in a very unconventional manner." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTIf one had predicted the way the Green Bay Packers would score their first touchdown of the 2019 preseason https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Jamaal-Williams-Jersey , everyone would think they were crazy. In truly bizarre fashion, the Packers took a 7-0 lead on the Houston Texans in the first quarter of Thursday’s exhibition opener, thanks to a booming punt by JK Scott.That’s right.With the line of scrimmage at the Packers’ 40-yard line, Scott crushed a booming punt towards the Texans’ Keke Coutee, who had to back up to try to field it at the four-yard line. Coutee slipped, however, and the ball hit the turf, bouncing up and hitting Coutee in the shoulder. Equanimeous St. Brown was sprinting down field in coverage, and though he tried to recover the football immediately, it bounced off his hands and just across the goal line. There, St. Brown was able to scoop in the football while on the ground, scoring the Packers’ first touchdown of the preseason.Here’s the full play:Green Bay holds a 7-0 lead late in the first quarter. The QB later was flipped for a pair of draft picks, one of whom became a beloved player in Green Bay." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football Advicebecame a beloved player in Green Bay.CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Packers Draft Pick History: Green Bay made Mark Brunell the 118th pick in 1993TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Green Bay Packers hold ten draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft, and for a team that has a storied Dean Lowry Jersey , 100-year history, they have predictably made selections in the past at every one of these draft slots. Over the next few days leading up to this year’s draft, Acme Packing Company will examine the Packers’ history at each current slot for 2019, as well as run down the names of recent picks around the league at the position.Believe it or not, the Green Bay Packers drafted the most successful NFL player ever selected with the 118th overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was back in 1993, and Ron Wolf was drafting as the Packers’ general manager for the second time. In those days, Wolf was a proponent of drafting a quarterback each and every season. Wolf believed that was the best way to develop backups; he often traded them away after letting them learn the NFL game in Green Bay for a time.In 1993, the Packers picked a relatively unknown quarterback from the University of Washington, one who had more success as a mobile player than as a passer and who had never completed more than 60 percent of his passes in a season in college. Although he did not have his success in Green Bay, that player went on to have an 18-year NFL career, eventually earning a Super Bowl ring as a backup late in his career.Packers’ History at #1181943: Tom Brock, C1993: Mark Brunell, QBWe know virtually nothing about Brock, but Brunell should be a household name for anyone who followed the NFL in the 1990s and early 2000s.After not taking the field in his rookie season while sitting behind Brett Favre and Ty Detmer Kentrell Brice Color Rush Jersey , Brunell did see brief action in 1994 as the backup. Wolf then traded him to the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars, getting draft picks in the third and fifth rounds in return. Wolf used those picks on fullback William Henderson and running back Travis Jervey respectively, while Brunell started ten games for the struggling new franchise.Ultimately, the deal worked out for both sides. Brunell started for the Jaguars for nine seasons, making three Pro Bowls in that span and leading the Jaguars to the AFC Championship Game on two occasions (including in their second season in 1996). After that successful run, the Jaguars traded him to Washington for a third-round draft pick in 2004, and he spent four seasons with the team. He then signed a two-year deal to be Drew Brees’ backup in New Orleans in 2008, and he won a Super Bowl ring as a Saint in 2009.All told, that was a great pick for the Packers, who eventually a fifth-round backup QB into a stellar, All-Pro caliber fullback and a decent backup running back/special teams player. Recent History at #1182018: Anthony Averett, CB, Alabama (Ravens)2017: Mack Hollins, WR https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Geronimo-Allison-Jersey , North Carolina (Eagles)2016: Juston Burris, CB, North Carolina State (Jets)2015: Ramik Wilson, LB, Georgia (Chiefs)2014: Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson (Steelers)2013: Sean Porter, LB, Texas A&M (Chiefs)2012: Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas (Vikings)2011: Jalil Brown, CB, Colorado (Chiefs)

that didn’t get on track in last Sunday’s 31-24 loss to the Saints was tight end O.J. Howard.Howard was targeted with a pass on the team’s first drive Frank Clark Color Rush Jersey , but the ball didn’t come his way again until he made his only catch of the game in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Howard has been targeted 14 times overall this season and said Monday that he’s been surprised by the lack of throws in his direction.“A little bit, but it’s just one of those things where you’ve got to stay at it,” Howard said, via the . “Sometimes we don’t play teams who give us what we thought we were going to get on film. So it’s one of those things where you have to keep going and hopefully you get the good looks.”Howard was targeted nearly five times a game last season, so it’s a noticeable difference for the 2017 first-round pick if not the only issue to sort out after a rough day for the offense. Wide receiver Mike Evans didn’t have a catch for the first time since 2015 and he needs to be on track for Tampa to fire on all cylinders. FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott won his second NFL rushing title in three seasons for a Dallas offense that has been defined by the ground game for several years now.Seattle takes the league's No. 1 rushing offense into a wild-card playoff against the Cowboys on Saturday night, led by Chris Carson, but with more help from others than your average pro backfield .While receiver Amari Cooper's impact on the Dallas passing game was dramatic following a midseason trade, and Seattle's Russell Wilson again finished among the NFL leaders in touchdowns passing, both teams figure to try to control the second postseason meeting between these franchises with their running backs. "We have a formula here," said Dallas right guard Zack Martin, who has made the Pro Bowl in all five of his seasons. "Usually if we win a game Dion Jordan Color Rush Jersey , we kind of stick to that formula. It's always a tough game against those guys. It's kind of a bone-on-bone game. We've got our work cut out for us."Elliott finished with 1,434 yards while setting a club record for catches by a running back with 77, one more than Herschel Walker 32 years ago. His 2,001 yards from scrimmage were second to New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley.The 23-year-old former Ohio State star had the first 40-touch game of his career, a 29-23 overtime win against defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia that all but wrapped up the NFC East for the Cowboys (10-6).With the fourth seed in the playoffs locked up, the Cowboys sat Elliott in the regular-season finale against the New York Giants. Dak Prescott showcased his passing game with a rally for a 36-35 win, but that's unlikely to be the way Dallas advances in the postseason."Knowing going into these playoffs I'm going to have probably the heaviest workload I've had all season," Elliott said, "so great getting fresh and ready going into this last stretch of the season and ready for what they throw at me."The Seahawks (10-6) will throw multiple backs at the Cowboys, starting with Carson. With 1,151 yards rushing, Carson became the club's first 1 Tedric Thompson Color Rush Jersey ,000-yard rusher since Marshawn Lynch on Seattle's most recent Super Bowl qualifier in 2014.Throw in Mike Davis (514 yards), Rashaad Penny (419) and Wilson (376), and the Seahawks have the first backfield with a 1,000-yard rusher and three with at least 300 yards since the 2001 Pittsburgh Steelers.Seattle is averaging 160 yards rushing per game, while Dallas finished the regular season ranked 10th at 123."The offensive line has just really come into their own — No. 1 rush team in the NFL for us, which is something that we really wanted to do is to run the ball this year and also play-action and do our thing," Wilson said. "Those guys have been a big, big thing for us."Carson, a second-year back drafted in the seventh round, had his first 100-yard game with 102 yards on a career-high 32 carries in the first meeting with Dallas this season, a 24-13 Seattle victory in Week 3 after the Seahawks had started 0-2.While the Cowboys let Seattle control the game with its rushing attack, they still held Carson to 3.2 yards per carry Ethan Pocic Color Rush Jersey , his lowest average of the season. Defense kept Dallas in the game despite one of the worst offensive showings of the season."So much of this is about us and what we need to do to play good run defense," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said. "It's about us being fundamentally sound and being physical and being in our gaps and setting edges and running to the ball and being a great tackling team regardless of who they hand it to or what kind of runs they use."There isn't much mystery in who will get the handoffs for the Cowboys. Elliott carried 304 times, 18 fewer than when he led the league in rushing as a rookie in 2016. Backup Rod Smith had just 44 rushes, 12 of those when Elliott sat against the Giants.Really, the No. 2 running option for Dallas is quarterback Dak Prescott, who has six rushing TDs in each of his three regular seasons. While the Cowboys have been at their best when Prescott shows the running threat, they will spend plenty of time trying to establish Elliott early."The ball is in his hands most of the time," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said. "I don't know him at all, but I am sure he's a great competitor, he just plays like it. It all matters to him and there's an intensity about his play that has made him already a significant player in the league."

