The Dolphins have the 13th overall choice Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 , and many expect them to use it to address their need for a franchise quarterback with Ryan Fitzpatrick serving as a bridge.But the Dolphins also need help along the defensive line and have done “extensive investigating” of Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary, Armando Salguero of the reports.Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has a familiarity with Gary as Ross spends a lot of time in Ann Arbor, supporting the Wolverines.Gary made 3.5 sacks in 12 games last season, and in three seasons at Michigan, he made 119 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. He ran a 4.58 in the 40, so his production hasn’t always matched his physical ability.But Gary can play the five-technique, three-technique or stand up on the edge.“I played base end, but you’re able to throw me inside to D-tack. I could work over a guard,” Gary said, via Salguero. “I could stand up, rush off the edge. I could really do anything anybody wants me to.” The Miami Dolphins will host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in a Week 16 showdown with playoff implications for Miami. If the Dolphins can come away with a win over the Northern Florida franchise, the South Florida team could be in position to make the postseason for the second time in three years. To get a better look at the Jaguars and what Miami can expect on Sunday, I turned to Ryan O’Bleness from Big Cat Country. He answered my questions about Blake Bortles/Cody Kessler, Leonard Fournette, and more.You can check out my side of our conversation previewing the Dolphins here.1. The Blake Bortles era ended after the Jaguars lost to the Buffalo Bills, but it sounds like there is a chance it returns this week. Do you think the Jaguars go back to Bortles, or is this Cody Kessler’s team the last two weeks? What should Dolphins fans expect to see from whichever quarterback is under center on Sunday?It sounds like the Jaguars are sticking with Cody Kessler under center this week. Kessler -- although he made some plays with his feet, -- is coming off of an awful game against the Washington Redskins, where he passed for just 57 yards and 3.4 yards per attempt. In three games with Kessler as the starter Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey nfl draft , the Jaguars have scored just one offensive touchdown, and two touchdowns total. Jacksonville’s offense is almost unbearable to watch at this point. Kessler is not going to push the ball down the field or take chances. In fact, he didn’t complete a single pass that traveled more than 10 yards through the air last week. So, Dolphins fans have little to worry about from the quarterback position, and can probably expect another conservative game plan with a lot of short passes and run plays. When Blake Bortles was benched, it was necessary, but Cody Kessler is not a starting-caliber NFL quarterback. Going back to Bortles at this point -- with the season all but over -- just doesn’t make a lot of sense, though, and Bortles very well may have thrown his last pass in Jacksonville (barring an injury to Kessler). 2. What is going on with Leonard Fournette?Fournette has dealt with a lot of injuries so far during his tenure in Jacksonville, and has only played in seven games this year due to a hamstring injury. It also doesn’t help that his offensive line is depleted with three starters lost for the season on the IR list, and right tackle Jermey Parnell also missed the last game. Fournette also lacks discipline, as he has already had multiple suspensions in short time in Jacksonville, most recently for running off of the Jaguars sideline and getting into a fight with Shaq Lawson of the Buffalo Bills. He’s also struggled with his vision and his yards per carry leave a lot to be desired (3.4 in 2018 and 3.7 for his career). He’s struggled to make impact plays this year like he did as a rookie last season. He is still ultra-talented, but he needs to be more durable and see the field better. Personally, I would be shocked if this happened, but there are rumors that the team may move on from him this offseason. 3. The Jaguars defense carried them to the AFC Championship Game last year, but the team is sitting at just 4-10 this year. The defense still seems to be one of the league’s best, allowing just 289 points this year - sixth fewest in the league. Is this just a matter of the offense being inept and the defense wearing down after carrying them so far last year? Is there a way the Dolphins can find success attacking the Jaguars? - Oh, and do me a HUGE favor. Keep Calais Campbell away from Ryan Tannehill’s knee. Thanks.The majority of Jacksonville’s issues do fall on the offensive side of the ball, which led offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett to lose his job earlier this season. The defense has been statistically strong all season long Youth Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey , and the unit has remained solid for the most part, but just has not made the impact plays that made Jacksonville’s defense so feared in 2017. The sacks, turnovers and defensive touchdowns, which were a constant last year, have not been there this season. Because of that the defense has not been able to mask the ineptitude of the offense and carry the team to wins. The defense has also lacked discipline and has had some costly penalties and bone-headed unsportsmanlike conduct calls in clutch points of the game. The offense is awful due to both injuries and poor roster construction, but the defense is not completely blameless. A team that boasts Jalen Ramsey, A.J. Bouye, Yannick Ngakoue, Telvin Smith, Myles Jack and Calais Campbell should dominate opposing offenses, but that has not always been the case this season. And no promises regarding Campbell. ;) 4. It seems like Doug Marrone’s future is very much in doubt with the Jaguars. I know BCC had a list of potential coaching candidates, both at head coach and then if there is a shakeup to the staff but Marrone stays. What do you see as Marrone’s future and what has/has not worked in Marrone’s tenure?Here is the article you are referring to. I would be surprised to see Marrone be fired following this season, as just last year he took his team to the doorstep of the Super Bowl, but if Jacksonville loses the next two games and finishes 4-12, I don’t think that is out of the question at all. At the very least, there needs to be changes at general manager (Dave Caldwell’s tenure is likely to come to an end), defensive coordinator (Todd Wash) and a few of the position coaches. of course, Jacksonville will also be hiring a full-time offensive coordinator this season. I think executive vice president of football operations (and former head coach) Tom Coughlin is safe and will influence the hiring of the new GM and potentially new coach, though, but again Infant Andrew Van Ginkel Jersey , I would expect to see Marrone back next year, but on the hot seat. Marrone and Coughlin built this team based on smashmouth football--run the ball down your throat and play incredibly tough defense. They also wanted to instill discipline into the locker room. And this approach really worked in 2017, as the players bought in, taking a three-win team in 2016 to an AFC Championship in 2017. This message just doesn’t seem to be getting across in 2018, though, and it’s strange. But when you look at the rule changes in 2018, which really favor offenses and now see that the league is seeing its highest-scoring year ever, the foundation the Jags were built on just isn’t sustainable anymore. So, it will be interesting to see what happens with Marrone anf others at the end of the season. 5. In a year of disappointment up in Duval, what is the bright spot? Where can the Jaguars build for the future?The Jaguars still have Jalen Ramsey--love or hate his personality, he remains one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and will start in the Pro Bowl this season. Also, while the Jaguars may have to make some cuts in the offseason, the majority of young defensive stars will return, as will the veteran presence Campbell. Also, it appears that the Jaguars have finally admitted defeat with Blake Bortles, and the team will get to choose its own quarterback to start the future with in the draft in April (maybe somebody like Justin Herbert or Dwayne Haskins). This was the first year in probably 10 years that the Jaguars had Super Bowl aspirations from both the organization and the fan base, so yes, this season was a major league disappointment.

