The Miami Dolphins signed offensive tackle Jordan Mills this offseason http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-ryan-fitzpatrick-jersey , but could he already be on the wrong side of the cut line?" Miami Dolphins NewsJordan Mills’ roster spot in danger?New,28commentsThe Miami Dolphins signed offensive tackle Jordan Mills this offseason, but could he already be on the wrong side of the cut line?EDTThe Miami Dolphins signed veteran offensive tackle Jordan Mills on May 9, adding a presumed starting right tackle to the roster. The team added Mills shortly after the NFL calendar passes the window in which free agent additions can impact compensatory picks in the next Draft. It appeared the Dolphins had targeted Mills for the offensive line, but waited to make sure they would still be in the running for extra draft choices next year before they added the 2013 fifth-round pick by the Chicago Bears.Mills, who also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions, spent the last three seasons at right tackle for the Buffalo Bills, so the presumption that he would come to Miami and replace Ja’Wuan James, who signed with the Denver Broncos this free-agency period, as the starting right tackle seemed a logical one. The fact that he was moving to his fifth team in his seventh NFL season was not a great sign, however.The Bills allowed him to leave, and now, there is at least some speculation the Dolphins could do the same thing this summer. ESPN asked each of their NFL Nation reporters for a veteran who could be released by their respective team before the start of the regular season. Dolphins reporter Cameron Wolfe selected Mills for Miami. He explained, writing:The Dolphins have to solve their offensive line - a sentence that seems to be written every offseason. Mills was expected to be able to compete for the starting right tackle position and be part of the solution. This spring Womens Chase Allen Jersey , he has not reached that level yet. Miami has said they want players to be versatile, and Jesse Davis is that, with experience as both a guard and a tackle, so maybe those practices where he moved to right tackle were just to keep that versatility, but it is bothersome. If Mills is unable to claim the starting spot at the position, Miami could move Davis there, look to start someone else at right guard, and release Mills.While his contract details are not known, Wolfe saying they could save $2 million does seem to be about right for Mills. And, if he is not going to be the starter at the position, saving that money could be the right move for Miami.The offensive line needs help, and it needs bodies who can block. ESPN already saying Mills is not cutting it is not a good sign for the veteran. Induction week at the Pro Football Hall of Fame wasn’t just about the legends of the game. It also was about the kids.High school players. Middle schoolers. Youth teams.Sure, the highest level of the sport is celebrated in Canton, Ohio Davon Godchaux Jersey , each year. Inspiring youngsters to play, educating their parents and coaches about the game — including health and safety topics that are of concern at all levels — and giving them one-on-one instructions all are addressed during the week, too.Chad Pennington, the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year for the Jets in 2006 and for the Dolphins in 2008, is a member of the league’s Legends Youth Advisory Committee, which was launched earlier this year. It guides efforts to grow youth and high school football.“What we realize is that we can play a bigger role in creating uniformity and consistency that has not been there, and also being a leader and pioneer in the new technologies and equipment in protecting out players,” Pennington said. “The game no longer is played like it was 30 or 40 years ago. We’ve had rules changes, equipment changes, teaching methods — all are important in protecting our players and advancing the game. We want to create that consistency on the top level and then have it trickle down.”Pennington is joined by former players Mark Brunell, Nate Burleson, Trent Dilfer, Maurice Jones-Drew, Willie McGinest http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-albert-wilson-jersey , Jordan Palmer, Michael Robinson, Bobby Taylor and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders on the committee. Pennington is the head coach at Sayre High School in Lexington, so he deals directly with all constituencies.“As a committee, as football people, we need to begin to control the narrative and make sure the right and truthful information is being put out to the fans and to our families and to our kids,” he says. “We understand we have got to start with how you play the game and proper playing techniques that need to be utilized.”Pennington recognizes the trepidation many parents feel about the dangers of football — or any contact sport. He says it’s natural to have those concerns, and that those involved directly in football must stress the scientific data collected about the game. He sees little value in the comparison of high school athletes in non-contact sports and in football, which Pennington says is not “true data.”Most importantly, Pennington says there needs to be a partnership between parents and coaches.“We teach the parents on the safety techniques and show them how we are educating and protecting their sons,” he explains. “You earn their trust by their knowing that I am dealing with the most important person in your life, your son. All these different sports — lacrosse, soccer, hockey Womens Daniel Kilgore Jersey , basketball, for example — are dealing with injuries. Fortunately, we can be the pioneer in football. We look at it as an amazing opportunity to be in the forefront in the research and in player protection.”Crucial to any such movement is ensuring the coaches are qualified. On the youth level, many coaches are volunteers, often parents of a player. But coaches must be vetted, educated and then fully prepared; no scribbling down notes after work and then running a practice session.“For coaches at the grassroots level, the NFL can provide the standard and messaging, but we realize the health of the game of football is in the grassroots level, youth and high school level. As we build our initiatives and work as a committee, we need to reach those levels to provide the necessary resources and materials to coach the game together, and make sure all of our participants are having a good experience.“We as high school coaches have to play an instrumental part in the youth in our area, working with those coaches, given them the resources they can use to teach the players. Many times in youth leagues you could have passionate fathers coaching the way they were taught 25 years ago. Days of lining up and hitting for two hours are gone. It’s about techniques, drills Josh Sitton Jersey , making sure you limit 11-on-11 contact. Be skill specific.“It has been difficult to change what they were taught since they were 10 years old. If we can do it at younger ages, players who move on to college and pros are educated as they need to be.”Several members of the class of 2019 for the Hall of Fame emphasized the benefits of the sport during their induction speeches.“That’s what football has always taught me,” Tony Gonzalez said. “On the football field, you’re going to be afraid. Adversity is going to come towards you. You can’t run from it.”Those lessons carry on beyond your sport, of course.“We all know regardless of what level you play,” Pennington says, “at some point, the ball stops spinning, you no longer play the game, but the values you learn are so important to the next step of your life.”

Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford may have picked the wrong time to line up offside Cameron Erving Jersey , but he picked the right year to rack up 13 sacks. Ford now heads to free agency, unless the Chiefs opt to hold him in place via the franchise tag.“That’s out of my control,” Ford said, via NFL.com. “If it happens, it happens, and I don’t mind it.”He should mind it. Pass rushers have significant value in the NFL, and players maximize their value only by hitting the open market. While the franchise tag will entail great money (likely more than $15 million if tagged as a linebacker with the possibility of arguing that he’s entitled to the significantly higher defensive end tender), a first-day-of-free-agency contract for a high-level player at a high-value position becomes a multi-generational proposition.Ford also said that his first preference would be to stay put with the Chiefs.“That’s the option,” Ford said. “Of course, that’s home to me. I love the community and I’m just used to that environment http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-damien-williams-jersey , so I’ll be blessed to be able to stay. We’ll cross that bridge once when we get there.”Before they get there, Ford will have to make it healthy through the Pro Bowl, which entails a paltry payday in comparison to what he’ll make on his next deal. If Ford emerges healthy from a game that doesn’t count, he’ll be counting lots of dollars soon — the only question is whether he gets more than $15 million guaranteed on a one-year deal or perhaps more than $50 million fully guaranteed on a multi-year contract with the Chiefs or someone else.A long-term deal with the Chiefs may be difficult to pull off, given the raw number of talented young players whom the Chiefs will be signing now and in the future. Unless the Chiefs will be clearing out a large chunk of veteran players, it won’t be easy to keep Ford, to extend Tyreek Hill and/or Chris Jones, and to plan for the mammoth contract that eventually will be paid to Patrick Mahomes. Chiefs fans have plenty of reasons to be disappointed with the loss to the Tennessee Titans, but here’s another that you can add to the pile — on Sunday, offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz missed a snap for the first time in his career. “It sucks Womens Chris Jones Jersey ,” the Chiefs’ right tackle said after the game. “It was seven and a half years running. It’s a pretty cool thing. Now I’m just normal like everybody else. It is what it is.”Schwartz went down with an injury in the second quarter that forced him to leave the field. He returned in the third quarter to finish the game, but by then, a few snaps had already been played without him. Schwartz did everything he could to keep the streak alive, like when he asked to play in Patrick Mahomes‘ first game as a Chief, even though the Chiefs had secured their playoff spot and the other starters were resting. While it might have been possible for Schwartz to take the field after his injury to maintain the streak, he said he felt the risk was too great.“I think we were in a not so good down-and-distance, and I didn’t want to go out there just for pride’s sake, and all of the sudden my guy turns the corner and runs into Pat. Now Pat’s hurt, so that’s not something that I’d be stupid enough to do.”For seven and a half years and 7,894 snaps Mitchell Schwartz Jersey , Schwartz was the epitome of consistency in the NFL, never missing a single snap since he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2012. It was the longest active streak of its kind in the NFL, and though snap streaks aren’t officially recorded by the league, they are still extremely impressive, as explained by Mitch’s brother, Geoff.During a season in which injury has caused a lot of uncertainty for the Chiefs’ offensive line, Schwartz has been one of the few things the Chiefs have been able to count on. And that is one positive to come out of Sunday.

After seven weeks of the NFL season Antonio Brown Raiders Jersey , the Raiders are really starting to look like the Cleveland Browns. In more ways than one. They have just one win on the season and now have a haul of selections in the next draft, including three first round picks.The latest comes from the Cowboys in the Amari Cooper trade. They also have one coming from Chicago in the Khalil Mack trade. And of course, their own pick, which figures to be the highest pick of all by a fairly wide margin.Currently the Raiders own pick is at fourth overall according to tankathon.com. Here are their current draft slots in the first three rounds:Round 1, pick 4Round 1, pick 8 (from DAL)Round 1, pick 15 (from CHI)Round 2 Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , pick 36Round 3, pick 68The Raiders are one of four one-win teams in the league, but the only one who has had their bye, which is why they are at the fourth pick right now. They face two of the other one-win in the next few weeks in the Cardinals and 49ers. The other is the Giants who currently hold the number one overall pick. This week the Raiders face the 2-5 Colts, who are just below them with the 5th overall pick currently. So, how the Raiders perform the next few weeks will have double the impact on their draft position.Key draft order games this week:New York Giants (1) vs WashingtonSan Francisco 49ers (2) at Arizona Cardinals (3)Indianapolis Colts (5) at Oakland Raiders (4)Buffalo Bills (6) vs New England PatriotsCleveland Browns (7) at Pittsburgh SteelersNew York Jets at Chicago Bears (15)Dallas Cowboys are on byeFollow @LeviDamien We weren’t sure how much the starters were going to play in the Raiders second preseason game in Arizona Thursday night. We soon found out. The starting offense came in for one drive. They drove..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesSilver And Black Pride homepageHorizontal - WhiteSilver And Black Pridean Oakland Raiders communityFollow Silver And Black Pride online:Follow Silver And Black Pride on TwitterFollow Silver And Black Pride on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchSilver And Black Pride main menuFanpostsFanshotsRaidersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Raiders StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Raiders NewsYahoo Raiders Team PageYahoo Raiders ReportYahoo Raiders Depth ChartYahoo Raiders TransactionsYahoo Raiders PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Raiders preseason week two snap counts vs Cardinals: Starting defenders play four drives of flawless footballNew,73commentsPDTWe weren’t sure how much the starters were going to play in the Raiders second preseason game in Arizona Thursday night. We soon found out. The starting offense came in for one drive. They drove down the field for a score in six plays and their day was done. That means pretty much everyone Derek Carr Bo Jackson Jersey , Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams, and the entire starting offensive line hit the sidelines barely breaking a sweat.The starting defense was a different story. They stayed in the game as long as the Cardinals had Kyler Murray at quarterback. Murray was in the game for four drives, and so too was the Raiders starting defense.It was a total of 20 official plays (29%), but with the penalties the Cardinals were racking up, it was a lot more than that. The Cardinals had 11 penalties in the first half, six of which came in the first four drives. Add the two Clelin Ferrell hands to the face penalties https://www.raiderslockerroom.com/authentic-antonio-brown-jersey , and the Raiders starting defenders were actually on the field for 28 plays.In that time, they shut down Murray and the Cardinals offense. They had a net total of 12 yards in those four drives. That’s about a half yard per play average.The final play was the exclamation point, with Lamarcus Joyner sacking Murray for a 9-yard loss and a safety to put the Raiders up 26-0. That’ll do, defense. That’ll do.

