NFL practice without injuring himself Saturday morning at 49ers training camp.Bosa is coming off a torn bilateral core muscle Tramon Williams Color Rush Jersey , an injury which ended his final season at Ohio State. After the 49ers drafted Bosa with the second pick in April's draft, he pulled his hamstring during the first practice of the offseason while participating in a one-on-one pass-rush drill. He missed the rest of OTAs and minicamp.Now, the 49ers have cleared Bosa to do everything in training camp."You always want them to go to OTAs as a rookie, because you throw a lot at them," coach Kyle Shanahan said. "But, you don't judge guys in OTAs, especially rookies. They just learn the playbook, do a few things, get away, come back, and it's time to go. Bosa got hurt the first day, so he wasn't able to practice, but at least he was around here. He got to do everything except rush the passer, and rushing the passer is something he's done his whole life. Now he's just got to get back in to practice and get used to going against NFL O-linemen. I don't really consider him behind."Bosa mostly played left end for the second-string base defense Saturday. But on third downs he played with the starters. And during his first play with the first-string defense, Bosa beat six-time Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley around the edge and almost stripped the ball from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's hands."(Bosa) got Joe a couple times today," defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said. "But, Joe is a seasoned vet. (Bosa) is going to find out very quickly that offensive linemen adjust in this league. He'll get a chance tomorrow to see where he falls after Joe makes his adjustments. Bosa has a chance to be great, but he's got to understand he's got to develop his game, otherwise they'll figure him out real quick."Bosa is the younger brother of Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa, the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year, who has 28 1-2 sacks in 33 career games. In college, Nick Bosa had 17 1-2 sacks in 29 games.The 49ers did not make Bosa available to the media Saturday."He has a great football pedigree," right tackle Mike McGlinchey said. "He's very polished as a pass rusher for a kid who is just 21 years old. He looks like this big, powerful guy, but he's smart enough to be able to use his hands, get down and bend around the corner. He put that on display today, which was pretty cool to see."Like his older brother https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Marcedes-Lewis-Jersey , Bosa uses fluid hips and violent hands to beat offensive linemen to the quarterback. "Bosa wins in close quarters," Saleh explained. "He wants you as close to him as possible, and then he just has an ability to flip his hips and get skinny in close quarters where most people need space so they can knock arms down and create angles for themselves."With Mike Tyson, the closer you got to him, the more trouble you were in because he loved to be in there tight. Same thing with (Bosa). He just gets in there tight, and then he can work his body and hands. His hand-eye coordination is pretty good."Bosa showed how good his hand-eye coordination is when he beat Staley around the edge. But there is a long way to go."For me, he's a rookie with a helmet and no pads right now," Saleh said. "I just want to see him get better, be deliberate in his practice and see how good he can get."NOTES: The 49ers signed DL Jordan Thompson to a one-year deal. DENVER (AP) — Nose tackle Shelby Harris picked off Ben Roethlisberger’s 2-yard pass to Antonio Brown in the end zone with 1:03 remaining to seal Denver’s 24-17 win over Pittsburgh that snapped the Steelers’ six-game winning streak Sunday.The Broncos (5-6) used four takeaways to counter a 97-yard touchdown toss from Roethlisberger to JuJu Smith-Schuster.Roethlisberger was 41 of 56 for 462 yards, but he was intercepted twice and the Steelers (7-3-1) lost two fumbles in losing for the first time since September.Phillip Lindsay rushed for 110 yards and the game-deciding touchdown on just 14 carries for Denver, which also ended the Chargers‘ six-game winning streak last week and would have snapped Houston’s five-game roll were it not for a missed field goal as time expired.CHARGERS 45, CARDINALS 10CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Philip Rivers tied the NFL record for consecutive completions and set marks for the most to start a game and the highest percentage in a game and Los Angeles rolled over Arizona.The 15-year veteran completed his first 25 passes and was 28 of 29 for 259 yards and three touchdowns in three quarters. It was also his 11th straight game with multiple TD passes.Rivers completed 25 straight passes in the first 2½ quarters, tying Ryan Tannehill’s mark from 2015. The Dolphins QB completed his last seven passes against the Tennessee Titans in on Oct. 18, 2015, and then his first 18 the following week against the Houston Texans.Rivers tied the mark with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen midway through the third quarter. He had his only incompletion on the next possession when he was rushed and was unable to connect on a short pass to Austin Ekeler.Rivers did break Mark Brunell’s record for most completions to start a game. Brunell had 22 straight for the Washington Redskins against the Houston Texans on Sept. 24, 2006. Rivers’ 96.8 percent accuracy surpassed Kurt Warner’s 92.3 percent, which was set in 2009 when he went 24 of 26 for Arizona against Jacksonville.The Cardinals (2-9) jumped out to a 10-0 lead with scores on their first two possessions before the Chargers (8-3) scored touchdowns on six of seven possessions.COLTS 27, DOLPHINS 24INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck threw three touchdown passes, Adam Vinatieri kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and Indianapolis beat Miami for its fifth consecutive victory.Indianapolis (6-5) scored 13 points in the final 8½ minutes to erase a 10-point deficit. It’s the longest win streak for the Colts since 2014.Miami (5-6) has lost 10 of its past 11 on the road, perhaps none more frustrating than this one. The Dolphins picked off Luck twice, recovered a fumble and partially blocked a punt on their way to a 24-14 lead.It still wasn’t enough to derail the resurgent Luck, who was 30 of 37 for 343 yards. He also had the first catch of his NFL career, a 4-yard reception on fourth-and-1 late in the first half. Luck capped that drive with a 1-yard TD pass to Jack Doyle.SEAHAWKS 30, PANTHERS 27CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Russell Wilson threw for 339 yards and two touchdowns and Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to lift Seattle to a come-from-behind victory over Carolina.After Graham Gano missed a 52-yard field goal with 1:40 left in the game that would have given the Panthers the lead, Wilson moved around in the pocket until finding Tyler Lockett downfield for a 43-yard completion https://www.thepackersfanshop.com , setting up the winning kick.The victory puts Seattle (6-5) firmly in the hunt for a wild-card spot in the NFC, while the Panthers (6-5) are reeling after losing three straight and having their 10-game home winning streak snapped.Lockett finished with five catches for 107 yards and a touchdown, while David Moore had four receptions for 103 yards and a score.The Panthers spoiled a record-setting performance from Christian McCaffrey, who had a franchise-record 237 yards from scrimmage. He had 17 carries for 125 yards and 11 catches for 112 yards, becoming the first Carolina player to surpass 100 yards in both receiving and rushing in the same game.Cam Newton finished 25 of 30 for 256 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception in the end zone. He ran for 63 yards on eight carries.VIKINGS 24, PACKERS 17MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins bounced back from his worst game for Minnesota with 342 passing yards and three touchdowns without a turnover, and the Vikings overcame some early gaffes to outlast depleted Green Bay.Completing 29 of his 38 attempts, Cousins found Dalvin Cook, Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen for scores. Sheldon Richardson had two sacks to lead the defense’s game-long stifling of Aaron Rodgers, and the Vikings (6-4-1) pushed the Packers (4-6-1) further back in the NFC wild-card race.Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to Davante Adams and Aaron Jones scored on a short run for a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter, but the Packers fell to 0-6 on the road and 1-5-1 against the Vikings in their last seven meetings.BROWNS 35, BENGALS 20CINCINNATI (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw a career-high four touchdown passes in another growing-up-fast performance, and Cleveland ended one of the NFL’s longest streaks of road futility with a victory over Cincinnati, which lost quarterback Andy Dalton to a thumb injury.Cleveland (4-6-1) got its first road win since 2015, emphatically snapping a streak of 25 straight road losses that was one shy of the Lions‘ NFL record. The Browns also ended a run of seven straight losses to their intrastate rival.And just as a Browns safety predicted, it wasn’t even close.The Browns surged ahead 28-0 as former head coach Hue Jackson watched helplessly from the opposite sideline. Jackson couldn’t win with the Browns — only three wins in two-plus seasons. Nor could he couldn’t beat them as a special defensive assistant with the Bengals (5-6), who lost for the fifth time in six games.EAGLES 25, GIANTS 22PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Elliott kicked a 43-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining, and Philadelphia rallied for a victory over New York.The defending Super Bowl champions trailed 12-0 early and were down 19-14 in the fourth quarter before Carson Wentz made key throws and undrafted rookie Josh Adams delivered big runs.Adams scored on a 1-yard touchdown run and ran up the middle for the 2-point conversion to put Philadelphia ahead 22-19.After the Giants tied it on Aldrick Rosas‘ third field goal, a 29-yarder, the Eagles controlled the ball for 5:27.Coach Doug Pederson went for a fourth-and-1 at the Giants 42 and Wentz completed a 12-yard pass to Nelson Agholor right before the two-minute warning. Adams ran three times and Elliott made the go-ahead kick.The Giants started at their 34 with 16 seconds left but couldn’t do much.The Eagles (5-6) stayed in the mix in a mediocre NFC East. The Cowboys and Redskins are tied for first place at 6-5. The Giants fell to 3-8.PATRIOTS 27, JETS 13EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and became the NFL’s career leader in total yards passing in regular-season and playoff games, leading New England over New York.Brady also reached 3,000 yards passing for the 16th season, tying Peyton Manning for second in NFL history behind Brett Favre’s 18. The New England quarterback surpassed the mark early in the fourth quarter with a 17-yard completion to a diving Josh Gordon.Brady has 79,416 yards after going 20 of 31 for 283 yards in the victory that clinched the Patriots (8-3) their 18th straight season with a .500 record or better. That ranks second in NFL history to only Dallas Green Bay Packers Customized Jerseys , which had 21 in a row from 1965-85.Brady had just one TD throw in his previous three games, but connected with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman against the AFC East-rival Jets (3-8). Rookie Sony Michel ran for a season-best 133 yards and a TD, and the Patriots had 216 yards rushing to improve to 3-3 on the road this season.RAVENS 34, RAIDERS 17BALTIMORE (AP) — Rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson ran for a touchdown and threw for a score, Terrell Suggs returned a fumble 43 yards for a TD and Baltimore ran past Oakland.Cyrus Jones took a punt 70 yards for a touchdown to help the Ravens (6-5) win a second straight game for the first time since September.Gus Edwards rushed for 118 yards as part of an effective ground game that enabled Jackson to pass just enough to keep the Raiders (2-9) off guard — and off the field. Baltimore expanded a three-point halftime lead to 27-17 with two run-heavy touchdown drives that consumed a total of nearly 16 minutes.With starter Joe Flacco out for a second straight game with an injured right hip, Jackson cut down on his rushing attempts, threw more often and got the same result — a victory. After carrying 27 times for 117 yards last week in his NFL starting debut, Jackson ran 11 times for 71 yards and went 14 for 25 for 178 yards and two interceptions.Suggs clinched it with 5:55 left, lumbering down the right sideline after Oakland’s Derek Carr was sacked by Matthew Judon and lost the ball on a fourth-down play.BILLS 24, JAGUARS 21ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 14-yard run in the fourth quarter, and the Bills beat the Jaguars in a game marred by a fight that led to the ejections of Jacksonville running back Leonard Fournette and Buffalo defensive end Shaq Lawson.Fournette scored twice to tie it at 14 in the second quarter. He finished with 95 yards on 18 carries before he was thrown out with 2:57 left in the third.Allen also threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Robert Foster in the rookie quarterback’s first game since missing four with a sprained throwing elbow. Rookie receiver Isaiah McKenzie scored on a 6-yard run off a sweep, and Buffalo (4-7) came off its bye week off to win consecutive games for the first time this season.The Jaguars (3-8) dropped their seventh consecutive game in their longest losing streak since a nine-game slide in 2016, which led directly to Gus Bradley being fired and replaced by current coach Doug Marrone.BUCCANEERS 27, 49ERS 9TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston threw for 312 yards and two touchdowns to help Tampa Bay snap a four-game losing streak.Winston, benched last month after turning the ball over 11 times in 14 quarters, completed 29 of 38 passes without an interception.The fourth-year pro, who’s shared the starting job with Ryan Fitzpatrick, tossed scoring passes of 6 yards to Cameron Brate and 28 yards to Adam Humphries on a play he extended by scrambling to his right before throwing back toward the center of the field.Tampa Bay (4-7), meanwhile, had four sacks and forced a turnover on defense for the first time in eight games, with Ryan Smith and Isaiah Johnson coming up with the team’s first interceptions since a loss to Pittsburgh on Sept. 24.Matt Breida rushed for 106 yards for the 49ers (2-9).

