t year in 2016 when he recorded 15.5 sacks on the way to an appearance in the Super Bowl Youth Brian Poole Jersey , but 10 sacks over the last two seasons have made it look more like an outlier.That didn’t stop the Falcons from holding onto Beasley for a salary of just over $12.8 million this season, but he’s unsigned beyond this season and the size of his next contract will be dependent on what kind of production he has this season. Beasley said that he knows “that I’m a good player,” but needs to show that consistently to be the kind of player he showed signs of being a few years ago.“Again, it’s just consistency,” Beasley said Stitched Grady Jarrett Jersey , via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “That’s what keeps you around this league: consistency. You had one great year. You have to get back to that. Any player in this league, if they’re not consistent, how do you gain trust with that individual?”Head coach Dan Quinn will be running the defense this year and he said Beasley is off to a “good start” in putting together the kind of season that he and the team are looking for in 2019. If things continue to go up from there, Beasley should stand a good chance of sticking around Atlanta a little longer.Report: Brandon Fusco named Falcons’ starter at RG With only the fourth and final preseason game remaining, we expect that the Falcons will be naming the winners of some of the (admittedly few) roster battles in the very near future. One of those battles has officially been decided today Youth Grady Jarrett Jersey , and it’s good news for those of you that wanted to see a change at right guard in 2017.Dan Quinn announced on Tuesday that Brandon Fusco—one of the Falcons few free agent signings this offseason—will be the starter at RG heading into the 2018 season.While Quinn acknowledged that incumbent starter Wes Schweitzer has been “significantly improved from last season”, the decision was made to go with the veteran Fusco mainly due to his performance from a “protection standpoint”—which, presumably, means he’s been a better option in pass protection.Fusco signed a 3-year, $12.75M contract with the Falcons in March. The veteran guard has played 8 seasons in the NFL since being drafted by the Vikings in the 6th round of the 2011 draft. He earned a second contract with Minnesota Stitched Terrell McClain Jersey , but suffered some injury setbacks during his later years. Fusco most recently started all 16 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, where he looked like an above-average guard in both pass protection and run blocking.Quinn also had more clarity on Schweitzer’s role with Fusco taking over at RG.Wes Schweitzer—a 6th round pick from 2016 who started all 16 games for the Falcons at RG in 2017—will still have a clear role on the team. He will be the primary back-up at guard, and has all been cross-trained at center this offseason. We saw him take snaps at center during the preseason game against the Jaguars, and he looked pretty solid. Having a seasoned starter as depth is quite valuable, especially in an era where teams are often starved for offensive line talent.At FB Marcus Green Atlanta Falcons Jersey , it sounds as if the competition is still not over between Ricky Ortiz and Jalston Fowler.We saw Ortiz get all of the snaps with the starters against Jacksonville, but Fowler is talented and experienced as well. It appears that evaluating the FBs will be a primary goal during Thursday’s game against the Dolphins.What are your thoughts on Fusco being named the starter? Do you think Schweitzer has a long-term future with this team as either a guard or center? Who ends up winning the FB battle?

in this year’s draft. Does former Penn State center/guard Connor McGovern make sense for Carolina on Day 2?" />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:Carolina Panthers Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftFilm room scouting report on Penn State center/guard Connor McGovernNew Stitched Shaq Thompson Jersey ,6commentsThe Panthers need to look for depth on the offensive line in this year’s draft. Does former Penn State center/guard Connor McGovern make sense for Carolina on Day 2?EDTShareTweetShareShareFilm room scouting report on Penn State center/guard Connor McGovernMatthew O’Haren-USA TODAY SportsConnor McGovern had an accomplished high school career in Pennsylvania. He was a consensus four star recruit, four-year letterman, and he was a finalist for Mr. Football in his state. McGovern made an immediate impact once he stepped on campus. He started 35 out of 39 games during his three-year tenure at Penn State. McGovern was part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for running back Saquon Barkley in 2016 and 2017. He did not participate in every Combine workout, but he did post a 4.57 short shuttle, 7.66 3-cone, 28 bench press reps, and a 9.33 broad. During his 3 year career Youth James Bradberry Jersey , McGovern was responsible for 52 total blown blocks (27 pass, 25 