Even before the fourth lead change of the fourth quarter http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-spencer-ware-jersey , well before the 1,001st yard of combined offense was tallied, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams already knew this was a classic.Two powerhouse NFL teams at the peak of their brilliance dueled deep into the night at an ecstatic Coliseum, racking up eye-popping numbers that stretched the box score and credulity.There were 14 touchdowns, including three by defensive players. There were 56 first downs. There were 105 points, with 50 from each team — the first time that’s ever happened in an NFL game.In the final moments, the Rams did just enough to leave with a win they’ll savor for years.And if these teams meet again at the Super Bowl in 2 1/2 months, the Chiefs will remember the sting from coming up just short.Jared Goff threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Gerald Everett for the go-ahead score with 1:49 to play, and the Rams outlasted the Chiefs for a 54-51 victory Monday night in a showdown that somehow surpassed the hype.“It was a crazy game, crazy game,” said Goff, who passed for 413 yards and four touchdowns and even ran for another score . “It seemed like whoever had the ball at the end was going to win the game. There was times where we felt like we were going to put the knife in and finish them, and there were times where it was the other way around, where we had to claw back into it.”Patrick Mahomes passed for a career-high 478 yards with six touchdown passes in his latest jaw-dropping effort for the Chiefs (9-2), but he also threw two interceptions in the final 1:18 as the Rams (10-1) claimed the highest-scoring Monday night game ever played.The highest-scoring game in the league this season was an offensive fantasia of ingenious scheming from mastermind coaches Andy Reid and Sean McVay — along with 21 combined penalties to keep things interesting. The second half was an extended thriller featuring 59 combined points.Both teams scratched out fourth-quarter leads, only to see them evaporate. Mahomes hit Tyreek Hill with a 73-yard TD pass just when the Rams appeared to be pulling away early in the fourth Womens Carlos Hyde Jersey , and Goff replied with two late TD passes to Everett , a backup tight end with 31 career catches before this game.“It was a whirlwind,” McVay said. “I feel like I might need a couple of beverages to relax tonight, but it was great. This is what you love so much about the game.”And this game was ultimately decided by defense: Marcus Peters and Lamarcus Joyner came up with late interceptions as the Rams stopped Mahomes’ final efforts.“It’s always fun to play against real good teams,” Mahomes said. “You get to go out there and have fun … (but) it’s the same as when we played New England. You can’t make mistakes against great teams. You need to limit your mistakes, but be aggressive.”The Coliseum’s first Monday night game since 1985 was staged on short notice after the NFL moved the matchup from Mexico City to Los Angeles six days ago due to poor field conditions at Azteca Stadium. The Rams used the opportunity to give free tickets to thousands of first responders and families recovering from the dual tragedies of nearby wildfires and a mass shooting in Thousand Oaks.Those fans got an incredible treat for their reward — and if the video-game-like spectacle they saw turns out to be a Super Bowl preview, Atlanta will get an All-Madden-level show as well.“It was just cool,” said Todd Gurley, whose 13-game touchdown streak somehow ended in this offensive showcase. “It was a last-minute game and everybody (came) out in support. Had the families here, had the responders, so it was just a great overall crowd and it was good for the city.”This game has loomed in capital letters on the NFL’s regular-season schedule ever since these teams confirmed their status as offensive powerhouses in September. The Rams and Chiefs are the league’s biggest favorites along with New Orleans and New England — the teams responsible for the only other losses by Los Angeles and Kansas City this season.Mahomes had the most prolific passing game in the NFL this year, but he and Goff both made key mistakes.Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam returned Mahomes’ fumble and a one-armed interception for the first two TDs of his NFL career, while Kansas City’s Allen Bailey returned Goff’s fumble for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter.“It was electric,” Ebukam said. “It’s hard to describe, because I’m still like in a game mode right now. I haven’t calmed down yet, so it hasn’t really all sunk in yet.”BIG FINISHThe final seven minutes were particularly frantic and sweet: After Chris Conley caught his second TD pass from Mahomes for a 51-47 lead with 2:47 to play Demarcus Robinson Jersey , Goff replied with a 75-yard TD drive in 58 seconds, hitting Everett down the Rams’ frenzied sideline.Peters — the former Pro Bowl cornerback traded by Kansas City to Los Angeles last winter — then intercepted Mahomes’ underthrown ball near midfield with 1:18 to play, but the Rams only managed to take 14 seconds off the clock on their next three plays.The Coliseum roiled in anticipation of a big finish by Mahomes, but the Chiefs were pushed back to their 13 with 50 seconds left thanks to a booming punt by Johnny Hekker. Joyner intercepted Mahomes’ final desperate heave with 13 seconds left.“We can learn from this,” Reid said. “We can’t give up 21 points on turnovers. Have to take care of the football. We created some turnovers and points, (but had) too many penalties. We’ll heal up and get set to go for the stretch run.”TIMELY DEFENSEFor all the offensive brilliance on display, both defenses made game-changing plays as well.Aaron Donald forced two fumbles while sacking Mahomes, and Ebukam returned the first for a TD in the second quarter. The Rams’ unsung outside linebacker then made a spectacular one-armed interception at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter before returning it 25 yards for a score, powering over Mahomes to reach the end zone.INJURIESChiefs: WR Sammy Watkins had one catch for 4 yards against his former team after missing last week’s game with a foot injury.Rams: CB Troy Hill, WR Brandin Cooks and Peters all went to the locker room early in the second half with cramps. They all returned.UP NEXTChiefs: Bye week, followed by a trip to Oakland on Dec. 2.Rams: Bye week, followed by a trip to Detroit on Dec. 2. It will be dark and cold, perhaps absurdly cold, Sunday night in Kansas City. Arrowhead Stadium will be lit up, though, and the winner of the Patriots–Chiefs game will head to Atlanta for the Super Bowl.Here’s how the teams match up:WHEN NEW ENGLAND HAS THE BALLAs they have much of the season http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-mitch-morse-jersey , the Patriots will attempt to strike a balance of run and pass. In rookie Sony Michel (26) they have a ground force, and in fellow RB James White (28) they have perhaps the best receiver out of the backfield in the league.Don’t think Tom Brady (12) won’t make use of them often — and more often. Against the Chargers, White tied an NFL postseason mark with 15 catches, totaling 97 yards. The one thing Kansas City can do exceptionally well on defense is rush the passer with DT Chris Jones (95) and LBs Justin Houston (50) and Dee Ford (55), so Brady will throw those quick shots to his backs and WR Julian Edelman (11) and TE Rob Gronkowski (87). Should the offensive line, led by LT Trent Brown (77), C David Andrews (60) and RG Shaq Mason (69), provide ample time, Brady can then look deep, where he could have significant matchup edges with Edelman, Chris Hogan (15), Phillip Dorsett (13) and even Cordarrelle Patterson (84).Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton will need to be aggressive all game; we saw what happens when an opponent isn’t when Brady and Michel ripped up the Chargers last week. Sutton’s secondary has no dynamic players — S Eric Berry (29) is the best but has not been healthy this season — and using six DBs could be a necessity Sunday. The Chiefs (52 sacks) must get a strong pass rush on Brady, making him throw off-balance or before he wants to.One thing in Kansas City’s favor is a plus-9 turnover margin.WHEN KANSAS CITY HAS THE BALLDon’t change what you have been doing.All-Pro Patrick Mahomes (15) is only the third quarterback to throw for at least 50 touchdowns in a season; Brady also did it in 2007. Mahomes never gives up on plays, and he has an uncanny skill at prolonging them until WRs Tyreek Hill (10), Sammy Watkins (14) or Chris Conley (17) and All-Pro TE Travis Kelce (87) get open. Hill was the AP’s All-Pro flex player, showing his versatility.Considering his mobility Womens Xavier Williams Jersey , strong arm and resourcefulness, it is surprising Mahomes was sacked 26 times. New England, which had 30 sacks this season, wants to keep him bottled up, so key confrontations could be All-Pro RT Mitchell Schwartz (71) vs. DE Trey Flowers (98), and LT Eric Fisher (72) against an assortment of pass rushers. The Patriots also will get their linebackers into the mix, particularly Dont’a Hightower (54) and Kyle Van Noy (53).Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore (24) is an All-Pro and will see plenty of Hill. How the other DBs handle Kelce and Mahomes’ other targets could be a deciding factor; the New England secondary has been victimized often in road games.Given the potential for cold weather, the Chiefs could work hard to run the ball with Damien Williams (26), who has stepped up nicely since Kareem Hunt was released, and Spencer Ware (32), who has battled a hamstring injury. Mahomes doesn’t use his backs often in the passing game, but they are solid.SPECIAL TEAMSBoth sides are reliable and have some dangerous elements in the return game. Kansas City has Hill for punts and rookie Tremon Smith (39) for kickoffs, while New England features Patterson on kickoffs and the always-reliable Edelman on punts. The cold weather could make the football feel like a lead weight for punters Ryan Allen (6) of the Patriots and Dustin Colquitt (2) of the Chiefs, though wind shouldn’t bother either of them; they’re used to it.Field goals could be another matter. Although New England’s Stephen Gostkowski (3) and Kansas City’s Harrison Butker (7) have strong and accurate legs, don’t be stunned to see both teams go for some fourth downs. Gostkowski is far more seasoned in pressure spots.COACHINGAndy Reid is 2-6 against New England. He’s had one of his best coaching years, though Tyrann Mathieu Jersey , and his handling of Mahomes has been remarkable. As long as he pushes the envelope and avoids playing not to lose, he will give Kansas City every chance to reach its first Super Bowl since the 1969 season.Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels recognizes his team will need to score aplenty, and he never backs off. The Patriots might be losing defensive coordinator Brian Flores to Miami as Dolphins head coach, and he could show why he deserves that spot by finding a way to slow down a Chiefs team that scored 565 points this season.INTANGIBLESThe Patriots, in their record eighth straight conference title game, are so experienced in this environment. Yet they claim to feel slighted because of the doubts raised about their level of competence after going 3-5 on the road. A ticked-off Brady is never a good thing for the opposition, and the Patriots could become only the third franchise to reach three straight Super Bowls.Still, Kansas City is so parched for a trip to the big game — the Chiefs went to two of the first four Super Bowls and won in 1970, but none since. And this team has a freshness about it largely thanks to Mahomes, who shattered nearly every franchise passing record this season.Their meeting in October could have gone either way, with New England getting the ball last and making the final, winning drive. And that was in Foxborough.100View Gallery Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj Mehta