There arguably was a time when had some degree of usefulness to the NFL team that made itself the centerpiece of the training camp reality series. Arguably Darius Slay Jersey , that time has come and gone. debuted in 2001, years before social media became a thing and the various teams began pumping video via their websites and apps. The best argument for doing the show — to enhance national awareness of a team — isn’t nearly as strong as it once was, especially since doing the show never really correlated to establishing a national following.Meanwhile, the best arguments against doing the show have only gotten stronger, with each example of strategic secrets (like snaps counts), embarrassing moments (like Antonio Cromartie not knowing the names of his children), and flat-out dysfunction (like Hue Jackson vs. Todd Haley last year) proving the point that there’s nothing to be gained and plenty to be lost by accepting the assignment.But the league collectively likes collecting the checks from HBO, so the league continues to sanction the show. This year, the formula that narrows the field of teams that can be squeezed to do it has yet to prompt a team to accept the assignment willingly. Indeed, it seems as if none of them (Raiders, Giants Marvin Jones Jersey , Lions, 49ers, Washington) want to do it, at all.So why not just get rid of it? Although the tension would become far more compelling if a team was forced to do it against the organization’s wishes and if the team brought that attitude to every interaction with the cameras (like James Harrison did in 2013 with the Bengals), the league seems to be reluctant to make a team submit against its will, hopeful instead that someone eventually will take one for the greater good.This could be the year that doesn’t happen. Teams have enough to worry about at training camp without having to participate in the weekly effort to craft a one-hour show from countless hours of footage. Even with the apparent ability to veto anything that would make the team look bad, the team has to both spot it in real time and be willing to push HBO and NFL Films to drop otherwise compelling scenes (like Hue vs. Haley) onto the cutting-room floor.It’s just not worth it, for any team. It’s a distraction with no upside and all downside.Look at this this way: If there were any real benefit to serving as the subject of Hard Knocks, teams would be lining up to do it. Instead, teams line up to do it.And that should tell us all we need to know about whether the league should keep doing it. Coming out of the bye, the Detroit Lions can’t afford to show any signs of rust against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. The stakes are too high Kerryon Johnson Jersey , the opponent too tough and the doubters a little too close to this team right now. As always, it will be a team effort to take down a 4-1 team with two wins in the division already, but these five players will be absolutely essential if Detroit wants to pull off a Monday night upset.Damon Harrison Sr.Snacks hasn’t quite been himself this year, but hopefully a bye week has given him an opportunity to reset. Unlike years past, stopping the Packers’ rushing attack will be key to victory. Aaron Jones is a rare talent, and while much of his success is on the edges, Snacks has the ability to lift everyone around him. If he can occupy a mediocre Packers interior offensive line, it can free up linebackers and edge defenders to win their matchups on the outside.Last week, Jones was responsible for 182 of the Packers’ 335 total yards of offense. Stop him, and you stop the Packers offense—especially if Davante Adams is out. Matthew StaffordStafford has had an excellent start to the season, but Monday will present his biggest challenge yet. The Packers secondary will only give him small windows Amani Oruwariye Detroit Lions Jersey , and Green Bay’s defensive front will be sure to make him uncomfortable at times. We know Stafford can drop dimes, but the biggest key for the Lions franchise quarterback is to avoid turnovers.Dak Prescott failed at that last week, and we saw what happened. Stafford will need to make plays with his feet while somehow simultaneously not trying to do too much. It’s a tough balance for a player as competitive as Stafford, but he needs to bring his A game more than anyone else on Monday.Taylor Decker/Rick WagnerTo make Stafford’s job as easy as possible, they’ll need some stellar work from their offensive tackles. We’ve seen Detroit neutralize the likes of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, but we’ve also seen them get worked by Chandler Jones and Terrell Suggs. Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith are on a tear in Green Bay and will give Decker and Wagner all they can handle. Jarrad Davis The Lions like to use Davis in a ton of different ways, and each one will be crucial on Monday. He may be used as a spy, which will be key to keep Aaron Rodgers in the pocket. He’ll likely be asked to make sure Aaron Jones doesn’t break free into the secondary, one of the biggest keys to the game. And, at times, he’ll likely have to play in coverage Amani Oruwariye Jersey 2019 , whether it’s against the aforementioned Jones or lined up against Jimmy Graham. With the Packers lacking great receivers, Rodgers could be looking more at tight ends and backs, which means leaning more on linebackers and safeties in coverage.Kenny GolladayIf all the proclamations that Golladay is a real No. 1 receiver are true, then this is the kind of week Golladay needs to prove he can win. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander is a stud, and if Golladay wants to be in the conversation in the top 10 receivers in the league, he needs to do what Amari Cooper did to Alexander last week. Of course, the Lions have enough weapons where they could look elsewhere and avoid this matchup entirely, but if Detroit finds themselves down late in the game, they will need Golladay to be their go-to guy. Golladay also leads the Lions in red zone targets, so he will play a big factor in whether the Lions settle for three or six on Monday.

