have hired former Cleveland Browns executive Andrew Berry as vice president of football operations.Berry worked three seasons with the Browns after seven years in Indianapolis and helped lead talent evaluation and scouting. His role had diminished under new general manager John Dorsey Joe Thomas Jersey , who brought in Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith from Green Bay.Berry worked under Sashi Berry, who was fired and replaced by Dorsey.The Browns were 1-31 in 2016-17 before going 7-8-1 last season.Berry was part of the search committee that recently hired new Browns coach Freddie Kitchens. During Berry’s time with the Colts, the team won four AFC South titles and made the Super Bowl.The Eagles made several coaching changes, promoting Phillip Daniels to defensive line coach and Carson Walch to wide receivers coach. Mike Bartrum was hired as assistant tight ends coach. Matthew Harper was named assistant wide receivers coach.Roy Istvan is assistant offensive line coach. T.J. Paganetti is assistant running backs coach. Luke Thompson is assistant special teams coach. Matt Burke is defensive special assistant. G.J. Kinne leads offensive special projects and Joe Pannunzio is director of team development.Other staff changes: Greg Delimitros was promoted to vice president of equipment operations Chris Hubbard Color Rush Jersey , Patrick Dolan was promoted to vice president of football technology, Jon Ferrari was promoted to vice president of football operations and compliance and Jeremiah Washburn was hired as advanced projects coordinator. Which players belong at the top of the Cleveland Browns’ draft board this year?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTIt’s time to kick off the first round of voting for the 2019 Browns’ DBN Big Board! Remember that you are supposed to weigh a combination of talent, need, character https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Seth-Devalve-Jersey , positional value, etc. for each player you vote for in relation to how they would fit with the Browns.Compiling the Big Board: 1-5 SlotsTreat this like a realistic scenario if you were in the Browns draft room, looking at your big board that aligns with the Browns. Even though Cleveland does not have a first-round pick, you should vote as if they have the No. 1 overall pick of the draft. However Kevin Zeitler Jersey , also factor in team needs — that’s why, at least initially, I did not include quarterbacks in this poll.The list of 25 players in the poll were mostly taken from CBS Sports, and then once Dane Brugler’s draft guide comes out Joel Bitonio Color Rush Jersey , I will start following that. If there are any players you wanted to vote for but who were missing from the list, please let us know in the comments section so we can include them in the next round. Voting for the first round will be open for a couple of days.Please vote only once.

Al Woods Color Rush Jersey , suffocate TitansDefensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, rookie star Darius Leonard lead effort that puts surprising Colts in the playoffsColts beats Titans for playoff spot, show they can win vs. Texans.The Indianapolis Colts aren't merely a playoff team, but one that can win any which way - running, passing - and they get that chance at Houston.Colts vs. Titans: 33-17 victory puts Colts in the playoffsThe Colts were 4-12 last season and opened this season 1-5 but beat the Titans 33-17 to make the playoffsHolder: ‘This one is special’ for Colts as team makes playoffs after shaky start – The Athletic“You went through the adversity with each other, and it just creates a closeness and a bond,” receiver Chester Rogers said.Colts 2018 Playoff Schedule Starts In Houston | 1070 the FanWhat does the playoff schedule look like for the Colts? Here is the path for Frank Reich’s team in the postseason?Colts Become Third Team Since Merger To Make Playoffs After 1-5 StartThe Indianapolis Colts began the 2018 season with a 1-5 record. With their victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, they became just the third team since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to make the playoffs after such a start.Once ranked 32nd in the NFL, Colts make statement by overwhelming Titans https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Erik-Swoope-Jersey , returning to the playoffs | FOX59NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The long road back to relevancy began with a long-time backup quarterback taking over and picked up serious steam with a long-injured quarterback making it all the way back.COLTS MEDIA The Colts Prospect Interviews are still going strong after the Combine this last week. Today’s player interview is Eastern Michigan DE Maxx Crosby. The Colts are looking for talented pass rushers..." NFL GeneralColts AnalysisInterviewsColts Prospect Interviews: Eastern Michigan DE Maxx CrosbyNew,9commentsESTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Colts Prospect Interviews: Eastern Michigan DE Maxx CrosbyTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesThe Colts Prospect Interviews are still going strong after the Combine this last week. Today’s player interview is Eastern Michigan DE Maxx Crosby. The Colts are looking for talented pass rushers and Crosby fits the bill. The interview will be towards the bottom of the page as we talk about his impressive set of pass rush moves, what makes a great pass rusher, and what it would be like to play with Darius Leonard.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="VxwOgC">BackgroundSize:6’4” 255 poundsMeasurables: 40 Time: 4.66 / 10-yard split: 1.61 / Vertical Jump: 36 inches / Broad Jump: 122 inches / 3-Cone: 6.89 secondsCareer Stats:162 total tackles, 41 tackles for a loss, 20 sacks, 4 pass deflections, and 8 forced fumblesFit with the Colts:GM Chris Ballard has mentioned multiple times this offseason that the Colts need pass rushers. Rookies Kemoko Turay and Tyquan Lewis were solid in their rookie seasons but the team needs more talented rushers to upgrade the defensive line. If the Colts make a big splash in free agency Malik Hooker Jersey , adding Crosby in the mid-rounds would also be a wise investment. Crosby has excellent tape where he shows a vast array of pass rush moves. Combine that with a near elite combine and he is a high upside pass rusher who has a ton of room to grow. As a sub-rushing defensive end, he would thrive in the Colts’ scheme.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="WTtvms">Film RoomThe number one thing we talk about as evaluators is bend in pass rushers. Crosby has some pretty incredible bend in his game.He is also quick enough to run around tackles while also being strong enough to fight through blockers en route to the QB.Long arms with power behind his punch. Crosby is a sack artist going into this draft.