ed to the site of his college career for the second phase of his pro career. And for the first time ever Youth David Long Jersey , he’s working with legendary defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.So what has Matthews seen so far from a guy who has gotten so much out of his defenses?“One of the things I noticed is he puts his guys in positions to succeed,” Matthews told reporters on Monday. “You can’t help but for me personally look at what he was able to do in Denver with Von [Miller] and DeMarcus [Ware]. DeMarcus serving nine, 10 years with Dallas and then going over there and having the same amount of success.“One of the things he allows us to do as playmakers is to play to our ability. Sometimes when you’re in certain defenses they want you to do certain things, but here, it’s all about making plays and playing to your ability and making plays. He allows us to do that and I think that’s what allows his defenses to be so successful.”With so much focus on the team’s offense — and, specifically, its failure to score more than three points in Super Bowl LIII — it’s easy to overlook the fact that the L.A. defense held Tom Brady and company to a mere 13. And the defense hasn’t really changed all that much, with defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh and safety Lamarcus Joyner gone but Matthews and safety Eric Weddle arriving. The defense should still be pretty good Womens David Long Jersey , which could help make a difference in plenty of games if the offense dips at all in 2019. Von Miller, who once said his job was to sack quarterbacks and tell jokes, isn't in a jocular mood with the Denver Broncos mired in a monthlong funk.During his weekly news conference Tuesday, Miller repeatedly promised that the Broncos (2-4) would whoop the Cardinals (1-5) Thursday night in Arizona."I wouldn't say it's a must-win," Miller said. "We're going to kick their (behind), though. Make sure you put that up there. We're going to kick their (behind)."The Broncos lost their fourth straight game on Sunday, when they became the first team in NFL history to allow back-to-back 200-yard rushers — Todd Gurley and Isaiah Crowell.That led general manager John Elway to declare this week that the Broncos have gotten "very soft" in defending the run, reigniting an insult he used last year that didn't sit well with the players amid a franchise-worst eight-game skid."The last two weeks we had a 200-yard rusher. I get where he's coming from David Long Los Angeles Rams Jerseys ," Miller said. "But that was the last two weeks. This week is totally different."The Broncos successfully schemed to thwart Rams QB Jared Goff, who was limited to 14 completions for 201 yards and no touchdowns to go with an interception and five sacks.Gurley, however, capitalized on the Broncos' heavy use of nickel defense and nose tackle Domata Peko's worst game in his two seasons in Denver to run for a career-best 208 yards and two TDs a week after the Jets' Crowell gashed them for 219 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown.The Broncos' 23-20 loss left the Rams (6-0) as the league's last unbeaten team.Broncos coach Vance Joseph said too many tackles and assignments were missed and challenged his team to get mentally tougher, declaring that tackling is "really mind-set and want-to.""Yeah, that was last week, we're going to be better Los Angeles Rams Jerseys Stitched ," Miller said.Miller insisted he wasn't being salty."No, I'm not irritated," he said. "I'm just confident."Miller and rookie Bradley Chubb collected 4陆 sacks between them last week, but Miller insisted they hadn't unlocked some sort of pass rush puzzle."No, we just got on the board," Miller said. "And if we're playing our best, I don't think there's anybody in the league that can block me and Bradley. ... Especially not the Cardinals. They're going to get our best on Thursday. They got to come with their best."
DAVIE Womens Charles Harris Jersey , Fla. (AP) — Hayes will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL he suffered trying to avoid a roughing-the-passer penalty.Hayes was hurt when he sacked Oakland’s Derek Carr during Miami’s 28-20 victory Sunday.“He was trying to not put body weight on the quarterback,” coach Adam Gase said Monday. “His foot got caught in the ground.”Hayes leads the Dolphins with two sacks. His loss is costly even though the front four was the Dolphins’ deepest area.“He’s one of our leaders and best run defender,” Gase said. “That’s going to be a tough one for us to swallow.Injuries to defensive end Andre Branch (knee), tight end A.J. Derby (foot) and linebacker Chase Allen (foot) were still being evaluated but did not appear to be season-ending, Gase said.The loss of Hayes Xavien Howard Jersey , Branch and defensive tackle Akeem Spence, who was ejected, left Miami with only six defensive linemen. Offensive tackle Jesse Davis filled in as an emergency defender during a goal-line situation. While Ryan Tannehill‘s future likely is elsewhere, the Dolphins haven’t made a move yet. New coach Brian Flores isn’t yet ready to commit to what the team is doing at quarterback for 2019.Flores said the evaluation of the position is ongoing.“You know right now everything is kind of process. I’ve been here three and a half weeks,” Flores said Wednesday when asked about Tannehill. “Again http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-raekwon-mcmillan-jersey , we’ve gone through the evaluation of the roster, and everything is in process. We still have the time. We’ve obviously made some evaluations, but we’ve still got time to make those decisions.“I’ve been playing against Ryan [a long time], and he’s had some success against me personally. I think the last game we played. He’s done a really good job. But those things are in process right now. We haven’t made any final decisions. Everything is on the table. [General Manager] Chris [Grier] and I are aligned on that. Again, we’ve talked about the types of guys we want in our program. That part of it Womens Jakeem Grant Jersey , as far as the evaluations and getting everybody on the same page has been good.”Many mock drafts have the Dolphins drafting a quarterback, and some have Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray heading to Miami.“I think he had a phenomenal year this year,” Flores said of Murray. “He’s a great athlete. I think he’s a very good player.”For now, Tannehill remains on the roster. For how much longer is the question, and after that Mark Duper Jersey , it’s who’s got next?
aveling for work this week Alexander Mattison Jersey Cheap , I haven’t heard from him since yesterday, don’t see a Fanpost thread started so I’ll jump in here real quick and get this done.Links and words no one reads will be short for now, more in later this morning.Time to carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and have another cup of coffee.Around the DN since our last open thread:Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer Mike Zimmer falls slightly in Rotoworld coach rankings, still in Top Ten from Chris.Dan ponders if the Vikings should look towards Everson Griffen for cap relief?Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com NFL Network Draft Analyst Bucky Brooks goes in-depth into three positions that the Vikings may be looking to address via April’s NFL Draft.Lunch break: Sid Hartman highlights Kubiak’s ‘head start’ with QB Kirk Cousins.Combine linebackers Cashman & Connelly proud of Eden Prairie roots.Matthew Coller at SkorNorth notes Mike Zimmer has always bounced back.League news: From NFL.com Bucky Brooks has winners and losers from the 2019 combine.Cowboys Alexander Mattison Jersey Womens , DeMarcus Lawrence not close on contract.Broncos, Cards, Raiders have interest in Antonio Brown.2019 NFL free agency: Eight players who could be overpriced.We come to today’s media selection: Queen - Killer QueenAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the price reduced hot dog and as always, Welcome Aboard!Riley Reiff leaves game with foot injury Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , return questionable Early in their game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings have already had to do some shuffling on their offensive line.Left tackle Riley Reiff, who has been battling a foot injury for the past couple of weeks, left today’s contest early in the second quarter and has not returned. His return is listed as “questionable.”Reiff has been listed as questionable on the injury reports the past few weeks with a foot injury, but he has played through it. Today, it appears to have gotten to be too much for him.To compensate, the Vikings have moved Rashod Hill to left tackle and have put rookie Brian O’Neill in at right tackle.Once again Olisaemeka Udoh Jersey nfl draft , starting left tackle Riley Reiff has left today’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles after aggravating the foot injury he’s been dealing with for a few weeks. He is questionable to return to today’s contest, and if we get any more updates we will bring them to you.
en saying for the last week Youth Rodney Gunter Jersey , the Arizona Cardinals have put no urgency behind trading Josh Rosen, and with that in mind, Rosen will be at the..."The Josh Rosen plot continues to thicken.As I’ve been saying for the last week, the Arizona Cardinals have put no urgency behind trading Josh Rosen, and with that in mind Stitched Evan Boehm Jersey , Rosen will be at the team’s initial offseason workouts, which begin on Monday.This should not surprise anyone. The Arizona Cardinals have a price. You pay the price or the reality is that Rosen is not available.Now, how does that affect their use of the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft? Well that is the part no one can quite figure out.The team has been narrowed down to three players for the first pick if they don’t get the trade down haul they desire.Which means that they are moving forward with the idea that Josh Rosen is their quarterback in 2019… until he’s not.It makes sense to do it that way.Rosen is the quarterback of the team until he’s not. He’ll be at offseason workouts until he’s not part of the team. It seems like a no brainer at this point, but it’s chaos and people don’t like chaos. It is not Arizona Cardinals news, but it is something to watch.One of the main criticisms of the Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray was who they were not drafting.That person for many Youth Evan Boehm Jersey , myself...The Revenge of the Birds podcastNick Bosa to miss some time for San Francisco 49ers due to hamstring strainNew,25comments Nick Bosa to miss some time for San Francisco 49ers due to hamstring strainStan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsIt is not Arizona Cardinals news, but it is something to watch.One of the main criticisms of the Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray was who they were not drafting.That person for many, myself included, was Nick Bosa.Well Stitched Brice Butler Jersey , those that were concerned about Bosa’s health are already being proven correct.Bosa came up limping at 49ers OTAs with a hamstring issue.Today, that issue was reported by Adam Schefter to be a bit more serious.Grade one strains are the least concerning, but those who were worried about the health of Bosa and his brother’s history of lingering injuries have, for the time being, been proven right.While no one wants Bosa to be injured over his career Youth Brice Butler Jersey , maybe those concerns should have been taken a bit more seriously.When it’s all said and done though, it won’t matter a lick if he plays all 16 games.Yet, it was what the Bosa detractors were most concerned about.