"Confidence imparts a wonderful inspiration on its possessor." — John Milton.To play in the NFL you must have plenty of confidence. Laced with just enough doubt that if you don’t work harder than..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Daryl Worley thinks he and Gareon Conley can rival greatest Raiders cornerback duosNew Bo Jackson Jersey White ,51commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Daryl Worley thinks he and Gareon Conley can rival greatest Raiders cornerback duosTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images“Confidence imparts a wonderful inspiration on its possessor.” — John Milton.To play in the NFL you must have plenty of confidence. Laced with just enough doubt that if you don’t work harder than anyone, that confidence will not lead to anything.There’s no question the Raiders defense is coming off a rough season. It was historically bad, in fact, and the pass defense was the main culprit.Much of the blame seems to have fallen on the secondary for those issues, even though it was the non-existent pass rush that should probably shoulder the bulk of the blame.Late last season former top pick Gareon Conley started to come into his own. Starting across from him was Daryl Worley who spent the first six games of the season suspended for an offseason DUI arrest while with the Eagles.The kind of season they had overall lends little to be confident about, but the strong finish has Worley seeing he and Conley as taking big leaps this season. The two have been living together and everything and Worley thinks that will make them better teammates on the field. I asked him if he thinks he and Conley have the ability to be mentioned among some of the legendary Raiders duos. His answer “Yes, definitely.”“That’s something Coach Gruden has been emphasizing to us this year,” Worley continued. “We are at that point in our careers where it’s the prime and for our team to thrive we feel as if we have to be playing at the highest clip as well.”Any self-respecting Raiders fan knows that’s setting a high bar. The Raiders have perhaps the richest history of great cornerback play in the league.The first legendary duo was Kent McCloughan and Dave Grayson in the late 60s. They passed the torch to Willie Brown and Skip Thomas in the 70s, leading to the Raiders’ first Super Bowl win. That iconic secondary was followed by perhaps the best Raiders duo of all time — Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes in the 80s, leading to two more Super Bowl wins. Then it was Lionel Washington and Terry McDaniel in the 90s, Charles Woodson and Eric Allen/Tory James in the late 90s and early 2000s and Nnamdi Asomugha and Stanford Routt in the late 2000s.Conley and Worley are being entrusted with the two starting jobs in Oakland this season. If it works out, Worley could receive a long term deal and they could be a pair for many years to come. If not, second round rookie Trayvon Mullen will have to be the next to take a crack at it.Follow @LeviDamien Derek Carr's No. 1 receiver has been traded just weeks after the Oakland Raiders dealt away another cornerstone player in Khalil Mack. Carr has just one win, has struggled to adjust to coach Jon Gruden's offense and has taken more of a physical beating than he has at any time during his five-year career.As if that wasn't enough, he also has had to deal with reports that unidentified teammates have lost faith in him and his toughness has been questioned."I don't pay that any mind," Carr said Wednesday. "Just go talk to those guys. If they don't want to put their name on it, I am going to leave it as what it is. It's nothing to me. If they want to come say it to my locker, I've had plenty of tough discussions standing right here with teammates. Those are some of the guys that texted me yesterday, saying https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , 'Don't worry about this bull.' That kind of stuff. I can't tell you how many texts I got from former teammates, teammates I have now and all of these things that when you're losing, (bad stuff) happens."Tight end Lee Smith gave a long statement defending Carr in what was otherwise a mostly empty locker room during the open media period. He called a recent report that the locker room is fractured over Carr "comical and laughable" and said Carr remains the leader of this team.Smith said it's a "joke" that Carr has to deal with this criticism, including that it looked like he was crying after injuring his left arm in a loss to Seattle in London on Oct. 14."He's a human being," Smith said. "We're human beings. We're not robots. He has a 1-5 record as a starting quarterback for the Oakland Raiders. That's hard enough on him. Much less him worrying about his two sons happening to see an article that he's not tough. It's ridiculous. Of course it would bother him. He's human."Carr's play has also not lived up to expectations as he has been hurt by a banged-up offensive line that got him sacked six times in the loss to the Seahawks.Carr has thrown more interceptions (eight) than touchdown passes (seven) so far this season and was unable to get the ball downfield at all in the game against the Seahawks when he threw just one pass more than 10 yards downfield and gained 140 of his 142 yards after the catch."I think Carr is going to be fine," Gruden said. "We have a lot of moving pieces now on offense. It's tough on a quarterback. In the first year of a system it's doubly tough. I'm going to keep supporting him. I know I believe in him. I know he's going to be a great player. You watch and see, he'll play just fine on Sunday."A season that began with optimism with the return of Gruden as coach has gone off the rails quickly. The team traded Mack to Chicago just over a week before the start of the season for a package of draft picks and then dealt Cooper to Dallas on Monday for another first-round pick.The trades give the Raiders three first-round picks in 2019 and two more the following year but none of that will help win games now for the players still here.The Raiders (1-5) have been outscored 53-13 in losing their past two games and have been accused of tanking the season because they traded Cooper and Mack."I feel like we've had to do this a couple of times in my early five years," Carr said. "That part is hard. At the same time, it doesn't change my mindset, you guys know that. Good things, bad things, it doesn't change who I am and how I work. I still have a job to do. It's going to be harder without Coop, it's going to be harder without Khalil, we knew that. It's not going to make it easier, especially for us, for a quarterback and things like that. But that's no excuse. We need to go perform and we need to go win games and that's my mindset."NOTES: LG Kelechi Osemele has not returned to practice from a knee injury that has sidelined him the past two weeks and his status for this week remains in doubt. ... S Karl Joseph (hamstring), OL Jon Feliciano (ribs) and DL Frostee Rucker (neck) were all back on the practice field.

Antonio Brown became a Patriot on Monday. On Monday night Akeem Spence Jersey , Tom Brady discussed with Jim Gray of Westwood One whether and to what extent Brown can contribute right away.“That’s definitely a challenge, that’s just the time of the year and we are going to deal with those from now to the end of the season,” Brady told Gray. “We are just going to deal with those the best way we can. You’d love to have a training camp or an offseason to learn, but that’s just not our reality and we are going to do the best we can possibly do with the time that we have.”To get Brown ready, Brady will help accelerate the learning curve.“Yeah, you know we’re going to meet as much as we possibly can Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins Jerseys ,” Brady said. “I think that quarterback-receiver relationship is so important. The more you know each other the more you know what each other’s thinking, the faster you can accelerate the trust and confidence in one another when you get on the field. I have that with a lot of guys that I played with certainly with the guys that are on the roster now, Julian [Edelman], Phillip Dorsett, Josh [Gordon]. You saw that last night. But when you haven’t played with guys, you got to try to do it as quickly as possible Christian Wilkins white jersey , and the clock is ticking on us right now. This is not the offseason program. This is about real games that count and we are going to try and spend as much time as we can together and really get up to speed and lock in with what our roles and responsibilities are.”Brady is entering this new relationship with a blank slate, despite Brown’s various antics.“You don’t judge anything,” Brady said. “I’m not judging anything before I have a chance to go out and practice and prepare. You know, Antonio, meeting him today I really enjoyed being around him, he’s a very smart football player Christian Wilkins Jersey Womens , knows how to play the game. He’s been extremely productive. The only thing that I know what we can do is to go out there and work at it to meet and to communicate and get on the practice field and go through things. I’m not buying into any hype or potential. I’m into work. He’s into work and our entire offense is into doing what’s in the best interest for the team and I’m really excited to get to practice on Wednesday.That’s when Brown will first be on the field with Brady. And that’s when the Patriots will first begin to decide whether Brown will be able to go when the Patriots face the Dolphins in Week Two. Adam Gase is preparing for his fourth season as an AFC East head coach and one of his top goals remains the same despite making the move from the Dolphins to the Jets in January.Linebacker C.J. Mosley spoke to reporters on Wednesday and shared some of Gase’s first message to his players. The part he shared dealt with Gase’s desire to knock the Patriots off the perch they’ve enjoyed for the last two decades.Mosley said Gase told the team “that’s one of the main reasons he came here” and Mosley said that the feeling inside the organization is that they “have the tools, the players and the game plan” to mount a challenge to the reigning Super Bowl champs.“He came here to win,” Mosley said, via the . “At the end of the day, history shows who we have to beat to get to that top spot. Not overlooking anybody else in the division definitely or anybody else on our schedule, but we know if you want to get to where we got to be Christian Wilkins Jersey Cheap , we know what chair we got to knock off.”Several Jets head coaches have had the chance to try to topple the Patriots. Some have said they aren’t going to kiss Bill Belichick’s rings while others have treated games against New England as no different than the rest of the schedule, but none have hit on the formula to actually make it happen.

Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton has a new gig. The Atlanta Falcons announced Sutton as their new senior assistant via their official Twitter account on Monday.The Falcons fired Marquand Manuel from his defensive coordinator position this offseason Eric Fisher Jersey , and head coach Dan Quinn announced he would be filling the role himself. The 68-year-old Sutton has been hired to help.The statement also notes that the role had been given to former Falcons assistant Kyle Flood, but it became available again when Flood left Atlanta for the University of Alabama.Quinn worked under Sutton as the New York Jets defensive line coach from 2007-08. Sutton was the Jets defensive coordinator at the time. Many Chiefs fans grew tired of Sutton this past season as the defense mightily struggled while the team arguably boasted the best offense in the league. With the Chiefs making it all the way to the AFC title game, Sutton was fired late in the offseason hiring period, so most top roles had been filled. It is good to see him land on his feet, and here’s to hoping he finds success in Atlanta. Former first round pick turned potential bargain deal for the Kansas City Chiefs" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteArrowhead PrideArrowhead Pride | Kansas City Chiefs Schedule, News, Roster and StatsLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSeriesLatest NewsFanpostsFanshotsCommunityAboutStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSeries Stagner ThingsLottery Tickets ’19Summer of SpagsDixon’s MailbagLatest News Fanposts Most recentMost activeFanshots Community Community GuidelinesContactAbout StubHub ✕AP Film Session: Darron Lee has a “rare feel for coverage”New,49commentsFormer first round pick turned potential bargain deal for the Kansas City ChiefsCDTShareTweetShareShareAP Film Session: Darron Lee has a “rare feel for coverage”Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY SportsLate Wednesday night, the Kansas City Chiefs reached a deal with the New York Jets to acquire Darron Lee for a sixth-round draft pick in 2020. Lee had been up and down regarding how he was perceived by the Jets, and it was almost a certainty he would be shipped out after the team fired Todd Bowles. Many fans and analyst alike pinned the Chiefs as a team to target a linebacker in the 2019 NFL Draft and came away surprised when all they did was bring in undrafted free agents. As it turned out, the Chiefs were attempting to address the position with a player considered a top-50 talent by most just a few years ago.Lee had his struggles adjusting to the NFL and the Jets’ 3-4 scheme but showed vast improvement last year before his suspension (violating the league’s substance abuse policy). Rather than just taking the hype around his improvement at face value, let’s head down go the AP Laboratory and work through some film. Don’t mind the empty coffee cups Demetrius Harris Jersey , Thai food containers and clutter; Craig Stout and I have begun the long, deep dive in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense, which means we have been locked down here for the last few days.LB Darron Lee (Ohio State)Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsAthleticismAthleticism has slowly crept its way into a primary trait for an NFL linebacker. Whether it’s showcased in the passing game or the ability to get outside on running plays, speed and mental processing are valued pretty similarly at the linebacker position. Lee stands out as an athlete on the field given his size. Playing around 230 pounds, he’s still not a big linebacker, but he’s also not massively undersized for the NFL anymore and his movement skills easily make up for his lack of size.The ability to get out into the flats while not being behind on the play was something the Chiefs’ linebackers struggled with during 2018 (not specifically on screen plays but simply trying to read the play, then drive on flat/curl zones often resulted in lateness or having to take an extremely passive angle to get to the ball). Lee does not have that issue, as can be seen above. Even on a disguised screen that is designed to buy blockers time, it still results in him beating over half of the wall to the spot and knifing between them. Even the athleticism to make this tackle while moving full speed between players has to be applauded. That athleticism shows up beyond just closing on underneath passes but also in the running game. The 4.47 speed allows Lee not only to cross formations and get to wide gaps opposite of him but also react and match running backs working to the sideline. Working into the C-gap on this play, Lee approached the block with proper technique and can disengage and win the foot race to the edge.Run defenseWidely considered the worst part of his game, Lee took a big leap in his third year as a run defender. He’s always been capable as a back-side, chase defender Cameron Erving Jersey , but he improved his ability to read plays and attack blocks. Working from the back side of the formation, Lee can identify the zone run quickly and immediately attack. Lee has to mirror the running back all the way, making sure he doesn’t lose him on a back-side cut, but as soon as he sees the running back commit, he can attack. As soon as the running back is past the Jets’ 3-Tech (play-side defensive tackle) that back-side cut is no longer an option, and Lee can explode through the open gap. He closes on the running back before he can even attempt to put his foot in the ground and drive up the field.Working as the strong-side linebacker in the nickel on this play, Lee is again able to quickly identify the run play and attack. The Jets’ defensive linemen do a great job keeping their blockers, but Lee is occupying his gap by the time the running back even gets the ball. There is a slight hesitation from Lee due to the potential read option, and that does show up at times. Lee is an extremely athletic player that has made his college and pro career on being able to react and outperform other players thanks to athleticism. Sometimes, that still leaks out in his play, as he glances at eye candy that isn’t his direct responsibility. He showed improvement in this area during the 2018 season, but there are still some instances on film that bleed through. The other major area of improvement for Lee was his ability to handle blockers near the line of scrimmage (LoS). Lee still isn’t the biggest or strongest player Reggie Ragland Jersey , but he has shown the willingness to meet blocks head on successfully. On this play Lee slips the first climbing blocker, then engages the pulling offensive guard with his outside shoulder, allowing him to affect an inside cut. He then catches the second pulling player and is now occupying two blockers in the middle of the hole.Lee isn’t going to be a banger in the middle of a defense—he too often gets swallowed up by blocks when he’s still flat-footed or just starting to move, but he takes them on well in space. Lee’s speed to the edge is impressive, and he’s able to convert his speed to power and create separation from the block. CoverageLee’s bread and butter comes in coverage. It’s where his athleticism, mental processing and zone eyes meet.The ability to fluidly work through potential receivers working in Lee’s zone isn’t easy for a lot of linebackers to pull off, let alone to reroute the first receiver and still break underneath the second. He approaches the bunch set appropriately, works through the first receiver in his zone, and then can drive on the ball on the third route.Lee processes plays in front of him exceptionally well, and his ability to get to proper set points in his zone drops and feel receivers behind him are both equally as impressive. He can accomplish all of that without taking his eyes off the quarterback or cheating up on other routes. Lee does a good job feeling the seam route trying to bend in behind him and mirroring the quarterback’s eyes, which allows him to show off more ball skills.Lee is a combination of athleticism, zones eyes and general feel for routes all wrapped into one. After showing the A-gap pressure Jarvis Jenkins Jersey , pre- and post-snap, he’s got the speed to get on top of the tight end within 5 yards to bump him. Then, without having to eye the tight end, he just settles in underneath his in-cut. Teaching zone skills Lee routinely shows doesn’t happen.Pass rushTo briefly address the concept of Lee playing the base strong-side linebacker, or SAM—it’s just not what he does best. He’s not at his best playing at or near the line of scrimmage and dealing with blockers regulary. While Lee does offer some ability to rush off the edge, based upon his speed and flexibility, he doesn’t have a true rush plan. Lee is better as a blitzer than a true rusher, but his explosion and flexibility give him value there. Coming into a defense run by Spagnuolo, linebackers coach Matt House and defensive line coach Brendan Daly, the odds are he will be blitzing at a decent clip and in situations which highlight his athleticism.The bottom lineJust like any player that you can land with a day-three draft pick, Lee is far from a perfect player. He still has some mental processing issues that keep him from focusing on his assignment completely and isn’t built to bang between the tackles.That said, the upside is plentiful.Lee has a rare feel for coverage Daniel Sorensen Jersey , some from his time at Ohio State—when he was used, essentially, as a large slot defensive back—that allows him to be a major matchup weapon. Combining his athleticism and improving read-and-react skills makes him, at minimum, a quality coverage linebacker. There is a strong chance he pushes for starting reps given what the top-end play looks like and the ability to be such an impact player against the pass.House and Spagnuolo have both had unique and exotic schemes for their linebackers recently. Using them on blitzes, in coverage and putting them in the best spot for them to succeed is something they’ve been able to do routinely.Lee is a player whose strengths align very well with the modern NFL, so it’s exciting to think about what they will be able to work up for him in this new Chiefs defense.

