<![CDATA[0xbt: liny's blogs]]> https://0xbt.net/blog/owner/liny195?offset=255 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75703/cowboys-left-guard-xavier-sua-filo-couldn%E2%80%99t-see-out-of Sat, 24 Aug 2019 03:48:50 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75703/cowboys-left-guard-xavier-sua-filo-couldn%E2%80%99t-see-out-of <![CDATA[Cowboys left guard Xavier Su'a-Filo couldn’t see out of]]> his injured left eye for 24 hours after having it poked during Sunday’s loss to the Colts. 鈥淵ou’re just afraid of the unknown and wondering why your eye can鈥檛 open Jason Pierre-Paul Jersey ,鈥?Su鈥檃-Filo said. 鈥淥nce you figure it out, then you鈥檙e good. It鈥檚 nice when you get it open, and realize you can see and your eyeball is fine.鈥漇u’a-Filo wore sunglasses in the locker room Wednesday with swelling and bruising visible around his eye. He said his vision is “getting there” but has no issues with depth perception or peripheral vision.Su’a-Filo expects to play Sunday against the Bucs.Su’a-Filo was limited in practice Wednesday. He wore a visor, which he will wear the rest of the season.Starting right guard Zack Martin, who missed the first game of his career Sunday with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, remained out of practice. Defensive lineman David Irving (ankle) and tight end Geoff Swaim (wrist) also didn’t practice Wednesday.Receiver Tavon Austin (groin), receiver Cole Beasley (foot) and linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) were limited.Cornerback Anthony Brown (hand) and left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) were full participants.Buccaneers - Saints postgame reactions Immediate Game Reaction followed by overview and unit reactions. Ryan Fitzpatrick did everything he could to start a real controversy in Tampa at the quarterback position. In order to make whether or not Jameis returning in week four a tough decision as to who to start http://www.buccaneerslockerroom.com/authentic-kendell-beckwith-jersey , Fitzpatrick would need to really lead a dynamite offense these first three weeks. One week in and he has certainly accomplished a great start. The offense was firing on all cylinders in the pass game despite a mediocre ground game accompanying it. Should Fitzpatrick follow up this performance with a couple more similar games the coaches may face quite the dilemma in week four. Quick Overview shows a historic type performance on offense.The Buccaneers came out and had a franchise record tying offensive performance.The 48-40 score was the most the Buccaneers have scored in a game since they were crowned Super Bowl champions. The Buccaneers entered the half with 31 points setting a new team record for points scored by the team in the first half.The last point of emphasis as a whole for the offense was Todd Monken continuing to call plays in what looks to be an incredible step in the right direction for this unit. For a bit more on Monken and how he helped lead this offense, check out our own Jon Marchant’s piece on just that. Offensively the team was a well oiled machine.Ryan Fitzpatrick made smooth sailing of things with his own personal record setting day through the air. Fitzpatrick finished with a 156.3 quarterback rating in which he completed 75% of his passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns. Fitzpatrick’s scrambling was a perfect compliment to his own air attack while also lending the team a late 3rd down conversion to enter the victory formation.Peyton Barber got the start while rookie 2nd round pick Ronald Jones was a healthy inactive for the week one match-up. Barber averaged 3.63 yards a carry in the game; aided by a 23 yard scamper. Without the run, Barber was running at an abysmal clip 2.55 yards a touch. The receiving core was as advertised and some in this ballgame with two electric performances from Mike Evans and Desean Jackson who both eclipsed 140 yards receiving. O.J. Howard hauled in two passes for 54 yards while second year receiver Chris Godwin also came down with a few passes for 41 yards and a touchdown of his own. The offensive line got the job done, keeping Fitzpatrick upright for the better part of the game and allowing zero sacks. The holes for the running game weren’t quite enough to spark a consistent attack on the ground but the resilience and consistency to which they played as a unit was encouraging. Marpet and Jensen both showed some gumption in the ball game when standing up for their quarterback who received a couple late hits. The defense has much work to do.The front four landed the first sack of 2018 for the team via new addition Vinny Curry. The sack was the lone time they made it home on Drew Brees despite a few other opportunities, none better than Jason Pierre-Paul’s near sack that wasn’t. With Brees consistently taking three step drops and dishing the ball out quickly there was little opportunity for the front four to work their way into the pocket. The linebackers did what they do when it comes to the duo of Kwon Alexander and Lavonte David. The two combined for 18 total tackles, splitting the total at 9 combined tackles a piece. Adarius Taylor starting in the absence of Kendell Beckwith and tallied a lone solo tackle but with the defense in sub-packages most of the day, there was little opportunity for Taylor to make an impact. Alexander also had a forced fumble recovered by the Buccaneers in this game.The corners were short handed going in and pending new information Vernon Hargreaves III Jersey , may continue to be shorthanded as Vernon Hargreaves III made an early impact in the game forcing a fumble that was recovered by the Buccaneers but ultimately had to leave the game with a shoulder injury. Ryan Smith found himself in good position and was able to pick up a fumble forced by Kwon Alexander. Smith otherwise had a choppy day on the field including a blunder that appeared to involve himself and Chris Conte as Brees connected with a wide open receiver in the end zone.Carlton Davis got introduced to the NFL in a rough manner as Brees attacked him early and often. With Grimes out it was a building day for the rookie as he now has some regular season game film of himself to digest. The safety play and how one views it depends largely on which safety you’re talking about. Justin Evans made a few plays in the passing game and had a huge early fumble recovery for a touchdown on defense. Conte led the defensive backs in tackles with 7 but had an up and down game defending the pass as one could expect facing the likes of Drew Brees. Evans finished with 5 total tackles. Two things that have been issues in seasons before reared their ugly heads in week one. 1) This defense struggles to defend big receivers and 2) this team struggles to defend shifty backs, in particular backs that catch the ball well out of the backfield. Kamar and Thomas dominated this game against he Buccaneers defense, combining for 27 catches and 292 yards and 2 touchdowns. Special teams did their job. Shaun Wilson had one opportunity to take a kick out of the end-zone and he managed 29 yards on that very return. There was little wiggle room for punt/kick returns outside of that lone attempt via Wilson but the team didn’t make any mistakes and in turn, the offense was set up nicely on a regular basis throughout the ball game. Catanzaro missed a kick late but otherwise made an early 36 yard field goal while also nailing on all 6 extra point attempts. Anger had a single punt that went for 42 yards that got the job done despite not pinning the Saints too deep.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75702/taking-a-look-at-former-san-francisco-49ers-and Sat, 24 Aug 2019 03:26:02 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75702/taking-a-look-at-former-san-francisco-49ers-and <![CDATA[Taking a look at former San Francisco 49ers and]]> other players who stood out in Week 6 of the Alliance of American Football."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsAAFSan Francisco 49ers NewsFormer 49ers and other standouts from Week 6 of the AAFNew Arik Armstead Jersey ,18commentsTaking a look at former 49ers and other players who stood out in Week 6 of the Alliance of American Football.PDTShareTweetShareShareFormer 49ers and other standouts from Week 6 of the AAFMatt Kartozian-USA TODAY SportsThe Alliance of American Football wrapped up another week of their inaugural season on Sunday. Several former San Francisco 49ers players and coaches stood out in Week 6, as well as other players whose performances could put them on the radar of NFL teams. We’ll be dropping in on the AAF on a weekly basis to see who’s making an impact in the new league.Former 49ersMike Singletary, Memphis ExpressSingletary’s Express fell to 1-5 Saturday, losing 22-9 to the Salt Lake Stallions. The former 49ers head coach now owns the worst record in the AAF. Singletary lands on our standout list not for his Week 6 performance, but for the impending arrival of polarizing quarterback Johnny Manziel. The Express added Manziel on Saturday after the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes released him earlier this month. He was not allowed to play for any other CFL teams. Singletary coaching Manziel becomes must-watch TV.Ja’Quan Gardner, San Diego FleetGardner suited up for the 49ers’ final 2018 preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers but didn’t receive any snaps and was released two days later. He currently ranks third among AAF running backs with 309 yards rushing, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Gardner’s found the endzone three times this season for the Fleet as their lead back.Rashad Ross, San Diego FleetRoss signed a reserve/futures contract with the 49ers in January of 2017 but was released in June, before the bulk of the offseason began. He’s now among the AAF’s most prolific receivers, totaling 29 receptions for 452 yards and six touchdowns. He currently ranks second in yards receiving behind Orlando Apollo’s Charles Johnson (521). He seems primed for another invite to an NFL training camp in 2019.Other standoutsDerron Smith Jaquiski Tartt Jersey , S, San Antonio CommandersSmith reeled in a pick-six for the second week in a row. He intercepted Atlanta Legends quarter Aaron Murray on Saturday in the fourth quarter, returning it for an 87-yard score. The former Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals safety is among the AAF’s top defenders. Smith’s three interceptions is tied for second among all defenders.Karter Schult, DE, Salt Lake StallionsSchult continues to establish himself as the top AAF defensive lineman. He totaled five sacks heading into Saturday’s contest against the Expresses. He added another two, bringing his six-game total to seven. Schult has 18 quarterback hits on the season and is another AAF defender likely to garner NFL attention this offseason.L’Damian Washington, WR, Birmingham IronWashington burst on to the scene in Week 6. Prior to Sunday’s game against the Fleet, the Iron receiver had 14 catches for 277 yards and one touchdown to his name. He added four receptions for 128 yards