Four years ago Kiko Alonso Jersey , in football. Before teams were even allowed to make offers, let alone finalize them, there were reports that he was going to leave Detroit for Miami and sign the richest contract for a defensive player in the NFL, and that’s what happened.Suh is a free agent again this year, but it’s been a quiet free agency: There hasn’t even been a report that he’s talking to anyone. Suh is the No. 23 player in our Free Agent Top 100 and the highest-ranked player still available.The 32-year-old Suh has been a reliably good player — so reliable, in fact, that he has started every game of his career except for his two-game stomping suspension in his second season, in 2011. But he’s no longer an All-Pro defensive tackle Matt Haack Jersey , and teams are unlikely to offer him the $14.5 million he made from the Rams last year, and certainly not the $20 million a year he was making with the Dolphins.Moves can be made quickly in free agency, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Suh remain atop our list of the best available free agents for some time. The Miami Dolphins announced Thursday the signing of five of the team’s 2019 NFL Draft class. The team announced they signed first round pick Christian Wilkins, fifth-rounder Andrew Van Ginkel,..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsFiled under:2019 Miami Dolphins RookiesDolphins sign Christian Wilkins, four other 2019 NFL Draft picksNew,5commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareDolphins sign Christian Wilkins, four other 2019 NFL Draft picksChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsThe Miami Dolphins announced Thursday the signing of five of the team’s 2019 NFL Draft class. The team announced they signed first round pick Christian Wilkins http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-hull-jersey , fifth-rounder Andrew Van Ginkel, sixth-round pick Isaiah Prince, seventh-rounder Chandler Cox, and seventh-round pick Myles Gaskin. The Dolphins still have third-round choice Michael Deiter to sign.Miami is beginning their rookie minicamp this weekend, bringing in the draft picks, undrafted free agents they are signing, and several rookie tryout players for practices. The Dolphins were working to sign as many of their draft picks prior to the start of practices and it appears they have done just that.Wilkins, a defensive tackle Womens Charles Harris Jersey , could find himself as the number one player in the position group this year, while linebacker Van Ginkel could be a pass-rush specialist in sub packages as the Dolphins work in a hybrid 4-3/3-4 scheme. Offensive tackle Prince will likely serve as depth on the line of scrimmage while Cox will be the team’s fullback. Gaskin, a running back, will provide depth behind Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage.Deiter could be the team’s starting left guard this season.

ett at No. 154 overall." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:Panthers 2019 NFL DraftCarolina Panthers select Jordan Scarlett with the No. 154 overall pick in the 2019 NFL DraftNew Devin Funchess Jersey 2019 ,84commentsThe Carolina Panthers have selected Jordan Scarlett at No. 154 overall.EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers select Jordan Scarlett with the No. 154 overall pick in the 2019 NFL DraftDale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers have selected running back Jordan Scarlett with the No. 154 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.Scarlett rushed for 1846 yards and 12 touchdowns on 344 career carries for the Florida Gators. He ran for 776 yards and five touchdowns on 131 carries in 13 games in his final season. He was suspended for his entire junior season along with several other players for being part of a credit card scandal.Scarlett is a weight room warrior with very good athletic measurables. He can bench press 465 pounds. From his NFL.com overview:Scarlett has some intriguing physical tools, but there are concerns about his off field transgressions. The Panthers needed some depth at running back Stitched Greg Olsen Jersey , and now they’ve checked the box. The one-year deal is officially official."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomCarolina Panthers free agency 2019Carolina Panthers announce signing of free agent offensive lineman Daryl WilliamsNew,4commentsThe one-year deal is officially official.EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers announce signing of free agent offensive lineman Daryl WilliamsThe Carolina Panthers announced through their team website today that the free agent signing of offensive lineman Daryl Williams is official. The deal is for one year and around $6-7 million Youth Kawann Short Jersey , as previously reported.Marty Hurney made the following statement on the deal:And Williams had the following to say:Coupled with the signing of free agent center Matt Paradis for three years, $27 million Stitched Kawann Short Jersey , the Panthers have now provided options to protect their franchise quarterback, Cam Newton. We don’t know yet how they plan to fit all the pieces into place (other than Paradis being penciled in at center and Trai Turner being locked in at right guard) but we do know that the Panthers have something they haven’t really had in a long time: quality options to choose from on the offensive line. Now that the deal is officially official Youth Trai Turner Jersey , what are your thoughts on it? Are you happy with the move? Let us know what you think!

