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Lynch: 49ers have called Browns about Josh Gordon Fooch’s

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update: General manager John Lynch told 49ers beat writers the team has inquired about Josh Gordon and is doing their due diligence on him. The Browns announced plans to release Gordon on Monday http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/earl-mitchell-jersey , and have until 1 p.m. PT Monday to make it official. That gives the 49ers up to 24 hours to figure out their options.The Cleveland Browns announced on Saturday that they plan to release wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday, likely with the hopes of generating trade interest before then. “A few teams” have inquired with the Browns, per Pro Football Talk, but there is no word on who they are. However, Gordon would be interested in playing for the San Francisco 49ers or Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.If the Browns get even a conditional late round pick http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/solomon-thomas-jersey , that might be enough to unload Gordon before they release him. They control his rights for now, but because he is a vested veteran, he would not have to go through waivers if released. Thus, if released, he would have his choice of any of the other teams.Of course, just because Gordon is interested in a given team does not mean it will happen. It takes two to get a deal done Authentic Laken Tomlinson Jersey , and we don’t know yet if the 49ers have interest in bringing Gordon over. Kyle Shanahan was Cleveland’s offensive coordinator in 2014 — a season in which Gordon was suspended the first ten games, he 24 passes for 303 yards in five games, and then was suspended the final game for violating a team rule.Gordon’s peak saw him catch 87 passes for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns in 2013. In the five years since then, he’s played in 11 total games, including none in 2015 and 2016. He has natural talent Womens Brock Coyle Jersey , but with that much missed time, it’s safe to say he’s probably not the receiver he was in 2013.That’s not to say he isn’t an upgrade for a lot of teams, but the 49ers could decide there are just too many questions and they want to see what their own group can do. Marquise Goodwin is out with a thigh bruise, but Dante Pettis is getting the opportunity in his place. Given how much time Gordon has missed over the past five years, it’s hard to say whether or not he’s an upgrade. My guess is he would be a solid addition from a pure talent perspective, but even if that’s the case Womens Adrian Colbert Jersey , nobody knows if he will stay on the field. Any team considering trading for or signing him will need to factor that into the equation. Nick Mullens will make his NFL debut as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers against the Oakland Raiders.The 49ers said Mullens will start Thursday night against Oakland after C.J. Beathard injured his right wrist last week. Beathard was unable to do much all week in practice, but will serve as the backup for the game against the Raiders.Mullens joined the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi last year. He spent all of 2017 on the practice squad and then got called up to the active roster in September when starter Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a season-ending knee injury.Mullens has not taken an NFL snap and has worked mostly with the scout team in practice before this week.The players who are inactive for San Francisco are safeties Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) and Antone Exum (concussion); linebacker Reuben Foster (hamstring); offensive linemen Erik Magnuson and Shon Coleman; receiver Trent Taylor and defensive tackle Jullian Taylor.The Raiders will have left guard Kelechi Osemele after he missed three games with a knee injury. The inactive players for Oakland are cornerback Rashaan Melvin; linebackers James Cowser and Shilique Calhoun; offensive linemen T.J. Clemmings (knee), Justin Murray and Denver Kirkland; and receiver Marcell Ateman.The Niners also made several roster moves before the game. They activated safety Marcell Harris and linebacker Dekoda Watson from injured reserve to fill open spots on the active roster. They also promoted cornerback Emmanuel Moseley from the practice squad and waived quarterback Tom Savage.San Francisco also signed receiver Victor Bolden Jr. and defensive back Greg Mabin to the practice squad and released receiver Aaron Burbridge from the practice squad.

