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EAGAN Olisaemeka Udoh Jersey nfl draft , Minn. — Kirk Cousins is well aware of the label on an NFL career left largely unfulfilled, a quarterback with plenty of impressive stats but not enough team success.The scrutiny intensified with the fully guaranteed $84 million contract that Cousins signed with the Minnesota Vikings last year, a season that ultimately ended for him like all the others in disappointment without a playoff win.More Vikings coveragePreview: Cook, Vikings look to keep rolling vs. PackersTop Tweets: Vikings prepare for Packers with TMNT hype videoBarr, seasoned Vikings defense off to strong startNew offense, same Rodgers: Vikings prep for LaFleur’s PackersVikings re-sign center Jones, waive rookie TE DillonThis year, Cousins is determined to change that perception.“It’s going to come down to those 16 regular-season games and then beyond that. Unfortunately, you grind in training camp and you get to Labor Day weekend and you look around and you’re like, ‘All that work, and I’ve got nothing to show for it yet,'” Cousins said Wednesday.“Hopefully you’re laying a good foundation and hopefully it shows on Sundays in the fall, but the nature of this next month and a half, whether it’s really good or really bad, it really isn’t what the narrative becomes on you. You have to translate that into a very good season.”His first year with the Vikings was eerily similar to his time with Washington. Though he has passed for at least 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in four straight seasons and been regularly among the NFL leaders in completion rate, including a career-best mark (70.1 last year that ranked second in the league Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , Cousins is just 34-37-2 as a starter. He lost his only playoff game start in 2015.The offseason priority for the front office in Minnesota, thus, was to make Cousins more comfortable. He has, in turn, tried to do his part to take that critical step forward in 2019 and carry a team with Super Bowl aspirations along with him.“I’m pretty much a .500 quarterback in my career so far, and I don’t think that’s where you want to be,” Cousins said recently. “That’s not why you’re brought in or people are excited about you. If I don’t play well, if I don’t have gaudy statistics, but we win multiple playoff games this year, the narrative will be I went to the next level. I may not walk off the field every day feeling like I did, but if we win, that’s the life of the quarterback, you are then at the next level. If I have my best year yet in 2019 but we’re 8-8, I didn’t go to the next level.”Cousins is again partaking in the first three days of training camp, which is for rookies and other inexperienced players. The other veterans don’t need to take the field until Friday.“I think one thing that I can do beyond just playing the best I can is to start really coaching and leading other people so that I can never walk off the field saying, ‘Hey, I did my part but so and so didn’t Olisaemeka Udoh Minnesota Vikings Jerseys ,'” Cousins said. “That can’t happen as an NFL quarterback. You have to be bringing others along so that isn’t a point you’re making at the end of a practice or a game.”The biggest change to the scheme now directed by offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski was the hiring of Gary Kubiak as an offensive adviser. Kubiak was the offensive coordinator on two Super Bowl winners in Denver for Mike Shanahan, who later became head coach of the Redskins for Cousins’ first two years.In front of Cousins, the offensive line was reworked with first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury at center, Pat Elflein moving from center to left guard and Josh Kline signing as a free agent to be the right guard.Time can also be a benefit.“His comfort level, him understanding what’s being asked of him to do,” general manager Rick Spielman said. “They will do things to make sure that he is comfortable in the offense, that will fit his strengths as a quarterback. You can have all the gaudy stats in the world, but this business is always going to come down to wins and losses.”No need to tell Cousins that. The start of the season hasn’t necessarily gone the way the fans would have hoped. There are fans who understand that the regular-season is a process, and it takes 16 games to complete. However, there are others that just rage when the Vikings drop a single game. You know what I have to say about that? (you probably don’t care, but I’m going to tell you anyways). Go ahead, be mad. It’s okay to let your emotions out. I mean, the expectations for the season were set pretty high. Even before signing Kirk Cousins in the offseason, the bar was set for the following season. Sign up for FanPulse, our weekly Vikings survey.One thing that fans have been doing is comparing the Vikings to previous teams, and setting expectations based off other teams that have had similar struggles in the past. For instance, fans bring up how Minnesota started the season 2-2 last year Youth Alexander Mattison Jersey , and still managed to make it to the NFC Championship with our apparent backup quarterback Case Keenum. Another example people tend to bring up are the 2014 and 2017 New England Patriots when the team started both seasons 2-2, and managed to go to the Super Bowl both times, winning it in 2015. Fans don’t need to reassure other fans that things will be alright because of this team, and that team. To me, it’s good to see fans get upset. It’s about time fans stop settling for mediocrity, because mediocrity won’t get the Vikings to the Super Bowl. I was always taught that when someone continues to give you crap, or constructive criticism, then that means that person cares about you. However, if you continue to not do something right, and someone doesn’t say anything about it, then that person doesn’t think you have it. Fans know that Minnesota has the capability to be better than how the team has been performing. The NFC North won’t be a two-horse race like we’ve seen in the past. There seems to be a lot more competition this year within the division, and at this point, it's completely up for grabs. The Chicago Bears are a whole new team on both sides of the ball with head coach Matt Nagy. He knows how to operate the offense and make it successful with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. By the way, where the hell did he come from? What an exciting player to watch when he’s on his game. The Bears defense is intimidating to watch, especially with a beast in Khalil Mack. As long as Aaron Rodgers remains quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, then the team will always be able to compete. Love, or hate Rodgers Super Bowl Alexander Mattison Jersey , the guy still knows how to win. Then there are the Detroit Lions, who may have finally found a run-game that has been absent for several seasons. Kerryon Johnson seems like the real deal, and will give Matthew Stafford some options he hasn’t really seen.There have been some road blocks along the way that have sent the Vikings on a detour to find its success. Road blocks to some, while others may think of it as excuses, take it how you wish. But, the Vikings were dealt a rough hand early in the season, with a shaken-up offensive line, the issues with Everson Griffen and having a kicker that for some reason can’t kick a field goal. Something that upsets me or worries me is the fact that even the Vikings’ defensive-minded head coach doesn’t know what’s going on with what’s supposed to be one of the best defenses in the league. Anthony Barr gave up a couple passing touchdowns against the L.A. Rams, but why in the hell is Barr playing pass coverage? Like, if someone can enlighten me, please do so in the comments. In my mind, if a team puts up 30-points, that team should win. It's a major let down when your offense lights up a defense, scores 31 points and still loses a football game. The only thing that didn’t upset me is the simple fact that Minnesota’s offense put 31 points up on what people are saying is a pretty respectable defense.It’s only just past the quarter-pole of the season, but it’s okay to be critical. Things need to be fixed sooner, rather than later.

