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AAF to the NFL continues to flow.Safety Ed Reynolds will work out with the Falcons today Britton Colquitt Jersey , per a league source. This is just the first stop; other teams have interest in Reynolds.A fifth-round draft pick of the Eagles in 2014, Reynolds has spent time with Philly and Cleveland. He last played in the NFL in 2016, and he has made the most of the second chance he secured with the Atlanta Legends of the now-defunct AAF.The resurrection of Reynolds’ career underscores the value of a spring football league to the NFL. But the NFL apparently doesn’t deem it to be valuable enough, or the NFL would have its own. After all, each team ultimately has only 53 regular-season roster spots, and for every Ed Reynolds who potentially parlays a spot in a developmental league into an NFL job, there will be a guy with an NFL job who lost it to Reynolds. BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s baptism with the Browns is complete.Some coaching chaos made it official.Cleveland’s rookie quarterback admitted Wednesday he was stunned by the firings of coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who were dismissed within an hour of each other on Monday. Owner Jimmy Haslam cited “internal discord” as the primary reason behind the team’s latest reboot.“It was just surprising to me,” Mayfield said before practice as the Browns began preparing for their game Sunday against quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the high-scoring Kansas City Chiefs. “I have never gone through anything like that. That is my ‘welcome to the business moment,’ I think.”Sadly, coaching swaps and front-office purges are a rite of passage for any Browns player over the past 20 years.“This is my third head coach in five years,” said linebacker Christian Kirksey. “I am used to it, being able to adjust and stuff.”It’s mostly new to Mayfield, who went through something similar at Oklahoma when Bob Stoops retired and was replaced by Lincoln Riley.“It was different. It was new to us. We used that to come together,” he said. “I expect the guys in here to be grown men, to be experienced football players and to handle it that way and keep that same mindset of that we have the same goal. We need to reach that and work with each other.“With all the distractions Tyrod Taylor Jersey , we will see what kind of men we have in this room. Not what kind of team that we have but what kind of men can handle a distraction the right way, can come together and focus on doing their job and doing it at a high level against a great teamcome Sunday,” Mayfield said.As the No. 1 overall pick and fresh face of Cleveland’s franchise, Mayfield knows he has to be the one to guide the Browns through more turbulence.“Bring it on,” he said.The Browns (2-5-1) practiced Wednesday for the first time under the guidance of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, Buffalo’s former coach who will serve as the team’s interim coach while general manager John Dorsey takes the initial steps in finding Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999.Rain forced the team inside its facility and the tone was noticeably serious during the portion of the workout open to media members. Williams barked out praise to a few players during position drills.Following practice, Williams said that like Mayfield, he was shocked by the firings and admitted to having reservations about taking over.“The hesitancy was, ‘Uh, not again,’ and I stepped away,” he said. “I stepped back, but then, it came back to this. I can’t spell quit, let alone do quit. I’m not going to quit on these players. I’m not going to quit on this organization. I’m not going to do whatever. That’s just how I had to feel, and when we went through the process, we went through the process Baker Mayfield Color Rush Jersey , and now, let’s get on to Kansas City. I blinked a little bit.The brash and boastful Williams didn’t announce his candidacy for the job, and he refused to address his role in the New Orleans “Bountygate” scandal.The NFL suspended Williams for the 2012 season after ruling that while the Saints defensive coordinator he orchestrated a program by which players were paid for knocking opponents from a game.“That thing was a long time ago,” Williams said when asked if he ever imagined being a head coach again. “That’s nothing that we’re talking about now.”The Browns are trying to stay in the present, and that’s the challenge.As the losses mount, this season is beginning to feel like so many others. But left guard Joel Bitonio doesn’t feel the same sense of dread as in previous years.“I don’t think we’re giving up,” he said. “This is a step to try to improve the team. We made a decision early in the season, but we have half the season left. We’re a few plays here and there from being 5-2-1 or 4-3-1.“We’re not far away, and I don’t think this is a step where they’re tearing everything down. We’re just moving in a different direction. We have eight games to prove this team can go out, compete and try to find some wins out there.”NOTES: Because of his connection to Mayfield, Riley has been mentioned as a potential candidate for Cleveland’s coaching job. Mayfield feels his former coach would adapt easily to the pro game. “I think his style would work, but that is just because of who he is,” Mayfield said. “He is smart. He gets his guys to believe in him.” … With RBs coach Freddie Kitchens taking over for Haley, the Browns hired former NFL back Ryan Lindley to their staff. Lindley played for Kitchens with Arizona.

Colts could not be more different than the days of the previous regime. For some fans it’s too drastic of a flip in philosophy. For others https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Jack-Doyle-Jersey , preaching patience to..." Latest NewsColts NewsColts AnalysisColts Cast: Colts largely quiet early in free agency; Who slipped from Colts’ grasp; Available FAsNew,9commentsEDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Colts Cast: Colts largely quiet early in free agency; Who slipped from Colts’ grasp; Available FAsTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailChris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts could not be more different than the days of the previous regime. For some fans it’s too drastic of a flip in philosophy. For others, preaching patience to an eager fanbase becomes a common retort to those on the other side of the fence.`Once again, the Colts have largely been quiet in the early stages of free agency. They’ve re-signed Chris Milton, signed Pierre Desir to a 3-year deal, and though it hasn’t been officialized by the team to this point, they have reportedly agreed to terms with WR Devin Funchess. Meanwhile, there are a few teams who have scooped up a litany of available talent in the first official 24 hours of free agency. The Packers, Jets, Bills, Titans, and Raiders have all been quite active thus far. As a result, most of those players many theorized would land in Indy have signed elsewhere. There is absolutely a healthy second tier of available free agents that the Colts could bring in some great additions to make their roster better overall, so people shouldn’t be stepping out onto that ledge quite yet.Luke Schultheis joins Matt Danely today to discuss all of the above. They talk about who the Colts have signed, and what they think of the moves, who slipped through their grasp, as well as some names to keep your eyes on in the days ahead.Please subscribe, rate and review the channel anywhere you listen to podcasts.Follow our hosts on Twitter: @MDanelySB | @HolderStephen | @TheStable_PodStampede Blue Podcast Links:Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Megaphone | SB Colts Cast YT Channel | Google | Spotify INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard followed the pattern through the first two days of the NFL draft.First, he moved back to get more picks. Then he invested heavily in the defense. And finally Adam Vinatieri Jersey , he gave quarterback Andrew Luck some help.After trading away Indy’s first-round pick on Thursday, Ballard took cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, pass-rushing linebacker Ben Banogu and receiver Parris Campbell with his three second-round picks and closed out Day 2 by taking linebacker Bobby Okereke in the third round.But it wasn’t just the way Ballard drafted that seemed so familiar; it was who he took and what they sounded like, too.