NFL owners were almost giddy about the state of their game as they departed their fall

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meetings on Wednesday. So was Commissioner Roger Goodell.That's easy to do when TV ratings are up http://www.49erscheapstore.com/marquise-goodwin-jersey-cheap , viewership across all digital media is strong, scoreboards are practically exploding with all the points being scored, and the number of close games through six weeks has been eye-catching.There's also the prospect of attracting billionaires from other sports when NFL franchises hit the market now that a cross-ownership ban has been lifted. Going in the other direction, the football billionaires are free to purchase teams in baseball, hockey or basketball that are not located in their NFL areas."I will leave you with something that I have said to the owners many times," Goodell said. "I don't think there has been a better time to be an NFL fan. The quality of the games and the enjoyment that comes with that, I hear it from the fans all the time 鈥?that is No. 1 for them. No. 2 is the access to the games and the way that fans are able to engage with the NFL. There are more platforms and more opportunities to do that. The experience is better because of technology. All of that creates a much better opportunity for our fans to enjoy football and NFL football."From our standpoint, we look at this as a great moment for us: the tremendous growth and the tremendous popularity of our game."There are storm clouds ahead, though.The unilateral policy the league put together in May barring players from demonstrating against social and racial injustice on the sideline during the national anthem remains in limbo.The players' union and its members fought back against the policy that would allow players to remain in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner," but they could not kneel or sit by team benches during the anthem.And while Goodell correctly cited the strong and widespread community involvement being done by the league and players, the protests haven't gone away, nor should the players be penalized for expressing their concerns.Colin Kaepernick Youth Mike Person Jersey , whose kneeling during the anthem soon was embraced by many of his peers, hasn't been with a team since 2016. That comes down to the individual teams, of course, and not the league itself, and it's uncertain that Kaepernick would return to the field if given the opportunity.But does anyone truly believe that opportunity might come?There's also been a fan and media maelstrom 鈥?with complaints by coaches and players, both publicly and privately 鈥?about the inconsistency of officiating. When a defensive player admits he let up on a hit to prevent getting a roughing-the-quarterback call, that's a bad sign. Those defenders have little idea what is a foul anymore.One week, lowering the helmet to initiate contact, by the offense or the defense, draws a flotilla of yellow flags. Another week, when "incidental contact" is added to the equation, the penalties decrease exponentially.To its credit Youth Adrian Colbert Jersey , the NFL is trying very hard with its rules to make the game safer. One mechanism for that is consistency with implementation of them.Another way of keeping players healthier and safer would be by increasing the size of rosters on game day. The Colts went into a recent meeting with the Patriots minus five starters and lost a few more during the defeat.It's difficult enough trying to win in Foxborough with a full complement of players. With third-stringers on the field, well, give Indy credit for not getting entirely blown out.The senseless requirement that seven of the 53 active players be declared inactive on game day can lead to more such inequities. If teams are paying 53 guys, let them all suit up.Indeed, as we move forward, the union would be wise to seek expanded rosters, and not just for the added