Michele LaFountain | ESPN DigitalReading: 4 min.
Puerto Rican rookie running back Isiah Pacheco dressed up and dressed as a champion with the Kansas City Chiefs by winning Super Bowl LVII on Sunday.
In fact, he shone: he was one of the heroes in a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona, with one of Kansas City’s touchdowns.
And while Eagles defensive end, also of Puerto Rican roots, Robert Quinn didn’t play much in the Big Game — he only featured in 2 of the team’s defensive snaps, for 4% — you have to give him credit because he’s a worthy runner-up. of the NFL. That is not taken away by anyone. And getting to the Super Bowl is not easy.
The Eagles are not going to renew the veteran’s contract, something that has been known since he arrived from the Chicago Bears in the middle of the season. It remains to be seen what will be the next step for the 32-year-old Quinn, whose performance took a dip this season just concluded.
Quinn didn’t record a sack with the Eagles and had just two tackles in the playoffs. But, as we said, the Super Bowl runner-up tag is not taken away from anyone. He has had a great career.
Let’s go with our final recognition of the 2022 NFL season.
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Super Bowl LVII Latin Star: Isiah Pacheco (KAN)
There is no doubt: ‘Pop’ Pacheco was the most outstanding Latino in Super Bowl LVII. He even scored a touchdown en route to victory for the Chiefs! He even did a salsa dance after scoring!
He would say after becoming champion: “It’s a dream come true. It was already written, my grandfather told me. For me, as a newbie, to continue with the task and eliminate distractions when entering this game; you can be in your ups and downs, but “For me it was just keeping it up. Sometimes I tend to get too excited preparing for the game, but today I was able to control that. I was able to stay steady and get back to my tasks, my work, so I was able to focus 100%.”
Kansas City head coach Andy Reid praised Pacheco before the Super Bowl, “He has endless energy. You see it when he’s on the field playing. You see it in practice. He’s who he is.”
Pacheco lived up to that description in the game: he had 15 carries for 76 yards, always with great speed. He was quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ favorite rushing target.
When he was checked late for an injury after taking a hard hit, he didn’t doubt it would end the game. Such was his determination. He told the trainers that he could continue.
Pacheco said he felt blessed that he wrapped up his first year at State Farm Stadium, where he started it: “For me, I have to take it all in. Come here, score my first touchdown as a rookie. Ending here with a touchdown as a rookie. I am only blessed by my brothers. I couldn’t do it without them. Day after day, we push to get here, we strive for moments like this. By being responsible for each other, it shows us how much we support each other.”
His humility and maturity will take Isiah Pacheco far in the NFL … well, even further. Just out of his rookie year he can shout from the rooftops that he’s a Super Bowl champion. !! Congratulations!!
We present you: The Latinos of the XFL 2023
Although the NFL season has ended, it is very exciting that the XFL is about to start, which returns in 2023 after having collapsed in 2020.
Not only will 16 of the games be broadcast on ESPN Deportes, but there are several Latino figures in the ranks — and on the coaching staffs — of all eight teams. They are the following:
D.C. DEFENDERS
SAINT ANTONY BRAHMAS
SEATTLE SEA DRAGONS
ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS
VEGAS VIPERS
We wish them all equal success throughout this XFL season!
How Latinos played in el Super Bowl LVII
Isiah Pacheco joins Ron Rivera and Víctor Cruz as players with Puerto Rican roots who have become Super Bowl champions.
Latinos who did not play in Super Bowl LVII
Both Latino players saw action with their respective teams in Super Bowl Sunday.
