<![CDATA[0xbt: November 2019]]> https://0xbt.net/blog/archive/liny195/1572566400/1575158400?offset=30 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90077/as-the-dolphins-prepare-to-part-ways-with-quarterback-ryan-tannehill Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:14:22 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90077/as-the-dolphins-prepare-to-part-ways-with-quarterback-ryan-tannehill <![CDATA[As the Dolphins prepare to part ways with quarterback Ryan Tannehill]]>  White Micah Hyde Jerseys , they’ll need to find another one. The one they find could be the former starting quarterback of the Buffalo Bills.The pre-free agency rumor mill has the Dolphins targeting Tyrod Taylor, as the for-now replacement for Tannehill as the starter. That could change for Taylor, if the Dolphins draft a quarterback next month.That’s precisely what happened to Taylor in Cleveland a year ago. After being traded from the Bills to the Browns, Taylor became the starter. A Week Three injury during a prime-time game against the Jets opened the door for then-rookie Baker Mayfield to take over the job, relegating Taylor to backup status for the rest of the season.Originally a draft pick of the Ravens, Taylor signed with the Bills as an unrestricted free agent in 2015. After three years in Buffalo Micah Hyde Jerseys 2019 , culminating in the team’s first playoff berth since 1999, the Bills opted to clear the decks prior to the drafting of Josh Allen.Taylor has 46 career regular-season starts, 43 of which came during his three years with the Bills. ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for LeSean McCoy have asked a judge in Georgia to throw out a lawsuit in which the former girlfriend of the Buffalo Bills running back accuses him of failing to protect her from a violent home invasion.The lawsuit filed last month by Delicia Cordon alleges that McCoy failed to protect her after she was bloodied, beaten and had $133,000 worth of jewelry stolen by an intruder at a home McCoy owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. Cordon also alleged that McCoy would “often brutally beat his dog White Patrick DiMarco Jerseys ,” and would also “aggressively, physically discipline and beat his young son.”Lawyers for McCoy responded to the lawsuit in court filings Thursday. They said there is no basis to hold McCoy responsible for harm Cordon suffered in the home invasion. They also said the lawsuit is filled with unrelated false, salacious allegations that are meant only to embarrass McCoy and cast him in a bad light.A lawyer for Cordon did not respond Monday to an email seeking comment on the court filings.The lawsuit names McCoy and Tamarcus Porter, his friend and personal assistant. It says they’re liable for assault, battery and emotional distress inflicted upon her during the home invasion.Police in Milton have not charged anyone in the July attack.Cordon didn’t accuse McCoy of playing a role in the attack but accused him of breaching his duty to protect her because he owned the home. She also alleged McCoy “permitted a hazardous condition to exist” by having Porter install a new security system and cameras in June and denying her access to arm the system.Early on the morning of July 10, Cordon’s lawsuit says Patrick DiMarco Jerseys 2019 , she was startled by loud noises coming from a bedroom which she said Porter would occasionally occupy. A man then entered the master bedroom and pulled a gun, which he used to strike Cordon in the face several times, she said. The intruder, she said, indicated he knew McCoy, and then demanded specific pieces of jewelry which McCoy had given to her for her birthday in 2016.Cordon’s childhood friend White Stephen Hauschka Jerseys , Elizabeth Donald, was also at the home at the time of the attack. She has also filed a lawsuit naming McCoy and Porter, saying the intruder hit her with a gun.Lawyers for McCoy are seeking to have both lawsuits dismissed.In a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Cordon, lawyers for McCoy argue that Cordon is not claiming that McCoy or Porter attacked her or that they encouraged anyone to attack her or that they knew who the assailant was or facilitated the attack in any way.The lawsuit “is devoid of any allegations that McCoy did anything wrong, or that anything he did contributed in any way whatsoever to the damages suffered by (Cordon) from the criminal actions of an unrelated third party.”The lawsuit wrongfully portrays McCoy as an animal abuser and an abusive father, McCoy’s lawyers wrote. Those allegations are false and are completely unrelated to the claims of harm against Cordon that she alleges in her lawsuit Stephen Hauschka Jerseys 2019 , the motion says.“The only reason (Cordon) included the salacious allegations is to impugn Mr. McCoy’s character — with the court and in the press,” the motion says.McCoy had initiated eviction proceedings against Cordon in June and she had moved out by the time the two sides reached an agreement through mediation in mid-August.The 30-year-old McCoy is in his 10th NFL season and fourth with the Bills after being acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. McCoy led the NFL in yards rushing in 2013, and helped the Bills lead the NFL in yards rushing in two of the past three seasons.Bills general manager Brandon Beane has said no evidence has come to light to change McCoy’s status with the team.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90064/odell-beckham-jr-has-fun-with-saquon-barkley%E2%80%99s-injury Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:43:14 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90064/odell-beckham-jr-has-fun-with-saquon-barkley%E2%80%99s-injury <![CDATA[Odell Beckham Jr. has fun with Saquon Barkley’s injury]]> That was Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants on Thursday George Asafo-Adjei NFL Draft , kiddingly chiding running back Saquon Barkley for straining a hamstring during practice early in the week. Beckham, in case you don’t remember, missed the first four games of the season during his 2014 rookie season because of a hamstring injury.On a serious note, Beckham did have some advice for the exciting rookie.“I told him, just take your time. There’s nothing you need to prove to any of us, there’s nothing you need to prove to anybody. You know what you’re capable of, I know what you’re capable of, we know what you’re capable of, it’s just about getting healthy,” Beckham said.“I remember I think I pulled my hamstring my rookie year, and just having to deal with that, I kind of can give him some insight on what I went through. But at the same time, I still have to step back because it’s his journey and you have to let him make his decisions. But just trying to keep his spirits up, he wants to be out there, he’s always been a guy who works hard. Just keeping his mind right, man, he’s going to be good come September 9th and that’s all that really matters now.”Here are a few more takeaways from Beckham’s time with the media on Thursday.On the decision to practice against the Detroit LionsBeckham, without a new contract and still not having played in a game since fracturing his ankle last season George Asafo-Adjei Buffalo Bills Jersey , was a full participant in joint practices vs. the Lions.“I just need it, the season is coming up. You need that work, I can’t really shy away from it right now,” he said.“There were some periods where I remember I was going eight plays in a row, or something like that. You kind of build up that wind. And even in practice, I’ve been getting pushed a lot at practice. Asking for reps just because I need it. I need to feel that. I need to feel eight to 10 plays, maybe 15 plays, and just kind of get that back. It’s just very helpful to be able to come out and go against somebody else and compete. Every day that you have the chance to go out on the field, we have a chance to get better right now. So, that’s all I’m focusing on.”The contract questionOf course questions about his contract would come. Beckham, as he did a couple of weeks ago, deflected.“I definitely think it’s going to work itself out. When is it going to happen? You don’t know. That’s the business side that is still new to me in a sense, this is the first time I’ve had to deal with this or go through any of those things. I believe that it’s going to work itself out, it’s just a matter of time. Just like everything in life, it’s timing,” Beckham said. “I’ll let them figure it out. Right now, I just want to be back on the field. It feels good out there to run routes, to catch passes Infant Christopher Slayton Jersey , to be able to be with those guys, grinding every day. We’re up at seven, we have meetings, this, that, just to be back in the swing of things, I just feel like I’m back in love with what I’ve always loved.”Will he play Friday night?Beckham was evasive about whether he would play against the Lions, or in any of the Giants preseason games.“Coach (Shurmur) and I have a game plan. We usually figure it out and we just go from there. So, we’ll see what it is for this week, and then worry about next week when it comes,” Beckham said. “I’ve been playing football all my life, football is always going to be football. I can go in preseason and get hit a million times and go in a game and get hit once. I can go in preseason and get hit once, you never know, every play in football is a dangerous play. I feel very confident in myself and, like I said, I’ve been playing football all of my life, so it’s always going to be football to me.” Pat Shurmur still thinks there’s value in the preseason.Unless you’re really, really important Christopher Slayton Jersey Draft , at least.Via Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.com, the Giants coach was willing to stand against the tide and defend the sanctity of preseason football, which has come under attack as more and more coaches bench more and more meaningful players.“You can’t fake football,” Shurmur said. “And it’s something that you’ve got to play together. I do think there’s benefit to all the players playing — or most all of the players playing — in preseason.”Shurmur has been willing to create an exception to his own rule. While he’s playing quarterback Eli Manning, running back Saquon Barkley hasn’t played yet in the preseason and isn’t expected to.“They’re at two different positions,” Shurmur said. “So like anything, you think of the team and you think of the individual and how it affects them. The quarterback does a lot of directing. There’s a lot that he does that’s important for the whole team to function. There’s other position groups where they’re involved with the scheme, but it’s not always quite as integral as it is with other positions.”While there’s always the assumption of risk — which exists on the practice field as well as during meaningless games — Shurmur thinks the games retain value for some players.