Youth Damien Harris Jersey , for the annual Tom Brady Identified Flying Object game. On Wednesday, he talked about the satisfaction he gets from winning in another team’s stadium, and from watching their fans leave the venue.Let’s start with the question, during which the reporter may have tried just a little bit too hard to be one of the cool kids: “How much do you enjoy playing in an environment like that where they’re just focused on you and you’re just trying to ruin all their hopes and dreams?”“Yeah, when you go on the road in the NFL, you’ve got to get used to that because that’s a lot of what that’s about,” Brady said in response (apparently, the ruin-the-hopes-and-dreams question worked). “You go in there with however many guys — 46 active, five or six other guys Womens Damien Harris Jersey , your coaches, a few fans in the crowd — but I think it’s always gratifying when you go in there and then by the end of the game, you look up and there’s only Patriots fans left. I always think that’s pretty cool.“So to go on the road in the NFL is tough, and certainly early in the game, after their pregame tailgate when they’re a little fired up. So, they’re pretty into it, they’re pretty loud and we’ve got to go out and we’ve got to execute early. I think starting fast, which we’ve actually done a good job with this year, that’s really important this week.”It’s also really important to keep an eye out for certain artificial one-eyed items that may be whizzing by Brady’s helmet. The tradition-truly-unlike-any-other began in 2016 Authentic Damien Harris Jersey , and it has continued every year since then. The Giants came close to trading receiver Odell Beckham Jr. last year. And then they didn’t trade him.So what happened? As Chris Simms explained on Monday’s , New England’s interest in Beckham ultimately caused the Giants to think twice. Basically, if the Patriots saw something in Beckham that would have caused them to give up significant trade compensation and to cough up a significant second contract even though he’d never previously played for the Patriots, the Giants should be more inclined to keep him around.The fears may have been well founded. Although the Patriots haven’t had a solid track record of drafting receivers, they’ve found some of their best receivers in the Belichick-Brady era by trading for veterans like Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Brandin Cooks, and Chris Hogan. So if the Patriots were willing to pull the trigger on a Beckham trade, the Patriots truly believed that Beckham would have become a major difference-maker.Whether he would have been a major difference-maker is a different question. It takes a certain kind of personality to accept ; former NFL receiver Chad Johnson was required to check his personality at the door when traded by the Bengals in 2011 — and he promptly struggled during his short time in New England. Beckham quite possibly would have had the same experience.The Patriots apparently were banking on Beckham thriving Damien Harris Jersey Boys , with coach Bill Belichick, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and quarterback Tom Brady providing the kind of structure, support, and (ultimately) success that would have kept Beckham from engaging in periodic outbursts fundamentally fueled by a burning desire to win.Regardless, New England’s interest was enough to get the Giants to trade Beckham to no one last year. Whether that could change this year will be the subject of an upcoming blurb.

BEREA White Jerry Hughes Jerseys , Ohio (AP) — Tyrod Taylor remembers winning the starting job, throwing touchdown passes and seeing die-hard fans standing in snow at Buffalo’s airport on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the end of a 17-year playoff drought.His three years with the Bills were special, filled with long-lasting memories.His exit wasn’t.Traded to Cleveland in March for a third-round draft pick (No. 65 overall), Taylor said Tuesday that he holds no bitterness toward the Bills, but that the team’s decision to part ways with him is fueling his desire to deliver for the Browns.It’s driving him.“Each year has its own way of motivating itself,” Taylor said. “But definitely how I think it ended there, it’s motivation for this year.”Coming off a “perfect” performance in his preseason debut for the Browns last week, Taylor, who has quickly established himself as a leader in Cleveland, will face his former teammates for the first time Friday night when the Bills visit in the second exhibition for both teams.Taylor made it clear that there’s no resentment and that his focus this week, and every week, is on improving the Browns — not paying back the Bills.“I’m looking forward to Week 2 of the preseason Jerry Hughes Jerseys 2019 ,” Taylor said. “I’m not going to make this about me or Buffalo. It’s an opportunity for us to get better as a team, an opportunity for me to get better as a player.”While that’s honorable, Taylor reiterated that if somewhere down the line the Browns and Bills ever matched up in the postseason, he’d love to show Buffalo what it’s missing.“I wouldn’t say it was painful,” Taylor said of being dealt by the Bills. “I have nothing to hold (hang) my head about in my time in Buffalo. It was a progression from a players’ standpoint each and every year, but of course why would I not want to beat that team in the playoffs if it comes down to that?“I’m always excited to compete. But I know those guys, played against those guys, the majority of those guys for the past three years, some new players and I’d love to play against those guys.”It didn’t take long for the 29-year-old Taylor to ingratiate himself to the Browns. He has set an example on and off the field, whether arriving at 5 a.m. to get in an early morning workout or staying late to break down film.It’s the only way Taylor knows, and he’s having a strong influence on rookie Baker Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick who will one day supplant him as Cleveland’s starter.Mayfield said Taylor is showing him how to be a professional.“Just the work ethic and everything he brings to the table every day Youth Dion Dawkins Jerseys ,” Mayfield said, when asked about Taylor’s standards. “It’s the same every day. You hear (offensive coordinator) coach (Todd) Haley talk about ‘not being a yo-yo guy. You want to be consistent,’ and Ty really, really is the example of that.“He’s the same guy every day. You know exactly what you’re going to get out of him, and that’s important for our guys to see that. They see the standard. They see the expectations, and he lives up to it every day.”Taylor set a high bar for himself last week by recording a perfect 158.3 rating in two series against the New York Giants. He completed 5 of 5 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown before turning the offense over to Mayfield, who shined in his NFL preseason debut.Mayfield’s performance prompted a push — locally and nationally — for the Browns to start the Heisman Trophy winner over Taylor.But while there’s noise outside the Browns, Taylor’s world is tranquil.