What do you think of the Miami Dolphins 2019 NFL Draft hats?"WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft Prospects2019 NFL DraftMiami Dolphins NewsDolphins 2019 NFL Draft hats from New EraNew Jason Taylor Jersey ,23commentsWhat do you think of the Miami Dolphins 2019 NFL Draft hats?EDTShareTweetShareShareDolphins 2019 NFL Draft hats from New EraNew EraTuesday, New Era released 31 of the 32 NFL Draft hats for 2019. The 32nd hat, for the New York Jets’, is expected shortly after the team unveils a new logo on Thursday that will take effect this year.That logo reportedly leaked on Monday as a close up picture of what is reported to be their draft hat was tweeted. But, this is more about the 31 hats that were released - and really, it’s about the one hat about which we care Nat Moore Jersey , the Miami Dolphins’.The draft hats for this year are a mixed bag of some really good ones and some really bad ones. SB Nation took a look at all of the hats, grading each. Check it out for the 30 hats not shown here (and the magical buffalo fart reference).As for the Dolphins’ hat, it has a base of aqua, with a white stripe below an orange stripe, each taking up half the front of the hat. The Dolphins logo is in the middle, with a palm tree peeking in from each side. The underside of the brim is orange Mark Duper Jersey , with an orange band around the inside of the hat. Included on the band is the City of Miami flag. New EraWhat do you think of the hat? Do you love it? Hate it? If you want to grab your own, head over to New Era’s website.grab "GRONK, DOESN’T HAVE THE ANGLE!!""WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsBreakingDolphins 2019 Draft picks: 13 - Christian Wilkins; 78 - Michael Deiter; 151 - Andrew Van Ginkel; 202 - Isaiah Prince; 233 - Chandler Cox; 234 - Myles Gaskin脳NFL NewsOffseason Talk2019 AFC East NewsPatriots TE Rob Gronkowski retiresNew,45comments“GRONK, DOESN’T HAVE THE ANGLE!!”EDTShareTweetShareSharePatriots TE Rob Gronkowski retiresJasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsAfter spending the last 9 seasons abusing the Miami Dolphins defense, Rob Gronkowski has decided to retire from the NFL. Gronkowski Mark Clayton Jersey , 29, will go down as one of the best tight ends in NFL history.Throughout his professional career, Gronk has recorded 521 receptions, 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. Gronkowski finishes his NFL career with three Super Bowl rings He released this statement earlier today...For the better part of a decade, the Miami Dolphins struggled to contain Gronkowski. When healthy Adam Joseph Duhe Jersey , he was nearly unstoppable, especially in the red zone.Bill Belichick and his evil empire now have an immediate need at tight end, that they will hope to fill in next month’s draft. Somehow, the Patriots will be just fine. But for now, one of the Dolphins biggest weaknesses, is riding off into the sunset. Thank you Larry Csonka Jersey , Rob Gronkowski
Ramsey a “big boost” as Rams snap losing streak | ESPNJalen Ramsey made his debut Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams Jamon Brown Jersey , five days after the team completed a stunning trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire the All-Pro cornerback.Inside Ramsey’s first week with the Rams | ESPNIn a crowded corner of the visitors locker room at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Jalen Ramsey stood surrounded by reporters and the newest Los Angeles Rams star provided unapologetically honest answers for nearly four minutes.Peter King: The Rams are on a fast break | Football Morning in AmericaIt should be obvious now, as the Los Angeles Rams feel the slings and arrows from around the league for gorging on the present at the expense of the future, what the identity of this franchise is.Road Warriors: Rams reclaim their game with help from Ramsey | Yahoo! SportsJalen Ramsey’s impact on the Los Angeles Rams was immediate and obvious. So was the impact of getting out on the road, where the Rams always play their best football under coach Sean McVay.Ramsey needs little time to make impact for Rams | Rams’ official siteAt least 15 hours of travel Wednesday, followed by his first practice coming Thursday, left Rams CB Jalen Ramsey little time to prepare for his first game with his new team.No matter.Ramsey not playing vs. Saints was the final straw from Jacksonville | Sports IllustratedReports for weeks were that Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan did not want to trade his former star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and for obvious reasons. Rams know Ramsey deal a risk, willing to take it | Pro Football TalkThe Rams understand the risk.But their front office also sees a sea change coming to the NFL Rob Havenstein Jersey , so they were willing to risk going six years between first-round picks to put their hands on Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey last week (for two firsts and a fourth).Fowler produces career performance in win over Falcons | Rams’ official siteRams LB Dante Fowler Jr. has repeatedly said CB Jalen Ramsey is one of his favorite teammates he’s had during his time in the NFL. After his performance Sunday against the Falcons, it was easy to see why.Donald moves into third on Rams’ all-time sack list | Rams’ official siteRams DT Aaron Donald’s performance against the Falcons on Sunday was one for the record books.PFF’s NFL Week 7 Team of the Week | Pro Football FocusAaron Rodgers lit the Oakland Raiders’ defense on fire, Calais Campbell feasted on the Cincinnati Bengals’ woeful offensive line and Marcus Peters already wowed Baltimore Ravens faithful in his debut with the team.Ramsey: “Aaron Donald is the best player in the NFL. I’m the best CB” | Rams WireJalen Ramsey is a confident player, always wearing his emotions on his sleeve. That applies on the field and off it, as was the case during Sunday’s win over the Falcons and before Ramsey even suited up for the Rams.4 takeaways from the Rams dominant win over the Falcons | Rams WireWith their backs against the wall, the Rams needed a win in the worst way Sunday. They answered a lot of questions against the Falcons, blowing out Atlanta in Week 7, 37-10.Rams open as big favorites over Bengals in Week 8 London game | Rams WireAfter going to Atlanta and beating the Falcons 37-10, the Los Angeles Rams will hit the road for the second leg of their eastbound road trip. 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The difference between winning and losing the Super Bowl was on clear display Tuesday as the Patriots paraded through Boston and the Rams cleaned out their lockers in California.For some Rams, thoughts were still on what went wrong in Atlanta on Sunday night, but others started the process of turning their attention to 2019. Running back C.J. Anderson may wind up elsewhere because of free agency, but said the Rams “have the talent and the expertise to get them over that hump” and defensive tackle Aaron Donald talked about the fuel that losing to the Patriots provides for that effort.“You got a taste of it — it’s motivation, if anything it’s motivation knowing that you fell short,” Donald said Jared Goff Jersey , via the team’s website.Head coach Sean McVay agreed that the “unfinished element” will help drive the team forward. He also said that the way the team responds to the loss will be very telling about their character.“I think, if anything, if you look at people like we鈥檝e talked about that are successful in life, it鈥檚 people that have the ability to overcome adversity,鈥?McVay said. 鈥淎nd if you can鈥檛 handle getting gut punched and responding, this business probably isn鈥檛 for you. And that鈥檚 the only way I know how to respond as a coach.”The Patriots were the first team in 25 years to return to the Super Bowl the year after losing it and the first team to win the Super Bowl in that position since the Dolphins in 1973. After a long dry stretch for runner-ups, the Rams will be trying to turn that kind of rebound into a new trend.