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So when Hormel Chili asked him to create dips for the Super Bowl, he dived right in with versions that reflect not only New Orleans, but New England, Los Angeles and Kansas City .“The beautiful thing about it is chili and football go hand in hand,” Temple says, noting Hormel was a partner with the NFL as far back as the 1950s. “At tailgates or with friends at a viewing party or wherever, it is easy to accommodate a larger crowd.”But his chore for now is to accommodate four distinctly different tastes as part of a contest in which fans will include touchdown dances; a winner and a guest will get tickets to the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami.We won’t give away too many ingredients, but suffice to say Temple catered nicely to each region.“Chili is versatile, but you can’t throw everything in it,” he says. “Don’t want it to be intimidating.”First, the Big Easy.“I had to make sure I represent the culture right, being from New Orleans,” he says. “Nobody wants to eat shrimp with their chili, they don’t go together. So what to do?”Temple quickly came up with an answer: red beans. Add in some onions, celery and bell peppers, sausage, creole seasoning, a few other items and, voila.“I was thoroughly impressed with it,” Temple says. “Friends said that is rolling.”So he rolled on to LA.“The fun thing about Los Angeles is it’s such a large melting pot, so you don’t know which culture to pull from to represent the area,” he explains. “I came across a Felipe’s restaurant known for their chili, they do annual giveaways. So we paid homage to the Latin culture.”Which meant a touch of cilantro and some jalapenos.Next stop, Kansas City Youth N'Keal Harry Jersey , renowned for its barbecue. As in his LA chili, no beans for this creation.“My wife is from Kansas City and we went on a barbecue tour of about eight spots recently, so I knew I wanted to play with the burnt ends,” Temple says. “That is what they do well and people wait on line for.”This recipe included the flavor of a Kansas City barbecue sauce, which Temple says is “spicier and bolder than I expected. I am used to more of the sweeter side of barbecue. I was impressed with the tang.”He wanted the smokiness of the burnt ends to blend in, but urges folks to mix the meat into this dish, not to simply put the burnt ends on top and chow down.Finally, he tackled New England, knowing that, like in New Orleans, clams or lobster wouldn’t quite work.“Boston baked beans,” he exclaims. “That’s a savory sweet payoff, and because you can use a variety of baked beans, I can imagine you will get a lot of different flavors with it.”Temple recently gave cooking lessons to Vikings star receiver Adam Thielen. Indeed, the dance contest emanates from some of Thielen and his teammates’ touchdown celebrations. From now through Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 3, 2019, fans can submit their best touchdown dance via social media by tagging @HormelChili on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.Temple and Thielen created a Minnesota chili.“I told Adam that I am the chef, so this is my side of the field,” Temple says with a hearty laugh. “But when I have an engagement with whomever I am cooking with, I want him to throw out some ideas and we bounce them back and forth — especially with people who do not get a chance to cook too many times.”That would be Thielen, who had 113 receptions for 1,373 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Thielen attended the game last year in Minneapolis, but this time will be at home with his wife and two children.On the menu? 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I expect this theme to keep popping up especially if the Patriots pull off what is sure to be a well-earned victory Sunday night. A number of the experts appear to keep New England atop the rankings because they are the reigning Super Bowl champions and haven’t done anything to forfeit that spot. The first loss will give them permission to do what they’ve been itching to do — knock them down a few pegs and promote the teams they really like.All admit eight wins is pretty good regardless of the opponents, but as Belichick would say, “Eight games won’t win you anything in this league”.I agree.Patriots will make it nine wins Sunday night.They open as 3.5 point favorites, and I predict they’ll win by two scores. May the Force be with us all.GO PATS!Around the AFC East:New England Patriots (8-0) at Baltimore Ravens (5-2)Buffalo Bills (5-2) vs. Washington Redskins (1-7)New York Jets (1-6) at Miami Dolphins (0-7)AFC Matchups:Indianapolis Colts (5-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers (3-4)Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) vs. Minnesota Vikings (6-2)Houston Texans (5-3) at Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4)Tennessee Titans (4-4) at Carolina Panthers (4-3)Oakland Raiders (3-4) vs. Detroit Lions (3-3-1)Los Angeles Chargers (3-5) vs. Green Bay Packers (7-1)Cleveland Browns (2-5) at Denver Broncos (2-6)******************************************************1st - Staff (AP Pro32).1st - Lindsay Jones (The Athletic): How many more ways can we find to talk about just how good the New England defense has been through eight weeks? We think forcing turnovers on three consecutive plays Sunday against Cleveland is a pretty good place to start. New England is allowed fewer than eight points per game, a bonkers stat for any team to accomplish in a single game, let alone half a season, and you could make a legitimate argument for at least three Patriots players as the midseason defensive player of the year (Stephon Gilmore, Devin McCourty or Jamie Collins).1st - Consensus (Bleacher Report): The New England Patriots defense was at it again Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.The NFL’s most opportunistic D once again piled up the big plays, sacking Baker Mayfield five times, forcing three turnovers and scoring yet another defensive touchdown. In a game during which the two teams recorded a nearly identical amount of yardage, those big plays were the difference for a Pats team that hits the halfway mark at 8-0.However, while the Pats have a perfect record, most of the wins have come against less-than-stellar opposition. That leaves Gagnon nursing a measure of skepticism regarding New England’s top billing here.”I don’t think this is a complete no-brainer,” he said. “You can’t take New England out of the No. 1 spot as an undefeated defending champion, especially considering seven of their eight wins have come by 14-plus points. But it might only take one Patriots slip-up for the Saints or 49ers to leapfrog the Pats. Both those teams look more powerful than ever right now, especially with Drew Brees back in New Orleans and Nick Bosa tearing it up for the San Francisco defense.”For his part, Davenport is just looking forward to New England’s biggest test of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9.”Lamar Jackson on one side,” he said. “Bill Belichick’s defense on the other. I’ve already started popping popcorn for this one.”1st - Pete Prisco (CBS Sports): They haven’t really been challenged as a defense. That will change this week against the Ravens and Lamar Jackson.1st - NFL Nation (ESPN): Player who needs to step up: Isaiah Wynn, LT.Getting Wynn back from injured reserve (he is eligible to play Nov. 17 at Philadelphia) -- and keeping him healthy -- would go a long way toward solidifying an offensive line that has not been able to consistently create openings for the running game. Veteran Marshall Newhouse has filled in admirably, and the Patriots are in good shape at 8-0, but one could also argue they are living dangerously by not having the running game to help settle things down. Without it, there is too much pressure on Tom Brady