“I only played football in high school for two years so I was slightly under recruited, I feel like,” Ya-Sin said. “I just believed in myself. I felt like I had the talent, I had the work ethic and I had great coaches that were pushing me.”Ya-Sin impressed the Colts so much in his only season at the Bowl Subdivision level at Temple that Indy took him No. 34 — the first time they’ve chosen a cornerback that high since selecting Marlin Jackson No. 29 overall in 2005.Last year, Ballard used the first of his four second-round picks, No. 36 overall, on another overlooked prep player who wound up at a Football Championship Subdivision school, linebacker Darius Leonard. He led the NFL in tackles, was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year and became a first-team All-Pro in 2018.This time, with a pick acquired from the New York Jets in 2018, Ballard took the 6-foot, 192-pound Ya-Sin, a two-time George state wrestling champion with a reputation for getting physical.Ya-Sin played his first three seasons at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina — just 100 miles from Leonard’s alma mater, South Carolina State — before finishing 14th in the FBS with 12 passes defensed last season at Temple. Ya-Sin also earned a single-digit jersey, an honor reserved for the Owls’ toughest players.Could Ballard hit it big again with a defense that made major strides in its first season under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus?“Gil Brandt said something the other night Marvin Harrison Color Rush Jersey , he said I’ve always loved guys who transfer up,” Ballard said. “Why do they do it?Because they know they’re good. Rock did that, Ben did the same thing. They have a high level of confidence they can play. That was one of the neat things about Darius, he stepped on that Senior Bowl field and he belonged. These kids believe they belong.”In the meantime, Ballard continues to collect talent and picks.After sending the No. 26 overall pick to Washington for two second-rounders Thursday, Ballard dealt the first of the two picks, No. 49 overall, to Cleveland, moved back three spots, found another pass-rusher in the 6-4, 249-pound Banogu and added a fifth-round pick to his draft weekend arsenal.Banogu played primarily defensive line in college and after transferring from Louisiana-Monroe to TCU in 2016, recorded 8 ½ sacks in each of his final two college seasons. The Colts envision using him all over the field.“I’m ready to do just about anything. With the coaching staff and my football I.Q., I feel like I can pick it up pretty fast and be effective,” he said. “Doing some of the linebacker stuff at the Senior Bowl really opened my eyes to all the neat ways you can kind of create plays and turnovers for your team.”Then Ballard got some help for Luck — taking the 6-1, 208-pound Campbell at No. 59. Campbell and Andy Isabella were tied for the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.31 seconds) among receivers at February’s scouting combine. Campbell caught a single-season school-record at Ohio State with 90 receptions last season. He also had 1,063 yards and 12 TDs.Ballard closed out the day by adding the 6-3, 239-pound Okereke from Stanford. The fifth linebacker selected by the Colts since 2018 recorded 182 tackles and 7½ sacks in his final two college seasons.And the Colts may be just getting started. Ballard has two picks each in the fourth and fifth rounds and six picks total on Saturday.“We’re playing a lot of teams with very good quarterbacks this year and you’ve got to be able to run them down,” Ballard said. That’s always going to be a priority for us.”

chance to rebound from last week’s 31-13 thrashing at the hand of the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington has been mediocre at best for the majority of the season Youth Darryl Johnson Jersey , so the Bills are expected to win handily. However, the team has looked better since head coach Jay Gruden was fired, as interim coach Bill Callahan has the team playing hard.After Buffalo struggled to move the ball for much of the second half last week, the offense will certainly be excited for the chance to redeem itself. The same can be said for the defense, which looked lost in trying to stop Philadelphia’s running game. Here is our list of Buffalo players to watch this week.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="BJdXg5">QB Josh AllenBuffalo’s second-year quarterback has looked improved this season, but he still has plenty of work to do. Last week, he didn’t look comfortable throwing the ball in the wet, windy conditions while completing less than 50% of his passes for the first time this season. Against a Washington defense that has allowed an average of 240 passing yards per game, Allen has a chance to work effectively and efficiently following a poor performance. RB Devin SingletaryTo take a page from former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson’s playbook, “Just give him the damn ball!” Prior to his hamstring injury, Singletary only had a total of 15 touches in two games. He averaged 12.7 yards per rush and 5.6 yards per reception on those touches. Since returning from a hamstring injury, Singletary only has 14 total touches. He’s averaging 4.5 yards per rush and 7.5 yards per reception on those touches. The Bills drafted the dynamic running back in the third round presumably because he could add some explosion to the offense. He has done just that in his limited touches, yet he hasn’t seen an expansion of his role in the early going of his career. Washington has allowed 137.8 yards per game this year Womens Darryl Johnson Jersey , fifth worst in the league. It’s time Buffalo let the Motor run. DT Star LotuleleiIt’s darn near impossible to watch a defensive tackle on every play, but the takes surrounding Lotulelei reached a fever pitch this week after the Bills allowed 218 rushing yards against Philadelphia. Joe Buscaglia graded Lotulelei highly in his post-game review, but the veteran has still received some criticism for the failures of Buffalo’s run defense. The highly paid defensive tackle has one job—to keep his linebackers clean—and this week will present him with another tough test. Adrian Peterson, the ageless veteran, has averaged 92 yards on a 4.8 yards-per-carry-average over the last three weeks. Peterson should see a ton of carries this week, especially if veteran quarterback Case Keenum is out due to a concussion he suffered last week. Lotulelei will have to keep blockers off of Tremaine Edmunds and company if the Bills are going to improve on last week’s dreadful performance.LB Matt MilanoAfter showing that his hamstring was fully healthy last week—Milano led the Bills with 13 tackles in his return from injury—the pass-coverage specialist will have a tough job this weekend. The Bills have been abysmal against screens this year, and Washington may have pass-catching specialist Chris Thompson back from injury. Combine that with the possibility of a Haskins start, and it’s a recipe for plenty of short, high-percentage passes. If Milano plays the way he’s capable, he’ll be a huge part of shutting Washington down.CB Levi WallaceIt’s been a tough couple of weeks for Wallace, as the second-year corner was picked on by Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins two weeks ago, and then followed up that performance by allowing a huge 38-yard completion to Alshon Jeffery last week against Philadelphia. Corners have a tough gig, as they could do their job on nine straight plays Authentic Darryl Johnson Jersey , then give up a huge catch on the tenth, and everyone wants to bench them over the one play they didn’t make. Wallace has set a high bar for himself in his young career, and over the last two games he hasn’t reached that standard. Against a Washington receiver group that includes burner Terry McLaurin, Wallace needs to bounce back. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Williams knows he’s more than capable of returning for a 14th season. What the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle wasn’t sure he can handle is spending another spring and summer of practice and training camp watching his children play T-ball and soccer on FaceTime.The lure of being with his family overcame Williams’ passion for football in announcing Friday that he’s retiring after Buffalo (5-10) closes its season hosting Miami (7-8) on Sunday.“I love team. I love competing. But at the end of the day, it comes down to what are the most important things,” the 35-year-old Williams said following practice.That still didn’t make it easy for Buffalo’s longest-active tenured player who established himself as a respected leader and fan favorite for his lunch-bucket approach in a blue-collar community.“I don’t know if there’s ever a good time, whether it’s now or whether it’s two years from now. It’s going to hurt walking away,” Williams said. “There’s going to be a void in my life because of how much this game and how much this organization and what this team has meant to me.”And yet, Williams is pleased to be leaving football on his own terms in being healthy and showing no signs of a drop in production.What he’s most proud of is having spent his entire career in Buffalo, while also proving wrong the skeptics who questioned whether the 6-foot-1, 300-pound player was too small to succeed at the NFL level after the Bills selected him in the fifth round of the draft out of LSU.“I think the hardest thing for me is going to be … walking away from something that they said I couldn’t do,” Williams said. “I think the main thing was that I never cheated anybody a day Darryl Johnson Jersey Boys , whether it’s our fans, our owners, my teammates. I literally gave all I had every day. And I’m comfortable knowing that and moving forward here.”Williams was a second-team All-Pro in 2010 and earned five Pro Bowl selections. He’s a Pro Bowl alternate this year, and welcomed the chance to compete if the opportunity came up to represent the Bills for one last time.Williams made up his mind to retire upon informing his wife a few weeks ago, before breaking the news to coach Sean McDermott on Monday.McDermott joked by calling the news “the worst Christmas present a man could get.”The coach then went on to praise Williams for what he’s meant to the Bills both on and off the field.“We need more Kyle Williams, although they’re hard to find,” McDermott said. “You can’t replace a guy like Kyle. They come around once in a career.”Williams became McDermott’s voice in the locker room, and served as mentor for the numerous youngsters Buffalo added this offseason.Williams’ influence even extended to offensive players, such as running back LeSean McCoy, who referred to the defensive tackle as one of the better leaders he’s ever been around.“Solid career. He’s a guy that likes to go against the odds. I like him, man, I like his hard work,” McCoy said. “When I came here Infant Darryl Johnson Jersey , I realized that type of play and attitude is what Buffalo is all about.”Even opponents paid tribute with the New England Patriots posting a note on their Twitter account, which read, “Nothing but respect.” The post was accompanied by a video of Williams and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shaking hands following New England’s 25-6 victory at Buffalo on Oct. 29.Williams’ retirement creates a large void for the Bills both on and off the field. And it comes 11 months after Buffalo lost another influential leader, when center Eric Wood was forced to retire after sustaining a career-ending neck injury.Out of 954 defensive plays through 15 games, Williams is second among Bills defensive linemen in playing 621 of them — four fewer than pass-rusher Jerry Hughes. Williams has five sacks, his most since having 5 1/2 in 2014, and has already surpassed last year’s totals with 13 quarterback hits and five tackles for losses.Overall, he has 48 1/2 sacks, 139 quarterback hits and 92 tackles for losses in 182 career games.He also scored on a one-yard touchdown run in a 22-16 win at Miami in last season’s finale, which, combined with Baltimore’s loss to Cincinnati, led to Buffalo clinching a playoff berth and ending a 17-year postseason drought.Williams’ favorite moment was following being with his teammates in the locker room following the win, and watching Cincinnati eliminate Baltimore from contention on Andy Dalton’s 49-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd on fourth down in the final minute.What made the moment extra special was how Williams enjoying the moment with his two sons.“They were pretty young Darryl Johnson Jersey Draft , but I hope they’ll remember that forever, because their dad won’t forget,” he said.Williams has no firm plans on what he’ll do next, while saying he’s had a discussion with McDermott about a possible role with the team.Though the Bills have taken a step back this season, Williams believes the team is headed in the right direction under McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane, and their vision to build through youth.“That’s what makes it tough moving away, because of the direction we’re moving, the young guys we have,” Williams said. “Just know that I’m always going to be a Buffalo Bill, and the main thing for those guys is they’ve got all my support.”

WHAT: Super Bowl LIIIWHERE: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-jason-mccourty-jersey , GeorgiaWHEN: Sunday, February 3Then comes the HOW…When the Rams and Pats pour out of the tunnels onto the artificial turf in Atlanta Sunday, 17 years to the day since they first met in SB XXXVI, history will be made. Regardless who ends up lifting the Lombardi, records will be set, dynasties will be created (or extended) and conversations over who is (or could be) the greatest of all-time will ensue. Here is a glimpse of the biggest things you need to know as you sit down in front of a sombrero-sized 7-layer dip.Boy wonderRams head coach Sean McVay turned 33-years-old just days after winning the NFC Championship, making him the youngest coach in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl appearance. While history dictates the NFL as a “copycat league,” McVay and the Rams have flipped that preconceived notion on its head over the past two seasons. After taking control of the franchise as a 31-year-old with an offensive background, McVay turned a 4-12 Rams team into back-to-back NFC West champions while demonstrating he is one of the most brilliant minds in the game.Could they really do it again?In their 19th year together, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady look to complete a task never accomplished in modern NFL history: win six Super Bowls together. Looking to avenge last year’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the duo have now reached the season’s final game four of the last five years and for the ninth time overall in their partnership. In pro football history, only Vince Lombardi-Bart Starr (7) and Paul Brown-Otto Graham (7) have combined for more league championships, but neither have done so since the 1970 merger.Age is nothing but a numberWhile saying McVay is only 33 may turn some eyes Kyle Van Noy Jersey , without proper reference, it doesn’t truly do the trick. For example, his counterpart Belichick is 66-years-old. Yup, twice his age. Belichick, widely viewed as one of the best coaches in NFL– nay, sports– history did not reach his first Super Bowl as a head coach until age 49.The quarterback situation provides similar opportunities to be mind blown. Brady, 41, is not only eight years older than McVay, but 17 years older than Rams QB Jared Goff. Like Goff, the five-time champion Brady was 24 when playing in his first Super Bowl (in which he defeated the St. Louis Rams and future Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who