ined up Custom Julio Jones Jersey , and they’ll make their first pick (at least) tonight."Folks, we made it. The 2019 NFL Draft kicks off tonight, and as it stands, the Atlanta Falcons have the 14th pick. Whether they stay, move up, or (less likely) move down, they’ll make at least one selection tonight, and that pick is likely to be the most impactful one they make.Where the Falcons will go is less clear. They’ve been linked to a raft of top offensive linemen, especially at tackle Julio Jones Jersey Discount , and that makes sense given that right tackle is Ty Sambrailo and reserves at the moment. They’ve also been tied to top defensive linemen at both end and tackle, which is sensible given the team’s lack of long-term elite talent there. And they’ve also been linked to cornerback, which makes sense primarily because Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff love cornerbacks.Join us as we wait to find out who the Falcons will be selecting. Live TrackerOr not! We got a little tied up with Chris Lindstrom. Here’s the big news: The Falcons used the #14 pick on Lindstrom, a Boston College guard who will play the same position in Atlanta. Top pass rusher Montez Sweat (Washington, 26) and Brian Burns (Carolina, 16) are off the board, as are the consensus top defensive tackles minus Jeffery Simmons. Most of the better tackles are also gone, meaning there’s a strong chance we see a cornerback coming to Atlanta in the second round. Falcons SelectionsRound 1: #14Round 2: #45Round 3: #79Round 4: #117Round 4: #137 (Compensatory)Round 5: #152Round 5: #172 (Compensatory) Round 6: #186Round 7: #230Top NeedsRight TackleDefensive EndCornerbackDefensive TackleGuardCenterSafetyWide Receiver Links you can rely on."Come one, come all Julio Jones Jersey Super Bowl , for some Falcons links on this fine Thursday morning. We are one week away from the NFL Draft. The Falcons schedule is out!The schedule dropped, and as you’d expect, it’s an interesting slate. The Falcons have a lot of games against the AFC and some genuine contenders early in the year before their bye carries them into a stretch that features five consecutive NFC South games. It’s not an easy schedule, but I do think it’s a manageable one if this team’s talent upgrades to this point (to say nothing of the draft) wind up being significant. Also the Falcons’ schedule release announcement on Twitter was a delight:A wild John Wetzel appears The Falcons love to tinker with the roster, and they’ve shown real dedication to plugging holes ahead of the draft to afford them some flexibility. That’s why it’s hardly shocking that they finally added a tackle.John Wetzel isn’t a huge name, but he’s a versatile, veteran lineman who has 24 games of starting experience at both guard and tackle. As the last man on the line, which he’s likely competing to be, that experience makes him a solid fit. Cornerback to Atlanta building steam? Look Julio Jones Jersey For Sale , there’s not too many of us who are enamored with the idea of the Falcons taking a cornerback with the 14th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but we can’t rule it out. It’s also a little disconcerting to see more draft analysts awarding the team a corner at 14, including NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah. On one hand, Greedy Williams is such a Falcons player it’s almost hilarious, as he’s a cornerback with length out of LSU. On the other hand, cornerback doesn’t loom as the team’s biggest need at the moment, and they’d need to move a player or at least significantly shift playing time to make way for a rookie corner. Knowing this team as we do, though, it’s not fair to rule it out.Julio Jones’s low-key skip A year ago Julio Jones elected to miss most of the team’s offseason workouts Julio Jones Jersey On Sale , but the two sides struck a temporary deal and promised to address his contract this offseason. Julio’s not going to voluntary workouts again, but has said he’ll be present for mandatory minicamp. Unless the tone and tenor of negotiations changes drastically, this is not a big deal. Julio had a stellar season in 2018 despite working out on his own and both sides seem very optimistic about this deal getting done and getting done amicably. Note this milestone, in other words, but don’t sweat it.
the draft next month Stitched Tony Jefferson Jersey , I wanted to cover the current roster structure and analyze where the Ravens need the most help and which position groups are ready for action in 2019.QuarterbackLamar JacksonRobert Griffin IIIAnalysis: I’m in complete support of these two going forward. Lamar is the starting quarterback with room to grow and Griffin supplies the franchise with quality play and a mentor to further Jackson’s development. No qualms here.Conclusion: Not much that I didn’t already say. Great work by DeCosta keeping the best backup for the position.Running BackMark IngramGus EdwardsKenneth DixonAnalysis: I’m thrilled with this trio. Ingram is a great three-down caliber tailback with a lot of tread left on his tires. I’m also excited to see Edwards’ & Dixon’s return after a dominating end-of-the-year stretch. The duo, paired with Jackson, found gaps behind the offensive line with ease and trucked across the field until they found pay-dirt.Conclusion: Keep the talent you have, find an undrafted player for training camp and let them attempt to usurp the three above. If somebody proves they are better than Edwards or Dixon, make room for the new man. If not, you may have a practice squad candidate for 2019.TackleRonnie StanleyOrlando Brown Jr.Greg SenatAnalysis: I’m liking the starting tandem of Stanley and Zeus Jr. It’s uncommon for a team to possess two solid tackles. It’s often only one tackle while they build the rest of the line around this player. Fortunately, Baltimore landed the Sooner after a terrible NFL Combine and now reap the rewards. I would prefer more depth here but I’m curious to see what Senat will bring after a second set of workouts and another training camp under his belt. He demonstrated some good things and I hope both Offensive Line coach Joe D’Alessandris and Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman can develop Senat into a swing tackle or better for the future.Conclusion: I’m a huge fan of drafting big guys in the middle rounds. With the team not looking for immediate starting talent, the Ravens can find some high-upside big guys to learn from the coaches who teach great technique. Half-jokingly, draft anybody from Iowa or Wisconsin as they seem to produce O-line talent like the Ravens churn out linebackers.GuardMarshal YandaJames HurstAlex LewisJermaine EluemunorAnalysis: This group is a bit worrisome for the future. Hurst, at times, dominated in the run game and blew the doors off gaps in the first and second levels for big gains. At other times, namely the Wildcard game against the Chargers, Hurst was fed to the wolves. I’m not saying that was an easy task as Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn concocted the perfect counter to the Ravens game plan with an already great defense, but Hurst was outplayed. Also, Yanda hasn’t found the Fountain of Youth and eventually, he won’t be the best in the NFL.Conclusion: Early to middle rounds would be a great idea for some interior blockers. While the Ravens have a few other holes, it’s a great idea to supply their sophomore quarterback with protection. If the Ravens can avoid hanging Jackson out to dry like the Seahawks have done with Russell Wilson, they should do so. I do like the idea of finding tackles who fall a bit in the draft and bringing them in to play guard at the NFL level. It’s often an easier transition and the Ravens already have two starting tackles, therefore they can build off the ends and work to beef up the middle.CenterMatt SkuraBradley BozemanAnalysis: According to PFF, Skura is ranked 23 among centers. There is room for improvement here and I’m assuming the Ravens will seek out a player in the draft to spark competition. I also think they’re hoping Bozeman develops and is capable of either taking the starting role or pushing Skura to better his overall quality of play.Conclusion: Unless Bozeman or Skura have taken a big step forward during the offseason, I suspect DeCosta is looking for a prospect in the NFL Draft. I think they’ll go after somebody who is capable of playing both guard and center to give themselves a little flexibility along the interior.Wide ReceiverWillie Snead IVChris MooreJordan LasleyJaleel ScottAnalysis: This is less than ideal. Snead, to me Youth Tony Jefferson Jersey , is not a number one receiver. He’s an excellent player and produced the most on the team last year, but he’s not what I would call a number one. I’m interested in seeing Chris Moore receive more playing time but the Ravens need more talent in this group.Conclusion: Find a receiver, somehow, someway. The teams’ first pick of the draft should be after a receiver. Baltimore desperately needs a receiver who can be relied upon. Somebody for Jackson to lean on, to make his life a bit easier.Tight EndHayden HurstMark AndrewsNick BoyleAnalysis: Lamar Jackson has a surplus of tight end talent. All three will only grow as Hurst, Andrews and Jackson build something together in their sophomore season and beyond. The Ravens also re-signed Nick Boyle with a solid contract which works for both sides. Boyle is a blocking machine and he’s also known to convert big catches and gain extra yards through stiff-arms and hurdles.Conclusion: The Ravens have all three tight ends under contract through 2021, with a fifth-year option on Hurst for 2022, if need be. With the tight end unit secure, it’s time to go after other pass catchers to improve the offense. The talented center from Denver appears to be hitting the free agent market this offseason."WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Could Matt Paradis be a free agent option for the Ravens? New,24commentsThe talented center from Denver appears to be hitting the free agent market this offseason. ESTShareTweetShareShareCould Matt Paradis be a free agent option for the Ravens? Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe Ravens offensive line held up relatively well last season. Still, entering the draft and free agency, center and guard appear to be two of the team’s biggest offseason needs. In their 23-17 playoff loss to the Chargers, Baltimore’s offensive line was manhandled and the entire offense struggled as a result.Ever since Matt Birk retired following the Ravens Super Bowl victory, the center position has been a bit of a revolving door. Baltimore has experimented with several different players like Gino Gradkowski, Jeremy Zuttah, Ryan Jensen, and most recently, Matt Skura. Gradkowski and Zuttah were inconsistent and failed to stick around for more than two seasons. While Jensen was talented but played his way out of the Ravens price range after a career-best season in 2017. For the past two seasons, undrafted free agent Matt Skura has held down a starting job along the offensive line. Based on his performance, it is fair to say that the Ravens could stand to upgrade at the center position heading into next year. Skura struggled in 2017-18, and this past season he earned a 58.2 grade on PFF, which ranked 23rd among all centers in the NFL. Skura does not possess any great qualities that you want in a center Stitched Willie Snead Jersey , as he lacks physicality and discipline. His inconsistencies can be masked if surrounded by a strong supporting cast, but the performance at the left guard position, where Alex Lewis and James Hurst saw the majority of action, also left much to be desired. As the Ravens retool their offensive towards a run-centric scheme in Lamar Jackson’s first full year as the starting quarterback, recently-promoted offensive coordinator Greg Roman recognizes the need to bolster the offensive line. “We have to have a strong, powerful offensive line,” said Roman in a recent press conference. “That’s where it all starts, domination up front.”The Ravens could look to draft an interior offensive lineman with their first-round pick or with one of their two third-round selections, but they could also explore the free agent market for some offensive line help. Luckily, there are quite a few strong options, including Matt Paradis. Paradis, 29, is currently recovering from a fractured fibula injury he suffered early in November. Prior to this injury, however, Paradis boasted an impressive streak of playing 3,850 consecutive snaps. Paradis has played the past five seasons in Denver, but the Broncos are reportedly unlikely to resign him. The longtime Bronco has elevated his play in recent seasons and has become one of the more consistent, well-rounded centers in the league since earning a starting role in 2015. Before suffering an injury last season, Paradis graded out as the second-best center in the league with a 79.0 grade. His run-blocking ability was instrumental in the emergence of undrafted rookie running back Phillip Lindsay, as well as the strong play of former Broncos back C.J. Anderson, who rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2017. Spotrac isn’t currently projecting Paradis’ market value Youth Willie Snead Jersey , but he figures to see a substantial raise over his currently salary of just below $3 million dollars. For reference, here are the highest paid centers in the league by annual salary: Ryan Jensen - $10,500,000Brandon Linder - $10,340,600Weston Richburg - $9,500,000Travis Frederick - $9,400,00Alex Mack - $9,000,000 His recent fibula injury could potentially affect his market value, but given his consistency and strong play in recent years, Paradis has an argument to earn somewhere in the ballpark of the above top earning centers. The Ravens were not willing to empty their pocket books to keep Ryan Jensen in town when he hit the free agent market, but the circumstances are different now. Baltimore has more cap space and flexibility than the have in quite some time, and the offensive line appears to be more important than ever to the team’s success.Upgrading the center position should be high on the Ravens offseason to-do list, and if Eric DeCosta is serious about doing so, then Matt Paradis makes for a good target in free agency.
