Every season Authentic J.J. Watt Jersey ,greeted by singing birds and cheerful United Kingdom football games. They’re great. You wake up at 9 a.m., and it’s already halftime and you get football before your football for the day, or you wake up at 7 a.m. and get twelve hours of football, enough football to make your brain bleed. Yet, up to this point in your life, you’ve never had to wake up that early to watch the Texans play football. Overseas football was always the football before Texans football. That changes this year. In the 2019 NFL regular season Authentic Johnathan Joseph Jersey , the Texans will be heading across the sea to play the Jacksonville Jaguars, a team that’s used to playing over there. Sir Blake Bortles had never lost a game outside the states until he lost to the Eagles last October, and now he probably won’t even quarterback the Jags any longer. That’s kind of it for now. The league will release specific dates, kickoff times, and venues later this spring. The Jaguars probably felt pretty good about themselves after the first month of the season. They won their first two games and then followed up a loss to the Titans by posting 500 yards in a win over the Jets.That win came in Week Four, but it feels like it’s been a lot longer than that since the Jaguars have played impressive football. They’ve lost two straight by a combined score of 70-21 http://www.houstontexansteamonline.com/benardrick-mckinney-jersey , leaving head coach Doug Marrone to discuss what the team has to do to get back on track.Marrone noted that the team has several days to correct a lot of problems before facing the Texans in Week Seven. He added that there’s no “magic pill” that’s going to set things right, so the team will have to work hard to make changes for the better.“It is like that with anything in life, whether it is football, family or work or whatever it may be,” Marrone said, via ESPN.com. “You eat some s–t and you go out there and you get your act in gear. You pull it up. I like it because it is challenging. What’s better than hitting adversity and coming back from it? It happens all the time. It happens to me my whole entire life. For me http://www.houstontexansteamonline.com/ka_imi-fairbairn-jersey , I like it. I don’t want to be here, make no mistake about it, but the one thing you don’t have to worry about — the one question you are not going to get is are you comfortable? There is no way anyone in this building should be comfortable. We know that. We earned that right to be where we are. We are the ones that put us where we are.”As Marrone’s comments make clear, the team’s current trajectory isn’t a good one but recent history shows that all isn’t lost after six weeks. The Jaguars were 3-3 last year before winning seven of their next eight to take the AFC South.
Thomas' contentious holdout from the Seattle Seahawks continued on Monday http://www.authenticsclevelandbrowns.com/cheap-briean-boddy-calhoun-jersey , meaning the questions about their mostly unproven secondary remain the same on the cusp of the regular season beginning.The position group that's been the most recognizable on the Seahawks' roster will be markedly different when they take the field in Denver on Sunday.Richard Sherman is in San Francisco. Kam Chancellor won't play this year because of last season's neck injury that likely will end his career. Thomas is away while unhappy with his contract situation, and Byron Maxwell, the last of Seattle's veterans that was around during training camp, was placed on season-ending injured reserve.That will leave Shaquill Griffin and Dontae Johnson as the expected starting cornerbacks, and Tedric Thompson and Bradley McDougald as the likely starting safeties for the opener.And while that collection has talent and could end up being very good for Seattle, for most non-Seahawks fans it may draw a collective, "Who?"Seattle coach Pete Carroll seemed to answer the biggest lingering question by saying Thompson is expected to be ready to start at free safety. Thompson had been the starter for most of training camp, but suffered a shoulder stringer and rib injury in the third preseason game against Minnesota and sat out the final week of the preseason."He practiced today a little on a limited basis but he is ready to go," Carroll said.Johnson's action in the preseason was also limited. He played only the final two weeks, but Seattle saw enough to feel comfortable with him as the expected starter. Their decision was made easier when Maxwell couldn't get healthy."He was banged up for a while and really didn't have a chance to show it but once he did he's showed us he has picked everything up, he has bought into the style we want him to play," Carroll said of Johnson. "He's been really consistent. He's a big, good-looking kid out there, really on the spot, and has given us the confidence to go ahead and put him where we have."Seattle's cornerback depth could be a concern if there's another injury. Rookie Tre Flowers has impressed during training camp but is making the switch from safety. Nickel cornerback Justin Coleman has proven to be a smart acquisition before the start of last season but plays a specialized position.Seattle did address some of its safety depth by acquiring Shalom Luani from Oakland for a seventh-round pick over the weekend. And perhaps there's a glimmer of hope regarding Thomas. Asked Monday if there had been any additional contact with Thomas, Carroll said there was "nothing to report," which was a minor upgrade from his blanket "no" the last time he was asked about his missing safety.CUT DAY: Two of the notable moves Seattle made to reach the 53-man roster limit were placing tight end Ed Dickson on the non-football injury list and activating defensive end Dion Jordan from the physically unable to perform list.Carroll said he's not ruling out the idea of Jordan playing against the Broncos even though this is his first week of practice. Whenever Jordan returns it'll be a boost to Seattle's pass rush."He's close. We'll see. I'm not going to be opposed to playing him this weekend," Carroll said.Dickson missed all of training camp with a variety of leg muscle injuries. Carroll said there were three different issues that kept Dickson out, but the time he's required to be out by being on the NFI list should allow him to get healthy and contribute later in the season.NOTES: Seattle placed RB J.D. McKissic on injured reserve Monday and claimed linebacker Jermaine Grace off waivers. McKissic has been out following foot surgery http://www.authenticsclevelandbrowns.com/cheap-derrick-kindred-jersey , but by being placed on injured reserve after the 53-man roster was set, he can be activated following the eighth game of the season. Grace, who was in camp with Cleveland, was waived by the Browns on Sunday and gives Seattle depth at weak-side linebacker with K.J. Wright still recovering from knee surgery last week.Recap: Episode 1 of Cleveland Browns on HBO’s Hard Knocks The first episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks, featuring the Cleveland Browns, debuted Tuesday night and did not disappoint. Let’s recap the major storylines that were on display.Star of the Hour: Jarvis LandryThe star of the hour was no doubt WR Jarvis Landry, who was acquired from the Miami Dolphins this offseason. After a montage showing Landry working his ass off in camp and making catch-after-catch, another montage showed the rest of the receivers or offensive players with dropped passes and missed blocks.Landry went in front of the receiver room to give a passionate speech about practicing and competing to get better each and every day, starting with: “I don’t know what the fuck’s going on here, and I don’t know why it’s been going on here, but if you’re not hurt -- if your hamstring isn’t falling off your fucking bone, your leg isn’t broke, you should be fucking practicing.”Landry’s new home, along with his girlfriend and child, were also featured in a brief segment, as the veteran receiver preached that he plans on being here awhile. That sound you hear are jerseys flying off the shelves.Quarterbacks and the RVEven though it was previously mentioned that access to the quarterback’s RV would be off limits, that wasn’t the case, as both QB Baker Mayfield and QB Brogan Roback gave tours of the vehicle at different times — Mayfield as he was getting a lesson in waste disposal, and Roback as he showed off his responsibilities like keeping everything neat-and-tidy Youth Emmanuel Ogbah Jersey , getting the right type of healthy snacks, and where each quarterback’s bed was.Mayfield was featured heavily for much of the beginning of the episode as he signed his rookie contract (and laughed at how things like skydiving accidents would cancel out money in his contract). His on-field presence was also on display:Coaches Disagree on Veteran Off DaysProbably the most eye-opening storyline came during a coaches meeting. After the athletic trainer provided an update on injured players, they left the room and running backs coach Freddie Kitchens expressed concern over players being given a day off when there is a lot of work to be done. Head coach Hue Jackson started explaining that this is how they’re doing things, and then offensive coordinator Todd Haley weighed in:Jackson responded by saying he knows certain players like RB Duke Johnson have a history of certain injuries, and he doesn’t want to risk losing such a valuable player for an extended period of time. He said he understands his assistants positions on the matter, because he used to think the same thing when he was an assistant coach — but when he became a head coach and saw the gravity of certain players not being available, his mindset changed. (Side note: I understand what he is saying, but both of his coordinators have been head coaches before).The Hue Jackson StoryWhen we first learned that the Browns would be featured on Hard Knocks, one of the first things I said was “it’s so obvious that the lake jump has to be featured at the beginning of the episode.” Then in an interview, they hinted that it probably wouldn’t be. However, last night’s episode featured it right at the beginning. It wasn’t necessarily new material, but I still feel the brief touch on the “cleansing” was necessary to help set the stage of this season’s narrative.What unfolds the rest of the episode is more of the untold story and emotions that head coach Hue Jackson was going through these past couple of weeks in Berea, losing both his brother and mother in a two-week span. Remember that head coaches often live at the facility practically, so the cameras were rolling to capture every phone call and emotional support provided by GM John Dorsey, assistants, and players.Carl Nassib’s Breakout PerformanceWho would have thought that DE Carl Nassib would be the biggest riser in terms of notoriety after the first episode? He was first featured in a segment in which he gave financial advice to his defensive linemen, talking about how compound interest can ridiculously benefit all of them, especially someone like DE Myles Garrett:A little later, head coach Hue Jackson called Nassib out in front of the room Youth Duke Johnson Jr Jersey , asking him what was up when a picture of he and Taylor Swift was shown on the projector (Swift performed at FirstEnergy Stadium recently).Then to close out the episode, Nassib gave another lesson on how much time is spent on social media. He used Instagram as an example, but let’s broaden it to social media: imagine you spend two hours a day on it. When you do the math, that means you spend exactly one full month a year on social media. So 1/12th of your year is literally on social media.Prepping for How to Handle Josh GordonOne of the things I love seeing is the inner workings of things, like when assistants first learn that WR Josh Gordon won’t be available at the start of training camp. Later on, VP of Marketing Peter John-Baptiste met with GM John Dorsey and head coach Hue Jackson to discuss strategy of how to handle speaking about the Gordon situation to the press.Later in the episode, Jackson tells Dorsey that Gordon texted him his condolences about the losses in his family, and how he appreciates how much he has been there for him. The headline-stealer, though? “See you soon.”Gregg Williams being Gregg WilliamsThere isn’t a better way to end an episode, is there?Earlier in the episode, when speaking in a defensive meeting to players, Gregg Williams also said he hopes he doesn’t have to be as big of an asshole this year:Next WeekI was wondering if the trading of WR Corey Coleman would be shown this week, but instead, it appeared in the trailer for next week’s episode. The news about WR Antonio Callaway, as well as outcomes from the Browns vs. Giants first preseason game, will also no doubt be on display.