[Jets Robert Saleh points to Bills QB Josh Allen when asked about rookie growing pains with Zach Wilson]

The entered the 2021 season with a new quarterback and new head coach, but they enter their Week 6 bye in a familiar position: tied for last place in the AFC East. Part of the i sue to that 1-4 start to the season has been the up-and-down play from No. 2 overall pick . The young quarterback's inconsistency DeMarre Carroll Jersey was on display in London during New York's Week 5 lo s to the where he completed just 59.3% of his pa ses for 192 yards and an interception.While Wilson may not be bursting onto the scene as many had hoped he Drew Eubanks Jersey would out of the gate, there's still plenty of faith in the BYU product in East Rutherford, especially from his head coach, Robert Saleh. On Monday, he noted that first-year quarterbacks often struggle but do round into form sooner rather than later. Look no further than atop the division with Buffalo's ."It's not easy being a rookie quarterback, never has been, never will be," Saleh told reporters Monday, . "Josh Allen the first five games of his rookie year, the numbers were the same as what our guy is going through. I know it can be frustrating sometimes, but it's going to start clicking. It's a rollercoaster ride and you have to take the good with the good, and the bad with the bad."Saleh is correct that the numbers are quite similar between Wilson and Allen through their first five starts. Back in 2018, Allen had just Tim Duncan Jersey a 55.7 completion percentage, two pa sing touchdowns, five interceptions and averaged 151.6 yards per game on a 62.5 pa ser rating. Meanwhile, Wilson is averaging 223.4 yards per game on a 57.3 completions percentage. He's also thrown four touchdowns and an NFL-high nine picks. Of course, this doesn't mean that Wilson will take the leaps that Allen has over the years that has the quarterback as a bonafide MVP-caliber quarterback, but it is an example that quarterback development often takes time.One area where Wilson has flashed strong potential is with the deep ball. Throws 20+ yards down the field is his highest-graded Jakob Poeltl Jersey pa sing depth, according to PFF. He's completed 13 of his 25 throws from that distance for 404 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. His ADOT in Quinndary Weatherspoon Jersey that area of the field is 30.9."We're always looking at ways to simplify things for him," Saleh said. "At the same time, we can't help with the speed of the game and the change of schemes. There are things he's seeing every week, things he has to get better at seeing." The Jets are in the midst of their bye week, so they'll likely take this time to really go under the hood with Wilson to see what things they can adjust to make him a more consistent thrower for the rest of the year.

[Fantasy Exit Interviews -- AFC South]

Fantasy Exit Interviews -- AFC South Published: Feb 14, 2019 at 03:50 AM Fantasy Analyst AFC South (11-5) 2018 Team Offensive RanksTotal offense:* 11thPa sing: 17thRushing: 8th Statistical Leaders (Final positional ranking/PPR ranks)Pa sing: -- 4,165 yards, 26 TD, 9 INT (QB5)Rushing: -- 973 yards, 5 TD (RB23/RB24)Receiving: -- 1,572 yards, 11 TD (WR4/WR4) What went right: 's mind-blowing rookie season had some fantasy enthusiasts ranking him as the second quarterback off the board after . Things started slowly when the interception bug Robert Covington Jersey that Watson avoided for much of 2017 found him early in 2018. The young quarterback found his stride beginning in Week 7 and threw just two picks the remainder of the season to finish in the top five at his position. 's overall finish won't get many people excited but there were weeks where he was a quality RB2 and in many ways exceeded preseason expectations. In other news, continued being awesome and will likely be the consensus first receiver off the board in drafts this summer. What went wrong: Aside from Hopkins, the struggled to find any other consistent offensive options. was a big play weapon until he tore his ACL -- the second time in as many seasons that an injury cut his year short. Rookie made an immediate splash but failed to maintain that production as he battled hamstring injuries. A mid-season trade with the brought to Houston but he was a non-factor before eventually suffering a season-ending injury and being released. What needs to improve: Health might be the biggest factor in the becoming more of a fount for fantasy production in 2019. Can stay on the field for a full 16 games -- something that he hasn't yet accomplished? That, and the further development of Coutee could take the pa sing game to the next level. Miller has been a decent option at running back but Houston could see if is fully recovered from the Achilles injury that limited him for much of the season. It's not hard to envision this offense exploding in 2019. (10-6) 2018 Team Offensive RanksTotal offense: 5thPa sing: 6thRushing: 20th Statistical Leaders (Final positional ranking/PPR ranks)Pa sing: -- 4,593 yards, 39 TD, 15 INT (QB6)Rushing: -- 908 yards, 9 TD (RB20/RB23)Receiving: -- 1,270 yards, 6 TD (WR11/WR13) What went right: , , and . The football world waited for the past two seasons for the franchise quarterback to return but still we wondered whether his surgically repaired shoulder would be ready P.J. Tucker Jersey to go. It was a reasonable concern after the misdirection run by the franchise over the past two years. Turns out, everything was just fine. Luck finished the season top five in pa sing yards and touchdowns and re-a sumed his spot among the NFL's elite quarterbacks. was a thing! We're just as shocked as you. After never living up to his potential during a four-year stay in Detroit, the tight end turned into a touchdown machine in Indy, snagging 13 touchdown receptions and running for another score. The also began to unlock the potential of running back , pushing him to more than 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns in his second season. What went wrong: The pa s-catching weapons consisted of DeMarre Carroll Jersey Ebron, and ... not much else. , , and combined for fewer receiving yards and touchdowns than Hilton alone. While fantasy managers like concentrated pa sing games, it's apparent that Luck was trying to find other targets but couldn't identify another one consistently. What needs to improve: For years, the answer to this question has been "offensive line" but in 2018, that was one of the ' biggest strengths. If there's an area in which Indy needs to improve in 2019, it's finding more wide receiver help to put around -- a need that could be filled in the draft. (5-11) 2018 Team Offensive Ranks Total offense: 31st Pa sing: 26th Rushing: 19th Statistical Leaders (Final positional ranking/PPR ranks)Pa sing: -- 2,718, 13 TD, 11 INT (QB24)Rushing: -- 439 yards, 5 TD (RB35/RB39)Receiving: -- 717 yards, 5 TD (WR28/WR28) What went right: In 2017, the were one half away from playing in the . That brought expectations in 2018. They were not met. But if you squint really hard, there were some positives to be found offensively for the club. Much was asked of TJ Yeldon and he did a reasonably good job, leading the team with 901 scrimmage yards. After was lost in the preseason with a knee injury, that opened the door for a gaggle of receivers to shoulder the load. The player that emerged was with just over 700 yards on 66 receptions. What went wrong: There wasn't much good in Jacksonville, but there was plenty of bad. regre sed mightily after a promising 2017. continued to battle the injury bug and compounded his i sues by admitting late in the year that he could have . The offense finished the year as one of the NFL's worst outfits and was generally avoided at all costs by fantasy enthusiasts. What needs to improve: Pretty much everything. There is a major expectation that a change is coming at quarterback, but who the signal caller will be in 2019 is anyone's gue s right now. Fournette and executive vice president of football operations Tom Rick Barry Jersey Coughlin met after the season to discu s what went wrong in 2018 to avoid a repeat performance. Having a healthy Lee would be a boon to the receiving corps that is full of young playmakers but this is an offense still in need of a true No. 1 at the position. (9-7) 2018 Team Offensive RanksTotal offense: 27thPa sing: 29thRushing: 6th Statistical Leaders (Final positional ranking/PPR ranks)Pa sing: -- 2,528 yards, 11 TD, 8 INT (QB22)Rushing: -- 1,059 yards, 12 TD (RB13/RB16)Receiving: -- 891 yards, 4 TD (WR25/WR26) What went right: The ran the football. Then they ran it some more. Then they ran it even more. That was the crux of Tenne see's offense in 2018. Early in the season, it was doing much of the damage. Late in the year, the focus turned to , whose end-of-the-year surge likely helped a lot of fantasy managers win their leagues. As for the pa sing game ... well, had two really nice weeks. That was about it. Carmelo Anthony Jersey What went wrong: The could never get their aerial attack going. Some of it had to do with the lo s of . The veteran tight end fractured is ankle in the season opener and sat out the rest of the year. A lot of the problem might have been owed to quarterback 's lingering elbow i sues. Mariota mi sed a pair of games and played injured in a few others. As a result, he finished with the lowest yardage and touchdown totals of his career. It probably also didn't help that Tenne see fielded one of the NFL's most lackluster receiver groups. All of that added up to a pa sing game that fell flat. What needs to improve: The could certainly use some good health in 2019 but they'll also need to learn a new offensive system. Offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur left to take the head coaching job with tight ends coach Arthur Smith getting the promotion to OC. It will be interesting to see if this means Henry becomes a workhorse back or if the will stay with a committee approach. Regardle s, any energy pumped into the pa sing game would be a welcome sight. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Cardinals Kenyan Drake will play vs. Bills in Week 10 after dealing with ankle injury]

