<![CDATA[0xbt: August 2019]]> https://0xbt.net/blog/archive/liny195/1564617600/1567296000?offset=60 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74016/wwwgiantslockerroomcom Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:21:06 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74016/wwwgiantslockerroomcom <![CDATA[www.giantslockerroom.com]]> Happy Sunday http://www.giantslockerroom.com/authentic-jonathan-stewart-jersey , New York Giants fans!I know, I’ve been something of a ghost around these parts for the last week and a half (or so), but that’s because I’ve been hard at work getting BBV’s draft prep up and running. Ed has been gracious enough to let me be a draft-monk and start stockpiling prospect profiles for you all, and starting tomorrow (Monday, January 14th) they start getting posted. As usual, there will be a couple minor tweaks to the profiles and the process based on last-year’s experience. Some of them are behind the scenes in my own process, others you guys will get to see — such as a new section for Dan to share some stats or advanced analytics on the prospect being profiled.As I did last year, I will be taking the time before the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine to concentrate on offensive linemen and running backs. While the Combine does figure in to the evaluation of those position groups, athletic testing isn’t as important for them as it is for other positions. Lower-body explosiveness and power are important for linemen, and the field drills are always instructive, but not as important as seeing what they do in live reps against actual opponents. Likewise, speed, explosiveness, and agility are all important for running backs, but vision and contact balance are more important for me. And since SOMEONE has to get profiled before the combine, they get the nod. For “measurables” I will just be listing the best height and weight I can find. After the Combine, that section will feature MockDraftable’s spider charts — which I like for a couple reasons. They give a lot of info, and put it in perspective of the player’s position group Youth Carl Banks Jerseys , and make it easily readable t a glance.Likewise, I am going to try and keep these profiles as relevant and topical as I can, which means that this week’s batch will be drawn from players on the East-West Shrine Game roster, and next week’s will feature prospects from the 2019 Senior Bowl.There will be a few more surprises along the way, and I hope everyone enjoys the run-up to the draft! EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dave Gettleman isn’t ready to make a decision on Eli Manning’s future as the quarterback of the New York Giants.The general manager and the two-time Super Bowl MVP had a no-holds barred conversion about Manning’s future Monday after the team missed the playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons.Gettleman would not say Wednesday whether the quarterback, who will turn 38 on Thursday, would be back for a 16th season.Manning’s $23 million salary cap hit will play a role in the decision, but the bottom line is Gettleman will do what is in the best interests of the Giants (5-11).“He came in and he wanted to talk,” Gettleman said of the conversation. “I have a crazy idea that if a guy asks me questions, I’m going to be honest with him. He wasn’t called to the principal’s office. He came to see me.”Manning, who has a year left on an $84 million contract, threw for 4,299 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this past season despite being sacked a career-high 47 times. His completion percentage (66) was the highest of his career.“Once we got rolling, once everybody got comfortable with the offense, if you’re going to look at stats, it wasn’t too shabby what (he) did Carl Banks Jerseys Stitched ,” Gettleman said of Manning. “He still can make the NFL throws, you know what I’m saying? He’s still got it.”There is no doubt Gettleman respects Manning, who he called a “mensch.” It’s a Yiddish word meaning “a person of integrity and honor.”“There’s no deviousness, there’s no duplicitousness, none of that stuff. He’s a mensch. Someday, I hope to be a mensch,” Gettleman said.The question is whether Manning is the best choice to lead the Giants to victory and Gettleman plans to watch plenty of videotape and talk to his coaches and scouting staff in coming to a decision.In a news conference that lasted more than 30 minutes, Gettleman said he liked the direction the Giants are headed. The dissention-ridden locker room from last season (3-13) was cleaned out, leaving only 13 players on the final roster.Among other topics Gettleman touched on:— He said the offense overcame early season woes to lead the NFC East in scoring, but the defensive play needed to improve.— Gettleman said the Giants didn’t re-sign receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a five-year, $90 million before the season to trade him.— A recent survivor of a bout with cancer, Gettleman was certain he made the right choice drafting running back Saquon Barkley with the second pick overall instead of taking a young quarterback.— The veteran general manager also was happy with Pat Shurmur’s first season as coach, particularly after a 1-7 start.“We’re trying to build sustained success,” said Gettleman, who replaced the fired Jerry Reese last December. “That takes brutal honesty and that takes tough decisions.”— Gettleman would not comment on the status of cornerback Janoris Jenkins and linebacker Olivier Vernon. Both are under contract but each could be a salary cap casualty.“We’re going to look at film, we’re going to evaluate everything. Everything is on the table for us,” Gettleman said.— Looking forward to this year’s draft, Gettleman has no intention of forcing a pick Ray-Ray Armstrong Jersey , such as taking a quarterback early because of Manning’s age or a team need.“You do that, you’re going to make a mistake, you’re going to screw it up,” he said.Manning’s father, Archie, recently said his son can’t go through another losing season. Gettleman found it humorous when asked it he could guarantee a winning team next season.“Really and truly, can anybody guarantee anything like that? Really?” he said. “All you Yankee fans thought you were going to win 162 games this year (laughter). I knew better. All kidding aside, you can’t guarantee that. There’s no way. I wouldn’t guarantee that to anybody.”Gettleman believes he heads into this offseason with a better understanding of what Shurmur and his coaches need in terms of players.While the offense was his focus heading into the offseason last year, the defense will occupy that spot now.Despite not making the playoffs, Gettleman does not see this as a rebuilding season. He actually hates the word.“You just keep going, you just keep building. It’s really what we’re doing here,” Gettleman said. “We’re doing our best to accumulate the talent that fits our schemes, and that understands how to play the game, and hates to lose. That’s what it’s really all about, and we’re going to continue to do this and get it right. We’re going to fix it.”