—What did you think of the first episode, Browns fans? Custom Dallas Cowboys Jerseys
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At least, not this way.Todd Bowles' bunch is 1-2 after an embarrassing flop in Cleveland, falling 21-17 on Thursday night to a Browns team that hadn't won since 2016. Two losses in five days have New York looking for answers and hoping things don't quickly spiral before the season is even a month old."It's a 24-hour rule and you've got to have tough skin," Bowles said Friday morning. "We're a tough-minded team and it's not going to drag. We've got a couple of days to get some rest and get some guys back and get healthy and move on to Jacksonville next week — no different from if we had won the ballgame."We'll be fine that way. I think we're mentally tough."Judging from the mistakes, penalties and missed opportunities in the Jets' losses to Miami last Sunday and then at Cleveland Womens Emmanuel Ogbah Jersey , the team hasn't backed up its coach.That assessment will certainly be tested, though. New York's upcoming schedule includes some tough defenses — at Jacksonville, vs. Denver, vs. Indianapolis, vs. Minnesota and at Chicago — that will be licking their chops at the prospect of facing rookie quarterback Sam Darnold."Going in, watching the schedule after he won starting job, I thought this would be his toughest game from a scheme-coverage standpoint because of the things they do on that side of the ball," Bowles said. "I thought he handled that well."It's not that the No. 3 overall pick has been bad. Darnold hasn't been particularly great http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/briean-boddy-calhoun-jersey , either.In the Jets' two losses, he has one touchdown pass and four interceptions, although the two against Cleveland came late in the game while he was trying to rally New York to a comeback."It's not acceptable the way that I played tonight and I know that, but also take it like a man," Darnold said after the game. "I feel like I'm responsible for some of the stagnant offense that we had. I just have to play better. That's really it. I have to find completions and continue to do what I've been doing."Darnold was 15 of 31 for 169 yards and the two INTs against Cleveland. He has said all the right things, showing the maturity of a veteran. But the 21-year-old face of the franchise is going through the rookie rollercoaster of ups and downs."He has a fire within that you really can't see, but I thought he competed his butt off yesterday," Bowles said. "I thought yesterday was one of his better ballgames from a mental standpoint and a toughness standpoint and a grit standpoint."But Darnold was easily overshadowed in front of a prime-time crowd by Baker Mayfield Authentic Kevin Zeitler Jersey , the No. 1 overall pick who replaced an injured Tyrod Taylor and energized the Browns while leading them to their first win since Dec. 24, 2016.While Mayfield was zipping passes all around the field, offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates seemed to play it mostly conservative with Darnold. Bowles thought the offense was "well-balanced," but added that the Browns' defense negated some of the Jets' game plan in the second half."I mean, we can run it better, we can protect better, we can run routes better and he can make some decisions better," Bowles said. "But it's a team effort. It's not just Sam. From that standpoint Authentic Genard Avery Jersey , I'm not saying that people weren't helping him out. We can do a better job all around helping him out."Not committing silly penalties — on both sides of the ball — would be a start.There was Isaiah Crowell's touchdown celebration when he pretended to wipe his rear end with the football before firing it into the crowd, resulting in a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.Cornerback Trumaine Johnson had two penalties during one drive, including an unsportsmanlike conduct call on a third-down play when he flipped the ball to Browns receiver Jarvis Landry, and an unnecessary roughness call two plays later.Also, Mayfield was sacked on a 2-point conversion attempt at the end of the third quarter, but cornerback Morris Claiborne committed a holding penalty. The Browns converted the 2-point try, with Landry throwing to Mayfield, tying the game and shifting the momentum to Cleveland."Well Womens Larry Ogunjobi Jersey , the penalties are definitely on the players," Bowles said. "I mean, coaches can't play for them. We understand situations and we know what to do and what not to do. Guys have got to be calmer in certain situations."Perhaps the biggest swing came with the Jets leading 14-3 in the third period when Darnold completed a 17-yard pass to Robby Anderson, who then fumbled. The Browns kicked a field goal four plays later, making it a one-score game."I know we have character and I know that we'll fight and I know we have a decent team," Bowles said. "We've just got to cut down and fix some things."NOTES: WR ArDarius Stewart was re-signed to the practice squad after being waived earlier in the week. Stewart was a third-round pick out of Alabama last year. To make room, WR Deontay Burnett was released. ... Bowles said there were no major injuries coming out of the game. Wholesale NFL Jerseys
on HBO’s Hard Knocks The fifth and final episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks Cleveland Browns Hats , featuring the Cleveland Browns, took place Tuesday night. Let’s recap the major storylines that were on display.The Stunning Mychal Kendricks NewsThe episode started with the coaches and players hearing and being stunned by the news of LB Mychal Kendricks being involved in inside trading.The Roster Bubble CutsI would say that 75% of the episode focused on the gameday performances and then releases of QB Brogan Roback, TE Devon Cajuste, DE Nate Orchard, and DE Carl Nassib. It was rough watching each of their hopes be dampened. We learned that Assistant GM Eliot Wolf is the guy with the not-fun responsibility of calling players up to tell them to come in, informing them of their release. They also then get a quick last talk with head coach Hue Jackson.Announcing the Backup QBHave you ever wondered how a coach tells his No. 2 and No. 3 quarterbacks which of them will be the official “backup?” Hue Jackson sat Drew Stanton and Baker Mayfield down in his office together. It really wasn’t a surprise given how reps have gone all preseason, so neither player was really surprised by the news.Antonio Callaway Chats With Antonio BrownThe Steelers’ receiver had a quick facetime chat with rookie receiver Antonio Callaway:Earned Their StripesPlayers “earning their stripes” has been a running theme all season, and served as the conclusion to the series (even if the claimed players or WR Josh Other NotesWhen DE Carl Nassib got cut in the second round of waiver cuts Cleveland Browns Hoodie , it sucked to have to see veteran DT Jamie Meder in the background, an afterthought to the show.Christian Kirksey talked more about his “why,” a callback to earlier in the season.The show ended with a quick montage of unseen coaches highlights of Bob Wylie, Todd Haley, and Gregg Williams. A perfect, comedic way to end the Browns’ run on Hard Knocks:What did you think of the Browns being featured on Hard Knocks? Do you wish they could be on there every year? It’s time for our annual off-topic discussion of who will watch the Super Bowl’s lead-out program. NBC has the broadcast rights to Super Bowl 53, and the last time they had an opportunity to air something, they chose to air The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2016 Customized Cleveland Browns Jerseys , which got 20.55 million viewers.This year, CBS is airing the series premiere of The World’s Best, a reality talent competition. The performers will be judged by Drew Barrymore, RuPaul and Faith Hill, and James Corden will serve as the series host. I usually try to tune in to post-Super Bowl programs, but this program doesn’t do it for me. It sounds just like America’s Got Talent on NBC. They are fine shows, and I think it will get a fair audience, but I don’t care.Reality shows typically do exceptionally well in this slot. For example www.authenticsclevelandbrowns.com , take a look at how these reality shows have done since 2000:2001: Survivor (CBS, 45.369 million)2004: Survivor (CBS, 33.535 million)2010: Undercover Boss (CBS, 38.654 million)2012: The Voice (NBC, 37.611 million)Eight years ago, only 18% of you said you’d tune in to watch Glee after the Super Bowl. Seven years ago, only 12% of you said you’d tune in to watch The Voice. Six years ago, 63% of you said you’d tune in to watch Elementary. Five years ago Cleveland Browns T-Shirt , only 27% of you said you’d tune in to watch New Girl. Four years ago, 50% of you said you’d tune in to watch The Blacklist. Three years ago, a surging 63% of you said you’d tune in to watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Two years ago, only 28% of you said you’d watch 24: Legacy. Last year, only 29% of you said you’d watch This is Us.What about this year? Vote in the poll below and let us know in the comments section. Also, feel free to spin this into an off-topic discussion about current television shows you are in to as well! Custom San Francisco 49ers Jerseys