rush) according to Sports Info Solutions. Film reviewMcGovern switched between center and right guard for the Nittany Lions. Penn State’s offense during his three seasons were primarily a zone running team. According to Sports Info Solutions, McGovern executed 53.9% zone blocks and 32% of gap runs. McGovern is a reliable pass protector, but he struggles to land first contact.McGovern is the right guard (No. 66) on this play. He does’t extend his hands quick enough, which exposes his chest. While that can be a deterrent for many guards, it’s not for McGovern. He’s able to recover thanks to his core strength and anchor. Here is a similar situation for McGovern. Late off the snap, but he leverages his movement skills and lower body to keep the pocket clean. Check out each of these plays and please tell me why each defender thinks it’s a smart idea to use a long arm against McGovern? They can’t win. He is not easily bull rushed. That’s a positive because it means he has ample functional strength to hold up in any situation. The issues with McGovern as a pass blocker come within the first few seconds after the snap. He struggles to gain the initial punch Stitched James Bradberry Jersey , which places him in a scrambling position. As a run blocker, the first thing that stands out is McGovern’s athleticism. He gets to the second level fluidly while locating his target and making contact. McGovern’s leg drive on combo blocks is impressive . He generates plenty of power through his lower half while maintaining an ideal position to remove the defender from the gaps. Fit with CarolinaMcGovern was primarily a right guard and center for Penn State. During the NFL Network broadcast of the Combine, Joe Thomas said it takes approximately three months for a player to switch sides.The Panthers have a Pro Bowl right guard in Trai Turner. It would make sense for McGovern to be considered at center. He should be considered on Day 2 of the draft. The team has an optimistic timeline for their star quarterback’s recovery."The Carolina Panthers announced yesterday that Cam Newton underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder. Their 44-word press release revealed little else about the nature of his procedure, his prognosis, or what specific evidence led team physician Pat Connor to recommend this treatment. Today, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting that the team is hopeful Newton will be back and throwing by Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Those begin in May.OTAs are the earliest opportunity for Newton to officially throw passes to Panthers wide receivers and Christian McCaffrey under the supervision of Panthers coaches. That doesn’t mean he won’t be recovered before then and, as optimism goes Youth Vernon Butler Jersey , there is still every possibility that he takes longer than four months to fully recover.I spoke with Dr. Bradford Parsons, Chief of Shoulder Surgery at the Mount Sinai Hospital, back in December about recovering from shoulder surgery. He shared then that every patient has a different timeline when it comes to healing. It isn’t an exact science.While it is probably good news that Newton had this surgery two months earlier in the offseason than he had his 2017 procedure, the truth is that we don’t know what that means for his recovery. The Charlotte Observer is reporting, through an NFL source, that Newton’s procedure this time was “a clean-up” and not a full repair. This is about as good as it gets within the context of Newton having an injured throwing shoulder. The two things left for Panthers fans to do are wait for further developments and not panic prematurely about either silence or delays in Newton’s recovery process.

osh Rosen tonight Womens Cameron Wake Jersey , ahead of presumed starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. The move comes in the second preseason game of the 2019 campaign and could..." 2019 Miami Dolphins PreseasonJosh Rosen to start at BuccaneersNew,8commentsEDTThe Miami Dolphins are expected to start quarterback Josh Rosen tonight, ahead of presumed starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. The move comes in the second preseason game of the 2019 campaign and could signal the Dolphins coaching staff looking to get an idea if the second-year quarterback is ready to be the full-time starter this year.The move was reported earlier today by the founder and former managing editor of The Phinsider, Matt Infante. Rosen was believed to be behind Fitzpatrick in the quarterback battle at the start of training camp, but has put together strong practice performances and he played well last week as the second-string quarterback. Now, he will get a chance to prove himself with the starters.Miami traded for Rosen during the NFL Draft, taking a flyer on the former top-ten draft pick and wanting to see if he can become their quarterback of the future. Tonight will be his first chance to prove that he can take and hold on to that role. Experience tells Ryan Fitzpatrick that his job with the Miami Dolphins might not last long.After all, they are his eighth team. And for now, at least Jason Taylor Jersey , he is glad to be their starting quarterback.