“Absolutely,” he said. “You know, it’s the coordination of playing more than just the individual skills that the players go through. And there’s going to the game knowing you’ve got to play and preparing your mind to play the game. Guys that know they’re not playing in the game, they can’t help it. It’s human nature. Their mindset won’t be as tight as someone who knows they’re playing.“So there’s something to be learned from that, whether they play a bunch [in the preseason game] or not.”And, of course, if you’re indispensable, the rules are different.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90062/offensive-lineman-korey-cunningham-announced-on-instagram Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:51:32 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90062/offensive-lineman-korey-cunningham-announced-on-instagram <![CDATA[Offensive lineman Korey Cunningham announced on Instagram]]>  that the Cardinals traded him to the Patriots on Wednesday.“Arizona!! Man Tom Brady Jerseys Stitched , it’s been a fun year and a half out in the desert!” Cunningham wrote. “Thank you to Mr. [Bidwill], Steve Keim, and the Cardinals organization for allowing me to start off my career here. Wish you guys nothing but the best of luck this season! With that being said, I was just notified that I have been traded to the New England Patriots. Beyond excited to continue my career and to get back to work!!” The Cardinals will receive a sixth-round choice in return Youth James White Jerseys , Field Yates of ESPN reports.Cunningham is a second-year player out of the University of Cincinnati. The Cardinals listed him as the second-string right tackle behind Marcus Gilbert.Arizona made him a seventh-round choice in 2018. He played six games last season, with all six being starts at left tackle. In the week leading up to Super Bowl 53, the Boston Globe ran an article titled Spoiled Patrisots: In success-soaked Boston, has all the winning dimmed the excitement? that basically wondered whether or not all the success the New England Patriots have had over the last 17 years has negatively impacted the town’s feeling towards another potential championship run. One week later James White Jerseys Stitched , things look quite differently.Not only were there thousands of Patriots fans in Atlanta to make the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams feel and sound like a home game, they also came out in hordes to celebrate the eventual world champions during yesterday’s Super Bowl parade. Combined with the picture perfect weather, the duck boat tour through Boston drew approximately 1.5 million people according to city officials — a record crowd even by New England’s lofty standards.One thing to keep in mind: the parade, the sixth Super Bowl celebration taking place in the city http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-josh-gordon-jersey , happened on a work and school day. However, it looks like the people did not care one bit about it as they lined up 60-deep at times to watch the team roll up Boylston Street and Tremont Street to City Hall, a route that was also taken during the last parade two years ago. In that way it was business as usual for the Patriots.And it also was when it comes to excitement — something the Boston Globe’s Dugan Arnett, author of the story mentioned above Antonio Garcia Jersey , probably also noticed. So to answer the question he raised: Boston and New England as a whole still celebrates the Patriots as much as ever, and the excitement never seems to get old. No, the winning has not dimmed anything as the hundreds of thousands in attendance will attest.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90061/the-jets-hold-their-first-practice-of-training-camp-on-thursday Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:23:14 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90061/the-jets-hold-their-first-practice-of-training-camp-on-thursday <![CDATA[The Jets hold their first practice of training camp on Thursday]]>  and their first-round pick won’t be there unless there’s a breakthrough in contract negotiations.Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is one of three unsigned picks from this year’s draft and that led to questions for head coach Adam Gase about the rookie’s situation at a Wednesday press conference. Gase called it part of the “draft process” and seemed unaffected by the prospect of opening camp without their top pick.“When he gets here White Trumaine Johnson Jerseys , he gets here,” Gase said.Gase didn’t delve into the details of the contract impasse, but reports have indicated that the hangup is the Jets’ desire to defer the payment of some of Williams’s signing bonus into his second season.Williams was the third overall pick, which is the same spot that the Jets nabbed quarterback Sam Darnold in 2018. Darnold didn’t sign until training camp was underway last season, but did get his full signing bonus during his rookie season. We have the 53rd prospect on the GGN Big Board! And the winner is Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia! With Cajuste taking the 53rd spot, our crowd sourced Big Board now looks like this:Nick Bosa,..."We have the 53rd prospect on the GGN Big Board! And the winner is Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia! With Cajuste taking the 53rd spot, our crowd sourced Big Board now looks like this:Nick Bosa, Edge, Ohio StateQuinnen Williams, DL, AlabamaJosh Allen, Edge, KentuckyJonah Williams, OT, AlabamaClelin Ferrell, Edge, ClemsonRashan Gary, Edge, MichiganEd Oliver, DT Trumaine Johnson Jerseys 2019 , HoustonDevin White, LB, LSUGreedy Williams, CB, LSUDwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio StateD.K. Metcalf, WR, MississippiT.J. Hockenson, TE, IowaJawaan Taylor, OT, FloridaKyler Murray, QB, OklahomaN’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona StateJachai Polite, Edge, FloridaMontez Sweat, Edge, Mississippi StateAndre Dillard, OT, Washington StateBrian Burns, Edge, Florida StateCody Ford White Terrelle Pryor Sr. Jerseys , OT, OklahomaGarrett Bradbury, OC, North Carolina StateNoah Fant, TE, IowaByron Murphy, CB, WashingtonChristian Wilkins, DT, ClemsonDevin Bush, LB, MichiganGreg Little, OT, MississippiMarquise Brown, WR, OklahomaDexter Lawrence, DT, ClemsonJosh Jacobs, RB, AlabamaDeandre Baker, CB, GeorgiaA.J. Brown, WR, MississippiDrew Lock, QB Terrelle Pryor Sr. Jerseys 2019 , MissouriHakeem Butler, WR, Iowa StateJeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi StateDalton Risner, OL, Kansas StateKelvin Harmon, WR, North Carolina StateIrv Smith, Jr., TE, AlabamaNasir Adderley, S, DelawareChris Lindstrom, OG, Boston CollegeElgton Jenkins, C, MississippiJerry Tillery, DL, Notre DameChase Winovich, Edge, MichiganAmani Oruwariye, CB Penn StateErik McCoy, C, Texas A&MJJ Arcega-Whiteside White Rishard Matthews Jerseys , WR, StanfordRock Ya-Sin, CB, TempleDeebo Samuel, WR, South CarolinaDaniel Jones, QB, DukeDeionte Thompson, S, AlabamaZach Allen, DL, Boston CollegeJaylon Ferguson, Edge, Louisiana TechChauncey Gardner-Johnson, S, FloridaYodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia?From now until mid April I’ll be putting up a daily poll asking GGN to vote on the best available player from a rolling list of 15 candidates. The idea here is to build a generic Big Board reflecting the community’s view of this year’s draft class regardless of the Jets’ (or any other team’s) particular needs. So for instance, the Jets do not need a QB this year, but that should not prevent you from placing a QB high on the Big Board. Each day we will close the previous day’s poll and the candidate with the most votes will be added to the GGN Big Board. In the event of a tie vote the tie will be broken by surname in alphabetical order. By the time the draft rolls around we should have enough players on our Big Board to cover two rounds of the draft.In the event I have made an egregious omission and a name you think should be on the poll is not there you can write in candidates in the comments section. If a player gets support in the comments section I’ll add him to the next day’s poll.Try not to get overly frustrated if your guy isn’t being voted to the top of the board. We all have different views and what we’re looking for here is a composite of the best players in the community’s collective mind. Your views may or may not coincide with the community’s, and either way that’s OK.So let’s get to it. Today we vote for the #54 prospect on the 2019 crowd sourced GGN Big Board. Who will it be? Vote early, vote often, and let’s hear who you think are the best players in this draft.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90060/jaleel-johnson-jersey Fri, 15 Nov 2019 03:15:26 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90060/jaleel-johnson-jersey <![CDATA[Jaleel Johnson Jersey]]> It would be another huge event for the city"Since leaving its (then) permanent home at Radio City Music Hall in New York Jaleel Johnson Jersey , the NFL Draft has traveled all over the country, making stop in Chicago (for two years), Philadelphia, Dallas, and this year’s event in Nashville.It certainly sounds like the city of Minneapolis wants to add itself to that list.A report from KSTP in Minneapolis is reporting that a representative from Sports Minneapolis has gone down to Nashville this week to explore the possibility of bringing the NFL’s annual selection meeting to the Twin Cities. The event has proven to be a pretty significant economic boon to the communities it’s been hosted in. . .Dallas reported an estimated economic impact of $125 million, per the report.When would the NFL Draft, potentially, be coming to Minnesota? Well, the 2020 event is already spoken for, as that will be held in Las Vegas. According to Sports Minneapolis director Matt Meunier, 2021 might not be promising Pat Elflein Jersey , either.It sounds like 2022 might be fair game, though, and I think it would be pretty great to see the NFL Draft come to Minneapolis. I mean, surely it would be every bit as good, and probably better, than any of the other cities that have hosted it, right? And we know that Minnesota Vikings fans would turn out in droves for the party.Hopefully we’ll see this happen in the relatively near future. Friday Open Thread"Good Morning!It’s Weekend Eve, hope your plans include some fun this weekend, even if you’re working like I am.We’re knee deep in mock draft season, I might even try one this weekend if I’m able to get the software to function while I’m at work.Time to carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies Dalvin Cook Jersey , crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and try a Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout.Around the DN since our last open thread:Vikings add two more to coaching staff via Chris.Also from Chris, last year’s UDFA Hercules Mata’afa appears to be medically cleared.Chris Jericho not a Kirk Cousins fan, still remains awesome.