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="HAG7dM">InterviewZH: So how does a legit NFL prospect like you end up at a small school like Eastern Michigan?MC: So out of high school, I only had one division one offer and one offer in total. Coming out of high school, my first three years I was playing middle linebacker and I hit a big growth spurt going into my Senior year. So we got a brand new coaching staff and obviously I wasn’t going to play middle linebacker anymore so my coach moved me to D-End and wanted me to play a little bit of tight end and the rest of history.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="TSzoRy">ZH: Explain to me what the SAS points were with your defensive line coach at EMU. I’ve read a little bit about it and it sounds like a pretty cool tradition.MC: Oh I can’t tell you. That stays in the defensive line room. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="UFblCM">ZH: (Laughs) Fair enough. Can you at least describe to me the award that was given out each week by your defensive line coach?MC: Yeah it was this little grim reaper, little like figure, and he was put in front of the room and it went to the player who played the nastiest that week and we would all grade it as the dline as we went over the film and everyone would get points after every play, either a half a point or a full point. Whoever ended up with the most points at the end of each game would get the little statue for the whole week. It was awesome.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="l4xjNf">ZH: After posting 18.5 sacks the last two seasons for EMU, you declared for the draft. What went into that decision to declare early?MC: It wasn’t an easy decision. I had a lot of hard talks and really good talks with my family and coaches and really had to figure out what was best for me. At the end of the day, it wasn’t easy but I felt as if I was ready to take the next step and that is why I ended up declaring.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="KEFFLX">ZH: You really turned some heads at the combine with your athleticism. How was the whole combine experience for you?MC: It was awesome. It was four and a half days of just constant medicals and all types of interviews and just getting the exposure that I’ve always wanted and it was a really good experience. I loved it but it wasn’t easy at all Quincy Wilson Color Rush Jersey , it was late nights and early mornings but you are only there for four and a half days so you just gotta soak it up and do everything you can to make the best impression. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="MKOrlQ">ZH: Going to your tape, your hand usage is pretty great. You have a wide array of moves. Is that something you constantly work on or just an area you’ve been good in your whole life?MC: No, so in high school, my senior year was my first year playing dline so you know playing middle linebacker you aren’t really using hands like that. It was something that I was already behind in that aspect and just trying to figure out the position. I’ve just been working super hard in the offseason, putting in all the extra work I needed to get to the level where I thought I could reach and yeah I’ve just been working super hard to get here. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="ph9SJ1">ZH: What is your go-to pass rush move while we are on the topic?MC: I would probably say my double sweep and rip. Yeah that’s my go-to but there is a few others but that is definitely the number one that comes to my head.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="zGPwc0">ZH: What is the key in your mind to being a great pass rusher? Like what has made you so dominant these past two seasons?MC: Yeah there’s a lot of things that go into it. Play recognition, hand usage, effort, finishing plays— you can get around the QB a bunch and not finish and you’ll never get the recognition even though you are beating tackles. You know its completing the pass rush, finishing off the QB and all that is a huge part of getting the numbers and all that type of stuff. Just being relentless and always having constant effort and being around the ball is super important when getting the sacks.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="Ci5As6">ZH: What area of your game do you think you need to improve most?MC: My technique definitely needs some tightening up. My footwork in the run game. In college I got a lot of freedom and I kind of got carried away at times trying to do to much and make too many plays. Just tightening up my technique though is the main thing that comes to my mind. I just gotta keep getting stronger Skai Moore Color Rush Jersey , keep working on that and doing everything I can to be the best DE/ OLB I can be.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="67AmkC">ZH: Who in the NFL do you compare yourself to most/ model your game after?MC: I wouldn’t say there is one specific guy that I try to like be like or anything. I watch a ton of film on NFL guys and the one guy I’d say— from a young age I’ve always been a huge fan of and tried to emulate some of the things he did— is JJ Watt. I love JJ Watt. I also like Chandler Jones and Joey Bosa a ton too. Watching those guys’ film and seeing how consistently they get to the quarterback and cause disruption in the backfield is definitely helpful in watching their film.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="0Kv6nT">ZH: Which NFL quarterback do you want to sack most once you get into the league?MC: (Laughs) So I’ve been asked that question and everybody says Tom Brady and that is what I initially answered but now.... I’d definitely say Brady is one of them but I think Patrick Mahomes would be another guy I want to get after just because he’s so talented and such a special quarterback. I would love to try take him to the ground as well. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="IBRzLX">ZH: Last question for you. The Colts have preached the need for pass rushers all offseason. They have talented young players like Darius Leonard and Malik Hooker but need more of a pass rush. Do you think that you could step in and fill that need for them on that defense?MC: Absolutely. I hope they dig deeper in the film and recognize what I can do and bring to the table. I would love to get a chance to come to a team who obviously needs pass rushers and I think I’m a guy who a lot of people overlook and I could really come in there and make a difference right off the bat.<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="0lhjDH">ZH: How fun would it be to play with two players like Darius Leonard and Malik Hooker?MC: That would be awesome. Obviously Darius Leonard came from an FCS school and you see him having great success. Some people.. Actually I saw this article when I was browsing the internet, that somebody said after they drafted him that it was like the worst pick in the draft and he ended up being an absolute animal. I keep that in the back of my head just going through this process, all the noise and outside stuff that people say you just gotta take with a grain of salt and remember why you are here. For me, it would be amazing to play with Malik Hooker, Margus Hunt, all those guys and go out there and show what I can do.