“I’m going to come in from day one and act like and be the starting quarterback for this organization, until they tell me I’m not,” Fitzpatrick said Tuesday, one day after signing a two-year, $11 million deal.He replaces the departed Ryan Tannehill and becomes a caretaker until the Dolphins draft a franchise quarterback, perhaps next month but more likely in 2020.Most of the Dolphins’ offseason moves under new coach Brian Flores have positioned them for a poor season, followed by a high draft pick and big splash in free agency next year. In choosing to sign with the Dolphins, Fitzpatrick said he was not fazed by their bleak immediate outlook.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins new QB Josh Rosen bids goodbye to Arizona, congratulates Kyler MurrayDolphins bolster defense http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-matt-haack-jersey , provide Josh Rosen with another shot to be franchise QBDolphins acquire QB Josh Rosen from Cardinals for 62nd pick, 5th-rounder in 2020Dolphins go defense in 1st round, draft Clemson DT Christian Wilkins with 13th pickDolphins Draft Preview: Franchise QB likely out of reach, building foundation with new coach Brian Flores is focal point“I’ve been in pretty much every situation you can imagine in my career,” he said. “There are 32 of these starting gigs in the NFL, and this is one of them. The opportunity to be one of those 32 guys is an amazing privilege and honor. When they approached me about signing on, I was so excited about the chance to get on the field and play.”This year Fitzpatrick, 36, could become the first quarterback to throw a pass for eight teams. Always plagued by inconsistency Womens Laremy Tunsil Jersey , he started seven games for Tampa Bay last season and had four 400-yard passing games before losing the No. 1 job to Jameis Winston.His average of 9.6 yards per attempt for the year was the NFL’s highest since Kurt Warner in 2000, and he said he is eager to keep playing.“I’ve been very fortunate,” he said. “Physically I feel great. For having a 14-year career and as many games as I’ve played, physically I feel probably as good as I could ever hope for.”Fitzpatrick, who has seven children, is changing teams for the fifth time since 2013, but he’s not sorry about all the moving.“I’ve loved it,” he said. “As a family we’ve looked at it as an adventure every time we’ve moved. We’ve had such a great time with it, meeting new people. The friendships we’ve made have truly been amazing for us. It’s not something I would change.”Despite the latest relocation Mike Gesicki Jersey , to sometimes steamy South Florida, Fitzpatrick said he will keep his trademark beard. It made it through two seasons in Tampa, which is nearly as hot.His new teammates include safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who last season filed for a federal trademark of the nickname “FitzMagic.” The Dolphins’ new QB also has that nickname but does not anticipate any issues.“I haven’t talked to or met Minkah yet,” Ryan said. “First we’ve got to figure out if we’re related. But I think there’s plenty of magic to go around.”

KANSAS CITY Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys Stitched , Mo. (AP) — hris Jones piled up some more sacks to match an NFL record, and the Kansas City Chiefs‘ maligned defense finally looked like a dominant force for a while.Or at least, one that wouldn’t hold back their high-powered offense.But all that was wiped away in just more than three minutes Thursday night, when Philip Rivers engineered a dramatic fourth-quarterback comeback for the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs did their part with blown assignments and penalties, and rather than clinch the AFC West title and a first-round playoff bye, they left Arrowhead Stadium with a 29-28 loss and the very real possibility of hitting the road for the postseason.Their defense had once again let them down.“We’ve got to finish. Ain’t no differences. We beat ourselves. That’s how I feel,” Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland said. “Only thing that can stop us is us, and we beat ourselves.”Not at the start Rashad Fenton Jersey nfl draft , when Berry returned from a heel injury that had kept him out since the opening weeks of training camp. Steven Nelson intercepted Rivers’ pass on the second play of the game, Kendall Fuller picked off another throw in the end zone late in the first half and Berry was back in the middle of just about everything as he energized a raucous crowd that braved freezing temperatures.Jones finished with 2 1/2 sacks, tying an NFL mark with at least one in 10 straight games.But the plan all along was for Berry to only play a certain amount of snaps, and the Chiefs stuck to it by sitting him most of the second half. And while it might have been purely coincidence, that