<![CDATA[0xbt: liny's blogs]]> https://0xbt.net/blog/owner/liny195?offset=420 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49539/when-san-francisco-cut-linebacker-reuben-foster-following Thu, 14 Mar 2019 03:19:49 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49539/when-san-francisco-cut-linebacker-reuben-foster-following <![CDATA[When San Francisco cut linebacker Reuben Foster following]]>  a domestic violence arrest at the team hotel Cheap Dante Pettis Jersey , many thought that could be his last chance in the NFL, and that if it wasn’t his last chance, he was going to have to do a lot of work to rehabilitate his image before any team would want him.Instead, Washington claimed Foster on waivers. And San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan was among those who didn’t see that coming.Immediately after Foster was awarded to Washington on waivers, the team issued a statement saying he won’t play for them until the legal process concludes, and Foster was placed on the Commissioner Exempt list, which allows him to keep collecting paychecks while not participating in team activities. Whenever a starting quarterback goes down Cheap Ahkello Witherspoon Jersey , the approach to filling the void becomes either “next man up” or “next man in.”The 49ers for now will elevate C.J. Beathard to the starting lineup, and also potentially promote Nick Mullens from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The fact that they’re reportedly working out Tom Savage suggests that they’re at least willing to look elsewhere.So where else could they look? They can sign a free agent, pluck a player from a practice squad, or attempt to pull off a trade. The free-agent options aren’t plentiful, as evidenced by the fact that the name at the top of the call list was Tom Savage.Other free agents presently on the market include Landry Jones, Paxton Lynch, EJ Manuel, and Colin Kaepernick (that’s technically true), Garrett Grayson, Josh Woodrum, Kyle Allen http://www.49erscheapstore.com/marquise-goodwin-jersey-cheap , Garrett Gilbert, Nic Shimonek, Luis Perez, Bryce Petty, Peter Pujals, J.T. Barrett, Joe Callahan, Jack Heneghan, Nick Mullens, Austin Allen, Connor Jessop Youth Mike Person Jersey , Matt Barkley, and Austin Davis.Fifteen quarterbacks currently are on practice squads: Davis Webb (Jets), Danny Etling (Patriots), Christian Hackenberg (Bengals), Phillip Walker (Colts), Tanner Lee (Jaguars), Logan Woodside (Titans), Chase Litton (Chiefs), Cardale Jones (Chargers), Tyler Bray (Bears), Jake Rudock (Lions) Youth Adrian Colbert Jersey , Kurt Benkert (Falcons), Connor Cook (Panthers), Brandon Allen (Rams), Alex McGough (Seahawks), and Chad Kanoff (Cardinals).As trade possibilities go, the Dolphins currently have four quarterbacks on the roster, with Brock Osweiler, David Fales, and Luke Falk behind Ryan Tannehill. The Jets have Josh McCown backing up Sam Darnold; they could trade him and then elevate Davis Webb. The Ravens still have Robert Griffin III, but a Shanahan reunion would be a long shot, to say the least. The Browns have former starter Tyrod Taylor and odd man out Drew Stanton http://www.49erscheapstore.com/joe-staley-jersey-cheap , now that Baker Mayfield is QB1.The Texans have Brandon Weeden (who was cut by the Browns when Shanahan arrived as offensive coordinator) and Joe Webb behind Deshaun Watson. The Broncos have Kevin Hogan behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly. The Giants have Alex Tanney and Kyle Lauletta backing up Eli Manning. The Eagles have Nick Foles and Nate Sudfeld behind Carson Wentz. The Vikings have Trevor Siemian and Kyle Sloter behind Kirk Cousins.Falcons backup Matt Schaub has spent time with Shanahan in the past, but the Falcons currently have no other backup to Matt Ryan, other than Benkert. With Jameis Winston returning to the Bucs on Tuesday, Ryan Griffin (or maybe even Winston) could be expendable. And the Cardinals have both Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon behind new starter Josh Rosen.Then there are the Saints. They acquired Teddy Bridgewater for a third-round pick from the Jets. Could they flip him to the 49ers for something more than what they gave up? That would depend presumably on how much the 49ers would offer. But it would be odd, to say the least, if the team that got Jimmy Garoppolo for a second-round pick would give up a second-round pick for Bridgewater.The overall options aren’t great for the 49ers. And they’re not great for the networks either. The 49ers are due to play in prime time four times from Week Six through Week 10. Unless they do the completely unexpected and bring back Kaepernick, the NFL can kiss big ratings in those games goodbye.
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49537/before-the-2018-nfl-schedule-was-released Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:52:01 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49537/before-the-2018-nfl-schedule-was-released <![CDATA[Before the 2018 NFL schedule was released]]>  http://www.49ersauthorizedshops.com/authentic-kyle-juszczyk-jersey , I remember fans anticipating a prime-time showdown between the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. Oakland was coming off of a disappointing season, but hired Jon Gruden and the arrow was pointing up. Across the Bay, the 49ers found a franchise quarterback and strung together five wins to close out last season, building intrigue for 2018.Many thought that the Raiders and 49ers would wind up on opening weekend, but instead the league pushed them back to a Week 9 Thursday Night Football slot. Well, eight weeks into the season and the only similarity between the two teams is the one in the win column. So how did we get from “one of the best games in the schedule” to “a battle for the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft?”The Raiders’ summer was as choppy as the Pacific Ocean, filled with linebacker Khalil Mack trade rumors and odd veteran signings. On the flip side, the 49ers’ biggest storylines were Reuben Foster’s legal issues and Jimmy Garoppolo’s rendezvous with a female friend. Yet, before the season even began, San Francisco lost their starting running back Jerick McKinnon for the season and Oakland pulled off a blockbuster deal, sending Mack to Chicago for multiple draft picks. With a healthy Derek Carr and co., the Raiders are sitting at 1-6. However, in Santa Clara, a healthy Jimmy Garoppolo had led the 49ers to a 1-1 record before getting hurt late in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. With backup C.J. Beathard under center, San Francisco has lost five straight games in maddening fashion.The 49ers’ scoring offense is ranked 23rd in the NFL, while the Raiders’ scoring offense is further down the list at 27th. On the other side of the ball, San Francisco’s scoring defense is ranked 28th, while Raiders trail three spots behind. To this point in the season, Oakland’s dysfunction has been rather inexplicable. They’ve been healthy at major positions and revamped their coaching staff Pierre Garcon jersey , yet continue to struggle on both sides of the ball. Against the Rams, Chargers and Seahawks, the Raiders only managed to put up 13, 10 and three points, respectively. Their only win on the season is a three-point OT victory against a Cleveland Browns’ team led by rookie Baker Mayfield in his first start. On the other hand, the 49ers’ issues have been more explicable, as it’s mostly self-inflicted. Kyle Shanahan’s offense has 18 turnovers on the season, ranking 29th in the NFL. Careless giveaways have been the difference in most of their games. Outside of a blowout loss at the hands of the Rams, the 49ers have lost every other game this season by less than 11 points.Oakland had high expectations coming into the season, but instead they’ve regressed, trading two of their three best players for multiple first-round picks. It’s setting up for a full rebuild in Oakland, with Gruden planning on using the first part of his 10-year contract to construct the roster per his wishes.For the 49ers, they were coming into Year 2 of a rebuild, but happened to take a step back with injuries to their best offensive players. The front office has identified major areas of need, primarily pass rush and offensive playmakers, but will have the ammunition to do so after this lost season. While both teams come into Thursday with one win, it’s evident that one team has a plan to address their future, while the other seems to be winging it. The 49ers have a collaborative partnership between John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan, while Jon Gruden is seemingly a one-man show in Oakland.The only similarity that the Raiders and 49ers share eight weeks into the season is the number in the win column. Outside of that Authentic Laken Tomlinson jersey , their path to this point couldn’t be any more different.Week 5 college football watch list, game thread Greetings 49ers Faithful! Week 5 of the college football season is upon us, and after the gut-punching loss of our beloved Jimmy Garoppolo for the season, we grudgingly pull ourselves away from the pits of despair with the mindset on refocusing our eyes towards the future of the team. Therefore, we are back offering our continued breakdown of college football’s weekly action - keeping our sights set on the 2019 NFL Draft.Each week throughout the college season Josh Eccles, Alex Eisen, and Greg Valerio will break down a few college football games providing highlights and profiles of a few notable draft-eligible prospects you should pay attention to. This will help people build a list of names to know when we get into the offseason.For this week, Josh, Alex, and Greg each picked two players to talk about. All prospects highlighted are featured today; nonetheless, feel free to drop in the prospects you are watching.Josh EcclesBrian Burns, DE, No. 99 - Florida StateHeight: 6’5” | Weight: 235Florida State at Louisville | 12:30 p.m. (PT) Saturday, September 29 | ESPN/WatchESPNPossesses high football IQ and has drawn praise for his ability to diagnose plays before the ball snap. His tackling needs work - which may seem to some to some as a deal-breaker given the 49ers’ recent woes on defense in that particular department. He lounges, he leans, he’ll hold on and weigh ball carriers down to the ground but it all works out. Burns led all freshmen in 2016 with 9.5 sacks and has done nothing to hurt his image among scouts as a highly athletic defensive prospect.He needs to improve against the run and needs to grow into his body a little bit more but that shouldn’t shy teams away from taking a serious look at him. The Seminoles will look to move to 3-2 against a rebuilding Louisville team that has shown some improvements on both side of the ball these last couple of weeks.Bobby Evans, OT, No. 71 - OklahomaHeight: 6’5” | Weight: 301Baylor at #6 Oklahoma | 12:30 p.m. (PT) Saturday, September 29 | ABC/WatchESPNThe Sooner tout one of the most talented offenses in the country Youth Marquise Goodwin jersey , led by the likes of starting quarterback Kyler Murray and formerly starting running back Rodney Anderson (whose season ended early due to an ACL injury). One of the strengths of this team - a strength which has played a large role in the success this offense has seen thus far - comes from the offensive line. Their ability to open up wide running lanes for the ground game and have given Murray enough time to make his progressions have this team setting its sights on the College Football Playoff. Enter Bobby Evans who finds himself replacing offensive tackle Orlando Brown, who now has a home in the NFL playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Evans played tight end in high school and that makes sense when you watch him play and realize just how quick and athletic he truly is. If there’s one thing we know it’s that a Kyle Shanahan offense necessitates having athletes up and down the o-line. San Francisco could serve themselves right in investing in future tackles, especially given the fact that Joe Staley is getting up there in age. Alex EisenDexter Lawerence, DT, No. 90 - ClemsonHeight: 6’4” | Weight: 351Syracuse at #3 Clemson | 9:00 a.m. (PT ) Saturday, September 29 | ABCDexter Lawrence has outstanding size and power along the defensive line. He is one of the best defensive lineman against the run. While there is still room for growth in the pass rushing department, his raw talent to create chaos and disruption in the opponent’s backfield is second to none. Lawerence uses his lengthy arms and pro-ready frame to deflect and bat down passes, and break up plays along the line of scrimmage. He uses a blend of raw power and limited moves to create pressure on the quarterback. Has clean footwork off the snap, with sudden burst off the line. Don’t let his size frighten