<![CDATA[0xbt: October 2019]]> https://0xbt.net/blog/archive/liny195/1569888000/1572566400?offset=30 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83223/ryan-tannehill-returned-for-the-second-half-after-missing Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:52:19 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83223/ryan-tannehill-returned-for-the-second-half-after-missing <![CDATA[Ryan Tannehill returned for the second half after missing]]>  two plays to end the first half.Tannehill went 2-for-3 for 13 yards on the Dolphins’ first drive of the second half. He had Miami moving Irving Fryar Jerseys Stitched , completing an 11-yard pass to Frank Gore to midfield but Laremy Tunsil was called for illegal use of hands.Tannehill’s injury came on a sack by defensive tackle Adam Butler with 46 seconds remaining in the second quarter. It appeared Ja鈥橶uan James accidentally stepped on Tannehill鈥檚 foot. Tannehill limped to the locker room. It nearly was a disastrous sequence for the Dolphins to end the half, but Robert Quinn saved the day for Miami with a sack of Tom Brady on the final play of the first half. The Patriots were on the Miami 2-yard line before the sack.The Dolphins averted even more trouble when Gore fumbled on the first play of the second half. Miami recovered, although a chuck of grass was lost, prompting the grounds crew to try to fix the hole. Read more: Experts grade the Patriots’ day two draft picks, and other league reactions"The second day of the 2019 NFL draft is in the books and it saw the New England Patriots make a flurry of moves to ultimately come away with four players: cornerback Joejuan Williams, defensive edge Chase Winovich, running back Damien Harris, and offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste will all wear the Patriots’ uniform next year. Let’s find out how their additions impact the men already on New England’s roster.Winner: The entire tight end depth chartHeading into the draft and after the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, tight end was seen as the Patriots’ top need. Two days into the event Infant Yodny Cajuste Jersey , however, the club has yet to address the position. While this could very well change today, the second day was a good one for the players currently under contract in New England: Matt LaCosse, Jacob Hollister, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Ryan Izzo and Stephen Anderson did not see a highly drafted challenger enter the ring.Losers: CB J.C. Jackson & SS Obi MelifonwuBy drafting Joejuan Williams, the Patriots added a tall and physical defensive back that could basically fill the roles held by J.C. Jackson and Obi Melifonwu in 2018. Jackson, who had an outstanding rookie campaign, played primarily as a press-man corner on the boundary — just like Williams did at Vanderbilt. Melifonwu Yodny Cajuste Jersey Draft , meanwhile, was brought on to help against tight ends but never really established himself in that role. Seeing the second-round rookie take his job only seems like a formality at this point.Winners: QB Brian Hoyer & QB Danny EtlingGiven Tom Brady’s advanced age, New England always appears to be in the market for quarterbacks — which by extension is bad news for his backups. So far, however, the Patriots opted against investing in a passer despite being in a position to grab highly-rated prospects Drew Lock and Will Grier. If the Patriots add another quarterback this draft, he will probably not be a roster lock given his draft status.Loser: RB Brandon BoldenWhile Brandon Bolden is primarily a special teamer, one has to wonder how the addition of Damien Harris impacts his standing on the team: Harris has experience playing in the kicking game and offers way more upside as a ball carrier. Bolden knows the Patriots’ system and has leadership skills on his side as well, but those can only get you so far. And even though veteran will likely not lose his roster spot because of Harris, it has become a little less secure due to his addition.Loser: DE Derek RiversAs things stand right now Yodny Cajuste NFL Jersey , the Patriots have four roster locks among their defensive edge group: Michael Bennett, Deatrich Wise Jr, John Simon and third-round pick Chase Winovich will — barring injury — all be on the opening day 53. This means that the rest of the group will likely have to enter a fight for its collective roster life, with Derek Rivers as the biggest name among the competitors. Two years removed from a season-ending ACL tear, the former third-round draft pick needs to finally live up to the potential he showed early in 2017 to make the team.Winner: RB Sony MichelThe Patriots asked a lot of first-round pick Sony Michel during his 2018 rookie season — and he delivered for the most part. One problem, however, was that the team lacked any viable depth alongside him following the season-ending injury to Jeremy Hill: at times, wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson had to serve as the starting running back. With Damien Harris now on board, New England has said depth option available and moving forward will be able to lift some pressure off the Michel’s shoulders.Loser: OT Cole CrostonYodny Cajuste is a developmental Yodny Cajuste NFL Draft , high-upside project at this point in his career, but he should immediately be considered the front-runner to earn the swing tackle backup job previously held by free agency departure LaAdrian Waddle. This also means that Cajuste, unless the quad injury that kept him out of the combine turns out to be a bigger issue than anticipated or he fails to properly adjust to life in the NFL, will likely push current number three tackle Cole Croston down the depth chart and possibly off the team.Winners: WR Braxton Berrios & WR Bruce EllingtonNew England addressed its need at wide receiver when it drafted N’Keal Harry in the first round, but still remained in the market for more depth at the position. The club did not invest in a pass catcher on day two of the draft, however, which is especially good news for Braxton Berrios and Bruce Ellington — two players who are projected to be on the roster bubble: the Patriots did not yet add an interior/slot option through the draft despite being in a position to pick UMass’ Andy Isabella in round two.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83221/the-wide-receiver-position-in-fantasy-football-has Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:26:14 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83221/the-wide-receiver-position-in-fantasy-football-has <![CDATA[The wide receiver position in fantasy football has]]> been one of the more hotly debated topics in recent seasons. The depth at receiver and amount of consistent scoring led to the advent of the "zero running back" draft strategy.Utilizing that approach Vita Vea Jersey , you would refrain from selecting a running back in the early stages of your draft while loading up on the upper tier of receivers to bolster your roster. What we have seen recently in the NFL is more teams starting to employ balanced and traditional run-based attacks. This change in philosophy has thrown a wrench into fantasy drafts regarding wideouts. As we head into 2018, drafts are once again very running back heavy early on, pushing receivers that we are used to seeing in the first round back into the second round and beyond.The top tier of WRs is made up of the very elite. Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh) could be considered in a class all his own, but inside this superstar group you also have players such as Houston's DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham Jr. of the Giants. Brown has led receivers in scoring the last several seasons by a wide margin, but Hopkins and Beckham are two that could close the gap and have first round draft value.The next grouping is made up of players that will likely be taken during the second round of drafts. Players like Michael Thomas (New Orleans) and Keenan Allen (Chargers) provide solid floors but have the intrigue of an insanely high ceiling as well. Atlanta's Julio Jones and Cincinnati's A.J. Green are stars from previous seasons, but is their time beginning to come to an end? Possibly, but they are still safe enough bets to bring you WR1 production. Davante Adams of Green Bay is the wild card among this group. Playing with Aaron Rodgers vaults his value and the touchdown production is there.From Mike Evans (Tampa Bay) down to Golden Tate (Detroit), you'll find players in the next range during Rounds 3 and 4 that can give you a mix of points-per-reception (PPR) league value as well as touchdown scoring in standard leagues. T.Y. Hilton of Indianapolis and Denver's Demaryius Thomas find themselves back in this conversation as their quarterback situations have greatly improved from a year ago. Vikings receivers Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs could have even better years in 2018 with the arrival of Kirk Cousins.You have injury concerns with players like Allen Robinson (Chicago) and Alshon Jeffrey (Philadelphia). Players like Browns wideout Jarvis Landry, Rams receiver Brandin Cooks and Baltimore's Michael Crabtree find themselves in new homes in hopes of making a significant fantasy impact. The potential is there for each of them, but they could struggle at times. Players in this grouping are being drafted between Rounds 5 and 6, a point where you certainly need the value but you can also swing for a bit of upside as well.In the next tier, you start to see players that will be flex options or even matchup plays in given weeks. You have the upside of players like Corey Davis (Tennessee), Chris Hogan (New England) and Sammy Watkins (Kansas City). But even those receivers come with questions and concerns. Can they avoid the