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74015/the-patriots-drafted-damien-harris-in-the-third Tue, 06 Aug 2019 06:15:46 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74015/the-patriots-drafted-damien-harris-in-the-third <![CDATA[The Patriots drafted Damien Harris in the third]]>  round of this year’s draft and they added another former SEC running back as an undrafted free agent.The NFL’s daily transaction report brings word that the team has signed former LSU back Nick Brossette to their 90-man roster. Brossette played behind Leonard Fournette and Derrius Guice early in his college career before getting a shot in the lead role last year. He ran for 1 Womens Danny Etling Jersey ,039 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2018.New England also signed Texas tackle Calvin Anderson, Texas tight end Andrew Beck, Auburn wide receiver Ryan Davis, Marshall defensive back Malik Gant, Miami center Tyler Gauthier, Missouri linebacker Terez Hall, N.C. State wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, New Mexico defensive back D’Angelo Ross, Miami tackle Tyree St. Louis, and Houston defensive end Nick Thurman.They also waived tackle Ryker Mathews. Mathews signed with the team in January after spending two years in the CFL. What would’ve happened if New England had chosen Garoppolo over Brady?"On October 31, 2017, Bill Belichick made the (correct) decision to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo. But what if he hadn’t made that decision? What would the last year and a half look like for the New England Patriots?Before I start, you need to understand, no matter what anyone tried to tell you, the Patriots would not have been able to keep both Tom Brady and Garoppolo. Because of that Youth Isaiah Wynn Jerseys , I’m just going to be talking about the past and future of the Patriots if they had traded Brady instead of Garoppolo. Also, let’s assume that the Patriots wouldn’t have traded Brady mid season, meaning he still wins MVP, and then throws for the most yards in Super Bowl history in 2017, and then the Patriots trade him in the offseason. That sentence hurt my brain, but let’s take a look anyway. First, there’s the matter of what the Patriots would’ve gotten in return for Brady. This is more complicated than you might think. Trading Tom Brady would be like trying to sell the Mona Lisa. You’d get a ton in return, but whatever you got wouldn’t be enough. They are both truly priceless, items so valuable that you will never be able to receive full value in exchange.Let’s put that aside and think like an NFL GM for a second, though. Who would be willing to trade for Brady? You would think that it would have to be a team that feels they are just a quarterback away from at least making the playoffs. Because, no matter how dominant Brady is right now, realistically, he only has a few years left.Why would the Browns have traded the #1 pick to the Patriots for Brady? Instead, you could draft Baker Mayfield and have him for the rest of his career. In all likelihood, the Browns weren’t going to be great any time soon (they might be pretty good this year Isaiah Wynn Jerseys Stitched , but no one would’ve predicted that last offseason), and it’s better to have a young QB who can be the face of your team and franchise for the next 10-15 years when you’re in that situation.So that means the Patriots are probably getting a mid to late first round pick, and, even if you’re getting multiple picks, I can’t imagine that would be enough. Let’s say that Belichick ended up pulling the trigger anyway, and making the trade. Does that then create a cascade of changes? Do they hold onto Brandin Cooks instead of trading him for #23 in 2028? Do they draft Sony Michel at #31 in 2018 (if they even get thatslot with Garoppolo at the helm)? They also wouldn’t have been able to make as many trades in the second round, because most of them came from the pick they got for Garoppolo.Would you feel a little better about the trade if you knew that Michel was the running back, and the Patriots still had Cooks? Probably not, but I think they’d still be decent. Maybe they still would’ve traded for Trent Brown but, without a tackle waiting behind him, perhaps they would’ve tried to keep him.It’s also hard to imagine that they would’ve done into Garoppolo’s first season as a starter with the receiver depth chart looking the way it did at the beginning of last season. At the same time, Belichick has always built his team with the next five years in mind, so perhaps it wouldn’t have looked so different after all. It’s certainly not as simple as just swapping Brady out for Garoppolo, but what the exact team would look like is impossible to know. One thing is a certainty, the Patriots wouldn’t have won Super Bowl 53 this season with Garoppolo at quarterback. Regardless of whether or not he ended up tearing his ACL Youth Duke Dawson Jerseys , I can’t imagine hin leading the Patriots to the title this year. So that’s one title that the Patriots would have sacrificed to make the change, and who knows how many more Brady will win before he hangs them up.Now, some people in the media have been trying for years to convince you that Garoppolo was the next great QB, and that it was time to move on from Brady to the next phase of the dynasty. The real question, however, is whether or not Garoppolo could play well enough, and for long enough, to justify the decision in the long run. Unfortunately, there is no way to know the answer to that. Even if he is never truly elite in San Francisco, he might’ve had a different set of circumstances, and better coaching, in New England that would’ve allowed him to be more successful. In the end, we should all be very thankful that Belichick didn’t listen to those talking heads, and decided to keep Brady instead of Garoppolo. Even though there has been much made about the return they got from the trade, I think we can all agree they did just fine. The Patriots would have certainly given up the short term success they had last year Duke Dawson Jerseys Stitched , and could have this year. But, they would be banking on the success of the years after Brady retires. They did the right thing, but there’s something even more incredible to me.In 2013, Felger and Mazz asked the question of whether you’d trade Brady for Andrew Luck, who was drafted first overall in 2012. They thought you should, and Brady has not only proven them wrong about Luck, but is still playing, and has proven them wrong about Garoppolo as well. Belichick drafted Garoppolo to potentially be Brady’s successor, but Brady wasn’t ready to give up the throne just yet. Hopefully, the Patriots’ head honcho is able to find a successor as good as Garoppolo in the future. Otherwise, whether they made the right decision in trading Jimmy or not, there might be some tough years once Brady retires. Pat is a host of The Patriot Nation PodcastInteract with him on Twitter @plane_pats]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74014/the-new-york-jets-have-selected-defensive-tackle Tue, 06 Aug 2019 05:50:48 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74014/the-new-york-jets-have-selected-defensive-tackle <![CDATA[The New York Jets have selected defensive tackle]]>  Quinnen Williams out of the University of Alabama with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.Quinnen Williams is a 21..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕2019 NFL Draft Results: Jets Select Quinnen Williams With 3rd Overall PickNew White Wayne Chrebet Jerseys ,114commentsEDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft Results: Jets Select Quinnen Williams With 3rd Overall PickMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe New York Jets have selected defensive tackle Quinnen Williams out of the University of Alabama with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft.Quinnen Williams is a 21 year old, 6’ 3”, 300 pound defensive tackle who started just one year at Alabama. Many believe Quinnen Williams is the best overall prospect in the 2019 NFL draft. After being a rotational guy at Alabama in 2017, Williams dominated in 2018 Wayne Chrebet Jerseys 2019 , racking up 19.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks. He has a great speed and lateral quickness for a man his size, and he put up a 4.83 second 40 time at the NFL combine while weighing in at over 300 pounds.NFL.com says Williams’You can check out our own Superhuman’s evaluation of Williams, published in mid November, here.And here is SB Nation’s take on Quinnen Williams.Welcome to the Jets Quinnen Williams. May you wreck opposing offenses for the next decade for the Green and White.The Jets remaining picks in the 2019 NFL draft are as follows:Third Round: Pick #68 and Pick #93Fourth Round: Pick #105Fifth Round: NoneSixth Round: Pick #196Seventh Round: Pick #217 Defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers wasn’t there to help them yesterday.So the Jets defense did what they could to help him.With their play-caller absent because of what has been termed a “serious” illness by coach Todd Bowles White Wesley Walker Jerseys , the Jets defense turned in one of their best games in yesterday’s 34-16 win over the Broncos.鈥淲hen we found out, it definitely hit home,鈥?linebacker Darron Lee said, via Brian Costello of the New York Post. 