you鈥awerence might be one of the fastest draft-eligible defensive lineman. He has that natural blend of size and athleticism that scouts and evaluators seek at the next level.Health has been a factor for Lawrence and this season he would benefit from having a complete and healthy season, that is injury free. Other than his football traits, Lawrence has great character and a team-first attitude. Lawerence is coachable, and continues to discover growth and potential in his game. If you are still unsure about Lawrence, his head coach says it all in one telling statement, “When you have great talent and skill plus great work ethic and character, you usually become a superstar” - Dabo Swinney. At the moment, Lawerence is looking like a top fifteen overall pick in next year’s draft.Parris Campbell, WR, No. 21 - Ohio StateHeight: 6’1” | Weight: 207#9 Penn State at #4 Ohio State |4:30 p.m. (PT) September 29 | ABCThe wide receiver out of Ohio State is quite the explosive playmaker who can stretch the field. Last season Campbell had 40 receptions for 584 yards and 3 touchdowns. I know the stats seem a little underwhelming, however I will point out to quarterback play last season ( J.T. Barrett) who had difficulties throwing the ball vertically down the field. Campbell has burst and blistering speed off the line and is expected to be one of the fastest prospects in next year’s draft. Campbell has the ability to run at all there levels http://www.49ersauthorizedshops.com/authentic-george-kittle-jersey , running the short, intermediate, and deep routes. There is big-play ability with Campbell, with the potential for growth. I honestly don’t believe we have seen the full package with Campbell. Already this season Campbell has 19 receptions for 299 yards and 5 touchdowns. In four games he already has two more touchdowns than he had all of last year. An extra bonus is that Campbell has experience on special teams as well returning kickoffs. Drops were a concern for Campbell last season. However, so far this season he seems to have cleaned up that area of concern. This week against Penn State, Campbell will be up against a challenging and stiff defense. This will be a big week for Campbell to improve and raise his draft stock. At the moment I have Campbell as a day two selection. The arrow is pointing up and with a strong, consistent season, Campbell could be a fringe, first round prospect by next spring.Greg ValerioOshane Ximines, DE, No. 7 - Old DominionHeight: 6’4” | Weight: 255Old Dominion at East Carolina | 12:30 p.m. (PT) Saturday, September 29 | ESPN 3A leader on the field, Oshane Ximines is an explosive LEO prospect with destructive tendencies wreaking havoc in opponents’ backfields. A standout athlete, Ximines is an impressive pass rush talent with great first-step explosion, length, fluid change-of-direction skills, quickness, agility, strength Earl Mitchell jersey , and athleticism. Ximines displays good bend off the edge (nice flexibility) maintaining balance and burst closing with speed and violence. He does a good job utilizing his active hands and is quick to transition into his pass rush moves with smoothness winning with speed, power, and awareness.It is no secret the 49ers lack an ideal presence off the edge when rushing the passer. Ximines is one of many draft eligible edge prospects capable of improving the 49ers’ edge presence potentially helping the defense flourish in reaching its potential. Along with the toughness, passion for the game, and lauded leadership skills, Ximines is a somewhat under-the-radar prospect worth noting.Collin Johnson, WR, No. 9 - TexasHeight: 6’6” | Weight: 215No. 18 Texas at Kansas State | 12:30 p.m. (PT) Saturday, September 29 | FS1Standing at 6-foot-6-inches, Collin Johnson is a massive target sporting vines for limbs and an impressive catching radius making him an ideal threat all over the field, and most importantly, as a red zone target flashing his explosive leaping ability. The junior is a big physical receiver with great speed and length displaying good explosion and burst off the line of scrimmage. He does a great job working his strong hands and quick feet in concert to win at the point of attack and shows fluidity in route running. A fluid athlete, Johnson lulls defenders with his long strides eating up ground quickly and displays impressive suddenness and smoothness for his size going in and out of his breaks creating separation. He shows a superb ability to elevate above the rim attacking balls at its highest point with excellent body control extending his arms snatching the catch with his strong hands and excellent ball skills. He shows the physicality and toughness to win in a crowd, but also offers the suddenness and flexibility to create separation making him an ideal open target with a condor-like wingspan.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49535/what-options-do-the-giants-have-in-the-return-game Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:37:29 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49535/what-options-do-the-giants-have-in-the-return-game <![CDATA[What options do the Giants have in the return game?]]>  The New York Giants have not gotten a lot out of Hunter Sharp and Kalif Raymond on punt and kickoff returns through two preseason games.Return Game ComparisonPlayerPunt ReturnsAvg.LongTDsKickoff ReturnsAvg.LongPlayerPunt ReturnsAvg.LongTDsKickoff ReturnsAvg.LongThe lack of explosive plays is one thing. Sharp’s issues with ball security against the Detroit Lions Authentic Sterling Shepard Jersey , a muffed punt and a fumble, exacerbated the Giants’ dilemma. Who is going to return kickoffs and punts?“Coach Pat Shurmur said this week that the Giants are “a little bit unsettled” at that spot.“We have guys back there working, we’ll just play It out through the preseason and see where it goes,” Shurmur said.The preferenceSharp or Raymond grabs the job — In each of the first two preseason games, Sharp returned kicks in the first half and Raymond in the second. The pair might be in competition for one wide receiver/return man job on the 53-man roster. Playing for the Giants and Denver Broncos last season, Sharp averaged 9.3 yards on eight punt returns and had a 19-yard kickoff return. Before his bout with the dropsies last week, Sharp had probably been looked at as the more reliable of the two when it came to ball security.In 12 games over two seasons with the Broncos, Giants and New York Jets Raymond has averaged 7.2 yards on 29 punt returns and 20.4 yards on 20 kickoff returns. The problem is he has fumbled seven of those returns, or 24.2 percent of them. Both guys have a lot to prove before the Giants trust either of them with the return job.The nuclear optionLet Odell Beckham Jr. and Saquon Barkley do it ... maybe even Sterling Shepard — All three have returned kicks in the past Youth Kareem Martin Jersey , and have done at least some work returning kicks this summer. Beckham and Shepard, in fact, work with the return teams on a regular basis.Letting the two star players handle returns would, of course, set off a frenzy of “remember what happened to Jason Sehorn” alarm bells from Giants fans. Well, yes, we remember. Shurmur wasn’t the coach then, and bringing up the Sehorn discussion with him would be pointless. I seriously doubt that the Giants want to see any of these three players handling returns on any sort of regular basis. Maybe not at all.Could you really blame Shurmur, though Youth Ray-Ray Armstrong Jersey , if he put Beckham back to return a punt or Barkley a kickoff late in a close game that the Giants needed to win? In my view, I could not. The job of the coach is to win, and putting your best players in positions to make impact plays at important times gives you a better chance to do that. Injury risk or not, I would be OK with the Giants using Beckham and Barkley in critical situations.By the way, I have to add this. During practices this summer I have watched Beckham return a number of kickoffs. Like a lot of other things, it just looks different — faster and more explosive — when he does it in comparison to anyone else.Other possibilitiesCody Latimer — The wide receiver did some kickoff returning with the Denver Broncos, averaging 24.4 yards on 18 returns over four seasons. He returned eight kickoffs in each of the past two seasons. Latimer has seldom worked as a returner this summer, but did field kickoffs during Tuesday’s practice. Perhaps that is a harbinger of things to come.Travis Rudolph — He can return kickoffs and punts, but really seems to lack the big-play explosiveness you would like from a returner. Rudolph averaged 2.7 yards on three punt returns last preseason and 22.0 yards on three kickoff returns.Sterling Shepard — I mentioned him above. He averaged 7.4 yards on 30 punt returns at Oklahoma. Shepard has worked consistently this summer with both the punt and kickoff return groups.Grant Haley — The rookie cornerback averaged 20.6 yards per return on 32 returns as a freshman at Penn State. He has not returned kicks since B.J. Hill Jersey , and to my recollection has not gotten any reps doing so with the Giants.Donte Deayon — The former coaching staff gave the 5-foot-9, 163-pound Deayon a look as a return man last preseason. He had three punt returns for a total of 1 yard averaged 19.5 yards on a pair of kickoff returns. Deayon returned punts at Boise State, averaging 8.4 yards per return on 30 attempts.Mike Jones — The recently re-signed rookie cornerback averaged 22.2 yards on kickoff returns and 5.6 yards on punt returns for Temple in 2017. In 2016, playing for North Carolina Central in the FCS, Jones averaged an explosive 22.0 yards per punt return with two touchdowns. Jones, to my knowledge, has yet to get any looks with the Giants as a return man. The problem with the idea of keeping Jones as a returner is that we saw him play cornerback on Friday vs. the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter, when he committed two penalties and gave up catches on all three targets where he did not commit a penalty. To keep him for returns, the Giants would have to cut a more deserving cornerback. The cornerback depth is already iffy.Waivers/free agency — There does not appear to be an established return man available right now. That could change after the final preseason game when teams make cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit. If the Giants remain “unsettled” in the return game once the preseason concludes Authentic Saquon Barkley Jersey , perhaps their 2018 return man is currently on someone else’s roster.Giants news, 10/3: Jylan Ware added to practice squad, Shurmur on offensive line, more Good morning, New York Giants fans! Here are some Wednesday morning headlines for you.Giants add offensive tackle to practice squadThe Giants Wednesday added offensive tackle Jylan Ware, a 2017 seventh-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders, to their practice squad. Here are a couple of pre-draft scouting reports on WareLJylan Ware Draft Profile – NFL.comJylan Ware - 12587 | Draft AnalystAround the Inter-GoogleWhy Panthers tried to trade for new T Marshall Newhouse twice | Charlotte ObserverCarolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Monday that the team’s bye week trade for then-Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse was the second time this season the team tried to acquire the veteran reserve.New York Giants Pat Shurmur On WFAN Offensive Line Played Their Best Game | WFAN Sports Radio 66AM 101.9FMIs this what James Bettcher’s Giants defense has been missing?James Bettcher arrived as the Giants’ defensive coordinator this offseason with the reputation for putting together defenses that use creative ways to rush...Giants want answers after officiating debacle in lossAfter every game, the Giants and every other NFL team submits plays into the league office from that week’s game, seeking clarification on calls and...Damon Harrison is becoming the face of the Giants’ problemIt’s time for the Giants to prove they are who we thought they were: a team building toward success http://www.newyorkgiantsteamonline.com/saquon-barkley-jersey , which around here means reaching the playoffs and having...Eli Manning’s low-risk game plan is driving Giants nowhere fastThere is a sarcastic side Eli Manning does not let out, but you could sense it bubbling near the surface the other day. The Giants do not score enough, and they...Clark: Eli Manning is 'not willing to fight,' make big plays for Giants | Get Up! | ESPN - YouTubeHow Saquon Barkley handles social media amid Giants rough start: 'I'm human' - NY Daily NewsA bevy of high school students follow every step Saquon Barkley takes, snapping photos presumably for all their friends to see on social media only moments later.Giants general manager Gettleman to travel this week | ReutersNew York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is traveling with the team this week for the first time since being diagnosed with lymphoma, Gary Myers reported Tuesday.