Once again Dalvin Cook Jersey , the time for take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon out on the East Coast, and are going to try to win their first game in nearly a month. . .yes, it has been almost a month since the Vikings won a football game. That’s sort of depressing to think about, isn’t it?So, if you’re wondering about how you can follow along with all of the action on Sunday afternoon, we’ve got everything you need here in one place.Television InfoThis game is actually part of the late slate of Sunday afternoon games this week, which means that it will be kicking off at 3:25 PM Central on Sunday afternoon. This game will be broadcast on FOX, which is KMSP-9 in the Twin Cities, and the play-by-play will be handled by Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.If you’re wondering whether or not you’re in the main broadcast area for this week’s game, below is the map from 506 Sports. The Vikings/Eagles game is in red.For our friends over in the United Kingdom Jalyn Holmes Jersey , this game will be broadcast on Sky Sports, specifically on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage of this game will start on those channels at 9:00 PM UK time.For our men and women in uniform overseas, this game will actually be shown LIVE on the American Forces Network on AFN Prime Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled for 2100Z, which means is a 2200L kickoff for everyone in Central Europe, Monday morning at 0030L for viewers in Afghanistan, and 0500L for anyone watching in Japan and Korea.Radio InfoIf you’re not going to be anywhere near a television for this one, you’ll be able to hear the call from Paul Allen and Pete Bercich on the Vikings Radio Network. That link goes to a list of Vikings Radio Network affiliates across the Upper Midwest. See if yours will be carrying the game. There are a couple of other places you can find it online as well, including the TuneIn radio service as well as the KFAN site (if you’re on a desktop or laptop computer only. . .it won’t work on phones or tablets).For those that have satellite radio (which, I’ll admit, has been a life saver for me the last two weeks as I’ve been traveling) Brian O’Neill Jersey , you can find the Vikings Radio Network feed on Sirius Channel 127. If you have XM Radio, you can hear the game on XM Channel 225, but be advised that it will be the Eagles’ radio feed. If you’re using the SiriusXM Online App, the Vikings’ permanent home there is Channel 819.Referee InfoAccording to the folks from Football Zebras, the officiating crew for this week’s contest will be led by Walt Coleman. The Vikings last saw Walt Coleman in December of last season, as his officiating crew was responsible for calling the Vikings’ 34-7 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium.Weather InfoFrom what the good folks at WeatherNation are saying about this one, it’s going to be another warm one in Philadelphia on Sunday. In fact, it looks like the weather conditions will be similar to what the Vikings saw last Thursday in Los Angeles. Temperatures at kickoff are forecast to be in the low 80s with some light winds and mostly cloudy skies.Streaming InfoThere are several legal subscription services that are available in order to stream the game legally. Among them are Fubo.tv, USTVNow, and Sling TV. If you’re overseas Kyle Rudolph Jersey , your best bet is going to be NFL GamePass.Since it has recently been brought up, I want to make it perfectly clear that streams from Reddit or other places are not. . .I repeat, not. . .legal. If you’d like to argue about that, you can argue it somewhere else, because the moderators won’t listen to that garbage. Until Reddit, or anywhere else, has a deal with the National Football League, those streams are illegal and not welcome to be put up on this site. If you want to use them, go find them on your own and don’t be plastering them in the comments section here unless you’d rather not be in the comments of the Game Thread. . .or any other thread. . .here at DN.That should be all of the information you need in order to keep track of all the action from Lincoln Financial Field between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon. We’ll have our Open Thread for the first quarter up about an hour before kickoff or so, and we hope that you’ll join us here for all of the fun! With their victory on Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles Irv Smith Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , the Minnesota Vikings are back on the upswing in the Power Rankings across the internet. While we understand that Power Rankings aren’t gospel, or anything even approaching it, it is kind of interesting to see where the various pundits across these vast interwebs have our favorite football team ranked compared to the rest of the National Football League.So, how far up the rankings have the Vikings climbed this week? Let’s take a spin around and find out.Associated Press: #9 (Last week: #14)No Vikings-centric commentary from the AP this week.MMQB, Sports Illustrated: #7 (Last week: #10)SB Nation: #10 (Last week: #12)No Vikings-centric commentary from the mothership this week.Walter Cherepinsky, Walter Football: #12 (Last week: #15)Look, it’s the same damn “overrated team” link that he’s had every other week. I won’t bore you with it.Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: #13 (Last week: #20)Elliot Harrison, NFL.com: #9 (Last week: #13)Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News: #9 (Last week: #13)Bleacher Report: #8 (Last week: #8)Mike Florio Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , Pro Football Talk: #11 (Last week: #17)ESPN: #11 (Last week: #13)Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports: #6 (Last week: #13)USA Today: #12 (Last week: #17)Yes, it’s quite a significant swing upwards for our favorite football team, folks. The purple moved upwards in 11 of the 12 rankings that we use to put together our roundup, and stayed even in the one where they didn’t move up.The average ranking for the Vikings after falling to 1-2-1 last week was sitting at 13.75. With their big win on Sunday. . .a win that might have saved their season. . .they’re now back to being a Top 10 team with an average ranking of 9.75.Here is the graphic representation of the rankings so that you can check out the rise and fall throughout the first five weeks of the season. As always, you may click to embiggen.It would be nice to think that the Vikings have bottomed out as far as potential low points this season are concerned. However, we don’t have to look back that far to remember that neither the Vikings nor any other NFL team can take anything for granted in a given week.We’ll be right back here in the same place again next week for another Power Rankings Roundup!
t don’t flush Matt Haack Jersey , but we can’t ignore everything that stinks." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsBill Barnwell’s To-Do List for the Miami Dolphins: Re-sign Laremy TunsilNew,41commentsI don’t typically take advice from turds that don’t flush, but we can’t ignore everything that stinks.EDTShareTweetShareShareBill Barnwell’s To-Do List for the Miami Dolphins: Re-sign Laremy TunsilJasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsI’ll admit my bias from the beginning. I think Bill Barnwell is a stone cold Miami Dolphins hater who looks like a misshapen nut sack.Mr. Barnwell blocked me on Twitter and, if I were in his position, I would’ve blocked me, too. Not because I was relentlessly trolling — I have far too many children to engage in anything I actually want to pursue — but because my trolling is so precise and close to the soul.Despite existential limitations, I think it prudent to not ignore advice from anywhere. He who farteth well put re-signing Laremy Tunsil as the #1 priority of the Miami Dolphins, and I’m hard-pressed to find the wrongness in it.Let’s separate this discussion from the holes that’s perceived on the Dolphins roster, these are not mutually exclusive propositions: you can desire a Tunsil re-signing on top of acknowledging the dearth at edge rusher. If you look at this young Miami Dolphins team http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-hull-jersey , and you are identifying the players you want to build around, the Dolphins have already marked the beast on defense: Xavien Howard.It’s time to give Laremy Tunsil lots of money, and invest in a stalwart on both sides of the ball at a time where that financial flexibility exists. Howard and Tunsil play two of the top four positions in football, were drafted by the Dolphins, and have demonstrated All-Pro talent. The Dolphins have no choice but to be patient in finding the long-term answer at quarterback, and might need to be creative supplementing the pass rush after this year, but 50% of the premium positions can be addressed in one off-season. Tunsil’s false start penalties have decreased, he’s not been an iota of a distraction ever since the gas mask bong video hit cyberspace, and shows the angles Womens Charles Harris Jersey , intuition, and physical abilities to be an All-Pro LT in the NFL. The 5th year option is upwards of $10.5 million, and thus, the new Dolphins coaching staff/front office is in a position to reward a “stay-over” with minimal injury history while keeping an eye on salary cap implications and give the organization an out much like front offices do with every contract nowadays. Ryan Tannehill was among the first players on the field Tuesday, tossing short passes to an assistant equipment manager before practice even began, trying to make up for lost time and lost games.The Miami Dolphins plan to start Tannehill for the first time in seven weeks Sunday at Indianapolis . Coach Adam Gase said Tannehill has progressed enough in his recovery from a throwing shoulder injury to rejoin the lineup, and said the quality of his passes appears to be 100 percent.“You don’t look at him and go, ‘Is he trying to feel his way?'” Gase said. “I don’t see that. I see a guy who’s confident in where he’s at, and is doing a good job of turning the ball loose and putting it where it needs to be.”Tannehill said his shoulder still hurts when he throws Xavien Howard Jersey , but the stabbing pain he felt earlier is gone.“I’m not completely pain-free, but it’s at a tolerable rate and it’s something I can deal with, and it doesn’t affect any throws I make,” he said. “I’m ready to put this behind me and move forward and start winning games.”More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins, veteran LB Mike Hull agree to terms on 1-year contractThe next stop: Ryan Fitzpatrick moves into starting QB role with Dolphins, for nowDolphins sign former Jaguars guard-center Chris ReedDolphins sign QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to two-year, $11 million dealEnd of the road: Dolphins trade QB Ryan Tannehill to Titans for picksTannehill’s return provides a welcome lift. Replacement Brock Osweiler went 2-3 as the starter, and the offense has gone nine quarters without a touchdown.The Dolphins (5-5) have lost five of their past seven games, but because of a logjam of .500 teams in the AFC http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-raekwon-mcmillan-jersey , they’re in contention for only their third playoff berth in the past 17 seasons. That means Tannehill has a shot to play in the postseason for the first time in his seven-year career.Tannehill will start this week for only the sixth time in Miami’s past 31 games. A knee injury wiped out his 2017 season, and this year he hurt the capsule in his shoulder in Week 5.Progress in rehabilitation was so unsteady at first that the Dolphins shut down Tannehill for a time. Gase acknowledged the possibility of another setback.“Like I told Brock, ‘You’ve just always got to stay ready,'” Gase said.But Tannehill said he made significant strides during last week’s bye, and said doctors have told him he doesn’t risk further injury to the shoulder by returning. He threw in practice Tuesday for the first time since mid-October, and is now unleashing passes of more than 50 yards while making more than 100 throws per session.He comes back to an offense missing his most dynamic options. Since he was sidelined, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant have suffered season-ending injuries.“We still have a lot of good skill players we can get the ball to,” Tannehill said. “It’s just going to be different guys than it was.”