“I really don’t hear those comments,” he said. “I’ve always been focused on myself. Like I said from Day One, I’m in competition with myself and how can I make myself better each and every day and I’m going to keep having that mindset and push myself to be the best player I can be.”NOTES: Tempers flared during practice, which featured three fights, including one involving Pro Bowl WR Jarvis Landry and starting CB Terrence Mitchell. As Landry rolled on the ground following a catch Dion Dawkins Jerseys Stitched , Mitchell went over the top of him and hit the receiver’s back. Landry popped up and slammed the ball of Mitchell’s helmet before they grabbed each other’s facemasks. Coach Hue Jackson chalked the skirmishes up to the dog days of camp. “This is football. We have been going after it,” Jackson said. “It is not something that we want. We are men. Guys know as long as we do not start swinging with our fists and we let it go, we can move on from it.” … Former Ohio State DT Jonathan Hankins is scheduled to work out for the Browns on Wednesday. He previously played for the Giants and Colts. The Buffalo Bills could not get any footing on offense, defense, or special teams Sunday. They were beaten soundly by a vulnerable New England Patriots team in all three phases. With one game left in the season, the coaching staff has a lot of evaluating to do as they enter Week 17.Here are our five takeaways from the game:Bills were out-coachedThe Patriots kept attacking Buffalo’s inexperienced linebackers by keeping their heavy units on the field. They were able to run the ball down the Bills’ collective throats and influence the need for Lorenzo Alexander to cover Julian Edelman. On defense, the Patriots put Pro Bowler Stephon Gilmore on Robert Foster and then dared Josh Allen to pass the ball. He had opportunities but New England made the Bills make plays—and so many drops doomed the Bills.Bills rushing defense remains a concernAfter their second touchdown, the Patriots were averaging 8.4 yards per rush while Tom Brady was having a pedestrian day. New England had 179 yards rushing before halftime.With 20 minutes left in the game, New England already had passed the Indianapolis Colts for most rushing yards against the Bills in a game this season. With 273 yards on the ground, it was tied for the seventh-most allowed since 2000. Missed tackles, the defensive line not settling into their lanes, and sub-par linebacker play all led to the problem. In four games against New England Matt Milano Jersey , Sean McDermott’s defense has allowed more than 190 yards on the ground three times. They entered the game allowing only 105 yards per game but they have had some hiccups this year.Josh Allen didn’t play well*Bill Belichick* is pretty darn good at home against rookie quarterbacks. It was a story line going into this week, but it came true in spades. Belichick spied Allen with a cornerback and other defensive backs on multiple plays. They converted 9% of their third downs. Allen threw two picks and was 14-for-33 for just 148 yards. He had five rushes for 30 yards and was sacked a few times. Allen had several very good passes, for sure, and he was able to settle in more as the game wore on, but they couldn’t get anything going when it mattered.Convert some freaking turnoversThe Bills forced three turnovers in Patriots territory and were only able to convert three points. The opening drive of the third quarter got the Bills on the board, down 14-3, but the Bills turned it over on downs in the second quarter and Stephen Hauschka bounced off the crossbar from 43 yards out in the first quarter. Not exactly how you defeat the Patriots.Special teams (again)Holy cow. That onside kick was pathetic. The Patriots blocked an extra point (kind of but not really). It was abysmal and it’s not the first time we’ve called for coordinator Danny Crossman to be fired. Let’s do it again anyway: Danny Crossman should be fired.Send your questions to me for the Buffalo Rumblings Mailbag: 716-508-0405. It was a talk-able Bills game, for sure.

coach Matt LaFleur https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Reggie-White-Jersey , Packers CEO Mark Murphy said that he spoke to a collection of nine players about what they wanted in a new head coach and said the group “wanted someone who would hold the players accountable” while eliminating complacency that had set in over the years.We don’t know if left tackle David Bakhtiari was part of that group, but he is signing off on the accountability end of things. During an appearance with Jason Wilde and Mark Tauscher on ESPN Wisconsin, Bakhtiari said there “needs to be that fear for guys across the board” that their jobs are on the line and that it hasn’t felt that way with the Packers recently.“The one thing that always rubbed me the wrong way, and I guess it can kind of parallel with complacency, is accountability,” Bakhtiari said. “The one thing that would really grind my gears was guys being late for the plane and no one holding those guys accountable or even fining them for being late. [It should have been], ‘Hey Aaron Rodgers Jersey , we’re leaving at 1:30. You’re not there, the door is closed.’ That’s how it needs to be.”Bakhtiari has spoken to LaFleur and said he appreciated the new coach’s “freshness” during their conversation. How that freshness plays with the roster at large will be the major storyline of the Packers offseason. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers interim head coach Joe Philbin said that it wasn’t easy to let associate head coach Winston Moss go from the coaching staff, but that he came to the decision because he “just didn’t feel like the fit right now was where it needs to be.”Philbin spoke on Wednesday before his first practice as the interim coach to replace the fired Mike McCarthy . Moss posted a message on Twitter on Tuesday that appeared to question that Packers leadership and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.“Find somebody that is going to hold #12 (Rodgers’ jersey number) and everybody in this building to a #LombardiStandard,” read part of Moss’ tweet , citing former Packers coach and Hall of Famer Vince Lombardi.When asked about the tweet, Philbin said the decision didn’t have to do with just one factor. He then recounted what he told the team earlier this week.“We’ve got to be professional Randall Cobb Color Rush Jersey , accountable, respectful and punctual — those are the four things that we’ve got to do the next four weeks,” he said. “And if we do all those things we’ll be in good shape.”Moss joined the Packers’ staff in January 2006, a week after McCarthy was hired as head coach. An NFL linebacker for 11 seasons, Moss primarily oversaw the outside linebackers.When longtime defensive coordinator Dom Capers was fired after last season, Mike Pettine was hired as his replacement. The Packers turned to Philbin, the offensive coordinator and former Dolphins head coach https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Corey-Linsley-Jersey , to take over for McCarthy for the last four games of the season.Moss’ limited interactions in recent years with the media were also often either brief or contentious.“Yeah I think it’s important obviously that everybody’s on the same page, that we’re all moving forward in the same direction. As you know, Winston’s an excellent football coach, I’ve known him a long time,” Philbin said. “Respect him, outstanding family man. So it wasn’t an easy decision, but I just didn’t feel like the fit right now was where it needs to be.”Defensive assistant Scott McCurley Jaire Alexander Jersey , a former assistant linebackers coach, will take over Moss’ duties, with Patrick Graham already coaching inside linebackers.