faced off in a game between two teams that many consider to have underperformed relative to expectations for this season. The Cowboys ended up victorious in the game Will Dissly Color Rush Jersey , defeating the Lions 35-27 in spite of only 45 yards from starting running back Ezekiel Elliott. Elliott, in fact, wasn’t even the leading rusher in the game, as that honor went to Lions running back Bo Scarbrough.Scarbrough, of course, was with the Seattle Seahawks late during the 2018 season, and then through training camp in August. However, at the deadline to trim the roster down to 53 players, Scarbrough was waived and not brought back to the practice squad. He remained unemployed until the Lions added him to their practice squad on November 6, and then was promoted to the active roster this past Saturday afternoon in time to be active for the game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Thus, it appears the Lions may have addressed their running back position with a former member of the Seahawk, after earlier trying to address their running back position with a different former Seahawk. Per reports, the Lions offered the Seahawks a third round pick for second year running back Rashaad Penny, but the Hawks demanded more compensation so the deal never happened. When the trade deadline passed, the Lions sat at 3-3-1 Michael Dickson Color Rush Jersey , but have since lost three in a row to the Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears and Cowboys. Thus, at this point, their third round pick is slated to be in the first ten selections of the third round, and with quarterback Matthew Stafford possibly sidelined for several more weeks with a back injury, it’s possible that pick moves up. So, the interesting question is obviously what it would have taken for the Seahawks to move Penny. Would an extra Day 3 pick thrown in, say in the fifth or sixth round, have been enough? Or were the Hawks hoping for a better Day 2 pick, specifically a second round pick? We can’t know for certain, but the fan opinion on Twitter was pretty unanimous that the Hawks should have taken a third round pick. In any case, a good portion of the Lions running back room is made up of Seahawks who couldn’t make the team’s 53 man roster this season. The Lions totaled 74 rushing yards from running backs Sunday against the Cowboys, as behind Scarbrough as the leading rusher for the team was fellow former Seahawk J.D. McKissic with 13 yards. That is 68 of the 74 rushing yards by running backs from players who spent training camp in Seattle, but were waived in the cuts to 53. Speaking of McKissic, this tweet from a Seahawks fan provides an interesting bit of trivia about Penny and McKissic. (Author’s note: Since the tweet is from Sunday Alex McGough Color Rush Jersey , it does not include the 13 rushing yards McKissic contributed against the Cowboys.)If the reports are true that the Lions offered a third round pick for Penny at the trade deadline, is that an offer Seattle should have accepted? How and when to catch the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday’s Pro BowlEverything you need to know to watch, stream and listen to Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner and Michael Dickson in the Pro Bowl.Senior Bowl 2019 — game notes 芦 Seahawks Draft BlogSeahawks need to extend these three players before 2020Seahawks should extend these 2020 free agents now. Seattle has some excess cap space this offseason and they should spend money on next offseason's players.5 Senior Bowl Standouts Who Belong on Seahawks' Radar - SeahawkMaven.ioFollowing strong showings in Mobile, these five prospects would fill major positional needs for the Seahawks.Why Seahawks veterans cite better accountability as key to 2018 rebound, 2019 enthusiasm | The Daily WorldGregg BellSeahawks should pursue safety Eric Weddle if released by RavensShould Baltimore decide it no longer wants safety Eric Weddle, the Seahawks could certainly use his services in Seattle's secondary.2019 Pro Bowl: Seahawks Take Part In Community DaySeahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner, quarterback Russell Wilson, and Sea Gal Jessica B. took part in Community Day at the 2019 Pro Bowl, putting together USO military kits, making meals for local food banks, and playing flag football with Wounded Warrior ProSeahawks Linebacker Bobby Wagner talks growth of Seahawks Defense - Sports Media PassBlue HQ Media's Kyle Nash spoke with Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Bobby Wagner at the 2019 Pro Bowl about the future of his team's defense.Greg Zuerlein kept foot injury a secret from Rams - NFL.comRams kicker Greg Zuerlein hasn't suffered any setbacks this week after straining his planting foot during the NFC title game. Zuerlein suffered the injury at halftime but didn't tell his coaches until after the win.Chris Long ponders retirement, returning to Eagles - NFL.comThe 33-year-old Chris Long isn't sure if he'll be back next season to play with Philadelphia or will hang them up, but he's coming off one of his more productive seasons in quite some time.Jerome Bettis worries about Antonio Brown's legacy - NFL.comIn Atlanta to deliver the Super Bowl trophy, Jerome Bettis gave his thoughts on the Antonio Brown-Steelers situations and worries A.B. is damaging his legacy.Mack-less Raiders looking for rush at Senior Bowl - NFL.comStill needing to fill the vacancy left by trading Khalil Mack Byron Maxwell Color Rush Jersey , the Raiders have their eyes on pass rushers at today's Senior Bowl, in which Jon Gruden and his staff will coach.Bears, OT Bobby Massie agree on four-year deal - NFL.comOn Saturday, the Bears announced they had locked up starting right tackle Bobby Massie with a four-year contract extension through the 2022 season.Anderson, McVay think Todd Gurley will bounce back - NFL.comTodd Gurley has proclaimed himself injury free, coach Sean McVay believes he'll get more carries and C.J. Anderson thinks the best back in football will show up for the Super Bowl.Nickell Robey-Coleman now claims pass was tipped – ProFootballTalkOn Sunday night, Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman made no bones about the fact that he deliberately and intentionally wiped out Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis in order to prevent Lewis from scoring an easy touchdown. Robey-Coleman is now trying to argue that there was no pass interference.Nick Folk opts for the AAF – ProFootballTalkOn Friday, kicker Nick Folk auditioned for a job with the Bears. He didn't get it. On Saturday, Folk took a job with the Alliance of American Football. Via Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com, Folk will kick for the Arizona Hotshots of the league that will debut in two weeks.Demarcus Lawrence to Cowboys: “Your move” – ProFootballTalkThe Cowboys posted Friday on Twitter a video with highlights from the second Pro Bowl season of defensive end Demarcus Lawrence. Lawrence responded with a simple message for the team: "Your move." Indeed it is. With Lawrence having completed a one-year, $17.