Andy Reid has always been considered an offensive-minded head coach Stitched Darwin Thompson Jersey , whether it's because he played along the offensive line in college or tutored the likes of Brett Favre once he reached the NFL.So his response wasn't all that surprising this week when the Chiefs coach was asked who generally comes out on top when an potent offense goes up against a shutdown defense."This thing is based on a point system," Reid said with a wry grin. "Pretty simple there."Well, points might be at a premium even for the Chiefs' potent attack Sunday, because Reid and Co. are getting precisely what he was asked about: The Baltimore Ravens are rolling into Arrowhead Stadium boasting the league's top-ranked defense for an intriguing matchup between playoff contenders.The AFC West-leading Chiefs (10-2) are tops in the NFL in scoring at 37 points per game. They also lead in yards per play, are third in yards passing and in the top five in most other categories.The Ravens (7-5), who are a game back of Pittsburgh in the loss column in the AFC North, allow a league-best 17.8 points per game. They're also No. 1 in total yards, second in yards passing and third in yards rushing, while their 35 sacks also rank among the best in the NFL."We're going to face, arguably, the best offense in the league on Sunday. We just have to go to work," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "I know that's what you always hear Darwin Thompson Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys , but that's really got to be the focus. Just keep it about that."As for the Chiefs, their focus can return to what happens on the field.They were preparing for last week's trip to Oakland when video surfaced that showed star running back Kareem Hunt assaulting a woman in a hotel hallway in February. By the time they took the field 48 hours later, Hunt had been released and Spencer Ware had taken over as the starter in a 40-33 victory.Now, the veteran running back will have a week's worth of work as their No. 1 running back behind him, and just in time to face the Ravens and their rugged defensive front."They've got a lot of size up front, and on their defense overall, but it's the same mentality," Ware said. "We're going to try to get in there and control the football."The Ravens have likewise become a ground-oriented attack with elusive Lamar Jackson under center, and with the emergence of Gus Edwards at running back. They've had at least 200 yards rushing in each of their past three wins, becoming the first team since the 2010 Jaguars to accomplish that feat."I just play ball. I don't think about all that when I'm out there," Jackson said. "It's just moving the ball, get positive possessions Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys Stitched , don't get negative plays and stuff like that. I just want to move the ball downfield, hopefully get in the red zone and score points."As the Ravens prepare to visit Kansas City on Sunday, here are some other things to know:TEACHER VS STUDENTHarbaugh was hired in 2008 by Ray Rhodes and retained when Reid took over as Philadelphia's coach in 2009, working first with special teams and then with the secondary.Harbaugh and Reid went to a Super Bowl together with the Eagles in 2004, before Harbaugh left for Baltimore in 2008."Who you start with really makes a big difference," said Harbaugh, who won the Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2012. "If you start with people that do it the right way it just gives you a chance, gives you a leg up. And Andy, for me, was a big part of that in every way."PLENTY OF OPTIONSWhen Jackson runs the run-pass option, he's got plenty of backs from which to choose. Edwards has been receiving the majority of carries lately, though his string of 100-yard games ended in Atlanta in part because Kenneth Dixon and Ty Montgomery combined for 11 attempts. Dixon ran for 37 yards Discount Darwin Thompson Jersey , but he also had one of the Ravens' four fumbles in the game."The good thing is," Harbaugh said, "he recovered it right away."BELIEF IN BERRYChiefs safety Eric Berry could make his season debut after hurting his heel early in training camp. He never landed on injured reserve, but the Chiefs held their star playmaker out of action until coming back from their bye last week. He didn't play in Oakland, but he now has two weeks of practice under him and Reid said it is possible that he is active on Sunday.WEST'S RETURNThe Chiefs signed former running back Charcandrick West to provide depth after Hunt's release, and don't be surprised if he is active on Sunday. West is familiar with the offense, and he is excellent as both a pass-catcher and blocker in the passing game, making him useful against the Baltimore defense."Home is always the best-case scenario," West said of his return. "This is my family."FORECAST FOR FOOTBALLFreezing temperatures are expected Sunday, and some wonder how Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will respond to them. He played collegiately at Texas Tech, and the bye coupled with a trip to Oakland the past few weeks means his experience in frigid weather is limited."I don't think it changes at all. Coach Reid has us outside every single day," he said. "But it will be awesome to be back at Arrowhead. Hopefully we can stay here more than these last three (regular-season) games. Hopefully we can use home-field advantage to our advantage." The Super Bowl isn’t won or lost in March — but that never means some won’t frame it that way"In an article published on Friday Super Bowl Darwin Thompson Jersey , five NFL.com writers were asked a simple question:“Which 2018 playoff team is in the most trouble heading into 2019?”Brian Baldinger and Charley Casserly picked the Baltimore Ravens.Maurice Jones-Drew picked the Houstan Texans.But two writers picked the Kansas City Chiefs.Reggie Wayne said that expectations would get the better of the Chiefs David Carr agreed with Wayne about Houston and Ford, and said the team simply has too many questions.We’re glad that David Carr will be watching Mahomes.Expectations are indeed high after the incredible MVP season Mahomes compiled in his first season as a starter.And it’s certainly true that the Chiefs have big shoes to fill with the departure of Houston and Ford.But... c’mon, man!It’s only March.As Chiefs.com writer Matt McMullen noted on Friday, it’s not as if the Chiefs rushing attack fell off a cliff when Kareem Hunt was released.If Carr tuned in to watch Mahomes at the end of 2018, how could have failed to notice Damien Williams?Tyreek Hill?It’s true that Hill’s status for 2019 remains unknown.But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.Not only has the Chiefs wide receiver not been charged with a crime, to this point, he has yet to even be credibly accused of anything.Is it fair to suggest that the Chiefs could struggle on defense with all the changes made to the team during the offseason?On balance, the answer would have to be yes.But even with a well-below average defense, the Chiefs were a play away from the Super Bowl in 2018.And now they have the Honey Badger.What say you?
ATLANTA (AP) — James Develin will reach into his past every now and then by pulling out one of his notebooks from his junior and senior years at Brown University.The New England Patriots fullback flips through a few pages Hjalte Froholdt Buffalo Bills Jersey , shakes his head and can barely recognize what he scribbled on them on his way to earning a degree in mechanical engineering in 2010.“It’s just like looking at a whole different language,” Develin said with a big smile at the Patriots’ team hotel Wednesday. “I have no idea the stuff I did.”That’s because the 30-year-old Develin has been fully focused on football the past nine years. More specifically, as the bruising, bulldozing fullback who smashes holes through defensive lines and powers the way for the Patriots’ running game.“You’ve just got to be tough, got to be nasty, got to be physical,” running back James White said. “And he’s all of that.”Develin is a bit of an anomaly in today’s NFL, playing a position that doesn’t even exist on many teams. Only 14 of 32 squads regularly lined up a fullback — something that would have been unheard of up until a handful of years ago as two-back sets were common for decades.With a shift to faster, spread-out offenses, the need for a big bopper in the backfield has dwindled.Except in places such as New England, which has used Develin on 68 snaps this postseason — a number that could represent a whole regular season’s worth for some of today’s fullbacks.“I think the fullback position has always kind of got the moniker that it’s a dying breed, that it’s kind of on its way out, but I think football is such a matchup game and things work so cyclically,” Develin said. “As defenses get smaller and try to stop the passing attack Youth Devin McCourty Jerseys , it kind of leaves them susceptible to, with lighter, faster guys on the field, for a power running game.“I think there’s always going to be a legitimate use for a fullback and I’m just happy to be out there doing what I do.”What Develin, who can squat 670 pounds and bench press 500, does isn’t always seen in the game stats. Taking on defensive linemen and blitzing linebackers looking to blow up plays in the backfield is the fullback’s responsibility.For Develin, that means bursting open holes for the likes of White, Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead. He thinks of himself as the “bodyguard” for the running backs.“He’s definitely our protector out there,” White said with a laugh.On the AFC championship-clinching 2-yard TD run by Burkhead, it was Develin who made a terrific block to clear things in front of him.“I want to be the hammer,” Develin said. “Not the nail.”That’s how it is during most games for the 6-foot-3, 255-pound bruiser. He has 13 career regular-season carries for 23 yards and five touchdowns, including four this season. Develin also set a career best with 12 catches for 61 yards.He has two rushes for 5 yards in the playoffs this year, and a 9-yard catch Devin McCourty Jerseys Stitched , all while setting the tone for a Patriots running game that has averaged 165.5 yards this postseason — second only to New England’s Super Bowl opponent, the Los Angeles Rams (175.0).Not bad for Develin, who didn’t exactly take a direct route to get here.He was a defensive lineman in college, racking up 15 sacks in four years while earning that Ivy League education. But he went undrafted and began lining up interviews for jobs as an engineer before insisting on giving football a final try.He had a few tryouts with NFL teams, but was told he wasn’t fast enough or flat-out good enough to make it as a pro. He played one game for the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League.“I never thought I’d abandon it,” Develin said. “This is a dream of mine. You know, I love the game of football and I was willing to do whatever it took to make it my livelihood. I never took no for an answer and just kept chugging away, no matter how many doors were slammed in my face. I just kept on going and working as hard as I possibly could and knew that the cards would eventually fall my way.”Develin decided to give a switch to fullback a try, and got an opportunity with the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League in 2010. He showed enough to land a spot on Cincinnati’s practice squad later that year, and was reunited with his former Tuskers coach in 2011 when Jay Gruden became the Bengals’ offensive coordinator.The following year, Develin was one of Cincinnati’s final cuts out of training camp. Then came a call from the Patriots — and he has been a valuable piece of the Tom Brady-led offense since.“He does so much for us,” Patriots center David Andrews said. “He’s such a dependable football player. He’s a tough football player. He adds that extra pressure to the defense and that extra toughness to our football team.”So, Develin will keep pounding defenders for now. And, maybe one day after his football career is long over http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-john-hannah-jersey , he’ll hit the books again.“I thought an engineering degree was a pretty good thing to have in my back pocket, so I went out there and got it done,” he said. “Then, I just followed my first dream, which was football, and it all worked out.” Monday was the 18th anniversary of Tom Brady‘s first NFL start. Reminded of that fact by Jim Gray of Westwood One during the Bengals-Steelers pregame show, Brady said he didn’t realize it.A full generation later, and 25 percent of the way into his 20th NFL season, Brady realizes that he’s feeling good, despite last week’s comment that he’s not a “spring chicken.”“I said that tongue in cheek last week, again I know that things in context don’t come out that way,” Brady said. “But that was kind of said as a joke and became a headline. I’m feeling really good, we’re four games into the season. A lot of guys are already missing the whole season with injuries because it’s a contact sport. I feel good, I came out of the game really clean and I’m excited to go out and practice this week and see if we can make some improvements.”Improvements definitely are needed; the New England offense punted nine times in 12 possession during Sunday’s game at Buffalo.“The flight home yesterday sucks White Julian Edelman Jerseys , the night of sleep sucked, and you watch the film and that sucks and then you just lick your wounds and you get up and you try to do better the next week,” Brady said. “We’ve lost a lot of games playing poorly, and sometimes when you don’t play well on offense but play well on defense, you win.”How well are they playing on defense? Consider this quote from Brady, in light of his tenure with the team.“Our defense is playing great football,” Brady said. “The best football I can ever remember our defense playing, which has been spectacular to watch.”That’s why the Patriots continue to create a distinct vibe that, one again, they’ll be in the mix foe a Supre Bowl appearance.
