Milton Williams Dominates Super Bowl 60 — And Eagles Fans Are Feeling It
The defensive tackle the Eagles let walk just put up a monster Super Bowl performance. Three tackles for loss, a sack, and complete interior dominance.
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Milton Williams Just Made a Statement
Milton Williams was supposed to be the guy the Eagles couldn't afford to keep. Too expensive. Jalen Carter was the future. Let Milton walk.
Then Super Bowl 60 happened.
Williams put up five tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack against the Patriots. He was unblockable. New England's offensive line had no answer for him. In two Super Bowls, Williams now has three and a half sacks. He's becoming a playoff monster.
The Jalen Carter Question
Here's the uncomfortable truth: Jalen Carter did not have a better year than Milton Williams in 2024.
Carter has all the potential in the world. First-round pick. Freak athleticism. But potential doesn't win games. Williams was dominating in the playoffs while Carter was watching from home after an early exit.
The Eagles let Williams walk because they believed Carter would fill that role and more. One year later, Williams is a Super Bowl champion with dominant tape to show for it. Carter is nursing two bad shoulders and coming off a season that didn't match his 2023 promise.
The Bigger Picture
The Milton Williams situation exposes a pattern with the Eagles: betting on potential over production.
They did it with Cam Jurgensen — paid him early based on what he could become, not what he'd proven. That deal already looks questionable. Now Carter's extension is on the horizon, and he's going to want $30 million a year based on... what exactly? One good season two years ago?
Williams wasn't a superstar in Philly. He was part of a rotation with Carter and Josh Sweat. But when those guys left or regressed, it became clear who was actually making plays.
What Eagles Fans Should Remember
This isn't about hating on Jalen Carter. The kid can still become a dominant player. But watching Milton Williams wreck an offensive line in the Super Bowl while Carter's dealing with injury concerns should give the front office pause before handing out any more early extensions.
Production matters. Playoff production matters more. And right now, Milton Williams has both while Carter has neither.
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