It was clear which team is coming off a Super Bowl and which is still trying to be competitive." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Raiders training camp 2019 day 10 recap: Derek Carr tries to ‘set the tone’ vs Rams and gets picked while Jared Goff has his wayNew Womens Antonio Brown Jersey ,261commentsIt was clear which team is coming off a Super Bowl and which is still trying to be competitive.PDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Raiders training camp 2019 day 10 recap: Derek Carr tries to ‘set the tone’ vs Rams and gets picked while Jared Goff has his wayTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe day the Raiders have been waiting for was here. The Rams were in the house and they were finally going to test themselves against a world class team. One of the storylines of the first part of Raiders’ camp is how great Tyrell Williams and Derek Carr look. Then they faced the Rams aaaand not so much.Right from the first snap, Carr went to the well, sending Williams deep and putting the ball in the air for him. And there was Aqib Talib to pick it off. Talib knows Carr well.Carr has had to face him at least once per season in his five-year career. The first four were as a member of the rival broncos, which means usually he faced him twice. Last year as a member of the Rams. Carr didn’t fool the All Pro and five-time Pro Bowler.“The first play I jacked the ball up really to set the tone and you hope to come down with it and they make the play,” said Carr. “That kind of stuff is going to happen. It’s not alarming to anyone in the meeting room but there are stuff that we need to correct off the film and need to do better.”Needless to say, Carr was not able to set the tone early. Talib snatched away that tone like it was a gold chain around Michael Crabtree’s neck.As it happens, on the final play of scrimmages, Carr and Williams would try again to hook up on a bomb. This time Williams got behind Nickell Roby-Coleman and Carr found him... but he dropped it.Those two plays bookended a lackluster day for an offense which is still without top target Antonio Brown and number one tight end Darren Waller. “We got a couple guys that are out, but that’s next guy up,” Carr said. “When that happens we got to have our best guys be our best guys. That gets tough when people are taking them away in practice and things like that. Definitely that will be a recurring theme in every practice.”For the defense’s part, there were some positive signs. Though not many.Rams starting quarterback Jared Goff carved them up for the most part. There were only a handful of passes defensed from the Raiders. One came from Johnathan Abram on a deep shot for tight end Gerald Everett. Another was Gareon Conley who knocked down a deep shot up the right sideline for tight end Tyler Higbee. Defensive backs making plays on tight ends isn’t really a great accomplishment. Even though for the Raiders it might be.Lamarcus Joyner made a play against his former team. Goff stood in the pocket so long, the play would have been over long before that, so it wouldn’t have counted anyway, but Joyner didn’t give up on it. He stuck with Brandin Cooks the whole way and when Goff tried to connect with his speedy receiver, Joyner knocked it down Then stood and smiled at Cooks as if to say ‘remember me?’ And that was about it for the positives.Two of the biggest plays of the day for the Rams, the Raiders were so out of position, it was impossible to tell who was supposed to be there. Both resulted in wide open catches and long touchdowns up the left sideline.Trayvon Mullen gave up a long catch to Michael Thomas Antonio Brown Jersey White , Curtis Riley gave up a touchdown catch at the right pylon to Robert Woods, Karl Joseph gave up a touchdown in the back of the end zone to Gerald Everett — though that was a brilliant throw by Goff —, Gareon Conley gave up a long catch on a slant to Robert Woods, and Nicholas Morrow gave up a long catch and run to tight end Johnny Mundt.Despite the struggles, Abram thinks they did some good things.“Pretty much that we can play with anybody,” Abram said of what they showed today. “That’s one thing I’ll say is we can play with anybody. If we can go against one of the best offenses in the league and go out there and compete the way we did, then we can compete with anybody.”There were plays the Raiders defenders made, but most were with Blake Bortles in at quarterback. The Raiders secondary is supposed to be much improved this season. Though no one really expects them to be able to go blow for blow with one of the top offenses in the league, you hope they would have made more plays.One more day to make corrections on both sides of the ball and come out of this feeling better about themselves.Defensive play of the dayTahir Whitehead and Erik Harris were both flying around making plays. Whitehead came up to make the stop on Brandin Cooks for a loss on an end around. Then a few plays later he was there to chase down Malolm Brown on a run that was stretched out wide.Harris had a play where he came around the edge to make a stop on a run play. Another play he blitzed up the gut and got his hands up to bat down a Bortles pass attempt. And he broke up a pass from Bortles to tight end Gerald Everett in the back left corner of the end zone.Catch of the dayNot much to report here. The best play probable came on a bubble screen to Hunter Renfrow which he took and streaked up the sideline for about 25 yards.InjuriesAntonio Brown (feet), Darren Waller (shoulder), Gabe Wright (knee), Eddie Vanderdoes (concussion). PUP: Denzelle Good (back). NFI: Keith Smith (knee).Follow @LeviDamien GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It’s not exactly a clash of titans at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.The Oakland Raiders, with the NFL’s worst record at 1-8, drag a five-game losing streak into their game with the Arizona Cardinals, who at 2-7 are tied for the third-worst record in the league.Both teams look at this as a game they realistically can win, while a loss will make a bad season much uglier.It’s a matchup of first-year coaches with Jon Gruden in Oakland and Steve Wilks in Arizona. It has been a bumpy ride for both.“They’re going to be ready. This is the National Football League Bo Jackson Jersey White , and I told the guys this morning that you can throw the record out the window,” Wilks said. “These guys are coming here to win a football game. They’re down. They need a win just like we need one. So, we better make sure that we’re prepared and ready to play.”Gruden knows there are those who believe his team is “tanking” to get a high pick in next year’s draft.“If you pay attention to that stuff, anybody that says that, I don’t agree with, but I can’t control what’s out there,” he said. “We’ve had to make some tough decisions, and everybody’s going to have their own opinion, but I know what the reality is. I know what the truth is, and we’re doing everything that we feel like is in the best interest of the Raiders, not only for this year, but for the future.“When you’re the head coach, you’re going to take criticism, and that’s just the way it is.”Arizona’s offense showed some life after Wilks fired offensive coordinator Mike McCoy and elevated Byron Leftwich to the job. In last week’s loss to the Chiefs, Arizona running back David Johnson had a season-best 183 yards from scrimmage, 98 rushing and 85 receiving. He scored both Cardinals touchdowns.Here are some things to consider when the Raiders come to the desert:FITZGERALD AGAINArizona’s Larry Fitzgerald is closing in on yet another milestone. He needs eight receptions to break Jerry Rice’s NFL record for the most catches with one team. Fitzgerald has played all 15 of his seasons with the Cardinals.In last week’s loss against Kansas City, he moved past Terrell Owens into second on the NFL’s career list for yards receiving.REPLACEMENT RECEIVERSThe Raiders traded No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper last month and then lost two more receivers to injuries last week. Martavis Bryant will be out for at least a few weeks with an injured knee and Jordy Nelson is questionable this week with a knee injury.Rookie Marcell Ateman https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-carr-jersey , who has been on the practice squad or inactive all year, will get a chance alongside Brandon LaFell and Seth Roberts. Ateman showed flashes during training camp and hopes that translates this week.“I didn’t take a back seat when I got on the practice squad,” he said. “I kept working so that when I get my opportunity I’m better.”BATTERED ROSENArizona rookie quarterback Josh Rosen took some big hits in the Cardinals’ 26-14 loss to Kansas City last Sunday, operating behind an offensive line that struggled even before losing starting right guard Justin Pugh to a season-ending knee injury.Rosen took the physical punishment in stride, something that impressed Gruden.“He’s showing a lot of mental and physical toughness,” the Oakland coach said. “He has got a great arm, and he’s got a huge upside, I believe.”CAUTIOUS CARRDerek Carr has gone four straight games without throwing an interception for the first time in his five-year career. The problem is that while Carr has avoided the catastrophic mistakes, the big plays have been missing as well.Carr is averaging just 6.8 yards per attempt in that span, down from 8.1 his first five games when he had eight INTs. His sack rate has also more than doubled over the past four games.“We had some turnovers and things like that,” Carr said about taking more shots downfield earlier in the season. “Turning the ball over is worse for our team than me checking the ball down if it’s not completely open.”BLIND SIDEOakland traded down with Arizona on draft day, dropping five spots to No. 15 and gaining a third-round pick in the process. The Cardinals took Rosen, while the Raiders got the left tackle they wanted in Kolton Miller and used the third-round pick to acquire Bryant.Miller has played much of the season on an injured knee and has allowed the most sacks (10) and second-most pressures (39) of any lineman in the league.“I think he’s really learning a lot about this business the hard way,” Gruden said.