in a Super Bowl Taylor Rapp Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , the opponent was New England. It didn’t work out so well for the then-St. Louis team.The Patriots, of course, have made a habit of being in the NFL championship game — this is their eighth since that 2002 victory over the Greatest Show On Turf.Here’s how they’ll match up in Atlanta:WHEN NEW ENGLAND HAS THE BALLThanks to a dominating line led by LT Trent Brown (77), C David Andrews (60) and RG Shaq Mason (69), Tom Brady (12) barely was touched and never was sacked by Kansas City in the AFC title game. And the Chiefs led the league in sacks. If that group can be just as stout against All-Pro DT Aaron Donald, the only unanimous choice for the squad, Ndamukong Suh (93) and Michael Brockers (90), Brady could have another one of his MVP performances. However, the secondary he’ll face this time is far superior to what the Chiefs put on the field, particularly with cornerbacks Aqib Talib (21) and Marcus Peters (22) — and backup Nickell Robey-Coleman (23), he of the now-infamous helmet-hit pass interference non-call against the Saints.Those two must be aggressive at the line of scrimmage against WRs Julian Edelman (11) and Chris Hogan (15), who were so open on some routes against Kansas City it looked like a passing drill.The other intriguing matchup here is TE Rob Gronkowski (87) against safeties Lamarcus Joyner (20) and John Johnson III (43) Los Angeles Rams Jerseys Stitched , who are physical enough to deal with Gronk, but it’s a wearying and thankless task.And there’s this for LA to deal with: Rookie Sony Michel (26) has become a ground force with his power and instincts. Fellow RB James White (28) is one of the best receivers out of the backfield in the league, and third-stringer Rex Burkhead (34) scored twice, including the winning TD for the AFC crown.Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will challenge Brady with his schemes, but LA must disrupt the QB’s timing and comfort zone. Brady’s O-line has to prevent that.WHEN LOS ANGELES HAS THE BALLMichel’s former teammate at Georgia, All-Pro RB Todd Gurley (30), has been battling knee issues. While late-season pickup C.J. Anderson (35) has been masterful, the Rams need a healthy and productive Gurley for the Super Bowl. At least he’s had extra time to heal.Gurley led the NFL with 21 TDs and ranked fourth with 1,831 yards from scrimmage. He’d be a handful as a receiver for Patriots LBs Dont’a Hightower (54) and Kyle Van Noy (53), who comes off a superb outing in Kansas City. So one of the DBs, perhaps safeties Devin McCourty (32) or Patrick Chung (23), could get some assignments.The Rams want to have balance on offense Taylor Rapp black jersey , and they certainly have the options in the passing game with Jared Goff (16) throwing to WRs Robert Woods (17), Brandin Cooks (12) and rapidly developing Josh Reynolds (83). Cooks will be eager for a big game after the Patriots dealt him to LA last offseason. He’ll likely see plenty of All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore, who struggled a bit in KC.New England managed four sacks of Patrick Mahomes and the Rams can’t be that generous if they expect to carry off the Lombardi Trophy. Steady linemen LT Andrew Whitworth (77), LG Rodger Saffold (76) and RT Rob Havenstein (79) must hold their own against DE Trey Flowers (98), Van Noy and the guys on the interior for New England.Goff vs. Brady would seem a mismatch. But Goff and his team beat Drew Brees for the NFC title.SPECIAL TEAMSWhat more can Greg The Leg do? Well, LA placekicker Greg Zuerlein (4) could follow his clutch work in the Big Easy with a Super Bowl-winning boot.Rams P Johnny Hekker (6) converted a fake punt for a first down at New Orleans and has one of the most powerful legs in the league.The Rams aren’t exceptional on returns, but they aren’t inept, either. JoJo Natson (19) has handled most of the punt runbacks, while Blake Countess (24) is the kick returner.The Patriots are more likely to break something in the return game with Cordarrelle Patterson (84) on kickoffs. New England features the usually reliable Edelman on punts, although he did — or didn’t — fumble one against the Chiefs.Stephen Gostkowski (3) has made more pressure attempts than nearly any current NFL placekicker this side of record-setter Adam Vinatieri, and Ryan Allen (6) does a solid job punting.COACHINGSeeing how the Patriots dominated the Chiefs early on both sides of the ball, OC Josh McDaniels and unofficial DC Brian Flores had a superb game plan. But KC began moving the ball almost at will in the second half Taylor Rapp Jersey Mens , and the Rams are capable of the same. That makes for a key question: Can LA slow down the precision passing and powerful/slashing running of Michel?LA coach Sean McVay is the hot commodity on the pro football market. Every team looking for a new head coach has at least investigated people who’ve worked with McVay, who just turned 33. He’s innovative, aggressive and, in some ways, one of the guys, something New England’s Bill Belichick most definitely isn’t.INTANGIBLESThe Patriots are so experienced in this environment. Nothing that happens in Atlanta during Super Bowl week is likely to bother them. Same thing probably will apply when they get on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium field.Brady, 41, will be the oldest starting QB in Super Bowl history. A sixth title would tie the Patriots with the Steelers for most in the Super Bowl era.The Rams could energize the Los Angeles area about the NFL with a championship just three seasons into their return to Hollywood. They won the Super Bowl once, but representing St. Louis in the 2000 game. Day 1 of 2019 training camp is a wrap!" 2019 Los Angeles Rams Training Camp2019 Los Angeles Rams training camp: July 27 practice recapNew,2commentsDay 1 of 2019 training camp is a wrap!CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2019 Los Angeles Rams training camp: July 27 practice recapTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailLos Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff talks with HC Sean McVay during organized team activities, May 20, 2019.Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty ImagesAnd away we go.Day 1 of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2019 training camp is in the books.Here’s how things look from the three major aspects:InjuriesDay 1 was more about the guys back healthy. Despite playing in Super Bowl LIII Taylor Rapp Jersey Cheap , the drama down the stretch for RB Just Todd Gurley and his knee meant that Gurley’s first carry was always going to entertain a feeling of confidence. We won’t really learn anything about it or the balance of work to be doled out between Gurley, rookie RB Darrell Henderson and perhaps reserve RB Malcolm Brown until Week 1 of the regular season when the Rams travel to take on the Carolina Panthers. Still, it was good to see JTG tote the rock. As I write this, McVay noted after practice there would be days ahead where Gurley doesn’t practice much like how they’ve treated LT Andrew Whitworth, C John Sullivan and OLB Connor Barwin in years past.Similarly, it was the first full return to work for WR Cooper Kupp who tore his ACL against the Seattle Seahawks in November of last year. Just like Gurley, seeing Kupp in action does the heart good.OffenseNot of ton of import, but this nugget was certainly interesting:Not gonna let myself read too much into Day 1 of training camp, but whew...DefenseNot a ton of note today. CB Aqib Talib did get the better of QB Jared Goff at one point:Back at it tomorrow. Same time, same place.
Bowl this week http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-eric-murray-jersey , but they’ll be thinking about a new defensive coordinator instead.Bob Sutton. The news comes two days after the Chiefs lost 37-31 to the Patriots in overtime of the AFC Championship Gam a potent offense, some of that could be swallowed but the Chiefs routinely failed to come up with stops when they needed them the most.The Patriots’ game-winning touchdown drive saw them convert three third-and-10s stands as the most recent example and, perhaps, the one that sealed Sutton’s fate in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY Womens Dustin Colquitt Jersey , Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of inciting controversy during the NFL draft in the Andy Reid era by acquiring players that have a history of off-the-field issues.This year, they didn’t even wait until the draft.The Chiefs swung a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday to acquire pass rusher Frank Clark for a package of picks, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The two sides then reached an agreement on a $105.5 million, five-year contract that was contingent on Clark passing a physical, which was expected to be completed Wednesday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal, which sent the Chiefs’ first-round pick this year and a second-rounder next year to Seattle, had not become official.That didn’t stop fans, talk-radio hosts and people from just about every walk of life in Kansas City from debating the merits of bringing in yet another player with baggage.The team took a chance on cornerback Marcus Peters, who was traded away after getting into trouble with coaches. It drafted running back Kareem Hunt, then quickly cut him when he kicked a woman in a hotel hallway. And it picked wide receiver Tyreek Hill Steven Nelson Jersey , who was dealing with his own domestic violence case that centered on the 3-year-old child he shares with his fiance.While Clark has stayed out of trouble during four years in the NFL, he was kicked off the team at Michigan when he was charged with first-degree domestic violence and assault following an incident with his then-girlfriend. The charges were later reduced to fourth-degree persistent disorderly conduct and Clark completed a domestic violence course and paid court costs and fines.One organization that called the trade “disconcerting” was the Rose Brooks Center, which has been providing a safe haven for victims of domestic violence for 40 years.“Organizations and other systems have a community responsibility to hold offenders accountable, just as Rose Brooks Center does, in order to end the epidemic of domestic violence,” the center said in a statement. “When we do not hold offenders accountable, it sends a message of acceptance not only to the offender, but to the victim, reducing the likelihood that a victim will come forward.”The Chiefs have not commented on the trade because it has yet to become official, though the team did tweet video from the locker room of a No. 55 jersey with Clark’s name on it.His arrival continues a trend of the Chiefs giving players with off-the-field history a second chance http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-laurent-duvernay-tardif-jersey , with mixed results.Peters, who was kicked off his team at Washington for fighting with his coach, quickly became one of the league’ best cornerbacks. But increasingly erratic conduct reached a tipping point when Peters got into an altercation with then-defensive coordinator Bob Sutton following a game.Peters ultimately was shipped to the Rams last offseason for second- and fourth-round draft picks.In 2016, the Chiefs used a fifth-round pick on Hill, who was kicked off the team at Oklahoma State after punching his pregnant girlfriend and transferred to tiny West Alabama. His elite speed and game-breaking ability made him one of the league’s biggest stars on the field, but off the field many fans were dismayed at the pick — some even gave up season tickets or swore off the team altogether.Hill completed a series of steps to have the original domestic violence charges expunged, and he had stayed out of trouble until last month when police were called to his home twice in a span of nine days to investigate a report of child abuse and battery of a juvenile. On Wednesday, the Johnson County district attorney declined to press charges in the case because he could not determine whether it was Hill or his fiance, Crystal Espinal, that injured the child.“We believe a crime has occurred Womens Allen Bailey Jersey ,” district attorney Steve Howe said. “We’ve asked the police to do quite a bit of follow-up work. They’ve completed their investigation and we’re at an impasse at this point and any further investigation would be unwarranted.”The Chiefs have declined to discuss Hill even as they began offseason workouts, and coach Andy Reid merely said “he is here” when asked about his talented wide receiver last week.General manager Brett Veach also declined to discuss the case.“I think it’s going to work itself out here,” he said, “and we’ll deal with the information as it comes. Like I said, there’s nothing I’d probably be in a position to say right now on that.”The Chiefs have been quick in addressing domestic violence in at least one case.After choosing Hunt despite a history of issues in college, and watching him lead the league in rushing as a rookie, they wasted no time in cutting him once video surfaced of an incident in an Ohio hotel hallway. Hunt was seen pushing and kicking a woman while she was on the ground.“Our scouting staff does a really good job of vetting players and part of that analysis is their character,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said at the time. “Obviously, it’s very hard to learn everything about somebody. Sometimes you have somebody who in college didn’t have any incidents, then they get to the pro level and with the fame and fortune that comes with the position Cameron Erving Jersey , they do something you don’t expect. We’re certainly going to try to get better, but I don’t think you can ever be perfect.”It’s unclear what kind of due diligence the Chiefs did when it came to Clark, though two people familiar with his signing said the background work done was extensive.What they heard was enough to make the Chiefs comfortable not only with bringing him aboard, but also making Clark one of the highest-paid pass rushers in the NFL.