on Sunday, finding the endzone twice. He also added a two-point conversion to his evening. Washington’s highlight play came in the second quarter where he reeled in an 83-yard touchdown from quarterback Luis Perez.Current standingsEast Division1. Orlando Apollos (5-1)2. Birmingham Iron (4-2)3. Atlanta Legends (2-4)4. Memphis Express (1-5)West Division1. San Diego Fleet (4-2)2. Arizona Hothots (3-3)3. San Antonio Commanders (3-3)4. Salt Lake City Stallions (2-4)Stats leadersPassing yards1. Garrett Gilbert — 1.625 yards2. Logan Woodside — 1 Jason Verrett Jersey ,189 yards3. Jon Wolford — 1,188 yardsRushing yards1. Jhurell Pressley — 343 yards2. Kenneth Farrow, II — 340 yards3. Ja’Quan Gardner — 309 yardsReceiving yards1. Charles Johnson — 521 yards2. Rashad Ross — 452 yards3. Dontez Ford — 435 yardsTackles1. DeMarquis Gates — 392. Erick Dargan — 383. Tyson Graham, Jr. — 37Sacks1. Karter Schult — 72. Jayrone Elliott — 5.53. Damontre Moore — 5Interceptions1. De’Vante Bausby — 42. Terence Garvin — 3t2. Derron Smith — 3 Punters are people too!"With the San Francisco 49ers fourth round pick, and No. 110 overall in the draft, the team selects Mitch Wishnowsky, punter out of Utah. Punters are people too! The Senior and former Ute is an Australian native was also a Ray Guy finalist, an award given to the nations best punter. The 27-year old Wishnowsky was second-team AP All-American.It’s a bit early for a punter, but the 49ers are in dire need of one. Bradley Pinion left in free agency leaving a huge void for a punter and Wishnowsky fits the bill. Go look at some of his kicks and you’ll see he might be an upgrade. Wishnosky is an interesting character. How about this, he has ranked random objects by punt-ability. Good luck fighting scouting reports on a punter. Here’s what NFL.com has on him:Highlights1. First round: No. 2 overall Nick Bosa Tevin Coleman Jersey , Defensive end, Ohio State2. Second round: (36 overall)Deebo Samuel, Wide receiver, South Carolina3. Third round: (67 overall)Jalen Hurd, Wide receiver, Baylor4. Fourth round: (110 overall) Mitch Wishnowsky, Punter, Baylor5. Fifth round: (No. 148)6. Sixth round: (No. 176)7. Sixth round: (183 overall)8. Sixth round: (198 overall)]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75519/youth-thurman-thomas-jerseys Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:24:37 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75519/youth-thurman-thomas-jerseys <![CDATA[Youth Thurman Thomas Jerseys ,]]> After the Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Vontae Davis walked out on the team in Week 2 Jim Kelly Jerseys Stitched , and his replacement Phillip Gaines proved ineffective, the team was in bad straights. They were forced to turn to undrafted free agent Levi Wallace out of sheer desperation. But Wallace ended up playing very well in his first game against the New York Jets, and the rookie seemed to gain confidence every week. However, it would be unwise for general manager Brandon Beane to assume that Wallace is the answer at cornerback. At the very least, Bills brass should commit to finding themselves some additional competition at the position.Cornerback has been one of the few college positions that never seems to have a down year and always seems to result in players who produce early in their careers. The 2019 draft will likely be no different. Here are ten players I believe the Bills will be evaluating to provide additional depth. Tier IByron Murphy (Washington) Andraez “Greedy” Williams (LSU)Both players in this tier will be gone in the first 15 picks, possibly in the first ten, and will walk on as immediate starters. Murphy’s young, but he’s the best athlete at corner coming out this year. He’s twitchy at all levels of the field, and he has enough speed to recover when overpowered at the line. He also has the ball skills teams want Youth O. J. Simpson Jerseys , with four interceptions in 2018. If we learned anything from last year, it’s that teams want athletic corners at the top of the draft (Denzel Ward). With good size, length, aggression and ball skills, Greedy has very few flaws. But there have been rumblings about how motivated his is to be a complete player.Tier IITrayvon Mullen (Clemson)Deandre Baker (Georgia)Julian Love (Notre Dame) Rock Ya-Sin (Temple)The team that drafts Mullen has to know they’re getting a man-coverage specialist, one who is fresh off shutting down Alabama’s dominant pair of receivers in the National Championship game. Georgia’s Baker is different. He’s battle tested, tough and isn’t afraid to mix it up in the run game. Unfortunately, he’s a bit small and isn’t fast enough or flexible enough for full-time man coverage. Love is at his best when he can play off-coverage and step in front of throws and smack receivers in the underneath passing game. Injuries will be a major concern, however. A personal favorite O. J. Simpson Jerseys Stitched , Ya-Sin’s rise as a prospect has been meteoric. He beats up receivers all through their routes, and would look mighty fine in a Seattle-type Cover-3 system.Tier IIIAmani Oruwariye (Penn State)Michael Jackson Sr. (Miami-Florida)Kris Boyd (Texas)David Long (Michigan)The combine will be very important for Oruwariye, because his ability to stay with receivers if he doesn’t get his hands on them has been questioned. Even if he runs moderately well, his length and physicality will be very intriguing for teams. Another player whose long speed is questioned is Miami’s Jackson. He was well-regarded in 2017, but the wheels seemed to fall off this past year. Kris Boyd’s wheels fell off last month, at the Senior Bowl. His tendency to grab receivers at the top of their routes earned him multiple flags during the game. Still, teams will like how he tackles. Long’s a similar player to his former teammate Jourdan Lewis: on the smaller side, not particularly quick and won’t ‘wow’ you in practice, but a baller whenever he steps on the field. If you’re feeling queasy Youth Thurman Thomas Jerseys , or if historically bad performances from the Buffalo Bills make your stomach churn, the following statistic is not for you. We all know the Bills (2-7) are in a free-fall, having lost their last four games to essentially knock the team out of playoff consideration. What’s worse, it appears we are all witnessing some historically inept performances from the Bills. Over their last three games, the Bills have been outscored 103-20, a margin of defeat of 83 points. Buffalo’s last three losses — 37-5 to the Indianapolis Colts, 25-6 to the New England Patriots, and 41-9 to the Chicago Bears — represent the worst three consecutive losses in franchise history. If you extend the numbers back to a Week 6 loss to the Houston Texans — a 20-13 setback in a game the team seemed poised to win until Josh Allen suffered an elbow sprain and Nathan Peterman tossed a pick-six and a game-clinching interception — Buffalo has been outscored 123-33, a 90-point differential that ranks second-worst in franchise history. For those who really are gluttons for punishment Thurman Thomas Jerseys Stitched , the franchise record for worst scoring margin over a four-game period is 92 points, set during Weeks 8-11 of the 1984 season. Buffalo will look to snap out of this streak when it travels to face its AFC East rivals, the New York Jets, at 1 p.m. Eastern Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75518/womens-julian-love-jersey Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:09:20 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75518/womens-julian-love-jersey <![CDATA[Womens Julian Love Jersey ,]]> Iowa’s T.J. Hockenson is a tight end the Giants could consider in the first round"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Womens Julian Love Jersey , Week 172019 NFL DraftIowa tight end T.J. Hockenson could be in play for the GiantsNew,100commentsIowa’s T.J. Hockenson is a tight end the Giants could consider in the first roundEDTShareTweetShareShareIowa tight end T.J. Hockenson could be in play for the GiantsKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsIt should be fairly obvious after the moves already made in 2019 that the New York Giants are going all-in on the running game. They have also committed significant resources to rebuilding their offensive line, but they have yet to lock down the right tackle position. If cap restraints knock the Giants, out of the free agency market and there is a run on offensive tackles early in the 2019 NFL Draft, the team could look to draft a high-level tight end to help Chad Wheeler. Contrary to the popular narrative, Evan Engram is a capable blocker and finished the season with no blown blocks, but he is misused in-line. And while the team has Rhett Ellison for that role, but he could be a cap casualty. In this scenario, the Giants could look to Iowa’s T.J. Hockenson to add a physical and highly athletic presence as an in-line tight end for their 12-personnel packages.MeasurablesProsPrototypical size and frame. Excellent athlete. Punishing blocker with solid technique.Good route runner and receiver.Able to play anywhere in the offensive formation. Scheme diverse. Able to play in any running or passing scheme. ConsNeeds more patience blocking in space.Could be more consistent high-pointing the ball.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying (NFL.com - Scouting Report)Does He Fit The Giants?With T.J. Hockenson, it isn’t a matter of whether or not he fits a team’s offense. If a team has an offensive scheme he doesn’t fit, it’s more likely that they need a new offensive scheme.Hockenson is a complete tight end with size and physicality Authentic Julian Love Jersey , an excellent run blocker and high upside as a receiver. It is difficult to find actual weaknesses in Hockenson’s game, and those few that can be found should be fixed by coaching at the next level. For the Giants, the bigger question is whether or not they should spend the 17th overall selection on a tight end. In the right scenario, where there is a run on offensive tackles between the sixth and seventeenth picks, Hockenson could be in play. While he isn’t an offensive lineman, he is a better blocker than many starting tackles in the NFL, and would make for a potentially devastating combination with Evan Engram in a 12-personnel package. Selecting Hockenson would also make Rhett Ellison expendable for additional cap relief. Of course, it is also possible that he doesn’t even make it that far, but it is difficult to see him lasting out of the first round. Collins believes the Giants parted ways with players for being to vocal in their concerns" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBig Blue Viewa New York Giants communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryGiantsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17Filed under:New York Giants NewsLandon Collins speaks to ESPN about Dave Gettleman’s culture changeNew,408commentsCollins believes the Giants parted ways with players for being to vocal in their concernsEDTShareTweetShareShareLandon Collins speaks to ESPN about Dave Gettleman’s culture changeNorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWORKWith OTAs under way and his annual charity softball game in New Jersey approaching Julian Love Jersey Boys , it was inevitable that former New York Giants safety Landon Collins would be speaking to the media. And likewise it was inevitable that he would be asked about his departure from the Giants, as well as his thoughts regarding general manager Dave Gettleman. And speaking to ESPN, those were exactly the topics which came up. Collins told ESPN that he believes that Damon Harrison, Olivier Vernon, Odell Beckham Jr. and himself are no longer Giants because they became too vocal in their concerns about the team.But while Collins reportedly spoke “glowingly” about John Mara, he said that the Giants’ general manager doesn’t seem to have much interest in communicating with his players as men, saying that Gettleman “never even talked to me, basically.”From there, Collins was critical of Gettleman’s decision to part with some of the Giants’ most talented players.And speaking of Odell Beckham Jr, who was traded to the Cleveland Browns along with Olivier Vernon, Collins said Infant Julian Love Jersey , “You got OBJ, the best receiver in the game, and you get rid of him because you think he’s ... a locker room problem?” Collins whole-heartedly disagrees with the notion that Beckham was a locker room problem. Collins’ comments regarding Gettleman’s relationship with players echo those made by former Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams and Jon Beason.In a 2017 interview with CBS Sports, Beason said this:For his part, Williams issued a warning to the Giants’ veterans when Gettleman was hired, saying:For his part, Gettleman made his feelings clear regarding players’ critiques of him when he was introduced as the Giants’ general manager.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75517/authentic-byron-cowart-jersey Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:54:01 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75517/authentic-byron-cowart-jersey <![CDATA[Authentic Byron Cowart Jersey]]> FOXBOROUGH Authentic Byron Cowart Jersey , Mass. (AP) — For nine straight years, the final few weeks of the regular season for the Patriots have included the celebration of an AFC East title and typically an accompanying first-round bye in the playoffs.New England can lock up a 10th consecutive division crown Sunday with a win or tie against Buffalo, or a Miami loss or tie when it hosts Jacksonville. The Patriots would also become the first franchise in NFL history to earn a playoff berth in 10 straight seasons.But they enter the final two weeks of the regular season needing help to avoid playing in the wild-card round of the playoffs for the first time since 2009.Article continues below ...Following back-to-back losses at Miami and Pittsburgh , New England (9-5) began Week 16 on track to be the No. 3 seed in the AFC behind Kansas City (11-3) and Houston (10-4).The Patriots have not been a wild-card team since 2009, when they were blown out by Baltimore. They also failed to make it to the Super Bowl the other two times under coach Bill Belichick (2005 and 2006) that they played during the opening weekend of the postseason. New England has never started the postseason on the road with Belichick the coach and Tom Brady the quarterback.The first step to New England avoiding those fates is by continuing its dominance against the Bills (5-9), a team it has beaten four straight times — including a 25-6 win at Buffalo in October. It was one of the few successes the Patriots had on the road this season, where they’ve gone just 3-5.While they will be at home Sunday and for their regular-season finale on Dec. 30 against the Jets, coach Bill Belichick is not counting it as an advantage.“I think playing well creates an advantage,” he said.New England is as healthy as it’s been all season, but will have to adapt after receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Thursday for violating an agreement that allowed him to play after multiple drug suspensions.Gordon was thriving in New England, where he landed in September in a trade after the Browns felt it was time to cut ties. In 11 starts with the Patriots, he had 40 receptions for 720 yards and three touchdowns, five years removed from an All-Pro season in 2013 with 87 catches for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns.Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said Buffalo, which is coming off a close win over Detroit last week, is embracing the role of spoiler.“It’s huge,” Alexander said. “Obviously, they’ve been the standard of our division for the last 15 years, and they’re in the division chase. So for us to go up there and be able to beat them would be huge obviously for this city, for our team and organization. Because they’re a team that’s really had our number since I’ve been here.”Here are some things to watch for in Sunday’s game:WHO STEPS UP?With Gordon out White Drew Bledsoe Jerseys , Brady will be looking for someone to fill his production for the remainder of the season. That will likely mean a lot more will be put on veteran receiver Julian Edelman and tight end Rob Gronkowski, though both struggled at times this season. Edelman has 63 catches for 711 yards and four touchdowns, while Gronkowski has 45 catches for 658 yards and three TDs.But Gronk was limited again this week by ankle and back issues. And between them, they have just two touchdowns over the past three games.OFFENSIVE IMPROVEMENTWith rookie quarterback Josh Allen back on the field for four games since missing four with a sprained right elbow, the Bills’ offense is improving despite RB LeSean McCoy’s ongoing struggles.Allen is 57 for 114 for 801 yards, four TDs and four INTs in in his last four starts. Meanwhile, the Bills have topped 100 yards rushing in five straight games, matching last season’s high.McCoy has topped 100 yards just once — 113 yards and two touchdowns — in a 41-10 win at the New York Jets on Nov. 11. Otherwise, with 479 yards rushing, he’s in jeopardy of finishing with the lowest production of his career. He had 637 yards as a rookie in 2009, when he had four starts in 16 games.CHARTING BRADYBrady owns a 29-3 record against Bills. His 29 wins against Buffalo are the most victories by a quarterback against a single opponent. Next is Brady’s 26 wins against Jets.Brady passed for 324 yards in the last meeting with Buffalo and needs 21 to join Peyton Manning (14) and Drew Brees (12) as quarterbacks with 10 seasons of 4,000-plus yards passing. A look at the teams selecting Friday night and where the Patriots fit in."The NFL Draft resumes tonight at 7 PM, and the Arizona Cardinals will be on the clock first at pick 33. Typically Friday is the more exciting day, especially for Patriots fans, because there is a lot of movement between teams.Last night, 5 picks in rounds 2 and 3 changed hands. The picks were: Other than that, the draft order hasn’t changed since yesterday. Of course, there are rumors that Josh Rosen may be on the move at some point today, so that could certainly change, but Drew Bledsoe Jerseys 2019 , for now, the board looks mostly the same as it did yesterday.The Patriots have the most picks (five) tonight, with the Colts and Rams both having four. The Colts, however, have three picks in the second round, while the Rams have three in the third. As you probably know, the Patriots have two in the second and three in the third. Some teams that may be even more likely to trade picks are the Texans, Chiefs, and Eagles.That’s because they have picks bunched close together. The Texans have back to back picks at 54 and 55.Unless they love 2 guys there, it would be a great opportunity to get the guy they want and still trade down and get more picks. The Eagles are in a similar situation with picks 53 and 57, and the Chiefs hold nearly back to back picks at 61 and 63. All of those teams could be focused on one player in the spot they’re in and, while getting him, also trade back and pick up more assets.As far as the Patriots are concerned, the wait won’t be quite as long for them tonight, as they are picking 24th tonight, at pick 56. Then they’ll have a pick just eight picks later at 64, and nine picks after that at 73. Having picks relatively close together may allow them to trade back, or, possibly, trade a pick or two for a veteran who can make an immediate impact. Look for the Patriots to make some noise at the end of the second and top of the third. After 73 White Steve Grogan Jerseys , they have to wait until 97, but they again have picks very close together, because they will be on the clock again at 101.Having the number of picks they do, and the relatively small gap between most of their picks gives the Patriots a ton of options tonight. Last year, the Patriots dealt one of their 3rd rounders for Trent Brown. Will we see the same type of move this year? Will the Patriots trade up for a player they covet early in the second? Or, will the Patriots do what they did last year, and use those picks to get some extra draft capital for next season?I think it could be a little of everything. With five picks, they can draft a few players, pick up a veteran, or maybe second year player (come to me, Josh Rosen), or even make a trade for a higher pick next year. I’m hoping for some fireworks, which we always assume that we won’t get, but, then again, we’ve always said we wouldn’t see the flashy first round WR, and that already happened, so maybe Bill has some more surprises for us this year.Full 2nd and 3rd Round OrderRound 2 33. Arizona34. Indianapolis (from N.Y. Jets)35. Oakland36. San Francisco37. Seattle (from N.Y. Giants)38. Jacksonville39. Tampa Bay40. Buffalo41. Denver42. Cincinnati43. Detroit44. Green Bay45. L.A. Rams (from Atlanta)46. Indianapolis (from Washington)47. Carolina48. Miami49. Cleveland50. Minnesota51. Tennessee52. Denver (from Pittsburgh)53. Philadelphia (from Baltimore)54. Houston (from Seattle)55. Houston56. New England (from Chicago)57. Philadelphia58. Dallas59. Indianapolis60. L.A. Chargers61. Kansas City62. New Orleans63. Kansas City (from L.A. Rams)64. New EnglandRound 3 65. Arizona66. Pittsburgh (from Oakland)67. San Francisco68. N.Y. Jets69. Jacksonville70. Tampa Bay71. Denver72. Cincinnati73. New England (from Detroit)74. Buffalo75. Green Bay76. Washington77. Carolina78. Miami79. L.A. Rams (from Atlanta)80. Cleveland81. Minnesota82. Tennessee83. Pittsburgh84. Kansas City (from Seattle)85. Baltimore86. Houston87. Chicago88. Detroit (from Philadelphia)89. Indianapolis90. Dallas91. L.A. Chargers92. Seattle (from Kansas City)93. N.Y. Jets (from New Orleans)94. L.A. Rams95. N.Y. Giants (from New England through Cleveland)96. Washington*97. New England*98. Jacksonville (from L.A. Rams)*99. L.A. Rams*100. Carolina*101. New England*102. Baltimore*Pat is a host of The Patriot Nation PodcastFollow him on Twitter @plane_pats]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75515/white-doug-middleton-jerseys Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:56:01 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75515/white-doug-middleton-jerseys <![CDATA[White Doug Middleton Jerseys]]> With the new league year underway White Doug Middleton Jerseys , we’re going to break down each of the Jets’ new additions in detail. We continue today with former Giants return specialist and wide receiver Quadree Henderson.T..