and the passing attack.1st - Mike Cole (NESN): Tom Brady has “only” a passer rating of 88.2 the last three weeks, and the Patriots have won those games by an average of 23 points. They’ll finally start being tested this week New England Patriots Jersey 2019 , though, when they go to Baltimore.1st - Tom E. Curran (NBC Sports Boston): The trade deadline approacheth. So does the road game at the Ravens that’s circled as the date when the Patriots’ 2019 season begins. This is Baltimore’s in-season Super Bowl and the Ravens will come off a week of rest and preparation. I expect competitive football. But if it’s not and the Patriots put Lamar Jackson in a tiny box and store him on the top shelf of the closet? On the road in prime time? Is there any place other than “1” I could put this team?1st - Dan Hanzus (NFL.com): Career win No. 300 was another breeze for Bill Belichick and the Patriots, who are halfway home to regular-season perfection at 8-0. New England’s defense was once again too much for an inferior opponent to handle, as Stephon Gilmore erased Odell Beckham Jr., who finished the game with five catches on seven targets for 52 yards, while Baker Mayfield was harassed series after series. Sitting atop Mayfield’s enemy list was Jamie Collins, who finished Sunday with 13 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits. That’s the type of superstar production the Browns hoped for when they gave Collins a ton of money a few years back. Meanwhile, let’s use some numbers to add some perspective to just how dominant New England has been in the first half of 2019: The Patriots are scoring more points per game (31.3) and allowing fewer points per game (7.6) than any of the six Super Bowl-winning teams in franchise history. Halloween terror.1st - Darryl Slater (NJ.com): Analysis: Can they go undefeated? 1st - Peter Botte (NY Post): This incredibly is shaping up to be Bill Belichick’s best defensive unit during his prolific time in New England, with a league-high 25 forced turnovers and just 61 points allowed through eight games. The Pats are 8-0 for the third time in team history, halfway to their perfect 16-0 regular season in 2007 (when they finished, ahem, 18-1 overall). Sunday night’s road contest against Lamar Jackson and Baltimore (2nd in the league in total offense) should represent their biggest test yet.1st - Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk): Tommy vs. Jimmy G. is the Super Bowl matchup America needs.1st - Jenny Vrentas (SI): The defense continues to defy logic as the offense searches for its identity, but the Browns offered little in the way of resistance during a rainy affair in Foxborough. A road game against Lamar Jackson in Baltimore will be their toughest test so far.1st - Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News): The Patriots are ironing out some kinks on offense and in the kicking game, but with their dominant defense, Tom Brady can play careful caretaker for the most part and rev up as a playmaker in big moments. With their schedule getting tougher, it will be fun to see the Patriots truly tested, starting Sunday night in Baltimore.1st - Nate Davis (USA Today): Next five opponents currently .500 or better. Not that New England isn’t legit, but Buffalo only semi-decent team on its first-half schedule.1st - Mark Maske (Washington Post): The Patriots are halfway to an unblemished regular season as the defense was dominant again against the Browns and the offense was good enough. But some cracks are evident heading into Sunday night’s game at Baltimore. The run defense was exploited by Cleveland’s Nick Chubb, and kicker Mike Nugent was less than reliable.1st - Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports): Browns running back Nick Chubb had 131 yards on 20 carries. That’s about the first negative thing to be said about the Patriots’ defense halfway into their season. Presumably they’ll have the run defense fixed before facing the Ravens.2nd - Doug Farrar (TouchdownWire): At this point, New England’s defense is just getting ridiculous. After the Patriots’ 27-13 win over Cleveland, in which they caused turnovers on three consecutive offensive plays by the Browns, Bill Belichick’s team stands with a plus-189 point differential, tied with the 1942 Bears for the third-highest differential through the first eight games of a season in NFL history. New England’s plus-17 turnover differential through the first eight games of a season is similarly historic. The only thing that bounced the Pats from the top spot in our power rankings is an offense that is effective, but doesn’t quite match up to what Kyle Shanahan is putting together with the 49ers. Tom Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 259 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions — perfectly efficient, but hardly explosive. Perhaps that will change when first-round receiver N’Keal Harry comes off injured reserve and recently acquired Mohamed Sanu gets the hang of the offense. But right now, it’s the defense that makes this team great in a special way.

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Worse still, running back Dion Lewis and receiver Taywan Taylor lost a fumble, while Mariota threw an interception.For a Titans team that showed resolve in winning each of its last three games by 3 points, Tennessee showed it can also lose a close one.“You can’t have it one way when you win and another way when you lose,” first-year coach Mike Vrabel said. “The playing wasn’t good enough today. The blocking wasn’t good enough. Everything about the Titans wasn’t good enough, and that’s on me.”Mariota’s inconsistencies were apparent a week after he rallied the Titans from a 14-point third-quarter deficit by hitting Corey Davis for a 10-yard touchdown pass with five seconds left in overtime.Against Buffalo, he finished 14 of 26 for 129 yards and was sacked twice.The first sack Vosean Joseph NFL Jersey , by Trent Murphy, came on third-and-9 at the Bills 31, forcing the Titans to settle for Succop hitting a 54-yard field goal on the final play of the first half.The second sack, by Jerry Hughes, came on third-and-8 at the Buffalo 29. Mariota fumbled, but was fortunate the ball bounced off his toe and went out of bounds. That led to Succop hitting a 50-yard field goal to put the Titans up 12-10 with 4:43 remaining.The Titans’ best chance of finding the end zone slipped through their fingers early in the fourth quarter.Facing third-and-4 at Buffalo’s 23, Mariota avoided the pass rush and scrambled to his left, where he lobbed to receiver Nick Williams, who was wide open in the end zone. Williams had the pass drop through his hands while attempting to make an over-the-shoulder catch. Again Vosean Joseph Jersey Draft , Tennessee settled for a field goal by Succop.“You have to focus on the next play and drop whatever happened,” Mariota said of Williams’ drop.The game was the second this season in which Succop has accounted for all of Tennessee’s points. He hit three field goals in a 9-6 win at Jacksonville two weeks ago.Titans starting left tackle Taylor Lewan did not return after hurting his right foot in the second quarter.Lewan said he aggravated an injury from last season, and noted his foot was swollen last weekend. He said initial tests showed his foot wasn’t broken, but added he’ll have further tests on Monday.