was when Los Angeles finally hit its stride on offense.After trailing the entire way, and still facing a 28-14 hole with 3:49 to go, Rivers led his team on a drive that fill-in running back Justin Jackson capped with a touchdown. And when the Chargers’ own defense took the field, they did their job by quickly getting the ball back.Rivers started the deciding drive with a 31-yard strike to Travis Benjamin, then hit him again moments later to convert on fourth down. The Chiefs still had a chance to hold the Chargers Womens Rashad Fenton Jersey , but Fuller was called for pass interference to give Los Angeles the ball just outside the end zone.Mike Williams hauled in a touchdown pass with 4 seconds to go. And when it was confirmed by video review, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn sent his team out for a 2-point conversion and the win.The Chiefs’ defense had one more chance to make a stop, but nobody was within 10 yards of Williams as he made the catch and raced up the field to celebrate.“It’s definitely tough. Any time you get so close and come up short, it’s tough, especially when you know how hard the guys you’ve been putting in the work with,” Chiefs linebacker Dorian O’Daniel said. “It’s frustrating obviously, but it’s part of the game.”Even more frustrating given what was at stake.The Chiefs (11-3) could have clinched their third consecutive AFC West crown, something the club has never accomplished, along with a first-round playoff bye. And they could have earned home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs if Pittsburgh were to knock off New England on Sunday.Instead Authentic Rashad Fenton Jersey , their games at Seattle and home against Oakland have taken on real importance.“If you narrow it down, it was both sides of the ball,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. “We were in great position to get off the field. We didn’t. We extended a lot of those drives with penalties, right or wrong. They’re done. So we’ve got to do better. We’re not making any excuses.” Make room in your closets.Patrick Mahomes just dropped new merchandise on his website — the official store of Patrick Mahomes II.The Mahomes-inspired swag items—which include T-shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies and onesies—feature a never-before-seen “PMII” logo design, graphics with Mahomes’ stats and nicknames such as “Showtime” and “MVPat” bolded across the front, a collection of Mahomes illustrations and more.The merchandise comes in styles and sizes for men Travis Kelce Jersey , women, kids and babies and is already receiving a lot of love — and transactions — from Chiefs Kingdom:In addition to merchandise, the site also features a section in which people can book Mahomes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements or corporate events. The launch comes just days after Mahomes finished seventh on the NFLPA’s2018 merchandise sales list, putting him behind four fellow quarterbacks: Tom Brady (1), Dak Prescott (2), Aaron Rogers (5) and Carson Wentz (6).

attle that threatened to sidetrack his promising career before he even reached the NFL. Not about his ongoing audition as the new featured running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers while Le'Veon Bell continues his extended sabbatical.Not even about his new role as an obstetrician in shoulder pads Matt Bosher Jersey 2019 , a side gig he picked up while helping teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster celebrate a touchdown during Pittsburgh's one-sided 41-17 victory over Atlanta on Sunday. Smith-Schuster feigned contractions while lying on the Heinz Field turf before Conner took the ball and placed it in the wide receiver's hands."I delivered a baby," Conner said with only a faint hint of a smile. "First time. I'm going to stick to football though."Considering how Conner looked while piling up 185 total yards and two touchdowns as the Steelers (2-2-1) restored some sanity to their uneven season, that's probably a good idea. Running often and with authority — two traits that defined his record-setting college career at Pittsburgh — Conner served as the offensive fulcrum Pittsburgh turned on while punishing the reeling Falcons (1-4)."James needed that," Steelers fullback Roosevelt Nix said. "Our team needed that."Particularly after the way Pittsburgh looked in the second half of a loss to Baltimore the previous week, when the Steelers basically abandoned the idea of giving the ball to Conner entirely, even though the game was tied at the break.There was no such wavering this time. Conner had 99 total yards in the first quarter alone, including a 30-yard catch-and-run, and kept right on going. He ran for 110 yards on 21 carries and added 75 yards receiving. It was a performance that was reminiscent of the kind Bell has churned out with regularity before deciding to spend the first portion of this season staying away while waiting to sign his one-year franchise tender.Though Conner understands the desire