The Splash Zone 9/4/18: Dolphins Add Swanson Josh Sitton Jersey , Bring Back Young The Miami Dolphins continue to churn their roster as they added a new face with the addition of Travis Swanson. The center was released by the Jets this past weekend and will provide some experienced depth on the offensive line. The team also brought back Sam Young who was released over the weekend to make room for some more new faces. Maurice Smith was the unlucky one as he had to be released to bring back Young.You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.Dolphins sign Travis Swanson – ProFootballTalkThe Dolphins dropped a pair of offensive linemen from their 53-man roster on Sunday and they added one on Monday. Center Travis Swanson is the new arrival in South Florida. Swanson spent the offseason and summer with the Jets, but was released on Friday.Dolphins Tight EndsMiami Dolphins rookie TE Mike Gesicki progressing as he eyes debutDolphins coach Adam Gase said rookie tight end Mike Gesicki has proven he’s ready to be a star...Dolphins RosterMiami Dolphins Make Roster MovesThe Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Sam Young and waived safety Maurice Smith.AC In The AM: Sizing Up The Moves To 53There were no major surprises Daniel Kilgore Jersey , no head-scratching decisions in putting together the initial 53-man roster. The headlines? The Dolphins kept three quarterbacks instead of two, five receivers instead of six, the drafted rookie kicker over the undrafted one and three young cornerbacks as the top reserves.Miami Dolphins sign 10-man practice squad for 2018 seasonTen players the Dolphins wanted to keep but had to cut went unclaimed in the waiver process and will...Phinsider News You May Have MissedThe Splash Zone 9/3/18: Dolphins Add Luke Falk Through Waivers - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone Albert Wilson Jersey , the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.Dolphins add Travis Swanson - The PhinsiderThe Miami Dolphins opened Monday with an available roster spot under the league’s 53-man roster limit. They have announced the signing of veteran center Travis Swanson to fill the position.Swanson...It’s time to move on from the Miami Dolphins backup quarterback discussion - The PhinsiderIf we’re talking about the Miami Dolphins backup quarterback situation as a long-term solution, we might as well start talking about the 2019 NFL Draft.First Game of the Season is Here. - The PhinsiderFans have a reason to smile There are expected to be changes coming to the Dolphins defensive line this offseason as the team moves on from veteran members of the unit and similar developments may be in store for the offensive line.In a look at non-combine business on tap for the Dolphins before the start of the new league year, Armando Salguero of the notes that left guard Josh Sitton expects to be released.聽Sitton signed a two-year deal with the Dolphins last year after the Bears opted not to exercise their option on his contract.If the team does move on without Sitton Robert Quinn Jersey , they won’t have gotten much return on that investment. He tore his rotator cuff in the season opener and went on injured reserve for the remainder of the year.Cutting Sitton would create $5 million in cap space for the Dolphins, who could have another change up front with right tackle Ja'Wuan James heading for free agency.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without starting cornerback Kendall Fuller and starting safety Ron Parker for Sunday night’s game against Seattle.Fuller was listed as questionable with a thumb injury Len Dawson Jersey , while Parker’s absence was a surprise after not being listed on any injury reports during the week. The Chiefs were also without a pair of starters on the offensive side with wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) having already been ruled out and running back Spencer Ware missing his second straight game with shoulder and hamstring injuries. Ware had been listed as doubtful.Seattle was without starting safety Tedric Thompson (chest) and starting right tackle Germain Ifedi (groin). But the Seahawks have both guard D.J. Fluker (hamstring) and safety Bradley McDougald (knee) active after both players did not participate in practice all week. The Seahawks also played without rookie running back Rashaad Penny for the second straight week because of a knee injury. Chiefs headlines for Thursday, June 13." FanpostsFanshotsCommunityAboutStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSeries Dixon’s MailbagStagner ThingsSummer of SpagsLottery Tickets ’19Training Camp NotebookTailgatesLatest News Fanposts Most recentMost activeFanshots Community Community GuidelinesContactAbout StubHub ✕Arrowheadlines: Three Chiefs make NFL.com’s “All-Analytics Team”New Mitch Morse Jersey ,36commentsChiefs headlines for Thursday, June 13.CDTThe latestAll-Analytics Team: Patrick Mahomes Chris Jones Jersey , Aaron Donald dominate | NFL5 NFL players who might FINALLY break out in their 4th season | SB NationAgent’s Take: Making sense of Carson Wentz’s new deal and what it means for other young quarterbacks | CBS SportsCatching the ball is something Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde can get behind | Kansas City Star2019 NFL MVP candidates: Patrick Mahomes ready to repeat? | NFLBayern Munich-AC Milan match in KC moving to Children’s Mercy Park. Here are details | Kansas City StarAround the leagueSources: Pats file tampering charges vs. Texans | ESPNPhilip Rivers to limit reps in prep for long season | NFLPatriots’ Sony Michel undergoes minor knee surgery | NFLBears cut one of three kickers after another embarrassing round of the Cody Parkey field goal challenge | CBS SportsKirk Cousins: I’m a .500 quarterback, that’s not where you want to be | NBC Sports Pro Football TalkJuJu Smith-Schuster says he has ‘no hard feelings’ toward Antonio Brown | Yahoo! SportsIn case you missed it at Arrowhead PrideReport: Chiefs right tackle Mitchell Schwartz signed to contract extensionObservations Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey , notes and videos from day two of Chiefs mandatory minicampDixon’s AP mailbag: Alex coming back, Damien’s production Armani Watts Jersey , Spags and jiu-jitsuWatch the latest “The Franchise” episode here: notebook, discussion Dorian O’Daniel Jersey , pollFollow Arrowhead Pride on Social MediaAP Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageAP Instagram: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Twitter: Follow @ArrowheadPrideAP Editor-in-Chief: Pete Sweeney: Follow @pgsween610 Sports Twitter: Follow @610SportsKC