, whose hasn't played since Week 7, will be on the field when Arizona faces the on Sunday. The Cardinals' running back was initially ruled as questionable.Drake, Mychal Kendricks Jersey a fifth-year veteran who is in the middle of his first full season with the Cardinals, has rushed for 512 yards and four touchdowns in seven games this season. He rushed for a season-high 164 yards and two scores on just 20 carries in Arizona's blowout win over the in Week 6. A week later, Drake sustained his Mike Iupati Jersey ankle injury that sidelined him during the Cardinals' OT lo s to the Seahawks. Jarran Reed Jersey IND RB #17 Att119Yds512TD4FL0 On Sunday, Drake and his teammates will face a Buffalo defense that ranks 21st in rushing yards allowed and 25th in average yards per carry allowed. The Cardinals' offense is currently second in the NFL in rushing yards and in average yards per carry. The Bills' defense will Cassius Marsh Jersey be without defensive backs , and after each player was placed on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. Sunday's game is a matchup between two teams that are very much in the playoff mix. The Cardinals are 5-3 and in second place in the NFC West, while the Bills are 7 Barkevious Mingo Jersey -2 and in first place in the AFC East.

[DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2]

DaeSean Hamilton leads standouts from Senior Bowl Day 2 Published: Jan 24, 2018 at 10:50 AM Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the first couple Justise Winslow Jersey days of practice here at the . He's probably the best route runner of the receivers in Mobile. His timing, patience and ability to change gears has been outstanding. Hamilton has an opportunity to make a jump up the board, kind of like did at the last year before he became a second Sean McDermott Jersey -round pick of the . Speaking of receivers ... there's a buzz building for Oklahoma State's James Washington. Scouts I've talked to have been happy with what they've seen from him. He was ultra-productive during his college career, and it's easy to see why. He doesn't have great size, but he has tremendous speed. Washington State QB Luke Falk and Richmond QB Kyle Lauletta didn't come into the week garnering the type of buzz that fellow QBs Baker Mayfield and JoshAllen continue to receive, but they've both really helped themselves at practice. Falk has put together a couple nice days here, showing excellent anticipation and timing. Mike Bibby Jersey I'm anxious to do more film work on Lauletta. He doesn't wow you with his skill set, but every time you look up, he's completing a pa s. UCF TE Jordan Akins had the catch of the day on Wednesday with . He's been really intriguing. Texas-San Antonio DE Marcus Davenport stood out to me on Wednesday. I noticed he was more comfortable in a two-point stance Josh Jackson Jersey in team drills than he was in a three-point stance in one-on-one drills. He was routinely late off the ball in one-on-ones, but when he stood up in the team drills, he made some plays. It was an up and down day for him, and at least one league executive considers him the . .* This article has been reproduced in Desmond Bane Jersey a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[49ers Kyle Shanahan calls Brock Purdy most poised rookie hes ever coached]

Rookie quarterback has two NFL games and two wins under his belt after taking over for starter , who is out with a broken foot. The last drafted player of 2022 has held his own so far, with convincing wins over the and .Purdy was questionable all week with an Jon Halapio Jersey oblique/rib injury and even a few hours before Thursday night's game in Seattle, it was not clear on whether he would be able to start. The 22-year-old did suit up and helped lead the team to a win that secured the NFC West title.The impact Purdy has made on the team thus far is apparent, so much so that his head coach Kyle Shanahan Kevin Zeitler Jersey has strong compliments for the young QB."He's definitely the most poised rookie I've ever had. He's been like that since he's gotten here," Shanahan said, . "He was poised all week, even with him being unsure of whether he'd be able to go or not. ... And under the circumstances, we didn't have any other choices, we were going to see how long he could last, and we were ready to go with backup Josh Johnson . But he just got comfortable, he got better as the game went, and it was pretty unbelievable." Shanahan noted that heading into the Seahawks matchup, the team thought highly of their new quarterback and those feelings only elevated after his performance."Definitely another level, it was another level for me just watching someone do it," Shanahan said. "For him to be able to just play, let alone play the way he New York Giants Jersey did, to protect the ball, he struggled to move a little bit at times, but ... the team had a lot of respect for him before that game, but a lot more now."Star tight end gave Purdy props on the potential he has shown since arriving to San Francisco. After the game, Kittle commented on Purdy's confidence as he takes over for Garoppolo. "What Brock has done since he's come in is he was confident in OTAs ... and he diced up the best defense in the NFL, he came in in the preseason games and was threading balls," Kittle said. "He has had confidence since he came into the building, and everyone on this team has sensed that. And he's just been waiting for an opportunity, and unfortunately with all the injuries at quarterback he's finally gotten his opportunity."For someone who has been on the B.J. Hill Jersey team for le s than a year, defensive end says he shows wisdom beyond his years."(Purdy's) just a smart player," Bosa said. "It just shows how experienced he is for somebody who's not very experienced. But I'm proud of him, Riley Dixon Jersey I'm super happy for him, and I'm excited to keep going with him." Purdy's time in the league has been short, but he already is putting himself in the history books as the only quarterback to play their first ever game against and beat the GOAT. The other six quarterbacks to take on the challenge have all failed.The Purdy-led Niners will attempt to keep their seven-game winning streak alive as the regular season winds down, with the , and up next.

[Stephon Gilmore takes issue with Browns dirty move]

NFL Philadelphia Eagles Jersey Stephon Gilmore takes i sue with Brown's 'dirty move' Published: Dec 17, 2018 at 02:54 AM Herbie Teope cornerback took i sue with wide receiver during Sunday's 17-10 lo s. The two were engaged in a disagreement in the third quarter before officials stepped in to separate the players, and no penalty flags were Clayton Thorson Jersey thrown. Gilmore, who shadowed Brown for most of the contest, explained after the game what caused the confrontation. "He did a little dirty move, grabbed my helmet, threw me down," Gilmore said, . "That was super dirty. But other than that, just competing on the field." Brown finished the game with 49 yards receiving and a touchdown on four catches, but the touchdown grab in the second quarter came with cornerback in coverage. Gilmore did his part to help contain the ' top receiving threat, and the ' defense limited quarterback to 235 yards pa sing while Isaac Seumalo Jersey notching two interceptions off the ' signal-caller. It wasn't enough for the to secure a win, of course. But despite the short confrontation between Gilmore and Brown, the ' top cover cornerback expre sed no hard feelings. Instead, Gilmore showed respect in his matchup against one of the NFL's top offensive weapons. "It was fun," Gilmore said. "He's one of the best receivers Josh Sweat Jersey today. One thing that he's good at -- it's not his routes -- but his (timing) ... when he makes his move. He's very Zach Brown Jersey good at it." This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Top 10 Chelsea Football Clubs Loaned Out Stars]