The Bengals add one of Joe Mixon’s old teammates to their backfield."The Bengals double dipped into the running back class by selecting Oklahoma rusher Rodney Anderson. Anderson joins fellow rookie Trayveon Williams Hardy Nickerson Jersey , longtime Bengals running back, Giovani Bernard, and fellow Sooner running back Joe Mixon in a now stacked Bengals backfield.What Anderson brings to the BengalsPower: Not the Kanye West kind. At 6’1” 219, Anderson has nearly identical proportions to Mixon. This compared to Bernard who is 5’9” 208 and Williams who is 5’9” 200. With Anderson, they now have another back who can run for power if Mixon is injured or in need of a need a breather. This prevents them from being predictable offensively like they were in the Jeremy Hill/Bernard days. Big Plays: Anderson has a knack from breaking big plays. He scored 18 touchdowns on 205 touches in 2017 and is a threat to take it the distance at any time.Multi-Talented Back: In addition to being a skilled rusher, Anderson has the ability to contribute in the pass game. Much like Mixon http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-shawn-williams-jersey , he can be flexed out and used as a receiver or make plays on screen passes.Why the Bengals picked AndersonValue: Anderson had a great year in 2017 stepping in the footsteps of Mixon before him, but in 2018, an ACL injury ended his season just as it began. If he was healthy in 2018 and matched his 2017 numbers, he would have never made it this deep into the draft. The Bengals got a great value on a player who could have great value to the franchise.Depth: Zac Taylor saw the struggles that Todd Gurley had as the long NFL season took its toll, so he went out and got a back who shares a lot of similarities with Mixon. Both can run for power, but they thrive due to their patience as zone rushers Womens Dre Kirkpatrick Jersey , and excel as receivers out of the backfield. This will allow the team to spell Mixon from time to time and not see a major drop off or have to change their scheme,Scheme Change: Adding not one, but two running backs in the draft shows that they are valuing depth at the position in a way that they haven’t in the past. This may mean that they are evolving offensively, and we will be seeing multiple backs on the field at once with at least one of them lined up as a receiver. It makes sense because Mixon, Bernard, Williams Darqueze Dennard Jersey , and Anderson are all skilled pass catchers. This would be a big change from years past when they would feature two backs and buried Rex Burkhead deep on the depth chart where he had to wait for Bill Belichick to swoop in and revitalize his career. Hopefully, they will utilize the depth and talent that they now possess at the position, The Bengals went young at head coach, and aren’t straying from that path in their search for a defensive coordinator.According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Bengals have a long list of candidates for their lead defensive job under new coach Zac Taylor.Among the names expected to get interview requests are just-fired former Falcons coordinator Marquand Manuel, Texas A&M coordinator Mike Elko Randy Bullock Jersey White , Florida coordinator Todd Grantham, Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn, and Rams defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant.If you think that’s a list short on experience, you’d be correct.The Bengals spoke to both Jack Del Rio and Dom Capers about the job, but both apparently passed according to multiple reports. That’s possibly a worrying sign for Taylor as he assembles a last-minute staff (yet another reason the league should consider letting new coaches become official before they’re officially official).Taylor’s 35 years old, and has never been a head coach. He hasn’t been an assistant that long (seven years in the NFL). Having a veteran on staff with some knowledge can help Womens Preston Brown Jersey , as Wade Phillips was a good hire for Sean McVay when he was in the same spot with the Rams. But the Bengals apparently either can’t or don’t want to provide Taylor with the same kind of safety net.

ATLANTA (AP) — After keeping Tom Brady out of the end zone for three and a half quarters Greg Gaines Jersey nfl draft , the Los Angeles Rams‘ defense finally blinked.In this Super Bowl, that one brief lapse was too much to overcome. Even holding the New England Patriots to one field goal until midway through the fourth quarter wasn’t good enough.For the sixth time in his career, Brady found a way to win the Super Bowl. The Rams defense had done enough to win most games, but the Los Angeles offense didn’t do its part.That gave Brady a chance for one touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, and he delivered.“That’s our role, to disrupt the passer and disrupt the running game,” said Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh following New England’s 13-3 win on Sunday night. “For the most part we did that, but we just didn’t close it out. That’s on us.”The low scoring total in any game with the powerful Patriots was a surprise.“They hardly scored and we were in this game until the end of the fourth quarter,” said linebacker Cory Littleton. “We were doing everything just fine and we just made mistakes at the end and they capitalized.”Littleton helped set the tone for the Rams’ strong defensive game with his first-quarter interception after Brady’s first pass was deflected.“We were in a zone defense Womens Greg Gaines Jersey ,” Littleton said. “I’m a hustle player. I’m reading the quarterback … (Nickell) Robey-Coleman makes a great deflection, ball is in the air and I pick it off.”After being contained most of the game, Brady struck quickly when he suddenly solved the Rams’ defense in the decisive fourth-quarter touchdown drive.Brady completed four straight passes, including 18- and 29-yard strikes to Rob Gronkowski. The last catch set up Sony Michel’s 2-yard scoring run. The game’s only touchdown left the Rams with a deficit they wouldn’t overcome.“It was a hell of a game,” said Rams cornerback Marcus Peters. “We just didn’t get it done.”Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was frustrated by Brady’s crucial 29-yard pass to Gronkowski.“I had an opportunity there on a one-on-one,” Donald said. “I got off my one-on-one clean. (Brady) was sitting back there and had time to make a good pass. He made a good play.”The Rams held New England to 13 points despite giving up 407 total yards and 22 first downs.“I thought our defense did a nice job, but they were able to make some plays here and there,” said Rams coach Sean McVay, who gave credit to Brady and the Patriots. “You see why they are a great football team.” The Rams traded out of the first round on Thursday night. What’s in store for Friday?"WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub 鉁昍andom RamsdomRandom Ramsdom Authentic Greg Gaines Jersey , 4/26: Rams leave Day 1 without a pick, but are set to make four selections on FridayNew,3commentsThe Rams traded out of the first round on Thursday night. What’s in store for Friday? CDTShareTweetShareShareRandom Ramsdom, 4/26: Rams leave Day 1 without a pick, but are set to make four selections on FridayKirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsRams trade pick No. 31 to the Falcons | Rams’ official siteGeneral manager Les Snead and the Rams will go without a first-round pick for the third-consecutive NFL Draft in 2019.Rams trade back again, set for four picks on Day 2 | Rams’ official siteThe Rams decision to trade back with their first-round selection on Thursday night was anticipated by Rams fans, the media, and head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead alike.7 players the Rams should target with their 2nd round pick | Rams WireThe Los Angeles Rams traded out of the first round, sending No. 31 to the Falcons for the 45th overall pick. They now have a second-rounder and three picks in the third Todd Gurley Jersey , holding four selections in the top 100.3 prospects for the Rams to consider at No. 45 | Ramblin FanHere are a few prospects worth keeping an eye on for the Los Angeles Rams after trading down to No. 45 in the second round.Gil Brandt’s best remaining NFL Draft prospects | NFL NetworkAs we head into Day 2 of the draft, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, here’s a look at the top draft prospects still available on NFL.com senior analyst and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Gil Brandt’s Hot 150 prospect rankings.Best available players after Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft | SB NationMissouri QB Drew Lock is one of the key storylines to follow on Day 2 of the draft.2019 NFL Draft Day 1 winners and losers | NFL NetworkSometimes it’s better to be lucky and good, which is why the Redskins are leading Gregg Rosenthal’s group of early winners from Day 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft.Everything you need to know from Day 1, including grades, takeaways & more | CBS SportsMiss any of the action of the first round of the draft? Don’t worry, we have you coveredDay 1 quick-snap grades for all 32 NFL teams | NFL NetworkChad Reuter providers grades and analysis for all 32 teams from Thursday nightRams continue to give slight hints for 2020 uniform changes | ForbesAlthough there’s plenty of reason for fans of the Los Angeles Rams to be excited for the upcoming 2019 season, the uniform enthusiasts both inside and outside of their fanbase have had an eye on the 2020 season for a long time.Cardinals take Kyler Murray with No. 1 pick in the draft | Cardinals’ official siteKliff Kingsbury has known Kyler Murray since Murray was 15 years old, trying to recruit him to play for Kingsbury’s Texas Tech team.49ers select Nick Bosa with No. 2 overall pick | 49ers’ official siteBosa (6-foot-4 Aaron Donald Jersey , 266 pounds) joins a star-studded 49ers defensive line alongside DeForest Buckner and Dee Ford.Seahawks Select TCU DE L.J. Collier at No. 29, Trade 30th to Giants | Seahawks’ official siteWith the pick the Seahawks acquired in a trade for defensive end Frank Clark, the Seahawks added a defensive end, picking TCU’s L.J. Collier.

