face the Seattle Seahawks in week 5. While it’s still early in the season Greg Gaines Jersey nfl draft , this game provides an opportunity for the Rams to not only bury a division foe, but to also put a stranglehold on the division.Here’s who I will be looking to make a big impact in what is sure to be a great game.Mark BarronBarron’s official injury designator is questionable with an ankle injury heading into the weekend, but he has battled a multitude of issues as he fights to get back onto the field. It looks like Barron could make his debut against the Seahawks, but how much he’s on the field and how effective he will be remains to be seen.Todd GurleyFor all the hubbub surrounding the collapse of the Seahawks defense and the “Legion of Boom”, they are still pretty damn good defending the pass. They have the 6th best pass defense in the NFL, but the run defense is another story.The Seahawks are allowing 122.5 yards per game on the ground. Look for Rams head coach Sean McVay to exploit that and use Gurley as a focal point on offense.Cairo SantosIt was no surprise when the Rams moved on from K Sam Ficken after lackluster performances. Personally I thought thought the Rams would sign a veteran kicker, but special teams coordinator John Fassel had other (better) ideas. Santos has a career 84% completion percentage and I’m sure coach Bones can work some magic with him.If Santos can consistently convert field goals, it’s a win-win for both sides. Santos gets to re-establish himself as a legit NFL kicker and the Rams aren’t forced to rush All-Pro kicker Greg Zuerlein back from his groin injury. If Santos isn’t consistent, we’re back to this conversation next week.....Sam ShieldsShields is a feel good story. He overcame his concussion problems and returned to the NFL as a depth signing for the Rams this offseason. Everyone loves a feel good story Womens Greg Gaines Jersey , but it was clear that Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins was picking on Shields in week 4.The Seahawks WR group isn’t as talented as the Vikings, but Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, and Brandon Marshall aren’t scrubs by any stretch of the imagination either. It will be interesting to see how Shields responds against the Seahawks.Ndamukong SuhSeahawks QB Russell Wilson better keep his head on a swivel..... Neither of the Competition Committee’s two versions of a modified expansion of replay would address what happened in the NFC Championship Game. Both would allow only for reviews of plays where a flag was thrown.A chance also exists that owners could do nothing or they could vote on a different version of expanded replay. No one seems certain.Saints coach Sean Payton, a member of the Competition Committee, told NFL Network that if the league doesn’t make a change “then ownership is saying they’re comfortable with what happened a year ago.”Payton also wants officials to become full time.His comments to the league’s network — his strongest to date — come on the heels of owners’ vote. “There are a handful of things that we’ve got to be better at right now,” Payton said on NFL Network, via Mike Triplett of ESPN. “Our best at playing and our best at coaching are spending 20 hours, 18 hours a day. Our best at officiating Authentic Greg Gaines Jersey , it’s their second job. That has to change, because it’s too hard. There’s too much at stake for someone who’s a teacher at a school, who’s a florist, an attorney. That’s backward thinking.“And really as we move forward into the next 10 years, for instance, of our game, where do we want officiating? With all of the technology we have available to us, our fans are closer to the game, our fans are way more in tuned and educated as to the correct calls in the game. And we just need to be better.”It’s out of Payton’s hands now. The Saints have only one vote Todd Gurley Jersey , and any rules change needs 24 of 32 to pass.“I can’t control that,” Payton said. “In other words, you can only get so upset and so angry. But if not, it tells you to some degree — look, there’s part of you that believes that there are those in television that think that drama [of a missed call] is perfect. That’s hard to take, but there are those that believe that.When asked about those who insist the Saints got “robbed” when officials failed to throw a flag on Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman on his hit on Tommylee Lewis late in the NFC Championship Game, Payton said, “Put me in that number.”“But the idea that we’re discussing it today and that we’re having this impactful discussion today would get back to that group that says, ‘Hey Aaron Donald Jersey , people don’t want to [tune] into a car race with no bumps or crashes. People don’t want it to be finely-tuned,” Payton said. “Hey, I understand that line of thinking. But we’ve got to get that corrected, I think, though. The big errors like that, especially in 2019.”
news Vikings podcast out called Good Morning Gjallarhorn that’s part of the Climbing The Pocket network...and since two of the guys that are on this are writers here Dan Bailey Jersey , I guess you could also say it’s part of The Daily Norseman family.Luft Krigare and I, along with our buddy Drew, try to keep it at about 30 minutes, and we recap the most recent Vikings game and preview the upcoming game. It’s fun, it’s informative, and you’re done in 30 minutes.Give it a look see, won’t you? And if you like it, you can follow here: Click here for iTunesClickhere for StitcherClickhere for iHeartRADIOClickhere for YouTubeClick here for Google Play Music(All rights go to The National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings, and all their broadcasters. I do not own any of the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. We do not gain any profit from our videos, and they are for entertainment and educational purposes only) “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism Tom Compton Jersey , comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.” How can you follow along with all the action?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - 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 Draft2019 NFL Draft, Day 1: Start time, channel, streaming, and when the Vikings will pickNew,4commentsHow can you follow along with all the action?CDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft, Day 1: Start time Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , channel, streaming, and when the Vikings will pickTim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsFinally, after lo these many months, the 2019 NFL Draft is finally upon us.Well. . .almost.We are now, officially, less than 24 hours away from the start of the first round of this year’s three-day selection meeting. So, how can you follow along with all of the action? That’s what we’re here to let you know.When does Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft get underway?Everything will get started at 7:00 PM Central time. Throw in five minutes for the ceremonial Opening Booing of Roger Goodell, and figure that the Arizona Cardinals will, officially, be on the clock at around 7:05 PM Central.What channels can I find the draft on?As usual, you can find everything on either the NFL Network (this year sans Mike Mayock) or ESPN. This year Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , your local ABC affiliate will also be airing the NFL Draft, at least the first couple of days.You can also watch the draft on NFL.com or on the WatchESPN app, among other places. If you’re going to be traveling and have satellite radio, you’ll also be able to hear it on SiriusXM NFL Radio, which is Channel 88 on both dials.What picks do the Minnesota Vikings have on Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft?As of right now, they have just one selection on the first day, at #18 overall.Given that, when should we expect the Vikings to be “on the clock?”In the first round of the draft, teams can take up to 10 minutes to make their selection. If each team were to take their full 10 minute allotment, the Vikings would be on the clock just before 10:00 PM Central. However, that rarely happens, so I would put the time for the Vikings to make their selection at right around 9:00 PM Central Alexander Mattison Jersey nfl draft , give or take a bit. I’ve tried to guess the past couple of years, and I have no idea how close I’ve actually been.What will The Daily Norseman be doing for the 2019 NFL Draft?Well, as we do every year, we’ll be getting profiles of all the picks the Vikings make up here on the site as quickly as possible. We will also have an Open Thread for each round of this year’s draft, separate from the regular Open Threads.If you’re so inclined, I’m hearing rumors that the folks from Good Morning, Gjallarhorn will be returning with a vengeance on Thursday night, as they’ll be doing a LIVE broadcast for all of Round 1. That could prove to be an. . .interesting. . .companion piece to the evening’s festivities. We’ll have a link to that here when there’s one available.As always, we hope that as many of you join us as possible over the next three days as we learn who the newest members of the Minnesota Vikings will be.
orth and there are signs they may have a hard time getting back into the division race.When coach Matt Patricia met with reporters on Monday Womens Matt Wile Jersey , he didn't wait for their questions on his team's 24-9 loss to division rival Minnesota."There's a lot of corrections to be made, a lot of things we obviously have got to do better," Patricia said in his opening remarks. "There were some good things on the tape, but just way too many bad things that overshadowed it."Those good moments certainly would have been condensed to tiny snippets. The bad ones were splattered all over the game tape.On Monday night, the Lions fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano."I spoke to Joe and informed him of my decision to relieve him of his responsibilities with our team," Patricia said in a statement. "I appreciate Joe's leadership of our special teams units over the last three and a half seasons and have great respect for his many years of service as a coach in the National Football League. On behalf of our team and the entire coaching staff, I want to personally thank Joe for his commitment to the Detroit Lions and wish him and his family the best moving forward."Detroit's team has been in reverse lately.The Vikings (5-3-1) limited Detroit to a season-low 209 yards as the Lions (3-5) lost their second straight. Minnesota's defense sacked Matthew Stafford a franchise-record 10 times."I am embarrassed," Lions center Graham Glasgow said. "It was a bad day for us Dan Bailey Jersey , and our team. We need learn from this."Detroit was held to single digits in points for the first time since a 17-6 loss to the New York Giants on Dec. 18, 2016. The Lions put together just two drives of more than 30 yards and were 4 for 15 on third downs."What happens is as the season goes on and you have some success in certain areas, teams are going to gear up to try and stop those things that you do, and you're going to have to do it differently," Patricia said. "We've got to be able to handle those changes better than what we're doing right now."And on the other side, the Lions have allowed a run play of 40 or more yards in five games this season."We've had weeks where we feel we didn't necessarily perform on the one day of the week where we have to perform well," Patricia said.As he readies his team for another division road game Sunday at against the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears (5-3), Patricia is convinced that player for player http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-randy-moss-jersey , his team matches up equally with every other team in the division."I think we have a lot of good players on this team, I really do," Patricia said.Patricia said talent isn't the issue bringing down his team."I would say with both offensive and defensive lines, the point of emphasis is fundamentals," Patricia said. "Some of our fundamentals got out of whack. Some of our techniques weren't necessarily where it needs to be on a consistent basis."Fundamentals and execution is what's holding us back now. That's where we've got to start."The problem he faces is that with the majority of practice time each week dedicated to game-planning, Patricia will be hard-pressed to find time to go back to basics with his team.After a 1-3 start, the Lions won two straight and looked to have righted their season. But these past two losses have them struggling again."As a team, we need to get better Womens Ameer Abdullah Jersey ," receiver Marvin Jones said. "It is definitely disappointing, but at the same time, we just have to go out there and execute. We cannot shoot ourselves in the foot. I think we definitely did that and we just have to get better."Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow perhaps summed up the state of the team as they reached the midseason point."If you're not taking a step forward in this league, then you're taking a step back," Ragnow said. As the Minnesota Vikings continue to explore possible veteran options to back up Kirk Cousins, a current member of the roster says he’s the man for the job.According to Chris Tomasson of the , Kyle Sloter, who has spent the last two seasons on the Vikings roster Marcus Epps Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , believes he’s ready to step into the role.“As far as the backup job, I’m more than ready to do it,” Sloter said “I’ve been ready I feel like for a while. For one reason or another, they have kept me in the role that I’ve been in and that’s their decision.”Sloter has spent the last two seasons with the Vikings buried on the team’s depth chart. Originally signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Northern Colorado, Sloter moved on to the Vikings after he was released at the end of training camp. He was active for six games as a rookie as Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Bradford dealt with injuries, but he never saw any action. He was inactive for every game last season with Cousins starting and Trevor Siemian as the backup.Siemian is now out of the picture after signing with the New York Jets. However, the Vikings are interested in former Los Angeles Rams backup Sean Mannion as a possible veteran option instead. Even if the Vikings add Mannion or a different veteran option, Sloter said he’s ready to show he deserves the job.“It’s never a given Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , it’s always earned,” Sloter said. “I’m going to have to prove that I can do it first, and if that’s something they want to put on my plate, I’m ready to tackle it.”