salaries. That would help make the game safer, in part because fewer banged-up guys would wind up on the field.Also ahead, albeit not until 2021, is the expiration of the labor agreement. Already, both sides are building "war chests" for the likely lockout or players' walkout. Neither the owners nor the players have displayed an inclination for at least preliminary peace talks, if you will.Then again http://www.49erscheapstore.com/joe-staley-jersey-cheap , why would they at this point, with so many indicators looking so positive? The San Francisco 49ers were throttled in Week 7, losing 39-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was close for roughly the first quarter. The 49ers had some opportunities early to make the game interesting, but four turnovers cost them and they dropped to 1-6 with the loss.Each week, people are curious about Pro Football Focus grades from the game that passed. I am not a huge fan of the subjective aspects of the grading, but they are fun discussion points, and we can figure out some context around the grades. Each week, I’ll take a look at the top five and bottom five graded players on both sides of the ball.Offensive top 5LT Joe Staley: 88.7 overall, 89.6/84.1 pass/run blockTE George Kittle: 84.8 overall, 88.7 pass catching, 59.5 run blockingRB Alfred Morris: 70.8 overall, 76.4 pass blockingRB Raheem Mostert: 67.1 overallRT Mike McGlinchey: 61.5 overall http://www.the49ersfootballauthentic.com/k_waun-williams-jersey-authentic , 53.1/65.3 pass/run blockThe 49ers struggled in pass protection, but the tackles could have been a lot worse. In reality, it was a matter of Aaron Donald destroying the interior of the line with relative ease. Offensive line work is about teamwork, but there are still individual matchups to be won. As It’s not surprising then that you see all three interior linemen in the bottom five of the team’s Week 7 grades.Offensive bottom 5LG Laken Tomlinson: 39.4 overall, 40.8/40.7 pass/run blockTE Garrett Celek: 46.6 overallRG Mike Person: 49.5 overall, 72.6/40.7 pass/run blockQB C.J. Beathard: 50.6 overallC Weston Richburg: 52.1 overall, 37.0/55.5 pass/run blockC.J. Beathard was a mess when the Rams got pressure. He was under pressure on 17 of his 35 dropbacks, and was 2-of-9 for 21 yards, with one interception, seven sacks, and a passer rating of 0.0 when under pressure. The turnovers are problematic, but the pressure was intense all day long.Defensive top 5DE Arik Armstead: 82.0 overallDE Solomon Thomas: 77.0 overallSS Jaquiski Tartt: 72.6 overallDT DeForest Buckner: 72.3 overallDB D.J. Reed: 71.4 overallThe 49ers defensive front had been quietly putting together a solid season against the run. Malcolm Brown and Todd Gurley gashed them on Sunday http://www.the49ersfootballauthentic.com/george-kittle-jersey-authentic , combining for 128 yards on 28 carries. Arik Armstead, DeForest Buckner, and Solomon Thomas all stepped up fairly well against the run. The problem was the defensive reserves, and as we see below, the linebackers in particular.A highlight was another solid performance by rookie defensive back D.J. Reed. He played two snaps at cornerback after K’Waun Williams got hurt, and then took over at free safety after Adrian Colbert got hurt. He got some slot work last week against Green Bay and some significant free safety work in Weeks 3 and 4. He is quietly turning into a solid depth piece this year.Defensive bottom 5LB Fred Warner: 29.2 overallLB Reuben Foster 29.3 overallDE Cassius Marsh: 41.6 overallDL Ronald Blair: 45.0 overallCB Greg Mabin: 47.7 overallWe’ll have more on Foster in particular, but Sunday was atrocious for Foster and Warner. Both struggled to contain Gurley and Brown, and generally were in the wrong place at the wrong time too frequently. Add in Foster missing three tackles, and it was a poor performance all around for the two linebackers the 49ers are hoping to build the middle of their defense around.

