In a recent article by John Simmons for MRCTV, it is reported that C. J. Stroud, the Houston Texans quarterback, forgives those who attempted to censor his faith. After defeating the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs, Stroud referenced God in an interview. However, NBC edited out that portion of the interview. Despite this, Stroud chooses to pray for the people who censored his faith and believes in showing love and forgiveness. The article highlights the rarity of forgiveness in the face of censorship and suggests that America would benefit from hearing about a religion that transforms people. The article also mentions another athlete, Brock Purdy, who openly expresses his faith. The Media Research Center (MRC) is mentioned as the source of the article [6723ce24].
Another recent article from Bleacher Report discusses the 'Madden NFL Curse' and features Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson. Dickerson dismisses the curse for San Francisco 49ers player Christian McCaffrey, comparing it to his own experience on the cover of Madden NFL 25. Recent cover stars have performed well, such as Josh Allen and Tom Brady. The only player who seemed affected by the curse was Rob Gronkowski in 2016. McCaffrey, the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25, had an impressive season last year, leading the league in rushing yards, yards from scrimmage, and tying for the league lead in total touchdowns. The article provides a different perspective on the curse and highlights McCaffrey's successful season [20688f98].