Not a big name Womens Paul Krause Jersey , but more competition in the o-line room"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinnesota Vikings Free Agency 2019Minnesota Vikings Free Agency: Vikings sign OL Dakota DozierNew,454commentsNot a big name, but more competition in the o-line roomCDTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings Free Agency: Vikings sign OL Dakota DozierIsaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY SportsThe Minnesota Vikings have made another addition to their offensive line, and though it’s not a big name by any means, with an offensive line in rebuilding mode like the Vikings’ line is, every little bit of competition helps.The Vikings have announced the signing of offensive lineman Dakota Dozier, who had spent the previous five seasons with the New York Jets.Dozier played his college football at Furman, the same alma mater as former Vikings fullback Jerome Felton. He was a fourth-round pick of the Jets in the 2014 NFL Draft.Dozier has appeared in 38 games for the Jets, starting seven of them. Of his seven starts, all of them have been at right guard. A couple of weeks ago, the Vikings signed Josh Kline to, presumably, start at the right guard spot, but Dozier should be able to provide some competition at the very least, and perhaps the Vikings can find another spot for him.Also, his nickname is apparently “Bull.” Bull Dozier. There are far worse nicknames out there John Randle Jersey , that’s for sure.This doesn’t change the fact that the offensive line is still the biggest screaming need for the Vikings as we sit just three weeks away from the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville. But, as I said, with the state that the Vikings’ offensive line is currently in, any competition that the team can bring in is a positive. EAGAN, Minn. — Dalvin Cook‘s rookie year was dominated by his rehabilitation from reconstructive knee surgery, and his second season included recuperation from a significant hamstring strain. The arduous process of recovery from injuries quickly made the Minnesota Vikings running back realize the necessity of eating right.When he entered the NFL, Cook could hardly have envisioned spinach as the centerpiece of one of his meals. Now, he’s made youth nutrition his chief charitable cause, trying to help kids embrace the value of healthy foods.More Vikings coverageVikings’ Kearse faces gun, drunken driving charges after arrestVikings’ Kearse apologizes, returns to work after weekend arrestPhotos of the Week: 10/20/19 – 10/26/19Vikings surge into second half thanks to Cousins, CookVikings Snap Counts: Penalties spoil Mattison’s big day“I just started seeing some of the stuff I was eating, and I was like, ‘I never would’ve had this two years ago,'” Cook said. “So just imagine if I was 10 years old? Just to give them a jump-start on how to do things, to get a message out there and show them how it’s supposed to be done.”Education is one thing http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-cris-carter-jersey , but access is another.When school is out, especially in the summer, many children in low-income households can find meals harder to come by. The Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities works with about 9,000 kids, with 90% of them eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, according to senior director of corporate and public relations Tim Schober.Vikings chief operating officer Kevin Warren saw his own awareness rise when his daughter, Peri, founded a food delivery business to bring healthy food to underserved residents of the north side of Minneapolis.“I didn’t quite understand the level of it until I helped her deliver food a couple times on weekends,” Warren said. “There are people right here in our touchpoint that are really struggling, that don’t eat healthy, and it impacts every area of their life.”When the Vikings relaunched their philanthropic arm in 2017, they prioritized childhood hunger, fitness and achievement gaps, with a goal of actively creating their own programs in partnership with local nonprofits rather than the old model of simply issuing grants. The first major initiative was a food truck to serve nutritious meals to needy kids in the area, in conjunction with organizations already addressing food access.This custom-built, converted recreational vehicle energized by rooftop solar panels was unveiled on Thursday. It’s called Vikings Table .“You think about developing countries having hunger issues Womens Chris Doleman Jersey , but it exists in our own backyard,” said Vikings Foundation executive director Brett Taber. “Food trucks are very popular, so this eliminates some of that social stigma of receiving a free meal.”The association with the local professional football team helps, too.“With the Vikings being involved, it gives it a different feel,” Schober said. “Now, it’s a big special event and everyone is participating and you can take some of the potential embarrassment away.”The concept is similar to an “eye mobile” the Eagles Charitable Foundation has deployed in the Philadelphia area since 1996 to offer free eye exams and prescription glasses to needy children .Boosted by a seven-figure pledge from Xcel Energy, the project also will be funded by sales from the food truck with a separate menu at Vikings games, training camp practices and other events. Profits will be directed back to the summer youth meal service. The back of the truck has an 80-inch monitor to show videos about healthy eating. Local food truck entrepreneurs Tony and Haley Fritz will be operating, maintaining and staffing the truck.“The hope is to have some kind of an effect on people. It’s kind of an event so they want to be a part of that,” Haley Fritz said. “We’re trying to say: ‘Hey, this is cool. The Vikings eat turkey tacos, too.’ The hope is that they just keep us overly busy and we just keep feeding as many people as we can.”

in prime time and the Packers are much Jacob Bailey Jersey Draft , much healthier. Apparently, there’s been a wave of illness sweeping Foxborough, leaving numerous players sidelined or affected.For the Patriots, at least DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (illness) returned to practice in full capacity and was removed from the injury report.Here’s the report from Thursday.Did Not PracticeGronkowski was absent on Thursday Jacob Bailey NFL Jersey , which is concerning. Hopefully he’ll return on Friday and that he was only receiving maintenance, but it’s clear that the All Pro tight end has been dealing with some serious injuries. Hopefully he’s okay in the long term.Mason is the Patriots starting right guard and he’s missed the past two practices. Ted Karras is likely to start in his place, but if Schwenke and Marcus Cannon remain sidelined then the Patriots will only have Cole Croston to back-up all five positions on the offensive line.Limited ParticipationEdelman and Hollister returned to practice, which is extremely important if Gronkowski is unable to play. Edelman is the engine of the passing attack and Hollister would be called upon to replace Gronk in the lineup. Still Jacob Bailey NFL Draft , this is a lengthy injury report for New England.Both Perry and Whitehead returned to practice for the Packers.Full ParticipationTwo of the more important Packers are fully back in action. It’s hard to bet against the Patriots, but the sports books will try to get you to do it.CG Technology, which operates several Las Vegas sports books, has released its 2019 NFL win totals Jacob Bailey Buffalo Bills Jersey , and the Patriots have the highest in the NFL, at 11.The NFL is so unpredictable that there aren’t often over-unders that high. Half the league has a win total between seven and nine. Usually, if you see a win total of 11, you’d think they’re just begging you to bet the under.But the Patriots are different: They’ve won at least 11 games for nine consecutive seasons. To a lot of bettors Color Rush Jacob Bailey Jersey , an over-under of 11 will look too low. Plenty of people will bet the over.Eventually the Patriots have to come back to earth, but since Tom Brady became the starter in 2001 they’ve had a winning record every year. If Vegas is setting the Patriots’ most likely record this year at 11-5, that seems eminently reasonable.