Jared Lorenzen Odell Beckham Jerseys 2019 , the former New York Giants backup quarterback who has had a much-publicized battle with his weight in recent years, has been hospitalized.Jared Lorenzen’s family has asked me to..." New York Giants NewsEx-Giant Jared Lorenzen hospitalized New,29commentsEDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Ex-Giant Jared Lorenzen hospitalized TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Brian Killian/NFLPhotoLibraryJared Lorenzen, the former New York Giants backup quarterback who has had a much-publicized battle with his weight in recent years, has been hospitalized.Lorenzen’s weight was a curiosity, and often a source of jokes and Internet fun during his playing career. Lorenzen played in four games with the Giants in 2006 and 2007. He was listed at 285 pounds at the time.After he ballooned to nearly 600 pounds, though, his size was no longer funny. He began The Jared Lorenzen Project, a public effort to share his fight to get healthy and to help others do the same.No jokes and no videos of a massive Lorenzen playing quarterback in low-level professional indoor leagues today. Keep Lorenzen in your thoughts and, if you are inclined White Saquon Barkley Jerseys , your prayers. Matt Ryan is putting up MVP-like numbers, even on a team that hasn't lived up to expectations.Matty Ice turned in another brilliant performance in prime time Monday, throwing for 379 yards and completing his final 18 passes to lead the Atlanta Falcons to their second straight victory, 23-20 over the struggling New York Giants."Whatever it takes to win," Ryan said. "That's the mindset we have every week."Ryan threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Marvin Hall, Tevin Coleman broke loose on a 30-yard scoring run and the Falcons added another chapter to New York's miserable season, sending the Giants (1-6) to their fourth straight loss."I don't feel like we're a 1-6 team," Odell Beckham Jr. said. "That's what our record is, but that's not the feeling in the locker room."Ryan was the league's MVP in 2016 when he led Atlanta to the Super Bowl. While these Falcons (3-4) haven't played to that level, their quarterback is putting up numbers that measure up to what he did two years ago: a 71.1 percent completion rate Saquon Barkley Jerseys 2019 , 2,335 yards passing, 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions.Ryan is only focused on the team's performance."To inch our way closer to .500 is a positive for us," he said.It was also a big night for Giorgio Tavecchio, who was signed during the week to fill in for injured Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant. The native of Milan, Italy, made all three of his field goal attempts, including a 56-yarder that was the longest of his career and helped seal the victory."That kick was good from about 65 yards," Ryan said. "He did a great job for us coming in on short notice."Facing one of the NFL's worst defenses, New York botched its best scoring chance by going for a touchdown on fourth-and-goal from the 1 early in the third quarter. To the surprise of no one who has seen the Giants stumble through the season White Phil Simms Jerseys , Eli Manning's pass for tight end Scott Simonson fell harmlessly to the turf.Manning was sacked four times but still managed to complete 27 of 38 for 399 yards. Beckham hauled in eight passes for 143 yards, pushing him past 5,000 yards in his career, and Sterling Shepard finished with 167 yards on five receptions.Both teams got off to sluggish starts offensively. The Falcons failed to cross midfield on their first three possessions, and the Giants weren't much better.Then, suddenly, Atlanta struck for two big plays to grab the lead. Ryan went down the left sideline to tight end Austin Hooper for a 36-yard gain, pushing the Falcons into New York territory for the first time. Then Ryan spotted Hall breaking free down the middle of the field, hitting him perfectly in stride for the touchdown.Coleman's touchdown with 7陆 minutes remaining gave the Falcons some breathing room, but the Giants finally showed some life offensively.Manning completed five passes for 61 yards before Saquon Barkley powered over from the 2 with 4:47 remaining for New York's first TD of the game. Embattled coach Pat Shurmur decided to go for 2 Phil Simms Jerseys 2019 , looking to put his team in position to win with another score, but Beckham couldn't hang on to Manning's pass.The Falcons drove into position for Tavecchio's final field goal, extending the lead to 23-12.The Giants did manage a touchdown with 5 seconds remaining as Manning hooked up with Beckham on a 1-yard scoring play, but only after the quarterback was stuffed on two straight attempts to run it over, burning off most of the scant time on the clock.BARKLEY STYMIEDThe Falcons were the first team to hold Barkley to less than 100 yards rushing and receiving in a game.The rookie running back was limited to 43 yards on 14 carries, to go along with nine catches for 51 yards.It was Barkley's second-lowest rushing output of the season, eclipsed only by a 28-yard effort against Dallas in Week 2.Barkley was coming off his best game of the season, totaling 229 yards (130 rushing, 99 receiving) in a loss to Philadelphia.TAVECCHIO STEPS UPBryant is one of the NFL's most accurate kickers, but Tavecchio sure made a good impression in his return to the NFL.His 56-yard kick was the longest by a player in his first game with a new team in the last 40 seasons White Doug Kotar Jerseys , according to NFL Research. He also connected from 40 and 50 yards.Tavecchio kicked last season for the Oakland Raiders, but he was without a job until Bryant injured his right hamstring making a long kick in Atlanta's victory over Tampa Bay.That prompted the Falcons to bring back Tavecchio, who got a brief look from the team at the end of the preseason.Even though Bryant will surely reclaim his job as soon as he's healthy, Tavecchio set himself up to draw attention from other teams when he goes on the open market again.INJURY REPORTThe Falcons lost another guard when Brandon Fusco went down late in the first half with a right ankle injury.Fusco had to be helped off the field by a pair of trainers, and he was quickly taken to the locker room on a cart.Atlanta had already lost another starting guard, Andy Levitre, to a season-ending injury.Ben Garland took Fusco's spot on the line.UP NEXTGiants: New York returns home next Sunday to face NFC East-leading Washington (4-2).Falcons: Atlanta also plays Washington in its next game — but not until Nov. 4 after a bye week.Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at s://pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at s://apnews/search/paul%20newberry

Tough Youth LaDainian Tomlinson Jerseys , quick, fast and the real deal"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁?019 NFL Draft Prospect Elijah Holyfield RB GeorgiaNew,35commentsTough, quick, fast and the real dealESTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Draft Prospect Elijah Holyfield RB GeorgiaChuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsElijah Holyfield5’ 11”215 lbsRB GeorgiaThe first thing you think of when you hear Elijah Holyfield’s name is whether or not it is related to the 5 time World Champion boxer Evander Holyfield. Well, I guess you could say they are related because Envander is Elijah’s dad.It’s a weird situation as Evander and Tamie (Elijah’s mom) dated for many years and had two children, Elijah and his older sister (by three years) Eden.Just after Elijah was born Evander and Tamie went separate ways; into almost different worlds. Tamie wanted to settle down and be a mom while Evander was flying around the world as a superstar boxer.Tamie married a man named Chis Pettaway, and the two of them raised Elijah, Eden and their two stepbrothers, Chris, Jr. and Tashawn.They lived in Atlanta together for almost all of Elijah’s life while his father provided financial support and still stayed very involved in his son’s life.Make no mistake. The person with the vast majority of influence in Elijah’s life was his mom.She is a strong woman who made Elijah make his bed before he went to school and kept him on the straight and narrow. There were chores and schoolwork that needed to be done. “There was no time for foolishness,” his mom said. When the children would stay with their dad when he was in town there were maids and chefs and all kinds of people around. Elijah didn’t have to do anything. The kids didn’t spend a lot of time with their father as he was traveling the world, but it was nice when he was home for a while.Elijah explained the difference, “My mom, she’s the one always asking questions, ‘Are you hungry, are you doing this, are you doing that?’” he said. “My Dad LaDainian Tomlinson Jerseys Stitched , he’s more laid back. We’d go stay with him and whatever we needed, it was always there.”The two families worked well together, and Tamie and Evander have a good relationship.Evander also has nine other children that he needs to spend time with so between his businesses and family, he is always on the go. Sports always played a big role in Elijah’s life since he was about 3. He ran track, played basketball, took Taekwondo, took swimming lessons, and played football. It was the same with his sister and stepbrothers who are all now in their 20’s and all college graduates.