n home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs Blue Devin Funchess Jersey , and like shoo-ins to earn a bye week. That’s no longer the case.After the Rams’ loss to the Eagles on Sunday night, they’re now half a game behind the Saints, who own the head-to-head tiebreaker over them, for home-field advantage. And they’re only a game ahead of the Bears, who also own the head-to-head tiebreaker over them, for the No. 2 seed and a bye week.Here’s how the playoff picture looks heading into Monday night:1. Saints (11-2): Can move a full game ahead of the Rams by beating the Panthers tonight.2. Rams (11-3): Two losses in a row at the wrong time.3. Bears (10-4): Clinched the NFC North.4. Cowboys (8-6): Their NFC East lead narrowed by a game.5. Seahawks (8-6): Sunday’s loss to the 49ers kept them from clinching.6. Vikings (7-6-1): Put together their best game of the season on Sunday.7. Eagles (7-7): The defending champs are not going down without a fight.8. Washington (7-7): Still in the hunt Devin Funchess Jersey 2019 , in both the NFC East and the wild card race.9. Panthers (6-7): Need to upset the Saints tonight to have any realistic hope of making the playoffs. Our friends at Mile High Report gave us some quality intel on our newest free agent signing."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomCarolina Panthers free agency 2019Film review of new Carolina Panthers center Matt ParadisNew,11commentsOur friends at Mile High Report gave us some quality intel on our newest free agent signing.EDTShareTweetShareShareFilm review of new Carolina Panthers center Matt ParadisThe Carolina Panthers made their first big free agent signing earlier today when they signed former Denver Broncos center Matt Paradis to a three-year, $27 million contract.I reached out to our friends at Mile High Report to get some intel on Paradis and what he brings to the table for the Panthers, and below is the information I received from their film guru Jeffery Essary (you can follow him on Twitter here).Matt Paradis, CenterStrengthsTechnically sound.Smart player. Made all the line calls, and was rarely penalized or out of position (he’s only been charged with six holding penalties his whole career). When he’s beat its typically more a matter of being overpowered than being out of position.Great competitive toughness.Shows good movement skills when getting out in front of a play on a screen or when pulling. Routinely showed the athleticism to reach block a shaded nose tackle Stitched Greg Olsen Jersey , and at times even the 3-tech.Always looks for work in the passing game.WeaknessesBiggest issue is being overpowered. Isn’t going to run anyone over.Limited to best fit a zone heavy scheme due to this.Struggled at times with late blitzes and/or stunts, but some of that may be as much a function of the help around him.Has battled injuries for the last several years. Didn’t miss a lot of games over the years, but played hurt. His medicals is likely why Denver only offered a one-year deal.My takeThe only thing that concerns me about this signing is the last bullet point in the weaknesses section. I’m not a huge fan of buying players who have battled against injuries for multiple years, but again—and I feel the need to stress the importance of this here—we need to know what the details of the contract are before we overreact. There’s a chance that Hurney signed Paradis to a deal that’s easy to get out of after the first year if he can’t stay healthy. There’s also a chance that it’s a terrible contract that becomes an albatross if he gets hurt. We just don’t know yet, and until we know there’s no reason to strongly react one way or the other.However, there’s no denying that when he’s healthy Paradis is one of the top centers in the league Youth Kawann Short Jersey , and that’s something the Panthers absolutely needed after Ryan Kalil retired. The fact that Paradis made all the line calls during his time in Denver bodes well for him in Carolina as well, since Kalil was the guy in charge of doing that during his tenure. It will almost feel like nothing changed in that regard. Honestly, if Paradis is funny and likes comic books, we could probably just slap the No. 67 jersey on him and move on like nothing ever happened. I don’t know about you, but I’d be A-okay with that.
season as a team Cheap Chandler Jones Jersey , but Chandler Jones posted some good individual numbers while playing defensive end in the 4-3 scheme preferred by former head coach Steve Wilks.While Jones had 13 sacks and three forced fumbles while starting every game, he’s happy about the fact that Wilks’ departure has led to a change in defensive philosophy. New coordinator Vance Joseph is bringing back the 3-4 and Jones is moving back to outside linebacker.Jones said he’s “very excited” about that change and noted that he led the NFL with 17 sacks while playing the position in 2017. Jones is also feeling good about the team’s move to bring in Terrell Suggs to play opposite him in 2019.“No more double teams,” Jones said, via the team’s website. “Someone with a big name like Terrell Suggs, it will be great for us. I’m excited to have him.”It remains to be seen what other changes are in store for the Cardinals in the draft, but their early defensive moves have gotten a couple of thumbs up from an important constituent. Where have all the black coaches gone?To the unemployment line, at least in the NFL. Five of the eight coaches fired over — and since — the last season were black, and so far none of them has been rehired as head coaches in the league.That leaves two African-American coaches still standing among 32 NFL teams. And in a league where more than two thirds of players are black that’s not nearly enough.The news Wednesday that the Denver Broncos were hiring Vic Fangio as head coach and the New York Jets were going with Adam Gase as their new coach means six of the eight teams looking for new coaches have found their man.And so far none of the new hires have been minorities.That’s not a new problem in the NFL, of course. It’s also one the league has addressed with the Rooney Rule that ensures minority candidates are interviewed for any head coaching openings and other front office positions.The rule was a step forward, and for a long time it seemed to be working. To make sure, the NFL just last month announced changes to strengthen it.The changes were hailed as a breakthrough at the time by former Giants linebacker Harry Carson Custom Chandler Jones Jersey , executive director of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which promotes diversity in NFL coaching and executive ranks. They came after a season in which seven coaches were replaced — and only one of the replacements was black.“After last season’s hiring cycle, something had to be done,” Carson said. “These enhancements should strengthen the rule and ensure that it applies as intended and truly gives candidates of color a fair chance.”So far, not so good. Teams may be interviewing minority candidates but, lately at least, they’re not hiring them.And if last year was a step back from true diversity, this year has started off even worse.Of the last 13 coaching hires in the NFL over two seasons, the only minority hire has been Steve Wilks — and he was fired by the Arizona Cardinals after just one year. The only two black coaches left in the NFL — which at its peak in 2011 had eight coaches of color — are Anthony Lynn of the Chargers and Mike Tomlin of the Steelers.“I liked it better when there was eight and not just two,” said Richard Lapchick, director of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida. “But I do think there is a cyclical nature to this and that may be part of it.”Lapchick Chandler Jones Jersey Discount , who authors annual reports on the level of diversity in all the major professional leagues, said the NFL experienced a similar dip in the hiring of black coaches after the 2011 season into 2014. Then the hiring picked up again to the point in the last two years when there were eight coaches of color — including Panthers coach Ron Rivera, who is Hispanic.He’s hoping that this dip may also be short-lived, while others believe promising black coaches may get more opportunities if the Rooney Rule was expanded to include coordinator positions, too.“Am I concerned there are (two) coaches of color?” Lapchick asked. “Of course, and if I hadn’t just gone through it in my head looking at 2011 and the three years after that I would have been deeply discouraged by what I saw at the end of this season.”Just why the number of minorities is down depends on who you’re talking to, though it’s certainly not for a lack of qualified candidates. There are black coaches on the staffs of almost every NFL team that potentially could run teams just as well as any of the coaches hired so far this postseasonIt doesn’t help that a few of the more recent hires are head scratching choices, at least to those outside the organizations.Arizona reached into the college ranks to tab Kliff Kingsbury, as its new head coach. That by itself was unusual since Kingsbury had a losing record at Texas Tech and has never coached in the NFL.And Tampa Bay hired former Cardinals coach Bruce Arians, who is coming out of a one-year retirement at the age of 66 to take the Bucs job.Ultimately, of course Chandler Jones Jersey Super Bowl , teams are free to hire the person they believe will lead them to the Super Bowl. And, remember, it wasn’t until 1989 when the Raiders hired Art Shell that the NFL had a black coach at all.Still, one black coach of the last 13 is a troubling trend in a league dominated by black players. Cyclical or not, that’s not the number envisioned by the NFL when the Rooney Rule was put in 16 years ago.Diversity is one of the NFL’s strengths, and one of the big reasons it is the most popular sport in America.Right now, there’s not nearly enough of it at the head coach level.