The Patriots lead at the half Elite Chandler Jones Jersey , can they finish the year out on top?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Podcasts wl LIII second half open thread New,44commentsThe Patriots lead at the half, can they finish the year out on top?MSTShareTweetShareShareSuper Bowl LIII second half open thread Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsWell, defense was on the first half menu, as well as three trips on the IncrediCoaster for yours truly.It was all New England Patriots in the first half as they lead Super Bowl LIII 3-0.The real story is the fact that as always, Bill Belichick is the advantage in every game he steps in to.The Patriots are outgaining the Rams 196 to 57.What Belichick does defensively every Super Bowl is just so impressive.Now, we’ll see how the chess match plays out in the second half.Through two quarters, I’d say the Super Bowl MVP voting would be Julian Edelman for the Patriots and for the Rams it’s tough but it would have to be either Michael Brockers or Mark Barron, both playing extremely well.The second half will be all about Sean McVay and what he can do to adjust offensively. The Patriots have left at least six points on the field today, which makes the score even more of a concern if you’re the Rams.Yet, the Rams get the ball to start the second half. If they can come out and at least tie the game up, you have to feel like they can keep this thing competitive.Enjoy the second half. TEMPE Game Chandler Jones Jersey , Ariz. (AP) — He has a close connection with Aaron Rodgers and wants a “Star Trek mind-meld” with his new offensive coordinator Mike McCoy. He’s still ticked that three quarterbacks were drafted ahead of him.Josh Rosen was introduced at a news conference Friday at Arizona Cardinals headquarters.It’s heady stuff, he acknowledged, being anointed a team’s franchise quarterback of the future.“It’s pretty daunting,” Rosen said. “The biggest thing is knowing that I have careers on my back. I have families, I have kids, and if I don’t play well and I don’t pan out, people have to get new jobs. People get fired and things happen, so you’ve got a lot on your shoulders.”The biggest misperception he’d like to clear up, he said, is that he lacks sufficient love for the game.“Throughout the scouting process, you had to come up with answers to try and convince people you love the game and stuff,” he said. “I’m lucky now. I got picked. I can just show people. I can just come to work each day and show people over time. I don’t have to answer. I can actually just produce the proof in the pudding.”The UCLA star somehow slipped to 10th in the draft. The Cardinals traded up five spots to get him at the quite reasonable price of Arizona’s No. 15 pick in the first round as well as a third- and fifth-round selection. He said Thursday night that he didn’t know and didn’t care why he slipped and was the fourth quarterback chosen.“I was a little emotional last night Chandler Jones Womens Jersey ,” Rosen said. “I would actually say that I’m not as angry that there were nine guys (chosen) ahead of me, just the three quarterbacks. That’s kind of what gets to me. So, there were three big mistakes ahead of me.”But he said he now sees it as a lucky break.“This is an unbelievable team that I think is really, really primed and set to do some incredible things in the future,” Rosen said, “and I think I just, very simply, lucked out.”He will wear his usual No. 3, the same as his predecessor, the now-retired Carson Palmer.Rosen will start out as backup to Sam Bradford and maybe Mike Glennon. It will be his first experience as a reserve.“My goals for the year are to accomplish whatever coach McCoy sets out for me as a quarterback,” he said. “Whatever he wants me to do, it’s team first. … I’m going to compete my butt off every single day Youth Chandler Jones Jersey , but then again, I’m not going to be the guy that comes in and thinks he’s the man from Day 1. It’s a long process, and you’ve got to earn it.”Rosen said he’s learning a lot from Rodgers.The two got to know each other because they’re represented by the same agency. Rodgers is executive producer of a video that featured rookies under contract to the agency preparing for the draft.“It was really cool when he came down and mentored me a little bit,” Rosen said. “The relationship actually went a lot further than I thought it would initially. I thought we were just kind of going to hang out for the cameras a little bit and talk and try to make it look more than it was. But he has reached out to me a lot. He has been awesome.”As Rosen explained it, “I think the best word to describe him, and what I try to emulate is, he’s a `dude.’ He’s just the dude. When he’s walking around the building or whatever he’s doing, you just know he’s that guy. When he steps into the huddle at a critical moment in a late-game (situation) at the end of the year, you know that he’s stepping into that huddle and he’s telling his guys he’s going to go down and score a touchdown and that they’re all going to believe him, because he’s that dude.”Rosen wants to be that dude, too.
Two years after playing in Super Bowl LI Black Brett Favre Jersey , the Atlanta Falcons found themselves watching the postseason this year after a 7-9 campaign. the season as head coach Dan Quinn looked to reinvigorate his operations after a down year. However, Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes the team is well-positioned for the season ahead.“We obviously can recover from all these injuries we had this [past] year, which was definitely a factor,” Blank said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “And I think the changes with the staff will make a difference. Our activity in free agency and the draft will make a difference. With the quarterback that we have, and the young defensive stars that we have, and some of the talent that we have on offense with Julio [Jones] and [Devonta] Freeman returning Steve Bartkowski Jersey 2019 , I think we’ll be in very good, competitive shape next year. It’s a long season, but I like where we are.”The Falcons were hampered by several key injuries last season. Freeman, linebacker Deion Jones, safeties Ricardo Allen and Keanu Neal, and guard Andy Levitre and Brandon Fusco all spent large chunks of the season on injured reserve. The team fired offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian, defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong after the season and brought on Dirk Koetter (offensive coordinator) and Ben Kotwica (special teams) in their place while taking on defensive coordinator responsibilities himself.Blank also reiterated his faith in Quinn being the right man for the job.“He’s a great leader of men Black Steve Bartkowski Jersey ,” Blank said. “He has a great vision. He’s brutally honest with himself and with the staff and the players. He’s not going to compromise his values, and he supports the values of the organization. I couldn’t be happier having him as our coach.”Quinn led the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance that Atlanta should have won two years ago. But with Blank so bullish on the team’s positioning for next season, if the team sputters again that faith may begin to wane.Falcons-Eagles post-game injury report: Keanu Neal suffers knee injury, is knocked out of game The Atlanta Falcons played a sloppy game tonight and couldn’t pull off the win. The ending was eerily similar to what we witnessed in the playoffs last season. We’ll have 10 long days to break down the loss and furiously smash the panic button. But there were lots of injuries worth mentioning tonight. So let’s break ‘em down! Keanu Neal went down in the second quarter with what appeared to be a knee injury. He was defending Zach Ertz and seemingly misstepped, tweaking his knee. It was a non-contact injury; he fell to the ground, got some attention from the trainers, and went into the medical tent. Damontae Kazee replaced him but a few plays later Chris Lindstrom Atlanta Falcons Jersey , Neal had his helmet back on, ready to get reenter the game. Here’s where we enter a gray area. He was back in the game before the end of the second quarter. Neal subsequently re-aggravated that injury early in the second half and was ruled out. Why’d they put him back in the game? That’s a question that will need to be answered in the days ahead. Vic Beasley took a hit to the head late in the first half and underwent a concussion evaluation on the sideline. He ultimately came back into the game. The third quarter got real messy. Takk McKinley went down with what looked to be a left knee or leg injury. (He was pointing at the area under his left knee while the trainers evaluated him.) He returned but seemed to re-aggravate the same injury late in the fourth quarter. A couple plays later Desmond Trufant went down with what appeared to be cramping. Het got an IV and came back into the game. Deion Jones landed awkwardly while pursuing the ball carrier a few plays later. He had trouble standing and was forced to sit out a play, notwithstanding his attempts to stay in. Austin Hooper and Devonta Freeman sustained knee injuries in the second half. Freeman was seen walking back and forth on the sideline, favoring his right knee. He earned a questionable designation. Hooper took a direct hit to his knee after a big reception. He too wanted to stay in the game but they subbed him out. Lots of injuries to keep an eye on. Neal’s appears to be the most serious. I’d be shocked if you’re in a good mood reading this. Keep your heads up, Falcoholics.
The Ravens have the money Stitched Lamar Jackson Jersey , but are there receivers to sign?"WhitePodcast Film Review Fanposts Fanshots Ravensoo Ravens Depth ChartYahoo Ravens TransactionsYahoo Ravens PhotosAbout Odds Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Sorting through 2019’s free agent wide receiversNew,14commentsThe Ravens have the money, but are there receivers to sign?ESTShareTweetShareShareSorting through 2019’s free agent wide receiversSteve Flynn-USA TODAY SportsThe current wide receiver unit for the Ravens is questionable. Of the three signed by Ozzie Newsome last season, only Willie Snead IV looks to be a consistent threat on the gridiron. With the switch of quarterbacks, production in the passing game plummeted. Mainly the playcalling forced this, but it was not Marty Mornhinweg’s fault alone. The combination was a vicious cycle of playcalling from Marty, inaccurate passes from the rookie quarterback and a painful case of drops by Michael Crabtree (7) and John Brown (6) [NBCSports].As of now, the Ravens only have Chris Moore, Jordan Lasley, Jaleel Scott, Crabtree Baby Lamar Jackson Jersey , Snead under contract for the 2019 season, and some even suggest letting Crabtree walk with his age and production in question.When the team does cut/trade QB Joe Flacco, the Ravens cap space becomes something worth flaunting, but by no means is there a star-studded market for them to attract.Originally, I was excited to talk 2019 FA wide receiver prospects; I mean, I talk free agent wide receivers every year. So, I did what I always do and check spotrac’s page for UFA wideouts and sort by touchdowns because I begin to dream about the future scoring plays they’ll produce donning the purple and black. When sorting by this list, the first two names put the lack of scoring threats into perspective.Larry Fitzgerald — 6 TD John Brown — 5 TD[Spotrac.com]That’s right, folks. The first player is a 36-year old Arizona Cardinals legend with zero desire to leave his long-time franchise. The second player on this list was a Raven last year and couldn’t necessarily re-establish himself with the quarterback change. This isn’t going too well.Edit: Just like that, Fitzgerald has signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals.No matter. I’ve changed the sorting to total yards. Thankfully, this brings two new receivers on top.Adam Humphries — 816 ydsGolden Tate — 795 ydsTruthfully Jaylon Ferguson Baltimore Ravens Jersey , I’m a sucker for Tate. I’ve always liked his physicality and he’s the prototypical Ravens wide receiver signing. An older, big-bodied receiver with strong hands who is known for not dropping catches and gaining yards after the catch; Should I start the pre-write now?Humphries is an interesting player. The good news is he’s in his prime at 26 years old. Also, he’sdeveloped into a solid receiving option for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the past four seasons. The problems are his market value ($10.4 million?!) and he plays slot receiver, the only spot in the wide receiver department the Ravens look solid in. Maybe he can be kicked outside to WR2, but then you’re spending over $10 million a year on a maybe.If you’d like to look at more on Humphries, I highly recommend going to Gang Green Nation for their breakdown of the Bucs free agent.Now, going down Spotrac’s list, you’ll also notice a few more slot-receivers who I think the Ravens should mark off their lists. There needs to be bigger receivers for Jackson to target. Those names include:Adam HumphriesCole BeasleyChris HoganRandall CobbRyan GrantWith these names off, I do see a few names worth focusing on.Tyrell WilliamsDevin FunchessGolden TateThe former Michigan receiver is certainly somebody to look at in free agency. He’s 6-foot 4-inches tall and 225 pounds. With a frame like this, he’ll be looked at early and often by Jackson. He’s also the youngest of the four on the list, meaning he could be a long-term option for the Ravens to utilize. His market value ($8.9M) is also a bit cheaper than Tyrell Williams ($9.6M) or Golden Tate’s ($10.2M).I’m also a fan of Tyrell’s play Color Rush Jaylon Ferguson Jersey , though he’s cooled off after his 2016 season when he produced 69 catches, 1059 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s also another big target for Jackson, as he’s also 6-foot 4-inches tall and only 20 pounds lighter than Funchess.In truth, both of these receivers are ideal for Jackson to develop with. They’re bigger receivers, young and capable of meshing with the Greg Roman offense. It also doesn’t hurt to have larger receivers in the run game blocking cornerbacks and safeties when the stretch plays get past the edge. The story behind the birth of the Baltimore Ravens is not a happy subject in Cleveland, but it was not one that Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was familiar with before Thursday.Landry was three years old when the late Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore to become the Ravens after the 1995 season. The Browns returned to the NFL in 1999 and Landry was unaware of the history that ties the two franchises together until his media session ahead of this weekend’s game between the two teams.“So really?” Landry asked, via Cleveland.com. “The Cleveland team became the Baltimore Ravens? … Damn. That hurt, didn’t it?”Indeed it did and there’s been plenty more pain in Cleveland since the Browns resumed play. This year has brought some of the most positive results since 1999 and beating the Ravens to keep them out of the playoffs while giving the Browns a winning season would probably rank this year at the best since the return for many fans.