Raiders NewsRaiders showing clear signs of progress after strong start to season | NBCS Bay AreaThe Raiders are 3-2 at the bye. 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Former NFL QBs Brady Quinn, Joey Harrington and Tim Couch look at Haskins’s and Rosen’s futures through the lens of their own experiences.NFL Week 6 Bullet Points: Three must-know stats previewing every gameHere's a look at NFL Week 6's Bullet Points from Omnisport's data-driven Stats Perform colleagues.Raider Nation in state of shock and righteous anger over Khalil Mack trade Much of the Raider Nation woke up from a dead sleep and entered a nightmare. The Raiders traded Khalil Mack. Words very few thought they’d hear this morning. The shock of this has been massive, causing several stages of grief to kick in almost simultaneously. But mostly it’s anger. And rightfully so.Some will try to justify it. I get it. It’s a coping mechanism. If you want to keep rooting for this team and for Jon Gruden’s “triumphant return” as Raiders head coach, you have to talk yourself into this. Some are saying things like the Raiders can’t pay two stars simultaneously (even though they can).Some are saying this winning cures all Antonio Brown Raiders Jersey , even though you need great players like Khalil Mack in order to win games.Some are saying this will be better long term even though Mack is in his prime and will be for several years and draft picks are a crap shoot.We all went to bed last night thinking despite the reports the trade market was heating up for Mack, that it just didn’t make any sense for it to actually happen.Then I woke up, likely the same way many of us did, with a phone call. I’m thinking Bruce Irvin was one of those people. And he doesn’t mess around.Derek Carr said the same, but G rated. Saying simply “No way” and how “sucky” this is.Yeah. Sucky.Gruden came into Oakland and immediately started throwing his weight around. He made a series of questionable trades in the draft — with the answer being that they were bad trades — and now he has made the stupidest trade since probably ever.The fallout from this has been a lot of righteous anger on the part of a scorned Raider Nation.As I said last week, this will be a dark cloud that will always hang over Jon Gruden. Every move he makes will be looked at through the lens of being the guy who shipped the best defensive player in the NFL away instead of paying him what he’s worth.The stink of this won’t wash off easily.Follow @LeviDamien
NEW YORK (AP) — Sebastian Maniscalco has a perfect matchup in mind for the Super Bowl: Bears vs. Texans.Could happen.The native of Chicago and lifelong Bears fan also is close friends with Houston star defensive end J.J. Watt.So what could be better for the popular standup comedian than his favorite team facing off with his football buddy in the big game?“We were just talking about that Cheap Tytus Howard Jersey , a friend and me, talking about going to the Super Bowl this year. It could be a Watt/Bears extravaganza,” says Maniscalco, who also is an actor and author. “It would be nice.“The last time the Bears were this good with this kind of swagger about them and a lot of confidence, they were doing the ‘Super Bowl Shuffle.’ “Maniscalco is headed for Madison Square Garden for four shows on Jan. 19-20 that nearly are sold out. The Garden is a natural spot for comedy — have you seen the Knicks lately? — and Maniscalco recognizes the tie-ins between sports and funniness.“Madison Square Garden is the epicenter for lots of great events,” he notes. “Comedy and sports definitely go together, though it’s not something I build my standup around. I tailor my act to whoever is there. It is something for me that I always loved, incorporating some sort of sports material into my act, some of it’s improvisational.“You’re out there and exposed in both. If people are not out there laughing, you are out there like a pitcher who cannot throw strikes. Comedy is very naked and very exposed. So is anybody who is kind of doing something on an individual level Tytus Howard Jersey Womens , like in sports.”Maniscalco, who threw out the first pitch for a Mets game at Citi Field last season and enjoyed the camaraderie of hanging out in the dugout, was a soccer player as a youngster. Part of his comedy routine — he has a Netflix special that premieres on Jan. 15 —centers on his father, who would come to Sebastian’s games with a legal pad, write down what he saw, then break down what his son did and didn’t do.His father would sit away from the other parents in the stands.“No one knew who he was,” he jokes. “They were saying, ‘Hey, does someone owe money here?’ He looked like he was coming to collect a debt.”Now, Maniscalco says Senio Kelemete Jersey , dad comes to his shows and does the same critiquing of the comedy.Much of Maniscalco’s material focuses on family relationships and stuff people go through in their daily lives. He steers clear of politics, despite the deep well of potential material there.“The recipe for success to me is staying true to who I am, to my family, and sharing experiences people can relate to,” he says.His friendship with Watt started through Twitter when the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year said he was a fan of Maniscalco since high school. The comic and his family have visited with Watt when they were in Houston, and marveled at the impact Watt has had in the community.“He is like a leader. He inspires people,” Maniscalco says, noting Watt’s fundraising role after Houston was hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. “If something needs to get done, he gets it done. You kind of strive to do the things he does. It makes you a better person.”So if Watt and the Texans play his beloved Bears in the Super Bowl, where will Maniscalco’s allegiance be?Well Black Tytus Howard Jersey , he isn’t quite saying. But, though he has lived in Los Angeles for 20 years, he still roots for all the Chicago teams.If the Texans and Bears get to Atlanta, and you see a guy on the street wearing a Watt jersey and Bears jacket and hat, it might be Maniscalco.No kidding. Special games call for special measures.That’s why this week’s edition of “Countdown to Kickoff” is coming to you the night before the Texans kick off against the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London at 8:30 a.m. CST tomorrow.While we could have posted this baby as we usually do, four hours before the game starts, better to do it earlier.My apologies to those of you who were going to set your alarm for 4 a.m. to get in the proverbial CTK door first.Speaking of alarms, remember that Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. tonight.Order that final cocktail at last call, drain it, and then set all your clocks back an hour before you crash tonight.With that White Tytus Howard Jersey , the studio space is yours to discuss Texans, Jaguars, Wembley Stadium, London, and anything else football-related that’s on your mind until the first quarter thread posts at 8:15 a.m. CST tomorrow.