“When they got done with track practice or football practice or whatever, it was time to do homework, to have dinner, to say their prayers, to go to bed,” Tamie said. “They’ve always been on a dictated schedule like that. They never had time to think about just hanging out.”Elijah tried boxing from age 8 thru 14 and was said to be very good at it, but he realized he had to choose between boxing and football. Football was where Elijah really shined as he was strong and fast and showed more natural ability than in boxing. When Elijah was a junior in high school he rushed for 1,735 yards and 25 TDs in 14 games. That cemented his future in the sport.When Evander heard about his career choice his reaction was, “I’m excited about it,” Evander said. “I realize, with generations Youth Joe Klecko Jerseys , it’s one thing what you did, but how do you inspire your kids to take it to another level?Boxing was my thing but I love football. As my son will tell you, I love football more than boxing.At that time as a kid, I was small, and nobody would give me an opportunity. They gave him an opportunity, and he has shown he can do this.”Elijah had to wait behind some very good backs at Georgia before he got his chance. Nick Chubb was a star with the Browns this year, and Sony Michel is a Super Bowl champion. It gave Elijah a chance to learn about being a great back from some pretty good role models.It also took wear and tear away from Elijah as Michel had 654 college touches, and Chubb had 789.Elijah has had only 222 college touches through three years and has plenty of tread left on the tires.Here he shows some of his great skillset as he makes the ILB whiff in the hole with a incredible jump cut and then gets straight up field.He shows real nice vision on the play as his head is up. He sees the charging ILB and avoids him without taking his eyes off the hole. This is why he can immediately accelerate through the opening quickly before the rest of the defenders can converge on him. Here he again has a nice jump cut, head up to see the hole and read the back side blocks.This is a trait that is hard to teach and shows an innate ability to decipher the play.This play also shows some of Elijah’s elusiveness as he is able to make defenders miss in the open field. He is not the most elusive RB in the draft, but he has a low center of gravity and good balance which makes him hard to bring down with arm tackles. He also has real nice size to be a feature back (20 -25 touches a game) to go along with his strength and, of course, his genetically given toughness.I mentioned toughness, and here it is along with desire. This is just a 12 yard run, but half the Auburn team takes shots at Elijah before he goes down. The play is not that well-blocked at all but Elijah has the ability to “slither” through holes as well as power though them.You should notice that with all these jump cuts and making people miss Elijah doesn’t immediately abandon the hole and swing wide outside like many speed backs do. Elijah is not afraid of contact and actually likes to put a whooping on defensive players. He has the ability to kick the run outside but tries to keep to where the play is blocked.If you want to see him jump cut outside to prove he can do it, well here it is.He has only 215 college rushes in his career so he is just a baby in understanding all the nuances of being a complete running back. Here he shows really good speed to race almost around a DB in pursuit. He doesn’t have blazing speed, but he does have above average giddy up.One of the problems I see with Elijah when he runs outside is he doesn’t press the hole far enough at times. Here he does a good job, but on occasion when the hole is blocked he will immediately take a 45 degree angle outside instead of taking another step then making an almost 90 degree turn to the outside. When you press the hole farther, you draw up the safeties and LB Joe Klecko Jerseys Stitched , and it gives them less of an angle to catch you and make a tackle.I said before how Elijah likes to put a hurting on defensive players. This what is called a statement run. No it doesn’t get a TD, but it fires up the offense and tells the defense, “We are coming after you and will exert our will on you.”This is also no Grambling State team. This is LSU, and those players are all good athletes.You can see from the coaches’ view that Elijah reads the ILB who fills the “B” gap hole so Elijah sprints through the “A” gap and straight up field. He knew the defense was going to gang tackle him so he figured he would inflict a little punishment first. It’s a great mindset to have and shows the toughness and alpha dog mentality Elijah plays with.I also mentioned desire as a trait Elijah possesses, and you can see here the determination and toughness he has, especially when he sees the goal line. You can see Elijah dance around the block in the backfield then accelerate though the hole only to get hit at the 4 yard line. The first guy bounces off but he is grabbed by multiple defenders who he drags into the end zone. This is first of all a read option where the QB holds the ball way to long. He should have given it up sooner because the RT DE didn’t crash down on the play. By holding the ball too long he allowed too much penetration, but Elijah smartly avoids the traffic. He is then hit by multiple players, and he literally drags the safety (33) almost into the end zone from the three yard line. That is determination by a spirited RB.This last play I will show you from a couple of angles because it shows the athletic ability of Elijah like I could never describe without this footage. It is a simple misdirection play with a read option component.The QB could keep the ball and follow his blocker, but he decides to give the rock to Elijah. Elijah does the rest.Elijah does his best to avoid the first tackle attempt in the backfield and then show his speed to the end zone against a box safety who has an angle on him. The dive looks good but is really impressive when you see it from another angle.You can see how much desire and body control it took to get that ball into the end zone. This is an all out effort with great athletic agility to accomplish. He runs full speed and takes off from the 4 1鈦? yard line with a safety ready to hit hit. and he has no idea where or how hard he is going to get smacked. He is knocked off balance and going out of bounds as he contorts his body to get the ball in. He basically has only the ball and his hands inside the end zone while the rest of his body is out of bounds. Plus he is able to score before any part of his body hits out of bounds; great play and better desire. Elijah Holyfield seems like a real good kid with plus talent as a RB. He is not a finished product and will need some coaching to make him an every down back. He only had 7 pass receptions in college, not because he is a bad receiver but because they rarely threw to him when he was in the game. He will also need extensive work as a pass protector if he wants to play in the NFL. I think he can do these things, but it definitely drops down his Draft grade. His lack of carries is more of a positive than a negative. I currently have a late 3rd, early 4th round grade on Elijah, but that will be slightly altered by his Combine and pro day results.I know many of you like some of the other big name RB’s in the Draft. I am just giving you an option so we can improve our o-line while at the same time upgrading our RB situation.As always I value your opinion so tell me what you think.. Good morning, GGN! You know it’s a slow day of Jets news when it takes a deep dive just to uncover a couple of Trevon Wesco stories. I am fake outraged at the lack of Wesco coverage. Ah well, at..