“It shouldn’t be a long-term thing,” Lewan said. “I just didn’t have any power and couldn’t push off.” As a rookie, Edmunds showed that he has the ability to be a top-five player at his position" OpinionBuffalo Bills Salary CapBuffalo Bills’ best contract values of 2018: Tremaine EdmundsNew,32commentsAs a rookie, Edmunds showed that he has the ability to be a top-five player at his positionEDTComing out of Virginia Tech, Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was a top-ten prospect in the 2018 NFL Draft. At just 19 years old Infant Vosean Joseph Jersey , Edmunds was the youngest player ever drafted.Initially, Edmunds got off to a slow start and struggled with some adjustments as a rookie, but as the season progressed, so did Edmunds. He finished with 121 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes defended. Head coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier asked a lot of Edmunds during his rookie season and his responsibilities are only going to expand in year two. Edmunds’s value to the defense and his potential as the MLB for the next ten seasons are astronomical. He was one of the best defenders for the Bills last season and he had a cap hit of only $2.3 million. Some folks panicked when Preston Brown left for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Bills’ MLB position was up in the air, but the team came out of the situation victorious. For the Bills to get their quarterback in Josh Allen and the leader of their defense in Edmunds in the same draft was quite an accomplishment—especially when considering the financial aspect of Edmunds’s contract. Top 10 bang for the BillsHonorable mentions10. Lorenzo Alexander ($3.6 million)9. Jordan Poyer ($3.9 million)8. Dion Dawkins ($950,736)7. Taron Johnson ($620,863)6. Tre’Davious White ($2.29 million)5. Tremaine Edmunds ($2.3 million)

The New Orleans Saints were a National Football League (NFL) expansion team in 1967 Sterling Shepard Jerseys Stitched , the year after the league had placed a new club in Atlanta. The Saints got their franchise as a direct result of the merger between the NFL and the American Football League (AFL). After the two leagues had agreed to merge, they were not going to be able to get around the antitrust law sanctions. The House Majority Leader from Louisiana agreed to attach the exemption to a budget bill that was a certainty to pass in both the House and Senate. It passed and New Orleans got its expansion franchise. Here are some fun facts about the Saints, some of which have an attachment to the Giants.The first Saints’ player to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season was former first-round draft pick Chuck Muncie in 1979. Two years later, he would score 19 TDs in a single season for the San Diego Chargers.Former Giants’ wide receiver Don Herrmann played six seasons from 1969-1974 and then for the Saints from 1975-1977 before retiring. He became a Saint when Tom Blanchard, a former Giants punter, was already with the Saints and recommended they pick him up because they needed a receiver.Former Giants’ first-round pick TE Jeremy Shockey played three seasons for the Saints from 2008-2010 after the Giants traded him to New Orleans. Saints running back Mark Ingram’s dad was Mark Ingram - the former Giants’ wide receiver and Super Bowl Champion.In 1980, the head coach of the Saints was Dick Nolan, whose son Mike has been an NFL defensive coach since 1982 and was the San Francisco 49ers’ head coach from 2005-2008. He was defensive coordinator for the Giants from 1993-1996. Dick played for the Giants from 1959-1961 and ironically Mike is currently the LB coach for the Saints. That 1980 Saints squad went 1-15-0. Things got so bad that fans would still show up for games, however, with paper bags over their heads with the inscription “Ain’ts” on the bags. At one point the team was 0-14 until finally a 21-20 win over the New York Jets. The Saints home opener saw 58,621 enthusiastic fans whereas in Week 13 only 30,949 cared to show up – mostly in paper bags. The bag trend was started by Buddy Diliberto, a sports commentator at New Orleans TV station WDSU. Saints head coach Sean Payton has several ties to the Giants. He was the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1997-1998 under former Giants’ wide receiver Ray Rhodes, he was the Giants offensive coordinator in 1999 Dexter Lawrence New York Giants Jersey , and from there he went to the Dallas Cowboys as the assistant head coach under former Giants’ head coach Bill Parcells before landing the head gig in New Orleans. Payton played QB in the Arena Football League for the Chicago Bruisers and Pittsburgh Gladiators, and the Ottawa Roughriders of the CFL, plus the Chicago Bears of the NFL – all in the same year (1987).Photo by Brian Killian/NFLPhotoLibraryPayton’s stint with the Bears was on their replacement team. His three-game stats was 8 of 23 tosses for 79 yards, zero TDs and one INT, ironically against the Saints. Former Giants’ 1990 fifth-round draft pick QB Craig Kupp’s dad played offensive guard for the Saints. Kupp’s son Cooper is currently a wide receiver with the Los Angeles Rams. Trumpet player Al Hirt would play “When the Saints Go Marching In” every time the Saints scored a touchdown in the early years of Saints’ home games at Tulane Stadium. The NFL has played numerous games outside of the United States. But the very first was in Mexico City on August 5, 1978 between the Saints and the Eagles. The Saints were awarded an NFL expansion team on November 1, 1966, which just happened to be All-Saints Day. Giants’ QB Eli Manning’s dad, Archie, played for the Saints from 1971-1982. It was that experience of being a high-round draft choice awarded to a medium-market team that finished annually at the bottom of the standings that promoted Archie to insist that the San Diego Chargers not draft Eli with the first overall pick in the 2004 draft. The Saints are one of the few professional sports teams that have two mascots: Gumbo the Dog, and Sir Saint. The latter was the franchise’s first mascot who was canned and then later revived.Former Giants’ QB Kerry Collins played one year for the Saints in 1998 before his stint with New York. When the Saints were admitted into the NFL in 1967, they were awarded the first overall pick in the 1967 college draft. The Giants had finished dead last in the NFL standings the season before with a 1-12-1 record and would have had that first overall pick. The Saints then traded the pick to the Baltimore Colts who took DE Bubba Smith. Later, four future Hall of Famers were selected: QB Bob Griese, RB Floyd Little, DE Alan Page and OG Gene Upshaw. The Giants and Saints passed on all four players. For the first 20-years of existence the Saints failed to make the playoffs. In their 21st year of existence Womens Dexter Lawrence Jersey , they finally did in 1987 – with the aid of victories made by replacement players. In 1999 Saints’ head coach Mike Ditka traded all of his remaining draft picks to the Washington Redskins for the fifth overall pick in the first-round, and selected University of Texas RB Ricky Williams. The Saints also sent the following year’s first and third-round picks. Williams played only three seasons in New Orleans and failed to make the Pro Bowl. Several existing teams had looked at New Orleans as a possible new home to relocate their club, but none more than the Dallas Texans of the AFL in 1963. The Texans had just captured their first AFL title but weren’t happy in Dallas sharing it with the Cowboys, so they sought to move. The first location owner Lamar Hunt looked hard at was the Big Easy and wanted to move his Texans there. However, there was a huge problem for Hunt. The only stadium suitable for large crowds was Tulane Stadium – and that arena still allowed segregation and would not budge on this issue. So Hunt looked elsewhere and then took his team to Kansas City and renamed them the Chiefs. Barry Shuck is a pro football historical writer and a member of the Professional Football Researcher’s Association The New York Giants have resolved to fix their defense over the 2019 offseason. Or rather, stock their well-schemed defense with the talent it needs to perform up to expectations. The most obvious area of need on the defense has been the pass rush. The Giants spent the first half of the season with one of the (if not the) worst pass rushes in the NFL. The obvious place to improve the front seven is with an EDGE rusher. However, the Giants would do well to consider pass rushers wherever they may find them. The Giants were spotted talking to Kansas Jayhawks defensive tackle Daniel Wise at Shrine Game practices this week, so it might behooves us to take a closer look the underrated interior pass rusher.MeasurablesHeight: 6-foot-3Weight: 290 poundsProsAthletic penetrating defensive tackle.Good first step, firing out of his stance with good pad level.Scheme diverse. Played 7, 5, and 3-techniques, as well as nose tackle.Shows both arm-over and rip moves. Flashes some upper and lower-body flexibility. Consistently productive. ConsNeeds to add strength and power for the next level.Can lose track of the play. Occasionally struggles to disengage from blockers.Numbers of noteStats from Dan PizzutaAll five of Wise’s sacks were solo, which tied for tenth among all NCAA defensive tackles, but he had just 18 total pressures, which tied for 48th per Sports Info Solutions.