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Offensive Coordinator Kevin Stefanski addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Special Teams Coordinator Marwan Maalouf addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Rick Dennison addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.From Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com Stefanski, Kubiak aim to ‘marry’ Vikings run and pass attacks.Also from Matthew, how much would a star No.3 receiver impact the Vikings’ offense?League news: From NFL.com James Harrison: HC Mike Tomlin must take charge of Steelers drama.Broncos’ Case Keenum ‘shocked’ by Joe Flacco trade.Tom Coughlin: Blake Bortles is QB for Jaguars ‘right now.’Three-round 2019 NFL mock draft 1.0: Vikings go DT, OT, S.We come to today’s media selection: Foo Fighters - The PretenderAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags Jalyn Holmes Jersey , if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the Tears of Our Rivals鈩?and as always, Welcome Aboard!]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90058/new-packers-coach-matt-lafleur-has-never-been-a-head Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:41:52 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/90058/new-packers-coach-matt-lafleur-has-never-been-a-head <![CDATA[New Packers coach Matt LaFleur has never been a head]]> coach at any level Darnell Savage Green Bay Packers Jersey , so he won’t have a wealth of experience to draw from when he gets in game situations this year. He’s hoping he has numbers on his side.Via Pete Dougherty of the , LaFleur has been thinking about the role of analytics in his future decision-making process, and is implementing plans to use numbers as a tool. He didn’t hire a specific game-management coach as others have, but he retained Mike McCarthy’s analytics staff, and plans to have General Manager Brian Gutekunst come up with specific situations during OTA practices to test his decision-making. He did similar things as the offensive coordinator of the Titans, but the pressure is obviously different now.“Being the play caller I want to think on my feet,” LaFleur said. “Tell me you’re going to throw one in — and we’ll throw one in randomly, because that’s what this game is about, it’s about sudden change Darnell Savage Jersey 2019 , it’s about being able to react to any adversity.‘[In Tennessee] it was really beneficial, because there were a couple times where I was like, ‘Ooof.’ I’m trying to think real fast, I haven’t thought about this, what am I going to do? Then you do whatever you can in that moment, then go back and reflect, OK, was it good or could I have done something different?”He’s going to meet regularly with his staff during the offseason, to create those scenarios to test players (and himself) in practice Darnell Savage Jersey Mens , as he learns the whens and the hows of being in charge.“Numbers are great but they don’t tell the whole story,” LaFleur said. “That’s why I think you need to go along with the story. You can’t just blanket-statement stuff. . . . Going back to [an end-of-half] example, who’s the quarterback? How’s our defense playing? There are so many variables you have to take into account. Sometimes you have to trust your gut.”That might sound like an old-school coach’s take, but LaFleur seems prepared to embrace the help, as he enters a new realm of responsibility. Have you ever had a really bad day at the office but then have to wait more than a full week to even get the next chance to redeem yourself?That is the challenge Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby faces this week. After a career-worst game last Sunday against the Detroit Lions where he was 0-5 (four missed field goals and one missed extra point) before making a field goal in the fourth quarter, Crosby must now someone turn the page and be ready to go against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.Of course, it’s one thing to simply say he has to turn the page. Actually doing it is another matter. Crosby went through a similar time after the 2012 season where the Packers brought in Giorgio Tavecchio to challenge the veteran kicker, but Crosby staved off the threat to his job and has been one of the more reliable kickers in the NFL since.Now he faces yet another crossroads, this time after one of the worst kicking performances in the NFL over the past twenty years.Can he recover? Or is this the beginning of the end for the longtime kicker?We’ll find out starting Monday but only Crosby himself can answer that question. You can read more on Crosby’s conundrum and a cockatoo who had too many cockatails in today’s cheese curds.Best advice for Mason Crosby? Don’t even think about it—PackersNews.comNot sure “fuggedaboutit” is a solid psychological treatment Youth Darnell Savage Jersey , but it really is the best way Crosby can move on. Regardless, there will be a severe lack of breathing at Lambeau Field Monday when he attempts his first kick.Aaron Rodgers: “I don’t feel we’re far off.”—Packers.comRodgers seems confident the offense is close to finally getting its act together. The quarterback knows he has to play better and the potential return of Randall Cobb and Geronimo Allison certainly will aid things.After setback, Aaron Rodgers hopes to avoid going back to bulky brace—ESPNSpeaking of Rodgers, he hopes to not have to use the bulkier knee brace he was wearing immediately after his knee injury in the season opener. Head coach Mike McCarthy did say Rodgers would practice today, so there is at least some hope Rodgers didn’t severely aggravate the injury.As hostile environment awaits, is C.J. Beathard ready for prime time?—Mercury NewsMeanwhile in San Francisco, the 49ers backup thrust into the starting role thanks to Jimmy Garappolo’s torn ACL will be in the national spotlight Monday.Whether or not Beathard will perform well remains to be seen.Intoxicated’ cockatoo survives crashing into vehicle—UPIThe bird may have eaten fermented wheat and grapes when it collided with a vehicle. “Drunk as a cockatoo” doesn’t quite roll off the same way as “drunk as a skunk.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89619/womens-vontae-davis-jersey Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:11:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89619/womens-vontae-davis-jersey <![CDATA[Womens Vontae Davis Jersey ,]]> On Christmas Womens Vontae Davis Jersey , people from all over are busy on the big day. Some are drinking egg nog by the fire (and maybe even roasting chestnuts), wrapping presents, baking Christmas cookies and spending quality time with their loved ones. Here at Buffalo Rumblings, we’re enjoying the videos by One Buffalo Holidays. The series includes lighthearted skits by players from the four Buffalo sports teams, each representing a classic holiday movie. The Buffalo Bills got in on the action with Zay Jones playing Buddy the Elf from the Christmas comedy Elf and he didn’t disappoint. Perhaps even funnier was the skit by rookie Harrison Phillips and veteran Kyle Williams from the Christmas romance Love Actually. The two are often compared to each other in terms oftheir playing styles, appearances and even personalities so it comes as no surprise that their on-screen chemistry was strong.Next up is the Buffalo Sabres. They went with some great Christmas classics including this iconic scene by Zach Bogosian and Cater Hutton from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation:Casey Mittelstadt’s version of Kevin McAllister from Home Alone is truly a must-see. What holiday would be complete without the film A Christmas Story? The Buffalo Beauts and Buffalo Bandits reenacted the famous “tongue stuck to a frozen pole” scene without a hitch. The Bandits also called in the big guns for this Die Hard call back.If you still haven’t had enough of these amazing videos, you can always watch the blooper reel. It’s sure to put a smile on your face.Enjoy your holidays! Here are those players whose stock is experiencing a bull market"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNFL DraftNFL CombineBuffalo Bills NFL Draft Coverage2019 NFL Draft: Surprise 2019 combine winnersNew,22commentsHere are those players whose stock is experiencing a bull marketESTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft: Surprise 2019 combine winnersWith the 2019 NFL Combine now finished and done with http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-aj-mccarron-jersey , it’s time to examine which players managed to get some good word-of-mouth going with their performances in the drills. Scouts and general managers are rarely surprised if the top prospects perform well at the combine (that’s usually how they get considered among the best players in the country after all), that’s why it’s the middle- and late-round players who end up surprising people. Here are a handful of prospects who should leave Indianapolis proud of the way they performed. RB Ryquell Armstead (Temple)Temple has a great track record of producing pro-ready players, but former Owls are rarely considered to be elite athletes. Not so for the 5’11, 220-pound Armstead. With the second-fastest 40-time and top-six finishes in the 3-cone and shuttle, the running back proved that he’s more than just a power guy: He has the talent to run over, around and through defenders. It wasn’t just his elite athleticism either—his performance in the catching drills was just as encouraging to see.OT Yosh Nijman (Virginia Tech)Already a winner after measuring in at 6’7” and 324 lbs. with 34-inch arms, Nijman followed that up with an impressive showing in the few events he chose to participate in. Placing top-five in the broad jump and second in the shuttle, the former senior has the look of a developmental right tackle in the NFL. In a league thirsting for decent offensive tackle play Vladimir Ducasse Jersey , it appears that Nijman can look forward to being selected in the fourth or fifth round.TE Foster Moreau (LSU)Most analysts knew that Moreau is the position’s most ferocious blocker, but it’s clear few expected the former LSU Tiger to ball out during his workouts as much as he did. Finishing in the top-five in all but one event and winning the shuttle drill, Moreau will now be firmly in the mix for being drafted during the third round, should his pro day go off without a hitch.DT Trysten Hill (UCF)Virtually unknown by the general public before this past weekend, Hill wasn’t even a starter this past season at Central Florida. That situation appears to have changed, thanks to his top-notch showings in not only the timed events, but also the on-field defensive linemen drills. Several times, the NFL Network commentators made sure to call out how smooth and nimble Hill was in the drills. WR Parris Campbell (Ohio State)Unlike Hill Womens Jason Croom Jersey , everyone knew Campbell was going to be exceptional in the timed events. Similar to Hill, though, where Campbell really helped himself was in the field drills. Not particularly known for his hands, the former Buckeye showed off his mitts attempting to corral wayward passes from the sub-par group of quarterbacks. His performance in the gauntlet drill was one of the best among the group of assembled wideouts. The former senior has the look of an instant starter.