ORCHARD PARK Corey Bojorquez Jersey , N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen has the big arm. He has the size. And, now, he has the opportunity to take over as Buffalo’s starting quarterback.Bills coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the rookie will make his first career start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.Allen replaces second-year pro Nathan Peterman, who struggled badly in a 47-3 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Peterman threw for 24 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by Allen in the second half.McDermott declined to elaborate on his thought process behind the decision, instead saying it was “the right move” for his team more than 10 times.“I don’t feel the need, honestly, to elaborate,” McDermott said. “We talk a lot in-house about decisions and things and what we’ve got to do and the right move at the right time, and right now, with all respect to your question, this is the right move for us.”The move is a jarring and significant change for Buffalo, which planned on bringing along the strong-armed, raw passer at a calculated and methodical rate before inserting him into the lineup. Chosen seventh overall this spring, Allen has ideal physical tools but has been considered a developmental prospect at the position.The Bills, however, were forced into making a change following one of the worst losses in franchise history.“Whoever’s the quarterback, we’ve got to roll,” running back LeSean McCoy said. “I’m confident in Josh. He’s very talented, he’s extremely smart, intelligent. So I’m happy with the move. Nate’s a good friend of mine, he had his shot. We’ve got to move on. That’s the type of business this is.”Allen did his best to downplay the significance of his first career start while acknowledging that it was a lifelong dream.“I’ve got game experience and now I’m just starting a game,” Allen said. “I’m just looking to do my job, try and be 1/11th of this team and this offense, and just help this team in any way possible to win football games.”“Obviously I’m super excited and thankful for the chance to be the starter of this team. This is something I’ve dreamedfor a long time. But now that it’s here, come Sunday I’m just trying to do my job. I’m not trying to do too much. Trust in those around me and ultimately trying to be the quarterback that this team needs.”Allen got a taste of regular-season action Sunday against Baltimore, entering the game when it was well out of reach in the third quarter. He showed some flashes while enduring his share of growing pains, completing 6 of 15 passes for 74 yards while being sacked three times.McDermott saw some positives in that time, noting Allen wasn’t overwhelmed by the circumstances.“I thought his command of the offense was there Womens Adolphus Washington Jersey ,” McDermott said. “There were some things that he did well in getting us in and out of the huddle. Those are the things you don’t take for granted when a young player’s out there. And then after the snap, executed fairly well at times, and there were other times where we need to execute better.”It’s not just the quarterbacks who struggled against Baltimore, however, and the Bills will need a lot more from their other positions to have any chance of rebounding against the Chargers. The Bills were blown out by Los Angeles last season, 54-24. That was Peterman’s first career start, when the QB tossed five interceptions in one half. Now the Chargers will face Allen in his first career start.“The one thing I’m going to talk to the offense about, especially the skill guys, is that (the key) for a rookie quarterback to have a good game is to make it easy on them,” McCoy said. “Catching the ball, giving him confidence, moving the chains … everything to get that extra advantage is critical and big for a rookie’s confidence.”“If I had to draft a quarterback, I would draft a kid like him,” McCoy added. “He’s mobile, he’s tall, he’s strong. He’s not afraid, he’s smart and has a big arm.”NOTES: The Bills claimed guard Ike Boettger off waivers from Kansas City on Wednesday. Boettger joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent this spring but was released as part of final cuts on Sept. 1. Buffalo released cornerback Ryan Lewis to make room for Boettger. … The Bills also signed Kyle Peko to their practice squad, releasing offensive lineman Gerhard de Beer. Experience and youth could be a deadly combination for opposing offenses in 2019." OpinionState of the Bills RosterNotesState of the Buffalo Bills roster, linebackers: depth suspect behind Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds, and Lorenzo AlexanderNew,10commentsExperience and youth could be a deadly combination for opposing offenses in 2019.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:State of the Buffalo Bills roster, linebackers: depth suspect behind Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds, and Lorenzo AlexanderTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Icon SportswireHeading into the 2019 season, the Buffalo Bills have far fewer questions at the linebacker position than they did in 2018, thanks mostly to strong campaigns by the trio of starters; Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds Youth Harrison Phillips Jerseys , and Lorenzo Alexander. After an offseason where they added a mix of young and experienced depth, Buffalo’s linebacker play should improve—if they can stay healthy.In our latest look at the state of the Bills roster, we look at the linebackers heading into training camp.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="A1Sd4a">Lorenzo AlexanderContract status for 2019: Signed; $3 million cap hit ($3 million dead cap if cut)Age: Turned 36 on 5/31/192018 playing time: 16 games (8 starts), 629 snaps (62.03% of defensive total), 171 ST snaps (38.95%)Key 2018 statistics: 74 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 10 QB hits, 6.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recoveredThe ageless veteran keeps on playing at a high level. Alexander has been an invaluable leader throughout his time in Buffalo, and general manager Brandon Beane made re-signing him a priority this offseason. Alexander should not be counted out, though the Bills must find a player to develop behind him as a replacement for the 2020 season. Limiting Alexander’s snaps, even if only a bit, could help the veteran to stay fresh and maintain maximum effectiveness. It could also help to prepare his replacement, if that player is on the roster.Tremaine EdmundsContract status for 2019: Signed; $2,877,169 cap hit ($10,357,809 dead cap if cut)Age: Turned 21 on 5/2/192018 playing time: 15 games (15 starts), 926 snaps (91.32% of defensive total), 71 ST snaps (16.17%)Key 2018 statistics: 121 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 7 QB hits, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 12 passes defended Harrison Phillips Jerseys Stitched , 2 fumbles forcedThe youngest player in the NFL had a tremendous responsibility last season, serving as the Bills’ defensive play-caller and “quarterback” of the defense as the team’s middle linebacker. He rarely came off the field, missing time due to a concussion suffered against the New England Patriots in October, but otherwise was on the field at all times. With 121 total tackles, he was tied with three other players for twelfth in the league in that category. His 12 pass breakups were second among linebackers. If his rookie year is any indication, the second of Buffalo’s first-round draft choices in 2018 has a tremendous future ahead of him.Matt MilanoContract status for 2019: Signed; $710,376 cap hit ($130,754 dead cap if cut)Age: 24 (25 on 7/28/19)2018 playing time: 13 games (13 starts), 741 snaps (73.08% of defensive snaps), 142 ST snaps (32.35%)Key 2018 statistics: 78 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 3 QB hits, 1 sack, 3 interceptions, 7 passes defended, 3 fumbles recovered Buffalo’s ball-hawking second-year man was having a fantastic season through 13 games, but a broken leg ended his year prematurely. Milano is undersized, but he consistently proves