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It has begun. The tackling http://www.thebroncosfootballauthentic.com/dre_mont-jones-jersey-authentic , the hustling, the injuries, the questions. NFL training camp is here. Training camp is many people’s least favorite part of the NFL season. Pundits like us talk about it non-stop but no real information comes out except veiled statements about who is doing well and when injured players are coming back. Each team loses some players to injuries, and few find a diamond in the rough who will be a fan favorite for the upcoming year. But training camp is extremely important for players to get back in shape and for teams to know what they are working with. At the end of the offseason, teams often have unanswered questions: Which rookies can start? Will their injured star be back soon? Who will be winning positional battles? In a few short weeks teams have to answer these kinds of questions http://www.cardinalscheapstore.com/byron-murphy-jersey-cheap , ready or not.When training camp lets out, teams like to say that they answered all of the questions that they started with, but the truth is that it sometimes creates more. We’ll talk more on that when the season begins, but here is the biggest question for each NFL team now that training camps have begun. There are always a handful of blockbuster moves in any given NFL offseason, but 2019 is shaping up to be one of the most enticing in recent memory.A great deal of starting quarterbacks will surely be changing teams this offseason Dre'Mont Jones Jersey , with some clubs finding younger and cheaper options to take over. We all know guys like Joe Flacco, Eli Manning and Ryan Tannehill will be moving on from their respective teams, but which teams will land them?There's a fun race for the first overall pick in 2019, between the Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals http://www.thelionsfootballauthentic.com/austin-bryant-jersey-authentic , San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But who will win the Nick Bosa sweepstakes, and which of those teams will get their hands on two top quarterback prospects in Drew Lock and Justin Herbert?In the trade market, we can expect a handful of players - especially ones entering the final year of their contracts - to get dealt this offseason. Will New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski accept a trade this time? If so, what will the price be? Or are the Patriots ready to give him he monster extension he's wanted for a while?There are going to be some blocksbuster trades Rashan Gary Jersey , major impact signings and big-time draft selections that promise to change the landscape of the league in 2019 and beyond. It's anybody's guess how things will play out, but it's never too early to play the predictions game.Here's a look at seven debuts, seven trades and seven releases that could go down in the 2019 offseason

Report: Brandon Fusco named Falcons’ starter at RG With only the fourth and final preseason game remaining Youth Mohamed Sanu Jersey , 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, 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 De’Vondre Campbell 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, 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 Youth De’Vondre Campbell Jersey , 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? Of the eight cities to host Alliance of American Football franchises, one has yet to host a game. That changes today.The Atlanta Legends, which will play their games at the reconfigured baseball facility previously known as Turner Field (Georgia State University now plays its football games there), started the year with a pair of road games, losing in Orlando and in San Diego. The 2-0 Birmingham Iron will come to town for the first of five Atlanta home games.The powers-that-be could be very nervous about how many people will show up. The Arizona Hotshots, which play not far from the home of the Arizona Cardinals Stitched Brian Poole Jersey , had an embarrassingly low turnout in Week One. The AAF placed its first eight franchises in only two NFL cities, and Atlanta is the other.The game kicks off without a kickoff at 4:00 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Week Three concludes with the 1-1 San Antonio Commanders facing the 1-1 Fleet in San Diego at 8:00 p.m. ET on NFL Network.It’s a rematch of a game played Week One in the Alamodome. And that’s about all I currently know about either team. But, frankly, if tonight’s TV viewing options are the American Alliance or the Academy Awards, I’ll gladly stick to football.

Perhaps the only upside to last Thursday’s blow out loss to the Steelers is that it afforded us little material upon which to base this column. The Panthers Stitched Shaq Thompson Jersey , for better or worse, had only one opportunity to make an aggressively conservative decision. Their failure was mostly on the players. We’d be auditioning for Cirque du Soleil if we could contort ourselves enough to blame Ron Rivera and his staff for this one.The Panthers have been all over the place this season, but they have been trending towards being a more aggressive and more confident team. Half of the space in this column has been spent praising Ron Rivera for not punting on his opponent’s side of the field. The other half has been lamenting the early-season penchant for running the ball into loaded boxes or not trying to score before half time. Counting our praise for Rivera as a win and our criticism as a loss week to week, you’d come up with a similar record as the Panthers. They are 5-3 in the Turtle, and that will be six wins after today. The records aren’t identical, however. We have praised them after losses and damned them after wins. Today is going to be another praise worthy loss for one reason: we aren’t talking at all about the fourth down the Panthers converted on their opening touchdown drive.I’ll forgive everyone for forgetting the opening drive given what came immediately after. I like to remember it, though, because it was a magical time. The Panthers opened with more confidence and more success than I can remember seeing in years. They didn’t see a third down until they were knocking on the door of the red zone. It was a third and nine from the 30 yard line. Cam Newton scrambled for eight yards to set up fourth and one from the 22.All seven Panthers teams that Rivera has coached in the past would be expected to kick the field goal and walk away from their opening drive with points. I don’t know if he is feeling better about his team or if Norv Turner has actually had that much influence. Either way, I like it. Christian McCaffrey got two yards on fourth and one and scored a touchdown on the very next play.The Steelers game obviously didn’t hinge on the Panthers ability to convert that fourth down chance. It didn’t come down to the four point difference between that touchdown and the field goal everybody else expected them to kick. But we’ve all watched the games that did come down to that difference. Rivera’s lack of hesitation to go for it Youth James Bradberry Jersey , to go for the win, is the kind of coaching I’ve been calling for his entire career.The Panthers still have a lot of questions