It took almost eight years Donte Jackson Panthers Jersey , y’all, but Cam Newton has finally become a good quarterback. The former first round pick turned in a performance for the ages against the Dallas Cowboys and has pulled his season average completion percentage up to 65%. As we all know, completing 65% of your passes on average is the absolute benchmark for good quarterbacking. It’s a black and white standard.I assume that is the story of the season. I assume that everybody who spent years claiming that Newton was overrated during his 2015 NFL MVP season, who was clamoring for Derek Anderson to start, and who has, for months, been trying to buy passage on the Taylor Heinicke bandwagon has now been quieted. That their support has been thrown unequivocally behind Cameron Jerrell Newton, efficient passer of the football DJ Moore Panthers Jersey , as the quarterback of the Carolina Panthers for now and hereafter.Never we mind that Newton has averaged almost 40 yards a game on the ground. Never we mind that those yards often came on critical third and fourth down opportunities. Those yards and those plays aren’t valuable when produced by a quarterback and neither are the 55 touchdowns he has rushed for since entering the league.The Panthers stuck by their first overall pick for longer than many franchises would have. His ascendancy to being a good and relevant quarterback in his eighth season qualifies him as a late bloomer. Other first overall picks didn’t receive as much as time as Newton has to prove that they were good quarterbacks. Alex Smith only received seven seasons in San Francisco, which is mathematically less than Newton’s eight. David Carr, meanwhile, was released after four seasons by the Houston Texans.Ironically, both of those quarterbacks became good in their last seasons with their original teams. They posted 70% and 68.9% completion ratings respectively. Maybe that is the sign that this is Newton’s final year. Maybe the Panthers are just letting Derek Anderson rest for a season so that he can take the league by storm in 2019.It will be a tough call for general manager Marty Hurney, to be sure. On the one hand, Newton is now a good quarterback. On the other hand, the Panthers probably have a better chance of making the Super Bowl without him. It’s not like he ever proved capable of carrying their entire offense — kicking and screaming — through the playoffs all by himself.As for 2018 Limited Christian McCaffrey Jersey , Newton will probably try to maintain his performance as a good quarterback. He can do that if he keeps his season average completion percentage above 65%, I’m told. That will probably mean he has to stop running so gosh darn much. Smiling, too. That’s OK, though. The Panthers have never been hurt by leaving a few first downs on the table, letting drives stall out, and not scoring in the red zone. The Panthers need to add young talent to their pass rush. Is Chase Winovich a good fit for them?" Carolina Panthers Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftFilm room scouting report on Michigan defensive end Chase WinovichNew,23commentsThe Panthers need to add young talent to their pass rush. Is Chase Winovich a good fit for them?EDTChase Winovich is a native of Jefferson Hills, Pa. and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a four-star prospect according to Rivals. He committed to Michigan over Florida State Christian McCaffrey Panthers Jersey , Pitt, and Virginia Tech. Winovich was a four-year letterman for the Wolverines and was well liked by his teammates and coaches as he was awarded the Bo Schembechler MVP team award in 2018. He finished his Michigan career with 45 tackles-for-loss, 18 sacks, and three forced fumbles. Winovich tested as an above average athlete. He was a 0.6 sigma athlete, which placed him in the 68.8th percentile according to SPARQ. More importantly, Winovich’s agility scores were outstanding. His 3-cone was 6.94 and the short shuttle was 4.11. Film reviewWinovich flashes active hands consistently. He can use this trait to stack and shed or use a counter on the offensive tackle. On each of these pass rushes, Winovich initially gets held up by the tackle. He uses his hands to disengage and force his way for a pressure. His pressure share in 2018 was 27.1% according to Sports Info Solutions. Winovich starts his rush outside, but then jabs his feet inside. He’s able to use a rip move to win. Unfortunately Elite Christian McCaffrey Jersey , the hit was penalized for roughing the passer. However, the important part is how Winovich used a rip move on the inside hand of the tackle. Winovich takes another inside route to the quarterback. He attacks the right arm of the offensive lineman, but shows a decent ability to convert speed to power. Winovich displays a stab and rip move as he forces the quarterback off his spot. His pass rush arsenal is not fully refined, but his rip move is effective. There were questions about Winovich’s athleticism. He answered those concerns at the Combine. Furthermore, his excellent agility scores show up on tape. Winovich has decent bend when he’s executing a speed rush. On each of these rushes, he has to convert speed to power as he engages with the offensive tackle. The dip and flexibility to turn the arc is highlighted on each rush. He doesn’t have a great first step though. This isn’t surprising as his vertical and broad jumps, which measure explosiveness are below average.Winovich’s athleticism is also on display when he’s in space against a running back. He closes down the space by taking the right angle and then his burst to hit high gear. As a run defender, Winovich has a strong pop at the point of attack. He’s able to meet the pulling guard with plenty of force. He sheds the block and finishes the tackle for loss.Winovich has the length to easily stack and shed in the run game. He gets engaged with the blocker Game Christian McCaffrey Jersey , but he’s able to utilize his hand use and leverage to shed the block. Winovich cleans up the run on the backside. Fit with CarolinaThe Panthers just signed Bruce Irvin to a one-year deal, but they still need to elevate their edge rushing talent. Their defensive line coach, Sam Mills III, attended Winovich’s pro day in Ann Arbor. It’s not surprising that there is mutual interest. Winovich is a twitchy edge rusher who plays with a high motor. In addition, he has the strength to set the edge or attack the ppint of attack in the run game. Winovich’s pre-draft rise reminds me of T.J. Watt a couple years ago. I doubt he’s available when the Panthers select in the second round, but if he is they have to send in the card ASAP.
LOUISVILLE Black Sam Bradford Jersey , Ky. (AP) — points, including 12 in the first quarter to lead Louisville past the Wolverines 71-50 on Sunday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.The Cardinals (31-3) started fast and stayed in gear on the way to earning their third consecutive Sweet 16 berth.Louisville isn’t taking that achievement for granted.Advancing meant getting a bigger, physical Michigan squad eager to follow up a 30-point first round win with a huge upset. The Cardinals didn’t let it happen, pushing the ball offensively while pressing Michigan defensively. It quickly built a 19-4 lead that steadily increased.“We’re always trying to play our own game, whether it’s our transition game, just playing fast,” forward Sam Fuehring said. “Definitely worked today.”Durr got the Cardinals going with two assists before adding the first of five 3-pointers in the game and a four-point play. She finished 9 of 23 from the field and 5 of 14 from long range.“I just tried to make the right reads,” said the senior All-American, who finished with five of Louisville’s 16 assists. “They were throwing like three guards at me, three players at me.“My teammates were getting open, making great cuts and finished the ball as well.”Louisville’s defense also came up big, holding the taller Wolverines to just 23 percent shooting in the second half and 43 percent overall. The Cardinals scored 28 points off 22 turnovers, forcing 17 by halftime alone.Jazmine Jones added 15 points while Sam Fuehring and Dana Evans each had 10. Kylee Shook had 10 rebounds and guard Arica Carter seven after missing two games with a left knee injury.Akienreh Johnson had 12 points and Kayla Robbins 10 for Michigan, which fell to 1-4 all-time against Louisville. Michigan (22-12) failed in its fifth attempt to reach the Sweet 16 in its history.“You can’t put yourself in a 19-4 hole against a No. 1 seed and try to climb back from that,” Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico said. “We had cut it to six, but it’s not easy to climb back from that deficit. So, definitely a learning experience.”FORGET SOMETHING?Durr and Carter celebrated their final home victory running side by side around the court to cheers and were soon followed by Fuehring, a fellow senior. That wasn’t the plan in what turned out to be Louisville’s only uncoordinated moment.“On the first victory lap Cheap Zach Allen Jersey , they left,” Fuehring joked. “I had to come back out. It was kind of embarrassing, but I enjoyed it.”Durr explained, “We didn’t know where you went.”TAKING HER PLACENeeding a point to tie Diane Dietz as Michigan’s No. 2 career scorer, senior center Hallie Thome scored six and finished with 2,081.BIG PICTUREMichigan: The Wolverines were caught off guard from the jump in allowing consecutive layups. The early turnovers didn’t help, the result of being sped up more than they wanted to be by the Cardinals. They settled down to commit just five after the break but were outscored 17-6 in the third quarter.“That was their game plan,” Johnson said of Louisville. “They played their normal game, but they definitely brought a lot of intensity the first couple of minutes of the game. But we started to adjust to the pressure.”Louisville: The returns of Carter from injury and coach Jeff Walz from suspension made the Cardinals whole, and it showed with effective precision and intensity that negated Michigan’s size and athleticism. Their bench was outscored 28-12, but it didn’t matter because they controlled areas such as rebounding (35-34) and paint scoring (36-30) against a challenging opponent.UP NEXTLouisville: Faces Oregon State-Gonzaga winner on Friday in Albany Regional. If you don’t know much about Joel Klatt, the Fox Sports college football analyst, Klatt was a walk-on QB at the University of Colorado in 2002, who won the full-time starting job his sophomore year..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Podcasts The Revenge of the Birds podcastWhy To Believe Joel Klatt and PFFNew,125comments Why To Believe Joel Klatt and PFFIf you don’t know much about Joel Klatt, the Fox Sports college football analyst, Klatt was a walk-on QB at the University of Colorado in 2002, who won the full-time starting job his sophomore year and then went on to set 19 school passing records.These days he is becoming one of the most popular and highly sought after draft pundits. For example, he has become one of Colin Cowherd’s most popular guests on The Herd Zach Allen Arizona Cardinals Jersey , especially in the weeks before the NFL Draft.Joel Klatt has an excellent and intuitive understanding of QBs.Watch what he had to say about last year’s QBs (Rosen, Mayfield and Darnold) prior to last year’s draft. Pretty much everything he had to say was right on the money:In retrospect, Klatt did a good job summarizing why some teams were having some difficulty assessing Josh Rosen’ personality and outlooks on football. It also appears that Klatt was right on the money about Baker Mayfield, at a time when no one would have thought Mayfield would go #1 to the Browns. Klatt shocked a skeptical Cowherd by claiming that Mayfield’s ceiling could be that of Drew Brees.This year, Joel Klatt rates Kyler Murray as the#1 QB in the draft and in this recent interview with Cowherd he makes a salient point about NFL buildings that are split on their QB. He explains what good jobs Sean McVay and Matt Nagy have done in trying to unite their building in favor of Jared Goff and Mitchell Trubisky respectively. Klatt correctly identifies how the Cardinals’ building is split on Josh Rosen. For those who don’t believe this—-trust in Klatt—-while I am not at the liberty of revealing my own sources, what Klatt is saying is true. However, what the Cardinals have, which the Rams and the Bears did not, is the 1st pick in the NFL Draft and, and with it, the opportunity to draft a more exciting, stronger fit at QB. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind, that if the Rams or the Bears were given the opportunity to draft Kyler Murray this year, they both would rush his name to the podium. And here’s the gist—-it’s not that Jared Goff, Mitchell Trubisky and Josh Rosen are bad choices at QB—-it’s that Kyler Murray is more multi-talented and potentially more dynamic.Furthermore, I do not think it would be out of the realm of possibility if Murray is not taken #1 by the Cardinals or a trading partner, that Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers would make the pick. While no one has serious doubts about Jimmy Garoppolo’s talent, the fact that he’s incurred injuries in his last two starting stints at New England and San Francisco, elicits a question mark. Plus 2019 Zach Allen Jersey , let’s face it, Murray can do some things with the football that Jimmy G cannot.The 49ers could take Murray and put Jimmy G on the trading block. And they would likely get very good value in return and the dead cap money on him is only $13M. They could also spend the next 5 years reaping the benefits of Murray’s rookie salary.Last year, Joel Klatt understood why the Browns took Baker Mayfield at #1, because Mayfield led the NCAA in passing efficiency two years in a row. This year, Klatt understands why the Cardinals would take Kyler Murray at #1. As Klatt asserts, not only is Kyler Murray’s skill set unique, his propensity to convert 1st downs, especially on 3rd and longs, and in leading scoring drives when his team was down 7 points or more was in both cases ranked #1 in the NCAA. Klatt concludes that Josh Rosen, in his opinion, would be the #2 rated QB in the 2019 draft, which ironically might have happened back when Rosen was contemplating staying at UCLA for his senior year because he did not want to be taken by the Cleveland Browns. Klatt believes that the Cardinals are likely to receive strong trade interest in Josh Rosen. The analysts at PFF concur with Joel Klatt. This weekend PFF moved Kyler Murray to #1 on their draft board. Here is the video:For those of you who are adamant that the Cardinals should stick with Josh Rosen and not draft Kyler Murray, nothing and no one is going to convince you otherwise. And that’s fine. That is what makes this such a compelling debate. As Kliff Kingsbury says, “the beauty of a QB is in the eye of the beholder.” No QB is completely flawless or a sure-fire guarantee to be great.But some QBs do more to excite, breed confidence and unite buildings than others.