to stack his play up against Bell's, he wants no part of it. He's just doing what he's asked to do. Against Atlanta it was give the offense some much-needed balance. The Steelers ran the ball 29 times and passed it 29 times while improving to 7-0-1 all-time at home versus the Falcons."I think the (offensive line) were tired of hearing all the, 'What's going on? We can't run it,'" quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said. "I think James was tired of hearing about Le'Veon so much, so he put on a heck of a performance today."The kind Conner and his teammates hope is repeatable."It's like back on track," Conner said. "It's playing Steelers football today."Some other takeaways as Pittsburgh sent Atlanta to its third straight loss.BASHED BIRDSThe Falcons are off to their worst start since 2013. While injuries on defense have played a significant factor Black Matt Bosher Jersey , one of the main issues in Pittsburgh was an offensive line that couldn't protect Matt Ryan. The Steelers chased Ryan down six times, including a strip-sack by T.J. Watt with less than 4 minutes to go that ended with teammate LJ Fort falling on the ball in the end zone for a touchdown."Everybody knows our protection needs to be better than it's been," said Ryan, who completed 26 of 38 passes for 285 yards and a score. "The hardest part for players is having to watch that film and critically evaluate yourself. I think with the kind of guys that we have there's not going to be a whole lot that needs to be said."WI-FI CONNECTEDRoethlisberger and Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown rediscovered the chemistry that's made them one of the most potent combinations in the NFL for the last five-plus years. Brown caught six passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns and downplayed the notion there's been any sort of communication problem with his longtime teammate."All of my catches, all of my touchdowns are from him, and that's my guy," Brown said. "I live and die with him and the Wi-Fi was lit."SPECIAL ... AND NOT SO MUCHPittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell missed his third extra point of the season, matching his career total coming into 2018, but the Steelers also produced a bright spot on special teams when Nix broke in and blocked a punt by Atlanta's Matt Bosher that set up Conner's second touchdown run."We feel like we're going to get one (blocked kick) every week," Nix said. "We rush hard, that's what we do. It just happened like that."UP NEXTFalcons: Welcome NFC South rival Tampa Bay next Sunday. The teams have split their last six meetings.Steelers: Visit AFC North-leading Cincinnati (4-1) next Sunday. Pittsburgh has won 9 of 10 against the Bengals. Getting a jump on signing their most essential defender is a great idea."The Falcons have long been one of the better teams in the NFL when it comes to getting deals done early. This offseason thus far has been an object lesson in what can happen if you can’t get that done, as Vic Beasley will be here for $12.8 million on a one year deal and Grady Jarrett was just given the franchise tag as the team tries to get something long-term done.Given that, it’s no great surprise that the Falcons are already opening up contract talks with Deion Jones Limited Julio Jones Jersey , their star middle linebacker and the next huge contract heading their way. Debo won’t be a free agent until after the 2019 season, but avoiding a situation where the team needs to consider a tag or even letting Jones walk is paramount given his importance to this defense. Consider this: Debo will only be 25 years old in 2019, and while he’s coming off a major injury, he was still a phenomenal player in just six games. He managed 53 tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumbles, a sack, and a defensive touchdown over that span despite clearly being a little rusty, and the two seasons prior he managed over 100 tackles, three interceptions, and over 10 pass deflections. His speed and athleticism mean he can get involved in plays he’s light years away from when they begin, his instincts are so good he can make life miserable for opposing offenses Julio Jones Falcons Jersey , and he’s still young enough to get even better. The defense simply isn’t as fast and physical without him, and he’s arguably the single most crucial defender the Falcons have. There’s little question Jones will be looking to blow by Luke Kuechly for the most lucrative inside linebacker contract in the NFL, which means north of $12.35 million in annual average value. The Falcons will be challenged to do that with their current cap situation, but aside from retaining the likes of Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, and Grady Jarrett, it’s the most essential signing they can possibly get done. I fully expect them to, and I’m glad they’re starting relatively early. Hopefully, the negotiations with Jones will proceed apace and the team will have him locked up before the 2019 season ever begins.