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the Patriots in the 2012 AFC Championship? It’s 2012 and the Baltimore Ravens are doing the impossible. After being down at halftime on the road against the New England Patriots Color Rush Jaylon Ferguson Jersey , they’ve come back and lead by a single point at the start of the fourth. But, one play into the final quarter, Anquan Boldin lengthens the lead with a touchdown and caps it by mocking Devin McCourty for thinking he could tackle him.Every NFL fan outside of Baltimore was expecting the Tom Brady-led Patriots to win this game. They were leading at half-time, and the Ravens were ‘lucky’ against both the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos. Baltimore shocked the world after Jacoby Jones hauled in the bewildering touchdown pass over Rahim Moore and Justin Tucker kicked a game-winning field goal in double overtime in the rocky mountain tundra. But Joe Flacco, Ray Lewis and the franchise wasn’t done. They showed up, scored touchdowns and Boldin laughed at the notion of being stopped in the end-zone.After this play and after what occurred against Peyton Manning the week prior, no Ravens fan believed this team could be stopped. They were the team of destiny and the trophy was going to be theirs.The Patriots didn’t score another point that night but Anquan Boldin caught another touchdown from Joe four minutes later.Where were you? Baltimore could really use what Ansah brings to the table, even after what transpired over the weekend." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBaltimore Beatdowna Baltimore Ravens communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpPodcastFilm ReviewFanpostsFanshotsRavensAboutOddsCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravens StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Ravens ReportYahoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕With the draft concluded, signing Ezekiel Ansah should now be the Ravens top priority New Jaylon Ferguson Baltimore Ravens Jersey ,33commentsBaltimore could really use what Ansah brings to the table, even after what transpired over the weekend. EDTShareTweetShareShareWith the draft concluded, signing Ezekiel Ansah should now be the Ravens top priority Tim Fuller-USA TODAY SportsThe Ravens brought in free agent pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah for a visit last week and while nothing seems to have materialized out of it, finding a way to sign him should be a huge focus over the next several weeks. One of the bigger surprises of Baltimore’s draft, to me at least, was that they only added one edge rusher. As much as I like Jaylon Ferguson and what he brings to the table, I think most people expected Eric DeCosta to double-up on edge guys. He had the chance to do so in rounds 4-6 with several names still on the board, but ultimately opted not to. While Ferguson should make an immediate impact next year, he’s still yet to prove himself at the NFL level White Jaylon Ferguson Jersey , to no fault of his own. The same can be said for Tyus Bowser and Tim Williams who, even after two seasons, we still don’t know how good they can be.Matthew Judon is still the only established pass-rusher on the roster, although it’s fair to note Patrick Onwuasor recorded 5.5 sacks of his own last season. However, compared to the other egde rushers on the roster, Judon is the only known commodity. Ezekiel Ansah is more of a defensive end than he is outside linebacker, but the skill set he possesses is one the Ravens could use on defense. Ferguson is an adequate replacement for Terrell Suggs, but Baltimore didn’t replace Za’Darius Smith in the draft. They can do so by acquiring Ansah. Ansah, who turns 30 in May Best Lamar Jackson Jersey , is coming a shoulder injury which required surgery and sidelined him after seven games in 2018. The combination of these two factors has likely scared teams away in free agency, as there’s not many other explanations as to why he remains unsigned. In his first three seasons, Ansah recorded an impressive 30 sacks, including a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2015. His production has leveled out in the three years since then, although he did have 12 sacks in 2017 and four in just seven games last season. Ansah doesn’t have much experience playing in a 3-4 scheme, but he’s versatile enough to line up in different spots on he field. He simply knows how to be disruptive and get to the quarterback, skills that are scheme-bulletproof. Ansah’s desired contract may be out of the Ravens price range, but it doesn’t appear other teams are knocking down the door to sign him. Coming to Baltimore on a short-term deal may be the best thing for his career and a mutually-beneficial move for both sides.In his post-draft presser, DeCosta was asked about Ansah and responded accordingly. “We had a great visit Adult Lamar Jackson Jersey ,” said DeCosta. “He came in and was very impressive, as you’d expect … we’ll see where it leads.” If Baltimore is going to go after him, it would likely be after May 7th. After this date, teams can sign unrestricted free agents without losing compensatory draft picks, which we know the Ravens covet.
ability and personality since 2007."There isn’t a whole lot to say about Ryan Kalil that you can’t get just from listening to him talk. He was a steady and zany presence in the Panthers’ locker room for 12 years. Like Julius Peppers before him Christian McCaffrey Jersey Super Bowl , Kalil will leaves the Panthers with a legacy that will remain unrivaled for generations.We can talk all day about his five Pro Bowl selections or his two first team All-Pro selections, but that doesn’t really get to the core of Kalil’s career in the NFL. He played 148 games. His time spanned snapping to Jake Delhomme, a who’s who of ‘that guy’ quarterbacks in 2010, and the first eight years of Cam Newton.Outside of longevity, it can be hard to quantify the career of an offensive lineman. If they lasted awhile then they were probably good, but there is no stat for ‘sacks not surrendered’ or ‘yards before contact allowed.’ That is regrettable as we say goodbye to a sure-fire Hall of Honor player for the Carolina Panthers. Instead we’ll have to remember him as much by the noise he made off the field as by the noise he made on it. A quiet Christian McCaffrey Jersey For Sale , uninspired man wouldn’t have taken out a full page ad in the Charlotte Observer guaranteeing his team and the city a Super Bowl. Neither does he wear a full bear costume while giving an interview on the NFL Network. Kalil is a man who loved his team and wanted little more than to win with them. He wore that love out loud and his teammates responded to that.For as much as writing these always feels like eulogizing the living, saying good bye to Ryan Kalil as a Panther feels like we are saying goodbye to somebody who has unfinished business. This isn’t like seeing off Julius Peppers, a legend who will probably fade into memory and out of the focus of cameras faster than Bigfoot. Kalil’s a legend in his own right, but a quiet and staid retirement aren’t likely in his future. He’s already out there pitching movies and writing books. His retirement also isn’t going to look like that of long time teammate Jordan Gross. I bet he will work in or around the landscape of Panthers or NFL media again, but I don’t expect to see him pop up, less three thousand pounds Christian McCaffrey Jersey On Sale , on the sidelines anytime soon.I’m guessing his retirement is going to walk a unique path, something distinctly Ryan Kalil. That his plans haven’t been announced, if they have even been fully made, is unsurprising. Still, not knowing where to look for him next feels almost as disconcerting as not knowing who is going to start at center for the Panthers for the next 12 years. We’ll hopefully find out more about both before the 2019 season kicks off. Alex Armah might have a future as an MMA fighter or Panthers security guard if this whole football thing doesn’t work out for him."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomAlex Armah introduces a potential car thief to ARMAHGEDDONNew,14commentsAlex Armah might have a future as an MMA fighter or Panthers security guard if this whole football thing doesn’t work out for him.ESTShareTweetShareShareAlex Armah introduces a potential car thief to ARMAHGEDDONBob Donnan-USA TODAY SportsAlex Armah is more versatile than we realize.Armah apparently found a man trying to steal his car in his apartment complex (per the Charlotte Observer). When found out Christian McCaffrey Jersey Sale , the man attempted to say he lived there and was simply admiring the car (after having climbed into it, as one often does when admiring a sweet ride). Armah then escorted the man to the front office of the building to see if he lived there. That’s when the man changed his story.I can appreciate a man who takes pride in his car. I can also appreciate the measured and cautious approach that Armah took when apprehending this person. Armah didn’t overreact, but once he needed to, he showed this man ARMAHGEDDON.Alex Armah might deserve a shot at Cam Newton’s security detail if this whole football thing doesn’t work out.
Chiefs headlines for Thursday Demarcus Robinson Jersey , March 7.s City Chiefs NewsOpen ThreadsFull ArchiveLibrary Community GuidelinesContact InformationOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub rrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes is a “national phenomenon”New,14commentsChiefs headlines for Thursday, March 7.CSTShareTweetShareShareArrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes is a “national phenomenon”Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsThe latestSuper agent Leigh Steinberg dishes on Mahomes mania: ‘Patrick is a national phenomenon’ | Kansas City StarSetting the Market for the NFL’s Five Most Interesting Free Agent Position Groups | The RingerNFL Free Agency 2019: Where will Landon Collins play next season? Five likely landing spots | CBS Sports2019 Free Agency Profile: Mitch Morse | Pro Football FocusThe Biggest Questions Heading into 2019 NFL Free Agency | Bleacher ReportTexas CB Kris Boyd has history of success against Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes | Chiefs WireAround the leagueDenver Broncos release safety Darian Stewart | NFLBrowns release veteran linebacker Jamie Collins | NFLSources: Teams told AB trade likely by Friday | ESPNRaiders deal to stay in Oakland could apparently fall apart over one ‘significant’ issue | CBS SportsReport: Multiple Teams Inquired About Cardinals QB Josh Rosen’s Availability at Combine | Sports IllustratedWill NFL teams loan QBs and other players to AAF? Informal talks ongoing | USA TodayIn case you missed it at Arrowhead PrideLa Canfora: Someone is going to “hit home run” by signing Spencer WareProper reactions to all the rumors you’ve heard during peak Chiefs speculation seasonDixon’s Arrowhead Pride mailbag: Landon Collins, the salary cap Sammy Watkins Jersey , and Brett Veach’s planFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social MediaAP Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageAP Instagram: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Twitter: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Editor-in-Chief: Pete Sweeney: Follow @pgsween610 Sports Twitter: Follow @610SportsKC As teams decide whether to claim running back Kareem Hunt on waivers by Monday at 4:00 p.m., ESPN will give Hunt a platform for persuading someone to pay him not to play.ESPN will air an interview of Hunt at 11:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, as part of the show. Lisa Salters, who serves as the sideline reporter on Anthony Hitchens Jersey , will conduct the interview.Hunt issued an apology on Friday night, hours after TMZ published video of Hunt shoving and kicking a woman during a February 2018 incident at a Cleveland hotel. The NFL quickly placed Hunt on paid leave, and the Chiefs announced that he would be released, primarily because he’d lied to the team when previously asked about the situation.Hunt’s talent is obvious Chad Henne Jersey , but he plays a position where supply outweighs demand. Also, the reaction to Washington’s decision to claim linebacker Reuben Foster and its bumbling effort to justify the move will make it even harder from a P.R. standpoint to give Hunt an immediate landing spot.The real question for Sunday’s purposes is whether Hunt can say anything to make the situation better, and whether anything he says will make the situation worse. The smarter play could be to keep his head low and his mouth closed, at least for now. Any effort to justify or downplay his behavior could come off poorly Kendall Fuller Jersey , and there’s really nothing to say other than, “Yes, that’s me. I did it. And I wish I hadn’t.”