Chelsea Football Club have a lot of young talent hoping to get through the ranks Michael Jordan Jersey and make it into the Chelsea first team. But to do this they need to show their credentials out on loan and prove to Jose Mourinho that they are good enough to break into the Chelsea X1. Chelsea already have a very strong, young team which makes it tougher for players coming through the academy to have their dreams come true, to walk out onto the green gra s of Stamford Bridge wearing the Blue of Chelsea. These are the players that are proving that in the first half of the season that they may have what it takes to break into the Chelsea first team:10) Christian Atsu- Christian Atsu (21), a surprise signing for Chelsea at the end of last summers transfer window was straight away loaned out to Vite se Arnhem, Chelseas feeder club. He has been given a chance to play for Vite se Arnhem 8 times so far this season in the Eredivisie, including participating in their last 5 matches, which have all ended up in a Vite se Arnhem win. During his loan spell he has also contributed with 1 goal and 2 a sists to help Vite se Arnhem continue their charge for the Eredivisie title. How long does Christian Atsu have to wait to put on a Chelsea shirt?9) Marko Marin- Marko Marin (24), the oldest player on the list, when signing for Chelsea was dubbed the German Me si but didnt get much of a chance to prove himself in his first year at Chelsea playing 6 times and scoring once. As he wasnt offered first team football at Chelsea he was loaned out to Sevilla to try and help them in their quest to gain Champions League football. Marko Marin hasnt been used as much as he would want in the Bundasliga, only playing 7 matches. But, when given his chance to play in the Europa League he has shown why people were Steve Larmer Jersey calling him the German Me si playing 3 matches, scoring twice and a sisting twice. Will this loan spell allow Marko Marin to finally get a staring position in the Chelsea team?8) Patrick Van Aanholt- Patrick Van Aanholt (23) has been a member of the Chelsea squad for 5 years now, but has rarely broken into the first team, only playing 3 times, scoring once in a blue Chelsea shirt. He has been sent out on loan 5 times now and needs to prove now that he is good enough to play for Chelsea whilst on loan at Vite se Arnhem. He has proven to be a rock in defence and has helped Vite se Arnhem to 5 clean sheets in 15 appearances, including scoring 2 times and creating 3 goals. Will Patrick Van Aanholt finally get his turn after 6 years?7) Patrick Bamford- Patrick Bamford (20) has only ever worn the blue of Chelsea once, for the reserve team, scoring 2 times. But, this season, whilst out on loan at Milton Keynes Dons he is sparking a lot of interest, playing extremely well. He has played 18 times so far in the Sky Bet League 1 and scored 11 times, also creating 2 goals. Will this brilliant start to the season continue for Patrick Bamford?6) Josh McEachran- Josh McEachran (20) is the most capped Chelsea player on this list, wearing the blue shirt on 22 occasions, including 2 appearances in the Champions League for Chelsea. Josh McEachran also was awarded the Chelsea Young Player of the Year award in the 2010/2011 season. In recent years he hasnt had the same chance as he did under Carlo Ancelotti and has been sent out on loan to further his footballing skills. Most recently, he has been loaned out to Watford (under former Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola) where he has played 7 times in the Championship. Will Jose Mourinho give Josh McEachran the playing time that he got under Carlo Ancelotti?5) Nathaniel Chalobah- Nathaniel Chalobah (19) is the youngest player on the list and has proved in previous loan moves that he has the credentials to be a Chelsea great in the future. He has never played for the Chelsea first team, but has captained the Youth team and Chelsea reserves, which proves that one Chris Kunitz Jersey day Nathaniel Chalobah will be a Chelsea star. But, he is still 19, so being given the chance to go out on loan will help him further his career. He is currently out on loan at Nottingham Forrest where he has played 7 times and scored twice. How many years until Nathaniel Chalobahs dream will come true, to play for Chelsea?4) Lucas Piazon- Lucas Piazon (19) has had 1 appearance in the Barclays Premier League, creating 1 a sist during the match. He was also apart of Chelsea tour of the USA, scoring an equaliser against PSG to score his first goal for the club. He was also Chelseas Young Player of the Season in the 2011/2012 season. He is another member of the squad that is loaned out to Chelseas feeder club Vite se Arnhem and has played 14 times for the Glenn Hall Jersey Eredivisie team, scoring 8 times and a sisting 7 times. He has been a key member of the squad and has been a reason why they are top of the league and fighting for the title. Will Lucas Piazon be the 5th Brazilian in the Chelsea squad?3) Thorgan Hazard- Thorgan Hazard (20), the younger brother of Chelsea starlet Eden Hazard has had a cracking start to the season for Belgium team Zulte Waregem being apart of the starting X1 for all 18 matches so far this season, scoring and a sisting 9 times to help Zulte into a Champions League qualification spot. He also played for Zulte Waregem in the Europa League group stage, where they were sadly knocked out on goal difference, playing 7 times and scoring and a sisting twice. Might we have 2 Hazards starting in the Chelsea X1 at some point?2) Romelu Lukaku- Romelu Lukaku (20) forced through a loan spell at Everton because he wanted to play matches after only managing 10 appearances for Chelsea in the 2011/2012 season. After impre sing for West Brom in the 2012/2013 season, scoring 17 times in 35 appearances no wonder that their was a giant queue of team lining up to try and loan this young, Belgium star. Finally, he joined Everton and has Marian Hossa Jersey scored 8 Barclays Premier League Goals in 13 appearances so far this season also, getting 3 a sist. Is Romelu Lukaku the player Chelsea are mi sing upfront this season?1) Thibaut Courtois- Thibaut Courtois (21) this season has proven that he is one of the best young goalkeepers around and one day will be one of the best goalkeepers in the world! He has been out on loan at Athletico Madrid for the last 3 years now and has been put up against some of the best players in the world including Lionel Me si and Cristiano Ronaldo. He has faced the likes of Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Frank Lampard, when Chelsea lost 4-1 to Athletico Madrid in the Super Cup. This season he has helped Athletico Madrid to 2nd place in the Liga BBVA only 3 points behind Barcelona with a game in hand, as he has only conceded 9 goals in 15 matches, keeping 7 clean sheets. He has also helped Athletico Madrid into the round of 16 in the Champions League playing 5 games in the group stages with 2 clean sheets and conceding 3 goals. With Petr Cech aging will this be Thibaut Cortouis year?But the real question is How many of these players will become regulars in the Chelsea first team? Only time will tell

[2018 NFL Mock Draft analysis 4.0 Mayfield in mix for Browns]

2018 NFL Mock Draft analysis 4.0: Mayfield in mix for Browns Published: Apr 26, 2018 at 07:44 AM Chase Goodbread Analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Lance Zierlein have heard a loud enough drumbeat on to predict the to draft the Heisman Trophy winner No. 1 overall. remains the most popular choice for Tyler Boyd Jersey the top pick; among 11 NFL.com mock drafts, the former USC star is predicted to go No. 1 in seven of them. But at least we have some legitimate intrigue with the ' lead-off selection, whereas a year ago, was a foregone conclusion as the No. 1 pick. Whether he's drafted first or not, Mayfield's rise as a prospect has been a remarkable one. Last summer, Darnold, and were being heralded as the flag bearers for what was expected to be a landmark QB cla s, even though Mayfield was more accomplished at the college level than any of them. Nine months later, expectations for this QB cla s remain high, but that's in part because Mayfield inserted himself into the top tier despite concerns about his size and maturity. Here are six other things to know from the final editions of : 2) Collectively, analysts aren't buying the into the notion that the will invest the No. 2 Chidobe Awuzie Jersey overall pick in an eventual replacement for QB . Ten of 11 project the to take either Penn State RB , or N.C. State DE . The lone outlier is Maurice Jones-Drew, who sees the taking UCLA QB . 3) The most likely team to trade out of its current first-round slot? The , who are moving up from No. 12 in seven of 11 mocks. The most common trading partner for GM Brandon Beane's first draft? Five of those seven mocks see Buffalo moving up to No. 5 in a deal with the . 4) Who will be the first receiver off the board? Analysts are all over the place on this point. Alabama's , SMU's and Maryland's are all predicted for that distinction by at least two analysts. Projections go as high as the taking Ridley at No. 15, yet as low as the picking Sutton at No. 32. In the latter scenario, Ridley, Moore and Texas A&M's would make for some excellent second-round value at the position. 5) The are the only team projected to select a quarterback in the first round by all 11 Evan McPherson Jersey analysts. The votes: Five for Mayfield, three for Darnold and three for Rosen. Analysts were nearly unanimous (10 of 11) on the and taking a QB in the first round. 6) How polarizing is Oklahoma OT as a prospect? Of all the players placed in the first round by at least one analyst, Brown is the latest selection in analyst Chad Reuter's seven-round mock: Jones-Drew projects Brown to the at No. 30 overall, while Reuter has him slotted in the fourth round, at No. 119 overall to the . 7) There are only four consensus top-10 picks: Darnold, Barkley, Chubb Trey Hendrickson Jersey and Notre Dame OG . Draft picks: N.C. State edge rusher (No. 5 overall), SMU WR (No. 40 overall), Oregon RB (No. 71 overall), Boston College DB (No. 99 overall), Iowa LB (No. 106 overall), Penn State WR (No. 113 overall), Wisconsin TE (No. 156 overall), Arizona State OG (No. 183 overall), Washington LB (No. 217 overall), Arkansas RB (No. 226 overall). **Analysis:** I mean ... they got Chubb with the fifth pick. That's *huge*. They didn't trade the pick -- they stayed still and took an elite defender. I give them credit for that. While I might Jessie Bates III Jersey not see Sutton or Hamilton reaching the heights of or , they can step into those roles at some point. Freeman could take on a starter's workload in 2018. </content:power-ranking> *Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter * . This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Jets sign former Texan Ryan Griffin to fill TE need]