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49532/plays-that-tell-the-story-of-friday%E2%80%99s-victory-by-the-giants-over Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:23:50 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49532/plays-that-tell-the-story-of-friday%E2%80%99s-victory-by-the-giants-over <![CDATA[Plays that tell the story of Friday’s victory by the Giants over]]> the Jets Let’s take a look back at some of the plays that tell various parts of the story of the New York Giants’ 22-16 victory over the New York Jets on Friday night in NFL preseason action. They aren’t in any particular order.Curtis Riley takes a bad angleRiley Womens Janoris Jenkins Jersey , an obscure free agent pickup from the Tennessee Titans, has emerged as the Giants likely starter at free safety. Unless, of course, there is an unexpected roster move that shuffles that position. The play below doesn’t inspire confidence.This is the 10-yard first-quarter touchdown run by Bilal Powell of the Jets. Riley is lined up at safety near the goal line on the left hash. He reads and reacts to the play beautifully, but can’t make the stop. To my eyes, that’s because he is too eager, too aggressive. He tries to go under slot corner B.W. Webb for the big play and can’t get there. If he goes over, or behind, Webb he probably stops Powell somewhere around the 7-yard line.The best thing about Riley’s play so far this preseason is that he has barely been noticed. Here, I noticed him in a way that wasn’t positive.Overall, coach Pat Shurmur thought Riley “did a nice job” vs. the Jets. Shurmur also noted that the hamstring injury suffered by Darian Thompson, Riley’s primary competition at free safety, is “really lingering.”Hunter Sharp’s 55-yard punt returnThere are sooo many good things to talk about on this play it’s hard to know where to begin. Let’s start by actually looking at the play again.The first thing about this play is something the GIF doesn’t actually show. At what would be the bottom of the screen Womens Landon Collins Jersey , the direction in which Sharp returned the punt, Michael Thomas and Eli Apple take the Jets gunner out of the play. On film, you see the gunner try to take an inside release. Apple and Thomas go with it, and ride him clear across to the other side of the field. That caves in everything to Sharp’s right, and starts the big play.Next, at the top of the screen Janoris Jenkins does a great job keeping a Jet off Sharp and an unidentifiable Giant at the bottom niftily avoids a blocking in the back penalty. Sharp’s teammates plow the road down the right side with Ray-Ray Armstrong (55) leveling a Jet and Russell Shepard driving Jets punter Lachlan Edwards to the turf.When is the last time the Giants blocked a return this well?Oh, and Sharp’s stiff-arm is pretty cool, too.B.W. Webb gives up a scoreWebb played the first half and continues to look as though he will be the starting slot cornerback. Here, though, he loses a 1-on-1 matchup with Terrelle Pryor and surrenders a touchdown.In the slot at the bottom of the screen you can see Webb matched up with Pryor. At the top of Pryor’s shallow crossing route you can see that he gets his hand on Webb and creates separation. Webb is in chase mode immediately and never has a chance. In live action, this looked like a blown coverage by linebacker B.J. Goodson. It wasn’t, though, as the linebacker tried in vain to bail Webb out.Slot corner continues to be a concern. Donte Deayon played much of the second half in that spot as he returned from injury. Oh my Womens Curtis Riley Jersey , OmamehThis play turned into a 5-yard loss for Wayne Gallman.I might be right here and I might not be, but what I see as the primary problem on this play is a missed block by right guard Patrick Omameh. Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams is lined up over Giants center Jon Halapio, but on this play Halapio pulls and it appears to be Omameh’s job to get to Williams. He can’t get there quickly enough, allowing Williams to get into the backfield and blow up the play.There has been some speculation, even amongst writers here at Big Blue View, that Omameh could be playing himself out of a starting job. There has been no indication that is the case, though, when it comes to practice or game reps. Using Eli’s wheelsManning, especially at 37, will never be known for his fleet feet. That, however, doesn’t mean the Giants can’t move him around like they do on the play below.I chose to highlight this as a play worth mentioning because it shows a couple of things that haven’t been used enough in recent years — play action and moving the pocket so Manning isn’t a stationary target. Manning has always excelled at play action, which was a staple of his success back in the Kevin Gilbride era.“I believe that every quarterback needs to use his legs to some degree. I think if you do enough other things well on offense Womens Jon Halapio Jersey , and I do believe that you have to move the launch point for the throws which sometimes means the play action game or moving the pocket, so I believe in that and I do believe that any quarterback can do it to some degree,” Shurmur said. “Eli moves around well enough where he can execute some of that stuff.”This play is also impressive because it is Manning moving left and then re-setting himself and delivering a strike. When is the last time we’ve seen the Giants move Manning in this fashion? Whenever it was, it was too long ago.This play also allows me to segue into this from Brian Baldinger:NOTE: Hopefully, we will do more of these when time permits during the season. The New York Giants have interest in adding former New York Jets defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers to their coaching staff, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rodgers apparently interviewed with the Giants on Thursday. If he joined the staff he would not be replacing anyone. Rapoport reported that the Giants would create a “senior defensive position” to accommodate adding Rodgers to Pat Shurmur’s staff.Previous reports had Rodgers following former Jets coach Todd Bowles to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he is now the defensive coordinator for new head coach Bruce Arians. Rodgers is now expected to choose between the Giants’ job or becoming the Buccaneers’ defensive line coach.Rodgers’ background before serving three seasons as Bowles’ defensive coordinator withe Jets was as a defensive line coach.The 49-year-old was defensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003-2007, first coaching the defensive tackles and eventually the entire line. He was the Miami Dolphins’ defensive line coach from 2008-2014. Coincidentally, Rodgers coached Olivier Vernon for three seasons with the Dolphins.James Bettcher is the Giants’ defensive coordinator. The defensive line coach is Gary Emanuel.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49528/redskins-roster-moves-rob-kelley-goes-to-ir Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:04:42 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49528/redskins-roster-moves-rob-kelley-goes-to-ir <![CDATA[Redskins Roster Moves: Rob Kelley goes to IR]]>  The Redskins finally made the signings of former 1st round WRs Breshad Perriman and Michael Floyd official. The Redskins have been hit hard at the bottom of their WR depth chart early this year. Robert Davis Womens Derrius Guice Jersey , Cam Sims, and Trey Quinn are all on IR.RB has also been hammered with injuries. Rob Kelley joins Derrius Guice and Byron Marshall on IR. Jay Gruden said Kelley could miss at least 4 weeks with a toe injury suffered last week, and might need surgery. The team decided to put him on IR instead of keeping him on the roster, and can bring him back 8 weeks from now if he is healthy and needed. The Redskins still have Samaje Perine, who has been the inactive 4th RB the first two weeks of the season. They akso have Kapri Bibbs available on the practice squad. Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson remain the top options for Washington going forward.The Redskins also made some moves on the practice squad. WR Jehu Chesson and T Chris Durant were signed to the 10-man squad. Chesson was signed to the 53-man roster and was active this week, but drops back down after the Perrimsn and Floyd signings. The Redskins akso waived DB Jeremy Reaves and WR Teo Redding. UPDATE: Redskins inquired about Raiders WR Amari CooperThe deadline to consummate a trade ends on Tuesday Womens Brandon Scherff Jersey , October 30th at 4pm. Trades in the NFL are not very common mid-season, but they can and do happen. Last year, there were five trades before the deadline, with the biggest name being Jimmy Garoppolo, who went from the Patriots to 49ers.Will the Redskins be in the market for a new player via trade?Some names being floated around that may be able to help the Redskins are listed below:Amari Cooper (24) 6’1” 210:The Redskins need help at wide receiver. Cooper has the ability to stretch the field vertically, and is excellent with the ball in his hands in the open field. He posted back-to-back 1000 yard receiving seasons in his first two years in the league. Karl Joseph (25) 5’ 10” 205:The Raiders are cleaning house http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/jonathan-allen-jersey , and safety Karl Joseph, a former 2016 first round pick could be on the block. He has the ability to play free or strong safety, and can also add help in the slot on flexed tight ends. Deone Bucannon (26) 6’1” 215:The Cardinals are a hot mess; especially after their most recent beat-down at home by the Broncos on Thursday night. Bucannon is a hybrid safety/linebacker who can play all three downs. He’s made over 80 tackles in each of his first four seasons in the NFL. Remember when the Redskins drafted Su’a Cravens? This is the player they hoped he’d become. Dante Fowler Jr. (24)6’3” 255:Fowler, a former first round draft pick, is entering his fourth season, and the Jaguars did not pick up his fifth year option. He’ll be a free agent in the spring http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/ryan-kerrigan-jersey , but he has the ability to help a team out now, and be a fixture for the future. He’d fit nicely in a 3-4 base as an OLB. Mohamed Sanu (29) 6’2” 210: The former Rutgers star is no stranger to Jay Gruden’s offense having played for him in Cincinnati for two seasons. He can line up outside or in the slot and he’s a physical presence wherever he’s playing. Kelvin Benjamin (27)6’5” 240:Benjamin is in the final year of his contract, and he’s not really lighting it up in Buffalo. With the recent injury to Josh Allen, the Bills may become sellers, and Benjamin would be the perfect trade bait. He has two seasons where he put up over 940 receiving yards. Devontae Booker (26)5’11” 219:The third year running back is stuck behind two promising rookies in Denver. He’s an excellent receiver out of the backfield, and has the size to run between the tackles. With Chris Thompson being constantly dinged up http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/chase-roullier-jersey , and no proven third down option behind him, Booker could come in and make an immediate impact. He likely wouldn’t cost much either. Ameer Abdullah (25)5’9” 203:Abdullah has fallen out of grace in Detroit, especially since Kerryon Johnson has emerged as a dynamic threat in both the running and passing game. He’s still a dynamic play-maker in space, and a very good receiver out of the backfield. Projected 2019 draft picks (10):1233 (projected comp pick - Cousins)455 (projected comp pick - Long)6 (projected comp pick - Grant)6 (projected comp pick - Pryor)7*it’s likely the Redskins will have 4 picks in the top 100 for 2019There is also the possibility the Redskins will become sellers at the trade deadline. I few possible candidates are listed below:Preston Smith - Smith is playing on the final year of his rookie deal, and has not exactly hit the ball out of the park to this point in the young season.Josh Doctson - The former first round pick has just eight receptions and 68 receiving yards in four games played in 2018. Samaje Perine - The former Sooner is a big, powerful running back with decent speed and above average hands. He’s been in the dog house for some ball security issues. Ryan Kerrigan - Just throwing this one out there. Crazier things have happened...Should the Redskins become buyers Authentic Alex Smith Jersey , sellers or just sit tight at the trade deadline? If you think they should be active, who would you like to see them trade, or trade for?Don’t forget, last year’s Super Bowl champs made a trade deadline deal that helped their team down the stretch... Custom Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys
 
 