l."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorSenior BowlLatest NewsLos Angeles Chargers NewsSenior Bowl: Winners and Losers of Day 1New Kyle Emanuel Color Rush Jersey ,3commentsWho did and did not stand out on day 1 at the Senior Bowl.PSTShareTweetShareShareSenior Bowl: Winners and Losers of Day 1John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsThe first day of practices here in Mobile have come and gone which means every single person in attendance has created their initial impressions of the player pool and will look to build upon their evaluations throughout the rest of the week.There were some obvious stand-outs, but for every exceptional performance on Tuesday, there was also an equally abysmal performance by someone else.With that being said, here are my “winners” and “losers” from the first practices at the 70th annual Reese’s Senior Bowl.WinnersDE Montez SweatSweat made himself a lot of money this week before ever having to stepped on the field at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Just by standing on stage and letting himself get weighed and measured, his expected draft stock crept up. When it was announced that Sweat was a true 6-foot-6 and 252 pounds, there was an audible reshuffling in the room as the entire auditorium awed at the physical phenom.Using those lengthy 35 5/8th-inch arms Brandon Mebane Color Rush Jersey , Sweat embarrassed multiple linemen with his incredibly-effective long-arm stab. The most impressive of them all being this rep against Alabama State tackle Tytus Howard.If there was anyone in Mobile who was “as advertised”, it was Sweat. He loo, and played, all the way up to his lofty expectations.DT Daylon MackThe former five-star recruit out of Gladewater, Texas finally looks to have made things click this season after two underwhelming years at Texas A&M. At 6-foot-1 and 320 pounds, Mack looks like one of the purest nose tackles in this year’s draft.In 1-on-1’s against the offensive line Michael Schofield Color Rush Jersey , Mack had his way with whomever happened to line up against him. His most unfortunate victim was Alabama center Ross Pierschbacher. In one specific rep, Mack marched Pierschbacher four yards back before putting the linemen on his hind end.C Elgton Jenkins - Mississippi StateWhile many came into the Mobile with the impression that North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury would be the runaway favorite for top center in this year’s draft, Jenkins’ performance on day 1 may have many double-checking their evaluations.Jenkins showed outstanding power at the point of attack and usually looked like a man among boys during his 1-on-1 reps. He showed a stout anchor and usually used his strength to settle speedier rushers down without having to move his feet all that much.At 6-foot-4 and 312 pounds, he has excellent size for the position and will likely continue to be one of the biggest risers through the rest of the week.LosersQB Will Grier - West VirginiaGrier came into this year’s Senior Bowl with all the confidence in the world. According to my good friend Mark Schofield, Grier said that he doesn’t understand all the preconceived notions that he has off-the-field issues or that his arm strength isn’t up to par with the rest of the quarterbacks. He quickly followed this up with the claim that he has the best arm of the group while maintaining that he is the top passer in this year’s draft.If he wishes to make his claim a true one, he’s going to have to come out firing on all cylinders from here on out. Grier was consistently throwing passes behind his receivers Tyrell Williams Color Rush Jersey , wide open or not.It was also quite noticeable how uncomfortable he was under center. Hopefully the former-Mountaineer can reign in some of his passes and start walking the walk along his boisterous talk.OG Dru Samia - OklahomaFirst impressions of Samia on day one were about as mixed as they come. Since yesterday’s practice, I have seen multiple statements regarding Samia as one of the better players from the first set of practices but I have to go in a different direction. I stayed mostly with the offensive linemen through practices and I didn’t see any player more frustrated with himself than Samia.The 6-foot-5, 304-pound guard looked overwhelmed against most of the defenders he went up against, including Texas A&M’s Daylon Mack and Florida State’s Demarcus Christmas.For a member of the country’s best offensive line unit, it was just an underwhelming day for a guy I held in high regards coming into this week.CB Kris Boyd - TexasBoyd made his presence known from the start practice, especially during 1-on-1’s where he displayed some physicality that isn’t normally expected in early drills. Early on Derek Watt Color Rush Jersey , Boyd caused an incompletion on a crossing route, colliding with the receiver and sending him spinning into the turf. He celebrated with hand-clapping and some barking, to boot.However, Boyd spent the rest of the day get exploited by some of the quicker receivers, specifically Ohio State’s Terry McLaurin who dusted Boyd on a go-route and caught a beautiful ball in the end zone by Missouri’s Drew Lock. Boyd has one of the better reputations among the defensive backs here in Mobile. It would not be surprising to see even more scrutiny for the former-Longhorn if he doesn’t have a bounce-back performance in today’s session. 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Vegas has spoken Deshaun Watson Color Rush Jersey , and n contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBattle Red Bloga Houston Texans communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsTexansOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:Sponsored Posts2019 Houston Texans OffseasonOver/Under:Texans To Win 8.5 Games In 2019New,35commentsVegas has spoken, and Texans fans have responded.CDTShareTweetShareShareOver/Under:Texans To Win 8.5 Games In 2019Welcome to SB Nation FanPulse, a survey of fans across the NFL Jadeveon Clowney Color Rush Jersey , powered by SurveyMonkey. Each week, we send 32 polls to 100+ plugged in fans from each team. Texans fans, sign up HERE to join FanPulse.NFL rosters will be tinkered with all the way through the preseason, but with the 2019 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror Johnathan Joseph Color Rush Jersey , virtually all of the players who will comprise the 2019 Houston Texans’ 53-man roster are now under contract.What we have now is pretty close to what we’ll get when the Texans face the Saints in New Orleans for the opening stanza of Monday Night Football on September 9th.With that reality in mind, FanPulse asked NFL fans whether they thought their team would exceed or fall short of the number of wins Vegas predicted in 2019.Here’s what the Texans fans surveyed had to say:Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is over, do you believe the Texans will win more or less than 8.5 games during the 2019 regular season?Over 8.5 games:61%.Under 8.5 games:39%.Many have pegged the Texans’ 2019 schedule as one of the, if not the Bruce Ellington Color Rush Jersey , toughest in the league.Do you believe the Texans will win more than eight games this season?Are you surprised 61% of Texans fans who responded to this survey thought they would? This week’s Conference Championships:Big 12 - Texas vs. Oklahoma - 11 CDTFor the first time in history, Texas and Oklahoma meet twice at a neutral site in the same season. A win for Oklahoma would likely mean a Top 4 spot, and nobody would love to spoil that more than their fiercest rival in the Texas Longhorns.SEC - Georgia vs. Alabama - 3 CDTCan Georgia get revenge in last year’s title game rematch? Not only would they be able to reclaim bragging rights with a win, but a spot in the Top 4 as well.AAC - Memphis vs. UCF - 3:30 CDTUndefeated UCF looks to make it 25 consecutive wins with redshirt freshman Darriel Mack starting for an injured McKenzie Milton. It’s a rematch of last year’s championship where UCF won in overtime. Memphis has been the team to give UCF the most trouble during their win streak Whitney Mercilus Color Rush Jersey , losing closely in their last two meetings.Mountain West - Fresno State vs. Boise State - 6:45 CDTIf UCF were to slip up against Memphis, the winner of this game will head to a New Year’s Six game. Very high stakes between two teams that have flown under the national radar this season.ACC - Pittsburgh vs. Clemson - 7 CDTClemson looks to go into bowl season with an undefeated record. The only thing standing in between them and a national semifinal is a Pittsburgh team that gave Notre Dame major fits earlier this season.Big Ten - Northwestern vs. Ohio State - 7 CDTOhio State has an outside shot at a playoff spot, but all playoff hopes would come crashing down with a loss to Northwestern at the Big Ten title game. Can Northwestern play spoiler and pull off the upset?
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(AP) —over the trade of popular star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., general manager Dave Gettleman went on the offensive, saying the trade was in the best interests of the New York Giants and was a deal the organization could not refuse.Gettleman didn’t stop there Monday, speaking for the first time since sending Beckham to the Cleveland Browns last week in return for first- and third-round draft picks this year and safety Jabrill Peppers.The executive also defended quarterback Eli Manning, saying the belief the 38-year-old two-time Super Bowl MVP can’t play well anymore is a “crock.” He laughed off the idea that the trade for 29-year-old guard Kevin Zeitler and the free agent signing of 34-year-old safety Antoine Bethea gave the Giants a couple of old players, saying both are good players and good people.When pushed about what is his plan for the Giants after winning three games in 2017 and five last season, Gettleman basically told reporters it was none of their business. He said the team is building, it has a master plan that would become apparent over time, and he would be judged by how it worked out over the next few years.In discussing Beckham, Gettleman said he only approached the Bills about a deal for the 26-year-old wideout — partly because he heard Buffalo might be getting receiver Antonio Brown from Pittsburgh, and the other part was his friendship with Bills general manager Brandon Beane, who worked for him in Carolina.Gettleman did not shop the three-time Pro Bowler because he felt doing that would not give him the upper hand in trade talks. He said the San Francisco 49ers called and the teams had numerous conversations without reaching a deal.Once Browns general manager John Dorsey called on Tuesday, it took 10 hours to work out the deal. It was finalized over the weekend when Beckham and Peppers passed physicals, Gettleman said.The obvious question is why get rid of the guy who has been the record-setting catalyst of the Giants’ offense since being the No. 12 pick overall in 2014 and the Offensive Rookie of the Year that season.“That’s the question everybody asks,” Gettleman said. “After much discussion we believe this was in the best interests of the New York Football Giants. I want everyone to know this was purely a football business decision. There is no intrigue. No he said, she said. None of that stuff.”Gettleman called Beckham a tremendous talent, but said the Giants got three assets in return, at the very least.“Because of Odell’s talent and personality, this was a decision we did not enter into lightly https://www.giantsfanshop.com/hats ,” said Gettleman, who has run the Giants since Jerry Reese was fired in December 2017. “There were a number of factors to take into consideration and I can assure you we thoroughly discussed them all.”The 68-year-old GM said he knows the Giants did not sign Beckham last summer to a $90 million deal to trade him, but things changed when the Browns made a value-packed offer that “knocked it out of the park” and allowed New York to address multiple positions on a team coming off a 5-11 record.Gettleman says the litmus tests for trading a star player is the value of what a team would get if it lost a player who had a franchise tag: two first-round picks. He says the Giants got that in Peppers plus the No. 17 overall pick and a third-rounder. He added that time will tell whether the Giants made a good deal.The recent personnel moves have put the Giants under a microscope, especially because the team has made the playoffs once (2016) since winning the Super Bowl in February 2012.After the past season, New York did not franchise-tag leading tackler Landon Collins — Gettleman said teams called at the trading deadline last year to ask about acquiring Collins, but no one offered enough; traded sacks leader Olivier Vernon to Cleveland for Zeitler; made the Beckham deal; and stuck with Manning, who got a $5 million roster bonus this week.“This narrative that Eli is overpaid and can’t play is a crock, I’m telling you,” Gettleman said, adding he doesn’t mind if people disagree with him.Gettleman said it was not his responsibility to discuss the Giants’ plan for the future.“Trust me, we have a plan,” he said. “Over time, you have to be patient. Everybody wants the answers now. It’s an instant gratification society. … Over time, you will see it. You have to trust it.” Big Blue View is back on the clock for the third round after selecting Drew Lock with the 37th overall pick"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 172019 NFL Draft2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: The Giants select Drew Lock (QB, Missouri) at 37th overall. On to the third roundNew,117commentsBig Blue View is back on the clock for the third round after selecting Drew Lock with the 37th overall pickEDTShareTweetShareShare2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: The Giants select Drew Lock (QB, Missouri) at 37th overall. On to the third roundJeff Curry-USA TODAY SportsSo far Big Blue View has selected Ed Oliver (iDL, Houston) New York Giants Hoodie , Jonah Williams (OT, Alabama) and Drew Lock (QB, Missouri) for the New York Giants in our Draft-A-Thon. The Giants finally get their quarterback at the top of the second round. They get unbelievably lucky to have the 12th rated player on The Draft Network’s board falling to them at 37th overall. Lock has all the physical tools scouts and coaches love, though his accuracy is a concern. The Giants would likely like Lock as a player who can sit behind Eli Manning for the 2019 season before taking over as the starting quarterback in 2020.After using the 71st overall pick to select Sam Beal in the Supplemental Draft, the Giants have to wait until the 96th overall pick — acquired from the Cleveland Browns in the Odell Beckham trade — to make their selection in the third round. For brevity’s sake, I won’t be listing the 59 selections between the Giants’ pick in the second round and when they are on the clock again in the third round, and instead we will jump right to the poll. Best Players Available 79. Dawson Knox (TE, Ole Miss)81. Darrell Henderson (RB, Memphis)90. Tyree Jackson (QB, Buffalo)91. Ben Powers (iOL, Oklahoma)92. Damien Harris (RB, Alabama)94. Will Grier (QB, West Virginia)96. Justice Hill (RB, Oklahoma State)98. Mecole Hardman (WR, Georgia)99. Khalen Saunders (iDL, Western Illinois)100. Dillon Mitchell (WR, Oregon)The New York Giants Are On The ClockAs a reminder, this poll will only be open for 60 minutes.