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89617/daniel-jones-nfl-jersey Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:47:50 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89617/daniel-jones-nfl-jersey <![CDATA[Daniel Jones NFL Jersey]]> EAST RUTHERFORD Daniel Jones NFL Jersey , N.J. (AP) — There are a lot of things Odell Beckham Jr. doesn’t like these days.It starts off with losing and the New York Giants‘ 1-5 record. He doesn’t like the continual questions about his recent ESPN interview in which he criticized the team’s energy on the field and its offensive schemes.New York Giants co-owner John Mara saying earlier this week the NFL’s highest -paid receiver needs to make more headlines on the field than off didn’t draw much of a response.And there’s one more thing. Despite cramping in two of the last three games and needing IVs, Beckham isn’t a big fan of water.Go figure?Beckham hit all those topics Friday before the Giants practiced for Monday night’s game in Atlanta against the disappointing and banged-up Falcons (2-4).The hot topic was Beckham’s reaction to Mara’s criticism. It was the first time the owner had spoken publicly since Beckham’s ill-advised comments in an interview before a game against Carolina on Oct. 7.“I respect and value his opinion, obviously, so that’s what we’re going to do,” said Beckham, who added he has not spoken to Mara specifically about the owner’s comments. “Like I said, focus on Atlanta right now and that’s really it.”Beckham reiterated he has no regrets for his comments in the ESPN interview, noting he tries not to have any regrets in life. He refused to say whether the team fined him.His biggest concern was the Giants’ record and what he and his teammates could do to change things.“We need to start winning games and everybody needs to pick it up Daniel Jones NFL Draft ,” Beckham said. “I need to play better. I can’t say that I’ve had my best season. I can’t say that I’ve done enough to help this team win and I need to do more. Everybody needs to do more. Everybody’s got to pick it up. We win games together, we lose them together. There’s no other way around it. It’s a team sport.”Beckham’s faith in beleaguered quarterback Eli Manning has not wavered. He said he stands in the huddle all the time and tells Manning, “Take me home, 10.”“He knows what he’s doing,” the 25-year-old said of the two-time Super Bowl MVP. “He’s the most prepared of anybody I’ve ever seen and that’s exactly what I say, ‘Take me home,’ so we’re going to start picking it up. We got to. We have no other choice.”While he has only one touchdown catch, Beckham leads the team with 45 receptions for 506 yards.Beckham said a couple of wins before the bye week would do a lot to reduce the focus on the negative things surrounding the team Daniel Jones Buffalo Bills Jersey , which came into the year under new coach Pat Shurmur looking to rebound from a 3-13 season.The Giants have had 11 days to prepare for this game and Beckham used some of the time to take a step back and clear his head. He’s back in football mode.“You work 10 hours a day, I say this all the time, 10 hours a day for 60 minutes of football,” he said. “Those 60 minutes are crucial, so we need to take advantage of every minute of it.”Coincidentally, Beckham has missed a couple of minutes in two of the last three days because he needed an IV after becoming dehydrated.“I really don’t like water,” he said matter-of-factly. “I’m trying, I just really don’t like when you get that stomach feeling Color Rush Daniel Jones Jersey , it’s all slushy, like I’m trying to stay hydrated. Sometimes I just got to get an IV, it’s just necessary. You’re cramping in both calves, it’s hard to run and make cuts and if you’re cramping and dehydrated, you’re susceptible to something else, so I’m trying to stay on top of it the best that I can.”NOTES: LT Nate Solder and WR Russell Shepard were limited in practice for the second straight day with neck problems. … WR/KR Jawill Davis did not practice Friday because of a concussion. … The Giants signed receiver Corey Coleman to their practice squad. He was the 15th overall selection by the Browns in the 2016 draft. Cleveland traded him to the Buffalo Bills, who released him on Sept. 1. He spent 10 days with the Patriots before being waived. … WR Kalif Raymond was released from the practice squad. Manning getting ready for 16th year as offseason program begins"The New York Giants took their time fully committing to Eli Manning as their 2019 starting quarterback, with GM Dave Gettleman saying as late as the NFL Combine that the team was still “evaluating everything.”Manning Youth Daniel Jones Jersey , though, said Monday that he left little doubt with the organization that he hoped to return for a 16th season with the team.He said Monday that he knew “pretty quickly” after last season that he wanted to continue as the team’s quarterback.“I didn’t have to think about it long,” said the 38-year-old.“I still wanted to play. I told the Giants that very quickly. I didn’t have to think about it long. This is what I do and what I like to do and I have worked extremely hard the last few months to get ready. I liked how the team rallied toward the end of the year with the coaches. Everyone got on a better page together. Could have won a few more games but had great opportunities to win. We are headed in the right direction.”Manning said he found out some time in the last month or so that he would be brought for 2019. He received a $5 million 2019 roster bonus last month.“I had some talks with Mr. Gettleman and coach Shurmur within the last month or so,” he said. “They told me that I would come back and be on the team this year. I got word within the last month.”He said he is “thinking about right now” and isn’t concerned about what, at this stage of his career, will the year-to-year nature of his status.Manning is conscious of the possibility the Giants will use an early draft pick on an heir apparent for him.“I can see the Giants getting a young quarterback. I understand that,” Manning said. “I still have to do my job. I will do my part. Same as last year. Go out there, play quarterback Womens Daniel Jones Jersey , win football games. That is what I am trying to do.”“In the quarterback room I’ve always felt like I had a great relationship with everybody. We’ve drafted quarterbacks, we’ve had young quarterbacks in there. I enjoy talking football. I enjoy, not necessarily teaching, just talkin’ ball. ...“That’s just part of being a quarterback.”]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89591/steve-grogan-jerseys-stitched Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:53:09 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89591/steve-grogan-jerseys-stitched <![CDATA[Steve Grogan Jerseys Stitched]]> Sunday’s win against the Dolphins was exactly the game the Patriots needed to play The scene at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon was a familiar one. And a good one.And it was exactly what the New England Patriots needed.The final score from Foxborough: Patriots 38 Steve Grogan Jerseys Stitched , Dolphins 7.When I tackled my Week 4 picks before the weekend, I wrote about how the Patriots were in a must-win situation. Following a disappointing 1-2 start to the 2018 season, which included hideous back-to-back defeats at Jacksonville and Detroit, the Pats found themselves trailing the Miami Dolphins by two games in the AFC East.Coincidentally, those two teams were set to clash for their annual meeting in Foxborough. A win for the Dolphins would’ve moved them to a mind-blowing 4-0 start and given them a very firm grip on first place in the division. And it would’ve moved the Patriots to 1-3; the kind of start that hasn’t been common in New England for nearly two decades.Plain and simple, the Patriots couldn’t afford to lose to the Dolphins at home this weekend — something that hasn’t happened since 2008. And the Patriots didn’t disappoint. In fact, they looked exactly like the big, bad Pats that we’re used to seeing. From beginning to end, there wasn’t really a doubt. It was all Patriots, all game long. It was never even really close.Of course, given how the Pats had played in the last two games, I worried about them losing for a third straight week. But in reality, I never really needed to worry about this game. Losing to the Dolphins at home just isn’t something the Patriots do anymore (as mentioned earlier Youth John Hannah Jerseys , the last time it happened, Matt Cassel was playing QB). And the Dolphins really aren’t that good of a team, despite the fact that they were 3-0 coming into the game. They overachieved against subpar competition in their first three games. It was only a matter of time before they were exposed.For the Patriots, on the other hand, their 1-2 record coming into the game summed up this team pretty well. They were hurting pretty bad. This banged up defense was essentially a no-show in Detroit. Tom Brady had very few offensive weapons to work with, other than Rob Gronkowski (who isn’t being targeted near as much as he should be). There were holes all over this team.But every single issue that had been an issue in the previous two games was a non-issue on Sunday. Brady was absolutely fantastic: he threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns (we’ll forget about the two picks for right now). Rookie Sony Michel picked up his first career touchdown with 112 rushing yards. James White, Philip Dorsett, and Cordarelle Patterson all made some strides, each catching a touchdown pass.And the newbie Josh Gordon got his foot in the door a little bit with Brady and the offense. Hopefully we’ll see more from him in the coming weeks.And the best news of all: we’re four games into the season, which means Julian Edelman’s suspension is finally lifted. He’ll be on the field at Gillette this coming Thursday night to face the Colts. His return to action has been very long overdue, and his presence should help push this offense to the next level.Even though the Pats played a near-perfect game on Sunday against Miami, it doesn’t mean all of their problems are fixed. They will face some difficult tests in the next few weeks, as the offense-heavy Kansas City Chiefs come to town soon John Hannah Jerseys Stitched , and then the Pats travel to the Windy City to face the defense-heavy Chicago Bears. Those won’t be easy games to win, and both of those teams will exploit any imperfections the Patriots have.But that’s not to take away from what happened this Sunday. The Patriots proved that they aren’t dead. They can reclaim first place in the AFC East as soon as next week, with a win and a Miami loss. They proved that, until someone takes them down in