inconsistencies that have plagued them in previous seasons? Other players in this group have been disappointments. Those names include Randall Cobb (Green Bay), Devin Funchess (Carolina) and DeVante Parker (Miami). With WRs in this range, just know there will be weeks of poor play. But they can also give you matchup-winning performances if started in the right scenario.Sterling Shepard of the Giants, Miami's Kenny Stills and Buffalo's Kelvin Benjamin are players that can provide safe floors in production but rarely have huge games that get you excited to put them in your lineups. Will Fuller of Houston and Nelson Agholor of Philadelphia are complete wild cards. They can both have big games or disappear for weeks at a time. Jordy Nelson (Oakland) Carlton Davis Jersey , Allen Hurns (Dallas) and Marqise Lee (Jacksonville) are players that don't jump off the page. They could be worthy of flex consideration but most likely they will be bench guys for you with matchup plays in mind.As you get into the double digit rounds, you can find the player that is getting undervalued that hits and becomes a weekly staple for you, leading to wins. You will start to see the rookies really come off the board later with a lot of talk surrounding WRs like Anthony Miller of Chicago, Denver's Courtland Sutton and Pittsburgh's James Washington in the preseason. The hype surrounding these rookies will greatly affect their average draft position, so if you like the player be prepared to jump earlier than usual.The names you will see as you finish your draft off won't give you that tingly feeling, but they will be quality receivers that can provide depth on your bench. Some may catch fire and find themselves firmly implanted in your lineup rotation, others could fall flat. The good thing is that you don't waste much value in these later rounds, making these receivers expendable if they aren't up to par.Ultimately, you may keep hearing about how the wide receiver position is deep. Don't buy into that. This position is very top-heavy with upper echelon players and can quickly fall off as you go through your draft. The best fantasy owner is one that isn't fazed by curve balls being thrown their way during a draft. They are fully prepared for what comes, either good or bad.ROTOEXPERTS TOP 15 WRAntonio Brown, Pittsburgh SteelersDeAndre Hopkins, Houston TexansMichael Thomas, New Orleans SaintsOdell Beckham Jr., New York GiantsKeenan Allen, Los Angeles ChargersDavante Adams, Green Bay PackersLarry Fitzgerald O. J. Howard Jersey , Arizona CardinalsJulio Jones, Atlanta FalconsMike Evans, Tampa Bay BuccaneersDoug Baldwin, Seattle SeahawksT.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis ColtsAdam Thielen, Minnesota VikingsA.J. Green, Cincinnati BengalsStefon Diggs, Minnesota VikingsDemaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos The Chicago Bears are staring down at the rest of the NFC North for the first time in five years.The view from the top is quite a change for a franchise stuck at the bottom the past few seasons.The Bears meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in a matchup between unlikely division leaders, with Chicago in sole possession of first place for the first time since Marc Trestman was the coach and Jay Cutler the quarterback."Just says we're in the right direction," linebacker Danny Trevathan said. "We're in the right place. Goes to show that we're still working hard. It's tough out here to stack them wins, but we're up for it."Tampa Bay (2-1) is tied with New Orleans and Carolina for the NFC South lead, a bit of a change for a franchise with one winning season since 2010. The Buccaneers are coming off a 30-27 loss to Pittsburgh in which they fell behind by 20 and fell short after holding the Steelers scoreless in the second half.Now, they have to decide if they'll stick with veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick or go with Jameis Winston at quarterback. Winston's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy is over."I'm impressed because no one thought we'd be here," coach Dirk Koetter said. "But I'm also disappointed at the same time because I feel like we had a real opportunity to be 3-0 instead of 2-1."The Bears (2-1) came into the season expecting more after four straight last-place finishes in their division, though first place seemed like a stretch even after the blockbuster trade with Oakland for Khalil Mack on Sept. 1. But here they are with sole possession of the NFC North lead for the first time since Week 16 in 2013.They've won two in a row after a 16-14 nail-biter at Arizona last week. And if they beat Tampa Bay Justin Evans Jersey , they'll match their longest run since a 3-0 start in 2013.Here are some things to know:QB DECISIONThe Bucs remain mum on whether Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick will start against the Bears. Fitzpatrick has thrown for a league-leading 1,230 yards and 11 TDs and is the first in NFL history to top 400 yards passing in three consecutive games. Koetter informed both QBs who will take the first snap Sunday, however he's in no hurry to let the Bears or the rest of the world know."Hope everybody can appreciate that it doesn't do us any good to tell our opponents what we're going to do," Koetter said.DOMINANT 'D'Mack has been everything the Bears could have wanted when they made the trade with Oakland just before the start of the season. The two-time All-Pro is tied for the league lead with four sacks and has at least one in each game, including two last week. He is also tops in the NFL with three forced fumbles.But he has hardly been the lone contributor on defense.Trevathan and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks each have two sacks. Hicks also has two forced fumbles.MAKING THEIR POINTSTampa Bay has the NFL's No. 1 ranked offense with 1,420 yards, seventh-most in league history through three games. The team's 1,202 yards passing are the second-most at this point in a season. New England had 1,313 yards passing through three games in 2011.The Bucs are averaging 34 points per game, tied for third among league leaders. Their 102 points are a team record through three games.TAKING TIMEWith four trips to the end zone, the Bears are struggling to get touchdowns from their offense. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has been shaky, and coach Matt Nagy might reduce the playbook this week.But he insists it's just a matter of the offense needing time to come together rather than a personnel problem."We know right now offensively we're not where we want to be," Nagy said. "But we're not in any type of panic mode because we understand that part of the process, but we're going to do everything we can to try to get better."MORE TRUBISKYTrubisky will be making his 16th career start and will have the equivalent of a full NFL season under him after this game.His 77.8 rating is barely better than the 77.5 he had in 12 games as a rookie under John Fox last season. He has more interceptions (three) than touchdown passes (two).But he's also adjusting to his second system in as many seasons after being drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017."I'm still getting better," Trubisky said. "We still have to look at the improvements I have been making and not mistakes I have been making."]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83208/womens-jordan-jenkins-jersey Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:19:34 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83208/womens-jordan-jenkins-jersey <![CDATA[Womens Jordan Jenkins Jersey]]> FLORHAM PARK Womens Jordan Jenkins Jersey , N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have re-signed outside linebacker Brandon Copeland and tight end Neal Sterling.Copeland had a career-high five sacks last year in his first season with the Jets. He played in every game and started 10, finishing with 47 tackles, 20 quarterback hits and three pass defenses — also personal bests. Copeland also was a key contributor on special teams.The former University of Pennsylvania star signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and has also had stints with Tennessee and Detroit, as well as Orlando of the Arena Football League.Sterling has played the last two seasons with the Jets, primarily as a backup on offense while also playing on special teams.He had six catches for 47 yards in five games last year when his season was cut short by a concussion in November. An undrafted free agent out of Monmouth, Sterling has 24 catches for 239 yards in four NFL seasons. He played his first two years in Jacksonville and also had a brief stint on Kansas City’s practice squad. FLORHAM PARK http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-ladainian-tomlinson-jersey , N.J. (AP) — Jamal Adams was surprised by what he saw when he first came to the New York Jets: a negative environment the likes of which he wasn’t familiar.The second-year safety told Bleacher Report in a story published Tuesday that the Jets appeared used to losing and some players wanted to do only the bare minimum. The interview was conducted a few months ago.“I’m very passionate,” Adams said Tuesday when asked about his comments. “Coming in, I was wide-eyed. I just wanted to come in and work hard and make an impact. The things that came out, I didn’t feel very strong as far as me saying that.”Adams said he has no regrets about the comments, which made for some buzz on a hot, steamy day at training camp.