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Scouting Jets wide receiver/return specialist Quadree HendersonNew,4commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareScouting Jets wide receiver/return specialist Quadree HendersonKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsWith the new league year underway, we’re going to break down each of the Jets’ new additions in detail. We continue today with former Giants return specialist and wide receiver Quadree Henderson.The 22-year old Henderson is listed at 5’8” and 190 pounds and was undrafted out of Pitt last season. Henderson played in five game for the Giants last year in a special teams role. He caught three passes in preseason with the Steelers.BackgroundHenderson was regarded as one of the best high school recruits out of Delaware which led to him being recruited to Pitt.During his first season in 2015, Henderson only had four offensive touches for three yards but averaged 28 yards per kick return, scoring a 100-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff of the Military Bowl at the end of the year.2016 saw Henderson selected as an All-American kick returner after he was 6th in the nation in kick return average and 5th in punt return average. He had four touchdown returns, including three on kickoffs.He also started to contribute on offense, earning an honorable mention all-ACC selection as a receiver. Henderson caught 26 passes and carried the ball 60 times, racking up over 900 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns.In 2017, Henderson wasn’t as productive but still had two punt return touchdowns. He caught 17 passes and rushed for 250 yards on 36 carries, while averaging 21.3 yards per kickoff return and 11.6 yards per punt return.Having attended the scouting combine, Henderson was disappointed not to be drafted, but signed as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers. In preseason, he caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown and returned three kickoffs for 73 yards and two punts for 14 yards Doug Middleton Jerseys 2019 , but was unable to make a Steelers roster with a deep receiving corps.Henderson was added to the Giants practice squad in October and had two stints on the active roster. The first ended when he was released back to the practice squad and the second saw him place on injured reserve due to injury. In total, he played five games, returning five kickoffs for 112 yards and nine punts for 68 yards. He did not play any offensive snaps.The Giants decided to waive Henderson last week and the Jets claimed him.Now let’s take a look at what Henderson brings to the table, divided into categories.Measurables/AthleticismHenderson’s burst and acceleration are extremely impressive on film, but his combine numbers were disappointing. His three-cone drill, broad jump and 40-yard dash were all about average and his bench press, short shuttle and vertical were all poor.However, he reportedly improved upon his 40 time at his pro day, as he was clocked at 4.38 to 4.40 by scouts in attendance.Henderson is obviously very small and also has short arms, although - contrary to what it says in his NFL.com scouting report - his hands are actually quite big.UsageHenderson’s lack of size probably limits him to a slot-based role at the NFL level, although interestingly when he saw limited preseason action with the Steelers, he primarily lined up on the outside.At Pitt, they ran an unconventional offensive system which saw Henderson constantly going in motion and often reversing back and motioning in the opposite direction to confuse the defense. From that set White Brandon Copeland Jerseys , he carried the ball a lot on jet sweeps and end arounds.He would line up wide or in the slot from time to time, but wasn’t employed as a conventional receiver very often.He sometimes lined up in the backfield though.Special TeamsSpecial teams are obviously the main reason for the Jets bringing Henderson in, as they look to find a younger and cheaper replacement for the departing pro bowler Andre Roberts. Henderson has an excellent history as a big-play return man with his school record seven return touchdowns.Henderson’s ability to build up speed quickly is what makes him especially effective in this role. He displays that here.Due to his lack of size, Henderson won’t break many tackles, but showcases some good elusiveness.He will run laterally and lose yardage from time to time, although when he does, he’s often close to breaking it.Henderson does not contribute on special teams other than when he’s returning kicks.Deep threatHenderson has never really showed himself to be any kind of deep threat in college or in his limited preseason reps. He made a few downfield catches, but never by blowing past a defender in man coverage.RoutesHenderson has limited experience of running a pro-style route tree. Scouting reports indicate that he will round off his routes and doesn’t make crisp breaks. He would probably be most effective on crossing route type plays where he can rely on his speed to uncover.This was basically the only example of route running he displayed in preseason action, as the defender made it easy for him by playing too far off.HandsHenderson caught all three of his targets in preseason action and had a solid 69 percent catch rate in college, although that’s rendered less impressive by the fact that a lot of these were simple dump-offs. He only had two drops at Pitt, though.Henderson has not had many spectacular catches on his highlight reel, but showed nice concentration on this play.Ball security was a bit of an issue in college, as he had five fumbles in three years. However Brandon Copeland Jerseys 2019 , only one of these was a muffed punt and he didn’t have any fumbles with the Steelers or Giants.Red zoneHenderson isn’t really a red zone threat as a receiver. In fact, he only caught one touchdown pass in his college career.He did run for five touchdowns, though, all of them in 2016. However, most of these were on big plays.Yards after the catchHere’s one of Henderson’s catches from preseason. As you can see, it’s little more than a running play but underlines how Henderson can be a useful player if you can find ways to get him the ball in space.As noted above, he can be elusive and accelerate away from defenders, but doesn’t really break out of tackles or drive a pile.BlockingAs you’d expect, Henderson doesn’t contribute much as a blocker. This was especially true in college, where his main contributions to running plays were usually by creating misdirection as a decoy.A review of his preseason footage predictably doesn’t show him making any kind of impact as a blocker, although he also didn’t really make any obvious errors.PhysicalityHenderson will battle for yardage on returns and when he gets the ball on offense, but will often go down on first contact. He doesn’t display much physicality as a blocker or route runner either.Henderson’s scouting reports also suggest he doesn’t really like to go over the middle as a receiver.InstinctsHenderson shows good open field running instincts as a return man and follows his blockers well.As a receiver, his lack of experience may be an issue but he’s shown some ability to find an open spot in the defense as he did on this play White Trumaine Johnson Jerseys , on which he also made a great catch.AttitudeHenderson doesn’t appear to have any off-field concerns and is regarded as a hard worker with good maturity.InjuriesInjuries weren’t really an issue for Henderson in college, as he played in 25 out of 25 games in his last two years. With the Giants, he landed on injured reserve after fracturing his shoulder in his fifth game.Scheme FitWhile Henderson could potentially develop into a slot receiver, he’s probably too raw and inexperienced in that role to beat out some of the other candidates to contribute there at this time. However, he could be useful for special packages, maybe in some similar plays to those he saw success with at Pitt. Is this not earmarked as Trenton Cannon’s role though?ConclusionsHenderson is unlikely to contribute much, if at all, on offense with the Jets - at least in the short term. However, he is a dynamic return man and could establish himself as a fan favorite if he’s able to showcase his potential.At the moment, Henderson is arguably ahead of the pack in terms of return experience with guys like Tim White and JJ Jones considered bigger long-shots to make the final roster.The Jets may yet bring in more options in the draft or via free agency, but Henderson’s college credentials and his solid, if unspectacular, performances with the Giants last year could make him the favorite to be Roberts’ successor as the return specialist.Of course it goes without saying that he needs to make the most of whatever opportunities he gets and catch the ball consistently - especially on punts - in camp and preseason Trumaine Johnson Jerseys 2019 , so that the team is comfortable putting him out there. Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets"Good morning, Jet fans! I hope everyone’s having a great start to their day. Le’veon Bell has let it be known that he will be wearing No. 26 while he is a Jet. I wonder if Marcus Maye let him have it or a deal was struck between the two for the number. Sam Darnold has said that the Jets players all ‘love’ Adam Gase. I think he should’ve held off on that at least until the first preseason game. Sam is a good guy but let’s be real, it’s easy to love someone when you first know them. We’ll see how it pans out in the future but I think it’s safe to say that the feeling of ‘love’ will be quite shortlived if the team starts losing. With that said, here are your links for the team this Tuesday.Matt Stypulkoski - 5 storylines as Jets begin 1st offseason workouts under Adam Gase | Le’Veon Bell’s fitness, Sam Darnold’s chemistry, Gregg Williams’ schemes, moreSam Nuemann - Jets won’t have rookie minicamp following 2019 NFL draftSNY - Sam Darnold on new Jets coach Adam Gase: 'Players love him'Ethan Greenberg - Why Sam Darnold Is ‘Excited’ About Jets' DirectionRandy Lange - Jets Add Overseas Player Valentine Holmes to Offseason RosterEric Allen - C.J. Mosley's Message to Jets: 'I'm Not Coming Here to Lose'Tyler Greenawalt - C.J. Mosley ready to bring leadership to Jets defenseMatt Stypulkoski - Jets’ Darron Lee reports for workouts, despite trade talk | What it means for his future with teamBryan Deardo - Report: New York Jets looking to trade linebacker Darron LeeSNY - Le'Veon Bell makes it official that he will wear No. 26 with JetsGeoff Magliocchetti - New York Jets news: Le'Veon Bell posts heartfelt text from James ConnerRalph Vacchiano - Breaking down the Jets' needs in 2019 NFL DraftJames Cunningham - How the First Two Draft Picks Can Impact the New York JetsBenjamin Collins - Why the Jets should draft Jonah Williams if they trade backAlan Schechter - New York Jets Mock Draft: Getting to the passer from the insideMatt Stypulkoski - NFL mock draft 2019: How can Jets fill center, cornerback spots? What will Mike Maccagnan do with No. 3 pick? New Jets 7-round projectionDarryl Slater - Latest NFL mock draft 2019: Where do Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, Nick Bosa land? Big surprises (Jets-Giants trade?) in 2-round projectionDarryl Slater - NFL mock draft 2019: Here’s what Peter King thinks Jets should do with No. 3 pick | Quinnen Williams? Josh Allen? Trade down?Geoff Magliocchetti - RIP New York Jets uniforms (1998-2018): The 11 best momentsSpencer Aber - Ex-Jets LB Wahoo McDaniel to be inducted into WWE Hall of FameHere are your missed connections from yesterday.Here’s the thread about nothing, make sure you check it out.I hope you all have a safe and wonderful day!]