He started his games at RG in college Youth Brian Poole Jersey , but starting Chris Lindstrom at LG in the NFL may be in Atlanta’s best interest." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal -tyLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕The case for Chris Lindstrom as the Falcons’ starter at left guardNew,20commentsHe started his games at RG in college, but starting Chris Lindstrom at LG in the NFL may be in Atlanta’s best interest.EDTShareTweetShareShareThe case for Chris Lindstrom as the Falcons’ starter at left guardPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesWe expect big things from Chris Lindstrom after the Atlanta Falcons selected him with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.The Boston College alum comes into the NFL as the top guard prospect in his draft class, and one of the key figures in solidifying the interior of Atlanta’s offensive line.Lindstrom played right guard almost exclusively at Boston College, other than an emergency situation which forced him into the right tackle role for a few games. The Falcons also lined him up at right guard for rookie minicamp.The purpose of this article is to make a case for why Lindstrom should be cross-trained by the Falcons at both the right guard and left guard positions, and why it might be best to start him at left guard outright, over the course of summer minicamps and training camp.VersatilityLet’s start with the most obvious reason — versatility makes for a valuable football player. Lindstrom has already proven his ability to step into the right tackle role in emergency situations; if he’s able to learn to play the LG position, that would be three out of five positions on the offensive line which he would be proficient in.It’s been said that it takes three months for a left tackle to get learn how to play RT and to get comfortable with the position. I assume it would take around that much time for a right guard to get comfortable on the left side. By my count, Lindstrom would have plenty of time to learn the LG position before the season starts, four months from now.If Lindstrom is trained exclusively as a RG and something happens which propels him into the left guard role in the middle of the season, then he’ll be well behind the curve and may struggle at the strange position right from the get go. Even if the team opts to play him at right guard, he should still be cross-trained over the summer to learn the position and to become versatile enough to step into the role if the situation calls for it.Lindstrom may be the team’s best suited player to start at LGWhile there are certainly plenty of similarities between the RG and LG roles, you normally want your left guard to be a better pass protector if you have a right handed quarterback. The other guards on Atlanta’s roster are currently Jamon Brown, James Carpenter, and Wes Schweitzer. Lindstrom may already be the best pass protector among that group, as evidenced by his 0 sacks and 0 QB hits allowed in 363 pass blocking snaps at Boston College last year.PFF graded Lindstrom out with an elite 91.6 pass blocking grade for his senior season in college. Carpenter had a 71.9 pass blocking grade with the Jets last year, Schweitzer had a 70.2 pass blocking grade, and Brown had a 54.0 pass blocking grade with the Rams and Giants.Now, Schweitzer, Carpenter, and Brown obviously faced NFL competition last season while Lindstrom was playing against college competition, but the results are still pretty striking. Given his superior pass blocking ability in addition to his great run blocking, Lindstrom would make for an excellent left guard.Jamon Brown looks likelier to be on the roster in the long term than James CarpenterThe decision to select Chris Lindstrom with the 14th pick was a shocking one Stitched Grady Jarrett Jersey , since everyone figured Atlanta had their guard positions figured out after signing Brown and Carpenter in free agency. Brown was brought in to play RG while Carpenter was brought in to play LG.Looking solely at the contracts given to them, it looks like the Falcons view Brown as the likelier candidate to be on the team beyond just this season. Brown signed a 3 year, $18.75 million contract with $12.75 million in total guarantees, while Carpenter signed a 4 year, $21 million with $8.25 million in total guarantees. Cutting Brown next offseason would result in a dead cap hit of over $8 million, making that an unfeasible scenario, while cutting Carpenter next offseason would result in a dead cap hit of just over $4 million. That would still be a tough pill to swallow, but it could happen if the team is really strapped for cash. Cutting Brown, however, just won’t happen because the dead cap hit is higher than the cap savings. Moreover, Brown is 26 years old while Carpenter is 30.I know what you may be thinking — can’t we just move Brown to the left guard spot instead and keep Lindstrom at RG next season? In theory yes, but with how poor Brown was in pass protection last season, that isn’t something the Falcons are likely to do. Remember, your starting left guard needs to be a good pass blocker.If Lindstrom is looked at exclusively as a right guard and Carpenter ends up being released next offseason, then you have an overpriced backup RG in Brown and you’re stuck with a hole at LG all over again.Starting Lindstrom at LG puts him in between Alex Mack and Jake MatthewsI understand the argument for keeping Lindstrom at RG — it’s the position he’s most comfortable in, since that’s where he played throughout his college career. Being put into a new position in your first year of professional football seems daunting, but for Atlanta that specific position in question may be the most comfortable one on the offensive line.The team’s left guard will line up in between center Alex Mack and left tackle Jake Matthews this upcoming season — Atlanta’s two Pro Bowl lineman who are among the best at their respective positions. Sandwiching Lindstrom in between Mack and Matthews