layed since 2016 https://www.falconslockerroom.com/authentic-takkarist-mckinley-jersey , his career derailed by legal problems. But five teams, including the Vikings, have shown interest in giving Hageman a second chance, Chris Tomasson of the reports.The Falcons cut him in September 2017 after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a 2016 arrest on domestic violence charges. Police in Minnesota arrested him last June on suspicion of fourth-degree driving while impaired, and he eventually pleaded guilty to careless driving.“It’s been one heck of a two years sitting out and just watching my fellow teammates play, but it’s definitely a learning experience Black Austin Hooper Jersey ,” Hageman told Tomasson. “The whole process is just getting back in everybody’s ear about me staying out of trouble. You can’t beat around the bush. They obviously want to see consistency with me. I’m letting everybody know that my past is my past.”Hageman probably is a long shot to play in the NFL again. But he is only 28, was a second-round pick of the Falcons and started 16 of 44 games in his three seasons. Folks aren’t happy right now about the cap, but TD has some good reasoning."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旻alcons GM Thomas Dimitroff provides insight into tight cap space New,70commentsFolks aren’t happy right now about the cap, but TD has some good reasoning. ESTShareTweetShareShareFalcons GM Thomas Dimitroff provides insight into tight cap space Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsIf you’ve not heard, the Atlanta Falcons have found themselves in a bit of a cap space quandary after placing the franchise tag on defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Monday night Austin Hooper Jersey 2019 , The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz spoke with GM Thomas Dimitroff to get an update on exactly where the team’s mindset is, especially considering the cap issues at hand. Well, those sounds like the words of a man who is well aware of the money in his bank account. The team isn’t going to openly throw its hands up and freak out about its financial situation openly. If there are concerns, they’ll be kept internally. But Dimitroff knows better than any of us do about what’s on the horizon with the team, so perhaps he’s got an ace in the hole for offseason moves none of us have considered yet. When you think about where the team’s money is, you look to the best players on the roster. Extending guys like Matt Ryan youth Devonta Freeman Jersey , Jake Matthews, Ricardo Allen, Devonta Freeman and, eventually, Grady Jarrett are keeping franchise pillars in place, and a palace with fine pillars still costs a lot of money. Dimitroff expresses confidence in the money he’s already given to his core: Complicated is a good word. Though the Falcons have no shortage of good players on the roster Stitched Devonta Freeman Jersey , quality comes at a cost. Schultz mentions Mohamed Sanu and Ryan Schraeder as the first guys up for release for cap-related reasons, and gives more credence to the latter than the former. One of them is probably necessary for the Falcons to sign anyone of note this spring. So don’t think Atlanta is wasting its money here. A franchise tag on Jarrett keeps him in the building for 2018, and gives the team more time to work out a new deal. If they’d let him walk, that’d have been a far, far, far worse outcome Black Giorgio Tavecchio Jersey , cap space be damned. The Falcons are taking pains to keep their very best players, and that’s to be applauded. We’ll just hope the opportunity costs that come with such limited cap space don’t come back to bite them.
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Austin has emphasized getting turnovers, and the defense won the game with one.Luck was trying to lead the Colts to a winning touchdown when safety Clayton Fejedelem stripped tight end Jack Doyle of the ball near the Cincinnati 15-yard line and returned the fumble for a touchdown with 24 seconds left.The defense had a few glaring shortcomings. Luck completed 39 of 53 passes for 319 yards with a pair of touchdowns and an interception, and the Colts had 380 yards overall.The three penalties were the most glaring issues.Williams' hit on Luck's head in the first quarter cost the Bengals their veteran safety and moved the Colts to the 9-yard line. They had to settle for a field goal.Dunlap's first roughing-the-passer penalty with 27 seconds left in the first half moved the Colts in range for another field goal. His second roughing penalty resulted in a fumble being negated."The penalties were the disappointing thing," Austin said.The NFL has emphasized that it won't accept actions such as Williams hitting Luck in the head."I levelled my shoulder," Williams said. "The contact with his head was incidental. There's nothing I can do about that. I don't know what he's going to do as a runner. I know he's going to try and get the first down and my job is to stop him."Dunlap's first penalty was for going after Luck's legs, which also is a point of emphasis in protecting quarterbacks. The second one violated a new rule that says defenders can't land on the quarterback with their full weight as they tackle them.Dunlap landed on top of Luck and caused a fumble that the Bengals recovered, but it was negated by the penalty."Yeah, I was upset," Dunlap said. "I mean Game Mark Andrews Jersey , I tried to do the next-best thing and keep all my weight from taking him to the ground. Like, I rolled off right away and I tried to let the referee know that I'm not trying to be malicious and drive him into the ground."Cornerback William Jackson also got an unnecessary roughness penalty while trying to prevent T.Y. Hilton's touchdown catch. Overall, Cincinnati was penalized eight times for 94 yards.DOING BETTERLinebacker Preston Brown had a limited practice Tuesday, a day after he sat out with an injured right ankle. Dunlap also had a limited practice, a day after sitting out with a calf injury. Both are expected to be available against the Ravens. Linebacker Vontaze Burfict will serve the second of his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancers.2-0 IS RARE IN CINCINNATIThe Bengals haven't won their first two games since 2015, when they went 12-4 and won the AFC North. They've opened 2-0 four times during Lewis' 15 previous seasons 鈥?2005, 2006, 2014 and 2015. They reached the playoffs in three of those seasons and lost in the first round. Last year, the Bengals dropped their first three games. BALTIMORE (AP) — Combining instinct and tireless film study with an unyielding urge to be a difference maker, Ed Reed established himself as one of the greatest safeties in NFL history.What he did with a football after plucking it from the air set him apart from anyone who ever played the game.Reed made 64 interceptions over a stellar 12-year career. He owns an NFL-record 1,590 yards in interception returns, including the two longest runbacks: 107 yards against the Eagles in 2008, 106 yards versus the Browns in 2004. Reed considered every pass thrown in his direction to be his property. And when he got hold of it Mark Andrews Womens Jersey , his lone objective was to take it to house.“My philosophy was simple. I was trying to score when I got the football in my hand. There was no question about that,” Reed said. “When I caught the interception, I knew there weren’t too many defenders on (the opposing) offense.”Selected to the Pro Bowl nine times and voted NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2004, Reed will become the 15th safety inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Whether he’s the best of all time at his position is a matter of opinion — unless you’re asking Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, whom Reed helped win a Super Bowl.“It would be hard to argue that he’s not the greatest safety in the history of football, right?” Harbaugh said. “He’s one of the top 10 players maybe in the history of the game.”Yes, his coach is expected to say something like that. But Reed, who gained entry into the hall on the first ballot, also drew that kind of praise from his opponents.“He just does things that nobody else at that position does, or I don’t know if they’ve ever done it,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick said.When Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dropped back to throw, his first priority was to determine where Reed was on the field. Then he’d find out that it didn’t matter because Reed was going to meet up with the football anyway.“You see the safeties out in the middle of the field and have a wide open throw on the right. The next thing you know he’s intercepting it,” Roethlisberger said. “Where did he come from? That’s what made him such a challenge. He made the impossible possible.”Reed played football Youth Mark Andrews Jersey , baseball and basketball while growing up in Louisiana. He idolized Michael Jordan, and patterned his play in each sport after a player known for excelling in the clutch.“I always loved how when the game was on the line, he wanted the ball,” Reed said. “That was something I could say was in me for a long time. When it was time to do something, I wanted to be that guy. A lot of that came because of watching those Chicago Bulls, man.”A defensive player with the mindset of an offensive star, Reed scored 14 touchdowns during his career (including playoffs) and became the first player to score return touchdowns off a punt, blocked punt, interception and fumble recovery.“Ed was among the smartest and most remarkable, clutch playmakers in NFL history,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. “You never felt the game was out of reach when No. 20 was on the field.”Reed starred at Miami before taking his talent to the Ravens as the 24th overall pick in the 2002 draft. After learning the fine art of studying game film under a coaching staff that included Chuck Pagano, Mark Stoops and Greg Schiano, Reed honed the craft with Baltimore.“We had a great staff in college Mark Andrews Men Jersey , so after I got to the league, I’d already seen stuff I knew,” Reed said. “Then it was enhanced, playing the game with great guys like Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs, Haloti Ngata, Chris McAlister.”Asked whether his knack for tracking down the football could be attributed most to film study or instinct, Reed replied, “I guess you could go 50-50.I studied a lot of tape, but I can’t say a lot of things weren’t instinctive.”It was one heck of a combination.“Ed Reed is the smartest player I’ve ever coached,” former Ravens coach Brian Billick said. “His natural intuition and preparation for the game exceeds anything I’ve ever been around. He was a truly unique and impactful player in the history of the NFL. No player had better range.”Former Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan added: “Ed studied as much as anybody I’ve ever been around. His instincts were amazing, and he was able to react because of the film study. That’s probably the most underrated thing about Ed — his amazing preparation.”The Ravens, born after the franchise left Cleveland for Baltimore in 1996, now they have three members in the Hall of Fame: Reed Color Rush Mark Andrews Jersey , offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden and Lewis.“Ed is one of the best teammates I’ve ever had, and he is my brother for life,” Lewis said. “His talents, work ethic and leadership are unmatched.”To no surprise his biggest thrill was helping the Ravens win the Super Bowl in New Orleans in February 2013, 34-31 over San Francisco, in Lewis’ final game.“To actually play the Super Bowl in my backyard, that was it right there. It doesn’t get any better than that,” Reed said. “We walked off the field as champions.”Although Reed played his final season with Houston and the New York Jets, he retired as a member of the Ravens. Through it all, he thrilled the crowds and had a blast doing it.“The football fans loved the way I played the game. I just tried to be the best for our team to win,” Reed said. “It was about having fun and doing it together. It’s a kid’s game we play. Nothing more than that.”