鈥淎t the end of the day Wesley Walker Jerseys 2019 , for all of our young careers, he鈥檚 always believed in us. We always want him here. You obviously want to make your teammates proud and your coaches proud. He鈥檚 here in spirit. We know he鈥檚 going to fight through. We definitely got this win for him.鈥濃€淲e had a brother down, and that was our message,鈥?safety Jamal Adams said. 鈥淲e wanted to play for him. I know he is smiling right now. [I鈥檓 sure] he was excited the way we played White Dennis Byrd Jerseys , and we can鈥檛 wait to get him back.鈥漈he Jets sacked Broncos quarterback Case Keenum four times, and had a 104-yard interception return. It was the kind of performance that Rodgers would have appreciated.While they haven’t shared many details of his condition, Bowles 鈥?his close friend as well as his boss 鈥?called it “a serious thing.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74012/the-12th-head-coach-in-team-history Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:55:09 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74012/the-12th-head-coach-in-team-history <![CDATA[The 12th head coach in team history."]]> The 12th head coach in team history."The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that Bruce Arians has been named the 12th head coach in franchise history. Arians is a two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Sean Bunting Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey , earning the award in 2012 (Indianapolis Colts) and in 2014 (Arizona Cardinals). He is the only coach in NFL history to earn the award multiple times in a three-year span with different teams and is one of only 12 coaches in NFL history to win the award multiple times. “Bruce Arians is one of the NFL’s most well-respected coaches over the past two decades and we are excited to have him leading our team. Throughout this process, we focused on finding the right coach with a proven ability to elevate our players and lead our team forward. Bruce has played a large role in the development and career success of some of our league’s best players and we look forward to seeing him continue that work here with our franchise,” said Buccaneers Owner/Co-Chairman Bryan Glazer. Prior to arriving in Tampa, Arians spent five seasons as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals (2013-17) in addition to a 12-game stint as interim head coach for the Indianapolis Colts (2012), compiling a regular season record of 58-33-1. During that 92-game stretch Arians was a head coach, his 58 wins ranked fourth in the NFL, trailing only Bill Belichick (73), Pete Carroll (63) and Mike Tomlin (59). Throughout his 25-year NFL career, Arians has worked closely with some of the league’s top passers including Pro Bowlers Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Andrew Luck and Carson Palmer. As an offensive play-caller, Arians has directed top-10 offenses with three different teams (Arizona, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh) over the last nine seasons of his coaching career. During his time in Arizona, the York, Pennsylvania native compiled a 49-30-1 regular season record (.619 winning percentage). The Cardinals’ 49 wins during that span were the seventh-most in the NFL and the third-most in the NFC. Arians won 50 total games in Arizona (49 regular season, one postseason), finishing his time there as the winningest coach in franchise history. His 49 regular season wins are also the most by any coach in Cardinals history. Arians posted three seasons with double-digit wins as the head coach of the Cardinals, including tying the then-franchise best with 11 in 2014. The following season, Arizona established a new franchise record with 13 wins, which also featured the team’s first-ever postseason bye and second-ever appearance in the NFC Championship Game. Under Arians, the Cardinals offense set several single-season team records, including points scored (489 in 2015), total touchdowns (59 in 2015), total net yards (6,533 in 2015) and first downs (373 in 2015). Arians also helped coach individual players to some of the best seasons of their careers. In 2015, Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer set franchise records for passing yards (4,671), passing touchdowns (35), yards per attempt (8.70) and passer rating (104.6) en route to a Pro Bowl selection. In 2016, running back David Johnson established new team records for rushing touchdowns (16) Cheap Sean Bunting Jersey , total touchdowns (20) and yards from scrimmage (2,118), while leading the NFL in total touchdowns and yards from scrimmage. Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald posted the top three seasons for receptions in Cardinals history under Arians and ranked third in the NFL in catches during that span. Arians came to Arizona after spending the 2012 season with Indianapolis. Hired as the team’s offensive coordinator, he also served as the team’s interim coach for 12 games while head coach Chuck Pagano was treated for leukemia. He led the Colts to a 9-3 record and was selected as the 2012 AP NFL Coach of the Year. Indianapolis’ nine-win improvement (2-14 to 11-5) matched the third-largest single-season turnaround in NFL history. Arians helped the Colts’ offense rank 10th in the NFL in yards (362.4 ypg) and seventh in passing yards (258.0 ypg). Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck – the first overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft – made the Pro Bowl and set rookie records for passing yards (4,374) and 300-yard passing games (six). He also established the NFL single-game rookie record for passing yards (433, 11/4 vs. Miami). Luck finished with the then-third-most passing touchdowns by a rookie in NFL history, with 23. Prior to his time with the Colts, Arians spent eight seasons with the Steelers, five as offensive coordinator (2007-11) and three as the wide receivers coach (2004-06). During his tenure as the offensive coordinator, the Steelers had a 55-25 record, tying Green Bay for the second-best mark in the NFL during that span. Pittsburgh won three AFC North Division titles, two AFC Championships and earned a victory in Super Bowl XLIII over the Cardinals. Arians was also part of the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL win as the team’s wide receivers coach. Under Arians’ guidance, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger put together some of the best seasons in team history, establishing a then-franchise record with 32 touchdown passes in 2007, recording a then-team record 4,328 passing yards in 2009 and registering a career-high and Steelers-record 104.1 passer rating in 2007. Roethlisberger earned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2007 under Arians. In 2009, the Steelers’ offense became the first team in NFL history to have a 4,000-yard passer (Roethlisberger), two 1,000-yard receivers (Santonio Holmes, Hines Ward) and a 1,000-yard rusher (Rashard Mendenhall) in the same season. Before joining the Steelers, Arians spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns (2001-03). He joined Cleveland after spending three seasons with the Colts as the team’s quarterbacks coach. Working with offensive coordinator Tom Moore, Arians helped tutor Peyton Manning during his first three seasons in the league and helped him earn Pro Bowl berths in 1999 and 2000. Arians’ first NFL job was with the Kansas City Chiefs, working as the team’s running backs coach for four seasons (1989-92). There he helped Christian Okoye to two Pro Bowl selections (1989, 1991). Arians also spent the 1996 season as the tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints. Arians’ coaching career began as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, in 1975, before being elevated to running backs coach in 1977. He spent 1978-80 with Mississippi State as the school’s running backs/wide receivers coach before coaching the running backs at Alabama for two seasons (1981-82) under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Arians would later return to Mississippi State (1993-95) and Alabama (1997) to serve as the offensive coordinator for the respective schools. He became one of the youngest head coaches in Division I history when Temple University hired him in 1983 at the age of 30. He spent six seasons coaching the Owls (1983-88).Born in Paterson, New Jersey Sean Bunting Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey , Arians grew up in York, Pennsylvania, and played quarterback at Virginia Tech. He and his wife, Christine, have two children – son, Jake, and daughter, Kristi Anne, as well as a granddaughter, Presley and a grandson, Aiden. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are a long way from where they want to be.For now, though, repeating as NFC South champions for the first time in franchise history feels pretty good.“Goal No. 1 was to win the division again and we were able to do that,” Drew Brees said Sunday after throwing for one touchdown and running for another to help the Saints rally from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-14.Article continues below ...“I like the way we won this game. We didn’t play well in the first half and (faced) a big deficit,” Brees added. “We were able to come together with all sides making plays in that second half. I think that was the epitome of a great team win.”Music blared in the winning locker room.There’s still a lot of work ahead for the Saints (10-2), however clinching any division title — much less with three weeks remaining in the regular season — is an accomplishment worth celebrating.“This is what guys look forward to. This is fun,” said Brees, who shrugged off a pair of turnovers to throw a 1-yard TD pass to Zach Line, then scored on a 1-yard sneak as the Saints avenged a season-opening loss to the Bucs (5-8) and also rebounded from a defeat the previous week at Dallas.“This is the stuff you remember, especially road games — you know, road locker rooms, bus rides, back on the plane. Those moments together,” Brees added. “It’s hard to win in this league, it’s hard to win on the road. We’re going to enjoy these moments and continue to build on ’em.”New Orleans’ defense did its part after allowing two first-half TDs, too, sacking Jameis Winston four times and limiting the NFL’s No. 1-ranked offense to 81 yards in the second half — most of that on the final drive of the game“We got dominated in the second half,” said Bucs coach Dirk Koetter, whose team won a high-scoring shootout 48-40 at New Orleans in Week 1. “We haven’t been shut down like that in a long time.”Brees completed 24 of 31 passes for 201 yards and one interception. Michael Thomas had 11 receptions for 98 yards Caleb Benenoch Jersey , giving him 298 catches since entering the league in 2016 — surpassing Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, both with 288, for the most by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history.A week after being held to a season-low 176 yards total offense in a 13-10 loss to Dallas that ended a 10-game winning streak, the Saints started slowly again.Winston threw a pair of TD passes to Cameron Brate, the latter a 1-yarder set up by Adarius Taylor’s interception to put the Bucs up 14-3 at halftime. The fourth-year pro also threw an 11-yarder to Brate on the opening drive of the game.The game turned in the third quarter when Brees weathered losing a fumble at his own 27 and later took advantage of the Saints blocking a punt to set up his TD pass to Line, along with Alvin Kamara’s 2-point conversion that trimmed Tampa Bay’s lead to 14-11.In addition to missing a 40-yard field goal after Carl Nassib sacked Brees, forcing a fumble Jason Pierre-Paul recovered early in the third quarter, Cairo Santos also had a 46-yard attempt deflect off the right upright in the first half for Tampa Bay, which finished with 279 yards — more than 160 below its league-leading season average.“Going into the second half I thought that we had an opportunity to put a fork into them, but they got a boost of confidence from a missed field goal, a punt blocked,” Bucs tackle Demar Dotson said.“We couldn’t get anything going on offense,” coach Dirk Koetter added. “Fourteen points isn’t going to do it against the Saints.”Brees’ TD run put the Saints ahead early in the fourth quarter. Mark Ingram scored on a 17-yard run to make it 25-14. Will Lutz tacked on a 36-yard field goal in the closing minutes.Pressured relentlessly in the second while the Saints were taking control of the game, Winston finished 18 of 38 for 213 yards, two touchdowns and one interception — an end-zone throw picked off by Marshon Lattimore with 1 second remaining.The Bucs had 32 yards in the second half until Winston completed passes of 16, 12 and 21 to march into Saints territory on the final drive.And, penalties hurt Tampa Bay all day long, including an unnecessary roughness penalty on Bucs center Ryan Jensen late in the second quarter.At one point, a frustrated Winston was seen arguing on the sideline with Jensen.“Brothers have disagreements,” Winston said of the exchange. “It wasn’t that much.”PERSISTENCEThe Saints ran the ball nine times for just 3 yards in the first half. They stuck with the game plan, though, and finished with 100 on 30 attempts. Ingram had 52 yards on 13 carries, and Kamara rushed for 51 yards on 12 attempts.TAKEAWAYSSince failing to force a turnover on defense for seven consecutive games, the Bucs have 10 takeaways over the last three weeks. The Bucs have seven interceptions over that stretch after only having one in the first 10.INJURIESSaints: LT Terron Armstead was inactive, replaced by Jermon Bushrod.Buccaneers: With WR DeSean Jackson (thumb) inactive for the second straight week, Chris Godwin started. Andrew Adams started in place of S Justin Evans (toe) and CB Carlton Davis II (knee) was replaced by Ryan Smith. …LB Kevin Minter left in the second quarter with a calf injury and did not return.UP NEXTSaints: at Carolina next Monday, last of three consecutive road games.Buccaneers: at Baltimore next Sunday.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73808/today-we-take-a-closer-look-at-temple-product-rock-ya-sin Fri, 02 Aug 2019 08:16:10 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73808/today-we-take-a-closer-look-at-temple-product-rock-ya-sin <![CDATA[Today we take a closer look at Temple product Rock Ya-Sin]]> as the San Francisco 49ers may turn to Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft to acquire a cornerback."The San Francisco 49ers will need to add additional depth and competition in the secondary. Richard Sherman is not going to be around in the long term and the team would be wise to continue to add talent to a position of need. Let’s take a closer look and see how Rock Ya-Sin can be a nice addition to the red and gold!Combine Results:40 Yard Dash: 4.51Bench Press: 18 repsVertical Jump: 39.5”Broad Jump: 120.0”3 Cone Drill: 7.3120 Yard Shuttle: 4.31Measurebales:Height: 6’0”Weight: 192 lbs.Hands: 9 7/8” Arms: 32”Summary:Rock Ya-Sin was not a highly recruited player coming out of high school http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authentic-adrian-colbert-jersey , and began at a smaller program at Presbyterian College before transferring to Temple.He turned heads and exceled as a first-team All-American. In his senior season Ya-Sin led the Owls with 12 passes broken up with 47 tackles, two for a loss, and two interceptions.Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsHe has great size and physical traits that should transition smoothly at the next level. He is a physical corner who bodies opposing receivers. Moves fluidly through his hips, and is light on his feet, particularly in his back-pedal. He has a strong frame and a natural blend of upper and lower body strength.While he doesn’t have explosive speed, on tape, I like his closing speed and burst to put himself in a position of attack on passes. Has strong and aggressive hands that will play into the catch-point, and will not shy away in one to one matchups against receivers. Often times on tape, Ya-Sin made his presence known against the run, and put his body in a position to make a play. Has good awareness and instincts for where the play is going to occur. Here is an example of Ya-sin with a pick against Tulsa:Ya-Sin was stingy in man to man coverages, and found creative ways to isolate the receiver and take him out of the play. Ya-Sin did only play one season of FBS level football, however he made the most of that opportunity leading the team in passes broken up. He has the ability to produce game changing plays.Ya-Sin is still a raw talent to some respect, and with more coaching and technique he has the potential to turn into a special player at the pro level.Is He A Fit For the 49ers?Well Brock Coyle Jersey White , I suppose it depends on if Rock Ya-Sin fits the mold that this current 49ers regime seeks at the position. You might say he falls just short of those numbers, but then again, the team did just sign Jason Verrett in free agency. What I like about Ya-Sin is his physical tools, his ability to isolate receivers, and deflect passes thrown in his direction. Ya-sin is coachable, and as I mentioned earlier, with some more technique and polishing, he can be a starting caliber corner at the next level. His physical and tough presence on the field, along with his disruptive tendencies in the secondary, and willingness to go the extra yard is everything a GM should want out of a prospect. He will only add more competition and flair to a position of need. Ya-Sin’s draft projections are a bit all over the place at the moment. A recent mock draft had him going in the back end of the first round, while other mocks have him going in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounds. At this point in time I like Ya-Sin going in the middle of day two Womens K'Waun Williams Jersey , perhaps the backend of the second round. There is, of course, the chance he drops to the 49ers third round selection. If the 49ers are looking to address cornerback in the 3rd round, I believe rock Ya-Sin should a consideration for that pick.What are YOUR thoughts on Rock Ya-Sin? Would you trade back in the second round or consider him in the 3rd round? Please share in the comments below! I am not only very interested in what Nick Mullens can do with his second start but I am also excited to watch rookie draft sensation Saquon Barkley play too. On the other hand, hopefully we can stop him.Saquon Barkley has been fairly inconsistent as a rusher but still has managed to run for 519 yards over eight games for a 4.7 yards average per attempt. He has also caught 58 passes for 497 yards giving him 1016 total yards from the line of scrimmage. Not too shabby for his first eight games in the NFL. He should be fun to watch.Getting back to Nick Mullens with an “e”. I don’t expect him to put on a performance like he did against Oakland but I liked what I saw from him in the preseason and I think he may just hold his own. He seems to find his receivers a lot quicker than CJ Beathard but then,, who doesn’t? A lot of things can happen but I have a very good feeling about Monday night. Let’s hope Dakota Watson can also have another good performance.Don’t miss the link to the article by Dan Brown (did I read his books :-)) I was a big fan of Ken Willard and the other guy is one of my all time favorites too. Anyway, enjoy the hot links:Mike Person has morphed from roster bubble to standoutBrad Almquist49ers promote Greg Mabin; sign Tarvarus McFadden to practice squadMatt Maiocco49ers buzz: Thursday’s top 5 insights at HQCam Inman49ers Aim for Repeat Primetime Performance, Host Giants in Week 10Kelana Martin49ers lead the league in average yards after the catch, per NFL MatchupDavid BonillaEli Manning: I’m only worrying about Monday nightJosh AlperMatt Breida should be his healthiest in weeks for 49ers-Giants gameMatt Maiocco49ers hold tryouts for 14 players; team has one open roster spotMatt MaioccoHow one ex-49ers star helped anotherDaniel BrownHow can 49ers’ rushing attack help Mullens encore?Cam InmanNFL special teams rankings through Week 9Eric Eager]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73807/accept-no-substituteswe-just-witnessed-the-kind Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:59:47 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73807/accept-no-substituteswe-just-witnessed-the-kind <![CDATA[Accept No SubstitutesWe just witnessed the kind]]> of football team Bruce Arians envisions in Tampa. Tough Lavonte David Jersey , resilient, physical.Fans torn over giving up home game for Bucs to play in LondonFor the third time, the Bucs will kick off across the pond.Bucs will play the Carolina Panthers in England in 2019The NFL announced the Bucs will forfeit their home game against an NFC South rival for their international game at either Wembley or Tottenham.Bucs to Face Panthers in London in 2019The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers are taking their rivalry across the pond in 2019.Bucs Monday Mailbag: Expectations For Winston, BucsThe PR Bucs Monday Mailbag is where PewterReport.com’s Mark Cook answers your questions from our Twitter account.Multiple Eagles defend Carson Wentz http://www.buccaneerslockerroom.com/authentic-noah-spence-jersey , slam reportThe convoluted future of the quarterback position in Philadelphia has spawned an incendiary story on this, the 21st day of 2019.Saints owner Benson calls for ‘changes in NFL policies’Anger over the non-call that impeded the New Orleans Saints’ path to the Super Bowl on Sunday has been felt and exhibited by Saints fans and players alike. If Ryan Fitzpatrick can pull this off. . . .The Bucs have never overcome a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit. They trailed by 20 at halftime. It’s down to 10 now, with half the fourth quarter remaining.Chandler Catanzaro kicked a 28-yard field goal for the only points in the third quarter Womens Noah Spence Jersey , and Fitzpatrick hit Chris Godwin early in the fourth.DeSean Jackson thought he had it down to a 3-point game, but his 83-yard punt return for a touchdown was negated by a holding penalty on safety Isaiah Johnson.Fitzpatrick now is 25-of-39 for 336 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.Ben Roethlisberger, who was 21-of-25 for 273 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the first half, now is 28-of-35 for 330 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.The problem is the Steelers miss Le'Veon Bell. They have no running game to run clock. James Conner has 10 carries for 12 yards Ronald Jones II Jersey White , and Stevan Ridley has three carries for 18 yards.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73790/today%E2%80%99s-edition-of-the-links-is-highlighted-by-some-of Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:52:25 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73790/today%E2%80%99s-edition-of-the-links-is-highlighted-by-some-of <![CDATA[Today’s edition of the links is highlighted by some of]]> Josh Allen’s top plays from the 2018 season. Updates also include a closer look at the offensive line Ryan Groy Jerseys 2019 , the hiring of Heath Farwell, and much more.Watch: Josh Allen's Record Setting Rookie Season - BuffaloBills.comIn his 11 starts, rookie quarterback Josh Allen set five new franchise records for both running and passing.2018 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Interior Offensive Line - WKBWThe Buffalo Bills have a lot of needs in the 2019 off-season, but addressing the interior offensive line might be chief among them. 7ABC's Joe Buscaglia brings you his look at the players on the Bills roster, and his off-season recommendations for the team at guard and center.Josh Allen's growth and o-line's struggles: Q&A with Bills OT Jeremiah Sirles | NewYorkUpstate.comSirles discusses Allen's development, Dion Dawkins's potential and how the offensive line can get better.Offensive needs in a defense-heavy draft? How the 2019 draft could test Beane’s ‘best player available’ approach – The AthleticIn a draft stacked with defensive-line talent, how should the Bills use their No. 9 pick? Brandon Beane may have a conundrum on his hands. (Subscription required.)Bills hire Heath Farwell as special teams coordinator | WGR 550 SportsRadioFarwell was working as a special teams coach in Carolina.