CHARLOTTE Youth Marquis Haynes Jersey , N.C. (AP) —The Associated Press erroneously reported Cam Newton’s ranking among active quarterbacks in fourth-quarter comebacks. He is 11th in fourth quarter comebacks among active quarterbacks, not first.A corrected version of the story is below:Panthers going to hurry-up offense? Not so fast, says RiveraPanthers coach Ron Rivera says team will continue to use no-huddle offense — in certain situationsBy STEVE REEDAP Sports WriterCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton loves playing in the no-huddle, hurry-up offense, calling it “our edge.”Tight Greg Olsen believes Newton excels in an upbeat offense.But coach Ron Rivera pumped the breaks on the notion that the Panthers should shift to an up-tempo style offense for four quarters after erasing a 17-point fourth quarter deficit Sunday and stunning the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles 21-17.Rivera said Monday that while he is open to using the no-huddle more in certain situations moving forward, he quickly added “I don’t think that is going to drive who we are as an offense.”Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner went to the hurry-up offense in the fourth quarter to breathe some life into a listless offense that managed just seven first downs and no points through three quarters. Newton responded big time, completed 16 of 22 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in the closing quarter, including the go-ahead score to Greg Olsen with 1:22 left.Newton has excelled in the no-huddle offense throughout most of his eight-year NFL career, seemingly liking the rhythm of a fast-paced attack.Many of those have come in the fourth quarter. Newton now has 15 career fourth quarter comebacks, 11th among active QBs and ahead of Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers.That’s something that hasn’t gone unnoticed.“I think we’re really good when we don’t huddle Stitched Marquis Haynes Jersey ,” Olsen said. “… I think when we got into that tempo, and just stayed on rhythm, stayed ahead of the chains, it allowed us to just kind of settle in a little bit and then we saw guys, all different guys, making plays.”Newton said he feels like it gives the team an edge over the defense.“And coach always says it, being in a hurry up doesn’t mean rush, doesn’t mean mayhem, it’s just controlled tempo — and we are in control of that,” Newton said.Newton isn’t sure why it all clicked so well on Sunday.“I have been doing it my whole career, to a degree,” Newton said. “But we know in this league Youth Ian Thomas Jersey , given defensive wrinkles you see, that’s what it’s all about, making mid-game adjustments.”Rivera said there are plusses and minuses to running the no-huddle offense, but it would be impractical to use it all of the time.The Panthers host Baltimore and its physical defense on Sunday.“Circumstances dictate a lot of things that happen more so than anything,” Rivera said. “And there have been situations where we have come out and started the game in no-huddle and gone three-and-out, so I just think it is situational. (But) do we need to look at it? Most certainly.”Rivera said the benefit is that it often prevents defenses from substituting players for obvious passing downs. And when it begins to click, Newton seems unstoppable at times.On the downside, Rivera said the no-huddle can cause unneeded stress on the defense when it’s not working.“If you go three-and-out, three-and-out and three-and-out, your defense is constantly out there,” Rivera said. “So it can wear your defense out as well. It is mostly certainly a team thing and situational and by rhythm. I believe Norv has a good handle on it. I think what he did Sunday was right along the lines of trying to create energy. And he did that.”NOTES: Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith has a sore knee, but said there is no structural damage after a late-game injury on Sunday. With the Saints clinching home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs after 15 games Stitched Ian Thomas Jersey , the 16th game of the season became a day of rest for Drew Brees, and a day for backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to state his case that some team should sign him as its starting quarterback in 2019.It did not go well.Bridgewater completed 14 of 22 passes for just 118 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, in a 33-14 loss to the Panthers. It’s hard to imagine any NFL team looking at that game and thinking Bridgewater is the quarterback they want starting for them next season.It also didn’t help that the other fill-in quarterback on the field, Carolina’s Kyle Allen, looked a lot better than Bridgewater. Although it’s not really fair to compare quarterbacks head-to-head, as they’re not on the field against each other, it’s hard not to notice that the lowly regarded Allen looked like a much better player than Bridgewater, the former Vikings first-round pick who hadn’t started a game since he suffered a devastating knee injury just before the start of the 2016 season.Bridgewater made it through the game healthy, which is the best thing that can be said for him. Perhaps some team will sign Bridgewater when he becomes a free agent in three months with the hope that he’ll shake off the rust and become a franchise quarterback. But the results on Sunday were not promising.