the old cliche that it isn’t the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. He is a solid run-stuffer who is especially adept at penetrating rush lanes. He is a strong cover man, able to lock down running backs and tight ends alike. Julian StanfordContract status for 2019: Signed; $1.525 million cap hit ($175,000 dead cap if cut)Age: 28 (29 on 9/2/19)2018 playing time: 13 games (1 start), 89 snaps (8.78% of defensive total), 225 ST snaps (51.25%)Key 2018 statistics: 15 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hit, 1 sack, 1 fumble forced, 1 pass defendedThe veteran filled in at middle linebacker for Edmunds in one game this season White Doug Flutie Jerseys , a 41-9 loss against the Chicago Bears. Stanford is primarily a special teams player, and he is solid veteran depth. However, if the Bills feel the need to go younger at the position, he could be the odd man out. Corey ThompsonContract status for 2019: Signed; $570,000 cap hit ($0 guaranteed)Age: 25 (26 on 12/23/19)2018 Playing time: 6 games (1 start), 80 snaps (7.89% of defensive total), 104 ST snaps (23.69%)Key 2018 statistics: 14 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hit, 1 forced fumbleThompson joined the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He is a nice athlete who adds value on special teams, but he struggled at the point of attack against the run in his time filling in for Milano late this season. He will be on the bubble.Deon LaceyContract status for 2019: Signed; $645,000 cap hit ($0 if cut)Age: 28 (29 on 7/18/19)2018 playing time: 16 games (0 starts), 14 snaps (1.38% of defensive total), 299 ST snaps (68.11%)Key 2018 statistics: 7 tacklesWhile Lacey doesn’t exactly fill up the stats line, he does play more on special teams than any other person on Buffalo’s roster. With a new special teams coach, his roster spot is no lock in 2019.Vosean JosephContract status for 2019: Signed four-year rookie deal this offseason; $575,324 cap hit ($321,296 if cut)Age: 21 (Turns 22 on 12/15/19)2018 playing time: 13 games for University of FloridaKey 2018 statistics: 93 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery for University of FloridaBuffalo’s fifth-round selection in April’s draft, Joseph is known as an inconsistent linebacker but one who is very athletic. He’ll have to earn his roster spot on the special teams squads, but he has a chance to stick long-term as a developmental player.Maurice AlexanderContract status for 2019: Signed a one-year, $1 million contract ($150,000 if cut)Age: Turned 28 on 2/16/192018 playing time: 9 games (0 starts), 133 ST snaps (28.98%)Key 2018 statistics: 10 tackles for Seattle SeahawksWhile his 2018 stats do not look very good, he had 23 NFL starts under his belt for the Rams franchise before heading to Seattle. He’s making the move from strong safety to linebacker and his coverage ability may give him a leg up on his competition. He has a chance to be a nickel linebacker in sub-packages in addition to his special teams acumen. (Or he could be completely off the roster.) Tyrel DodsonContract status for 2019: Signed a UDFA deal; $503,333 cap hit ($75 Doug Flutie Jerseys 2019 ,000 if cut)Age: Turned 21 on 6/25/192018 playing time: 13 games for Texas A&M UniversityKey 2018 statistics: 70 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 INT (returned 78 yards for TD), 2 passes defended, 1 FR for Texas A&M UniversityNot a great look when the thing you’re most known for heading into your first training camp is a domestic abuse charge you caught in May following the signing of your first NFL contract. He was a long shot to make the roster before the arrest, and while the team hasn’t bailed on him yet, he’s on thin ice.Juwan FoggieContract status for 2019: Signed a UDFA deal; $497,666 cap hit ($8000 if cut)Age: 23 (Turns 24 on 11/2/19)2018 playing time: 12 games for University of CharlotteKey 2018 statistics: 68 tackles, 1 sack, 6 INTs (with 2 TD returns), 2 passes defended, 1 FR for University of CharlotteA former wide receiver, Foggie has the skill set to be very good in coverage as his six interceptions can attest. He played at Charlotte, which is the biggest knock against him, and he will definitely need some seasoning before going from a smaller collegiate conference to the bright lights of the NFL. He could develop into a steal on the practice squad by staying in an NFL nutrition program and continuing his radical transition from WR to LB. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="V6mmhj">Positional OutlookThe Bills are set here in terms of the starting lineup heading into 2019. Alexander, Edmunds, and Milano will all reprise their roles barring injury. Who is going to be their backups and who is going to play special teams are the two biggest questions facing the unit now that Milano’s leg held up during minicamp.Whatever Buffalo decides to do, they are in a favorable position here. They have their starters (and two of them on their rookie deals), they have their special teams options, but best of all, they have their leader. With Kyle Williams retiring, that final point makes a world of difference.

to practice squad With Everson Griffen still not back with the team Harrison Smith Jersey , the Minnesota Vikings have brought back a familiar face in case they need to quickly add another defensive end to the fold.On Monday, the Vikings re-signed defensive end Jonathan Wynn to their practice squad.Wynn was an undrafted free agent signing out of Vanderbilt this past season, and spent all of Training Camp with the Vikings, being dropped by the team as a part of their final cuts. With the Vikings being so deep at the defensive end spot. . .well Adam Thielen Jersey , at least early on. . .his making the team was always considered a long shot, but given the current circumstances it’s not surprising that he’s back.In order to make room for Wynn on the practice squad, the Vikings waived linebacker Garret Dooley.The Vikings’ practice squad is now comprised of the following players:WR Jeff BadetWR Chad BeebeLB Reshard CliettDT Curtis CothranC Cornelius EdisonG Colby GossettTE Cole HikutiniCB Jalen MyrickOT Storm NortonDE Jonathan Wynn Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen played in a reserve role Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in his emotional return to the lineup.Griffen returned to practice Wednesday, and was active for the first time since Week 2.The veteran defender left the team to undergo mental health treatment after a serious of incidents in late September Kirk Cousins Jersey , and received a warm welcome from the fans at U.S. Bank Stadium.But while he didn’t start, Griffen played 70 percent of the defense’s snaps, and had one solo tackle. He was penalized twice, once for encroachment on third-and-1 in the second quarter Marcus Sherels Jersey , and once for illegal use of hands on the final play of the third quarter.A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Griffen played on 80.58 percent of the defense’s snaps last year.Griffen out-snapped fellow defensive end Stephen Weatherly, who played on 47 percent of the snaps. Danielle Hunter led the group with 83 percent.<em>Other notes from Sunday’s snap counts:</em>— Undrafted rookie Holton Hill got the start with starting cornerback Xavier Rhodes out, playing on all 53 of the defense’s snaps.— Linebacker Ben Gedeon played on a season-high 62 percent of the defense’s snaps with Anthony Barr out of the lineup Xavier Rhodes Jersey , up from just 17 percent in Week 7.— Safety Jayron Kearse played on a season-high 70 percent of the defense’s snaps, up from 41 percent in Week 7.— Receiver Laquon Treadwell’s unsportsmanlike conduct penalty towards the end of the first half didn’t appear to impact his playing time. Treadwell was on the field for 63 percent of the offense’s snaps, and was targeted four times after the penalty.OFFENSEPLAYERPlays (73)%Remmers73100%R. Hill73100%Isidora73100%O’Neill73100%Elflein73100%Cousins73100%Thielen6995%Diggs6488%Rudolph6386%Murray6184%Treadwell4663%Morgan1723%Robinson1723%Ham1014%Conklin710%Boone710%Thomas34%Zylstra11%DEFENSEPLAYERPlays (53)%Kendricks53100%Waynes53100%Smith53100%H. Hill53100%Harris4992%Hunter4483%Joseph4075%Kearse3770%Griffen3770%Gedeon3362%Richardson3057%T. Johnson2751%Wilson2649%Weatherly2547%Alexander1121%J. Johnson713%Iloka59%