to sign the franchise tender O. J. Simpson Jersey , one option could be a trade. But there are conflicting reports about whether the Bills could be a trading partner.After Jay Glazer reported that the Bills have interest, longtime Buffalo reporter Vic Carucci reported that the Bills are not interested in acquiring Clark, whether by trade or free agent signing.Franchised players can sign an offer sheet with any other team, but there’s no way any team will sign Clark because that would require giving the Seahawks two first-round draft picks. But franchised players can also be traded for less than that, if both teams agree on the terms and the player agrees to a contract. That’s what happened last year when Jarvis Landry went from Miami to Cleveland.If Clark doesn’t sign a long-term deal before July 15, his options would be either to play the 2019 season for a one-year salary of $17.128 million, or sit out. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Trent Murphy feels particularly sympathetic toward the Buffalo Bills‘ training staff.The defensive end can’t imagine how difficult it must have been on them to keep him from rushing onto the field the past six months while Murphy recuperated from a knee injury he sustained a year ago, and a strained groin he developed during training camp.“We’ve had a lot of guys with reins on me,” Murphy said Thursday.With a wink Womens Jerry Hughes Jersey , he added: “I think if you ask them, they said they wanted a raise.”The Bills will gladly pay up if it means the offseason free-agent addition who was signed to improve the team’s pass rush is finally in a position to play in Buffalo’s season opener at Baltimore on Sunday.It’s not easy holding back Murphy. He is so dedicated to working out, he built a gym in his home, and spent three months last winter rehabbing at the invitation-only Westside Barbell gym in Columbus, Ohio, where Murphy pulled sleds and squatted 475 pounds.The 27-year-old has been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to restart a career that was derailed abruptly some 13 months ago after he began showing signs of promise in Washington.A year after posting a career-best nine sacks, Murphy’s future was sidetracked last summer when he tore two ligaments in Washington’s preseason opener.The injury led to Murphy missing his entire fourth NFL season, and led to the uncertainty of what offers the former second-round draft pick out of Stanford might attract in free agency.Once Buffalo showed immediate interest, Murphy braved driving through a snowstorm in the middle of the night from Columbus, to arrive at the Bills’ headquarters to sign a three-year http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-eddie-yarbrough-jersey , $21 million contract.After sitting out most of Buffalo’s spring sessions, the 27-year-old developed a minor setback during training camp when a nagging groin injury forced Murphy to miss all four preseason games.Murphy said he feels fine after completing his third straight practice, and he’s not listed on the Bills’ initial injury reports this week.“Super excited to get back to football and help the team,” Murphy said.“You never want to sit on the sideline, especially after waiting as long as I had to wait,” he added. “I always knew, you put in the hard work and you’ll be rewarded for it in the end. I just keep faith in that mantra.”The Bills are counting on Murphy to improve a pass rush that finished tied for 29th last season with just 27 sacks, and six of them coming in a 9-3 loss at Carolina in Week 2.Murphy entered training camp projected to fill the starting spot on the left side opposite Jerry Hughes. He’s now expected to play a backup role behind Shaq Lawson , Buffalo’s 2016 first-round draft pick.Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is encouraged by Murphy’s return to practice, but intends to take a cautious approach when it comes to playing time and not risk him aggravating the groin injury.“I know he’s been champing at the bit Ramon Humber Jersey ,” Frazier said. “You can imagine how he feels signing a free-agent contract, looking forward to coming to training camp … and then all of a sudden having some nagging injuries that he’s had. There was disappointment, but he’s healthy and looking good in practice.”Murphy has plenty to motivate him, including questions of whether he can match the production he enjoyed in 2016. He combined for just six sacks in 31 games during his first two seasons in Washington.“I’m the type of player who always has a chip on my shoulder,” he said.“After 2016, people were saying, ‘Oh, that could’ve been a fluke,'” Murphy added. “I couldn’t be more excited to prove to everyone here that I’m who they think I am.”

arising from the lawsuit filed against him last week for sexual assault and rape.Ian Rapoport of the NFL reports that the Allegheny County Hjalte Froholdt Jersey Boys , Pennsylvania district attorney has explored the alleged incident between Brown and Britney Taylor that occurred in Pittsburgh, but that the statute of limitations prevents criminal charges from being pursued.Two of the incidents mentioned in Taylor’s complaint occurred in Florida. In Pittsburgh, Brown allegedly “walked in [to a bathroom] with his penis exposed” and then “grabbed and kissed [Taylor] without her consent.”The other two incidents, which happened in Florida, involving far more troubling allegations, including a claim of forcible rape. It’s unknown whether a criminal investigation or prosecution will occur there.If Brown ever faces criminal charges for the accusations made by Taylor, he could be placed on paid leave — and he quite possibly would be immediately cut by the Patriots. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots released backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas among their moves Saturday to reach the NFL-mandated 53-player limit.Hoyer’s release gives the job of backing up 20-year veteran Tom Brady to rookie Jarrett Stidham, the fourth-round draft pick out of Auburn Infant Hjalte Froholdt Jersey , who played in all four preseason games.Stidham completed 61 of 90 passes in the preseason for 731 yards, with four touchdown passes and one interception. His ascension to the backup role means that the Patriots will carry just two quarterbacks for the seventh time in the past eight years.Starting center David Andrews was placed on injured reserve after suffering blood clots in his lung last week. Because he was not on the 53-man roster, he cannot be reactivated during the season.“Whatever my role is on this team, that’s what I’m going to do,” Stidham said after throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns Thursday in the Patriots’ preseason-ending 31-29 loss to the New York Giants.“Whatever it is, I’m going to continue to work as hard as I possibly can to do that and to help the team.”Hoyer, 33, who was entering his 11th NFL season, was two years into his second tenure with the Patriots Hjalte Froholdt Jersey Draft , having been signed by them out of Michigan State as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2009. He also played for Arizona, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Houston, Chicago and San Francisco.Hoyer did not play in either of the Patriots’ final two preseason games.The biggest surprises were in the Patriots’ receiving group, where Thomas was released while rookie Gunner Olszewski was retained after initially being told earlier Saturday that he would be let go.Thomas, 31, was recovering from Achilles tendon surgery when he was signed as a free agent in April, but he caught a team-high seven passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason finale. Like Hoyer Hjalte Froholdt NFL Jersey , Thomas is not subject to the waiver process and could return to the Patriots if they make further roster moves.Olszewski, an undrafted free agent out of Bemidji State in Minnesota, became the Cinderella story of the preseason. He played defensive back at the small Division II college but raised eyebrows in New England with his energetic play as a wide receiver, kick returner and cornerback.Players waived by the Patriots were running backs Nick Brossette and Jakob Johnson; wide receivers Braxton Berrios, Ryan Davis and Damoun Patterson; tight ends Stephen Anderson, Andrew Beck and Eric Saubert; offensive linemen Cole Croston, Tyler Gauthier, Martez Ivey, Cedrick Lang Hjalte Froholdt NFL Draft , Dan Skipper and Tyree St. Louis; defensive linemen Trent Harris, Ufomba Kamalu and Nick Thurman; linebackers Calvin Munson, Terez Hall, Christian Sam and Scooby Wright; and defensive backs A.J. Howard and Ken Webster.Players not subject to waivers that were released were center James Ferentz and defensive tackle David Parry.The Patriots also confirmed two other trades, sending defensive back Duke Dawson to Denver and obtaining offensive lineman Russell Bodine from Buffalo.Also, guard Hjalte Froholdt, defensive lineman Derek Rivers and safety Malik Gant were also placed on injured reserve, while offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste was placed on the non-football injury list and wide receiver Cameron Meredith begins the season on the physically unable to perform list.