Can Harry become the first Patriot to achieve the honor since 1995?"When they drafted N’Keal Harry 32nd overall Womens Chase Winovich Jersey , the New England Patriots added a high-upside pass catcher to provide physicality and playmaking ability on the perimeter — at least that is the ideal outcome of the world champions’ first-round investment. And while it remains to be seen whether or not Harry actually develops that way, oddsmakers appear to be at last somewhat confident in his abilities to become a productive wide receiver.According to recent odds published by BetOnline.ag, Harry is tied for eighth among offensive rookies when it comes to the chances of being named the best among them at the conclusion of the 2019 season. At 16/1, the Arizona State product trails players such as the first overall selection, quarterback Kyler Murray (2.25/1), or the premier tight end to enter the draft, new Detroit Lion T.J. Hockenson (12/1).New England’s offensive players winning rookie of the year honors is a rare occurrence, however. Should Harry take home the trophy at the season’s end Authentic Chase Winovich Jersey , he would become just the fourth Patriot to be named the top offensive rookie in the NFL — and the first since the 1995 season: John Stephens won in 1988, Leonard Russell in 1991, and Curtis Martin four years later. All three players were, of course, running backs.That being said, Harry does not need to be in the conversation for the award all year long to have a positive impact on New England’s offense: with one of the league’s better running games and Julian Edelman still one of the most reliable wideouts in all of football, the Patriots’ first-rounder simply needs to provide a viable alternative target. If he can do that and adequately fill the number two role held by Chris Hogan at the end of the 2018 season, he would have been worth the investment — even without being named rookie of the year. PASADENA Chase Winovich Jersey Boys , Calif. (AP) — The New England Patriots‘ competitive but action-starved Super Bowl victory over the Los Angeles Rams was seen by 100.7 million people on television and streaming services, the smallest audience for football’s annual spectacle in a decade.A boycott by disgruntled New Orleans Saints fans, a campaign by fans of quarterback Colin Kaepernick and a game with only one touchdown combined to shrink the audience. On CBS alone, the game was seen by 98.2 million people, compared to 103.4 million who watched on NBC last year, according to the Nielsen company.Since reaching a peak of 114.4 million viewers for the Patriots’ 2015 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, the Super Bowl audience has slipped each year since. The Super Bowl is traditionally the most-watched television event of the year in the U.S., and its audience hadn’t dipped below 100 million since the Pittsburgh Steelers–Arizona Cardinals game in 2009.CBS dealt with a city that held a major grudge. Many fans in New Orleans Youth Julian Edelman Jerseys , where the hometown Saints were victimized by a blown referee’s call toward the end of its loss to the Rams in the NFC championship, skipped the game entirely. Preliminary ratings from New Orleans showed that Super Bowl viewership this year was half what it was in 2018.New Orleans’ Times Picayune newspaper printed a mostly blank front page on Monday with the words, “Super Bowl?” What Super Bowl?”The newspaper asked, “you think the NFL is sad that the Saints weren’t in it to spice up the night?”There was also a campaign on Twitter by people who said they would not watch the game because of Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who hasn’t been able to land a job in the NFL since leading demonstrations in protest of police treatment of minorities.After a season of offensive fireworks and conference championships that both went into overtime, Sunday’s game was a defensive struggle where the teams were tied 3-3 entering the fourth quarter. That’s a tough slog for the casual fan, and the Super Bowl draws millions who don’t watch football regularly.At one point CBS commentator Tony Romo said, “this is hard to watch.” Others were blunter still. The website The Ringer said that “the historically boring Super Bowl sent football back to the Stone Age.”Cindy Boren of The Washington Post wrote that it was “a snore of a Super Bowl.” The New York Times headlined a story: “How boring was the Super Bowl? The punts got exciting.”The words “boring” and “Super Bowl” appeared in the same tweets more than 70 Julian Edelman Jerseys Stitched ,000 times in the past 24 hours. The words “worst” and “Super Bowl” were matched more than 50,000 times.If anything, football fans have been spoiled by a string of competitive Super Bowls after many years in which big game blowouts became commonplace. This year the game’s outcome was in doubt until the final seconds, but it had only one touchdown and few scoring threats.The one growth area for CBS was streaming. The network said an average of 2.6 million people streamed the game, up 31 percent over last year.CBS did achieve its goal of having a large audience sample its new talent show, “The World’s Best.” Nielsen said 22.2 million people watched the show’s debut, the most-watched entertainment show since the Oscars last year and the biggest entertainment premiere on TV since “Undercover Boss” debuted after the Super Bowl nine years ago.