retirement from around the football world and reporters at Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s press conference on Monday asked for his thoughts on the news.The answer was a perfect illustration of Belichick’s steadfast belief in focusing on the Patriots and the job at hand at the expense of just about everything else in the world.“He’s a good player. I didn’t see that White Joe Thuney Jerseys , but I don’t really follow them,” Belichick said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.Belichick went on to say that “we all have to make our decisions” and that he respects the one that Luck made about his career. Other than that, though, it’s on to Thursday night against the Giants.: In the transcript of Belichick’s press conference sent out by the team, clarification is added Belichick’s original quote.“He’s a good player. I didn’t see that [coming] Joe Thuney Jerseys 2019 , but I don’t really follow them.” The Patriots have seven picks on day three of the draft."After trading down about 473 times, the Patriots ended day two of the NFL Draft with four players, giving them five drafted total. They added players in many of the positions of need, drafting a wide receiver, cornerback, offensive tackle White Michael Bennett Jerseys , defensive, and running back. There are many people that will break down those players and how they will fit in with the Patriots (click here or here or here or here or here). For this article, we’re just taking a look at where they will be drafting on day three of the draft. The Patriots have seven picks during day three, which gives them a chance to draft twelve total players this weekend. Three of the picks are in the fourth round, and an additional four are in the seventh. This means they have no picks in rounds five or six. Typically, the Patriots don’t like to have such a big gap between picks Michael Bennett Jerseys 2019 , so look for them to trade back to possibly pick up a fifth or sixth round pick. Helping this along is the fact that they have back to back picks in the fourth (#133 and #134). They still haven’t addressed the needs at quarterback or tight end, which is what most fans were hoping for on day two. Luckily, with the number of picks they have in day three, they will still have a chance to do that. I assume that the Patriots won’t be making all seven picks today, but they have the assets to move around or even trade for a veteran to fill a need.Either way, today is the last day of the draft. Hopefully White Danny Shelton Jerseys , you’ve had as much fun watching it as we did, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed all of our content, because there’s plenty more to come!Pat is a host of The Patriot Nation PodcastInteract with him on Twitter @plane_pats

Youth Cody Ford Jersey , keeping the visitors out of the end zone en route to a 24-9 victory. The Bills started quickly on offense and struggled to stop the run on defense in the early going, but they ultimately did what they’ve done more often than not this season: win.As hit-or-miss as Buffalo was at times on Sunday, our list of five players to watch was a scattershot group, as well. While a couple of our focal points were outstanding, some need to improve. Here’s how our five Bills to watch fared on Sunday.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="LzjWrF">QB Josh AllenAfter the first quarter, I turned to my father and said, “Well, I made a good decision playing Josh Allen in fantasy this week.” Buffalo’s quarterback started fast, going 6-of-8 for 92 yards and a 6-yard touchdown pass to Cole Beasley, whom I also started (yes, I’m a homer). From that point on, however Womens Cody Ford Jersey , Allen just didn’t have many chances to throw. He finished the half 7-of-10 for 100 yards and that one touchdown, adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the process. For the game, Allen completed 14-of-20 passes for 160 yards with that lone touchdown. After the first quarter, Allen only threw twelve more passes. He had two big plays erased on drops by John Brown—one was a long pass where cornerback Josh Norman may have arrived a millisecond early, and the other came after Allen pulled a Houdini in escaping a sack—and he also underthrew Robert Foster on a deep ball where the young receiver didn’t make any sort of adjustment. Had one or all of those plays been successful, Allen’s numbers might look more impressive. However, he was able to avoid turning the ball over while doing exactly what was asked of him. He did fumble again (twice), his eighth and ninth of the season, but Buffalo was able to recover both. Allen needs to secure the football better when he takes off to run, but his fumbles didn’t hurt the team on Sunday.RB Devin SingletarySo that’s what happens when you give the most dynamic runner on the team twenty carries! After playing Robin to veteran Frank Gore’s Batman for much of the season, Singletary came on strong in his first game as the team’s clear-cut No. 1 back. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll made a concerted effort to give Singletary the ball, and the rookie delivered. He totaled 140 yards from scrimmage on 23 touches Authentic Cody Ford Jersey , rushing 20 times for 95 yards and a touchdown with three catches for 45 yards. Singletary was shifty, explosive, and everything the team drafted him to be on Sunday. On a day where Gore was stonewalled repeatedly, Singletary managed to find running room all day long.DT Star LotuleleiThe big space-eater didn’t have a bad day, but he once again struggled when Washington ran power and stretch plays. Whenever teams make Lotulelei move laterally in order to occupy blockers, he struggles to achieve the same leverage as when he can push straight up the field. Lotulelei only managed one tackle, but his job really isn’t to make the plays himself—it’s to keep linebackers clean so that they can make plays. In the first half, Washington was able to bully the Bills up front, as the team allowed 109 yards on only 13 first-half carries. In the second half, Buffalo tightened up, allowing only 18 yards on ten carries. Lotulelei and his fellow defensive linemen did a better job maintaining their gaps, as did the linebackers in the second half. They’ll need to be much better next week Cody Ford Jersey Boys , as Buffalo faces off against a Cleveland Browns squad that boasts both Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (set to make his 2019 debut against the Bills).LB Matt MilanoThe speedy linebacker had seven tackles on the game, and he was able to hit quarterback Dwayne Haskins on a pass that the rookie completed to convert a first down. Teams have been using Milano’s aggressiveness against him over the last two weeks, as he and Tremaine Edmunds have been over-pursuing on off-tackle runs. Washington hit on some screens early on, but Buffalo made some adjustments at halftime that allowed them to improve when Washington tried them in the second half. Inexplicably, Washington also started trying to run outside sweeps after halftime, which is the kind of play that Buffalo’s speedy defense smothers. Milano looked fully healthy in his second game back from a hamstring injury, which bodes well for his continued success.CB Levi WallaceWallace gave up some catches, but it appeared that most of them were when he was in zone coverage. There were a few points where Wallace showed off his major weakness—his lack of physicality—as he struggled to make tackles in the running game. Adrian Peterson just bulled through him on one run, and while Wallace held him up for a bit, he tried to tackle a much larger player up high. Wallace is still young, but some of his flaws have been exposed over the last few weeks. He has plenty of potential, but he’ll see some very physical receivers this weekend in Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry when Buffalo travels to Cleveland. Lots in this week’s Q&A mailbag." PodcastsOpinionNotesQ&A: Josh Allen in shorts Infant Cody Ford Jersey , Lee Smith, K-Gun conceptsLots in this week’s Q&A mailbag.