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteGang Green Nationa New York Jets communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsJetsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Jets StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Jets NewsYahoo Jets Team PageYahoo Jets ReportYahoo Jets Depth ChartYahoo Jets TransactionsYahoo Jets PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕New York Jets Flight Connections 5/18/19New,196commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareNew York Jets Flight Connections 5/18/19Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsGood morning, GGN! You know it’s a slow day of Jets news when it takes a deep dive just to uncover a couple of Trevon Wesco stories. I am fake outraged at the lack of Wesco coverage. Ah well, at least the Jets might finally be in the running to land Peyton Manning Youth Curtis Martin Jerseys , a couple of decades after he made it clear he would pretty much prefer anything other than joining the Jets organization. In other news, the Jets may or may not be interested in trading Le’Veon Bell before he ever takes a snap. I’m going with not, but in this brave new Jets world who knows for sure? Oh, yeah, I almost forgot. The Jets are in the market for a new GM. Experience preferred, but not required. Function preferred, but may consider dysfunction with the right references. A plus if you can decipher the likes of “better pray ion never get at Saftey.” Must be good with humans. Here are your links to the Jets this fine Saturday morning in May:Benjamin Solak - Would You Rather: Jets GM HuntConor Orr - Jets fire GM Mike Maccagnan, putting team on downward spiralRich Cimini - Jets’ turbulence: One big job opening, so many questionsBrian Costello - Jets’ GM candidates will have plenty of questionsMatt Stypulkoski - Jets pursuing Peyton Manning as next GM? 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"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football Advicewith just one unsigned draft pick remaining.CDTShareTweetShareSharePackers sign second-round draft pick Elgton Jenkins to rookie contractTrevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports89 members of the Green Bay Packers’ 90-man roster are now under contract. According to the NFL’s transaction wire on Monday afternoon Josh Jackson Jersey , the Packers and second-round draft pick Elgton Jenkins have inked the offensive lineman’s rookie contract, locking him in for the 2019 season. Jenkins, the 44th overall pick out of Mississippi State, was one of just two remaining draft picks who had not signed their deals. The other, tight end and third-round pick Jace Sternberger, remains unsigned for the time being. According to Over the Cap, the estimated rookie pool contract for a player drafted at slot 44 will include a signing bonus of just under $3 million, which would give Jenkins an approximate cap hit of $1.233 million for the coming season. A center for the Bulldogs in his final two years of college football, Jenkins has played all over the offensive line and is a candidate to compete for a starting job at guard as a rookie. In addition, he should provide the team with a quality backup for starting center Corey Linsley Oren Burks Jersey , regardless of whether he earns a starting job or not.Combining Over the Cap’s contract projection with their salary cap estimates for the Packers leaves the team with approximately $8.45 million in salary cap space following the Jenkins signing. Adding Sternberger to the mix should only drop the Packers’ cap space by another few hundred thousand dollars, leaving them with just over $8 million to work with heading into OTAs. It is fair to wonder about how a nerve disorder affected Ted Thompson’s ability to serve as Packers GM, when he and the team knew something was wrong, and if something should have been done sooner. But we can’t assume anything."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShareTweetShareShareNews of Ted Thompson’s health brings more questions, but the answers can’t be assumedTed Thompson’s health has been the center of speculation among Packers fans for years. Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe jokes about Ted Thompson’s diminishing health were never funny. While it’s true he’s a public figure and his ability to effectively do his job falls under the realm of reasonably asked questions, making light of a person’s mental capacity with dementia jokes is about as loathsome as it gets. Let’s not compare one to the other. With the news of Thompson’s condition, an autonomic disorder, questions naturally arise: when did these symptoms begin? Did they affect his ability to do his job and if so how? Who picked up the slack if he had the capacity for a smaller workload? And should the Packers have acted sooner in discussing his eventual replacement? It’s the job of beat reporters and Packers media to ask these questions and fans have a right to know as well, even in matters as sensitive as someone’s health. But any preening blowhards on Twitter doing a victory lap, pointing to this condition as definitive proof of Thompson’s demise and the feckless inaction of the team J’Mon Moore Jersey , ought to pump their brakes (not to mention take stock of whether that’s a good look for them as a person).In an effort to be first to be “right,” we are railroading the truth in search of the hottest take. And the truth is we don’t really know much at all. Anything beyond “Ted was sick enough in 2017 to have a discussion with Mark Murphy about his future with the team,” comes as speculation in terms of the affect Thompson’s health had on his ability to do his job. Being sick enough to step down in 2017 is not proof past failings were because of his health. Drafting is hard and most teams fail at it consistently. John Schneider had an all-time draft run and now can’t seem to find or keep cornerstone players. Blips like the 2015 draft happen. This announcement isn’t proof that Thompson’s perceived loss of fastball velocity comes as a result of this condition. We don’t know that. What we know is the Packers have had the best front office infrastructure in the sport for years. We also know the last few offseasons from Ted Thompson featured a flurry of free agent signings and some aggressive draft posturing with trades. Was this a result of Brian Gutekunst’s or Mark Murphy’s hands on the wheel? Russ Ball’s? Eliot Wolf’s? These are reasonable questions to ask, even necessary ones. But we can’t take for granted their answers simply because at some point in the future Thompson had to step down. Too much of this seems to come from limited reporting and the propensity to play body language doctor. Whispers about health problems aren’t new surrounding Thompson, even if they’re often ghoulish and/or bizarre. Thompson, more than most GMs, took a very active role earlier in his career when it came to scouting, insisting on a boots-on-the-ground approach that waned in recent years. Was that due to his deteriorating health, or because guys like Alonzo Highsmith, Wolf Marquez Valdes-Scantling Jersey , and Gutekunst became such trusted lieutenants? The truth may lie somewhere in a shade of gray.Knowing now he was sick and that the illness ultimately led to his resignation—though an agreed upon one—doesn’t actually answer these questions. If anything, it leads to more, confirming what many have speculated on for years. Being right about that speculation doesn’t, then, allow one to speculate further. A broken clock is right twice a day — a rate some talking heads and Twitter trolls would love to crack. Perhaps the most pressing question for journalists is the role the Packers as an organization play here. It strikes me as a little macabre to even type this, but should Green Bay have acted sooner? This one seems to be a little more