Cam Newton and the Panthers are proving they can

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win without throwing the ball deep down the field.The 2015 league MVP has attempted 16 passes — and completed just three — that have travelled longer than 20 yards in the air this season Cheap Will Hernandez Jersey , according the NFL's Next Gen stats. That's far fewer than most other NFL quarterbacks. Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, for instance, has completed 17 of 42 passes beyond 20 yards, with eight of those going for touchdowns.Newton said the lack of vertical passing game isn't something he's concerned with entering Sunday's home game against the Ravens (4-3), especially with his team 4-2 this season."When you are moving the ball, people say why aren't you taking many shots downfield?" Newton said. "When you take too many shots downfield and it's not there and you start forcing the ball, they say why can't you protect the ball? So our thing is we turn our ears to mute and take what the defense is giving us. When we have opportunities to take shots down the field trust and believe nobody loves touchdowns more than I do — and if it's there I'm going to take it."Added Newton: "If not, you just live to fight another day."Coach Ron Rivera likes that approach, saying he is just fine with how Newton is playing. Newton has completed 11 touchdown passes this season and has four interceptions and has a solid 94.7 QB rating."I think the quarterback is very efficient with (the ball) right now," Rivera said. "There's no reason to panic."The formula seems to be working for the Panthers Cheap Eli Manning Jersey , who are winning games behind Newton's heroics.Three weeks ago against the Giants the eighth-year QB rallied Carolina back in the final seconds, leading a drive that set up Graham Gano's winning 63-yard field goal. This past Sunday Newton brought the Panthers back from a 17-0 deficit on the road against the Super Bowl champion Eagles with three TD drives to finish the game, earning him his 10th career NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor on Wednesday.Rivera said when the game is on the line Newton has the same mentality as Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion who many still consider the best basketball player of all time."He'll come up and say, 'Put it in my hands, coach. Trust me,'" Rivera said of Newton. "Michael Jordan used to say, 'Certain guys want the ball when it's crunch time. Other guys just don't seem to come off the picks the way they're supposed to.' I've told that to Cam, and Cam has always wanted the ball."Although the Panthers still looking stagnant at times on offense — including the first three quarters against the Eagles when they managed just seven first downs and no points — Newton seems adjusting well to new offensive coordinator Norv Turner's scheme, which features more check downs and screen plays than the Panthers have typically run in the past."When we get into the logistic things of football http://www.giantscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-riley-dixon-jersey , and what the defense is giving and what they aren't, you can't just go down and chuck the football downfield and just expect, 'Well, we didn't take shots in the game,'" Newton said. "That's not what good teams or offenses do. We don't let the defense dictate to us, we dictate to the defense. So that's been our approach."With the emphasis focused on shorter routes, Newton is completing a career-high 65.6 percent of his passes, well above his career average of 58.9 percent.So while Newton says he likes the big play as much as anyone, he seems fine with Turner's philosophy — as long as the Panthers are winning games."Whatever Norv and his offensive staff calls it's my job as the quarterback to execute it," Newton said. "If I see anything otherwise Cheap Sterling Shepard Jersey , it's my job to make the proper audible. If not, then run the play."Giants injury news, 10/5: Olivier Vernon out again vs. Carolina For the second straight week optimism has turned to disappointment as the New York Giants on Friday ruled linebacker Olivier Vernon out for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.Vernon [high ankle sprain] practiced on Wednesday and Thursday of last week before not practicing on Friday and being ruled out vs. the New Orleans Saints.The same scenario unfolded this week as he practiced for two days before not practicing Friday.Here is what Vernon had said Thursday about what he needed to do in order to play Sunday:“Prove to myself is the number one priority, but then also showing them [coaches] that I’m capable of making certain plays that you don’t want to be a liability out there,” Vernon said. “It’s just basically showing the coaches you’re capable of making the cuts when you have to or inside stunts and stuff like that.”Apparently, that did not happen. Vernon, who suffered the ankle sprain in practice during the preseason, has yet to play in a game this year.Tight end Evan Engram [MCL sprain} has also been ruled out, as expected.