to answer about their current personnel and how suited they are for this or any NFL team after they got exposed on Thursday. As a fan, I’m head-in-the-sand hoping that the offensive line and the defensive secondary just picked the same day to have a historically bad day. I’m not, for the first time in a long time, worried about the coaching staff. You can still expect to hear me calling for Ron’s job if he starts next year with the same timid approach that he kicked off this year as it puts the Panthers dangerously close to a losing record every year, but he’s not that guy right now. The guy who coached the Panthers in Pittsburgh is a guy who can win games. At the very least, he’s a guy who won’t make me angry about the way he loses them. The Panthers have a new team president — a move that could mean professional soccer is next on the horizon for the Carolinas.Carolina owner David Tepper hired Tom Glick to run the Panthers' day-to-day operations. Glick becomes the team's first president since Danny Morrison resigned unexpectedly in February 2017.Tepper has indicated on multiple occasions he's interested in bringing a Major League Soccer team to Charlotte since purchasing the Panthers for $2.2 billion from founder Jerry Richardson in July.While Glick has no experience with American football, he has more than 25 years of experience working in soccer and other sports.Glick has spent the past six years working with developing the City Football Group (CFG), a multi-national soccer organization that includes six clubs including current English Premier League champion Manchester City FC. The Group also owns New York City FC of Major League Soccer.As chief commercial officer of CFG Stitched James Bradberry Jersey , Glick oversaw partnership sales and activation, marketing, content production and distribution, retail and licensing, and fan relationship management for all of CFG's clubs."We are thrilled to have Tom join the Panthers family," Tepper said in a statement. "He has tremendous experience in professional sports, successfully fostering fan engagement in major cities globally. I know that his record, expertise and drive will be major assets as we look to win on the field and in the community."For now, Glick's focus will be on the Panthers."David has a clear and exciting vision for the team Youth Vernon Butler Jersey , and I can see and feel the buzz and anticipation for this new era of Panthers football," Glick said in a statement. "I'm ready to get started and will give everything to help the team deliver for our fans, players, staff, partners and our communities throughout North and South Carolina."Glick will be expected to handle stadium upgrades or possibly the construction for a new stadium for the Panthers if Tepper decides to build one.Charlotte is home to the Panthers, the NBA's Charlotte Hornets — which are owned by Michael Jordan — and minor league baseball and hockey teams. There have been a few business groups who've tried unsuccessfully to bring a Major League Soccer team to the Carolinas.During his tenure, CFG underwent several major infrastructure developments with Etihad Stadium in Manchester being expanded with more seating, major improvements in premium seating and wider fan amenities. Manchester City opened a new training facility in 2015 called the City Football Academy, built on 80 acres of land adjacent to the stadium. The group also completed two further training ground developments in New York and Melbourne Stitched Vernon Butler Jersey , Australia.Glick moved to New York in 2015 for 15 months to help launch New York City FC in the role of president.After completing the launch, he returned to the United Kingdom to continue to drive CFG's global expansion. He's also worked with the organization's business development in China.Glick started his career in baseball, serving as senior vice president of sales and marketing for the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A baseball team. The River Cats led all of minor league baseball in attendance and revenue during his five seasons and became the minor league's top seller of merchandise over that same period.He's also served as the business manager of the Peoria Rivermen hockey club.Glick joined the NBA in 2004 as vice president, marketing and team business development at the league headquarters in New York and later worked as the chief marketing officer for the New Jersey Nets.

- The Buccaneers defense made the first big play of the game Gerald McCoy Jersey , when LB Lavonte David recovered a fumble from Ravens QBLamar Jackson at the Tampa Bay 49-yard line. The fumble recovery was David’s second this season and the 13th of his career.- David’s 13 career fumble recoveries establish a new franchise record, surpassing Ronde Barber for the most in team history.MOST OPPONENT FUMBLE RECOVERIES – Team History1. LB Lavonte David, 2012-Pres. 132. DB Ronde Barber, 1997-2012123. DE John Cannon, 1982-90 113. LB Cecil Johnson, 1977-85115. DE Lee Roy Selmon, 1976-8410- Since entering the NFL in 2012, David’s 13 fumble recoveries are the most in the league.2012-18 NFL OPPONENT FUMBLE RECOVERY LEADERS 1.LB Lavonte David (TB)132.DE Julius Peppers (CAR) 11*2.DE J.J. Watt (HOU)114.S Mike Adams (CAR) 10*5.LB D’Qwell Jackson (FA) 95.LB Craig Robertson (NO)9*5.DT Fletcher Cox (PHI) 9** Does Not Include Week 15 Game- David finished the game with a game-high 12 tackles, 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery. His 2.0 sacks tie a career high & mark his third career multi-sack game (also 9/8/13 at N.Y. Jets & 1/1/17 vs. Carolina).- David is one of only four active players with at least 20 sacks and 10 interceptions, alongside LB Thomas Davis, LB Derrick Johnson and DE Julius Peppers.- David is only the fifth player in team history to record multiple sacks and a fumble recovery in the same game, joining Rond茅 Barber (9/10/00 vs. Chicago), Michael Bennett (10/3/11 vs. Indianapolis), Simeon Rice (10/12/03 at Washington) and Warren Sapp (11/26/01 at St. Louis). - On the possession following David’s fumble recovery, Tampa Bay went 51 yards in eight plays, taking up 4:16, ending in a three-yard touchdown run by RB Peyton Barber. Barber now has five rushing touchdowns this season and nine in his career.- The Buccaneers added a field goal with under two minutes remaining in the first half, driving 70 yards in seven plays, lasting 2:10, with K Cairo Santos connecting on a 21-yard field goal. The drive featured a 64-yard reception by WR Mike Evans, the third-longest catch of his career.- Evans finished the game with four catches for 121 yards, his seventh 100-yard receiving game this season, the second-most in a single season in team history. He now has 20 career 100-yard receiving games, extending his franchise record.