easily answered.In every walk of life, people continue to work through illness. We often laud them for it. In sports, we simply want to know about the results, absent the human empathy part. Adults are trusted every day to decide if they’re capable of completing their professional tasks based on their help. If you can’t come in to work because you’re sick? You call in. This isn’t 5th grade where mommy or daddy need to give you a note. Ted Thompson earned the trust of the organization to say, “I can do this JK Scott Jersey ,” even if it meant working a little less and trusting the people around him a little more. We know how great the people around him are and we’re getting glimpses of how good we think Brian Gutekunst is. The Browns clearly loved his staff enough to recreate it a couple hundred miles to the East. Thompson earned the right to say when he felt he could no longer do the job. He was trusted, as millions are every day, to know his capabilities better than anyone else. Unless we get information about clear warning signs missed by the team, ones beyond just “well, the 2015 draft was bad,” we don’t really have clear evidence to suggest the Packers should have acted sooner in making this move. It’s still fair to ask that question, but not to assume it without evidence. We’ll likely never know the truth. It’s unlikely even Thompson himself could offer an honest assessment of whether or not his health was deleterious to his ability to do his job. We know him to be a fierce competitor, but it’s hard for anyone to make those kinds of determinations about themselves with clear eyes. Questions about timing should only be relevant to discussions about how chain of command changed, how responsibilities where shifted and for how long that went on. On the other hand, those are important ideas the Packers should be willing to explain. For a publicly owned team Kevin King Jersey , they have to answer to the fans on this even if shareholders aren’t traditional ones. If discussing an aging person’s deteriorating health makes you feel icky, you aren’t alone. If it doesn’t, think about why that is. Unfortunately though, there are potential repercussions to this news that extend into the football realm. There are answers worth seeking. But that’s not the same as making assumptions. That difference matters, not simply materially for this discussion, but also to keep in mind the humanity of why we’re having it in the first place.

unofficial FirstEnergy Stadium debuts Saturday as members of the Cleveland Browns.A crowd of 37 Kareem Martin Jersey ,686 — energized by quarterback Baker Mayfield — gave both offseason acquisitions numerous ovations during the Orange and Brown Scrimmage, a 2 1/2-hour intrasquad practice.Former Giants wide receiver Beckham caught passes from Mayfield on the first two snaps of full-team action, while ex-Chiefs running back Hunt logged his initial on-field work after missing the first eight training camp sessions with a groin injury."You could feel the excitement from the fans out there," said Mayfield, who encouraged chants of "O-B-J" by waving his arms. "It wasn't even half-filled and the energy was unreal. People are excited to have football back. The excitement is justified, so now we have to go and make it right for them."Beckham and Hunt have fueled sky-high expectations for the Browns, who haven't made the playoffs in 17 years. They went 7-8-1 last season as Mayfield set an NFL-rookie record with 27 touchdown passes.Hunt was activated from the non-football injury list and took part in individual drills. The Northeast Ohio native is facing an eight-game league suspension for a domestic violence incident that prompted his release by Kansas City."For Kareem to be in the stadium for the first time in front of everybody, not that he actually played, but just to be out there, it will change your perspective on it," Mayfield said. "I'm hoping he enjoyed that more than we did."Coach Freddie Kitchens didn't rule out Hunt seeing limited action Thursday, when Cleveland hosts the Washington Redskins in its preseason opener, but said he would prefer to err on the side of caution with injured players."It was nice to see Kareem do that, but it's a slow process and we want to be safe with them and careful with getting him back," Kitchens said. "I was pleased that he came out and did some drills. It was very good."The first-year coach modified the format of the annual event by holding a typical camp practice in an NFL stadium, running two limited sequences of 11-on-11 action. The only players made available to the media were Mayfield and defensive end Myles Garrett.General manager John Dorsey signed numerous autographs while wearing his trademark Browns sweatshirt on the 83 degree day, recently retired kicker Phil Dawson threw t-shirts into the stands, and Kitchens addressed the crowd before leaving the field."Yeah, there was adrenaline doing that," Kitchens admitted. "I understand the passion these fans have and they demonstrate every opportunity they have to show it."NOTESAdmission was $5 with all net proceeds benefitting the Cleveland Browns Foundation's statewide initiative toward making school attendance a priority. ... DE Olivier Vernon (hamstring) Womens Robert Thomas Jersey , RB Duke Johnson (right hamstring), TE Seth DeValve (concussion) and DT Sheldon Richardson (abdomen) did not practice. ... Fifth-round pick K Austin Siebert was the lone player to be booed after missing back-to-back field goals. Incumbent K Greg Joseph made six in a row. RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — While the NFL rushing title might be a little out of reach heading into the final week of the regular season, halfback Saquon Barkley is probably going to end his rookie season with the New York Giants with his share of records.The No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft has one league record within reach, can join a very select group of players with his yards from scrimmage total, and he can add to his windfall of Giants records.“He’s one of those rare guys,” said Dallas coach Jason Garrett, whose NFC East champion Cowboys (9-6) will face Barkley and the Giants (5-10) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium“We watched the whole season and he just continues to show up, he is a great football player, and I think everybody felt that way about him coming out of school,” Garrett added. “He was such a dominant player at Penn State and he’s just continued that. The challenge is, he beats you so many different ways. He can run the ball inside, he can bounce it and win on the edges, he’s a really good pass receiver, he’s great run-after-catch, he’s physical, he’s hard to bring down with one guy but he’s got quickness and explosiveness, acceleration and speed.”Barkley’s statistics are impressive. He has rushed for 1,198 yards and 10 touchdowns, caught a team-high 87 passes for 688 yards and four touchdowns Cody Latimer Jersey , and accumulated 1,886 yards from scrimmage.The 21-year-old running back enters the week third in the league in rushing. He is 236 yards behind Ezekiel Elliott of the Cowboys and 183 behind Todd Gurley of the Rams.Barkley needs two receptions to break Reggie Bush’s NFL mark (88) for rookie running backs, set in 2006. He needs 114 yards from scrimmage to join Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson (2,212 yards in 1983) and Edgerrin James (2,139 in 1999) as only rookies with at least 2,000 scrimmage yards in NFL history.He has already broken the team’s rookie record for yards rushing, needs 2 yards to become the fourth Giant with 1,200 yards rushing, and one rushing TD to set the team record, which he now shares with Bill Paschal (1943).“Not really worried about the records,” Barkley said Thursday. “I care less if I get to 2,000 or if I get the two receptions. I think it’ll be great, it’ll be special for not only myself, but for the team. It would be more special if we get a win.”Not winning the majority of games has been an adjustment for Barkley.