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rom the team’s game against the New York Jets on Sunday Myles Gaskin Miami Dolphins Jerseys , according to head coach Adam Gase. No other details were given by Gase, or any of Jones’ teammates who were asked about the situation after the contest. All that was known was Jones was not injured in the game, and that he did not go back into the game, apparently from his own choosing.On Monday, Gase again addressed the situation, and it appears everyone is ready to move on and forget about all of it. “He came up and saw me last night,” Gase said of Jones. “He came up to the office and we talked last night. I’m still kind of going through a couple of things. I need to talk to a couple of other people but me and himare on the same page right now. That conversation between me and him, that’s where it will stay.”When pushed for more details, Gase simply stated, “I know what happened and that’s where I’m going to leave it.”Jones has been trying to play through a shoulder injury this year, with some speculation that, even though it was not aggravated on Sunday, the shoulder could be part of why Jones refused to re-enter the game. “He’s playing through the same thing he’s been playing through all year Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 ,” Gase explained. “I don’t want to say whether or not it was that or something else, but I’ll just leave it at that. I had a conversation with him last night. I have an idea of a lot of things that happened and it’s going to get cleaned up.”The explanations from Gase seem to indicate that, whatever the specific details of Jones’ frustration, it is not necessarily all corrected. Gase replied to a question about that assumption, stating, “I’d say it’s less not me and him. There’s other factors involved, so I’m going to get that addressed and cleaned up.”When asked if the issue is something that defensive coordinator Matt Burke knew about, Gase replied, “I can’t speak on that, but I’m a little bit more involved right now. I know a lot of the things going on.”Gase has, throughout most of his three seasons with Miami, allowed the defense to be handled almost exclusively by the defensive coordinator while Gase focuses on the offense. If he is being pulled more into making sure things on defense are straight, it could be a sign that he is growing as a head coach and getting more involved in all aspects of the team.When asked if there will be any discipline of Jones Myles Gaskin Jersey nfl draft , Gase answered, “That will be internal if we do anything.” Gase did simply state, “Yeah, he’s going to play this week,” when he was asked if Jones would be in the lineup against the Green Bay Packers next Sunday.Details of exactly what the situation was that led to Jones pulling himself from the game may never be leaked, but at least it sounds like everyone is working through it and Miami will have the Pro Bowl safety back on the field in Week 10. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins players wonder whether Kris Kocurek’s voice will give out, and perhaps they wish it would.Kocurek is in his first year as the defensive line coach, and he operates with high expectations at high energy and volume.“I’ve got to watch where I stand on the field with him,” defensive coordinator Matt Burke said following Thursday’s practice. “Sometimes he’s right there, and I get an earful. … People think it’s an act, and it’s not. That’s just who he is.”Not everything Kocurek shouts can be repeated, but the thrust is he’s trying to turn around a unit that underachieved last year when the Dolphins went 6-10.“I’ll just say this: I have a passion for d-line play Myles Gaskin Jersey Boys ,” said Kocurek, with a rasp.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins sign hometown WR Allen Hurns to 1-year contractNew Dolphins coach Brian Flores has his own daily workout at training campDolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell takes leave of absence to address health issuesTwo-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones rejoins Dolphins after skipping voluntary practicesDolphins QBs Josh Rosen, Ryan Fitzpatrick embrace battle for No. 1 jobCoach Adam Gase lured Kocurek out of Detroit, where he had been the Lion’ defensive line coach. Kocurek joined the Dolphins shortly before five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh departed, but Gase still believes his front four will be better this year.“Kris has done a really good job of getting to those guys,” Gase said. “They bring it. How they pursue the ball, get back to the line of scrimmage, go to the next play — there’s a lot of energy exerted on one play, and they just move on to the next one. He has developed them. That’s a tough group. They’re really trending in the right direction.”While Kocurek can be hard on his players, he also knows how hard the game can be. The 39-year-old Texas native played at Texas Tech, and after he was drafted in the seventh round, his NFL career lasted one game and four snaps — for Tennessee in 2001.“It was a goal-line situation,” he said. “They stuck me in there Cheap Myles Gaskin Jersey , and I just tried to get as low as I could. We actually held them out of there.”After a fifth shoulder operation ended his career, he turned to coaching and reached the NFL as a Lions assistant in 2009. When Detroit coach Jim Caldwell was fired in January, Kocurek came to Miami.“I had the same office for nine years, and all of a sudden you get thrown into a little bit different environment,” he said. “But it has been great. I look forward to cranking my truck in the morning and getting to work as fast as I can.”He’s working with perhaps the team’s deepest unit. While Suh is gone, Miami acquired two-time Pro Bowl end Robert Quinn. Holdovers include ends Cameron Wake, Andre Branch and Charles Harris, and tackles Jordan Phillips, Vincent Taylor and Davon Godchaux.Kocurek yells at all of them.“He’s high energy,” Branch said, “so you have no choice but to be high energy.”Burke said Kocurek’s passionate approach is a good match for the area he coaches.“People might get mad at me for saying this: I think the bigger you get, the more motivated you’ve got to get from somebody externally,” Burke said. “With that group Myles Gaskin Miami Dolphins Jerseys , it takes a little extra yelling and pushing.”Wake, for one, loves Kocurek’s approach.“He’s a guy that’s old school, hard-nosed,” Wake said. “He’s demanding. He doesn’t bite he tongue. He tells you how it is. … I love it. It’s a man’s game and there is no room for softness, especially the d-line. This is not quarterbacks, this is not receivers.”But will Kocurek’s voice make it through training camp?“No,” Wake said. “It has already taken a hit. He’s going to have to get some tea or some honey.”
Pick a spot From China Cameron Smith Jersey , any spot" />Skip l - WhiteDaily Norsemana Minnesota Vikings communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryVikingsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsFiled under:Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL DraftMinnesota Vikings Top 5 Draft Needs: Offensive line, #1New,75commentsPick a spot, any spotCDTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings Top 5 Draft Needs: Offensive line, #1Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesAfter toying with the idea of putting kicker as the #1 need for the Minnesota Vikings going into the 2019 NFL Draft, I decided that I didn’t want to deal with the impending riot and put offensive line up at the top of the list instead. Normally we could break this down into tackle and guard, but with the state of the Vikings’ offensive line I think that we can lump the whole group together. This team needs to draft someone to bolster the offensive line early on, and they probably need to draft multiple players to that end.Current Vikings offensive linemen: Riley Reiff (starter), Danny Isidora (starter. . .I guess), Pat Elflein (starter), Josh Kline (starter), Brian O’Neill (starter), Adam Bisnowaty Long Sleeve Cameron Smith Jersey , Aviante Collins, Dakota Dozier, Cornelius Edison, Rashod Hill, Brett Jones, Storm NortonThe biggest hole on the offensive line is, currently, at left guard, and I think we all understand that. What we don’t know is how the Vikings intend to fix it. Do they draft a player to plug into the left guard spot, or do they draft someone at tackle or center and shift either Reiff or Elflein into the left guard position? Frankly, I don’t want Reiff to move. . .I don’t particularly want Elflein to move, either, but of the two I’d be more comfortable with Elflein moving over than Reiff. That just my thought process.As far as the backups? They can all fight it out. I’d like to see Jones get a bit more of an opportunity than he got in 2018 Stefon Diggs Jersey , but other than that I’m not really all that attached to any of the other potential backups for this team on the offensive line.Who could the Vikings look at and when. If you’ve been following the Mock Draft Database this offseason. . .and shame on you if you haven’t been. . .you know all the big names that most of us are dreaming of hearing Roger Goodell say on Thursday night. I don’t think that Jonah Williams or Jawaan Taylor is going to make it to #18, but there are a ton of other players that the Vikings should be looking at in the first round. If they want to go the tackle route, they should be in the right spot to get their hands on Andre Dillard, by far the best pass blocking tackle in this class. If they want a center, they should be in prime territory for Garrett Bradbury, who would appear to be an ideal fit in the new scheme the Vikings want to run. If they want someone they can just mold at the guard spot, they can look to Cody Ford or Chris Lindstrom or Dalton Risner.The talent on the offensive line is going to be there when the Vikings pick at #18. They might. . .I repeat, might. . .even be able to trade back a bit and still get a Day 1 starter. It’s simply a matter of whether or not Rick Spielman wants to pull the trigger on an offensive lineman in the first round for the first time since 2012.Should the Vikings elect to pass on an offensive lineman in Round 1, they almost certainly have to address the position in Round 2. If that’s the case, you’re probably looking at players like Elgton Jenkins or Eric McCoy among interior linemen, or perhaps even “not that” Michael Jordan. They could also look to someone like Kaleb McGary at tackle, though he’s not someone that I think could immediately start at left tackle. Unless the plan is to. . .deep breath. . .play McGary at right tackle while moving Brian O’Neill to left tackle and Reiff to left guard. If the Vikings wait much longer than that to address the position, you’re pretty much into “developmental” territory at the tackle position Harrison Smith Jersey , but there’s still some talent there to develop. Tytus Howard out of Alabama State comes to mind, as does Max Scharping of Northern Illinois.The later rounds could still produce some interior prospects with the ability to play early on. I’d be looking for someone like Nate Davis out of Charlotte in the 4th-5th round range, or someone like Oklahoma’s Dru Samia or Alex Bars from Notre Dame a little later on. Even if the Vikings do address the offensive line early, adding someone like Samia or Bars later on certainly wouldn’t hurt.But, as we’ve been screaming for months, this is undoubtedly the #1 need for the Vikings going into the draft. They need to address it early, and in a perfect world they address it often, too. Wherever or however they choose to address it, this offensive line needs talent across the board, and the Vikings now have the opportunity to add it.Get it done, Mr. Spielman.Bort, Bort, Bort Adam Thielen Jersey , Bort _The Vikings began their first of two joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars..._*Blake Bortles*Jacksonville's quarterback Blake Bortles came to TCO looking fired up for the upcoming season. He didn't play well, and he looked particularly poor in redzone 11 versus 11 period. Bortles threw 5 interceptable balls, and Harrison Smith got his hands on two of them. The Vikings secondary made things hard for Bortles, but he made some poor decisions.*Forbath vs. Carlson*By now, the Vikings should have decided Daniel Carlson is the place kicker, and cut Forbath. On Tuesday they both kicked six field goals, and they both made all six. Wednesdays practiced both kickers were up and down. The Vikings will need to make a decision very soon as a courtesy to Forbath.*The Trenches*Admittedly, the Jaguars looked stout on both their offensive and defensive lines. The Jaguars offensive of line gave Bortles plenty of time(to make a bad throw/decision), and won most of their battles against the Vikings defensive line. Their defensive line gave the Vikings offensive line a tough time. Calais Campbell is a massive human being, and showed his strength a few times against Riley Reiff.*Mike Hughes is still very good*No words are necessary...