Anthony Lamb Jersey Jets sign former Texan Ryan Griffin to fill TE need Published: Jul 22, 2019 at 09:40 AM For at least the first four weeks of the upcoming season, the could use some help at tight end. Chauncey Billups Jersey could also use a new franchise to call home. So it goes that the signed Griffin, the former tight end, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported, per sources informed of the situation. The team later announced the signing. Griffin played his first six seasons with the , who drafted him in the sixth round of the 2013 out of Connecticut. However, the tight end's time in Texas came Joe Dumars Jersey to an unceremonious end when he was cut on May 17 following an arrest during 2019 festivities in Nashville for allegedly breaking a hotel window and being charged with vandalism and public intoxication. The case was later dismi sed. The recently lost starting tight end to a four-game suspension due to a violation of the league's policy and program on substances of Deividas Sirvydis Jersey abuse. Over his six-season career thus far, Griffin has caught 136 pa ses for 1,491 yards and seven scores in 77 games, with 36 starts. In 2018, he started a career-high 11 games with 24 catches for 305 yards. This article has been reproduced in a Blake Griffin Jersey new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Don Coryell architect of Air Coryell offense named coachcontributor finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that Don Coryell was named the coach/contributor finalist for the Cla s of 2023. Coryell has moved into the final stage of the selection proce s needed for induction, as the 49-person Will Magnay Jersey selection committee will now consider him for election in January.Coryell needs 80% of the vote to be inducted. He emerged as the lone finalist over Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Holmgren, owner Robert Kraft and longtime executive John Wooten.Inventor of the Air Coryell offense, Coryell used his offensive philosophy to succeed for 14 years in the NFL. Coryell went 111-83-1 (.572) in his career with the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego , winning five division tiles and having six 10-win seasons. Kenrich Williams Jersey Named A sociated Pre s Coach of the Year in 1974, Coryell led the to a 10-4 record and their first playoff appearance since the 1948 NFL Championship Game. The following year, the Cardinals earned an 11-win regular season that matched the franchise record for victories in a season (1948, 1925). Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get Rawle Alkins Jersey the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Steven Adams Jersey Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The Chargers hired Coryell in 1978, and he went on to transform the game with the "Air Coryell" offense. The Chargers led the NFL in total offense five times, pa sing yards seven times and scoring three times. San Diego led the NFL in pa sing yards for six consecutive years from 1978 through 1983 while also leading the league in total offense four consecutive years from 1980 to 1983.The Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game during the 1980 and 1981 Christian Wood Jersey seasons under Coryell. Prior to Coryell's hire, the Chargers did not have a winning record for eight consecutive seasons and failed to qualify for the playoffs since appearing in the AFL title game in 1965. The 11 other candidates considered for finalist selection Tuesday were Holmgren, Kraft, Wooten, Roone Arledge, Frank "Bucko" Kilroy, Art Modell, Buddy Parker, Dan Reeves, Art Rooney Jr., Mike Shanahan and Clark Shaughne sy. Coryell is just one step away from the Hall of Fame after emerging as the finalist from the group.

[Lions Stafford expected to play with dislocated finger]

Lions' Stafford expected to play with dislocated finger Published: Dec 11, 2016 at 11:16 AM Around the NFL Writer suffered a hand injury that could affect the rest of his 2016 season. The quarterback badly dislocated the middle finger on his throwing hand Sunday, NFL Network Insider Ian Cassius Stanley Jersey Rapoport reported, per a source informed of his condition. Rapoport says the injury is described as "a solidly jammed knuckle." ESPN first reported the news. On Monday, head coach Jim Caldwell Stafford will be able to practice this week and will play in New York versus the on Sunday. Stafford did not mi s a snap after experiencing the injury early in the over the . Jalen Lecque Jersey Stafford had the finger taped and played the remainder of the game with a glove on his right hand. "Was just trying to figure out what was the best way to manage it," he said, . "You know, the training room guys Jeremy Lamb Jersey , the equipment staff, everybody did a great job. Got me all ready to go, and then I just, I haven't thrown with one in a long time. Trying to get the feel back was a little difficult." Stafford didn't appear comfortable with the glove, but Rapoport added that the quarterback will likely wear the mitt or a specialized brace for the rest of the season. The quarterback struggled for the second time this season versus the ' defense. Stafford to sed two interceptions, including a pick-six that put Myles Turner Jersey Detroit behind in the fourth quarter. He finished 21-of-35 pa sing for 223 yards, one touchdown throw and the two INTs. As Stafford has all season, he led the on a game-winning drive, which culminated with a seven-yard touchdown scramble by the quarterback. The have earned eight four-quarter comeback wins this season, most in a single season since at least 1950, Goga Bitadze Jersey per NFL Research. Stafford has enjoyed a magical season, helping propel Detroit to a two-game lead in the NFC North with three games to play. Now Stafford will need to keep the wizardry going while fighting through a nagging injury. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[First Manchester Derby Ends in Dramatic Fashion]

Man City started with a 4-4-2 with Balotelli and Aguero replacing Dzeko and Tevez, the starting strikers in their crucial Champions League match midweek. David Silva also made the team alongside Samir Nasri, who Mancini highly rates but never regained his form at Arsenal. The visiting neighbours would open up a 6-point lead at the summit and with the majority of his team rested in midweek, Sir Alex had his reasons to be optimistic even though the in-form Anderson would be out for three weeks.Citys domination continued but as Agueros heavy first touch let him down from Balotellis through ball, United shifted a gear up and a head-and-chest one-two between Ashley Young and Van Persie sent the English winger down the flank with ample of space before his square pa s found Rooney just Allen Iverson Jersey inside the box who then placed his shot into Harts bottom right corner.Le s often this season, United did not concede first.Things went from bad to worse as City captain Kompany was forced off of an unknown injury just 20 minutes 4 minutes after conceding and was replaced by Kolo Toure, who was Jamal Murray Jersey more preferred in right back this season and Lescott would sure be worrying about his future.The tide had changed since the first goal and City found it difficult to keep po se sion, let alone create chances. Van Persies lobbed through ball found Young again but failing to get the ball down on his first touch meant the winger had no second chance as his international teammate Hart came out of his penalty box to clear the ball. Aguero, who was unexpectedly dull given the amount of rest he had has, managed to find his way out of five United defenders but his placed shot this time was comfortably held by De Gea.Uniteds confidence grew with po se sion and they doubled their lead before the half hour mark. It was a more seemingly direct and simple but always effective goal as the Rafael overlapped Valencia to send a low cro s into the 6 yard box for Rooney to drive the ball into the same corner. The Valencia-Rafael partnership on the right is blo soming into another succe sful one in United history.Shortly after the restart, Evans could not shake off and Smalling came on for him whereas for City, their reason for substitution was more interesting. Balotelli was arguably the best player for his team in the first half, seeing much of the ball and being more creative than Silva and Nasri, resembling to Rooneys style but after he attempted and failed a backheel, Mancini was signalling Tevez to warm up. Italians are eccentric, arent they?The temperamental substitution paid off in fact as Tevez totally reinvigorated his side and was looking even more threatening than his former team was in the first half. Rather than waiting to receive the ball like Super Mario, his constant movement and Paul Millsap Jersey exchange of runs with Aguero proved more practical. The minute combination of the Argentines and David Silva was a nuisance to the United defence and the goal you felt was coming finally came when Yaya Toure slotted home into the same corner as Rooneys brace after De Geas fantastic double save. The goal came just after Van Persies right foot curler hit the post and Ashley Young was wrongly judged offside for his tap-in.City continued to pile on the pre sure and Silva was again denied by De Gea, although unintentionally, as the playmakers Facundo Campazzo Jersey close range shot hit De Geas shoulder to clip the woodwork for a corner. With le s than 10 minutes to go, Mancini summoned his super-sub from the bench hoping to scramble an equaliser to say the least. It was not from Dzeko but the equaliser did come when Zabaleta unleashed a fierce low drive after United headed clear Tevezs corner.Zabaleta after his equaliser pa s the Wall of United defendersIt was Tevez again however in the first minute of injury time when he fouled Rafael in a position where a left-footed free kick taker could hardly ask for better. Rooney, who was on a hat trick, gave way to a determined Van Persie and his shot to the far post, helped by a wicked deflection from former Arsenal teammates Nasri, went pa s a fully stretched Joe Hart to not only give United their 6-point lead up the top but as well halted Man Citys unbeaten run at the Etihad.The two Rs combine again for 3 pointsCity will only have themselves to blame though as the two goals from Rooney were far too easily conceded. The marking was disastrous with 3 defenders failing to even get close to the striker in his first goal and was nowhere near him again when he scored the second. Summer signing Nastasic was quickly given a place in the starting lineup although he always looked more convincing in European matches than in the Premier League. Clichy on the other hand was equally disappointing as his offence today was better than his defence.For Sir Alex, it should still be concerning as his side Gary Harris Jersey gave away two goals, in which both were from City players arriving late in or outside the box for the loose ball. They have never really found any replacements for Roy Keane nor Nicky Butt since they both left and although the Red Devils have achieved much succe s still in their absence, thats where they could do better, especially if they would want to curb their recent habit of conceding first. While Mancini continues to overlook Javi Garcia just like he did with Nigel De Jong last season, United fans would no doubt be wishing they have either one.

