https://0xbt.net/blog/archive/zhangzk/1561939200/1564617600?offset=15 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72941/the-jacksonville-jaguars-2019-regular-season-schedule Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:03:59 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72941/the-jacksonville-jaguars-2019-regular-season-schedule WAY TOO EARLY WIN LOSS PREDICTIONS! Here are our predictions for how a season with a..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest News2019 NFL schedule release: Our probably dumb but maybe not dumb Jaguars win-loss predictionsNew Cody Kessler Jersey ,36commentsEDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL schedule release: Our probably dumb but maybe not dumb Jaguars win-loss predictionsJonathan Dyer-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars 2019 regular season schedule has just been released and you know what that means?WAY TOO EARLY WIN LOSS PREDICTIONS! Here are our predictions for how a season with a quarterback who plays better than a potato and a defense that may be even better will play out:Week 1: vs. Kansas City ChiefsWin. As Alfie Crow pointed out earlier today, the first six weeks of the Jaguars’ schedule is rough. I don’t think they come out of it with more than a 3-3 record, but I think this is a game they can (and will) steal. Having a Super Bowl favorite coming to town early in the season before teams really have film on Nick Foles in this offensive scheme will give Jacksonville an advantage.Record: 1-0Week 2: @ Houston TexansLoss. I don’t think we win a single game next season on the road against a mobile quarterback. Not a single one. The Texans have our number on the road and that’s not going to change with an offense that I don’t think will be able to keep up.Record: 1-1Week 3: vs. Tennessee TitansLoss. Until we can beat them, we can’t — especially on a short week. Prove me wrong, Jaguars.Record: 1-2Week 4: @ Denver BroncosWin. You’ve got a long time to prepare against a less-than-mobile quarterback. The advantage of playing in Denver will be tough and a 4:25pm kickoff is less than idea http://www.thejaguarslockerroom.com/authentic-nick-foles-jersey , but I think Jacksonville gets it done.Record: 2-2Week 5: @ Carolina PanthersLoss. This defense will have no answer for Cam Newton and Christian McCaffery so early in the season.Record: 2-3Week 6: vs. New Orleans SaintsLoss. Drew Brees was one of the least sacked, least pressured quarterbacks in the NFL last year. I don’t think our defense or offense match up well against them.Record: 2-4Week 7: @ Cincinnati BengalsWin. The Bengals are a bit of a mess right now and I think the Jaguars take advantage.Record: 3-4Week 8: vs. New York JetsWin. Sam Darnold won’t be as bad as he was last season in Jacksonville, but this is another matchup that’s favorable to the home team.Record: 4-4Week 9: vs. Houston Texans (in London)Win. The Texans have never been to London and I think the more experienced Jaguars will win across the pond.Record: 5-4Week 10: BYE WEEKWeek 11: @ Indianapolis ColtsLoss. That Colts offensive line is only getting better and Andrew Luck did better than I thought he would last year. I think this is a game they get out-schemed and out-gunned, much like their last trip to Indianapolis.Record: 5-5Week 12: @ Tennessee TitansLoss. Ugh.Record: 5-6Week 13: vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersWin. A turnover-happy quarterback coming to town? Sign me up.Record: 6-6Week 14: vs. Los Angeles ChargersWin. The Chargers will be in the middle of a playoff run but a cross-country trip to face a Jaguars team still in the thick of it and the wheels still on will be tough.Record: 7-6Week 15: @ Oakland RaidersLoss. It’s the final NFL game in Oakland and the league picked the Jaguars to play it... and for good reason. East Coast teams playing on the West Coast are at a significant disadvantage and I think this is a comfortable win for the Raiders.Record: 7-7Week 16: @ Atlanta FalconsLoss. The wheels have come off after a bad loss across the country and they’re on the road against a good Falcons team.Record: 7-8Week 17: vs. Indianapolis ColtsLoss. The Colts will be competing for a division title and the Jaguars will be playing for pride — and we know how that typically works out.Record: 7-9What do you think? Are we too pessimistic? Is another Titans sweep too cynical? Let us know in the comments below! The Jacksonville Jaguars have released quarterback Blake Bortles, a move most expected after a disappointing 2018 NFL season. Releasing Bortles saves the Jaguars $4.5 million in salary cap space..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsJaguars release Blake BortlesNew Youth Marqise Lee Jerseys ,142commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareJaguars release Blake BortlesDouglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars have released quarterback Blake Bortles, a move most expected after a disappointing 2018 NFL season. Releasing Bortles saves the Jaguars $4.5 million in salary cap space with a dead money hit of $16.5 million. While it has not been announced how the cut is being applied just yet, the team can designate Bortles a post-June 1 cut, splitting his dead money between 2019 and 2020, moving the total cap savings to $9.5 million.As mentioned Jawaan Taylor Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys , the move was expected by quite a few this offseason, despite the fact that Bortles was fresh off a new deal last offseason. Following a 2017 NFL season that had the Jaguars on the door step of the Super Bowl, the team gave Bortles a new deal in the hopes that the light had finally come on. Despite a quick start to the 2018 season, the wheels seemed to come off against the Kansas City Chiefs and never got right thanks to massive injury hits on the offensive side of the ball. Bortles was benched mid-season in favor of Cody Kessler, who didn’t fair any better Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys 2019 , and it became clear the Jaguars were going to be moving on.Bortles was given one last start in the final game of the season and predictably it ended in disaster. He finished the 2018 season with 13 passing touchdowns and 11 interceptions, more in line with what his numbers had been through his career outside of 2015.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72205/arrival-of-the-mack-a-case-for-earning-the-league%E2%80%99s Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:05:46 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72205/arrival-of-the-mack-a-case-for-earning-the-league%E2%80%99s MVP award We’ve all likely played Mack Morrison’s song “Return of the Mack” countless times since September 1st of 2018. For anyone who was hiding under a mountain Dick Butkus Jerseys Stitched , or waking up from a night out on the town, that was the date when Bears general manager Ryan Pace pulled the trigger on securing the NFL’s top edge defender. Expectations skyrocketed for this young Bears team, and people instantly questioned just how much one player, who’s not listed as a QB, is worth. Four weeks into the 2018 regular season, Khalil Mack has been worth every single penny and draft pick spent in the completed series of transactions. Here’s the full stat-line for this Monster of the Midway: Khalil Mack’s Stats-LineStatsTotalsStatsTotalsIn comparison to other defenses around the league, Mack alone has matched, and even exceeded, totals for several teams. His total amount of sacks (5) matched the 4-week totals for both the Oakland Raiders — Jon Gruden is likely doing the walk of shame right now — and the New York Giants. The one interception he has is greater than the total for the Dallas Cowboys, and matched the totals for the New Orleans Saints Youth Bobby Massie Jerseys , Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. The scariest stat has to be his forced fumbles/strip sacks totals. There are only 9 teams in the entire league who have forced more fumbles as a team than Khalil Mack has by himself. Those teams are: Cleveland Browns (6); Arizona Cardinals (5); Buffalo Bills (7); Cincinnati Bengals (5);Pittsburgh Steelers (6); Houston Texans (6); New York Jets (6); Tennessee Titans (5); and New Orleans Saints (5). Otherwise, his total either matched or exceeded the team totals of the remaining 21 teams. Needless to say, Mack has been a force of nature on this elite defense for the Chicago Bears. Let’s examine some of his best plays for the Bears thus far this season. First, let’s make a note of how Mack attacked the ball in his first official sack with the Bears. This has been a theme throughout his first four games, and a big reason why he’s the first player since Robert Mathis — helmet tip to Tonkaman for that bit — to record a strip sack in four consecutive games. That’s also a possible reason why he hasn’t been flagged for roughing the passer; can’t flag him if the ball is already stripped and on the ground. This was just a savvy play made with pure effort. Once he sniffed out the screen and noticed Roy Robertson-Harris was free, he slipped back and intercepted the ball. His high football IQ has always been on display since coming into the league as the 5th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. Again, he sees ball Bobby Massie Jerseys Stitched , he attacks ball. It helps to have such a high motor as he fought off a chip and a block from two separate players. Once he saw Russell Wilson slow-cocking his arm to throw the ball, Mack swatted the ball out. Mack will not be denied here on his third sack of the season. Something else that he does exceptionally well, is he gets skinny when facing multiple blockers. In this case, he first set the tackle up to over-exaggerate their kick-step, then got skinny as he merged inside, and bull-rushed the left guard. He’s fought and won against triple teams on several occasions. Another high effort play by Mack on sack #4 on the year, and his 3rd strip sack. And, again, he’s not looking for the kill shot. He eyeballed the pigskin and attacked Bradford’s arm. His energy and experience paid off as he ended the Cardinals’ chances of scoring on that drive. Asking any offensive lineman in the league to block Mack one-on-one is simply daring the league’s most dangerous rusher to make a play. And Dirk Koetter’s Bucs paid the price. First with this sack of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Koetter took an even bigger gamble with leaving Khalil Mack free to rush the passer, as he hoped the play-action off the trap would slow him down. Mack wasn’t having any of that nonsense. He swam over the pulling guard and disrupted Jameis Winston’s pass Youth Charles Leno Jerseys , turning a potential bomb into a wounded duck. And you’ve got to love Mack’s drive to go downfield while looking for shirts to block on Danny Trevathan’s interception return. Oh, and on an unrelated note, that was a nice pancake served to Winston by Roquan Smith. Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio, who’s coached up a top-ten unit in Chicago even before Mack’s arrival, has been creative in how he’s deployed his multi-role weapon. Specifically, he’s lined Mack up both as a defensive end, and as an outside linebacker. You will see Mack being asked to drop on occasion, while pass coverages and stunts are being blended from play to play. Thanks to all the success that Khalil Mack and company have had up-front, Fangio has been able to utilize his full playbook. Thanks to all the havoc that Mack has caused by himself, other defenders have taken advantage of their respective opportunities to make plays. Out of the 18 sacks amassed by Chicago Charles Leno Jerseys Stitched , Mack owns 5 of them. For the remaining 13 sacks, 9 different players have contributed. If this isn’t a season that one considers worthy of MVP consideration, then the MVP award shouldn’t even exist. Lawrence Taylor was the last defender to win MVP, which dates all the way back in 1986. Mack is on pace to recording 20 sacks, 16 forced fumbles, and 12 additional quarterback hits. It’s time to end that streak. And it’s time to be excited for the Chicago Bears again. On his latest episode of Bear With Me, Robert S. dives into a deep Bears mailbag to answer all sorts of offseason questions." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteWindy City GridironWindy City Gridiron - Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansFiled under:Roster AnalysisPodcasts/AudioWill HaHa Clinton-Dix have a better season than Adrian Amos?New,32commentsOn his latest episode of Bear With Me, Robert S. dives into a deep Bears mailbag to answer all sorts of offseason questions.CDTShareTweetShareShareWill HaHa Clinton-Dix have a better season than Adrian Amos?Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesWhat’s up Bears fans! On this episode of Bear With Me, I start by giving my thoughts onDon Pierson and Dan Pompei’s infamous Top 100 Bears list. [Start-6:15] I then briefly touch on OTAs. [6:15-7:15]After that Youth Kyle Fuller Jerseys , I dive into a loaded Bears mailbag to answer... [7:15-END] Which UDFAs and veterans do I think are most likely to contribute to Special Teams?Why is there still so much criticism surrounding the Bears’ QB/offense?An anagram for “Akiem Jamar Hicks” is “I, I is a jackhammer.” Is there a more fitting anagram for any person ever?Because the Bears drafted right after the Colts, would I rather have Quenton Nelson + Darius Leonard or Roquan Smith + James Daniels?Will Ha Ha Clinton-Dix have a better season than Adrian Amos this year?How much playing time do I think Duke Shelley gets this season?Could Taylor Gabriel be cut?Will Taquan Mizzell make the 53-man roster?And much, much more...Give it a listen and let me know what you think!Feedback rocks, so please provide it! Whether positive or negative, I want to make something that you want to listen to. Comments about length, content, frankly anything you have an opinion on is welcome. Bear Down, and thanks for Bearing With Me!]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72204/today-they-will-host-the-arizona Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:26:51 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72204/today-they-will-host-the-arizona Last weekend Desmond King Jerseys 2019 , the Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) suffered a disappointing loss to their division rivals when they hosted the Denver Broncos (4-6).  Cardinals (2-8) led by running back David Johnson.The Chargers will be without Brandon Mebane and Corey Liuget along the interior of their defensive line and Denzel Perryman in the middle of the front seven. They will likely need to put pressure on the Cardinals to throw the ball by scoring when they are on offense because they could be in trouble if the Cardinals are allowed to stick by their running game.Scoring should not be too much of a problem for the Chargers, however, as Melvin Gordon and Tyrell Williams were both deemed healthy enough to play this afternoon. They will be joined by Philip Rivers, who is in the midst of a career year, Keenan Allen, Mike Williams White Adrian Phillips Jerseys , and Austin Ekeler. They should have more than enough firepower offensively to force the Cardinals to air the ball out to keep up. Marcus Mariota and the Tennessee Titans finally are starting to show signs that some of their growing pains of learning a new offense may be easing.The quarterback had to learn his third new scheme going into his fourth NFL season. The Titans are leaning on a lot of young receivers and coordinator Matt LaFleur's experience calling plays grows with each game. The changes, along with the loss of three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker in the opener, led to some early struggles on offense.Now Mariota is feeling comfortable enough with the offense and LaFleur to speak up when the game plan features something he doesn't like."I just feel as though I've gotten a better understanding of the offense, why we're calling certain things," Mariota said Wednesday. "Maybe why he wants a particular play against certain coverage, so having that understanding I think has allowed me to have confidence in going in and saying, 'Hey Adrian Phillips Jerseys 2019 , maybe I don't really like that. I'm not feeling that.'"Mariota said previously he might not have known how a play would look or work on the field."Having confidence in it, being in the offense a little longer has definitely helped that," Mariota said.The results might not show up in NFL rankings with the Titans (5-4) 30th in total offense and 18th averaging 18.7 points a game.The offensive turnaround started Oct. 21 in London in a 20-19 loss to the Chargers and includes a 28-14 win in Dallas and last weekend's 34-10 rout of the Patriots. In those three games, the Titans have converted 61 percent (25 of 41) of their third downs, which is best in the NFL in that span.Mariota has posted his best passer ratings of the season in each of the past two games, and he has 542 total yards passing, running and catching with five touchdowns. His lone interception in the three-game stretch came in the second quarter against the ChargersCorey Davis finished with seven catches for 125 yards against Dallas White Michael Schofield Jerseys , his second 100-yard receiving game this season. Tight end Jonnu Smith had a career-high 45 yards receiving on three catches with a TD. Even rookie Cameron Batson, who spent three weeks on the practice squad earlier this season, has had four catches for 47 yards over the past two games.Running back Dion Lewis believes everyone has gotten comfortable with each other."It's a lot of bumps in the road when you're learning," Lewis said. "You make a mistake, and you try not to make the same mistake again. I think that's what everybody's trying to do knowing what the coaches expect from them. And if they messed up something in the past, just move on forward and not make that same mistake. I think if guys do that, we can keep building on that as an offense and keep getting better."The results are easy to see with the Titans Michael Schofield Jerseys 2019 , who went through an eight-quarter drought without scoring a touchdown during a three-game skid in October. They followed up a season-high 28 points in Dallas with the best first quarter (17) and first half (24) of scoring since Nov. 13, 2016, against Green Bay.The Titans are 13th in the NFL holding the ball 30 minutes, 30 seconds per game. They're also 10th converting third downs, and they'll test their comfort level Sunday when they visit the Colts (4-5) in a key AFC South game."We've done a good job on third downs, definitely done a whole lot better in the red zone being able to score touchdowns," Mariota said. "If we can continue that White Russell Okung Jerseys , I think we got a chance to be pretty good."Notes: LB Wesley Woodyard was named the AFC defensive player of the week after 1 陆 sacks against the Patriots. ... LB Derrick Morgan (shoulder) and RT Jack Conklin (concussion protocol) were limited Wednesday at practice along with S Dane Cruikshank (knee). LG Quinton Spain (ankle), WR Taywan Taylor (left foot), G/C Corey Levin (illness) and RB David Fluellen (knee) did not practice.Follow Teresa M. Walker at teresamwalker]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72203/click-here-to-see-which-game-is-broadcasted Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:49:45 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72203/click-here-to-see-which-game-is-broadcasted Now that NFL Week 9 early games are over Womens Shareef Miller Jersey , it’s time for the late game slate.CLICK HERE for your Eagles fan rooting guide.Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the games. We’ll have a separate game thread for the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. For now, talk about these late afternoon/early evening games here.Online Streaminghttps://fave.co/2ON0SdvLos Angeles Chargers at Seattle SeahawksStart time: 4:05 PM ETChannel: CBSAnnouncers: Kevin Harlan, Rich GannonHouston Texans at Denver BroncosStart time: 4:05 PM ETChannel: CBSAnnouncers: Tom McCarthy Zach Brown Jersey , Steve BeuerleinLos Angeles Rams at New Orleans SaintsStart time: 4:25 PM ETChannel: FOXAnnouncers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman...Note: This is an open thread. Discuss all of the NFL Week 9 late games here in the comment section. The Eagles will head into Soldier Field for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the Bears with at least one distinct advantage over the home team.Playoff experience is a big edge for the Eagles as they won the Super Bowl last year with many of the same players that will be in prominent roles this weekend. The Bears haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010 and the handful of players with postseason experience doesn’t include quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.Trubisky took steps forward across the board in his second season, but there will be plenty of people wondering how he’ll fare in his first taste of the postseason. Head coach Matt Nagy said on Wednesday that he wants to make sure the quarterback is heading into this new experience with the mindset he brought into Week 17 against the Vikings and the rest of the regular season.“To not change. For him to continue to do just what he does Youth Harold Carmichael Jerseys ,” Nagy said, via ESPN.com. “Don’t put any extra added pressure on himself, don’t do it as coaches. We need to be there to help him. Last week he had a little taste of it Harold Carmichael Jerseys Stitched , and I thought he did a great job handling the situation. For all of us, it will be a new situation for us together, for the first time Youth Jason Kelce Jerseys , and I’m looking forward to it.”Trubisky said he’ll do exactly what Nagy is asking, although staying on an even keel can sometimes be easier said than done when faced with something you haven’t experienced before.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72202/the-jacksonville-jaguars-have-re-signed-seventh Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:10:25 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/72202/the-jacksonville-jaguars-have-re-signed-seventh Overton was set to become an unrestricted free agent next week.Thank you to the Jaguars organization for another..