Kam Chancellor Color Rush Jersey , over 18 games. The Seahawks running back has lost one in each of the first three games this season.The Seahawks aren’t ready to bench him, though.Instead, they will try “every way possible” to fix Carson’s fumbling problems. “Because we do believe in him, we’re going to continue to show him that,” coach Pete Carroll said, via Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR and PFT. “He’s a terrific football player, and we want to make sure and maintain that level of play from him Shaquem Griffin Color Rush Jersey , so we’ll work at it and work with him on it. There’s a lot of technical stuff that’s really important, right down to the last instant of that play that he fumbled on there’s another thing that he could do to ensure taking care of the ball a little bit longer. He thought he was secure and thought he was taking care of it and bang all of a sudden the ball comes out. That’s life you know. That’s real in the league and all that. He’s going to have to be really on because guys are going to continue to come after him just like anybody would.”Carson, who had 1,151 yards and nine touchdowns last season, has 45 carries for 159 yards and one touchdown so far this season. He also has 10 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown.“I like the way he’s playing,” Carroll said. “I love the style of play. Out of the backfield, he’s added to his game. He’s still running physical and tough and doing all the things that we’re counting on. There’s nobody that we’d rather have have the ball in short-yardage situations and down by the goal line. He’s great at it.”The Seahawks will see the return of running back Rashaad Penny to practice at some point this week Bradley McDougald Color Rush Jersey , Carroll said, so Penny will give the team another option at the position. Penny injured his hamstring in the Week Two game against Pittsburgh and missed Sunday.“He’ll be able to practice this week too, probably by Thursday to some degree,” Carroll said. “We need to see if he can tolerate it and what that means. We don’t know that yet.” There were other Ravens besides Lamar Jackson playing well.But none of them were playing so dramatically.The Ravens second-year quarterback led his team to a 30-16 win at Seattle, doing it running and passing while his defense put a pair of touchdowns on the board.Jackson finished with 116 rushing yards, and another 143 yards on 9-of-20 passing. And the passing numbers would have been much better if not for some egregious drops.Even when he wasn’t making highlight-reel runs, he was doing all the right things. He put the Ravens up two possessions in the fourth quarter by leading a nine-minute drive. The fact they had to settle for a field goal was almost inconsequential Brett Hundley Color Rush Jersey , as it kept the ball out of Russell Wilson‘s hands for so long.Coupled with a defense that made big plays throughout the day, the Ravens were impressive in moving to 5-2.New cornerback Marcus Peters had an interception return for a touchdown, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey returned a fumble for a touchdown late, as they kept the Seahawks off balance throughout the day. (They also did it with outside linebacker Pernell McPhee missing much of the game with an arm injury).The loss stopped a three-game winning streak for the Seahawks (5-2).Wilson’s interception to Peters was his first of the season, and D.K. Metcalf‘s fumble that Humphrey scooped up was all the margin the Ravens needed with Jackson playing this way. Wilson was 20-of-41 for 241 yards with the pick-six and a touchdown, a rare off day for a guy who had been playing at an MVP level himself.

Saquon Barkley running and changing direction at the team’s practice Infant Ryan Connelly Jersey , which is a welcome development given the long range of a recovery timeline from his ankle injury was two months.The shorter range was a month, but the Giants aren’t willing to concede that Barkley will even miss this weekend’s game against the Vikings. Head coach Pat Shurmur refused to rule Barkley out for Sunday’s game against the Vikings and scoffed at the idea that Barkley would miss too much more time as a result of the injury.“Some doctors had him at 8 weeks. Not my doctors,” Shurmur said, via Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.The Giants play the Patriots on Thursday night in Week Six, so the schedule doesn’t break well for Barkley to push to get back on the field this Sunday and remain at a high level for a second game in a matter of days. That may make the team’s refusal to commit to Wayne Gallman as their lead back this weekend more of a bluff than a realistic outcome Ryan Connelly Jersey Draft , but the fact that it’s even a possibility is a good sign for the Giants offense. Odell Beckham Jr. didn’t seem to know that a trade to the Browns was coming. Now that it’s only a few hours from becoming official, the question becomes whether the Browns know what Beckham may want.Less than a week after Antonio Brown scrapped a trade from the Steelers to the Bills either because he didn’t want to play for them or because the Bills didn’t want to pay him more than he was due to make or both, the Giants by all appearances shipped Beckham to the Browns without getting Beckham to provide his blessing to the move. Beckham seemingly will embrace the change, but will he use this as an opportunity to improve a contract that is scheduled to pay out $77 million over the next five years?In the aftermath of the trade, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media said that it’s his “understanding” that Beckham wants a new deal. Whether he wants a new deal and whether he’ll publicly agitate for one remains to be seen.Beckham wanted a new deal from the Giants for more than a year before he got one. It prompted him to avoid some offseason workouts in 2017 Ryan Connelly NFL Jersey , but never to clamor openly for a contractual adjustment. With a fully-guaranteed salary of $16.75 million this year and more guarantees stretching into 2020, Beckham likely will bide his time, at least for now. If he has a big season in first year as a Brown, that’s when the effort could come to get more.Regardless of what happens moving forward, Beckham received $21.495 million for 12 games in 2018. That should tide him over Ryan Connelly NFL Draft , at least for a while.