[Bills release interception-prone QB Nathan Peterman]

Bills release interception-prone QB Nathan Peterman Published: Nov 12, 2018 at 12:06 PM Austin Knoblauch Talen Horton-Tucker Jersey 's interception-filled tenure with the is over. A day after made the best debut by a signal-caller since Jim Kelly, Buffalo parted ways with Peterman. With the heading into their bye week, the team's decision to cut Peterman likely means stands a good chance of playing in Week 12 as he continues to rehab from an elbow sprain he suffered last month. Dwight Howard Jersey Peterman, who ranks dead last in QB rating (30.7) among NFL signal-callers this season with a minimum of 50 pa sing attempts, threw three interceptions in Buffalo's Week 9 lo s when he got the start over the injured . He has thrown seven interceptions on 81 attempts. He started the season as the ' starter. Barkley's strong performance in the team's 41-10 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Jersey victory over the on Sunday made Peterman an expendable commodity. The first significant sign that Peterman's tenure in Buffalo was in jeopardy was when Anderson got the start over him after Allen was injured. After Anderson suffered a concu sion in Week 8 against the , Peterman struggled mightily in the ' 41-9 lo s to the . Barkley was announced as the starter Saturday after being with the for le s than two weeks. Despite not playing in a regular-season game since the 2016 season, the former USC standout connected Danny Green Jersey on 15 of 25 pa ses for 232 yards and two touchdowns. His 117.4 pa ser rating was best by a QB making his debut since Kelly posted a rating of 119.8 in 1986 to kick off his career. Peterman, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2017 by the , gained a dubious level of distinction last season when he threw five first-half interceptions in his first career NFL start. He put in a pick-free performance during his second start last season, but threw two during the ' 47 Brandon Ingram Jersey -3 lo s to the in the season opener. It remains to be seen whether another team will give Peterman a chance to prove he can make it in the NFL. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Buffalo Bills 2021 schedule Dates times TV key games toughest matchup season prediction]

The were one of the biggest succe s stories of the NFL last year, winning their first division title since the 1995 season and advancing to the AFC Championship Game for the first time Derrick Rose Jersey since the 1993 season. Buffalo found its franchise quarterback in , as he and combined to form one of the best quarterback-receiver combinations in the league. The Bills weren't active in free agency, but added to an already impre sive wide receiver group. They also added and Boogie Basham to their pa s rush with their first two draft picks. Buffalo is a contender to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in 28 years and the early favorites in the AFC East.Here's a full rundown of the Bills' 17-game schedule, including key matchups and a season prediction:WeekOpponentDateTime (ET)Network1vs. SteelersSept. 121 p.m.CBS2at DolphinsSept. 191 p.m.Fox3vs. WashingtonSept. 261 p.m.Fox4vs Willis Reed Jersey . TexansOct. 31 p.m.CBS5at Chiefs (SNF)Oct. 108:20 p.m.NBC6at Titans (MNF)Oct. 188:15 p.m.ESPN7BYE WEEK8vs. DolphinsOct. 311 p.m.CBS9at JaguarsNov. 71 p.m.CBS10at JetsNov. 141 p.m.CBS11vs. ColtsNov. 211 p.m.CBS12at Saints (Thanksgiving)Nov. 258:20 p.m.NBC13vs. Patriots (MNF)Dec. 68:15 p.m.ESPN14at BuccaneersDec. 124:25 p.m.CBS15vs. PanthersDec. 18/19TBDTBD16at PatriotsDec. 261 p.m.CBS17vs. FalconsJan. 21 p.m.Fox18vs. JetsJan. 91 p.m.CBSWeek 2 at : Huge swing game in the tough AFC East, Buffalo and Miami will be must-see TV at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins have lost five consecutive games to the Bills, Mitchell Robinson Jersey so this matchup will be circled on the calendar. If the Dolphins want to win the division, holding serve at home will go a long way toward accomplishing that.Week 11 vs. :A rematch of the AFC wild card thriller, Indianapolis improved with the addition of at quarterback. This is one of the toughest games on Buffalo's schedule, but it certainly helps the Bills will be at Orchard Park for this one.Week 14 at :Josh Allen faces for the first time since he left New England -- and he's a much better quarterback. Buffalo may be the division's biggest challenge to beat Tampa Bay, especially if the revamped pa s rush can get to Brady. Expect a shootout in Tampa.Week: 5 | Date: Oct. 10 | Time: 8:20 p.m. ETOpponent: at The matchup everyone in the AFC will be waiting to see as Buffalo heads to Kansas Kevin Knox Jersey City for a rematch of the AFC Championship Game. Buffalo was beaten pretty bad in Arrowhead Stadium last year -- and the Chiefs are even better with a revamped offensive line. The Bills have a tough schedule in 2021, but this would be a statement victory if Allen and company can pull this off.2021 record prediction: 14-4 The Bills are incredibly talented on the offensive side of the ball, as Josh Allen is only getting better as a quarterback. Buffalo's pa sing game immediately is better with the addition of Emmanuel Sanders and the emergence of Gabriel Davis -- helping out Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley. This Immanuel Quickley Jersey is a 14-win team if the defense returns to its 2019 form. The AFC East is talented, but the Bills are the cla s of the division. Colts, Saints, Patriots, Buccaneers are a tough stretch, but Buffalo is good enough to go 3-1.