We’re under four hours away from the 2018 NFL trade deadline (4 p.m. ET Ty Johnson Jersey 2019 , Tuesday), and for now, all is quiet. Despite rumors on Monday afternoon that the Detroit Lions are fielding offers for Golden Tate and even reported interest from Bob Quinn’s favorite trade partner, teams remain stationary for the time being.Golden Tate, however, is sweating it out. Tuesday is the players’ day off, and Tate—like many Lions fans—is spending the day on Twitter awaiting news. Here’s how he’s feeling as of noon eastern time:On Monday, Tate told the Detroit Free Press that he didn’t believe any of the trade rumors, and, in fact, believes he’s made progress towards a contract extension with the team. That being said, Tate understands it’s a business and things like this happen. Whether his tweet was a legitimate reflection of his anxiety today, or just Tate flexing his comedy muscle remains to be seen. We’ll have to wait and see. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — It took Mason Crosby 13 seasons to perform his first Lambeau Leap.The 35-year-old kicker nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and jumped into the crowd with a boost from long snapper Hunter Bradley after he finished off a rally for the Green Bay Packers, who benefited from some questionable officiating to edge the Detroit Lions 23-22 on Monday night.“That was fun, yeah Color Rush Ty Johnson Jersey ,” Crosby said of leaping into the crowd. “That feeling, once you get up in the stands, the energy in there and teammates and everyone’s around, that’s something I’ll always remember. That was great.”Article continues below ...Aaron Rodgers, in his second straight game without top target Davante Adams, completed 24 of 39 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns, including a beautiful 35-yard throw to Allen Lazard for the second-year pro’s first career score.“I actually sit next to him in the team meetings,” Rodgers said of Lazard, who was cut by the Packers in August and then signed to the practice squad to start the season. “We’ve struck up a pretty good friendship.“The thing that got me was, which you love as a quarterback, and that’s when your receiver’s coming back and telling you he wants the ball and what route he wants to run. … That was him coming back in the huddle, telling me what play he wanted, and for a young guy to do that, how can you not have confidence in that?”Rodgers linked up with Jamaal Williams for the other TD. Williams finished with 104 yards on 14 carries and four catches for 32 yards for Green Bay (5-1), which captured its first win in five tries against its NFC North rival.The Packers, who are off to their first 3-0 start in the NFC North since 2012 Cheap Ty Johnson Jersey , might not have pulled it off if not for two fourth-quarter penalties for illegal hands to the face against Detroit’s Trey Flowers, both of them on third down. The first set up Lazard’s touchdown, and the second allowed Green Bay to run the clock down to 2 seconds before Crosby’s game-winner. In both cases, replays showed Flowers’ hands on the neck or shoulder — not the face — of a Packers lineman.“I actually changed the position of my hand, because it was to the chest initially,” Flowers said. “I was doing it all game. I didn’t know that was a flag to the chest, so I changed it. And he called it again.“I didn’t think hands to the chest was a penalty. I thought hands to the face, but I had him right here in the chest. The second time I changed it. … That’s part of a move that I do. So, nah, I don’t think that was a penalty.”Referee Clete Blakeman said each of the calls was made by umpire Jeff Rice, and he discussed the last one with him.“Basically, it’s for illegal use of the hands, hands-to-the-face foul,” Blakeman told a pool reporter. “To be a foul, we basically need some forceful contact that’s prolonged to the head and neck area of the defender.“So, in his mind he had pinned him back Ty Johnson Jersey Womens , it was prolonged, and that’s what created the foul.”Matt Prater was good from 26, 22, 41, 51 and 54 yards for the Lions (2-2-1), who fell to 0-2 under Matt Patricia on Monday night. Detroit lost its last Monday night game to the Jets 48-17 last year.“We got to find a way to finish,” said Kenny Golladay, who had 121 yards on five catches for Detroit. “That’s a big part of it right now. Find a way to finish. We left a lot of points out there. We were in the red zone quite a bit and just coming out with field goals. That’s tough, especially when you’ve got a guy, a quarterback on the other side that you, you’ve got to finish.”Matthew Stafford finished 18 of 32 for 265 yards and was sacked three times.Kerryon Johnson scored the lone touchdown for the Lions from 1 yard out in the first quarter.Preston Smith and Za’Darius Smith each had a sack for Green Bay. Preston Smith and Kyler Fackrell combined for the other.Rodgers was sacked once by Damon Harrison Sr. and threw an interception that bounced off the facemask of an open Derrius Shepherd near the goal line. James Coleman snagged the ball returned it 55 yards, setting up Prater’s last field goal that made it 22-13.3,000 YARDS AND RUNNINGRodgers surpassed 3,000 career rushing yards on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter. He’s the 13th Packers player to reach the milestone.INJURIESPackers: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling had his right leg bend under him on a tackle in the second quarter. He was able to walk off under his own power. WR Geronimo Allison was carted off the field following a helmet-to-helmet hit by Tracy Walker on the first play of the third quarter. He did not return. Allison was being evaluated for a chest injury and a concussion.UP NEXTLions: Host the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 20.Packers: Host the Oakland Raiders on Oct. 20.
The Bengals want to see what Dalton does in 2019 before giving him a new deal."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAMike Brown has confidence in Andy Dalton Womens Alex Erickson Jersey , but no extension in 2019New,49commentsThe Bengals want to see what Dalton does in 2019 before giving him a new deal. EDTShareTweetShareShareMike Brown has confidence in Andy Dalton, but no extension in 2019David Kohl-USA TODAY SportsThe Bengals are undergoing one of the biggest overhauls in Mike Brown’s tenure as owner of the team.Since 2011, Brown has watched as Andy Dalton led this team as the franchise quarterback, though he’s had his ups and downs throughout. With a new coaching staff, there’s been rampant speculation as to whether the Bengals could look for Dalton’s replacement in the 2019 NFL Draft.Based on where the Bengals are picking at No. 11 overall Womens Jessie Bates III Jersey , that will prove challenging, but the good thing is Cincinnati still has Dalton under contract for two more years. And it’s going to stay that way for the time being.In an interview with Fletcher Page of the Cincinnati Enquirer, “I think it’s a good year for (Dalton) to show like he can, like we think he will,” said Brown. “After he re-establishes himself we would want to get together with him and see if we can extend it. ”I think Andy is a good player and that he will rebound off last year. He was hurt. We lost so many other pieces. It fell apart, but if he’s healthy and we stay healthy enough Clark Harris Jersey , I have confidence in him.” Dalton suffered a season-ending thumb injury vs. Cleveland in Week 12. Prior to the injury, he completed 226 of 365 passes for 2566 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions this season (89.6 passer rating).It was shaping up to be a fine year for Dalton, but a rash of injuries throughout the offense derailed those hopes. If Dalton can pick up where he left off before the offense fell off last season, he should have a nice year under new head coach Zac Taylor, who is the kind of offensive-minded coach that could get the most out of Dalton. If that happens Womens Malik Jefferson Jersey , then expect a nice payday to come Dalton’s way in 2020.Preston Brown iffy for Bengals vs. Ravens The Bengals have a major injury concern ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Ravens.According to Bengals.com, starting linebacker Preston Brown is iffy for Thursday due to an ankle injury. Later on Monday, Marvin Lewis did what Marvin Lewis always does and used weather updates as references for injury news: That would seem to be a good indicator that Brown is more likely to play than not on Thursday, but with Lewis, you just never know. Brown suffered a right ankle injury late in the first half of the Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Colts, but he returned in the second half. When he did get injured http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-nick-vigil-jersey , it led to Hardy Nickerson playing more the rest of the game instead of Vincent Rey, who missed most of the preseason with an ankle injury.Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin actually spoke briefly about the next man up if Brown is out when the Ravens come to Paul Brown Stadium, “I think Hardy (Nickerson) was more ready to go in for this game, and we’ll see how it shakes out this week if one of those guys has to play, who will be ahead of the other,” Austin said of Nickerson and Rey on who would replace Brown. I would venture to guess we’ll see plenty of Rey and Nickerson on Thursday if Brown is out http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-william-jackson-jersey , which would be really bad news against a strong Ravens running game. Brown was key in Sunday’s win at Indy, recording an interception, five tackles and a pass deflection.