‘You don’t need it, but it’s great to have’: How far should the Bills be willing to go for a No. 1 receiver? – The AthleticThe Bills need talented pass-catchers for Josh Allen, but many debate whether the price of a true No. 1 is worth it in today's NFL. (Subscription required.)Where this team captain thinks the Bills need to improve the most - BuffaloBills.comThis week White Vladimir Ducasse Jerseys , the One Bills Live crew spoke with Lorenzo Alexander about where the defense needs to improve the most plus a number of other newsworthy Bills-related topics.Featured on Buffalo RumblingsRanking the biggest offensive needs for the Buffalo Bills - Buffalo RumblingsThe Bills have a lot of money to spend this off-season and almost the entire offense needs to be revamped.State of the Buffalo Bills roster, defensive ends: alright for now with Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Shaq Lawson - Buffalo RumblingsThe Bills don’t need to make moves here...but will they?Buffalo Bills rookie report: Final grades - Buffalo RumblingsThe level of rookie participation during the Buffalo Bills’ 2018 season was rare. Out of the Bills’ eight draft selections, seven made the team and all of them saw offensive or defensive snaps. Which Buffalo Bills were most penalized in 2018? - Buffalo RumblingsWhich players advocated the hardest to add yellow as an official team color?Bill Links, 1/18: Buffalo Bills prepping for an active free agency - Buffalo RumblingsThe Bills have plenty of cap space this off-season. The Bills picked up another player looking to switch position. We’ll take a look at safety turned linebacker Maurice Alexander"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNFL Free AgencyNotes2019 Buffalo Bills free agencyAll-22 analysis: Buffalo Bills free-agent addition, linebacker Maurice AlexanderNew,15commentsThe Bills picked up another player looking to switch position. We’ll take a look at safety turned linebacker Maurice AlexanderEDTShareTweetShareShareAll-22 analysis: Buffalo Bills free-agent addition, linebacker Maurice AlexanderThe Buffalo Bills continue their free-agency spending spree. This time Vladimir Ducasse Jerseys 2019 , another player looking to make a position switch lands in Orchard Park. Former St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks safety Maurice Alexander was signed to a one-year deal to play...linebacker. At 220 lbs (per Pro Football Reference) Alexander comes in just a few pounds lighter than Matt Milano. For linebackers, Milano comes in on the lighter end however. Compared to safeties, Alexander is roughly 20 lbs heavier than Micah Hyde and 30 lbs heavier than Jordan Poyer. Coming in firmly between the two positions, it’s likely Alexander will be looking to carve out a role as part of a heavy nickel package. Play 1The difficulty when taking a look at Maurice Alexander using existing NFL footage is a matter of translation. There are a few elements of his play at safety we can use to try to make an educated guess on how well he’ll perform at linebacker. We start with play recognition, and straight-line, downhill tackling. The play recognition and reaction time seems fine on this play. The initial angle is poor and a small correction doesn’t entirely fix it. As a result this tackle is missed, nearly resulting in a touchdown. Play 2This play isn’t a bad parallel to a linebacker role. Maurice Alexander shoots for the ball carrier but is met by tight end Jack Doyle. Alexander is knocked back and then driven sideways by Doyle. As a linebacker, Alexander will have more frequent trips into the trenches. His time at safety didn’t yield many encouraging signs he can take on blocks from tights ends and offensive linemen. Play 3Often the ability to flow sideline to sideline is more important than a backpedal or mirroring complex route trees. Alexander often seemed a half-step behind opponents. Based on his in -between size, Alexander might be asked to sub in more often for coverage (like this) than a traditional linebacker. Play 4Maurice Alexander sees a lane to hit and tries to drive in. Jordan Reed finds success blocking Alexander much like Doyle above. Alexander disengages with a spin and isn’t shy about helping get in on the tackle. Play 5Running in from this distance White Jason Croom Jerseys , Alexander has a chance to choose with lane to attack. He initially appears to select the wrong one but adjusts in time. When the he squares up, Alexander hits more like a linebacker than a safety. Play 6Alexander sees the play develop quickly enough to limit this to a four-yard gain. A slight miscalculation on the angle and imperfect tackling form means Alexander slides off his opponents. All’s well that ends well here as they reach the sideline. Play 7Again we see good awareness of the play. Alexander cuts through traffic well and gets a decent angle for the tackle. This play was selected to reinforce the last one. It’s easy enough to assume he pulled up to avoid a late hit, but both plays show a similar tackle. This was fairly common for Alexander. SummaryAll of the clips above came from the 2017 season with the Rams. Maurice Alexander spent 2018 with the Seahawks but didn’t see any time on defense. Seattle gave him plenty of snaps on special teams, but were willing to cut ties after one season. As a safety, missed tackles and poor angles were major concerns that routinely crept up. It’s possible the change to linebacker will allow Alexander to focus on less of the field and make positive strides reacting to plays. On the positive side Alexander didn’t seem shy in terms of making contact and often saw plays develop well. UPDATE:Maurice Alexander responded to this indicating injuries were a factor in 2017. Feel free to take my summary with a grain of salt. I'll look to update further after looking at some 2016 film.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73787/there%E2%80%99s-no-doubt-the-giants-are-now-his-team Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:25:09 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73787/there%E2%80%99s-no-doubt-the-giants-are-now-his-team <![CDATA[There’s no doubt the Giants are now his team"]]> />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Blue Viewa New York Giants communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryGiantsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Womens Kyle Lauletta Jersey , Week 17Filed under:New York Giants NewsGiants’ 90-man roster: What can Saquon Barkley do for an encore?New,84commentsThere’s no doubt the Giants are now his teamEDTShareTweetShareShareGiants’ 90-man roster: What can Saquon Barkley do for an encore?Saquon BarkleyBill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsThe New York Giants are Saquon Barkley’s team now. In the bygone Super Bowl days, they were Eli Manning’s team. For a brief period, they were Odell Beckham’s team. Someday, hopefully, they will be Daniel Jones’ team.Now, they are Barkley’s. Let’s talk a little about Barkley and expectations for 2019 as we continue profiling the 90 players the Giants will bring to training camp later this year.The basicsHeight: 5-foot-11Weight: 233 Age: 22Position: Running backExperience: 12018 season in reviewGiants GM Dave Gettleman says of Barkley that “he’s unique and he’s special.” His rookie season made it pretty hard to argue with Gettleman’s assessment.Among his many accomplishments:AP Offensive Rookie of the YearFirst-Team Sporting News and Pro Football Focus All-Pro (not the official All-Pro honors)Pepsi NFL Rookie of the YearFedEx Ground NFL Player of the YearGiants’ rookie records for: Rushing yards (1,307)100-yard rushing games (7)Rushing touchdowns (11)Yards from scrimmage (2,028)Receiving yards by a running back (721)Receptions by a running back (91) ... also an NFL recordTied Odell Beckham for most receptions by a rookie at any positionTotal touchdowns (15)Barkley had five touchdowns from scrimmage of 50 or more yards, the most ever by a Giants rookie and the most by any Giants player since Beckham had five in 2015. Barkley was the first NFL rookie with five 50+ yard touchdowns from scrimmage since Minnesota wide receiver Randy Moss in 1998. Also:Second in the NFL in rushing yardsWas the third rookie in NFL history with 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage, joining Eric Dickerson and Marshall FaulkSecond among all running back in receptionsSet Giants’ single-game record for receptions with 14 vs. Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 16First NFL rookie with at least 1,200 rushing yards and 600 receiving yards since Detroit’s Billy Sims in 1980.Barkley exceeded 100 yards from scrimmage in 13 games, tying Dickerson’s NFL rookie record.Not bad. Only Alec Ogletree Jersey , though, a partial list. Barkley’s accomplishments take up roughly four full pages in the Giants’ 2018 review book sent to media.In all, Barkley accounted for 33.5 percent of the Giants’ total yardage on offense.Just about the only thing Barkley didn’t do was outrun the ever-present questions about whether or not the Giants should have used the No. 2 overall pick on a quarterback rather than on him. He was still being asked that question when he met the media for the first time this year at the beginning of the team’s offseason program.“Not being cocky or anything, but if a Rookie of the Year doesn’t sway that mindset, then I don’t know what will. My mindset is to continue to prove to the people in this locker room and in this building that they got the right guy,” Barkley said. “Not only the right guy because I can break off an 80-yard touchdown, because there are a lot of people in the league that can do that, but as a guy that can buy in and take that leadership role, I believe that I have been able to show that so far.”2019 outlookWhat can Barkley do for an encore?His skills aren’t going to change. He might even be better right from the start at making sure he gets north and south to get what head coach Pat Shurmur last year called the “dirty yards.” With a full season together, Barkley, Shurmur and Eli Manning might even be better at figuring out ways to use Barkley’s talents to attack in the passing game rather than using him so often as a last resort or check down option.What is going to be really interesting is how the Giants’ offense evolves without Odell Beckham Jr. and with Barkley as its obvious key component.We saw four Beckham-less games at the end of last season, and they were a mixed bag for both Barkley and the offense as a whole. There was a 40-point explosion against the Washington Redskins in which Barkley romped for 170 yards on just 14 carries, and a 17-carry, 109-yard game to end the season against the Dallas Cowboys in which the Giants scored 35 points in a losing effort.The other two games http://www.giantslockerroom.com/authentic-jonathan-stewart-jersey , though, weren’t so good. Barkley averaged season lows of 2.21 and 2.05 yards per carry in losses to Tennessee and Indianapolis, one of which was a 17-0 shutout by the Titans.Can the Giants, with Golden Tate replacing Beckham and Kevin Zeitler and Mike Remmers added to the offensive line, distribute the ball well enough to keep defenses from simply loading up to stop Barkley?We already mentioned that Barkley accounted for 33.5 percent of the Giants’ 2018 yardage. Including incomplete passes, the Giants tried to put the ball in Barkley’s hands on 382 of 967 plays last season, 39.5 percent.Can Barkley do more? Should the Giants ask him to do more? Would they be better off balancing things out and asking him to do less?Really, the answer is whatever it takes to win more than five games.“Obviously, my competitive nature would love to be the best player in the league and the best running back in the league, but I think you could make an argument that I was one of the best running backs in the league last year and we went 5-11 to account for it,” Barkley said at the outset of the offseason program. “My mindset is whatever it takes to take this team to another level and compete for a championship, whether that is 2,000 yards, 1 Youth Carl Banks Jerseys ,500 yards or 800 yards.” Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning thinks the New York Giants are heading in the right direction, and the soon-to-be 38-year-old believes he has enough in the tank to lead them on another championship run.A day after the Giants (5-9) were eliminated from postseason contention for the sixth time in seven years, Manning said Monday the team didn't win enough of the close games earlier in the season in their 1-7 start. He was encouraged how the team rebounded after the bye week, winning four of five games before being shut out by Tennessee on a rainy Sunday."Yeah, I know I can play, I can make the throws," said Manning, who has thrown for 3,689 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions while hitting almost 66 percent of his passes this season. "Yesterday, I made some good throws. So, it still feels like I can run around and make plays, and do a lot of good things. When there was a stretch when we were playing good football, and we just got to get back to it."An hour earlier Carl Banks Jerseys Stitched , first-year coach Pat Shurmur said he believed Manning can still play.When pressed about whether he wanted him back on the team, Shurmur said he wants all his players back. He noted the team has two more wins than last season with two games to play."Coach has had my back all year. He's been great. He believes in me," Manning said. "That makes your job easier, when the coach believes in you. We know we can play better. So, it's a start."The Giants don't have a quarterback in waiting. Rookie Kyle Lauletta, the fourth-round pick last year, was dreadful playing the fourth quarter a week ago against Washington. Alex Tanney is a journeyman backup.General manager Dave Gettleman could draft a quarterback next spring, but New York needs help on its lines, linebacker and safety, just to name a few spots.Signing a free agent will cost money, so the Giants have a lot to think about in the offseason.Shurmur, who took over a 3-13 team, said missing the playoffs simply means the Giants did not attain their goal."Does that mean we're failures?" he said. "No. What it means is we've got a lot of work to do. That's what it means, and I want to finish this year in a way that shows that we've grown so that we're at a different spot than we were a year ago to make some more of that growth that we all know needs to happen."Shurmur's immediate goal is to win at Indianapolis this weekend and finish with a win at home against Dallas. He said he is playing to win and Manning is the guy who offers the teams its best chance. So he starts.Shurmur added he believes Manning has a couple of good years left."I've seen him play good football Ray-Ray Armstrong Jersey , and I've seen how when we have a coordinated effort of protecting him, running the football effectively, and being able to run the ball throughout the game, it helps us," Shurmur said.The question for the Giants in the offseason is whether they will be able to provide Manning the type of offense in which he can thrive. If they can protect him and run the ball with No. 2 overall draft pick Saquon Barkley, he has the arm to make all the passes.If they can't, they might need a quarterback who offers the added dimension of being elusive.Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has experienced two dismal seasons for the team after making the playoffs as a rookie in 2016."We've been fighting through a lot of stuff, showed some great things and showed some things that we need to correct," he said, "and this will give us good momentum going into next season if we could finish strong and win two games against two really good teams."NOTES: Shurmur did not know which of his injured players would be ready for Sunday's game against the Colts, who improved to 8-6 with a shutout win over Dallas. C Spencer Pulley (calf), WR Russell Shepard (ankle), CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) were hurt Sunday. WR Odell Beckham Jr. has missed the last two games with a quad injury. Shurmur said the team is not shutting him down and he will play if ready.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73786/byron-cowart-buffalo-bills-jersey Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:59:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/73786/byron-cowart-buffalo-bills-jersey <![CDATA[Byron Cowart Buffalo Bills Jersey]]> KANSAS CITY Byron Cowart Buffalo Bills Jersey , Mo. (AP) — It’s the dead of winter, meaning the weather in New England can be brutal. And that the Patriots are headed to the Super Bowl.It took them overtime and more of Tom Brady’s brilliance to get there — for the third straight year. While the folks back home dealt with a frigid storm, Brady blew through Kansas City’s exhausted defense on a 75-yard drive to Rex Burkhead’s 2-yard touchdown run in a 37-31 victory Sunday for the AFC championship.The drive, during which New England (13-5) had three third-down conversions, was reminiscent of when the Patriots beat Atlanta in the only Super Bowl to go to OT two years ago.Article continues below ...