- Evans now has 1,328 receiving yards this season, a new career high and the third-most in a single season in franchise history. He has the most receiving yards through 14 games in franchise history.MOST RECEIVING YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History)1.WR Mark Carrier, 19891,4222.WR Vincent Jackson, 2012 1,3843.WR Mike Evans, 2018 1,3284.WR Mike Evans Lavonte David Jersey , 20161,3215.WR Joey Galloway, 2005 1,2876.WR Keyshawn Johnson, 20011,2667.WR Antonio Bryant, 2008 1,2488.WR Vincent Jackson, 2013 1,2249.WR Mike Evans, 20151,20610.WR Michael Clayton, 2004 1,193- Evans’ 1,328 receiving yards rank second in the NFL this season.2018 NFL RECEIVING YARDAGE LEADERS 1.WR Julio Jones (ATL) 1,5112.WR Mike Evans (TB) 1,3283.WR DeAndre Hopkins (HOU)1,3214.WR Davante Adams (GB) 1,3155.WR Tyreek Hill (KC) 1,304- Evans now has 5,907 career receiving yards, surpassing T.Y. Hilton, DeAndre Hopkins and Calvin Johnson for the seventh-most receiving yards by a player through their first five seasons since the 1970 NFL/AFL Merger.MOST RECEIVING YARDS BY A PLAYER IN HIS FIRST FIVE SEASONS(Since 1970 Merger) 1.Torry Holt (STL, 1999-2003) 6,7842.Randy Moss (MIN, 1998-2002) 6,7433.Jerry Rice (SF, 1985-89)6,3644.Julio Jones (ATL, 2011-15) 6,2015.A.J. Green (CIN, 2011-15)6 Vita Vea Jersey ,1716.Larry Fitzgerald (ARI, 2004-08) 5,9757.Mike Evans (TB, 2014-18) 5,9078.Calvin Johnson (DET, 2007-11)5,8729.DeAndre Hopkins (HOU, 2013-17)5,86510.T.Y. Hilton (IND, 2012-16)5,861- Tampa Bay recorded its second takeaway of the game when S Josh Shaw recovered a muffed punt by Ravens PR Cyrus Jones at the Baltimore 14-yard line, helping set up a 28-yard field goal by Cairo Santos.- The Buccaneers have registered at least two takeaways in each of the past three games, the team’s longest streak since 2016 (five games: 11/13/16 vs. Chicago-12/11/16 vs. New Orleans).- With today’s totals, the Buccaneers now have 4,464 passing yards this season, the fourth-most in NFL history through the first 14 games.MOST PASSING YARDS THROUGH FIRST 14 GAMES - (NFL History)1. Denver Broncos20134,7132. St. Louis Rams 20004,7063. New Orleans Saints20114,6394. Tampa Bay Buccaneers20184,4645. New England Patriots 20114,461- Tampa Bay’s 4,464 passing yards are the most in a single season in franchise history.MOST PASSING YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (TEAM HISTORY)1.2018*4,4642.2017*4,3363.20123,9834.2016*3,9265.2015*3,852* Dirk Koetter Offense- The Buccaneers now have 5,832 net yards this season, the second-most in a single season in team history.MOST YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (TEAM HISTORY)1.2015*6,0142.2018*5,8323.20125,8204.2017*5 Carlton Davis Jersey ,8165.2016*5,5426.20085,4567.20035,4538.20105,3629.19845,32110.20075,160* Dirk Koetter Offense- Tampa Bay has scored 344 points this season, the sixth-most in a season in franchise history.MOST POINTS - SINGLE SEASON (TEAM HISTORY)1.2012 3892.2000 2883.2008 3614.2016*3545.2002 3466.2018*3447.2015*3428.2010 3419.1984 33510.2017*335* Dirk Koetter Offense Can Bucco Bruce realistically turn this team around fast enough?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmWhat if Bruce Arians doesn’t fix the Buccaneers?New,16commentsCan Bucco Bruce realistically turn this team around fast enough? ESTShareTweetShareShareWhat if Bruce Arians doesn’t fix the Buccaneers?Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsScary thought, I know. But in all honesty... what happens if Bruce Arians isn’t able to turn around this team and right the ship?The Tampa Bay Buccaneers job was an interesting one if nothing else simply due to the terms of the position available. The general manager, Jason Licht, needs a fast turnaround. The owners for that matter, need a fast turnaround. Jason Licht needed an offensive minded coach to utilize the talent already here and build a scheme that Jameis Winston can succeed in. Add to it all that the fans are not going to continue to wait around for this team to figure it’s stuff out, these aren’t Browns fans after all. So the question at hand is simple, what happens if Bruce Arians can’t turn things around? Let’s take a quick look at what he needs to do to make magic happen in Tampa Bay. Scheme. All things considered, Bruce Arians scheme is a big factor as to why Jason Licht singled him out of the pack of head coaching candidates. Arians pushes the ball down the field and with the offensive weapons at receiver and tight end, this football should be able to do it. Along with scheme comes the fact that the head coach is having to rely on Jameis Winston who has struggled a bit with injuries, suspension and you know... turnovers. If Bruce Arians offense fails him, there’s a good chance the quarterback will hold a lions share of the blame. Speaking of scheme, Arians will have to prove to be a dynamite schemer given the voids at left tackle and right guard that face the team immediately. Running back isn’t all that shiny either and with a limited amount of money to spend, things won’t be easy to “reload” all that fast. Personnel. We’ve heard it non stop as an excuse for past coaching regimes and it won’t be any different early on for Bruce Arians. This team lacks talent both at starting positions and in the form of depth. With two offensive line positions needing a body and an upgrade at running back potentially being a priority... it’s scary to think that the same team may need upgrades at corner and on the interior and exterior pass rush wise. With the team strapped for money and rumors of Gerald McCoy’s days being numbered, freeing up space with his release ultimately opens up yet another hole to fill. If the team becomes a more predominantly odd numbered front scheme wise then there is reason to believe that edge rushers will also be of the utmost importance to add this off-season. Let’s not forget that the defensive backfield is suspect at best and will again rely on a very young group of corners and safeties to shoulder the load. Vernon Hargreaves III and Carlton Davis should surely benefit from an attacking defense such as the one Todd Bowles likes to run, but whose to know how Hargreaves III will bounce back, if at all, after a lost season due to injuries and poor coaching for his entire NFL career. Throw in the fact that the team still doesn’t have a solid kicking game from it’s punter or place kicker and the number of bodies that Licht and Arians are tasked with filling becomes quite scary for a fast turnaround that’s expected by fans and was already forecast by Arians. So what happens if Bruce Arians and his staff can’t turn this thing around and turn it around quick? The whole ship sinks. That’s what. The roster will be in shambles, the team will be looking for a new quarterback because if one thing is for sure it’s that Jameis Winston’s future, Arians future and Jason Lichts future’s are all interlocked for good now. If Bruce Arians doesn’t fix the Buccaneers then the team will continue to lose fans and be a seller dweller in the NFC South and NFL all together. If Bruce Arians doesn’t fix the Buccaneers it means his legacy and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Legacy will forever holds stains that never needed to be fostered. Tampa Bay had a chance to wipe clean the Jameis Winston era, the Dirk Koetter era and/or the Jason Licht era and they chose to stand by Jameis Winston and Jason Licht.Bruce Arians affection for Winston won him the job, it won him the hearts of many fans that want to believe. It’s all on his shoulders now to help groom Jameis and this entire roster of players. It’s up to Arians, Bowles, Byron Leftwhich and Jason Licht to get this ship sailing in the right direction. But what if its again all for not? What if.