When then-rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson got a chance to turn cameo appearances into full-time starting T.J. McDonald Jersey , the Ravens threw the NFL a curveball, turning the offense into a run-heavy attack.Jackson’s first start included a whopping 26 rushing attempts. (In contrast, Joe Flacco had 19 total rushing attempts in his nine 2018 starts.) Through seven 2019 starts, six of which the Ravens won, Jackson ran the ball 119 times — an average of 17 per game. He also gained 556 yards on the ground in those seven starts.The success of both Jackson and the team has created the impression that the Ravens will do more of the same in 2019. But the Ravens have done a nice job of clouding the issue, from swapping out Marty Mornhinweg for Greg Roman at offensive coordinator to adding a pair of fleet-footed receivers in the draft (after being unable to attract any quality wideouts in free agency) to making it clear via owner Steve Bisciotti that Jackson won’t run the ball 20 times per game to strongly hinting via G.M. Eric DeCosta that a far more diverse attack will be used to, most recently, the vow from backup quarterback Robert Griffin III that the new offense will “shock some people.”It’s still not clear what the Ravens will do Jerome Baker Jersey , and that’s good news for the Ravens. Whether it’s the Dolphins in Week One or the Cardinals in Week Two or come Week Three a rematch of an epic 2018 regular-season battle in Kansas City with the Chiefs, those early-season foes may be on their heels as they try to figure out whether the pre-snap looks are hinting at a run or a pass.Until the Ravens tip their hands by generating several games of film, opposing defenses would be wise to look at 49ers games played with Roman as the offensive coordinator. The Ravens in turn would be wise to use some of those 49ers games as the basis for making what once was a pass into a run, and vice versa.However it turns out, the fact that no one quite knows what the Ravens precisely will be doing on offense is a bonus for Baltimore. It becomes a bigger bonus if Jackson, who ran the ball last year nearly as well as he did at Louisville, can begin throwing the ball like he did in college.Through it all, the overriding goal should be ensuring that Jackson doesn’t run the ball so much that he gets injured. In the NFL Andrew Van Ginkel Miami Dolphins Jerseys , that’s the biggest reason why teams choose to avoid putting their quarterbacks at risk by repeatedly subjecting him to the kinds of hits that usually only running backs absorb. Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsFiled under:Around SB NationAround SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are DiscussingWeekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.EDTShareTweetShareShareAround SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are DiscussingPhoto by Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesAFC EAST:New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)NFL draft: Is Will Grier’s aggression a fit for the Patriots? - Pats PulpitMany pundits and fans alike believe the New England Patriots will look to address a post-Tom Brady world in the 2019 NFL Draft. Having taking some private meetings and Top 30 visits with a number...New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)NFL Draft Trade Rumors: How likely is a Jets trade for Frank Clark? - Gang Green NationSeahawks edge rusher Frank Clark was given the franchise tag by the team back in March. Over the last few days trade rumors have picked up steam, some linking the 2015 second round pick to the Jets....Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)2019 NFL Draft: all the Buffalo Bills’ trade options, values with number 9 overall - Buffalo RumblingsBuffalo could trade up or down in the 2019 NFL DraftAFC NORTH:Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)Ravens pick up Ronnie Stanley’s 2020 option - Baltimore BeatdownOne step closer to securing the bagPittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)There aren’t many Pittsburgh athletes who tainted their legacy more than Antonio Brown - Behind the Steel CurtainFans are always willing to overlook very real character flaws by their sports heroes. And this is why Antonio Brown’s ugly departure from the Steelers is really sad.Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)How the Bengals’ draft could be different with an offensive or defensive focus - Cincy JungleWhat if the Bengals addressed just their offensive needs in the draft? What if they focused on just the defense? These two mock drafts give us an idea of what those separate plans could look like.Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs the 2019 NFL Draft. This is the time where you start to hear all types of crazy things coming out. This is my annual reminder that you cannot believe anything anyone...Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)Jaguars Draft News: Why don’t we talk about Jonah Williams? - Big Cat CountryThe 2019 NFL Draft is just a few days away and the consensus pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars seems to be Florida offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor. 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Having taking some private meetings and Top 30 visits with a number...NFC EAST:New York Giants (via Big Blue View)2019 Big Blue Draft-A-Thon: The Giants select Drew Lock (QB Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 , Missouri) at 37th overall. On to the third round - Big Blue ViewBig Blue View is back on the clock for the third round after selecting Drew Lock with the 37th overall pickPhiladelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)Lane Johnson defends Carson Wentz by calling Donovan McNabb a snake [UPDATES] - Bleeding Green NationShots fired!Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)If history is any indicator the fourth overall pick could wind up playing for the Cowboys someday - Blogging The BoysCould it actually happen again?Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)Why Dwayne Haskins Should be the Redskins Pick in Round One - Hogs HavenSince the date that underclassmen could declare for the 2019 NFL Draft passed, I have had Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins ranked as the best quarterback in this draft class. Now, it’s been very close...NFC NORTH:Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)Packers plan to pick up Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option - Acme Packing CompanyThough the Packers have not yet officially picked up defensive lineman Kenny Clark’s fifth-year option, general manager Brian Gutekunst says he would "expect that would happen."Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)NFL Draft rumors: Insiders think Detroit Lions could surprise with a QB in 1st round - Pride Of DetroitSmokescreen season is in full effect.Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)Chicago Bears 2019 Season Predictions: 1st quarter - Windy City GridironWe’re going to predict the Chicago Bears 2019 record in each quarter of the season in this week’s WCG roundtable discussion! 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Jarrett and the Falcons still have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term deal.Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)The most accurate Carolina Panthers Mock Draft Pick of 2019 - Cat Scratch ReaderThis selection comes courtesy of CBS SportsTampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)Top three positional needs for Tampa Bay heading into the 2019 draft - Bucs NationDefensive side of the ball takes two out of the threeNFC WEST:San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)NFL Draft rumors: Is the Cardinals passing on Kyler Murray a smokescreen to get the 49ers to trade up to No. 1? - Niners NationThis narrative is getting more and more logs added to the fire.Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)Smoke, fire and the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft - Revenge of the BirdsWith each day the proverbial smoke gets heavier and heavier.The Arizona Cardinals allegedly convened today to discuss what they plan to do with the top pick.Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)Seahawks writers chime in on the player who they most want in the draft - Field GullsThere was a time when the NFL draft was probably the football event I was most interested in each year. 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The Chiefs only traded up once in the 2019 NFL Draft (on day two) but almost did again on day three."If Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach didn’t trade up to No. 56 overall to select wide receiver Mecole Hardman Khalen Saunders Jersey nfl draft , he would have likely went to the New York Jets at No. 57, per a new report from Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.Veach admitted after round three the Chiefs had been taking a lot of phone calls about the 61st pick.“We were looking at the board and, again, you’re never going to pass up speed,” he said. “When you looked at the wideouts, there was still a lot of good wideouts left, but none that ran 4.27. We got approached for a fifth-round pick, I think it was the Rams—a small move. The teams that were picking before us, we didn’t think that they would go wideout Eric Murray Jersey , but I thought there were a few teams that might want to trade up (looks like the Jets) and get in because we had taken a lot of calls. We ended up making the move, and then we came back at 63 and called those teams back that were calling us at 61 and they said they weren’t interested in trading anymore. “I think we kind of played those cards right. Scouts talk and sure enough those teams said they were looking at Hardman too. I think we made the right calculated guess there. You kind of see how the board’s falling and how those wideouts are falling.” Since the Chiefs traded its fifth-rounder (No. 167) to the Los Angeles Rams to acquire Hardman at 56, they didn’t pick until the sixth round at pick No. 201. That is where the Chiefs drafted South Carolina cornerback Rashad Fenton. The Chiefs’ next pick wouldn’t come until 13 picks later (214).Veach explained in a conference call Monday that right after talking to Fenton to tell him he was a Chief, he picked up the phone again, worried that he might not be able to wait to draft running back Darwin Thompson at No. 214.Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports“I called every team right after we took Fenton to come right back up and get Thompson, couldn’t reach a deal,” he said. “ As soon as I got off the phone with Fenton, I was on the phone trying to get back up there to get Thompson, and I was worried about the first few teams—they didn’t take him Kendall Fuller Jersey , and even though I was calling the teams after that, I couldn’t get a deal done.“I was looking at these teams. All these teams—they had taken a running back earlier in the draft, so I was like, ‘These teams went running back earlier, I think we might be OK here.’ We were kind of all a little nervous there for those 10, 11, 12 picks because that was a guy that our eyes immediately went to.”Veach was right, and they ended up with Thompson at their original pick, anyway. That lucky break allowed them to keep their seventh-rounder and take Illinois interior offensive lineman Nick Allegretti. <em>The Franchise</em> Sammy Watkins Jersey , a new video content series produced by the Kansas City Chiefs, will air throughout the year on FOX Sports Kansas City and FOX Sports Midwest. The series debuted May 29 on FSKC and across digital platforms. It was developed by the Chiefs’ 65 Toss Power Trap Productions studio.A culmination of more than six months of work, the series offers a behind-the-scenes look at the club and its future, telling the story of how the Chiefs build, train and win through the eyes of the players, coaches and staff.“This is an incredibly exciting day for our content team and the organization as we prepare to launch our first in-depth series that follows the team throughout the year,” said Mike Cukyne, Chiefs vice president of content and digital operations. “Fans throughout Chiefs Kingdom and beyond continue to consume huge amounts of Chiefs content and demand that we reach them in new and unique ways. 