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsJaguars re-sign Matt OvertonNew DJ Chark Jerseys 2019 ,3commentsESTShareTweetShareShareJaguars re-sign Matt OvertonDouglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed seventh-year long snapper Matt Overton. Overton was set to become an unrestricted free agent next week.Overton is in his second stint with the Jaguars after first playing in nine games for the club in 2017. He re-joined Jacksonville to conclude the 2018 campaign, competing in the final 11 games. Prior to Jacksonville, he played in all 16 games for five seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, snapping for kicker Adam Vinatieri and punter Pat McAfee from 2012-2016. To say that NFL players are stoic and detached and play in a vacuum on Sundays is to ignore the fact that, well, these are human beings playing a violent game surrounded by 65,000 other human beings shouting Black Will Richardson Jerseys , yelling, and screaming them on.That’s why it’s refreshing when one of them has the self awareness to not only observe when the relationship between fan and player is tangible, but to participate in it.When asked how he felt about the energy of the fans and players, defensive end Yannick Ngakoue made one thing very clear — the Jacksonville Jaguars players fed off the fans at TIAA Bank Field yesterday.“You could tell, when I was looking in the huddle to my left, personally, I could just see everybody was locked in Will Richardson Jerseys 2019 , everybody was ready to go. Myles [Jack] told me, he said, ‘man, get the crowd hyped,’ and I went over there and got the crowd hyped and just feeding off their energy ... It was great to just get them a win so they could celebrate as well. We’ve got to do it for the city.”Yannick also articulated what was clear to anyone who watched the game yesterday — the players had a different energy headed into yesterday’s game. It was an unbridled, bordering on angry, passion that forced a few unsportsmanlike penalties but also shut out a good offense in the Indianapolis Colts. “When I walked into this locker room this morning Black Brandon Linder Jerseys , I just felt the different type of energy from everybody. I could tell, regardless of what we were going through during the season, I could tell guys wanted to come out here and win, so that was really important to me and I was really happy and pleased to see that today.”Yesterday was a special kind of performance from the Jaguars. It was an homage to their 2017 style of play — confident, physical, and bordering on reckless.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71956/graham-enters-sundays-game-at-chicago Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:50:32 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71956/graham-enters-sundays-game-at-chicago Whether it was earlier in his career at New Orleans or the past few seasons in Seattle Adam Shaheen Jerseys Stitched , two things were common for tight end Jimmy Graham: production and victories.Both are in short supply in his first season with the Green Bay Packers.  with only two touchdown catches and the Packers with a 5-7-1 record."My numbers suck," Graham said Friday. "That's not what it's about, you know? I just want to win games. If I have one catch for 2 yards and we win, I don't care. Obviously, it's not great when you're not helping us win, and that's what I see."Graham, who has played the last two games with a brace to protect a broken thumb, has caught 46 passes for 549 yards. That's second on the team in receptions, and while the production might wind up being better than it was last season for the Seahawks, when he caught 57 passes for 520 yards, Graham also led all NFL tight ends with 10 touchdowns a year ago. With Seattle in 2016, Graham caught 65 passes for 923 yards. With the Saints from 2011 through 2014, he averaged 89 receptions, 1,099 yards and 11.5 touchdowns.While the Packers probably weren't expecting the 32-year-old Graham to duplicate that kind of production, they no doubt were expecting more than a couple touchdowns when they signed him to a three-year, $30 million contract in March.For his part, Graham was expecting to join a championship contender. Instead Youth Kevin White Jerseys , the Packers fired coach Mike McCarthy after a loss to Arizona on Dec. 2 and could be eliminated from the playoff race on Sunday."I've never lost this much, so it's obviously not something I'm used to," Graham said. "I'll never be OK with losing. I love to win. We've got to get back to that. Last week was a great step in the right direction. We've just got to do what we can control and try to keep winning."For the Packers to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, they will have to contain Chicago's ferocious defense. The Bears enter the game ranked third in points allowed and first in takeaways. Chicago linebacker Khalil Mack has 10 sacks and six forced fumbles. Along with catching the ball, Graham will be part of the plan to keep Mack away from quarterback Aaron Rodgers."In this offseason, the tight end does a lot of stuff," Graham said. "I've got a lot of responsibilities 鈥?just not running routes and out here catching the ball like a receiver. That's just how it is. I'm just trying to do my job and do what I'm told. . Obviously, we're going to play a great defense that's got a great rush. I'll be a part of stopping that rush, and that's just how it is."Graham caught only two passes for 8 yards in the season-opening victory over Chicago. He caught eight passes in the loss to the Cardinals but had only two receptions for 13 yards last week against Atlanta. He had a chance for a 57-yard touchdown reception but couldn't make the play. The brace, he admitted, has been limiting."You don't want to shatter your thumb," Graham said. "That's not great, but it is what it is."Notes: RT Bryan Bulaga, who spent most of the first matchup against Chicago blocking Mack, is doubtful with a knee injury. That means Jason Spriggs is in line for his second consecutive start. ... CB Bashaud Breeland (groin/personal reasons) and defensive tackle Kenny Clark (elbow) are questionable. Due to the death of a close friend, Breeland was away from the team on Wednesday and Thursday, according to interim coach Joe Philbin. For the first time since I took over writing these game previews a couple of years ago, I don’t have to write a short eulogy on the season and include phrases like ‘last Bears game until September’ or ‘enjoy it because a long offseason will start Monday.’That’s right Kevin White Jerseys Stitched , there will be a postseason run to talk about. The stress level will be higher and there will be no guarantee of a next week, but this will be fun. But there is still the matter of Sunday’s game to talk about. The Vikings are playing for their own playoff life and the Bears have seeding implications at play.There’s a lot of will-they, won’t-they talk surrounding the Bears as far as how hard the team will play, or how much the starters will play. It’s tough to say, but it sounds like there’s a good chance that we’ll see the starters for at least a half of the game.Minnesota VikingsSB Nation site: Daily NorsemanGame day/time/TV: Sunday, 3:25 p.m. CT, FOXRecord: 8-6-1Last week: 27-9 win over DetroitBears all-time record against: 53-60-2 (including postseason)Historical match ups: The last time the Bears won in Minnesota, it was also the last game of the season. Back in Week 17 of 2011, Josh McCown started for the injured Jay Cutler and the ineffective Caleb Hanie. Just weeks after patrolling the sideline of a high school as a coach, he led the Bears from down 10-0 early to hit Roy Williams for a touchdown.A Charles Tillman pick six and a Robbie Gould field goal were all the Bears needed to eek out a 17-13 win.Last meeting: Just over a month ago, on Sunday Night Football, fans were talking about the Bears finally having their shot at a winning football team and a shot to establish themselves as a true contending playoff team. They beat the Vikings 25-20, but it wasn’t even that close.The Vikings scored twice after the Bears were already up 22-6 to get it close.Offense: Minnesota enters Week 17 with 16th ranked offense in terms of points and 17th in terms of yards. Their passing offense ranks 10th in passing yards and fifth in attempts, led by Kirk Cousins (70.7 pct. cmp./4,166 yds./29 TD/10 INT) throwing to dangerous weapons like Adam Thielen (110 rec./1,335 yds./9 TD), Stefon Diggs (94/974/8) and Aldrick Robinson (17/231/5).They account for 22 of Cousins’ 29 TD passes, the others belong to TE Kyle Rudolph (60/615/4) Youth Bennie Fowler Jerseys , WR Laquon Treadwell (34/295/1) and RB Dalvin Cook (36/284/2).Speaking of Cook, he is arguably their best offensive weapon, but certainly their most versatile. The Vikings rank 30th in rushing yards, 27th in rushing TDs and 26th in attempts, but Cook is an effective back when he’s healthy.His numbers (122 att./576 yds./2 TD) work out to 4.7 yards per carry and his 5.4 yards per touch are a testament to his versatile game.He actually is second on the team in rushing to Latavius Murray (138/560/6) but that’s mostly due to missing five games.Defense: The Vikings defense is fierce, every bit as good as the Bears. They come in ranked seventh in points allowed and third in yards allowed. They rank third in pass yards allowed, first in touchdown passes allowed but are 16th in interceptions.Their rushing defense ranks 11th in yards allowed and sixth in touchdowns allowed.Overall they rank 15th in terms of turnovers with 20, so average, which is surprising with the playmakers thay have and their unit ranks overall.Up front they boast Danielle Hunter (14.5 sacks/21 TFL/19 QBH), Everson Griffin (5.5 sk./5 TFL/13 QBH), Sheldon Richardson (4.5 sk./6 TFL/16 QBH) and their version of Eddie Goldman in Linval Joseph (1 sk/4 TFL/3QBH/1 FF).Their linebackers are good too with Anthony Barr (3 sk./2 PD/1 FF/8 TFL) and Eric Kendricks (108 tkl/3 TFL/2 INT/7 PD/1 FF) making plays all over the place.The secondary is no slouch either with S Harrison Smith (3 INT/6 PD/1 FF/8 TFL), Trae Waynes (8 PD/1 INT), Xavier Rhodes (7 PD/1 INT), Mackensie Alexander (9 PD/4 sk./7 TFL) and Anthony Harris (3 INT/6 PD) all making plays.They have 16 players with at least half a sack, a testament to the amount of different looks and blitzes they like to throw at their opponents.Injury report: The Vikings listed eight players on their Wednesday injury report:Full participation: LB Anthony Barr (shoulder), TE David Morgan (knee)Limited: FB C.J. Ham (elbow), DT Linval Joseph (knee), LB Eric Kendricks (hamstring) Bennie Fowler Jerseys Stitched , G Mike Remmers (low back), CB Xavier Rhodes (groin), Marcus Sherels (foot)Key match ups: The front seven against Mitch Trubisky looms large here, will Trubisky be able to recognize where the pressure will come from while keeping his eyes downfield and find where the open receiver is?Picking apart the tough