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying “Daniel Wise/DT/Kansas: The Jayhawks kept the game close but eventually succumbed to West Virginia in a 16-point loss. Despite this Men Dexter Lawrence Jersey , Wise had a monster game which included five tackles (3.5 for loss) and two sacks against the usually reliable Moutaineers offensive line. Wise was unstoppable most of the game and beat blockers off the snap, showed explosion to the action with a great closing burst and easily moved laterally in pursuit of ball carriers. He’s a terrific three-technique prospect who could end up as a second-day pick.” - Tony Pauline (DraftAnalyst - Week 6 risers/sliders) Does He Fit The Giants?Given how the Giants move freely between odd and even fronts (generally speaking, three or four down linemen), Wise’s versatility would be an asset for their defense. He likely wouldn’t spend much (if any) time lined up as a 7-technique in a four-man front (as he did for Kansas), but his quickness and hands make him a handful for interior blockers. He also has some ability to stand up blockers and either two-gap or hold double teams, which is an asset as well. Over the last two seasons, Wise has racked up 87 total tackles, 28.0 tackles for a loss, and 10 sacks, as well as a pair of forced fumbles. Given that he has been the biggest threat on the Kansas defense, that is good production for a defensive tackle. In part because Kansas hasn’t done much winning lately, Wise isn’t very widely known. However, his versatility and pass rushing potential make him an interesting prospect for the Giants if he slips out of the third round.

Monday Night Football http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-nathan-shepherd-jersey , Week 6. In tonight’s game the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In the renewal of a long standing division rivalry, the Lions come into the game with a 2-1-1 record, good for third place in a tough NFC North division. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is within striking distance of making history. Stafford needs just 352 more passing yards to become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 40,000 for his career. The current record, held by Matt Ryan, is 151 games; tonight will be Stafford’s 146th NFL game. The Green Bay Packers come into tonight’s game sitting atop the NFC North standings with a 4-1 record. Unlike recent Packers teams, this team isn’t all about Aaron Rodgers’ greatness. The Packers defense is holding its own this year Trumaine Johnson Jersey , ranking 8th in the NFL in points allowed and 5th in turnovers generated. That kind of ball hawking defense combined with the sublime talents of Rodgers on offense makes for a pretty tough Packers team to beat.It’s the Lions and the Packers in an NFC North showdown on Monday Night Football. Enjoy the game everybody. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone insists he was following the strategy chart, calling for a 2-point conversion after a fourth-down touchdown run in the final seconds of a lopsided game.Yeah, right.Marrone’s message to the New York Jets — the team that snubbed him for its head coaching job in January 2015 — was loud and clear Sunday.“He doesn’t like those guys,” Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson said following the 31-12 victory . “I don’t know what they did to him, but he doesn’t like them.”Marrone said he had no hidden agenda or extra motivation, which was hard to believe considering he took a subtle shot at Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson in late August.What Marrone did to the Jets (1-3) seemed somewhat similar.“I think it’s really disrespectful,” Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams said. “The game’s already over. They already have the game in the bag. All they could have done is run the clock out at that point. At the same time Womens Neal Sterling Jersey , I think it’s up to us to gain that respect from other teams.“If teams are disrespecting us, it must say something about us. I took it really personal. And I didn’t like it at all.”The Jaguars (3-1) led 25-12 with about 30 seconds remaining when Marrone called for the offense to stay on the field for a fourth-and-1 play at the goal line. Jacksonville could have taken a knee or kicked a field goal.Instead, T.J. Yeldon got the ball and scored .Up 19 points, Marrone then opted for a 2-point conversion try.“We had a lot of guys banged up for the PAT/field goal, and on the chart it just said 19, you know what I’m saying?” Marrone said. “On the chart, it says go for two. I’m one of those guys I never try to take anything for granted in an NFL game. Try to keep working those mechanics and doing it, so just went for two.”Sure you weren’t sending a message http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-c.j.-mosley-jersey , coach?“We’re not good enough to send a message right now,” Marrone said.The Jets said all the right things afterward.“That’s just what they felt they wanted to do,” linebacker Jordan Jenkins said. “Whether it’s a statement or not, we’ll never know. But we won’t forget.”The Jaguars outgained the Jets 503-178, the second time in quarterback Blake Bortles‘ five-year career they topped 500 yards.The defense finished with three sacks and nearly had three interceptions against rookie Sam Darnold. The unit also allowed a combined 26 yards rushing to New York’s 1-2 punch of Bilal Powell and Isaiah Crowell.It was a dominant performance all around.It wasn’t good enough for Marrone apparently.“I just work here,” Bortles said when asked if he was surprised to see the Jags go for two.Some believed Marrone was getting payback for safety Jamal Adams slamming receiver Dede Westbrook to the ground late in the game. Adams was flagged for unnecessary roughness.“It kind of upset me because, at the end of the day, the whistle blew Avery Williamson Jersey ,” Westbrook said. “That’s not cool. I’ve got a family to feed just as well as you do. And anything that’s done after the whistle, it’s unnecessary. Of course I wasn’t happy with that.”But others thought it was all about Marrone’s harsh feelings toward the Jets, who interviewed him to replace Rex Ryan and then decided to hire Todd Bowles. Marrone had reportedly left his head coaching job with Buffalo to join the Jets.Marrone landed in Jacksonville as the team’s offensive coordinator, spent two years in that role and then got the head coaching job to replace Gus Bradley.Marrone improved to 15-8 with Jacksonville.Bowles fell to 21-31 with the Jets, who might now have something to carry with them into their next game against Jacksonville.“It’s football,” Jenkins said. “When you’re up, you can do what you want with the ball.”

