New Orleans – DAWG Mentality.
This is a philosophy and culture nurtured by the University of Georgia soccer program, and is now paying a large dividend at the NFL level of the Philadelphia Eagles. It could even be offered on Sunday Sunday at Super Bowl 59 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
“It’s a lifestyle that really molded us,” Eagles defensive tackle (and former Bulldog) Jordan Davis told USA Today Sports. “We played on a great team.
“(We know what it needs) and because we’ve been in a big game before, we know how to handle this media stuff. It’s easy for many people. It can be overwhelming, but being there (in Georgia) helps this experience.”
A first round pick in 2022, Davis is one of Howie Roseman, executive vice president and general manager of the five player Eagles who were drafted from Georgia’s 2021 and ’22 National Championship teams. Others include linebacker Nakobe Dean (3rd round in 2022), defensive tackle Jalen Carter (1st round in 2023), linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (1st round in 2023), and This is cornerback Kelly Ringo (4th round of 2023). Three years ago, Defensive Buckle Is Cine, the Minnesota Vikings’ first round pick, joined as a free agent last month.
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Roseman’s approach is only three starters left from the Super Bowl 57 version, employing a third coordinator in the last three seasons (Vic Fangio), but injecting a special relationship from Quick Fix It was certainly not a coincidence as I re-matched it.
“We were in a position to draft really good players from Georgia’s defense,” Roseman said. “These Georgia guys had chemistry. It really helped that there weren’t everyone from different schools that weren’t related. They were already creating it – obviously history From a big defence at the point – and it was just right that they were able to play together.”
They ever.
Philadelphia’s defense finished the 2024 regular season and ranked first overall, surrendering the second-most visible point in the league. They only allow 16.4 per game while it’s 15-1 since the fifth week’s goodbye. Of course, these are veterans of the 2021 unit that make Georgia history, setting a record for the modern era by giving away just 6.9 points per game during the regular season. The 2021-22 Bulldogs, coached by Kirby Smart, scored a 29-1 total record on the way to these two national titles.
“Because they played together,” Roseman said.
“Set their culture.”
Because of their talent, high-end drafts are one thing. The collective ability to change the NFL locker room, especially those that include veterans like Philadelphia – is something completely different.
“I think they brought the culture they had in Georgia. They brought it in. And they allowed other people to join them. It’s not just their five. ”
“They’ve done a really great job. They’re very tight. They’re a close unit, but they open a small circle for everyone. They’ll be the leader of this team in the future, so we’ll see and see and It’s so much fun to be a part of it, and we’re very fortunate that those people set their culture early.”
Quarterback Jalen Hurts repeatedly cited the previous Bulldog defender throughout the playoffs, especially through the off-field component, for its impact.
“(j) the bonds that the Georgia guys have and how they play,” says Hurts, who blew a knee in that game after a wildcard defeat for the Green Bay Packers last month. he said, lamenting the loss of