]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49525/the-differences-between-patrick-mahomes-and-alex-smith-are-undeniable Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:51:29 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49525/the-differences-between-patrick-mahomes-and-alex-smith-are-undeniable <![CDATA[The differences between Patrick Mahomes and Alex Smith are undeniable]]> http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/ryan-kerrigan-jersey , one of them an up-and-coming quarterback with a big arm and little experience, the other the consummate game manager whose ability to avoid mistakes has served him well over the years.There are also some similarities, though."Very businesslike," Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said. "Alex liked to have a lot of fun in the locker room as well. That's why he's an All-Pro in terms of one of my favorite teammates I've ever had. I think Pat is very similar, where he understands football but likes to go out and have fun."Here's another similarity the Chiefs would like to see between their current quarterback and his predecessor: Smith finished his time in Kansas City having beaten the Chargers eight straight times.That's the opponent for the start of the Mahomes era on Sunday.The Chiefs traded Smith to Washington in the offseason after getting a glimpse of Mahomes in Week 17 last year, when he dazzled in his starting debut against Denver.The Chiefs' playoff positioning had been wrapped up and most of the starters got the day off, but Mahomes nevertheless put on a show against the Broncos' starting defense in a come-from-behind road win.Mahomes thinks that experience, combined with a year spent working side-by-side with Smith, will serve him well when he leads the Chiefs into their season opener."Having the preseason games helped," he said. "Being able to start off with those games and then having that Denver game last year and seeing where I need to be at with my emotions and at the same time play with a lot of passion is something that will help me going into this one."Did it feel any different walking into the practice facility this week as the No. 1 quarterback?"Not necessarily http://www.washingtonredskinsteamonline.com/chase-roullier-jersey ," Mahomes said. "I get to compete and play a sport that I love. I get to play with a lot of guys I have built great relationships with. So I am going to just go out there and have fun and hopefully win a football game."If that sounds like a starter wise beyond his years, well, that's because in many ways Mahomes has been groomed for this moment since his childhood. His father, Pat Mahomes, spent 11 years in the major leagues, and his boy spent quite a few of those years bouncing around the clubhouse.He understands the pressures and responsibilities of being a professional athlete."I haven't seen any nerves. I know he's excited to play. I think the whole team is," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said."Probably both teams are, to get out of camp and get this thing going. He is excited. I haven't seen anything that would tell you he's nervous. He's a pretty confident kid in his ability and I think he just wants to get going and play the game."Fans in Kansas City may be even more eager to see Mahomes on the field.They've waited an entire generation for the Chiefs to draft a quarterback in the first round, and see him develop into the clear starter. The last to do so was Todd Blackledge, who flamed out after he was selected in 1983 鈥?the same draft that produced John Elway Authentic Alex Smith Jersey , Jim Kelly and Dan Marino.Starters since then have ranged from Steve DeBerg and Dave Krieg to Joe Montana, who was on the downward side of his illustrious career. There was Steve Bono and Elvis Grbac, and Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen, and a four-year stretch under Matt Cassel marked by mediocrity at best.When it comes to expectations for Mahomes, the floor is mediocrity.The ceiling? A championship.The march toward that begins when the Chiefs visit the Chargers on Sunday."Probably walking off the field hopefully with a win would be the best moment I am looking forward to," Mahomes said. "Hopefully we can go out there and compete on every aspect, every side of the ball 鈥?offense, defense, special teams 鈥?and come out with the win."Notes: Safety Eric Berry (heel) did not practice Thursday, making it even more unlikely that he plays against the Chargers. Berry is still considered day to day Authentic D.J. Swearinger Jersey , but he has been out since early in training camp. "We've kept great communication with him," Reid said. "We'll just see how it goes." With 47 IR moves in past two seasons, Redskins point to what-ifs - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNFans are frustrated, but the Redskins have an easy explanation for why things went south in the second half of the season.As Alex Smith recovers, Redskins' quest for QB begins anew - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNWith cap space at a premium and Alex Smith's injury likely to affect his 2019 status, the Redskins' options appear limited this offseason.Celebration Of The Year | NFL.comVote @treyquinn8 for Celebration Of The YearThis sums up the Redskins' injuries in 2018 perfectly | NBC Sports WashingtonFans who thought it couldn't get any worse injury-wise for the Redskins than the 2017 season were sorely mistaken, because in 2018, it got worse.2018 Redskins Superlatives: MVP, who needs a hug, who will get cut Authentic Montae Nicholson Jersey , Wild Card and more | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins team at NBC Sports Washington hands out their annual superlatives for the 2018 season.The first instance of #FireBruceAllen was tweeted in jest. Now it’s a movement. - The Washington PostRedskins fans are making their voices heard on social media.SNIDER: HOF overlooked Redskins’ Brian Mitchell | 106.7 The FanAnother year, another whiff by the Hall of Fame selection committee.The Redskins fix is clear: Become offseason champions again | NBC Sports WashingtonAll things Redskins are gloomy as 2019 kicks off. Fixing the roster and box office issues won't come easy, yet there is an obvious path, one Washington trotted out over the years.Watch: Ranking the amazing runs, throws, sacks of the 2018 NFL season - NFL Nation- ESPNFrom Baker Mayfield's bomb to Saquon Barkley's sprint to a Marcus Williams sack, NFL Next Gen Stats rank the top plays of 2018.A closer look at the 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists - NFL Nation- ESPNThe finalists are headlined by first-time nominees Champ Bailey and Tony Gonzalez and game-changing coaches Tom Flores and Don Coryell.Dan Snyder needs to publicly apologize to Redskins fans | 106.7 The FanThere may only be one solution to the problem keeping a once-proud Redskins fanbase away from FedEx Field, after years upon years of deafening mediocrity. Listen as Chad Dukes proposes a drastic approach, a former mea culpa from team owner Dan Snyder. Wholesale NFL Jerseys]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49524/steelers-vs-falcons-three-steelers-who-need-to-step-up-at-heinz Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:38:12 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49524/steelers-vs-falcons-three-steelers-who-need-to-step-up-at-heinz <![CDATA[Steelers vs. Falcons: Three Steelers who need to step up at Heinz]]>  Field in Week 5 Let’s be honest here Womens Customized Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys , the whole team needs to step up, including the coaching staff. The abysmal start to the 2019 season already has Steelers Nation on the warpath with pitchforks in hand. It won’t be an easy task going against the high-powered Atlanta Falcons offense on Sunday afternoon but, just like Pittsburgh, Atlanta has issues on defense. I would be taking the OVER (58) if I were a betting man. Let’s take a look at this week’s trio. Ben RoethlisbergerRoethlisberger has had some Jekyll-and-Hyde in his play this year, and it seems increasingly to be an issue with him. I’m not saying Ben is done, but I do believe he’s as stubborn as a mule, and that’s impacting his play and, ultimately, the outcome of games. Make no mistake about it, this season hinges on what No. 7 brings to the table. Getting little to no help from the defense, Big Ben needs to reappear. He’s owned up to his poor play lately www.steelerscheapshops.com , and it was the right thing for him to do. But talking about it means little at this point — we need results on the field, not a feel-good moment during an interview. Antonio Brown I know AB and Roethliberger have been out of sorts, not on the same page or Brown zigging when Ben’s zagging. I know No. 84 will draw more than his share of attention on the field from opposing defenses, but it’s time to reclaim his title of “Best In The World.” I know it’s in there, and I realize the responsibility doesn’t fall solely on Brown, but (in Bruce Buffer’s voice) IT’S TIIIIIIIIIIIME!Alejandro Villanueva I’m starting to think it’s a bad idea to give players new/juicy contracts in Pittsburgh. The former Army Ranger has come along way in a short time, but it seems as if he has reached another plateau in his play. The fact he’s been walked back and is getting beat on a regular basis needs to get fixed. I’m not laying all the blame at his feet but he’s paid handsomely to protect the most important person to our football team and season. So let’s get back to doing what Villanueva got paid to do. You don’t have to run-block because we don’t run the ball anymore, but keeping the opponent’s EDGE rusher off of the QB is top priority. You: Blitz, Where are the defensive guys?Me: That’s what I’d like to know.So, in the comments section, tell me your thoughts and who you believe needs to bring their “A” game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons if the Steelers are to secure a win. While it wasn’t the interview Antonio Brown had/has been promising fans Pittsburgh Steelers T-Shirt , Brown did speak publicly for the first time since being told he wouldn’t play in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 17 game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.While attending some of the Super Bowl festivities, Brown was asked a few questions during the EA Sports Bowl lead up, and his answers...well...vague.Check out the interview below, courtesy of USA Today Sports:After the reporter complemented Brown’s new look/style, she then told the wide receiver how James Harrison said he wants nothing more than for Brown to be happy, while Jerry Rice wants Brown to be a part of the San Francisco 49ers.When asked what he wanted, Brown said he just wants to win. “I just want to win. you know? I just want to win. Play with a team that is gonna win.”The reporter followed that statement up with this simple question, “Does it matter where?” And Brown’s responded with, “Don’t matter where.”This might not be the answers, or details, fans wanted Pittsburgh Steelers Hats , but Brown sure seemed open to playing anywhere; however, the caveat to this is if he wants to win then playing anywhere certainly isn’t an option. For instance, if he wants to win, he wouldn’t want to play for a team who doesn’t have a franchise quarterback, and doesn’t have a bright future.While Pittsburgh would certainly be a team who can win now, the clock is ticking on whether the Steelers plan on moving Brown, or keeping him in hopes of reconciliation.Brown went on to talk with Complex Sports in a more in-depth interview situation, citing how his side of the story may never be told, but not all facts have been released in the situation with the Steelers.When asked where he wants to be next year, Brown’s answer was simple:“All options are on the table.”Stay tuned to BTSC for the latest news and notes surrounding the black-and-gold as the march throughout the offseason continues. cheap football jerseys]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49523/after-the-broncos-stirring-win-over-the-steelers Thu, 14 Mar 2019 01:24:11 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/49523/after-the-broncos-stirring-win-over-the-steelers <![CDATA[After the Broncos' stirring win over the Steelers]]> http://www.steelersauthorizedshops.com/authentic-joe-haden-jersey , Vance Joseph held a game ball up high and called for the man he once wanted to cut."Shelby Harris!" Joseph hollered . "What a great week. He had a new baby girl on Friday. And a game-winning interception" in Denver's 24-17 victory that shook up the AFC playoff picture.In between, he had a shared sack, a pass breakup and three hard hits on Ben