Kirk Cousins Jersey , gang. Still dealing with jet lag and fell asleep way too early last night.—Ted)It’s tough to call the fifth game of the season a must win game, but that’s exactly what the Minnesota Vikings were facing in Philadelphia Sunday. A porous defense and a one dimensional offense had the Vikings looking into the abyss of one win in five games with a loss, and a shot at the playoffs would have seemed like a pipe dream.But the Vikings would not go gentle into the good night. They planted their flag and made a stand, and quite possibly saved their season with an inspired 23-21 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on the road.Now, a season that was on the brink seems recharged and re-energized, and with the defense finding their 2017 form, well...how do you like us now, Mr. Keith?How do you like me nowNow that I’m on my way?Do you still think I’m crazy Standin here today?I couldn’t make you love me But I always dreamed about living in your radio How do you like me now?Your SMR that’s managed to make it to .500 follows.Blue Chip Stocks:Kirk Cousins, QB: Whatever the woes that have befallen the Vikings this year haven’t befallen Granitejaw McDreamy. Cousins has had a strong start to the season, and put up another 300 yard game against the Eagles. In five games, he’s thrown for over 400 yards twice, and 300 yards today. Our friend and colleague Eric Thompson extrapolated his current pace in to a full 16 game season:It’s hard to imagine that Cousins and the passing offense can keep up this torrid pace, but if you want to still insist Kirk Cousins isn’t a franchise QB, please, feel free. I’m not going to stop you, because it’s a free country and all, just know that you’re wrong.“BUT TED RAWR RAWR HE’S NOT RAWR RAWR BECAUSE BUFFALO RAWR RAWR”Please stop. You’re straining your larynx, and you’re still wrong. Literally everyone had a bad game. It happens. And when you look at the other options the Vikings could have gone with and how they’re playing, Cousins was the right call. I literally have to rewind my DVR on about 5-6 throws Cousins makes, every game, and just admire it. That drop in the bucket TD to Adam Thielen was amazing, and no other QB the Vikes have had in recent seasons make that throw.Adam Thielen, WR: I’ve been careful to not say either Thielen of Stefon Diggs were the best receivers in football, because, well...there are a lot of good wide receivers in the NFL. But look up at Thielen’s extrapolated numbers that Eric also provided, and then consider this:That’s a list of one. Randy Moss couldn’t do this. Nor could Cris Carter. Or Jerry Rice. Or Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, or Andre Reed. No one, except Adam Thielen. That’s utterly incredible, and his 116 yards and beautiful TD reception today just added to his resume. He also had the longest play of the game, a 68 yard catch and run that took the Vikings from their own five to deep into Eagles territory. Tres magnifique. So, now I’ll say it: Adam Thielen is the best wide receiver in the NFL. Full stop. Want more evidence? Okay, here:Linval Joseph, DT: When you score a touchdown and record a sack, you get a blue chip. Joseph led the charge in the Vikings defense returning to their 2017 form, at least for today. Roll the tape:So much post TD swag:Solid Investments:Stefon Diggs, WR: Diggs didn’t have as many big plays as Thielen did Adrian Peterson Jersey , but whenever he got the ball in his hands, he made plays. He actually had as many yards from scrimmage as Thielen, but Diggs did it by contributing 25 yards rushing, which made him the second leading rusher on the team. Latavius Murray, RB: When you look at Murray’s numbers at face value (42 yards on 11 carries) you don’t come away all that impressed. But for the first time this season, the Vikings stuck with the running game all day, and in the fourth quarter, when the Vikings went on their game clinching drive that ended with a Dan Bailey field goal, Murray made a couple big runs that helped eat the clock and ice the game.Danielle Hunter, DE: Hunter had another good game, to include a tackle for loss and a sack. He now has five sacks in five games, and with Everson Griffen out for the foreseeable future, the bulk of pressure brought by the defensive line will originate with Hunter. Junk Bonds:Roc Thomas, RB: Thomas had a forgettable day. His four caries for eight yards weren’t great, but it was his inability to catch a swing pass that was actually a lateral was a near disaster. It became a fumble, that the Eagles recovered, and came at the worst possible moment. It was mid 4th quarter, the Vikings clung to a six point lead, and it felt like one of those ‘here we go’ moments where the game swung to Philly’s side for good. The defense and Dan Bailey bailed him out, but that was a critical mistake at a critical moment in the game.Riley Reiff, LT: Maybe it’s me, but when Reiff was in the Vikings o-line was a mess. When he went out after re-injuring his foot, Rashod Hill went to LT and Brian O’Neill came in to play RT. After that, it seemed like the o-line played a lot better. A healthy Reiff is better than Hill or O’Neill, but it seems obvious that Reiff isn’t healthy right now.Buy/Sell:Buy: Rashod Hill, LT. I thought Hill played pretty well on the left side on Sunday. I don’t remember Kirk Cousins getting a lot of pressure from his blind side once Hill took over for Reiff, and I thought he played a pretty clean game.Sell: Rashod Hill, RT. Brian O’Neill played much better than Hill did on the right side yesterday, though. In fact, it seems to me that O’Neill has outplayed Hill whenever he’s been put in to the lineup, and I’d like to see him start.Buy: The running game was good enough today. 