It was widely believed that Texans linebacker (or defensive end) Jadeveon Clowney would have signed his franchise tender by now. It is widely believed that the Texans won’t rescind Clowney’s franchise tender.But they still could. Until Clowney accepts it Brandon Dunn Jersey , the franchise tender can be withdrawn. (It has happened at least three times before, with the Panthers doing it in 2016, removing the tender from cornerback Josh Norman.) If, as has been reported elsewhere, the Texans are willing to package Clowney with a first-round pick for Dolphins tackle Laremy Tunsil, the Texans may be sliding into desperation mode with Clowney. And the next question becomes, if they can’t move him for whatever they can get, whether the Texans would simply strip the tender, save $16 million to $17 million in cash and cap space, and move on.It’s unclear, but unlikely, that the Texans would be eligible for a compensatory draft pick in 2020 if they remove the tender now, given that the compensatory draft pick formula shuts off in May. Still, the bigger issue here could be that the Texans simply want to move on from Clowney and his significant financial obligation for 2019.While it would still be a surprise if the Texans do it, remember this: Former G.M. Brian Gaine wanted to sign Clowney to a long-term deal, and coach Bill O’Brien wanted to use the one-year tender. With Gaine gone and no one taking his place Womens Deshaun Watson Jersey , it’s possible O’Brien has shifted from “I only want him for another year” to “I’d rather keep the cap space for next year.”The Texans surely would exhaust any and all trade options for Clowney before ever releasing him. But with trade interest limited and with Clowney not signing the tender (which prevents a trade from happening), the Texans eventually could get sufficiently exasperated with Clowney that they cut him loose.From Clowney’s perspective, it makes sense to consider whether he’d get a better deal on the open market if he suddenly becomes a free agent. Given his history of injuries and performances that have gone hot and cold from time to time, he may have a hard time getting more in 2019 than he currently would get by simply accepting what the Texans are offering. Nothing ever goes according to plan, especially in the NFL Draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕2019 NFL DraftThe Film Room2019 NFL Draft: Comparing Dalton Risner To Greg LittleNew,22commentsNothing ever goes according to plan, especially in the NFL Draft.CDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft: Comparing Dalton Risner To Greg LittleScott Sewell-USA TODAY SportsI don’t care if the Texans recently added Matt Kalil. That’s dandy.I don't care if the Texans are reportedly in talks with veteran left tackle Donald Penn. That’s swell.The only thing any Texans fan should care about is who the Texans can draft with the 23rd pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.That person needs to be able to protect Deshaun Watson for the foreseeable future. Ideally, the Texans would not have to move up in the draft to secure the player of their choice. If Brian Gaine and Bill O’Brien (a/k/a the two headed monster Bill O’Gaine) do decide to wait it out, hold onto their draft picks, and let the draft come to them, there ma be a stash of quality left tackles awaiting them. I originally wanted to compare Dalton Risner to Yodny Cajuste, seeing that they were almost identical in body type. Both Risner and Cajuste are 6’5” and 312 pounds with 34-inch arms and hands that were almost identical as well (Risner’s are 1⁄4 inch bigger at 10 1⁄4).But upon watching their tape, I thought that there were more components to Risner’s game that make for good conversation when comparing to Ole Miss left tackle Greg Little.The quick and dirty version is that Risner is a plug-and-play right tackle in the NFL whose run blocking will elevate the rushing attack of any team, and he can hold his own against powerful pass rush. Greg Little has the look of an ideal left tackle, has faced high-level pass rushers throughout his career, and with some polishing can become a star.For Dalton Risner and the slew of Big 12 linemen that are entering the 2019 NFL Draft http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-tashaun-gipson-jersey , the first knock against them is that they rarely faced top flight pass rushers compared to SEC and Big Ten linemen. Risner does have the distinction of having faced one of the premier rushers in this draft class in Montez Sweat. From watching the film of these two athletes battling it out, many parts of Risner’s game are revealed.The first big trait to note is in Risner’s run blocking prowess is how he habitually shields the defender from the hole rather than driving him off the line of scrimmage. Like two bears grappling in the forest, Risner and Sweat would come to a standstill at the line of scrimmage while the running back darted in and out of holes during multiple interior rush plays. On this play, Risner (#71) is at right tackle and creates a hole by forcing DE Montez Sweat upfield and pivoting his feet so that he gets completely between Green and the intended hole. Although this works in the Kansas State scheme, I think the Texans need a guy who can drive players off the ball and create a new line of scrimmage two yards into the defensive side of the field. According to NFL Outsiders, Houston Texans running backs were stuffed at or behind the line of scrimmage for 20.4% of rushes. If a fifth of our running plays are equivalent to an incomplete pass or a short sack, running the ball as often as the Texans do seems like a lost cause. That’s why I think the Texans need a warrior to push the pile. Risner possesses the aggression necessary to be a right tackle, but he has to learn the art of driving people off the ball.Risner is known as a run blocker first and foremost, but I really do like his tape as a pass blocker on the right side. Against Texas and Charles Omenihu, Dalton did a good job in the rare pass plays to provide protection for the QB. Omenihu is projected to be a second or third round selection in the upcoming NFL draft, and Risner did a great job of shooting his hands to draw first contact throughout the game. Risner’s technique is to jab with his upper body before the defender can make a move. He works to slow down a rusher by locking in on this chest and controlling his upper body. Scouts would really like to see him drop his hips and lower his center of gravity to complement his upper body abilities. He does have a tendency to lunge at his defenders, but overall he has a good sense of distance and keeps his hands active in pass blocking.Now to Greg Little. Little seems to be one of the biggest fallers in the draft process due to an incomplete NFL Combine and poor footwork in his film analysis. In Todd McShay’s Mock Draft 1.0, Little was mocked to the Carolina Panthers at No. 14. In McShay’s 2.0 version, Little fell to No. 18, and the latest version does not even include the left tackle in the first round.Little has all of the accolades and body size the NFL idealizes in their left tackle. He was one of the top prospects in the country coming out of high school (after playing with Kyler Murray and Bobby Evans at Allen HS in the Dallas area).Little immediately produced for the Rebels as a Freshman All-American and finished his career as an First Team All-SEC lineman. At 6’5”, 315 pounds Jon Weeks Jersey White , he has one of the wider bases and longer arms than many of the other tackles in this draft class. Even if he had a poor Combine, Little’s tape does not lie:He has the tools to play at the next level. If the the first thing you think of when analyzing an SEC offensive linemen is “I want to see his tape against Alabama. Show me how he fared against NFL-level talent”, you need to re-adjust your thought process. The Ole Miss-Alabama game ended in a 62-7 massacre; Ole Miss threw their game plan out the window after the third drive.Instead, let’s watch Little’s Texas A&M film.The Aggies had a solid defensive line and really knew how to penetrate the Ole Miss offensive front. In the play below, Little (#74) is the left tackle playing against a five-technique defensive end. This play epitomizes what a NFL team will be getting with Little.Low center of gravity.Smart use of hands.Deep hips.Low base. A good first punch.A technical lock out of the pass rusher.It all combines to do the trick.Ole Miss never really asked much of its offensive line this past season in terms of holding blocks. From watching this game, the Alabama game, and the Auburn game, it becomes apparent that continuing blocks was not necessary as the Rebels utilized their arsenal of receivers and run-pass options (RPOs) to put up points. Here is my favorite play of the day: 2nd and 6, with the Ole Miss Rebels trying to drive into Texas A&M territory. Little is playing left tackle and is facing 6’3”, 300 pound Justin Madubuike’s bull rush.Little does a magnificent job of keeping his hands and weight composed when Madubuike blasts straight into him. What is impressive about this play for Little is his ability to re-gather himself to stay in front of the pass rusher while not losing contact with him. Usually when attempting to re-gather themselves, young offensive linemen release their hands and drop back further into the pocket to save face. Little is so massive that he can handle NFL level size and not tumble over.The two main knocks against Little are his footwork and balance. After his well-oiled kick-slide, things dissolve into a frenzy of recovering and readjusting his stance. There is a difference between active feet and hurried feet. Active feet, a trait most beloved by NFL scouts, means that the player is constantly readjusting his footing to increase balance and power. Little’s hurried feet are working harder to save and restore a block rather than maintaining the current positioning. I’ll give you one good play from the Ole Miss-Alabama game to satisfy your interest if I haven’t already convinced you. Little has all the talent necessary to be a stud left tackle in the league. Compared to Risner, Little is a better pass blocker, but he’s less versatile than Risner. Little is a left tackle through and through; Risner can play all over the offensive line. That versatility is major plus if you want to be wearing Deep Steel Blue and Battle Red in the NFL.Yes http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-aaron-colvin-jersey , one is a left tackle and one is a right tackle, but their approach to their position helps identify traits that the Texans might be seeking in the upcoming draft. Little’s mentality is to absorb opposing defenders in the pass game and shove them into the melee in the run game. Risner’s approach is to isolate and punish his opponent on both run and pass plays. If the Texans were to draft Little, their first task would be to align his feet, hips, and hands to all work in coordination. He is too disjointed in his technique. If Little can put it all together, we’ve got a starting left tackle for the next decade. With Martinas Rankin moving to left guard, it would be fun to see an Ole Miss left tackle working with a Mississippi State left guard. If the Texans were to draft Risner, they would stick him at his more comfortable right tackle position and tell him to brawl his heart out. They would also need to shore up his footing for more efficient movement. Risner’s current draft value as a late first - early second round pick puts him in a precarious position, as the Texans may have to make a move back out of the first or jump higher into the second to have a chance to select him without reaching too early.Who knows?Maybe both Little and Risner are available with the 54th and 55th picks, and Houston can lock up our starting tackles in the second round. If you could tell me that the Texans would get a corner like Deandre Baker in the first round and then Dalton Risner and Greg Little in the second round, I would be ecstatic. Later this week, I’ll compare Kaleb McGary and Cody Ford, two tough right tackles that have first/second round grades on them as well.