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Forget waiting until the release of the league-mandated injury report. Maurkice Pouncey wasn't even going to delay word of his status in the amount of time it takes to ask a question.More than three hours before the Pittsburgh Steelers listed him as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the Seattle Seahawks Infant Kendarius Webster Jersey , Pouncey was much more direct."I'm playing this week," the veteran center said Friday, "so this can be a short interview, honestly.""Especially after last week, man. who wants to miss a game?"Coming off a 33-3 loss at the New England Patriots in their season opener, the Steelers go into the weekend relieved that they should have close to if not all of their roster available to them against Seattle.Among the seven starters who have missed practice time this week because of injury or illness, only Joe Haden's health remains in question after the final practice of the week.Haden joined Pouncey, receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and outside linebacker T.J. Watt as former Pro Bowl players who left last week's blowout during the fourth quarter because of injury. Watt (hip) and Smith-Schuster (toe) went through relatively full practice weeks without incident, and both said they will play Sunday.Haden, though, did not practice until Friday because of a shoulder injury for which he received treatment afterward. He is listed as questionable on the injury report."It's feeling better Kendarius Webster Jersey Draft ," Haden said of his left shoulder, which was wrapped during practice. "Hopefully it just continues to get better in the next couple days and hopefully I can go."Obviously still feeling a little pain, but it is what it is."If Haden cannot play, former first-round pick Artie Burns could serve as one of the Steelers' two primary outside cornerbacks in a game for the first time since he was demoted last October. A starter for most of the first 2½ seasons of his career, Burns did not have his fifth-year contract option picked up by the Steelers this spring."I've been out for a while, so I am definitely looking forward to my opportunity, if I get it," Burns said.That's no sure thing yet, and it might not be until game time that it's determined if Haden will play. Meanwhile, running back James Conner (illness), strong safety Terrell Edmunds (glute) Kendarius Webster Jersey NFL Jersey , Smith-Schuster, Watt and free safety Sean Davis are expected to be in the lineup at Heinz Field.Davis said he practiced fully Friday and will play Sunday after missing the New England game because of an ankle injury suffered late in training camp."I'm feeling a lot better," said Davis, who missed only one game over his first three NFL seasons."I had a rough little start to this year but looking forward to putting some consecutive games on tape now, knock on wood. My body should be healed up now, no more injuries, so I am just happy to be back out there with everybody and start getting some Ws now."Though the loss of Haden could negate it, Davis' return to the secondary would be a welcome sight for a Steelers' defense that allowed passing plays of 58 and 44 yards and seven receptions of at least 20 yards in the 30-point loss to the Patriots.In Davis' place was former Alliance of American Football player Kameron Kelly, who started at free safety while making his NFL regular-season debut."I am glad that (Davis) is back out there," Haden said. "He knows the defense very well. He's always comfortable, so just hearing his voice back there kind of helps because he knows what he's talking about."The only Steeler who definitely won't play Sunday is special teamer and fullback Roosevelt Nix Kendarius Webster Jersey NFL Draft , who has a knee injury. Only three Patriots rookies remain unsigned now."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementNFL DraftPatriots NewsPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots sign three more members of their 2019 draft classNew,13commentsRelated: Patriots sign four of their draft picksEDTShareTweetShareSharePatriots sign three more members of their 2019 draft classDale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsOn Thursday, the New England Patriots started the process of signing their 2019 draft class. Second-round cornerback Joejuan Williams was the first reported signing, followed by offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste (round three), quarterback Jarrett Stidham (round four) and defensive lineman or New England’s practice squad.With the three men now officially in the fold, only three Patriots draft picks remain unsigned: first-rounder N’Keal Harry as well as third-rounders Chase Winovich and Damien Harris have yet to sign deals with the team. Given the speed with which the other players have agreed to their contracts, however, the process should not take too long.
There’s a battle among the edge rushers on the Raiders to find a pass rush this season. Neither of the veteran defensive ends on the team were suited up for the game — Josh Mauro and Benson Mayowa Womens Bo Jackson Jersey ,..." />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 ✕Arden Key had a very different experience Saturday than he did as a rookie last season for RaidersNew,14commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Arden Key had a very different experience Saturday than he did as a rookie last season for RaidersTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Robert Reiners/Getty ImagesThere’s a battle among the edge rushers on the Raiders to find a pass rush this season. Neither of the veteran defensive ends on the team were suited up for the game — Josh Mauro and Benson Mayowa, leaving the battle to the rest of defensive ends.Incumbent starter Arden Key didn’t take the field to start the game. The starters were rookies Clelin Ferrell and Maxx Crosby — his primary competition for playing time this season. Key would soon get in the game and by the end, he led all defensive ends in snaps.The second year edge rusher made the most of his playing time. He was third on the team with three combined tackles, had the Raiders’ only sack, and added a couple quarterback hits as well.“I think Arden Key had a good game. He made a lot of plays. Credit to him, he played a lot of football tonight. I thought he stood out.”Key said he feels different this year than he did last year in every aspect. From pre-snap to when he gets to the quarterback.“You expect things just looking at the backfield set, the running back gives you and the tight end gives you about whatever plays about to happen Bo Jackson Jersey ,” Key said of his pre-snap. “You know what’s about to happen, you know what the offensive lineman can’t do, so now you know what to do.”The always smiling and jovial Key has often spoken of how many sacks he left on the field last season. It’s around 13 by his count. He only had on official sack credited to him last season. For that reason defensive coordinator Paul Guenther had Key get stronger. While getting stronger is important, it won’t help him finish plays. That comes with experience and good coaching. He has the first from playing a lot more as a rookie than the Raiders had hoped. The second comes in the form of new defensive line coach Brentson Buckner.‘Coach Buck’ stresses wins and losses at the line before the snap and Key is eating up that instruction. It has affected every part of his rush to the point where even in the split secondhe bursts off the line, he knows if he is getting to the quarterback. Which he did once in the game.“I saw an opening. I knew I beat him with the hands, and I knew I had to speed up the process as soon as I beat him for him not to recover,” said Key. “And I just saw him wide open and I grabbed him. I had to make sure I grabbed him and wrapped him up.”This was his sack last night where he showed the burst and bend we expected to see from him more often last season.It’s important to note that Key wasn’t going against starters in this game. This wasn’t Rams starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth on whom Key was getting the edge. It was third round rookie Bobby Evans who Key got around. That being said, it’s not about the talent in front of him. It’s about his mindset. He is seeing the game differently. That’s what you want to see from a player in his second season. While he may spend a lot more time on the sideline this season than last year when he was forced into action https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-antonio-brown-jersey , when he does see the field, he should be more productive with his limited snaps.Follow @LeviDamien Hunter RenfrowAfter scoring his first career touchdown in Week 8, the rookie Clemson product followed it up with another productive game, leading the Raiders in receiving by catching six of seven targets for 54 yards. None were more important than the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter.The more attention that Darren Waller and Tyrell Williams demand, the more we could see Renfrow thrive. 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The Texans abruptly fired G.M. Brian Gaine on Friday. They’ll apparently cast a broad net when it comes to replacing him.John McClain of the reports that there will be “many” candidates for the job. McClain lists as “possible” persons to be considered Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-jeff-allen-jersey , Patriots director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort, former Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie, former Chiefs G.M., former Patriots director of player personnel, and most recently former Falcons assistant G.M. Scott Pioli.The first candidate to interview the job reportedly will be former Browns G.M. Ray Farmer.The power structure in Houston remains unclear, specifically as it relates to the division of authority between the next G.M. and coach Bill O’Brien. Ultimately Martinas Rankin Jersey White , that’s a determination for owner Cal McNair to make, but that assessment will be influenced heavily by the specific content of O’Brien’s current contract.Moving forward, the question will be whether O’Brien’s job is in jeopardy, and that will be driven largely by the next hire made by McNair. As explained in connection with the Jets’ recently-filled vacancy, the Texans can either hire the person O’Brien wants, or they can hire someone who has no connection to O’Brien.If McNair chooses the latter Julien Davenport Jersey White , the next question becomes whether the next G.M. will embark on an effort to hire his own head coach, presumably after the 2019 season.Making the decision even more intriguing is that Gaine essentially was an O’Brien hire, and Gaine didn’t work out. Cal McNair’s next move will entail either giving O’Brien a second bite at the apple, or making a move for someone who may eventually (or sooner than that) want someone other than O’Brien coach the team. Houston gets a cornerback."In 2018 the Texans cornerback group was a unicorn blood sipping and occasionally injured Johnathan Joseph, a look at the left hand here's the right Shareece Wright, a concussed Kevin Johnson who was knocked out early in the season Justin Reid Jersey White , a bum ankle Aaron Colvin, Kareem Jacksonville after relocating from his safety spot, and players like Mike Tyson. The worst part of Houston’s team were their cornerbacks, a group masked by J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney and the quarterbacks they faced. This year’s free agency cornerback group was whatever but Houston had to do something. They made the second real cornerback signing of the offseason by snagging Bradley Roby for one-year $10 million. It's the perfect contract. It's the exact type of move Houston needed to make. After watching the rest of the league pay ridiculous prices for safeties, the Texans sat back and filled a need. With Colvin possibly healthy in 2019, Joseph maybe being competent again Womens Ryan Griffin Jersey , Roby, a possible first round cornerback selection, and a good safety group, Houston may actually be able to cover someone in 2019.