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Q&A: Josh Allen in shorts, Lee Smith, K-Gun conceptsTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Buffalo Bills are in mandatory minicamp, finishing up their spring practices before the big break that comes before training camp. This week we take questions on Josh Allen, the roster bubble, Lee Smith vs Patrick DiMarco, integrating the K-Gun concepts into Buffalo’s offense, and the play that defines the 2018 Buffalo Bills’ season.Featured Question of the Week“Does it matter how good Josh Allen looks in spring practices?”I think the answer to this is yes and no. I don’t want him to look perfect, if that’s what you’re asking. Allen should be taking chances now in the spring and seeing what he can and can’t get away with against a defense. What window can he fit it in and what window is too small and leads to an interception?Much like Marv Levy used to treat preseason games, this is a time for experimentation, not perfection. If Allen isn’t taking deep shots now and making mistakes now Youth Andre Reed Jersey , he’ll make them in September.Nothing is more frustrating in a preseason game of late in a blowout than when a quarterback throws a three-yard under route on 3rd and 13. Go for the sticks. Try and make something happen instead of hoping a guy breaks three tackles. This is the time to practice those lower percentage plays to get better at them.Listen to the podcast for my entire answer. 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The Eagles weren’t having much success running the ball. So the two groups involved in the process did something unusual. They talked to each other.Via Reuben Frank of NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com Aaron Rodgers Jersey , it was that meeting of the minds between the Eagles offensive line and running backs that helped solve their rushing problems, for a night at least. After entering the game 17th in the league in rushing, the Eagles ran for 176 yards and two touchdowns against a good Packers defense.“After the past few weeks, we got with them and explained what we were seeing and how we were blocking it and how they want us to block it, and how we want them to run Randall Cobb Color Rush Jersey ,” Eagles guard Brandon Brooks said. “In the middle of practice, man, if we didn’t like the way it was ran? ‘Hey! This is where you need to run it, this is where we’re blocking it.’“I think we just held each other accountable. If we didn’t like how a play went at practice, we would start over. If we didn’t like the execution of a play https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Corey-Linsley-Jersey , we would start over. If we didn’t like how a running back was running the ball or how we were blocking it for him, we would just do it over until we were all on the same page.”Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders ran for 6.1 yards per carry, the kind of performance they haven’t had this season (the Eagles were 25th in yards per carry). That kind of turnaround was needed, because the Eagles planned to attack the Packers head-on.“Doug [Pederson’s] plan was to just keep pounding the ball and that opened more stuff and when we needed to pass the ball, we were able to do it and we got first downs Jaire Alexander Jersey ,” Sanders said. “Big thanks for the O-line. They played their ass off the whole game opening up holes for us.”And all it took was talking about a problem, realizing a common goal, and taking steps to solve it. The Green Bay Packers announced on Thursday they have retained four coaches from Mike McCarthy’s staff with two of the coaches being promoted to bigger roles.Jason Simmons was promoted from secondary coach to defensive backs coach while Ryan Downard was promoted from defensive quality control coach to assistant defensive backs coach. Additionally, defensive line coach Jerry Montgomery and running backs coach Ben Sirmans are remaining a part of Matt LaFleur’s staff with the Packers.Simmons has spent eight seasons in Green Bay. He began working more closely with the secondary last year after spending much of his time with the Packers working with special teams units.Last year was Downard’s first with the Packers after a two-year stint at Bowling Green University. He had previously spent two years as a defensive coaching assistant with the Cleveland Browns.Montgomery and Sirmans will enter their fifth and fourth seasons with the team, respectively.

feeling like he’s in the “right spot” physically after breaking his leg last year and enjoying the company of “my type of guys” in the Ravens locker room.According to Thomas L.J. Collier Jersey , learning the Ravens defense hasn’t been quite as fun. Thomas said that he hasn’t “really enjoyed it that much” because there’s a lot more for him to learn than there was when he was in Seattle.“This defense is very complex compared to what we were doing in Seattle,” Thomas said, via ESPN.com. “We were just running Cover 3 all the time. But now, we’re making calls on the fly. That’s the biggest part. That’s the biggest adjustment for me. But, just being around these guys, that brings it all in. They’re helping me. That’s what brothers do.”While Thomas may not be a big fan of the process Gary Jennings Jr. Jersey , he believes the work will pay dividends “because we’re going to make it very hard on quarterbacks” come the fall. That’s exactly why the Ravens signed Thomas, so it will be a plus for all involved if Thomas can get fully versed on the defense this summer. Matt Hasselbeck may not have gotten the part as in-game analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football, but the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback’s voice will be heard in primetime at the collegiate..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesField Gulls homepageHorizontal - WhiteField Gullsa Seattle Seahawks communityFollow Field Gulls online:Follow Field Gulls on TwitterFollow Field Gulls on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchField Gulls main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsSeahawksOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections VideosCoffee and CigarettesGame AnalysisThe Numbers GameCigar ThoughtsSeahawks great Matt Hasselbeck hired as ESPN college football game analystNew,8commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Seahawks great Matt Hasselbeck hired as ESPN college football game analystTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailMatt Hasselbeck may not have gotten the part as in-game analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football, but the former Seattle Seahawks quarterback’s voice will be heard in primetime at the collegiate level.Earlier this week, ESPN announced that Hasselbeck will join play-by-play man Adam Amin and sideline reporter Molly McGrath for the network’s Thursday Night Football lineup of college football games. No word yet on his first assignment http://www.theseahawksfanshop.com/Phil-Haynes-Jersey , although August 29th features UCLA at Cincinnati and Utah at BYU, so he might be one on of those two matchups.Hasselbeck was best known for leading the Seahawks to the NFC Championship in 2005, leading the team to a great run of success as a perennial playoff team from 2003-2007. His time in Seattle ended in 2011, and he retired from the NFL after the 2015 season to join ESPN’s laundry list of NFL pundits. During his brief time up in Bristol, Hasselbeck had been on ESPN’s Thursday college games as part of a rotational set of in-game announcers, but he’s primarily served as studio analyst on Monday Night Countdown. When Jon Gruden left to coach the Oakland Raiders Ugo Amadi Jersey , Hasselbeck was one of the candidates to replace him. Ultimately, ESPN went with Booger McFarland and Jason Witten. This year it’ll just be McFarland and Joe Tessitore, as Witten mercifully returned to the Dallas Cowboys.Oh yeah, Matt is not the only Hasselbeck geared up for weekly color commentary. His brother Tim is paired with Dave O’Brien on ACC Network games. All the best to both of them!