We’re going to go around the league Nick Bosa 49ers Jersey , looking at each division and seeing what vacancies could open up for Black MonSanta Clara, but a coach could bail to fill one of the vacancies elsewhere. Today, we have the NFC South.Last year, the NFC South was on lockdown their firings. A lot of back and forth of division winners and mainstays like Sean Payton running around will make the year end pink-slips difficult. This year, not much has changed. I said that there was one seat in particular that was hot and since nothing happened, this year it’s a lava rush of heat. There are some other seats getting warm as well. New Orleans SaintsThe rebuild for the Saints is over. They went through a rough stretch of losing and trying to fill the needs of the team after departures and salary cap casualties left them a shadow of their former, Super Bowl-winning selves. The Saints are back, and this time they might be back in the Super Bowl. They’ll have to get through the Los Angeles Rams first, but they managed to beat them in the regular season and if things continue as they are, there’s no denying they could do it again if the Rams have to go through New Orleans to get to the Super Bowl. Not only is the rebuild over Nick Mullens Color Rush Jersey , the Saints have the best defense they may have ever had. It’s ranked 10th per Pro Football Reference and when you combine that with an ageless quarterback in Drew Brees, you are going places. All said, there’s no way the Saints start firing anybody. They’ve gone decades to have stability and winning seasons and wouldn’t want to return to the old days of perennial losing. while rumors would fly some seasons that Sean Payton wanted out, he’s still there. The Saints are safe. Who should/will get fired: Nobody Carolina PanthersThe Panthers play in the same division as the Saints and that’s been the big problem. They nabbed a wild card spot in 2017 and are playing for more or less the same in 2018. While Ron Rivera managed to get them to a Super Bowl a few years prior, the resilience of a Super Bowl appearance is starting to wear off and he may be put under the microscope soon if he still can’t get the job done. Not much will happen this year if the Panthers can snatch a wild card spot, or even if they can’t, provided they don’t go on an awful skid and lose out via blowouts to close the season. So why would Rivera be on the hotseat? The Panthers removed Dave Gettlemen and inserted Marty Hurney as the new GM. If the Panthers continue to not meet expectations, Hurney may want to go get ‘his’ guy. It’s a mistake, given the success the Panthers have had with Rivera in the past, but it’s a possibility. But that’s all a long ways off. Next year around this time, with that record https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Steve-Young-Jersey , Rivera could be getting a long hard look. But even then, he’s won the South three times in a row followed by a subpar season and another season back in the playoffs. Firing Rivera without at least two more years of underachieving would be asinine. Who should/will get fired: NobodyAtlanta Falcons.500, one Super Bowl appearance, one playoff appearance, and now a very bad team make up the first four years of Dan Quinn’s resume. As bad as the Falcons are in 2018, there’s still the backdrop of going to a Super Bowl and a team kept afloat. Just one problem, that Super Bowl year was more on the shoulders of their offensive coordinator than it was on their head coach. While Quinn turned in a decent season following the Super Bowl loss, the Falcons have trended downwards since said, “coordinator of offense,” left to go do something else. They haven’t trended downward enough to merit a coaching change. Though they may make a change at the play-caller since Steve Sarkisian isn’t the answer. The Falcons under that shadowy god of offensive coordinators had the No. 1 offense in 2016, per Pro Football Reference. In 2017 they dropped to 15th. 2018 they moved up a spot to 14th. Now that’s not terrible for any team Y.A. Tittle Jersey , but when you have Matt Ryan as your quarterback and Julio Jones as your wide receiver, that’s unacceptable. Reports have said as such. There won’t be a change at head coach, but expect a new offensive coordinator to come in. Who should/will get fired: Steve SarkisianTampa Bay BuccaneersNothing quite says you’re about to get canned with a back and forth at quarterback. The Bucaneers have had a tag-team duo of quarterbacks in Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick startingat different points. Both did some good things, but the only consistency they provided was skill at dial-a-turnovers. The running game is a mess and the pass catchers are under performing. The defense? 30th. The Buccaneers have worse problems getting turnovers than the 49ers do. There’s two people getting shown the door. For sure it’s Dirk Koetter. That ship sailed the moment he started Winston...the third time. General manager Jason Licht needs to go as well. If you’ve been with the Buccaneers since 2014 and your roster is this bad, that’s on you. Don’t forget, this is the team that traded draft picks to get into the second round in order to draft a kicker who is out of the league. Picks don’t work out, in fact, some drafts only one pick will work out, but when you trade picks for a kicker, in the second round, you as a GM simply don’t work out. Licht is finishing out his contract Joe Montana Color Rush Jersey , but for purposes here, he’s fired as far as we’re concerned. Who should/will get fired: Jason Licht and Dirk Koetter The San Francisco 49ers are hiring Shane Day to take over as quarterbacks coach, according to Matt Maiocco. Day will replace Rich Scangarello, who joined Vic Fangio’s coaching staff in Denver as offensive coordinator.Day spent the past three seasons as tight ends coach with the Miami Dolphins. He spent the previous two seasons as assistant offensive line coach in Washington. He does have quarterback coaching experience, having spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons with the Chicago Bears in that role, and then the 2012 and 2013 season with the University of Connecticut.Day has prior experience with the 49ers. He served as offensive quality control coach from 2007 to 2009. He worked with the quarterbacks in 2007, the running backs in 2008, and the offensive line in 2009.There had been some talk wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Mike LaFleur or run-game coordinator Mike McDaniel might transition to the quarterbacks role. LaFleur spent Senior Bowl week working with the quarterbacks, and both coaches split play-calling duties. They will seemingly continue with their 2018 roles.
ff” Kareem Hunt’s stats through two games2017: 30 rushing attempts for 229 rushing yards (7.6 y/a) Anthony Hitchens Jersey , three rushing touchdowns, eight receptions, 126 receiving yards, two receiving touchdowns2018: 34 rushing attempts for 124 rushing yards (3.6 y/a), no rushing touchdowns, one reception, five receiving yards Chad Henne Jersey , one receiving touchdownOne thing that came off a little strange to me this offseason was how little respect the national media was giving to Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt.Hunt finished 2017 as the league’s rushing champion with 1,327 yards, but analysts/ex-players like Maurice Jones-Drew, for example, wouldn’t list him among the top five backs in the league. Jones-Drew ranked Hunt eighth heading into 2018.Jones-Drew has look more right than wrong through two games this season, but Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy thinks we should be looking deeper than the numbers.“Kareem had a big start for us last season, and that was huge Kendall Fuller Jersey ,” Bieniemy said in a press conference on Thursday. “I know the numbers do not show—Kareem is probably playing better football than what he played last year because he understands exactly what we expect from him. He’s done a great job of learning our system, and normally, players have a tendency to pick it up a little bit better in their second season. He’s running his ass off. He’s playing hard; he’s playing fast. So, I know the numbers are not there, but the effort, the energy and the detail is better than what it was at any time at this point last season.”Biemiemy specifically highlighted Hunt’s retention of the offensive system in his “sophomore” season.“In this offense, we do a lot Eric Murray Jersey , and we throw a lot at our rookies,” Bienimey added. “We’re asking them to know it as if they’ve been a nine or 10-year vet in this system. And we threw everything at him. Did he make a few mistakes? Yes. Did we make a big deal of it? No. We didn't care, because the only thing we want our guys to go out and do is have the confidence to go play fast. If you’re playing fast, you know what? It’s going to take care of itself. He’s not making the little mistakes that he made early in the season. So, one thing I’m looking at is, ‘How is he finishing? Does he have the proper read? Does he have the proper footwork?’ “He’s doing all the little things that we’re asking him to do, and if he continues Terrance Smith Jersey , it’s going to take care of itself. The numbers will come.”In their first two games, the San Francisco 49ers have allowed 116 (Vikings) and 98 (Lions) rushing yards, and they get linebacker Reuben Foster back from suspension this week.It will be another challenge for Hunt, but regardless, Bieniemy believes the production is coming. Washington quarterback Alex Smith‘s contract guarantees him $15 million this season even though he won’t be playing. But he’s still working.Coach Jay Gruden told reporters on Sunday that Smith has attended every quarterback meeting during training camp.“I think he’s just a calming influence for them,” Gruden said of Smith. “He’s very supportive for each individual guy, he’ll get on them when he needs to get on them a little bit Xavier Williams Jersey , in a fun-loving kind of way but he’s just a great presence to have in the quarterback room and we obviously welcome it whenever he wants to come in here.”Smith was praised for his work in 2017 with then-rookie Patrick Mahomes, even though Smith was helping Mahomes take Smith’s job. He can make similar contributions to Washington’s quarterbacks, especially rookie Dwayne Haskins. Even if Haskins’ progress ensures that Smith will never play for Washington again.