ou may have missed for the last week.We will take a look back at what has been going on with each of the three teams in the NFC West Terry Beckner Arizona Cardinals Jersey ,...The Revenge of the Birds podcastA look at the Los Angeles Rams with Turf Show TimesNew,1comment A look at the Los Angeles Rams with Turf Show TimesPhoto by Scott Cunningham/Getty ImagesSunday is here and with it we bring you a recap of everything you may have missed for the last week.We will take a look back at what has been going on with each of the three teams in the NFC West, with a look at the Los Angeles Rams from Turf Show Times.Is Rams RB Todd Gurley still a top 10 fantasy football pick? - Turf Show TimesWith a worn-and-torn knee and a rookie to help keep him fresh, is JTG still a top fantasy pick?MMQB: Goff Cheap Terry Beckner Jersey , Rams proactive in months since Super Bowl loss - Turf Show TimesInstead of kicking themselves over the tape, LA is using the Super Bowl loss to the Patriots to prepare for a future run.Los Angeles Rams have one of NFL’s Top 5 pass-catching units - Turf Show TimesThese boys are good.VIDEO: Rams RB Todd Gurley says the Drake curse is real - Turf Show TimesRevenge for the 2019 Rams comes in the form of being a target - Turf Show TimesThere’s a target on the Rams’ back in 2019.2019 LA Rams’ final week of organized team activities begins today - Turf Show TimesFour OTAs this week ahead of minicamp next week.Ian Rapoport: Todd Gurley’s days as a 3-down back “are probably over” - Turf Show TimesRapSheet’s prognosis doesn’t sound too good for Just Todd Gurley.Terrell Davis: “This is the beginning of the end of Todd Gurley” - Turf Show TimesTHANKS FOR MAKING US FEEL BETTER, TD!Could Rams QB Jared Goff be the 2019 NFL MVP? - Turf Show TimesCould the System QB be the MVP this year?How the Rams rebound from losing Super Bowl LIII in 2019 - Turf Show TimesIt ain’t gonna be easy.Should the LA Rams inquire about Washington Redskins LT Trent Williams? - Turf Show TimesIt’s very unlikely, though Trent Williams could be on the move this offseason. The Hall of Fame left tackle shouldn’t have a lack of suitors either.The Rams’ financial bet on RB Todd Gurley isn’t going to pay off - Turf Show TimesThe Rams saw so many bets pay off in the last few seasons. But the one they made on Gurley — and his knee — will prove that some gambles don’t pay off.The Rams need to beat the Saints in 2019 with the new PI rule - Turf Show TimesIt’s the fate we deserve.Rams TE Gerald Everett in place to transform the Rams’ 2019 offense - Turf Show TimesThe third-year TE could become the man for the Rams if he can put it all together...How the extension for Carson Wentz affects the future for Jared Goff - Turf Show TimesThe Eagles got their deal done with the #2 pick from the 2016 NFL Draft. How long before the Rams get theirs done with #1? Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson was named to his eighth Pro Bowl on Tuesday 2019 Terry Beckner Jersey , putting him in some very elite company.Peterson is 28 years, 5 months old, the same age Barry Sanders was when he was named to his eighth Pro Bowl. The two of them are the two youngest players ever to be named to eight Pro Bowls.Jim Brown, who was 28 years Terry Beckner Arizona Cardinals Jersey , 10 months old when named to his eighth Pro Bowl, is the only other player to be named to eight Pro Bowl teams before turning 29. Peterson, Sanders and Brown were already the only players to get to seven Pro Bowls before turning 28, and the three of them plus Emmitt Smith were the only players to get to six Pro Bowls before turning 27.Although it’s been a down year for the Cardinals Black Christian Kirk Hersey , one that had Peterson acknowledging he considered seeking a trade. But Peterson has more recently said he wants to be part of a rebuilding effort in Arizona. Perhaps one that sees him get to the next three Pro Bowls, which would make him the first player ever to reach 11 Pro Bowls by age 31.
present a significant shift in offensive line philosophy for the Falcons Youth Kemal Ishmael Jersey , but Atlanta—with some minor tweaks—will continue to run the zone blocking scheme in 2019."There has been a lot of speculation among fans recently about the direction of the Falcons’ rushing attack. The signings of James Carpenter and Jamon Brown—two offensive guards who don’t necessarily match the prototype of the players Atlanta sought after under Kyle Shanahan and Steve Sarkisian—have brought up a lot of questions. Clearly, the team is seeking to get bigger along the offensive line. But what does that mean for the scheme, andfor the Falcons’ offense as a whole?Under Shanahan and Sarkisian, it was pretty clear that Atlanta valued athleticism above all else from their offensive linemen. In 2015, that system worked well for running the ball but not much else. In 2016, with the addition of Alex Mack and Chris Chester playing well, we saw just how effective the system could be. However, under Sarkisian in 2017 and 2018, the Falcons offensive line was a constant issue. The running game rarely got going and the pass protection was lousy, to say the least.It’s hard to say if the size of the offensive line had anything to do with that. After all, we’ve seen virtually all approaches to offensive line building work at some point in the NFL. That is, unless you’re Tom Cable in Seattle. Regardless, the Falcons have decided to invest in larger offensive linemen in 2019. James Carpenter (6’5, 320) and Jamon Brown (6’6, 340) are clearly a significant change from 2018 starters Andy Levitre (6’2, 305) and Brandon Fusco (6’4, 306).This shift in philosophy extends to the players the Falcons are looking at in the draft, as well.It appears that Atlanta is focusing their scouting on OTs, with the possibility of also adding a developmental center later in the draft. Take a look at the top names the team has met with:OT Andre Dillard: 6’5 Stitched Justin Hardy Jersey , 315OT Cody Ford: 6’4, 329OT Tytus Howard: 6’5, 322OT Jawaan Taylor: 6’5, 312All are bigger than the typical OL whom the Falcons targeted from 2015-2018—albeit only by a few pounds in some cases—but all also possess the all-important characteristic that the team covets: plus athleticism. The same goes for Carpenter and Jamon Brown, who are bigger but also have the requisite mobility to succeed in the zone blocking scheme.So why do so many fans believe that Atlanta is moving away from the zone blocking scheme in 2019? Nothing the team has said would indicate such a change. New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has run both zone and power schemes during his coaching career. Quinn additionally emphasized the athletic aspect of Brown and Carpenter’s game during an interview at the NFL league meetings, and also clarified that the Falcons’ would not be changing their blocking scheme outside of some “tweaks”.With bigger offensive linemen on the interior (and possibly at RT), Atlanta is likely to add more inside zone runs to their offense. But I believe the change in “prototypical” personnel has more to do with a change in philosophy for Dan Quinn than any sort of schematic shift. There was an interesting quote from Quinn at the 2019 NFL Combine which actually gives some context to these changes. The Falcoholic’s own Jeanna Thomas wrote about it earlier in the month, but here are the relevant bits as Quinn talks about evaluating college offensive linemen:Quinn seems to be remarking on one of the big challenges of scouting offensive linemen for the zone blocking scheme. It’s generally true that smaller OL will be more athletic, and therefore more successful in the mobility-focused zone blocking scheme. In college, that lack of ideal size isn’t as much of an issue—the players generally have good technique and understanding of leverage, allowing them to handle larger defenders without a problem. Plus, they’ll usually be more effective at blocking the lighter, more athletic defenders.However, in the NFL, the size mismatch can grow to pretty ridiculous levels. NFL players are, after all, some of the biggest and best athletes in the entire world. Using the zone blocking scheme, you can often mitigate some of these size disparities with technique and double teams. But there are still times where raw size can overwhelm linemen—particularly depth players who aren’t as sound with their technique. We saw it regularly with Wes Schweitzer and Ben Garland in 2018, and in short-yardage situations in general.But finding larger offensive linemen with the requisite athleticism to thrive in the zone blocking scheme—I like to call them “scheme-diverse” or “dual-threat” OL—is pretty difficult Youth Justin Hardy Jersey , particularly if you’re not willing to spend premium picks or cap space. Under Quinn and Dimitroff, the Falcons have demonstrated that they’re totally unwilling to draft interior offensive linemen on the first two days of the draft—they haven’t done so since C Peter Konz in 2012 (second round), and the only other one taken by Dimitroff was G Mike Johnson in 2010 (third round).To Atlanta’s credit, they have been willing to invest significant draft capital and cap space into OTs and centers. Jake Matthews has been a phenomenal addition from the draft (and, coincidentally, the last OT taken prior Day 3 by the Falcons) and Alex Mack has arguably been the best free agent signing of Dimitroff’s tenure. Their “MO” has always been to invest at LT, C, and RT, and go cheap at guard. That worked fine when you were happy taking smaller, zone-scheme linemen—but it’s a lot more difficult when you’re chasing a prototype that every team in the NFL is interested in.With James Carpenter and Jamon Brown, the Falcons managed to find a way to make it work. Both are examples of “scheme-diverse” guards, but both were available on reasonable starter contracts. How did they manage that? By targeting players that were either coming off poor seasons (Carpenter) or developing players that were simply caught between teams (Brown). To be clear, neither are likely to be slam-dunk additions like Alex Mack or even Andy Levitre. Although they are bigger, I’m not sure we can expect a huge uptick in rushing production. What we should expect is for Carpenter and Brown to provide more stability in pass protection while also giving the Falcons a more reliable short-yardage rushing attack. If that doesn’t happen, I think the team will be fairly disappointed—as will we.The team is transitioning to a more “scheme-diverse” prototype on the offensive line, but don’t expect that to translate to significant schematic changes. I think Quinn was simply tired of seeing his interior offensive line trapped in size mismatches, and decided it was time to give his offense a little more “beef” up front.One thing is certain, however: Quinn and Dimitroff aren’t done remaking this offensive line. Whether the pick comes early or late, expect the Falcons to add an offensive tackle to either supplant or compete with Ty Sambrailo. We’ve heard the team say repeatedly that fixing the OL was a priority—now we have to wait and see how serious they were about it.What are your thoughts on the Falcons’ offensive line changes? Do you expect improvements to the pass protection and/or run blocking with James Carpenter and Jamon Brown in the fold? Do you think Atlanta will still add a right tackle in the 2019 NFL Draft? Drew Brees has been a highly efficient and durable quarterback since he first entered the league in 2001. He also happens to be pretty good! So good Stitched Matt Schaub Jersey , in fact, that he’s cementing his place among the game’s greatest and putting his name all over the record book in his 18th NFL season. And he somehow stays healthy. Not only is he one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, but he’s only missed one game due to injury. That recipe for success means Brees already has some gaudy records attached to his Hall of Fame career. Not bad for a guy who turns 40 in January, and still hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Now in his 18th season and still functioning as an elite player, Brees could easily add a few more to his name before calling it quits ... whenever he decides to do that.What’s on the line this week?Brees joined the 500 club in Week 7 against the Ravens. He’s only the fourth player in NFL history to reach that milestone. Peyton Manning holds the record with 539. Brees has a chance to continue his pace as the single season leader for completion percentage. Right now, Brees has a completion percentage of 77 percent (!). There’s no fluff in that number either — Brees is currently averaging 8.9 yards per attempt.Speaking of the Ravens, they were the final NFL franchise that Brees did not have a win against in his career. He was 0-4 in his career against the Ravens until Week 7, when the Saints won 24-23. Now, Brees has a win over all 32 current teams. Brett Favre and Peyton Manning are the only other quarterbacks who have beaten every team.Brees becomes the NFL’s all-time leading passer Heading into a Week 5 game against Washington, Brees only needed to throw for 