on several early draft selections Tramon Williams Jersey , while mixing in late-round contributors."When the New Orleans Saints landed a Mardi Gras float full of immediate starters in the 2017 NFL Draft, the franchise instantly became a top contender in the NFC for the foreseeable future. The key to the Saints’ quick surge was simple: they made the most of their two first-round picks, moved swiftly to trade up for a game-changing talent who slipped to the third round, and added year-one role players on day three.But while New Orleans takes the crown for one of the best drafts of the past several decades, the 2018 Indianapolis Colts’ haul was almost equally impressive. With any luck, the Green Bay Packers will be this year’s draft winner at season’s end.What the Saints, Packers, and Colts have in common the past three years is a slew of top picks. The Saints had three of the top 42 selections, while Indianapolis owned three in the top 37. Green Bay, with two first round picks and three choices in the the first 44 trips to the podium, is in a prime position to bolster its roster in a way similar to both of those teams. But the Packers can model the Colts’ success by spending draft capital on many of the same positions.Indianapolis fortified its offensive line for the next four-plus years by drafting guard Quenton Nelson with the sixth pick and tackle Braden Smith 37th overall. While Nelson was widely regarded as a generational guard prospect Paul Hornung Jersey White , Smith was a significant find for the Colts as a college right guard who successfully converted to right tackle in the NFL. On top of improving the protection for Andrew Luck, the Colts used their first selection on the second day to reel in linebacker Darius Leonard. All Leonard did as a rookie was post 163 combined tackles, seven sacks, four forced fumbles, and two interceptions en route to Defensive Rookie of the Year and First Team All-Pro honors.On top of this impressive trio, the Colts also owned two additional second round picks and netted a four-sack contributor in Kemoko Turay and a mostly-injured Tyquan Lewis at defensive end. While the Packers do not have the luxury of four second-round selections to play with, they will surely be on the lookout for assistance along the offensive line, defensive line, and linebacker in the first two days. While none of Indianapolis’s first five picks would have been considered sexy, their contributions speak volumes about the impact trench players can make in a short amount of time. The depth and overall caliber of talent on the Colts’ roster was vastly improved and, most importantly http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-dave-robinson-jersey , the new line kept Andrew Luck upright. Colts quarterbacks were sacked 56 times during the 2017 season, but the insertion of Nelson and Smith immediately cut that number to 18 in 2018. The results — a 10-6 season and wild card playoff victory — were evident. While the Packers recently signed Billy Turner to alleviate issues at right guard, Green Bay is entering a contract year with Bryan Bulaga at right tackle and the final two years of left guard Lane Taylor’s extension. Future replacements are important to begin grooming, but it is just important to build depth for the inevitable injuries of the 2019 season. Green Bay has been exposed in such situations over the past two years, making a top-tier offensive linemen in the first day far from a surprising proposition.Even with its free agent splashes, Green Bay also figures to add to its defensive front seven. A pass rusher and a speedy off-ball linebacker are definite possibilities as Blake Martinez heads into his own contract year. Mock drafts everywhere have accounted for these needs, but these particular positions were invaluable to the Colts in the first two days.Much like their later selections.A pair of running backs, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins, played roles for Indianapolis after being taken in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively. Daurice Fountain (practice squad) and Deon Cain (injured reserve) were high-upside players taken on the third day that could still surprise in 2019. Seventh-round linebackers Matthew Adams and Zaire Franklin played steady special teams roles as rookies, while Franklin developed into the starting strong-side linebacker by season’s end. Across the board http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-j_mon-moore-jersey , the Colts nailed the draft and still could see plenty of improvement next season.In many ways, fans could see the Packers take a similar route in rounds four through seven. Green Bay has targeted the skill positions, namely running back and receiver, on the third day in recent years. Outside of Josh Jacobs, the 2019 NFL Draft is not filled with many elite backs. Hines was an impact player in the passing game for the Colts and Green Bay could find a spark-plug type of talent in the middle rounds to fill a similar role. At receiver, the draft offers a number of second round-caliber prospects. While the Packers’ success in the second round at the position is noted, the sheer amount of players available could give the team a significant steal early in round three. Meanwhile, tight end is a deep position in this year’s draft pool and Green Bay could also find that type of pass catcher without having to use a premium pick.In 2018, Indianapolis trusted its board enough to wait on Leonard in round two despite Roquan Smith being available with the sixth pick. That kind of foresight allowed the team to maximize its first two picks with instant Pro Bowlers. With three relatively-high selections, the Packers have an opportunity to plug holes and see quick dividends like both the Saints and Colts. With any luck, they will find even half that success. We’re almost done with speculation — almost — and ready for the Draft to finally get underway." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDT.comThis is a crazy story Womens Kentrell Brice Jersey , and while there's probably truth to multiple sides of this, it's fun to think about how this massive trade played out.Cardinals to hold final meeting discussing No. 1 pick - NFL.comPresumably, the Cardinals should know what they're doing a day or two before they go on the clock on Thursday night. 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Jermaine Whitehead Jersey , most of the same faces from last season return in 2019." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesAcme Packing Company homepageHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityFollow Acme Packing Company online:Follow Acme Packing Company on TwitterFollow Acme Packing Company on FacebookFollow Acme Packing Company on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchAcme Packing Company main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football Advicelast season return in 2019.CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Packers 2019 training camp roster: Jace Sternberger biggest addition at tight endTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Bob Levey/Getty ImagesSince the conclusion of the 2018 season, the Green Bay Packers’ roster has changed significantly. A large group of free agents, draft picks, and undrafted rookies will come to training camp to challenge for roster spots and roles on the team’s 53-man roster. Over the next two weeks, Acme Packing Company will break down the roster position by position and reveal our compiled predictions for the 53-man roster.Though the Packers have invested large sums of money into tight end in recent years, the offense didn’t seem to feature them as a consistent part of the passing game. That appears likely to change under Matt LaFleur, the team’s new head coach and a disciple of the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay offense that has begun to proliferate around the NFL. LaFleur will use tight ends as a major part of the passing game, particularly as part of the play-action game that forms the crux of the scheme.But while the offensive philosophy has changed in Green Bay, much of the personnel at tight end hasn’t. Three of the four tight ends to catch a pass for the Packers last season return to the team in 2019. While the front office did make a notable addition in the draft, the returning players will likely see most of the work this year.Jimmy GrahamExperience: Nine seasons2018 stats: 55 catches, 636 receiving yards, two touchdownsHow acquired: Signed as unrestricted free agent in 2018After misfiring badly on free agent Martellus Bennett during the 2017 offseason, the Packers tried again with Jimmy Graham. Graham’s status as a premier red-zone threat and top-shelf receiver convinced the front office to offer a three-year, $30 million contract that remains the largest in terms of average annual value for the position. Green Bay expected Graham to finally stabilize a position that had remained unsettled since Jermichael Finley’s early retirement.While Graham did produce during his first season in Green Bay, he didn’t quite live up to expectations. His production topped that of any Packers tight end from the previous two seasons, he failed to open up the passing game as the team had hoped. The speed that made him one of the most dominant tight ends of the modern era had evaporated, and a mid-season thumb injury only lessened Graham’s impact.Many expected the Packers to part with Graham this offseason and save a hefty sum in salary and roster bonuses. Instead, the team decided to bring the veteran back for a look in LaFleur’s offseason. Graham doesn’t seem like an ideal fit given his disinterest in blocking -- a skill critical to selling the play-action fakes central to the scheme -- but he could still have a nice bounce-back season.Marcedes LewisExperience: 13 seasons2018 stats: Three receptions, 39 yardsHow acquired: Signed as unrestricted free agent in 2018The Packers added Marcedes Lewis late in the 2018 offseason with the intention of featuring him as a blocking tight end and red-zone weapon. Lewis did see some action as a blocker, though not nearly as much work overall as expected. Instead Aaron Ripkowski Color Rush Jersey , the offense gave more opportunities to Lance Kendricks, a pedestrian jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none tight end with no future in Green Bay. Lewis’ lack of usage seemed to indicate that the Packers would move on this offseason.Instead, Lewis returned on a one-year deal to give LaFleur’s offense some semblance of a traditional in-line tight end. Lewis’ workload remains unclear, but the Packers have no other experienced player on the roster who fits that role.Robert Tonyan Jr.Experience: Two seasons2018 stats: Four receptions, 77 yards, one touchdownHow acquired: Signed as a “street” free agent in 2017Robert Tonyan became a fan favorite after an impressive 2018 training camp and preseason. That didn’t materialize into much during the regular season, though Tonyan displayed flashes of brilliance such as his 54-yard touchdown grab against the Seattle Seahawks.Tonyan has spent this offseason working out with San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle and preparing to compete for consistent work in the Packers’ new offense. If his blocking improves, so should his fortunes in Green Bay.Jace SternbergerExperience: Rookie2018 stats (at Texas A&M): 48 receptions, 832 yards, 10 touchdownsHow acquired: Selected in third round of 2019 NFL Draft (75th overall)With a new offense built on play-action, the Packers knew they needed to acquire some new talent at tight end this offseason. They did so by selecting Jace Sternberger with their third-round pick this past April. Sternberger effectively started for just one season in college, but he made the most of his limited time, posting 48 catches for 832 yards and 10 touchdowns with Texas A&M. Green Bay hopes Sternberger can build on that success once he acclimates to the NFL, a notoriously difficult process for tight ends. In college, Sternberger saw most of his action lined up as a wing or split out from the offensive line. Accordingly, he projects as a move tight end rather than a traditional Y, though Sternberger could still develop into a major contributor in the offense.Evan BaylisExperience: Two seasons2018 stats: N/AHow acquired: Signed as a “street” free agent in 2018The Packers didn’t see much of Evan Baylis last season as the tight end didn’t join the team until mid-December. However, Baylis received a longer look this offseason during minicamp and organized team activities. He faces an uphill battle for a roster spot given the Green Bay’s recent investments.Pharoah McKeverExperience: One season2018 stats: N/AHow acquired: Claimed off waivers in 2019The Packers took a flier on Pharoah McKever after the Jacksonville Jaguars severed ties in June. McKever doesn’t have much experience at tight end, having played at wide receiver and along the defensive line for much of his college career. Still https://www.thepackersfanshop.com/Demetri-Goodson-Jersey , his size makes him an intriguing long shot entering training camp. Packers coach Matt LaFleur has put together a coaching staff in Green Bay, but it may not have been exactly the staff he would have hired if it had all been up to him.LaFleur wasn’t the sole decision-maker when it came to hiring assistant coaches, Tom Silverstein of the reports.That detail comes in a long story that is heavy on anonymous sources and short on direct quotes, but paints a picture of burgeoning dysfunction in the Packers’ front office, where LaFleur, General Manager Brian Gutekunst and director of football operations Russ Ball are all vying for authority under Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy.The story hints at several issues in Green Bay, but the issue with assistant coaches is particularly noteworthy, because sources contradict the claim from Murphy that “Matt was allowed to make his own decisions.”Instead, LaFleur reportedly tried to get Darren Rizzi as his special teams coach but was unable to land him because the Packers low-balled him on a contract. Rizzi, who had an excellent reputation from his years with the Dolphins, was one of the most highly sought assistant coaches in the NFL this offseason and eventually signed a three-year, $4.5 million contract to coach the Saints’ special teams. Instead, the Packers hired Shawn Mennenga as their special teams coach.Mennenga doesn’t have as strong a résumé as Rizzi, and according to the report wasn’t even LaFleur’s second choice after Rizzi. But Mennenga has previously worked for Mike Pettine, who was retained as the Packers’ defensive coordinator. The report says LaFleur was “strongly encouraged” to keep Pettine as the defensive coordinator.The report portrays Murphy as getting more involved in football decisions than he did in the previous regime in Green Bay, when General Manager Ted Thompson had authority over personnel moves and head coach Mike McCarthy chose his own staff. Which could mean that if the Packers don’t get better under LaFleur, it would be Murphy on the hot seat.