23 carries for 77 yards total isn’t great, but the Vikings stuck with the running game for four quarters instead of abandoning it early or ignoring it completely, and it paid off in the fourth quarter. There’s still a lot of work to do to get better, but it felt that the Vikings took a step in the right direction against Philly.Sell: The running game issues are solved. The Vikings still can’t run the ball effectively though. Murray is the team’s leading rusher, with a paltry 106 yards and a YPC average of 3.5. I don’t know if o-line changes are in order, but I’d look at putting Hill at LT until Reiff is healthy, I’d swap out Brett Jones for Compton John Randle Jersey , and I’d put O’Neill at RT. Maybe that will help things out, maybe it won’t, but the Vikings need to do something to try and get the running game untracked.Buy: Dan Bailey’s 52 yard field goal was clutch. That fourth quarter drive to seal the game was something the Vikings got really good at last year. They had a slim lead, but were able to run the clock down, get some points, and seal the game. They started from their 11 after the defense forced a punt on the Thomas fumble, and ate up over six minutes of game clock by effectively running and throwing the ball. It culminated with Bailey nailing a 52 yard field goal, right down the middle. Ball game.Sell: The rest of Dan Bailey’s game was clutch. Yeah, I guess kickers missing kicks are just going to be part of this team from now on, though. He hit three field goals, but doinked a 28 yarder off the left upright on the first drive of the game, and went wide right from 48. Both misses were in the first half, and if he makes one of those, the 52 yarder isn’t necessary. I really am getting tired of the kicking issues with this team, and I’d like just one guy to come in and stop the bleeding. And if the second most accurate kicker in NFL history can’t fix this issue, who can?Grandson Quote Of The Week:My grandson Gabriel is really starting to get into watching the Vikings with me, and I couldn’t be happier. Watching games has been kind of a downer at times since my Dad passed away last year, but Gabe is stepping up to the plate. Now, he’s only five, so his attention wanes and he’ll go off and do other things, but when he’s into it, he’s into it. He watched a good part of the first half, and then came back down as the Vikes were driving to kick the game clinching 52 yard field goal. Our conversation:Gabe: Papa, are the good purple guys still winning?Me: Yes, but they need to at least kick a field goal to clinch the game.Gabe: A feel goal? What’s that again?Me: Well, the purple guy kicks the ball between the yellow poles. See them? That’s called a goal post.Gabe: Ohhhhhhh. Go purple guy!/Bailey nails itGabe: YYYYYEEEEEEAHHHH PAPA THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKIN’ ABOUT WOOOOOOO!!!/high five/chest bumpThe kid hoots and hollers as much as I do. Somewhere, Don Glover smiled, and all is right in the world. We’ll see you next week. A long time a go in a galaxy far, far away...no one did mock drafts"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinnesota Vikings 2019 NFL Draft2019 NFL Draft: Solo, A Mock StoryNew,98commentsA long time a go in a galaxy far, far away...no one did mock draftsCDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft: Solo, A Mock StoryKirby Lee- USA Today SportsHappy Monday kids, I hope your weekend was a good one. Not a whole lot of news on the Vikings front since our last mock. They’ve signed Adam Thielen to a nice extension, a couple of AAF players, and a backup QB, but overall Alan Page Jersey , it’s nothing that should affect their draft strategy in any meaningful way. So, let’s get on with with another mock, our eighth. If you care about any of the other ones I’ve done, you can check them out here:But if you are a person imbued with common sense, self-worth, and dignity and want to skip those, please do. No one will blame you; conversely, people might actually think better of you, if we’re being brutally honest here.You’re still here? Okay. I’m as surprised as you are, but let’s get going. Consider these the ground rules for how I do these mocks:I’m not a professional scout, coach, or GM. I am, however, a Professional Idiot.If you EVER get to the point where you think ‘man this guy is pretty sharp about drafting and stuff’ go back and read the previous sentence. Then talk to any member of my family, immediate or extended, and they’ll set you straight.My methodology is fairly straightforward. I’m using Fanspeak’s On The Clock deluxe, high falutin’ draft simulator, that allows me to make and receive trade offers.In formulating and/or accepting trades, I’m using the 2019 Drafttek Trade Value Chart. I know most teams don’t follow it to the number, and other trades include players, like the Percy Harvin trade a few years back. Trading players in this simulation isn’t an option, and you have to have some kind of baseline, so this is mine:Minnesota’s biggest need is still the offensive line, even with free agency essentially done...but I don’t think it’s a mandatory, gotta pick in the first round kind of need anymore. I still believe it’s the primary area of concern, so with that in mind this is what I feel are the Vikings needs:Offensive lineDefensive lineTight End/Wide Receiver In the past, I said I would try to mimic GM Rick Spielman, but I think I’m just gonna be me for this one, as in ‘what would I like to see happen?’ I would like to see the Vikings trade down, if possible, and get a couple extra picks. If the Vikings could get an extra day one or two pick by making a trade, I think it would help shore up both lines, and give them more top talent on the roster.In setting up the draft variables, I chose to use the On The Clock Composite Big Board, just to change things up a bit. The computer is using multiple, as will be the case in real life, the setting is classic Randy Moss Jersey , and team needs are user voted.These are the picks the Vikings have heading into the 2019 Draft:1st RoundWhen the round opens, I get two trade offers:I’m going to be honest here: I’m half tempted to trade up with Denver to get in a position to draft Dwayne Haskins, and I’m not even kidding. But I don’t think he’d be there, so I’m going to turn that offer down. But that Patriots offer? Kind of farther down than I’d like to go, but it’s still in the first round, and I get an extra second and third round pick. I accept the offer.These are my new picks:I let the draft run through 26 picks, and most of the top offensive linemen are gone. I want to get a top guy and not risk losing out on marquee talent at my biggest position of need, so I’m going to try and swing a trade with Oakland. I make this offer:They accept, and although I lose my forth round pick, I