Have a look at the updates of the schedule as we go"cy2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub 鉁?019 Los Angeles Rams Regular SeasonLos Angeles Rams’ 2019 regular season schedule released: Dates http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-jamon-brown-jersey , game times, future opponents, and moreNew,78commentsHave a look at the updates of the schedule as we goCDTShareTweetShareShareLos Angeles Rams’ 2019 regular season schedule released: Dates, game times, future opponents, and moreKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsThe NFL has released the 2019 regular season schedule, and things look good for the Los Angeles Rams as they look to defend their status as NFC Champions.Here’s the Rams’ 2019 regular season schedule:2019 Los Angeles Rams Regular Season ScheduleWkDatev/@OpponentTime (ET/PT)TVWkDatev/@OpponentTime (ET/PT)TVIt’s a testing three-week start to the season with two road games sandwiching the NFL’s best new rivalry between the Rams and the New Orleans Saints culminating in a Sunday Night Football matchup with the ascendant Cleveland Browns.Thankfully, the Rams don’t have a bunch of home or away games stacked together before the bye. They’re staggered with some significant travel early on.A big Week 5 rivalry game with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football on the road will be a major test early on to see if the Rams can handle the short week coming out of what should be a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Weeks 10-12 set up an interesting gauntlet coming out of the bye with a trip to play the Antonio Brown-less Pittsburgh Steelers before two home contests against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears followed by the Baltimore Ravens in the Coliseum on Monday Night Football.And from there it’s on to a playoff push. A there-and-back against the Arizona Cardinals bookends the follow-up game against the Seahawks with a road swing against the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. That will be an absolutely crucial two-game swing.One note? The Rams have just one game that follows a USC Trojans home game: Week 12 when the Rams play the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football two days after USC hosts the UCLA Bruins.So there ya go. Your 2019 Rams regular season schedule. Let’s break down the potential options at each pick, shall we?"Day one of the 2019 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Los Angeles Rams haven’t made any selections because of a trade back with the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams flipped their first-round pick as well as their sixth-round pick in exchange for second and third-round picks.Here’s the Rams’ new crop of picks:2019 NFL Draft LA Rams OrderRd#Rd#PickPlayerPOSSchoolRd#Rd#PickPlayerPOSSchoolLet’s take a look at the positional needs by the Rams, and the potential draftees that could fit the bill by way of day two of the NFL Draft:Offensive LineRound 2:C Erik McCoy, Texas A&M AggiesOT Jawaan Taylor Womens Greg Zuerlein Jersey , Florida GatorsiOL Dalton Risner, Kansas State WildcatsI would love all three options represented here in round two. McCoy was one of the top guys left on my big board and would immediately step in and start at center from day one. Jawaan Taylor was a top-15 pick who’s slipped due to a medical red flag on his knee, which is a true shame. Taylor is an absolute monster in the run game and a day one starter at right tackle (or guard for the Rams). Risner is similar as he could start at right tackle or guard (maybe even center). Any of these guys could start from day one, and all present great value at this point in the draft.Round 3:C Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State BulldogsI’m not as high as most on Jenkins, but he’d be fine at this point.Defensive LineRound 2:EDGE Jachai Polite, Florida GatorsEDGE Zach Allen, Boston College EaglesEDGE Chase Winovich, Michigan WolverinesPolite and Winovich are true starting outside linebackers, whereas Zach Allen is more of a hand in the dirt defensive end type. Regardless, all three present impressive options at this point. Polite is a dangerous rusher with a speed-rush and arsenal of moves. Allen is a thicker more powerful player who has football IQ for days. Winovich is a bit old at 24-years old, but his effort and athleticism (as well as hands) are fantastic.Round 3:iDL Khalen Saunders, Western Illinois LeathernecksiDL Dre’Mont Jones Gerald Everett Jersey , Ohio State BuckeyesThese guys are both interior players, so I’d wait on selecting either of them until round three. Saunders is a highly athletic NT/3T who even took snaps at defensive end. He would present a logical replacement for Ndamukong Suh. Dre’Mont Jones on the other hand is a liability against the run, but might be one of the best pass rushers from an interior stand point.CornerbackRound 2:CB Byron Murphy, Washington HuskiesCB Greedy Williams, LSU TigersCB David Long, Michigan WolverinesCB Sean Bunting, Central Michigan ChippewasCB Joejuan Williams, Vanderbilt CommdoresCB Rock Ya-Sin, Temple OwlsCB Amani Oruwariye, Penn State Nittany LionsThis part of the draft has me salivating, truthfully. There are so many quality cornerbacks remaining it’s truly incredible. All of these guys have varying skillsets. Some are better in press coverage, some in man, some off Eric Weddle Jersey , and some in zone. All are potential options in the second round, and some are bound to remain on the board in round three presenting superb value at that point. It’d be a major mistake for the Rams to come away today with no cornerbacks selected.Round 3:CB Justin Layne, Michigan State SpartansCB Jamel Dean, Auburn TigersAs if there weren’t enough cornerback options in this draft, Layne and Dean are two guys I’d be happy with in the third round (after all the guys mentioned above). Truly an embarrassment of riches at the position. Layne will need time, so sitting behind Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib would be ideal. Dean on the other hand is more complete as it stands, though a scary medical history on his knees could drop him.SafetyRound 2:S Nasir Adderley, Delaware Blue HensS Juan Thornhill, Virginia CavaliersS Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Florida GatorsS Deionte Thompson, Alabama Crimson TideShot, meet chaser. The safety class is also ridiculously stacked like the cornerback class. None of my top guys went, and ironically http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-cooper-kupp-jersey , only one of my lowest rated safeties was drafted in Johnathan Abram. Every guy on this list is a day-one starter at safety, though the Rams don’t necessarily need that. Regardless, the combo of Marqui Christian and Blake Countess played roughly 400 snaps last year, so there is potential for some sub-package LB/big nickel/dime opportunities for a third safety on the Rams’ roster. That’s why any of these guys would prove to be a fantastic pick. Any one of these guys can play single-high, though Gardner-Johnson could start in nickel for most teams.Round 3:S Taylor Rapp, Washington HuskiesS Sheldrick Redwine, Miami HurricanesThese are two guys I really like as well. Rapp would be the perfect in-the-box option in today’s league, where Redwine has upside to play as more of a traditional safety though he lacks the consistency. Again, the secondary should be heavily addressed today.
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It would be another huge event for the city" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDaileDaily Norsemana Minnesota Vikings communityFollow Daily Norseman online:Follow Daily Norseman on TwitterFollow Daily Norseman on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchDaily Norseman main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryVikingsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2019 PreSeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinneapolis exploring possibility of hosting NFL DraftNew Danielle Hunter Jersey ,11commentsIt would be another huge event for the cityCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Minneapolis exploring possibility of hosting NFL DraftTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesSince leaving its (then) permanent home at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the NFL Draft has traveled all over the country, making stop in Chicago (for two years), Philadelphia, Dallas, and this year’s event in Nashville.It certainly sounds like the city of Minneapolis wants to add itself to that list.A report from KSTP in Minneapolis is reporting that a representative from Sports Minneapolis has gone down to Nashville this week to explore the possibility of bringing the NFL’s annual selection meeting to the Twin Cities. The event has proven to be a pretty significant economic boon to the communities it’s been hosted in. . .Dallas reported an estimated economic impact of $125 million, per the report.When would the NFL Draft, potentially Eric Kendricks Jersey , be coming to Minnesota? Well, the 2020 event is already spoken for, as that will be held in Las Vegas. According to Sports Minneapolis director Matt Meunier, 2021 might not be promising, either.It sounds like 2022 might be fair game, though, and I think it would be pretty great to see the NFL Draft come to Minneapolis. I mean, surely it would be every bit as good Trae Waynes Jersey , and probably better, than any of the other cities that have hosted it, right? And we know that Minnesota Vikings fans would turn out in droves for the party.Hopefully we’ll see this happen in the relatively near future. Before anyone gets going on it, yes, I know that the 2018 season isn’t over yet and all that. But it’s something to take a look at.With just one week remaining in the 2018 NFL regular season, we know nearly all of the Minnesota Vikings’ opponents for the 2019 NFL season, thanks to the way the NFL sets up its schedule rotation.Next season, the Vikings will match up with the NFC East and the AFC West. They will also play the team that finishes in second place in the other two NFC divisions Mackensie Alexander Jersey , as they are locked into second place in the NFC North for this season. These are in addition to their home-and-home series with their three division rivals.So, with that in mind, here is the (nearly) full list of the Vikings’ 2019 regular season opponents:Home Games: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Denver Broncos Laquon Treadwell Jersey , Oakland Raiders, NFC South opponentAway Games: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers Ben Gedeon Jersey , Seattle SeahawksWe know that the Vikings’ game against an NFC West opponent will be against the Seahawks, as they’re locked into second place in their division. The only one that’s still a mystery is which NFC South team will come to U.S. Bank Stadium next year, as the Atlanta Falcons (6-9), the Carolina Panthers (6-9), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-10) are all still in play to finish second in the NFC South going into Week 17.That’s who the Vikings will be playing in 2019, folks. If you’re in any of the “away” markets, are you planning on making the trip to the game in your area?