this week Patrick Kerney Color Rush Jersey , there’s mostly good news for the Seattle Seahawks’ home game against the Tampa Buccaneers.Of course, we have to lead with the bad news, which is that defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (oblique), newly acquired safety Quandre Diggs (hamstring), and safety Lano Hill (elbow) are all unlikely to play on Sunday. None of them played last week, but you hope that at least Q-Jeff and Diggs are around for next Monday’s showdown at the San Francisco 49ers. Hill getting healthy soon would also help Seattle’s safety depth, which is currently just Marquise Blair, Bradley McDougald, and uh... Ugo Amadi? Yeah, that’s it.Other than those three, it’s a pretty clean slate for Sunday, which is a relief. McDougald should be back, ditto Tre Flowers, so we should have a healthy starting secondary! As for the Buccaneers, their injury report is light. TE O.J. Howard is out with an injury commonly known as “Bruce Arians doesn’t like me,” in addition to a hamstring problem. Normal starting TE is questionable with a rib injury, so that could hamper Tampa’s offense to be down both TEs.Update: Ed Dickson’s status for Sunday appears to be “out,” as the 1 PM PT transaction deadline has passed and they didn’t cut anyone from the Seahawks roster to put Dickson on the 53-man roster. Well that was pretty bad.Yeah I know it’s preseason, games don’t matter, schemes are vanilla, playcalling bland, yadda yadda Germain Ifedi Color Rush Jersey , they’re usually supposed to be bad to watch. Outside of the opening..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesField Gulls homepageHorizontal - WhiteField Gullsa Seattle Seahawks communityFollow Field Gulls online:Follow Field Gulls on TwitterFollow Field Gulls on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchField Gulls main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsSeahawksOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections VideosCoffee and CigarettesGame AnalysisThe Numbers GameCigar ThoughtsVikings 25 Seahawks 19: Winners and Losers from an ugly preseason defeatNew,73commentsPDTWell that was pretty bad.Yeah I know it’s preseason, games don’t matter, schemes are vanilla, playcalling bland, yadda yadda, they’re usually supposed to be bad to watch. Outside of the opening quarter, this game was just boring and brutal and then it turned into bad news for Seattle with a trio of fourth quarter injuries.So let’s get to Winners and Losers for the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and then we start anew on Monday. This will be a quick and dirty version because... well... I don’t know how much in-depth analysis you want out of that dreck. WinnersPoona FordI just want to point out that this was not ruled a fumble and I believe they called Alexander Mattison down by contact. Whatever. Ford looks like a run-stuffing machine whose lack of size is made up for with ridiculous leverage, quickness, and strength. I cannot wait to see him get an increase in snaps.Tyler Lockett and Jaron BrownLockett didn’t miss a beat. Three catches for 27 yards, including a toe-tapper along the sidelines that was just ridiculously good. Russell Wilson’s only failed target was courtesy of a pass break-up by Harrison Smith. As for Brown, he did have what was sort of a drop on an overthrow by Wilson, but he also had two grabs for 52 yards and was wide open on both occasions.Ugo AmadiUGO SMASH. Don’t know about his prospects as a member of Seattle’s defensive back rotation, but he should at least make the team for his special teams impact. Neiko Thorpe is already a godsend on the punt coverage unit, add Amadi and you’re really hyped up.Jamie MederI was impressed by the Seahawks’ interior run defense, and Meder stood out the most with two tackles for a loss. Seattle is lacking depth in several areas but I don’t think this is one of those trouble spots. Jason MyersHe went 4-for-4 on his field goals. That’s cool.John UrsuaI liked his jet sweep run and he had another slick catch over the middle of the field on a Lynch throw. Cassius MarshIt was Marsh’s initial pressure (followed by Barkevious Mingo) that led to Sean Mannion’s rushed throw and subsequent interception for a touchdown by DeShawn Shead. One of the few bright spots for Seattle’s defensive line.LosersThe second-string offensive lineElijah Nkansah and Marcus Martin shouldn’t be on the 53-man roster. Through two games they’ve been arguably the worst offensive linemen out of the entire depth chart. Nkansah gave up a holding penalty and a sack on consecutive plays when Paxton Lynch entered the game. Martin is just a horrible blocker.Rushing with fourIf it wasn’t a blitz, there basically wasn’t a pass rush. Unsurprising and worrying at the same time, because those blitzes will get picked apart in the regular season if the actual A-team pass rush doesn’t show any sort of pulse.Paxton LynchFirst off, I hope he’s okay after that viciously illegal, suspension-worthy hit by Holton Hill. Now leading up to that point, Lynch looked like the bust from the Denver Broncos. He was wildly inaccurate Marshawn Lynch Color Rush Jersey , particularly when throwing on the run, and was lucky not to have been picked off by Kentrell Brothers on an obvious staredown of John Ursua.Rashaad PennyTo be totally fair to Penny, there were a couple of plays where there was at least one Vikings player ready to destroy him immediately upon handoff. But Penny had 8 touches for 8 yards and I don’t think he broke a single tackle. He is a very choppy, hesitant runner who badly needs open space, which is why he excelled at toss sweeps but running between the tackles remains a problem for him. Preseason isn’t the sole barometer for player measurement but I’m not that enthused about his two games thus far. Travis Homer was also playing against backups and looked better than Penny. Obviously Rashaad will make the team, he just needs to clean up a lot of problems in his game. Rasheem GreenGreen offered virtually nothing as a pass rusher, bit hard on play-action more than once, and with a chance to get the Seahawks offense the ball back for a possible winning touchdown, he failed to set the edge and gave up a first-down to Mike Boone on 3rd and 8. He played a significantly high number of defensive snaps and outside of one run stuff, it looked like another struggle for the second-year player.SecondaryI will not single anyone out in particular, but collectively this group was not good. Akeem King was beaten repeatedly by Laquon Treadwell, Shaquill Griffin was burned by Adam Thielen, Tre Flowers wouldn’t stop holding (called and uncalled, defense or special teams), and even DeShawn Shead’s pick-six was somewhat offset by a few missed open field tackles. The busted coverage on Irv Smith Jr’s touchdown was awful, and Jamar Taylor managed to commit a hands to the face penalty right before giving up the other passing touchdown of the game to Brandon Zylstra. Plenty to work on back on the practice field.InjuriesMarquise Blair had back spasms, Paxton Lynch had the aforementioned concussion, and Demetrius Knox’s knee injury (update: make that quad) probably ended his season, or at least shelved him for a long time. Preseason sucks.Madden NFL 20These whack-ass glitches need to be taken out of the game, EA Sports... wait a minute.I’m told this was a real play. Hahahahahahahaha. Sometimes preseason is good.Subscribe to the Seaside Joe daily Seahawks newsletterListen to the Seaside Reactions podcast following last night’s loss to the VikingsListen to “Goofballs: A Football Podcast” a show where we interview comedians about the NFL