201 more yards to pass Peyton Manning as the all-time leading passer in NFL history. He hit that mark in the second quarter with a 62-yard touchdown pass to rookie receiver Tre’Quan Smith in their 43-19 blowout win.For the game, Brees threw for 363 yards, putting him at 72,103 yards for his career. Not bad!It’s been just three years since Manning broke Brett Favre’s career passing yards record. With quarterbacks throwing more than ever in today’s NFL, the record could keep falling — especially as the career longevity of quarterbacks is in increasing. Tom Brady, who holds a long list of his own records, is already in his 40s and Brees will turn 40 in January of next year.But no matter how long they stand, we can still appreciate the feats Brees has accomplished in his illustrious career. Even Manning, who congratulated Brees for becoming the new all-time passing leader, said Brees “deserves” to break his records.Here’s a look at the other records he owns and which he has a chance to break before he calls it a career. Let’s start with his most impressive ones:Brees’ three most impressive recordsCareer completion percentage (67.3 percent): No matter who he’s had at receiver Youth Matt Schaub Jersey , running back, and tight end, Brees finds a way to get the job done. Completion percentage isn’t the best stat to use when looking at quarterback skill (Chad Pennington is second on the list at 66 percent), but completing that many passes while inching toward the all-time attempts mark is nuts. Consecutive seasons with 4,500 passing yards (7, 2010-16): Even in today’s pass-heavy game, 4,500 yards is still a major benchmark. In 2017, there were two quarterbacks who hit the 4,500-yard benchmark. In 2016, there were three. Brees did it seven times in a row. God-tier status. Single-season passing yards per game (342.3 yards, 2011; tied with Peyton Manning in 2013): Brees’ 2011 season was one for the ages. He threw for an incredible 5,476 yards, which was the single-season record until Peyton Manning threw for 5,477 yards in 2013. In that season Brees completed 71.2 percent of his passes, threw 46 touchdowns, and had just 14 interceptions. That’s pretty good!Records that Brees has a chance to passCareer passing attempts: The leader for career passing attempts is Brett Favre with 10,169 attempts. Brees is in second place with a ways to go at 9,628 attempts Stitched Derrick Shelby Jersey , but there isn’t anyone who can currently challenge him. The only active player close to Brees is Brady, who has just over 9,100. Brees could get the record come 2019, provided he continues to stay healthy.Career passing touchdowns: Brees became just the fourth player in NFL history with 500 touchdown passes in his career. It happened in the second quarter of a Week 7 game against the Ravens. Tom Brady, who reached the mark earlier this season, is neck-and-neck with Brees for the passing touchdowns. Peyton Manning holds the record with 539 yards, but there’s a great chance that the record comes down during the 2019 season.Most starts in NFL history: At 258 starts during the regular season, Brees has a while longer to pass Favre’s mark of 298 games, which is entirely possible if his level of play doesn’t dip. Brady is right ahead of Brees, so it might come down to who plays the longest. Like Brady, Brees has said he could play until he’s 45.Other NFL records Brees holdsCareer completions (6,479)Most seasons leading the NFL in passing yards (7)Most career 400-yard passing games (16)Most career 300-yard passing games (114)Total completions in a season (471 in 2016)Single-season completion percentage (72 percent in 2017)Touchdown passes in a single game (tied for first with 7)Consecutive games with a touchdown pass (54)Consecutive games with 300 passing yards (9, twice)Most 5,000-yard passing seasons (5)Most seasons leading the league in passing (7)
At long last Jaylon Ferguson Baltimore Ravens Jersey , the 2019 NFL Draft is finally upon us. tion this offseason. Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco was traded away, E..."At long last, the 2019 NFL Draft is finally upon us. The Baltimore Ravens have undergone a significant transformation this offseason. Former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco was traded away, Eric Weddle and Michael Crabtree were released, C.J. Mosley, Za’Darius Smith, John Brown and franchise icon Terrell Suggs fled in free agency. Generational safety Earl Thomas and tailback Mark Ingram signed with Baltimore, yet general manager Eric DeCosta enters his first draft at the helm with a handful of primary and secondary positional needs remaining.Adding to the uncertainty, the 2019 draft class is more unpredictable than any in recent memory. Little consensus has formed in regards to ranking the top prospects at the majority of positions. DeCosta could go in a variety of directions with the 22nd overall selection, the most appealing of all may be to trade down in order to acquire more draft capital. Baltimore Beatdown’s first round predictions:I believe DeCosta will follow Ozzie Newsome’s blueprint by picking a proven prospect who bolsters the trenches with his inaugural selection. With the best pass rushers unavailable, DeCosta will engineer a trade back that nets the Ravens a late first and additional third round pick. And in the first round, he will select Texas A&M center Erik McCoy. He is an experienced, athletic center with heavy hands, nimble feet and a strong anchor to stonewall the AFC North’s powerful defensive tackles. McCoy is a great fit for Greg Roman’s blocking scheme. - Vasilis LericosHoping to redeem themselves from the failed Breshad Perriman pick, the Ravens go receiver in round one. The AFC North won’t be Brown-less for long, as the Ravens look to provide Lamar Jackson with an offensive weapon by selecting Antonio Brown’s cousin, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown out of Oklahoma. - Sage MoranderWith the top edge rushers and offensive lineman off the board, the Ravens will find a trade partner and will move back into the second round Color Rush Jaylon Ferguson Jersey , while picking up additional picks in the process. They’ll use their early second-rounder to take one of the top remaining receivers, such as a N’Keal Harry or Marquise Brown, should they still be on the board. - Frank J. PlatkoMy prediction is the Ravens stay pat at 22 and select N.C. State center Garrett Bradbury. There’s a chance he could be picked earlier, but if not, I see either him, Clelin Ferrell and whichever wideout they like the most being the targets at this spot. - Jake LouqueI think the Ravens will trade down and select Texas A&M center Erik McCoy at the end of the first round. McCoy is a great fit for offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s power run scheme and would instantly upgrade the entire line. McCoy is powerful and mean in the run game, which is something Baltimore needs at the center position. - Dustin CoxThe Ravens will stay put at 22 after failing to find a suitable trade partner willing to give them enough value. They desperately need blue chip talent. The Harbaugh connection results in a pick that is widely criticized in 2019, but praised in 2021. With the 22nd selection in the 2019 NFL draft the Baltimore Ravens will select Chase Winovich, defensive end, Michigan. - Spencer Schultz DENVER (AP) — In no sport but the NFL do players, fans, coaches and general managers annually debate the rules of the game, advocating ways to make pro football better, safer, fairer.Officiating is especially a hot topic around the league after a blown call late in the NFC championship game pretty much cost the New Orleans Saints a trip to the Super Bowl.That capped a season which began with the long-awaited clarification of what constitutes a catch and then was marred by widespread confusion over what exactly is a legal takedown of the quarterback. While defenders learned new ways to tackle to avoid flags for even glancing blows to the helmet, they complained about O-linemen illegally blocking too far downfield in the run-pass option craze that has successfully seeped in from the college game.Giants owner John Mara hears the cries to change the NFL’s replay review system after officials failed to flag the blatant pass interference penalty and a helmet-first hit by the Rams’ Nickell Robey-Coleman deep in Los Angeles territory in the NFC championship match. The non-calls helped Los Angeles force overtime and eventually win the game to reach the Super Bowl, leading to widespread displeasure with the current system regarding coaches’ challenges.Mara said last month at the NFL combine that the powerful competition committee isn’t in a rush to change the replay system.“I just don’t sense a lot of support to use replay to call penalties. I don’t sense a lot of support for the expansion of it, either Jaylon Ferguson Baltimore Ravens Jersey ,” Mara said. “We’re early on, so that might change, but that’s my sense of where we are right now. I’m not saying it won’t change.”The Canadian Football League has allowed pass interference, either called or uncalled, to be reviewed for the last five years. But the NFL has long been reluctant to expand replays for officiating because it would slow games even further.Other major moves will be considered by the 32 owners at the league meetings in Phoenix beginning Sunday.Several teams are proposing big changes to replay and overtime after a season of consistent criticism of officiating and which plays can be challenged or automatically reviewed. Any change requires a 24-vote threshold to pass.Just like the USFL did with the 2-point conversion and other innovations back in the 1980s, the Alliance of American Football’s debut this spring has brought novel ideas, some of which could find their way into the NFL rule book. Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, a staunch advocate for adding more replay reviews to the NFL, is a big fan of the AAF’s “sky judge,” an official watching from the press box level who can help call penalties from a bird’s-eye view.“Look how tough it is for these officials, all right. I know as a coach, what’s the worst spot to watch the game from? Sideline. You see the least amount form the sideline. That’s why you put coaches in the box,” Harbaugh said. “OK. So we’ve got all this technology and the fans actually have a better view of the game from an officiating standpoint than the officials do.“So these clear and obvious mistakes that are inevitably going to get made, it’s not just one play in a championship game; it happens every single week, because the job is so tough and moves so fast and the angles aren’t great,” Harbaugh added. “If we can put somebody up there in the box that has a better angle that can help officiate the game from up there, do that. If we can add more replay, let’s do that.”Harbaugh said the league would save face by fixing a system everyone knows is flawed.“Because at the end of the day it’s about the credibility of the sport White Jaylon Ferguson Jersey , and we can’t have the other leagues outpacing us in terms of use of technology to make sure games are fair and well-officiated,” Harbaugh said. “We have great officials. These guys are incredible with what they do. We’ve also put a lot of rules in place that’ve made it really tough on them. They’ve got a lot on their plate.“So let’s add an official, let’s add two officials, let’s put one up in the box, let’s expand replay if we want. Let’s make sure that at the end of the day the fans walk out of the stadium and walk away from their TV sets knowing that was a good, hard-fought, well-officiated game and the outcome is as it should be and it was correct. The right team won the game.”Players have their own ideas about ways to make the game better.Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. said the rules already in place need to be enforced, like flagging O-linemen who block too far downfield on the run-pass option plays that have become all the rage, leading to wide-open tight ends as linebackers come up to play the run.“You can’t have guys 4 or 5 yards downfield and (the quarterback is) still throwing the ball,” Harris said.“They’ve got to figure out the RPO stuff, but let me suggest a better rule,” teammate Von Miller said. “You know how you can’t hit a defenseless receiver coming across the field? I feel like edge rushers should have the same protection from chippers. I feel like it’s not fair.“I’m looking right and I’ve got a receiver that shuffles in and blindsides me while I’m focusing on this play. I actually tore my ACL in a play like that in 2013,” Miller said. “I feel like the chips should be gone. I’m dead serious about that. You see guys get blindsided all the time.”Miller said owners are eager to protect QBs and nowadays great edge rushers are getting paid just like franchise quarterbacks.“We’ve got a lot of star pass rushers. All it takes is one of those plays and boom, that could be it for one of those guys,” Miller said. “This league is all about protecting the quarterbacks. How come they get protection and we don’t?”