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[Chiefs vs. Lions props odds best bets AI predictions 2023 NFL Kickoff Game picks Mahomes over 286.5 yards]

After improving their record from 3-13-1 in 2021 to 9-8 in 2022, the Detroit Lions enter the season with sky-high expectations, but will begin the year with a stiff test when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game. The Chiefs will raise their third championship banner before the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff and could become the NFL' Khyri Thomas Jersey s newest dynasty with a third title in five seasons. It will be a star-studded matchup for anyone making NFL props on players like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.Goff was one of the most surprising quarterbacks of last season and his over/under for total pa sing yards is 261.5 in the latest Chiefs vs. Lions props. If you're looking for one of the plus-money NFL prop bets, Mahomes to throw over 0.5 interceptions is priced at +108 and even though he won the MVP last year, he threw an interception in nine of his 17 starts. Before betting any NFL props for the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, you need to .Built using cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques by SportsLine's Data Science team, AI Predictions and AI Ratings are generated for each player Dikembe Mutombo Jersey prop. The AI predictions are determined by statistically learning from each player's historical data then quantitatively evaluating the strength of the opponents defense by a signing a numeric value out of 100 called a matchup score.Once a prediction is formulated, the AI rating is generated using the prediction, the matchup score, and the odds of the market. For example, you could see a 5-star rating on an over bet if a player is facing a poor defense, their prediction differs from the line and there are favorable odds. In addition, SportsLine AI is the first fully automated predictive model at SportsLine. It continuously refreshes on the most recent available data and can help you spot the biggest discrepancies in the lines.With Chiefs vs. Lions jumping off the season in the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game Rajon Rondo Jersey , the model has evaluated the NFL player prop odds and provided Lions vs. Chiefs prop picks for every available prop market. .After analyzing Lions vs. Chiefs and examining the dozens of player prop markets, SportsLine AI says Chiefs quarterback goes over 286.5 total pa sing yards. It was a down year by his standards in 2021, as Mahomes only averaged 7.4 yards per pa s attempt and threw a career-high 13 interceptions but he responded with an MVP season in 2022 despite Pete Maravich Jersey losing his top wide receiver over the offseason. Even without Tyreek Hill in the lineup, Mahomes led the NFL's top scoring offense and finished the season with 5,250 pa sing yards and 41 touchdowns, leading the NFL in both categories. He averaged 308.8 pa sing yards per game and finished with 300 or more in 10 of his 17 regular-season starts.The Lions ranked 30th in pa sing yards allowed and 31st in net adjusted yards per pa s attempt allowed (7.0). Even with Detroit making significant offseason improvement, this could be a tough matchup for Detroit's defense. SportsLine's AI is predicting that Mahomes cruises past 300 yards, projecting he throws for 352.5 yards on Tony Snell Jersey average..In addition, SportsLine AI says another star sails past his total and has 16 other NFL props rated four stars or better. . Which Chiefs vs. Lions prop bets should you target for the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game? .

[Trade for Antonio Brown move Marvin Jones in fantasy]

Trade for Antonio Brown, move Marvin Jones in fantasy Published: Oct 19, 2016 at 07:21 AM Week 6 has come and gone and fantasy owners are in a frenzy over who to add, drop and put on the trade block. Some players' trade value will never be higher, while others are ideal buy-low candidates meaning you should try to capitalize on the fear generated by a slow Week 6 outing for players who have positive outlooks for the season. That's why this column, "Trade Calls" will come at you each and every week. It's pretty simple: I do the heavy lifting, you get some information and start making offers. So ahead of Week 7, here are some players to think about trying to acquire on the low, and moving after a big Week 6 performance. PLAYERS TO TRADE FOR Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers 's fantasy trade value will never be lower coming off a game where he had a season-low 45 yards. Oh, and that whole injury thing, that might have something to do with it too. is expected to mi s anywhere from two to six weeks as he recovers from knee surgery, a huge blow to the potent offense George Hill Jersey that had been shredding opposing teams with the deep ball all season. Enter ! Erm ... or, enter . In Jones' only true start last season in which he actually knew he'd be the starter, got all of the first team reps in practice and finished the game, Brown piled up 124 receiving yards. Jones is obviously not , but he should be able to keep Brown's fantasy value afloat for the time being. Brown is arguably the best wideout in the NFL, and the offense runs through him, and . Proof? Brown has more receptions (45) this year than has targets (35), and Coates has the second-most targets on the team. Brown has a 28 percent market share of team targets (including tight ends and running backs) and owns a 47 percent market share of the team's wide receiver targets. While Jones may not be as accurate, efficient, or poised as , anyone trading for Brown should be confident that the backup quarterback will still funnel the majority of his pa s attempts to Brown, because, quite simply, he'd be stupid not to. Plus, if Landry ends up slinging a bunch of interceptions, that opens up the game script to favor the ' receiver. value is all about opportunities, and for wideouts, targets equal opportunities, just ask Matt Harmon. So with Roethlisberger expected back for the fantasy playoffs at worst, you just might be able to pull-off a league-winning trade while Brown's owner is sulking. Isaiah Crowell, RB, Cleveland Browns The Crow has had a couple of slow games in a row against tough matchups with fewer than 25 rushing yards in each of the last two contests. The faced a team allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs in Week 5 followed by the , who are allowing the sixth-fewest fppg to running backs. Despite the two stinkers in which he averaged just 1.7 yards per carry, Crowell is still averaging 5.2 yards per carry for the season and is touching the Brandon Ingram Jersey ball on 43 percent of his snaps (highest rate among non-quarterbacks on the , compared to 's 29 percent touch percentage, per . This means the team is leaning on Crowell more than any other player on the offense which is a positive sign going forward. Among 17 running backs with a touch percentage between 40-45 percent, Crowell ranks seventh in fantasy points with 70.3. He is still the clear leader of the Cleveland backfield and should see an increased role against Cincinnati's 20th ranked rush defense in Week 7. The defense is not what it used to be and has surrendered 866 total yards to opposing backs so far this year. Crowell has hogged 76 percent of the ' red-zone rush attempts and is still on pace for over 200 carries and well over 1,200 scrimmage yards. If he has a good game against the , and you can bet Hue Jackson will look to make a statement against his former team via the ground attack, it will probably then be too late to make a move for Crowell. PLAYERS TO TRADE AWAY Marvin Jones, WR, Detroit Lions is currently the WR3 in standard scoring through six weeks of . So why in the name of Tim Tebow am I suggesting you trade him away? For starters, he hasn't dominated in terms of reception share for Detroit. His 29 receptions is tied with , is just four greater than , and three greater than (ankle) who sat out in Week 6. He has the same amount of red-zone targets as Boldin (six). Jones is the undisputed No. 1 receiver in Detroit and leads the team with 47 targets, and while he Elfrid Payton Jersey has saved his fantasy owners with touchdowns in each of his last two games, he had a mere 10 receiving yards on two receptions in Week 6 and has collected just 121 yards combined in his last three games. Jones' Week 3 explosion (200 yards, two touchdowns) was likely a week-winning type of game but he's been pretty average otherwise. Discounting that game against Green Bay, Jones is averaging just four receptions and about 64 receiving yards per contest. When , who has been one of Josh Hart Jersey Jones' biggest proponents this season, , well then it's probably time to seriously consider moving him. Jones' upcoming schedule is not very friendly either. The have two games against Minnesota, one against Houston and a bye in the next six weeks, leaving you with maybe three favorable/usable matchups for the rest of the fantasy regular season. As a mid-round steal, Jones has been nothing short of spectacular so far, but with four touchdowns in his last four games, now is the time to ship him off. Jay Ajayi, RB, Miami Dolphins Coming into Week 6, the backfield had been abysmal. The team ranked 31st in the NFL with 72.4 rushing yards per game. led the team with a combined 117 rush yards for the season. And then the rolled into Miami and got rolled over by the second-year back for 207 total yards and two touchdowns. That's over 55 percent of his fantasy points right there in a single game. Ajayi's owners should look to take advantage of this eruption if they need depth, or a more reliable option elsewhere. , who admittedly looks like a shell of his former self, is gaining his health back. While he's probably not be a feature back any more, fear of a committee in Miami is a real concern. Heck, even got two red-zone carries in Week 6. Yes, coach Adam Gase has said all along that he wants one back to play the role of a bell-cow, which likely means more volume for the hot hand, Ajayi, for the near future but this could be a week-to-week thing, so take advantage of the blow-up game if you see an opportunity in your league to do so. Despite the ' Week 6 win, the team still ranks 24th in the NFL in total scoring and 20th or worse in scoring offense, rushing offense, pa sing offense and third down offense. That doesn't spell consistent production from the backfield going forward. Matt Jones, RB, Washington Redskins Maybe Alex Gelhar put it best in his attempt to visualize ' fantasy production this season with this tweet: Trying to accurately rank Matt Jones this year ... Alex Gelhar (@AlexGelhar) That's because in true "Whack-A-Mole" fashion, Jones has a good game pretty much every other week. In Weeks 2, 4 and 6 Jones has combined for 338 yards and three touchdowns. In Weeks 1, 3 and 5 Jones combined for 168 total yards and zero scores. Following Jones' 14 carries for 31 yards in Week 5 (2.2 ypc), coach Jay Gruden said that rookie back had earned himself the right to more work since he averaged 6.0 ypc in the same game. That resulted in a season-high five touches for Kelley in Week 6 along with nine offensive snaps, his highest snap count of the year thus far. It's miniscule, but it's also a sign that Washington will reward solid play and the coaching staff is not afraid to leave Jones on the sidelines if he struggles. With Kelly earning more snaps, and retaining his role as a pa s-catching back, Jones' inconsistency is likely to persist in this committee backfield. Trying to predict the big games from the duds for Jones makes him an extremely frustrating fantasy player to own, so see if you can move him for more consistency following his 19-point outing. This article has been reproduced in Ike Anigbogu Jersey a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[C.J. Strouds QB1 timetable headlines five key questions for Texans]