will make life so much easier for him, especially as a rookie in unchartered NFL waters. There will be some room for error if he needs it, with two Pro Bowlers there to pick up some of the extra slack just in case.At right guard, Lindstrom would line up next to Kaleb McGary, the right tackle Atlanta selected with the 31st overall selection in the draft. Lining up two rookies next to each other is a risky proposition, even if both were first-round selections. Even the Indianapolis Colts didn’t line their two rookie sensation lineman up next to each other last season, with Quentin Nelson starting at LG and Braden Smith starting at RT.No matter where he lines up Youth Grady Jarrett Jersey , I hope that Chris Lindstrom has wonderful rookie season and wonderful career in the NFL. Looking at Atlanta’s circumstances on the offensive line and his specific skillset, however, I’d argue that left guard is the ideal spot for Lindstrom’s talents in 2019 and beyond. Pro Picks heads into the postseason with an incredible record straight up, 70 games over .500. A coach would have a lifetime contract for such an impressive showing. The key to picking NFL games, of course, is winning against the point spread. In that area, well, we need a rally, three games under the break-even mark thanks to a particularly damaging Week 16. A strong playoffs served us well last year. So let’s do it again. No. 11 Tennessee (plus 7 1-2) at No. 8 Kansas City, Saturday All four wild-card matchups have spreads in the same range. This one seems most out of whack. While the Chiefs have not exactly recaptured their form of early in the schedule, when they were the NFL’s best, they are on the rise. The dynamic offense has been rekindled, particularly sensational rookie running back Kareem Hunt. ”We look at it right around Game 12, you kind of see where they’re at and if they have a bad play you say, `Whoop! There’s the rookie wall,”’ coach Andy Reid joked – yes, Reid has a very good sense of humor, folks. ”Sometimes I think that gets a little overrated, but we haven’t seen that with him. He’s done well and I think we’re probably a little hypersensitive to that when you get around the middle of the season, that 12th game.” This is the 17th game, and the trend for the Titans hasn’t been good lately. They lost three in a row down the stretch and needed to squeeze past AFC South winner Jacksonville, which had nothing to gain last Sunday, to make the field. The Titans won’t last long in it. BEST BET: CHIEFS Stitched Terrell McClain Jersey , 23-10 No. 7 Carolina (plus 6 1-2) at No. 5 New Orleans, Sunday This is the best looker of the four playoff openers, a confrontation between two of the league’s strongest teams out of the NFL’s top division. The Saints or the Panthers are as capable as any NFC squad to get to the Super Bowl. New Orleans knocked off Carolina twice in the regular season, and is the more balanced side. It’s also the more explosive team. But if any of the road teams is going to spring an upset, it’s Ron Rivera and the Panthers, who have a much more recent record of postseason success than do Drew Brees and the Saints. UPSET SPECIAL: PANTHERS, 27-26 No. 9 Atlanta (plus 6 1-2) at No. 4 Los Angeles Rams, Saturday So here come the more-experienced Falcons, ready to surge back to the Super Bowl and, this time, finish it off after building a big lead? We don’t buy it. These aren’t even close to being the same Falcons. Matt Ryan has had a problematic season, and the Falcons have made the kind of critical mistakes they avoided in 2016 – until the second half of that historic Super Bowl flop. The Rams are young and eager and explosive and dynamic and … well, superior. RAMS, 27-19 No. 12 (tie) Buffalo (plus 7 1-2) at No. 10 Jacksonville, Sunday The feel-good story throughout Western New York – there are college football players who might not have been born when the Bills last made it this far – ends rapidly. Barring a stunning recovery from his ankle injury by LeSean McCoy, the Bills will be one and done, even though the Jags have a bunch of questionable areas on offense, particularly QB Blake Bortles. JAGUARS, 19-13 — 2017 RECORD: Last week: Against spread (9-7). Straight up (9-7) Season Totals: Against spread (117-120-10). Straight up: (162-92) Best Bet: 9-8 against spread, 10-7 straight up. Upset special: 9-8 against spread, 9-8 straight up —

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Players from the service academies, on track to join the military and not pro sports, are largely ignored.Still, here was Austin Cutting, a seventh-round pick out of the Air Force Academy, sharpening his specialist skills in rookie minicamp on Friday with the Minnesota Vikings and taking the first step toward what would be an unlikely, complicated and potentially inspiring career in the league.More Vikings coverageDuty might call for Vikings rookie long snapper CuttingRookie minicamp Q&A with Vikings head coach Mike ZimmerVikings sign nine members of 2019 draft classTop Tweets: Minnesota teams have fun with ‘Game of Thrones’Vikings decline fifth-year option for WR Laquon Treadwell“It was just good to be out here for the first time,” Cutting said, “so I loved it.”Continuing further into the NFL calendar will depend on a plan for fulfillment of the minimum of two years of active duty for all cadets upon graduation, which is on May 30. Two years ago, the Defense Department rescinded a policy that previously allowed service academy athletes to delay their active duty to pursue a pro sports career. That undoubtedly steered teams away from drafting Jalen Robinette, the all-time leading receiver for Air Force.“Going to the academy, serving comes first,” Cutting said.Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has been speaking with academy officials about options Cutting might have to meet his requirement while simultaneously trying to make the team.