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75513/mike-edwards-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jersey Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:42:13 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75513/mike-edwards-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jersey <![CDATA[Mike Edwards Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey]]> Could Taylor replace Demar Dotson along the offensive line"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmBuccaneers Draft Profile: OT Jawaan TaylorNew Justin Evans Jersey ,5commentsCould Taylor replace Demar Dotson along the offensive lineEDTShareTweetShareShareBuccaneers Draft Profile: OT Jawaan TaylorBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsDraft week is upon us! In four short days, the near four month wait to see who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick with the fifth overall pick will officially come to an end. The next prospect in our 40 day marathon, is offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, from Florida. Taylor, is projected to be a top 15 pick on Thursday. Jawaan Taylor’s CareerTaylor, who is forgoing his senior season at Florida to enter the NFL draft, was highly recruited out of Cocoa high school, which is also located in Florida. Before attending college, Taylor needed to lose some weight and he did just that. The coaches asked him to drop from 380 pounds to 350 and he did just that. He is now regarded as one of the best, if not the best offensive lineman in this years class. While at the University of Florida Chris Godwin Jersey , Taylor started 12 0f 13 games as a freshman, earning Freshman All-American honors, as well as Freshman All-SEC team. As a Sophomore, Taylor played in all 11 games, including two as a left tackle. In his junior season, he played 12 of 13 games at right tackle and didn’t earn any conference honors, but he is considered one of the best lineman in this year’s draft. NFL.com, has Taylor graded as a 6.25 prospect, which translates to “should become an instant starter”. ProsExcellent run blockerHas great power and strengthHas very Long armsSolid pass protector (which Buccaneers need)Showed up in big games against big time pass rushersConsHad an excessive amount of pre-snap penaltiesAllows inside path to quarterbackCan over-set at timeWhy The Buccaneers Need HimDemar Dotson is getting up there in age and his play has been in decline over the last two years. Also, Tampa Bay needs to start investing higher draft picks into there offensive line. With that being said Mike Edwards Jersey , the Buccaneers also have never really invested high draft picks, especially in the first round into their offensive line. The last time the Buccaneers drafted an offensive tackle in the first round of the NFL draft, was back in 2001. The team selected Kenyatta Walker with the 14th overall pick. Walker, was also from the University of Florida. Since 2001, the team has only selected two offensive lineman, the other being Davin Joseph back in 2006. Will It Happen?Unless we see a trade back, probably not. Taylor is a fantastic prospect and would be an immediate upgrade along the Buccaneers offensive line, but picking him at five isn’t an option. Does this mean GMC must stay?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmToday's NFL NewsHow does the JPP injury affect Gerald McCoyNew,71commentsDoes this mean GMC must stay?EDTShareTweetShareShareHow does the JPP injury affect Gerald McCoyKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise continues to be cursed in oh so many ways. Tuesday started out as an exciting day for Buccaneers fans, when they learned that Ronde Barber will be inducted into the teams Ring of Honor on September 22nd against the New York Giants.Excitement quickly faded after news broke this afternoon that Jason Pierre-Paul may have sustained a season-ending neck injury as a result of the car accident that happened last Thursday.With Tampa Bay not really addressing the defensive line in the draft outside of their fourth-round pick Anthony Nelson Mike Edwards Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jersey , JPP was slated to be a very crucial part to this defense in 2019, but now, the Buccaneers are scrambling for answers.So, how does this news affect Gerald McCoy and his 2019 status with Tampa Bay? I’m glad you asked. In my opinion, if JPP is indeed out for the 2019 season, there is no possible way that McCoy can not be on this roster come Week 1. They simply can’t afford to lose their Top 2 defensive lineman from last season and rely on guys like Noah Spence and Anthony Nelson to take massive steps forward.Questions are still to be answered regarding how this injury might affect the salary cap, but one way or another, the Buccaneers need to figure out how to fit GMC under the cap this year, because he suddenly just became the second most important piece on this defense.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75512/that%E2%80%99s-one-way-to-learn-the-most-difficult-offenses-in-the-league Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:20:44 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75512/that%E2%80%99s-one-way-to-learn-the-most-difficult-offenses-in-the-league <![CDATA[That’s one way to learn the most difficult offenses in the league."]]>  />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsFiled under:49ers QuarterbackJimmy Garoppolo trying to get a feel of what Kyle Shanahan thinks calling playsNew Nick Mullens Jersey ,57commentsThat’s one way to learn the most difficult offenses in the league. PDTShareTweetShareShareJimmy Garoppolo trying to get a feel of what Kyle Shanahan thinks calling playsJimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL in Week 3 and one of the largest setbacks over the entire scenario was how he’d miss a year in development of Kyle Shanahan’s system. It seems like the 49ers did everything they could to teach what was available during his recovery, going as far as giving him film sessions with Mike Shanahan. Well, it looks like Garoppolo also has been trying to think like his coach. In an appearance on KNBR’s Fitz & Brooks, Garoppolo went over his recovery and what his schedule was like during the season after going on IR: That’s one way to learn the playbook! The biggest problem with Kyle Shanahan’s playbook, if there was one, is that it’s so darn difficult. Try reciting this in a huddle. Getting film time with Mike Shanahan is a great move, but seeing where Kyle Shanahan is coming from on the next play is going to help expediting calls in 2019. You might be thinking this is obvious for an NFL player, but the truth is, we’ve seen situations where the player injured is absent from the building and no one hears from them the rest of the season. Garoppolo is doing everything he can to learn what he could in that awful situation he was put into. Plus getting Kyle Shanahan’s perspective will help them when they are in a time out situation and need to settle on a play. With so many season-long leagues shifting to their playoffs, lots of fantasy players are turning toward daily game — especially if they’re no longer contending for the title.And key injuries like those to running backs James Conner, Matt Breida and Melvin Gordon have created opportunities in daily fantasy without the downside seen in seasonal leagues.Here are a few situations that will be pivotal in Week 14:JAMES CONNERThe Pittsburgh running back having a strong year replacing Le’Veon Bell is out against Oakland with a sprained left ankle, creating a huge opportunity for Jaylen Samuels. Samuels is a top five value in DailyRoto’s projections at his price for both FanDuel ($4,600) and DraftKings ($3,700). While head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Conner will be replaced by a committee, Samuels has the most appeal. Samuels averaged five catches a game during his senior year at NC State and will be the first back targeted in the passing game and 2-minute offense. Samuels has outsnapped Stevan Ridley 2-1 over the previous few weeks and even with a conservative projection of 50 percent of rushing attempts, he projects for top five value. While a “fade” or pivoting off of Samuels may be viable on FanDuel, where touchdowns are critical, he should be a staple of DraftKings cash games and tournament lineups this weekend.MATT BREIDAWith Samuels a trendy option, one name that could fly under the radar as a pivot is 49ers running back Jeff Wilson, who costs just $5 Alfred Morris Jersey ,600 on Fanduel and $3,800 on DraftKings. When Matt Breida went down with an injury in Week 13 it was Wilson who emerged, playing on 73 percent of snaps and getting 15 carries and eight catches. With San Francisco again projected to be playing from behind, Wilson could receive more checkdowns from Nick Mullens. They key to watch with Wilson will be the news around Alfred Morris and Matthew Dayes. Both were inactive last week, leading to Wilson’s large workload. If either are inactive again this week it could be a sign that San Francisco is willing to trust the undrafted free agent with a heavy workload. Like Samuels, Wilson was a strong receiver in college with over 500 yards on 70 receptions and could be particularly valuable in the point-per-reception format on DraftKings.The other benefit of Wilson is his game starting in the late afternoon window. Both FanDuel and DraftKings offer the ability to use late swaps, allowing you to edit rosters for games that have not yet started. Samuels will be the highest owned player this week and savvy fantasy owners who need to catch up to their opponents will leverage late swaps to pivot off Samuels to Wilson.MELVIN GORDONGordon projects to remain out again in Week 14 and Austin Ekeler eased any doubts about his workload in Week 13, playing on 78 percent of snaps. Some fantasy owners may be scared off by his results, ending with just 43 yards, but his workload is encouraging with 13 rushing attempts and eight targets. On the season, Ekeler is averaging 0.35 fantasy points per snap, which is higher than a few notable names, including Christian McCaffrey, James Conner, Ezekiel Elliott, Joe Mixon and David Johnson. Ekeler is particularly attractive at a $6,700 FanDuel price and also a strong play at $6,200 on DraftKings. Look for Ekeler to provide a strong boost in a game where the Chargers have a 31-point implied team total and are 14-point home favorites.