There is renewed optimism for Atlanta's defense and new

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hope for the Falcons' season that seemed lost following a 1-4 start.The overall defensive statistics are still ugly http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-janoris-jenkins-jersey , but two straight wins and improved play from fill-in starters combined to leave Falcons coach Dan Quinn upbeat during the team's bye week."Let's call it like it is, we hadn't performed to the level that we wanted to defensively," Quinn said Tuesday. "But this past week I really felt a shift take place. The guys that now have been playing together for a few weeks, I saw them rise to the occasion in that regard."Following the off week, the Falcons play at Washington on Nov. 4, followed by another road game at Cleveland.For a team with six players on injured reserve, including three defensive starters, improved health is especially important for the Falcons (3-4). Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett had two sacks in Monday night's 23-20 win over the New York Giants after missing two weeks with an ankle injury."Getting Grady back out there is huge," said wide receiver Julio Jones. "He's a leader. What he brings to the defensive line and his energy is huge."Jarrett says the Falcons, only two years removed from their 2016 Super Bowl season http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-connor-barwin-jersey , can still make a third straight playoff appearance."We understand that everything we want is still ahead of us," Jarrett said. "We are going to approach it that way. We are not going to let one win stay on our mind too long, and we are not going to let a loss stay on our mind. ... We have a long way to go and we are a group of tough guys that won't give up."Rookie linebacker Foye Oluokun, gaining confidence and experience in his fill-in starter's role after Deion Jones was placed on IR, had six stops against the Giants. Second-year defensive end Takk McKinley added a sack, giving him a team-leading 5 陆 for the year.Atlanta gave up only two field goals through three quarters before allowing two fourth-quarter touchdowns to the Giants."It's good. You always want to go into the bye week with a win," said cornerback Desmond Trufant. "The last two weeks we got a win, so we just have to keep grinding the momentum and get healthy."It has been a rough first half of the season for Atlanta, especially on defense.The Falcons are giving up 419.4 yards and 30.3 points per game, the third-highest averages in the league. Only Tampa Bay (32.7) and San Francisco (31.1) have allowed more points per game through seven weeks.Before the spree of injuries http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-b.j.-goodson-jersey , the defense was on the rise after allowing only 19.7 points per game last season.The heart of the unit was ripped apart by injuries this season. Jones and safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen were placed on injured reserve in the first month of the season.As new starters have become more comfortable in their roles, other players have healed. Jarrett and backup end Derrick Shelby, who had been out since Week 2 with a groin injury, returned against the Giants."Our ability to swarm to the ball felt different in this game," said Quinn of the win over the Giants. "I thought it was one of the better performances by the defensive line overall, run game and pass rush. If we can make sure we stay true to our style, I think that's a big thing."The Falcons placed right guard Brandon Fusco on injured reserve on Wednesday. Offensive guard Andy Levitre and running back Devonta Freeman also are on IR.Jones (foot) and Freeman (groin) may return in the second half of the season, though Freeman may be a long shot.Quinn said Jones, sidelined since the opening week, "is meeting all the markers" and "making terrific progress." Even so Womens Odell Beckham Jr Jersey , Quinn also said "We've still got a ways to go" before having the linebacker back on the field.The Falcons are in last place in the NFC South, but Trufant says there is still time to make a playoff run."We always felt we were still in it regardless of how we started," Trufant said. "We just had to get some momentum and find out what works for us and keep moving. There's a lot of ball left and we can still do a lot of damage out there." WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-2) at N.Y. GIANTS (1-6)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FoxOPENING LINE — Pick-emRECORD VS. 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LB Ryan Kerrigan had two sacks Womens Landon Collins Jersey , pass defense and forced fumble last week. ... LB Preston Smith returned fumble for first career touchdown vs. Dallas. ... S D.J. Swearinger has forced fumble in two straight games. ... Giants have lost four straight and have four wins in last 23 games. ... New York traded 2016 All-Pro DT Damon Harrison and CB Eli Apple this week. ... Eli Manning threw for 399 yards and touchdown Monday. Manning has averaged 335.3 yards passing in his last three despite poor pass protection. .... RB Saquon Barkley had streak of 100 yards from scrimmage broken at six straight. He had 94 yards (51 receiving, 43 rushing) against Falcons. His 905 yards from scrimmage second overall and Barkley has touchdown in six of Giants' seven games. ... WR Odell Beckham Jr. had eight receptions for 143 yards and TD catch against Falcons. WR Sterling Shepard had five catches for career-high 167 yards. ... LB Olivier Vernon has sacks in two straight outings. ... S Landon Collins aims for fifth straight game with at least eight tackles. Fantasy tip: Giants' decision to trade Harrison paves way for Redskins RB Adrian Peterson to have big game. He ran for 99 yards last week, and has 95-plus yards rushing in four of six games. He had 104 yards rushing and TD in last game against Giants, Dec. 27, 2015 with Vikings.