“I learned that you’re going to be tested in the NFL,” he said. “There’s going to be highs, there’s going to be lows. You got to stay poised through it all. No matter what, you got to come in and you got to continue to work, continue to have that mindset to get better every single day.”Less than a month ago, Barkley talked about challenging for a rushing title. The dream went out the window the past two games as Tennessee and Indianapolis held him to a combined 74 yards rushing.With wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. out of the lineup with a quad injury, it allowed the Titans and Colts to load the box many times and limit Barkley. New York’s offensive line also has been spotty.Barkley raised a few eyebrows momentarily when he said refused to say the rushing title was out of reach.“You never know http://www.giantslockerroom.com/authentic-evan-engram-jersey ,” he said laughing. “I’m just kidding, but honestly, you never know. I’m not all about winning rushing titles, or ‘Me, Me, Me,’ but I do believe that I want to be a great player in this league, and I want to go down as one of the best to play in this league, and that’s something you got to do. If you look at all the great running backs, they at least got one (rushing title).”Barkley said his goal Sunday is to compete for his teammates and win. He won’t wait long to get back to work.“Figure out how I can go from doing what I did in my rookie year, and even elevate it to another level,” he said.That would be a pretty good year, too.NOTES: Beckham is looking less likely to play Sunday after missing Thursday’s practice. He has not played the last three games. … Also not practicing: LB Alec Ogletree (concussion), DL Mario Edwards (calf), TE Rhett Ellison (concussion) and WR Russell Shepard (ankle). LB B.J. Goodson (foot) was limited. WR Sterling Shepard (hip) and C Spencer Pulley (calf) practiced fully after being limited Wednesday. …Left-footed punter Brock Miller was re-signed to the practice squad. Dallas has a left-footed punter, Chris Jones.

FLORHAM PARK C.J. Mosley Jerseys Stitched , N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed right tackle Brandon Shell on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday with a knee injury.Shell was hurt last Saturday in the Jets’ loss to Houston. He was carted off the field in the third quarter after left guard Spencer Long rolled into his left leg. Shell immediately grabbed at his knee as trainers ran onto the field to check on him.Coach Todd Bowles wouldn’t provide details Wednesday as to the nature of Shell’s injury, other than to say it was “pretty bad.” He also said the offensive lineman will need surgery.Shell started 29 games over the past three seasons since being drafted in the fifth round out of South Carolina. He’s the great-nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Shell.Brent Qvale took over at right tackle against the Texans and could do so for the last two games. Bowles said it’s early in the week and the team is still considering its options. The Jets also have offensive tackle Eric Smith, claimed Tuesday off waivers from the Patriots, and Dieugot Joseph, who’s on the practice squad.Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu was also placed on IR after missing the game against Houston with a concussion. He had two sacks and a forced fumble in 11 games for the Jets.The Jets also claimed linebacker Emmanuel Lamur off waivers from Oakland, and promoted linebacker Anthony Wint from the practice squad.Lamur has 193 tackles in seven NFL seasons, most recently with the Raiders after stints with Minnesota and Cincinnati.Wint has spent the entire season on the practice squad after being signed by New York after rookie minicamp. He was an undrafted free agent out of Florida International. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sam Darnold is out of his walking boot and has started jogging. Next step for the New York Jets quarterback: getting back on the field.Darnold sat out the team’s first practice after its bye-week break while he continues to recover from a foot strain.The rookie wore a green Jets cap and sweats as practice began Monday, and mostly watched from the side while Josh McCown and Davis Webb threw passes in individual drills.“The foot is really good,” Darnold said, adding that he’s experiencing no pain. “I feel really good. Like I said last week, just following protocol right now Youth Le’Veon Bell Jersey , but it feels really good. (I’ve) been walking around on it fine. It’s just stable progressions throughout the week, I think.”Darnold was injured during the Jets’ 13-6 loss at Miami on Nov. 4. McCown started in his place the following week, a 41-10 defeat at home to Buffalo.It’s uncertain if Darnold will be able to start against New England on Sunday.“Right now, it’s status quo,” coach Todd Bowles said. “Day to day, week to week.”The Jets aren’t required to submit an injury report until Wednesday, after the first official practice of the week is held. Bowles said he and the team would have to see if Darnold might be able to participate, but insisted he had no gut feeling.“Not at this time, I don’t,” Bowles said. “Honestly, I don’t.”If Darnold can’t go, it would be McCown starting against the Patriots at home. The 39-year-old veteran struggled in his season debut Le’Veon Bell Jersey Stitched , along with the rest of the offense, in the loss to the Bills. McCown was 17 of 34 for 135 yards and two interceptions.Darnold hopes to be able to practice at some point this week, but insists he’ll follow the direction of head athletic trainer John Mellody and his staff. That might mean sitting out a second straight game and missing his first matchup with Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Co.“I think the idea of going up against him and the Patriots, Coach Belichick, all those guys, it’s a cool thing,” Darnold said, “especially with me growing up in the era where they really controlled the whole NFL, for the most part.“So it’s really cool to be able to have a chance to go up against them, if I get the opportunity this weekend.”Darnold, the No. 3 overall draft pick this year Infant Blake Cashman Jersey , leads the NFL with 14 interceptions and struggled in his past three games before the injury — including being picked off four times against the Dolphins. That has done nothing to shake the confidence of his coaches or teammates.The 21-year-old signal caller also remains positive about the experience he has gained in his first season.“I had some time to think about it,” Darnold said. “I thought throughout the year I’ve been progressing and getting better. Yeah, the Miami game, it wasn’t a step in the wrong direction, (but) it was just a little bump in the road, I think. I think other than that, I’ve been continuing to improve every single week, and I’m just going to try to do that if I get the chance to play.”After a whirlwind of a transition from college to the draft to the NFL during the past several months, Darnold used the bye-week break to catch his breath and spend some time with his friends and visiting Manhattan.That meant even passing on extra film study for a few days.“When I was here doing rehab and all of that stuff, I was watching film a little bit, but for the most part it was a good time to get away from it, reset my mind Blake Cashman Jersey Draft ,” Darnold said. “I knew when I got back today, I was going to get after it.”Teams have different views on how to handle rookie quarterbacks , and whether it’s best to start them right away or have them sit a bit and absorb things from the sideline.Darnold won the starting job out of training camp and was under center in Week 1 for the Jets. Given his struggles — two TDs, seven INTs — in his past three games, some fans and media thought perhaps the injury might have been a blessing for Darnold so he could watch a bit rather than play.“No, I want to be out there,” Darnold said. “I want to be out there playing with the guys, but I think the biggest thing for me was to just watch Josh go about a game week. I think watching him on the field, watching him on the practice field helped me out a lot. So in terms of that, it was good.“But I definitely want to be out there with my guys.”NOTES: WR Robby Anderson (ankle) and LG James Carpenter (undisclosed) were among those who did not dress for practice. C Spencer Long (knee/finger) participated after missing New York’s previous game. … The Jets signed DL Destiny Vaeao to the practice squad. Vaeao spent the past two-plus seasons with Philadelphia after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Washington State in 2016.