“It’s not, ‘OK, the Air Force was done, and now it’s time for the NFL Stitched Olisaemeka Udoh Jersey ,'” Cutting said, adding: “It’s decisions that are made above my pay grade, and they’ll help me along the way.”Cutting, who picked up his long snapping trade at Central High School in Keller, Texas, in the Dallas area, has been majoring in management. He’s an acquisitions officer, the personnel designated to serve as the government’s business managers and technical experts in buying everything from computers to helicopters for forces around the world.“I’ve heard everybody who does it loves it,” Cutting said.The chosen few who make it to the NFL usually do, too. Even simply taking the call from the Vikings last weekend, at home with family and friends, was one of those moments Cutting will always remember no matter where his career winds up taking him.14<button class="view-gallery">View Gallery</button> Gallery:How NFL draft affected Vikings’ 2019 opponents“When it actually happens, you can’t really describe it,” Cutting said. “It’s a great feeling.”The Vikings have signed nine of their draft picks, with first round center Garrett Bradbury, sixth round cornerback Kris Boyd and Cutting the only ones still without a finalized contract. Unsigned players are typically given a special injury waiver to participate in offseason workouts until their deals are done.In addition to the 12 draft picks and 10 rookie free agents the Vikings acquired last weekend, seven other players on the 90-man roster Olisaemeka Udoh Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , whether a practice squad member last season or a recent signing from the defunct Alliance of American Football, were eligible to participate in the practices at team headquarters.Then there’s a group of 37 players who were invited on a tryout basis, seeking to become the next Marcus Sherels or Adam Thielen.Sherels became the franchise’s all-time leading punt returner before signing with the New Orleans Saints this year. Thielen recently signed a $64 million contract after a second Pro Bowl selection. Both Sherels (2010) and Thielen (2013) needed a successful rookie minicamp to even make the summer roster.“We’re looking for guys that, number one, are good people, and number two, they have to have athletic ability,” coach Mike Zimmer said. “Come out and do what they’re being coached to do.”Among the tryout players this weekend are former UAB safety Mar’Sean Diggs, the brother of Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs.“That’s all I ever wanted, was to play in the NFL. Having the opportunity now means the world to me, so hopefully, and God willing, I make the team,” said the younger Diggs, who has been training with his older sibling for the last three months.He’s been listening, too, whatever advice big bro has.“Just to keep my head down and work and stay quiet Minnesota Vikings Jerseys Stitched ,” Diggs said. “Take heed to everything that’s going on. Take coaching. Keep my playbook with me at all times, and just do what you do.” And another potential option goes by the boards"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsNFL Free AgencyMinnesota Vikings Free Agency 2019Minnesota Vikings Free Agency: Nick Easton to sign with New Orleans SaintsNew,189commentsAnd another potential option goes by the boardsCDTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings Free Agency: Nick Easton to sign with New Orleans SaintsBruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY SportsMost of us thought that part of the Minnesota Vikings’ revamping of their offensive line would include the return of Nick Easton, who was set to start at left guard for the Vikings in 2018 before a herniated disk cost him his entire season. Unfortunately, it would appear that Easton is taking his talents elsewhere.Adam Schefter of ESPN (among others) is reporting that Easton will be signing a four-year, $24 million deal with the New Orleans Saints.The Saints, along with the Vikings and one other (unnamed) team, were reportedly interested in Easton’s services. However, with the surprise retirement of Max Unger, the Saints’ starting center from last season, it would appear that they felt compelled to make Easton an offer that he couldn’t refuse, and now he’s on the move down south.I think it would have been nice to have Easton back. His versatility to play any of the three interior line positions would have been a good thing for the Vikings to have. However, I’m also not sure if Easton is worth $6 million a season, but the Saints apparently did.So, another potential option for the Vikings on the offensive line has gone by the boards. Obviously we’ll be keeping an eye out to see if anything else happens this week.

Mahomes and the stars on Saturday night—here are some players to watch in the second quarter and beyond." 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 ✕Five under-the-radar Chiefs to watch on Saturday nightNew Kendall Fuller Jersey ,58commentsYou’ll only get about a quarter to watch Patrick Mahomes and the stars on Saturday night—here are some players to watch in the second quarter and beyond.CDTThe Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in their first game of the 2019 preseason on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time. Talking dark horses with Mick ShafferAccording to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, fans should expect to see Patrick Mahomes and the top-team offense—as well as Tyrann Mathieu and the top-team defense—in the first quarter. The twos will follow in the second, followed by the threes and beyond in the second half.While there is no doubt reason to be excited about Mahomes and the offseason defensive additions, that will only make up 15 minutes of the evening. Here are five under-the-radar, dark-horse candidates I’ll have my eye on:1. WR Marcus Kemp (No. 19)Before training camp began, there was reason to believe the Chiefs could move on from wide receiver Marcus Kemp, who the Chiefs signed as an undrafted free agent back in 2017. Kemp finished third on the team in special-teams snaps last season, and Uncle Dave Toub has always