the playoffs, they are still the team to beat in the AFC.One more thing: I remember texting my buddy for the game, telling him that I really thought the Pats were going to play a good game. He responded by saying, “I think they will win, only because they always do when they are backed into a corner.” He was right. There might be some tough defeats remaining on the schedule for the Pats, but there was no way they were going to lose this home game to the Dolphins. A report from earlier Tuesday said the Patriots wouldn’t use the franchise tag on kicker Stephen Gostkowski. The bigger news comes from Tom Curran of NBC Boston who says the Patriots aren’t expected to use the tag on any player.That means defensive end Trey Flowers, ranked third on PFT’s top-100 free agents, will hit the open market.The Patriots, of course, aren’t precluded from re-signing Gostkowski Infant Joejuan Williams Jersey , Flowers, Jason McCourty, Ryan Allen, Chris Hogan, Trent Brown, Cordarrelle Patterson or any of their other free agents. But they won’t have exclusive negotiating rights to any of them without using the franchise tag.Flowers, 25, is expected to find plenty of suitors and lots of money waiting for him as a free agent. He has had 164 tackles, 21 sacks and five forced fumbles the past three seasons.In three postseason games this year, he had six tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89589/white-ardarius-stewart-jerseys Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:22:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89589/white-ardarius-stewart-jerseys <![CDATA[White ArDarius Stewart Jerseys]]> NY Jets Spotlight: Spencer Long Welcome to the Spotlight. Here we spotlight one key player for each game of the season White Jamal Adams Jerseys , hopefully putting a different player in the spotlight each week. Today's player in the spotlight is center Spencer Long. Spencer Long is a 27 year old, 6' 5", 318 pound center/guard out of the University of Nebraska. At Nebraska Long was a two year starter who impressed enough for the Washington Redskins to pick him with the 78th overall selection in the 2014 NFL draft. With the Redskins Spencer Long sat his first year before earning a starting position at guard in his second season in 2015. Long slid over to start at center in 2016 and 2017 before his 2017 season was cut short by a knee injury. After the 2017 season the Redskins chose not to re-sign Long, making him an unrestricted free agent. On March 18, 2018 the New York Jets signed him to a four year, $28 million contract to replace Wesley Johnson as the Jets starting center. Thus far in 2018 Spencer Long has held up fairly well in pass protection while struggling a bit more in his run blocking. Tonight in Cleveland Spencer Long and his offensive line compadres face a difficult test in trying to protect rookie quarterback Sam Darnold against a fierce Cleveland Browns pass rush. The Browns like to bring pressure straight up the middle of the defense. Young defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi already has three sacks in the first two games of the 2018 season, and budding superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett has two sacks of his own. The Browns like to move Garrett around a lot to give opponents fits Jamal Adams Jerseys 2019 , and he will at times stunt to an interior rush, making tonight’s game a nightmare for interior offensive linemen like Spencer Long. The Browns pressure up the middle has contributed to the team putting up a massive eight defensive turnovers in just two games. Tons of pressure and tons of turnovers are not the friends of quarterbacks, particularly rookie quarterbacks. The Jets will have their hands full against this young, aggressive Browns defense.If Spencer Long and his offensive line teammates can manage to hold off the Browns’ pass rush and mostly get the better of the Browns in the trenches, then Sam Darnold and the Jets offense stand a good chance of generating an effective offense tonight. On the other hand if the Browns defensive line overwhelms Long and the Jets offensive line most of the night it could be a long and miserable outing in Cleveland for Darnold and company. The Jets game against the Browns begins a six game stretch which features five big challenges against tough defenses in the Browns, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Denver Broncos White Marcus Maye Jerseys , the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears That’s a murderers row of defenses facing Sam Darnold and the Jets in quick succession, a trial by fire for the Jets young quarterback and the offense. The Browns look to be perhaps the most winnable game in that stretch, and if the Jets offensive line is overwhelmed tonight it bodes ill for the near term prospects of the team.Spencer Long and your fellow Jets offensive linemen, now is the time to step up your game. In Cleveland, under the lights, in front of a national television audience, it’s time to show the world what you’ve got. Offensive linemen often labor in relative anonymity Marcus Maye Jerseys 2019 , and if you do your job, it mostly stays that way. Tonight, in the spotlight, it’s time to remain anonymous and shut down a very young and very good Browns defensive line. It’s your time in the spotlight Spencer Long. Somewhat paradoxically, the Jets will benefit the most if that spotlight never finds you. The 2018 NFL Playoffs continue today with perhaps the best weekend of NFL action all year. The divisional round kicks off with the Indianapolis Colts taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in snowy Kansas City.This one looked to be a barn burner, a classic shootout between two elite quarterbacks in Andrew Luck and Patrick Mahomes. Then, weather. It’ll be a bit difficult to produce a shootout in a snowstorm White ArDarius Stewart Jerseys , but this one still promises loads of fun NFL action.The 11-6 Indianapolis Colts come into tonight’s game on a wildly improbable playoff run. This team was 1-5 after six games, coming off a devastating loss to the New York Jets and all but buried in the playoff race. Since that low point in the season the Colts have reeled off 10 wins in their last 11 games, including a wild card playoff win over the Houston Texans last week. The Colts are led by a resurgent Andrew Luck, who came all the way back from a career threatening arm injury this year to return to the ranks of elite NFL quarterbacks. With an excellent offensive line finally in place to protect Luck and a top running back finally helping out in Marlon Mack the Colts are a fun team to watch.Standing in the way of the Colts continuing their improbable run are the Kansas City Chiefs, AFC West champions and the #1 seed in the AFC. The 12-4 Chiefs feature precious little in the way of defense, but they have a wildly entertaining and prolific offense led by sophomore sensation Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. Mahomes is a top MVP candidate, having thrown for a ridiculous 50 touchdowns ArDarius Stewart Jerseys 2019 , leading the most prolific offense in the NFL. Pro Bowl targets Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce help Mahomes make this Chiefs offense nearly impossible to stop. Perhaps the snow will do what opponents have been unable to do and slow down the Chiefs juggernaut. We start the divisional round with a gem of a matchup between two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s the Colts and the Chiefs, Andrew Luck and Patrick Mahomes putting on a show to start off the weekend. Grab a seat, get some popcorn and enjoy the show everybody.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89576/teddy-bridgewater-initially-decided-to-re-sign-with-the-saints Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:14:02 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89576/teddy-bridgewater-initially-decided-to-re-sign-with-the-saints <![CDATA[Teddy Bridgewater initially decided to re-sign with the Saints.]]> Then he reconsidered. Now he has re-reconsidered.Per multiple reports Adam Thielen Jersey , the Saints have signed Bridgewater, who will return for a second season with the team. The decision comes a day after Bridgewater officially visited the Dolphins.According to ESPN, Bridgewater will sign next week a one-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $7.25 million.Miami was in position to offer him the starting job with an asterisk; if they draft a quarterback, Bridgewater may not have been the starter for long. In New Orleans, Bridgewater could in theory succeed Drew Brees as the starter, if Brees leaves after 2019 and if coach Sean Payton stays. Also, Bridgewater presumably will take over during the 2019 season, if Brees were to be injured.A first-round pick in 2014 of the Vikings, Bridgewater suffered a serious knee injury days before the start of the 2016 season. He became healthy again in 2017, remained on the bench most of the year, and then signed with the Jets as a free agent. The Jets traded him to the Saints for a third-round pick after the Jets drafted Sam Darnold.Bridgewater likely left money on the table by not joining the Dolphins, but a decision that may have been better for him in the short term may not have been better in the long term, especially if the Dolphins struggle this year — and/or if they use their first-round pick on a quarterback. It’s playoff time in most fantasy leagues Kirk Cousins Jersey , so if you’re still contending for a title it probably means you had a crafty draft, timely waiver wire moves and a fortunate bounce or two along the way.Now, the job is shifting.Week 14 is also the last week of the regular season in a host of leagues. Weather could be a factor this week in some games, but the objective is the same as it was in September: win.START: Amari Cooper, WR, Cowboys: Performing at a WR1 level, Cooper has caught 16 of 17 targets in the past two weeks and will have a great opportunity to continue his pace against an Eagles pass defense that is 30th in fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Cooper was targeted 10 times in the Week 10 victory at Philadelphia and will see a similar volume of targets from quarterback Dak Prescott. The Eagles have allowed 47 completions of better than 20 yards, which plays well for Cooper’s chances.SIT: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots: The touchdowns haven’t been there for Brady, who has just four scoring tosses in his last five games, including a pair of zeroes in Weeks 8 and 10. With the emergence of rookie running back Sony Michel, the need for Brady to air it out has lessened. He’s also been less than stellar throughout his career at Miami, who is second in the league with 19 interceptions. Unless he’s the only available option Marcus Sherels Jersey , look elsewhere.START: Gus Edwards, RB, Ravens: Since being plugged into the lineup, Edwards has averaged 105 yards per game. Now he gets a Chiefs defense that is 31st