as Aaron Rodgers’ backup? That’s one of the questions head coach Matt LaFleur will have to answer as he and general manager Brian Gutekunst examine the roster in preparation for free agency and the draft.Kizer clearly has some skills given he was a second round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2017 Blake Martinez Jersey , but he has shown little development in his two professional seasons. That much is obvious given his terrible performance in the Packers’ 31-0 loss to conclude the 2018 season. Given that the Packers’ hopes ride on Rodgers staying healthy, shouldn’t the Packers invest in at least a competent veteran backup? Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and even the Chicago Bears stayed afloat this season thanks to Nick Foles and Chase Daniel’s solid performances when their starters went down.The Packers also could spend an earlier pick on a quarterback in the draft but then they might have to wait for that pick to develop as well and Kizer has shown nothing that the NFL game has slowed down for him so that option should be out. As for Tim Boyle, don’t let the preseason hype fool you. He’d have just as tough a time adjusting as Kizer has. The best option for Green Bay is to go get a veteran backup. There will be plenty of options come free agency.There’s more on the Packers’ backup quarterback situation plus why Jimmy Graham isn’t the only veteran tight end Green Bay should hang onto in today’s cheese curds.Packers no longer can neglect backup QB position—PackersNews.comWhen you throw in the health issues Rodgers has had the last two seasons, it seems the roster is screaming for a veteran backup. Hopefully LaFleur and Gutekunst listen.Rookie year memorable for JK Scott in many ways—Packers.comJK Scott isn’t kidding around when he said he had some ups and downs during his rookie season and hopefully a new special teams coordinator can make the most of a punter whose leg was a weapon at Alabama.Bringing back TE Marcedes Lewis makes sense for Packers—Packers WireMarcedes Lewis was underutilized under former coach Mike McCarthy as both a receiver and a blocker and given LaFleur’s dedication to a consistent running game to set up the pass, bringing Lewis back would form a solid tandem with Graham in the new offense where their skills could actually be properly showcased.From China to Oshkosh, late UW-Oshkosh art professor found passion in Green Bay Packers football—Oshkosh NorthwesternAnyone who lives in Wisconsin knows grocery stores are ghost towns during Packers games. A late UW-Oshkosh professor who usually shopped during games found that interesting so he learned about football and became a fan.Tennessee family searching for escaped rabbit the size of a dog—UPINo word if the rabbit has a mean streak a mile wide. Better not risk a frontal assault Jake Ryan Jersey , that rabbit is dynamite. Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison got off to a great start last season, with 19 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns in the first four games. Then he got hurt and missed two games, returned just long enough to get one more catch before getting hurt again, and his season was over. Now, he says, he’s fully healthy.Allison says he feels good after suffering a concussion Davante Adams Jersey , a hamstring injury and a torn adductor last year, and “I feel confident where I’m at,” Allison told ESPN. “I’m still able to do the same things I could before the injury. I took the proper time. I was mentally strong during the rehab process. My body is physically strong. I’m still ‘G-Mo.’ I’m 100 percent myself. You see it with ACLs and people come back and they’re not the same. You never know what it is — if they rushed the process or they don’t trust the surgery or trust the ligament — but I can tell you, I’m praying every night for full health and full strength to use my talents for good. I think I’m making a good comeback and I feel confident in myself.”Allison signed a one-year, $2.8 million contract to stay in Green Bay, where he’ll be learning a new offense with Matt LaFleur as the head coach. If he can produce like he did at the start of last year Corey Linsley Jersey , and stay healthy for 16 games, LaFleur is going to be very pleased.

goal line early in the second quarter https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/David-Bakhtiari-Jersey , capping a 75-yard drive that gave Green Bay a 14-7 lead at Minnesota, the Packers again put themselves in favorable position for a victory on the road against a winning team.That’s a formula coach Mike McCarthy’s backsliding bunch has yet to figure out this year.Unlike so many of his past teams with Aaron Rodgers at the helm, these Packers just keep on stumbling down the stretch. Now they’ll probably need a perfect finish to squeeze into the playoffs.Kirk Cousins passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover for the Vikings, who overtook the depleted Packers for a 24-17 victory on Sunday .“We’ll see what we’re made of for the last five weeks,” Rodgers said. “Are we going to stick together through these tough times, or are we going to start splintering? I’d like to think that the leadership is in place that we can stick together through whatever happens, but these five weeks will show it.”The Packers went three and out on their first possession, only because Davante Adams accidentally stepped out of bounds before making what would’ve been a chain-moving catch on third down. Then Rodgers finished the second drive with a vintage back-shoulder touchdown throw to Adams , before Jones raced around left end on a crack toss sweep that Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said afterward was a perfect call for the defensive play he had dialed up.But the Packers went three-and-out the next time they had the ball and didn’t score again until a field goal with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter. Over their final seven possessions, they punted five times and had a turnover on downs when Jones was stopped on fourth-and-inches midway through the third quarter at their 44-yard line. On that final drive, Adams had what would’ve been a touchdown catch on third-and-1 at the 20 slip through his hands.“Our third down has been our black eye,” McCarthy said.The Packers (4-6-1) fell into 10th place in the NFC. They were beaten up, mentally and physically, by this five-game slog with losses on the road against the Rams (10-1) Jason Spriggs Jersey , Patriots (8-3), Seahawks (6-5) and Vikings (6-4-1) when they were either tied or leading as late as the third quarter in each of those four games.The schedule softens, with four losing teams on the slate: home games against the Cardinals (2-9), Falcons (4-7) and Lions (4-7) and a trip to play the Jets (3-8) following a rematch with the NFC North-leading Bears (8-3) on the road. There’s a legitimate question, though, about whether the Packers have enough steam left to win out like they did in 2016 with six straight victories to win the division at 10-6 and reach the NFC championship game.“I knew we had a tough stretch. Four really tough places to play,” Rodgers said. “I didn’t think we’d go 1-4 on that stretch, but that’s where we’re at. We’re here: 4-6-1. We have to win our last five, and even that might not be enough.”This will be the first time since Rodgers took over as the starter in 2008 that the Packers don’t reach double-digit wins in the regular season when Rodgers doesn’t miss any games to injuries. They were 7-9 in 2017 and 8-7-1 in 2013 when Rodgers broke his collarbone. They were 6-10 in 2008.The injuries are the most tangible reason why the Packers might not be able to recover to reach the playoffs this year. Already missing several starters, they saw left tackle David Bakhtiari, left guard Lane Taylor, wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, wide receiver/kick returner Trevor Davis and safety Kentrell Brice all leave the game with injuries.The Packers, though Mike Daniels Color Rush Jersey , have been missing that mojo they’ve had so often in the Rodgers era all year long. This was their season low in points (14) and yards (254).