Jaquiski Tartt doubful Matt Breida Jersey White , Matt Breida, Alfred Morris questionable for Week 4 The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers each released their final injury reports on Friday, and there are some notable names to consider. The 49ers will be without starting cornerback Richard Sherman, and likely will be without starting strong safety Jaquiski Tartt. Jimmie Ward and Ahkello Witherspoon will start at cornerback, and Antone Exum would likely start at strong safety.Running back Matt Breida is questionable after some ups and downs in practice. He injured his knee against the Chiefs in Week 3, and went from limited to full to limited in practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said the coaches and trainers will see how Breida is feeling when Sunday arrives before making a decision.The Chargers will be without defensive end Joey Bosa and right tackle Joe Barksdale once again. Bosa has yet to play this season, and Barksdale injured his knee in Week 1, and has not played since. Keenan Allen is the name to watch on Sunday. He was a DNP the first two days of practice, but got in a limited workout on Friday. My guess is he plays against the 49ers, but we’ll see how limited he is.49ers final injury reportOut: G Joshua Garnett (toe — DNP, DNP, DNP), CB Richard Sherman (calf — DNP, DNP, DNP)Doubtful: S Jaquiski Tartt (shoulder — DNP, DNP, DNP)Questionable: RB Matt Breida (knee — Limited, Full, Limited), S Adrian Colbert (hip — DNP, Limited, Limited), RB Alfred Morris (knee — Limited http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authentic-trent-taylor-jersey , Limited)Chargers final injury reportOut: T Joe Barksdale (knee — DNP, DNP, DNP), DE Joey Bosa (foot — DNP, DNP, DNP), LB Kyzir White (knee — N/A, DNP, DNP)Questionable: WR Keenan Allen (knee, tooth — DNP, DNP, Limited), WR Travis Benjamin (foot — Limited, Limited, Limited) We always talk about players we like. Let’s change it up."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsNFL DraftNFL Draft Scouting Reports2019 NFL Draft: 49ers picks, mock drafts, news, rumors, analysis2 players the 49ers should avoid if they trade back in round 1New,220commentsWe always talk about players we like. Let’s change it up.PDTShareTweetShareShare2 players the 49ers should avoid if they trade back in round 1Matt Bush-USA TODAY SportsIf the San Francisco 49ers stay put at number two, they are likely going to draft Nick Bosa from Ohio State, or Quinnen Williams from Alabama. Both players are incredibly talented. It’s tough to have a wrong answer there. What happens if John Lynch gets an offer he can’t refuse? Then what? Well, he will be faced with a pool of players that we are not considering. In the event that this happens http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authentic-garrett-celek-jersey , here are two players that the Niners should avoid on each side of the ball if they trade back.WR D.K. Metcalf-Ole MissMetcalf has the highest ceiling of any wide receiver to come out of the draft in recent memory. The problem is the former Rebel is far from a finished product. Let’s say the 49ers stay in the top 15. Metcalf is widely regarded as the number one receiver in the draft. That does not mean he warrants a top 15 selection. Here are his three biggest drawbacks to me.Linear athleteRoute runningRoute treeI want to make this clear: Metcalf is good. I also want to make this clear: He is not Julio, Calvin, or any of the other greats thats came out. Those guys were insane players early on in their college careers. There’s a production argument with Metcalf. That can go a couple of different ways. His shuttle times were concerning. Not just because they were awful, but because they show up when you watch him play. Metcalf ran a 7.38 3-cone and a 4.5 short shuttle. For reference, Solomon Thomas ran a 6.95 3-cone. Deforest Buckner ran a short shuttle of 4.47. They do not play wide receiver. Metcalf is such an explosive athlete that he is able to create separation at the line of scrimmage. I’ve seen many point out the first play of Alabama, where he scored on a long touchdown. Context is key. The corner he beat was benched after that play. That same corner gave up 5 touchdowns all year, gave up 61% of passes his way, for a passer rating of 105 when targeted. He wasn’t very good. After that Metcalf disappeared. In 2017, Metcalf faced two quality corners from Bama and struggled. The same can be said this year against LSU’s Greedy Williams. Metcalf just couldn’t shake loose. You see that he is a linear athlete when he has to stop and start, or break down to change directions. He’s a big guy. That’s not too surprising. It is concerning, though.The last thing on Metcalf is what he was asked to do. Metcalf had zero catches in the slot. He lined up about 80% on the left side of the formation, seemingly. That might not seem like an issue, but previous players have had difficulty overcoming this. Former first round pick and now Arizona Cardinals WR Kevin White was like that coming out of West Virginia. When you consistently practice releasing only one way, or routes from one side, there’s a learning curve. With Metcalf, it was a deep route or a slant, with a curl route mixed in here and there. Against Williams and LSU, that was a perfect example of what the NFL will be like. You’re not going to be able to just run by everyone and score. Will there be opportunities to do so? Of course. They will be few and far between if Metcalf doesn’t add a little nuance to his route running. If you watch him run underneath routes, like a curl, there’s an extra hop in there. That’s where the shuttle drills show up. For this, and a double digit drop rate, I’d pass early in the first round. Good? Yes. I would only take a receiver in the first round if I felt like there were very few questions. This isn’t the case. Add in who is calling plays for the 49ers and no thanks.LB Josh Allen-KentuckyI am higher on Metcalf as a player than Allen, so Fred Warner Jersey , brace yourself. You never root against a kid, but this has bust written all over it. That’s not to say he doesn’t have value. Allen absolutely does. If you can get to the quarterback and get the offense off of the field, you can play in the NFL. Allen can do that. Here are my three biggest issues with Allen.Counter moveStrength at the point of attackInconsistencyAllen is fast, but he’s not explosive. Explosive players jar your helmet back when they get their hands on you. That’s not the case with Allen. With the 49ers, Allen would play on the strong side of the formation, opposite of Dee Ford. He is plenty quick enough to play on the line of scrimmage, as he will out athlete tackles and tight ends against the run. He can also win with speed around the edge. The issue is when that athleticism doesn’t work.Allen’s lack of counter moves are concerning. That’s why he’s a notch below the Bosa, Williams, and Brian Burns of this class. Too often during games you’ll see Allen get stuck rushing the passer. That’s generally the case when you don’t have a plan. I like judging guys when they go against top competition. He made Florida’s right tackle Jawaan Taylor look like peak Joe Staley. There wasn’t an answer for Taylor, who is a pretty good athlete himself.Because Allen will likely be playing on the line of scrimmage in this defense, you have to be concerned with his ability to set the edge or hold his ground at the point of attack. Again, athleticism will only get you so far if you are not refined in the NFL. You saw Taylor get give up the edge against the run, or get destroyed against double teams. These weren’t just a play here or there. It was consistent.Speaking of consistent, Allen lacks that. There are too many inconsistencies in Allen’s game for me to say he’s worthy of a top pick. The “dog” in him is inconsistent. Perhaps that’s him being unsure of what he’s doing. Whether that be dropping into coverage, or looping around on a stunt. There were too many plays where I felt like Allen didn’t finish the play. Let’s say there are 10 plays. On three of those, it’ll be a short yardage play and he will blow it up and look like a sure fire top pick. On the other seven he comes off as lackadaisical. I can’t co-sign that.Allen seems at his best when he can run and chase. He’s more linebacker than pure pass rusher. That’s not what you take in the top 15. Not unrefined pass rushers. There’s an argument to be made in his favor that on the Niners he’ll be the third rusher. That does have significance. With there likely to be better pass rushers available, or players in general, there’s no need to reach on Allen. Because of that, I’d be out on him.Is there a player that you want to avoid in the first round if the 49ers trade down?