“Everybody was used to losing Robby Anderson Jersey ,” Adams said in the Bleacher Report story. “You can always tell that vibe. I came in, and it was like everybody wanted to do the bare minimum. They didn’t want to go above and beyond. They didn’t want to take that extra step.”Adams, the Jets’ first-round pick out of LSU last year, insisted he never meant to disparage any of his teammates. He also acknowledged that he was speaking about players who are no longer with the team, but did not identify them.Despite being in the NFL for just one year, Adams is already considered a leader on the Jets because of his work ethic and willingness to lead by example.“I do things a little different as far as how passionate I am when I’m on the field Womens Kelvin Beachum Jersey ,” he said Tuesday. “In this world, period, not everybody works as hard as someone else. Those things are left unsaid and we’re moving forward.”Coach Todd Bowles said he spoke to Adams twice about the player’s comments — on Tuesday and a few weeks ago.“Jamal is a very young player, and he’s a very smart player, and he speaks from his heart,” Bowles said. “We talked about it. He didn’t mean a lot of the things that came out wrong.”Teammate Leonard Williams said Adams’ comments were “a little bold http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-keyshawn-johnson-jersey ,” and thought he perhaps needed to say things differently — although Williams was not critical of him.“I don’t blame Jamal at all for what he said,” Williams said. “He probably just didn’t word it in the best way. He’s a young guy. He has a lot to learn on and off the field. This is part of the off-the-field stuff he has to learn.”Adams wouldn’t directly address the comments, but insisted that the culture of the team is much better now than it was a year ago — and that his teammates are “gelling.”“I never want to bash any of my teammates, that’s not what I’m here for,” Adams said. “Those guys know that. Again, it’s never going to be about me. It’s always going to be about this team and what we can do to build this culture up each and every day.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83206/smokescreen-central-at-the-49ers-latest-media-availability Wed, 16 Oct 2019 02:49:53 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/83206/smokescreen-central-at-the-49ers-latest-media-availability <![CDATA[Smokescreen central at the 49ers latest media availability"]]> You can tell pretty quickly during these press conferences that most of these coaches and general managers have no interest in speaking at these things. Before the draft Terrell Owens Jersey White , most of these guys know they’re not going to say anything. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch opened up with a sincere message on the passing of Reggie Cobb. That set a genuine tone for the next 30 or so minutes Lynch spoke. Here were the six biggest takeaways from yesterday’s media availability.Two at the top?You can spin what Lynch said in a couple of ways. It certainly sounds like the team would be comfortable trading back. The guessing game to figure out the group of players that “separated themselves from the pack” is fun. Is it two to three? Or did Lynch tell us 10 for a reason. The follow-up question was just that, but Lynch declined to answer.Bosa’s social mediaOn Monday some old tweets/instagram posts resurfaced of Nick Bosa involved in some not so great things. The tone of the majority that comment have come to the defense of Bosa. It feels weird to turn him into the victim here. Lynch did a good job of letting us know just how much goes into these decisions. Lynch also mentioned how when he was in Columbus he had a chance to talk to just about everyone in the building. I’m sure he’s done his due diligence on the matter.Quinnen is in contentionLynch, on if Williams is more of a nose tackle or a three-technique, “He can play anything, that guy. He’s special.”On the future of Solomon Thomas and Arik Armstead That sounds like this is the 49ers giving two athletic players one last chance. If Kocurek is truly going to run the “Wide 9” defense, that will be a significant change to what the defense looked like last year. I know Lynch downplayed it, but changing your launching point two yards is a big deal.Staley staying putThat just feels right. I imagine Joe feels the exact same way. In my short time getting to know everything 49ers, Staley is already my favorite 49er. Easy guy to root for. Feels like “one of us.” He just so happens to be one of the best players at his position.A cornerback on Day 2?You’ve mentioned feeling good about Solomon Thomas and Arik Armstead. I would assume you feel similarly to CB Tarvarius Moore and CB Ahkello Witherspoon, but just given that CB Richard Sherman is not going to be here forever, are you taking a close look at corner in this draft relative to how you feel about Moore and Witherspoon?“That’s another one of those positions where I think you have to consistently add those guys. We’re throwing the ball, just at a rate this league, we’re in nickel packages upward to 70-percent of the time. You’ve got to have those guys and you’ve got to have great depth at that position. I think you’re always focused on trying to find good players. We took a chance on [CB] Jason Verrett because when healthy Jason Verrett was a top-level corner so we felt the risk-reward made sense in that instance. That’s an example. When you have an opportunity to improve your team there you take advantage of that.”So, a cornerback is coming. Maybe earlier than we expected? SANTA CLARA Womens Adrian Colbert Jersey , Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have little time to dwell on a heartbreaking loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.The Niners have to immediately shift their focus to another tough test with the undefeated Los Angeles Rams coming to town on Sunday.Coach Kyle Shanahan spent Tuesday morning going over the details of the previous night’s 33-30 loss to the Packers that featured Rodgers throwing the game-tying touchdown pass with 1:55 to play and then leading the game-winning field goal drive after an interception by C.J. Beathard.Then it was quickly on to the Rams (6-0), the NFL’s only remaining unbeaten team, who will take on the 49ers (1-5) in just five days.“Short weeks are always tough, but sometimes it can be a good thing,” Shanahan said. “Last night was a heartbreaking loss. Our guys came out and I thought played extremely aggressive, very confident and gave it their all. Whenever you do that, it gave us a chance to win that game and we came up short. That’s tough. The guys put a lot into it and that’s hard. You get back here and it hurts a little bit today, but the good thing is, you’ve got to move on faster. There’s no time to sit here and sulk.”The Niners had their chances to earn their first win in three games since losing starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending knee injury on Sept. 23.Beathard threw two TD passes in the first half in his best performance of the season to help the Niners build a 24-20 lead. Raheem Mostert provided a boost to a running game that gained 174 yards. The defense limited Rodgers to two field goals during a seven-drive stretch starting in the second quarter.But it wasn’t enough. Rodgers picked on backup cornerback Greg Mabin to lead the tying TD drive capped by a 16-yard pass to Davante Adams.The 49ers then took over at their 47 with 1:49 to go after a personal foul on the kickoff return. Needing just 20 yards to get into field-goal range, Beathard completed a 7-yard pass to George Kittle on first down, had a pass batted down at the line on second down and then took a deep shot against the blitz on third down that turned into the interception by Kevin King.By not running the ball on second or third down, the Niners gave Rodgers 1:07 to drive for the winning field goal and he delivered.“If I were to have it back, yeah Womens Fred Warner Jersey , I’d love to call something that worked,” Shanahan said. “But, then when you get into third-and-3 versus an all-out blitz, there’s not many runs for that. That was the play that we didn’t make right there and that’s what happened. But, you’re always concerned about giving it back to Aaron. I thought we had a chance to win the game right there. I know our defense struggled in the first half definitely. I was happy with how they rebounded in the second half and they gave us a chance on offense to put them away. I thought that was our biggest opportunity right there and we came up short.”The 49ers made a roster move Tuesday, signing Tom Savage to a one-year deal to be the team’s No. 3 quarterback.San Francisco has been looking for help at quarterback ever since Garoppolo went down with his injury last month. Beathard was promoted to starter and Nick Mullens was elevated from the practice squad to be the backup.Savage was originally drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2014. Savage played 13 games with nine starts in four seasons with the Texans. He completed 181 of 315 attempts for 2,000 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions. He spent training camp with New Orleans before being cut Sept. 1.“There’s one thing I always liked about Savage, from coming out of college. He’s got a strong arm. He’s a very tough player. He hangs in that pocket and plays the position well,” Shanahan said. “I was a fan of his coming out of college. He’s gotten to play in a number of NFL games so he’s been battle-tested. He was in a tough situation in Houston that didn’t work out for him, but I got to study him this preseason when he was in New Orleans and they have some similarities in their offense as ours.”NOTES: CB K’Waun Williams (shoulder), CB Ahkello Witherspoon (concussion) and CB Jimmie Ward (hamstring) are all day to day. … The 49ers waived TE Cole Wick to make room on the 53-man roster for Savage. … OL Zack Golditch was released from the practice squad.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82604/lots-in-this-week%E2%80%99s-qa-mailbag Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:26:22 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82604/lots-in-this-week%E2%80%99s-qa-mailbag <![CDATA[Lots in this week’s Q&A mailbag."]]