when looking for talent.The question is whether Joe look under enough rocks. Is he passing up gold in search for the diamond? Well we here at GGN will look under those rocks White Juston Burris Jerseys , stones, pebbles, boulders, crags, and anywhere else we can find players. We turn our attention to the practice squads of other teams.Just like the Jets, some players didn’t quite make the grade to be part of the 53 man roster of other team. It doesn’t mean these players lack talent, though. In some cases it was a numbers game. In others a player may need a little more “seasoning.” In any case I want to bring you some interesting players for your perusal in this series. First you have to understand the rules regarding practice squad players. When you select a practice squad player from another team you must sign him and add him to your roster.This, of course, means you have to subtract a player from your roster. If you sign a practice squad player it can’t be from your next opponent unless it is 6 days before the game or ten days if his team is on a bye week. Once you sign the player he must receive 3 paychecks from your team which count against your salary cap. You can release the player before the three weeks but you have to pay him the money for that time. The salary for practice squad players can vary, but the minimum you can pay a player is $8,000 a week. So if a player stays on the practice squad the entire year he will make $136,000. If the team makes the Playoffs these players continue being paid at their normal rates. The minimum salary for an NFL rostered player with zero years of accrued experience is $495,000 a year or $29 Juston Burris Jerseys 2019 ,117.65 a week. So players on the active roster make a minimum of over $21,000 more a week than practice squad players. You clearly would prefer to be on the actual roster. Some teams pay their practice squad players a little but better to keep them from signing with other teams. A shrewd GM can see how much a team values their practice squad players by the salaries they receive. When you sign a practice squad player it is the same as signing a free agent. The player doesn’t have to sign with your team, and if he does sign his salary can be negotiated. He doesn’t have to sign for the league minimum.So now you know the rules let’s see who is available.I have scoured the practice squads of every team. The player who jumped off the page at me was a player I scouted quite heavily. He is an exceptional athlete. He may be the most athletic player at his position in his Draft year. He is a player who is in a position of dire need for the Jets, which is cornerback.Do I have you intrigued? This player is a stud athlete, but he was tough to scout because he played at LSU and only started 10 games his entire career.I will say right now I don’t know why Joe Douglas hasn’t signed this player already. (Are you listening, Joe?)He would be the most talented cover corner on the team the moment he walks onto a practice field. I am sure Gregg Williams could get him up to speed quickly.The player is currently on the Colts practice squad.He is...Jalen Collins The 10th pick in the 2nd round (#42 overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in 2015, Collins had massive talent but also massive personal problems. Collins is a corner who can do pretty much anything he wants to on a football field, but he has been suspended four times by the NFL for various violations. His last suspension was for 10 games to start the 2018 season a PED violation. He has been a troubled kid. When scouting him I had no idea about the problems he had, only the fact that he started 10 games in his career. A kid with superior talent only starting 10 games is an eye opener.There had to be a reason, but I was not privy to the inside information that teams get. I still don’t know all the info, but I assume the details are not pretty.He was widely considered a first round talent yet he went with the 10th pick of the 2nd round. There had to be a reason.Anyway my initial scouting report on Collins (sans any personal problems) was a late first round talent. He had speed (4.48/40), quickness (6.77 sec 3-cone drill) plus size (6’ 1” 203 lbs) with good (not great) length (32 1/8” arms). He had the traits to be the best corner in the draft. Little did I know, he failed multiple drug tests in college. Hopefully that is behind him. This is what I saw at the Combine that excited me about his potential.When scouts talk about oily hips White Jermaine Kearse Jerseys , this is what they are talking about. Look how smooth and natural his movements are. He has the ability to shift his weight, flipping his hips, moving effortlessly from side to side easily, almost without trying. A good DB coach (not even a great DB coach) could make a player like this into an All Pro as long as the CB worked hard on his technique then followed instructions. This is simply natural talent. This was one of the best DB drills done until I watched Marshon Lattimore in 2017 (who had the best hips I had seen since Deion Sanders). Lattimore lasted until the 11th pick that year which is just amazing to meI had Lattimore #4 behind Myles Garrett, Leonard Fournette, and Jamal Adams. Collins was reinstated by the NFL in November of 2018 and has so far been a model citizen to this point. Collins said he took steps to ensure he didn’t slip up again. “It’s been a long, long time being out, being away from it. I just took some time for myself to get my head in a good place, and the things that I was struggling with, I put those things behind me.” Collins said “I just want to play football, man,” Collins told reporters. “That’s why I’m here, and I’m grateful for the opportunity.”“Over the time that I’ve been out I’ve surrounded myself with a great support system Jermaine Kearse Jerseys 2019 ,” Collins added,“I really don’t have a lot of chances, and I’ve learned from my experiences, did my time, and I’m just ready to get going. Plus then working with my agent and Chris now, I know that I have everything I need when, say, a situation might come up.”To me it is very interesting that the one team who signed Collins to the practice squad was the Colts.If you have read some of my post then you know how much I believe in their GM Chris Ballard. I believe he has a keen eye for evaluating talent and he insists his players have extraordinary character above all. For him to be the one GM to bring in Jalen Collins as a member of his practice squad lends credence to the fact that Collins has truly had an epiphany that has led to a changed behavior. Collins says all the right things, but let me show you some of the things he has done as a pro.He has had his problems, but he did play reasonably well for Atlanta. Collins can play any coverage press, zone, off coverage, man to man. He is also a big kid 6’ 1”205 lbs so he can muscle even some of the larger receivers in the NFL. Here he is against Michael Thomas who has good size and strength.This is nice press coverage playing a big receiver against a back shoulder throw. It is not often White Brandon Shell Jerseys , actually it is very rare to intercept Drew