For the first and only time in the 2018 NFL season http://www.seahawkslockerroom.com/authentic-tyler-lockett-jersey , the Seattle Seahawks (8-6) are on Sunday Night Football, looking to clinch a playoff spot against the #1 team in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs (11-3). Results from Saturday night put the Chiefs in position to win the AFC West and lock up a first-round bye with a win at Seattle.Last week, the Seahawks had their chance to clinch a wild card berth, only to lose to the San Francisco 49ers in a sloppy, rainy, poorly officiated game down in Santa Clara. They’re still in good position to make the playoffs even with a loss to Kansas City, but thanks to Washington’s defeat against the Tennessee Titans, we know that a win guarantees the Seahawks a postseason trip. Patrick Mahomes is the presumptive league MVP, and it’ll be a huge test for the Seahawks defense that has struggled over the second-half of the season. On the plus side, it looks like KJ Wright will return to his role as starting linebacker after missing more time with a knee injury, so that’s a major boost.Seattle’s offense wasn’t particularly great against the 49ers, and both right guard DJ Fluker and right tackle Germain Ifedi may not play due to respective injuries http://www.seahawkslockerroom.com/authentic-rashaad-penny-jersey , which is bad news considering Kansas City’s pass rush. Beyond that, though? The Chiefs defense is among the league’s worst, so we could see a big night for Russell Wilson, Chris Carson, Doug Baldwin, and others. It figures to be a very entertaining matchup and a potential shootout that’s reminiscent of last year’s classic with the Houston Texans.Here are all the details you need on this massive primetime showdown, including broadcast information, live streaming options, radio commentary, television coverage, and more:TV ScheduleDate: Sunday, December 23rd, 2018Time: 8:20 PM ET/5:20 PM PTChannel: NBCAnnouncers: Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth (sideline reporter: Michele Tafoya)Location: CenturyLink Field | Seattle Womens Ed Dickson Jersey , WashingtonRadio: 710 ESPN Seattle/97.3 KIRO FM (click here for additional TV and radio affiliates outside of the Seattle area)Radio Announcers: Steve Raible, Dave Wyman (Reporters: Jen Mueller and John Clayton) Online Streaming: NFL Game Pass (Free 7-Day Trial) | Sling TV | YoutubeTV | PlayStation Vue | Sunday Night Football on NBC live streamCurrent 53-man roster: Click hereOpponent Blog: Arrowhead PrideSeahawks regular season schedule 2018September9/9: L 27-24 at Denver Broncos 9/17: L 24-17 at Chicago Bears 9/23: W 24-13 vs. Dallas Cowboys9/30: W 20-17 at Arizona CardinalsOctober10/7: L 33-31 Los Angeles Rams 10/14: W 27-3 “at” Oakland Raiders in London 10/21: BYE10/28: W 28-14 at Detroit Lions November11/4: L 25-17 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 11/11: L 36-31 at Los Angeles Rams 11/15 (Thu): W 27-24 vs. Green Bay Packers 11/25: W 30-27 at Carolina Panthers December12/2: W 43-16vs. San Francisco 49ers 12/10 (Mon): W 21-7 vs. Minnesota Vikings 12/16: L 26-23 (OT) at San Francisco 49ers 12/23: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (5:20 PM PT, NBC)12/30: vs. Arizona Cardinals (1:25 PM PT, FOX)Bobby Wagner, KJ Wright could return vs Cowboys The Seattle Seahawks have opened this season in arguably their worst shape since Pete Carroll took over in 2010. Doug Baldwin, KJ Wright, Bobby Wagner, Byron Maxwell, Dontae Johnson, DJ Fluker, Ed Dickson, J.D. McKissic, Kam Chancellor Womens Delano Hill Jersey , Tre Flowers, and Jamarco Jones have headlined those injuries, but at least a couple of them could return next week to face the Dallas Cowboys.Carroll said on Monday morning that Wagner and Wright could return for the next one, a huge boost to the defense, which played well but looked slower than usual in their loss to the Chicago Bears.“Hopeful” is not nearly as good as “Probable” but it is better than OUT, which is what Baldwin appears to be. Wagner is hurting from a groin injury, Wright had his knee scoped, and Baldwin is recovering from a partially torn MCL. Fluker and Flowers seemed to be gametime(ish) decisions this week, so there’s likely hope they could return as well.Not good is the new injury to center Justin Britt. Backup Joey Hunt played 11 snaps this week in his place.

Jon Robinson adds one of the best guards in the league to play next to his three time Pro Bowl left tackle."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Tennessee Titans PodcastWhat are the Titans getting in free agent G Rodger Saffold?New Womens Malcolm Butler Jersey ,149commentsJon Robinson adds one of the best guards in the league to play next to his three time Pro Bowl left tackle. CDTShareTweetShareShareWhat are the Titans getting in free agent G Rodger Saffold?Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe Titans landed the top free agent guard on the market on Tuesday when it was announced that Rodger Saffold was signing a four year, $44M deal to join three time Pro Bowl tackle Taylor Lewan on the left side of Tennessee’s offensive line.Let’s hit on the note at the end of Rapoport’s tweet for a moment before we get into who Saffold is and why Titans fans should be extremely excited about this addition. Back in 2014, Saffold was set to leave the Rams and sign a lucrative contract in Oakland, but failed his physical with the Raiders and ultimately returned to the Rams for less money (this turned out to be a major stroke of luck for the Rams). The issue found had to do with Saffold’s shoulder and it turned out to be accurate as a season ending shoulder injury in 2015 sent the big guard under the knife to repair a torn labrum. Since that repair, Saffold has missed just one game due to injury over three years — a minor knee injury in 2016 — and his play has taken off to another level. Saffold was originally drafted by the Rams at the top of the second round in the 2010 NFL Draft after a successul college career at Indiana University. His transition to the NFL was bumpy, in part, due to playing on some really bad Rams teams. He also was moved around quite a bit, starting at left tackle early on before moving to the right side and then eventually inside to guard. Saffold was viewed as a solid, but unspectacular starter until Sean McVay arrived in LA and move the Rams to a zone based blocking scheme. That system fit Saffold’s athletic game like a glove. He got a Second-Team All-Pro nod in 2017 and was excellent again in 2018.He was arguably the best offensive lineman on an offensive line that ranked third and first in 2017 and 2018 in Football Outsiders’ Adjusted Line Yards. When you break those numbers down based on where the run went, you find that the Rams finished — comfortably — in two areas: off left tackle and middle/guard. Those just happen to be the areas patrolled by Saffold. The Rams also ranked third and sixth in Adjusted Sack Rate in those two seasons. Saffold has been credited with just four sacks allowed over the past two seasons per PFF charting.Saffold has always been an above average pass blocker ever since moving inside to guard. His quick feet and powerful frame at 6’-5” and 321 pounds allow him to mirror quicker players while still being able to anchor against power rushers. However, where Titans fans will really see a difference is in the running game. The jump from Quinton Spain to Rodger Saffold is going to be striking when it comes to the zone blocking scheme the Titans want to run (if you weren’t sure before, this signing confirms that ZBS will remain the staple in Tennessee under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith).Let’s take a look at some examples. Very few NFL guards move like Saffold and he has an outstanding feel for technique in the outside zone. Here you can see him helping center John Sullivan get squared up on the 1-tech before climbing to the next level and completely removing linebacker Mychal Kendricks from the box. NFL Game PassHere’s another example of combination blocking as Saffold effectively helps both Whitworth and Sullivan on either side of him before climbing to cut off Jaylon Smith. Want to know how the Rams made C.J. Anderson look like Todd Gurley late last season? It was blocks like this from the league’s best run blocking line. NFL Game PassIn zone blocking