With the rehab behind him and the pain gone

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Youth Paul Richardson Jersey , three-time New York Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is returning to the NFL with an even bigger target on his back, and an outspoken Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback ready to take a shot at him.Beckham doesn't mind. The NFL's highest paid receiver can't wait to play in a game for the first time since breaking his left ankle against the Chargers on Oct. 8.Facing Jaguars All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey is a plus. And Beckham insists there isn't going to be a repeat of his Josh Norman debacle in 2016. The 25-year-old isn't taking the bait this time.When Beckham gets on the field on Sunday, it will all be about playing the game he loves again."I can't stop thinking about it," Beckham said Wednesday. "I'm at home, I'll be in the middle of conversation, my mind doesn't get off this game. It's been a long time. There was a lot of hard work and preparation just to be able to get back to running and playing again. So, I'm excited. I'm real excited about this team and the opportunity we have in front of us."Beckham has come a long way since the injury, one that put his career in jeopardy more than most people know. It took him months to be able to run, and to watch the videotape of his injury in its entirety. He would watch and turn it off before the hit."I didn't want to see it," Beckham said. "It reminded me of Joe Prothro at Alabama Cheap Josh Norman Jersey , that gruesome (leg) injury (2010) that you just don't want to see again. When it's you, it's even harder to watch, because you can feel the pain receptors hit your brain and you can feel it all over again. Just being able to watch that video comfortably and just see."I can watch it now any time."During training camp, Beckham convinced the Giants he had returned to 100 percent and he was rewarded with a $95 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position."I don't think that the contract can do anymore for that target on my back," Beckham said. "Inflicted by the world, inflicted by myself. That target has been on there since I came in, so I don't know if a contract is going to help. That target increases and decreases. Guys have always wanted to hit me and be able to talk about it. It's just the reality of where I'm at in life. It's just something I've had to deal with."Going against Ramsey will be a challenge but it probably won't be as personal as the one with Norman. The Redskins cornerback criticized Beckham before their 2016 game. Beckham drew three personal fouls in the contest and was suspended for a game.He admits he was suckered in by all the pre-game trash talk."Yeah, but you took the cheese," he said. "So, I can't be mad at anything that happened. I bit on it Cheap Derrius Guice Jersey , so it's all good."Beckham actually developed a friendship working out with Ramsey in the offseason, and he says it is interesting they will be facing each other. Ramsey caused a stir during the summer by saying Beckham made the Giants go, not Eli Manning."He's got all the intangibles," Beckham said of Ramsey. "He's athletic and he's just good. Like I said, he's just one of the best in the league. He does it all."Beckham has the same ability on the other side of the ball. He has 313 catches for 4,424 yards and 38 touchdowns in 47 games. He is already tied for second among all-time Giants' receivers with three 1,000-yard seasons. His 38 touchdown catches are the second most since entering NFL in 2014.NOTES: LB Olivier Vernon didn't practice for the second straight day. Coach Pat Shurmur says the veteran is making great progress. ... Shurmur says all his running backs will get touches Sunday. ... The Giants signed LB Nate Stupar and waived free agent Rutgers RB Robert Martin. Adrian Peterson says he is feeling ‘refreshed’ and ‘amazing’ - The Washington PostWashington's starting running back Adrian Peterson played through shoulder and ankle injuries early in the season, but says he is feeling better than he has in weeks.Updated Redskins offensive depth chart after Jamison Crowder's MRI, plus Trey Quinn news | NBC Sports WashingtonNothing comes simple in the NFL, and for the Redskins offense Cheap Da'Ron Payne Jersey , nothing comes easy either. 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Those were warm-up acts for what takes place Sunday: a chance to beat the team the Redskins safety said bashed him like no other.Adrian Peterson: 'my body is feeling amazing' - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNConcerns about the 33-year-old running back have proved unwarranted as the Redskins' top weapon is ready for the second half of the season. Wholesale NFL Jerseys