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It may have taken the Cincinnati Bengals a while to find a defensive coordinator for new head coach Zac Taylor Womens Darqueze Dennard Jersey , but the rest of the coaching staff is now rounding into form.The team announced on Thursday the hiring of Nick Eason (defensive line), Tem Lukabu (linebackers), Brad Kragthorpe (offensive assistant), and Jordan Kovacs (defensive quality control) to their coaching staff with Todd Hunt and Garrett Swanson joining the team as assistant strength and conditioning coaches.All six coaches come to the Bengals from positions in college football, though Eason and Lukabu have prior NFL coaching experience.Eason spent 2018 at Austin Peay University and had accepted a job at Vanderbilt for 2019 before joining the Bengals. He previously spent four years with the Tennessee Titans as a defensive line coach from 2014-17.Lukabu was the linebackers coach at Mississippi State last season. He has previously served as a defensive quality control coach with the San Francisco 49ers (2016-17) and defensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2012-13).Kragthorpe was an offensive coaching analyst at LSU last season after spending the prior two seasons at Utah State.Kovacs was a graduate assistant under Jim Harbaugh at Michigan the last two seasons. He played three seasons for the Miami Dolphins at safety (2013-15).Hunt and Swanson come to the Bengals after being with the University of Illinois. CINCINNATI (AP)The Bengals decided to stick with kicker Randy Bullock on Saturday, the most important decision they had to make in their roster moves before the season opener. Bullock competed with fifth-round pick Jake Elliott during the preseason Womens Cordy Glenn Jersey , alternating kicks during the four games. Bullock missed one field goal attempt, Elliott missed three. Both missed their final attempt during a preseason game in Indianapolis on Thursday night. Coach Marvin Lewis said it came down not only to the preseason games but how they did in practice and training camp. Although Elliott had the advantage at the outset – the Bengals rarely get rid of a draft pick so quickly – Bullock got to keep the job . He finished last season after Mike Nugent was released. ”There’s a lot of data,” Lewis said. ”If it was anything close, Jake would have the job.” Bullock was a fifth-round pick by the Texans in 2012. In the last two years, he has played for the Texans, the Jets http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-malik-jefferson-jersey , the Giants, the Steelers and the Bengals. He made five of his six field goal attempts with Cincinnati, missing a potential winner in Houston, and got a two-year extension after the season. Bullock was determined to stick with the Bengals instead of having to wait for another kicker to struggle or get hurt during the season. ”You’re waiting for your opportunity and staying ready,” Bullock said last week. ”It’s not fun being on the streets. That was my motivation this offseason. I wanted some stability.” Lewis said during a conference call Saturday that the Bengals would consider signing Elliott to their practice squad if no other team claimed him. The Bengals also released offensive tackle Eric Winston – the NFL players’ union president – and defensive end Wallace Gilberry. Winston was a backup entering his 11th season. Gilberry was with the Bengals from 2012-15. He left for Detroit as a free agent and played in the first four games last year before suffering an abdominal injury. The Lions released him and he returned to Cincinnati, playing in five games as part of the line rotation. ”Anytime you release a player that’s been with you for a bit Carlos Dunlap Jersey , it’s tougher,” Lewis said. ”But we’ve added three young players to the defensive line over the last two drafts, so we have to allow those guys the opportunity to grow and blossom.” First-year halfback Tra Carson (groin) and rookie tight end Mason Schreck (knee) went on injured reserve and will miss the season. Cornerback Adam ”Pacman” Jones is suspended for the opener against Baltimore because of his offseason misdemeanor conviction. Linebacker Vontaze Burfict is serving a three-game NFL suspension for his latest egregious hit, during a preseason game. —
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We’re in a bit of a lull of the offseason. Big name transactions are hard to come by this far into the offseason Will Harris Jersey , but there are still some closed door talks that will result in some huge trades coming up before Week 1. The draft is quickly becoming an afterthought and all focus is shifting toward the regular season. As regular season rosters become clearer, team’s will push to get rid of certain talent to bring in a better fit.Although so much focus is placed on the acquisitions leading up to and on draft day, the next few months are where certain trades can be the eventual cause of a playoff run. The front-office moves that will happen over the next few months are the ones meant to solidify an offensive or defensive attack. No longer are teams trying to fill numerous holes in their game plan. Now, organizations are looking for the final piece to that puzzle. Front offices are trying to find the difference maker on what should be an already well-balanced attack.Let’s face it … any team that still has to fill multiple holes will not likely reach the postseason. Some of those teams appear on this list, but you’ll also see a couple powerhouses make a move that will shake up the structure of their division. A couple trades that lie ahead will solidify an upcoming winning season, while others will just make people wonder ‘why?’ With this list, here are 15 huge trades that still could shake up this offseason. PASADENA, 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 http://www.lionscheapstore.com/austin-bryant-jersey-cheap , 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, 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 http://www.packerscheapstore.com/rashan-gary-jersey-cheap , 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 70,000 times in the past 24 hours. The words “worst” and “Super Bowl” were matched more than 50 Darnell Savage Jr. Jersey ,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.
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The coaches are eager to see what they can get.“This will be the first year that we have a first-round pick,” McVay said with a grin. “It’ll be fun.”Indeed, the Rams have a first-round pick for the first time in three years, even if it’s only the 31st overall after their 13-3 regular season.The previous time the Rams picked in the opening round, general manager Les Snead moved up to snag Jared Goff with the No. 1 overall choice, making a big splash with the club’s first draft selection since returning home to Los Angeles.Although this pick won’t be quite so splashy, the Rams have the opportunity and the need to draft a potential starter on either the offensive or defensive line.The departures of center John Sullivan, guard Rodger Saffold and nose tackle Ndamukong Suh opened vacancies that haven’t been definitively filled.The Rams don’t have a second-round pick after trading it to Kansas City last season in the deal for Marcus Peters. That means they’ll be tempted to move that first-round pick to gain more draft capital http://www.oaklandraidersteamonline.com/hunter-renfrow-jersey , but McVay would love an impact player from this draft after getting just a few major contributors since his arrival.From the first draft class of his tenure in 2017, the Rams came up with receivers Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds, starting safety John Johnson and linebacker Samson Ebukam. Los Angeles didn’t have a pick until the third round last spring, and fourth-rounder John Franklin-Myers made the biggest impact as a backup defensive end on the Super Bowl squad.Here are more things to ponder about the Rams draft:STOP THE RUNSuh helped the Rams to the Super Bowl in his only season in LA, but the veteran star didn’t always make a significant impact on regular-season games. Suh hasn’t signed with another team, but Snead has said he isn’t likely to return. That means the Rams need a new space-filler up front in Phillips’ 3-4 defense, and this draft is thick with interior defensive line talent. A defensive tackle to play alongside Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers seems like the single most probable selection. Look for such names as Jerry Tillery of Notre Dame and Christian Wilkins of Clemson.O-LINE OPENINGThe Rams used their first two picks last season on offensive linemen, and both are in the running for starting jobs this fall. Third-round pick Joseph Noteboom appeared to play well in limited action as a rookie, while McVay spoke highly of fourth-round center Brian Allen. 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Johnson, the 91st overall pick in 2017, is the only defensive player chosen by the Rams in the first three rounds of the past four drafts. With plenty of edge-rushing talent in this draft, don’t be surprised if the Rams grab some early.WHAT THEY DON’T NEEDUnless an elite talent falls through the cracks http://www.seattleseahawksteamonline.com/cody-barton-jersey , the Rams seem unlikely to add a skill position player with their first pick. Aside from the notable loss of late-season addition C.J. Anderson, the NFL’s second-most productive offense last season will return six of its top seven rushers and all of its top eight receivers — including Kupp, who will be back from his season-ending knee injury. Los Angeles even signed Blake Bortles as Goff’s backup. DENVER (AP) — Pass rusher Shane Ray and safety Su’a Cravens are healthy scratches for the Denver Broncos‘ game against the Cleveland Browns.The Broncos (6-7) also are without pass rusher Shaq Barrett (hip) and cornerbacks Chris Harris Jr. (broken right leg) and rookie Isaac Yiadom (separated right shoulder). All three were ruled out Friday.Derek Wolfe cleared concussion protocol during the week and returned to the starting lineup Saturday night, and inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (knee) was active for the first time getting hurt against the Chiefs on Oct. 28.Cornerback Tramaine Brock returns to action for the first time since leaving Denver’s game against Pittsburgh on Nov. 25 with a rib injury. He’ll start opposite Bradley Roby.Defensive end DeMarcus Walker and guard Nico Falah were also inactive for Denver.For the Browns (5-7-1), rookie cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) missed his second straight game and tackle Austin Corbett (foot) was inactive with a foot injury.Other inactives for Cleveland were: quarterback Drew Stanton; defensive back Phillip Gaines (knee); offensive linemen Austin Corbett and Desmond Harrison; and defensive linemen Chad Thomas and Carl Davis.