in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing running backs. Edwards has just one touchdown this season, a total that should go up considering that Kansas City has given up 14 rushing scores and a hefty 5.1 yards per carry. He’s a borderline RB1 with potential to put up monster numbers.SIT: Marlon Mack, RB, Colts: Out of the frying pan that was the Jaguars‘ defense and into the fire of a blistering hot Texans D goes Mack, who had just eight carries for 27 yards last week against Jacksonville. His production could be further carved if Indianapolis must go pass-heavy, as rookie Nyheim Hines will see more touches. Houston is fifth in the league against the run, and only the Bears (four) and Patriots (five) have allowed fewer rushing touchdowns than the Texans with six. Mack is too risky, especially in PPR formats.START: David Njoku, TE, Browns: Inconsistent of late, Njoku has just 12 targets in his last three games but will have the opportunity to reward faithful fantasy owners against a Panthers defense that is the worst at stopping opposing tight ends. Carolina has allowed at least two touchdown passes nine times this season and with Cleveland looking to avoid the Panthers’ fifth-ranked run defense Xavier Rhodes Jersey , it’s easy to see quarterback Baker Mayfield making Njoku a focal point of the offense, especially in the red zone.SIT: Jared Goff, QB, Rams: Yes, Goff has led many a fantasy team to postseason glory, but starting him against the Bears could lead to a one-and-done scenario. Game time temps will be in the upper 20s and the only thing colder than the weather are opposing passers against the Chicago defense, which leads the league with 21 interceptions while allowing just five touchdown passes in the last five games. The risk-reward that comes with starting Goff on Sunday night leans heavily to the risk category.START: Adam Humphries, WR, Buccaneers: He has thrived in the wake of DeSean Jackson’s absence, catching touchdowns in each of his last three games. Humphries will have every opportunity to extend his scoring streak against a Saints defense that is the worst in fantasy points per game allowed to opposing receivers, as his sure hands have caught 16 of 20 targets in the past three weeks. With this game a potential offensive free-for-all, add Humphries as a WR3/flex.SIT: Alshon Jeffrey, WR, Eagles: Fantasy owners would love to know the whereabouts of Jeffrey Mike Remmers Jersey , who hasn’t scored since Week 7 and has failed to exceed 50 receiving yards in his last five games. There’s little reason to envision Jeffery reviving his fortunes against a Cowboys pass defense that is sixth in fewest receiving yards allowed and is tied for third with just 16 touchdown passes allowed.START: Aaron Jones, RB, Packers: After rushing for only 36 yards last week against the Cardinals, Jones is a strong rebound candidate when he squares up against the Falcons, who are 27th against the run and giving up 4.9 yards per carry. He did score last week, marking four straight games with a touchdown. Jones could finally see a more extensive workload under interim coach Joe Philbin.SIT: Russell Wilson, QB, Seahawks: It’s tough to bench a quarterback who has thrown multiple touchdowns in eight straight games, but Wilson is facing a Vikings pass defense that has been in lockdown mode in the past month. Minnesota is ninth in fewest passing yards allowed and has contained the likes of Drew Brees, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady over the last five games, surrendering a combined four touchdown passes in the same span. Wilson hasn’t run much this season, but a Vikings pass rush that has recorded 36 sacks will force him to be more run-centric.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89574/elgton-jenkins-green-bay-packers-jersey Wed, 13 Nov 2019 02:39:00 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/89574/elgton-jenkins-green-bay-packers-jersey <![CDATA[Elgton Jenkins Green Bay Packers Jersey]]> Matt LaFleur is making some significant changes to the way the Packers do business before and between games."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShareTweetShareShareCheese Curds Elgton Jenkins Green Bay Packers Jersey , 3/27: Packers adjust practice schedule, will work with another team in campTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsIt has been 14 years since the Green Bay Packers welcomed another NFL team to their practice field. However, Matt LaFleur is bringing a host of changes to the team as its new head coach, and that appears to be one of them.LaFleur made a handful of headlines on Tuesday at the NFL’s annual meeting, but some of the most notable involve the team’s plans for practices, both in training camp and in the regular season.Mike McCarthy changed up the team’s weekly schedule about five years ago, giving players off two days before games (usually on Fridays) with a quick but intense practice on the day before the game. However, most teams work on Friday and spend Saturdays preparing mentally, and LaFleur is apparently taking the team back to that plan for this season.LaFleur also has a plan in the works to practice against another NFL team in training camp this year Elgton Jenkins Jersey 2019 , which could make for some interesting days. Hopefully negotiations with the other franchise will work out so that some or all of those practices are open to the public. We will not know for sure how open training camp will be this year, but you can bet that with the team’s connection to the fans and the community, an expectation is set for LaFleur that he’ll need to keep fan availability open for most practices this summer.Meanwhile, the Packers are also planning to head to Canada for a preseason game against the Raiders, something Mark Murphy discussed on Tuesday. This sure isn’t Mike McCarthy’s team any more.Packers plan to practice against another team in training camp | Packers.comGreen Bay hasn't done this since before Mike McCarthy's tenure. The last time was in Mike Sherman's final season in 2005, when the team hosted the Buffalo Bills before Family Night.Packers' practice week will become more traditional under Matt LaFleur | Packersnews.comMeanwhile, the Packers will go back to practicing on Fridays instead of Saturdays in normal game weeks this season. McCarthy shifted the last practice of the week back a day for the past few years, but LaFleur is going back to the typical schedule for several reasons.Matt LaFleur finds ‘all-time’ throw in 2010 tape of Aaron Rodgers | Packers WireIt isn't a play that is likely to stick in the minds of Packers fans, since it came in a relatively ugly 9-0 victory against the Jets. However Color Rush Elgton Jenkins Jersey , Rodgers' willingness to hang in the pocket, take a hit, and deliver a clean, on-target football on this play really stuck with his new coach.2019 NFL coaches picture power ranking: How handsome is Doug Marrone? - Big Cat CountryBCC did a ranking of NFL coaches by handsomeness, and our own Matt LaFleur takes the top spot.Zimmer on CB Rhodes: 'He needs to play better' | ESPNPackers fans won't feel too bad hearing about Xavier Rhodes' struggles.NFL Draft 2019: 6 pass rushers tell us their top moves for wrecking QBs - SBNation.comI think Ed Oliver is now my favorite potential pick for the Packers at 12 overall, with Brian Burns in the mix as well. Both players broke down their favorite pass-rush moves at the Combine.Hullabaloo ensues when house guests refuse to remove shoes - Peoria, IL"House guests" is an interesting way to refer to these two men, who were dropping by the house for...well, you can probably figure it out. But really Cheap Elgton Jenkins Jersey , is taking off shoes too much to ask before doing that?Packers’ Quinten Rollins has hamstring injury, which will affect roster cuts In a day already filled with difficult decisions for front office personnel, the Green Bay Packers’ brass will face a murky situation in light of Quinten Rollins’ reported hamstring injury.The team’s former second-round pick had put himself in position for one of the final spots on the 53-man roster due in part to his potential versatility. Green Bay’s safety depth is cloudy and Rollins, who has almost exclusively played cornerback throughout his short Packers’ career, had shown potential versatility to find a role in that area this season. Despite a rocky, to say the least, experience as a punt returner in preseason action, Rollins was beginning to carve out a niche to make the final roster in the secondary as a filler of several positions when needed.However, a reported hamstring injury that Rollins suffered in Thursday night’s game creates a cloudier situation for Rollins and the Packers Elgton Jenkins Jersey Womens , as reports suggest that the former may be unable to play in week one at least. Green Bay could place the fourth-year pro on Injured Reserve with the opportunity to designate him as one of two players able to return six weeks from the date of injury. However, he must count as one of the players on the initial 53-man roster in order for the Packers to make that choice. Whether Rollins has proven enough as a swing-man defensive back to warrant being in that discussion is debatable.Of course, this could also work against Rollins and end his tenure in Green Bay, one that was marred by injuries and inconsistent play. The Packers could reach an injury settlement with Rollins and open a spot for players like Raven Greene and Marwin Evans at safety or even Herb Waters and Demetri Goodson at cornerback. Josh Hawkins has already reportedly released from the team.As Rollins awaits his fate in Green Bay, the day of final cuts marches on. Stay tuned to APC for more news on the final roster trimming.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88739/some-players-will-remain-under-the-microscope-this-season Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:33:13 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88739/some-players-will-remain-under-the-microscope-this-season <![CDATA[Some players will remain under the microscope this season"]]> />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:NewsNotesBills Links Vladimir Ducasse Jersey , 6/10: Who is feeling the heat in Buffalo this season?Some players will remain under the microscope this seasonEDTShareTweetShareShareBills Links, 6/10: Who is feeling the heat in Buffalo this season?Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesToday’s edition of the links takes a closer look at some members of the Buffalo Bills who will be under the microscope during the 2019 season. The article comes courtesy of Ryan Talbot of NewYorkUpstate.com, and figures to lead to some healthy discussion. You can find this and much more in today’s links.5 Buffalo Bills under most pressure to perform in 2019 | Josh Allen, LeSean McCoy, more - newyorkupstate.comIt's a make-or-break season for a few Bills while the season rides on one player.Mitch Morse: "Establishing Our Identity" - BuffaloBills.com“Bills center Mitch Morse addressed the media after OTA #8 topics include; getting on the field for the first time in OTA's, working with Quarterback Josh Allen, and learning a new offense.”4 things we learned from One Bills Live guests this week - BuffaloBills.comJohn Murphy details why Bills legends Kyle Williams and Jim Kelly are excited about the team heading into 2019. ESPN's Field Yates says the Bills are the NFL's most improved team.