The wrapped up their offseason program last week, kicking off summer break ahead of training camp in late July.It was an offseason highlighted by their eventful 2023 draft, in which they selected 's and 's with the second and third overall picks, respectively. It was also an offseason when general manager Nick Caserio needed to be aggre sive for the franchise, to finally show tangible progre s amid a years-long rebuild.Here are five burning questions for the Texans ahead of training camp:1. How quickly will C.J. Stroud earn the starting quarterback job?New head coach DeMeco Ryans said there will be an open competition for the starting quarterback job between Stroud and , who has started 26 games for Houston since 2021. That will be the biggest storyline entering training camp. The two rotated reps with the first-team offense throughout OTAs and minicamp.With Stroud being the No. 2 overall pick, Kyle Korver Jersey the Texans' hopeful franchise quarterback, there will be external pre sure for him to play early, but Ryans has said the team won't put internal pre sure on him.From 2011-2022, there were 17 quarterbacks selected within the top five picks of the draft. Just six of them didn't start Week 1 of their rookie season.2. Is there enough firepower at receiver?This is the position group shrouded with the most uncertainty.With traded to the in March, Houston doesn't have a true No. 1 receiver. , signed to a two-year deal worth $15.25 million in free agency, had 53 receptions for 527 yards last season with the , which led Tenne see and also would've led Houston's returning pa s-catchers in 2022. He's two seasons removed Marquese Chriss Jersey from a torn ACL that cut his 2021 campaign prematurely. But at 31 and four years removed from his last 1,000-yard season, Woods' upside is likely limited. His receiving yards total last season marked a career-low. is a strong candidate to be the Texans' leading receiver. Limited to seven appearances in 2022 due to injury, Collins' 17-game pace exceeded 62 receptions and 817 receiving yards (he had 37 receptions for 481 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games). He's a big-bodied target at 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, packaged with athleticism and fluidity. The production he has flashed in spurts makes his potential enticing. But health has been his i sue. He's Lamar Stevens Jersey mi sed 10 of 34 games since entering the NFL in 2021 as a third-round pick out of .The Texans also added in free agency , who had a career-high 43 receptions for 555 yards and three touchdowns last year with the . They picked up two receivers through the draft: third-rounder and sixth-rounder . But could be the X-factor. A 2022 second-round pick, the former star mi sed his rookie season due to leukemia and then battled a hamstring i sue in the offseason program. Ryans expects Metchie to be good to go by training camp.3. What are reasonable expectations for the run defense?After allowing 170.2 rushing yards per game last season, dead-last in the league and the worst mark in franchise history, the Texans have fortified their defensive front.They traded up to take Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick and signed veteran defensive tackle in free agency to pair with . Houston has also fortified its inside linebacker corps with veterans and , plus fifth-round rookie .The revamped defensive front will show its worth beginning in training camp, when there will be padded practices.4. Will the offensive line live up to its price?The extension for star left tackle and trading for, then extending, veteran right guard showed the Texans' commitment to improving up front for Stroud and second-year tailback .In 2023, Houston is dedicating $37 million in cap space and $73.7 million in cash to its offensive line, ranking third in the NFL in both categories.Will it pay off? Time will tell.Like with the defensive front, we'll be able to best evaluate the offensive line starting in training camp.The Texans last season ranked 22nd in the NFL with a 31.8% pre sure rate allowed per drop back, according to Next Gen Stats. Their running backs were also tackled at or behind the line of scrimmage on 19% on their runs, tied for 24th in the league, per Football Outsiders.Left Kevin Love Jersey guard , the 15th overall pick in the 2022 draft, could be the X-factor. He struggled at times as a rookie, allowing 47 pre sures (fourth-worst in the NFL), according to Pro Football Focus. He didn't participate in OTAs or minicamp, as he was recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. He's expected to be ready for training camp.5. How good will the secondary be?The Texans have one of the better secondaries in the league on paper, with rising star and free-agent acquisition at safety, and (the No. 3 overall pick in 2022), , and the headliners at cornerback.Last season, Houston ranked first with just 15 pa sing touchdowns allowed and tied for fifth with a 82.7 pa ser rating allowed when targeted, according to Next Gen Stats. And that was with Stingley mi sing eight games due to a hamstring injury. The former star's availability could be paramount for the secondary to become elite.Ben Arthur is the AFC South reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tenne sean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He Kevin Porter Jersey covered the Seattle Seahawks for SeattlePI.com for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tenne see. 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[2023 NFL Draft Steelers add depth at defensive back offensive line with last two picks]

After four hours without a pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers closed out their 2023 by making two picks late in the seventh round. Pittsburgh selected former Purdue cornerback Cory Trice Jr. with the 241st overall pick. With the 251st pick, the Steelers added even more depth to the interior of their offensive line with the selection of former Maryland center/guard Spencer Anderson.A big cornerback (he's 6-foot-3 and 206 pounds), Trice is a physical player who knows how to use the sideline as Scottie Pippen Jersey an extra defender. Trice, who had two pick-sixes during his time with the Boilermakers, also isn't afraid to get his hands dirty in run support. There's a thought that Trice could move over to safety at the next level. CB Cory Trice Jr., Purdue, and he is a big corner. I think hes got a shot to make the team. We nail Zach Norvell Jr. Jersey these gems. Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) During his final season at Maryland, the 6-foot-5, 320-pound Anderson started 12 games at right guard and one game at right tackle. He started nine games at right tackle and four games at center during the 2021 season. That season, Anderson received the 13th-highest pa s-blocking grade among all Power Five players and the highest among Big Ten players. Spencer Anderson, RG, Maryland. He transitions smoothly and blocks two defenders creating a nice pocket. Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) Trice and Anderson wrapped up what was an eventful three days for the Steelers. With their first pick in the draft, Pittsburgh Zach LaVine Jersey selected former Georgia standout offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Jones provides much-needed depth behind starters. and. The kicked off Day 2 of the draft by selecting former Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. with the 32nd overall pick. The Steelers then addre sed another big need by selecting former Wisconsin interior defensive lineman Keenau Benton with the 49th pick.With the 93rd pick, Pittsburgh drafted former Georgia tight end Darnell Washington, a ma sive player who will undoubtedly help open things up forand the rest of the Steelers running backs. The Steelers Otto Porter Jr. Jersey then added another brotherly duo to their roster by drafting Wisconsin pa s rusher Nick Herbig in the fourth round. Herbig is the younger brother of Steelers offensive lineman. Pittsburgh is hoping that each of these picks can add to the franchise's current run of 19 consecutive non-losing seasons. Furthermore, the Steelers are trying to Toni Kukoc Jersey make a serious run at winning the franchise's first title since 2008. Pittsburgh's 2023 projected win total is currently set at 9.5 games, according to Caesars Sportsbook. That's two full games higher than last year's projected total.

[If the owner is dancing you know its playoff time]

If the owner is dancing, you know it's playoff time Published: Jan 15, 2017 at 08:31 AM Solomon Thomas Jersey Things are going very well for Arthur Blank right now. The owner has an exciting and succe C. J. Beathard Jersey sful team just one win away from the . Acro s the street from the Georgia Dome is a new stadium under construction that has a really cool roof that all the owners are jealous of (probably). Mitch Wishnowsky Jersey Put it all together and this dance party is totally understandable. The eight-second mark is currently the high point of the NFL postseason. Arik Armstead Jersey we break it down! Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) This is why super rich guys buy football teams. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in Garrett Celek Jersey our site footer to report an i sue.