AUSTIN Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys Stitched , Texas (AP) — Now he has a chance to turn pole position into a tidy little payday if he can drive to another victory.The Team Penske star earned career pole No. 56 Saturday at the inaugural IndyCar Classic at the Circuit of the Americas, edging Andretti Autosport teammates Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Sixteen of Power’s 35 career victories have come from pole position. Do it again Sunday and he’ll earn a $100,000 bonus. But the Australian said he’s eying an even bigger prize: a season championship to match his 2014 IndyCar crown.“I want the $1 million at the end of the year,” Power said. “That’s much better.”Power started on pole position at the season-opening race in St. Petersburg but finished third behind winner and Penske teammate Josef Newgarden.The top three had to dig deep for the final laps to knock rookies Colton Herta of Harding Steinbrenner Racing and Felix Rosenqvist of Chip Ganassi Racing from the top spots. Herta will start fourth and Rosenqvist fifth.Herta was the breakout driver at preseason testing here and briefly held pole position until the final seconds of qualifying. He had trouble Friday when his engine blew early in practice, putting pressure on the team just to get him back on the track.“To show we had the pace during qualifying was reassuring. I know we can back it up in the race,” Herta said.IndyCar is racing for the first time at the track built for Formula One in 2012. After two days of preseason testing last month and two days of practice and qualifying this week, the drivers think the 3.41-mile track, one of the longest of the IndyCar season, could produce some wild racing as tires wear out quickly with no track limits in the turns.The biggest impact will be on Turn 19, where drivers will be allowed to swing wide into the runoff area. That will help cut lap times by 0.2 to 0.3 seconds.Some drivers like it. Some don’t. Several had trouble negotiating the turn on Saturday.“I’m not a fan of track limits. That’s why I like racing in America, because you don’t really have track limits. You go off in this grass, gravel or wall Discount Darwin Thompson Jersey ,” Rosenqvist said. “I’m kind of a fan for opening it up. You know it’s going to be the same for everyone. They’re not going to look at this guy was one millimeter over the line or not, which is a bit ridiculous.”Team Penske’s Simon Pagenaud questioned whether it’s safe. His qualifying session ended early after Tony Kanaan ran wide into the gravel on Turn 19 to bring out a red flag.“The track was designed a certain way. I think there was a reason,” Pagenaud said. “It’s really a tough corner when you have track limits. When you don’t have track limits, running off wide, you’re actually facing the guardrail. It’s not as safe, not designed that way. It’s actually bad on the car as well because you’re really bottoming pretty hard.”Other items from Austin:ROOKIE PUSHHerta and Rosenqvist weren’t the only rookies making a push deep into qualifying Saturday.Santino Ferrucci of Dale Coyne Racing and Carlin’s Patricio O’Ward both made it past the opening rounds. O’Ward, last season’s Indy Lights champion, will start eighth in his IndyCar season debut. Ferrucci will start 11th.The circuit veterans were impressed by the youngsters. Power, Hunter-Reay and Scott Dixon, who have won seven IndyCar titles between them, are all 38 years old. Herta is 18. O’Ward is 19.“I think it’s great for the future of the sport,” said Dixon Super Bowl Darwin Thompson Jersey , who will start sixth Sunday. “Some of us are getting pretty old.”PAGENAUD’S PROBLEMSThe 2016 champion has seen his qualifying in the first two races doomed by red flags in the early sessions. The Frenchman will start 22nd Sunday. He started 13th in St. Petersburg and raced his way to finish seventh.“I need to find a lucky charm or something,” Pagenaud said. “It’s really frustrating to start at the back like this. I’ve got a good car.” KANSAS CITY, Mo. 鈥?The Chiefs hired Steve Spagnuolo as their defensive coordinator Thursday, moving swiftly to replace Bob Sutton after his unit’s dismal performance against the Patriots in the AFC title game.Spagnuolo began his coaching career as Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s assistant in Philadelphia, where he worked with several position groups over the course of eight seasons. He left to become the Giants‘ defensive coordinator, and has held similar roles with the Saints and Ravens.He’s best known for his two stints as head coach, though. Spagnuolo went 10-38 over three seasons with the St. Louis Rams and 1-3 as the Giants’ interim coach during the 2017 season.“Steve is a bright defensive mind with a lot of coaching experience and success in our league,” Reid said in a statement. “I know him well from our time together in Philadelphia and I feel that his leadership skills and teaching abilities, combined with his scheme, will be a great fit for our team.”Spagnuolo, who spent last season out of coaching, has primarily run a 4-3 defense Darwin Thompson Jersey nfl draft , which would be a change from the 3-4 scheme that Sutton had run. But the Chiefs drafted last season as if they planned to move forward with two defensive tackles and two defensive ends, so the adjustment should not be a big one for a defense that returns many of its key pieces.One big change will be the mentality of the defense.Sutton orchestrated a bend-but-don’t-break approach to defense, while Spagnuolo 鈥?who learned under defensive mastermind Jim Johnson 鈥?prefers an aggressive, blitz-oriented approach. But he’s also been willing to adapt, running variations of his defensive scheme with the Giants.100View Gallery Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj MehtaSutton was fired Tuesday, two days after his defense collapsed in the fourth quarter and overtime in a 37-31 loss to New England. The Chiefs failed to stop the Patriots in OT, meaning star quarterback Patrick Mahomes never got an opportunity to step on the field.That was likely the final straw for Sutton, whose defenses regularly ranked among the worst in the NFL the past few seasons. The Chiefs were particularly bad against the run this season, and they allowed at least 29 points in each of their five losses.Spagnuolo doesn’t come without some concerns, either.While his Giants defenses finished in the top 10 three times, two of his last three units were last and second-to-last in yards allowed. And while the Eagles were regularly stout with Johnson as the coordinator and Spagnuolo in various roles, his Saints defense in 2012 allowed more yards than any other in history and Spagnuolo was ultimately fired after the season.Now Xavier Williams Jersey , the attention in Kansas City turns to Spagnuolo’s personnel.Pass rusher Dee Ford is ready to hit free agency, though it’s becoming increasingly likely that he will be franchised. Defensive end Allen Bailey is also a free agent, while defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback Kendall Fuller are likely candidates for contract extensions.Longtime safety Eric Berry has been beset by injuries the past few years, and he is set to take up $16.5 million of the salary cap next season, while linebacker Justin Houston carries a cap hit of $21.1 million next season. The Chiefs could cut both over the summer and free up substantial space, or they could attempt to restructure their deals for a more manageable number.The Chiefs will be looking to plug holes just about everywhere on defense, but particularly at cornerback and middle linebacker. They are projected to have about $32 million in salary cap space and will have one first-round pick and two second-rounders in the upcoming draft.
MIAMI (AP) — Nking a break from his Super Bowl preparations to meet with the Miami Dolphins Davon Godchaux Jersey , who are expected to hire him as head coach after the title game.The meeting Wednesday was Flores’ second with the Dolphins. He was the first candidate interviewed for the job by owner Stephen Ross and general manager Chris Grier on Jan. 4, and they targeted him a week later as their choice to succeed Adam Gase.No agreement can become final until after the Super Bowl on Feb. 3, when Flores’ defense will be tested by the NFC’s highest-scoring team, the Los Angeles Rams.Flores has begun work to assemble a staff, and front-runners include former Colts and Lions head coach Jim Caldwell as assistant head coach and Packers assistant Patrick Graham as defensive coordinator. Some Dolphins assistants are expected to be retained.Gase was fired after going 7-9 in his third season with Miami and then hired as coach of the New York Jets.Flores has spent his entire 11-year coaching career with New England and is now their linebackers coach. He took over defensive play-calling in 2018 after the departure of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, who became coach of the Detroit Lions. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — As promised, former Louisville quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson spent Saturday at the NFL scouting combine slinging it and not winging it.Jackson didn’t show off a big arm like Wyoming’s Josh Allen, the other prime prospect in his throwing group Saturday.But nobody else did http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-albert-wilson-jersey , either: Allen wowed the coaches with a 66-yard pinpoint pass at one point during the first of two sessions with the quarterbacks and wide receivers at Lucas Oil Stadium.Jackson, though, was much more explosive than Allen was in his drops, consistently getting 7 yards deep on five-step drills whereas Allen made up for his poorer footwork with his superior arm strength.Widely considered the best running quarterback since Michael Vick but a thrower who still needs polish, Jackson shook off some apparent jitters to show off a good enough passing prowess to justify his reticence to switch to wide receiver.Jackson never caught a single pass at Louisville, where he threw for 9,043 yards and 69 touchdowns, ran for 4 Womens Daniel Kilgore Jersey ,132 yards and 50 TDs in 38 games. On Friday, he dismissed widespread speculation about him running routes with the receivers here.11<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:2018 NFL Draft Top Quarterback ProspectsKirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | Kirby Lee“No sir. I’m a quarterback,” he said.The buzz began building when former Colts executive Bill Polian told ESPN he thought Jackson should switch to receiver because he’s not as accurate, tall or strong as the other hopefuls in this year’s deep class of college quarterbacks. Polian suggested Jackson should make the switch sooner than did Terrelle Pryor, the ex-Ohio State QB who switched to wide receiver at age 26.Such a notion was met by skepticism from several teams this week, and Jackson said he won’t switch positions even if asked.“No sir,” he said, “I’m a quarterback.”And he said he’s not interested in just running wildcat plays Josh Sitton Jersey , where he’d take the direct snap and zip around the tackle, either.“No wildcat,” Jackson said. “This is not the Dolphins with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. No sir.”While USC‘s Sam Darnold chose not to throw at the combine because he’d rather show off his arm with his own receivers at USC’s upcoming pro day, Jackson decided not to run the 40-yard dash.“Film speaks for itself as far as showing off my speed and showing I can make people miss,” Jackson said. “I’ve just got to show off my arm — because that’s where they’re doubting me.”He assuaged some of those concerns Saturday.
Game One versus the Oakland RaidersCB Jared Goff Jersey , Marcus Peters’ interception for touchdownGame Two versus the Arizona CardinalsHome opener: ifty?Game Three versus the Carson ChargersInjuries to CB Aqib Talib and Marcus PetersGame Four versus the Minnesota VikingsQB Jared Goff on fire, pass to WR Copper Kupp in the end zone a thing of beautyGame Five versus Seattle SeahawksWhat happened to the Rams secondary?Game Six versus the Denver BroncosDominating performance by Rams overall and in particular, RB Todd Gurley The referees stink in this leagueGame Seven versus the San Francisco 49’ersDT Aaron Donald is unstoppable and who is this TE for Niners, George Kittle? Game Eight versus Green Bay PackersPlease lord, not the last two minutes with QB Aaron Rodgers? Thank you, KR Ty Montgomery you’re my hero even if others think your dumb.Game Nine versus New Orleans SaintsThat was a first down! Replay sucks. CB Marcus Peters, what are you thinking?Game Ten versus Seattle SeahawksNice rebound from tough loss, see ya Seachickens.Game Eleven versus Kansas City ChiefsThe greatest regular season game I’ve ever seen in 60 years of Rams football, incredible winGame Twelve versus Detroit LionsBye week blues, Rams’ offense looks crummy even though we got the winGame Thirteen versus Chicago BearsWhat the heck was that http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-orlando-pace-jersey , Rams’ defense gives up 15 points and we still lose? I want the Bears in the playoffsGame Fourteen versus Philadelphia EaglesPanic mode. QB Jared Goff attempted to recreate the “butt fumble” with historic gaffe, by falling down and then trying to throw the ball. Rams better get better fast with only two games left.Game Fifteen versus Arizona CardinalsTrade RB Todd Gurley, we got C.J. Anderson.Game Sixteen versus San Francisco 49’ersNo Gurley, no problem. Niners stink, I love DT Aaron Donald even if he didn’t get record. Rams earn bye week. ATLANTA (AP) — Trent Brown made a huge — no, massive — impression the first time he strolled through the door at New England’s facility and met his new teammates.“Man, I thought Nate Solder was big,” Patriots center David Andrews said while shaking his head. “And then he walked into the room.”Brown is a mammoth of a man, standing at 6-foot-8 and weighing in at a scale-tipping 380 pounds as the heaviest player in the NFL. It’s a distinction the Patriots left tackle carries around like a badge of pride.Just ask his offensive linemates, who support — OK Womens Ethan Westbrooks Jersey , endure — Brown having no qualms about roaming the locker room in all his bare, barrel-chested glory.“Yeah, hey, whatever, right? He’s a good-looking guy,” backup offensive lineman Ted Karras said with a big smile. “I mean, this is the league of the biggest, baddest men and he has the distinction of being the biggest, which is pretty cool.“And, he plays to it and been doing a great job.”Brown has been a pleasant surprise this season for the Patriots Deacon Jones Jersey , whose line has kept Tom Brady clean throughout the postseason — not allowing a single sack. Brown has been a big-time key, literally and figuratively, as the protector of the five-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s blind side.“I think Trent has just kind of fit into the system and progressed every week to be a better player,” offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said. “He’s worked to be a better player every week. He wasn’t without skills. We got him and he was a guy who could move his feet. He’s long and certainly is athletic enough to play. And he’s big and he can knock people off the ball.”Solder, a big boy himself at 6-8 and 320 pounds, had the left tackle gig for seven seasons until he signed with the New York Giants last offseason as a free agent. Bill Belichick and the Patriots filled the void by swinging a deal during the draft, trading a third-round pick to San Francisco for Brown and a fifth-round selection.Brown immediately slid into the starting job at left tackle — despite playing on the right side his first three NFL seasons with the 49ers.“It’s worked out really well for us considering he hasn’t played much left tackle,” Scarnecchia said. “We put him there out of need and he’s really come through. Him coming through this week will be really important for us.”Mostly because the Patriots will be taking on a Los Angeles Rams defensive line that features Aaron Donald, who led the league with 20½ sacks, and the always-disruptive Ndamukong Suh and Dante Fowler.And http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-sean-mannion-jersey , it won’t be just on Brown’s broad shoulders to keep Brady upright and clear holes for the running game trio of Sony Michel, James White and Rex Burkhead. It’ll be a group effort with Andrews, left guard Joe Thuney, right guard Shaq Mason and right tackle Marcus Cannon.“The passing game starts with them, the running game starts with them,” Brady said. “Over the last four or five weeks, we’ve really been efficient at both of those at different times and different ways, and we’ve really needed it. We’re counting on those guys when we need it most and obviously going into this game against the best D-line in football is a big challenge — and that’s what these games are all about.”The line has been consistently good in pass protection this season as Brady was pressured on only 25.8 percent of his dropbacks, according to the analytics site Pro Football Focus. That ranks as the league’s third-lowest rate.“I love talking about them,” Brady said of his linemen Womens Aaron Donald Jersey , “so we could talk about them all night.”Along with fullback James Develin blasting open holes for the running backs, the Patriots’ O-line helped the running game ranked fifth in the league during the regular season. New England has also averaged 165.5 yards on the ground this postseason — second only to the Rams (175.0).Not bad for a mostly rag-tag bunch of offensive linemen who stand out more as a unit than as highly touted individuals, with not one first-rounder among them.Brown was a seventh-rounder by San Francisco in 2015, while Mason went in the fourth round. Andrews was an undrafted free agent that same year.Thuney came to New England as a third-round pick in 2016.Cannon is the veteran of the group, having joined the Patriots as a fifth-rounder in 2011. But he didn’t become a consistent starter until 2015.“They’re just a great group,” Brady said. “They work so well together. They’ve got the best O-line coach in history coaching them who holds those guys to such a high standard every day.“They’re the heart and soul of our offense.”
