/>Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTIf you like underdogs https://www.brownsfanshop.com/hats , Charleston’s John Cominsky is your man. The Browns will make the defense the focus of their draft and need new blood to push the starters to their limits and also to provide quality backups to come in and take some plays away. Cominsky is just that player. And considering the strength of the upcoming draft class at several positions of need on the Browns’ defense, which makes a lot of sense. This year is an exceptional draft for defensive end/EDGE rushers. The Browns need help and depth at all levels of their defense especially now that former second-rounder Emmanuel Ogbah has been traded. That leaves Chris Smith, Chad Thomas, Lenny Jones and Anthony Zettel as backups to starters Myles Garrett and Vernon Olivier. Out of that group Cleveland Browns Hoodie , Smith seems to have the most upside.What the Browns would love to do is have three quality DEs and three DTs ready to play at all times. Cominsky could fall right into Oghah’s vacated substitution spot. The fourth-round at the number 119 slot (17th in this round) is an ideal place to land a player who will need some seasoning and structure in order to transition to the pro level. Cominsky is a high-motor guy without any quit and had over 200 tackles for his school. He is very quick but might need more pounds and bulk for NFL-caliber offensive linemen. He could become a special teams demon until he learns the EDGE position and eventually transitions into a regular contributor. Specifics: College: CharlestonHeight: 6’-5”Weight: 275 pounds 40-time: 4.69Career Tackles: 206 Career Interceptions: 0 Career Sacks: 15 Career Pass Defended: 10Positives: CoachableExcellent speedAnticipates pass setsWeight room junkieDivision II All-AmericanExcelled at the Senior BowlConsidered best small school prospectNegatives: Needs more bulk to take on bigger O-linemenWill overrun playsSmall school competition concernsCan he be an every down player?Will get lost in draft-heavy DE classExpert Draft Site AnalysisSports Illustrated: SI.com<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="RrcoJX">Coming from a small school program, does that scare you if you see the Browns drafting John Cominsky? Hyman played for Orlando in the AAF after a college career at James Madison." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteDawgs EDTShareTweetShareShareBrowns sign WR Ishmael HymanBrad Mills-USA TODAY SportsThe Cleveland Browns may not have a selection in the first round of tonight’s 2019 NFL Draft, but that did not stop them from acquiring a player.The club signed wide receiver Ishmael Hyman on Thursday, according to Hyman’s Twitter feed:About 90 minutes later the Browns confirmed the news:The 6-foot and 196-pound Hyman was a participant in Cleveland’s minicamp this week on a tryout basis. Before arriving in town https://www.brownsfanshop.com/James-Burgess-Jersey , Hyman spent the spring as a member of the Orlando Apollos of the AAF. In eight games for the Apollos, he caught four passes for 60 yards and no touchdowns. Hyman played collegiately at James Madison, where he was a member of the 2016 national championship team in 2016 and the 2017 team that made it back to the championship game. He appeared in 46 games for the Dukes over four years, finishing with career numbers of 72 receptions for 1 Jim Brown Color Rush Jersey ,061 yards and 11 touchdowns. Hyman was not drafted out of James Madison and had a tryout last season with the Tennessee Titans.
Over the next two weeks https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Marcedes-Lewis-Jersey , Acme Packing Company will break down each position group on the Green Bay Packers and provide insight into how they performed during the 2018 season. Today, we examine the inside linebackers.The Green Bay Packers never received the opportunity to see their full linebacking corps play in defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s scheme. Veteran Jake Ryan suffered a torn ACL -- the second such injury since 2013 -- during the first week of training camp. The ruptured ligament ended his season and forced the team into a heavier linebacker rotation throughout the season.With Ryan’s rookie contract expiring, the Packers have to make a decision on whether to bring back the dependable-if-unspectacular linebacker or allow him to depart, creating opportunities for younger players.Jake RyanNFL experience: Four yearsFree-agent status: UnrestrictedExpiring contract: Four-year, $3.9 million ($456,676 guaranteed)2018 stats: None (injured)Ryan appeared in many games for the Packers over his four-year career, but he never developed into a centerpiece of the defense. Ryan’s run defense made him a useful player in Dom Capers scheme, though opposing offenses exploited his weaknesses in pass coverage when possible. By 2017, Blake Martinez had surpassed Ryan as the team’s featured off-ball linebacker. That likely would have continued under Pettine who took over as defensive coordinator last offseason.Because of Pettine’ creativity, a larger linebacker like Ryan could serve the team well should he re-sign. The Packers rotated linebackers throughout 2018, using the run-focused Antonio Morrison and box safeties in various sub packages to attack the offense. Ryan could also offer valuable depth should something happen to Martinez, who wears the radio helmet on game days.At the same time, the Packers didn’t trade up to select Burks in the third round to let him ride the bench. A preseason shoulder injury and inexperience hampered him throughout 2018, but linebackers often take the leap during their sophomore campaigns. Clearing a path for Burks and Green Bay’s other young defenders might make more football and financial sense than bringing back Ryan. We learned during the 2018 season that offense is beloved by NFL teams (and fans). We also learned that defense, as performed by the Patriots in the Super Bowl, carries away the Lombardi Trophy.This year's draft, which begins Thursday night, is stocked with defenders who can be difference-makers. Many of them play up front and will go very high in the proceedings.Here's one view of the first round, presuming no trades — something extremely unlikely.1. Arizona — You don't hire a new coach out of college who plays a specific system and then not give him what he considers the perfect player to run that scheme. So Kliff Kingsbury gets ...KYLER MURRAY, QB, OKLAHOMA2. San Francisco — Pedigree means plenty with this pick, even if the Niners' choice missed much of 2018 while injured. Yet another D-line early pick for San Francisco.NICK BOSA, DE, OHIO STATE3.New York Jets — The Jets easily could trade out of this spot. Staying put, they'll put into their new uniforms a dynamic guy for the trenches.QUINNEN WILLIAMS, DL, ALABAMA4.Oakland — With the first of three picks in the opening round as the rebuild begins in earnest, the Raiders fill the chasm created by their trading of Khalil Mack last summer.JOSH ALLEN, LB https://www.thepackersfanshop.com , KENTUCKY5.Tampa Bay — Lots of holes here for Bruce Arians to get filled, and he's an offensive-first guy. Still, there are too many studs on the other side of the ball to pass on one of them.DEVIN WHITE, LB, LSU6.New York Giants — Around the Big Apple, fans are salivating about the Giants taking Eli Manning's successor at quarterback in this spot. Sorry, New Yorkers, you'll have to wait. Defense first, if that sounds familiar in this draft.MONTEZ SWEAT, LB-DE, MISSISSIPPI STATE7.Jacksonville — Tom Coughlin stays in-state for a protector for his new QB, Nick Foles.JAWAAN TAYLOR, OT, FLORIDA8. Detroit — Another team staying within state boundaries for its choice. Matt Patricia's strength is defense and he adds to the building process with ...RASHAN GARY, DL, MICHIGAN9.Buffalo — Did we mention this is a defense-first draft?ED OLIVER, DL, HOUSTON10. Denver — Big decision time for John Elway, who loves drafting quarterbacks and is staring at one who threw for 50 TDs last year. But Elway also traded for Joe Flacco, who isn't on his last legs. So ...BRIAN BURNS, LB-DE, FLORIDA STATE11. Cincinnati — Now the decision on that QB belongs to Cincinnati, which has seen attendance drop as the team flounders. Another in-state pick, this one a gamble and not for an immediate need.DWAYNE HASKINS, QB, OHIO STATE12. Green Bay — Replace (sort of) LB Clay Matthews or replace (sort of) WR Randall Cobb or help (sort of) TE Jimmy Graham?This is high for a tight end, but there are two worthy of first-round status.T.J. HOCKENSON, TE, IOWA13. Miami — Las Vegas odds-makers see the Dolphins as the worst team in 2019. If they are right Green Bay Packers Customized Jerseys , how much does it matter which player they choose here?CLELIN FERRELL, DE, CLEMSON14. Atlanta — Although help up front is a most crunching need, the Falcons see the top cornerback in this crop on the board and grab him.GREEDY WILLIAMS, CB, LSU15. Washington — If he wasn't a quarterback, he wouldn't have cracked the top half of the first round — or maybe gone in the entire opening round. But he is a QB, so ...DANIEL JONES, QB, DUKE16. Carolina — Another team that is looking for a developmental passer. With several likely available later on, the Panthers grab something more pressing.JONAH WILLIAMS, OT, ALABAMA17. New York Giants (from Cleveland) — CRUSHED! New York figured it could get Jones here, and considering he's been coached by the same guy who handled Eli and Peyton Manning in college, he was a perfect fit. Sorry, Big Blue.DEVIN BUSH, LB, MICHIGAN18. Minnesota — If they go by need, the Vikings have their choice of blockers to fill a major void.CODY FORD, OL, OKLAHOMA19. Tennessee — The Titans' temptation could be taking a tight end or wideout. They also could use help on both lines. Time to boost the excitement quotient.D.K. METCALF, WR, MISSISSIPPI20. Pittsburgh — An offseason of turmoil and sea change has placed added emphasis and attention on this pick. Strange to see Pittsburgh with so many holes.BYRON MURPHY, CB, WASHINGTON21. Seattle — Few teams have the wise front offices and coaching staff that can retool and still be successful. That success continues with ...DEXTER LAWRENCE, DT, CLEMSON22. Baltimore — Metcalf would have been a nice fit here, but he's in Music City. The Ravens could go defense, but the offensive line needs bolstering.ANDRE DILLARD Green Bay Packers T-Shirts , OL, WASHINGTON STATE23. Houston — Dillard was in their sights, and the Texans' blocking needs fortifying. Sticking with that approach, they get ...DALTON RISNER, OT, KANSAS STATE24. Oakland (from Chicago)— Jon Gruden has made it clear how much he adores tight ends who can block and catch the ball. He'll get one.NOAH FANT, TE, IOWA25. Philadelphia — Eagles boss Howie Roseman rubs his eyes in disbelief and takes little time to select a college champion he couldn't imagine would fall to Philly.CHRISTIAN WILKINS, DL, CLEMSON26. Indianapolis — Never doubt GM Chris Ballard's selections after pulling off one of the great drafts of recent years in 2018. He begins this one with ...DEANDRE BAKER, CB, GEORGIA27. Oakland (from Dallas) — Gruden would have loved Baker in his secondary. He is tempted to stick with that position, then goes for the other backfield and a do-everything RB.JOSH JACOBS, RB, ALABAMA28. Los Angeles Chargers — This comes down to if the Chargers want to wait for DT Jeffery Simmons to recover from a major knee injury, or play it safer.JEFFERY SIMMONS, DT, MISSISSIPPI STATE29. Seattle — Defense is a must, as we saw in the AFC championship game. The Seahawks dealt front-line stud Frank Clark to KC for this spot.NASIR ADDERLEY, CB, DELAWARE30. Green Bay (from New Orleans) — After getting help for Aaron Rodgers earlier, the Packers try to fill a hole in their secondary yet again.JUSTIN LAYNE, CB, MICHIGAN STATE31. Los Angeles Rams — The most talented roster in the league adds to it up front.GARRETT BRADBURY, OL North Carolina State.32. New England — Predicting anything about the Patriots on draft day is like trying to figure out when (if?) Tom Brady will retire.A.J. BROWN, WR, MISSISSIPPI
on a more conventional timeline than we’ve seen lately.And he said this week he intends to stay retired.Baldwin told Brady Henderson of ESPN.com that he’s had no second thoughts about his decision to walk away after eight seasons in the NFL.“No https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Kemoko-Turay-Jersey ,” he said. “I’m done with football.”Injuries forced Baldwin to reconsider the timetable, but he said he started thinking about walking away well before last season. And now, even though he misses the sport, he’s finding new outlets. He’s working with local officials to build a $15 million community/health center for underserved youth in Renton, Washington.“It’s more so that my identity has been wrapped up in football since I was 6 years old,” he said. “Navigating not having that, not having the instant feedback and the false affirmation of what my value was in the world because I had caught touchdowns on some days, I’m navigating that as a human on a very human level.“That process has been challenging to say the least, but it’s also been a rewarding one because it’s allowed me to refocus my passions but also to re-understand who I am in the greater scheme of things and how I fit into the world.”That makes him sound like his former Stanford teammate Andrew Luck, who retired Saturday night after the weight of repeated injuries took a toll on him.“It’s kind of frustrating to watch kind of the commentary that’s been wrapped around Andrew retiring,” Baldwin said. “It’s a point in life that I think everybody reaches, whether you’re in sports, entertainment or at a desk job or at a factory. You come to a point where you have to make a decision that is best for your life long-term, and as difficult as that is for people who have been in a realm that has put them on a pedestal, this false affirmation, this false validation that you are a better human being than other people because you catch touchdowns or because you throw touchdowns Anthony Castonzo Jersey , it’s hard to pull yourself out of that. . . .“The perspective is, I have to do what’s best for my wife and for my future children, and that comes first. And when you’re faced with the decisions of, ‘Well, if I continue to do this, what is my health going to be like when my child is born? When my kids are old enough to run around and play, am I going to be able to enjoy that experience and have that experience that I envision in my head? Am I going to be able to do that?’ So you come to the proverbial fork in the road as Andrew said, and you have to make a decision. The decision to play football originally and to put everything into it to accomplish these goals and to get money and all the things, that was somewhat selfish. It’s the same thing on this side. It just looks different. It’s all about self-preservation. As I’m trying to articulate it, it’s been a challenge, but I think the most important aspect of all of this is that I can look back, when I’m 60 years old, I can look back and say that I did everything possible to make sure that I was able to pick up my children when they were born, that I was able to run around with them when they were kids and to be there for them cognitively when they’re older and they need their father to be not just a father but their friend as they navigate the world. Those things have been vitally important to me, and those things take precedence over everything else now.”Clearly, Baldwin has put some thought into this Ryan Kelly Color Rush Jersey , as his former teammate did before making the decision to step away. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich campaigned hard for his team to sign wide receiver Devin Funchess this offseason.In order to maximize the value of their acquisition, Reich says it’s important that Funchess and quarterback Andrew Luck are able to develop a strong chemistry together on the field.“I’ve gotten a good idea what he can do and what he likes to do from watching the tape. I just think it’ll be a fresh start for him, so I think the consistency of all the route running, all the little adjustments and nuances to zone coverage (are important),” Reich said, via Joel Erickson of the . “And then, really, the big part, right, he can work on now: developing chemistry with Andrew, and that’ll be huge.”Reich fawned over Funchess’ traits when the Colts signed him in March. Luck is certainly capable of helping Funchess shine should the chemistry between the two develop as Reich and the Colts hope it does.“I knew I had to come in with my new quarterback and had to build that relationship with him,” Funchess said. “That’s my main goal.”Funchess’ best season in Carolina came in 2017 when he caught 63 passes for 840 yards and eight touchdowns. All three marks are career-highs for Funchess. If all goes to play in Indianapolis, Funchess could have a chance to set new marks this season.“I’m excited to work with him, excited to see what he’s got to bring to the table and excited to see how he can make me better. Hopefully I can make him better,” Luck said.
RENTON Doug Baldwin Color Rush Jersey , Wash. (AP) — Shaquem Griffin deservedly received the bulk of the attention when the Seattle Seahawks drafted the star linebacker with one hand in the fifth round and reunited him with his twin brother Shaquill.But aside from Griffin’s selection, general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll made clear the Seahawks intent to re-establish the core tenants of how they want to play: run the ball, play aggressive defense and rely on field position.It started in the first round with the selection of San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny and continued through the nine selections made.After an eventful offseason that’s seen Seattle overhaul its coaching staff and say goodbye to some key veterans, the Seahawks needed to have a successful draft. Recent drafts have been filled with more misses than hits and started to catch up with Seattle last season when the depth wasn’t there to overcome key injuries.“We feel like we made great decisions all the way through and we’ll see how it goes. You always feel that way right after,” Schneider said.Here’s what else to know about Seattle’s nine picks, including seven on the final day:END OF THE ROAD: The end may be near for the longest-tenured Seahawks player.Seattle traded up in the fifth round to draft Texas punter Michael Dickson, who left school early for a chance at the NFL. Dickson was regarded as the top punter available in the draft and could be a sign that Jon Ryan’s tenure in Seattle is coming to an end. Ryan has been with the team since 2008 and has two years left on his contract with Seattle but counts $3.2 million against the salary cap in 2018 and $3.6 million in 2019.Both Carroll and Schneider insisted Ryan will be part of the punting competition.Dickson averaged 47.4 yards per punt as a junior, was a two-time Big 12 special teams player of the year, and was the Ray Guy Award winner in 2017. Perhaps most impressive, Dickson was the MVP of the Texas Bowl victory over Missouri after downing 10 of his 11 punts inside the 20-yard line.“He can do stuff with the ball we haven’t seen yet so we’re really intrigued to see how that translates,” Schneider said.RUNNIN’ DOWN A DREAM: Seattle continued to focus on improving its run game on offense by drafting Washington tight end Will Dissly in the fourth round.“We thought he was the best blocker in the draft,” Carroll said.Dissly arrived at Washington as a defensive end but transitioned to tight end for his final two seasons. While blocking is his strength, Dissly also had 21 receptions and two TDs as a senior. Dissly is the first Washington player drafted by the Seahawks since another tight end, Jerramy Stevens C. J. Prosise Color Rush Jersey , was selected in the first round in 2002.POSTION SWITCH: It wouldn’t be a Seattle draft without at least one player switching positions. But this one makes sense as the Seahawks intend to use Tre Flowers at cornerback. Flowers was primarily a safety at Oklahoma State, but his size makes him a perfect fit for cornerback in Seattle. Flowers is 6-foot-3 with long arms and has experience playing some cornerback in college.SLIDING DOWN: A gem of Seattle’s draft could end up being Ohio State offensive tackle Jamarco Jones, selected late in the fifth round. Jones was rated by Pro Football Focus as the No. 3 offensive tackle available in the draft, but was taken with the 168th overall selection. Seattle projects Jones as a left tackle.QB CALLING: For just the second time in nine drafts, the Seahawks used a draft pick on a quarterback. Florida International QB Alex McGough was selected with Seattle’s final pick, No. 220 overall in the seventh round. Seattle indicated this may be the year it takes a QB to develop behind Russell Wilson, the only other QB drafted by the team since 2010. McGough threw for 2,791 yards and 17 TDs as a senior, but suffered a broken collarbone in the opening minutes of FIU’s bowl game in December.McGough did run some read-option in college and his mobility makes him a logical backup option to Wilson.STILL NEED: The Seahawks addressed their most pressing needs, but could still use more depth at linebacker and an offensive lineman with the ability to play center. The other area Seattle may look to target among undrafted free agents could be a bigger wide receiver, but this draft clearly defined the Seahawks are going back to relying on the run first. RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seahawks could be without both starting safeties and two starters on their offensive line for Sunday night’s matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.Free safety Tedric Thompson was officially ruled out with chest and ankle injuries, and strong safety Bradley McDougald is questionable to play because of patella tendinitis. Right guard D.J. Fluker and right tackle Germain Ifedi are questionable with hamstring and groin injuries, respectively.Coach Pete Carroll didn’t specify the issue plaguing Thompson but said it would take at least another week to be properly addressed.“He’s not in any discomfort from what he’s got Tre Madden Color Rush Jersey ,” Carroll said. “It’s just something that they found and so we just got to take a look at it and give him some time for it to go away.“He’s got some swelling in (his chest) that’s of question so we’re just making sure that we’re doing the right thing. There’s just some fluid or something in an unusual place. … He just can’t play with it so we have to wait until it goes away.”McDougald was away from the team all week for treatment on his knee and had not yet returned by the time Carroll met with reporters after practice on Friday. Carroll said McDougald is optimistic he will be able to play.“I can’t believe Bradley is not playing in this game,” Carroll said. “He has every intention of playing and he just had to miss the week for his treatments.”Delano Hill, Shalom Luani and Maurice Alexander are the options Seattle can turn to if both Thompson and McDougald can’t play.Meanwhile, Fluker did not practice for a third straight week with a hamstring injury that’s forced him to miss the last two games. Backup Jordan Simmons went on injured reserve earlier this week after sustaining a knee injury against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.Fluker is expected to be a game-time decision.“He’s trying to hold out hope for game-day recovery, so we’ll see how that goes,” Carroll said.Ifedi injured his groin in practice on Thursday and is also expected to be a game-time decision. His injury is a twofold problem for Seattle as it would require George Fant to play right tackle and limit the team’s ability to use six offensive linemen, which it has done frequently.Ethan Pocic would be the likely fill-in for Fluker at guard if he can’t play.Cornerback Shaquill Griffin (hip), long snapper Tyler Ott (illness) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (oblique/groin) are all expected to play despite their questionable status. Running back Rashaad Penny will be a game-time decision.Linebacker K.J. Wright is returning to the lineup for the first time in five weeks. He’s missed 11 games this season because of a knee injury sustained in the preseason. Wright said he’s the healthiest he’s felt all season, but said his snaps will be limited as he works back into action.“I’m out there running around with no pain, just out there flying around having a good old time,” Wright said. “It just feels good to play healthy. Your mind is focused on other things versus your knee.”
/>Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Packers 2019 pre-draft visits: Toledo CB Ka’Dar Hollman to visit Green Bay MondayTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by George Frey/Getty ImagesWith less than two weeks remaining before the start of the 2019 NFL Draft http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-jake-ryan-jersey , the Green Bay Packers continue to line up pre-draft visits with prospects. On Monday, the team will meet with Ka’Dar Hollman, a cornerback out of Toledo, according to a source informed of the situation.A 6-foot, 196-pound defensive back, Hollman started 37 games over the past three years. During that span, he limited opposing passers to just a 41.7 completion percentage and a combined passer rating of 69.9, according to Pro Football Focus’ tracking data. Hollman also recorded 113 total tackles.Though Hollman enjoyed a productive collegiate career, his athletic testing could have an even greater effect on his NFL prospects. Hollman clocked in under 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and leapt 38.5 inches in the vertical jump at Toledo’s pro day. Those numbers, which would have ranked among the top performers at his or any position during the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, fall in line with the athletic profile the Packers have long favored for cornerbacks.In addition to his upcoming visit to Green Bay Womens Oren Burks Jersey , Hollman has met with several other NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Philadelphia Eagles. Will the Packers be able to land the top safety on this year’s market?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCSTShareTweetShareSharePackers projected to land free agent safety Earl Thomas by PFFJeff Hanisch-USA TODAY SportsOver the past decade, Earl Thomas has been the NFL’s best free safety. Thomas took over that mantle from Ed Reed, who was unquestionably the holder of that title during the 2000s. Thomas, a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 2010, has recorded multiple interceptions in eight of his nine NFL seasons, is a three-time first-team All-Pro, and has been to six Pro Bowls. Simply put, the soon-to-be 30-year-old is as good as it gets. And this year Brett Favre Jersey , he will be on the free agent market.The Green Bay Packers have a gaping hole at free safety as they enter the 2019 offseason, with no legitimate long-term options once they traded Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to Washington in the middle of last year. The fit makes sense. The team has plenty of salary cap space. And for those reasons, Pro Football Focus predicts that Thomas will indeed sign in Green Bay when free agency begins.PFF’s Mike Renner made this prediction in an article wherein he provides guesses at where each of the top free agents on this year’s market will land. And although Thomas was the only player projected to Green Bay, if he signed it would tremendously change the trajectory of the team’s defense.In just four games last season, Thomas was on pace for one of his finest seasons. He had recorded three interceptions and five pass breakups before breaking a bone in his left leg in Arizona, landing him on injured reserve.Now Thomas is looking for what will probably be his last big contract, as he turns 30 years old in May. Thomas’ last deal with the Seahawks, signed before the 2014 season, was a four-year contract extension that paid him $40 million. Thomas earned every dollar of that deal, but reportedly wanted a new contract last offseason, only to see the Seahawks rebuff his request.Given Thomas’ age and recent injury concerns — he also finished the 2016 season on injured reserve with a broken leg — it’s possible that his value on the open market could be similar in terms of total dollars to that 2014 contract. Although the salary cap has risen over the past four years Womens Paul Hornung Jersey , Thomas also got older. However, when available he has still played at an elite level and both season-ending injuries were freak broken bones, not issues that suggest any chronic or ongoing problems.If Thomas would be willing to agree to a $10 million per year deal in Green Bay, general manager Brian Gutekunst should jump at that opportunity. Thomas would provide the Packers with not just a reliable safety, but one who is a true playmaker, who has an excellent mind, and who can be trusted to man the deep middle of the field. Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine would love a player like that on his unit.
offseason when he signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a three-year deal Brett Jones Jersey , but the team fell short of expectations by missing the playoffs in 2018.That result has led to rough reviews of Cousins’ work during his first season in Minnesota and the quarterback was one of the topics of discussion during Spielman’s appearance on from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.Spielman noted Cousins’ stats while saying he didn’t think the quarterback had a bad season, but agreed that the team’s place in the standings were the ultimate judge of how things played out. He also explained that more time with offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski and the addition of Gary Kubiak to the coaching staff are among the reasons why he believes 2019 will be better.“When you look at any free agent Dan Bailey Jersey , usually coming into their second year is when they take off,” Spielman said. “The other thing that I think will be a huge benefit for Kirk Cousins is bringing in a Kubiak and a Stefanski now working with Kirk for a year. Understanding what his strengths are Tom Compton Jersey , what his weaknesses are and let’s design a scheme … that utilizes the things he does well.”Mike Shanahan said recently that the Vikings need to improve other spots on the offense to get the most out of Cousins. Spielman agrees with that sentiment and said he has to “get better personnel” on the offensive line this offseason to maximize their return on last offseason’s big pickup. NEW YORK — Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota’s tie at Green Bay last Sunday.More Vikings coverageVikings’ Kearse faces gun Alexander Mattison Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , drunken driving charges after arrestVikings’ Kearse apologizes, returns to work after weekend arrestPhotos of the Week: 10/20/19 – 10/26/19Vikings surge into second half thanks to Cousins Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , CookVikings Snap Counts: Penalties spoil Mattison’s big daySendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after tackling Packers wide receiver Davante Adams in the third quarter. The safety knocked into Adams with his right shoulder just after Xavier Rhodes made initial contact.Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said during his weekly radio show Wednesday that Sendejo was told by an official after the play that he did everything right on the tackle. It still resulted in a fine by the NFL, and it was a hefty one because Sendejo is considered a repeat offender.Among those not fined Friday were Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks — both of whom were flagged for roughing the passer.
Jets vs. Giants: Game Time White Wayne Chrebet Jerseys , TV, Announcers, Online Streaming, NFL Network Replay Time, and More The Jets and the Giants are scheduled to kick off tonight at MetLife Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.WCBS-2 in New York will carry the game with Ian Eagle and Anthony Becht on the call.This is the first Jets preseason game of 2018 that will not be shown live nationally. If you are out of market, the NFL makes the game available through its Game Pass streaming service. It costs $99.99 for the year. It allows you to watch preseason games both live and on demand. It also gives you access to replay regular season games after they have been completed with the All 22 coaches film along with a big archive of NFL footage.Does none of the extra stuff sound interesting to you? Well you are in luck. The league offers a free one week trial to Game Pass, which you can cancel at any time. If you sign up for the trial tonight, you can watch the game against the Giants. The last preseason game against the Eagles will be played before the end of the free trial so you can watch that game as well and then cancel the service. NFL Network will also show a replay of the game Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP)Christian Hackenberg spent his final day with the New York Jets much as he did in his first two seasons.As a spectator.The Jets traded the 23-year-old quarterback to the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday for a conditional seventh-round draft pick next year, ending Hackenberg’s tenure with the team before he ever took a regular-season snap.”Some players, it takes a while for them to get going,” said coach Todd Bowles, who announced the trade after his post-practice news conference was delayed for two hours as the deal was being completed.”We did everything we could to try to help him as best we could,” Bowles added. ”Sometimes it just works out somewhere else.”Hackenberg was a second-round pick out of Penn State in 2016, but never played a regular-season snap for the Jets. The 23-year-old quarterback was clearly No. 4 on New York’s depth chart, behind veterans Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater and first-rounder Sam Darnold.”We’ve got three quarterbacks and obviously we drafted Sam in the first (round) Wayne Chrebet Jerseys 2019 ,” Bowles said. ”We like Teddy and we like Josh. We just had one too many to get all of them reps.”Hackenberg stood back and merely watched as McCown, Bridgewater and Darnold took their snaps during 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 team drills during the first practice of organized team activities. Hackenberg threw during position drills, but that was it – and, as it turned out, that was by design.”We held him out today because we had things in the works,” Bowles said, ”in case something happened.”Hackenberg joins a quarterbacks room with the Raiders that includes Derek Carr, EJ Manuel and Connor Cook. Oakland coach Jon Gruden worked with Hackenberg for his ”Gruden’s QB Camp” series before the 2016 draft, so he has some familiarity with the young signal caller.With the Jets, Hackenberg was considered a project when he entered the league and has been an enigma so far in the NFL. His mechanics have been the subject of much debate and criticism.So, he went back to the basics this offseason, working on shortening his motion and trying to become more efficient. After two years with no results, Hackenberg was asked a few hours before the trade why it took so long to take that step.”I don’t know,” he said. ”I think there were some times where I threw it really good throughout my first two years here. That was the frustrating part for me, is the ups and downs and not knowing why, if that makes sense White Wesley Walker Jerseys , and not really getting any information from anybody on how to fix that and how to address it.”That immediately raised some eyebrows, and came off as a veiled shot at the Jets’ coaching staff.”No, I don’t put the blame on anyone,” Hackenberg said. ”I think my thing is I’m happy I got the opportunity and someone stepped up outside of me to help me give me the tools to do it. So, being able to take that by my control, if that makes sense, being able to handle that and do it myself, I think is really cool.”Bowles insisted that Hackenberg’s critical comments had nothing to do with the deal.”No, Hack’s a great guy,” Bowles said. ”He’s 23 years old – he should want to play. He’s a competitor, so I understand.”After last season ended, Hackenberg sat down with Jeremy Bates, the Jets’ quarterbacks coach and new offensive coordinator, about things the youngster needed to work on. Hackenberg acknowledged that he developed ”some inefficiencies, some bad habits” and discussed shortening his throwing motion.Hackenberg met with former NFL quarterbacks coach David Lee and went over several things before Lee pointed him in the direction of personal coach Jeff Christensen. The two worked together for 60-plus sessions since the end of January in Chicago, Los Angeles and Kansas City with other NFL QBs such as EJ Manuel and Kevin Hogan.”For the first time in a long time Wesley Walker Jerseys 2019 , right now, I feel that I have a solid foundation from a fundamentals standpoint,” Hackenberg said. ”And the cool thing is, it only started about two months ago and it’s only going to keep on getting better and better and better. So, I’m excited about it.”But it won’t be with the Jets, and Hackenberg will go down as one of the biggest draft disappointments in recent team history. New York spent a second-round pick on a player who never took a snap – and one who was considered, at one time, a possible future franchise quarterback.”Any time a pick doesn’t work out, I guess you can look at it as a waste,” Bowles said. ”But when a pick does work out, it’s not a waste. You learn lessons from everything you do in life. It’s not just football and draft picks, so if anybody’s got a four-leaf clover up their butt and that’s going to work out every time, please let me know that person because it didn’t work out here.”—
.Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw had a harsh assessment of Antonio Brown on Friday Womens Joejuan Williams Jersey , in an interview with Joe Rutter of the .“I had no idea they catered to Brown as much as they supposedly did,” Bradshaw said. “I can’t stand players like Antonio Brown.”Bradshaw isn’t impressed by the individual performances that Brown has generated during his time in the league.“Winning football games is all about the team and all about players caring about one another and everybody pulling together, not pulling apart,” Bradshaw told Rutter. “You can’t have Antonio Brown for all the greatness that they are, do you want the baggage that goes with that crap? I wouldn’t.”The Steelers did a pretty good job of keeping the crap under wraps during most of Brown’s time with the team Authentic Joejuan Williams Jersey , although there was plenty of evidence of it.“I’m glad they got rid of him and I’m upset now that I know how he got away [with what] he was doing there,” Bradshaw said. “I wish the heck they would have gotten rid of him a long time ago.”Bradshaw then asked what has become the question of the week: “What’s the over/under of him lasting in New England?”So far, Brown has made it five days. We’ll see if he makes it five games.Patriots X-Factors against the Houston Texans The NFL regular season is back, which means it’s back to the normal weekly stuff. The Patriots’ first opponent for the 2018 will be the Houston Texans. The Texans are coming off a disappointing 4-12 season after back-to-back AFC South titles, but they still have a very strong talent base that could give the Patriots trouble. In addition to their talent level Joejuan Williams Jersey Boys , they run a similar offensive and defensive scheme that the Patriots run with head coach Bill O’Brien running the ship. However, that storyline is mostly irrelevant once the ball is kicked off as it comes down to player execution for both teams. The Patriots can look to start up their 2018 season with a nice win against a solid team that fell down due to an absurd amount of injuries to key players. These are the two players who can make the biggest difference for the Patriots in Week 1:Offense: RB James WhiteWhite isn’t a surprising name as an X-Factor type player given he’s always been THAT guy for the past two seasons. White is the guy that Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels trust in a got to have it situations and this game will have that moment barring exceptionally poor play from either team. Pass receiving, pass protection, or grinding out short yards may be White’s role especially given the Texans’ LB are more run and chase guys that can be exposed in space. Sony Michel originally was going to be my pick for this, but the Patriots backfield situation is very fluent due to his knee issues early in camp. With that in mind Youth Irving Fryar Jerseys , I felt that White will be the one who is asked to pick up the slack in the early going. Defense: EDGE Trey FlowersWhoever is manning the left edge of the Patriots defense has a lot to deal with. It’s important that Flowers, Adrian Clayborn, and Deatrich Wise not allow Watson to escape the pocket and be able to create plays with his feet. Keeping Watson in the pocket is a must because a broken scramble play puts pressure on the secondary to be able to stick. The interior rushers also have to be able to collapse the pocket to prevent Watson from escaping that way. I assume Clayborn will be the right defensive end and Trey Flowers playing from left end in the starting lineup with Wise seeing some action as well, especially on passing downs. If Flowers is able to hold his edge along with Clayborn continuing to play like he has in the preseason, I like the Patriots’ chances of bottling up Watson if the secondary can do its job.
with the defensive backs at the Scouting Combine Lorenzo Carter Jerseys 2019 , saying he’s a quarterback, period. McSorley’s highest-profile college teammate isn’t happy that he was even asked.Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who played with McSorley at Penn State, took to Twitter when he saw the report that NFL personnel people wanted McSorley to change positions.“So disrespectful,” Barkley wrote.But the reality is, there’s nothing disrespectful about asking a player to change positions. Players are asked to change positions all the time, and there have been dozens of college quarterbacks who played a different position in the NFL. Among the notables are Julian Edelman, Brian Mitchell, Antwaan Randle El, Braxton Miller, Blake Bell White B.J. Hill Jerseys , Michael Robinson, Matt Jones, Denard Robinson, Jerick McKinnon, Brad Smith, and Josh Cribbs.McSorley was the fastest quarterback at this year’s Combine, but he wasn’t a great passer at Penn State. When you’re a fast quarterback but not a great passer, you’re going to be asked to change positions. There’s nothing disrespectful about that. Good morning, everyone! We’re in to the final quarter of the 2018 regular season and while the New York Giants are still mathematically alive in the playoff hunt, their odds of playing after Week 17 are slim and trending towards “none.”Their odds of landing one of the first 10 selections, however B.J. Hill Jerseys 2019 , are still strong. That means that it is much more “draft season” for Giants fans than “stretch run” season. And as it so happens, ESPN’s Todd McShay has released his first mock draft in advance of the 2019 NFL Draft. Since it is Insider content, we’ll bring you the Giants’ pick:Raptor’s Thoughts: First off, McShay does have Justin Herbert in his mock, going seventh overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moving on, I am of two minds about this pick. On one hand, Haskins has played well this season. He is the rare Urban Meyer QB who is primarily a pocket passer (he definitely isn’t a statue, though), and he has largely been efficient running Ohio State’s offense. Over the last quarter, or so, of the college season he was legitimately excellent. Haskins has enough mobility to navigate the pocket and extend plays White Kyle Lauletta Jerseys , with all the arm strength you could ask for to challenge the Meadowlands’ winds. His decision making has been sound and he has solid accuracy to all levels of the field. Haskins has just about everything you could want from a quarterback prospect from a tools perspective.But on the other hand, he is a red-shirt sophomore and while he has had a season that put him in the Heisman conversation ... that’s the extent of his resume. For myself, personally, quarterback the one position where I always weigh age and being an upper-classman as being marks in their favor. Normally they’re neutral at best, and for players premier positions with an athletic premium, younger is usually better. But at quarterback, having those extra two or three years of experience and mental maturity (literally, the brain does not stop maturing until after the usual age of college graduation), are a massive positive for me. Sure, getting him as a red-shirt sophomore means that the Giants will have him in-house and learning behind Eli Manning (with whom he already has a relationship from the Manning Passing Academy). But that isn’t the same as playing games, seeing defenses first hand Kyle Lauletta Jerseys 2019 , and making decisions in the moment.And then on the third hand (okay, my name isn’t Zaphod, so we’ll just juggle ideas here) having a young quarterback on a rookie deal is an incredible advantage for the team. Even with the salary cap pushing toward $200 million in the coming years, the Giants will need the extra cap flexibility that having a QB on a rookie deal provides as they work to re-sign players like Sterling Shepard, Dalvin Tomlinson, Saquon Barkley, and potentially Sam Beal. So then, what do you think of selecting Dwayne Haskins if he does indeed declare for the draft and falls to the Giants’ pick?
ORCHARD PARK Doug Flutie Jerseys Stitched , N.Y. (AP) — Derek Anderson went from having the Buffalo Bills lure him out of semiretirement one week, to taking over the starting job for injured rookie Josh Allen the next.So much for the 35-year-old having any chance of easing his way back into football some 10 months since attempting what Anderson once thought might well have been the last pass — an incompletion — of his 12-year career.“Things that happen in this game never amaze me,” Anderson said after practice Wednesday, a day after being informed he’ll start in Buffalo’s game at Indianapolis on Sunday.“I was fully aware of what I was getting myself into coming here,” he added. Obviously, not ideal. But we’re going to do the best we can.”It’s not an ideal situation because Anderson was signed to serve as Allen’s mentor. Allen, however, is now listed week to week after the first-round draft pick sprained the right elbow on his throwing arm in a 20-13 loss at Houston last weekend.What’s also troubling is how the Bills (2-4) had little choice but to go with Anderson ahead of turnover-prone backup Nathan Peterman, who has already thrown four interceptions in less than four quarters of playing time this season.Coach Sean McDermott acknowledged Peterman’s struggles as playing a factor in his decision, before adding: “I feel like this is the right decision for our football team right now.”That leaves the Bills putting their trust in a newcomer unfamiliar with their playbook and personnel. There’s also the rust factor, given Anderson attempted just eight passes in three games with Carolina last season, and is 2-2 in four starts over the past seven years.“Yeah, I think that’s obvious,” McDermott said of Anderson’s limited playing time.On the plus side Youth Jim Kelly Jerseys , McDermott said: “He brings experience, leadership, presence to the table and he’s worked hard the last week and a half here to get himself up to speed.”Anderson laughed when asked how long it might take to become accustomed to starting again.“Hopefully, very quickly,” he said. “It’ll take a minute to get used to it. But I think we’ll have a good plan.”That plan remains a work in progress, with Anderson preparing to inform offensive coordinator Brian Daboll by kickoff which plays he’s comfortable visualizing and which ones he can’t so they can be removed from consideration.“I’m not a rocket scientist, but I’m pretty smart,” he said. “Yeah, we’re getting there.”Anderson, who has a 20-27 record as a starter, is at least familiar with several coaches.McDermott was the Panthers defensive coordinator during most of Anderson’s seven seasons in Carolina. Daboll held the same job in Cleveland in 2009 when Anderson went 3-4 in replacing Brady Quinn as the Browns starter.Anderson is also reunited with receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who spent his first 3½ seasons in Carolina before being traded to Buffalo a year ago.Anderson will become the third quarterback to start this season and ninth to start a game since the Bills selected EJ Manuel in the first round of the 2013 draft. The list includes Matt Cassel, who took the first snap on a trick play in the 2015 season opener before giving way to Tyrod Taylor.The Bills’ intention to gradually develop Allen as a backup was scrapped after Peterman faltered in a 47-3 season-opening loss at Baltimore. Allen started the next game and is 2-3 since.The 23-year-old’s development will now be limited to watching from the sideline and studying game film.“I’m looking at it as a blessing in disguise right now to see how he operates,” Allen said Jim Kelly Jerseys Stitched , referring to Anderson.Allen spoke while wearing a brace covering most of his right arm.He was hurt while being struck from both sides by Whitney Mercilus and Jadeveon Clowney. Mercilus hit Allen’s throwing arm just after the quarterback released the ball for a 39-yard completion to Benjamin. He stayed in the game for one more play — an incompletion to Zay Jones — before going down to one knee.“I knew at that point that me staying on the field was going to hurt the team,” he said. “It (stinks) but it is what it is.”Allen said it was the combination of being hit twice that caused the injury.McDermott said a second medical opinion confirmed the initial diagnosis of Allen’s injury being a sprain and not requiring surgery. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Phillips‘ eagerness to get the last word backfired on the Buffalo Bills.The animated defensive tackle drew a costly penalty for taunting his former team, setting up a touchdown with nine minutes left that helped the Miami Dolphins rally past Buffalo 21-17 on Sunday.Miami turned away two Bills drives down the stretch, and Charles Clay made a diving try but failed to catch Josh Allen’s desperation fourth-down pass at the goal line in the final minute.Article continues below ...“This one hurts a lot,” Allen said.The rookie quarterback threw for 231 yards and ran for 135 to set a franchise record for rushing yards by a quarterback for the second week in a row. Miami won despite being outgained 415-175.“It beats the heck out of the alternative,” said Miami’s Ryan Tannehill, who threw three touchdown passes .The Dolphins (6-6) snapped a two-game losing streak and won for only the third time since Week 3, helping their slim playoff chances. The Bills (4-8) will play their customary role of spoilers in the final weeks, assured of finishing at .500 or worse for the 16th time in the past 19 years.Phillips had said he was eager to settle old scores with the Dolphins after they released him in Week 5, and Miami was trying to rally from a three-point deficit when he tackled Kenyan Drake for a 4-yard loss deep in Bills territory.Phillips rose, pushed Drake’s leg away and drew a 15-yard penalty for taunting.When asked to describe the call, Phillips said, “Borderline is very generous. … I hit someone’s foot Youth O. J. Simpson Jerseys , and that’s an unsportsmanlike conduct? OK.”Bills coach Sean McDermott tempered his critique of Phillips’ penalty.“He’s playing emotional football,” McDermott said. “He made a great play in the backfield, but at the same time, you can’t beat yourself. If that’s how they’re going to call it, that’s how they’re going to call it, and we have to play smarter than that.”On the play after the infraction, the Bills stopped Miami for another loss, and Phillips directed showy applause toward the Miami bench. Bills coaches then took him out of the game, and he watched from the sideline as Tannehill hit Kenny Stills with a 13-yard scoring pass for a 21-17 lead.Allen then drove the Bills to the Miami 23 before he was sacked on consecutive plays, and Stephen Hauschka missed a 55-yard field goal attempt.The Bills drove 65 yards in the final 2 1/2 minutes but again came up short — literally. A completion to Zay Jones at the 6 was overturned by a replay review. Allen’s final pass was off-balance, wobbly and underthrown, but Clay said he should have made the grab.“I just didn’t come down with it,” Clay said. “You’ve just got to catch it. I feel like I let everybody down.”Allen threw touchdown passes of 15 and 25 yards to Jones, and the duo also connected on a 2-point conversion. But Allen was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and twice missed open receivers for potential scores.A muffed punt by the Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie led to the Dolphins’ second touchdown O. J. Simpson Jerseys Stitched , which put them ahead 14-6.FIERY BILLSAfter the game, Phillips walked toward the Miami sideline and traded hugs with many of his former teammates.Meanwhile, Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes confronted an official in the tunnel near the locker room. Hughes accused the official of calling him a vulgar name.“I’ll catch you. I’ll catch you, guaranteed,” Hughes shouted, waving his index finger, as he was pulled away by Bills officials.Hughes later declined to elaborate on the reason for his anger.“I was angry?” he said. “I lost the game, so I am supposed to be angry.”INJURY REPORTBills C Russell Bodine left in the first quarter with a left leg injury and did not return.Dolphins reserve CB Cornell Armstrong left with a knee injury.UP NEXTThe Dolphins play host to AFC East New England on Sunday. The Patriots won the earlier meeting 38-7 in Week 4.The Bills play at home Sunday against the New York Jets, who lost an earlier meeting 41-10 in Week 10.