liked his tackling ability. While shorthanded, the Chiefs even practiced Kemp as an emergency safety last October. What has been surprising about Kemp this training camp has been his step forward as an offensive player. Kemp only saw 36 snaps on offense last season Eric Murray Jersey , but he looks much improved so far, showcasing an ability to catch the football. I’m ready to see if he stands out in this exhibition game.2. OL Kahlil McKenzie (No. 66)It is one thing to show offensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie working out with Pro Football Hall of Famer (and one of the greatest Chiefs of all time) Will Shields; it is another thing that some of that work is appearing to have paid dividends in training camp. For those unfamiliar with McKenzie’s story, he played defensive tackle at Tennessee before Chiefs general manager Brett Veach selected him in the sixth round of last year’s draft. Veach’s plan was for McKenzie to transition to offensive lineman during a “redshirt” season last year. The Chiefs kept him on the active 53-man roster to protect him for 2019—when he now looks like a viable backup guard. Let’s see if McKenzie’s improved footwork and base translates in the game Saturday night, when he should be running with Chad Henne and second team at right guard.3. LB Darron Lee (No. 50) Photo by Al Pereira/Getty ImagesThe Chiefs traded with the New York Jets for former first-rounder Darron Lee this offseason. Lee looks like he profiles as the fourth linebacker in Steve Spagnuolo’s defense behind base linebackers Damien Wilson, Reggie Ragland and Anthony Hitchens. I see the Chiefs using Lee exclusively in obvious passing downs next to Hitchens during the season, but I wonder if he can make a case for more situations this preseason—starting this Saturday night. Per his Twitter account, Lee is a heavy believer in getting 1% better every day. Let’s see if he’s 11% better (after 11 days of camp) than he was in a Jets uniform against the Bengals.4. H-back John Lovett (No. 40)The former Princeton quarterback has worked with the running backs and tight ends this training camp, and the Chiefs listed him as a fullback in their first unofficial depth chart on 2019. The reason I believe Lovett makes the roster is that Reid won’t be able to pass on everything he offers: he can run, catch—and if the situation calls for it Terrance Smith Jersey , even throw the football. Lovett’s roster life will come down to special teams, and Uncle Dave has already spoke about Lovett on his own without being asked about him. Both on offense and special teams, it is worth paying attention to No. 40 Saturday night. 5. WR Jody Fortson (No. 1)It will take sticking around to the third quarter to catch a glimpse of the tight end-turned-wide receiver Jody Fortson, but based up on what I have seen in training camp, it will be worth the wait. Fortson has showed an incredible knack for coming down with the football in St. Joseph (I cant recall a drop), and at 6 feet 4 and 226 pounds, should provide Kyle Shurmur and Chase Litton the perfect target as they make their case for the practice-squad QB3 role. Fortson should join one of those players on the practice squad, too—especially if he can continue his camp progress between the white lines in a game setting at Arrowhead. UPDATE: 10:01 a.m. Arrowhead TimeESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that there is doubt Eric Berry and Spencer Ware play against the Colts.UPDATE: 4:51 a.m. Arrowhead TimeIan Rapoport of NFL Network says that while WR Sammy Watkins should make his return to the field, S Eric Berry is unlikely to do so.Both players are listed as questionable. The only other questionable player for the Chiefs is Spencer Ware. No word on Ware yet.Each practice day Xavier Williams Jersey , the Kansas City Chiefs will release an official injury report leading up to the next game. The Chiefs host the Indianapolis Colts in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium.Here is the Chiefs’ second final report of the week with official injury designations:ColtsSome notesThree Chiefs are questionable to play, as expected: Running back Spencer Ware, safety Eric Berry and wide receiver Sammy Watkins. A good note here from our in-house injury expert, Aaron Borgmann:Ware and Watkins were limited at practice all week, while Berry missed the final two practices of the week.Chiefs head coach Andy Reid on Eric Berry: “We’ve kicked him back there a little bit on the last two days, had good work our first day out, with our Wednesday practice that was on a Tuesday ... day by day, same way it’s been throughout the year here. We’ll just see how it all works out.” The Chiefs are reportedly working on “contingency plans.”Reid on Sammy Watkins: “He’s done a nice job. He’s had good work all three days and has looked pretty good ... We’ll see how he finishes up [Thursday] and see how he feels.”Linebacker Dorian O’Daniel won’t play in all likelihood. He is doubtful.The only player ruled out for the Indianapolis Colts is wide receiver Ryan Grant, who had 35 receptions for 334 yards and a touchdown this season. Two Colts—safety Malik Hooker and defensive tackle Denico Autry—are questionable. These are names to watch due to their playtime percentage. Hooker participated in 87 percent of Colts defensive snaps this season Jordan Lucas Jersey , while Autry was in 53 percent of the time. Hooker and Autry participated in 93 percent and 69 percent of snaps for the Colts last week in the wild card game against the Houston Texans, respectively.Defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis, who was injured his knee in the Colts’ regular-season finale and missed last week’s wild card game against the Texans, was originally doubtful, but he has been downgraded to out.It’s worth noting that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, a critical player for the Colts, did not practice at all this week as he dealt with a lingering ankle injury. He is expected to play on Saturday afternoon.