Roethlisberger, one of which led to a second interception and another that was tantalizingly close to a safety after he bowled over center Maurkice Pouncey and dropped Roethlisberger on his back in the end zone.Cut a half-dozen times by the Raiders, Jets and Cowboys, Harris signed a futures contract in Denver two weeks after Joseph was hired as head coach in January 2017.Having missed most of the 2016 season after getting cut in camp by the Jets and signing with Dallas just before Christmas, Harris said, "I felt like Denver was my last chance."That didn't translate to making a good first impression, though."He's got about a week before we cut him," Joseph said he told defensive line coach Bill Kollar then."He was just that bad that spring," Joseph recalled earlier this week. "I guess the light came on Chris Boswell Jersey , and the guy's been playing really good football for a year and a-half since."Harris heeded his coach's admonition to start hustling on every single down every single day."They might have thought that he's a week away from cutting, but the next thing you know he's leading our defensive tackles in sacks last year," linebacker Shane Ray said. "And he's made huge plays this year. That says a lot about his character."In 2017, Harris played in all 16 games for the first time in his career and was second on the team with 5陆 sacks. This year, he's been especially stout in the run game but can still make his mark in the pass rush.Kollar said it all began with a heart-to-heart talk with Harris."What happens when you get up here, everybody's good, everybody's tough. So, to me, you've got to take it to next level. When you're a guy who's just never made it, dude, you've got to change your (stuff) Authentic Xavier Grimble Jersey ," Kollar said Wednesday. "So, that's what I told him: 'You've got to work your butt off or you're not going to make it. I want you working harder than those guys you're playing across from.'"Kollar said it was a classic case of pairing determination with natural ability."My job is to get it out of them, to do it all the time," Kollar said. "But I ride everybody's (behind) on the D-line."It turns out Kollar was the perfect headmaster for Harris."Bill got me in better shape, I'll say that," Harris said. "But really, we do a lot of reps and then he goes and explains it and it kind of opens your eyes a little bit the way he explains it, the certain blocks and the way you're supposed to take them on. And the technique that he teaches is kind of natural for me. And so, everything's kind of just fallen into place with Bill."Harris also credited his teammates for helping bring out his best."The players on the D-line have really helped me out to just become a better player, a better person," Harris said. "The whole D-line and Coach Kollar have helped turn my game into what it is today."Harris said he's taken tidbits from Derek Wolfe Cheap Javon Hargrave Jersey , Domata Peko, Adam Gotsis and Zach Kerr: "I try to take little pieces from all of them and add them into my game, and it's kind of worked out perfectly."Harris' only other career interception came for Illinois State against Indiana State in 2013.The only other time he got a game ball came in 2015, when he made a touchdown-saving tackle against the Chargers, when he was also running on adrenalin from sleep deprivation."You want to know something crazy? The first time was after I had my son," Harris said. "And I missed the Thursday practice that time and half of Friday and came back Friday night."He missed practice last Friday for the birth of his daughter ."It was funny. I was joking around with Zach: 'You know, every time I have a kid, something good happens," Harris recounted. "It was just like a joke we had going on 鈥?and then you saw what happened."Harris insists, however, that it won't go down as his best game in the pros."There's a lot of room to improve Jordan Berry Jersey ," Harris said. "I want to put together a complete game where I'm going out there and being dominant in the run and dominant in the pass."Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: ://arniestapletonMatthew Thomas could be in the mix to see snaps on Sunday if Vince Williams cannot play Having suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4, the status of Vince Williams is in some doubt for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday after Mike Tomlin was unable to offer any positive updates about his condition on Tuesday. If he cannot play, there should be a legitimate debate about who might start in his place. L.J. Fort was the first player off the bench to replace Williams against the Baltimore Ravens, even though Tyler Matakevich is the one listed behind him on the depth chart. After a week of practice that saw Matthew Thomas training with the first-team at times, the backup roles at inside linebacker are clearly in flux.Prior to Sunday night, none of these three reserve players had seen a snap on defense through the first three games, and Fort saw just 11 snaps against Baltimore when Williams went down. Looking ahead to Week 5, it appears the undrafted rookie might actually be in line to make his career debut on defense against the Atlanta Falcons.When asked during his weekly press conference if Thomas would be an option to play in place of Williams, Mike Tomlin confirmed he was in the mix to see some snaps.Even if it is not this Sunday, it does seem that Thomas is inching his way closer to be included on defense on game day, and if Williams does miss the upcoming game http://www.steelerscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-stephon-tuitt-jersey , it not too hard to envisage the coaching staff believing the young rookie was a better option to start than Fort or Matakevich. That being said, Tomlin’s love of his veteran players is well known, and it would be equally unsurprising if Thomas was left languishing on the bench a bit longer before he was able to convince Tomlin or Keith Butler that he deserved an opportunity to play. Having expected his inclusion with the first-team in practice ahead of the Ravens game was an indication Thomas might play in Week 4, we are equally prepared to be disappointed again this week. Should the Steelers continue to falter, they will have nothing to lose from trying some of their more inexperienced players like the former Florida State product. How much worse can he really be given the standard of play we have already seen at the position so far this season? Custom Cleveland Browns Jerseys]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48317/lynch-49ers-have-called-browns-about-josh-gordon-fooch%E2%80%99s Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:32:47 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48317/lynch-49ers-have-called-browns-about-josh-gordon-fooch%E2%80%99s <![CDATA[Lynch: 49ers have called Browns about Josh Gordon Fooch’s]]> update: General manager John Lynch told 49ers beat writers the team has inquired about Josh Gordon and is doing their due diligence on him. The Browns announced plans to release Gordon on Monday http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/earl-mitchell-jersey , and have until 1 p.m. PT Monday to make it official. That gives the 49ers up to 24 hours to figure out their options.The Cleveland Browns announced on Saturday that they plan to release wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday, likely with the hopes of generating trade interest before then. “A few teams” have inquired with the Browns, per Pro Football Talk, but there is no word on who they are. However, Gordon would be interested in playing for the San Francisco 49ers or Dallas Cowboys, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.If the Browns get even a conditional late round pick http://www.sanfrancisco49ersteamonline.com/solomon-thomas-jersey , that might be enough to unload Gordon before they release him. They control his rights for now, but because he is a vested veteran, he would not have to go through waivers if released. Thus, if released, he would have his choice of any of the other teams.Of course, just because Gordon is interested in a given team does not mean it will happen. It takes two to get a deal done Authentic Laken Tomlinson Jersey , and we don’t know yet if the 49ers have interest in bringing Gordon over. Kyle Shanahan was Cleveland’s offensive coordinator in 2014 — a season in which Gordon was suspended the first ten games, he 24 passes for 303 yards in five games, and then was suspended the final game for violating a team rule.Gordon’s peak saw him catch 87 passes for 1,646 yards and nine touchdowns in 2013. In the five years since then, he’s played in 11 total games, including none in 2015 and 2016. He has natural talent Womens Brock Coyle Jersey , but with that much missed time, it’s safe to say he’s probably not the receiver he was in 2013.That’s not to say he isn’t an upgrade for a lot of teams, but the 49ers could decide there are just too many questions and they want to see what their own group can do. Marquise Goodwin is out with a thigh bruise, but Dante Pettis is getting the opportunity in his place. Given how much time Gordon has missed over the past five years, it’s hard to say whether or not he’s an upgrade. My guess is he would be a solid addition from a pure talent perspective, but even if that’s the case Womens Adrian Colbert Jersey , nobody knows if he will stay on the field. Any team considering trading for or signing him will need to factor that into the equation. Nick Mullens will make his NFL debut as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers against the Oakland Raiders.The 49ers said Mullens will start Thursday night against Oakland after C.J. Beathard injured his right wrist last week. Beathard was unable to do much all week in practice, but will serve as the backup for the game against the Raiders.Mullens joined the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Mississippi last year. He spent all of 2017 on the practice squad and then got called up to the active roster in September when starter Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a season-ending knee injury.Mullens has not taken an NFL snap and has worked mostly with the scout team in practice before this week.The players who are inactive for San Francisco are safeties Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder) and Antone Exum (concussion); linebacker Reuben Foster (hamstring); offensive linemen Erik Magnuson and Shon Coleman; receiver Trent Taylor and defensive tackle Jullian Taylor.The Raiders will have left guard Kelechi Osemele after he missed three games with a knee injury. The inactive players for Oakland are cornerback Rashaan Melvin; linebackers James Cowser and Shilique Calhoun; offensive linemen T.J. Clemmings (knee), Justin Murray and Denver Kirkland; and receiver Marcell Ateman.The Niners also made several roster moves before the game. They activated safety Marcell Harris and linebacker Dekoda Watson from injured reserve to fill open spots on the active roster. They also promoted cornerback Emmanuel Moseley from the practice squad and waived quarterback Tom Savage.San Francisco also signed receiver Victor Bolden Jr. and defensive back Greg Mabin to the practice squad and released receiver Aaron Burbridge from the practice squad.