took another hit on Friday at the wide receiver position.UPDATE: Rookie receiver Derrick Willies fractured his collarbone during Friday’s practice and will not be active this week against the Los Angeles Chargers. He’ll be evaluated on Monday for possible injured reserve designation http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/derrick-kindred-jersey , according to cleveland.com’s Dan Labbe.Willies was last seen ripping off a 39-yard catch-and-run to help set up the game-winning field goal against the Baltimore Ravens before suffering the injury during Friday’s practice. It was too early for head coach Hue Jackson to know if Willies can go on Sunday against the Chargers, but it seems like there is a good chance that he will join wide receiver Rashard Higgins, who suffered a sprain MCL in the fourth quarter of the Baltimore game, on the sidelines.If Willies can’t go, it will once again be the “next man up”with veteran Rod Streater and/or rookie Damion Ratley possibly seeing some additional playing time.The Browns would be well served to utilize running back Duke Johnson more in the passing game - a option that should be top of mind for the coaching staff regardless of the availability of Willies. They also welcomed back Seth DeValve last week and the veteran tight end had a nice 26-yard catch in the second quarter before disappearing for the rest of the game.Willies coming down with an injury is disappointing, especially after seeing him make a nice play in a big spot last week, but the Browns should be able to withstand the loss of a player with just three receptions on the year. Through two weeks, the AFC North is starting to stratify. At the top are the Cincinnati Bengals http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/trevon-coley-jersey , 2-0 on the season. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, are 1-1. And then there are the Cleveland Browns, at 0-1-1 and looking to get their first win over the New York Jets on Thursday night. Also at 0-1-1 are the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will have to topple the undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night in order to pick up win No. 1. But there’s a lot of football yet to be played and all four teams in the AFC North are trying to do work to get better and keep—or start—winning. Here’s the latest news around the division, non-Browns edition.Pittsburgh Steelers: Drama has been surrounding the Steelers for years now, and this week was no different. Antonio Brown’s tweet required his agent to respond, and his absence from Monday’s meetings led head coach Mike Tomlin to hand down some unspecified discipline. Finally http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/jamie-collins-jersey , Brown spoke to the media on Thursday and Behind the Steel Curtain’s Simon Chester has the highlights, including Brown saying point blank, “We’re losing. We suck.”Concerning Steelers drama not involving Brown, the team is both literally and symbolically moving on from absent running back Le’Veon Bell. Chester reports that now Bell is not just off of the team’s depth chart but has also been removed from their official roster and associated game day media. Cincinnati Bengals: With Joe Mixon missing at least two weeks after undergoing a relatively minor knee surgery, that makes Giovani Bernard the Cincinnati Bengals’ new starting running back. Cincy Jungle’s Patrick Judis reports that Bengals coaches have no concerns about Bernard handling the bulk of the carries during Mixon’s absence.Bernard won’t be toting the ball alone, though. Rookie back Mark Walton is also in line for carries. And with another back, Tra Carson, being waived this week with a hamstring injury http://www.clevelandbrownsteamonline.com/christian-kirksey-jersey , the Bengals also signed veteran Thomas Rawls to add depth. Jason Marcum reports that Rawls was among at least five running backs the team worked out this week.The Bengals will also have to do without starting center Billy Price for some time. Marcum reports that Price has a foot injury that will hold him out at least two weeks, after which he will be reevaluated. For now, he’ll be in a boot, and Trey Hopkins will start at center in the interim.Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley hobbled off the field in last Thursday’s loss to the Bengals, the fear being a significant knee injury. But the Ravens—who in recent seasons have been hit hard by the injury bug—seems to have dodged a bullet. Baltimore Beatdown’s Jacob Loque reports that Mosley returned to practice on Thursday. While that’s no guarantee that he will play on Sunday against the Denver Broncos it is at least a sign that the injury was not as serious as first feared.Logan Levy writes that the Ravens offensive line will be tested yet again on Sunday against Denver and its significant pass-rush. The Broncos defense has sacked quarterbacks seven times already, four of those belonging to linebacker Von Miller. 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to the Browns Authentic Terrance Mitchell Jersey , those bumbling, fumbling, quarterback-searching, coach-firing, draft-busting losers.They've disappeared. Maybe gone for good."This is a new team," said center JC Tretter. "We had goals we came into the season with, and we're starting to show what we're capable of. Obviously, it's been a rough couple seasons for the Browns, but this team is a totally different team."Totally.With an impressive 35-20 victory at Cincinnati on Sunday, the Browns (4-6-1) not only ended their 25-game road losing streak 鈥?one shy of the NFL record, but they posted consecutive wins for the first time since 2014. Cleveland also broke a seven-game skid against the Bengals, exacted some revenge on former coach Hue Jackson for rejoining a division rival, and pushed itself into the AFC playoff conversation, albeit as a long shot.As November fades Womens David Njoku Jersey , the Browns feel they're getting stronger."Being in the hunt in December is all you can really ask for when you start the season," linebacker Joe Schobert said Monday. "Just to have meaningful games is big for the morale in the whole building, and as well as the fans and fan base that has been kind of starving for wins the last couple of years."To be able to put ourselves in position for that is just a sign of a step forward as this organization."The surge didn't seem possible a few weeks ago after Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were fired following an Oct. 28 loss in Pittsburgh. The same ol' Browns were still sinking.But under interim coach Gregg Williams, and with running backs coach Freddie Kitchens calling plays better suited for Mayfield's strengths, the Browns have turned around their season. They're 2-1 since Williams took over and there has been a noticeable change in the team's temperament. Penalties are down, the Browns are playing with a crispness and purpose, and they're backing up big talk with bigger actions.Tretter, who has played the past month despite a severely sprained ankle, said Williams' influence has been dramatic and decisive."Discipline has been great," he said. "It is something that we desperately needed. He has really reined everybody in and gotten everybody focused on one single goal. His leadership has been very strong. He fires up the team. He has that personality. Everybody knows that. He has just done a great job of really rallying the troops to one cause. You see that on Sundays."Tretter said Williams has placed a premium on attention to detail. He's holding players accountable for their mistakes and giving everyone clear expectations."They're spelled out for you, there's no confusion about what's going on," Tretter said. "Every meeting hits on the same points over and over again, where there's really no gray area of what's expected of each player on this team. That has really helped us take that next step."Obviously you always worry about that with a midseason transition, but Gregg's done a great job of rallying the troops and getting everybody on the same page."Williams will interview for Cleveland's full-time job when the season ends Womens Nick Chubb Jersey , and while his resume gets a boost every time the Browns play well, his chances of being hired seem remote.However, as long as the Browns keep winning and Mayfield continues progressing, Williams' stock will rise.The 60-year-old's powerful personality has also rubbed off on his players, who didn't miss a chance Sunday to get in their shots at Jackson, whether it was safety Damarious Randall handing the former coach the ball after an interception, or Mayfield giving him a cold shoulder following Cleveland's win.Williams said he's just being himself, and downplayed his impact as a disciplinarian."I do not want to overblow it at all 鈥?I say what I mean and I mean what I say," Williams said. "It is about being on time, doing things the right way, not doing things halfway and doing things all of the way. Ability alone does not win at this level. You have to go above and beyond."Williams had been reluctant to mention any playoff possibilities, but last week used the postseason prize as a motivator to reinforce a bigger message: The Browns can make this season special."You are starting to see a team that everybody in this building knew was here," Tretter said. "We do understand that if we do take it one game at a time and everything goes our way, there is an opportunity to keep playing football games into January and into February Authentic Duke Johnson Jersey , but that is something that we can't look too far ahead on right now."NOTES: Williams reported no major injuries from Sunday's win. ... Williams said he "can't keep up with my texts and my voicemails" from friends and colleagues around the league who are impressed with the Browns. "It is not going unnoticed," he said. The Cleveland Browns won the NFL Championship Game in 1964 by defeating the Baltimore Colts 27-0. After winning eight combined titles between the All-America Football Conference and the NFL, this 1964 squad has since become the last championship for the franchise. Amongst the defensive players on that squad was a tough and reliable veteran at the DT position by the name of Dick Modzelewski. On Friday, Richard Blair Modzelewski passed away at his home in Eastlake, Ohio at the age of 87. They called him “Little Mo” because of his older brother Ed who also played with the Browns. He grew up in Pennsylvania the son of Polish immigrants where his father was a coal miner.Modzelewski was drafted in the second-round of the 1953 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. Little Mo had instant conflicts with head coach Joe Kuharich and after two seasons, Modzelewski signed with Calgary of the Canadian Football League. The Redskins filed an injunction to stop him from leaving his contract and Calgary rescinded their offer. Instead of playing him, the Redskins traded his rights to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In those days, the Steelers were always the worst and most dysfunctional club in the NFL, so when a player was traded there it was like going to Siberia. The following year, the Steelers traded Little Mo to the Lions who then traded him to the Giants three days later. Little Mo was an instant starter and a key component to the Giants. Despite other defensive players that received quite a bit of attention such as LB Sam Huff and DE Andy Robustelli, he was the rock of the center of the