It’s a short week for the Minnesota Vikings Garrett Bradbury Jersey Womens , hopefully the team has a short memory, because it sure has been a short, but long week. ikings team that was basically stunned last week, while Minnesota is looking to prove that the game against Buffalo was a fluke. Here’s three things to look out for:3. A blitz-friendly defenseI don’t recall seeing a whole lot of blitzing last week, then again I didn’t see a whole lot of the game because I was working. From what was on social media, I think it's fair to say that there wasn’t much aggressive play calling last week. Not as much as the fans wanted to see, at least. One play that really gets me pumped is when the defense sends in either Harrison Smith or Andrew Sendejo to blitz the quarterback. Both are very quick, and if effective can pressure the quarterback in under three seconds. With Todd Gurley in the backfield Garrett Bradbury white jersey , blitzing will help with filling the gap in the trenches. It will also help put the pressure on Jared Goff. Minnesota can’t allow Goff anytime to throw the ball. If the Vikings allow Goff to get the ball off with no pressure, then it’s going to be a long day for that secondary, just look at last week. The Vikings aren't the same team without that aggressive demeanor. 2. Pat Elflein There is just something about Elflein’s return that just makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. Probably because he’s a big safety blanket, and a type of player that can’t be replaced, easilyElflein, last year’s Vikings Rookie of the Year will finally be able to begin his sophomore campaign. He also will help build that consistency on the line that fans and probably players have been waiting for. He started in 14 games last season, as well as the two playoff games. Elflein was a star at Ohio State. He started in 53 consecutive games before his injury against Carolina last season during week 14. Elflein gives that veteran type feel, even though it’s only his second year in the league. He reminds me of Matt Birk Garrett Bradbury Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , I’m truly excited to have him back in the lineup, and I’m sure Kirk Cousins is too. 1. Kirk Cousins will have a “complete” gameI don’t mean that he’s going to play the whole game, well he is, but that’s not what I’m getting at. Last week against Buffalo, Cousins had a horrible first half, but a respectable second half, despite getting rolled over all together. As much as I would love to see the run game get rolling, I believe the Vikings will focus on the pass game with the Rams’ defensive backs being a little shaken up.The offense will try and expose that area of the defense as much as possible. Hopefully Cousins will get some more time to throw the ball or at least feel more protected with Elflein back in the lineup. Cousins will throw the ball about Minnesota Vikings Jerseys Stitched , I’m going to say 48 times for 425 yards and three touchdowns. *****My final thoughts and predictions:I never know what to expect out of the defense sometimes. I get the defense is one of the best in the league, but definitely not the most consistent. The Rams offense is loaded with weapons on all fronts. I feel that Zimmer and Edwards will figure out a solid game plan to shut down the offense. If anyone is more upset about the result last week it’s Zim. Vikings will find a way to pull it off and prove that the game against the Bills was a fluke. Vikings win 27-21. For the second straight game, the Vikings will face a divisional opponent they have seen every single year since their inaugural season in 1961. While the Vikings still have a winning record against the Bears, it isn’t as pronounced as their historical advantage over the Lions.Let’s take our weekly look at some of the history between the Vikings and their upcoming opponents. As always, all of the numbers used in this post come from the good folks at Pro Football Reference.Total games between the Vikings and the Bears: 114All-time record: Vikings, 60-51-2 regular season; Bears, 1-0 postseasonTotal Vikings points scored, head-to-head: 2 Garrett Bradbury black jersey ,402 (21.1 points/game)Total Bears points scored, head-to-head: 2,216 (19.4 points/game)Longest Vikings winning streak vs Bears: 8 games (3 December 1972 - 10 October 1976)Longest Bears winning streak vs Vikings: 6 games (twice, most recently from 28 December 2009 - 25 November 2012)Most Recent Vikings road win in series: 9 October 2017 (final score 20-17)Most Recent Bears home win in series: 31 October 2016 (final score 20-10)Biggest Vikings road win in series: 31 points, 12 October 1969 (final score 31-0)Biggest Bears home win in series: 31 points, 17 September 1989 (final score 38-7)Current streak: Vikings, 3 winsThroughout the evenly matched series, home field advantage has been very important. The Bears hold a 31-23-2 advantage over the Vikings in Chicago while the Vikings lead 37-21-0 in Minnesota. Before Mike Zimmer came to town Garrett Bradbury Jersey Mens , Soldier Field was an absolute house of horrors for the Vikings—they had lost 12 of their previous 13 visits to Chicago. The Vikings are 2-2 in the Windy City over the past four seasons, including coming away with victories in two of their last three visits.The most recent game in this series was the 2017 regular season finale, where the Vikings clinched the #2 seed in the NFC and took care of the Bears by a score of 23-10. Latavius Murray had 111 yards and two scores. Stefon Diggs led the way receiving with 6 grabs for 65 yards and a score. Chicago was held to just 30 yards rushing on the day in their final game with John Fox as Head Coach. Bears fans have to enjoy the fact that Fox was put out of his misery since Matt Nagy has the team at 6-3 in his first year at the helm.That’s a quick look back at the history between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. Hopefully the purple can get their third win in their four tries at Soldier Field and leave Chicago atop the division.