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48314/nfl-owners-were-almost-giddy-about-the-state-of-their-game-as-they-departed-their-fall Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:05:05 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48314/nfl-owners-were-almost-giddy-about-the-state-of-their-game-as-they-departed-their-fall <![CDATA[NFL owners were almost giddy about the state of their game as they departed their fall]]> meetings on Wednesday. So was Commissioner Roger Goodell.That's easy to do when TV ratings are up http://www.49erscheapstore.com/marquise-goodwin-jersey-cheap , viewership across all digital media is strong, scoreboards are practically exploding with all the points being scored, and the number of close games through six weeks has been eye-catching.There's also the prospect of attracting billionaires from other sports when NFL franchises hit the market now that a cross-ownership ban has been lifted. Going in the other direction, the football billionaires are free to purchase teams in baseball, hockey or basketball that are not located in their NFL areas."I will leave you with something that I have said to the owners many times," Goodell said. "I don't think there has been a better time to be an NFL fan. The quality of the games and the enjoyment that comes with that, I hear it from the fans all the time 鈥?that is No. 1 for them. No. 2 is the access to the games and the way that fans are able to engage with the NFL. There are more platforms and more opportunities to do that. The experience is better because of technology. All of that creates a much better opportunity for our fans to enjoy football and NFL football."From our standpoint, we look at this as a great moment for us: the tremendous growth and the tremendous popularity of our game."There are storm clouds ahead, though.The unilateral policy the league put together in May barring players from demonstrating against social and racial injustice on the sideline during the national anthem remains in limbo.The players' union and its members fought back against the policy that would allow players to remain in the locker room during "The Star-Spangled Banner," but they could not kneel or sit by team benches during the anthem.And while Goodell correctly cited the strong and widespread community involvement being done by the league and players, the protests haven't gone away, nor should the players be penalized for expressing their concerns.Colin Kaepernick Youth Mike Person Jersey , whose kneeling during the anthem soon was embraced by many of his peers, hasn't been with a team since 2016. That comes down to the individual teams, of course, and not the league itself, and it's uncertain that Kaepernick would return to the field if given the opportunity.But does anyone truly believe that opportunity might come?There's also been a fan and media maelstrom 鈥?with complaints by coaches and players, both publicly and privately 鈥?about the inconsistency of officiating. When a defensive player admits he let up on a hit to prevent getting a roughing-the-quarterback call, that's a bad sign. Those defenders have little idea what is a foul anymore.One week, lowering the helmet to initiate contact, by the offense or the defense, draws a flotilla of yellow flags. Another week, when "incidental contact" is added to the equation, the penalties decrease exponentially.To its credit Youth Adrian Colbert Jersey , the NFL is trying very hard with its rules to make the game safer. One mechanism for that is consistency with implementation of them.Another way of keeping players healthier and safer would be by increasing the size of rosters on game day. The Colts went into a recent meeting with the Patriots minus five starters and lost a few more during the defeat.It's difficult enough trying to win in Foxborough with a full complement of players. With third-stringers on the field, well, give Indy credit for not getting entirely blown out.The senseless requirement that seven of the 53 active players be declared inactive on game day can lead to more such inequities. If teams are paying 53 guys, let them all suit up.Indeed, as we move forward, the union would be wise to seek expanded rosters, and not just for the added salaries. That would help make the game safer, in part because fewer banged-up guys would wind up on the field.Also ahead, albeit not until 2021, is the expiration of the labor agreement. Already, both sides are building "war chests" for the likely lockout or players' walkout. Neither the owners nor the players have displayed an inclination for at least preliminary peace talks, if you will.Then again http://www.49erscheapstore.com/joe-staley-jersey-cheap , why would they at this point, with so many indicators looking so positive? The San Francisco 49ers were throttled in Week 7, losing 39-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was close for roughly the first quarter. The 49ers had some opportunities early to make the game interesting, but four turnovers cost them and they dropped to 1-6 with the loss.Each week, people are curious about Pro Football Focus grades from the game that passed. I am not a huge fan of the subjective aspects of the grading, but they are fun discussion points, and we can figure out some context around the grades. Each week, I’ll take a look at the top five and bottom five graded players on both sides of the ball.Offensive top 5LT Joe Staley: 88.7 overall, 89.6/84.1 pass/run blockTE George Kittle: 84.8 overall, 88.7 pass catching, 59.5 run blockingRB Alfred Morris: 70.8 overall, 76.4 pass blockingRB Raheem Mostert: 67.1 overallRT Mike McGlinchey: 61.5 overall http://www.the49ersfootballauthentic.com/k_waun-williams-jersey-authentic , 53.1/65.3 pass/run blockThe 49ers struggled in pass protection, but the tackles could have been a lot worse. In reality, it was a matter of Aaron Donald destroying the interior of the line with relative ease. Offensive line work is about teamwork, but there are still individual matchups to be won. As It’s not surprising then that you see all three interior linemen in the bottom five of the team’s Week 7 grades.Offensive bottom 5LG Laken Tomlinson: 39.4 overall, 40.8/40.7 pass/run blockTE Garrett Celek: 46.6 overallRG Mike Person: 49.5 overall, 72.6/40.7 pass/run blockQB C.J. Beathard: 50.6 overallC Weston Richburg: 52.1 overall, 37.0/55.5 pass/run blockC.J. Beathard was a mess when the Rams got pressure. He was under pressure on 17 of his 35 dropbacks, and was 2-of-9 for 21 yards, with one interception, seven sacks, and a passer rating of 0.0 when under pressure. The turnovers are problematic, but the pressure was intense all day long.Defensive top 5DE Arik Armstead: 82.0 overallDE Solomon Thomas: 77.0 overallSS Jaquiski Tartt: 72.6 overallDT DeForest Buckner: 72.3 overallDB D.J. Reed: 71.4 overallThe 49ers defensive front had been quietly putting together a solid season against the run. Malcolm Brown and Todd Gurley gashed them on Sunday http://www.the49ersfootballauthentic.com/george-kittle-jersey-authentic , combining for 128 yards on 28 carries. Arik Armstead, DeForest Buckner, and Solomon Thomas all stepped up fairly well against the run. The problem was the defensive reserves, and as we see below, the linebackers in particular.A highlight was another solid performance by rookie defensive back D.J. Reed. He played two snaps at cornerback after K’Waun Williams got hurt, and then took over at free safety after Adrian Colbert got hurt. He got some slot work last week against Green Bay and some significant free safety work in Weeks 3 and 4. He is quietly turning into a solid depth piece this year.Defensive bottom 5LB Fred Warner: 29.2 overallLB Reuben Foster 29.3 overallDE Cassius Marsh: 41.6 overallDL Ronald Blair: 45.0 overallCB Greg Mabin: 47.7 overallWe’ll have more on Foster in particular, but Sunday was atrocious for Foster and Warner. Both struggled to contain Gurley and Brown, and generally were in the wrong place at the wrong time too frequently. Add in Foster missing three tackles, and it was a poor performance all around for the two linebackers the 49ers are hoping to build the middle of their defense around.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48313/cam-newton-and-the-panthers-are-proving-they-can Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:42:20 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48313/cam-newton-and-the-panthers-are-proving-they-can <![CDATA[Cam Newton and the Panthers are proving they can]]>  win without throwing the ball deep down the field.The 2015 league MVP has attempted 16 passes — and completed just three — that have travelled longer than 20 yards in the air this season Cheap Will Hernandez Jersey , according the NFL's Next Gen stats. That's far fewer than most other NFL quarterbacks. Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, for instance, has completed 17 of 42 passes beyond 20 yards, with eight of those going for touchdowns.Newton said the lack of vertical passing game isn't something he's concerned with entering Sunday's home game against the Ravens (4-3), especially with his team 4-2 this season."When you are moving the ball, people say why aren't you taking many shots downfield?" Newton said. "When you take too many shots downfield and it's not there and you start forcing the ball, they say why can't you protect the ball? So our thing is we turn our ears to mute and take what the defense is giving us. When we have opportunities to take shots down the field trust and believe nobody loves touchdowns more than I do — and if it's there I'm going to take it."Added Newton: "If not, you just live to fight another day."Coach Ron Rivera likes that approach, saying he is just fine with how Newton is playing. Newton has completed 11 touchdown passes this season and has four interceptions and has a solid 94.7 QB rating."I think the quarterback is very efficient with (the ball) right now," Rivera said. "There's no reason to panic."The formula seems to be working for the Panthers Cheap Eli Manning Jersey , who are winning games behind Newton's heroics.Three weeks ago against the Giants the eighth-year QB rallied Carolina back in the final seconds, leading a drive that set up Graham Gano's winning 63-yard field goal. This past Sunday Newton brought the Panthers back from a 17-0 deficit on the road against the Super Bowl champion Eagles with three TD drives to finish the game, earning him his 10th career NFC Offensive Player of the Week honor on Wednesday.Rivera said when the game is on the line Newton has the same mentality as Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion who many still consider the best basketball player of all time."He'll come up and say, 'Put it in my hands, coach. Trust me,'" Rivera said of Newton. "Michael Jordan used to say, 'Certain guys want the ball when it's crunch time. Other guys just don't seem to come off the picks the way they're supposed to.' I've told that to Cam, and Cam has always wanted the ball."Although the Panthers still looking stagnant at times on offense — including the first three quarters against the Eagles when they managed just seven first downs and no points — Newton seems adjusting well to new offensive coordinator Norv Turner's scheme, which features more check downs and screen plays than the Panthers have typically run in the past."When we get into the logistic things of football http://www.giantscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-riley-dixon-jersey , and what the defense is giving and what they aren't, you can't just go down and chuck the football downfield and just expect, 'Well, we didn't take shots in the game,'" Newton said. "That's not what good teams or offenses do. We don't let the defense dictate to us, we dictate to the defense. So that's been our approach."With the emphasis focused on shorter routes, Newton is completing a career-high 65.6 percent of his passes, well above his career average of 58.9 percent.So while Newton says he likes the big play as much as anyone, he seems fine with Turner's philosophy — as long as the Panthers are winning games."Whatever Norv and his offensive staff calls it's my job as the quarterback to execute it," Newton said. "If I see anything otherwise Cheap Sterling Shepard Jersey , it's my job to make the proper audible. If not, then run the play."Giants injury news, 10/5: Olivier Vernon out again vs. Carolina For the second straight week optimism has turned to disappointment as the New York Giants on Friday ruled linebacker Olivier Vernon out for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.Vernon [high ankle sprain] practiced on Wednesday and Thursday of last week before not practicing on Friday and being ruled out vs. the New Orleans Saints.The same scenario unfolded this week as he practiced for two days before not practicing Friday.Here is what Vernon had said Thursday about what he needed to do in order to play Sunday:“Prove to myself is the number one priority, but then also showing them [coaches] that I’m capable of making certain plays that you don’t want to be a liability out there,” Vernon said. “It’s just basically showing the coaches you’re capable of making the cuts when you have to or inside stunts and stuff like that.”Apparently, that did not happen. Vernon, who suffered the ankle sprain in practice during the preseason, has yet to play in a game this year.Tight end Evan Engram [MCL sprain} has also been ruled out, as expected.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48312/there-is-renewed-optimism-for-atlantas-defense-and-new Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:29:35 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48312/there-is-renewed-optimism-for-atlantas-defense-and-new <![CDATA[There is renewed optimism for Atlanta's defense and new]]>  hope for the Falcons' season that seemed lost following a 1-4 start.The overall defensive statistics are still ugly http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-janoris-jenkins-jersey , but two straight wins and improved play from fill-in starters combined to leave Falcons coach Dan Quinn upbeat during the team's bye week."Let's call it like it is, we hadn't performed to the level that we wanted to defensively," Quinn said Tuesday. "But this past week I really felt a shift take place. The guys that now have been playing together for a few weeks, I saw them rise to the occasion in that regard."Following the off week, the Falcons play at Washington on Nov. 4, followed by another road game at Cleveland.For a team with six players on injured reserve, including three defensive starters, improved health is especially important for the Falcons (3-4). Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett had two sacks in Monday night's 23-20 win over the New York Giants after missing two weeks with an ankle injury."Getting Grady back out there is huge," said wide receiver Julio Jones. "He's a leader. What he brings to the defensive line and his energy is huge."Jarrett says the Falcons, only two years removed from their 2016 Super Bowl season http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-connor-barwin-jersey , can still make a third straight playoff appearance."We understand that everything we want is still ahead of us," Jarrett said. "We are going to approach it that way. We are not going to let one win stay on our mind too long, and we are not going to let a loss stay on our mind. ... We have a long way to go and we are a group of tough guys that won't give up."Rookie linebacker Foye Oluokun, gaining confidence and experience in his fill-in starter's role after Deion Jones was placed on IR, had six stops against the Giants. Second-year defensive end Takk McKinley added a sack, giving him a team-leading 5 陆 for the year.Atlanta gave up only two field goals through three quarters before allowing two fourth-quarter touchdowns to the Giants."It's good. You always want to go into the bye week with a win," said cornerback Desmond Trufant. "The last two weeks we got a win, so we just have to keep grinding the momentum and get healthy."It has been a rough first half of the season for Atlanta, especially on defense.The Falcons are giving up 419.4 yards and 30.3 points per game, the third-highest averages in the league. Only Tampa Bay (32.7) and San Francisco (31.1) have allowed more points per game through seven weeks.Before the spree of injuries http://www.giantsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-b.j.-goodson-jersey , the defense was on the rise after allowing only 19.7 points per game last season.The heart of the unit was ripped apart by injuries this season. Jones and safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen were placed on injured reserve in the first month of the season.As new starters have become more comfortable in their roles, other players have healed. Jarrett and backup end Derrick Shelby, who had been out since Week 2 with a groin injury, returned against the Giants."Our ability to swarm to the ball felt different in this game," said Quinn of the win over the Giants. "I thought it was one of the better performances by the defensive line overall, run game and pass rush. If we can make sure we stay true to our style, I think that's a big thing."The Falcons placed right guard Brandon Fusco on injured reserve on Wednesday. Offensive guard Andy Levitre and running back Devonta Freeman also are on IR.Jones (foot) and Freeman (groin) may return in the second half of the season, though Freeman may be a long shot.Quinn said Jones, sidelined since the opening week, "is meeting all the markers" and "making terrific progress." Even so Womens Odell Beckham Jr Jersey , Quinn also said "We've still got a ways to go" before having the linebacker back on the field.The Falcons are in last place in the NFC South, but Trufant says there is still time to make a playoff run."We always felt we were still in it regardless of how we started," Trufant said. "We just had to get some momentum and find out what works for us and keep moving. There's a lot of ball left and we can still do a lot of damage out there." WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-2) at N.Y. GIANTS (1-6)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FoxOPENING LINE — Pick-emRECORD VS. SPREAD — Redskins 3-2-1, Giants 3-4SERIES RECORD — Giants lead 100-68-4LAST MEETING — Giants beat Redskins 18-10, Dec. 31, 2017LAST WEEK — Redskins beat Cowboys 20-17; Giants lost to Falcons 23-20AP PRO32 RANKING — Redskins No. 10, Giants No. 29REDSKINS OFFENSE — OVERALL (24), RUSH (14) Womens Janoris Jenkins Jersey , PASS (26)REDSKINS DEFENSE — OVERALL (5), RUSH (3), PASS (13)GIANTS OFFENSE — OVERALL (20), RUSH (30), PASS (12)GIANTS DEFENSE — OVERALL (18), RUSH (20), PASS (14)STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — First-place Redskins looking for first 2-0 NFC East start since 2010. ... They hold 1陆-game lead over Dallas and Philadelphia in division. ... QB Alex Smith has 896 yards passing, six touchdowns, one interception and TD run in last three on road. ... RB Kapri Bibbs has touchdown in two of last three games. ... WR Jamison Crowder had seven catches for 141 yards and TD against Giants in November. ... TE Jordan Reed has caught TD in last three road games. ... LB Ryan Kerrigan had two sacks Womens Landon Collins Jersey , pass defense and forced fumble last week. ... LB Preston Smith returned fumble for first career touchdown vs. Dallas. ... S D.J. Swearinger has forced fumble in two straight games. ... Giants have lost four straight and have four wins in last 23 games. ... New York traded 2016 All-Pro DT Damon Harrison and CB Eli Apple this week. ... Eli Manning threw for 399 yards and touchdown Monday. Manning has averaged 335.3 yards passing in his last three despite poor pass protection. .... RB Saquon Barkley had streak of 100 yards from scrimmage broken at six straight. He had 94 yards (51 receiving, 43 rushing) against Falcons. His 905 yards from scrimmage second overall and Barkley has touchdown in six of Giants' seven games. ... WR Odell Beckham Jr. had eight receptions for 143 yards and TD catch against Falcons. WR Sterling Shepard had five catches for career-high 167 yards. ... LB Olivier Vernon has sacks in two straight outings. ... S Landon Collins aims for fifth straight game with at least eight tackles. Fantasy tip: Giants' decision to trade Harrison paves way for Redskins RB Adrian Peterson to have big game. He ran for 99 yards last week, and has 95-plus yards rushing in four of six games. He had 104 yards rushing and TD in last game against Giants, Dec. 27, 2015 with Vikings.]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48309/with-the-rehab-behind-him-and-the-pain-gone Tue, 19 Feb 2019 02:16:40 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48309/with-the-rehab-behind-him-and-the-pain-gone <![CDATA[With the rehab behind him and the pain gone]]>

 Youth Paul Richardson Jersey , three-time New York Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is returning to the NFL with an even bigger target on his back, and an outspoken Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback ready to take a shot at him.Beckham doesn't mind. The NFL's highest paid receiver can't wait to play in a game for the first time since breaking his left ankle against the Chargers on Oct. 8.Facing Jaguars All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey is a plus. And Beckham insists there isn't going to be a repeat of his Josh Norman debacle in 2016. The 25-year-old isn't taking the bait this time.When Beckham gets on the field on Sunday, it will all be about playing the game he loves again."I can't stop thinking about it," Beckham said Wednesday. "I'm at home, I'll be in the middle of conversation, my mind doesn't get off this game. It's been a long time. There was a lot of hard work and preparation just to be able to get back to running and playing again. So, I'm excited. I'm real excited about this team and the opportunity we have in front of us."Beckham has come a long way since the injury, one that put his career in jeopardy more than most people know. It took him months to be able to run, and to watch the videotape of his injury in its entirety. He would watch and turn it off before the hit."I didn't want to see it," Beckham said. "It reminded me of Joe Prothro at Alabama Cheap Josh Norman Jersey , that gruesome (leg) injury (2010) that you just don't want to see again. When it's you, it's even harder to watch, because you can feel the pain receptors hit your brain and you can feel it all over again. Just being able to watch that video comfortably and just see."I can watch it now any time."During training camp, Beckham convinced the Giants he had returned to 100 percent and he was rewarded with a $95 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position."I don't think that the contract can do anymore for that target on my back," Beckham said. "Inflicted by the world, inflicted by myself. That target has been on there since I came in, so I don't know if a contract is going to help. That target increases and decreases. Guys have always wanted to hit me and be able to talk about it. It's just the reality of where I'm at in life. It's just something I've had to deal with."Going against Ramsey will be a challenge but it probably won't be as personal as the one with Norman. The Redskins cornerback criticized Beckham before their 2016 game. Beckham drew three personal fouls in the contest and was suspended for a game.He admits he was suckered in by all the pre-game trash talk."Yeah, but you took the cheese," he said. "So, I can't be mad at anything that happened. I bit on it Cheap Derrius Guice Jersey , so it's all good."Beckham actually developed a friendship working out with Ramsey in the offseason, and he says it is interesting they will be facing each other. Ramsey caused a stir during the summer by saying Beckham made the Giants go, not Eli Manning."He's got all the intangibles," Beckham said of Ramsey. "He's athletic and he's just good. Like I said, he's just one of the best in the league. He does it all."Beckham has the same ability on the other side of the ball. He has 313 catches for 4,424 yards and 38 touchdowns in 47 games. He is already tied for second among all-time Giants' receivers with three 1,000-yard seasons. His 38 touchdown catches are the second most since entering NFL in 2014.NOTES: LB Olivier Vernon didn't practice for the second straight day. Coach Pat Shurmur says the veteran is making great progress. ... Shurmur says all his running backs will get touches Sunday. ... The Giants signed LB Nate Stupar and waived free agent Rutgers RB Robert Martin. Adrian Peterson says he is feeling ‘refreshed’ and ‘amazing’ - The Washington PostWashington's starting running back Adrian Peterson played through shoulder and ankle injuries early in the season, but says he is feeling better than he has in weeks.Updated Redskins offensive depth chart after Jamison Crowder's MRI, plus Trey Quinn news | NBC Sports WashingtonNothing comes simple in the NFL, and for the Redskins offense Cheap Da'Ron Payne Jersey , nothing comes easy either. The unit struggles to score, and the injuries continue to pile up on that side of the ball too.Adrian Peterson is fifth in rushing and, oh yeah, he finally feels fully healthy now | NBC Sports WashingtonAdrian Peterson has been a revelation for the Redskins and one of the NFL's top running backs thus far. And guess what? He's only starting to feel like himself just now, with Week 11 approaching.So what does Josh Norman want from Redskins fans? 'Pandemonium' | NBC Sports WashingtonSome fans took exception to Josh Norman's recent comments on Redskins fans, but the star cornerback made clear exactly what he wanted from fans.Redskins left tackle Trent Williams to miss third consecutive game - The Washington PostRunning back Chris Thompson is also unlikely to play due to a rib injury, while the team is monitoring a groin injury to kicker Dustin Hopkins.Rookie cornerback Greg Stroman shakes off early mistakes to make an impact for Redskins - The Washington PostThe seventh-round rookie has been called on in relief of injured starter Quinton Dunbar.Alex Smith and Redskins' rebuilt offensive line face a big challenge in Texans' pass rush - The Washington PostWashington survived its O-line injuries in last week's win over Tampa Bay, but Houston has one of the best pass rushes in the league, led by J.J. Watt.Cooley At The Park - Episode 21Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael joins Cooley At The Park for the Defensive Film Breakdown!A 'Way' With Words: Story time with Tress Way | NBC Sports WashingtonAfter being named the NFC's Week 10 special teams player of the week, Tress Way shared an interesting story with the media.Five Takeaways: Alex Smith's Texans Week PresserHere's five takeaways from Redskins quarterback Alex Smith's media session with reporters on Wednesday Youth Brandon Scherff Jersey , November 14, 2018, at the Inova Sports Performance Center at Redskins Park.Don't look now but Redskins drafts are starting to produce among the NFL's best | NBC Sports WashingtonFor years, maybe decades, the Redskins did not treat the NFL Draft with the seriousness of the best teams in the league. That appears to be changing now.Who to root for in Week 11 if you are a Washington Redskins fan | NBC Sports WashingtonSitting at the top of the division by two games, it is time to start looking at how the rest of the NFC is doing. Here are all the teams that Redskins fans should root for in Week 11 to maximize their playoff positioning.SNIDER: Is Texans-Redskins really a showdown? | 106.7 The FanTexans vs. Redskins is a big game that isn't a big game.Nominees named for Art Rooney Sportsmanship AwardVeterans Drew Brees, Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis are among the 32 nominees for the NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.Washington Redskins' D.J. Swearinger views matchup with Houston Texans as chance to pay back HoustonThe D.J. Swearinger revenge tour already includes wins vs. former teams Arizona and Tampa Bay. Those were warm-up acts for what takes place Sunday: a chance to beat the team the Redskins safety said bashed him like no other.Adrian Peterson: 'my body is feeling amazing' - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNConcerns about the 33-year-old running back have proved unwarranted as the Redskins' top weapon is ready for the second half of the season. Wholesale NFL Jerseys