secondary of the Vikings will be difficult, Trubisky struggled during the first meeting, throwing two picks and leading the offense to just one touchdown. What did he learn from that game?On defense, I think the match up is the Bears’ front four getting pressure on Kirk Cousins is the biggest key. Sure, I think that shutting down Dalvin Cook is important because he has the speed and the skillset to burn the defense, but Cousins makes the whole thing work.Cousins’ struggles against winning teams and big moments is well documented. If the Bears can rattle him, like they did in the first game, then he should turn the ball over.What to watch for: Playoff seeding; will the Bears truly go all out to keep a division rival out of the postseason or will they simply just do enough to put up a fight in the first half and then cruise in the second?There are some really intriguing things at play.Key stats: Cousins’ pass attempts have dropped a bit since the team fired John DeFilippo, going from 37.4 attempts per game to 24.5The Vikings have also gotten Murray and Cook a combined 29.5 rushing attempts per game since changing coordinators. The Vikings are 0-4-1 when they lose the turnover margin, they’ve only won the turn over margin four timesKirk Cousins is number two in the NFL with three pick sixes thrown, just one behind Josh RosenCousins is also tied for fourth with nine fumbles this yearThe pick: Vikings 28, Bears 23 - Ultimately, I don’t think many Bears starters will finish this game and I think the Vikings pull it out in the end to make the playoffs. To see my analysis of the game against the spread and the total, click here to read my piece on Sports Bet Collective.What do you think the Bears need to do to win Sunday? Will they try?]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71954/he%E2%80%99s-going-to-see-the-field Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:10:13 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71954/he%E2%80%99s-going-to-see-the-field WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorChargers PlayersChargers Roster MovesChargers Free Agency NewsUpdate: Tyrod Taylor 2 year deal worth $11MNew Derek Watt Jerseys 2019 ,159commentsHe’s going to see the field.PDTShareTweetShareShareUpdate: Tyrod Taylor 2 year deal worth $11MDerick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsWe have some numbers for QB Tyrod Taylor’s 2 year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.Those numbers aren’t as small as I was hoping for, but that says 2 things to me. First it says that the Chargers wanted to make sure they got him and didn’t want Tyrod to consider other offers. Second, it says to me, they plan on him seeing the field this year. They are going to put together some packages for him, likely some goal line packages, and where I really really hope they plan on using him, are some packages for 4th and short. That would be great to see. We could finally wave goodbye to the days of Philip Rivers barking out a hard count “trying” to draw the defense offsides White Jatavis Brown Jerseys , when the whole world knows there is a 0% chance they are actually snapping the ball. Tyrod will at least make 4th and short a lot less predictable for the other team. Overall, I don’t think they overpaid as he will give them some flexibility with some special packages and allows them to continue building the base of the team on days 1 and 2 of the draft so they won’t have to reach for a QB. Your daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBolts From The BlueBolts From The Blue, a Los Angeles Chargers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsChargersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorFiled under:Chargers Daily LinksLos Angeles Chargers Daily Links: How long has it been since the Chargers had a decent offensive line?New,28commentsYour daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web.PDTShareTweetShareShareLos Angeles Chargers Daily Links: How long has it been since the Chargers had a decent offensive line?Jake Roth-USA TODAY SportsChargers Scouting Report: Northern Illinois OT Max Scharping - Gavino BorquezFor some, Scharping needs a year under his belt to fight for a starting job, but I believe he can try to earn it during Year 1 as a pro. Given the huge need at the right tackle position, Scharping has the ability to compete with Sam Tevi and beat him out for the starting role.Ranking all 32 NFL offensive lines by pass-blocking efficiency - Mark ChichesterIn 13 years of grading games Jatavis Brown Jerseys 2019 , the Chargers have finished in the top half of this list just once. Once. And even that was back in 2006. The latest episode of the Chargers’ calamitous pass blocking culminated with the surrender of the league’s ninth-most sacks, sixth-most hits, and 11th-most hurries. The Chargers won’t have Philip Rivers forever, and the quicker they realize that, the better.25 five-round mock drafts for the Los Angeles Chargers - Tyler Schoon (slide show)Mock drafts are rarely accurate, but they do help provide an insight as to what kind of players will be available at each of the Chargers’ selections, as well as how the team can find ways to fill needs at different draft ranges depending on what was chosen before them. We did 25 mock drafts White Trevor Williams Jerseys , five per format and five rounds each. Here’s what happened:Extra Points: AAF, Dundon, Lock, Broncos - Andrew OrtenbergAccording to Pelissero, Lock will then head to Los Angeles and meet with the Chargers tomorrow. The Chargers sniffed around the top quarterbacks in last year’s class and are doing the same thing with this class, even though Philip Rivers just had his best season in years. If you believe the current reporting, the Chargers would likely have to trade up in the draft if they wanted to get Luck [sic].Draft Analysts Share Best Fits for Chargers Trevor Williams Jerseys 2019 , Dark-Horse Prospects and More - Chris Hayre“I’d recommend to anyone who likes scouting, or likes to watch these players, to go watch him against [defensive lineman] Quinnen Williams in that Alabama-Arkansas game this past season,” Renner said. “He did better than any offensive lineman I saw this season against him.”Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWade]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71952/alshon-jeffery-will-reportedly-play-in-eagles-vs Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:57:54 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71952/alshon-jeffery-will-reportedly-play-in-eagles-vs Titans game UPDATE: NFL insider Chris Mortensen is reporting Alshon Jeffery WILL play against the Titans ... “barring an unexpected relapse that is related to the virus that caused him to miss two practices this week.” An Eagles team source also told NFL Network’s Tiffany Blackmon that Jeffery will be back today. Original story below. If that’s not enough for you Stefen Wisniewski Jerseys 2019 , Dave Spadaro told WIP that Jeffery will play....Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is a game-time decision for the team’s Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The good news is that Jeffery’s shoulder is no longer holding him back from playing. The bad news is that the illness Jeffery has been dealing with over the past few days means he’s not a guaranteed lock to play.Jeffery was a full participant in the Eagles’ Wednesday practice after being cleared for contact. He missed the next two days of practice, however, as he’s been dealing with being sick. The Eagles officially listed Jeffery as “questionable” on their final injury report. Philadelphia also promoted wide receiver DeAndre Carter from the practice squad, which might be related to Jeffery’s uncertain status. The feeling here is that Jeffery WILL play against the Titans. It seems like it’d have to be a pretty bad illness to prevent Jeffery from toughing it out. Getting Jeffery back will be very good for an Eagles offense that’s had some struggles to this point in the season. Hopefully we see him back out there on Sunday. Note that the Eagles will officially announce their inactives list at 11:30 AM Eastern. The 70th Reese’s Senior Bowl ended with a 34-24 win for the North team, but it’s not the score that matters. Over 100 players were vying for one last opportunity to make their impression on those in attendance at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile Black Brandon Brooks Jerseys , Alabama.In the final portion of a week long job interview the South scored on a 75-yard drive to open the game. The drive was capped off by a 1-yard touchdown by Temple running back Ryquell Armstead. It was set up by a 21-yard chunk gain by Slippery Rock running back Wes Hills.Boston College defensive end Zach Allen got a finger on the extra point attempt to keep the lead to 6-0 early in the first.The South began to sputter in their second drive but they got a spark when Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow brought down a prayer from West Virginia quarterback Will Grier. The play went for 34 yards and highlighted an underrated aspect of Renfrow’s game.The drive would stall after Texas defensive lineman Charles Omenihu beat Utah State tight end Dax Raymond for a 3-yard loss. Omenihu played big all series despite an incorrect hands to the face penalty early in the drive. LSU kicker Cole Tracy would extend the South’s lead to 9 points with a 33-yard field goal.The North would look to get on the board late in the first as Missouri quarterback Drew Lock led an efficient drive. He nearly hit Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin down the seam for a touchdown but it was dropped. McLaurin had one of the best weeks of any prospect in Mobile, but failed to help himself on a potential score. He would come down with a contested catch on a flea flicker later in the game to help even things out.Oklahoma kicker Austin Seibert missed the ensuing 44-yard field goal to keep the North scoreless in the first quarter. Seibert would punch through a 20-yard chip shot on the next drive to inch the North closer at 9-3 in the second quarter. The score would stay that wayuntil 43-yard field goal from the South’s Tracy to extend their lead 12-3 before the end of the half.It was about as exciting as a second quarter as it sounds as Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley and Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew failed to do anything of note. The offensive woes were made worse by a lost fumble by UCLA tight end Caleb Wilson, which summed up his week.Duke quarterback Daniel Jones kicked off the second half with a long scoring drive for the North, making it 13-10. It totaled 10 plays and 84 yards and highlighted both the good and concerning aspects of his game. He displayed a lack of velocity with some serious ducks and nearly threw an interception directly to Virginia safety Juan Thornhill.After a pass interference against Temple cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, Jones would keep a read option for a 1-yard touchdown. Jones amassed 17 rushing touchdowns in college and it remains a