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75245/youth-devin-singletary-jersey Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:25:53 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75245/youth-devin-singletary-jersey <![CDATA[Youth Devin Singletary Jersey]]> Thanks Youth Devin Singletary Jersey , Roger Goodell." />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, 6/4: More stadium talk in BuffaloNew,38commentsThanks, Roger Goodell.EDTShareTweetShareShareBills Links, 6/4: More stadium talk in BuffaloMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsJim Kelly hosted his annual golf tournament on Monday, which is regularly attended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. As has happened in the past, Goodell addressed the Buffalo Bills’ need for a new stadium Womens Devin Singletary Jersey , which always leads to a healthy debate among fans. You can find the latest on Goodell’s comments below as part of today’s Bills Links.Goodell: "I want to make sure the Bills remain stable and competitive" | WGR 550 SportsRadio“The Commissioner spoke from the Jim Kelly Golf Classic.”Roger Goodell backs new Bills stadium: ‘I want them to be competitive here in Buffalo’ – The Buffalo NewsThe NFL commissioner’s remarks are similar to those he made duringthe 2016 Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Tournament.Do Buffalo Bills need new stadium? Roger Goodell seems to think so - newyorkupstate.com Goodell: "I want to make sure this franchise remains competitive and stable."OBL 6/3: Steve Smith Sr. has a message for Bills rookies; Christian Wade on transition from rugby to the NFL; Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Tournament - BuffaloBills.comIt was a jam-packed show for the guys on One Bills Live.Q&A with Ken Dorsey: The Bills quarterbacks coach on his philosophy and what he sees in Josh Allen – The AthleticThe Bills are going into 2019 with much more stability at quarterback. The Athletic sat down with new coach Dorsey for his first interview. (Subscription required.)Watch: Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game - BuffaloBills.com“Micah Hyde and more than 30 of his teammates faced off in an offense vs. defense charity softball game to benefit Imagine for Youth.”Featured on Buffalo RumblingsCircling the Wagons: Game of Thrones Series Finale & Buffalo Bills Part 1- Buffalo RumblingsLet’s talk Game of Thrones and Bills!Sights and sounds from Buffao Bills safety Micah Hyde’s Charity Softball Game - Buffalo Rumblings"It wasn’t football, but if you were in attendance at Sahlen Field on Sunday for Micah Hyde’s first charity softball game, you probably came home feeling satisfied."2019 Buffalo Bills scouting report: linebacker Julian Stanford - Buffalo RumblingsThe special teamer/backup middle linebacker is not a lock to reprise his role in 2019.Buffalo Bills’ most underrated players include Jerry Hughes, Josh Allen - Buffalo RumblingsLet’s discuss the players who deserve more good press.Buffalo Bills’ most overrated players include LeSean McCoy, Star Lotulelei - Buffalo RumblingsLet’s discuss which players don’t deserve their enhanced reputation.Buffalo Bills Links, 6/3: Micah Hyde brings the Bills together for charity softball tournament - Buffalo RumblingsHyde’s celebrity softball game took place on Sunday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers' injured left knee has apparently improved to the point where he can take part in a midweek practice.Green Bay's star quarterback was limited in practice on Thursday as the Packers prepare to face the Buffalo Bills this weekend. It is the first time Rodgers took part in a midweek practice since getting hurt during the season-opening win over the Chicago Bears.The Packers usually practice on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Authentic Devin Singletary Jersey , with Thursday being the most intensive day of preparation. Rodgers missed midweek practices the previous two weeks to focus on rehab, while returning for the team's lighter practices on Saturday.The Packers were plagued by inconsistent play in a 31-17 loss to Washington last week, including drops, a fumble and penalties."When everybody's out there, the attention to detail is greater," receiver Geronimo Allison said after practice. "He demands more as the (potential) Hall of Fame quarterback, as the leader of our team. He demands perfections when he's out there with us."Rodgers missed practice Wednesday again this week Devin Singletary Jersey Boys , but the quarterback was cleared to practice on Thursday. He still does his usual extensive work with receivers in the film room, too."I'm one who always loves being out there because you're not just competing but you're working on things with the guys and working on the game plan," Rodgers said on Wednesday. "That's the trade-off — not being out there for practice but the trade-off is I can actually get out there and play on Sunday."Just Rodgers' presence alone raises the intensity level on defense, too, coach Mike McCarthy has said."It's good to see your franchise quarterback, your No. 1 player out there. It just kind of brings the spirits up of everybody," linebacker Clay Matthews said.Jimmy Graham also returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday. McCarthy said the veteran tight end was given a "maintenance" day on Wednesday Youth LeSean McCoy Jerseys , when he was listed as missing practice with a knee injury.Right tackle Bryan Bulaga was also limited for a second straight day, though it appears the veteran starter should be available on Sunday after leaving last week's loss to the Redskins.Notes: WR Randall Cobb (hamstring) was limited after being added to the injury report on Thursday. ... Starting CB Kevin King (groin) returned to practice for the first time this week after missing the Redskins game. King, who was limited, said he was day to day. "This was the next step, just trying to get out there and move around. It felt good," King said. ... The availability of Justin McCray (shoulder) for Sunday looks iffy after the starting right guard missed another practice. ... LB Nick Perry (concussion protocol) also missed practice.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75243/the-new-york-giants-are-continuing-to-shuffle-their-offensive-line Mon, 19 Aug 2019 06:17:21 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75243/the-new-york-giants-are-continuing-to-shuffle-their-offensive-line <![CDATA[The New York Giants are continuing to shuffle their offensive line]]> . Dan Duggan of The Athletic was first to report on Saturday that struggling right guard Patrick Omameh will be removed from the lineup Monday night vs. the Atlanta Falcons. In his place White B.J. Hill Jerseys , Spencer Pulley will move to center and John Greco will slide from center to his natural guard spot.Omameh, signed to a three-year, $15 million contract with $5.5 million guaranteed per Over The Cap, has been a disappointment. He signed as a left guard but moved to the right side when the team drafted Will Hernandez in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.Omameh’s performance, as you can see from the graphic below, has been far below his career standards. He has allowed 21 quarterback pressures in six games after allowing 22 in 13 starts last season.Pulley, 25, started all 16 games at center for the Los Angeles Chargers last season. The Chargers signed veteran Mike Pouncey to play that spot this season, cutting Pulley at the end of the preseason. He was awarded to the Giants via waivers.Greco B.J. Hill Jerseys 2019 , 33, has started four games at center since Jon Halapio went on IR with a broken right ankle. The 11-year veteran has spent most of his career at guard, so switching spots with Pulley allows both players to be in their natural spots.Prior to the news breaking that Pulley would start Monday, offensive line coach Hal Hunter hinted at the possibility.“He’s [Pulley] really smart. The first thing I did when we got him I called Phillip Rivers to ask about him and Phillip gave me great insight into the guy and so based on that it helped me coach the guy a little bit,” Hunter said. “He’s tough and he’s athletic. I think he’s got a good grasp of the offense and I think he is pushing toward perhaps maybe being one of the first five.”Now Pulley is exactly that.The Giants began the season with an offensive line of Nate Solder (LT), Will Hernandez (LG), Halapio (C), Omameh (RG), Ereck Flowers (RT).On Monday they will line up this way: Solder (LT) White Kyle Lauletta Jerseys , Hernandez (LG), Pulley (C), Greco (RG), Wheeler (RT).The Giants have surrendered 20 sacks this season, with only four teams giving up more. The right side of the line has continued to be a problem. Omameh didn’t play well. Flowers was benched after two games, then released. Wheeler has allowed 18 pressures in four starts and has the lowest Pro Football Focus grade of any tackle in the league who has played at least 100 snaps. Let’s look at where the two veterans would fit"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 17New York Giants NewsGiants Free Agency 2019Free agents Morris Claiborne, Corey Liuget reportedly visit GiantsNew,27commentsLet’s look at where the two veterans would fit EDTShareTweetShareShareFree agents Morris Claiborne Kyle Lauletta Jerseys 2019 , Corey Liuget reportedly visit GiantsMorris Claiborne (21)Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsA newsy day continued for the New York Giants on Wednesday with word that a pair of veteran free agents, cornerback Morris Claiborne and defensive tackle Corey Liuget, visited with the team.No word as of yet that either player had signed.Where would Claiborne or Liuget fit if either were to sign with the Giants?Claiborne, 29, is a seven-year veteran who should be familiar to Giants fans. He spent the first five year of his career with the Dallas Cowboys and the last two with the New York Jets. He has started 73 of the 77 regular-season games he has played in.Janoris Jenkins is currently the team’s only real veteran cornerback. They re-signed Tony Lippett and Antonio Hamilton, but both are really depth players. Grant Haley showed some promise in the slot as a rookie last season, and 2018 Supplemental Draft choice Sam Beal is currently penciled into the lineup. While the Giants might look to add a cornerback in the draft, they could use an experienced player like Claiborne.Keep in mind also that Jenkins is the last of the high-priced free agents signed by former GM Jerry Reese to remain on the roster. Could the Giants try to move him during the draft? They would save $7.75 million against the salary cap by doing so, but would also add another $7 million in dead money to a total that has already swelled to nearly $34 million.Claiborne apparently had a contract offer recently from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers White Evan Engram Jerseys , but is seemingly continuing to shop his services.Corey LiugetKyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsLiuget is a 2011 first-round pick who spent his entire career with the Chargers. He has started 103 of 108 regular-season games.The Giants are expected to add in the draft to a defensive front that currently includes B.J. Hill, Dalvin Tomlinson, R.J. McIntosh and Olsen Pierre. Liuget played in only six games last season, finishing the year on IR with a torn right quad. He also served a four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Per ESPN, Liuget sued his former trainer as a result of the suspension. Signing Liuget would not preclude the Giants from adding interior defensive line help in the draft, but would lessen the urgency for them to do so.