Brees, especially in the red zone. What is also nice about this is the fact Collins is in press coverage. When you play press coverage your back is to the QB as you try and push the receiver off his intended path. Collins is able to read Thomas and get his head turned around before the ball arrives.Because Collins was so physical with Thomas, he keeps Thomas from getting to his designed spot. Drew Brees throws the ball to where Thomas is supposed to be. By hindering him from getting there Collins is in better position to catch the pass than Thomas.This is just a really nice physical play against a dynamic pair of offensive players. The next play is against Carolina and Cam Newton. This is the year after his Super Bowl run when Cam was an All Pro. Collins appears to be in man coverage at the snap.Collins show good, confident hands and snatches the ball out of the air like a veteran receiver. His man, Kelvin Benjamin, blocks down which allows him freedom from man coverage. He immediately drops back into a zone look and reads the eyes of Cam Newton.You can see a better view of the pay from the rear angle.Collins drifts back with one eye on his man (Benjamin) and one on Newton. You can see as Cam gets to throw Collins is moving right into the path of the throw.It’s good anticipation while keeping his leverage on his man in coverage. Collins is more than just a cover corner. He is a football player who enjoys contact and a smart kid with good football instincts. “I mean, the only way I know how to play football is physical, hitting guys and trying to be in the mix,” Collins said.Here he does just that against the Packers.This is just a heads up play where Collins knows the RB has been corralled, and he is able to wrench the ball away for a turnover. Not every player will try something like that.Collins is a great physical specimen with size and speed, but he has been away from the game for a while. He needed refinement on his technique before he was suspended. It is interesting in listening to an interview with him that he didn’t receive any other interest from another team while he was out on suspension after his release from Atlanta.The Colts brought him in, worked him out, and were impressed enough with his physical tools that they signed him the following day. Collins was drafted in 2015 but is still only 26 years old so he is entering the prime years of his career. He had probably the highest upside of any corner coming out in the Draft in 2015.If the Jets were to sign him he would definitely need some veteran support of team leaders.I would ask Steve McLendon and C. J. Mosley to take a leading role in doing that. Collins played with Jamal Adams back in 2014 at LSU when Jamal was a freshman so there could be a mutual interest there as well. It might be weird though for Collins to be mentored by a player who was well behind him (freshman) during his time at LSU. This could be a game-changing signing for the Jets. Again if the Jets were to sign Collins he would still need to work to get him up to speed and gain some needed technique adjustments. I would make Collins a special project for either Dennard Wilson or Steve Jackson (DB coaches). This is a no risk move for a player who has definite talent on a team bereft of it in the defensive backfield.Quite frankly I am amazed it hasn’t been done already. The Jets need competent DBs Brandon Shell Jerseys 2019 , and there is one available for a minimal salary. (Are you listening, Joe?)The Jets shouldn’t wait too long because Indy is one DB injury from bringing Collins up to the 53. He also could be a target of another team who needs a DB. I’m convincedWhat do you think...and GO JETS The opening loss to Buffalo destroyed Jets fan confidence in this week’s FanPulse poll. Heading into Week 1, 80% of Jets fans had confidence in the team’s direction. This week only 19% of fans feel that way. (In case you were wondering, this poll was taken before the news came out about Sam Darnold missing time.)The 61% drop wasn’t the biggest in the league at least. The Falcons (66%) and Steelers (63%) had a greater proportion of fans move from positive to negative.Is there any hope? NFL fans voted on the most disappointing team of Week 1. In a landslide, the leading vote getter was this week’s opponent, the Cleveland Browns.So there you have it. Jets fans aren’t feeling very good about their team right now, but they are facing the biggest disappointment of the opening weekend.Each week during the season SB Nation will poll Jets and NFL fans on their thoughts about current events. It is called FanPulse. To sign up for FanPulse, you can click here.

MOBILE White Ka'dar Hollman Jersey , ALA — After a day of the Senior Bowl practices not being available to the media due to inclement weather on Wednesday, the players were back on the field at Ladd-Peebles Stadium to make one last impression on scouts before they play the game on Saturday.The action was hotly contested and even brought two of the premier players at the event to fisticuffs at one point during the North practice. Sometimes some chippiness and animosity can be good, though. North PracticeThe North team began the day, and pads began popping quickly. Again, I focused mostly on the offensive and defensive lines throughout practice. USC offensive tackle Chuma Edoga has really impressed me this week. I was not a fan of his entering the week, but he’s played nearly flawlessly at left tackle during one on ones and during the team dills. Edoga played right tackle for the Trojans and played somewhere around 285-290 pounds, but weighed in at 303 which is a big deal for him. I think he could end up as a tackle or at either of the interior positions in a zone specific blocking scheme. Maryland’s defensive lineman Byron Cowart is another player who had some question marks heading into this week. Cowart is a former #1 overall recruit who started his career at Auburn before transferring to a junior college and then finishing his career at Maryland. Cowart is 6’3” and 297 pounds, but played defensive end at Maryland. Cowart is still a player who is learning the nuances of the position, but his positional versatility is appealing. Kansas State’s Dalton Risner and Boston College’s Zach Allen came to blows during a team session, and then immediately lined up on each other for 1 on 1s. Both of these players are brutes and the physicality in the trenches is not only welcomed, it’s encouraged. Memphis offensive weapon Tony Pollard is a guy I caught some glimpses of who I really think can carve out a niche for himself. He’s playing here as a running back, but played wide receiver for the Tigers. He also has an impressive history as a kick returner as well. South PracticeThe 49ers’ coaches finished the week’s practice with the afternoon session of practice on Thursday. Mississippi offensive lineman Javon Patterson had a nice showing on Thursday after a bit of a lackluster Tuesday practice. Patterson switched between guard and center during the practices Adrian Amos Jersey , and while I don’t know if he’s ever a starter, his versatility will be valued. Texas A&M defensive lineman Kingsley Keke had another day similar to Tuesday, where he would look like a potential first rounder on one rep, and get stonewalled on the next few. In my opinion Keke is going to get over-drafted, but there is no doubt in my mind that at 6’3” 286, some defensive line coach will see someone he can “fix” the warts on. South Carolina’s Deebo Samuel has been dominant all week long, and he finished strong on Thursday. He’s been uncoverable all week, and reminds me a bit of younger Randall Cobb, with the stout build in the slot who thrive in run after the catch situations. Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson, a 6’7” 250 pound quarterback, has some issues, but man Billy Turner Jersey , he has a hose. Easily the strongest arm here in Mobile, his throws don’t always look the prettiest, but at times he makes very difficult throws look incredibly simple. His upside is tantalizing, but he’ll definitely benefit from sitting a year or two before being asked to take over. LSU tight end Foster Moreau has had a very nice week. Moreau was under utilized in the pass game at LSU (so is literally everyone else) but he showed some nice athleticism and is always very willing as a blocker. He was given the jersey number 18, which anyone familiar with LSU’s program knows that’s not an honor they take lightly. Moreau is someone to watch moving forward. It is officially time to take Aaron Jones seriously as an MVP candidate. The 5th-round pick from UTEP is having a career season and the rest of the NFL is officially on notice. His performance with the Green Bay Packers has not gone unnoticed. Aaron Rodgers said after the win against Carolina “Well, I know Christian (McCaffrey) is a very talented player, and he’s been mentioned in the MVP race, so maybe it’s time to start talking about Aaron Jones,”. Coming from a 2-time NFL MVP, that praise means something. Yes, the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player Award usually goes to a quarterback, with only 7 running backs winning the award since 1990. The last three to win were Adrian Peterson in 2012 Za’Darius Smith Jersey , LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006 and Shaun Alexander in 2005. When Adrian Peterson won the award, he had 2,097 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns and an average of 6 yards per carry. When Tomlinson and Alexander won the awards, they both broke the record for most touchdowns in a single season, with LaDainian Tomlinson having the record at 31. In order for any running back to win, they have to put up truly historic numbers. After ten games, Jones leads the league with 14 touchdowns, with 11 of those coming on the ground. That includes four in one game against the Dallas Cowboys and now three against the Panthers. That now puts him on pace for 17 rushing touchdowns and five touchdown catches. To go with the touchdowns, he has 589 rush yards at 4.4 yards per attempt along with 354 receiving yards. The award generally goes to the player who has been the most dominant and meant the most to their team. Jones has been the go to in almost every game, and seemingly automatic when the Packers are in the red zone, where he has scored 11 touchdowns. In order to win, he would most likely need to lead the league in touchdowns and all purpose yards. But for all purpose yards Jermaine Whitehead Jersey , he is behind Dalvin Cook by almost 500. Right now, Jones would have to beat out front runners Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson and Christian McCaffrey who are all having dominant seasons. This means Jones would have to have one of the best 6-game stretches for a running back in recent memory, which is feasible with opponents such as the Giants and Redskins. However, the Packers still face the 49ers, the Bears and the Vikings. It may be a long-shot, but he has a shot.

backfield Wednesday Adult Cameron Smith Jersey , claiming running back Ameer Abdullah off waivers from Detroit. To make room on the roster, the Vikings waived running back Roc Thomas.More Vikings coverageTop Tweets: Minnesota teams send best wishes to GophersVikings sign veteran guard KlineVikings agree to terms with kicker Dan BaileyVikings add RB depth, re-sign Ameer AbdullahFormer Vikings guard Easton agrees to four-year deal with SaintsSelected by Detroit in the second round of the 2015 draft with the expectations he鈥檇 be manning the Lions鈥?backfield for years to come, Abdullah never lived up to the hype (partly due to injury), although he did lead the Lions in rushing in two of the past three seasons.Abdullah鈥檚 best season was his rookie year when he gained 780 total yards on 168 touches, a 4.6 average. He was limited to two games in 2016 and bounced back to compile 552 rushing yards in 14 games last season.Thomas was signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in April. He made the 53-man roster out of training camp and appeared in five games, turning 10 touches into 51 total yards.Abdullah joins Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray and Mike Boone in the Vikings backfield. A tight end for the Vikings in the second round" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteDaily Norsemana Minnesota Vikings communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryVikingsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsFiled under:Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL Draft2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Irv Smith Big And Tall Cameron Smith Jersey , Jr.New,153commentsA tight end for the Vikings in the second roundCDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft Results: Minnesota Vikings select Irv Smith, Jr.Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesAfter addressing the offensive line in Round 1 with the selection of Garrett Bradbury, the Minnesota Vikings have stuck with the offensive side of the ball in Round 2.Irv Smith, Jr.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesDate of Birth: 9 August 1998 (20 years old)College: University of AlabamaDrafted: Second round, #50 overallHeight: 6’2”Weight: 242 poundsCareer accomplishments: Third-Team All-SEC (2018)Twitter handle: @swervinirvin_With the 50th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected Irv Smith, Jr. Cameron Smith Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , a tight end from the University of Alabama.Smith’s father, Irv Smith, Sr., was a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 1993 NFL Draft, and was a star at Notre Dame. This past season with the Crimson Tide, he averaged 16.1 yards per catch, hauling in 44 passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns.The Vikings’ selection of a tight end is something that we probably expected, but now we’re left to wonder a bit about the status of Kyle Rudolph. Smith is a player that can step in and contribute right away Minnesota Vikings Jerseys Stitched , and he’s the sort of “move/mismatch” tight end that teams in the NFL seem to covet today. We’ll have to see how the Vikings use him.With that pick, the Vikings are next on the clock. . .currently. . .with the 17th pick of the third round, #81 overall.Welcome to Minnesota, Irv Smith, Jr.!