solid piece of his game.Charles Omenihu strip sacked Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham, which set up another scoring drive for the North Brandon Brooks Jerseys 2019 , putting them up 17-12. UMass wide receiver Andy Isabella smoked the South defense on a screen for a 19-yard touchdown.Isabella’s tiny arms and hands caused problems for him throughout the week but there’s no question about his play-making ability. He claimed to have run a hand-timed 4.26 40-yard dash and will light up the NFL Combine.NC State quarterback Ryan Finley led a field goal drive to end the third quarter that ended in a 29-yard Seibert field goal. Washington tight end Drew Sample and UC Davis wide receiver Keelan Doss got plenty of work during the series. On the day, Doss impressed with 4 catches and 55 yards. Sample built on a strong week with 4 catches and 39 yards.A late addition, Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson entered the game and showed a great rapport West Virginia wide receiver Gary Jennings. They connected on a 54-yard bomb and finished the drive for the South on a 10-yard slant and score.The South failed on the two-point conversion, keeping them behind 2 points in a 20-18 game early in the fourth quarter. The North quickly countered with an 8-play, 75-yard drive capped off by 3-yard touchdown run from Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams. The entire series was a dominant performance by the North offensive line, who gave them a 26-18 lead with 8:05 remaining.Tyree Jackson’s day went from good to bad on an errant pass intercepted by Delaware safety Nasir Adderley of the North. Memphis running back Tony Pollard would close the door on the South with a 21-yard touchdown run to make the score 34-18. Jackson would add a garbage time touchdown to West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V to give the game a final of 34-24 for the North.Daniel Jones was named MVP of the game because valuing the results over the process is a thing that happens with awards and really there weren’t many challengers that stuffed the box score.Additional Notes...Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat put together a solid drive early in the game with a run stuff and doing well to not bite on play-action. His day would come to a halt when he was matched up with Kansas State offensive tackle Dalton Risner Black Nigel Bradham Jerseys , which wasn’t a repeat of their regular season encounter. Risner’s practice week included choke-slamming Northern Illinois linebacker Sutton Smith, exchanging hay-makers with Zach Allen, and excitedly shoving Jon Gruden after a dominant rep on day one.Texas cornerback Kris Boyd had bad 2018 film, a bad week of practice, and compounded all of that with three penalties on the first two drives. He’s a long way away from his solid 2017 tape and teams will have to be confident they can get him out of a serious funk if they decide to select him.New Mexico State linebacker Terrill Hanks was up-and-down. He did well on one play to stack and disengage for a stuff, but issues with his reckless Nigel Bradham Jerseys 2019 , lunging tackling technique popped up when he whiffed on Memphis running back Tony Pollard.Western Illinois defensive tackle Khalen Saunders had an impressive day, including a club-swim sack on Grier early in the game. Showing any pass rush juice as a 320-pounder is always going to be a check in the positive column.Louisiana Tech defensive end Jaylon Ferguson finished a coverage sack on Daniel Jones and followed up by staying disciplined on a play-action boot. Ferguson accumulated an NCAA-leading 45 sacks in college but still has plenty to prove before teams will invest a high draft pick on him.USC offensive tackle Chuma Edoga continued his impressive week and showed off his athleticism once again. His block outside of the core of the formation helped spring Andy Isabella on his 19-yard touchdown.Texas A&M defensive tackle Kingsley Keke vs. Northern Illinois tackle Max Scharping was good comedy. Keke showed well enough throughout the week while Scharping should go undrafted.Offensive line dominated the day due to a lack of premium pass rushers, but Iowa’s defensive end Anthony Nelson did end up whooping the impressive Washington State tackle Andre Dillard for a sack fumble. Dillard had a very good week and this was the worst rep of his that I saw.Boston College offensive guard Chris Lindstrom began exerting his will in the fourth quarter. Lindstrom was washing guys down the line, working well in combination blocks, reaching second level targets and pancaking dudes. He worked really well with NC State center Garrett Bradbury.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71949/the-team-got-extremely-lucky-in-2017-and-mostly-dodged-the-injury-bug Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:49 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71949/the-team-got-extremely-lucky-in-2017-and-mostly-dodged-the-injury-bug Jaguars injuries aren’t ‘sink your season’ bad The Jacksonville Jaguars have hit a slew of injuries on the offensive side of the ball this week Black Justin Blackmon Jerseys , sending quite a few of fans into a panic.The team lost starting wide receiver Marqise Lee to a knee injury in the preseason, starting left tackle Cam Robinson to a knee injury early in the season, Leonard Fournette has been out a few games and now Corey Grant and Austin Seferian-Jenkins are on injured reserve.Oh yeah, back up left tackle Josh Wells has a groin injury keeping him out this week against the Dallas Cowboys and nickel corner D.J. Hayden is out for the third week in a row.That all sounds really bad, but the state of the Jaguars injuries are being wildly overrated.None of these injuries individually or combined are sink your season/offense bad, and if they are then there is another issue entirely we need to talk about.The Jaguars receiving group hasn’t missed Marqise Lee as most didn’t think they would. Robinson was struggling all preseason and Josh Wells filled in his place without a blip and some could even argue was more consistent. Expecting Fournette to be healthy the full season was always beyond hopeful since he hasn’t been healthy a full season since about 2015 and Grant was a package player at best. As far as Seferian-Jenkins Justin Blackmon Jerseys 2019 , his blocking will be missed but the Jaguars haven’t utilized the tight end as a receiving option since David Garrard was earning a $60 million extension.Without Fournette the Jaguars offense has showed, multiple times, it can get things down and effectively run the football. That’s not even mentioning that even with Fournette the Jaguars were mediocre running the ball. Not to undersell Fournette, but the offense hasn’t really taken a nosedive without him out there.The bread and butter of the Jaguars success is on the defensive side of the ball, not the offense. As long as the defensive side of the ball maintains their health, the Jaguars should be successful this season. They’ll still live and die by which quarterback shows up on Sunday, but none of the injuries on the offense side of the ball should have that much of a long term impact on the performance of the quarterback. If more wide receivers start dropping out Black Taven Bryan Jerseys , or another offensive lineman for the season it will become a concern.As it is however?The Jaguars have lost their third best receiver, the left tackle who was struggling, a tight end who wasn’t all that involved, and a package running back.There were issues at the running back position prior to the run of injuries that the Jaguars gambled on in the offseason and lost. Signing guys like Jamaal Charles and David Williams are things they should have done prior to or during training camp, rather than keeping six wide receivers.That’s not even going to get my hand close to the panic button. The chairman of Tottenham opposes the Premier League club's temporary home of Wembley Stadium being sold to a rival for both soccer and NFL.With building work on its own new stadium in London overrunning by several months, Tottenham has been rescued by the English Football Association by being granted longer use of Wembley for its matches than originally agreed.When Tottenham's new venue is eventually completed, it will be hosting at least two NFL matches per season under a 10-year deal in competition with Wembley and its prospective new owner. Shad Khan Taven Bryan Jerseys 2019 , who owns the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team and London-based Premier League club Fulham, is trying to buy Wembley from the FA for 600 million pounds ($790 million) and sees it as a possible home for a London franchise.Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy's opposition to Khan's takeover was disclosed in the minutes of a meeting he held last week with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust.Levy was recorded as saying Khan buying Wembley would not impact Tottenham's plans for the NFL but that "he was against the sale of Wembley regardless." Tottenham did not dispute the accuracy of the account when contacted by The Associated Press.The FA leadership is working to push through the sale to Khan despite opposition among members of the governing body's council which includes Tottenham director of football operations Rebecca Caplehorn.After 118 years at White Hart Lane, Tottenham's stadium was completely demolished last year to make way for a new 62,000-seat venue on the same site in north London.A planned opening at the start of the season in August was aborted and Tottenham missed a second target to be ready in the middle of September due to issues with what the club called "critical safety systems."Tottenham has provided no timeline for the opening, with the FA bailing out the club by granting the continued use of Wembley which has put an unexpected burden on the field.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71834/the-2019-nfl-draft-is-over-and-the-priority-undrafted-free Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:36:54 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71834/the-2019-nfl-draft-is-over-and-the-priority-undrafted-free So Womens Stephen Denmark Jersey , now we go through the exercise of giving out way too early "grades" on players that have never touched an NFL field!" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteWindy City GridironWindy City Gridiron - Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansFiled under:NFL DraftLatest NewsNewsChicago Bears: Way too early 2019 NFL Draft gradesNew,201commentsThe 2019 NFL draft is over and the priority undrafted free agent period has cooled down. So, now we go through the exercise of giving out way too early “grades” on players that have never touched an NFL field!CDTShareTweetShareShareChicago Bears: Way too early 2019 NFL Draft gradesReese Strickland-USA TODAY SportsAfter 11 months of grueling preparation for most teams and draft analysts, the three-day event that is the NFL draft has officially come and gone. It was a fast and furious weekend in the football world, even if the Bears didn’t make their first selection until late Friday evening.In the Ryan Pace era, many weren’t used to not seeing the Chicago Bears make a first or second round selection. But because of the pair of trades that gave them Khalil Mack and Anthony Miller, they found themselves playing the waiting game more than most teams.