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I always want the attitude of being the hungry dog, being the underdog, because you almost seem to be more hungrier when you play like that."Nobody with any experience in the Rams' locker room has forgotten that this franchise is just one year removed from streaks of 13 consecutive losing seasons and 12 consecutive non-playoff seasons. Humility is relatively easy with that struggle still on their minds, according to the players and coaches who went through it.Jared Goff doesn't even turn 24 until next Sunday, but he remembers going 0-7 as a rookie starter for the hapless Rams of 2016."I don't think we're getting any bit caught up in anything," said Goff, who's second in the NFL with 1,406 yards passing after his outstanding effort against Minnesota. "I think a lot of people on this team, being part of that team two years ago, understand how easy it is to be on the other side of it Troy Hill Jersey , and you don't ever want to go back there. You understand the work that needs to be put in to stay where you're at."Receiver Robert Woods said it's "easy" to ignore the attention the Rams (4-0) are getting."It's just buzz," he said. "It's just noise. We've been on both sides. We've been not talked about, and now we're being talked about, but it's really just focus. We know how it goes. We had a great year last year and fell short, and I think this year the team is just focused. No outside distractions. Don't blink. Just focus on one goal."Los Angeles was revived last season by coach Sean McVay, going 11-5 and winning the NFC West before losing its playoff opener. This season's team appeared to be even stronger on paper — and through four games, that's exactly what it has been.The Rams lead the NFL with 468.5 yards per game of offense, increasing their total every week. Only five teams have allowed fewer points than the Rams, and their special teams have thrived despite losing two of their four Pro Bowl selections to injury.The rest of the football world can get excited about the Rams, but McVay reflexively downplays any idea that they're a Super Bowl favorite."I have no doubt that we have the right kind of guys in our locker room that know it's about earning it every single day," McVay said. "They are confident, but like we've said over and over, there's a humility that exists."Along with the respect they've garnered, the Rams' 15-5 record over the past 20 regular-season games has turned them into a target for opponents, who realize they're facing one of the NFL's best.The power shift in the NFC West could be cemented this weekend if the Rams can win in Seattle for the second straight season. The Seahawks had won eight division titles in 13 years before Los Angeles shoved past them last season, but the Rams only spoke of the Seahawks with immense respect Wednesday."Being hunted, I don't think that bothers us," Brockers said. "Because we've been underdogs for so long Michael Brockers Jersey , so our mentality isn't even that we're that good. We've won some games, but we know we can get better."Attention has even darker aspects for professional athletes: Woods' house was burglarized last Thursday while he was playing against the Minnesota Vikings. Police arrested four suspects Tuesday in connection with that crime and a series of planned heists at celebrities' homes."It's an unfortunate event, but I'm happy they caught them," said Woods, a native of the Los Angeles suburbs. "I'm happy nobody got hurt. I guess it's LA territory." THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams‘ team bus rolled into their suburban training complex after a boisterous flight from New Orleans, the players and coaches were greeted by rowdy fans welcoming home the new NFC champions in the middle of the night.The Rams and their fans lost some sleep Sunday night — but not about that missed pass interference on Nickell Robey-Coleman that could have altered the outcome of Los Angeles’ 26-23 overtime victory in the NFC championship game.“I’m not going to sit here and say there clearly wasn’t a little bit of contact before that ball actually arrived,” Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday. “But whether he catches it or not, there’s a lot of things that go into that. … I feel bad for when it occurred in the framework of the game, but I thought (Saints coach) Sean (Payton) said it best: There’s a lot of other opportunities, and there’s a lot of things that do dictate and determine the outcome of the game.”And after watching the tape of their remarkable win, the Rams had a few questions of their own for the officiating crew.Specifically, the Rams couldn’t understand how the refs didn’t call Saints linebacker A.J. Klein’s apparent grab of Jared Goff’s facemask on the Rams’ previous drive. A penalty would have given a first down to the Rams at the New Orleans 1, putting them in prime position to take a 24-20 lead with a touchdown with 5:03 to play.“When you slow it down, clearly you can see some of the things that took place. If you want to do that on every single play, though, there’s a lot of instances. You want to slow some things down with a facemask on Goff, some different things Ethan Westbrooks Jersey ,” McVay said. “What we try to do a good job of understanding is that it is an imperfect game.”The Rams’ latest victory wasn’t perfect, but it was historic. This franchise is still deep in the years-long process of rebuilding its once-huge fan base in Southern California after 21 years away in St. Louis.A trip to the Super Bowl in just their third season back home is an awfully good way to send that process into warp speed.The Rams are headed to their first Super Bowl in 17 years. The Rams had only two winning seasons in between those Super Bowl runs, but McVay’s team has swiftly reversed years of failure and put the Rams on the brink of Los Angeles’ first NFL championship since the 1983 season, when the Raiders won it all.“We’ve been through a lot, and for us to go out there and grind through all this adversity just shows you how close we are in this room,” said guard Rodger Saffold, the longest-tenured Rams player in his ninth season. “The fans were excited for us to come back, and now, three years later, we’re on the biggest stage in sports. The city is electric for us.”Aside from the late-game theatrics and twists, the Rams’ victory was even more surprising because of the relatively small role played by their biggest offensive star.Todd Gurley touched the ball only five times, while backup C.J. Anderson led the Rams’ meager rushing game with 44 yards. Gurley was on the field for 32 snaps to Anderson’s 37, but last season’s Offensive Player of the Year didn’t look like himself.McVay on Monday reiterated his claim that Gurley is fully healthy even though the running back missed the Rams’ final two regular-season games with an injured knee.“He’s feeling good, and he sure looked pretty healthy on that touchdown run where he ran through guys and demonstrated some explosion,” McVay said. “More than anything, I’ve got to get him more opportunities.”