Rob Gronkowski Jersey , the New England Patriots have yet to taste defeat: on Sunday, the team went on to road to defeat the Washington Redskins with a final score of 33-7. The defense was once again lights-out, the offense got into a groove during the second half of the game, and special teams also had some good moments. With that in mind, let’s dig a little deeper into the snap count numbers from the game to get an impression of how the Patriots used their players.OffenseTotal snaps: 78The Patriots offense saw a lot of action against Washington, with the unit being on the field for a total of 78 snaps — 41 of which coming in the first half, which was later mentioned by quarterback Tom Brady as an important factor in getting the running game going in the third and fourth quarters. In total, five players were on the field for all 78 of those snaps with the starting offensive line going wire-to-wire.Brady, meanwhile, was pulled from the game in the fourth quarter after a solid performance during which he completed 28 of 42 pass attempts for 348 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. Jarrett Stidham entered the contest in his place, but attempted only one pass in six snaps. Nevertheless Womens Elandon Roberts Jersey , the rookie did get another taste of the NFL after his last one — Week 3 against the New York Jets — ended with him getting benched again after a pick-six.What stands out when looking at the snap counts is that both tight ends, Matt LaCosse and Ryan Izzo, saw considerable action on Sunday: LaCosse led all skill position players with 73 snaps; Izzo was on the field for 20. This is noteworthy considering that the Patriots were using their tight ends rather irregularly during the first quarter of the season. Against Washington, however, both played a big role in the passing game — LaCosse had one 22-yard catch, Izzo two for 39 and a touchdown — and a rejuvenated rushing attack.DefenseTotal snaps: 59As opposed to last week’s game in Buffalo, the Patriots defense again had a rather light workload: the unit was on the field for just 59 snaps, with no player being on the field for more than 53 — team captains Devin McCourty and Dont’a Hightower led the group in playing time. Meanwhile, the rest of the defense saw more of a rotational approach, with the starters in the secondary and at linebacker getting fewer snaps than usual.With Patrick Chung out because of a heel injury, New England turned to Duron Harmon: the veteran played 48 snaps, with his playing time share of 81% being his highest of the season. Meanwhile, core special teamer Terrence Brooks also saw an increased workload on defense and played 22 snaps in a secondary that was once more shutting down the opposing passing attack.Meanwhile http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-devin-mccourty-jersey , the defensive end rotation also was in full swing. With the linebackers — especially Dont’a Hightower and Kyle Van Noy — regularly coming down to play on the edge as well, no player at the position was on the field for more than 18 snaps (Deatrich Wise Jr.). One name that stands out is Michael Bennett: the offseason trade acquisition continues to see limited playing time, but still makes an impact whenever he is on the field.Special TeamsTotal snaps: 3331 members of the Patriots’ 46-man game day roster were used on special teams against the Redskins, with six of them playing exclusively in the kicking game: the three specialists — kicker Mike Nugent, punter/kickoff specialist Jake Bailey, long snapper Joe Cardona — as well as backup interior offensive lineman James Ferentz, and coverage players Matthew Slater and Jordan Richards.Richards, of course, was just re-signed last week and playing in his first game back with the team after a one-year hiatus. As expected, he did not see any action on defense but played a prominent role on special teams: not only was he tied for the team-lead in kicking game snaps, he also registered New England’s lone tackle in the third phase of the game.Did not playWith Jarrett Stidham being inserted into the game in the fourth quarter and with the Patriots already up 33-7, only one player did not see the field against Washington: backup interior offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor had to spend the entire 60 minutes on the bench, not even seeing action on special teams. Given the state of New England’s offensive line Kevin Faulk Jersey , however, this can be seen as a good thing.InactiveThe Patriots already declared three players out before officially releasing the inactives list 90 minutes before kickoff — all of which originally were listed as “questionable” on Friday’s final injury report: running back Rex Burkhead is dealing with a foot injury, while safeties Patrick Chung and Nate Ebner are rehabbing from heel and groin injuries, respectively. The other four inactives were all healthy scratches. No Rob Gronkowski means plenty of opportunity." Patriots AnalysisPatriots Player ProfilesPatriots Offseason CoverageNew England Patriots 2019 roster breakdown: #80 TE Stephen AndersonNew,4commentsNo Rob Gronkowski means plenty of opportunity.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:New England Patriots 2019 roster breakdown: #80 TE Stephen AndersonTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe New England Patriots, who are currently in their middle of their 2019 preseason, have 90 players on their active roster at the moment. However, only 53 of them will be able to survive the cutdowns on August 31 and ultimately make the team. Over the course of the summer, we will take a look at the players fighting for those spots to find out who has the best chances of helping the Patriots defend their Super Bowl title.Today, the series continues with a member of New England’s tight end group.Name: Stephen AndersonPosition: Tight endJersey number: 80Opening day age: 26Experience: 3Size: 6’3, 230 lbs.2018 review: Despite coming off a rather successful second season with the Houston Texans — appearing in fifteen games and catching 25 passes for 342 yards and a touchdown — Stephen Anderson failed to convince the team to keep him around as a backup tight end during the summer of 2018. The former undrafted rookie was let go during roster cutdowns in favor of rookies Jordan Akins and Jordan Thomas.The preseason was already a sign of thing to come. Anderson appeared only in the first two of the Texans’ exhibition games, being on the field for 27 of a possible 128 offensive snaps (21.1%) and catching a pair of passes for a combined 26 yards. His release was inevitable, but it ultimately helped the Cal product earn his first Super Bowl ring: he was signed to the Patriots’ practice squad in early September and spent the entire regular season there.Anderson earned three ‘practice player of the week’ honors while on New England’s practice squad Womens Adrian Clayborn Jersey , and laid the foundation to being promoted to the 53-man squad behind the scenes. In early January, ahead of the Patriots’ playoff opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, the move happened: the team elevated Anderson to its active roster to fill the spot vacated when fellow tight end Jacob Hollister was placed on injured reserve.While the first-year Patriot did not make the game-day roster during his team’s run towards a championship, he again played a valuable role in practice — and continued to build on his blocking alongside two of the NFL’s best in this area, Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen. 2018 can therefore be considered a success for Anderson, even though he did not play even a single snap during the regular season or the playoffs.2019 preview: Of the four tight ends to spend time on New England’s active roster in 2018, Anderson is the only one to remain with the club entering 2019: Gronkowski retired, Allen was released, and Hollister was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. However, that does still not make the 26-year-old a lock to make the team this year — Anderson, like the other five tight ends on the roster, will have to earn his spot.So far in the process, he appears to be on the outside looking in: Benjamin Watson and Matt LaCosse seem to have established themselves as the frontrunners http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-james-white-jersey , despite Anderson looking good at times as a pass catcher. The chances to showcase his talents are limited, though, and preseason was an example of that: he played only three snaps during the first exhibition game against the Detroit Lions, effectively being the fifth option in terms of playing time.Of course, that does not mean Anderson’s chances of making the team are nonexistent: there is still plenty of time, and injuries — like the one suffered by LaCosse — could alter the picture drastically. The same goes for Watson’s four-game suspension to open the regular season. So while Anderson’s playing time suggests otherwise, there could still be a solid chance he ends up on the team if he continues to improve his blocking and make plays as a pass catcher.