was nearly a decade his elder). Could history flip itself?Running (?) backsDespite missing the final two games of the regular season, Rams running back Todd Gurley finished the year leading the League in touchdowns (21), but went virtually unnoticed in the NFC Championship. Coming off a 115 yard Womens Chris Hogan Jersey , touchdown rushing performance in the Divisional Round, Gurley was limited to a career-low five touches (4 rush, 1 rec) against the Saints. In his place, veteran C.J. Anderson— who was signed in December when Gurley was out with a knee injury– has taken the majority of touches for LA. Since joining the team, Anderson has registered at least 16 carries a game and only once (vs the Saints) did he manage less than 100 yards. McVay noted he would put an emphasis on getting Gurley more attempts in the Super Bowl, but it will be worth keeping an eye on who is getting the bulk of the workload.On the other side, the Patriots have a dynamic running back tandem of their own. Veteran James White and rookie Sony Michel combine for a lethal one-two punch split between the air and ground games. Despite being listed as an RB, White is primarily a target in the passing game, tying a playoff record with 15 catches in the AFC Divisional Round against the Chargers without running the ball a single time. Michel, on the other hand, has carved his own path by gashing defenses in the rushing attack. Having carried the ball 53 times in the postseason, the rookie out of Georgia has tallied 242 yards and five TDs. He’s only been targeted once in the pass game. So for those keeping track at home: if White is in the game, expect a pass. If it’s Michel http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-marcus-cannon-jersey , expect a run.Pressure, pressing down on meDuring the regular season, the Patriots gave up just 21 sacks, good for the third fewest in the League. So far during the playoffs, Brady has yet to be brought down. However, they have not faced a pass rusher quite like the AP Defensive Player of the Year, Aaron Donald. Donald, who led the league with 20.5 sacks in the regular season, stuffed the stat sheet once again on his way to a second-consecutive DPOY award. Despite not yet having a playoff sack to his name, Donald’s pressure is constantly being felt; in the Championship vs the Saints, he registered three QB hits on Drew Brees. That said, he is not the only one that can make a QB sweat. The Rams totaled 41 sacks during the regular season and have gotten into the backfield three times during the playoffs. If LA can put Brady on his back, there’s a good chance the Lombardi could be coming to the City of Champions.So now that you’re equipped with the biggest storylines Eric Rowe Jersey , some tidbits to drop throughout the game and certain personnel that will allow you to predict plays a la Tony Romo, it’s time to kick back with a bowl full of snacks and watch history unfold right before your eyes. Six teams quickly filled their head-coaching vacancies from Monday through Wednesday. Two remain. And they’ll remain vacant, pending this weekend’s results. And perhaps next weekend’s results.But amid multiple reports that the Dolphins plan to hire Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores and the Bengals plan to hire Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor, don’t forget the lesson that everyone learned a year ago with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels: It’s not done until it’s done.The league considered in the offseason a rule that would permit teams to officially hire assistant coaches from teams whose playoff runs have not ended. The league did not implement that rule, sticking with the current wink-nod-based approach in which informal arrangements are made but, formally, no offer has been extended.And it’s a two-way street. The teams can change their minds, the coaches can change their minds. It’s not a good look (especially if assistant coaches are hired under the assumption that the hire will happen), but it can happen. It has happened. And until the rule is changed there’s a chance it will happen again.

Cameron Smith Jersey nfl draft , Davante Adams listed as questionable against Vikings We’re just a couple of days away from the first of two matchups between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers this season. Ted brought us the injury report for the purple earlier today, and there aren’t very many names on it. The Packers’ injury report doesn’t have a lot of names on it either. . .however, the names on their report have a great deal of significance.The Packers have listed both quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams as “questionable” on their final injury report, which technically means that there’s a 50/50 chance that they will participate in Sunday’s game at Lambeau Field.Following his performance on Sunday Night Football, wherein he threw three touchdown passes, saved five kittens from a burning building, and reportedly turned water into Yuengling, Rodgers didn’t practice all week for the Packers. Not that he needs to practice From China Cameron Smith Jersey , necessarily, but if you’re looking for some tea leaves to read, that might be as close as you’re going to get.Adams did not practice on Wednesday, and was a limited participant in practice on both Thursday and Friday because of a shoulder issue. He’s the Packers’ leading receiving target, and his absence would likely cause some hugh problems for whoever the Packers quarterback might be on Sunday (which is totally going to be Rodgers).The only player that the Packers have ruled out of Sunday’s game is safety Josh Jones, who did not practice all with an ankle injury. The Packers have also listed rookie linebacker Oren Burks as questionable with a shoulder injury. Burks was limited in practice all week.I’m guessing there will be no end to the speculation about Rodgers’ status between now and ninety minutes before kickoff on Sunday when the inactive lists come out. I’d be pretty surprised if he didn’t play, but I’ve been surprised before. If anything definitive comes down between now and then, we’ll certainly have it here for you right away. He got to call the final pick of his final draft to let him know about his selection"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinnesota Vikings 2019 NFL DraftVideo: An inside look at Scott Studwell’s final draftNew Long Sleeve Cameron Smith Jersey ,10commentsHe got to call the final pick of his final draft to let him know about his selectionCDTShareTweetShareShareVideo: An inside look at Scott Studwell’s final draftBruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY SportsAs fans of the Minnesota Vikings are aware, this past weekend marked the final draft for long-time Minnesota Vikings’ employee Scott Studwell. From the field to the scouting department, Studwell had been with the team for 42 years, and had announced just prior to the draft that he was officially retiring from the team.The team honored Studwell on Saturday, and the Vikings were kind enough to give us an inside look at part of Studwell’s final day with the team.It starts with everyone in the War Room wearing shirts honoring Studwell, and Rick Spielman thanking him for his time with the team and declaring that he wants the team to have a “hell of a day” on Studwell’s final day with the team.Studwell is then shown making “the call” to the Vikings’ final pick of his final draft, Air Force long snapper Austin Cutting. As the tweet from the team points out, not only was it the final pick of the final draft Studwell would be a part of Stefon Diggs Jersey , but Cutting was selected with the same overall pick, #250, as Studwell was when the Vikings drafted him in 1977.The camera then shows us Bud Grant, who tells the story of how the Vikings came to draft Studwell, and how the legendary coach came to the conclusion that Studwell was his guy.Kudos to Scott Studwell on an outstanding career with the Minnesota Vikings, and thanks to the Vikings themselves for giving us a look behind the curtain at Studwell’s final day.