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How about at next month’s Home Run Derby during All-Star festivities in Washington?
What began as light-hearted banter among Seattle Mariners coaches grew into something that caused a stir in the clubhouse before Wednesday night’s game against the New York Yankees.
”He’s got power and he’s been launching balls into the seats,” Mariners manager Scott Servais said. ”A couple of coaches said the other day, `You know, no one wants to do this Home Run Derby. Why don’t we just send Ichiro? He’d be awesome.”’
The idea gained momentum when Servais mentioned it on a radio show Wednesday, and suddenly a new Twitter hashtag was born – (hash)IchiForDC.
Not officially retired but unlikely to appear in another major league game, the Japanese-born Suzuki shifted to a new role with Seattle as special assistant to the chairman in early May after batting .205 in 15 games this season. The 44-year-old travels with the team and is in uniform for games, helping out with batting practice and other drills while keeping a locker in the clubhouse.
Even though he’s still in game shape, Suzuki didn’t seem to be entertaining the idea of throwing his hat in the ring for the annual power contest.
”I’m not a player (anymore) and just the long, great history that MLB has, I don’t think it would be good for it,” Suzuki said through a translator. ”But I think it’s fun and I’m happy that it’s come up.”
Servais was happy the concept was being discussed, even if it was nothing more than a joke.
”This is really good because he’s been giving me a hard time so I’m really glad to throw this back in his lap,” he said with a grin.
Suzuki, the 2001 AL MVP and Rookie of the Year, found humor in the situation – but promised revenge on Servais.
”It’s the funniest thing he’s said this first half of the year,” Suzuki said. ”I’m definitely going to get him back. I’m going to continue to get him.”
Suzuki has 3 Tytus Howard Jersey ,089 big league hits, but only 117 of those were home runs. Despite reaching double-digit homers in just three of his 18 major league seasons, Suzuki often displayed surprising power in batting practice and it was widely believed he could have clubbed a lot more over the fence if he tried.
But the 10-time All-Star maintained his unorthodox, slashing swing throughout his career, leading the league in hits seven times.
”Right now I’m eating two hamburgers at lunch, and now that this Home Run Derby thing came up I’ll have to up it to three cheeseburgers for lunch, get some more power,” he quipped.
If Suzuki did try his hand against some of the game’s top sluggers in the nation’s capital, however, he knows who he’d want pitching to him.
”Mark Buehrle,” he said, after a long, contemplative pause.
Suzuki was 27 for 66 (.409) against the left-hander, who won 214 games over 16 seasons.
KANSAS CITY Miles Boykin Jersey , Mo. — Chiefs coach Andy Reid delivered some promising news Wednesday when he rattled off the list of players who wouldn’t be practicing for this weekend’s trip to Seattle and running back Spencer Ware and offensive lineman Cam Erving were missing.Then he mentioned right tackle Mitchell Schwartz.“You mean Cam Erving, right?” Reid was asked.“No, Mitchell,” he replied.Well, so much for a promising injury report.Reid indicated the Chiefs’ stalwart right tackle hurt his knee in last week’s fourth-quarter collapse against the Chargers, which prevented the Chiefs from clinching the AFC West and the AFC’s top seed, but also put even more pressure on the team in Sunday night’s game against the Seahawks.Reid did say Schwartz was “making progress” and could play against Seattle.“I mean, to me, he’s one of, if not the best right tackle in the league,” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of Schwartz, who was voted a Pro Bowl alternate this week. “He’s had a ton of success for a long time. It was disappointing him not making it (as a starter).”Reid also said Kendall Fuller could play against the Seahawks http://www.packerscheapshoponline.com/cheap-authentic-darnell-savage-jr.-jersey , even though the Chiefs’ top cover cornerback played through a fractured hand against the Chargers. Fuller had a minor procedure to fix the damage and was wearing a soft cast around his right wrist in the locker room Wednesday.Wide receiver Sammy Watkins also remained out as the Chiefs resumed workouts in earnest for the first time in a week, though Kelvin Benjamin continues to take on a bigger role in the offense.The biggest help on that side of the ball might be the return of Ware and Erving.Ware hurt his shoulder and hamstring a couple of weeks ago against Baltimore, and he was inactive for the game against the Chargers. Combine that with the release of Kareem Hunt earlier this season and the Chiefs were down to journeyman Damien Williams, Darrel Williams and Charcandrick West.Damien Williams wound up flashing the most promise, running for 49 yards and two touchdowns while showing some ability in the passing game.In fact, he performed so well that Reid indicated he would likely share some of the load with Ware, who had been the Chiefs’ clear-cut No. 1.“I mean, will it be equal? I don’t know about that. We’ll just see how it all shakes down,” Reid said. “Again, I told the guys if they’re available, we’ll find a way to use you the best we can, so be ready and alert for it. We’ll see how it all shakes out there.”The return of Erving helps to solidify an offensive line that has managed to weather injuries to just about everyone. Mitch Morse missed time with a concussion before returning to his center job http://www.ravensauthorizedshops.com/authentic-justice-hill-jersey , and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif remains on injured reserve with a broken leg.Now, Schwartz is being held out of practice with a knee injury.The injury outlook is a little rosier on defense, even with Fuller’s status for the Seahawks in question. Strong safety Eric Berry came out of his season debut against the Chargers in good shape, and 10 days between games means it’s possible he could play the entire way Sunday night.The defense struggled against Los Angeles in the second half, when Berry went to the bench as planned. And he was sorely missing as the Chargers rallied for two late TDs and the win.“We’ll see how that goes. He’ll continue to increase time and we’ll see how that disperses out there and what the plan will be for this coming week,” Reid said. “The positive was that he came out feeling good. He was sore. 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DE Chris Jones did not make the team, though he was listed as an alternate. “They’re both great football players,” Sherman said, “and if we could have voted for our own guys, we would have.”100<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj Mehta PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Fralic, the burly, bruising and athletic offensive lineman who starred for the Atlanta Falcons and was a three-time All-American at Pittsburgh, has died. He was 56.He had cancer and died Thursday at his home in suburban Atlanta, the university said.Fralic was the first offensive lineman to finish in the top 10 in Heisman Trophy balloting — finishing eighth in 1983 and sixth in 1984. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998. The school retired his No. 79 at halftime of his final home game in 1984.Pitt made Fralic part of its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame in 2017, a class that included former teammate and Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino.“Bill Fralic is the best,” Joe Moore http://www.ravensauthorizedshops.com/authentic-iman-marshall-jersey , who worked as Pitt’s offensive line coach during Fralic’s career, once said. “If you can find somebody better, bring him to me. I’ve been privileged to coach some good ones here, but none better than Bill Fralic. Those kind only pass through once.”Atlanta selected Fralic with the second overall pick in the 1985 draft. He spent nine seasons in the league, including eight as one of the few bright spots during a difficult period for the Falcons. He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and earned All-Pro honors in 1986 and 1987. The NFL placed him on its All-Decade Team for the 1980s even though Atlanta struggled during much of his career. The Falcons went 27-67-1 during Fralic’s first six seasons before finally reaching the playoffs in 1991.Current Atlanta owner Arthur Blank called Fralic a “cornerstone” of the franchise, adding “he was a beloved Falcon, and we will always be grateful for the impact he made here in Atlanta.”Fralic attempted to serve as a whistleblower against what he considered rampant steroid use in the NFL. In 1989 he told the U.S. Senate Judiciary committee that “steroid use in football represents a vicious cycle” and estimated that 75 percent of offensive and defensive linemen and tight ends used the performance-enhancing drug. Former Vice President Joe Biden, then chairman of the committee, lauded Fralic’s candor.It was just another area of Fralic’s life where he stood out.“Our football fraternity lost a great one,” tweeted former NFL defensive lineman Tony Casillas, a teammate of Fralic’s from 1986-89 before later facing Fralic while playing for Dallas. “I had so much respect for this man.”Fralic grew up in suburban Pittsburgh, starring at Penn Hill High School before joining the hometown Panthers. Fralic never forgot his roots Trace McSorley Jersey , footing the hotel bill for the Penn Hills football team last week when the Indians traveled to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to play in the Class 5 A state title game, which they won.“Bill Fralic was not only an all-time player at the University of Pittsburgh, but also an all-time human being,” Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi said. “His generosity, support and concern for others was unmatched. 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