Sports Illustrated grades the Texans’ offseason." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal -munityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsTexansOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 Houston Texans OffseasonSports Illustrated Analyzes The Texans’ Offseason PerformanceNew Tytus Howard Jersey ,23commentsSports Illustrated grades the Texans’ offseason.CDTShareTweetShareShareSports Illustrated Analyzes The Texans’ Offseason PerformancePhoto by Al Bello/Getty ImagesThis is the time of year that news is particularly scarce. Speculation is rampant and people are typing words with little to no intent other than content filler, so it’s no surprise that the “Offseason Reports” are still coming strong. Over at Sports Illustrated, they did a piece on the AFC South.Here are a few tidbits regarding your Houston Texans:Not quite sure that’s a consensus opinion, but it’s worth discussing. Next up, areas still in need:And then Braxton Miller Color Rush Jersey , the ginormous question mark:What do you think? Agree?Disagree? Still have aspirations for omore roster moves? Want Clowney on lock? And takes a few jabs at the Texans’ roster management in the process..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBattle Red Bloga Houston Texans communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsTexansOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Texans StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Texans NewsYahoo Texans Team PageYahoo Texans ReportYahoo Texans Depth ChartYahoo Texans TransactionsYahoo Texans PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Filed under:2019 Houston Texans OffseasonPredicting Houston Texans 2019 StartersNew,41commentsAnd takes a few jabs at the Texans’ roster management in the process... CDTShareTweetShareSharePredicting Houston Texans 2019 StartersKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsSay what you want about J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, DeAndre Hopkins, or any of the other Houston Texans starters.At the end of the day Senio Kelemete Color Rush Jersey , this team is going to rise and fall on the fortune of franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson is a phenom, a guy who has won at every level he’s ever played, and a guy his NCAA two-time champion head coach, Dabo Swinney, compared to one of the greatest athletes of the last century Ibraheim Campbell Color Rush Jersey , Michael Jordan, when it came time to draft Watson. With that sort of treasure locked away under a battle red #4 jersey, common sense would dictate you immediately hire the best security possible to protect your investment. Well... Gregg RosenthalOver at NFL.com, Rosenthal broke down his predictions for the AFC South’s starting depth chart this season. While it’s hard to argue with his projected offensive line choices for the Texans, it’s also hard to feel good about them either. Houston Texans OffenseHouston Texans DefenseRosenthal didn’t waste any time elaborating on what he feels pensive about when it comes to the Texans’ “new” offense:While there’s still plenty of time to build this roster and put in the work to build chemistry (and Houston certainly has enough ‘we’re the underdogs’ bulletin board fodder based on the tidal wave of shade thrown at their free agency and draft work this offseason) Seantrel Henderson Color Rush Jersey , it’s doubtful Houston is going to do much more to improve the talent level between now and opening day. What do you think? Are you convinced Rosenthal got it all wrong? Find it hard to argue with his logic? More interested in the Astros’ latest shutout? Give us your thoughts in the comments box.

agency signings negatively impact"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsNFL Free AgencyNFL Free Agency49ers free agency 20194 winners and losers of the 49ers first week of free agencyNew https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Deion-Sanders-Jersey ,95commentsThere’s always somebody on the team that these free agency signings negatively impactPDTShareTweetShareShare4 winners and losers of the 49ers first week of free agencyCary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsWe haven’t really talked about the free agency group as a whole. The San Francisco 49ers were busy last week. Much busier than other teams. They burned through more cap space than many teams around the league had to begin free agency with. That’s what we wanted, though. For the team to be aggressive. With every signing there is a direct impact on either a player that is already on the roster, or maybe how you will approach the draft. Sometimes it’s as extreme as cutting a player. Other times you are simply bringing in a player to compete. Looking at the Niners roster after the first week of free agency, here are four winners and losers from the team. Two on each side of the ball.Loser-K’Waun WilliamsMy biggest takeaway from the secondary signings last week is that the team does not want Williams on the field. He struggled in 2018. There’s no real reason to cut Williams as he cost next to nothing and does provide quality depth. Judging by his 2018 film, there’s reason to feel like you should move on from Williams. He had a success rate of 47%, which ranks him 122nd in the NFL for 2018. He also ranked 182nd out of 212 CBs in average yards after the catch allowed. The one thing you must excel at to play in the slot is tackle. Limit those extra yards. Williams didn’t do that, and that’s likely while he’ll loose out on playing time once training camp hits.Williams has shown flashes throughout his career of being a good corner. Perhaps these signings motivate him and he’s able to bounce back. Another key reason to keep him on the roster.Winner-Dante PettisEven with signing Jordan Matthews, and trying to make a deal for OBJ, Pettis is the winner. What a rookie season. One touchdown for every 9 targets is an insane rate. To be able to put up over 500 yards as a rookie while missing four games speaks volumes. At worst heading into the regular season, Pettis will be WR2 for the