For the third straight year Womens Derek Carr Jersey , the discussion surrounding the Raiders starting weak side linebacker has not been about Nicholas Morrow. A few games into his first two seasons, he had worked his way..." Silver & Black PridecastSilver & Black Pridecast Ep 22: Nicholas Morrow must once again prove his worth to Raiders but this time without learning on the flyNew,6commentsPDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Silver & Black Pridecast Ep 22: Nicholas Morrow must once again prove his worth to Raiders but this time without learning on the flyTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailNicholas MorrowDeMarcus DavisFor the third straight year, the discussion surrounding the Raiders starting weak side linebacker has not been about Nicholas Morrow. A few games into his first two seasons, he had worked his way into that conversation. As an undrafted rookie in 2017 out of Division III Greenville, not much was expected. He soon outplayed all expectations and bested the Raiders drafted rookie class that season. Despite the promise he showed, when Gruden took over as head coach, Morrow found himself once again fighting an uphill battle. And once again he won that battle, though it took well into the season to do it.It appeared as if Morrow may have finally showed his coaches he was ready to take the reins at weakside linebacker. But when Brandon Marshall came available, they signed him, and once again Morrow was in the backup role. He has the right philosophy in this position because he’s fought through this before.“This is not the first time they’ve brought in veterans,” said Morrow. “My rookie year they brought in NaVorro Bowman, second year they brought in Derrick Johnson and E-man (Emmanuel Lamur) and Tahir [Whitehead] and this year they brought in Vontaze [Burfict] and Brandon [Marshall], so I’ve had to take a step back and learn from those guys. The biggest thing is when you’re in this position, is you’ve got to learn. If you just sit there and say ‘man, I got to be playing, it’s my time’ then when your time comes, you’re never ready.”With the way his career has played out, Morrow has reason to believe in his ability to prove himself as well as faith that his opportunity will come.The main difference this season is for the first time in his career, he has a strong grasp on the defensive scheme when in his first two seasons he was trying to learn the playbook while also proving himself once again.Follow @LeviDamien DENVER (AP) — Von Miller might be the only one at Denver Broncos headquarters lamenting Khalil Mack’s startling trade from the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears.“I mean, honestly Womens Bo Jackson Jersey , I was shocked,” Miller said. “I always felt like Khalil and Aaron Donald were untradeable guys. J.J. Watt, I thought guys like that were untradeable. Then they traded him. A guy like Khalil, he only comes around once every lifetime. You want to keep guys like that.”The Broncos’ star linebacker said it’s “going to be a little weird” Sunday not seeing his friend, whom he’s trained with the last two summers, when the Raiders (0-1) visit Denver (1-0), where Mack once collected five sacks in a single half.“He’s talented,” Broncos QB Case Keenum said, “but I’m pretty sure they’re going to play 11 guys. They’re not just going to put 10 out there without him.”Raiders new/old coach Jon Gruden said he’s been asked aplenty about the trade that sent shockwaves through the NFL and smiles across locker rooms across the AFC West.“And rightfully so,” Gruden said. “He’s a great guy. He’s a great player. It’s unfortunate we don’t have him. But we feel we did the right thing for this football team, for the future of the Raiders and for this building process.“I know we’ve got to prove it. But so does he.”Mack began doing just that Sunday night at Green Bay , fresh off signing a six-year, $141 million contract, $26.5 million more than Miller got in 2016 in the shadows of his Super Bowl 50 MVP performance.Hours after Miller wrecked Seattle’s game plan by sacking Russell Wilson three times and snaring the ball out of power back Chris Carson’s arms for a forced fumble and fumble recovery, Mack burst into the NFC North conversation with a pick-6 and a strip sack of backup QB DeShone Kizer in which he, too, snatched the ball from his opponent.Whereas Miller’s showing led to a 27-24 Denver victory, Mack’s dominant debut was rendered a footnote when Aaron Rodgers returned from a knee injury at halftime to lead the Packers back from a 20-point deficit for a 24-23 win.One night later, the Raiders lost 33-13 to the Rams, barely touching quarterback Jared Goff just over a week after trading their star pass rusher to the Bears for a package that included two first-round picks. Bruce Irvin had the only sack when Goff held the ball too long.Mack is still on the Raiders’ minds.Quarterback Derek Carr said he misses his friendship more than his play on the field.“We still text, and we still talk all the time Antonio Brown Raiders Jersey , but not seeing him every day is weird,” Carr said. “I think that was the hardest part.”Other subplots as the Broncos seek their sixth straight 2-0 start:KING STINGBroncos punter Marquette King didn’t want to talk about Gruden this week, but he made it clear he had hard feelings over his release from the Raiders this spring.He said he never had a chance to speak with Oakland’s coach before getting jettisoned.