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75242/jason-mccourty-jerseys-2019 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:46:11 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75242/jason-mccourty-jerseys-2019 <![CDATA[Jason McCourty Jerseys 2019]]> There are only three games left in the 2018 NFL season Jason McCourty Jerseys 2019 , and two of them will be played on Sunday — one of which the AFC Championship Game that will see the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs go at each other with a Super Bowl berth on the line. The matchup between the conference’s top two seeds will be an intriguing one, in part because both teams are pretty healthy entering the contest.A look at today’s first injury report of the week confirms this:Did not participateWhile the Patriots had perfect participation at practice today, the Chiefs missed Dorian O’Daniel. The 24-year old, who already missed Kansas City’s divisional round playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts White Adrian Clayborn Jerseys , usually serves a rotational depth linebacker that sees most of his action on special teams.Limited participationNew England also had no limited participants during practice today, as defensive edge Deatrich Wise Jr. return to full participation. Meanwhile, Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was limited after being activated off injured reserve on Tuesday. Running back Spencer Ware, who missed the Chiefs’ last four games due to injury Adrian Clayborn Jerseys 2019 , was also present for the session but unable to partake fully.Full participationAs noted above, Deatrich Wise Jr. returned to full practice participation today. The second-year man, who is an integral part of New England’s defensive edge rotation alongside Trey Flowers, Adrian Clayborn and John Simon White Jeremy Hill Jerseys , missed last Sunday’s divisional round victory over the Los Angeles Chargers due to his ankle issue.While Kansas City lists seven players in this category, all of them are expected to be good to go on Sunday — at least in some capacity. The Patriots won’t be back to work as a team until training camp, but quarterback Tom Brady is doing some work on his own before the team gets back together next month.Brady posted some video and pictures to Instagram showing him going through a workout on Tuesday, including a stop-motion video that shows him throwing to a receiver with his back to the camera. While his face remains hidden in the video Jeremy Hill Jerseys 2019 , there’s another distant shot of his face in Brady’s Instagram story and several reporters have chimed in to say that it’s currently suspended wideout Josh Gordon.Gordon caught 40 passes for 720 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games for the Patriots last season, but was suspended indefinitely in December. He was tendered a contract as a restricted free agent — Gordon signed the tender — and there has been word that he could be reinstated to the team in time to play in 2019.It remains to be seen if that’s the case, but it appears Brady and Gordon are doing what they can to be on the same page when and if he gets the green light to return.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75228/womens-eric-tomlinson-jersey Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:45:58 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75228/womens-eric-tomlinson-jersey <![CDATA[Womens Eric Tomlinson Jersey]]> The Jets have their first interview of this year’s head coaching search in the books.The team announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have completed an interview with Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. It’s also the first completed interview for Bieniemy Womens Eric Tomlinson Jersey , who is also set to talk to the Buccaneers on Wednesday before moving on to interviews with the Dolphins and Bengals.Hiring a coach with an offensive background would be a departure for the Jets as they have favored the defensive side of the ball over the last two decades. Bill Parcells replaced Rich Kotite in 1997 and was followed by Al Groh, Herman Edwards, Eric Mangini, Rex Ryan and Todd Bowles.Given the presence of quarterback Sam Darnold, it’s no surprise that the team is looking in that direction. Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-darron-lee-jersey , former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy and USC offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury also fit that bill, although Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard is also on the candidate list. In the lead up to the NFL Draft, many analysts put together a big board. This their ranking of the prospects. Over the next few days, I want to take a look at various big boards and compare them to..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteGang Green Nationa New York Jets communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsJetsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕How did the Jets do in the 2019 NFL Draft vs. Pro Football Focus’ big board?New,45commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareHow did the Jets do in the 2019 NFL Draft vs. Pro Football Focus’ big board?Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesIn the lead up to the NFL Draft Jamison Crowder Jersey , many analysts put together a big board. This their ranking of the prospects. Over the next few days, I want to take a look at various big boards and compare them to the slots in the NFL Draft where the Jets made their picks.Today we continue by looking at the big board of Pro Football Focus.As a reminder, none of these will definitely prove the Jets or an analyst are right or wrong. By doing a number of these, we will be able to see whether a consensus believes the Jets got good value from their picks.Quinnen Williams (Jets pick: 3; PFF’s rank: 3) Equal valueWilliams is the chalk pick on this big board.Jachai Polite (Jets pick: 68; PFF’s rank: 98) -30 valueThis one surprises me quite a bit since I assumed PFF would focus more on production in games than pre-Draft process. They indicate his poor testing dropped his stock.Chuma Edoga (Jets pick: 92; PFF’s rank: 64) +28 valueThe early reviews of this pick have been good.Trevon Wesco (Jets pick: 121; PFF’s rank: 228) -107 valueI think there will be a divide on this player between old school and new school analysts. Old school types will really like this. New school types will believe this is a reach.Blake Cashman (Jets pick: 157; PFF’s rank: 59) +98 valueThis is a huge discrepancy from Mel Kiper’s big board yesterday, which had Cashman as a huge reach. PFF actually thinks he’s the second best player the Jets picked. I fall somewhere between these extremes.Blessaun Austin (Jets pick: 196; PFF’s rank: 214) -18 valueIf you buy into PFF Womens Leonard Williams Jersey , you probably will be pleased to see this. Coming within 18 spots at this stage of the Draft means the value is in the same ballpark..........................................So there you have it. I direct you to the comments for PFF bashing.Previous entries: Mel Kiper]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75227/carlton-davis-jersey Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:30:36 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75227/carlton-davis-jersey <![CDATA[Carlton Davis Jersey]]> A quarterback change could be on the table for the 49ers this week.Nick Mullens was 18-of-32 for 221 yards Carlton Davis Jersey , a touchdown and two interceptions against the Buccaneers in Sunday’s 27-9 loss and his play came in for criticism from head coach Kyle Shanahan after the game.“I don’t think he played very well, just looking at some of our situations, but that wasn鈥檛 all on him,” Shanahan said, via the . “No one played very well, especially in the passing game.”Mullens starred against the Raiders in his first start, but took a step back in Week 10 against the Giants. Sunday was another step backward and Shanahan said he will evaluate the quarterback position every week to make sure that the team is making the right choice.C.J. Beathard is Mullens’ backup and started five games earlier this year after Jimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL. With Tampa Bay already having some promising young safeties, is there any room for a big free agent addition?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmNFL Free AgencyDoes Buccaneers’ existing safety group limit free agency possibilities? New,5commentsWith Tampa Bay already having some promising young safeties, is there any room for a big free agent addition?ESTShareTweetShareShareDoes Buccaneers’ existing safety group limit free agency possibilities? Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe need for defensive help has led to a lot of speculation about what the Buccaneers might do when free agency opens up on March 13. There isn’t a ton of cap space to work with, especially if the Bucs are bringing back some of their own guys. Questions have been surrounding all three levels of the defense for the last couple of months Jordan Whitehead Jersey , but one of the position groups that might not be set up for a big free agent signing is the safeties.Ever since Bruce Arians was hired, Tyrann Mathieu has been a specific name mentioned in connection with Tampa Bay. It’s not hard to see why. There’s a mutual love between Arians and Mathieu, plus the “Honey Badger” has plenty left in the tank. The Bucs also seem like a good landing spot because of the need for a veteran presence in the secondary. But would a guy like Mathieu — or another big name veteran safety — stunt the growth of the team’s existing safety group?Justin Evans, who is only entering his third NFL season, is the most established safety on the roster. He should continue to be a full-time starter in 2019. In addition to him, the Bucs have Jordan Whitehead starting his second season as a pro. The 2018 fourth-rounder had a very promising rookie year, and he could certainly prove to be a big steal if he’s given the opportunity. Then there’s M.J. Stewart, who is also entering his second year. The second-rounder from a year ago played cornerback in his rookie season, but general manager Jason Licht said at the NFL Scouting Combine that the North Carolina product will be moving to safety.With all of that being said, would the addition of Mathieu or another big-time veteran make sense for such a young group of safeties? If the Bucs do bring in Mathieu, they’d have him Anthony Nelson Jersey , Evans, Whitehead and Stewart all battling for snaps. With the kind of money that it would take to bring Mathieu in, he’d surely start. That presumably leaves two young players on the sideline for the majority of the time. To really develop and get better, these young guys need to be on the field.One argument could be that a veteran safety is a clear upgrade over the second-year guys, so it shouldn’t matter that they’re on the sideline. Such a veteran very well may be an upgrade, but stunting growth of the guys that are supposed to be your future might be problematic in the long run. With the promise that Whitehead showed and the potential that Stewart has at his new position, it would seem unlike Jason Licht to give up them being key pieces so soon.Don’t get me wrong. I’ve been a big fan of Tyrann Mathieu since his LSU days, and I’d love to see him become a Buccaneer. But is the current setup of the roster conducive to such a signing? It’s definitely something to think about.