[BN] Blitz newsletter: Who’s going to replace Kyle Williams’ leadership? – The Buffalo News"Kyle Williams spent 13 seasons as a member of the Buffalo Bills. He spent a lot of those being a big part of the team’s leadership group."Former UB cornerback Cam Lewis gets his chance with Bills – The Buffalo News"Tyree Jackson isn’t the only former University at Buffalo football player looking to defy the odds and make the Buffalo Bills’ roster as an undrafted rookie free agent." (Subscription required.)Featured on Buffalo RumblingsCircling the Wagons: Matthew Fairburn talks Josh Allen hype, Sean McDermott’s culture, OTAs & more - Buffalo RumblingsMatthew Fairburn of the Athletic talks Bills with us. Listen to his thoughts!My least favorite offseason move by the Buffalo Bills: TE Tyler Kroft - Buffalo RumblingsThe Bills should be commended for an outstanding offseason, but one signing stood out—for the wrong reason.2019 Buffalo Bills scouting report: safety Rafael Bush - Buffalo RumblingsThe veteran safety was a major contributor last year; will he be a late cut this year?Buffalo Bills Links Womens Jason Croom Jersey , 6/8: Kevin Johnson making an early impression at cornerback - Buffalo RumblingsThe free-agent signing is looking to earn a starting spot in Buffalo. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)Quarterback A.J. McCarron is eager for the opportunity to prove himself with the Buffalo Bills after spending the previous four seasons working in Andy Dalton’s shadow.And it makes no difference to McCarron if the Bills add more competition should they select one of the highly regarded quarterback prospects in the first round of the draft next month.”I try not to ever waste any mental thought on it because it’s something I can’t control,” McCarron said Thursday, after arriving at the Bills facility to officially sign his two-year contract.”There’s no reason for me to really put any thought into it just to be honest with you, because it creates mental clutter for my process that I need to be the best player I need to be.”The 27-year-old said he’s not affected by the perception of Buffalo signing him to hold down the starting job on a short-term basis and allow time for a younger quarterback to develop.”You can either let it affect you in how you go about your work and let that define you. Or you can change everybody’s thought process,” McCarron said. ”My mindset is to change anybody that’s had any doubt.”For now, McCarron and 2017 fifth-round draft pick, Nathan Peterman, are the only quarterbacks on Buffalo’s roster after the team traded third-year starter Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland last week.Buffalo is considered among the teams targeting a quarterback in the draft. The Bills have two picks in each of the first three rounds – including the 12th and 22nd overall.McCarron was a two-time national champion at Alabama but appeared in just 11 games in Cincinnati, mostly in mop-up duties. McCarron did start the final three games of the 2015 season and led the Bengals to the playoffs after Dalton broke his thumb.He was on the verge of leading the Bengals to their first playoff win since the 1990 season before Jeremy Hill’s fumble and two penalties allowed Pittsburgh to secure an 18-16 win in the AFC wild-card game.McCarron is now part of the Bills’ ongoing roster overhaul in being one of five newcomers to join the team once the NFL’s free-agency period opened Wednesday. The others are defensive tackle Star Lotulelei http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-star-lotulelei-jersey , former Washington pass-rushing specialist Trent Murphy, safety Rafael Bush and linebacker Julian Stanford.Also on Thursday, the Bills freed up salary cap space by restructuring the contract of veteran offensive guard Richie Incognito.Lotulelei and Murphy are key additions for the Bills in overhauling a defensive front seven to shore up a unit that ranked 29th against the run and finished tied with the third-fewest sacks at 27.Lotulelei signed a five-year contract after spending his first five seasons with the Carolina Panthers. The 28-year-old is reunited with Bills coach Sean McDermott, who was the Panthers defensive coordinator before being hired by Buffalo in January 2017.Lotulelei expects his familiarity with McDermott’s defensive philosophy to ease his transition. He’s also looking forward to the chance to line up alongside respected veteran Kyle Williams, who signed a one-year contract this week to return for a 13th season.”Kyle Williams, I’ve been a big fan of his,” Lotulelei said. ”Coming here and having the opportunity to learn from him as well as play alongside him will be great.”Murphy was so eager to get to Buffalo, he drove overnight through a snowstorm. He arrived at about 1:30 a.m. in making the 320-mile trip from Columbus, Ohio, where he spent the past 10 weeks working out to strengthen his injured left knee. The fourth-year player missed all of last season after tearing two ligaments during Washington’s first preseason game.The injury came after the former second-round draft pick had a career-best nine sacks in 2016. Murphy Rafael Bush Jersey , who signed a three-year contract, is motivated to prove he can return to playing at the same level.”I couldn’t be more exited to prove everyone here right that I’m who they think I am,” he said. ”It’s just more motivation to grind out the rest of this offseason and get here and get working.”Murphy said he is on track to be fully healthy for the start of the season.McCarron is getting a fresh start after being nearly traded to Cleveland last season. The deal fell through after the Browns failed to submit the paperwork on time.And he only became eligible to enter free agency after an independent arbitrator last month ruled McCarron’s rookie season counted toward his NFL tenure even though he spent a majority of the year on the non-football injury list because of a sore passing shoulder.”It’s been a little bit of a roller coaster,” he said.”We get impatient and you want things fast and easy, but it’s not always that way,” McCarron said. ”So I think it just adds another chapter to the story in the end. It’s just part of the process. It’s awesome to be here in this situation now.”—]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88738/deandre-baker-nfl-draft Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:05:55 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88738/deandre-baker-nfl-draft <![CDATA[Deandre Baker NFL Draft ,]]> EAST RUTHERFORD Deandre Baker NFL Draft , N.J. (AP) — The anemic and injury-plagued New York Giants‘ offense expects to get a little help when it plays the Arizona Cardinals this weekend in a game matching the first two quarterbacks taken in this year’s NFL draft.Giants tight end Evan Engram was optimistic Monday about playing Sunday at MetLife Stadium, and there is a chance 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of Year Saquon Barkley also will be back.Engram, who is having a breakout season, missed Thursday night’s 35-14 loss to the New England Patriots with a knee injury. Barkley has missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain suffered against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 15.The status of top receiver Sterling Shepard is uncertain. He missed the Patriots’ game with his second concussion this season. He took part in individual drills Monday, but coach Pat Shurmur refused to talk about his status.“It’s unfortunate,” Engram said of the team not having three major cogs in the offense. “We’ve talked about it. We can’t dwell on it. We have to keep moving.”One sign that Shepard may be out a little longer was New York signing veteran receiver Bennie Fowler, who was cut before the game against the Minnesota Vikings. Shepard was hurt in that contest.The Giants (2-4) have done very little offensively in the last two games, being limited to 211 total yards in a 28-10 loss to the Vikings and 213 against the Patriots.Engram, who had a team-high 33 catches for 373 yards and two TDs, and Barkley watched Thursday night’s game at Shepard’s home.“It’s tough, definitely opportunities in that game Deandre Baker Buffalo Bills Jersey ,” Engram said. “It (hurt) not being out there, but like I said, there are things out of our control. When they do happen we can’t really dwell and pout and not gain anything from it. We just have to do what we can and be ready.”In the last two games, Daniel Jones and the offense accounted for one touchdown in each game. A big kickoff return by rookie Corey Ballentine set up the TD against the Vikings and the one against the Patriots was on a 64-yard pass to Golden Tate III.The good news for the Giants is that while they have lost their last two games, Dallas and Philadelphia (both 3-3) lost over the weekend. New York is a game out of first place in the NFC East heading into the matchup with Kyler Murray and the Cardinals (2-3-1).Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Jones was taken No. 6.“I have seen some crazy things happen in this league,” veteran safety Antoine Bethea said. “Two-and-four is not where we wanted to be. We just have to focus on Arizona. That’s our biggest test right now. We get this one, get to 3-4, and then it’s one game at a time.”NOTES: The Giants are not accepting mistakes. Rookie RB Jon Hilliman, whose fumble led to Kyle Van Noy’s game-breaking 22-yard fumble return in the fourth quarter against New England, was waived Friday, when RB Buck Allen was signed. Linebacker Nate Stupar Infant Daniel Jones Jersey , whose man pushed him back so close to Riley Dixon that the punter’s kick deflected off him and was returned for a touchdown Thursday, was waived Monday. Fowler was signed to replace him. … Second-year CB Sam Beal, who has been on injured reserve since the start of the season, may start practicing Wednesday. Daniel Jones is taking some snaps with the second team as he continues to learn the playbook and get acclimated with his new team and his new teammates.“We have a plan for that. It is scheduled out through the spring,” Giants coach Pat Shurmur told reporters Tuesday. “Once we get to training camp, we will do the same thing there.”The Giants drafted Jones sixth overall, designating him the heir apparent to Eli Manning. In Jones’ three years starting at Duke, he passed for 8,201 yards and 52 touchdowns as he learned from head coach David Cutcliffe, who also coached Peyton and Eli Mannning.