CHARLOTTE Youth J.J. Jansen Jersey , N.C. (AP) — t worth more than $22 million with the Carolina Panthers, a deal the safety believes is additional proof that NFL owners conspired to keep him out of the league last season.Reid said Monday he believes he got “fair market value” after making just $1.69 million last season from the Panthers.“If anything, it proves my point from last year,” Reid said. “I didn’t sign until the (fourth) week and did for almost the league minimum. And this year I signed a more substantial contract. And nothing has changed. I’m still the same player.”Reid still has a collusion case pending against NFL owners, alleging that he wasn’t signed last offseason as a direct result of his decision to kneel for the national anthem alongside former teammate Colin Kaepernick in protest of social and racial injustice.Kaepernick is still out of the league and Reid believes that won’t change anytime soon.“Knowing what I know my hope tank is on E (empty) Stitched J.J. Jansen Jersey ,” Reid said.Reid also addressed the joint statement from the NFL and the NFL Players Association in January that he was not targeted by the league with too many drug tests in 2018.“I believe otherwise,” Reid said.After signing with the Panthers in October, Reid started all 13 games played and had 73 tackles, five pass breakups, one interception and a sack. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent Youth Mario Addison Jersey , but said re-signing with Carolina now brings piece of mind to him and his family.“I enjoy being here and it reminds me of where I grew up” in Louisiana, Reid said. “I’m just excited for my family’s future.”Reid also said it will help entering the season knowing the Panthers defensive playbook. He said it was difficult jumping right into the defense last year in the middle of the season and having to learn all of the calls.However, Reid said re-signing with the Panthers was more about the contract than any sense of loyalty to the team that gave him a second chance in the NFL.“I don’t see a whole lot of loyalty in this business,” Reid said. “They can cut me at any time. The contract is what made my decision.” Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess is set to become a free agent in the offseason and it appears the Panthers are getting a jump on acclimating themselves to life without him.Funchess was in on at least 71 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in each of the team’s first 10 games of the season, but missed Week 12 with a back injury and has returned to see much less playing time in the last two games. He’s played 61 snaps over the last two weeks and has just one catch.DJ Moore Stitched Mario Addison Jersey , Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright have been seeing more action, but Funchess says that he’s not stressing over the change in circumstances.“Nothing is frustrating,” Funchess said, via Joe Person of . “I’ve gotta be smart with my back and make sure everything’s good. And when I’m out there, try to make sure my guys can make a play Youth Cameron Artis-Payne Jersey , as you saw. I’m trying to spring DJ. I’m trying to spring [running back Christian McCaffrey]. I’m trying to spring everybody. Just make sure my body is healthy and try to do what I can for the W.”The Panthers season has gone off the rails during their current five-game losing streak, so it’s not surprising that the team would be looking for the right mix of players to get a better result. Should they fail to settle on one that wins them Monday night’s game against the Saints, the end of the season and Funchess’ potential exit will feel much closer.
DENVER (AP) — at Washington capped a wild Week 7 that began with Von Miller’s kept promise to kick some Cardinals booty. It also included a flexed flop in Kansas City Black Andre Smith Jersey , a gamble that backfired in London, and Doug Pederson’s proclamation that the pressure is off his slumping Super Bowl champs .The biggest call of the weekend came when a Redskins lineman moved early as Cowboys kicker Brett Maher lined up for a tying 47-yard field goal in the final minute. The flag was on Dallas long snapper L.P. Ladoceur, who tilted the ball before the snap.“Exact same things I’ve been doing for 14 years,” Ladoceur said.He’s not alone. Long snappers routinely move the ball like Ladoceur did just before they snap it, and a flag is hardly ever thrown.Instead of getting 5 yards closer, the Cowboys were backed up 5 yards, which mattered when Maher’s 52-yarder clanked off the left upright, leaving the Redskins (4-2) atop the topsy-turvy NFC East instead of the Cowboys (3-4).While fans across the country were wondering what the heck a “snap infraction” was, the NFL tweeted a video about the rule — but didn’t say whether it was the correct call: “The illegal ball movement by the center in #DALvsWAS causes the defense to come across the neutral zone and contact a lineman.”Players and coaches in both locker rooms were stumped by the uncommon call by referee John Hussey’s crew at such a crucial moment.“This was a terrible call,” NBC analyst Tony Dungy declared. “An illegal snap has to be an abrupt movement or something unusual. The Dallas center does neither one of those. It’s not abrupt nor is it unusual.”NBC showed side-by-side views of Ladoceur’s movement on the play that was whistled and the do-over and they looked identical. No flag was thrown on the second snap.“That is his normal motion Benson Mayowa Jersey 2019 ,” Dungy argued. “He did it in the snap before that. The next snap he does the exact same thing.”LONDON CALLINGAnother debatable call with huge implications was Titans coach Mike Vrabel’s decision to go for 2 — and then to throw the ball from the 1 after a flag for defensive holding on the first conversion pass — instead of going for the tie and playing for overtime in Tennessee’s 20-19 loss to the Chargers in London.“I’m not going to second-guess the call,” Vrabel said after Marcus Mariota’s pass to Taywan Taylor in traffic was tipped away by safety Adrian Phillips.“I love the call, everyone in this locker room loved the call,” Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe said. “We wanted to be aggressive no matter what, and that’s what we did. Unfortunately, it just didn’t go our way.”The Titans (3-4) had the momentum, having rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit.Going for the win is a mantra, repeated most recently by Colts coach Frank Reich after a Week 4 loss, but maybe it’s time NFL players, coaches and fans learn to look at ties like the NHL does.Of the six most recent ties prior to this season Black Benson Mayowa Jersey , half of them had direct playoff implications, including the 13-13 deadlock between the Eagles and Bengals in 2008 in which Donovan McNabb famously admitted he didn’t know a tie was even a thing.At 9-6-1, the Eagles edged the Cowboys, Bears and Buccaneers — all 9-7 — for the final NFC wild-card spot that season.EASYGOING EAGLESThe Eagles are the latest team to realize how uneasy the head is that wears the crown.On a day dominated by Eric Reid and Malcom Jenkins turning the fight for racial and social justice into a skirmish on the field, the Eagles’ 21-17 loss to the Panthers dropped Philadelphia to 3-4 a year after going 16-3.Pederson said he told his team, “Hey, pressure’s off of us. Nobody on the outside world is giving us a chance to do much of anything and the pressure’s off, so we can go play, have fun and just relax.”BRONCOS KICKING BOOTYWeek 7 kicked off with a butt-kicking just like Miller promised as the Broncos snapped a four-game skid with a 45-10 thrashing of the Cardinals on Thursday night.Miller, who had two strip sacks Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals Jersey , acknowledged his message was really directed as his teammates.“It was a smart thing because we can’t make him a liar,” Denver nose tackle Shelby Harris said Monday. “It just set the tone for the whole week. We said we were going to do it, and so we got to go out there and do it. Because if we don’t, we’re a bunch of liars.”DENVER DE JA VUAs he did in Denver last year, Mike McCoy stubbornly spread out his formation with a patchwork O-line that couldn’t keep pass rushers off his young QB. He paid the price with a midseason firing for the second straight year, and his third pink slip in less than two years.The Cardinals canned McCoy after what rookie head coach Steve Wilks called an “embarrassing” outing against the Broncos and the offense’s putrid performance over seven games.Wilks might regret Cardinals coaches leaving rookie QB Josh Rosen in the game until the end while the Broncos were fulfilling their pledge to whoop the Cardinals and teeing off on bewildered tackles. Rosen was injured on his final play, limping off with a sprained toe on his left foot.FLEX FLOPBengals-Chiefs seemed like a worthy choice for the NFL’s first flexed game this season. A pair of first-place teams. Juicy plot lines with high-powered offenses in this year of skyrocketing scores. Deficient defenses.It had all the makings of another shootout like the Chiefs and Patriots one week earlier.Instead, it was another blowout, the league’s second consecutive 45-10 shellacking in prime time as Andy Dalton, A.J. Green and Marvin Lewis didn’t do anything to keep up with Patrick Mahomes Kyler Murray Jersey , Tyreek Hill and Andy Reid. It is not Arizona Cardinals news, but it is something to watch.One of the main criticisms of the Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray was who they were not drafting.That person for many, myself...The Revenge of the Birds podcastNick Bosa to miss some time for San Francisco 49ers due to hamstring strainNew,25comments Nick Bosa to miss some time for San Francisco 49ers due to hamstring strainStan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsIt is not Arizona Cardinals news, but it is something to watch.One of the main criticisms of the Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray was who they were not drafting.That person for many, myself included, was Nick Bosa.Well, those that were concerned about Bosa’s health are already being proven correct.Bosa came up limping at 49ers OTAs with a hamstring issue.Today, that issue was reported by Adam Schefter to be a bit more serious.Grade one strains are the least concerning, but those who were worried about the health of Bosa and his brother’s history of lingering injuries have Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals Jersey , for the time being, been proven right.While no one wants Bosa to be injured over his career, maybe those concerns should have been taken a bit more seriously.When it’s all said and done though, it won’t matter a lick if he plays all 16 games.Yet, it was what the Bosa detractors were most concerned about.