ORCHARD PARK Tre’Davious White Jersey 2019 , N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick has news for anyone believing the Dolphins intend to bow down meekly and tank their way to a winless season and the No. 1 overall pick in next year’s draft.The 15-year journeyman is no stranger to playing for rebuilding teams and saw signs of the Dolphins improving following a 31-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.“I think I’m the perfect man for this job, because I’ve been through it,” Fitzpatrick said. “I have zero ego. All I want to do is go out there and win. I want to bring an energy.”Fitzpatrick did just that Sunday, inspiring a winless and beleaguered Miami team to its best offensive performance of the season.The Dolphins (0-6) became the first opponent to score more than 17 points against the Bills this season. And Fitzpatrick became the first to top 250 yards against Buffalo since New England’s Tom Brady did it in prime time last October.Playing on the field where he created the “FitzMagic” buzz in 2011, Fitzpatrick went 23 of 35 passing for 282 yards and a touchdown. He ran for an 11-yard TD with 1:45 left by lowering his head and powering through Bills safety Micah Hyde at the goal line.But as has often happened during his career, Fitzpatrick was undone by one fateful play.With 5:07 left in the third quarter, Miami was up 14-9 and had a second-and-goal at Buffalo’s 12. Fitzpatrick threw a pass toward Isaiah Ford in the right corner of the end zone only to have it intercepted by a diving Tre’Davious White.The Bills then marched 98 yards to the go-ahead touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Josh Allen to John Brown on the third play of the fourth quarter. White then set up another touchdown after he punched the ball out of the hands of rookie receiver Preston Williams.Though the Dolphins fell short a week after a 17-16 loss to Washington, they continued sending a message of not buying into fans scooping up “Tank For Tua” T-shirts, in reference to Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.White was impressed by how Fitzpatrick kept Buffalo’s defense at bay by leading consecutive 75-yard touchdown drives.“He did a great job of picking us apart early and often and extending drives and having our offense on the sideline,” White said. “He did a great job of reading our coverages and our disguises.”Dolphins rookie coach Brian Flores credited Fitzpatrick for “playing well,” and acknowledged the quarterback earned the right to earn another start ahead of second-year quarterback Josh Rosen.“He got us out of trouble a couple of times, and made some plays for us,” Flores said. “We’ve got to continue to build and get better and finish a game.”Fitzpatrick can relate to how a team can improve.He was part of the Bills opening 0-8 in 2010 after replacing starter Trent Edwards three games into the season before Buffalo won four of its final eight.The same White Zay Jones Jerseys , he believes, could happen in Miami.“I want to try to be that guy, the stable guy that they can look to when things get a little shaky,” he said. “I’ve had a different career than a lot of quarterbacks. It’s a career I’ve loved and a position that I like being in.”Fitzpatrick is very fond of the four years he spent with the Bills, and had to laugh in noting he made one fundamental mistake before the opening kickoff.He walked out of the visiting locker room and turned right — the way the Bills turn when they head out to the field — rather than left.For two-plus quarters, Fitzpatrick had the Dolphins pointed in the right direction. Just like everyone expected, the Buffalo Bills - starting their fourth quarterback of the year in Matt Barkley - are putting together their best offensive performance of the season against the New York Jets. Their defense is equally effective, smothering the Jets with a scoreless result. It’s 31-3 at halftime.The first quarter was all Buffalo, from start to finish. On the first play from scrimmage, Matt Barkley hooked up with Robert Foster for a 48 yard completion.The next play, LeSean McCoy ran in a 28 yard touchdown, his first score of the season.The Bills forced three three-and-outs by the Jets, with the front seven consistently blowing up run plays and bringing pressure to disrupt the passing schedule. On their third drive Zay Jones Jerseys 2019 , Buffalo extended the drive with a fake punt. Logan Thomas took the snap and threw the ball to Foster for a 16 yard gain. Barkley found Zay Jones in the red zone for a completion, and Jones tried diving for the goalline. A scrum of Jets forced Jones to fumble, but Jason Croom showed great awareness diving on the ball in the end zone, giving Buffalo their second score of the day. By the end of the first quarter, the Bills led the Jets 14-0, with 186 yards of offense - to New York’s single yard.The Bills started the second quarter with the ball, but on a fourth-and-one play LeSean McCoy made an illegal shift to wipe out his conversion. The team settled for a field goal to take a 17-0 lead. After the Jets’ fourth three-and-out, the boo birds started flying in the Meadowlands. Announcer Jay Feely remarked on the attitude difference between the two sidelines at that point.The difference continued when Buffalo took over on offense. Jones continued finding holes in the Jets defense, and the tag team of McCoy and Marcus Murphy dragged the Bills into the red zone yet again. Then it was time for another trick play. Left tackle Dion Dawkins, declared an eligible receiver, faked a block and leaked into the end zone, where Matt Barkley connected with him for the first touchdown pass of the afternoon.The Jets finally managed their first first down of the day, converting a 3rd and 16 with an 18-yard screen play. They weren’t able to capitalize on that success White Dion Dawkins Jerseys , though - a Bills blitz forced Josh McCown into a desperation heave, which Matt Milano intercepted and brought back to midfield.Buffalo ran the ball seven times for 54 yards on their final drive of the half, needing no passes to score one more time. LeSean McCoy appeared to score earlier in the drive, but was ruled down at essentially the six inch line. He punched it in for real two plays later.The Jets scored a consolation three at the end of the half, navigating soft coverage with three timeouts to convert a 55 yard field goal.The Bills, taking advantage of a bad team, some injuries, and their aggressive decisions, would need a dramatic reversal to lose this one - they’re up 28 points, and the Jets have lost 14 straight while losing at halftime. As you watch the second half, feel free to comment below!