f at U.S. Bank Stadium for this Sunday’s crucial NFC North contest between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. Both teams have released their inactive lists for today’s game http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-fran-tarkenton-jersey , so let’s take a look at those now.We’ll start, as always, with the visiting team.Detroit LionsRB Ameer AbdullahOL Joe DahlOL Andrew DonnalDE Kerry HyderDE Eric LeeLB Jalen Reeves-MaybinLB Kelvin SheppardEzekiel Ansah, who has not played for the Lions since the first quarter of Week 1, is active this week, because Vikings. Cornerback Darius Slay, who was listed as questionable on the Lions’ final injury report, is also active and will start.And now, on to the home team.Minnesota VikingsLB Anthony BarrDE Tashawn BowerOL Tom ComptonWR Stefon DiggsS Andrew SendejoQB Kyle SloterRB Roc ThomasIt’s official for Diggs Womens Paul Krause Jersey , as he’ll miss his first game of the season. Sendejo will also be out for the fourth consecutive week. Dalvin Cook is active for the first time since Week 4 and will start at running back, while Riley Reiff also returns after missing three games and will start at left tackle. Xavier Rhodes is also active after missing last week’s game against New Orleans.With Reiff’s return, no word on who will be starting at right tackle yet, whether it’s Brian O’Neill or Rashod Hill. We’ll find out more as we get closer to game time, I assume. Danny Isidora will get the start at left guard in Compton’s spot.There are your inactives for today’s contest, ladies and gentlemen. The Open Thread for the first quarter of play will be up and running at around 11:00 AM Central time. We’re a day away from the conclusion of the 2018-19 NFL season, ladies and gentlemen, and that’s a damn shame. It seems like just yesterday that we were waiting for the start of a promising season for the Minnesota Vikings, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be this season.But John Randle Jersey , I’m certain that most of us will be tracking all of the action on Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots square off in Super Bowl 53. Just in case you weren’t already aware of how you could follow all of the action, we’ve got everything right here for you.Game time and channelWhile the pre-game festivities are going to be taking place pretty much all day on Sunday. . .if they haven’t started already. . .the actual game itself will be kicking off at 5:30 PM Central time. The game is being televised on CBS from coast-to-coast and border-to-border, so just turn your TV set to CBS. That’s WCCO-4 in the Twin Cities.Since this is CBS, the game is being called by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo. The game will be taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the third time that the city of Atlanta has hosted the Super Bowl.For our friends north of the border, the game will be broadcast on three different channels: CTV, CTV Two, and FOX. The difference is that the FOX broadcast will contain the same advertisements that people in America will see http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-cris-carter-jersey , while the CTV broadcasts will have Canadian advertising substituted in.For everyone in the United Kingdom, this year’s Super Bowl will be shown on BBC One, and the game will be kicking off at 11:30 PM UK time.For our men and women in uniform overseas, the American Forces Network will be airing this one on AFN Sports. As usual, the AFN broadcast will have the same Public Service Announcement that you’ve come to love and no actual commercials, unless someone at AFN falls asleep at the switch. Kickoff time is scheduled for 2330Z on Sunday, which means a kickoff time of 0030L Monday for viewers in Central Europe, 0400L Monday for fans in Afghanistan, and 0830L Monday for everyone in Japan and Korea.Radio BroadcastThe game will be broadcast nationwide (which Womens Chris Doleman Jersey , I assume, includes KFAN-FM 100.3 in Minneapolis and the rest of the Vikings Radio Network) on Westwood One. The play-by-play on the radio side will be handled by Kevin Harlan, with Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner serving as the color commentator.If you’re listening via satellite radio, the Westwood One broadcast will be featured on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Channel 88. The Patriots feed will be on Sirius Channel 82 and XM Channel 226. The Rams feed will be on Sirius Channel 83 and XM Channel 225.Referee InfoThe officiating crew for Super Bowl LIII will be led by John Parry. He’s been in the National Football League since 2000, and a head referee since the 2007 season. Parry has officiated two Rams games this year, both Los Angeles victories: Their 30-16 win over the Detroit Lions in the regular season, and their 30-22 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Playoffs. He’s also officiated one Patriots’ game this season, their 17-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Weather InfoIt doesn’t sound like the roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is going to be open for this one Adrian Peterson Jersey , so weather shouldn’t be a factor. The forecast from WeatherNation is calling for some rain showers starting in the late morning, with temperatures in the mid-50s. Even more reason to believe that the roof is going to stay closed, it would appear.Streaming InfoThe game is going to be streamed on the CBS Sports website, as well as on the CBS Sports app.Seriously, you don’t need an illegal stream for this one. Even if you feel that you do, damn sure don’t go promoting them here.That should be all of the information you need leading up to Super Bowl LIII, folks. We’ll have an Open Thread for the game. How many we’ll have depends on how the game goes and how many comments we end up getting. We hope to see a lot of folks here for it!
e’ve all had our fun now.We’ve spent the last couple of days ranting about how awful the Kansas City Chiefs defense is going to be in 2018 thanks to its anemic performance against the Chicago Bears in a preseason 27-20 loss on Saturday afternoon.We’ve shouted from the rooftops about how our first-string defense couldn’t handle Chase Daniel and the second-string Bears offense Anthony Hitchens Jersey , how David Amerson is hot garbage, Orlando Scandrick is washed up and Bob Sutton should have been fired years ago.Here’s the first problem with this narrative: it was a preseason game.Let’s stop acting like it means anything, because it really doesn’t.Here’s the second one: on Saturday, the Chiefs defense in no way, shape or form represented its first string.Eric Berry and Steven Nelson didn’t play at all.Justin Houston and Dee Ford had 11 snaps each.Chris Jones had six.I’m not prepared to argue that David Amerson or Orlando Scandrick are anything more than backups — and on Monday, when Steven Nelson returned to practice after clearing concussion protocol, that’s exactly what they became.That leaves Bob Sutton.Whoo, boy.Bob Sutton.The Chiefs defensive coordinator has been a lightning rod for criticism ever since he arrived in 2013.You’ve heard it.He’s old.The game has passed him by.He’s too soft.He can’t adjust. He only has his job because Andy Reid is famously loyal to his friends.I’ll be happy to agree that in certain games — even in certain seasons — over the past five years, some of those criticisms are justified.No NFL coach is perfect in every game, and Sutton doesn’t get a pass.But Bob Sutton has a job for a reason: because over the five seasons he’s been in Kansas City, he’s been running one of the most effective defenses in the NFL.The true measure of any defense is how many points it allows — and in the NFL from 2013 through 2017, the Chiefs rank third in points allowed.Let that sink in for a second.Would you like to know how many times Marty Shottenheimer’s vaunted defenses from the early 1990s had a five-year period where they ranked top three in points allowed?None.They came close from from 1989-1993 and from 1990-1994 — when they ranked fourth — but that’s it.In fact, the last time the Chiefs franchise had such a sustained run of defensive success was from 1967 through 1973, when they had three consecutive five-year stretches in which they ranked third in points allowed.I’m well aware — and you should be, too — that in 2017, the Chiefs only ranked 15th in points allowed.Should that continue in 2018, then it will be fair to wonder if Sutton has lost his touch.Unless and until that occurs, it’s perfectly reasonable to criticize Sutton.There will undoubtedly be moments where it will be justified.But put away the torches and pitchforks.Bob Sutton isn’t going anywhere. After relishing in their rout in Arizona last week Mitchell Schwartz Jersey , the Denver Broncos have found themselves dealing with trade rumors, Halloween party poopers, a backup quarterback's arrest and the owner's family's fight being played out in public thanks to a lawsuit.All the while, the Broncos (3-4) are preparing for a crucial game at Kansas City , where another loss to the Chiefs (6-1) might send the team spiraling toward its first back-to-back losing seasons since 1971-72.Coach Vance Joseph understands that Broncos fans pay attention to all things Broncos, but he insists the players and coaches aren't distracted by any of the outside noise."There's noise every day in this business," Joseph said Friday. "It's my job to keep this team focused ."After the Broncos' 45-10 win over the Cardinals last week, the good vibes came to a quick halt with rumors over the weekend that ninth-year receiver Demaryius Thomas , the team's longest-tenured member, was on the trading block ahead of next week's deadline.Emmanuel Sanders, Brandon Marshall, Bradley Roby and Chris Harris Jr. all heard their names bandied about, as well.On Monday night, there was the Halloween party hosted by Von Miller that ended up the talk of the town, first when some players wore costumes depicting drug-addicted characters or celebrities and shared video on social media and then when backup QB Chad Kelly was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of criminal trespassing after leaving the party.On Wednesday, Kelly was summoned to team headquarters ahead of his court appearance and Elway informed him he was done in Denver.On Thursday night, a rift in the team owner's family became public when Pat Bowlen's brother, Bill Juan Thornhill Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys , filed a complaint in state district court seeking the removal of the trustees who have been running the franchise since 2014 when Pat Bowlen, 74, stepped down to battle Alzheimer's.Pat Bowlen entrusted the club's operations to his trust until one of his seven children is deemed ready to take over the franchise, which is valued at about $2.5 billion.The complaint, filed in Arapahoe District Court, questions whether Pat Bowlen was of sound mind to establish the trust in March 2009 and it asks that team President Joe Ellis, Broncos general counsel Rich Slivka and attorney Mary Kelly be removed for conflicts of interest, overlapping fiduciary roles and failure to act in good faith.All of this was met by blank stares in the locker room Friday."I don't think it's any different than any other week. I really don't hear the outside noise," linebacker Todd Davis said. "Actually, I didn't even know about the Bowlen lawsuit and everything until you told me about that right now. I kind of disconnect myself. I log off all my social media when I go home with the family and then I just watch film. So, if it's not football or not family, I'm kind of oblivious to it."He insisted he wasn't an outlier in that regard, either."This locker room hasn't talked about anything but the Chiefs," Davis said. "We haven't talked about any of the outside noise. So, I think we're 100 percent focused."Bill Bowlen's complaint was filed five days after Brittany Bowlen , 28, announced she hopes to one day succeed her father as Broncos principal owner.The complaint states that Pat Bowlen began showing signs of Alzheimer's in 2006, three years before he made significant changes to his estate planning documents and about eight years before he stepped away from day-to-day team operations.Bill Bowlen's filing criticizes the trust for dismissing an effort by Beth Bowlen Wallace 鈥?Pat's daughter from his first marriage 鈥?to become principal owner and accused the trustees of causing and "continuing to cause dysfunction in the team and Bowlen family."It said that Bill Bowlen "prays that filing this action will relive the Bowlen family (and the team) from the uncertainty and turmoil surrounding the ownership of the Denver Broncos."When Beth Bowlen Wallace announced in May her desire to take over as principal owner of the team Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys 2019 , the Pat Bowlen Trust issued a statement saying she was "not capable or qualified at this time."Beth Bowlen Wallace was hired as the team's director of special projects in 2012, and the complaint states that Pat Bowlen's wife, Annabel Bowlen, who was to have no management role in the team, per her husband's wishes, "became very upset and threatened to have ... Ellis fired" after Beth attended the NFL spring owners meeting in March 2012. Beth was fired from her position in 2015 and has been denied further employment opportunities with the team, the complaint states.Dan Reilly, legal counsel for the Pat Bowlen Trust, responding to the complaint by saying, "The trustees will continue to execute Pat Bowlen's long-standing succession plan for the Denver Broncos in compliance with all NFL ownership policies."The NFL didn't return a message seeking comment on the lawsuit's accusations.Joseph insisted the Broncos weren't unique in having to block out so much on the team's periphery."Everyone has issues," Joseph said. "We have no excuses. Every team has problems, every team has gossip and rumors. So, we simply don't care about that, honestly. That's truthful. We don't care."