ednesday so the money must be fairly even on both sides. The over/under is also unchanged at 44.5 points.TopBet.euSign up here to place your bet on the Panthers +6. We also have some prop bets youth Luke Kuechly Jersey , such as who will score first:The Falcons lead the all time series 28-18, including four of the last five. I think these teams are more evenly matched than the recent history suggests. Here’s the NFL Game Capsule which is simply the stats from Week 1. The teams stat sheets are very similar but with opposite outcomes.A win in ATL would be huge for this Panthers team. A loss won’t be too hard on them since they aren’t expected to win anyway. Let’s hope Cam has a chip on his shoulder about something as he always seems to play better when he has that attitude.This game is already heavily impacted by injuries. The Panthers lost right tackle Darryl Williams to a knee injury and tight end Greg Olsen to a foot injury during the game. We’ve since learned right guard Trai Turner will miss the game as well. That means the Panthers offensive line is a mess. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterback Cam Newton will have to figure out how to minimize the damage Newton takes. Expect a lot of short passes to slow down the rush. The Panthers passing and return game is also short handed. Wide receiver Damiere Byrd has been ruled out with a knee injury and wide receiver Curtis Samuel will miss his second game due to an unexpected heart murmur procedure. I think the Panthers have the weapons to absorb their loss. Outside of Greg Olsen none of the Panthers injuries are considered to have long term effects.The Falcons have fewer injured players but they will be missing to key players. Running back Devonta Freeman has been ruled out with a knee injury. Earlier in the week is was announced two key Falcons defenders were sent to injured reserve. Safety Keanu Neal and linebacker Deion Jones were both injured in the season opening loss to the Eagles. Those three players are tough for the Falcons to overcome. Here’s the game notes. I especially love the fact Kawann Short plays well against the Falcons.NFL Game CapsulesLet’s also not forget defensive tackle Dontari Poe is playing his former team that let him walk after a single season. Keep Pounding! The Panthers got a new draft cap today, and it’s... something."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers Twitter roasts Carolina’s 2019 NFL Draft capNew,42commentsThe Panthers got a new draft cap today, and it’s... something.EDTShareTweetShareSharePanthers Twitter roasts Carolina’s 2019 NFL Draft capThe NFL released their designs for the 2019 NFL Draft caps today Stitched Luke Kuechly Jersey , and the theme of this year’s design was ‘local and state flags’. Since the Panthers are running hard with the ‘two states, one team’ mantra, their draft hat this year is... interesting.Just take a look at this beaut.Photo credit: FanaticsI’m not going to mince words here — this hat is bad. Whoever came up with this design should be ashamed of themselves. I get that they want to continue marketing the ‘two states, one team’ thing, but there were so many better ways to do this.Someone had to throw this together at the last minute Youth Bruce Irvin Jersey , right? LOL... nope.Extra time, eh? Well... they probably should have spent a little more time than they did. Panthers Twitter reactionsHow did Panthers fans react to seeing this hat? As you probably expected. Here’s a collection of the best replies to our tweet revealing the design.We got a lot of ‘is this an April Fool’s joke?’ replies, and unfortunately the answer to that question is no.To be fair, not everyone hated it.And also to be fair, here is come constructive criticism of the design.I’ve saved the best two replies for last Stitched Bruce Irvin Jersey , because not only are they funny but they are dead-on accurate.What do you think, CSR? Share your reaction to the 2019 Panthers NFL Draft hat in the comments below.
OVERLAND PARK Rashad Fenton Jersey nfl draft , Kan. — l prosecutor has reopened a domestic violence investigation involving suspended wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a TV station broadcast audio in which Hill and his fiancee discuss injuries to their 3-year-old son.Reid and general manager Brett Veach both declined comment about Hill’s case and potential next steps involving their star player. The prosecutor, Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe, did not return a message.“I’m not going to have too much to add,” Veach said in response to multiple questions about Hill. “As I said yesterday, we’re going to continue to gather information, evaluate information and Rashad Fenton Jersey Womens , as I said yesterday, we’ll make the right decision when the time is appropriate.”Police were called to Hill’s home twice last month and determined the child had been injured. On Wednesday, Howe said he would not file charges against Hill or Crystal Espinal even though his office believed a crime had occurred . He said available evidence didn’t establish who had hurt the child.“As a prosecutor, as a father of four, yes, it frustrates me when someone hurts a child and you can’t do anything about it Rashad Fenton Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys ,” Howe said then. “One of the elements of a crime is you have to prove who that person is who committed the act.”A day later, KCTV in Kansas City aired part of an 11-minute audio file in which Espinal tells Hill earlier this year that when the boy was asked about his injured arm he replied: “Daddy did it.”Hill denied any role in what happened to the child, saying: “He says Daddy does a lot of things.”Espinal also tells Hill their son is “terrified of you.”Hill replies, “You need to be terrified of me, too, bitch.”Later Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys Stitched , Espinal asks Hill, “What do you do when the child is bad? You make him open up his arms and you punch him in the chest.”Howe has not responded to requests for comment about the audio recording, which the TV station said has been provided to his office. KCTV said the recording is believed to have been made in March when the parents were walking through an airport in Dubai. The station said Espinal sent it to at least one friend and was shared with KCTV “by someone who is concerned about the welfare of the couple’s child.”Several media outlets reported that Overland Park police went to the Hill home on Thursday night after receiving an anonymous call from someone worried about Espinal. According to the reports, Espinal was fine and officers were at the home for only a short time.The Chiefs have suspended Hill while the team looks into the developments. The NFL could also punish Hill under its personal conduct policy.Hill’s history with Espinal is well known. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to domestic assault and battery by strangulation in an incident involving his then-pregnant girlfriend the previous year. The incident resulted in his dismissal from the Oklahoma State football team and he was put on probation until August 2018. He wound up playing at tiny West Alabama, where he juggled school and football with counseling sessions and other court-mandated service work until the NFL came calling.Hill Rashad Fenton Jersey nfl draft , a fifth-round pick who is a two-time Pro Bowler, was part of a controversial draft class by the Chiefs and then-general manager John Dorsey in 2016.The Chiefs also spent a third-round pick that year on cornerback KeiVarae Russell, who missed an entire season for violating Notre Dame’s honor code in an academic misconduct case; a fourth-round pick on wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was suspended four times at Florida for drugs and other violations; and a sixth-round pick on Virginia Tech linebacker Dadi Nicolas, who was once charged with larceny and suspended for bumping an official. Among them, only Robinson is still on the roster.Last year Womens Rashad Fenton Jersey , the Chiefs released star running back Kareem Hunt following a video that showed him pushing and kicking a woman in a hotel hallway. Hunt is suspended for the first eight games of the upcoming season but has a one-year deal with Cleveland under Dorsey, the Browns GM who signed Hunt while he was with the Chiefs. The Colts have turned in their injury report for Saturday’s game in Kansas City and it reveals that one of the team’s wideouts will miss the game.Ryan Grant has been ruled out due to a toe injury. Grant did not practice at all this week and was also ruled out ahead of the last week’s playoff game against the Texans.Safety Malik Hooker also missed practice all of this week, but the team is leaving the door open for his presence in the lineup. Hooker has been listed as questionable because of a foot injury.Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, safety Clayton Geathers, linebacker Darius Leonard and left tackle Anthony Castonzo and defensive end Jabaal Sheard all missed at least one practice session this week without drawing an injury designation for the game.Denico Autry (shoulder) is listed as questionable while fellow defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (knee) is listed as doubtful.