>  />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBuffalo Rumblingsa Buffalo Bills communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBillsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapFiled under:PodcastsOpinionNotesQ&A: Josh Allen in shorts Youth Shaq Lawson Jerseys , Lee Smith, K-Gun conceptsLots in this week’s Q&A mailbag.EDTShareTweetShareShareQ&A: Josh Allen in shorts, Lee Smith, K-Gun conceptsThe Buffalo Bills are in mandatory minicamp, finishing up their spring practices before the big break that comes before training camp. This week we take questions on Josh Allen, the roster bubble Shaq Lawson Jerseys Stitched , Lee Smith vs Patrick DiMarco, integrating the K-Gun concepts into Buffalo’s offense, and the play that defines the 2018 Buffalo Bills’ season.Featured Question of the Week“Does it matter how good Josh Allen looks in spring practices?”I think the answer to this is yes and no. I don’t want him to look perfect, if that’s what you’re asking. Allen should be taking chances now in the spring and seeing what he can and can’t get away with against a defense. What window can he fit it in and what window is too small and leads to an interception?Much like Marv Levy used to treat preseason games, this is a time for experimentation, not perfection. If Allen isn’t taking deep shots now and making mistakes now Youth Frank Gore Jerseys , he’ll make them in September.Nothing is more frustrating in a preseason game of late in a blowout than when a quarterback throws a three-yard under route on 3rd and 13. Go for the sticks. Try and make something happen instead of hoping a guy breaks three tackles. This is the time to practice those lower percentage plays to get better at them.Listen to the podcast for my entire answer. (It involves a hospitality tent.)To have your questions answered on the podcast, you can call 24/7 and leave your questions at 716-508-0405, email us at BuffaloRumblings@SBnation.com, tweet us at @RumblingsQandA, send us Facebook or Instagram messages, or leave your comments in the show notes article on the website.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Blitzed Bills Frank Gore Jerseys Stitched , Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, and Circling the Wagons:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify | Podbean | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Megaphone NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Darnold’s return to the huddle for the Jets could come Sunday.The rookie quarterback will be monitored in practice this week before the team determines whether he will start against the Buffalo Bills. The first test will be whether he practices fully Wednesday when the Jets get back to work.“That remains to be seen,” coach Todd Bowles said during a conference call Monday. “I expect him to be out there. We’ll evaluate him as he goes out there.”Bowles said Darnold took “a great number” of snaps during practice last week and was healthy enough to play against Tennessee on Sunday. But Bowles and the Jets chose to start Josh McCown because the rookie would have some rust after missing two games.Darnold strained his right foot against Miami on Nov. 4 and hasn’t played since.“He was prepared, but you’re not going to come in three days as a rookie and be fresh off your reads and not have any rust to go in a ballgame and play on Sunday after you’ve been out for two weeks,” Bowles said. “You need some time to get your timing back and everything else.“So Youth Adolphus Washington Jerseys , we’ll continue to give him reps and when I think he’s ready, he’ll play.”The Jets are 0-3 with McCown as the starter, with the 39-year-old QB throwing one TD pass and four interceptions — including one that sealed New York’s 26-22 loss to Tennessee on Sunday. Darnold still leads the NFL with 14 interceptions, despite his three-game layoff.Last week, the No. 3 overall pick said he was eager to play again, but also acknowledged he learned quite a bit from watching rather than playing. That said Adolphus Washington Jerseys Stitched , the final four games would give Darnold significant experience and give him a chance to end his first NFL season on a positive note.“I’ll just see where he is from an accuracy standpoint, a timing standpoint, (and) a rust standpoint,” Bowles said. “He’s got to see plays and I had him only throwing three (days) last week. He did get better and everything was fine, but he’ll get better even this week and then we’ll make that determination on Sunday.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82600/julian-love-jersey-draft Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:00:27 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82600/julian-love-jersey-draft <![CDATA[Julian Love Jersey Draft]]> EAST RUTHERFORD Julian Love Jersey Draft , N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have waived former first-round draft pick Ereck Flowers and signed tackle Brian Mihalik off their practice squad to replace him.The team announced the moves Tuesday, a day after coach Pat Shurmur said Flowers would either be traded or waived within 24 hours.Flowers was the ninth pick overall in the 2015 draft. He never lived up to expectations. The Miami product was moved from left to right tackle this season after free agent Nate Solder was signed. He ended up losing that job to Chad Wheeler after two games.The Giants, who face the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, also signed kicker Marshall Koehn to their practice squad. Placekicker Aldrick Rosas has a sore quad and his status for Thursday is uncertain.Shurmur said Tuesday that Rosas’ injury is improving.Mihalik played in 15 games for the Detroit Lions in 2017, starting twice. He has been on the Giants practice squad since Sept. 13.Koehn was with the Giants from Jan. 1 until his release on Sept. 1. He has played in one NFL game, for Cincinnati at Jacksonville on Nov. 5. He made his only extra point attempt, and had one touchback on two kickoffs. Or Julian Love NFL Jersey , will it be none of the above?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17New York Giants NewsGiants news, 4/24: Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Josh Rosen — who’s it going to be?New,251commentsOr Julian Love NFL Draft , will it be none of the above?EDTShareTweetShareShareGiants news, 4/24: Dwayne Haskins, Drew Lock, Daniel Jones, Josh Rosen — who’s it going to be?Good morning, New York Giants fans!Why the Giants should draft Dwayne Haskins as Eli Manning's successor | ESPNHaskins father wants him to be a Giant.Devin White, Drew Lock are Giants' most likely picks in first round | ESPNJordan Ranaan lists his view of the team’s most likely picks at Nos. 6 and 17. 2019 NFL draft: Dwayne Haskins' Giants interest not exactly mutual | New York PostThe Giants have not seemed as interested in the Ohio State quarterback as he is in them.Josh Rosen could be major player in Giants' draft-night dramaThe Rosen-Giants story has been on the backburner lately. Should it be?Jonathan Stewart signs one-day contract to retire as a Panther – ProFootballTalkGiants fans Julian Love Buffalo Bills Jersey , remember these first-round QBs flamed outGiants' draft QB targets: Jones like Archie, Lock like RodgersYours truly did an SB Nation Radio spot with Brian Barrett on Tuesday to discuss the Giants and the NFL draft. The topic of Odell Beckham Jr. came up, too.BBV MailbagHave questions about the Giants? E-mail them to bigblueview@gmail.com, and the best ones will be answered in an upcoming mailbag. Thanks!BBV PodcastYou can find and subscribe to Big Blue View radio from the show’s home page.You can find all the shows on our Big Blue View Radio Hub Page.You can also find the shows and subscribe on all your favorite podcast apps:Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82599/while-the-new-england-patriots-are-firmly-on-to Mon, 14 Oct 2019 05:50:25 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82599/while-the-new-england-patriots-are-firmly-on-to <![CDATA[While the New England Patriots are firmly on to]]>  the AFC title game and the Kansas City Chiefs Ja'Whaun Bentley Jersey , NFL Films has taken one final look back at the divisional round recently: the league’s video production company released its mic’d up clips from last weekend and one segment includes a closer look at Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. And as had to be expected, the clip is an entertaining one:Whether it is Edelman telling Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn that he is a fan of him or quoting Lionel Richie on the sideline, the clip shows the 32-year old to be his usual outspoken and up-eat self. Of course, he had every reason to feel good about his Sunday afternoon: Edelman finished the game with nine receptions for 151 yards while his team blew out the Chargers 41-28 to punch its ticket to the AFC title game for an eighth straight year.The Patriots themselves also published a mic’d up clip this week:The 4-minute video includes some interesting conversations from the Patriots’ sideline Womens Phillip Dorsett Jersey , including quarterback Tom Brady telling his offensive teammates that the Chargers are not able to stop them. Equally interesting is seeing head coach Bill Belichick talk to the pass rushers about putting pressure on Philip Rivers, reiterating that they cannot to hit the L.A. quarterback in the head for what would be a 15-yard penalty. The New England Patriots were back on the practice fields today continuing their preparation for the upcoming meeting with the Chicago Bears. Once more, the Patriots had solid but not perfect attendance – all while 10 players remain limited in action. Let’s take a closer look at them in today’s injury report:Did not participateWhile there are no changes to the Patriots’ list of absentees – starting right tackle Marcus Cannon is still out due to a concussion and appears to be headed for inactivity on Sunday –, the Bears added another player to their list of no-shows: Allen Robinson II Youth Dont’a Hightower Jersey , the team’s second leading pass catcher, missed today’s practice after being limited yesterday. Star pass rusher Khalil Mack also remains out.Limited participationThe Patriots’ list of limited players also remains unchanged when compared to yesterday as 10 players were not able to practice fully today. However, at least four of them should be expected to play on Sunday without any limitations: Rob Gronkowski, Josh Gordon Dont’a Hightower Jersey Stitched , Sony Michel and Eric Rowe were listed as limited all of last week – and all four of them were ultimately able to suit up against the Kansas City Chiefs. Expect the same this week, with Rowe potentially seeing an increase in playing time.Chicago, on the other hand, did have a change to its limited list: After missing the last three games due to a hamstring issue Youth Donald Trump Jerseys , backup defensive back and special teamer Marcus Cooper returned to the field today.