Niners. That’s a lot of pressure to put on a rookie. Considering players take the largest leap from year one to year two, I could see why the team is confident in Pettis. He showed some next level route running as a rookie.Loser-Jerick McKinnon We know McKinnon is fast. We know that he is an excellent fit for Kyle Shanahan. Whether it be catching the ball out of the backfield, pass protection, or running in Shanahan’s predominantly zone scheme. Unfortunately Roger Craig Jersey , we haven’t had a chance to see that happen in a Niners uniform. After a calf injury during preseason of 2018, following an ACL injury before the season kicked off, it’s a lot of unknown for the team. Yes, I know they carried four running backs that were active last year. I’m just not sure how adding/keeping a running back is good news for McKinnon. Winner-Jimmie WardYou can tell Shanahan thinks highly of Ward by the way he speaks about him. Ward is actually the ideal fit for a free safety in this defense. He has a physical presence about him that comes off as an enforcer. He is also a sure tackler. Ward had the lowest broken tackle rate on the team, per Football Outsiders, at 5.3% in 2018. You want your free safety to be just that as he’s your last line of defense.Ward’s issue is he just doesn’t make plays. Over the last two years he’s had one combined interception and pass-breakup. You’d think a pass would bounce off of a hand at least once and land in his lap. Nope. Nothing. Then you get to the whole availability issue and Ward is a winner in free agency for the 49ers on defense. He gets his final ninth life. Good morning folks, we've got an abbreviated Nuggets today, as the team is on a bye week. Although there's no 49ers game this week, the team stands to strengthen their draft position in a pair of games this week, as three of the chief opponents at the bottom of the league will be playing. The Raiders, currently the #1 pick in 2019, play against the three-win Buccaneers in what is likely their last chance to win a game. It'll be an uphill battle, as the Bucs have proven able to score points at will Ronnie Lott Color Rush Jersey , and, well, the Raiders are completely inept. It feels gross rooting for the cross-town rivals, but it's infinitely better than rooting for 49ers losses.The other game of interest is the Cardinals and Giants. Both of these teams have two wins, and are likely in the conversation for top 5 picks. The NFL currently has 7 three-win teams, and the victor today will join that logjam. The teams are currently tied in terms of strength of schedule, and both have beaten the 49ers. All things considered, either team winning would be fine - the Giants have 4th Quarter Hero Eli Manning, who is liable to pull out a victory any given Sunday, but the Cardinals have already had their bye week, and thus, more time to win another game. A tie would solidify both teams ahead of the 49ers in the standings, but if they both lose out https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Jerry-Rice-Jersey , and we pull off another W, we'd take a long tumble down the draft board.All in all, the real message here is that the 2019 season, with a healthy backfield and some new pieces can't come soon enough.2019 roster projection | Inman, Mercury2019 mock draft | Madson, NinerswireWeek 11 rooting guide | Madson, NinerswireRookie DBs not emerging yet | Madson, NinerswireDante Pettis is kind of a hipster | Madson, Ninerswire

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ntlemen. As we enter the final phase of a long holiday weekend (for Americans) DeForest Buckner Jersey , we finally get our first Sunday of 49ers football in a month. This should be an enjoyable day, as we fall back into our usual end-of-week routine, right? Of course not - hold your horses.Man.Look, I’ll be the first to admit that I like to bend rules, Niners Nation or otherwise. It wouldn’t be a stretch to describe me as a habitual line-stepper - I wouldn’t fault you. Even the worst of us (me), however, hold some things sacred - over the years, I’ve been proud of never crossing site decorum. However, today feels right.Reuben Foster, go to hell. You’re dead to me.Reuben Foster arrested on domestic violence charges | Chan Garry Gilliam Color Rush Jersey , NBC Sports Bay Area | KNBR Staff | Biderman, Sac Bee | Associated Press via ESPN | Madson, NinerswireWeek 12 preview | Biderman, Sac BeePlayers to watch in week 12 | Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay AreaMarquise Goodwin doubtful | Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay AreaKyle Shanahan reminds players that they’re interviewing for their own jobs | Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area Who is Trent Brown? The Raiders believe Brown is the player who protected Tom Brady‘s blindside last season. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have made Brown the highest-paid offensive lineman in history.Brown vows that’s who he is, too, not the player who the 49ers gave up on. Questions about his work ethic and commitment followed him to New England before he put those to rest.Now https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Garrett-Celek-Jersey , some are questioning whether the Raiders will get the player the Patriots got or one who is satisfied after signing a life-changing contract.“I want more,” Brown said Sunday, via Josh Schrock of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “People feel like I would just get the money and become lazy. No, I want another huge contract. I want more rings. You know what I mean? I want more of everything. I’m thirsty for it.”Brown, 26, is moving to right tackle this season, with the Raiders choosing to keep second-year player Kolton Miller on the left side. “Tackle is tackle,” Brown said. “They got great rushers on both sides. I can just give [Miller] the best knowledge that I have and share it with all the guys and hopefully we can get the whole group to do better. I’m not trying to harbor any information. I’m trying to share it with everybody so we can win that’s the sole focus. The main goal.”