get a high pick in the fifth round, while still keeping both second round picks and a third round pick. I am now on the clock, and this is my big board:Selection: Cody Ford, T, OklahomaRationale: He’s the best offensive lineman for a team that desperately needs one. I’m not overthinking this one.2nd RoundI get no trade offers when the round starts, but I get two when I come on the clock I get offers for both my second round picks:Eh, it’s a nice haul of picks, but I’d rather get top shelf talent in the first couple rounds, which is why I made the initial trade with the Patriots anyway, so I turn these offers down. Here’s my big board for the first selection:Selection, pick 50 (2/18): Irv Smith, TE, ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDERationale: So here’s the deal. If you think Kyle Rudolph will be around 3-4 more years, and/or the TE’s currently on the roster can step up and start, then this is a dumb pick. However, if you think Rudy is gone in a season or two (he will be), and/or the guys behind him can’t step up (I don’t think they can), then Smith makes a ton of sense here. I like having a pass catching threat to go with Stefon Diggs and Thielen, without wasting a pick on a wide receiver.Here’s the big board for my next second round pick:Selection, pick 56 (2/24): Chase Winovich, EDGE, That Team Up NorthRationale: For me, this pick was between either Winovich or Elgton Jenkins. WIth the moves the Vikings made in free agency, I think they have done more to address the offensive line than the defensive line, so I went with the defensive guy here.3rd RoundNo trade offers, so here’s my big board:Selection: Michael Jordan, G, THE Ohio State UniversityRationale: Although I think the Vikings have addressed the o-line Cris Carter Jersey , and I got Cody Ford, are the guys they signed in free agency long term answers? Jordan is a player that can push for a starting job, or at least be a realistic option for immediate depth on the interior.4th RoundNo Selection.5th RoundBig board for round five:Selection: T.J. Edwards, LB, WisconsinRationale: The Vikings need linebacker depth, and as we head into the fifth round and later, grit becomes a big factor in these selections as well as talent and need. All Wisconsin recruits are football Nick Puntos, and Edwards is as Nick Punto-y as Nick Punto.6th RoundWe’re pretty much through the ‘let’s make trades’ portion of mock drafts, because the actual late round trades on draft day are boring, much less fake ones. Big board:Selection, pick 190 (6/17): Lil’Jordan Humphrey, WR, TexasRationale: The Vikings need a WR, but between Troy Williamson and Laquon Treadwell, I don’t want them to pick a WR earlier than here ever again in the draft. Wait, I’ll be okay with a fifth, as long as it is the clone of Stefon Diggs. As we get to the sixth round and later, we add to ‘grit’ with ‘dudes with cool or weird names’. Boom, done.Selection, pick 209 (6/36): Gary Johnson, LB, TexasRationale: After several unsuccessful Presidential runs on the Libertarian ticket, the former governor of New Mexico will try to fulfill his childhood dream of playing in the NFL.7th RoundBig board:Selection, pick 247 (7/33): Johnnie Dixon, WR, THE Ohio StateRationale: I literally picked the highest ranked OSU player left. And I like DIxon.Selection, pick 250 (7/36): Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota StateRationale: When Stick to Dixon becomes more mythical than Montana to Rice, remember you heard it here first.RecapHere’s the draft class for A Mock Story:I like it. I got two offensive linemen and an EDGE rusher to shore up both lines, the best tight end in the draft that didn’t go to Iowa, and addressed pretty much all the remaining team needs. To get here I made these trades:

During three years in Miami Authentic Thomas Sweeney Jersey , Adam Gase wrestled with the issue of selfish players. In his first year with the Jets, he’s already found a different culture.“I think where our locker room is right now where guys are really working hard and trying to focus on creating the best team we can possibly be,” Gase told reporters on Wednesday. “The unselfishness here is outstanding. Guys just — they work. It’s not about them, it’s about the team and I’ve been very impressed with how our players have gone about their business.So how is that culture created?“It has a lot to do with players,” Gase said. “You can talk about it all you want but at the end of the day, it’s really a choice the players make. I think the guys that we have, on defense especially I think, those guys are team-first guys and I think it helps when your best players are like that.”The Jets quietly have put together a solid team, and they’re a team without the pressure of expectations. For months Thomas Sweeney Jersey Boys , we’ve said on that either the Jets or the Bills will be in the mix for an AFC wild-card berth.Coincidentally, they square off to start the regular season, making it one of the most important games on the Week One slate. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Coach Sean McDermott knows the Buffalo Bills aren’t going to win too many more games if they keep allowing opponents to start drives at midfield — or beyond.“That wasn’t part of the game plan, for them to start at the 48,” McDermott said, sarcastically.Three turnovers by rookie quarterback Josh Allen, coupled with a series of special teams coverage breakdowns led to the Bills squandering a 14-3lead in a 27-23 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday.Though the Jets took their first and only lead on Elijah McGuire’s touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1 with 1:17 remaining, McDermott said the trouble began much earlier when the Bills kept providing New York opportunities.Allen’s first two turnovers on a lost fumble and an interception committed inside Bills territory Infant Thomas Sweeney Jersey , not only ended Buffalo scoring opportunities, but led to a Jets field goal.And then there were Buffalo’s special teams meltdowns, which led to Andre Roberts finishing with 176 yards on five kickoff returns.