owl LIII by claiming that Womens C.J. Anderson Jersey , in the then-looming championship game against the Rams, the Patriots would “kick their ass.” Something said during the game could be creating a much bigger problem for Chung.As reported by TMZ.com, via NBCSportsBoston.com, a former Rams employee has sued Chung and others for the handling of a text message. After Chung broke his arm during Super Bowl LIII, Matthew Hogan sent this to a friend from college, “Patrick Chung is a bitch.”The friend, Matthew Weymouth, runs Chung’s social-media accounts. Weymouth reacted strongly and profanely, allegedly posting the text exchange on Chung’s social-media pages.“This is disrespectful of you,” Weymouth added. “I would never wish or say anything like this to anyone after they just broke their arm. You should be ashamed bro.”Hogan Dominique Easley Jersey , who worked as a ticket executive with the Rams, claims that he was “forced from his job” after the incident. He has sued Chung and others for defamation, arguing that the defendants created the impression that Hogan sent the message directly to Chung. Hogan, who also contends that he’s been harassed by Chung fans, seeks $1.75 million in damages. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Todd Gurley is a serious sports fan who loves going to the Super Bowl each winter, attending all of the decadent parties and soaking up the game-day atmosphere.The Los Angeles Rams‘ superstar running back will miss out on most of those wild parties this year in Atlanta, but he doesn’t mind too much.“I’m used to going to the Super Bowl, being with my boys, hanging out http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-ndamukong-suh-jersey ,” Gurley said. “But we actually get a chance to play in it this year, so it’s cool, man. It’s a great feeling. We’re all happy. I’m happy. It’s no better feeling than how we’re feeling right now.”The Rams (15-3) want Gurley to be more than a spectator against the New England Patriots, and they’ll probably need much more from the 2017 Offensive Player of the Year than he was able to provide in his unusually quiet NFC championship game.Gurley is not a boastful person in most public settings, but he is confident in his ability to finish the season with a bang. He also insists he doesn’t mind if C.J. Anderson or somebody else does his job, as long as the Rams are all getting rings.“We’re all going to have our downs, but you enjoy it even more when you do something great, or you have that success,” Gurley said. “I know who I am. I’m comfortable with myself. I’m the best. I’m the best at my position. I’ve been that way all my whole life, so it’s like I’m going to keep striving. I know what I can do.”Nobody saw it in New Orleans John Franklin-Myers Jersey , where Gurley made almost no impact on the Rams’ 26-23 overtime victory. The highest-paid running back in NFL history touched the ball only five times, albeit scoring a TD on one of those touches, rushing just four times and failing to catch two of the three passes intended for him.He was mostly a spectator down the stretch while watching Anderson, the veteran running back acquired by Los Angeles to fill in while Gurley missed the final two games of the regular season with a knee injury.Unlike some elite running backs, Gurley has repeatedly said he doesn’t care how many touches he gets as long as the Rams are winning. He appears to have a harmonious vibe with Anderson, who predicts a bounce-back performance by Gurley in the Super Bowl.He also still remembers the Rams’ miserable 4-12 season in 2016, when his ability was widely questioned. Being one part of a winning team is infinitely more appealing than being a star on a loser.“This whole game is bigger than me,” Gurley said. “It’s not just about me. Why is Todd not getting the ball? Why is that? Because there’s only one football and there’s 11 guys.”Still, Gurley is a major reason why the Rams were in position to reach the Super Bowl in the first place, thanks to his latest outstanding regular season. He finished third in the league with 1 http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-marcus-peters-jersey ,251 yards rushing and racked up an NFL-best 21 touchdowns, excelling as a runner and a receiver for the second straight year in Sean McVay’s offense.But Gurley’s up-and-down form and usage since early December has been surprising and potentially troublesome for the Rams.Although he was effective as a receiver, Gurley managed just 76 combined yards rushing in his final two regular-season games in early December before sitting out the Rams’ last two games. He returned with a 115-yard rushing game against Dallas in the divisional playoff round, but Anderson put up 123 yards — and then Gurley barely factored in the Rams’ game plan in New Orleans.McVay has attempted to take the blame for this series of quiet performances by his franchise running back.“Any time that you have a player like Todd Gurley on your team, I’ve got to do a better job of getting him involved and getting him into the flow of the game,” McVay said this week, lamenting Gurley’s lack of touches against the Saints. “That’s something that I have to be accountable for.”But if McVay goes to Anderson early and often again in Atlanta, Gurley insists he won’t mind watching another Super Bowl.“You live for moments like that,” Gurley said. “But like I said, you live Womens Aqib Talib Jersey , you learn. I don’t give a damn what I do (in the game), honestly. I just want to win, so I don’t really care. You always want to do good, but you just want to win.”
Every year Daniel Kilgore Jersey , the NFLrizing.In 2018, everyone wanted Lamar Jackson to convert to wide receiver.“He couldn’t play in the NFL” some people would say.It was absurd, to say the least.And Laremy Tunsil was the guy in 2016, that fell mercifully into the Dolphins’ lap.He was as polarizing as any prospect, when his last-minute video went viral.The guy that creates a lot of buzz in this year’s draft, is 5’10 Heisman Trophy winner, Kyler Murray.Murray is a unique talent, that posses an NFL arm, above-average accuracy, and a cannon.His ability to make plays on the ground, are an added bonus.As a one-year starter at Oklahoma, Murray led the Sooners to a 12-2 record.During the 2018 season, Murray threw for 4,361 yards, 42 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.He added another 1,001 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground.Those numbers were enough to push him over Dwayne Haskins and Tua Tagovailoa.He’s that good.And then there’s the idea that he might play Major League Baseball.After-all, Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics 9th-overall in the 2018 draft.His agent Scott Boras believes he will go that route, but with the deadline to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft quickly approaching, Murray declared, confirming his intent to play professional football.Kyler Murray has the potential to revolutionize the NFL.He is almost certainly going to be a top-10 pick, so if he’s Chris Grier’s guy, they may need to break into their future capital.Nonetheless Youth Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey , Kyler Murray is a stud and everything the Dolphins need to turnaround their struggling franchise.Here is a film breakdown of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray.BIOHeight: 5’ 10Weight: 195-poundsHometown: Allen, TexasThrows: Right’40 time: 4.38Games watched:[ vs Texas, @ West Virginia, vs Texas, vs Alabama ]PROSKyler Murray is only 21-years old, but he plays the game like a seasoned-veteran.He has an NFL arm and possess the ability to throw a near perfect ball with the flick of the wrist.This is an NFL throw that Murray makes look effortlessly.3-step drop, scans the underneath route before throwing a dime over-top of the defense.This is one of the more impressive throws I saw on tape.Chris Collinsworth loves to say “RPO”, which stands for read, pass, option.Here, Murray freezes the linebackers with the fake, looks to the left, before coming back to the receiver down the seam.The ball is placed perfectly on the outside shoulder, just in-between both defenders.Heck of a throw.Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is one of the nation’s top wide receivers, and will probably go in the first round of April’s draft.So it’s no wonder he roasted his man- the way NFL wide receivers roast Brent Grimes-and had two or three steps on the defender.With the flick of the wrist, Murray threw a strike which led to a touchdown.It wasn’t a perfect throw, but impressive nonetheless.Here’s another big play to “Hollywood” Brown.This time Murray throws a better ball that hits his receiver in stride.This is exactly why it’s hard not to get excited about his potential.He can do it all.And another one...West Virginia decides to bring the heat and Murray remains calm and delivers a beautiful raindrop.In this play, you see how dangerous a quarterback with Murray’s athleticism can be.First, the defense must account for the alleged hand-off.Second, they must account for the quarterback that runs extremely well, sprinting to the left.Once they begin to attack the line of scrimmage, Murray pulls back and lets the ball rip for a big gain.Murray moves around in the pocket fluidly and has a great sense of pressure.Here Josh Sitton Jersey , you can see his accuracy as he puts the ball where only his wide receiver can get it.Hell of a one-handed catch, with an even better throw.$$$$$This is just incredible.Murray’s mechanics are a thing of beauty, and this is one of the better throws you will see when watching this year’s quarterback prospects. Perfectly thrown ball on the deep slant that results in a touchdown.Here, you see what Kyler Murray can do with his legs.CONSObviously, when discussing a 5’10 quarterback, you have to expect passes to be batted down at the line.In the four games I watched, this happened a lot less than you may have expected.Which tells me two things..A) Murray has a great understanding of how to manipulate passing lanes.B) His offensive line was as good as advertised (it was).C) He’s just that damn good.D) All of the aboveHere is one of the few batted balls I witnessed in my brief time.Like many quarterbacks, Murray does have a tendency to make mistakes by trying to do too much at times. In this play, Murray rolls to the left and forces a bad throw into double coverage.Worst of all, he had plenty of time to look elsewhere, throw the ball away, or even try to beat the defender to the outside with his legs.There’s a myth out there that Murray can’t take a hit.I do think in the NFL, it will be a legit concern.But great quarterbacks find a way to allude pressure and I think that’s what he will do.Nonetheless, here is NFL-sized hit that Murray survived.If you want to see more GIFS from my film breakdown, click here.CONCLUSIONKyler Murray is everything you want in an NFL quarterback, except for his size.In a perfect world, he would be two inches taller, but so what?The game of football continues to evolve and duel-threat quarterbacks are slowly becoming the future.Murray is the ultimate duel-threat quarterback and can do elite things with his arm, in addition to his legs.Yes, he will need to bulk up a little, but if he’s available at 13, you run to the podium.It has been 36 years since the Dolphins drafted a quarterback that made a true difference on the field.His name was Dan Marino.Ironically enough Andrew Van Ginkel white jersey , he’s been heavily involved in the search for Miami’s next quarterback.Certainly, the GOAT can see what a Kyler Murray couldnot only do for the offense, but the franchise in it’s entirety.Murray would sell tickets, in a year that many expect to be a rebuild. Most importantly, he brings a play-making ability that has been non-existent in Miami.He has the arm, he has the accuracy, he has the footwork, he has the intelligence, but most importantly, he has the heart.Murray hears the critics, and will be out to prove he is as good as advertised.He’s a pocket-sized Russell Wilson.Not only that, but if he changes his mind and chooses baseball, or ultimately sputters out due to the size limitations, the Dolphins would likely be inline for a high-draft pick in 2021, when the real “Belle of the Ball” declares.Kyler Murray can save the Miami Dolphins, and Chris Grier should do whatever it takes to get him to South Beach.