future.

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Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson says he was a fan of the Eagles and Mike Vick growing up

While addressing the media at his #NFLCombine session on Wednesday, former #OhioState WR #GarrettWilson admitted that he was a fan of the #Eagles and Michael #Vick growing up

Garrett Wilson is a Texas native who just happened to take his talents to Ohio State, but the former Buckeyes star revealed something that should make Eagles fans grin ear to ear.

While addressing the media at the NFL Combine on Wednesday, Wilson noted that he was a fan of the Eagles, and Michael Vick while growing up in Austin, Texas.

The former Lake Travis High School star logged 70-catches, for 1,058-yards and 12 touchdowns during his final season in Columbus, and the crafty wide receiver has been mocked to Philadelphia on several occasions this winter.

It would be a great match from a scheme point of view, but Wilson may not slide past the Cleveland Browns at No. 13 overall. Wilson would be comfortable playing in the AFC North thanks to his time at Ohio State, and he has a prior relationship with former Lake Travis and current Browns star quarterback, Baker Mayfield.

Wilson improved each year in Columbus and he’d certainly mesh well on the outside with DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins, and others.

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