Josh Norman of Washington Redskins rebuffs critics

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-- 'It comes with the territory'Responding to criticism that he's the Redskins' third-best cornerback and "in love with being a celebrity Youth Josh Doctson Jersey ," Josh Norman acknowledged Wednesday that being a target "comes with the territory" and said he has "been Hollywood" since birth.Redskins-Panthers matchups: Five keys to Sunday’s game - The Washington PostFor Washington, it all starts with stopping Cam Newton.Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder misses practice, as guard Shawn Lauvao returns - The Washington PostAdrian Peterson and Chris Thompson return to practice in a limited capacity, while Josh Doctson appears on track to play Sunday versus Panthers.Polynesian Football Hall of FameSeveral Redskins are up for induction...Need to Know: Tale of the tape — Redskins vs. Panthers | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Who has the edge when the Redskins take on the Panthers at FedEx Field on Sunday? Here is Tandler’s position-by-position breakdown.Week 6 Panthers vs. Redskins: Picking up the pieces in Washington | NBC Sports WashingtonYoung children should not hear the truth about certain things, like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Similarly, Redskins fans might not want to hear the truth about the aftermath of New Orleans.Alex Smith's history suggests he'll recover from Monday just fine - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNThe Redskins quarterback has shown an ability in his career to shrug off poor games with better ones the following week.After debacle against Saints Youth Quinton Dunbar Jersey , Redskins’ defenders say they’ll be ready for Panthers - The Washington PostWashington has spent the week addressing issues on defense, starting on the plane ride home.Josh Norman needs a fight to be his best. The Redskins need to give him one. - The Washington PostRon Rivera and the Panthers got the most out of the cornerback by standing up to him.DeAngelo Hall not backing down from Josh Norman comments | 106.7 The FanHall goes back at Norman on 106.7 The Fan: "You really weren't born Hollywood."State of the Redskins: Three storylines for the Redskins ahead of their Week 6 matchup | NBC Sports WashingtonTaking a look at where the Redskins as they prepare to play a Panthers team they haven’t beaten in 12 years. Check out the latest stats, trends, and storylines.Alex Smith knows he has to be better for Redskins to win against Panthers | NBC Sports WashingtonWhile a short sample size, Alex Smith played his worst game with the Redskins last Monday in a dreadful loss to the Saints. The QB knows he must be better.Washington Redskins vs. Carolina Panthers then and now | NBC Sports WashingtonHere’s a breakdown of this Sunday’s game between the Redskins and Panthers along with a look back at some of the highs and lows of the series history. 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Eleven months ago, after the Redskins' 34-31 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, the running back sat in a chair in the bowels of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- staring off in the distance, crutches resting on his shoulders with a boot around his right leg.Alex Smith once outdueled Drew Brees for a seismic victory - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNThere's a lot of mutual admiration from the Saints' Brees and the Redskins' Smith, whose career was defined by a playoff win after the 2011 season.Need to Know: Redskins vs. Saints tale of the tape | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: How do the Redskins stack up against the Saints? Tandler takes a position-by-position look.Redskins’ second-half TD drought can be traced too many third-and-long situations | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins have been unable to score a touchdown in the second halves of their three games. Rich Tandler takes a closer look to find out why.Bill Callahan provides updates on three key Redskins linemen | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins' offensive line coach Bill Callahan provides insight into how the O-line is preparing ahead of Week 5.Redskins WR Josh Doctson misses Thursday practice with heel injury | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins wide receiver Josh Doctson was out of practice with an injury on Thursday Authentic Matthew Ioannidis Jersey , leaving his status for the team’s Monday night game in New Orleans up in the air. NFL Outlet

Steelers will be fine at RG if David DeCastro’s broken hand keeps him out vs.