Patriots NewsNew England Patriots LinksNew England Patriots links 8/01/19 - Pats camp White Deatrich Wise Jerseys , Day 6: Secondary hotter than the metal bleachersNew,44commentsDaily news and links for ThursdayEDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:New England Patriots links 8/01/19 - Pats camp, Day 6: Secondary hotter than the metal bleachersTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailDB Keion Crossen covers Phillip Dorsett at campPhoto by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTEAM TALKPatriots Training Camp:Schedule.Patriots and Pro Football Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti passes away.Paul Perillo’s Day 6 Blogservations: Defense turns up the heat; the offense still has a long way to go; More.Erik Scalavino shares Wednesday’s training camp news and notes, Day 6: Brady addresses contract status; NFL recognizes Gilmore; More.Mike Dussault writes how the dog days of Summer have hit Patriots training camp: Ben Watson expected the film from today’s session would not be kind, especially to the offense.Media Availability transcripts: Tom Brady (6.50 min. video) - Stephon Gilmore.One-on One with Sony Michel. (2.17 min. video)LOCAL LINKSPhil Perry tells us what to watch for at Patriots camp, Day 7: Any sign of Wynn in team work?Andy Hart’s Camp observations, Day 6: N’Keal Harry’s inconsistency continues; The safeties all worked on high-pointing deep interceptions early in practice and struggled to catch the ball; Troy Brown continues to work with the WRs and return men; More.Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Training camp Day 6 observations: Full pads; Sloppy affair for the offense; Jakobi Meyers is having a pretty impressive camp along with Maurice Harris; More.Mark Daniels recaps training camp, Day 6: Not even the sun could rival the Patriots red-hot secondary.Evan Lazar’s Pats Camp Notebook Deatrich Wise Jerseys 2019 ,Day 6: ‘Frustrating’ day for Patriots offense as defense shines; Sony Michel returns to full speed 11-on-11s; More.CBS Boston focuses on N’Keal Harry having an up-and-down day on the practice field on Wednesday.Michael Hurley points out the silver lining from a generally disappointing day on offense - the defense is pretty good.Joy Manning (BostonSportsChick) Patriots camp afterthoughts: Sony Michel was out there running plays with the first group and looking solid; More.Mark Daniels spotlights Dan Skipper, “tall enough to block out the sun,” and continuing his bid for starting left tackle while getting most of the reps at LT so far at camp.Mark Daniels says Stephen Anderson knows he’s is in the mix, in a very uncertain TE depth chart, with the opportunity of a lifetime with the Patriots. He’s hoping his versatility pays off.Ryan Hannable wonders if rookie Damien Harris could be the Patriots’ goal-line back.Chris Grenham notes Maurice Harris has been catching on quickly at camp, and he credits his wife for helping him learn the ‘notoriously difficult’ playbook.Mac Cerullo thinks Keion Crossen has the tools to be the Patriots next special teams star.Mike Reiss reports Brady says he bulked up to better absorb hits.Mark Farinella explains why Tom Brady earned the “Tommy Weight Room” nickname from Julian Edelman.Doug Kyed reports Bill Belichick reveals he hopes Tom Brady sticks around for another few years.Tom E. Curran continues to sniff out tension anywhere it may hide, and senses it surrounding Tom Brady, Mr. Kraft and why he doesn’t have a new deal yet. Ryan Hannable relays Tom Brady talking about his offseason workout with Josh Gordon.David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Examining a Patriots White Joe Thuney Jerseys , Trent Williams trade scenario.James Parsons (FanPost) Top 10 teams defeated by Brady-Belichick teams: “Here we dissect the best teams that the Belichick-Brady duo took down. I will try to pay homage to their plight as we diabolically watched through the years, as their hearts weakened and broke when pressed up against the might of this generation’s greatest combination”. /I enjoyed this one.Ryan Hannable points out which 5 players finished ahead of Tom Brady in NFL top 100.No. 5 Todd Gurley. /Really? Ahead of Brady?Nick O’Malley mentions that Julian Edelman is now the 36th highest-paid WR in the NFL after Michael Thomas’ deal.Patriots Beat podcast: Mike Petraglia and Alex Barth discuss who the new defensive playcaller will be, some early surprises and more from Patriots training camp. (25 min.)NATIONAL NEWSFrank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) 2019 NFL preview: It’s not smart to pick against the New England Patriots.Jenna West (SI) Tom Brady doesn’t ‘imagine doing anything else’ but playing football.Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady: You can’t just pick great tight ends off a tree. /Wut?Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady suggests a poll question on whether he deserves a new deal. /He doesn’t really.Top 100 Players of 2019 (NFL.com) No. 6 Tom Brady. (5.41 min. video) /Win a 6th Super Bowl, drop 5 spots in the ranking. Adam Maya (NFL.com) Broncos-Falcons: What to watch in Hall of Fame game.John Breech (CBS Sports) Way-too-early NFL Week 1 best bets: Aaron Rodgers leads Packers upset of Bears, Ravens run all over Dolphins.Kevin Clark (The Ringer) Darren Sproles hasn’t changed. Football has. TEAM TALKPost Game Notes & Records: Patriots at Bills. Patriots finish the month of October undefeated.Gamebook: Full Patriots-Bills stats.Erik Scalavino posts his observations from the press box at New Era Field: Ugly win still counts.Paul Perillo shares some random thoughts from Pats-Bills: Defense dominates in Buffalo.Andy Hart’s Stock Watch: White, Flowers shine in beating of Bills.Post Game Quotes: Patriots and Bills.Post Game Pressers: Bill Belichick - Tom Brady - Josh Gordon - Rob Gronkowski - Devin McCourty.Press Pass: Trey Flowers and Julian Edelman talk about getting a tough win in Buffalo, as the Patriots won 25-6 over the Bills. (140 min. video)LOCAL LINKSKevin Duffy recaps last night’s victory, saying the Patriots did just enough to win Joe Thuney Jerseys 2019 , scoring a pair of late touchdowns to put the game away.Mike Reiss writes how the Patriots often talk about complementary football, and last night the defense picked up the struggling offense.Doug Kyed presents his Patriots-Bills post-game takeaways and metrics: Trey Flowers, Stephon Gilmore shine.Mike D’Abate (FullPressCoverage) Pick-Up Six: Patriots defeat Bills, 25-6. Evan Lazar tells us 10 things we learned from the Pats’ 25-6 win: Pats’ running game disappears without Sony Michel.Ryan Hannable gives us 10 quick thoughts on last night’s win: Brady finished the game 29-for-45 with 324 yards and no touchdowns and no interceptions. Nick O’Malley offers 11 thoughts on the weird win: Tom Brady is nearly a 1000-yard rusher. Matt Dolloff shares some quick-hit Pats-Bills thoughts: Patriots grind out win with defense, timely touchdowns.Tom E. Curran says the feeble Bills were just what the doctor ordered for the ailing Pats’ defense.Andrew Callahan finds the defense showed improvement, but wonders if will it last.Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots survive Monday night slugfest, down Buffalo 25-6: 3 Up, 3 Down.Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Winners and losers from Patriots’ bizarre win over Bills.Doug Kyed highlight how Devin McCourty disproves critics with his blazing fast pick six. Phil Perry describes how Devin McCourty baited the Bills into throwing the game-clinching pick-six.Doug Kyed details Kyle Van Noy exploding for a big game in Buffalo.Karen Guregian points out how the Patriots’ running game was off last night.Zack Cox mentions Cordarrelle Patterson stepping up at running back for the shorthanded Patriots.Mike Reiss notes that Josh Gordon started last night despite a report that he would be kept off the field for about a quarter because of tardiness. Gordon declined to address it and Belichick answered that the reporter would “have to talk to whoever wrote that.”Ryan Hannable talks about the trade deadline and how last night’s win highlights the Pats’ needs.Kevin Duffy Patriots Notebook: Trade winds might blow this week.Zack Cox Patriots Notes: Julian Edelman White Michael Bennett Jerseys , James White carry sluggish offense vs. Bills.Meredith Perri notes Tom Brady refers to his block for Julian Edelman as ‘more like a speed bump’.Ryan Hannable reports Bill Belichick and Tom Brady both gave post-game shout-outs to the Red Sox after their World Series win.NATIONAL NEWSNFL Game Center (NFL.com) Patriots at Bills: Recap, stats, highlights.Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Bills vs. Patriots takeaways: Pats surge late vs. upstart underdogs for easy road win.Alex Mansanarez (Sporting News) Three takeaways from the Patriots’ win over the Bills.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots win 25-6 as Derek Anderson leaves late with injury.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Devin McCourty gets pick-six to ice game.Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick on Josh Gordon: “No idea” about discipline report.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Josh Gordon starts Monday night’s game.Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: Dysfunction in Cleveland that preceded Jackson and Haley firings; Rumors ahead of trade deadline.Staff (The Ringer) Doug Flutie will be a Bill again, Julio Jones won’t find the end zone, and other bold NFL second-half predictions.Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) Consider these 3 possible Browns coaching candidates: Josh McDaniels, Lincoln Riley and Dabo Swinney.VIEW FROM BUFFALOSal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) Just another night of misery for the Bills against the Patriots.Chuck Pollock (Olean Times Herald) Bills embarrassed late in Monday Night spotlight.Kyle Silagyl (BuffaloBills) Game Recap: Pats halt the Bills on Monday Night Football.Leo Roth (Democrat & Chronicle) From overdoing the wildcat to Anderson’s pick-6, Bills give us Monday Madness.Vic Carucci (Buffalo News) Bills’ inept offense rears ugly head once again.Joe Buscaglia (WKBW Buffalo) 7 observations from Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: 1. Another defensive gem wasted.Jay Skurski (Buffalo News) Observations: Bills defense puts up fight against Tom Brady and Co.Chris Brown (BuffaloBills) Top 3 things we learned from Bills-Pats: 1. Third-down defense kept Bills in the game.Thad Brown (RochersterFirst) Bills Decompress: What a waste.Dan Fetes (RochersterFirst) The Bills’ Monday night misery continues.Matt Parrino (NYUpstate) Bills vs. Patriots in Week 8: Buffalo’s upset bid falls apart (11 observations).Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) LeSean McCoy is powerless to fix a Bills offense that is beyond repair

Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinnesota Vikings Free Agency Report: Dan Bailey re-signs with the VikingsNew Trae Waynes Jersey ,124commentsHabemus Kicker!CDTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings Free Agency Report: Dan Bailey re-signs with the VikingsEric Hartline-USA TODAY SportsWhen free agency began, one of the needs the Vikings had was kicker. But let’s face it, kicker is always a need for the Vikings, because Vikings kickers have a hard time hitting water if they fall out of a boat on Lake of the Woods, much less...you know...making kicks.Last year’s heart attack inducer, Dan Bailey, looks like he’ll be returning:Bailey, if you’ll remember, was signed to replace Daniel Carlson, who missed three potential game winning field goals in a week two tie at Green Bay. If he makes one of them, The Vikes end up 9-7, and get eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.But, Carlson missed...all of them...and Minnesota signed a guy who was the second most accurate kicker in NFL history. He immediately sucked when he joined the VIkings, though, making only 4/9 field goals from 40-49 yards, 1 of 2 from 50 or more, and only 75% of his field goals overall with the Vikings (21/28). Because of course he did, as kicker is black cloud that hangs over this franchise for reasons that escape me.But, is he the final solution for 2019? Maybe, maybe not:I doubt they’d draft a guy, not after the Walsh and Carlson fiascos, but bringing in an undrafted free agent, or a street free agent feels like a possibility.So, HABEMUS KICKER! He seemed replaceable and expensive - but is he ?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDaily Norseman homepageHorizontal - WhiteDaily Norsemana Minnesota Vikings communityFollow Daily Norseman online:Follow Daily Norseman on TwitterFollow Daily Norseman on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchDaily Norseman main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryVikingsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2019 PreSeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsWhy The Vikings Still Need Kyle RudolphNew,76commentsHe seemed replaceable and expensive - but is he ?CDTThe Vikings just inked an extension for Kyle Rudolph, making him one of the highest paid tight-ends in the league Eric Kendricks Jersey , on a per-year salary basis.Rudolph will turn 30 around mid-season this year, and has declined in his blocking and pass catching ability, according to PFF, the past couple years.In addition, the Vikings just drafted Irv Smith Jr. in the 2nd round, and have other TEs in Tyler Conklin and David Morgan that could also prove worthy of significant reps at TE - along with Smith.All that, combined with the Vikings rather dismal salary cap picture, seemed to be pointing toward Rudolph being traded or eventually becoming a salary cap casualty.As negotiations stalled, it seemed more likely that Rudolph may be traded - despite the Vikings saying they wanted to keep him.But the rumors proved false, and the Vikings and Rudolph signed a 4-year, $36 million extension - which makes Rudolph the 4th highest paid TE in the league based on his new $9 million average salary.So why pay Rudolph, who may be more accurately described as a solid, rather than elite, tight-end, like his was elite?The answer lies in the details.Why Rudy FitsThere are a number of reasons why extending Kyle Rudolph, along the terms that were agreed, makes sense for the Vikings - and Rudolph too.Scheme FitThe first reason has everything to do with Gary Kubiak and his scheme, which the Vikings are committed to for the foreseeable future. One aspect of Kubiak’s scheme is a greater use of double tight-end formations.That allows the Vikings to use both Rudolph and presumably Irv Smith Jr. more often on the field together.Both Rudolph and Smith may be lined-up in-line, in the backfield, in the slot, or even outside.The combination gives the Vikings more blocking man-power, whether run or pass, as the extra tight-end can either run block, stay-in to pass block, or chip block on his way out on a route.Of course the Vikings have other options that they could pair with Smith, but could they do so as well- or better - than Rudolph?As Pro Football Focus pointed out in a recent piece on Rudolph Infant Marcus Epps Jersey , he has had middling overall numbers for the most part throughout his career.But where he has excelled is in money situations - late down and red zone receptions.Last season was Rudolph’s best on late downs - producing a passer rating of 124.8 when targeted last year.He ranked third behind only Evan Engram and Travis Kelce among tight-ends in that category.His 84.2% catch-rate last season, with only 1 drop, was also a career-high.Rudolph also had the lowest drop-rate in the league last year among TEs with at least 50 targets.His 111.9 passer rating when targeted in the red zone the past three seasons adds to his value.Rudolph also was in the top 5 among TEs when lined-up in the slot last season, including yards per route run, catch rate, TDs, drops, and receiving yards among TEs with at least 175 snaps in the slot, according to PFF.It may be that a guy like Tyler Conklin can eventually develop into a