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Yes, I’m still bitter.Kyle Rudolph won the charity portion of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Challenge, per Chris.Aldrick Robinson would like to return to the purple and gold next season.Vikings news from other sources and news from around the rest of the NFL:At Vikings.com, they recap the Shrine game, where the West edged the East by 4, and Lindsey Young recaps the 2018 Vikings special teams units,From NBC Sports, the NFL will publicly admit that the refs missed one call in the Saints-Rams game. I’ll withhold comment for the comments section. Needless to say, I’m not shedding tears Irv Smith Jersey Cheap , it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving team. I actually had a cigar, a fine cigar, and enjoyed it with a smile on my face.CBS Sports has a recap of the NFC Championship game between the Rams and the Saints.And it finally ended. From the Sporting News, here’s a recap of the Chiefs-Patriots game.g News, We come to today’s media selection:Here’s a little mix that seems appropriate, for some reason. There might be a NSFW word or two in there, I really couldn’t understand some of the gibberish. I just played it for the laughter.Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:No discussion of politics or religionNo feeding of the trollsThis isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the doorKeep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tagsNo pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employerIf you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go awayWhile navigating the open thread Irv Smith Jersey Womens , just assume it’s sarcasmWith that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, and try the GOAT’s milk. The true GOAT is long retired, this one is just a stand-in. You were told there would be no math? You are WRONG, pal!"It’s been a long time since yours truly has taken a math class. Like, a looooooooooooong time. My last math class was so long ago that I had one of those Texas Instruments graphing calculators and thought the things that it could do were amazing.Shut up, I know I’m not the only one.But in the links to stories relating to the Minnesota Vikings that I get from Google every day, buried in there was this story from a man named William Butler. Butler took all of the play-by-play data from this past Vikings season and attempted to use the data in conjunction with “machine learning” techniques to see if he could figure out exactly where the purple fell short in 2018. According to Wikipedia, machine learning isNow. . .I’m not going to pretend that I understand the majority of what Dr. Butler is talking about when he goes into the various algorithms and things of that nature. I’m sure that there are a number of you that actually do understand all of this stuff, and if you do feel free to explain to your heart’s content in the comments. But here are a few “plain language” takeaways from the article:Whether it’s a function of where they lined up or the routes that they were running, when it comes to Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, they appear to prefer different sides of the field, particularly in the deep passing game. Thielen got most of his deep passing yards on the right side of the field, while Diggs got most of his deep passing yards to the left side.The Vikings were the second-least penalized team in the NFL in 2018. They only had 88 penalties against them accepted (47 offensive penalties Irv Smith white jersey , 41 defensive penalties). Honestly, didn’t it seem like they had more penalties this year than they did in past years during the Zimmer era? I know it did to me, but apparently that wasn’t the case.The lack of a real third option at wide receiver really hurt the Vikings quite a bit, compared to what Kirk Cousins dealt in his time in Washington. According to Butler’s article, in both 2016 and 2017 with the Washington Redskins, Cousins had five different receivers go over 500 yards in each of those two seasons. This year in Minnesota, he had three (Thielen, Diggs, and Kyle Rudolph). The drop-off from the two primary wide receivers to Rudolph was pretty significant, and the drop-off from Rudolph to the next tier was significant as well. Dalvin Cook wound up being fifth on the team in targets with 51, and he didn’t even play about half the season.According to NFL Savant, which is the site that the statistics that Dr. Butler used are drawn from, Thielen, Diggs Irv Smith Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , and Rudolph accounted for over 65% of the targets the Vikings had in 2018. That’s only slightly higher than the 62% that those three accounted for in 2017, but the percentage for Diggs and Rudolph were slightly lower in 2017 than they were in 2018. In addition, Jerick McKinnon had nearly as many targets in 2017 as Rudolph did. . .a role that likely would have been filled by Cook had he not had his injury issues.I don’t know if this makes WR3 a much higher priority for the Vikings this offseason than I originally thought, but it’s possible. I’m not sure if Aldrick Robinson is the answer, and I’m pretty sure that, at this point, nobody thinks Laquon Treadwell is. The Vikings could use someone to take the heat off of Thielen and Diggs, and while I think we can all agree that the offensive line is the team’s biggest need, maybe that third option should be higher on the list of priorities.In any case, be sure to check out the rest of Dr. Butler’s article linked above. . .and, again, if anyone is more well-versed in mechanical learning than I am (which is not exactly a high bar to clear), feel free to share your knowledge with everyone else.

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