d along the news from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that aGrady Jarrett extension was unlikely. NFL’s Ian Rapsheet said there was "significant" ground to cover..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesThe Falcoholic homepageHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityFollow The Falcoholic online:Follow The Falcoholic on TwitterFollow The Falcoholic on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchThe Falcoholic main menuFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Schefter: Still hope for Grady Jarrett deal after early negative reportsNew Youth Deadrin Senat Jersey ,39commentsEDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Schefter: Still hope for Grady Jarrett deal after early negative reportsTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesThis is a morning of emotions. We passed along the news from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that aGrady Jarrett extension was unlikely. NFL’s Ian Rapsheet said there was “significant” ground to cover between the parties. Things were grim. Until they weren’t.Schefter obviously softened on his prior characterization. The fact that both sides are still negotiating is very reassuring. For comparison, it sounds like Jadeveon Clowney is not even negotiating with the Houston Texans. Jarrett is obviously not ready to play out the franchise tag and his free agency in 2020.My guess is Jarrett’s agent wants to use Aaron Donald’s contract as a starting point and move back. The Falcons probably want to look at a more comparable players like Fletcher Cox and move up. That’s a difference of about $5.5 million per year. Spotrac projects his value well below both at $15.5 million per year. That number looks surprisingly low. If both sides come to the middle, Jarrett should average around $20 million or so per season.What does this mean? It is unlikely we will know how this shakes out until today’s deadline at 4pm. They probably will not have a deal done early. What’s one more Ridley?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昐hould the Falcons draft WR Riley Ridley?New,38commentsWhat’s one more Ridley?ESTShareTweetShareShareShould the Falcons draft WR Riley Ridley?According to reports, former University of Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley is slated to meet with the Atlanta Falcons at the Combine. At 6-2 Stitched Isaiah Oliver Jersey , 200lbs, Riley Ridley is one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft. As a freshman at Georgia, he was a solid contributor before emerging as the Bulldogs’ best receiver in 2018, in which he finished with 43 receptions, 559 yards Youth Isaiah Oliver Jersey , and 9 touchdowns. Riley also happens to be the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, which would make for a fun receiver room. Depending on which prospect ranking you follow, some have Riley as a 1st round projection, while some have him going as late as the 4th round. The Falcons obviously shouldn’t use a 1st or 2nd pick on him, but what about a 3rd or 4th? With the departure of WR Justin Hardy to free agency Stitched Tony Gonzalez Jersey , and knowing Mohamed Sanu may only be back for another season, selecting Riley as a value pick wouldn’t be the worst move, and it would probably help them keep Calvin Ridley around in four seasons. The wide receivers will test on the field on Saturday at the NFL Combine. We’ll have to see if Ridley is in this team’s plan come April.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Don Yee Trace McSorley Baltimore Ravens Jersey , the agent for Tom Brady and other NFL stars, and three-time Super Bowl champion Ed McCaffrey will head Pacific Pro Football, a league that will provide an alternative path to the announced Monday that it is scheduled to begin play in July 2020 with four teams in Southern California. It will allow players to play professionally directly out of high school, with the average salary and benefits totaling $50,000 for a two-month season.Yee said the NFL is the only major sport in the world that doesn’t have any kind of developmental system. The widening divergence between styles of play in college and the NFL means some college players aren’t necessarily being trained for the pro game, he added.Pacific Pro Football will be similar to the NBA’s G League. McCaffrey will be commissioner and former NFL Network vice president Jamie Hemann will be CEO.“There is a growing realization and concern, actually, in the NFL, all the way from ownership on down 2019 Trace McSorley Jersey , that the growing divergence between the college product and the NFL product is a problem,” Yee said in a phone interview Monday. “There also is a realization that is somewhat anomalous, that the NFL product doesn’t have any kind of hand in any kind of developmental system.”He pointed to Sunday’s AFC wild-card game in which the Los Angeles Chargers beat Baltimore 23-17 by frustrating and harassing Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson. With the former Louisville star leading the way, the Ravens went on a tear late in the regular season by combining a time-consuming ground game with the league’s top-ranked defense. The Ravens beat the Chargers 22-10 on Dec. 22, but Los Angeles quickly figured out a way to bottle up Jackson in the rematch.“There are fantastic athletes like Lamar Jackson, who excelled in college in a particular system, but once he reaches a different style of game and play, you can see it’s going to take a little while to properly train him playing a different style,” Yee said. “What we hope to do is accelerate that learning curve.”Yee said concern about the divergent styles between college and the NFL is shared by some college players and their parents Trace McSorley Baltimore Ravens Jersey , and that playing at a four-year college isn’t necessarily the best or only path to the NFL.“It should be OK for a young man to simply want to be a good football player, no different than if a young man or woman simply wanted to be a good engineer,” Yee said. “Any kind of ambition is honorable.”Yee said he anticipates that in the first year, most of the league’s players will have already played some college football. He added that there are high school players who are good enough to play three years with Pacific Pro Football and then make the jump to the NFL.“We view it as, this league will be the best of the best, and what I mean is we will not make an employment offer to any player unless we strongly believe that player has a professional football future,” he said.The projected annual average salary and benefits will be $50,000, and the league will negotiate separately with every player depending on perceived market value Youth Trace McSorley Jersey , Yee said. He said he couldn’t yet identify the league’s investors.Once a player becomes eligible to apply for the NFL draft, he will term out of Pacific Pro Football, Yee said. Players are eligible for the NFL three years removed from their high school graduating class.The league will play in July and August. Plans call for teams in San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties, with games played at community colleges.Yee said the league will offer one year of free junior college tuition to each player, and teams will have counselors to offer advice on post-playing careers.Most of the league’s players in the first year will have already played some college football, Yee said.Besides Brady, Yee also represents Julian Edelman, Jimmy Garoppolo and Saints coach Sean Payton.McCaffrey recently stepped down as the head coach at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch White Brandon Williams Jersey , Colorado. He won a Super Bowl championship with San Francisco in 1994 and two more with Denver in 1997 and 1998. Of his four sons, Max is a wide receiver with the 49ers, Christian is a running back and return specialist for the Carolina Panthers and Dylan is a quarterback at Michigan.“Our league will be fun for players and fans, and fans will see the best of the next generation of stars,” McCaffrey said in a statement.FOX Fantasy AutoForm a Racing Team, Compete for PrizesPlay Now! With the Ravens derailed season paused for the bye week, the Baltimore Beatdown writers continue to predict the rest of the NFL matchups in Week 10. There are more consensus picks than earlier in the year, as top-tier teams are separating themselves further from the pack as the season progresses.Current standings:Kyle A. and FrankSage and readersVasJakeZachKyle B.DustinLoganAn analysis of the Baltimore Beatdown staff picksConsensus winnersThe Saints defeat the Bengals (NO -5.5)The Chiefs dominate the Cardinals (KC -16.5)The Patriots continue their winning ways against the Titans (NE -6.5)The Chargers beat the struggling Raiders (LAC -9.5)The Packers get back on track against the Dolphins (GB -9.5)The Rams rebound with a win over the Seahawks (LAR -9.5)Baltimore will need help from New Orleans to keep the Bengals from distancing themselves in the wild card race. Coming off a marquee win over the Rams, the Saints are one of the hottest offenses in the league and added another weapon in wide receiver Dez Bryant this week. Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City should make slight work of the anemic Cardinals. In typical New England fashion Marquise Brown Baltimore Ravens Jersey , the Patriots slow start is a thing of the past and their win streak should extend to seven after Week 10. Oakland has been a disaster in Jon Gruden’s return, and the Chargers are an under recognized 6-2. Despite the Packers dropping the Rodgers v. Brady battle, the Dolphins are limping into Week 10 with an ugly win over the Jets. While the Rams undefeated campaign has come to an end, Seattle has been inconsistent and is a disappointing .500 on the season.‘Lone wolf’ picksJake is the only writer to predict the Bills to win against the Jets (NYJ -6.5)Logan is alone in his confidence that theCowboys beat the Eagles (PHI -7.0)Even though the Jets only have one more win than Buffalo, the gap between Sam Darnold and the Bills quarterback room is vast and should propel the Jets to victory this week. Trading for Amari Cooper is simply not enough to fix the Cowboys decline in the NFC East standings. With the fan base calling for major changes in Dallas, the Eagles are well positioned to pick up a critical divisional win. All writers’ picks can be found in the table below.NFL Week 10 PicksGamesKyle A.FrankSageVasilisJakeZachKyle B. DustinLoganBB ReadersGamesKyle A.FrankSageVasilisJakeZachKyle B. DustinLoganBB ReadersVote for every Week 10 matchup!