[Seahawks signing veteran cornerback Perrish Cox]

Seahawks signing veteran cornerback Perrish Cox Published: Jan 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host Christian Ringo Jersey Seattle is adding cornerback insurance in the wake of sustained by in the team's season-ending playoff lo s at Atlanta. P.J. Williams Jersey The former cornerback , NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday. A 22-game starter over two years in Tenne see, Cox has been freely available since his . Cox has familiarity with Pete Carroll's defensive scheme after spending a month Kaden Elliss Jersey on the roster during the 2013 season. The question is how much he has left in the tank after hemorrhaging big plays in 11 games with the last year. Zack Baun Jersey Now 30 years old, Cox is this year's version of or Cary Williams as the veteran flier with a chance to carve out a role with a strong training camp. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be Ian Book Jersey mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.

[Where is Jameson Williams Latest news updates on Lions receivers injury status suspension return date]

Dan Campbell made it clear Jameson Williams was going to be seeing more reps at Lions training camp than a player of his OG Anunoby Jersey caliber would typically face. An injury appears to have taken that off the table.Williams, who will mi s the first six games of the 2023 season due to a gambling suspension, suffered a hamstring injury during practice, an injury that is reportedly likely to shut him down for the remainder of the preseason. Williams is eligible to participate in all preseason activities, but will be prohibited from taking part in team practices during the regular season until after his suspension is completed."He mi ses the reps. That's a chance to get full-speed, full-tilt reps, the timing of the pa s game, lining up, all of it. Moving versus pre s, through the zones ... it's just time on Dewan Hernandez Jersey task," Campbell said, . "So, yeah, there will be a setback with it, but listen, you take it as it comes. I'm not gonna sweat it, as long as he's willing to continue to grind on the playbook and get it right, we'll take it as it goes."MORE: Williams arrived in Detroit with plenty of hype after a breakout 2021 campaign at Alabama with 1,572 receiving yards on 79 catches with 15 touchdown receptions. But Williams tore his ACL during the Crimson Tide's national championship lo s to Georgia, limiting him to just six games in his rookie season. The 2022 12th overall pick had one catch for 41 yards and a touchdown on nine targets.Before his suspension, the speedy deep threat was viewed as a huge breakout candidate as part of a Lions team that was largely expected to be one of the most exciting teams in the league.Where is Williams, and when will he be back on the field?During training camp on Wednesday, Williams pulled up and grabbed his right hamstring while running a route. DeAndre' Bembry Jersey He walked off the field with a trainer and did not come back from the injury.Williams has already dealt with one leg injury during this year's training camp when he hurt his left leg a few weeks earlier, though it only cost him four practices.Though Campbell initially hadn't ruled out Williams returning during the preseason, he at least said that he did not feel there was a path for Williams to play against the Jaguars on Saturday. Aron Baynes Jersey He added that "there's a good chance it probably could go through the preseason." He also described it as "probably unlikely" that Williams would play in the final preseason game against the Panthers next Friday.MORE:The biggest concern with Williams will be how much the team can a sist him with his treatment when the preseason is over. The league has strict policies regarding a suspended player's involvement with his team, and Campbell noted that Williams technically could not receive treatment from the team during his injury.He did say that the team is "looking into that." suspended back in April for violations of the league's gambling policy. The league did not specify in what way Williams violated the policy, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported it was because he bet on college games inside Detroit's practice facility.For the violation, Williams was suspended for the first six games of Alex Len Jersey the 2023 season, meaning he will not return until Week 7 against the Ravens.DeCOURCY: Per NFL rules, Williams will be able to have workouts at Detroit's facility once his suspension is halfway finished. However, he will be prohibited from practicing with the team until his six games are up.

[Marvin Lewis drawing head coaching interest under consideration for several opportunities in 2021]

Former coach Marvin Lewis received Cornelius Lucas Jersey numerous head coaching overtures a year ago and is also under consideration for several head coaching opportunities in 2021, league sources said.Lewis reached the playoffs five straight years with the Bengals -- something unheard of for that franchise -- and has spent the past two years on the Arizona State staff, but remains open to a return to the Josh Reynolds Jersey NFL in the right spot. Lewis was among the longest-tenured coaches in the NFL at the time he left the Bengals after the 2018 season, is very well respected around the league and is a former member of the league's competition committee.The were among the teams who gauged his interest last year, sources said. Lewis is held in high regard by many of the men who are well positioned to land general manager jobs next month and his ability to win in Cincinnati, despite a very limited budget and under Trumaine Johnson Jersey an untraditional structure with owner effectively the general manager. His deep experience as a to defensive coordinator and ability to build a staff are also qualities that will work in his favor in an upcoming hiring cycle that is devoid Samson Ebukam Jersey of many candidates who are considered a lock to land jobs. Spending two years immersed in the college game, at a time when NFL teams are borrowing liberally from NCAA teams Los Angeles Rams Jersey for concepts and play designs with the pro game trending toward more shotgun and spread formations, also adds to Lewis' appeal. Numerous teams have indicated an interest in speaking to Lewis, and there will undoubtedly be a number of teams who make a coaching change when the season concludes.

[Former teammate Greg Hardy is a good guy deserves another chance]

By any measure, 's with ESPN this week was a PR disaster. Hardy, who is looking for work after playing with the in 2015, was presumably trying to drum up interest in his football skills. Instead, the defensive end came off as unapologetic and tone deaf when answering questions about his domestic violence case, which included some and a four-game suspension to Tyrod Taylor Jersey begin the 2015 season.When asked about those photographs, Hardy told ESPN's Adam Schefter, " In my whole entire life, no sir. That's just not how we're raised. As you can tell, like I said again, it's the Bible belt. It's just something that's, I wouldn't even say frowned upon, just something that's nonexistent in most Southern homes.It's hard to imagine a scenario where Hardy is playing in the NFL this season, and it has everything to do with the unwanted media attention that comes with any team signing him. But a former teammate thinks Hardy deserves another chance."He's a good guy," Panthers defensive end told this week. "He just NFL Houston Texans Jersey makes bad decisions. I just hope he gets out there and finds a place so he can really prove his talent and show what he's really all about instead of giving interviews to people about the situation. He should just move on and throw that all the way back, move forward and take it day by day. Don't do interviews." Not doing interviews is great advice, particularly since Hardy has a history of saying exactly the wrong thing when there's a microphone in his face. At various points last season, Hardy said he hoped to come out " " in his return to the field, made some about 's wife, explained how he Deshaun Watson Jersey planned to stop quarterback -- " " -- and got into a sideline shouting match with teammate after .Still, Johnson believes Hardy when he says he never put his hands on a woman."That's my friend," Johnson said. "I ain't got no other choice but to believe him. Whatever he's telling me, I'm going to believe that because I've got no other choice."But at the same time, you (were) involved in the incident. So you have to man up to all the situations that you was involved in. Houston Texans Jersey So instead of criticizing all the stuff, just man up to all the situation and move on. Face the facts. This was something three years ago, so why are we still talking about it?" But not all of Hardy's former teammates have his back. Wide receiver , who was critical of Ray Rice after video emerged of the former running back punching his then-fiancee, tweeted this about Hardy:So I gue s she Tripped on the carpet or something... my mom is a Survivor and I am ... Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) Johnson's response to Smith's tweet:"I would tell Smitty don't add Whitney Mercilus Jersey on with the criticism of everybody else. Try to help him out. If you ain't going to help him out or bring him up, don't say nothing at all. Don't add to the criticism of everybody else."Meanwhile, Johnson tells Hardy to "stay humble," "admit what you did ...and get back to where you want to be instead of keep revisiting what happened."Hardy, originally a 2010 sixth-round pick out of Ole Mi s, spent his first five seasons with the Panthers, before playing the 2015 season with the Cowboys. He remains a free agent.

[WATCH A.J. Green completes Bengals comeback with leaping TD catch]

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