“There’s a recipe to winning in this league and it starts by taking care of the football, giving yourself a chance with good field position,” McDermott said. “We were shooting ourselves in the foot. That’s really the story of the game right there.”Buffalo dropped to 4-9 and will finish with a losing record for just the second time in five seasons, and a year after making the playoffs to end a 17-year postseason drought. Expectations were lower for the Bills this season, given the commitment they made to rebuilding through youth last offseason.The lack of experience has shown for a team starting five first- or second-year players on offense, and four more on defense.Each time the Bills appeared to gain momentum, they handed it back to the Jets.After Isaiah McKenzie scored on a 15-yard run to put Buffalo up 14-3 Thomas Sweeney Jersey Draft , Roberts followed with a 51-yard kickoff return, which led to Jason Myers hitting a 21-yard field goal.After Buffalo’s Stephen Hauschka hit a 31-yard field goal to regain the 14-point edge, Roberts burst up the right sideline for an 86-yard return, which set up Trenton Cannon’s 4-yard touchdown.And after Hauschka hit a 36-yard field goal with 2:31 left to put Buffalo up 23-20, Roberts not only returned the next kickoff 22 yards to New York’s 34, but the Jets picked up another 5 yards due to an illegal formation penalty called against Buffalo.Rookie quarterback Sam Darnold then proceeded to march the Jets on a nine-play, 61-yard drive to win it, including a perfectly placed 37-yard pass to Robby Anderson, who made an over-the-shoulder catch up the right sideline.Members of the Bills’ defense blamed themselves for allowing the Jets to score.And yet Thomas Sweeney NFL Jersey , Buffalo limited New York to 248 yards offense and 15 first downs. The difference was the Jets having eight drives start at their 35 or better, including five inside Buffalo territory.Allen blamed himself.“I’ve got to be smarter with the football,” said Allen, who now has nine interceptions and two lost fumbles, versus five touchdowns passing and five rushing.Allen’s first interception came when he was scrambling to his right and, rather than throwing the ball away, floated a pass back toward the field and was easily intercepted by Trumaine Johnson. Allen’s second interception came on Buffalo’s final drive, when he tried to force a pass to Zay Jones, only to have it picked off by Johnson.“Yeah Thomas Sweeney NFL Draft , he’s got to learn from those,” McDermott said. “At times, he’s tried to do too much. That’s tough living there.”

practice with a back injury. He did not practice Thursday Mike Hughes Jersey , increasing concern about his availability for Sunday. So what do the Packers do if they don’t have Bakhtiari? Right guard Billy Turner could move to tackle and have Lucas Patrick start at right guard, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports as the most likely scenario. The Packers also have Alex Light and right tackle Bryan Bulaga as options to play left tackle.“I don’t know if we’re at that point right now, to be honest with you,” Bulaga said, via Demovsky. “So I don’t even want to go down that path. Obviously, Dave’s one of the best tackles in the game, so obviously whenever you remove a really good player, you’re not putting in a better player than that really good player. So it obviously hurts the front, but guys have to step up. Just like if someone gets nicked up in a game, someone’s got to go in and play. They’re expected to win and play at a high level. But to my knowledge, we’re not at that point.” Three more days until the opening night of the draft, I can’t wait"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsOpen ThreadsMinnesota Vikings News and Links: April 24, 2019New,844commentsThree more days until the opening night of the draft, I can’t waitCDTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings News and Links: April 24, 2019Merry Tuesday Armon Watts Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , everyone!Alllllllrighty then, opening day of the draft is only three+ short days away. I’m excited. Notsomuch for the draft, I mean, I’m glad it’s here and I’ll definitely be watching, but I’m REALLY excited to get the boil pot and the smoker fired up for the weekend. I love cooking, and I especially love cooking outdoors, so draft weekend is a blast for me. We probably won’t have as big of a crowd as usual this year, we’ve been so busy that we haven’t planned a whole lot, but my brother-in-law & his son will be heading over from Montana, and we’ll also be joined by any of the last minute invitees who are able to make it, and it will be three days of various meats and seafood getting smoked, grilled, or boiled. I’ve said it before, and the offer is always open, if any of you DN members are in Bismarck, and you want to come by Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , I just ask that you shoot me an email to let me know. It’s informal, low key, we hang out in the garage, eat so much that it makes you groan.......wait, they might be groaning at my bad jokes. Either way, it’s fun. If there’s an exceptionally long break between Vikings picks, brother-in-law and I are known to make a quick fishing trip occasionally.Around the DN since our last open thread:J-Dog takes a look at the 2019 draft needs for the AFC North and South.just_rob has a place where you can discuss the latest episode of Game of Thrones. Hey, I’m getting better, I didn’t even make a Harry Potter reference.......oh wait, I guess now I did. Dang it.Chris is looking at the top positional needs for the Vikings, he sees running back as their #5 need, and cornerback as their #4 need.Vikings and NFL news from elsewhere, and anything else entertaining, dumbfounding, or annoying:At Vikings.com, they say that Kyle Rudolph is primed for the ‘back 9’ of his career. Hey Armon Watts Jersey nfl draft , if he can score enough points with touchdowns to equal the average number of strokes it takes me to golf nine holes, it’ll put him in the Hall-Of-Fame.ESPN has a list of the most impactful draft-day trade for all 32 NFL teams.We come to today’s media selection:Alright, we’ll follow up Kenny Wayne Shepherd with a guy who I consider to be the top blues guitarist/singer alive, Mr. Jhnny Lang. Enjoy!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, 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 rabbit.