Plays to Love Youth J.J. Jansen Jersey , Plays to Hate (aka “P2L, P2H”) long momentum and impacting the eventual outcome of the game. There is always plenty to hate about NFL officiating, so we will only focus on the plays on the field, not the refs.Three plays to love2nd Quarter 14:21 – Panthers 7, Giants 3. Panthers Punt from CAR 47The Situation: After Christian McCaffrey got stuffed on a predictable 3rd-and-1 jumbo package run up the middle, the Panthers were forced to punt early in the second quarter.The Play: Odell Beckham, Jr. was back to return the punt near the goal line. D.J. Moore flew down the sideline as a gunner and Beckham tried to block Moore instead of fielding the punt. The ball hit the ground, struck OBJ’s leg, and got batted into the end zone. Janoris Jenkins briefly recovered the ball only to have Curtis Samuel knock it free again. Then, as Giants Eli Apple was about to dive on the ball and make the recovery, D.J. Moore alertly dove on top of him, allowing Colin Jones to make the recovery for a touchdown. Jones gets the glory for the touchdown, but it was two great plays by D.J. Moore that set it up. 3rd Quarter 7:46 – Panthers 20, Giants 13. Giants ball 3rd-and-14 at CAR 18The Situation: The Giants were in the red zone facing 3rd-and-14 and trailing by a touchdown. The Play: The Panthers dropped into zone and Eli Manning threw a perfect high strike to Odell Beckham, Jr. for an apparent touchdown. But at the last moment, James Bradberry recovered and broke up the completion as he and Beckham fell to the ground. The Giants settled for a field goal and a 20-16 Panthers lead. 4th Quarter 0:09 – Panthers 30, Giants 31. Panthers ball 3rd-and-10 at NYG 45The Situation: After trying to lose this game in a million creative ways, the Panthers lined up for a game-winning 63-yard field goal. The Play: GRAHAM GANO HIT A 63-YARD GAME-WINNING FIELD GOAL! Absolutely incredible. The kick tied for the second longest make in NFL history and trails the longest field goal ever by just one yard. Just, wow!Three plays to hate4th Quarter 9:08 – Panthers 27, Giants 16. Panthers ball 3rd-and-8 at NYG 43The Situation: With the Panthers leading by 11 points with less than 10 minutes left Stitched J.J. Jansen Jersey , ball control and field position were at a premium as Cam Newton dropped to pass on 3rd-and-8. The Play: Christian McCaffrey whiffed on his blitz pick-up of Landon Collins by diving at his feet. Collins leapt over CMC without breaking stride and was immediately in Cam’s face. Instead of just taking the sack, Cam tried to fire contested bullet to unproven rookie Ian Thomas who appeared to stop on his route. The errant pass was intercepted and returned to the Carolina 34. Two plays later Odell Beckham scored and the Giants two-point conversion was successful to cut the Panthers lead to 27-24. Poor block by CMC, poor route by Ian Thomas, and poor decision by Cam. 4th Quarter 1:39 – Panthers 24, Giants 30. Giants ball 1st-and-10 at NYG 45The Situation: The Giants had a lot of ground to cover as they scrambled for a go-ahead touchdown with less than two minutes left. The Play: Russell Shepard ran a deep route with Donte Jackson in coverage and Mike Adams providing help over the top. For some inexplicable reason, Adams appeared to get frozen looking into the backfield or at shorter routes as Shepard got behind both him and Donte for a 40-yard gain. Adams simply cannot let a man get behind him in that situation. 4th Quarter 1:15 – Panthers 30, Giants 24. Giants ball 1st-and-10 at CAR 15The Situation: The Giants reeled off several big plays to get in the red zone with just over a minute remaining, looking for the go-ahead touchdown.The Play: As Eli Manning dropped to pass, Saquon Barkley ran a wheel route from out of the backfield down the right sideline. In a baffling coaching decision, defensive coordinator Eric Washington appeared to drop Efe Obada into man coverage on the dynamic Barkley. No disrespect to Efe, but we know how that turned out. Touchdown Barkley for a 31-30 Giants lead. The Panthers were only saved by Gano’s miracle kick. Terrible, terrible coverage call by Washington. Closing it out and summing it upI guess we’d rather be lucky than good in this one. Even with all of these things going our way, we only won by only the narrowest of margins:OBJ’s wacky muffed punt for a Panthers touchdown. Cam’s second quarter fumble which was recovered by the Giants Eli Apple, but Carolina kept possession because Apple was just barely out of bounds. The Panthers ended up netting a field goal on this drive. The Giants tried to give the Panthers additional points in the third quarter. Carolina lined up to punt on 4th-and-8 from the New York 41 but the Giants were flagged for offsides. Then on 4th-and-3 the Panthers went for it and the Giants were called for defensive holding followed by a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct. Instead of punting from the 41 the Panthers now had 1st-and-10 from the 16. So what do the Panthers do with this red zone gift? They got called for a 10-yard penalty then threw an interception, of course. At the start of the fourth quarter, the Panthers faced a 3rd-and-13 when Landon Collins was flagged for a dubious unnecessary roughness call to extend the Panthers drive. It ended with a Christian McCaffrey touchdown. Tough call against the Giants. The offensive line got punched in the mouth in the trenches for most of the day, providing almost no running lanes. Ian Thomas was involved in both of Cam Newton’s interceptions and his indecisiveness as a route runner may have caused both turnovers. Mike Adams’ stat sheet looks good with the two picks, but he was out of position on Shepard’s long catch (above) and OBJ’s first touchdown reception (2:05 mark in this video). Adams got beat on some of the most crucial plays of the game. Can we get more of Curtis Samuel and his double 360 beast-mode touchdowns, please? And can we get the ball in the hands of D.J. Moore more often, seeing how he’s virtually impossible to tackle? Jarius Wright continues to be “Mr. Clutch” this time with his 27-yard gain on 4th-and-1 with just 3:27 remaining in the game. Between the production of Wright and Devin Funchess and the potential of Samuel and Moore Youth Mario Addison Jersey , Torrey Smith’s role should be heavily reduced from here.But all the praise goes to Graham Gano in this one. Going 3-for-3 from 39, 47, and 47 before hitting an incredible 63-yard winner is as impressive as it gets for a kicker. Well done, Gano! Thanks to his big leg the Panthers are sitting pretty at 3-1. 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Anderson, Captain Munnerlyn, Colin Jones, Devin Funchess Stitched Mario Addison Jersey , Donte Jackson, Eric Washington, Ian Thomas Fans were not confident at the end of a disappointing 2018 season, but the Panthers’ moves in free agency and the draft have restored a lot of confidence according to our FanPulse survey."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomSB Nation FanPulseFanPulse users are showing confidence in the Carolina Panthers again after a mostly solid offseasonNew,9commentsFans were not confident at the end of a disappointing 2018 season, but the Panthers’ moves in free agency and the draft have restored a lot of confidence according to our FanPulse survey.EDTShareTweetShareShareFanPulse users are showing confidence in the Carolina Panthers again after a mostly solid offseasonThe Carolina Panthers did not end the 2018 season on a high note despite winning the season finale against the New Orleans Saints. In fact, a lot of fans were actually mad online about the Panthers’ closing the season with a win because it cost them seven spots in the draft (from No. 9 to No. 16 overall). Members of our FanPulse survey were no different — at the end of 2018 fan confidence was at a paltry 24 percent, which in non-mathematical terms is ‘not good’.Hey Panthers fans, wanna be part of something really awesome? Sure you do, right? If you are saying yes, then sign up for FanPulse here!Things changed once free agency hit, though. The Panthers made some solid additions to the roster — notably center Matt Paradis — and Panthers fans started feeling better about the direction of the team. Fan confidence jumped from 24 percent to 65 percent after free agency started, and while it dipped a bit to 62 percent in our pre-draft poll it has jumped up to 75 percent after the draft.Panthers fans seem to be pleased with the Panthers’ draft results, which saw them address two of their biggest needs — pass rusher and offensive tackle. The Panthers drafted two pass rushers (Brian Burns and Christian Miller) and two offensive tackles (Greg Little and Dennis Daley). They also addressed their need for a backup quarterback with the selection of Will Grier. They also added a backup running back by taking Jordan Scarlett, and added some potential talent at wide receiver and kick returner with the selection of Terry Godwin. All in all, there’s a lot to be confident about right now if you’re a Panthers fan.So what about you, CSR? Are you confident in the direction of the Panthers? Why or why not?
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CLEVELAND (AP)longings Calvin Ridley Jersey On Sale , left Atlanta's subdued locker room and slowly walked down the corridor toward the team bus, pulling his wheeled luggage.He and the Falcons may have left their playoff hopes behind.Their three-game winning streak came to a screeching halt Sunday with a 28-16 loss to the Cleveland Browns, who put together one of their best all-around games in years against an Atlanta team that had seemingly turned its season around following a 1-4 start. But the Falcons (4-5) committed a costly turnover in the second half, gave up a Cleveland-record-breaking 92-yard touchdown run to Georgia native Nick Chubb, and failed to execute on a critical trip to the red zone when the game was still winnable.Afterward, Atlanta coach Dan Quinn was at a loss to explain his team's puzzling performance."I thought we had made some improvement and some progress, so it's a setback," Quinn said. "I like the fight of our guys. I know we'll come back to fight. When you miss an opportunity, whether it's a team that people on the outside say you should win or one people think the other way, I go into it and think you can get them all. When you don't get that done, for sure it stinks."It was shocking considering the Falcons were coming off a well-balanced win over Washington last week and had fought their way back into contention in the NFC South."It was disappointing," said Ryan, whose solid stats (38 of 52 for 330 yards and two touchdowns) obscured other offensive issues. "Obviously, you have to give credit to Cleveland. I thought they played really well and made a lot of good plays. We fell short and did not make enough plays when we needed to. We didn't play up to the standard that we are capable to playing."We need to do that as we move forward and get ready for next week. We have got to play better."Despite their problems, the Falcons were only down 14-10 at halftime Calvin Ridley Jersey Sale , and with their high-powered offense, a comeback seemed inevitable against the Browns (3-6-1), who had dropped four in a row.Atlanta got the ball to start the third quarter and got a 23-yard completion from Ryan to Julio Jones on the first play. After an 8-yard loss, Ryan connected on a 4-yard pass to wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, who fumbled after a hit by Browns cornerback T.J. Carrie.Cleveland recovered at Atlanta's 41 and quickly drove for a touchdown as rookie QB Baker Mayfield hit Duke Johnson for an 11-yard score to give the Browns a 21-10 lead.Sanu's fumble had given the momentum right back to the Browns, but while they were shaky, the Falcons still seemed OK when they pinned Cleveland at its 8 after a punt.The worst was yet to come.On second down, Chubb found a crease on Atlanta's right side, cut toward the sideline and outran several Falcons to the end zone on the longest rushing play in Cleveland history — and the longest by any rookie since 1949.As Chubb raced by, Quinn, Ryan and everyone else dressed in black and red on the Atlanta sideline could only watch helplessly as any thoughts of a comeback completely vanished.Quinn didn't want to speculate on what went wrong on the play. Suffice to say, little went right.Still, the Falcons were hanging around in the fourth quarter when a series of head-scratching plays perhaps best sized up their day.Atlanta drove to Cleveland's 6 before a short pass was followed by two runs up the middle that were stopped by the Browns short of the end zone. Then, on fourth down and inches from a TD, Ryan was inexplicably in the shotgun before he threw a pass toward third-string tight end Eric Saubert Replica Calvin Ridley Jersey , who had no chance of making a catch.Ryan's choice of targets was peculiar given his other options: Jones, Sanu and tight end Alex Hooper, who caught 10 passes. Even a running play made more sense.The hard-to-understand performance and loss overshadowed a personal milestone for Jones, who reached 10,000 career yards receiving faster than any player in NFL history."It's always tough when you lose," said Jones, who had seven catches for 107 yards and one TD. "We can make up stuff here and there, but at the end of the day it's on us. I'm going to keep saying that we can play better and we can do better, but with opportunities and things like that, we have to do better. That's it. That's the bottom line. We just have to get back to work." The deal should keep the Jet parked in Atlanta for some time." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesThe Falcoholic homepageHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityFollow The Falcoholic online:Follow The Falcoholic on TwitterFollow The Falcoholic on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchThe Falcoholic main menuFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Report: Falcons ‘confident’ they’ll reach ‘long-term contract extension’ with Julio Jones by training camp New,81commentsThe deal should keep the Jet parked in Atlanta for some time. EDTIt seems like yesterday that we were all hand-wringing about Julio Jones missing a bulk of the offseason training program as he tried to angle for a new deal. The holdout eventually resolved itself when the team and Jones struck a short-term negotiation right before training camp, with an eye to address things further down the road. He then went on to have one of his best seasons, as anticipated. It looks like down the road is right here, as the Atlanta Falcons and Jones are reportedly nearing a new contract, per ESPN’s Dianna Russini. The deal will very likely make Jones the highest-paid receiver in football Stitched Calvin Ridley Jersey , eclipsing Odell Beckham Jr.’s recent $18 million average deal in Cleveland and Antonio Brown’s recent $16 million average in Oakland, per Spotrac. You don’t need me to tell you this, but Jones proves his worth week-in and week-out, and the offense typically suffers when he’s not in the lineup. He’s an essential member of this team and one of the best ever to wear a Falcons jersey. To know the deal is on its way is reassuring, and backs up owner Arthur Blank’s promise to get something done with Jones. Though, the only hurdle to cross, ironically, comes with the player many try to say is a better receiver than Jones: Saints WR Michael Thomas. Russini reports that the Saints are nearing a contract extension that could reset the market and that it could also be completed by training camp. The archrivals now wait and see who blinks first and strikes the deal, with both players deserving and nearly assured to reach deals that jettison them to the top of the list. We’ll see how it all shakes out as the summer progresses, and which receiver gets paid first. These deals will probably find conclusion pretty close to one another. Regardless of who gets paid what and when, it’s a sincere comfort to know the Falcons are going to take care of Jones, and that it’s aiming to be resolved right around the start of key training camp practices. We’re all for the idea of Jones being a Falcon for life, and it seems like the Falcons want to keep planning for that reality.
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