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the Chiefs You know a unit has attained an impressive pedigree backed by coaching and player development when you see a Week-2 injury report that includes a Hall of Fame quarterback Youth Sean Davis Jersey , a highly-touted cornerback and a right guard (who might be the very best in the business), but the player you’re least worried about is the right guard. The unit I’m talking about is the Steelers’ offensive line, a line that has produced multiple Pro Bowl players and is coached by a Hall of Famer. Mike Munchak is the coach of the Steelers’ offensive line, and because of his recent history of developing players of lesser pedigrees, I’m not really all that worried about Pro Bowl guard, David DeCastro, possibly missing this Sunday’s game against the Chiefs at Heinz Field with a hand fracture. History tells me I shouldn’t worry, and that’s because of guys like Alejandro Villanueva, an undrafted free agent who played tight end in college and began his pro career on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage, before being transformed into a Pro Bowl Left Tackle under Munchak’s watch. Chris Hubbard, another UDFA who started 14 games at Right Tackle during the previous two seasons and did so well http://www.steelerscheapauthenticstore.com/marcus-gilbert-jersey-cheap , the Browns paid him big money to sign as a free agent this past offseason. For the purposes of this article, B.J. Finney is yet another UDFA who, if he gets the start against the Chiefs on Sunday, will be doing so for a third-straight season. Only this time, Finney will be switching positions and taking over for DeCastro at Right Guard, instead of for Ramon Foster on the left side. Two seasons ago, Finney filled in for Foster against Kansas City, and the Steelers rushed for 149 yards in a 43-14 victory at Heinz Field. Last year, Finney again started against the Chiefs, and Pittsburgh rushed for 194 yards in a 19-13 triumph at Arrowhead Stadium.To be fair, Finney and Company were paving the way for Le’Veon Bell and not James Conner Cheap Ben Roethlisberger Jersey , who’s slated to make his second-straight start in the wake of Bell’s continued holdout. But Pittsburgh’s offensive line has obviously proven to be problematic for the Chiefs’ front-seven in recent matchups. Will that mastery of the line of scrimmage continue this Sunday if DeCastro — who may now be carrying the torch as the Steelers’ best offensive lineman — isn’t around? I’m comfortable saying it will. Finney, who has also started games at center, seems destined to take over next season for Foster, whose contract is up after 2018. If there’s enough confidence in Finney to start a whole season at Left Guard, that confidence shouldn’t wane in the face of him starting one game at Right Guard. Speaking of next season, if Matt Feiler has to fill in for an injured B.J. Finney in a game or two, my confidence would still be fairly high.Heck, if Chukwuma Okorafor, the rookie Swing Tackle out of Western Michigan, has to start some games this season in-place of Villanueva or Marcus Gilbert, I’d be more than optimistic he’d get the job done. This is what having the very best in the business does for a fan. I’m not talking about David DeCastro. I’m talking about Mike Munchak. Missing Ben Roethlisberger might have been a problem against the Chiefs Cheap Maurkice Pouncey Jersey , but missing Joe Haden could still prove to be a problem against Kansas City. But the Steelers’ offensive line won’t miss a beat with B.J. Finney starting at Right Guard.Week 4 Early Games: Updates, news and open thread The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t on their bye week, but Sundays when the Steelers don’t play until late sometimes feel like it. With the Steelers slated to play the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4 on Sunday Night Football, the Steelers Nation fan base will be watching early games today to see how things shake out. Some take the day to just relax and get caught up on things outside of football, but if you are like me, you are still watching the full slate of action on Sunday. With that said, join others like me in the open thread to talk about all of the games going on Sunday. Which game are you watching? Are you someone with NFL Sunday Ticket who has access to all games, or are you stuck watching just one or two games? Let us know, and be sure to keep tabs on all those AFC North games in the process.As always, remember we are all here for the same reason...GO STEELERS! Custom Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys

The Pittsburgh Steelers injury report was full of good news

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on Wednesday Customized Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys , with just one player listed as missing practice due to injury. However, that name was not one of the trio many might have expected to see, while two of the players carrying more notable injuries made surprise returns to training as full participants.Marcus Gilbert finds himself sidelined by a knee injury as the rest of his teammates prepare to face the Cleveland Browns and this is not the first time has missed practice time this season because of this issue. Despite having missed the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 because of a hamstring injury, Gilbert has still managed to play each week even when bothered by this recurring issue and it can only be hoped that will be the case once again on Sunday.Although Maurkice Pouncey was the beneficiary of his customary veteran rest day, it appears Ben Roethlisberger was not and it will be interesting to note if he does not take one this week coming off the bye.The welcome return of Morgan Burnett and L.J. Fort as full participants was rather unexpected and their progress will be something to follow as they get closer to game day. If they can repeat the feet on Thursday and Friday, their chances of playing on Sunday will be high.Darrius Heyward-Bey continues to struggle with an ankle problem and his status remains in doubt for Week 8 www.authenticspittsburghsteelers.com , as does that of Xavier Grimble who presumably picked up a concussion in training on Monday and will now be under the watchful eye of the medical staff. Other Steelers wide receivers have reached the 1,000-yard plateau in their seconds seasons.But none of them have done it at such a young age, or with quite the flourish that JuJu Smith-Schuster did.Smith-Schuster hit the milestone in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos, the same day he put a 97-yard touchdown on the board that tied a franchise record for longest pass play in franchise historyand now has 77 catches for 1 Pittsburgh Steelers Hoodie ,055 yards and four scores this year. It’s a rapid ascent, and he’s given the Steelers a reliable option opposite Brown in a season without Le'Veon Bell. And the best news for the Steelers, he’s a year away from a pay raise, as keeping multiple expensive targets at a time has been a problem for them in the past. Custom Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys