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BEREA https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Damarious-Randall-Jersey , Ohio (AP) — Back when their chances of playing quarterback in the NFL were still in the dream stages, Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield sat in an apartment near Texas Tech’s campus and played video games.It was 2013.Three years later, they appeared to do the same thing on the field.“It was a basketball score,” Mayfield recalled.“That game was crazy,” Mahomes said, remembering the October night in 2016 when he and Mayfield re-wrote the NCAA record book.The quarterbacks and friends will renew their old rivalry — and perhaps embark on a new one as pros — Sunday when Mahomes leads Kansas City and the Chiefs‘ high-flying, high-octane offense, into Cleveland to play Mayfield and the Browns, who are again in disarray following the firings this week of coach Hue Jackson and coordinator Todd Haley.The previous time they met between the hash marks, Mahomes and Mayfield put on a stunning statistical show unlike anything college football had seen before.They combined for 12 touchdown passes, 1,279 yards passing and broke the total yardage mark with 1,708 yards — 854 for each school.Looking back, Mayfield, who threw seven TD passes to Mahomes’ five and led the Sooners to a 66-59 win, still can’t fathom what happened.“That was my ‘Welcome back to Lubbock’ moment,” said Mayfield, who began his college career as a walk-on at Texas Tech before transferring.“Weird things happen in Lubbock, Texas, on Saturday nights. It is pretty funny, Oklahoma goes back to Lubbock this weekend and then I am playing Pat on Sunday.”Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who has replaced Jackson as Cleveland’s interim coach, shook his head in disbelief when given details of the Mahomes-Mayfield shootout.“Oh, my gosh,” he said. “Setting defenses back a thousand years.”No one — not even the quarterbacks themselves — could have envisioned their first meeting five years ago when Mayfield hosted Mahomes on his recruiting trip to Texas Tech would blossom into a friendship and maybe the NFL’s next great QB duel.Mayfield was aware of Mahomes’ background and talent — son of a major league baseball player, bazooka-like arm — but then got to know him personally during that weekend visit. What Mayfield quickly learned was that, like him, Mahomes is a natural leader.“Patrick has always been an easygoing guy,” Mayfield said. “That is why those teammates he has always had play for him so hard. He gets their respect not just based on talent — that’s easy to respect — but based on who he is as a person. He just has that presence about him that you want to be around. You gravitate towards that so it is fun to see him grow.”And my, has Mahomes grown.The 22-year-old leads the league with 26 TD passes and 2,526 yards. He threw six TD passes in Week 2 against Pittsburgh, and Mahomes has made as many jaw-dropping Darren Fells Jersey , highlight-reel worthy plays this season as many QBs have in a career.Mahomes’ arm strength has drawn rave reviews. Ask any coach, player, scout or reporter who has seen him play about him, and there’s usually a tale about one of his throws.Mayfield said he’s “absolutely” jealous of Mahomes’ rocket right arm.“There was a play in that college game, he was rolling to his left, flicked it and it went about 65 in the air for a touchdown back of the end zone,” Mayfield said, remembering the OU-Texas Tech classic in ’16. “He does stuff that you can’t even think of even being possible.”Mayfield was surprised Mahomes wasn’t taken in 2017 with the No. 1 pick, which ended up being Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.“Talent-wise, I thought he should have been. I love Myles but,” Mayfield said with a smile.“Coming from the Texas Tech system, there are always your skeptics about people doubting the fact that all he did was sit back there and throw the ball. He threw it 88 times in our game, but when it comes down to it, throwing the ball is throwing the ball, and he is really good at it.”So is Mayfield.While Mahomes only started one game as a rookie last season, Mayfield was thrust into the lineup in Week 3 when Tyrod Taylor was hurt.Mayfield doesn’t have nearly the same supporting cast as Mahomes, but he’s put up respectable numbers and feels he’s learning with every snap.“His talent is through the roof,” Mahomes said of Mayfield. “He is going to keep getting better every single week. He has already had a lot of success. The sky is the limit for him.”On Sunday, they’ll go at it again — pass for pass, play for play — in what appears to be a mismatch with the Chiefs rolling and the Browns reeling.But beyond the score, the NFL could get its first glimpse at a budding QB rivalry. It’s not Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, but that one started somewhere too.“I would absolutely not say that it going to be Brady-Manning right now, but it is humbling to be in that conversation,” Mayfield said.“If he keeps playing that way, there is no reason why it would not be on his side of things. Now, I just have to pick up my side and play better.” For the fourth consecutive season, the Minnesota Vikings will take a kicker and punter pair into their opener that's different than the year before.This time, their specialists have a combined 17 seasons and counting of NFL experience. Perhaps, for the viability of their quest to return to the playoffs and win that elusive Super Bowl, not to mention for the sake of coach Mike Zimmer's sanity, the Vikings have finally stabilized these confounding positions that can make or break a game at the most critical moments."I hope so," Zimmer said on Monday T. J. Carrie Color Rush Jersey , with the first game against Atlanta just six days away. "It's like everything else: You have to go out and do it. But they both had a good day out there today, so we'll see."Britton Colquitt is the newbie this time, and he's no stranger to professional football. The 10th-year punter signed with the Vikings on Sunday after being cut by Cleveland in favor of rookie Jamie Gillan.Colquitt, the younger brother of Kansas City punter Dustin Colquitt, was picked as an alternate for the Pro Bowl last season after tying a franchise record with 32 punts landed inside the 20-yard line. Colquitt spent three years with Cleveland, after his first six seasons in Denver included a Super Bowl ring. He has a career average of 45.5 yards per punt.Colquitt will also serve as the holder, an often overlooked role that was part of the reason the Vikings let punter Matt Wile go. The Vikings brought in second-year specialist Kaare Vedvik three weeks ago to challenge both Wile and kicker Dan Bailey, even sending Baltimore a fifth-round draft pick to get him. Vedvik missed three of four field goals in exhibition game action and was waived over the weekend, eventually claimed by the New York Jets.Bailey, who joined the Vikings three games into the 2018 season after rookie Daniel Carlson was dumped, will now have another new holder and a rookie long snapper, Austin Cutting."Dan went 6 for 6, so it was a good day," Colquitt said after his first practice with the Vikings. "I feel like it wasn't too complicated. We got some good stuff done, and we got some good chemistry."From Blair Walsh to Kai Forbath to Carlson to Bailey as the kickers, and from Jeff Locke to Ryan Quigley to Wile to Colquitt as the punters, the Vikings have churned through more than their share of specialists since 2016. After Walsh's infamous wide left on the 27-yard field-goal try in the playoffs after the 2015 season, the Vikings have sure been snake-bitten on special teams.Including Cutting, a seventh-rounder this year, they've invested five draft picks on specialists in eight years since Rick Spielman took the general manager title."This is my 10th year, so I feel confident in that. I'm not worried about that," Colquitt said, adding: "I don't think there's a curse here. I just think there hasn't been a good mesh. And I think there's been talent, because I think Wile and Quigley have been really good punters. But it's a whole thing. It's a room, you know what I mean? It takes the long snapper, the holder, the punter and the kicker, and the coaches. It's a big thing. We're kind of like golfers, a little more sensitive sometimes than the big, tough, meaty football players. It's a whole chemistry deal."

Over the past 48 hours or so https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Andrew-Luck-Jersey , you’ve probably heard some Colts fans complain about the team’s handling of 2019 third round pick Bobby Okereke’s sexual assault allegation and how disappointed they..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteStampede Bluean Indianapolis Colts communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsColtsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Should the Colts have handled the Bobby Okereke Allegations Differently?New,92commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareShould the Colts have handled the Bobby Okereke Allegations Differently?Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsOver the past 48 hours or so, you’ve probably heard some Colts fans complain about the team’s handling of 2019 third round pick Bobby Okereke’s sexual assault allegation and how disappointed they are in GM Chris Ballard. Those complaints, at first glance, are entirely warranted. However, much of what has been written doesn’t tell the entire story.We all became aware of the sexual assault allegations on Wednesday after The Fountain Hopper (FoHo), an independent student-run newspaper not affiliated with Stanford, acquired documents and published a story naming Okereke as the football player detailed in a New York Times article in December 2016. The New York Times (NYT) did not name the woman or Okereke in their reporting. It is unclear how FoHo obtained these documents. Under Title IX, these documents are generally considered confidential and are not disclosed to the public. The revised guidance for Title IX states, “. . . a school should be aware of the confidentiality concerns of an accused employee or student. Publicized accusations of sexual harassment, if ultimately found to be false, may nevertheless irreparably damage the reputation of the accused.” This confidentiality standard is applied in order to respect the Due Process Rights of the accused. If allegations are made public, regardless of their veracity, those rights may be violated.Additionally, in the Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence published by the Department of Education in 2014, “to the extent possible, a school should only disclose information regarding alleged incidents of sexual violence to individuals who are responsible for handling the school’s response.” Thus, only those involved in the hearing process would have been made aware of the allegations against Okereke.This is likely why this situation was not publicized prior to the draft process. Stanford was following the guidance as provided under Title IX. When questioned by the NYT in the original article, Stanford cited confidentiality rules and federal law as to why they could not discuss details of the case. Stanford discussing the details of this case or voluntarily releasing the documents would likely violate federal law.Again, it is unclear how FoHo obtained these documents.The details of the alleged sexual assault, sadly Josh Ferguson Jersey , are all too common on college campuses. The woman, we’ll call her Anna for consistency as that is what her pseudo-name is in other publications, went to a fraternity party where she met Okereke. According to FoHo, the two went back to Anna’s dorm for an encounter that was initially consensual. However, Anna said she became uncomfortable and withdrew consent. After which, Anna alleges she was raped.Anna reported the sexual assault allegation to Stanford and a Title IX hearing was performed. It became the all too common “he said-she said” debate. FoHo allegedly obtained Facebook messages from Okereke saying he tried to get one of Anna’s friends to attest Anna was black-out drunk on the night in question as an attempt to discredit Anna’s story. However, according to FoHo, Anna’s friend said the conversation with Okereke never occurred and Anna’s friend believed it was an attempt to “put words in his mouth,” according to documents from the case obtained by FoHo.During the investigation and hearing process, Stanford placed a no contact order requiring Okereke to stay away from Anna. Anna alleges Okereke repeatedly violated this order by refusing to leave parties in which they both were present. She tried to obtain a restraining order but was denied. After a nine month process, two separate five person panels found in favor of Anna on a 3-2 vote but, under Stanford’s rules, at least a 4-1 vote is required to find the accused responsible. On it’s face, this decision seems completely unreasonable as Title IX says a school must use a “Preponderance of the Evidence” standard, which typically means more likely than not or 51%. However, under California law, the Preponderance of the Evidence standard requires a super-majority of jurors in a civil case, i.e., 9 out of 12 or 75%. Stanford, at that time, was operating under California law. This is why Stanford required a 4-1 vote T.J. Green Color Rush Jersey , or 80%, to find the accused responsible since that would meet the threshold set out by the State of California. Since this case, Stanford has instituted a new procedure utilizing three experienced panelists that requires a unanimous 3-0 vote in order to find the accused responsible. It should be noted Anna chose not to pursue criminal charges in this case. The NYT and FoHo makes it seem like finding an accused responsible is an almost insurmountable task under Stanford’s system. However, soon after the NYT’s article, Stanford released a statement noting 13 out of 16 cases in 2016 charged by the Title IX coordinator were found in favor of the accuser, not the accused. This would appear to undercut the NYT and FoHo argument that the system itself is fundamentally flawed in favor of the accused. Stanford also contends there are many discrepancies in the NYT story regarding how certain aspects of the investigation were presented and handled by Stanford.So ultimately, for Colts fans, what more would you want the organization to do?The Colts were unaware of this situation prior to Okereke disclosing it to the team at the Senior Bowl. The Colts did their homework. They did background checks.‬ They spoke with people familiar with the incident. The documents of the proceeding were considered confidential so there was no way of knowing what was said beyond speaking to interested parties. But should the Colts have reached out to the accuser? Yes. Why they didn’t do this is lost on me. My gut says it was likely out of an abundance of caution and to be respectful to the accuser. These things are incredibly sensitive and personal. Asking someone to relive a sexual assault is difficult so the team used their best judgment after conducting their own investigation. A long time reader with experience in vetting sexual assault allegations pointed out to me privately that the team likely engaged in a very sensitive balancing of the pros and cons in making the decision not to reach out. The general consensus in that industry is to not reach out to the accuser, especially in sexual assault allegations. Even so, I understand the team’s perspective. As Ballard noted, there was no punishment from Stanford after a disciplinary hearing and no criminal charges were filed. After conducting their own investigation, the team felt reaching out and speaking to the alleged victim was unnecessary. That doesn’t quite sit right but one can understand why. The Colts spoke not just to Okereke but also to people associated with the university and people close to Okereke about the situation. It is clear that after what they learned the team felt comfortable with Okereke.As a reminder, this situation was in the middle of the Brock Turner case, in which Turner, a Stanford swimmer, was charged and convicted of raping an unconscious woman. Stanford likely would have been extra cautious not to simply overlook sexual assault allegations against an athlete.To be clear, I’m not dismissing the allegations. Sexual assault allegations should not be dismissed. They should be taken seriously. Even though an encounter may begin as consensual, once consent is withdrawn, that person’s wishes should be respected. Despite finding 13 out of 15 other persons responsible in Title IX cases in 2016, Stanford did not find Okereke responsible in this troubling “he said-she said” scenario. ‪Given what we know now, I’m not sure how the Colts could have handled this situation any better after the news came out. Why would the team voluntarily divulge this information prior to or right after drafting Okereke given he was not disciplined by Stanford or charged with a crime? Should they have done more in investigating the situation by reaching out to the alleged victim or her attorney once they were made aware of the allegations? Possibly. However https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Matthias-Farley-Jersey , it may not have changed their perception of the situation. After the team conducted their own investigation, they felt comfortable drafting Okereke. Given the results of the disciplinary process, one should give Okereke the benefit of the doubt. Two separate panels did not find him responsible. No criminal charges were filed.Chris Ballard has always been up front and honest when addressing basically everything related to the Colts. He felt comfortable drafting Okereke. That should tell you something. Not surprisingly, fewer fans are going to games in person. Financial news site 24/7 Wall St. used sports attendance data from ESPN over the past 10 years and found every one of the four major sports leagues in the United States has seen a decline in total attendance from 2008 to 2018.But not every team is losing fans at the same rate.Of the 12 franchises in the four sports to see the biggest decline in attendance, four were NFL teams.Washington saw the biggest attendance decline among NFL franchises, ranking fifth with a 31.1 percent drop in average attendance, according to 24/7 Wall St.The team led the NFL in average attendance in 2008, with 88,604 fans packing FedEx Field that season. In 2018, Washington averaged 61,028 fans, a decline of 31.1 percent. Washington was the only NFL team that failed to fill at least three-quarters of seats in its stadium last season, per the website.If Dwayne Haskins does what Washington drafted him to do, the team could see a resurgence.The Bengals rank seventh on the list with a 21.4 percent drop in average attendance, the Buccaneers 10th with a 15.7 percent decline and the Colts 12th with a 10.8 percent decline.If you’re wondering why the Chargers aren’t listed, 24/7 Wall St. did not consider teams that “switched venues or made significant changes to their existing venue.”Major League Baseball had the top four teams on the list led by the Detroit Tigers, with a 41.3 percent average attendance drop since 2008.

CARSON Harrison Phillips Jerseys 2019 , Calif. (AP) — Anthony Lynn made his NFL head coaching debut last winter for one game amid the chaos of another lost season for the Buffalo Bills.Although Lynn speaks warmly of his two seasons in chilly Buffalo, he hasn’t thought much about the Bills (5-4) this season before their imminent arrival at StubHub Center to face his Los Angeles Chargers (3-6) on Sunday.“I interviewed there, and they went a different direction,” said Lynn, who spent 2015 as the Bills’ running backs coach and most of 2016 as their offensive coordinator.“I didn’t think I was the favorite there anyway, because how many times do you hire a guy from the staff when you fire the head coach? It doesn’t happen too often. I did appreciate the interview, but I’m where I want to be.”Although the Bills won 15 games over their two seasons, Lynn and head coach Rex Ryan couldn’t figure out how to end a playoff drought currently sitting at 17 years.Lynn’s brief tenure after Ryan’s firing included the awkward task of benching Tyrod Taylor for the finale without being able to publicly explain the reasoning of then-GM Doug Whaley and owner Terry Pegula for the move.New Bills coach Sean McDermott coincidentally made the same move earlier this week, benching Taylor in favor of Nathan Peterman . The rookie fifth-round pick will make his first NFL start against the Chargers and their phenomenal pass-rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram.McDermott’s Bills are in playoff position with seven games to go, but he’s also struggling to figure out how to get the most out of a team with 23 players from last season’s team. Peterman is his latest attempt to generate a spark.“I guess playing Coach Lynn, it won’t be weird, because we have bigger things to worry about,” said Bills running back LeSean McCoy, who racked up 2,162 yards during Lynn’s two seasons.“Winning games, converting on third downs, running the ball, putting numbers up, putting stats up, putting drives together. We have all those things to kind of worry about, some things we’re not doing. We’ve got to find a way to do it.”Two teams on two-game skids are meeting at the Chargers’ temporary home south of downtown LA. The Chargers, playing at home for just the second time in seven weeks, need a quick surge to have any hope of playoff contention, while the Bills control their own postseason destiny despite everything.Here are more things to watch in these original AFL franchises’ first meeting since 2014:QB QUESTION: Philip Rivers is recovering from symptoms of a concussion , which he reported after the Chargers returned from Jacksonville with a heartbreaking overtime loss , their fifth by eight points or fewer this season.Although Rivers appears to be progressing well through the NFL’s concussion protocol, Lynn realizes his availability could be in question right up to game time.If Rivers can’t play, Kellen Clemens would make his first NFL start since 2013. “In the backup position, you prepare the same way every week,” Clemens said. “You enjoy playing, but I understand my role. I’m here to help Philip and help this team in any capacity possible.”SLIPPING: After getting off to a strong start under McDermott, the Bills are in jeopardy of making what’s become a familiar late-season fade during the longest active non-playoff streak in North America’s four major professional sports.This marks the eighth time during the drought in which the Bills have had a winning record through nine games (all of them 5-4). They have proceeded to lose the 10th game the past six times. Buffalo hasn’t been 6-4 since 2000 — the year the drought began.STALLED OFFENSE: While the Bills have their own concerns on offense leading to a quarterback change White Taron Johnson Jerseys , the Chargers are struggling to explain several unimpressive efforts by an offense with ample talent, including Rivers and a solid group of receivers.Los Angeles is 25th in the league in points, 22nd in yards on first down, and 29th in third-down efficiency, only reaching the red zone 20 times all season. Lynn and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt aren’t addressing the problems with personnel changes — not yet, anyway.RUN IT: The ground game might be helpful in fixing the Chargers’ woes. Buffalo’s defense has allowed 492 yards rushing over the past two games, and LA running back Melvin Gordon seems overdue for a breakout game.The veteran lost carries last week to rookie Austin Ekeler, who rushed for two scores before committing a key fumble. Lynn said both will play against Buffalo.TRASHED: The Bills made a big offensive change, but the defense is smarting after giving up 47 points last week to New Orleans in their worst defensive game since 2012.Buffalo has forced only one turnover in its two consecutive losses after forcing 17 during the 5-2 start. Rivers has thrown seven interceptions, and that’s actually an improvement from last season.——AP Sports Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo contributed to this report.—— No team has drawn more attention, positive and negative, heading into the NFL's 100th season than the Cleveland Browns.The Raiders are close for drama in their final year in Oakland, but Baker Mayfield and crew take the headline honors.Beginning Sunday when they host Tennessee, we'll find out if the new and improved Browns are exactly that, and a playoff contender. Or if they will do what the Browns nearly always have done since returning to the NFL in 1999, and disappoint the Dawg Pound."I'm very excited to see what we can do, what we're capable of doing out there," Mayfield said. "Nobody has done anything yet, so I'd say everyone is starting the same: square one. I'd say it's pretty hard to live up to any hype if you're listening to the outside. None of that really matters. We've got a bunch of guys who have bought in to what's going on in this building and the standards that we're setting. So to us that's all that matters."The Titans have been a contender the past three years, going 9-7 each time and making the playoffs once. Their defense ought to be stout, and figures to get tested by Mayfield throwing to Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, plus Nick Chubb running the ball."Definitely starting the season with a great challenge," Titans cornerback Logan Ryan said. "They're great players. We know that. We're going to do what we always do and prepare for them. Study all their routes, study everything they do ... and go out there and challenge them. That's the nature of this game. That's how you make a living in this game is going and covering good guys every week, and those are some good guys."The centennial season began Thursday night in Chicago with the Green Bay Packers' 10-3 victory over the Bears. Aaron Rodgers hit Jimmy Graham in the second quarter for the only touchdown.The Packers lead the NFL's longest rivalry 98-95-6. Green Bay has won 16 of the last 19 regular-season meetings, and Rodgers is 17-5.Pittsburgh at New EnglandThe Patriots have been playing down the fact they weren't chosen for the opener of the NFL's 100th season despite their latest Lombardi Trophy. But their coaching staff finds little items to push the players' buttons, and Tom Brady is as strong a motivator to teammates as anyone in the league.New England does have some major questions marks at receiver and tight end, and on the D-line. But somehow those things tend to work out.Pittsburgh lost two of its biggest stars in receiver Antonio Brown, now in Oakland, and running back Le'Veon Bell (Jets). But many in the Steel City are seeing that as eliminating huge distractions.Atlanta at MinnesotaTwo coaches, Dan Quinn with the Falcons, Mike Zimmer with the Vikings Taron Johnson Jerseys 2019 , who need quick starts and solid seasons to enhance their job security.For Quinn, a defensive guru as a coordinator, getting that unit more stingy is a must. A healthy group will help — injuries ravaged the Atlanta D last year.The Falcons also went with offensive linemen Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary in the first round of the draft. The O-line faces a solid defense in Minnesota, which ranked fourth in yards allowed and ninth in points allowed last year. But the Vikings also have blocking concerns on offense.Los Angeles Rams at CarolinaPotent throughout 2018 and into the playoffs, the Rams could do little with the ball in the Super Bowl. That memory has to burn coach Sean McVay and, especially, QB Jared Goff, who didn't look ready for the big-game spotlight. If running back Todd Gurley isn't hampered by seemingly chronic knee issues, this still is among the most dangerous offense in football.Opening with a cross-country trip sure beats going from LA to Charlotte in midseason, and the Rams face a Panthers team plagued by uncertainty in many areas. Not a problem is Carolina's versatile RB Christian McCaffrey, who would truly impress if he can have a huge game against two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald and the Rams' solid defense.Houston at New Orleans, Monday nightAfter all those moves recently, the Texans have a new look that might solve two of their biggest issues from 2018: Can they protect Deshaun Watson, and who will be the wideout opposite sensational DeAndre Hopkins. Houston traded for left tackle Laremy Tunsil and WR Kenny Stills. Of course, the Texans also sent Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle when they couldn't reach a contract solution with the pass rusher.This prime-time matchup is the first opportunity for the Saints to step on the field for a real game since, as they would say in the Big Easy, "Dey wuz robbed" in the NFC title game. New Orleans might have the most talent in the league, led by the incomparable Drew Brees.Kansas City at JacksonvilleThen again, at least on offense, the mother lode is in KC, led by 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes. For Mahomes to match last season — 50 TDs passing, 113.8 rating, off-the-charts creativity — might be expecting a bit much. Or maybe expecting too little."We got a lot of experience last year. We played in a lot of big games. We won some, we lost some," Mahomes said. "What you learn from those games, you see what you have to do to be a great football team. For us this year, it's all about just taking that next step."For the Jaguars, it's about reversing their direction after falling from AFC championship game losers to 5-11. Getting RB Leonard Fournette straightened out would help, and new QB Nick Foles has an enviable track record in the toughest spots.Baltimore at MiamiBaltimore will be one of the more intriguing teams as it grows on offense with second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson and also tries to remain powerful on defense despite some major defections. Adding safety Earl Thomas, with a mammoth chip on his shoulder after how things ended for him in Seattle, could provide a significant boost.All we can say about the Dolphins is: When does the draft begin next April?Cincinnati at SeattleMiami's "we're not tanking" tank-job approach could rob the Bengals of being the AFC's worst outfit. New coach Zac Taylor has a roster in transition in a prove-it year for quarterback Andy Dalton.Plus, for a while White Tre’Davious White Jersey , Dalton doesn't have star receiver A.J. Green (ankle). Cincinnati should be able to run the ball decently and has a solid defensive base up front. But the overall talent level is low.Can't say the same in Seattle, where coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider have retooled while remaining competitive. Adding Clowney to bolster what looked like a mediocre pass rush adds to the belief the Seahawks once more will be a playoff bunch. But they can't stumble in matchups such as this.Indianapolis at Los Angeles ChargersIndy showed its faith in Jacoby Brissett — what else could the Colts do after Andrew Luck's retirement — by signing him to a rich deal. While Brissett isn't likely to be the kind of lights-out performer that Luck often was, he's hardly a desperation option. Also, don't forget how well the Colts have drafted in recent years. They might have some more gems in 2019.The Chargers basically told Melvin Gordon to go away if he won't play under his current contract, but unlike Indy without Luck, the Chargers remain loaded and a Super Bowl threat. So much will depend on the pass rush provided by Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa.Washington at PhiladelphiaAs long as QB Carson Wentz is on the field, the Eagles should fly. Coach Doug Pederson's offense doesn't have many big names — TE Zach Ertz and C Jason Kelce are outstanding — but it runs so efficiently with Wentz that Philly ranks among the NFL's elite. The defense has some questions, particularly in the front seven.But Washington isn't likely to test that D given all the upheaval in the nation's capital. Not having star left tackle Trent Williams really hurts.New York Giants at DallasZeke is back. Whether he suits up Sunday after the summer-long holdout, or is a factor if in uniform, could determine the winner in Big D.Regardless, the Cowboys are in good position for a solid start facing the Giants, Redskins and Dolphins at the outset, and with a developing defense that figures to get after the passer.And the Dallas D figures to succeed against Eli Manning if New York hasn't fixed its seemingly habitual blocking problems. If 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley has a big game here, retire his number.Denver at Oakland, Monday nightA traditional rivalry game, too, with roots back to the AFL.The sight of Jon Gruden rocking out to Metallica makes one wonder if the Raiders coach will have his troops "Seek and Destroy" the Broncos in the prime-time doubleheader nightcap. Gruden certainly has more weapons at his disposal; of course, he dispersed some of his top players a year ago in his return to the sideline.New Denver QB Joe Flacco and longtime defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, in his first gig as a head man, would prefer to make the Raiders "Fade to Black."Buffalo at New York JetsThe chasers.New England is being awarded its 11th successive AFC East title by default. Not by these two teams, but if they are realistic, the Jets and Bills recognize they are competing for a wild-card spot with a successful year.So this becomes a key opener, with both clubs expecting huge improvement from their second-year QBs, Sam Darnold in New York, Josh Allen in Buffalo."Electric," Darnold says of his team's offense. "I think we're going to do some fun things out there with all the tempo and all the different things we can do, so it will be fun."As long as they don't have a blackout.San Francisco at Tampa BayA couple of relatively unproven but highly paid QBs on teams whose defenses also must step up. Jimmy Garoppolo should get the chance against the Buccaneers' leaky D, and the same could be true for Jameis Winston against the Niners. Of most intrigue is the return to coaching after a one-year hiatus by Bruce Arians. You can bet Winston will be prepared well by the QB whisperer.Detroit at ArizonaTop overall draft choice Kyler Murray will run (and probably often scramble in) new coach Kliff Kingsbury's wide-open and sometimes wild attack. The Lions could be a difficult matchup for Murray if coach Matt Patricia can implement the kind of defense he coordinated in New England. Patricia failed at that last season in Detroit.

FORT LAUDERDALE Womens Ryan Allen Jersey , Fla. (AP) — Florida prosecutors have offered a plea deal to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men charged with paying for illicit sex at a massage parlor.The Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office confirmed Tuesday it has offered Kraft and 24 other men charged with soliciting prostitution the standard diversion program offered to first-time offenders. The men must concede they would be found guilty, perform 100 hours community service and attend a class on prostitution’s dangers and how it perpetuates human trafficking, spokesman Mike Edmondson said. They must also be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and pay a court fee of $5,000 per count. Kraft, 77, was charged with two counts last month.In return, the charges of misdemeanor soliciting prostitution would be dropped. Edmondson said none have accepted so far. By accepting, the men might also avoid having to appear in court, Edmondson said. That would be negotiated.Kraft’s attorney Jack Goldberger did not immediately return a call seeking comment, and Patriots spokesman Stacey James refused comment. If Kraft refuses the deal, he would be put on trial and, if found guilty, face a possible year in jail, although that would be unlikely. He has pleaded not guilty.Golfer Tiger Woods entered a similar diversion program in 2017 when he was charged in Palm Beach County with driving under the influence. He appeared in court to accept the deal.Kraft’s deal offer was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.Kraft is one of about 300 men charged in multiple counties between Palm Beach and Orlando as part of a crackdown on illicit massage parlors and human trafficking. Ten parlors have been closed and employees have also been charged. Many of the women are originally from China, were forced to live in the spas and were not allowed to leave without an escort, according to investigators.The owner of the Orchids of Asia Day Spa http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-jason-mccourty-jersey , the Jupiter, Florida, parlor Kraft is accused of visiting, is charged with 29 felony prostitution and related charges. Authorities investigated the 10 parlors for months, gathering evidence through interviews with men stopped leaving the spas, trash bin searches and surveillance of the spa owners. Judges then issued warrants allowing them to secretly install cameras inside the spas to record what transpired.Police said they have video of Orchids of Asia employees performing various sex acts with two dozen customers. Owner Hua Zhang, 58, has pleaded not guilty.Sheriff William Snyder of neighboring Martin County spearheaded the massage parlor crackdown. He said in a recent interview with The Associated Press the traditional route of only charging parlor owners and their employees while ignoring their customers doesn’t work. He said the only way massage parlor prostitution and its related human trafficking will be curtailed is to charge the men, too.“As long as there is a demand, there will be a supply — and I was stunned by the amount of demand,” he said.Police say Kraft visited Orchids of Asia twice in late January just before he flew to Kansas City to see the Patriots defeat the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.According to police records, Kraft was chauffeured to the massage parlor in a 2014 white Bentley on the evening of Jan. 19, where officers say they secretly videotaped him engaging in a sex act and then handing over an undetermined amount of cash.Investigators said Kraft returned 17 hours later, arriving at the upper-middle class shopping center where the spa was located in a chauffeured 2015 blue Bentley, the documents said. Kraft, who is worth $6 billion Kyle Van Noy Jersey , was videotaped engaging in sex acts before paying with a $100 bill and another bill, police said. Hours later, he was in Kansas City for the game. His team then won the Super Bowl in Atlanta, the Patriots’ sixth NFL championship under his ownership.The NFL has not taken any action against Kraft but has said its personal conduct policy “applies equally to everyone in the NFL” and it will handle “this allegation in the same way we would handle any issue under the policy.” Kraft’s wife, Myra Hiatt Kraft, died in 2011. He has been dating 39-year-old actress Ricki Noel Lander since 2012.Kraft, who made his initial fortune through a packaging company, bought the Patriots in 1994 for $172 million to keep the team from moving to St. Louis. He hired Bill Belichick as coach in 2000, and the team later drafted quarterback Tom Brady, launching its nearly two decades of success. The Patriots may have an opportunity to land a star talent on the defensive front if things line up."WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementPatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots 2019 NFL Draft CoveragePatriots Off-Season CoverageTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #2: Mississippi State EDGE Montez SweatNew,29commentsThe Patriots may have an opportunity to land a star talent on the defensive front if things line up. EDTShareTweetShareShareTop 10 Patriots Draft Fits #2: Mississippi State EDGE Montez SweatBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe Patriots edge rusher position is about in similar shape to the DT postion. The team has veterans and rotation players manning the position, but could use an infusion of young talent at the position. The Patriots attempted to add Derek Rivers to the position two years ago, but it hasn’t worked out so far due to an ACL injury suffered in Rivers’ rookie year. The team also has Keionta Davis, who saw less and less time on the field further down the season. The team could very well stick with their approach of picking up mid-round plug and play guys who had moderate ceilings as it’s worked in the past. However there is one prospect at the position that could be an intriguing add in the first round, it’s Montez Sweat from Mississippi State.Combine DataHeight: 6’6”Weight: 260Arm: 35 3/4”Hand: 10 1/2”40: 4.41225-lb Bench Reps: 21Vertical: 36”Broad Jump: 10’5”5-10-5 Shuttle: 4.293-Cone: 7.00StrengthsPrototypical size and length for the positionElite SEC productionPlug and play starterAdept hand fighterBends around the edge wellContains mobile QBs in the pocketAthletic enough to drop into coverage when askedWeaknessesReportedly has heart condition that’s given teams concernsWill need to add muscle weight to his frame to be sturdier vs. runPad level and leverage at times will be an issueWhy the Patriots Will Draft HimThe team does not need a starter at the position, but given the depth at the position of moderate ceiling players the team should not be afraid to take Sweat if he falls out of the Top 20. Sweat has ideal measurables for an edge rusher and is athletic enough to drop into coverage. From a scheme standpoint Womens Chris Hogan Jersey , Sweat can fit both a stand-up rusher role in a 3-4 or a hand-in-the-dirt linemen in a 4-3. The Patriots typically like to have edge guys who fit both schemes to disguise their ability to rush the QB. There is some upside in the kicking game as Sweat would be on the FG block unit, an edge blocker on FG unit (like Chandler Jones), as well as kick/punt coverage. The 4-down upside is something the Patriots should consider when thinking about a trade up or picking even at 32.Why the Patriots Will Not Draft HimSweat has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a heart condition in which the heart is abnormally thick. The problem is not believed to be as severe as the case with Maurice Hurst went from Top 15 prospect to a 5th round pick. Some teams have taken Sweat off their draft boards, and I have zero idea if the Patriots are one of those teams. Sweat was allowed to work out at the combine vs. Hurst, who was shut down. The problem has not affected him in his Mississippi State career. The only other issue is a checkered off-the-field list from his days at Michigan State that had him kicked out of the program. The Patriots took a chance on J.C. Jackson last season, so I don’t believe that will disqualify him as a fit with New England. The other major reason is he simply won’t be available. Teams sitting in the late teens and early 20s might be salivating to draft a player of his talent and possibly execute a trade to get a player with DPOY upside. Who He Has to Beat Out: Derek Rivers, Keionta DavisRookie Year ProjectionSweat would start out 3rd in the rotation behind Michael Bennett and Deatrich Wise Jr. The Patriots would try to get him on the field on special teams and as a designated pass rusher on passing downs. Sweat’s pass rushing upside already makes him capable of being a quality contributor as a rookie on the defensive front with more upside to be had in future years. Sweat will require a bit of time in the weight room to bulk up from 260 to 270 to be sturdier on the edge vs. the run although he’s not a liability in that area either. Long Term ProjectionSweat would be the highest upside pass rusher the Patriots added since drafting Chandler Jones 21st overall in 2012. By the end of Year 2, Sweat will become the top edge rusher in the defense and the key matchup weapon against the weakness of the opposing OL. I’m curious to see if he can rush inside, not necessarily with his hand in the dirt, similar to how the Patriots utilized Dont’a Hightower and Kyle Van Noy in the Super Bowl. Against run formations and personnel, Sweat would play exclusively on the edge.Grade: 5/5 StarterRound: 1stIf Sweat makes it past the 20th pick, the Patriots have to consider a potential trade up to land a potential game-changing talent to the defense. Sweat is a player with Top 10 measurables and tape, and would otherwise be a Top 10 pick if not for the heart condition. While the Patriots are not starving for a starter, they could certainly upgrade a position that has a need 2 years down the road. The 5th year option would give the Patriots 5 years of cost control for a potential elite player.

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The two draft experts from ESPN are at it again Eric Kendricks Jersey , as Todd McShay and Mel Kiper have each released what they call their “Grade A” mock drafts. In these mocks, they both project three rounds and make the selections that would give each NFL team an “A” in the post-draft grades that are always at least three years too premature in being handed out.(I say that every year. Nobody listens. Ah, well.)Both of these “Grade A” mocks are behind the great E$PN paywall, but we can talk about the discussions. The sequence of picks that both men make for the Minnesota Vikings are similar, though the prioritization might be something that fans won’t agree with. Both men took an offensive lineman in Round 1, a defensive tackle in Round 2, and a running back in Round 3.As a matter of fact, both Kiper and McShay selected the same offensive lineman in Round 1, as they both tab University of Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams with the 18th pick. Both men, rightly, point out that Williams would be a huge addition to the Vikings’ offensive line, with Kiper pointing out that he could start immediately at either guard or tackle. Frankly http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-latavius-murray-jersey , if Williams falls to #18, the Vikings should be running to the podium to give their card to Roger Goodell. . .but that’s just my opinion.Moving on to Round 2, both McShay and Kiper selected a player that could slot in as the Vikings’ new three-technique tackle to replace the departed Sheldon Richardson. Kiper decides to select Ohio State defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones (a name that has appeared a lot in our Mock Draft Database as a second-round pick for the Vikings), while McShay opts for Miami (FL) tackle Gerald Willis. Both Jones and Willis have their issues against the run, but if the Vikings want to attempt to replicate Richardson’s disruptiveness in the pass game, either of those two guys would be a solid pick.The running back position gets featured in Round 3 in these “Grade A” mocks, with McShay selecting Iowa State back David Montgomery, while Kiper decides to select Miles Sanders out of Penn State. While I’m not sure if running back is a spot I’d use a third-rounder on, of the two options presented I think I’d probably lean a bit more towards Montgomery. I think he’s a better receiver than Sanders, and that’s something the Vikings seem to value out of their running backs. Not that Sanders would be a bad selection, necessarily. . .I just like Montgomery a little more.What do you think of these “Grade A” drafts, folks? Would either of them get an “A” from you? A commitment to running the ball manifests itself in a variety of ways. One key aspect of the run-pass mix comes on third and short.When the distance to earn a first down is relatively small (for these purposes Womens Trae Waynes Jersey , five yards or less), the offense can run or it can pass. The possibility that it will be either a run or a pass keeps the defense on its toes. But when an offense has opted to pass on the vast majority of third-and-short plays, a defense will be more inclined to defend against the pass — and better equipped to shut down the drive.For the Vikings, their run-pass ratio on third and short has been out of whack.Based on the official NFL game book for the 13 games played by the Vikings in 2018, the Vikings have run the ball on third and five, or shorter, only 13 of 80 times. On the other 67 occasions, the Vikings either threw the ball (59 times), took a sack (eight times), or the quarterback scrambled (once).Against the Seahawks, the Vikings ran three times on third and short, passing four times. That was by far the highest run ratio on third and short this year.In the first four games of the season Danielle Hunter Jersey , which produced a 1-2-1 record, the Vikings threw the ball 27 times on third and short, and they ran the ball only once.The Vikings may have spotted the trend during the bye week. Before the two-week break between games, they ran five times on third and short and passed 48 times (9.4 percent runs). Since then, the ratio has become eight runs and 19 passes (29.6 percent runs).Over the final three games of the regular season, it will be very interesting to see whether the Vikings opt to run or pass on third and short. In order to maximize the success rate, and to extend drives as long as possible, the ultimate goal will be to convert as many of those opportunities as possible.Which means that interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski likely will need to dial up a run in those spots far more frequently than former offensive coordinator John DeFilippo did.

Those of us who remember the Patriots vs. Colts battles back in the day have seen this before. When I sit back and analyze the matchup between New England and the Kansas City Chiefs I’m brought back to that place in time. Why do I feel like this is a blast from the past? Let’s discuss and I’ll paint a picture.Quarterback playThe Chiefs have a highly touted quarterback who is rolling at the moment. While he’s not a Peyton Manning by any means Womens Jarrett Stidham Jersey , he comes into this game with similar intangibles. Both are accurate throwers with Patrick Mahomes having a cannon for a arm. The biggest difference between the two at this stage is Mahomes has scrambling ability unlike Peyton who was a true pocket passer. Look for the Patriots defense to try and keep Mahomes in the pocket without letting him extend plays with his legs.Running back playEdgerrin James and Kareem Hunt both possess the ability to take over a game on the ground. When I think about it they have a similar set of skills. While it is a different league now than when James played, the headache is still there. The Patriots always handled James, something they weren’t able to do last season with Hunt. The Patriots have to keep him in check for them to be successful in this game.Wide receiversWhere to begin with this one? The Colts brought in Marvin Harrison as their number one receiver. The Chiefs bring in Tyreek Hill who can flat out fly. I know you can’t allow Hill to go off in this game. The absolute lethal speedster can cause havoc both as a wideout and a punt returner. Don’t even kick it near him if you don’t have to. The Patriots defense will need to be very aware of him at all times. I suppose you can say Sammy Watkins would be the Chiefs’ equivalent of Reggie Wayne. I don’t personally believe that, but for this we can roll with it. The Kansas City wideout is a bit of a wildcard. They gotta be aware of him on the field, assuming he suits up. The Patriots defense will have their hands full this week just like they did back in the day with the Colts.I hope I connected the dots for everyone in my comparisons. We’ve seen this song and dance quite a few times haven’t we? Let’s hope like the other times the Pats get a win Sunday night.You can follow me on Twitter @Chris_Blackey and as always – Go, Pats! ATLANTA (AP) — It might have zero bearing on Sunday’s Super Bowl Authentic Jarrett Stidham Jersey , in which the Patriots are a 2½-point favorite over the Rams. Still, on Tuesday night, Los Angeles All-Pro running back Todd Gurley had the upper hand against New England star tight end Rob Gronkowski.Gurley beat Gronkowski 21-6 in a Madden NFL 19 Super Bowl 53 preview as part of Xbox Sessions: Game Before The Game. Some interceptions and a missed extra point did in Gronkowski in the contest.“Safe to say that game went good, I got to meet Gronk and hang out with him playing the game,” said Gurley, who led real football in scoring this season with 21 touchdowns. “Honestly I had one of my best Madden games I’ve ever had. I don’t know how I did it Jarrett Stidham Jersey Boys , but (Rams quarterback Jared) Goff came through in the clutch for me. It was a great time.”Not so much for Gronkowski, who wasn’t exactly Tom Brady at the controls in the video version of the Super Bowl.“It didn’t go so well for me there,” he said. “You know, I threw a couple of interceptions, I didn’t make enough plays; 21-6 I lost.“I got to come out better on Sunday for sure.”Gurley and Gronk appeared at the VIP Microsoft Lounge, where they were cheered on by some wildly enthusiastic fans. The good-natured but intense battle isn’t likely to have a similar final score given the powerful offenses on both sides Infant Jarrett Stidham Jersey , and how NFL teams have lit up the scoreboard all season.“We feel great about it because we’re keeping the same mentality we have every game,” said Gronkowski, whose Patriots are in their third straight Super Bowl and seek their sixth title. “It’s about us doing our job, as coach says, and that’s what we’re prepared to do.”For Super Bowl newcomer Gurley — the Rams last made the game in 2000 when they represented St. Louis — this isn’t just a chance for a championship. It’s a homecoming.“This is exciting, we’re out here in ATL for Super Bowl 53 playing against one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time Jarrett Stidham Jersey Draft ,” Gurley said. “It’s exciting to be back in Georgia where I went to school.“They’re a great team and we have a great team so looking forward to matching up against them.”Particularly if his Rams are as successful as Gurley was against Gronk.

Ramon Humber Jerseys 2019 , future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers had some simple and clear advice for budding franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson: Slide.That’s advice every quarterback should take to heart. On Sunday, multiple young quarterbacks were reckless with their bodies when running with the ball beyond the line of scrimmage, and thus forfeiting all quarterback protections. Giants rookie Daniel Jones was doing it, Washington rookie Dwayne Haskins was doing it.In many cases, defensive players who are so conditioned to staying away from the guys who wear red jerseys in practice and who otherwise operate with an invisible halo that, if violated, will trigger flags and fines shy away from delivering a clean, legal, and potentially devastating hit to a quarterback who voluntarily has become a running back.Patriots coach Bill Belichick obviously coaches his guys to embrace the opportunity to treat a quarterback like a fullback. On Sunday White Jerry Hughes Jerseys , Jonathan Jones indeed went too far, dipping his helmet and adopting even if momentarily a launch posture before delivering a helmet-to-helmet blow to Bills quarterback Josh Allen.But the message for all defensive coaches is clear: The quarterback who becomes a running back can be treated like any running back. Thus, the message for all quarterbacks is even more clear: Don’t give them the chance. Get out of bounds. Get on the ground.Slide.2019 NFL Draft: Week Two College Football Prospect Preview & Live Chat While only two games this week feature ranked opponents facing off against each other (Georgia-South Carolina and USC-Stanford), there is still plenty to be excited about during the second week of college football. These early games of the season are good opportunities to see how small-school prospects fare against better competition. If you’re a prospect from Ball State or William & Mary, NFL scouts will want to know how you played this week against Notre Dame and Virginia Tech, respectively. Below are some of the prospects who will be trying to catch the eyes of scouts this week.Talk about the games, leave questions on prospects and enjoy your weekend.Keep your eyes on:Ed Oliver, DT (Houston)Oliver is already being touted as one of the premier talents of the 2019 Draft class. Despite being somewhat undersized, his speed Jerry Hughes Jerseys 2019 , strength and, most of all, his effort is undeniable. This week he has an interesting test against Arizona and their mobile quarterback Khalil Tate. Look for Oliver to run down Tate every time he can. While he might not always make the tackle, his athleticism and effort for a defensive tackle are rare.Other prospects to watch:Tariq Cole, OT (Rutgers)The Scarlett Knight’s leader on the offensive line is a solid NFL prospect. Having already started 24 games in his career, the senior left tackle is wise beyond his years. However, Cole’s biggest test of the season comes in the form of all-world defensive end Nick Bosa this week against #4 Ohio State. If the 6’6”, 320 pound Cole can at least hold his own, his draft stock could soar. Bryan Edwards & Deebo Samuel Youth Dion Dawkins Jerseys , WR (South Carolina)The two wideouts from South Carolina could be the 2019 version of James Washington and Marcell Ateman: prolific teammates that both see themselves drafted in the same year. Samuel, with his speed and open field moves is the star. Edwards however, is underrated. His body control and toughness in the middle of the field are his greatest strengths. They’ll both be tested this week by the strong Georgia secondary, including star cornerback Deandre Baker.Cameron Smith, LB (USC)Smith chose to forgo the NFL last year in the hopes of becoming USC’s all-time leading tackler. He only needs about 100 this season to break that mark. What he really needs to prove to NFL evaluators though is that he can cover. He’ll have a good chance this week against #10 Stanford, as the team loves to feature their tight ends in the passing game. The senior linebacker also shouldn’t forget about slowing down running back Bryce Love.Jonathan Crawford, SS (Indiana)Indiana’s secondary has been the team’s strength for a few years, and senior safety Jonathan Crawford has been a big part of that. Crawford has been a ball hawk in the past. He already has an interception this season, and nine total in his career. He’ll need to guard against the deep ball versus Virginia Dion Dawkins Jerseys Stitched , as the team loves to feature their explosive wide receiver, Olamide Zaccheaus. Dalton Risner, RT (Kansas State)A redshirt senior, Risner is another offensive line prospect with mountains of experience. While he plays right tackle for the Wildcats, the thought is that his 6’4”, 300 pound frame would be better suited to guard or even center. Regardless, Risner will be facing one of the best defensive lines in the country this week in #18 Mississippi State. How he performs against Defensive end Montez Sweat will be a talking point for scouts come draft time. Jaelan Phillips, ER (UCLA)Only a sophomore, Phillips is a size and speed edge rusher who has some work to do learning the nuances of the position. His first game this year was encouraging Matt Milano Jersey , as he came down with 9 tackles and a sack against Cincinnati. He’ll need to build on that performance if the Bruins hope to win against #6 Oklahoma—a team that loves to sling the football all over the field.Game of the Week: #17 USC vs. #10 StanfordThe Pac-12 is where it’s at this week, as the Trojans face off against Cardinal. The biggest draw will be seeing Stanford’s offense against USC’s defense. Both starting guards for Stanford are decent NFL draft prospects, while running back Bryce Love, tight end Kaden Smith and JJ Arcega-Whiteside proved to be quite prolific during their first game of the season. USC’s linebacking corps, featuring edge rusher Porter Gustin and the aforementioned Cameron Smith, is one of the best in the country.

Opinion90 Players in 90 Days2019 Buffalo Bills scouting report: tackle Ty NsekheNew http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-logan-thomas-jersey ,37commentsThe veteran swing tackle has a shot to crack the starting lineup—but will he?EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2019 Buffalo Bills scouting report: tackle Ty NsekheTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesOne of the problem areas on the offensive line for the Buffalo Bills over the last few years has been the right tackle position. Often, that means a team has shuffled multiple players in and out of the lineup, which makes the Bills’ struggles unique. Rather than dealing with injuries or multiple benchings, they actually stuck with the same below-average starter, Jordan Mills, for the last three years.Now that the team has cut ties with Mills, they have a chance to break in a new starter on the right side of the offensive line. The team spent plenty of capital, both in free-agent dollars and draft choices, to upgrade the offensive line, and plenty of competition exists for playing time and roster spots.In today’s installment of our “90 players in 90 days” series, we profile one of Buffalo’s free-agent acquisitions, a veteran swing tackle who has performed well with limited exposure over his career.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="HDBsI4">Name: Ty NsekheNumber: 77Position: THeight/Weight: 6’8” 330 lbs. Age: 33 (34 on 10/27/19)Experience/Draft: 5; undrafted in 2009, and first entered NFL with the Indianapolis Colts in 2012 (played in Arena Football League for three years prior)College: Texas StateAcquired: Signed with Bills as unrestricted free agent on 3/13/19<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="n39HDk">Financial situation (per Spotrac): Nsekhe comes to Buffalo on a two-year contract worth a total of $10 million. The contract contains $6.2 million in guarantees. In 2019, Nsekhe will count $4.8 million against the cap.2018 Recap: Nsekhe was Washington’s sixth offensive lineman last year, serving as the first man off the bench regardless of whether he was to fill in at tackle or guard. He played in 403 offensive snaps, 39.51% of the team’s total, and he appeared in 14 games. He made five starts—three at left tackle, and two at left guard—while also entering off the bench and playing the majority of the snaps at tackle in Washington’s Week 3 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Nsekhe committed five penalties on the season for a total of 35 yards, and he did not allow a sack.Positional outlook: Buffalo’s offensive line group is full of new faces Josh Allen Jersey , so Nsekhe isn’t alone. The team lists him as a tackle, so his primary competition for playing time and a roster spot includes Dion Dawkins, Cody Ford, Conor McDermott, LaAdrian Waddle, Garrett McGhin, Jeremiah Sirles, and De’Ondre Wesley. If you expand his position to include the guards, since Nsekhe has experience there, then Spencer Long, Quinton Spain, Wyatt Teller, Jon Feliciano, Ike Boettger, and Vladimir Ducasse become competitors, as well.2019 Offseason: Nsekhe has participated to some degree in all offseason activities to date. He missed some time due to an undisclosed injury, but the team did not seem concerned overall. During the first week of OTAs, he was the first-team right tackle.2019 Season outlook: Nsekhe is going to be either one of two things for the Bills. He’ll either fit as one of the team’s five starting offensive linemen, plugging in at tackle or guard Womens LeSean McCoy Jersey , or he’ll be one of the team’s top game-day reserves along the line. He was used most often (and most effectively) at left tackle while in Washington, but Buffalo appeared to give the edge to incumbent left tackle Dion Dawkins in the early portion of camp. With second-round draft choice Cody Ford in the fold, it’s hard to see Nsekhe unseating either player. His contract is that of a starter, but that can be said for quite a few of Buffalo’s offensive lineman. With only five starting spots to give, it just means that the team will have something it hasn’t had in a long time—high-quality reserves. Expect Nsekhe to push for a starting job all throughout the summertime. Jones shook off a bad rookie season and a rocky offseason to show glimpses of his potential in 2018."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapOpinionNotesCan Zay Jones build upon successes heading into 2019?New,44commentsJones shook off a bad rookie season and a rocky offseason to show glimpses of his potential in 2018. ESTShareTweetShareShareCan Zay Jones build upon successes heading into 2019?The Buffalo Bills boasted a sub-par wide receiver corps for much of the 2018 season, with two notable exceptions. One was the breakout effort put forth by undrafted rookie free agent Robert Foster, who exploded onto the scene with three consecutive 100-yard games and finished with 541 yards on 27 catches (an average of 20.04 yards per catch) with three touchdowns. The other solid performance at wide receiver came from Zay Jones, Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of East Carolina University. After enduring a roller-coaster rookie season where he caught only 27 of 74 targets for 316 yards and two touchdowns, Jones rebounded big-time in 2018. Jones appeared in all 16 games (15 starts), catching 56 passes (on 102 targets) for a team-best 652 yards. Jones established himself as a credible red-zone threat, scoring seven touchdowns, 16th-best among all wide receivers in the league. Jones had as many touchdown catches (seven) as JuJu Smith-Schuster, and more than Keenan Allen, Odell Beckham Jr., Julian Edelman, T.Y. Hilton, and Brandin Cooks.He averaged 11.6 yards per reception, down a tick from his rookie season (11.7 yards/grab) http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-tremaine-edmunds-jersey , but that was the only statistic worse from a year ago. What’s even more surprising than Jones’s productivity in 2018 is that he did it following a tumultuous offseason featuring a bizarre incident where he was eventually arrested after a naked, bloody argument with his brother in Los Angeles on March 19.Jones put the distraction of that incident behind him, dedicated himself to the football field, and developed a solid rapport with quarterback Josh Allen. Sure, the drops were still an issue over the final four games, including a huge drop in a 21-17 road loss to the Miami Dolphins, but Jones displayed enough talent and skill to make Bills fans think he could be poised for a breakout 2019 campaign. The resurgence started in Week 10, when Jones hauled in eight passes for 93 yards and a touchdown in a 41-10 win over the New York Jets. That started a stretch where Jones scored six touchdowns over Buffalo’s final seven games, including a pair of multi-touchdown outings: Week 13’s loss to the Dolphins, and a six-catch, 93-yard effort in a Week 17 win over the Dolphins.The Bills drafted Jones after a stellar career at East Carolina, where he caught an NCAA Division I record 399 passes for 4,279 yards and five touchdowns. Bills fans saw glimpses of the Allen-to-Jones connection in 2018, and the more work these two put in this offseason, the more likely it is Jones continues his development into a solid slot receiver. While it appears that Jones will never be a true No. 1 receiver, Bills fans will be happy if Jones takes another leap forward in 2019 as a valuable possession receiver who makes clutch grabs out of the slot and keeps the chains moving.