FOXBOROUGH Womens David Andrews Jersey , Mass. (AP) — Yes, Tom Brady still wants to play next season. And beyond.But first up is Sunday’s regular-season finale and then the playoffs for the New England Patriots.The 41-year-old Brady reiterated Friday that he plans to play in 2019, and then quickly tried to return the focus to this weekend’s game against the New York Jets.“This week’s the one that matters and that’s what we got to do — take care of business this week,” he said.Brady has long said he plans to play past this season. But a sore left knee and a poor performance in Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills brought back questions about the future.Appearing on Westwood One Radio, Brady said: “I know I’ve talked about it for a long time. I have goals to not only play next year, but beyond that. And I’m going to try to do it as best I possibly can. I’m going to give it everything I have, like I always have. It will certainly be a challenge. I don’t take any of these things for granted, but I hope I can keep playing and I hope I can keep playing at a championship level.”There have been times in the past when Brady rested for Week 17, but the AFC East champions are looking to clinch a first-round bye at home against the Jets. The Patriots (10-5) also have a long-shot chance of grabbing the top AFC seed for the postseason.Playing at home in the playoffs could be a major factor for a team that is 7-0 at Gillette Stadium and 3-5 on the road.“I think if we play well (at home), the crowd’s into it, but the one positive I see from being here is that we practice in the elements all the time http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-steve-grogan-jersey ,” Brady said. “Going out and executing in whatever conditions, hopefully we handle them better than our opponents.”Brady is 27-7 against the Jets, winning his last five and eight of the last nine — including a 27-13 victory at the Meadowlands on Nov. 25. This week, he faces a 4-11 team that could be playing its final game under coach Todd Bowles and arrives at Gillette with nothing to lose.“We’ve talked about all those things — we’ve prepared for all those things,” Brady said. “We’ve played this team a lot and they defend us a little differently each time that they play us. They’ve got good players, they’ve got a good scheme, they have a lot of defense, they have a lot of calls. They’re well-coached and they kind of pick what they want to do. I’m sure they’ll be aggressive and we’ve got to be able to counter that.”Brady was 20 of 31 for 283 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Nov. 25 game. Rookie Sony Michel rushed for a season-high 133 yards in the victory.Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold missed the first matchup with an injury, but has played well since returning.NOTES: Brady heaped praise on former teammate Ben Watson, who plans to retire after this season. “Ben’s been a great friend for a long time Youth Sony Michel Jerseys , and (had) an incredible career,” Brady said. “He’ll certainly be missed. He had a great impact on this team and every team he played for because of the person he is. He’s just a great man, great father, great husband, great player, great teammate. … We’ll always be in touch. Wish him nothing but the very best.” With a need for wide receivers, New England and Danny Amendola have mutual interest about a possible reunion."With the Patriots’ wide receiver depth chart looking barren and dry, it comes to no surprise that New England and recently released receiver Danny Amendola have mutual interest about a reunion, Jeff Howe of TheAthletic.com reports.Amendola, who left New England last offseason, inked a two-year Sony Michel Jerseys Stitched , $12 million deal that included $8.25 million in guarantees, with the Miami Dolphins. He was released after one season in which he posted 59 catches for 575 yards and one touchdown.On his way out the door, Amendola made several comments about Bill Belichick and the “tight-ship” he runs in New England, leaving some to think a potential return would be off the table.“It’s not easy, that’s for sure. He’s an a--h--- sometimes. There were a lot of things I didn’t like about playing for him, but I must say, the things I didn’t like were all in regards to getting the team better, and I respected him,” Amendola said. “I didn’t like practicing in the snow, I didn’t like practicing in the rain, but that was going to make us a better football team and that was going to make me a better football player. It wasn’t easy Trey Flowers Jersey , and he’d be the first to admit, at the [Super Bowl] ring ceremony, that it wasn’t easy playing for him. The silver lining was that we were at the ring ceremony.”Now, the Patriots have a chance to bring Danny “Playoff” Amendola back to Foxboro, and it appears they’d like him back.Amendola spent five years of his 10-year career with the Patriots. The receiver had the most success of his career catching passes from Tom Brady, piling up 2,383 yards, 12 touchdowns and was a clutch factor in two Super Bowl victories.With Julian Edelman the only wide receiver on the Patriots roster who has caught a pass from Tom Brady, it makes sense to bring back the 33-year old veteran. A potential deal with Amendola also wouldn't prohibit the Patriots from adding even more bodies at the position, and potentially getting younger through the draft.

Manager in January 2018 and he’s heading back to Buffalo now that he’s been fired from that job.The Bills announced that they have hired Gaine as a senior personnel advisor. Gaine is expected to work on both pro and college scouting in his new position.The Texans won the AFC South last year Youth John Brown Jerseys , but that didn’t help Gaine avoid being fired in June. The Texans have not hired a new G.M. and they are not expected to hire one until after the 2019 season at the earliest after failing to land Patriots exec Nick Caserio as Gaine’s replacement.Gaine spent three years working in Houston before being hired as the Bills’ vice president of player personnel for the 2017 season. He also worked for the Jets, Cowboys and Dolphins before starting to shuttle between Houston and Buffalo. Bills rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson was reportedly arrested on Sunday after a domestic violence accusation.TMZ.com reports that the arrest was the result of a fight between Dodson and his girlfriend on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona.According to the police report John Brown Jerseys Stitched , Dodson threw up in his girlfriend’s bedroom after drinking too much, resulting in an argument during which Dodson shoved her against a wall and both Dodson and his girlfriend slapped each other. The report says she later locked herself inside her bathroom and told him to leave, but he broke down the door Youth Bruce Smith Jerseys , causing the door to hit her in the head. She also claims he stole thousands of dollars in cash from her, but he was not charged for that.Dodson faces three misdemeanor charges, for domestic violence Bruce Smith Jerseys Stitched , disorderly conduct and damage to property.“We are aware of the incident involving Tyrel Dodson last weekend,” the Bills told TMZ in a statement. “We have been looking further into the matter and will continue to gather information as the legal process continues.”An undrafted rookie out of Texas A&M, Dodson signed with the Bills three weeks ago 2019 Ed Oliver Jersey , but it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Bills cut him soon.