“I just saw him on car commercials and stuff,” King said. “I get to see him two times a year.”And that was certainly a factor in King’s decision to come to Denver.“I just wanted to find the best place that I thought I would fit,” King said. “I think there is somewhat of a revenge factor in there, too.”BRYANT BACKBroncos coach Vance Joseph said Martavis Bryant’s re-signing with Oakland only adds to Denver’s already stiff challenge Sunday.“Absolutely. He’s a guy that’s a vertical threat. I faced him in Cincinnati when he was in Pittsburgh for six games. He caught a 98-yard touchdown on my secondary, so I won’t ever forget that,” Joseph said.PRESSURE POINTAfter trading Mack, there were questions about how the Raiders would generate a pass rush. The results weren’t good in the opener as Oakland had one sack and four quarterback pressures against the Rams.The Raiders had more pressures in every game last year with Mack leading the defense.Gruden said playing better defense on first and second down will give Bruce Irvin and Arden Key more chances to get to the QB on third down.“You have to get them on third-and-long when you can cut loose your blitzes and some of your great rushers,” he said.HOUSE OF HORRORSGruden has had little success in Denver in his career, losing all five trips to the Mile High City. Gruden lost every year with Oakland from 1998-2001, and again with Tampa Bay in his final year as a coach there in 2008.In all, Gruden’s teams are 1-9 against the Broncos, with the one win coming in Oakland in 2001. The Raiders won 38-28 on Nov. 5, 2001, behind three TD passes by Rich Gannon.He has fond memories of that lone victory over Denver.“That was the greatest win of my career as the Raiders coach, beating the Broncos,” Gruden said, “because I knew how far we’d come in just a few years.”

Last week http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-deshawn-shead-jersey , I already declared that the Detroit Lions “won” the trade deadline by trading for Damon Harrison Sr. While I stand by that take, it’s also clear that that single transaction didn’t push the Lions over the top, as they got handled by the Seahawks on Sunday, even with “Snacks” having a very good game. Now the trade deadline sits a few hours away, and many are wondering if the LIons aren’t quite done yet. Rumors have already been swirling about the fate of wide receiver Golden Tate, for which there are reportedly multiple teams interested in acquiring. So far, those rumors appear to be just that http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-tavon-wilson-jersey , rumors, but sometimes where there’s smoke there’s fire. So today’s Question of the Day is:Should the Lions make another move at the trade deadline?My answer: While the Lions certainly could use more help—especially on the defensive side of the ball (ie: cornerback, edge rusher)—I just don’t think it’s worth it at this point. Unless they could somehow pull of another grand larceny type of trade where they could get a solid defensive back for a fifth round pick—and considering it cost the Saints a fourth and seventh to acquire Eli Apple, I find that very unlikely—it’s just not worth it.As wide open as the NFC North is this year, this team is supposed to be building for championships, not division titles. Right now, this team isn’t playing like it’s destined for a championship. Certainly that can change Jalen Reeves-Maybin Jersey White , but at this point, we’ve seen the Lions lose four games, three of which they were manhandled in. Sending away draft pick after draft pick to acquire short-term talent is not how to build a winning franchise, so I’m just not in favor of being buyers at any significant cost this year.As for being sellers, I think all of that is nonsense right now. You’d have to get at least a second-round pick for Golden Tate for it to be worth it, in my opinion, and that deal is not likely to come. As for anyone else on the roster Womens Quandre Diggs Jersey , they’re likely too important to the future of this team (Darius Slay) or won’t get you enough on the open market to be worth it in a trade (Ameer Abdullah). So I think the Lions should stand pat during Tuesday, and I’d be pretty surprised if they make another move. Your turn.NFL Week 4 Picks against the spread, totals: Dogging the end of days Week 3 in the NFL will go down as Blood Week.Things died. The natural course of the universe made sure of that. Nothing died on the gridiron, because I don’t think bugs have souls. That said, a lot of NFL teams showed their frail, deathly mortality.And I have no idea how to treat it. I don’t think any team that played well last Sunday looks as good as they are; likewise teams that looked stellar probably aren’t (this, unfortunately Barry Sanders Jersey , probably includes the Detroit Lions).What did happen on Week 3 was a matter of collection. Teams were, in hindsight, due. Let’s see if we’ve learned anything for Week 4, or if we’re just blindly charging on towards the inevitable collapse of the universe.Minnesota +7 @ Los AngelesThe upside of a chaotic Week 3 is some prime value on a handful of matchups. Case in point, the Vikings aren’t the team that loses to the Bills every week, and scary as they have looked, the Rams aren’t invincible wunderkinds. Keep this one close on a short week.New York +7.5 @ JacksonvilleRemember when the whole world was riding high on the Jets? Good times. Anyway http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-zach-zenner-jersey , catching the hook-side of a touchdown is good value and the Jaguars have proven to be a vulnerable squad that feasted on some bad teams (yes, the Pats are a bad team) to start the season.Green Bay vs. Buffalo UNDER 45There’s a good number of lines that are just outrageous and stupid this week, spurred by deathly things in the NFL. Here, Buffalo is catching 10.5 points. That’s a recipe for chaos. I’ll just wager the total instead.New Orleans -3.5 @ GiantsIt’s rare to catch this sort of line and I paused before taking it. I dislike road favorites, and I certainly dislike a hook-side of a field goal. Nevertheless I still think this line is safe to bet on the Saints.Oakland vs. Cleveland OVER 45It would be imprudent to judge here if Cleveland—having won their first game since 2016—could go on a winning streak, or if Oakland—a garbage receptacle of a team—could get their first win against this self-same Browns squad. It’s better to just guess the score.Houston +1.5 @ IndianapolisThe Texans have made 6.1 yards per play and are winless in the NFL. That sort of trend is unsustainable. Take them.Kansas City -5 @ DenverCall it a hunch. A really dumb hunch but whatever.All the restDallas vs. Detroit UNDER 44Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore OVER 50.5Seattle -3 @ ArizonaMiami +7 @ New EnglandAtlanta vs. Cincinnati UNDER 50.5Los Angeles vs. San Francisco UNDER 46.5Chicago -3 vs. Tampa BayPhiladelphia -4 @ Tennessee