#MurrayToMiami Earlier today, SB Nation announced my selection in the 2019 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft, with the Miami Dolphins using the 13th overall pick on Florida tackle Jawaan Taylor. You can check out..."WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft Prospects2019 NFL Mock DraftsNFL Mock Draft 2019: Mel Kiper’s ‘Grade-A’ projection has Miami addressing defense, quarterbackNew,39commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareNFL Mock Draft 2019: Mel Kiper’s ‘Grade-A’ projection has Miami addressing defense, quarterbackTim Heitman-USA TODAY SportsEarlier today, SB Nation announced my selection in the 2019 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft Andrew Van Ginkel Miami Dolphins Jerseys , with the Miami Dolphins using the 13th overall pick on Florida tackle Jawaan Taylor. You can check out my reasoning behind that pick in that article as well as in my “media availability” just after the pick was announced. Continuing with today’s heavy mock draft theme, we take a look now at the latest from ESPN’s Mel Kiper.Kiper posted his “Grade A” 2019 NFL Mock Draft yesterday. This is the mock draft in which he does not utilize the rumors and stories he is hearing from around the league, but rather makes each team’s pick based on what he would do if he were the team’s general manager. Basically, he is making the picks for each team that would make draft analyst Kiper give the team an “A” on their draft grade after the selection process is completed.Kiper mocked the first three rounds of the Draft in this version.Check out Phinsider Radio with Matt Cannata, Josh Houtz, and Aaron Sutton; I Hate the Fins with Keith Beebe and Zach Cintron; and The Blowhole with JamesRadio and RobCast on iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Amazon Alexa. Get more information here.For the Miami Dolphins, he started in the best place for the team to start this year - the line of scrimmage. While I selected Taylor to solidify Miami’s offensive line, Kiper instead addressed what could be the biggest hole on the club’s roster, defensive end. Miami’s current roster of defensive end Tank Carradine, Charles Harris, Jeremiah Valoaga, and Jonathan Woodard have a combined 10.5 career sacks. Former Dolphins pass rusher Cameron Wake, who signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency this year, has averaged 9.8 sacks per season over his ten years with the Dolphins. Even if you add linebacker Jayrone Elliott, who led the Alliance of American Football, in sacks this year, Miami’s sacks number expands to a combined 14.5 career sacks in the league.Adding a pass rusher makes a lot of sense, and Kiper has Miami selecting Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary in the first round. The second round pick is a little questionable Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 , however. Kiper has Miami adding Florida safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson with the 48th overall pick. The Dolphins currently have three starters at after, with Reshad Jones, T.J. McDonald, and Minkah Fitzpatrick all looking to play one of the (presumed) two starting spots. Gardner-Johnson is a player who could be asked to play cornerback, but he is a natural free safety, patrolling centerfield and going up to get the ball - exactly the role Fitzpatrick should be playing this year. I disagree with Kiper’s pick here, especially if he is trying to give an A to the Dolphins for making this pick.Some players who were selected relatively close to Miami’s pick who I think would have made more sense are Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones (50 to the Minnesota Vikings), Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (56 to the New England Patriots), or Florida outside linebacker Jachai Polite (63 to the Kansas City Chiefs). Kiper gives Miami their developmental quarterback in the third round, adding Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham to the team’s roster. There are a lot of question marks surrounding Stidham after Auburn had a down year in 2018, but that is the point. Auburn as a whole had question marks last year, and Stidham lost his confidence. As a third-round pick who will be asked to be the backup behind Ryan Fitzpatrick, Stidham can be coached up and not expected to be the “franchise” guy from day one. He can develop and find his confidence again. And, he would be competition in 2020 for a rookie likely to be selected. I really like the potential of Stidham, so I like this selection from Kiper.Here is what he had to say about his “Grade A” draft for the Dolphins:What do you think of Kiper’s mock? Are the Dolphins on the right path with Gary, Gardner-Johnson, and Stidham?
Rudolph would return to the Vikings this season Marcus Epps Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , but he ultimately signed a four-year contract extension that keeps him in Minnesota for the near future.With Rudolph’s return secured, the next order of business was for the tight end to build a stronger bon with quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins said recently that “I don’t think I did enough” to develop that bond during his first year with the Vikings Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , but that he was getting more comfortable throwing to Rudolph even when the tight end was covered.Rudolph feels that the chemistry between the two players is growing as well.“Kirk’s never played with a tight end of the body type that I have,” Rudolph said during an appearance on NFL Network. “Kirk played with smaller guys that are quicker than I am Trae Waynes Jersey , run routes differently. We didn’t really have an offseason together last year, I was coming off ankle surgery Eric Kendricks Jersey , spent most of the spring rehabbing. Now we’ve had a full season together, a full offseason. And it’s just being on the same page. He knows that I can make catches that some of the other guys that he played with in the past couldn’t. And also I have more vertical separation than he’s used to having.”That separation and ability to make catches while covered should be useful traits for the Vikings to make use of in the red zone. Finding success there would help push them back toward playoff contention Infant Marcus Epps Jersey , which would be a welcome development after a disappointing 2018 season.
nsive tackle Gerald McCoy as much or more than the carefully-crafted Carolina compensation package that tries to top Ndamukong Suh‘s money Blue Kawann Short Jersey , but neither the new Browns nor the old Browns could give McCoy what his new team can: Two cracks this year at his old team.That definitely counts for something, even though the Panthers-Bucs series won’t entail a return to Tampa for McCoy, since that game will be played in London. Beyond dumping McCoy’s $13 million salary, Bucs coach Bruce Arians publicly discussed the notion that McCoy “just didn’t fit,” even though (as noted by Rick Stroud of the ) Arians had previously said that he believes McCoy fits Bowles’ defense. The team ultimately chose a cheaper option, who is both more than a year older than McCoy and who developed a reputation in 2018 for not going all out, all the time. Throw in the news from Monday that the Bucs instantly gave Ndamukong Suh the number worn by McCoy for nine years in Tampa, and the two games played by the two teams in 2019 become far more intriguing.That said, McCoy bristled at the suggestion that the team’s issuance of 93 to Suh and McCoy’s decision to sign with the Panthers wasn’t a coincidence. Still, it’s hard not to wonder whether all factors — the cutting of McCoy, the signing of Suh, Arians’ comments Color Rush Christian Miller Jersey , and the issuance of 93 to Suh — came together to push the needle away from Cleveland and Baltimore and toward Carolina.Regardless, McCoy staying in the division makes those games more interesting than they otherwise would have been. With public data available from Pro Football Focus, here is how the defensive mainstays fared in 2018"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFinal 2018 ratings for all Panthers defensive players, per Pro Football FocusNew,41commentsWith public data available from Pro Football Focus, here is how the defensive mainstays fared in 2018ESTShareTweetShareShareFinal 2018 ratings for all Panthers defensive players, per Pro Football FocusBill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsThe good people at Pro Football Focus spend enormous amounts of time breaking down every player’s performance on every individual play throughout the season. In the end, players can then be given a final rating somewhere between zero (poor) and 100 (elite). If you want to learn more about their methodology, you can read PFF’s Player Grade overview.What I have always appreciated about PFF is that while no player evaluation system is perfect, at least PFF is consistent. Players are graded by the same criteria which enables them to be given one of seven grades based on their rating and position rank:EliteHigh QualityGoodAbove AverageAverageBelow AveragePoorBased on free, public information available at PFF’s Carolina Panthers page after Week 17, here are the final 2018 ratings Blue Donte Jackson Jersey , grades, and position rankings for each of the Panthers starters and regular contributors on defense. (Note, I did the same write-up last year and here’s the link.)Grades and Ranks After Week 17, per PFFNamePosOverallGradePosition RankNamePosOverallGradePosition RankDefensive MVPs1 - Luke Kuechly: 90.7 rating, No. 2 linebacker. Luke will go down as one of the best linebackers in NFL history, health permitting. No surprises here and no need to explain any further. 2 - Kawann Short: 85.7 rating, No. 14 interior defensive lineman. KK had another solid season. Despite missing two games, his 12 tackles for loss dwarfed the combined totals of Dontari Poe (four), Kyle Love (zero), and Vernon Butler (zero), per Football Reference. 3 - Kyle Love: 76.8 rating, No. 32 interior defensive lineman. This one’s a surprise Donte Jackson Jersey 2019 , but PFF loved Kyle Love. He registered just 19 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four quarterback hits, and zero tackles for loss. But some of the value of interior defensive linemen doesn’t show up on the stat sheet (e.g. eating blockers) so PFF saw something special with what Love was doing.Defensive LVPs1 - Wes Horton: 42.4 rating, No. 107 edge rusher. The Panthers struggled all year to get pressure on the quarterback coming from the edge and Horton was part of the problem. Despite playing 537 snaps, Horton registered just 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. 2 - Mike Adams: 51.4 rating, No. 83 safety. Adams really struggled this year, especially in coverage. In my weekly “Plays to Love/Hate” column he tied for the defensive lead for the most “Plays to Hate” on the season, meaning his gaffes significantly impacted multiple games this year. 3 - Captain Munnerlyn: 61.6 rating, No. 84 cornerback. This one passes the eye test. Captain was either too slow, too short, or too out of position to consistently make plays. With the lack of a pass rush this year Captain was left on an island too often and the outcome usually wasn’t good. Additional observationsRespecting our elders: Major props to Julius Peppers (75.9 PFF grade DJ Moore Jersey 2019 , No. 23 defensive end) and Thomas Davis (74.2, No. 17 linebacker) for terrific seasons. Carolina should seriously consider bringing both of them back next year if they can work out team-friendly deals. Eric Reid’s production: Eric Reid’s (66.5, No. 53 safety) performance significantly exceeded his cap hit. Carolina signed him after Week 3 on a $1.4 million deal and he immediately delivered an “above average” season at a position of serious need. Turning the corner: Both James Bradberry (66.4, No. 59 cornerback) and Donte Jackson (65.0, No. 64 cornerback)were given “above average” grades this year. Hopefully they both continue to improve as they play on rookie deals for the next few years. Dontari Poe above average?: Color me surprised by this one. He seemed invisible to me so PFF must have seen him doing things like eating double teams that I missed. If “meh” was a grade, that’s the one I’d use. Again, what I appreciate about PFF is that so much of what happens in football cannot be measured by simple statistics. Their system isn’t perfect (none are), but at least it’s consistent.With that, props to Luke Kuechly, Kawann Short, and Kyle Love – the Carolina Panthers 2018 PFF Defensive MVPs.