]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48307/josh-norman-of-washington-redskins-rebuffs-critics Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:56:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48307/josh-norman-of-washington-redskins-rebuffs-critics <![CDATA[Josh Norman of Washington Redskins rebuffs critics]]> -- 'It comes with the territory'Responding to criticism that he's the Redskins' third-best cornerback and "in love with being a celebrity Youth Josh Doctson Jersey ," Josh Norman acknowledged Wednesday that being a target "comes with the territory" and said he has "been Hollywood" since birth.Redskins-Panthers matchups: Five keys to Sunday’s game - The Washington PostFor Washington, it all starts with stopping Cam Newton.Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder misses practice, as guard Shawn Lauvao returns - The Washington PostAdrian Peterson and Chris Thompson return to practice in a limited capacity, while Josh Doctson appears on track to play Sunday versus Panthers.Polynesian Football Hall of FameSeveral Redskins are up for induction...Need to Know: Tale of the tape — Redskins vs. Panthers | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: Who has the edge when the Redskins take on the Panthers at FedEx Field on Sunday? Here is Tandler’s position-by-position breakdown.Week 6 Panthers vs. Redskins: Picking up the pieces in Washington | NBC Sports WashingtonYoung children should not hear the truth about certain things, like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Similarly, Redskins fans might not want to hear the truth about the aftermath of New Orleans.Alex Smith's history suggests he'll recover from Monday just fine - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNThe Redskins quarterback has shown an ability in his career to shrug off poor games with better ones the following week.After debacle against Saints Youth Quinton Dunbar Jersey , Redskins’ defenders say they’ll be ready for Panthers - The Washington PostWashington has spent the week addressing issues on defense, starting on the plane ride home.Josh Norman needs a fight to be his best. The Redskins need to give him one. - The Washington PostRon Rivera and the Panthers got the most out of the cornerback by standing up to him.DeAngelo Hall not backing down from Josh Norman comments | 106.7 The FanHall goes back at Norman on 106.7 The Fan: "You really weren't born Hollywood."State of the Redskins: Three storylines for the Redskins ahead of their Week 6 matchup | NBC Sports WashingtonTaking a look at where the Redskins as they prepare to play a Panthers team they haven’t beaten in 12 years. Check out the latest stats, trends, and storylines.Alex Smith knows he has to be better for Redskins to win against Panthers | NBC Sports WashingtonWhile a short sample size, Alex Smith played his worst game with the Redskins last Monday in a dreadful loss to the Saints. The QB knows he must be better.Washington Redskins vs. Carolina Panthers then and now | NBC Sports WashingtonHere’s a breakdown of this Sunday’s game between the Redskins and Panthers along with a look back at some of the highs and lows of the series history. Mason Foster excited about ‘Monday Night Football’: ‘You’re going to remember that for the rest of your life’ - The Washington PostThe Redskins play in the NFL's signature weekly game Monday, as individual players get a moment in the spotlight.Redskins’ Trent Williams returns to practice - The Washington PostWashington's left tackle still hasn't practiced but looks to be on track to return this week following a small knee procedure during the bye week.Redskins' Josh Norman sympathizes with contract situations of Earl Thomas Youth Adrian Peterson Jersey , Le’Veon Bell - The Washington PostNorman believes that players have to stand up for themselves at some point.After bye week, Bill Callahan thinks Redskins run game is just getting rolling | Sports | richmond.comASHBURN - Three games have brought mixed results for the Washington Redskins run game, which will be one of the key indicators of the team's success this year.Redskins Defensive Players Know They Have A Tall-Task Ahead In New OrleansThe Saints boast several dynamic playmakers on offense, as quarterback Drew Brees closes in on the all-time passing record.You should know these numbers before Redskins-Saints | NBC Sports WashingtonFrom the 'Skins record in the Superdome to a stat about the Saints' offense, these are the important numbers to know before Week 5's showdown.Is the Redskins defense for real? It’s time to find out. - The Washington PostEarly season stats can be deceiving, but a trip to New Orleans should be telling.How to tackle Saints’ Alvin Kamara? Redskins are still trying to figure that out. - The Washington PostSaints running back Alvin Kamara is one of the league's most dangerous players. The Redskins are trying to figure out a way to stop him before their game on Monday night.Creating better NFL pass blocking Womens Josh Doctson Jersey , pass rushing stats - Analytics explainer, FAQ on how they workESPN Analytics created a new way to measure the pass-block and pass-rush performance of individual NFL players. Here's what you need to know.Chris Thompson has overcome more than just injuries - Washington TimesThe look on Chris Thompson's face said it all. Eleven months ago, after the Redskins' 34-31 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, the running back sat in a chair in the bowels of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome -- staring off in the distance, crutches resting on his shoulders with a boot around his right leg.Alex Smith once outdueled Drew Brees for a seismic victory - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPNThere's a lot of mutual admiration from the Saints' Brees and the Redskins' Smith, whose career was defined by a playoff win after the 2011 season.Need to Know: Redskins vs. Saints tale of the tape | NBC Sports WashingtonNeed to Know: How do the Redskins stack up against the Saints? Tandler takes a position-by-position look.Redskins’ second-half TD drought can be traced too many third-and-long situations | NBC Sports WashingtonThe Redskins have been unable to score a touchdown in the second halves of their three games. Rich Tandler takes a closer look to find out why.Bill Callahan provides updates on three key Redskins linemen | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins' offensive line coach Bill Callahan provides insight into how the O-line is preparing ahead of Week 5.Redskins WR Josh Doctson misses Thursday practice with heel injury | NBC Sports WashingtonRedskins wide receiver Josh Doctson was out of practice with an injury on Thursday Authentic Matthew Ioannidis Jersey , leaving his status for the team’s Monday night game in New Orleans up in the air. NFL Outlet]]> liny https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48305/steelers-will-be-fine-at-rg-if-david-decastro%E2%80%99s-broken-hand-keeps-him-out-vs Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:44:39 +0000 https://0xbt.net/blog/view/48305/steelers-will-be-fine-at-rg-if-david-decastro%E2%80%99s-broken-hand-keeps-him-out-vs <![CDATA[Steelers will be fine at RG if David DeCastro’s broken hand keeps him out vs.]]>  the Chiefs You know a unit has attained an impressive pedigree backed by coaching and player development when you see a Week-2 injury report that includes a Hall of Fame quarterback Youth Sean Davis Jersey , a highly-touted cornerback and a right guard (who might be the very best in the business), but the player you’re least worried about is the right guard. The unit I’m talking about is the Steelers’ offensive line, a line that has produced multiple Pro Bowl players and is coached by a Hall of Famer. Mike Munchak is the coach of the Steelers’ offensive line, and because of his recent history of developing players of lesser pedigrees, I’m not really all that worried about Pro Bowl guard, David DeCastro, possibly missing this Sunday’s game against the Chiefs at Heinz Field with a hand fracture. History tells me I shouldn’t worry, and that’s because of guys like Alejandro Villanueva, an undrafted free agent who played tight end in college and began his pro career on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage, before being transformed into a Pro Bowl Left Tackle under Munchak’s watch. Chris Hubbard, another UDFA who started 14 games at Right Tackle during the previous two seasons and did so well http://www.steelerscheapauthenticstore.com/marcus-gilbert-jersey-cheap , the Browns paid him big money to sign as a free agent this past offseason. For the purposes of this article, B.J. Finney is yet another UDFA who, if he gets the start against the Chiefs on Sunday, will be doing so for a third-straight season. Only this time, Finney will be switching positions and taking over for DeCastro at Right Guard, instead of for Ramon Foster on the left side. Two seasons ago, Finney filled in for Foster against Kansas City, and the Steelers rushed for 149 yards in a 43-14 victory at Heinz Field. Last year, Finney again started against the Chiefs, and Pittsburgh rushed for 194 yards in a 19-13 triumph at Arrowhead Stadium.To be fair, Finney and Company were paving the way for Le’Veon Bell and not James Conner Cheap Ben Roethlisberger Jersey , who’s slated to make his second-straight start in the wake of Bell’s continued holdout. But Pittsburgh’s offensive line has obviously proven to be problematic for the Chiefs’ front-seven in recent matchups. Will that mastery of the line of scrimmage continue this Sunday if DeCastro — who may now be carrying the torch as the Steelers’ best offensive lineman — isn’t around? I’m comfortable saying it will. Finney, who has also started games at center, seems destined to take over next season for Foster, whose contract is up after 2018. If there’s enough confidence in Finney to start a whole season at Left Guard, that confidence shouldn’t wane in the face of him starting one game at Right Guard. Speaking of next season, if Matt Feiler has to fill in for an injured B.J. Finney in a game or two, my confidence would still be fairly high.Heck, if Chukwuma Okorafor, the rookie Swing Tackle out of Western Michigan, has to start some games this season in-place of Villanueva or Marcus Gilbert, I’d be more than optimistic he’d get the job done. This is what having the very best in the business does for a fan. I’m not talking about David DeCastro. I’m talking about Mike Munchak. Missing Ben Roethlisberger might have been a problem against the Chiefs Cheap Maurkice Pouncey Jersey , but missing Joe Haden could still prove to be a problem against Kansas City. But the Steelers’ offensive line won’t miss a beat with B.J. Finney starting at Right Guard.Week 4 Early Games: Updates, news and open thread The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t on their bye week, but Sundays when the Steelers don’t play until late sometimes feel like it. With the Steelers slated to play the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4 on Sunday Night Football, the Steelers Nation fan base will be watching early games today to see how things shake out. Some take the day to just relax and get caught up on things outside of football, but if you are like me, you are still watching the full slate of action on Sunday. With that said, join others like me in the open thread to talk about all of the games going on Sunday. Which game are you watching? 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