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82597/white-nathan-shepherd-jerseys Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:43:45 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82597/white-nathan-shepherd-jerseys <![CDATA[White Nathan Shepherd Jerseys]]> Right now there are a ton of rumors out there about the 2019 NFL Draft. Many of them are false White Nathan Shepherd Jerseys , but sometimes we can learn things by piecing together separate reports.On Schefter’s podcast this..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteGang Green Nationa New York Jets communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsJetsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Washington comes into focus as a potential NFL Draft trade partner with the JetsNew,429commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareWashington comes into focus as a potential NFL Draft trade partner with the JetsMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsRight now there are a ton of rumors out there about the 2019 NFL Draft. Many of them are false Nathan Shepherd Jerseys 2019 , but sometimes we can learn things by piecing together separate reports.The Jets have made it clear they would be interested in moving back. Washington needs a quarterback, which makes that team a trade up candidate.This is worth watching.A lot of the background work on trades is done before the Draft. Teams reach out across the league to make it clear they are either interested in trading up or trading down. They can work out some broad parameters.This doesn’t mean a deal gets done. Take this case. When the Jets get on the clock White Chris Herndon Jerseys , the quarterback Washington wants might be gone. A player the Jets didn’t expect to fall might be there for them (Nick Bosa?). These things might make one side lose interest in a trade.But it’s really difficult to wing a trade once a team is on the clock. The two sides have ten minutes to finalize a trade. So it makes sense to get a lot of the groundwork done beforehand.What could the Jets expect in exchange for the third pick? Washington owns the 15th overall selection.Using the Pro Football Reference Trade Finder, I identified three instances since 2000 where a team with a top three pick traded out of the top ten.2000 San Francisco trades with WashingtonWashington got: 3rd overall pickSan Francisco got: 12th overall pick; 24th overall pick; Fourth Round Pick (119); Fifth Round Pick (154)2013 Oakland trades with MiamiMiami got: 3rd overall pickOakland got: 12th overall pick; Second Round Pick (42)2016 Tennessee trades with Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles got: 1st overall pick; Fourth Round Pick (113); Sixth Round Pick (177)Tennessee got: 15th overall pick; Future First Round Pick; Two Second Round Picks (43 and 45); Third Round Pick (76); Future Third Round Pick............So there’s a wide variety based on this deal. The boom scenario would be the bounty of picks like the Titans got. Worst case scenario would be simply adding a second round pick.The middle ground would be adding an additional first rounder for the price of moving down. So with my back of the envelope math Chris Herndon Jerseys 2019 , I’ll say the Jets getting proper value would be contingent on acquiring Washington’s 2020 first round pick. Anything more would be excellent negotiating. Getting less would be an underwhelming haul.Obligatory reminder that Sam Darnold’s career is not over after one bad game I don’t generally like writing articles like this because there is a degree of cherry picking involved. It doesn’t necessarily follow that Sam Darnold will have the same career trajectory as any of the players I am about to mention.With that said, I wanted to share the following performances of some other quarterbacks in case you were wondering whether a bad early game had any correlation with a successful career.Tom Brady’s Second Career Start: 12/24; 86 yards; 0 TD; 0 INT; 58.7 passer ratingPeyton Manning’s Second  55.9 passer ratingCall me crazy White Trenton Cannon Jerseys , but we might want to give Sam Darnold a little more than one bad game before writing him off.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82596/odell-beckham-jr-of-the-new-york-giants-is-now-the-nfls Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:34:15 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82596/odell-beckham-jr-of-the-new-york-giants-is-now-the-nfls <![CDATA[Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants is now the NFL's]]> highest-paid wide receiver.The Giants on Monday announced they have signed Beckham to a five-year contract extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler with the franchise for another six seasons."We got him until he's 108 Warren Sapp Jersey ," general manager Dave Gettleman quipped. "I never worried whether or not we would get it done. I'm pleased, because the litmus test for a contract is that neither side is ticked off before the ink can dry, and neither side should be ticked off. It's a very fair deal."The signing comes less than two weeks before the season opener against Jacksonville on Sept. 9 at MetLife Stadium.While terms were not disclosed, the deal with the 25-year-old, 2014 first-rounder is worth about $95 million with $65 million guaranteed.Beckham's $19 million average salary would top the $17 million earned by Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His $95 million deal also tops the $82.5 million deal receiver Mike Evans has with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Beckham, who missed most of last season with a broken left ankle, was scheduled to make $8.4 million in the final year of his rookie contract.Beckham had said early in training camp that he was taking a risk practicing without a new contract. It paid off."Honestly, I don't even know how to explain it," Beckham said in a statement. "I don't know if it's a relief, I don't know — it's a combination of everything. You've worked all your life to get to this point and it's finally here."Beckham felt getting a new deal would be just a matter of time."I knew that it would get done, it just was a matter of when and I'm just so happy that it is finally done now," he said.In his first four seasons Ali Marpet Jersey , Beckham has caught 313 passes for 4,424 yards and 38 touchdowns.Beckham has not played in any of the Giants' three preseason games as new coach Pat Shurmur has taken a very cautious approach with the catalyst to his offense coming off his first major professional injury.It is unlikely that he will play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the New England Patriots so his first game action since being hurt on Oct. 8 will be against the Jaguars at home on Sept. 9.A lot has been written about Beckham's contract situation since the end of last season. There were reports the Giants were involved in trade talks with the Rams and many wondered whether co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch wanted to spend a lot of money on a player who also created some disturbing news off the field.Beckham annoyed many by going to Florida for a boat outing with teammates before a playoff game after the 2016 regular season. He then played poorly in a one-sided loss to the Packers.His reputation took another hit when a video was posted with him in a room where a hand-rolled cigarette was visible. A woman next to him had unidentified white powder on a nearby table.During this past offseason, Beckham seemed to mature. He worked hard to overcome his injury, stayed out of trouble and developed a good relationship with Shurmur. He also said all the right things when asked about getting a new contract.Beckham's agent Zeke Sandhu spoke with assistant general manager Kevin Abrams for almost two hours on the patio overlooking the field during a practice earlier this month. Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves was feeling good on a couple of fronts as the team got its offseason workouts underway on Monday.Hargreaves tore the labrum in his shoulder in the first game of the 2018 season and spent the rest of the year on injured reserve after having surgery to repair the damage. He said on Monday that he’s back to 100 percent and looking forward to his role in the scheme defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is putting together.Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that the plan is to play Hargreaves as an outside cornerback after he spent the 2017 and brief 2018 campaigns playing out of the slot. Hargreaves said that’s where he wants to play and that he is inspired by the confidence that Arians shows in his ability.“I want to play for him now, this is where I want to be,” Hargreaves said, via PewterReport.com. “This is always where I wanted to be, but when the head guy puts himself on the line for you, it kind of does something for you. I don’t really know how to explain it but it gives you a good feeling on the inside. It makes you want to play.”Hargreaves started every game as a rookie, but injuries have kept him out of 22 games over the last two seasons. Showing that he’s capable of staying healthy and handling the outside cornerback responsibilities would put him on track for a successful 2019 season.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82594/colin-kaepernick-and-his-legal-team-are-driving Mon, 14 Oct 2019 03:07:17 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/82594/colin-kaepernick-and-his-legal-team-are-driving <![CDATA[Colin Kaepernick and his legal team are driving]]>  inside NFL territory K'Waun Williams Jersey , forcing the league and its 32 teams to brace for a defensive stand.An arbitrator is sending Kaepernick's grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league's request to throw out the quarterback's claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice.Kaepernick's lawyer Mark Geragos tweeted a picture Thursday of a ruling by arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank. The NFL declined a request for comment.Kaepernick, who led the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance and NFC championship game in consecutive seasons, argues that owners have colluded to keep him off any NFL roster since he hit free agency in 2017.Burbank's decision means there was sufficient evidence of collusion to keep Kaepernick's drive going.Now some owners, coaches and team executives will be called to testify during the season, a situation the league hoped to avoid.Kaepernick began a wave of protests by NFL players two seasons ago, kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. The protests have grown into one of the most polarizing issues in sports, with President Donald Trump loudly urging the league to suspend or fire players who demonstrate during the anthem.Kaepernick contends the owners violated their collective bargaining agreement with players by conspiring to keep him off teams.The case hinges on whether owners worked together rather than decided individually to not sign Kaepernick.A similar grievance is still pending by unsigned safety Eric Reid, who played with Kaepernick in San Francisco and joined in the protests.Meanwhile, the league and players union still haven't resolved whether players will be punished this season if they choose to kneel or demonstrate during the national anthem.Owners approved a policy requiring players to stand if they are on the sideline during the national anthem, allowing them to stay off the field if they wish.But the league and union put that on hold after the Miami Dolphins faced backlash for classifying the protests as conduct potentially detrimental to the team — putting players at risk of fines or suspensions. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The most glaring need for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason was clear after the defense set records for futility with just seven takeaways and two interceptions last season.The team’s first two big moves of the new league year were made to address that deficiency with the additions of an edge rusher in Dee Ford, who has a propensity for strip sacks, and a speedy linebacker in Kwon Alexander, who has a knack for finding the ball.“That wasn’t fun to watch,” general manager John Lynch said Thursday. “It is something we have to live with. It’s a reality, and we needed to change that. These are the type of players that we believe can reverse that trend. Starting with Kwon. He’s always around the ball. There’s so many things to like Womens Arik Armstead Jersey , but that is definitely something that jumps. And then Dee, he has a knack for getting the ball out. Eight forced fumbles last year, and that first step is lethal. We think that can help our entire team get that virus going, where we’re taking away the ball on a regular basis.”The 49ers paid a big price for these additions, trading a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City to acquire Ford and then giving him a five-year, $87.5 million contract, and signing Alexander to a four-year deal worth $54 million.Ford had a career-high 13 sacks last season and led the NFL with seven forced fumbles. He also led all edge rushers with 84 total quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, making him exactly the kind of playmaker the 49ers lacked on defense this past season.“It’s really a mindset and muscle memory,” Ford said of forcing turnovers. “It’s not really an intricate skill to have. It’s just a mindset. Most guys get to the quarterback and just want to take him down. Just switch the mentality and knock the ball out. You have to work it. Everything happens so fast so it needs to be muscle memory to go for the ball.”The 49ers haven’t had an edge rusher reach double digits in sacks since Aldon Smith had 19 1/2 in 2012 and have the fifth-fewest overall sacks in the NFL the past six seasons. DeForest Buckner led the team with 12 sacks this past season, mostly from an interior spot.Alexander, coming off a torn ACL, has six career interceptions, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and seven sacks in 46 games.“Speed and violence affect the quarterback and make people do stupid things before they want to,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Both of these guys have a lot of speed, and they both play very violent.”With Ford slated to start at defensive end in the Leo position on San Francisco’s defense http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authentic-joe-montana-jersey , the strategy in the draft could be altered. The Niners have the second overall pick and could be in position to take Ohio State’s Nick Bosa, who is projected to play the same role.Now they could be in position to move down in the draft or look at a rush linebacker like Josh Allen.“We’re evaluating everyone,” Lynch said. “Having Dee just makes us a better football team, and the draft’s something separate. Yes, those two do interact at some point, but we’ll see. We’re going to go out there and look. At No. 2, you want to have a great football player. That’s what we’re looking for and we’ll see where it ends up.”The 49ers also signed cornerback Jason Verrett to a one-year deal, receiver Jordan Matthews to a one-year contract, linebacker David Mayo to a two-year contract, and agreed on a one-year deal to bring back safety Antone Exum. San Francisco also released linebacker Brock Coyle, who announced he will retire after suffering a back injury last season.Verrett is a 2014 first-round pick by the Chargers and made the Pro Bowl in 2015. But he has played only five games the past three seasons after suffering knee injuries in 2016 and ’17 and then tearing his Achilles tendon during a conditioning test on the first day of training camp last year.Verrett will compete with 2017 third-round pick Ahkello Witherspoon and 2018 third-rounder Tarvarius Moore for the starting spot across from Richard Sherman.“It’s a smile now, cry later type of thing for me,” Verrett said of his run of injuries. “It was a lot of dark moments dealing with the injuries, but I came out of the tunnel and I’m ready to get things rolling.”Matthews is a cousin of former 49ers great Jerry Rice and has always wanted to play for the team. He was a second-round pick by Philadelphia in 2014 and has 270 catches for 3,255 yards and 22 TDs in five seasons with the Eagles and Buffalo.Matthews averaged 75 catches a year his first three seasons before being slowed by injuries in 2017 with the Bills and a lack of opportunities last season with the Eagles after returning to Philadelphia.Mayo was a special teams standout for Carolina who offers depth at inside linebacker for San Francisco.Exum spent the past two seasons with the 49ers and started seven games at safety in 2018.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81522/phillip-gaines-carted-off-as-buffalo-bills-have-injury Fri, 11 Oct 2019 06:03:32 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81522/phillip-gaines-carted-off-as-buffalo-bills-have-injury <![CDATA[Phillip Gaines carted off as Buffalo Bills have injury]]>  concerns at short-staffed cornerback position The Buffalo Bills White Ramon Humber Jerseys , already thin at cornerback, have lost starting cornerback Phillip Gaines to an arm injury in the first quarter. After making a tackle, Gaines immediately signaled to the sideline and was eventually carted to the locker room. To make matters worse Ramon Humber Jerseys 2019 , Gaines was starting at nickel cornerbback because rookie Taron Johnson was already sidelined with his own shoulder injury. Buffalo is now down to just three healthy cornerbacks on the field.Replacing Gaines at slow corner is safety Rafael Bush, typically listed as Buffalo’s “Big Nickel”. He’s used to covering tight ends and running backs, not necessarily wide receivers.Buffalo released cornerback Ryan Carter this week and brought him back to the practice squad. Tre’Davious White has been shadowing the top receiver against the Chargers with Vontae Davis on the other side. Lafayette Pitts is seeing more time than he probably should be as the team’s depth cornerback. ORCHARD PARK White Jerry Hughes Jerseys , N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed quarterback Matt Barkley to a two-year contract extension, securing what’s been an unsettled backup spot behind rookie Josh Allen.The signing announced Friday is a reflection of how Barkley performed in winning his one start this season and his role in helping mentor Allen. Coach Sean McDermott this week lauded Barkley for his support of Allen.On the field, Barkley went 15 of 25 for 232 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-10 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 11. Barkley was Buffalo’s third starter in three consecutive games Jerry Hughes Jerseys 2019 , with Allen missing four games with a sprained right throwing elbow.Buffalo had signed Barkley only 10 days earlier after veteran backup Derek Anderson sustained a concussion.The 28-year-old is completing his sixth NFL season since Philadelphia drafted him in the fourth round in 2013 draft out of Southern California.Barkley has a 2-5 career record. He spent this offseason with Cincinnati before being cut by the Bengals in September after hurting his knee in a preseason game.