systems, the guards are often uncovered and therefore asked to climb to the second level and block linebackers. That can be a tough ask when you look at the speedand agility of modern NFL linebackers, but Saffold makes it look easy. Here, he quickly gets to the second level, gets Leighton Vander Esch in his sights, and then locks on and takes him for a ride ten yards away from the play. NFL Game PassThis time he’s on the front side of the zone run and shows off his power as he literally bounces Smith out of the hole.NFL Game PassSaffold moves in space with rare grace. That’s on display here as he manages to pancake not one, but two Eagles on the toss play. NFL Game PassThose movement skills were a key part of the Rams prolific screen game the past two seasons. Here you can see him getting out in front and managing to pick off the Vikings safety 30 yards downfield to spring Gurley.NFL Game PassAs I mentioned above, the major difference between Saffold and Spain will be seen in the running game, but Saffold is a very competent pass protector as well. He does a good job of anchoring at the top of the pocket and not getting pushed back into the quarterback’s feet. Here, you can see his quickness and power at work against one of the league’s best pass rushers in Brandon Graham. NFL Game PassThe Titans got Saffold for $11M per year which slots him in as the sixth highest paid guard in the NFL behind Zack Martin, Andrew Norwell, Kevin Zeitler, Kelechi Osemele, and Trai Turner. Given the way the free agent market operates, I think that’s a surprisingly reasonable deal for a guy that ranks as a top ten guard and fits exactly what the Titans want to do. NFL Network analyst and former NFL offensive lineman, Brian Baldinger is a big fan of Saffold’s.So what does this mean for the Titans in 2019 and beyond? Well Womens Brian Orakpo Jersey , for starters, they now boast arguably the best left side of an offensive line in football with Lewan and Saffold. Those two will be blocking for a running back in Derrick Henry who loves to run left because it allows him to unleash his dominant right-handed stiff arm. This really seems like a match made in two-tone heaven. The Titans now figure to be in good to great shape at three offensive line positions with Taylor Lewan, Rodger Saffold, and either Jack Conklin or Dennis Kelly (I tend to believe that we see a bounce back year from Conklin in his second year removed from the ACL surgery) manning the left tackle, left guard, and right tackle spots. Ben Jones and Josh Kline are returning starters at center and right guard, but I think it’s pretty clear that those are still upgradeable spots. The Titans currently have some options on the roster for those two spots though as Corey Levin, Kevin Pamphile (who was re-signed yesterday), Aaron Stinnie, and Hroniss Grasu (another free agent addition earlier in the offseason) can all play either center or guard in addition to Jones and Kline. However, I would not be surprised if they still address this position early in the draft. With the money they have committed at left tackle and left guard (and potentially right tackle if they exercise Conklin’s fifth year option), they’ll need cheaper solutions at center and right guard beyond 2019. Jones is heading into the final year of his current contract and the team could move on from Kline easily in 2020 if they can find a long term replacement. A Garrett Bradbury or Chris Lindstrom could really lift this group over the top for the foreseeable future.Regardless of what happens at center and right guard, Saffold’s addition changes the ceiling for the Titans offense as he and Lewan will form a formidable and ridiculously athletic left side that should make Derrick Henry a very productive back in 2019. Whew."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Tennessee Titans PodcastRecap: Titans find a way, beat Redskins without Marcus Mariota, 25-16New,365commentsWhew.ByTerry A. Lambert@TLambertTNDec 22, 2018,6:15pm CSTShareTweetShareShareRecap: Titans find a way, beat Redskins without Marcus Mariota, 25-16Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsIt was an... uncomfortable night at Nissan Stadium. After trailing for most of the day and dealing with multiple injuries, the Titans found a way to win and keep their season alive. Here’s how it happened.Derrick Henry finds the endzone once againAfter a Redskins’ field goal to open the game, the Titans got the football and went right back to work on the ground. It was Derrick Henry doing the bulk of the work, with a couple of Marcus Mariota passes to Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor sprinkled in. Tennessee made it look easy as Henry stretched out to claim the Titans’ first lead of the day, 6-3. The extra point was missed by Ryan Succop.Redskins answer with 17 play touchdown driveWashington — behind the arms and legs of Josh Johnson — took control of this game in the second quarter. It was a near 11 minute drive, which featured Adrian Peterson ripping off chunk after chunk. Johnson finished off the drive by finding Michael Floyd for the score. Marcus Mariota exits with injuryThe Titans had a chance to answer before halftime following that drive and were making some headway. Marcus Mariota found a little bit of a groove, completing a couple of out routes to bring the Titans near the redzone. The Redskins ended that by dialing up a blitz, which got home and put Mariota on the ground. Mariota appeared to land on his elbow Womens Tajae Sharpe Jersey , the same elbow that has given him fits all year. He exited the game during the timeout and Blaine Gabbert came on in relief. Succop added the field goal to make it a 10-9 game at half. Mariota remained in the locker room with what the Titans called a stinger.Field goals for everyoneAfter trading possessions, Johnson put another drive together for the Redskins. He picked up a couple of third down conversions, then hit a big play over the middle to Jamison Crowder. The defense bent, but they didn’t break. Washington added a field goal to make it a 13-9 game. Gabbert delivered a nice throw down the seam to MyCole Pruitt, then (somehow) completed a strike to Darius Jennings that probably should have been picked off. Derrick Henry remained bottled up, but was able to find daylight for an 11 yard run on this drive. The Titans were suddenly moving, which was a step in the right direction. Gabbert couldn’t cap the drive with six, but Succop added three more to make it a 13-12 game.Washington came right back with more Adrian Peterson, who the Titans once again couldn’t stop. Josh Johnson kept making enough plays to keep the chains moving, until they hit the redzone. Their drive stalled again, but the Redskins made it a 16-12 lead with another field goal. The Titans were going to have to find the endzone to win this one — and they did.Gabbert completed a long pass play to start the drive to Taywan Taylor, who got behind a couple of defenders to get out to midfield. Blaine came back with a near miss on a 40 yard strike to Pruitt, who couldn’t make the catch. Derrick Henry finally got rolling on this drive, picking up five, then six yards. Henry then ripped off a long one to get down to the two yard line. Matt LaFleur dialed up play action from there, which Gabbert completed to Pruitt for the score. Just like that, the Titans led 19-16. Johnson makes his first mistakeJurrell Casey went down to start the drive and could be seen holding his knee. If the Titans were going to get a stop to win this, they were going to have to do it without Casey, who is still the Titans’ most important defensive player. To make matters worse, Rashaan Evans joined him on the sidelines. The Redskins kept hammering away with Peterson and attacking short over the middle with Crowder. They appeared to be ready to drive again, until Johnson made his first mistake. He overthrew Josh Doctson and Kevin Byard made him pay. Washington got one final chance, but Malcolm Butler housed a pick six to finish this one off. The Titans found a way tonight, eerily similar to the Jets game a few weeks back. Tennessee now needs help from Baltimore, who will play the Chargers tonight. Above all else, they have to find a way to beat Andrew Luck and the Colts next weekend at home. Of course, all eyes are now on the injury situations of Marcus Mariota and Jurrell Casey.