“Sitting on the sideline, we kept asking ourselves why we’re so unlucky,” said Jones, who had 93 total yards on 20 touches.He added: “You can tell the guys in this locker room want it. We want it more than anyone else, and we’re right there each and every game, but it feels like it gets taken from us.” Vic Fangio makes no secret he would like to be a head coach. Last offseason, when the Packers fired the maligned Dom Capers, Fangio was one of the candidates whom Green Bay most coveted. Once Mike McCarthy got his walking papers and the Bears defense dominated the Rams on national television, connecting the dots was easy. It’s just not the right move for the Packers. Of course, it hasn’t just been one game that makes Fangio an appealing option. He built a dominating 49ers defense during their mini-run with Jim Harbaugh, one that stymied Aaron Rodgers more than once. His work with sub-par talent early in his Chicago tenure deserves its own plaudits, but even with Khalil Mack, Fangio should be lauded for his work turning the Bears into a suffocating defense in an era where such things were thought to be impossible. Fangio is one of the NFL’s true mad scientists, happiest tinkering in the lab with ways to stop opposing offenses. He’s a little gruff https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Jamaal-Williams-Jersey , but not particularly outspoken and while he provides outstanding defensive coaching and scheme, there’s little evidence to suggest he’s the kind of alpha personality to come in and immediately demand the respect of a veteran football team set on winning a Super Bowl ASAMFP. Some have suggested the Packers need the new coach to inject accountability and discipline into the team, hold Aaron Rodgers to a higher standard and put his damn foot down. That’s not true. Mike McCarthy was an outstanding culture-setting coach and CEO of the Packers program. His voice simply ran its course. Fangio would likely represent a step back in terms of setting a Lombardi standard (as one former coach might put it). What the Packers need is a forward thinking coach with progressive ideologies about coaching, scheme, and personnel deployment. The calculation should be simple: the defense doesn’t have a coaching problem, it has a talent problem. The offense doesn’t have a talent problem, it has a coaching problem. So how does Fangio solve this exactly? If the answer to offensive stagnation is a hot young OC candidate, then just hire the offensive coach to begin with. More than likely the Zac Taylors of the world, even if successful, would be on their way to head coaching jobs in two years and then the team has to start over as Rodgers’ powers wain. What problem does Fangio solve that can’t be solved by Mike Pettine, another year of continuity, and some improved talent? The 49ers had Patrick Willis, Justin Smith, Aldon Smith and a deep group of role players. The Bears have Khalil Mack Dean Lowry Jersey , Akiem Hicks, Kyle Fuller and Eddie Jackson. That’s not underselling what Fangio has done, simply pointing out he’s been successful with more raw talent than the Packers currently have. A 60-year-old coordinator who hasn’t been an NFL head coach and doesn’t seem ideally suited from a personality standpoint to be one isn’t the answer to the Packers falling behind other top offenses with Aaron Rodgers. Fangio is closer to Social Security than a Super Bowl, making him a wonky fit on a team in need of an offensive overhaul. Pete Carroll is the oldest head coach in football and doesn’t suffer from a lack of foresight, but he was also a successful veteran coach with impossible reservoirs of energy when he got to Seattle. Replacing an old school coach with an old school coach to fix complacency in an old school way of doing business simply doesn’t follow. The culture isn’t broken in Green Bay, and even if it were, there’s little evidence to suggest Fangio could piece it back together. The whole defense, to a man, lauded Pettine for bringing accountability back in a post-Capers world. Is Fangio’s schematic advantage over Pettine so large that Mark Murphy and Gutekunst ought to eschew better offensive coaching options in the head spot? No way.Fangio’s defense should worry the Packers on Sunday when the team attempts to save its season and keep playoff hopes alive. But that’s not reason enough to hire him as the man to succeed Mike McCarthy.

that would send defensive end Frank Clark to Kansas City pending Clark’s agreement with the Chiefs on a new contract.It did not take long for that deal to come together.According to multiple reports K.J. Wright Color Rush Jersey , Clark has agreed to a five-year, $105.5 million deal with his new team. The deal has $63.5 million in guaranteed money.Clark was set to make $17.128 million if he played out the season under the terms of the franchise tag that the Seahawks slapped on him in March.This new deal trumps the $105 million in total value that DeMarcus Lawrence got from the Cowboys, although Lawrence got a slightly higher amount of guaranteed money at $65 million. It’s considerably more than the five-year, $85 million that Dee Ford got from the 49ers after the Chiefs traded him for a 2020 second-round pick earlier this year.That pick may wind up as part of the compensation for Clark as the Chiefs will keep the better of their two second-rounders while sending the other one and this year’s first-round pick to Seattle. Both the price to acquire Clark and the price they’ll pay him suggests Kansas City believes Clark is step above Ford as a pass rusher. The first pick in the 2014 draft will spend 2019 in Seattle. In his first meeting with reporters since the trade happened, Jadeveon Clowney attributed the decision to one thing.“Relationships,” Clowney told reporters. “Talked to Duane Brown and he said he loved it up here. Great quarterback. Great system. Just want to be part of this organization.”Brown was traded to Seattle during the 2017 season. Clowney ended up being sent to the Seahawks on Saturday. The move, however Bobby Wagner Color Rush Jersey , was in the works for a while.“Like a month ago,” Clowney said regarding when the possibility first arose. “I was just talking to [Duane Brown] and I was like, ‘Duane, how you like it up there?’ He called and I was like, ‘Bro, what do you think?’ He said you need to come play with us. You would love it here. Great weather, it’s not hot like Houston. Great fan support Justin Coleman Color Rush Jersey , other great teammates on this team. Come be part of something great. I was like, ‘Man, you know what, I’m going to try to look into that and try to get in there with you guys.'”Still, Clowney isn’t thinking about being a Seahawk beyond 2019.“I’m just trying to take it one day at a time,” he said. “I’m still trying to figure out where the cafeteria and the locker room are. It’s all confusing. Like I said, I just got here. Trying to get to know these guys. I’m not thinking far down the road. I worry about the next day Russell Wilson Color Rush Jersey , one day at a time. Game by game right now. Right now, focusing on getting better.”And when he says “game by game,” Clowney realizes there’s a good chance he’ll play in the first game of the season, vs. the Bengals on Sunday.“I hope so,” Clowney said regarding whether he’ll play. “I’m practicing. They say if you’re practicing, you play. Just going ahead, like I said Brandon Marshall Color Rush Jersey , just taking it one day at a time and putting my best foot forward, just going out and giving it everything I’ve got for this team.”If Clowney brings his best to Seattle, the Seahawks could go far this year. Indeed, the Clowney trade is one of those moves that will get folks to look very differently at the NFC playoff field, with Seattle being regarded as a much more serious contender.