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81519/color-rush-christopher-slayton-jersey Fri, 11 Oct 2019 05:38:28 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81519/color-rush-christopher-slayton-jersey <![CDATA[Color Rush Christopher Slayton Jersey]]> EAST RUTHERFORD Color Rush Christopher Slayton Jersey , 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 Youth Christopher Slayton Jersey ,” 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 Womens Christopher Slayton Jersey ,” 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, 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 Color Rush Julian Love Jersey , 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.” Let’s check reactions from around the Internet to the Odell Beckham trade"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17NFL Free AgencyNew York Giants NewsOdell Beckham trade reaction: What did Dave Gettleman just do, and what will he do now?New,780commentsLet’s check reactions from around the Internet to the Odell Beckham tradeEDTShareTweetShareShareOdell Beckham trade reaction: What did Dave Gettleman just do, and what will he do now?Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsGood morning, New York Giants fans!Yes, it is Day 1 of the post-Odell Beckham Era for the Giants and the sun came up. Life did go on. The Giants are still a football team Youth Julian Love Jersey , although a vastly different one with a vastly different future than they were 24 hours ago. In the immediate moments after the deal it was difficult to think about what Dave Gettleman had done and react with clarity. We tried. In case you missed any of it, here is what we produced:Giants trading Odell Beckham Jr. to Cleveland Browns‘Valentine’s Views’ podcast: Ed, Pat Traina react to Odell Beckham tradeOdell Beckham trade: What does this mean for the New York Giants?[Podcast] Dan and Chris react to Odell Beckham Jr. tradeNow, let’s look at how others are reacting to the news.The back pages of the New York City tabloids are, of course, a gold mine.Those who write for a living also have opinions.Gettleman may have a plan, but it's not clear after Beckham fiascoDid The Giants Just Make The Browns Super Bowl Contenders? | FiveThirtyEightGrading the Odell Beckham Jr. trade from Giants to Browns - Who won?Giants GM Dave Gettleman will feel heat for Beckham tradeNo matter how Dave Gettleman sells it, Giants are in rebuild mode | SNYOdell Beckham Jr. trade grade: Browns, Giants trending in opposite directions | SI.comOdell Beckham Jr. trade fallout: N.Y. Giants' plan hard to see - NFL.com]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81506/the-patriots-usually-keep-their-assistant-coaches-on Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:53:52 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81506/the-patriots-usually-keep-their-assistant-coaches-on <![CDATA[The Patriots usually keep their assistant coaches on]]>  the road for much of March Andre Tippett Jerseys Stitched , getting their input on the college scouting process.This year is different, since most of their assistant coaches work somewhere else now.After an offseason of turnover on his staff, Patriots coach Bill Belichick admitted 鈥?in his very Belichick way 鈥?that things were different.“Probably a little less than normal,” Belichick said, via Phil Perry of NBCSSportsBoston.com. “Doing it, but less activity for the coaching staff.”De facto defensive coordinatoar Brian Flores took the head coaching job in Miami, and took three assistants (receivers coach Chad O’Shea Youth Tedy Bruschi Jerseys , assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski, and corners coach Josh Boyer) with him. Defensive line coach Brendan Daly went to Kansas City. And assistant Greg Schiano, who was with the team at the Scouting Combine, left the team for personal reasons.That’s led to fewer hands on the road with Belichick.“We’re not talking about an unprecedented event here,” he said. “We’ve dealt with changes before. We’ll deal with them.”Some of his holdover coaches have still been on the road, but the changes put more of the burden on their scouting staff, and as always Tedy Bruschi Jerseys Stitched , Belichick himself. Van Noy has already flipped the page to the upcoming season."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots Off-Season CoverageKyle Van Noy and the Patriots defense are already on to the 2019 seasonNew,3commentsRelated: Flipping through Kyle Van Noy’s catalog of sacked quarterbacksEDTShareTweetShareShareKyle Van Noy and the Patriots defense are already on to the 2019 seasonDale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsThe New England Patriots are no strangers to seeing their season extend into February: 2018 was the third straight year — and fourth in the last five — that saw the Patriots advance all the way to the Super Bowl. Three months removed from ending their season in the best possible fashion, but later than 30 other teams, the world champions are back at work: the 2019 campaign and its offseason workout program are already in full swing.“We’re used to it by now, to have a little shorter break,” said linebacker Kyle Van Noy about the Patriots’ workout rhythm following another playoff run. Van Noy spoke to reporters yesterday about getting the necessary work in at this time of the year and laying the foundation for the next challenge ahead: becoming the first team to defend its title since the Patriots did it after their victory in Super Bowl 38, fifteen years ago.Van Noy is one of the most experienced players on a New England defense that is coming off a Super Bowl performance for the ages. However Youth Steve Grogan Jerseys , he is quick to point out that the team is aware that the page needs to be turned to a new season rather quickly. “We’re definitely not satisfied,” he said. “If you guys saw how we’re working right now you’d be pretty impressed with the grit and the tenacity we’re showing this offseason already.”“We have a lot of guys here that are motivated for greatness — not just with the coach but with the players,” the 28-year-old continued. “In every room you have a veteran like a [Devin] McCourty and a [Patrick] Chung and a [Dont’a] Hightower. Those guys are motivated, and so are the young guys: the young guys are ready to prove they can play, that goes offensively and defensively. And you got veteran guys that hold that standard and they do a really good job.”One of the veteran guys is Van Noy himself: in his third offseason with the Patriots since they acquired him via trade from the Detroit Lions, he knows the routine and what needs to be done to properly prepare for the grind that lies ahead. “I had the time of my life [after the Patriots’ Super Bowl win], but now I’m focused already on another season and I want to win again Steve Grogan Jerseys Stitched ,” he said when speaking about looking forward at this point in time.For him personally, this means following the Patriots’ old mantra: do your job — something Van Noy has done ever since his arrival in New England. It has allowed him to become a versatile mainstay of the Patriots defense, and playmaker at the linebacker position. “At the end of the day, I’m just trying to win and do my part and do whatever is asked. Whether it’s to rush, cover, do it all: just help out the defense the best as possible,” he noted.Of course Youth John Hannah Jerseys , the time away from football following the Super Bowl certainly helped the defense as well as it sets its sights on the 2019 season. “I think everyone is rejuvenated,” said Van Noy. “We’re ready for a new challenge.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81505/white-kelvin-beachum-jerseys Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:25:44 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81505/white-kelvin-beachum-jerseys <![CDATA[White Kelvin Beachum Jerseys]]> EAST RUTHERFORD White Kelvin Beachum Jerseys , N.J. (AP) — The Texans and Jets will be without starting wide receivers, with Houston’s Keke Coutee and New York’s Quincy Enunwa inactive because of injuries.Both Coutee (hamstring) and Enunwa (ankle) had been previously ruled out for the game Saturday.Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith is also inactive, as are running back D’Onta Foreman Kelvin Beachum Jerseys 2019 , cornerback Deante Burton, offensive tackle Roderick Johnson and defensive ends Carlos Watkins and Joel Heath.Jets cornerback Trumaine Johnson (foot), running back Elijah McGuire (ankle) and linebackers Jordan Jenkins (shoulder/ankle) and Kevin Pierre-Louis (shoulder) are all active after being listed as questionable.Inactive for New York are Enunwa White Morris Claiborne Jerseys , wide receiver Deontay Burnett, linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu, defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi Morris Claiborne Jerseys 2019 , offensive lineman Ben Braden and defensive backs Derrick Jones and Jeremy Clark.The Jets also have all three quarterbacks — Sam Darnold, Josh McCown and Davis Webb — active for the first time. The New York Jets have selected tight end Trevon Wesco out of West Virginia Universitywith the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.Trevon Wesco is a 23 year old, 6’..."The New York Jets have selected tight end Trevon Wesco out of West Virginia Universitywith the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.Trevon Wesco is a 23 year old White Josh McCown Jerseys , 6’ 4”, 267 pound tight end who is a load as a blocker and is surprisingly nimble in the passing game.West Virginia barely used Wesco as a receiver for most of his career before starting to get him involved in 2018. Wesco should be an improvement over Eric Tomlinson as a blocking tight end and has the potential to develop as a decent complement to Chris Herndon as a receiver.Welcome to the Jets Trevon Wesco. The Green and White is happy to have you.The Jets now have the following picks remaining in the 2019 NFL draft:Fifth Round: #157Sixth Round: #196]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81504/tampa-bay%E2%80%99s-newest-outside-linebacker-is-ready-for Fri, 11 Oct 2019 03:18:33 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/81504/tampa-bay%E2%80%99s-newest-outside-linebacker-is-ready-for <![CDATA[Tampa Bay’s newest outside linebacker is ready for]]> his chance to step into the forefront"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmShaq Barrett Feels Like He “Can’t Be Denied” In 2019New Matt Gay Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey ,3commentsTampa Bay’s newest outside linebacker is ready for his chance to step into the forefrontEDTShareTweetShareShareShaq Barrett Feels Like He “Can’t Be Denied” In 2019Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsFrom ‘Charm City’ to Nebraska to Colorado and on to Florida with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2019 free-agent pick-up Shaq Barrett is ready for his opportunity to emerge from the mile-high shadows he was playing under with the Denver Broncos.We all heard from Barrett after the first day of the team’s organized training activities (OTAs) as he spoke to the media along with wide receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III. But, on the Locked On Bucs Podcast this week, Barrett got a little more in-depth with his decision to sign with Tampa Bay and about life and football in general.During the interview, the former Broncos linebacker revealed he and his agents had considered the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins as potential landing spots for him in 2019 before ultimately deciding to play in Tampa Bay. The NFC South is arguably the toughest division in the NFL these days, and when asked about facing the teams in his new division Barret said, “...I’m just looking forward to playing. They all pass a lot, so I’m looking forward to getting the opportunity to get a lot of sacks.”Sacks are an area the Buccaneers will certainly hope to get better at in the coming season. Even though the team improved on their 2018 sack totals and had their first double-digit sack man in Jason Pierre-Paul since Simeon Rice was playing in Ray-Jay, they still finished 19th in the league in the category.Meanwhile, in 2018, the Denver Broncos tallied 44 sacks and finished eighth in the league. Barrett contributed three to the cause with limited play coming in behind Von Miller and Bradley Chubb on the depth chart. This year though, he’s looking to step out and step up, “I’m confident in my skill and my ability and I just got the attitude that I can’t be denied this year. This is my time to finally show everybody, show myself that I can do it and I could be the guy. And I’m just ready to take that opportunity.”In fact, the opportunity to fight for a starting job is one of the biggest factors which lured Barrett to the Bucs. That and the fact he already has a Buccaneers tattoo, a reminder of his days playing youth football in Baltimore.Fans of the team have been mostly positive about the signing and Broncos fans have been sad to see him leaving. The fact is though, Bucs fans really don’t know what to expect. So we asked him how he would describe himself to the fans.“I’m a playmaker. I’m going to make plays. It don’t matter when it is in a game. I’m making plays, first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter”, is what Barrett said in response.Check out the full conversation with Shaquil Barrett on the Locked On Bucs Podcast Sean Bunting Jersey , and stay here with us at Bucs Nation for even more news, notes and more on your Tampa Bay Buccaneers! TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Courtesy of DeSean Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick rocked a pair of sunglasses and a partially zipped warmup jacket revealing a couple of gold chains and a large pendant resting on his chest.“It’s nothing,” the Tampa Bay quarterback said of the garb after throwing four touchdown passes and topping 400 yards for the second straight week, leading the Buccaneers to a 27-21 victory over the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.“I think we just have to stay humble,” Fitzpatrick added, a smile crossing his face. “We’ve got to make sure we know how to handle success and all those things. We can’t change who we are.”Filling in for suspended quarterback Jameis Winston, Fitzpatrick completed 27 of 33 passes for 402 yards and has the suddenly explosive Bucs off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2010.Jackson scored on a 75-yard reception on the first play of the game, giving him three TDs in two games after having three all last season.O.J. Howard also had a 75-yard TD catch in the first half for Tampa Bay, which stunned New Orleans 48-40 on the road in its season opener.“I think we just developed a lot of confidence in the offseason and through training camp with how we worked, and the way things were going, and the rapport with the guys,” the 35-year-old Fitzpatrick said. “I think that confidence has carried over into the season.”Nick Foles threw for 334 yards for the Eagles (1-1), who rallied from a 20-point, third-quarter deficit.The Super Bowl MVP’s 2-yard TD pass to Nelson Agholor on fourth down trimmed Tampa Bay’s lead to 27-21 with 2:46 remaining. Fitzpatrick didn’t give the Eagles’ injury-decimated offense a chance to finish the comeback.“We didn’t win every single game last year. I think people forget that,” Foles said, trying to put the loss in perspective. “There’s a lot of expectations for us, but we can’t put that kind of pressure on ourselves.”Fitzpatrick, a 14-year veteran and one of four players in NFL history to throw TD passes for seven franchises, produced a couple first downs on Tampa Bay’s last possession to drain all but 19 seconds off the clock.“We had our shots.I just feel like if we had got that ball back one more time, we would havea chance to try to win it Sean Bunting Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey ,” Eagles tackle Jason Peters said. “But we were pinned back there with 20 seconds left and we didn’t have a lot of options.”Chris Godwin and Mike Evans had TD receptions of 8 and 4 yards, respectively, for the Bucs. Jackson, who had two TD receptions before leaving the season opener with a concussion, finished with four catches for 129 yards.The Eagles opened the season with Foles throwing for just 117 yards in an 18-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.They drove 78 yards in 13 plays to pull even with Tampa Bay in the second quarter, only to watch Howard turn a short pass into another long TD by eluding two defenders and turning up the left sideline. Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby was unable to chase down the 6-foot-6, 251-pound tight end.Foles finished 35 of 48 with no interceptions. Corey Clement scored on a 15-yard run in the first half, and Jay Ajayi’s 2-yard TD run began Philadelphia’s rally from a 27-7 deficit.FITZMAGICFitzpatrick threw for a career-best 417 yards and four TDs in the season opener. He also ran for a touchdown against the Saints, meaning he’s thrown for 819 yards and accounted for nine TDs in two weeks. He improved to 4-1 as a starter in two seasons with the Bucs.TOUGH DAYPhiladelphia’s defense, coming off sacking Matt Ryan four times and holding the Falcons quarterback to his lowest completion percentage in seven years, was torched for 271 yards passing and three touchdowns in the first half alone.Fletcher Cox and Nigel Bradham had sacks Sunday. The Eagles also forced two turnovers, including a second-half fumble that helped them stay in the game.INJURIESEagles: The Eagles were already without receiver Alshon Jeffery and running back Darren Sproles, and Foles’ job got tougher when running back Jay Ajayi (back), receiver Mike Wallace (ankle) and tackle Jason Peters (quad) left in the first half. Ajayi returned at the start of the second half, finishing with 23 yards rushing on seven carries.Buccaneers: With Brent Grimes (groin) missing his second straight game and Vernon Hargreaves III (shoulder) on injured reserve after getting hurt at New Orleans, the Bucs played without both starting cornerbacks. Defensive tackle Beau Allen (foot) and safety Chris Conte (knee) left the game in the second half.FAST STARTThe Bucs, who haven’t made the playoffs since 2007, are 2-0 for only the second time in 13 years. They also won their first two on the way to a 10-6 finish under former coach Raheem Morris in 2010.UP NEXTEagles: Host Indianapolis next Sunday.Buccaneers: Pittsburgh at home next Monday night, final game of Winston’s suspension.]]> liny