The Titans will need an offensive coordinator."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Tennessee Titans PodcastReport: Packers to hire Titans’ offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as head coachNew Tajae Sharpe Jersey ,426commentsThe Titans will need an offensive coordinator.CSTShareTweetShareShareReport: Packers to hire Titans’ offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur as head coachChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsAfter just one season in Nashville, Matt LaFleur is heading north to become the next head coach of the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports. ESPN had it first. This is without a doubt Green Bay’s attempt to find the next Sean McVay, as several organizations have tried to do this offseason. However, the numbers certainly weren’t there for the Titans in year one. Tennessee ranked just 25th in total offense in 2018. To be fair, LaFleur dealt with several huge blows to the offense, including losing tight end Delanie Walker in week one. Marcus Mariota’s growth in the offense was stunted by a week one nerve injury that seemed to have lingering effects throughout the season. To make matters worse, Rishard Matthews quit the team in the first month of the season. LaFleur wasn’t exactly dealt a great hand in Nashville, but this is still a total leap of faith for the Packers. It’s a great deal for LaFleur though, who will now get to work with Aaron Rodgers. For the Titans, it’s going to be Marcus Mariota’s fourth offensive coordinator in five seasons. If you’re wondering why Mariota hasn’t developed into a big time NFL passer Quinton Spain Jersey , you can probably start with that fact. Let the offensive coordinator search begin. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anthony Firkser could be working in banking or finance, maybe even on Wall Street with the applied mathematics degree earned at Harvard.Luckily for the Titans, the converted wide receiver is playing tight end in Tennessee.“He just makes it easy for us to throw it to him,” Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota said of Firkser. “Whether that’s creating separation, using his body to make a couple tough catches. I think he’s done a great job in just being friendly for us as quarterbacks.”Firkser has caught every pass thrown to him, an unexpected but welcomed stat for the Titans (7-6). Tennessee lost three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker in the season opener to a broken right ankle and a second starter when a knee injury forced Jonnu Smith to go on injured reserve.The Titans also have veteran Luke Stocker and MyCole Pruitt while adding tight end Cole Wick earlier this week. Firkser is the tight end in line for more work starting Sunday when they visit the New York Giants (5-8) thanks to his production already.“They’ve all gotten better and tried to find a little niche in our offense,” coach Mike Vrabel. “With that being said, MyCole is going to get more opportunity. Firkser is going to get more opportunity. What do I like about Firkser? I would say that when you throw the guy the ball, he usually catches it. Hopefully, he gets more opportunities to do that and work him into the run game.Firkser already ranked second on the Titans for most catches among tight ends this season Taylor Lewan Jersey , but he’s also one of only two tight ends in the NFL this season with at least 15 targets to catch every pass thrown at him. Firkser has 16 catches for 201 yards and a touchdown, and Ravens tight end Maxx Williams has caught all 15 passes thrown to him.“You can see the confidence building in him, so we’ve just got to continue to find ways to get him the football,” Mariota said. “I think he’s done a good job for us. He’s made a couple big plays in critical situations, and from there I think he’s got what it takes to help us out.”A native of Manalapan, New Jersey, the 6-foot-2, 246-pound Firkser signed with the Jets as an undrafted free agent in May 2017 only to be released at the end of the preseason. He sat at home for nearly three months until the Chiefs signed him to their practice squad at the end of November, and they signed him to a futures contract in January only to cut him April 30.Firkser came to Tennessee for a rookie tryout minicamp, and the Titans signed him May 14. He started the season on the active roster for two weeks before being cut, then was signed to the practice squad a day later. The Titans signed him back to the active roster Oct. 9 Brian Orakpo Jersey , and all his production has come in the last eight games.“We know Anthony’s strong suit is as a receiver, and he’s been working all year,” Titans tight ends coach Arthur Smith said. “He’s a very willing blocker. Same thing, we’ve got to make sure we put him in the right spots to play to his strengths.”He even caught his first career touchdown pass just before halftime to help start the Titans’ rally from a 16-point deficit in beating the New York Jets.Playing in the NFL may have been a dream when Firkser was a child. Playing in the Ivy League and competing in the Harvard classroom kept Firkser more focused on academics. Then he started hearing from NFL teams, keeping him away from the business world for now.“I’m thankful and grateful for the opportunity that I’ve gotten here and just doing my best to keep contributing,” Firkser said.Notes: OT Dennis Kelly, who is expected to replace Jack Conklin at right tackle, practiced Thursday after missing Wednesday for a personal matter. LB Brian Orakpo (elbow) missed a second straight practice, while WR Tajae Sharpe (ankle) did not practice after being limited Wednesday.