The Rams are likely going to deploy a similar strategy as last year’s free agency period. If that’s the case http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-brandin-cooks-jersey , who’s next?"The Los Angeles Rams have entered unique territory when it comes to the landscape of the NFL. Instead of adding young players with major potential and even bigger price tags, they’ve become the landing spot for true veterans of the game who’re looking to give it one last go at a Super Bowl before retirement. Now, things haven’t always been like this. For many years (past decade and a half) the Rams were that young team overpaying, splashing, and inevitably failing.... but the tide has turned.The 2018 offseason was the start to a new beginning for the Rams, one that emulates the most successful franchise in the league in the past two decades— the New England Patriots. They’ve become a team which has few holes every offseason and prefers them to be filled by veterans who’ll come with a cheaper price tag, as opposed to the alternative.The 2019 offseason has started similarly with the signing of 34-year old veteran free safety Eric Weddle. Weddle takes over for 28-year old free agent Lamarcus Joyner who struggled in his second season at safety. Instead of overpaying to keep Joyner, the Rams went with a mistake-free option in Weddle who might not offer as many splash plays as he did earlier in his career, but is still a valuable piece to a secondary. The Rams paid Joyner $11.3m last year on the franchise tag alone. The deal Weddle just signed is for $10.5m total in base value over two years, with incentives that could push it to $12.5m. They essentially swapped Joyner for two years of a superior player in Weddle.Peter Schrager of the NFL Network noted yesterday morning that there were going to be veterans on the lookout for the Rams this offseason, and he wasn’t wrong:So that bodes the questions, are there more veterans to come? Who else could be next?Let’s take a stab at it. My guess is they’ll likely look to sew up one edge rusher spot (and maybe a defensive lineman). Whether it’s a veteran option or not remains to be seen Womens Brandon Allen Jersey , but here are the potential options:DE Ezekiel Ansah (30)DT Malik Jackson (29)DE Cameron Wake (37)DT Bennie Logan (29)DT Johnathan Hankins (28)OLB Terrell Suggs (36)These are some of the quality veteran options that remain at defensive tackle and edge. Could one of these guys be the next to join Eric Weddle in the quest for a Super Bowl ring? The previous time the Rams played in a Super Bowl, the opponent was New England. It didn’t work out so well for the then-St. Louis team.The Patriots, of course, have made a habit of being in the NFL championship game — this is their eighth since that 2002 victory over the Greatest Show On Turf.Here’s how they’ll match up in Atlanta:WHEN NEW ENGLAND HAS THE BALLThanks to a dominating line led by LT Trent Brown (77), C David Andrews (60) and RG Shaq Mason (69), Tom Brady (12) barely was touched and never was sacked by Kansas City in the AFC title game. And the Chiefs led the league in sacks. If that group can be just as stout against All-Pro DT Aaron Donald, the only unanimous choice for the squad, Ndamukong Suh (93) and Michael Brockers (90), Brady could have another one of his MVP performances. However, the secondary he’ll face this time is far superior to what the Chiefs put on the field, particularly with cornerbacks Aqib Talib (21) and Marcus Peters (22) — and backup Nickell Robey-Coleman (23), he of the now-infamous helmet-hit pass interference non-call against the Saints.Those two must be aggressive at the line of scrimmage against WRs Julian Edelman (11) and Chris Hogan (15) http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-ramik-wilson-jersey , who were so open on some routes against Kansas City it looked like a passing drill.The other intriguing matchup here is TE Rob Gronkowski (87) against safeties Lamarcus Joyner (20) and John Johnson III (43), who are physical enough to deal with Gronk, but it’s a wearying and thankless task.And there’s this for LA to deal with: Rookie Sony Michel (26) has become a ground force with his power and instincts. Fellow RB James White (28) is one of the best receivers out of the backfield in the league, and third-stringer Rex Burkhead (34) scored twice, including the winning TD for the AFC crown.Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will challenge Brady with his schemes, but LA must disrupt the QB’s timing and comfort zone. Brady’s O-line has to prevent that.WHEN LOS ANGELES HAS THE BALLMichel’s former teammate at Georgia, All-Pro RB Todd Gurley (30), has been battling knee issues. While late-season pickup C.J. Anderson (35) has been masterful, the Rams need a healthy and productive Gurley for the Super Bowl. At least he’s had extra time to heal.Gurley led the NFL with 21 TDs and ranked fourth with 1,831 yards from scrimmage. He’d be a handful as a receiver for Patriots LBs Dont’a Hightower (54) and Kyle Van Noy (53), who comes off a superb outing in Kansas City. So one of the DBs, perhaps safeties Devin McCourty (32) or Patrick Chung (23) Dante Fowler Jr Jersey , could get some assignments.The Rams want to have balance on offense, and they certainly have the options in the passing game with Jared Goff (16) throwing to WRs Robert Woods (17), Brandin Cooks (12) and rapidly developing Josh Reynolds (83). Cooks will be eager for a big game after the Patriots dealt him to LA last offseason. He’ll likely see plenty of All-Pro CB Stephon Gilmore, who struggled a bit in KC.New England managed four sacks of Patrick Mahomes and the Rams can’t be that generous if they expect to carry off the Lombardi Trophy. Steady linemen LT Andrew Whitworth (77), LG Rodger Saffold (76) and RT Rob Havenstein (79) must hold their own against DE Trey Flowers (98), Van Noy and the guys on the interior for New England.Goff vs. Brady would seem a mismatch. But Goff and his team beat Drew Brees for the NFC title.SPECIAL TEAMSWhat more can Greg The Leg do? Well, LA placekicker Greg Zuerlein (4) could follow his clutch work in the Big Easy with a Super Bowl-winning boot.Rams P Johnny Hekker (6) converted a fake punt for a first down at New Orleans and has one of the most powerful legs in the league.The Rams aren’t exceptional on returns, but they aren’t inept, either. JoJo Natson (19) has handled most of the punt runbacks, while Blake Countess (24) is the kick returner.The Patriots are more likely to break something in the return game with Cordarrelle Patterson (84) on kickoffs. New England features the usually reliable Edelman on punts, although he did — or didn’t — fumble one against the Chiefs.Stephen Gostkowski (3) has made more pressure attempts than nearly any current NFL placekicker this side of record-setter Adam Vinatieri, and Ryan Allen (6) does a solid job punting.COACHINGSeeing how the Patriots dominated the Chiefs early on both sides of the ball Nicholas Scott Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , OC Josh McDaniels and unofficial DC Brian Flores had a superb game plan. But KC began moving the ball almost at will in the second half, and the Rams are capable of the same. That makes for a key question: Can LA slow down the precision passing and powerful/slashing running of Michel?LA coach Sean McVay is the hot commodity on the pro football market. Every team looking for a new head coach has at least investigated people who’ve worked with McVay, who just turned 33. He’s innovative, aggressive and, in some ways, one of the guys, something New England’s Bill Belichick most definitely isn’t.INTANGIBLESThe Patriots are so experienced in this environment. Nothing that happens in Atlanta during Super Bowl week is likely to bother them. Same thing probably will apply when they get on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium field.Brady, 41, will be the oldest starting QB in Super Bowl history. A sixth title would tie the Patriots with the Steelers for most in the Super Bowl era.The Rams could energize the Los Angeles area about the NFL with a championship just three seasons into their return to Hollywood. They won the Super Bowl once, but representing St. Louis in the 2000 game.

Ever since the relationship between Antonio Brown and the Raiders entered its death spiral Adam Butler Jerseys 2019 , league insiders and observers began to ask whether the Patriots would swoop in, if/when Brown is free to be signed by another team.Per a league source, the Patriots should be regarded as a longshot, but not an impossibility. Although coach Bill Belichick, who has a friendship with Raiders G.M. Mike Mayock White Elandon Roberts Jerseys , may not be inclined to take a chance on Brown, Belichick could do it on his terms and his terms only, offering a minimum-salary deal with significant financial incentives.Brown then would be on a one-strike arrangement, with any deviation from the team’s expectations (up to and including any postings of any kind on MyFace) getting Brown immediately released.One NFL coach said via text regarding the possibility of Belichick pursuing Brown, “I bet he does.”However it plays out Elandon Roberts Jerseys 2019 , don’t expect an immediate landing, in New England or elsewhere, no matter how awesome it would be to see him playing against the Steelers on Sunday night (on NBC). Brown and agent Drew Rosenhaus likely will want to see whether anyone puts big money on the table before taking a minimum-salary deal with the Patriots. Also, the mechanics of releasing and signing players and finalizing rosters for a given weekend of football may make it impossible for a team to get Brown under contract and on the field by tomorrow. The Premier Lacrosse League debuted this weekend, with multiple games played at Gillette Stadium. The same Gillette Stadium where the Patriots play.So it’s no surprise that Patriots coach and lacrosse aficionado Bill Belichick attended. It’s a mild surprise that he agreed to be interviewed by Paul Burmeister of NBC Sports.Actually White Kyle Van Noy Jerseys , Belichick was excellent — loose, open, chatty. Basically the same way everyone who knows him says that he is when he gets away from football.“This is a lot more enjoyable,” he said about his experience on the sideline at his team’s home stadium. “I don’t have to worry as much about all the things that we have going on.”Belichick played lacrosse in high school and for four years at Wesleyan.“I love lacrosse,” Belichick said. “It’s a fun sport to play.” He focused on the flow of the game Kyle Van Noy Jerseys 2019 , the quick transitions from offense to defense to loose balls to unsettled situations, with the pace being “kind of like hockey.”So which Patriots players would make good lacrosse players? Belichick dusted off a bit from three years ago regarding quarterback Tom Brady‘s suitable for goaltender, because he can’t run.Belichick then rattled off names like Patrick Chung and Devin McCourty, adding that players like Tedy Bruschi, Rodney Harrison White Shaq Mason Jerseys , and Mike Vrabel would have been great defensemen.It was a great interview with Belichick. Check it out in the attached video.