“He obviously has a great foundation for playing the position,” Shurmur said of Jones. “We gave him a small group of plays the first day of rookie minicamp. Then Daniel Jones Jersey Draft , we gave him another group and another group. We kept piling on. I think he is doing a good job sorting through it and learning the details of the position. You never totally know where a player is when you get him. He was ready to compete when he got here. It was just a matter of him learning how we do it here.”Shurmur sees similarities between Eli Manning, who is entering his 16th season, and Jones.“There is a lot of similarity in their stature and how they handle themselves,” Shurmur said. “Personality-wise, I would say in some ways they are similar as we get to know Daniel and his personality more. They are very calm in their approach. They are very fiery under the covers. I don’t think you want to misrepresent either one of them. They are both very fiery of making sure things are done properly. They demand it of themselves and the people around them.” Manning made his first start as a rookie in the Giants’ 10th game of 2004. When will Jones make his first start for the Giants? At some point, perhaps this season, that question will answer itself.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88736/5-questions-about-the-jaguars-copying-jimmy-garoppolo Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:59:11 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/88736/5-questions-about-the-jaguars-copying-jimmy-garoppolo <![CDATA[5 questions about the Jaguars: Copying Jimmy Garoppolo]]> and the 49ers could pay dividends for the Patriots on Sunday The NFL season is only entering its second week of action Jonathan Jones Jerseys 2019 , but it will already see one of the most anticipated matchups of the year on Sunday: the New England Patriots will travel to Florida to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. Just like the 2017 title game, the meeting again projects to be a closely contested one that could come down to the wire.In order to gain a better understanding of the Patriots’ upcoming opponent and what to expect on Sunday, we spoke to Ryan O’Bleness – a staff writer for our sister page Big Cat Country. Here’s what he had to say about Jacksonville.1. Who is the one player Patriots fans probably don’t know much about right now but that could play a big role on Sunday?Well, a player who I believe may be in for an extended role on Sunday is somebody that some Patriots fans may actually remember from the AFC Championship: running back Corey Grant. This is especially true if Leonard Fournette is unable to go on Sunday. Grant was not used often in Week 1 following Fournette’s hamstring injury, however, recent comments from head coach Doug Marrone seem to point toward Grant getting more reps this week. Grant was a factor in the first half of the AFC Championship game, and if offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett can find creative ways to get the ball in his hands, it should help the Jaguars offensively. 2. What do you think are some of the lessons the Jaguars drew from the AFC Championship Game? And how will they try to apply them?One thing that I hope the Jaguars learned from that game is that conservative play-calling with a lead isn’t enough against a team of New England’s caliber. If Jacksonville finds itself in that scenario on Sunday, I really hope the coaching staff is able to come up with more creative sequences and that the players — namely Blake Bortles — are able to execute in those situations. Another lesson, or mindset really, that the Jaguars took from that game is not to dwell on the past. Marrone preached all offseason and training camp long that the team should not be looking at the past, but rather at the present. With such a talented team, the Jaguars have huge goals in 2018. The team has seemed to buy into this mindset, and the collective focus has looked strong by all accounts. We will really see what the Jaguars are made out of when the Patriots come into Duval.3. The Jaguars’ defense is among the best in the NFL. Does it have any weaknesses the Patriots could try to exploit?No, not one. Just kidding, but this defense is absolutely incredible, and looks poised to be just as good or even better as the 2017 squad. If I were the Patriots, I would look at what the San Francisco 49ers were able to do against the Jags last year. Kyle Shanahan drew up a nice scheme that allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to find wide open players, such as full backs and tight ends, in the flat and pick up big yardage after the catch. Challenging players like Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye one-on-one is not ideal for any team White Ja’Whaun Bentley Jersey , so dinking and dunking downfield may be in New England’s best interest — though Myles Jack has now moved over to middle linebacker and is pretty strong in pass coverage (he can cover just about anybody). Telvin Smith is no slouch, either. A couple of worries on defense heading into the season were how nickel cornerback D.J. Hayden would do replacing Aaron Colvin, and how seventh-round rookie Leon Jacobs would perform at strong-side linebacker. Hayden played really well in Week 1 according to Pro Football Focus, and Jacobs was only the field for 11 snaps, so it’s hard to judge him at this point. 4. Which areas of Jacksonville’s offense do you think New England will try to attack defensively?The Jaguars want to run the ball down your throat. If Fournette plays, he’s going to be in for a heavy workload. So the Pats will need to create penetration in the trenches and shut down the ground attack. New England’s best bet is to take away the rushing game and make Blake Bortles beat them. Bortles played well in the AFC Championship game, and he is capable of doing so again. However, Bortles’ arch enemy has always been consistency. Jacksonville likes to run a lot of 11 personnel with three receiver route combinations, one tight end and one running back. So, if New England is able to get pressure on Bortles, force him into some poor decisions and disrupt the timing of the wide receivers’ routes, things will go very well for the Pats. 5. How confident are Jaguars fans and writers in the team’s coaching staff, especially when it comes to going against Bill Belichick and company?Personally, I am a big fan of Doug Marrone and his staff, and that feeling seems to be shared amongst the majority of Jags fans. This fanbase suffered through the Gus Bradley era where there never really seemed to be much accountability or an emphasis on winning. Marrone, and vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin brought discipline and a winning attitude back to Jacksonville, and the team bought in and responded strongly.In terms of going against Belichick, I think that most of the Jacksonville faithful agrees that Belichick is one of the best coaches of all-time, and, as a football coach Ja’Whaun Bentley Jersey 2019 , he is well-respected. I don’t believe anybody will claim that Marrone is in the same stratosphere as Belichick overall, but I do believe that Marrone is very familiar with Belichick’s tendencies and can surely formulate a game plan to beat him. Fan confidence is not an issue with this staff. Bonus for fun: do you think Myles Jack was down?Not a chance in the world. ;) (Hate to admit this, but I do understand how the referees could make that call in live action, though).Thanks to Ryan for taking the time to answer our questions. Make sure to follow him on Twitter and visit Big Cat Country for all the latest Jaguars news and analysis. New England invested the 32nd overall selection in Harry."22 drafts in a row — the final 19 of which under Bill Belichick — the New England Patriots did not pick a wide receiver in the first round. Yesterday, this streak came to an end when the team made N’Keal Harry the 32nd overall selection of the draft’s 2019 version. Shortly after becoming the final player to hear his name called on day one, the Arizona State product made the media rounds to speak about his mindset.“I’m extremely excited. I’m just ecstatic to come in, work hard, constantly improve and just live up to the expectations.” said the 21-year-old in a conference call with New England reporters. Those expectations, of course, are high considering a) his status as a first-round draft selection, b) his outstanding three-year college career, and c) the Patriots’ current group of pass catchers following the retirement of All-World tight end Rob Gronkowski.However, the rookie sounds confident in his abilities to meet his expectations. “I just want to do my part to help win, whatever that is, whatever that looks like. I just want to come in and be one of those players that coach can rely on no matter what he tells me. That’s what I know is expected of me, and that’s what I’m ready for,” said Harry. “Whatever they need me to do or want me to do, I’ll get on it right away.”Given his skill set and projected role as a versatile X-receiver in New England’s system, the first thing he might be asked to do is expand his route tree compared to how it looked at ASU. Harry knows, however White Jason McCourty Jerseys , that such a decision is not his to be made. “That’s not really up to me too much — it’s all on what the coaches want from me,” he pointed out. “I’m going to come in with the mindset of being very coachable. I’ve always been a very coachable player, just picking up on things very quickly.”Pats Pulpit recaps Day 1 of the DraftSubscribe to the Pats Pulpit podcast for more draft reactions!Harry also will have to quickly pick things up with his quarterback — noted perfectionist Tom Brady — as well. Again, however, the rookie appears to be looking forward to the challenge. “Just getting to play with a quarterback like Tom Brady — it really is a blessing. I couldn’t have a better start to my career because I know he is going to make me better, I know he’s going to hold me to a high standard, and I’m ready for that.” he told NFL Network.What also might help him be ready is his style of play and approach to the game. “I would describe my game as very passionate. I play with a lot of passion,” the 6’2 wideout said during his conference call with the New England media. “Whenever that ball is in the air, I’ll sacrifice anything to go get it and I’ll do whatever it takes to help the team win.”This attitude, Harry knows, has to extend beyond his own demeanor and towards his role on the team. “Anything Coach wants me to do, whether it’s on special teams, offense, anything, I’ll do it just to do my part and to be one piece of the puzzle in helping us win,” he continued. Given New England’s affinity for players that are both versatile and passionate, it is ultimately unsurprising that Harry became the club’s first draft pick this year.Now all that is left for him to do is turn his words into action and become an impact player for the Patriots. The foundation in terms of attitude and skill set very much seems to be in place for that to happen.]]> liny