“Overtime, on the road against a great team,” Brady said. “They had no quit. Neither did we. We played our best football at the end. I don’t know, man, I’m tired. That was a hell of a game.”Awaiting them in Atlanta are the Los Angeles Rams, who won 26-23 in overtime in New Orleans for the NFC championship. The Rams (15-3) last made the Super Bowl in 2002 while based in St. Louis, losing to the Patriots.New England benefited from two critical replay reviews and made its ninth Super Bowl with Brady at quarterback and Bill Belichick as coach.“This is crazy,” said Brady, who was 30 of 46 for 348 yards. “What a game.”It’s the first time both conference title games went to OT. The last time both visitors won conference championship matches was 2012; New England was 3-5 on the road this season.“We knew what our record was, but we didn’t let that dictate us,” said defensive end Trey Flowers, who led a staunch charge on Patrick Mahomes. “Whatever happened in the regular season happened. We came out and did it when it counted.”Several times, the Patriots appeared to have it won, only to see Kansas City (13-5) come back in spectacular fashion.Brady, at 41 already the oldest quarterback to have played in a Super Bowl, drove New England 65 yards in 1:24 to Burkhead’s go-ahead 4-yard touchdown with 39 seconds left in regulation. That was enough Infant Jacob Bailey Jersey , though, for his far younger counterpart, the 23-year-old All-Pro Mahomes, to take the Chiefs 48 yards to Harrison Butker’s 39-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to force overtime.It was a sizzling offensive showing in the fourth quarter after defense had been in charge most of the way. Indeed, the Chiefs were blanked in the opening half for the first time all season.And they never saw the ball in overtime, which along with the two replay decisions might call into play NFL rules and officiating.“I thought if we got the chance,” Mahomes said, “we’d score.”Mahomes finished 16 of 31 for 295 yards and three touchdowns.New England became the third franchise to reach three Super Bowls in a row. And Belichick now has 30 postseason victories, more than Bill Walsh and Don Shula combined. That Hall of Fame coaching duo also won five Super Bowls; Belichick shoots for No. 6 in two weeks.An apparent muff by the usually reliable Julian Edelman on a fourth-quarter punt return was overturned by a lengthy video review, prompting raucous booing and some demonstrative arguing from the usually laid-back Andy Reid. Edelman definitely touched his next try when Brady’s pass deflected off his hands directly to safety Daniel Sorensen. His 22-yard return set up Kansas City at the Patriots 23, and Damien Williams, who scored three times, had no defender near him down the left sideline for the score that made it 21-17, KC’s first lead.Back came Brady, engineering a 75-yard march on which Chris Hogan’s diving one-handed catch on third down appeared to touch the ground. Reid challenged — and lost.Minutes later, rookie Sony Michel scored from the 10, his second TD of the night.With 3½ minutes remaining, there was plenty of time for more points. Williams’ 2-yard run gave the Chiefs a 28-24 edge that New England took up most of the remaining time overcoming. The Patriots were helped by an offside call on linebacker Dee Ford that negated an interception which would have clinched a KC victory.Butker’s field goal sent it to overtime.“We put ourselves in position to win the game, that’s what makes it so tough,” Reid said. “If it’s a rout Jacob Bailey Jersey Draft , you chalk it up to experience. But this one right here, where you’re in it to win it, that’s a tough deal. We gave ourselves every opportunity to do it, and they got us in overtime.”The Chiefs hadn’t been blanked in any half this season, but they barely were a presence in the first 30 minutes, when they had the ball for 8:53. Mahomes was sacked three times for 43 yards; Kansas City’s record-setting attack ran only 16 plays and gained a mere 32 yards.The zero disappeared quickly in the third quarter. Finally given solid protection, Mahomes unleashed a 54-yard completion to Sammy Watkins over All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore. He then hit another All-Pro, tight end Travis Kelce, on a slant to make it 14-7 — and awaken the slumbering crowd.But one of several bad decisions further damaged Kansas City when Tyreek Hill, the All-Pro flex player, retreated deep in Chiefs territory returning a punt. Eventually, KC had to punt and the Patriots had excellent field position, setting up a 47-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski.Not one to be shy about innovation, Mahomes completely sidearmed a throw to Watkins for 10 yards on a third down, then a dump-off to Williams covered 33. Kelce drew a pass interference call on J.C. Jackson in the end zone, and Mahomes threw a strike to Williams for the score.Although the Chiefs were on their heels much of the night, they were down only 17-14.LOPSIDED FIRST HALFJust as they did last week in manhandling the Chargers early and cruising, the Patriots delivered a message — and a touchdown — on their first series. It was a classic, covering 80 yards in 15 plays and using up more than eight minutes. Michel, who had 113 yards rushing Jacob Bailey NFL Jersey , scored from the 1.But Brady made a rare mistake on the next dominant drive. His third-down pass from the 1 for Rob Gronkowski was short and Reggie Ragland picked it off.Brady had never thrown an interception from the 1.When the Chiefs finally got a trademark big play on Mahomes’ 42-yard completion to Hill, it went for naught. Mahomes overthrew a wide-open Williams near the end zone, then took a 14-yard sack to send KC out of field goal range.Big mistake.The Patriots kept dominating the line of scrimmage, Brady took them 90 yards and connected with Phillip Dorsett over sloppy coverage by Steven Nelson to make it 14-0 with 27 seconds left in the half.STATSIn Week 6, the Patriots beat the Chiefs 43-40 in a game featuring 946 yards total offense. This one had 814. … New England has played in eight straight AFC title games, but this is its first road playoff win since the 2006 season vs. San Diego. … Brady matched former Patriots K Adam Vinatieri, now with the Colts, for the most wins in NFL history (236). … Kansas City’s defense tied for first in the NFL with 52 sacks, but had none on Sunday. New England had four.COIN TOSSReid’s decision to defer after winning the opening coin toss proved unwise as New England had 22 plays in the opening period, and Kansas City had seven. Then, the Chiefs lost the more important toss before overtime. Less than five minutes later, they were headed to the offseason.UP NEXTThe Patriots head to Atlanta to play the Rams in the Super Bowl.2018 Patriots roster tracker: New England loses four players, including cornerback Cyrus Jones The NFL’s waiver pickup deadline has come and gone and there have been multiple moves: the New England Patriots themselves picked up a pair of wide receivers and saw three of their own players get claimed. Furthermore a fourth player was lost despite making it through waivers unselected. Ergo, the following four men are no longer with the Patriots:All four players were eligible to return to New England via the practice squad but none of them will be back.The biggest name on the list is undoubtably Jones: the former second-round draft pick, who spent all of 2017 on injured reserve, was unable to earn a backup spot at cornerback thanks to the emergence of JC Jackson and Keion Crossen and was subsequently released. A bit surprisingly, he went unclaimed through the waiver wire and then opted to join his hometown team over the Patriots.
 
 
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