“Grading” this draft for the Bears was a little more difficult than usual. Yes, they only made five picks and none before the middle of the third round, but there are multiple factors to consider here.The trades and production of both Mack and Miller.The quality of players they were still able to find with limited picks.Pace absolutely killed the undrafted free agent portion of this exercise.With this in mind, I’m going to try and fairly evaluate what they did this weekend, without focusing too much on what they did this past season to put themselves in the position they were.(#73) Third Round: RB David Montgomery (Iowa State)Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports*Bears traded #87, #162 and a 2020 fourth rounder to Patriots for #73 and #205After just two running backs going in the first two rounds of the draft, a run started in the third round and it was apparent that Pace felt the need to trade up to land his guy. A few picks before Montgomery, the Rams shocked quite a few people and took Darrell Henderson (Memphis), which left just Montgomery and Damien Harris as the only top-tier running backs left on the board.Now, I’m not a big fan of the value Pace gave up to move 15 picks, but at least he kept both of his second rounders for 2020. As far as Montgomery goes, I had him graded as my fourth running back and most major publications had him graded as a late second or early third round pick. So in terms of the value of the player, it was a good pick. In terms of fit, he’s also a very good pick. Most will focus on straight line speed, but ignore the fact that he’s well-rounded. He can catch, he can run inside or outside zone and is a good pass protector. On top of that, he has some of the deadliest cuts coming out of the draft and led the FBS in broken/missed tackles over the past two years.He was also regarded as one of Iowa State’s top leaders and was called a “culture changer” once head coach Matt Campbell took over the program. He’s exactly the type of pick that Pace loves to make and one that should pay off from Day 1.Montgomery Grade: B+(#126) Fourth Round: WR Riley Ridley (Georgia)John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsStarting off Day 3, it appeared that there would be maximum value at the defensive back position. Yet, as the picks started to fly, that depth started to dissipate and Pace found himself in yet another situation where he took the best player available on his board. That happened to be Ridley, who was projected as a second round pick by most publications.Riley is the brother of Calvin Ridley Stephen Denmark Chicago Bears Jerseys , who was the Atlanta Falcon’s first round pick in 2018. Calvin had a break out year and some believe that Riley possess a similar skill set and ceiling. The biggest difference between the two? Riley’s production was not nearly as prolific at Georgia as his older brother’s was at Alabama.The 21-year-old fits the profile of a player with all the tools to be successful at the NFL level, yet has not come close to reaching his full potential. That can be viewed as a good or bad thing, but in the case of the Bears, they saw opportunity. The main reason to be optimistic? Ridley’s route running is something that will help him transition much easier.With any mid-round pick, there’s always going to be a sense of risk, but the fact that Pace was able to land Ridley at this point in the draft should only mean good things for the Bears down the road.Ridley Grade: A(#205) Sixth Round: CB Duke Shelley (Kansas State)Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY SportsAdmittedly so, this was the first pick that I caught myself asking “Who?”. This is coming from an Oklahoma Sooners fan, who watches the Big 12 every weekend. Then I remembered that I rarely focus on defense because it is indeed the Big 12.So I had to turn back to the tape to get a better idea of exactly who the Bears got and I have to say, I’m impressed. Shelley is smaller (5’9, 181 pounds) and as Pace confirmed in their concluding presser, he will play in the slot as a nickel back. He’s an aggressive player that isn’t afraid to press off the line of scrimmage and most importantly, he’s a hard hitter.He may take some time to develop, but it seems as if defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano has a “type” at defensive back and that’s feistiness. Expect Shelley to develop into a bigger role as time goes on.Shelly Grade: B-(#222) Seventh Round: Kerrith Whyte (Florida Atlantic)Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsHeading into Day 3, I thought running back was either a position they’d address again in the late rounds or use some of their resources to pull in a top priority undrafted free agent. Turns out, the Bears were thinking along the same lines and decided to target another speedster with big play ability in Whyte.Most people are probably aware of Devin Singletary, who was the FAU’s leading rushing and primary back. But Whyte was the guy that made a lot happen in a lesser capacity due to his speed. He ran a sub 4.4 time at his Pro Day after being snubbed for the combine and has big time ability as both a part-time runner and pass catcher.The team already has Tarik Cohen as a play maker and Cordarrelle Patterson is another guy that fits in that role as well. Even so, Whyte could prove to be a valuable pickup and is also an excellent special teamer that can return both kicks and punts. This is one of the more underrate selections in the final few rounds of the draft.Whyte Grade: A(#238) Seventh Round: Stephen Denmark (Valdosta State)It wouldn’t be a Bears draft without Pace going with at least one small school player. This year, it’s a physical freak in Denmark. Honestly, I still have zero clue as to where Valdosta State is, but I do know it’s a Division Two school and one that I wasn’t aware of until earlier today. Even so, Denmark’s testing numbers were off the charts. He’s a converted receiver and just transitioned to cornerback within the past year. He’s a raw player with a lot of physical ability. His height and overall length made him attractive, but he’s going to be a project and one that the Bears will have to be careful protecting. I don’t see a big role in Year 1, but he’s also someone that may not survive waiver claims on the practice squad. His development over the next few months will be very interesting to monitor.Denmark Grade: B-Priority Undrafted Free AgencyI’m not going to get too heavy into this because there are 31 names that have either been signed or are being brought in on a tryout basis for next weekend’s rookie mini-camp.With that being said, I’d like to highlight a few names as to why I truly believe Pace blew the doors off this portion of the draft process.WR Emanuel Hall (Missouri)TE Dax Raymond (Utah State)OL Alex Bars (Notre Dame)How these three players went undrafted is somewhat baffling to me. Now, obviously we see this happen each year, but especially for a player like Hall, I was shocked when he was still on the board heading into Day 3 Chicago Bears Jerseys Stitched , much less into this portion of the process. Hall had many projections in the third round due to his speed and overall ability. Raymond comes from a smaller school and the production wasn’t overly crazy, but he was still someone that he should have had his name called on Saturday, even if it was later in the day. Bars also fits that mold, but I would imagine that Harry Hiestand had a decent amount of pull in bringing him in. This may some hyperbolic, but I truly believe Bars can be Kyle Long’s replacement in a year or two. Health is the key for him, but if healthy, he’s a third or fourth round interior lineman.UDFA Grade: A+Overall GradeAgain, the Bears found themselves without a pick in the first two rounds and that needs to be taken into account. But even so, it’s hard not to like what Pace was able to do with limited resources. In a lot of ways, he took a few ingredients and turned it into damn-near a full draft worth of acceptable and borderline good talent with the help of his undrafted group.Guys like Montgomery and Ridley are going to contribute on Day 1, while others like Whyte will play roles and that’s completely fine. Pace’s track record speaks for itself, especially in the middle rounds and undrafted portion.All in all, I came away pretty impressed and more than satisfied with what they ended up acquiring and for that, I have to give this a good grade.Overall Grade: B The first high school all-star game to be played outside the United States will take place Dec. 22 in Mexico City, three days after many of the players involved will reveal which colleges they will attend.The Pro Football Hall of Fame World Bowl Presented by Xenith will be at Azul Stadium, with players chosen by a selection team of scouts, Hall of Famers and former NFL executives. Rod Woodson, the outstanding defensive back and special teams player who entered the Hall of Fame in 2009 will serve as host."The NCAA had the change in rules with the early signing day and we're using that to our benefit," Woodson says. "The players will be on the campus of Azteca TV and they get to walk a red carpet, pick the hat they are going to wear to show what school they're going to. It will be a big deal and definitely worth going to as a player. It will make history and it will be something they will remember forever."More than 30 All-Americans will show their choices, and CBS Sports Network will televise the proceedings.Woodson recalls that when he signed to go to Purdue, only his parents accompanied him in the high school athletic director's office. Maybe one newspaper covered it.Woodson notes that many of the U.S. players have never been out of the country. They will find that American football, while not on the level of soccer south of the border, is plenty popular."In Mexico, they have been playing American football for more than 50 years, which surprised me to know they are doing it for that long," he says. "They have some really good teams and stadiums around Mexico Stephen Denmark Jersey 2019 , and the same thing in Europe."The biggest difference from Mexican players than the players from the U.S., we have more resources and our athletes have year-round training, where in Mexico and Europe they don't."So we have coaching sessions for the coaches to let them understand football even better and they can give some education to the players for a better product on the field."WARNER'S GIFTHall of Famer Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda, through their First Things First Foundation, have given a Christmas surprise to two single mothers and their children in the Phoenix area.With the help of some local businesses, the foundation is furnishing the new homes recently built and purchased by the two families through the foundation's "Homes for the Holidays" program. The families were surprised by the gifts on Thursday, when they thought they were just going through a walk-through of the houses.The homes were built through the First Things First Foundation, the Habitat for Humanity and others to help working single mothers become homeowners. The foundation says 49 such homes have been built through the program since 2002, 23 in the Phoenix area.JERSEY REPORTHow popular is Saquon Barkley? Well, lots of fans want to look like him.Enough so that Barkley tops the DICK'S Sporting Goods Jersey report for sales.Not only is the New York Giants running back's jersey No. 1 among rookies, he's No. 1 overall. And so are the Giants, despite being 5-8 and on the very fringes of playoff contention.Barkley is trailed by Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, Browns QB Baker Mayfield, Patriots QB Tom Brady and Bears linebacker Khalil Mack in the overall rankings. Mayfield is the only other rookie in the top 10, while Mack is the only defensive player.Behind Mack on the defensive players' sales list are Denver linebacker Von Miller, Steelers LB T.J. Watt, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and Panthers LB Luke Kuechly. Watt's older and more established brother, Houston DE J.J. Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, is sixth.Trailing the Giants in the team rankings are the Steelers, Eagles, Bears and Browns.SUPER BOWL CRUCIAL CATCHIn association with the American Cancer Society and the NFL's Crucial Catch program, one fan and a guest will win tickets to the Super Bowl 鈥?and sit next to an as-yet unnamed celebrity.With a $10 contribution to the society, someone can win two tickets to the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; pregame sideline passes; a meet and greet with the halftime show headliner, Maroon 5; two tickets to the NFL Honors award show at which The Associated Press announces its individual award winners; and access to several parties.Plus, round-trip airfare and lodging is included.Fanthropic, a subsidiary of 15 Seconds of Fame (15SOF) Cheap Stephen Denmark Jersey , a social media app that delivers fans videoboard and TV broadcast appearances from live events, is partnering with the ACS and NFL on the project.All proceeds will support the American Cancer Society's Community Health Advocates implementing Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) program, which promotes health equity and addresses cancer-related disparities. CHANGE grants are funded by the NFL's Crucial Catch partnership with ACS. Funds raised address cancer prevention, early detection, and timely access to follow-up care, helping more people catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. These efforts have impacted more than 750,000 people, particularly in high-risk communities."It's such an honor to work with Fanthropic to offer this amazing experience for a fan to attend the Super Bowl, and raise critical funds to help us continue to fight cancer," said Sharon Byers, chief development, marketing and communications officer for the American Cancer Society.Entry forms are available on NFL/CrucialCatch.GRANDMA'S LOVEBrowns guard Joel Bitonio has a campaign manager working on his Pro Bowl election."My grandma really wants me to go," he said. "She thinks I'm a good player and she votes a lot."The fifth-year pro has a good chance of being chosen for his first Pro Bowl. If his grandma, Jan Akin, who lives in Durango, Colorado, and plans to attend the game, has anything to do with it, he's a shoo-in."She votes a lot," said Bitonio. "She hasn't given me an update, but she's retired. She does other things, but she knows how to work the computer and she stuffs the ballot box."AP Pro Football Writers Barry Wilner and Arnie Stapleton, and Sports Writers Bob Baum and Tom Withers contributed.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71833/gordon-has-missed-the-last-two-games-due Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:57:54 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71833/gordon-has-missed-the-last-two-games-due Ahead of tonight’s divisional match-up Russell Okung Jerseys 2019 , the Chargers have decided to keep Melvin Gordon on the sidelines for another week, according to Omar Ruiz of NFL Network. to a Grade 2 MCL sprain that he sustained in their game against the Arizona Cardinals.In their previous two games, the Chargers rushing attack has taken a major step back in production as they’ve failed to reach the 100-yard rushing mark as team in either contest.In week 13 against the Steelers, Justin Jackson found some room to run as he led the team in rushing with 63 yards and a score on just eight carries. Against the Bengals last week White Virgil Green Jerseys , Ekeler led the way with 66 yards on 15 carries, also finding pay-dirt a single time.With Ekeler out tonight due to concussion symptoms. the backfield will be headed by Jackson and fellow rookie Detrez Newsome, a fellow rookie and undrafted free agent from Western Carolina. Running back Melvin Gordon is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal with the Chargers, so he won’t be hitting the free agent market this offseason.He will be paying close attention to developments on that front. Gordon has talked about his desire to stay with the Chargers beyond the end of his current contract Virgil Green Jerseys 2019 , but he said on Wednesday that he’s watching to see what kind of deal Le'Veon Bell signs this offseason before moving forward with any deal of his own.“I’m waiting. I’m sitting back waiting, waiting on Bell,” Gordon told NFL Media, via the . “I’m glad it’s changing because we [running backs] were getting devalued for a little bit. But me White Mike Pouncey Jerseys , David Johnson, Todd Gurley, I can go down a whole list, Bell Mike Pouncey Jerseys 2019 , you name it, ‘Zeke,’ just game-changers, Alvin Kamara White Isaac Rochell Jerseys , all those guys.”Johnson and Gurley didn’t wait for Bell to sign a long-term deal before signing extensions with their teams. If Bell doesn’t get significantly more than those two players, the tides may not rise for the other backs as much as Gordon seems to hope they will.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71832/the-defensive-end-wanted-to-make-it-abundantl Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:52:06 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71832/the-defensive-end-wanted-to-make-it-abundantl Another day Black Brian Dawkins Jerseys , another bit of information from fan-favorite Chris Long about whether or not he plans to retire this offseason or return to the Eagles. He mentioned just days ago that the city and fans were making the decision difficult, and while stressing his motivations were not money related — which, who would have really thought that from a guy who has given up more than a season’s worth of game checks and won Walter Payton Man of the Year — he also made it clear that the biggest factor would be his role within the defense.The Eagles have made quite a few moves so far this offseason, re-signing Brandon Graham, trading Michael Bennett and adding Malik Jackson, bringing back Vinny Curry and most-recently, re-signing Timmy Jernigan to a one-year deal.Long joined Jeff McLane and Zach Berman on the Birds Eye View podcast to go into a little more detail about his decision and his love for the city of Philadelphia.They dove right into the main interest for fans, and he said that he’s really tried to stay away from the topic as much as possible this offseason because it’s a really tough decision.He went on to say that, of course Youth Haloti Ngata Jerseys , he thinks he could go somewhere and be a starter, but the third-down action is a big part of the defense and he was still able to contribute.Long continued and noted that one of his big concerns was the perception that he’s keeping the team hostage while he makes his decision. Having someone say that the Eagles could have gotten Frank Clark if it weren’t for Long was the reason he decided to speak out about the matter.He said that he’s wishing the team a lot of luck in the NFL Draft this weekend, and ultimately really appreciates Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson and the team being upfront and honest about the whole situation.Long was then asked what role would it take for him to come back — and whether it was that third-down role he had the past two seasons — and the DE was honest and said, “It really ain’t happening”. He also said that stranger things have happened, but he doesn’t wish for things to change, because for things to change that means someone would need to get hurt.Long emphasized he’s just too old to be in a situation that isn’t perfect for both sides, and he holds no ill will and certainly isn’t holding the organization hostage. He said he still wants to play, but he wants a lot of things Haloti Ngata Jerseys Stitched , and that doesn’t mean they’re all going to happen.Long did leave the door open a little bit, saying that he’d never experienced a loss quite as bitter as in the playoffs last year. He knows this is an Eagles team that will be in the hunt for the next couple of years, and after the Saints loss, he was watching the Super Bowl wishing he was playing in that game.Falcons writer gives three reasons why the Eagles will win on Thursday night The Eagles opened their Week 1 game against the Falcons as heavy favorites but the line has been moving in Atlanta’s favor ever since Nick Foles was confirmed as Philadelphia’s starting quarterback. If you’re among those who might not be feeling super confident in the Eagles for some reason, today’s post might have you feeling a little better about the reigning Super Bowl champs.Bleeding Green Nation already took some time to chat with The Falcoholic in order to preview this week’s matchup. (You can read that here.) Today, we’re back with three reasons why each team might lose. This format forces us to consider each team’s weaknesses, rather than just being homers.So, below are three reasons why the Falcons could lose, as written by The Falcoholic’s Dave Choate. Stay tuned to The Falcoholic to see why I think the Eagles could lose.I certainly hope the Falcons won’t lose Youth Nigel Bradham Jerseys , but there’s a reason the Eagles are pretty widely favored in this game. Playing at time and with plenty of talent, they can take this one even if they’re not totally healthy, especially if the Falcons don’t play the caliber of football they’re capable of. Here are three reasons why the Falcons will lose this game, though I hope none of them come to pass. 1) The pass rush doesn’t show up. This is one of my nagging concerns left after the offseason, as the team almost certainly downgraded from Dontari Poe along the defensive front and added no high-end talent up front whatsoever, no matter how promising rookie defensive tackle Deadrin Senat is.The Falcons have a pair of potentially elite pass rushers in Vic Beasley and Takkarist McKinley, but this is just Takk’s second season in the NFL, and Beasley has mixed one utterly brilliant season with two good ones where the production was a bit of a question mark. Grady Jarrett isn’t quite Aaron Donald, though he’s quite good Nigel Bradham Jerseys Stitched , and the rest of the defense has a ton of talent but a fairly mixed track record when chasing down quarterbacks. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell has some upside and may line up closer to the line of scrimmage some this year, and cornerback Brian Poole is one of the league’s best blitzers at the position. That’s still about it.What I’m trying to say, in a roundabout way, is that this may be merely a good pass rush and not a great one. Philadelphia’s good enough to stymie Atlanta in that regard, and if they do, I can’t say I’m hugely confident the Falcons will win.2) Steve Sarkisian still isn’t ready. We’re hearing now that [new Falcons quarterbacks coach] Greg Knapp is going to have a much more active role in the offense than anticipated, but for someone who remembers the Michael Vick offenses under Knapp, that’s not necessarily a thrilling prospect. If the offensive play calling isn’t up to snuff, the Falcons may scuffle to be the elite offense they should be Tommy McDonald Jerseys Stitched , especially against quality defenses. You saw firsthand in the Divisional Round back in January that for all its weapons, Atlanta can still fall flat without inspired and smart scheming.3) The offensive line can’t hold up. We know that the Eagles can attack the Falcons ferociously up front, and the line has all the pieces it needs to in order to survive that assault. The question, again, is whether they will.A year ago we saw left tackle Jake Matthews struggle with speed and power off the edge at times. We didn’t see Andy Levitre, who is hopefully healthy after suffering a triceps injury that kept him out against Philadelphia a year ago. And we have no real idea of what to expect from Brandon Fusco, the new starting guard and a rock solid run blocker who may or may not be a major upgrade in pass protection. I worry plenty about who is going to be stuck covering Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert, but the possibility that Matt Ryan could be under fire often in this one worries me more.]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71831/we%E2%80%99re-a-little-less-than-one-year-removed Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:00:48 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71831/we%E2%80%99re-a-little-less-than-one-year-removed NFL Draft so it’s fair to say we have some better semblance of how that class turned out — and least we do compared to when we were handing..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Cat Countrya Jacksonville Jaguars communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsJaguarsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsRe-grading the 2018 NFL Draft: ESPN lowers Jaguars grade to ‘C’New Donte Moncrief Jerseys 2019 ,32commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareRe-grading the 2018 NFL Draft: ESPN lowers Jaguars grade to ‘C’Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsWe’re a little less than one year removed from the 2018 NFL Draft so it’s fair to say we have some better semblance of how that class turned out — and least we do compared to when we were handing out draft grades that night.ESPN was kind to the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving them an above average grade of a B for their picks.But Father Time has not been kind to last year’s class, with Mel Kiper & Co. re-grading them lower to a C after one year under their belts.Personally, I think it’s fair to say last year’s draft class is average at best after one year of play. Taven Bryan stunk out loud learning a new position and D.J. Chark wasn’t very productive in the worst passing offense in the NFL. (Shocker!)Ronnie Harrison showed signs of being a stud of a third round pick and if Will Richardson can compete for a starting position and become depth at worse Youth Keelan Cole Jerseys , that’s not a bad fourth round pick either. Logan Cooke in the seventh was a needed pick and Leon Jacobs showed flashes, which is more than expected out of the 230th overall pick.What do you think? Should Kiper have given the Jaguars a higher grade or is a C about right? Let us know in the comments below!What makes Blake Bortles so good in the red zone? The Jacksonville Jaguars were good in the red zone last year. As in, better than almost every other team in the league type of good — and no one contributed to that than quarterback Blake Bortles, who is an extremely volatile player. That is Keelan Cole Jerseys Stitched , he can go stretches where he would be considered one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league and then make a decision that is so mind-numbingly frustrating that all you can do is scratch your head and wonder if you’re even watching the same player.For 80 yards on the field, Bortles goes back and forth between great and awful, but in the red zone — those final 20 yards before the goal line — Bortles seems to flip a switch and I’ve always wondered how that can be.This week, we’re taking a look at several aspects of this year’s Jaguars team with the help of Football Outsider’s Andrew Potter who was kind enough to try and explain what makes Bortles so much more effective and productive in the red zone.What do you think? Will Bortles’ effectiveness in the red zone continue into 2018 Black Niles Paul Jerseys , or will teams finally figure out how to shut down the most redeeming part of Bortles’ play?]]> zhangzk https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71501/the-jacksonville-jaguars-will-be-without-pro-bowl-cornerback-aj Thu, 04 Jul 2019 02:47:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/71501/the-jacksonville-jaguars-will-be-without-pro-bowl-cornerback-aj Bouye against Philadelphia in London on Sunday.The Jaguars (3-4) ruled Bouye out Thursday Youth Justin Blackmon Jerseys , saying he did not make the overseas trip. The team also will be without backup cornerback Tyler Patmon because of a neck injury. Patmon also remained in Jacksonville.Cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) made the flight, but he’s unlikely to play because of a lingering toe injury. Hayden has missed five consecutive games and hasn’t practiced since Sept. 21.Bouye missed practice Thursday after sustaining a calf injury in drills the day before.Without them, the Jaguars will have three undrafted rookie cornerbacks to play alongside All-Pro Jalen Ramsey.Tre’ Herndon or fellow undrafted rookie Quenton Meeks is expected to start, and newly signed Dee Delaney will serve as a backup. Meeks started the season on the practice squad, and Delaney was promoted to the 53-man roster Thursday. The team placed linebacker Donald Payne (knee) on IR.“I’m definitely looking forward to it,” said Meeks Justin Blackmon Jerseys Stitched , a former starter at Stanford. “It’s a chance to fill in for A.J. I’m just trying to fill in and do my job until he gets back healthy and everything like that. I have to step in and do what I have to do. I’m just preparing like I would all the time. I’ve worked my whole life for this.”Meeks is the son of former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Ron Meeks, who coached in the NFL between 1991 and 2012. The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) are visiting the Music City Forward Passes (6-6) in a game that could ruin the playoff chances of Marcus Mariota and his trash franchise! Nationally televised..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest News6 bold predictions for Jaguars vs. TitansNew,3commentsByRyan Day@ryaneatscakeDec6, 2018,4:56pm ESTShareTweetShareShare6 bold predictions for Jaguars vs. TitansReinhold Matay-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) are visiting the Music City Forward Passes (6-6) in a game that could ruin the playoff chances of Marcus Mariota and his trash franchise! Nationally televised football let’s goooooooooooooooo! Before the game begins, we wanted to ask the Big Cat Country team (and you!) a simple question:“How will the Jaguars do against the Titans today?”Alfie Crow (@AlfieBCC)On the back of an amazing defensive effort and some risky decisions by the Indianapolis Colts the Jaguars snapped their losing streak. Against the Titans however Youth Logan Cooke Jerseys , it’s almost a mirror match and they have the quarterback who always kills the Jaguars.Titans win 13-10Ryan Day (@ryaneatscake)The homer in me can’t stop and won’t stop. I hope we burn down their stadium on the way out the door. I’m probably gonna be wrong but I don’t care because the Titans are the wooooooooooorst.Jaguars win 16-10Jon Kirland (@BCBCouch)I think this Jaguars defense is actually playing pissed off for a myriad of reasons, and a pissed off defense is good enough to shut down any offense. With the egos on that side of the ball and this being the lone prime time game, I look for that side to really be dominant tonight. That said, I can’t trust this offensive line and Cody Kessler against a Titans defense that has our number in their house on a short week... but I’ll be damned if I ever pick the Titans to win anything in life other than a cousin-mating contest.Jaguars win 16-6Ryan O’Bleness (@ryanobleness)It certainly is looking like another low-scoring game where the team that punches the other team in the mouth more often is going to win. Leonard Fournette is back from suspension, which should only help the offense, but I still struggle to see a way where Cody Kessler leads the offense to a lot of points. If Jacksonville’s defense carries over the momentum from last week Logan Cooke Jerseys Stitched , and the offense shows up at all, the Jags will win this game. If the Jaguars get a similar offensive performance to last week, the Titans will win this game, no matter how well the defense plays (as we saw in Week 3). I wouldn’t be surprised to see either result, but I have to give the slight edge to the Titans playing at home against an inexperienced quarterbackTitans win 13-10Brian Fullford (@iambwf)The Jaguars last won in Nashville in 2013. It probably means nothing but it’s worth noting. This game is all about stopping Marcus Mariota on the ground, and frankly I have no faith that will happen. The offense is what it is Youth Abry Jones Jerseys , so that doesn’t help either.My bold prediction is that the Jaguars are shut out.Titans win 13-0Filip Prus (@JaxonFil)Look... to be the guy, you’ve got to beat the guy, and the Jaguars simply haven’t been able to beat this Titans consistently. Mobile quarterbacks continue to plague the lack of speed on the Jags defensive line and that likely continues this week. My guess is Leonard Fournette finds the end zone once and the Titans will struggle in the red zone, allowing kicker Ryan Succop to win the game for them with four field goals. I will not pick them to beat the Titans until they do. They haven’t earned it.Titans win 12-10What do you think? Got any predictions? What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments below!]]> zhangzk