The conversation takes place throughout the week inside the Seattle Seahawks training facility. A group of four or five throwing out suggestions and discussing whether their idea can actually be executed.By the time Friday rolls around Shaquem Griffin Jersey , a final decision has been made and the group spends part of the day seeing if they can pull off the plan successfully if the opportunity presents itself on game day."They're actually a group effort. We all put our two cents in and come up with something," Seattle wide receiver David Moore said. "(We'll) come up with something, 'Hey we can throw this in, maybe this will look good,' and then there you go."The talk isn't about a play or scheme. Instead, it's about what has become a must-see event anytime the Seahawks wide receivers find the end zone. Their touchdown celebrations have drawn attention around the NFL and set a standard they're trying to top each week."At first, it was all just about having fun, right? ... It has become an expectation," wide receiver Doug Baldwin said. "Now everybody's asking us what's coming up next, but first and foremost we've got to score so let's take care of the football aspect of it first and then just have fun if it comes along."The group of receivers 鈥?Baldwin, Moore, Jaron Brown and Tyler Lockett primarily 鈥?may not come close to leading the league in catches because of Seattle's run-first offense. But when any of the four find the end zone, getting past the goal line is just the beginning.It started in London when the Seahawks beat Oakland and Brown caught a touchdown on Seattle's opening drive. Brown at first briefly celebrated by himself before being joined by Baldwin, Lockett and Moore with an ode to "Drumline" and a fight scene from the movie that was released in 2002.Two weeks later after Lockett caught a TD in Detroit, it was an ode to baseball , the World Series and Nolan Ryan when Baldwin, the hitter, charged Lockett, the pitcher, and was knocked out in the process.Against the Chargers, it was "The Four Heartbeats ," which was a tribute to the 1991 movie "The Five Heartbeats." Each wide receiver showed off a bit of his dance moves and Brown 鈥?who caught the touchdown 鈥?ended up getting the "featured" role at the end of the routine. It's the celebration most say was the best."I told them from the jump, 'Yeah that's not going to work.' Because you have to be on beat with that and you all aren't going to hear each other," running back Mike Davis said. "It actually looked good. I was surprised by that."And last week in the victory over the Packers, tight end Nick Vannett was added to the mix following Baldwin's TD catch. The celebration this time : "Swag Surfin'.""I don't think it went as well as we wanted it to," Baldwin said.There was supposed to be one more celebration thrown into the recent mix, but as Baldwin said, "Tyler screwed it up." After Lockett's 23-yard touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 11, there was supposed to be another group performance. But before everyone could gather, Lockett handed the ball to boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., who was in an end zone suite.That celebration was supposed to be specific to the Rams game and was not carried over to the following week. It's another sign of how serious and how much fun this group is having.And no, it's not taking away from their preparation for what's important 鈥?the actual game 鈥?including this week's matchup against Carolina that has major NFC playoff implications."It's minutes Michael Dickson Jersey , but obviously you guys know when we focus in on something, we get focused in on something so it doesn't take us too long to get it down," Baldwin said. Back in a time where being a coach for the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll used to mean something, Ken Norton, Jr. was hired away by Jack Del Rio to be the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders in 2015. Norton had spent 11 years with Carroll, including the previous five for the Seahawks as linebackers coach under Gus Bradley and Dan Quinn, with back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.When Quinn left after Seattle’s second straight season of winning the conference, Carroll hired Kris Richard to take over as defensive coordinator, while Norton went to the Raiders. The two assistants saw their paths take different directions from that point forward, but now as things have come full circle, Norton suddenly looks to be “ahead” of his longtime colleague with USC and the Seahawks.But really isn’t just about timing and talent?Oakland went 3-13 and finished 32nd in points allowed in 2014, which is why they fired Dennis Allen (and replacement Tony Sparano), and hired Del Rio. That’s where Norton came in and he helped the Raiders improve to 22nd in points allowed, with 16 more sacks than they had the year before, and a notably better pass defense. All because of Norton, right?Probably a lot more to do with second-year linebacker Khalil Mack actually, who went from three sacks to 15. And as we’ve seen, Mack doesn’t need a certain coach in order to be productive. Not that the Raiders had a super talented defense (Charles Woodson, Aldon Smith, Malcolm Smith, David Amerson, Dan Williams, Mario Edwards), but they also weren’t super good. They were just a little better.Then they weren’t.Then in September of 2016, Del Rio reportedly took playcalling away from Norton following a terrible start to the season by the defense; they gave up over 1,000 yards over the first two games. They stopped giving up 500 yards per game, but the Oakland defense was still among the worst in the NFL, even after adding Bruce Irvin and Reggie Nelson, probably because many other starters were still very bad. The Raiders finished dead last in net yards per pass attempt allowed. They did go 12-4, but lost badly in the first round of the playoffs. Maybe it’s a different story if not for Derek Carr’s broken leg, but the defense still stood no shot of helping them through that gauntlet.After a 4-6 start last season, Oakland fired Norton Alex McGough Jersey , severing ties completely. They had forced just five turnovers in 10 games. He hit the open market as a coach who wasn’t good enough to even improve the Oakland Raiders defense. Not a good place to be in.Luckily enough, Carroll didn’t care about any of his Oakland issues. He knew Norton for over a decade and he knew that he had the talent for a good defense. Isn’t that really the majority of what you need?Richard had the Seahawks back at their number one ranking for scoring defense in 2015, getting through a bad wild card game in Minnesota before losing on the road to the Carolina Panthers; they gave up 31 first half points to the Panthers but a significant problem that day was incompetence by the offense and then Seattle shut Carolina down in the second half. The Seahawks were third in points allowed in 2016, including first in yards per carry allowed. Quarterbacks had a rating of just 85 against Seattle, with only 16 touchdown passes.The Seahawks held the Detroit Lions to six in a wild card win, but again lost badly on the road in the divisional round.Things finally took a downward turn in 2017, with Seattle finishing 13th in points allowed and surrendering 30+ five times. However, there was a significant change that year: No Cliff Avril for 12 games, no Richard Sherman or Kam Chancellor for seven, Earl Thomas missed two games and was recovering from a broken leg, K.J. Wright was out for the defense’s worst game in years.It was a lack of talent.Carroll decided to shake things up — this is more the cause for Richard’s firing than anything, I believe — and found his old friend on the coaching free agent market. Now where are the Seahawks, Richard, and Norton?Well, somewhat quietly Norton has certainly raised his stock, hasn’t he? Seattle is ninth in points allowed, seventh in yards allowed, fourth in net yards per pass attempt allowed, and has a top-10 ranking in DVOA again. What’s the difference between the 2018 Seahawks and all of his Raiders defenses that weren’t as good? Well, Oakland had Mack, and Seattle has had an actual defense.That obviously changes now with the injury to Thomas. And if the Seahawks’ pass defense gets worse week-to-week, we’ll know why. If Norton’s resume goes from “coached a top-10 defense” to “helped sink a top-10 defense,” it’ll be because he didn’t have as much talent to end the year as he did to start it. Norton may be a great coach — whatever that even means — but coaches are only as good as the talent that they can put on the field. Bill Belichick is famous for overturning players-not-named-Brady all the time, but less talked about is the decade he’s spent with Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung as his safeties. If the players work, they work. If they don’t, you’re out of a job.Richard is drawing praise for his work with the Dallas Cowboys secondary as an assistant there now, including the Pro Bowl-caliber season for Byron Jones at cornerback. Certainly Richard’s knowledge has something to do with that, but it would be for nothing if Jones wasn’t one an extremely special athlete with the capacity to play at this level. And eventually, Richard will get another chance as a defensive coordinator too, perhaps leading to a head coaching opportunity.His best way back there will be to continue to follow the talent.