defensive front. In 1956, the Giants captured the NFL title. During the eight years he played in New York, the Giants would play in six NFL Championship Games, with 1956 the only title won. He even opened up a local restaurant. Beginning in 1962 Womens Myles Garrett Jersey , Giants head coach Allie Sherman began to trade off the key defensive players for more offensive firepower as he believed anyone could be plugged in and play defense. LB Cliff Livingston was the first one traded to the Minnesota Vikings, followed by DT Rosey Grier to the Rams, and then Little Mo was traded to the Browns for WR Bobby Crespino. Other defensive players were also traded. The end result for New York eventually dismantled the club from going to the NFL title game three years in a row, to the beginning of horrid teams from 1964-1978. These seasons are what Giants’ fan call the “Wilderness Years.”For Little Mo, the trade came at the right time with the right team. The Browns had parted ways with head coach Paul Brown after the 1962 season. Longtime assistant Blanton Collier was then named the new head coach. The Browns were successful under Collier with mainly Brown’s players and his systems still in place. In 1963 Cleveland went 10-4-0 but did not qualify for the playoffs, one game behind the Giants. The following year, the Browns captured the Eastern Conference with a 10-3-1 record and a trip to the 1964 NFL Championship Game against the 12-2-0 Baltimore Colts. After a scoreless first half dominated by defense, the Colts tried to gain yardage into a very hard wind in the third quarter at Cleveland Stadium. The offense for the Colts could not mount any kind of drive against the elements. The Browns kicked a Lou Groza FG and then QB Frank Ryan found WR Gary Collins for two TD passes. In the fourth stanza, another Groza FG and one more Collins TD catch from Ryan ended the game with a 27-0 domination by Cleveland in front of 79,544 hometown fans. Defensive standouts for the game were LBs Bill Glass and Vince Costello, CB Bernie Parrish, and Modzelewski. After the season, Little Mo was named to the Pro Bowl. The Browns would return to the Championship Game in 1965 against the Green Bay Packers with the winner headed to the first Super Bowl, but lost 23-12.Modzelewski retired after the 1966 season. He became the Browns’ defensive line coach and then defensive coordinator in 1976. In 1977 Womens Baker Mayfield Jersey , Cleveland fired head coach Forrest Gregg and named Little Mo as the interim head coach for the final game of the season. The following year new head coach Sam Rutigliano offered him the DL coaching position. Instead, he accepted the DC position with the Giants. After that, he had coaching positions with the Cincinnati Bengals, Packers and Detroit Lions before retiring in 1989.Dick Modzelewski was inducted into the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame in 1986 and then the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993 (University of Maryland). Little Mo was named to the 1952 College All-America Team and was the starter in eight NFL championship games, a record he now shares with New England Patriots QB Tom Brady.Modzelewski’s funeral is October 26, 2018 in Mentor, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Jane, and four children.Barry Shuck is a pro football historical writer and a member of the Professional Football Researcher’s Association. Custom Tennessee Titans Jerseys
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the offense Youth Marcus Mariota Jersey , and soon. A big way to improve the offense would be getting the run game going, that’s a very broad statement that is certainly obvious. Getting Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis going would allow Marcus to make easier reads in the pass game as well. I think if the Titans were to go to more 11 personnel, they’d invite less bodies in the box to block, and those bodies would be CBs and Safeties instead of LBs and DL. Also, I’ve been critical of Rashaan Evans Youth Derrick Henry Jersey , but he looked MUCH better on Sunday. Not perfect, but I don’t expect him to be. Thankfully Woodyard will be back on Sunday, else Bates would be covering Gordon on 3rd down, and that’s a recipe for disaster. Bates is an EXCELLENT special teams player, but it’s best when he’s not on the field in coverage situations. Marcus was the 2nd worst graded QB on Sunday. These things are going to happen when you get sacked 11 times more than you score.Who’s been your favorite Titans’ acquisition in the 2018 offseason? Titans fans have been pretty stressed out about yesterday’s performance against the Steelers—particularly Marcus Mariota’s—so to distract from that http://www.authenticstennesseetitans.com/cheap-ryan-succop-jersey , let’s focus on the positive.The Titans took steps to improve on both sides of the ball in the offseason. This is a young team with a new head coach/offensive coordinator tandem in Mike Vrabel/Matt LaFleur. With that said, who was your favorite acquisition? Choices can include free agent signings, draft picks, and new members of the coaching staff.For my pick, I’m going with Dion Lewis. I’ve already explained how I feel Lewis is the more complete http://www.authenticstennesseetitans.com/cheap-jurrell-casey-jersey , versatile back in comparison to Derrick Henry, but it’s true. He has better vision, better receiving skills, better pass blocking, and perhaps the better runner in general. He should not be limited to being a third down back Navy Dion Lewis Jersey , as he can find success on the first two downs as well.Now that my pick is out of the way, who was your favorite offseason acquisition? List your pick in the comment section below.
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I can still get better though. I make people miss when I run the ball. I feel like I can do it all. That’s what being a versatile back means to me. I embody that.JM: How and when did you earn the nickname “motor?”DS: That was passed down from my father. As soon as I started playing football, I was taking guys on one-on-one. That just came naturally to me. I wanted that challenge. I was just four or five years old. People have been calling me “motor” ever since.JM: You scored 32 touchdowns on the ground last season, and another 22 this year as well. That’s pretty much unheard of. What is it about your game that allows you to find the end zone so often?DS: Honestly, I’ve just been blessed with a nose for finding the end zone. I think that’s the best way for me to put it. I’ve always just had a nose for getting in the end zone. I can’t really think of how else to put it.JM: I’mcurious as to which running backs you admired growing up? Did you model your game after any of them in particular?DS: I wouldn’t say I model my game after anyone in particular. I like to watch a variety of running backs. If I were to name a few, I’d have to go with LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore http://www.tennesseetitansteamonline.com/kamalei-correa-jersey , Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson. The list goes on and on though. I enjoy watching those four guys play the game. I try to take something from every single one of them and implement it into my game.JM: Can you believe Frank Gore is still going the way that he is?DS: That’s crazy to me. As a running back, that’s incredibly rare. He’s incredibly rare. What he’s doing is special. For how long he’s been doing it for is downright special man. I’ve never seen anything like him to be honest. Not at the running back position at least. I admire that. I hope I can do it one day too (laughs).JM: Many consider your head coach Lane Kiffin to be a brilliant offensive mind. What have you learned under his watch and how has your game improved since he’s taken over at FAU?DS: I’ve definitely learned a lot from him. He’s done extremely well when it comes to calling plays. The guy who’s improved my game the most though is [running backs] coach Kevin Smith. He helped me take my game to the next level. He always makes sure I’m very detail oriented about every little thing. He’s the who helped me elevate my game the most since I’ve been at FAU.JM: What’s more satisfying, taking a 75-yard run to the house, or carrying the ball 6+ times on a long drive?DS: I guess it just depends on how I’m feeling that day. I’ll take either one of those scenarios. They both sound good to me (laughs).JM: Who’s the best collegiate player you’ve ever gone up against?DS: Hmm I don’t know that I can call anyone the best per say. The pass rusher at Old Dominion is pretty good. Oshane Ximines. He was always tough to play against. He‘s a very good player on their defensive line. Playing against him has always been a lot of fun because he’s a tough guy.JM: Is there an NFL defender you’d like to juke or stiff arm one day?DS: I can’t say that, nah (laughs). We’ll see when that time gets here. I’m just looking forward to hopefully getting an opportunity to compete at that level.JM: You were born in Deerfield Beach, Florida. What did it mean to have the opportunity to stay close to home and represent FAU?DS: It means a lot to me. I’m just representing for the guys down south. We take football very seriously out here. It’s been great to be apart of this program and to have accomplished everything I’ve done so far here at home makes it all the more special.JM: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of football?DS: Outside of football? I like going fishing. I play some games here and there. Other than that, I’m really just chilling.JM: Where did you pick up fishing from?DS: That’s just something we always did as a family. My uncles and my older cousins used to take me out there and it was very relaxing. It just feels great to be out there. It’s very peaceful.JM: Thanks a lot for your time today, Devin. What can fans expect from you going forward?DS: I’m just gonna keep on working hard. I’m the same guy I’ve always been. I’ll remain humble and I’ll continue to work at my craft. That’s pretty much it. The Tennessee Titans go into the regular season very successful at keeping their new offense with coordinator Matt LaFleur under wraps.The first-team offense scored only two touchdowns in seven series during the preseason, and only Atlanta (27) scored fewer points than Tennessee (40) through four games.The result: the first winless preseason since 1997 when the franchise debuted in Tennessee at 0-4. That team went 8-8 in the regular season playing home games 200 miles away in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.First-year coach Mike Vrabel made clear Friday that the Titans stayed very basic on both offense and defense to see how players responded. He also cautioned against expecting the Titans to experience growing pains simply because they have a new offense."I don't think that http://www.tennesseetitansteamonline.com/ryan-succop-jersey ," Vrabel said Friday. "No one here should concede that. We're professional football players, professional coaches. We're expected to put a product out there that's successful and geared toward winning and production. So I wouldn't start making excuses about the new offense or injuries or anything like that."Now the Titans can start putting together their first offensive game plan for the season opener Sept. 9 in Miami, and LaFleur should have at least two key starters back.Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker did not play a snap as he sat out the opener in Green Bay before getting hurt in a joint practice with Tampa Bay but expects to be ready for the opener. Starting wide receiver Rishard Matthews was on the physically unable to perform list with an undisclosed injury before being activated Aug. 26. He watched the preseason finale, a 13-3 loss to Minnesota, with 38 other Titans from the sideline.Walker and Matthews have been quarterback Marcus Mariota's top receiving targets over the past two seasons. Walker wasn't happy that the Titans went winless in the preseason."But it is the preseason. It's almost like a scrimmage," Walker said after the loss to Minnesota. "The outcome doesn't matter at the end of the day, but you still want to get the job done, and that's getting the W."Right tackle Jack Conklin spent the entire offseason and preseason recovering from surgery to repair a torn left ACL hurt Jan. 13 in a divisional loss to New England.Vrabel gave no indication of whether the Titans will keep Conklin on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, a move that would keep the right tackle out the first six games. The coach said only that no roster decisions had been made when he spoke to reporters at midday Friday with the NFL deadline to cut the roster to 53 looming Saturday afternoon."I would say Jack is progressing and doing well Authentic Jonnu Smith Jersey ," Vrabel said.Mariota completed 61.1 percent of his passes this preseason and threw the two TDs scored by the first-team unit. He was intercepted once while being sacked three times. However the Titans attack the Dolphins, Vrabel made it clear he wants consistency. The coach was not happy with the first-team offense going three-and-out three straight drives in the third preseason game, a 16-6 loss in Pittsburgh .Actually the Titans went three-and-out on three of four drives, the fourth with the second-teamers in the game. The third drive ended when Mariota was intercepted on third down."You can't have three clunkers in a row where now they're getting opportunities and they're changing field position ... really forcing your defense into playing really perfect," Vrabel said.Follow Teresa M. Walker at teresamwalker
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Buckle up Navy Dion Lewis Jersey , from making it back to the playoffs for the second year in a row, and the fate of their season rests on NBC at home against the Colts for the final regular season game of the year.Unfortunately, it’s not clear if Tennessee will be with Marcus Mariota or not. Mariota suffered a stinger that kept him out of the entire second half against the Redskins on Saturday. That’s a shame because I thought he gave his best performance since the Monday Night game against the Texans. In a season where the fourth-year starter has taken many injuries, this one comes at the worst time.In the first half against Washington, Mariota completed 10 of 13 passes for 110 yards (about 8.5 yards per attempt). There isn’t a big sample to draw from, but Mariota played well on Saturday Youth Dennis Kelly Jersey , so let’s check his performance out in this week’s edition of Keeping Up With Marcus Mariota.gamepass.nfl.comClearly, this was Mariota’s best play of the game. I’ve mentioned in the past how I think his pocket passing stands out more than his athleticism, but he’s proven he’s a capable scrambler time after time. The best part of the play is the Tony Romo-esque spin he gives to avoid the two Skins pass rushers as he just barely makes it across the first down marker.gamepass.nfl.comOn this play, Mariota looks off the right middle of the field to clear an opening for Taywan Taylor on 3rd and long. Mariota’s ability to quickly cycle through his progressions is part of what’s made him such a viable player during his professional career, and he displays that here. The throw isn’t to a tight window, but I love how quickly Mariota processes the open receiver http://www.authenticstennesseetitans.com/cheap-brett-kern-jersey , and his timing to Taylor is perfect.Sadly, Mariota was also sacked two times, the latter of which kept him out of the game, forcing Blaine Gabbert to hold the fort.gamepass.nfl.comIt really does you quarterback no good when all of your receiving options are on one side of the field and are easily covered. Mariota appears to have his eyes on the shallow crosser, but decides against it and gets popped.gamepass.nfl.comOn the stinger injury, the left side of the offensive line completely breaks down and Mariota doesn’t react in time. The Titans limited the hits on Mariota the previous three weeks Jonnu Smith Jersey , but the injury came at the wrong time, which sucks.It’s bittersweet, but Marcus Mariota was connecting throughout and put together a nice performance. I do understand the concerns of Titans fans with paying for a guy who gets injured this much, but at the same time I don’t know how good this team would be without him. He’s not even on pace to hit 3,000 passing yards and yet I feel Mariota is vital to the success of this team.Either way, here’s hoping Mariota’s stinger heals in time for Week 17 Authentic Will Compton Jersey , because a playoff spot is on the line. Here we are at another game that can put the Titans on the national map. They showed well in Dallas on Monday night. If the offense can continue to progress, this is a team that people are going to have to take seriously...and the offense is going to need to score points if the Titans are going to stay in this one.The guys we are keeping an eye on from an injury perspective are Taywan Taylor and Tajae Sharpe for the Titans and Sony Michel and Rob Gronkowski for the Patriots. It sounds like Taylor and Gronk will be out but Sharpe and Michel should play. Here is everything you need to know about watching the game today:Nuts and boltsLocation: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TNGame time: Sunday, November 11, 2018 | 12:00 p.m. CentralTV channel: CBSAnnouncers: Ian Eagle Youth Dion Lewis Jersey , Dan FoutsOnline Stream/Replay: NFL GamepassLine: Titans +7 1/2If you are new to the site, welcome! We will use this thread as the first half open thread for the game. Terry will have inactives 90 minutes prior to kickoff. We will also have an instant reaction recap and winners and losers after the game tonight.
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So his agent put together a highlight video of this human wrecking ball rampaging through defenses and making crunching tackles in the NRL's under-20 competition and sent it around.The video was designed, Mailata said Youth Fletcher Cox Jersey , "to help generate interest in the rugby universe."It did way more than that."At the same time it generated attention in the NFL," he said. "I was quite lucky when I reached the crossroad in my life, the NFL pathway reached out to me as another avenue to pursue. That's what it came down to."Navigating the NFL's International Pathway program and the draft and then making the Eagles' roster has been, as the 21-year-old offensive tackle put it, "surreal."A couple of nights before the Eagles were scheduled to open the season against Atlanta, Mailata was doing a telephone conference with reporters in Australia, where his story is making news even as the rugby league season heads into the playoffs. It was Wednesday morning in Sydney, and Mailata prefaced his response to the first question: "Good to hear another Aussie on the phone."And with that Womens Brandon Graham Jersey , he may have single-handedly increased the NFL's audience Down Under.Mailata didn't play football high school or college and wasn't even thinking about the game in his late teens. He had two heart operations in 2015 which interrupted his junior rugby league progress, but has been given the all-clear. All in all, it has been a very non-conventional approach to the NFL."I guess it's every American football player's dream to be part of an NFL team and I'm quite lucky to be living my own dreams and theirs," Mailata said.While being so big was a benefit in short bursts, it was also the concern for top-flight rugby league coaches who figured Mailata would lack endurance.Michael Maguire guided South Sydney to a drought-breaking NRL title in 2014 and remained as coach of the Rabbitohs until last year, when he crossed paths with Mailata. He saw plenty of character in Mailata, but realized as soon as reports filtered back about him being interested in the NFL scouting combine that the young player was better suited to the American game."He's huge, obviously Youth Nick Foles Jersey , but he's also explosive out of the blocks and agile for a man his size," Maguire wrote in an article for PlayersVoice. "Whereas the repeat efforts required in rugby league weren't suited to a bloke of his genetics, the explosiveness needed in the NFL definitely is."Short bursts of maximum effort. That's a great match for him."Mailata is confident he can handle the physical elements of the NFL. The tactical and technical side of the game is his focus right now, and he's dedicated to learning the playbook.The Eagles list Mailata at 6-foot-8 and 346 pounds, so he's big but not the biggest player in the league. He would have been the biggest player in the NRL, and that would have made him a big target for defenders."I didn't feel I was too big to play. It wasn't a self-proclaimed label I gave myself — it was something I was told," he said. "There were a lot of second-grade contracts up for grabs. 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Tyrod Taylor isn't expected to miss any time — and is still in line to start the Sept. 9 season opener against Pittsburgh — after dislocating his left pinky and bruising his hand in Thursday's 5-0 win over Philadelphia.Taylor's injury initially appeared serious after he awkwardly landed on his non-throwing hand and wrist while bracing his fall after firing an incomplete pass on fourth-and-goal. He immediately grabbed his hand and ran to the sideline before being taken to the locker room for treatment and evaluation. He returned and played in three more series."Tyrod had a dislocated pinky but obviously they were able to get that back in place real quickly Authentic Nate Gerry Jersey ," coach Hue Jackson said on a conference call Friday. "It takes 15 seconds to do that. He has a bruised hand. He's sore. But he's going to be fine."Taylor's hand was wrapped as he made an appearance at a men's apparel store Friday night. He was relieved the injury wasn't serious, and said he's dealing with soreness but plans to practice Saturday."Everything came back negative, which is a good sign and we were able to put the finger back in place," he said. "It's my left hand, at the end of the day. So deal with it. It'll be sore for a couple of days, but it's nothing that's going to stop me."Taylor said the doctor had some trouble putting his finger back into place."I tried to be tough about it," he said. "I tried not to look at it. I saw that it did dislocate, but I tried to look away and let him do his thing. They're professionals. They know what they're doing when it comes to that stuff. It didn't pop back as quickly as I wanted it to."Jackson also said he doesn't expect rookie starting cornerback Denzel Ward to miss "much time, if any" because of back spasms. Ward, the No. 4 overall pick, got twisted while tackling Eagles tight end Zach Ertz.Jackson said he hasn't decided if the first-team offense will play in next week's exhibition finale at Detroit. Jackson wants his starters to get as much time together as possible and is still considering playing them against the Lions.The 29-year-old Taylor is in his first season with the Browns, who acquired him from Buffalo in a trade in March to stabilize a problematic position. Taylor will start until top overall pick Baker Mayfield is ready, and the Browns will gladly put that off until next season.Taylor has been a model mentor to Mayfield so far, and the eight-year veteran has impressed everyone with his work ethic and attitude.The Browns seemed caught off guard that Taylor, who stayed in the locker room for the second half on Thursday, left FirstEnergy Stadium before speaking with reporters.Taylor did post a thank you to Cleveland fans for their prayers on Twitter and said he was "doing well."Jackson said there was relief that Taylor wasn't more seriously hurt."Well http://www.philadelphiaeaglesteamonlines.com/lane-johnson-jersey , I definitely got the final thought that he was going to be fine when we decided to put him back in," Jackson said. "Obviously, when (head trainer) Joe Sheehan came back, he said 'Everything is fine. There are no issues. He can go back in.' Obviously, the player was very excited to go back in the game. Again, I felt he needed to, because our offensive football team at that time needed to play together."They needed his leadership. He needed to be out there playing with them. I think it is important for them to develop that chemistry, so I felt comfortable that when we put him back out there, things were OK. Obviously, when he was not there and he was inside before he came back, all kinds of thoughts go through your head. But I feel good about where he is and what he will be able to do in the future."NOTES: WR Josh Gordon will participate in walk-throughs over the weekend and it's possible he'll practice. The former Pro Bowl receiver has only been allowed to attend meetings, work on the side with trainers and watch since returning from a self-imposed absence in training camp. Gordon, who was on the sideline Thursday night, has played in only 10 games over the past four seasons because of suspensions from drug violations. ... Rookie Genard Avery (hip) will be sidelined "some time" but has not been ruled out of the opener. Avery had a strip-sack on the Eagles' Nick Foles. ... Starting S Damarious Randall sat out against the Eagles after a knee locked up during warmups. Jackson said he was held out as a precaution. It can be difficult enough for NFL players to have just three days to prepare for a Thursday night game.The Green Bay Packers have another unique wrinkle in their schedule: they must fly west this year for their Thursday night matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.It didn't leave much time for the Packers to wind down on Monday, a day after the 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins."You've got to take care of your body, make sure you're doing the right things these next couple days to get ready http://www.philadelphiaeaglesteamonlines.com/zach-ertz-jersey ," defensive lineman Kenny Clark said. "Mentally, you just put your head in the film, get a chance to look at them early."The abbreviated practice plans have the Packers (4-4-1) flying to Seattle on Tuesday night following what would be the most extensive practice of the week. Coaches did some preliminary preparation last week for the Seahawks, though the primary focus was on beating the Dolphins.That goal was accomplished, even as more injuries took a toll on the defense.Safety Kentrell Brice (left ankle), linebacker Nick Perry (knee) and Bashaud Breeland (groin) left the Dolphins game. They're all starters, and another starter, cornerback Kevin King, missed the game with a hamstring injury.The defense bent but did not break, holding Miami to four field goals in spite of being put in some tricky situations. Two turnovers on special teams gave the Dolphins the ball at midfield or better. A failed fourth-and-2 for the offense had Miami starting at the Packers 45.The Dolphins managed just field goals each time, while the Packers kept scoring touchdowns."We really played everybody that was up in our secondary, and everybody was ready when their number was called, and they really made plays for us," Breeland said after the game. He picked off Brock Osweiler deep in Miami territory and returned the ball to the 12 to set up a touchdown late in the third quarter.Breeland's injury appeared to be relatively minor, and he hoped to be ready for Thursday.A positive for the Packers' defense is that backups played fairly well to fill voids, including reserve safety Raven Greene. He had a sack and also took a direct snap on a fake punt for a 26-yard run.It's a confidence-building win especially for a secondary that has had instability over the past few weeks http://www.eaglescheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-corey-graham-jersey , starting with the trade of starting safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to Washington. Another safety, Jermaine Whitehead, was released last week. Veteran cornerback Tramon Williams has started at safety alongside Brice the past couple of games."It took everybody today, man. It was a good, team win," Williams said Sunday.Green Bay eventually took advantage of backup Brock Osweiler, who was starting for a fifth straight game in place of the injured Ryan Tannehill. They got to Osweiler for six sacks. The Dolphins were just as banged up at receiver, too, losing Davante Parker and Jakeem Grant during the game.But Miami gets a bye this week to rest up. The Packers figure to take it easier in practice on Tuesday, which would probably have been the case regardless of all the injuries in their secondary.That puts a premium, then on the mental part of the game and preparation."Full speed ahead. Some guys might try to click through the film last night," McCarthy said. "A number of coaches just went right upstairs after the game ... but as far as the team, we don't have any time to spend on, we have to get right into Seattle."
how Nelson Agholor and the newly acquired Golden Tate can co-exist in the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ offense. There’s little doubt that the Eagles have a precise plan for how to utilize both of their skill sets to maximize their strengths. The Eagles won’t have to change much to achieve that goal either.Agholor has been used as an underneath and behind the line of scrimmage threat at a much higher rate than last year. The analytics reflect that fact. It’s led to his lower yards per catch and depth of target Philadelphia Eagles Womens Hoodie , which looked like this before the Jacksonville Jaguars game:As noted in that thread, Agholor hasn’t replicated his after the catch production from the year previous and it’s very likely that role will pass onto Tate. It’s well documented how dynamic Tate is after the catch, so we can skip all the stats supporting that fact.Another concern is that both Tate and Agholor are slot heavy receivers.Agholor Slot % (‘15-’18): 19% > 22% > 86% > 61%Tate Slot % (‘15-’18): 56% > 27% > 79% > 70%One concept where you can have three receivers on the field and utilize all of their strengths is what the Kyle Shanahan playbook calls “Burner”. The Eagles ran this against the Jaguars for a 39-yard gain. First, the setup.The Eagles are in 11 personnel from a condensed set. Keep in mind these tight sets are still considered “outside alignments” and offer multi-directional route options for all three receivers. This is important when looking at broad classifications of slot and outside snaps. Essentially Womens Customized Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys , not all slot and outside alignments are created equally and the Eagles often utilize these condensed sets.More on how this formation dictates a defenses’ coverage deployment, using it’s sister concept (Yankee) as an example:Pre-snap, wide receiver DeAndre Carter motions across the formation. This gives the offense a key as to what coverage they’ll be facing; whether it be zone or man. Nobody follows Carter, instead the Jaguars slightly shift www.eaglescheapshops.com , which signifies zone. With that box checked, the next phase is the dual play-action.The Jaguars linebackers don’t get sucked in by this dual play-action, but the man responsible for covering Agholor on his deep over route doesn’t get to depth quick enough. This leaves a large area which is vacated by Jordan Matthew’s vertical route. This is what Agholor does well; work the intermediate-to-deep areas of the field, especially on horizontal stretches.Now imagine that’s not Carter Philadelphia Eagles T-Shirt , imagine it’s Tate. That orbit/reverse action as the second play fake is followed by a flare route. There’s two ways you can go with this. If the two deep routes aren’t available, you’ve got a checkdown to Tate in space against a cornerback for a guaranteed positive gain.The other option is to hand it off to Tate on the reverse or a jet sweet. He’s been used successfully like this by the Detroit Lions from similar formations.The addition of Tate frees up Agholor to do what he does best as he hands over a role that suits Tate much better. They won’t need to change much of anything of what they do offensively, despite their slot labels.The Eagles possess a creative coaching staff that’s more than capable of maximizing both players. The “Burner” concept is just one concept they can utilize that fits both players perfectly.Eagles vs. Colts game reaction and analysis The Philadelphia Eagles are now 2-1 after beating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Even the ugly wins feel a lot better than the losses do.John Stolnis and Michael Kist got together after the game to give you their thoughts on this Eagles victory. Show topics for the latest BGN Radio episode include:Detailing Carson Wentz’s first game back after injuryExamining the Eagles’ offensive schemeAnother strong showing by Philadelphia’s red zone defenseDerek Barnett’s big dayAnd much more!You can CLICK HERE to listen to this episode or use the embedded player below:Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS...Reminder: Since we were forced to create an entirely new podcast feed, we could really use your support. We kindly ask that you SUBSCRIBE Philadelphia Eagles Hats , RATE, and REVIEW! Doing so helps us accomplish cool things like becoming a top five podcast in the Apple Podcast store. And that helps us reach more Eagles fans out there in the world.Up next: Stay tuned for more episodes coming your way this week!Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Also please follow @BGN_Radio on Twitter.