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75226/who-is-nick-mullens-he%E2%80%99s-the-49ers-quarterback-on-his-way Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:15:54 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/75226/who-is-nick-mullens-he%E2%80%99s-the-49ers-quarterback-on-his-way <![CDATA[Who is Nick Mullens? He’s the 49ers quarterback on his way]]>  to becoming at minimum a one-game wonder. Mullens has made it look easy in his NFL debut Solomon Thomas Jersey , completing 12 of 17 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns. Richie James Jr., who caught a 53-yard pass, dropped what should have been a 21-yard touchdown with 25 seconds remaining in the half as the 49ers settled for a 39-yard Robbie Gould field goal.San Francisco embarrassed Oakland in the first half, going to the locker room with a 17-3 lead.Pierre Garcon caught a 24-yard touchdown pass and Kendrick Bourne a 4-yard touchdown. James leads all receivers with two catches for 60 yards.Derek Carr took a beating, sacked four times. Cassius Marsh had 1.5 of the sacks. It marked the first time a Raiders quarterback was sacked four times in the first half since Bruce Gradkowski on Oct. 3, 2010, against the Texans, according to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press.The 49ers entered the game with 16 sacks this season.Carr has completed 11 of 15 passes for 116 yards. Doug Martin, who left briefly to have his hip and wrist examined, has five carries for 30 yards. Teams are stupid to build up their base defense. He’s using that to his advantage." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsFiled under:San Francisco 49ers NewsRoster ProjectionsShanahan zigs when they zagNew,153commentsTeams are stupid to build up their base defense. He’s using that to his advantage.PDTShareTweetShareShareShanahan zigs when they zagKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsSam Monson of PFF recently documented just how strong the swing to the pass game — and away from base defenses — is in the NFL:This take is not wrong, but it shows the wisdom of Kyle Shanahan’s scheme — which goes in the opposite direction. He is zigging while everyone else zags, a high-risk, high-reward strategy.Shanahan is building a run-first offense based on the outside zone run and play-action passes. He can force defenses into their base package, which they’re stupid to build up because everyone else is going the other direction. And division rival Arizona is precisely one of the teams not equipped to handle a strong run game. The Niners now have three outstanding backs (Tevin Coleman, Jalen Hurd, and Jerick McKinnon) who can run or receive on any given play. If any of them lines up with FB Kyle Juszczyk in the backfield, how can a team move out of its base defense? But if they stay in their neglected base, Juice can fall back into pass protection, and the team can run four verts on play-action if they want to.If a team plays nickel defense anyway, the Niners will be able to punish them with an explosive running game behind the strong blocking of Juszczyk and TE George Kittle — or flatten the quicker, smaller, lighter linebackers and defensive backs with Deebo Samuel slants, Kittle catch-and-runs, and Jalen Hurd just all over the place.A counter-punching strategy like this has an advantage for roster-building, too. Offensive linemen who are better at run-blocking than pass protection are relatively cheap. Football Outsiders ranked the Niners line as 10th best in the NFL for run-blocking last year, but only 22nd for pass protection. Even at the lowest point of last season, when Beathard was finally benched in favor of Nick Mullens, PFF ranked the team fourth in the NFL in running yards before contact, at 2.05. (Don’t forget that #1 running back Jerick McKinnon was out for the season.)The danger of this strategySo Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey , why doesn’t everybody zag like Shanahan? Because these trends are happening for good reasons, the league goes in one direction because it has advantages, and contrarians give those up, voluntarily. In this case, passing plays are just more productive than runs. Running backs don’t last that long (Todd Gurley might be worn out already). And with any fullback less skilled at pass-catching than Juszczyk — meaning, all other fullbacks in history — you waste a precious roster spot on a guy who might not even show up in the box score. Furthermore, if your run-blocking OL can’t protect your quarterback, you risk him getting injured. We saw what that looked like last year, and it was ugly.Counter-punching is a risky strategy, and it depends on your timing and uniqueness.It’s kind of like selling the stock market short - timing is everything, and you can get killed if you have it wrong. If the current trend is overdone and about to swing back, you’re a genius, and other coaches will start copying you. But if not, you’re fighting the tide, like a kid at the beach frantically reinforcing the walls of their sandcastle as the waves wash it away.There’s also a real danger of letting nostalgia cloud your judgment, especially for Shanahan — the son of a coach who was very successful in the old style.Personnel Problems?This unique scheme depends on players who are skilled in both the run and pass game — hence the pass-catching RBs, Jalen Hurd, and Juszczyk. But when injury strikes, can you replace them? The run-first OL requires a QB who gets the ball out quickly; hence, the improvement last year with Nick Mullens over C. J. Beathard. Also, the college pipeline adapts to the jobs available. How many good FB prospects are there any more? I guess that the Niners picked up TE Levine Toilolo in part as Juszczyk’s backup — a great run blocker with just enough receiving skill to force defenses to account for him.Problems for the defense?There is one more problem with a contrarian offense. Your defense gets its practice reps against your offense, so if you have a unique offense, they won’t be as prepared for the teams they play against.Hopefully, in this case, the offense can just outscore the other team, and this will overwhelm any harm to the defense. Besides, if the strategy works and other teams start copying Shanahan, the defense will be ready to stuff their fledgling attempts.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74958/the-49ers-were-praised-immediately-after-the-2017 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:14:27 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/74958/the-49ers-were-praised-immediately-after-the-2017 <![CDATA[The 49ers were praised immediately after the 2017]]>  draft for getting both Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster. It’s another example of how draft grades mean nothing for several years.San Francisco cut Foster earlier this week after more off-field troubles. The best thing that can be said about Thomas is at least he’s still on the roster.The No. 3 overall pick from 2017 hasn’t lived up to his pre-draft billing Arik Armstead Jersey , but he still has time.鈥淚 have my own expectations,鈥?Thomas told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. 鈥淎nd I鈥檓 definitely the hardest person on myself, and I want to make myself the best player and person I can be for this team. So I really set my expectations high, and I have go to follow them and chase them and work my butt off to go get it done.鈥淚鈥檓 not at my expectations right now. I鈥檓 not where I should be. I鈥檓 not playing like I want to. There鈥檚 a long way for me to go. It鈥檚 going to be a long journey, but I can definitely get there, and I can definitely prove to everyone who I am and why I was drafted where I was drafted. It鈥檚 going to be a journey, but I鈥檓 going to get there.鈥?9ers General Manager John Lynch argued against labeling Thomas a “bust,” and he’s right: It’s too early.But San Francisco would love to see more production from Thomas, who has 19 tackles and one sack this season. Thomas wants to see more from Thomas Womens Jerick McKinnon Jersey , too.鈥淚t鈥檚 a blessing that I get to do what I get to do, so I want to be the best player I can be for this team and myself, and I just want to go ball,” Thomas said. “I know I can. I just want to put it on film, and stop talking about it and just do it.鈥 There are a host of honors to be handed out in January and February lauding performances from the just completed regular season. The Associated Press gets the love at the NFL Honors program, but the Pro Football Writers of America offer up their awards first.Earlier today, the PFWA named San Francisco 49ers second year tight end George Kittle and rookie kick returner Richie James to their All-NFC team. Later in the morning, they announced their all-rookie team, and right tackle Mike McGlinchey was the only player listed. McGlinchey and Braden Smith (Indianapolis Colts) were the two offensive tackles on the team.McGlinchey is no surprise Frank Gore Jersey White , and will likely be on the AP’s all-rookie team. James did not make the team after earning All-NFC honors, but it’s not a shock. Kansas City Chiefs kick returner Tremon Smith got the nod instead. He finished the season fourth in kick return average at 26.8 yards per return. That was actually 1.6 yards per return better than James. Smith did not make the All-AFC team because fellow AFC returner Andre Roberts had a strong season (29.4 yards per return). We’ll see how the AP handles it.Linebacker Fred Warner came up short in the voting. The PFWA selected Darius Leonard, Roquan Smith, and Leighton Vander Esch as their three linebackers. Leonard and Vander Esch are outside linebackers, while Smith is an inside linebacker. Warner had three more tackles than Smith, but the latter had five sacks and one interception compared to Warner’s none in both categories.]]> liny