’ chopping block has led us to Jerry Hughes. There’s not much suspense here so I’ll cut to the chase. The Bills would be incredibly foolish to let Hughes find a new city. It’s true that his sack totals haven’t placed him in the best territory (seven in 2018). As a result Jaquan Johnson Buffalo Bills Jersey , there’s a steady murmur of Hughes being washed up. Don’t buy into that narrative. Hughes is coming off one of his best seasons, even from a statistics standpoint. Hughes is such a dynamic player we’re gonna make this review a little unorthodox. I asked Twitter to provide me with random play designations by game/quarter/play without knowing which player we’d be looking at. Unfortunately my low follower count and decision to put the request out late at night didn’t get a lot of responses. But a big shout out to Chris Hoffman who gave me three plays to work from (the first three). Play 1Chris is off to a good start with his random play selection. Jerry Hughes is often considered a speed rusher at 6’2” and 254 lbs. Hughes can give a good shove when needed, as David Bakhtiari found out. The result is that Hughes clears out that side of the line. Play 2There’s...slightly less to show on our second random play. That’s some good hustle from Hughes and even though the play appears over, he chooses a good pursuit angle to get to the ball if needed. For now, we’ll use this play as foreshadowing for a later conversation. Play 3The random play selection redeems itself! Attempting to stop a Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown, Hughes walks James O’Shaughnessy pretty far across the field and is very nearly in the lane to prevent the score. O’Shaughnessy isn’t as formidable as Bakhtiari, but this is a heck of a push from Hughes. Play 4Jerry Hughes stops heading toward Aaron Rodgers as soon as he sees the ball about to come out, in the first play selected for deliberate reasons. Hughes then turns back to the ball and weaves through traffic to chase down the receiver. Just like Play 2, Hughes’s hustle and pursuit angles help him make plays all over the field. Play 5Once again, a good shove from Hughes puts him in position to make the play. I hinted above that sacks aren’t the sole indicator of quality for Hughes. From an emotional standpoint Color Rush Jaquan Johnson Jersey , sacks feel a lot cooler than a play like this. Objectively considered, though, this seven-yard tackle for a loss helps the defense out exactly the same as a sack. Hughes had 13 tackles for a loss in 2018, which is tied with the 2014 season as his personal best. Play 6The GIF does the heavy lifting here. That’s a pretty nifty stop-and-go that prevents the lineman from latching onto his jersey. From there it’s all speed and a fast bend to close the deal. If you buy into more subjective measures of a defensive end’s impact, Hughes paired his seven seven sacks with the fifth-most pressures in the NFL with 74. Play 7Always end on a high note I say. Adding on to the mounting pile of Jerry Hughes stats, we close with quarterback hits. Hughes had 18, which is his second highest total ever. His highest year for this metric was the (you guessed it) 2014 season. SummaryI think we all know the conclusion I came to about Jerry Hughes. Statistically, the only season he’s ever been more productive in was 2014. Defensive end impact players are a premium position and the Bills have a good one on the right side. Hughes is still a dynamic playmaker who makes his presence known. With the occasional hothead moment from Hughes being his biggest drawback, there’s no reason to let him walk. HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are the sixth team since 1980 and the first in 20 years to make the postseason after a 0-3 start.“When you start off 0-3 and you’re sitting here at 10-5 with a chance to win the division on Sunday you’ve done a lot of good things over the course of those games since we were 0-3,” defensive end J.J. Watt said. “But we have to make sure that we do what we need to do to make sure that doesn’t all go to waste.”They’ve lost two of their past three games Youth Jaquan Johnson Jersey , capped by Sunday’s 32-30 loss at Philadelphia, but earlier had won nine straight games after their dismal start to turn their season around and reach the playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history and first since 2016.The Texans (10-5) opened with losses to New England, Tennessee and the New York Giants that left them 0-3 and were all close games decided by a total of 15 points.Houston’s rebound began with consecutive three-point wins in overtime against Indianapolis and Dallas before seven-point victories over Buffalo and Jacksonville.The Texans scored their most points of the season the following week in a 42-23 trouncing of the Miami Dolphins. Their next two wins both came by two points after both Denver and Washington missed long field goals in the final seconds of those games.The Texans extended their winning streak to nine games with victories over Tennessee and Cleveland before their first loss since Sept. 23 came in a 24-21 defeat against the Colts on Dec. 9.Houston led early against the New York Jets before falling behind and needing a fourth-quarter rally to get a 29-22 win on Dec. 15.As the Texans prepare to wrap up the regular season with a visit from the Jaguars where they need a win to clinch the AFC South title, here’s a look at the other teams who reached the playoffs after 0-3 starts.1981 NEW YORK JETSNew York’s winless start came thanks to losses to Buffalo, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The Jets’ first win of the season came in a 33-17 defeat of the Oilers before they played to a 28-28 overtime tie with the Dolphins.They won two in a row after that before a loss to the Seahawks. A season-long five-game winning streak followed before the Seahawks downed them once again. But they bounced back with two wins to wrap up the regular season and finish 10-5-1 and second in the AFC East.They hosted the Bills in the wild-card game and scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit, but came up just short in the 31-27 loss.1982 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSThis team is different than the others on this list because Tampa Bay’s turnaround from 0-3 to the playoffs came in a season that was shortened to just nine games because of a 57-day strike by the players. Because of the strike the league adopted different rules for qualifying for the playoffs that weren’t tied to division standings, leading to two teams Cleveland (4-5) and Detroit (4-5) making the postseason despite losing records.Tampa Bay won its next two after starting 0-3 before a loss to the Jets. The Buccaneers, who were led by quarterback Doug Williams then won their last three regular-season games, capped by a 26-23 overtime victory against the Bears to finish 5-4 and reach the postseason.But just as the Jets had a year before, the Buccaneers fell in the wild-card game when Williams threw three interceptions Womens Jaquan Johnson Jersey , one of which was returned for a touchdown, in a 30-17 loss to the Cowboys.1992 SAN DIEGO CHARGERSIt would be a decade until another team opened the season 0-3 to make the playoffs, and the San Diego Chargers stand out on this list because they are the only team to drop their first four games and reach the postseason.The Chargers fell in the huge hole early after Stan Humphries threw eight interceptions with just one TD in the first four games. San Diego got going after that, winning four in a row to reach .500 before its second loss of the season to Kansas City. The Chargers rebounded the next week with a win to start a seven-game streak to end the season at 11-5 and give them the AFC West title.They became the first of these teams to win a playoff game when they beat Kansas City 17-0 in the wild card after the Chiefs beat them twice in the regular season.Their season ended when Humphries threw four interceptions and Dan Marino had three touchdown passes in a 31-0 win by the Dolphins in the divisional round.1995 DETROIT LIONSThe Lions won two in a row after their 0-3 start but then lost their next two to fall to 2-5. Another win followed by their sixth loss came after that before they finally got rolling, winning their last seven regular-season games to finish 10-6 and second in the NFC Central.Barry Sanders ran for 1,500 yards and 11 touchdowns that season, with 10 of those scores coming in Detroit’s wins.Detroit met Philadelphia in the wild-card and Sanders managed just 40 yards rushing as Rodney Peete threw three touchdowns to lead the Eagles to a 58-37 win.1998 BUFFALO BILLSFormer Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips coached the 1998 Bills when they turned their season around to reach the playoffs after a 0-3 start. The Bills opened the season with Rob Johnson at quarterback, but Doug Flutie took over during the fifth game when Johnson was injured and helped them to a 31-24 comeback win over the Colts. The next week Flutie made his first NFL start since 1989 and led the Bills to a 17-16 win over the Jaguars for their first loss of the season.Those two wins were part of a five-game streak that came after the winless start. The Bills won four of six after that streak and ended the regular season with a loss to the Jets and a win over the Saints to finish 10-6 and in third place in the AFC East.The Bills lost to Miami 24-17 in the wild card when Flutie threw an interception and they lost four fumbles.
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