: “There’s no panic in here” The Eagles are back at practice and quarterback Carson Wentz is looking to improve in a lot of different areas ahead of the team’s Week 5 matchup with the Vikings. 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They have a physical defense, and especially with how things ended last year, the QB knows that they are going to give it their all.Wentz talked a little about not being too concerned with other teams having a couple years of film now to study, and that the Eagles are always looking for ways to change things up and maybe do things that are complimentary but different. He said that’s just the nature of the business, as people become familiar with what you’re doing, you have to keep growing and learning at the same time.On having Alshon backHe was asked about his thought process in throwing up that touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffery, and Wentz noted it’s never good to be in a 3rd and long situation, but that they knew the Titans had an injury at corner and that was the time to strike.Wentz continued that having Jeffery back last week was big for the team, and that he brings big-play ability and and the ability to make some of those contested catches. Jeffery is the kind of guy you can trust to make a big play if he has the opportunity.On the offense as a wholeDespite getting Jeffery back, Wentz was asked how the offense might look different once Darren Sproles and Corey Clement are back on the field. The quarterback didn’t hesitate to say that regardless of injuries Customized Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys , or whose available, the team has high expectations for the offense each week.He talked about that being the nature of the NFL — players are always getting hurt or being sidelined from one thing or another — and you have to be able to overcome some of those setbacks and still deliver an efficient product. They aren’t dwelling on the players they don’t have but rather embracing the next man up mentality.Wentz echoed what Pederson said about the sky not falling and having confidence in the players they have on the roster. He said that they were still trying to figure out who they are as a team, as an offense, but that it’s still early and no one is panicking.On what the offense wants to be, Wentz noted “we want to be an explosive offense” and talked about some of the similarities to his expectations last year. He wants to be great in the red zone, to be one of the top teams in the league in third-down efficiency. They want to make more big plays and score quickly.He continued that he gets “ticked off” when they get pulled off the field on third down because he wants to score every drive, and that’s the mindset of Pederson and the rest of the offense.On facing former coachesWentz was sure to laud the efforts by offensive coordinator Mike Groh in his new role, and admitted that he — and the offense — loved working with Frank Reich the past couple of years, but that they collectively feel like Groh hasn’t missed a beat.He was later asked about how it’ll feel going up against John DeFilippo this weekend, and what he though of DeFilippo as a coach:So while Wentz admitted that he had great communication and respect for his former coach, he and the offense feel very comfortable with the staff they have this season, and that it’ll be fun to go against him on Sunday.On situational football strugglesWentz talked about third down and red zone plays being something the team emphasizes throughout the offseason and each week in practice www.eaglesauthorizedshops.com , and it’s something they need to improve. He said in some of those third down situations, they’re really hurting themselves on first and second down and putting themselves in difficult spots, whether it’s due to penalties or sacks, negative plays are really affecting them in both of those situations.Later on, Wentz talked a little bit about some miscommunication among the offense during the loss to the Titans, and said they’ve had to learn that on those 3rd and mid, 3rd and long situations, that they have to be prepared for anything. The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing the Chicago Bears in the wild card round of the 2019 NFL playoffs schedule on Sunday. Here are some initial thoughts on the matchup.HOW THE BEARS GOT HEREAfter going 5-11 in 2017, the Bears fired a head coach who flamed out in his third year with the team and replaced him with a Chiefs offensive coordinator to help work with a quarterback the team traded up to acquire with the No. 2 overall pick. Sound familiar? Indeed, there was talk about how the 2018 Bears could be like the 2017 Eagles. While the comparison is hardly identical, the Bears ultimately did take a step forward this season by going 12-4 and finishing with the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoff picture. Matt Nagy has predictably brought some new offensive ideas to the table but retaining defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has also proved to be huge for Chicago. BEARS DEFENSEChicago’s defense ranks No. 1 overall by Football Outsider’s DVOA metric. It also ranks second in opponent points per game (16.2) and tied for first in opponent yards per play (4.8). The Bears are really good at forcing turnovers. Their 36 takeaways lead the league by a comfortable margin; the next closest team has 31. 27 of the Bears’ takeaways have been interceptions. No other team has more than 21. Chicago starting cornerback Kyle Fuller is tied with three other players for the league lead in picks with seven. Starting safety Eddie Jackson is then fourth overall with six picks. The Bears rank tied for the third most sacks in 2018. Acquiring 2016 Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack was obviously a huge pickup for Chicago as he has 12.5 sacks this season. But don’t sleep on 3-4 defensive end Akiem Hicks, who ranks second with 7.5 and actually leads the Bears in tackles for loss with 14.5. The Bears’ defense is averaging 3.25 quarterback hits per game. Protecting Nick Foles Philadelphia Eagles Womens T-Shirt , who is playing with bruised ribs, will be especially critical. Rookie linebacker Roquan Smith is a promising talent. He has 122 tackles, eight tackles for loss, five passes defensed, five sacks, and one interception. 6-4, 320 pound nose tackle Eddie Goldman has given 6-3, 282 pound Eagles center Jason Kelce some trouble in the past. The Bears lost their starting nickel cornerback, Bryce Callahan, to a season-ending injury earlier this month. Nelson Agholor could be pretty important to the Eagles’ offense this week.BEARS OFFENSEMetrics indicate the Bears’ offense is below average. Chicago ranks 20th in offensive DVOA and 20th in yards per play. Chicago’s 23.6 offensive points per game ranks 12th but they’ve had the seventh best average starting field position this season. They’ve also had a number of extra offensive possessions to work with since their defense takes the ball away so often.Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky isn’t the most intimidating quarterback in the playoffs. Trubisky ranks 14th in completion percentage, 17th in yards per attempt, and 16th in passer rating. He’s had some good games this year but there’s just something I don’t trust about him. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if he struggles in the postseason. The Bears have done a good job of protecting Trubisky. Chicago’s 33 sacks allowed rank tied for eighth fewest. Football Outsiders ranks the Bears o-line seventh in adjusted sack rate. And Chicago just got starting guard Kyle Long back from injured reserve Philadelphia Eagles Hats , so their line has the potential to be even better.The Bears’ run game isn’t very threatening. Chicago’s line ranks 28th in run blocking. Their 4.1 yards per carry average is tied for 27th. Bears leading rusher Jordan Howard is sporting a 3.7 average. Tarik Cohen — built in the Darren Sproles mold — is a much more efficient player. He’s averaging 4.5 yards per carry and he also factors in as a pass-catching weapon.Eagles fans already know Bears tight end Trey Burton is a good player capable of making plays, be that catching the ball or throwing it! The Bears are hoping to have leading receiver Allen Robinson back for this game. The Penn State alumnus leads Chicago in big plays this season with 11. BEARS SPECIAL TEAMSChicago ranks 26th in special teams DVOA.The Bears rank dead last in kick return average with 19.1. The Bears rank second in punt return average with 12.5. Tarik Cohen is dangerous on those.The Bears’ 24.9 kick return average allowed is fifth most in the league. They’ve also allowed a kick return touchdown. Are you ready for “The Boston Scott Game”?!The Bears’ 7.5 punt return average allowed is 22nd most. The Bears’ kicker is former Eagles fan favorite Cody Parkey. His 76.7% field goal percentage ranks 27th. He’s missed three in the 30-39 range and six from the 30-49 range. Parkey has also missed three extra points, including one last week. A missed Parkey kick at some point might come up big for Philly on Sunday.Bears punter Pat O’Donnell’s 41.9 net average ranks 14th best in the league.MISCELLANEOUSThe Bears’ four losses: at New York Giants in overtime with Chase Daniel starting, at Miami Dolphins in overtime, at Green Bay Packers (incredible Aaron Rodgers comeback performance), and home versus New England Patriots (one yard short of going to overtime). The Bears have never been out of a game this year. They’ve proven to be a tough team.The Bears don’t have as much “playoff experience” as the Eagles, for whatever that’s worth.The Bears have just four players on injured reserve at this point in the season. Must be nice.The Bears had their bye in Week 5. The Eagles had theirs in Week 9.The current forecast for Sunday’s game at Soldier Field is a high of 44 degrees and a low of 36. We’ve seen Foles struggle in the cold before.OVERALL THOUGHTSWith the way the Eagles have played down the stretch, you just can’t count them out. But the Bears are a legitimately good and tough team. It’s a boring thing to say but I feel like this is anyone’s game. It’ll probably be a defensive struggle that comes down to the wire.
The 100 QBs www.philadelphiaeaglesteamonlines.com , coaches, issues and decision-makers shaping the NFL - ESPN12) Carson Wentz - Imagine being as good as Wentz is and living in the shadow of your backup. Nick Foles’ legacy in Philadelphia is locked in if he never throws another pass as an Eagle. Wentz was on an MVP track before he got hurt in 2017 and Foles led the team to a Super Bowl title. He’ll burn to win one of his own. 48) Malcolm Jenkins - To the chagrin of some, Jenkins has become the leader of a players coalition that has decided to work with NFL owners on criminal justice reform issues. Jenkins has managed to use his platform to get some of his initiatives passed, and he’ll continue to speak out on the issues behind player protests, even as such protests fade. 69) Zach Ertz - Ertz set a tight-end record for catches in a single season with 116. Whether it’s Carson Wentz or Nick Foles at QB, it’s clear the star tight end is the focal point of Doug Pederson’s Philadelphia offense. NFL Rumors: Are the Eagles planning to sign one of the top free agent pass rushers? - BGNDefensive end is arguably the Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest need heading into the 2019 NFL offseason. Brandon Graham, who turns 31 in April, is going to be a free agent. Chris Long, who turns 34 in March, might retire. Michael Bennett, who turns 34 in November, is also under contract for 2019 but he’s hardly a long-term fixture at the position. Given how important pass rushers are in Jim Schwartz’s attacking scheme (and, really, in general), you can bet the Eagles will invest serious resources in this area. Howie Roseman might even spend big in free agency. At least, that’s what Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com seemed to suggest in a recent appearance on the Birds With Friends podcast.The Wentz Saga Continues - BGN RadioJohn Stolnis and Brandon Lee Gowton continue to dissect the drama surround the Carson Wentz report, discuss the possibility of trading Foles & signing Kareem Hunt, PLUS are the Saints fans worse off than Vikings fans?Mailbag: Who is next year’s ‘Nelson Agholor - Isaac Seumalo not a bust’ guy? - PhillyVoiceLooking back to last offseason, the guy I offered up for this award was Isaac Seumalo, and he came through! (I also noted Elijah Qualls and Donnel Pumphrey as possibilities, with little confidence.) This year I think the obvious choice is Sidney Jones Philadelphia Eagles T-Shirt , who I’ve seen some fans sour on. Jones has legitimate talent, and if he can stay healthy, which is now a legitimate concern, he can be a good player. The other player I’ll offer up with very little confidence is Shelton Gibson. Wide receivers can take a year or two to get their sea legs in the NFL, so maybe the third year is a charm for him? Again, I’m personally not holding out much hope there.How Does The Injured Reserve List Factor Into 2019 Plans? - PE.comWhat a downer of a season for wide receiver Mack Hollins, who was expected to be a key role player in the Eagles’ offense and a core member of the special teams unit. Hollins had a groin injury that just never came around enough for him to get on the field. So, what’s next? Where is he in his recovery? What can the Eagles expect from Hollins, who showed strong hands, good speed, some big-play ability, and good skills on special teams as a rookie? The Eagles could use a healthy Hollins in a lot of ways next season.Potential 2019 NFL Roster Bubbles - SpotracWhat a turn of events (again). While it’s not likely the Eagles pick up this hefty option, it’s still very possible the two sides hammer out an extension of some sort, though Nick Foles may be ready to test the market for a true starting role (and payday).Philly Voice’s Sports Editor Discussed the Carson Wentz Article with Mike Missanelli - Crossing Broad“Around the time of the Cowboys loss, which I believe was week 13 or 14, Joe Santoliquito, who covers the Eagles for us, he’s in the locker room a few times a week, he wanted to write a story about Mike Groh. He wanted to write a story that looked into why the offense had been worse since Mike Groh was here. I said ‘okay, go ahead.’ So he was talking to players in the Eagles’ locker room and he came back to me and said that some of the players he talked to said that Groh wasn’t the problem, but that #11 was the problem. I said Philadelphia Eagles Hats , ‘that’s really interesting, what do you have on it?‘ He showed it to me, he played it for me, and I said ‘great, will anybody go on the record?’ Obviously nobody wanted to. So I said let’s put it in the back pocket, keep talking about it, and let me know what you hear. As the season went along he kept looking into it and we added to our list of sources and eventually he created a body of work towards the end of the season that was very, very interesting and it was something I thought made a really good story, but we didn’t have anybody on the record and it was tough to get anybody on the record.”Eagles Mailbag: Top needs, Golden Tate, missing Super Bowl team - NBCSPI agree with you that McLeod’s cap hit is too high for this upcoming season, especially as he comes off an ACL tear. His hit is over $9.3 million and the Eagles could save over $5 million cap space by cutting him. I think it would be beneficial for both sides to find some common ground and work on a cheaper deal. It would keep McLeod on a team to prove he’s truly healthy and it would help the Eagles out from a cap standpoint. The Birds missed him on the field in 2018, but the emergence of Avonte Maddox as a possible replacement might make him more expendable. Although, I think the Eagles ought to try to keep McLeod first.Philadelphia Eagles OL Stefen Wisniewski tweets he had thumb surgery - PennLiveIt’s almost a tradition in the NFL. After the season ends, players reveal the ailments they were playing through during the season, injuries that would sideline a mere mortal, and undergo post-season surgeries. Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski is among that group. The veteran tweeted Friday that he had “successful thumb surgery last week to repair a torn ligament.” On the bright side, Wisniewski tweeted that part of the rehab is playing video games. In a photo posted to Twitter, he has a cast on his left hand.You Can’t Coach Size: Nine Players Who Made an Impression at Senior Bowl Practices - The RingerDE Montez Sweat, Mississippi State. Sweat came into the week projected as a probable mid- to late-first-round pick, and he’ll leave Mobile getting some hype for the top 10. Sweat was one of the biggest winners of Monday’s measurements phase Philadelphia Eagles Hoodie , coming in at 6-foot-6 and 252 pounds (up 11 pounds from his listed weight during the year), with 35-and-鈪?#45;inch arms and an impossible 84-and-a-half-inch wingspan, one of the longest wingspans for any edge prospect since combine data became available to the public in 1999. And the former Bulldogs pass rusher seems to know how to use that length to his advantage. In pass-rush drills this week, he used his long arms to strike first at offensive tackles, holding them at bay and keeping them from latching on—sort of like he was holding his younger brother’s head to keep him from landing a punch. Then, with an explosive first step and nimble feet, he regularly walked opposing tackles back into the pocket—or bowled through them completely. I mean, just look at this.A 10-year-old kid won a science fair by proving Tom Brady is a cheater - Yahoo! SportsSome kids make baking soda and vinegar volcanoes for their science fair projects. Others find a way to turn their passion into a science fair project. Meet Ace Davis, a 10-year-old kid from Lexington, Kentucky who created a science fair project about Tom Brady. While kids in New England might be trying to figure out how to scientifically prove that Brady is the greatest quarterback who ever lived, Ace decided to go in a different direction. He created a science fair project that proves that Brady is a cheater.Frank Reich Named 2018 AFC Coach Of The Year By NFL 101 Awards - ColtsThe NFL 101 Awards today announced that Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Frank Reich has been named the AFC Coach of the Year for the 2018 season. Reich will be honored at the 49th annual awards dinner on March 9, 2019, in Kansas City. In his first year as head coach, Reich led the Colts to a 10-6 regular season record, including one postseason win and an appearance in the AFC Divisional Round. He became just the third head coach in team history to win a playoff game in his first season at the helm.Delaware’s Nasir Adderley determined to be the next great Adderley from Philadelphia - InquirerNasir Adderley’s cousins with former Hall of Famer Herb Adderley. He’s trying to become the next family standout to make it to the NFL.11 essential items for your Super Bowl 53 party - SB NationThe Super Bowl isn’t just a football game; it’s an American tradition that brings us together with food, drinks, epic halftime performances, random celebrity sightings, Tom Brady glamour shots, expensive commercials, those long-winding monologues from your uncle Customized Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys , and of course, the great parties and gatherings with friends. Super Bowl LIII is officially set, which means when the clock strikes 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2019, almost 100 million Americans will be partaking in some form of a Super Bowl celebration. Whether it’s a full-blown party, a small group of friends, or just hanging out with the motley crew of pets at home, you can’t enjoy the biggest football game of the year without the essentials. To get you set for Super Bowl 53, here’s SB Nation’s guide to essential Super Bowl party items. Legooo!...Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio Ever since the Philadelphia Eagles traded up to select freak athlete Jordan Mailata in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft, people have been asking: “Why not let this guy play with the ball in his hands?”After watching the Australian’s rugby league highlights, It’s not hard to see why the question is asked.To this point, the Eagles have been clear that they view Mailata as an offensive lineman. The rookie exclusively played at left tackle in the preseason. But does that mean Mailata will NEVER get a chance to see what he can do with the ball in his hands? Doug Pederson was asked about the possibility during his Wednesday press conference.OMG, Doug said “it’s not out of the question”! It’s totally going to happen now! Mailata’s the Eagles’ season-saving secret weapon!So, not quite. Barring further offensive line injuries, Mailata isn’t even likely to be active for the rest of this season. He’s only suited up for one game thus far and he didn’t even play a single snap.Moving forward, Mailata will likely continue to be used as an offensive lineman. Why wouldn’t he when he showed intriguing potential a spot that’s way more valued than running back?The idea of Mailata carrying the ball and smashing dudes like he did in rugby league is fun to think about, no doubt. I wouldn’t mind testing it out next preseason. But I’ll believe it when I see it....RELATED READING: Jordan Mailata is just laughing it off
just a few short weeks ago is on the verge of falling apart for the Houston Texans.One of only three winless teams in the NFL Womens Kevin Johnson Jersey , the Texans are desperate to get a victory on Sunday against the Colts and try to salvage their season."We have to win this game," safety Tyrann Mathieu said. "We just have to win."After going 4-12 last season, the Texans had high expectations entering this year with the return of stars J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson, who both missed big chunks of last season with injuries.Instead three straight close losses have the Texans searching for ways to escape the NFL's basement."These are close games and it's the team that doesn't beat themselves that ends up winning, and we've been beating ourselves too much," coach Bill O'Brien said.It is Houston's worst start since opening the 2008 season 0-4. If you add the six games they lost to end the 2017 season, the Texans have lost nine straight. It has been more than 10 months since they won a game with their last victory coming against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 19.Watt said the importance of ending the skid this week can't be overstated."We have to," he said. "We don't have one. Haven't had one in a long time so we really need to get a win. It's very tough opponent Womens Nick Martin Jersey , a very tough place to play so we have to go on the road and put our best foot forward."The Colts aren't doing much better than Houston this season and enter the game 1-2. But the Texans haven't had much success against Indianapolis and have a 7-25 record in 32 meetings. They've had even more trouble in Indianapolis where they've won just twice in 16 visits.Despite their struggles, O'Brien isn't worried about the psyche of his team and knows that getting a win against an AFC South opponent will go a long way toward getting things on the right track."We've only played one divisional game," he said. "We've got a big one this week. So, we just have to keep grinding. There's no other way out of it. There's no choice. I think when you have the role that I have, it's easy. There's no choice. You have to go to work and you have to figure it out."For Watson, trying to end a skid is a new experience. Watson, who helped Clemson to a national title in the 2016 season, lost just two games combined in his last two seasons in college. He said this stretch has already taught him some lessons."Just dealing with adversity Authentic J.J. Watt Jersey ," he said. "Try to take the good with the bad and really dig down each and every week to find out what the problem is."The problem, according to Watson and O'Brien is not paying attention to details. The Texans rank eighth in the NFL by averaging 396.3 yards a game, but are tied for 22nd in scoring with just 19.7 points a game in part because of an excessive amount of penalties and negative plays in the red zone.Houston's three losses have been by a combined 15 points, giving the Texans hope that if they tighten a few things up they'll be able to get over the hump and into the win column this week."We're not that far off," Mathieu said. "We just have to do better at preparing, building up throughout the week and then on gameday, starting fast and then finishing strong. So, if we can do those things and if our five-star players could play like five-star players Authentic Johnathan Joseph Jersey , then we'll be good." Houston Texans NewsTexans hope Lamar Miller can bolster withered running game (Houston Chronicle)Texans re-sign LB Josh Keyes (Houston Chronicle)Andre Hal wins Texans’ Ed Block Courage award (Houston Chronicle)NFL NewsWeddle nets $1M bonus if Ravens make playoffs (NFL.com)Gronk says he hasn’t thought about retirement (NFL.com)Wesseling’s MVP ranks: Mahomes’ stunning stats (NFL.com)Williams, Chiefs agree to 2-year, $8.1M extension (NFL.com)Saints tight end Watson to retire at end of season (NFL.com)Mariota back at practice ahead of must-win game (NFL.com)Kyler Murray focused on Bama, not future career (NFL.com)Offseason QB market preview: Who’s the top FA? (NFL.com)Coaching candidates: Lots of potential first-timers (NFL.com)Houston & Collegiate SportsJames Harden’s 45 leads Rockets to win over Celtics (The Dream Shake)Austin Rivers was the perfect Christmas gift to the Rockets (The Dream Shake)