tight-end who can replace Rudolph, but at this point throwing him out there with a rookie TE in Irv Smith Jr. is a rather risky option - both TEs having little to no NFL game experience at this point. For a team needing to improve offensively, and adopting Kubiak’s scheme, it would seem a bit of a disconnect to get rid of Rudolph in favor of an unproven successor - and pairing him with a rookie.Tight-end can often be a position, like many others, that takes a couple years to get the hang of in the NFL.Doubling DownBeing able to run more double-TE sets also figures well for getting the most out of QB Kirk Cousins. Since 2015, Cousins has been the best QB in the league in terms of passer rating (112.8), adjusted completion percentage (83.3%), and yards per attempt (9.39) in double TE formations (12 and 22 personnel groups), according to PFF.So, keeping a solid veteran TE, along with a top rookie prospect, to (hopefully) field a solid and versatile TE pairing, makes even more sense when trying to maximize the effectiveness of the overall offense.Saving Salary Cap Today, We’ll See About TomorrowThe other aspect of extending Kyle Rudolph appears to be the way in which the contract was structured.The final details have yet to be released, but so far we know, according to Ian Rapoport, that only $16 million of Rudolph’s salary is guaranteed Marcus Epps Jersey nfl draft , and $9 million of that is this year’s salary.We also know, per Tom Peliserro, that the Vikings also managed to save about $4 million in salary cap space this year with Rudolph’s extension.Presumably that cap savings was generated by making $5 million of Rudolph’s salary this year into a signing bonus, which would spread that amount of salary cap hit out over the remaining years, and creating additional dead cap if Rudolph were to be released or traded.That being the case, the Vikings could release Rudolph in 2 years with a $3 million dead cap hit. It’s unclear if Rudolph’s salary cap hit is level throughout, or if it’s backloaded.For example, the salary cap hit could be $7.5MM, $8.5MM, $9.5MM, and $10.5MM over the additional four years.Overall, that would effectively give the Vikings some salary cap space now, while taking a wait-and-see approach to Rudolph in the future - beyond 2020.Super Bowl Window Still OpenLast season was a disappointment, but the Vikings Super Bowl window remains open. The Vikings defense remains strong, and likely a top 10 unit again this season.Meanwhile the Vikings offense, under the guidance of a veteran offense mind in Gary Kubiak, having quality at all the skill positions, and (hopefully) an improved offensive line, looks as promising as ever.Keeping Rudolph around, if only to move the chains on occasion and catch the occasional TD, makes sense as the Vikings prepare for a deep push into the post-season.He’s not the athletic TE that many of the elite names like Travis Kelce are, but he knows what works - which is often using his length to catch a ball only he can reach.And it’s good to have a safety valve like that on money downs to keep drives going - or finish them.

or Case Keenum is the current No. 1 quarterback in Washington T. J. Carrie Color Rush Jersey , it’s easy to forget that the No. 15 pick in the draft is lurking.And regardless of what McCoy or Keenum do in the preseason opener at Cleveland, the more important question is whether and to what extent former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins will thrive in his unofficial NFL debut.“We’ll see how he does in a game,” Washington coach Jay Gruden told reporters on Tuesday, making it clear that Haskins and two other quarterbacks (presumably McCoy and Keenum) will play. “It will be kind of cool to see him in a game. We’ll see how he does. We’ll see how he’s taken what he’s done on the practice field to see how it transitions into a real game situation. And how he handles the huddles and cadence, anticipation, accuracy — all that good stuff.”So Haskins is ready to play?“Got to play sometime there, so now is as good a time as any,” Gruden said. “We’ll see how he does.”Haskins is listed as the third-string quarterback on the supposedly “silly” and meaningless unofficial depth chart, behind McCoy and Keenum. But if Haskins ends up being the third quarterback in Thursday’s game, he’ll be playing behind low-level backup blockers who will be trying to fend off low-level defensive players who would love nothing more than to get the attention of their coach by knocking Haskins all the way from Cleveland to Columbus.Thus, Gruden may need to tread lightly with his rookie quarterback, because the only thing clear about the depth chart at the position is that https://www.brownsfanshop.com , eventually, Haskins will be the guy. Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $14,037 for a uniform violation, and he is not happy about it.On Monday night, Beckham posted the letter he received from the NFL informing him of the fine for his uniform pants not covering his knees during the Week Six game against Seattle. The letter from Akil Coad, the NFL’s compliance manager, was dated Oct. 16.“14 k for some pants that are NOT gonna protect me from anything … this shxt is ridiculous,’’ Beckham posted on his Instagram story.The Browns receiver previously complained about a warning letter from the NFL after wearing his expensive Richard Mille watch during a game.“I think it’s crazy,” Beckham said then, via Mary Kay Cabot of the . “The NFL finds ways to just take it. They’re going to take it from you. I understand a penalty, getting fined for that. But pants above the knees, a shirt hanging out Browns Customized Color Rush Jerseys , and we’re talking about a T-shirt that costs $5 to make, and you’re getting $5,000 taken from you. Pads above your knees, and I’m like, you really think that this little knee pad covering my kneecap is going to affect, if somebody hits me, weighs 250 pounds, running 18 mph? I don’t do physics, but if I get hit, this is not going to protect me.”

unable to perform list at the start of camp in moves that keep them from practicing while they remain on the 90-man roster.Some of those player revert to the reserve PUP list at the cut to 53 players Khari Willis Jersey , which leaves them unable to play for the first six weeks of the season. It’s rare that players hit that reserve list during camp because it ends their season, but that’s how things played out for Colts running back Spencer Ware.The Colts announced the move on Friday afternoon along with the signing of Dadi Nicolas. The move takes Ware off the 90-man roster and could help Jonathan Williams‘s chances of making the team http://www.coltsfanshop.com/Bobby-Okereke-Jersey , although the Colts met with Mike Gillislee this week.Nicolas signed with the Colts in May and was cut just before training camp. The 2016 Chiefs sixth-round pick played 11 games as a rookie and has not appeared in the regular season the last two years. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich had his weekly conference call with the media today.Reich confirmed today that second year pass rusher Kemoko Turay suffered a broken ankle and dislocation in Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. This means Turay will be out for the season and go on the teams injured reserve. It is a very hard one to swallow especially as Turay has been very good this year rushing the passer and was a big part of how the Colts defense was consistently able to pressure Patrick Mahomes. This could mean a bigger role now for rookie Ben Banogu. Reich mentioned that the Colts defense game planned to play more man coverage. It was evident to see the defense play more man coverage, Reich mentioned it was used to try to disrupt the timing of Chiefs offense by trying to slow them down. The amount of man coverage the Colts defense used was not typical for the team Parris Campbell Jersey , as they usually are a zone heavy defense. However, the fact that the defense was able to adapt to match up with one of the best offenses in the league shows lots of promise heading forward.