GREEN BAY Thurman Thomas Jerseys Stitched , Wis. (AP) — This is more like it for the Green Bay Packers.The offense built a big lead as quarterback Aaron Rodgers gutted through another game with a brace on his injured left knee. The defense had seven sacks and pitched a shutout for the first time in eight seasons.They put together their most complete game of the year in a 22-0 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.“I’ll just definitely start off with the defense. I mean, the shutout is huge. It’s what you’re looking for,” coach Mike McCarthy said.And just the edge that the Packers (2-1-1) needed with Rodgers not necessarily playing at his best. He was 22 of 40 for 298 yards with one touchdown. Green Bay had decisive edges in total offense (423-145) and first downs (22-11).Rodgers also threw an interception off a deflected pass and fumbled the ball away on a sack early in the fourth quarter. The offense wasn’t as productive in the second half after a fast start.Ever the perfectionist, Rodgers certainly wasn’t pleased, even if he seemed to be moving a little bitter this week.“It was as bad as we’ve played on offense with that many yards in a long time,” Rodgers said.The Bills (1-3) were much worse.Rookie quarterback Josh Allen accounted for three turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble late in the fourth quarter that stood on review. He was 16 of 33 for 151 yards.The Bills had a much tougher time on the road in the NFC North, a week after a stunning win at heavily favored Minnesota.“I take this one on my shoulders Cody Ford Buffalo Bills Jersey ,” Allen said. “We can only go as far as the quarterback goes.”Buffalo did manage to force Rodgers to throw his first interception of the year .But a 16-0 lead at the half was more than enough cushion against Buffalo’s feeble offense. Even the return of running back LeSean McCoy, who missed a game because of a rib injury, didn’t help the Bills (1-3).“We were out of rhythm on offense. We needed to find some consistency,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said.GOING TO GRAHAMRodgers and Jimmy Graham connected on their first touchdown pass of the year . Signed in the offseason as a free agent, the athletic tight end made his first official Lambeau Leap after a touchdown earlier this season was wiped out by a flag.“Usually they come in bunches, so hopefully this is the beginning,” said Graham, who finished with 21 yards on three catches.ANOTHER AARONAaron Jones added 65 yards and a score on 11 carries for the Packers Cody Ford NFL Draft , who slowed in the second half after a fast start on offense. A slasher with big-play ability, Jones could eventually emerge as the top ballcarrier in the Packers’ crowded backfield.PACKER POINTSGreen Bay posted its first shutout since a 9-0 win over the Jets in 2010. … Mason Crosby kicked two 52-yard field goals, bouncing back after an extra-point attempt in the first quarter hit the right upright. … S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix picked up his third interception of the year.BAD BILLSA physical defense for Green Bay held the Bills to eight punts and three turnovers on their first 11 drives. Allen was sacked seven times, three by Kyler Fackrell.“We’ve got to make sure we establish the line of scrimmage and that sets up the running game, that sets up the pass game,” McDermott said. “But you’ve got to make sure you’re winning your one-on-one, whatever that is.”McCoy finished with 24 yards on five carries, and 13 yards on three receptions. He walked out of the locker room after the game with what appeared his left hand heavily wrapped.HEY CLAYThings went so well for the D that linebacker Clay Matthews was credited for a half-sack after drawing roughing-the-passer penalties in each of the first three weeks. He finished with five tackles and a hurry on the 6-foot-5 Allen.“Allen is a big kid Cody Ford Jersey Draft , so I don’t think any of his sacks were those weight or pressure on them that you’ve seen weeks prior,” Matthews said. “But hopefully they call it like that moving forward because I didn’t see any today, which is great.”INJURY REPORTBills WR Kelvin Benjamin had one catch for 34 yards before leaving in the third quarter to be evaluated for a head injury. Benjamin absorbed a hard hit from Clinton-Dix on a play that also led to the safety’s interception. … S Micah Hyde had a disappointing return to Lambeau after leaving in the first quarter with a groin injury. Hyde left the Packers as a free agent after the 2016 season. … Packers WR Geronimo Allison left in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.UP NEXTBills: Host Tennessee Titans on Oct. 7.Packers: Visit Detroit Lions on Oct. 7. Fair or unfair, Bills fans have developed a reputation for debauchery and destruction of property.And that was before the team was any good.Now that they’re 2-0, team officials are warning fans about their behavior ahead of this week’s home opener against the Bengals.Via Jane Kwiatkowski Radlich of the , Bills vice president of operations and guest experience Andy Major said they’ve made strides in recent years but are hoping to make it even saner.“Not that long ago, we averaged 30 [in-stadium] arrests per game and 140 ejections a game,” Major said. “Last year we averaged three arrests and 46 ejections a game.“We’re not perfect. We know that. A small amount of fans will be irresponsible and drink too much. There’s always a few knuckleheads out there who will make it bad for the families.”The Bills changed some of their parking policies this offseason Cody Ford NFL Jersey , creating a “Tailgate Village” to try to curb some of the rampant drinking and diving (usually onto portable tables, some of which are on fire). They also charge more for bus permits, seeing if an economic incentive gets fans to drink differently (as in less, or at least their beer). along with added security and increased law enforcement in an around the stadium (including promises to enforce open container laws), they’re hoping people can actually enjoy the success of the team.