r to a long-term deal Stitched Matt Schaub Jersey , but the negotiations apparently are going nowhere. That’s possibly because Cooper is curious about where another receiver’s effort to get a long-term deal ends up.Clarence Hill of the contends that the Cowboys believe Cooper is waiting to see what Julio Jones gets from the Falcons before finalizing a deal in Dallas. And that makes plenty of sense.Jones could become the highest-paid receiver in the league, and that would definitely impact the Cooper negotiations. Indeed, the Cowboys may be trying to base Cooper’s deal on the $13.924 million that he’s due to make this year and the franchise tag (at least $17 million) in 2020, which works out to $31 million or so over the all-important first two years, an average of $15.5 million annually. If Jones gets more than $18 million per year in new money on his extension in Atlanta, Cooper may aim higher than the formula generated by his first-round option year and the franchise tag.Cooper also has other leverage when it comes to maximizing his compensation. The Cowboys traded a first-round pick to get him, and they publicly (and repeatedly) have declared that he’s their 2019 first-round pick. Even if those comments came with tongue partially planted in cheek, the Cowboys surely didn’t surrender a first-round selection for roughly 1.5 seasons with Cooper.Then there’s the fact that Cooper performed very well during his time with the Cowboys, energizing the passing game and actually making the first-round pick they gave up to get him seem to be too light.From Cooper’s perspective Youth Matt Schaub Jersey , what’s the rush? He has a fully-guaranteed salary of $13.924 million in 2019, and at a minimum he’ll either become a free agent or receive the franchise tag in 2020. As long as he’s willing to carry the risk of injury and/or ineffectiveness for one more season, Cooper holds most of the cards. ATLANTA (AP) — D.J. Moore had a day to remember.Both good and bad.Carolina’s first-round pick had the first catch — and touchdown — of his fledgling NFL career when he hauled in a 51-yard scoring pass from Cam Newton with just over 2 minutes remaining Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.But, with a chance to send the game to overtime, Moore couldn’t hang on.Newton’s final heave into the end zone slipped through the rookie’s hands, allowing the home team to escape with a 31-24 victory over the Panthers.“Real frustrating,” Moore said. “At the end of the day, you want to make that play every time.”Trying to come back from a pair of 14-point deficits in the second half, the Panthers had a chance after Atlanta punted the ball away with 1:48 remaining. Starting at its own 16 Stitched Derrick Shelby Jersey , Carolina drove into Falcons territory and had one last chance from the 31 with 5 seconds remaining.Newton threw one up from Moore in the left side of the end zone. The receiver managed to box out cornerback Robert Alford, though linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was still lurking next to him.Campbell somehow failed to knock down the ball, giving Moore a chance.But the rookie let it slip through from his grasp, ending the game.“It was up there for us and I just knew the linebacker was in front of us,” Moore said. “He kind of dropped it, so I had to go up underneath him. I just tried to reel it in.”No such luck.“I had a good shot at it,” Moore said, “but it just came down too fast through his arms as I reacted.”Newton was hit as he threw by Grady Jarrett, but managed to put the ball in the right spot.“I was just trying to give somebody the opportunity to make a play Youth Derrick Shelby Jersey ,” the quarterback said. “From what I did see before I got hit, that was as close to a one-on-one as anybody had. I was just trying to give him a chance.”A few minutes earlier, the youngster was celebrating his first NFL catch.It was certainly one to remember.Moore made the grab at the Atlanta 34, put a move on safety Jordan Richards, shook off an attempted tackle by linebacker Duke Riley and sped between two more defenders to reach the end zone standing up, cutting the Falcons’ lead to a single touchdown.“We don’t ever give up, no matter who the opponent is,” Moore said.Newton turned in a gutsy effort after taking a vicious hit from Falcons safety Damontae Kazee early in the second quarter .Showing off his running ability, Newton scampered for a 10-yard gain on fourth-and-4 at the Atlanta 33.Knowing he had plenty of yards to extend the drive Stitched Wes Schweitzer Jersey , the quarterback went into a slide. Kazee launched into Newton’s head, delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit that left the Panthers star sprawled on the turf while skirmishes broke out all over the field.Receiver Torrey Smith delivered a retaliatory shot to Kazee, sending him to the turf and also drawing a personal foul. Falcons safety Ricardo Allen jumped on top of his teammate, protecting him from any further blows.Kazee was ejected from the game, but Carolina didn’t pick up any extra yards because of the offsetting penalties.“That probably isn’t the most mature answer, but in the heat of the moment, I’m going to stand up for any of my guys,” Smith said.Newton let out an emphatic scream as he left the field for quick check in the medical tent. He wasn’t seriously hurt and was able to return to the field for the next play after the officials sorted out the penalties.Six plays later, the Panthers scored on Newton’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Jarius Wright for a 10-3 lead.Newton Youth Wes Schweitzer Jersey , who has endured his share of tough hits over the years, didn’t seem too upset by Kazee’s cheap shot after the game.“It looked worse than it was,” he said “I’m just lucky that nothing pretty much happened. This game isn’t fit for cheap shots like that, but at the end of the day you can’t blame him. He’s playing as hard as he can, I’m playing as hard as I can. That’s what this football game brings.”

e rusher according to the latest round of mock drafts."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCarolina Panthers address two biggest needs in latest mock draft roundupNew Youth Da’Norris Searcy Jersey ,129commentsThe Panthers should take an offensive tackle or edge rusher according to the latest round of mock drafts. EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers address two biggest needs in latest mock draft roundupMatthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsWith the NFL Draft less than a month away, the Carolina Panthers still have numerous holes to fill in their roster. Whether it’s on offense or defense, the Panthers have dire needs on both sides of the ball. Particularly, at offensive tackle and defensive end. General manager Marty Hurney spoke with media earlier in the week hinting that Carolina’s free agency moves would allow the team to go after the best player available with the No. 16 overall pick. In Dan Kadar’s latest mock draft for SB Nation, he predicts the Panthers will follow the game plan of choosing the best player available and will pick offensive tackle Jonah Williams. My takeAlthough the pass rush was the weakest link for Carolina last season (and in my opinion, is still their most important need), choosing Jonah Williams wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen. Ron Rivera has yet to commit if either Daryl Williams or Taylor Moton will get first look at left tackle. With Cam Newton coming off a shoulder injury, it’s crucial to be able to protect him in the upcoming season. Jonah Williams can provide just that needed security. Although many are concerned with his length Blue James Bradberry Jersey , Jonah Williams has power and mobility. His footwork is smooth and and he has play strength. Jonah Williams plays like a natural and shouldn’t need to be coached up much. What others are sayingRyan Wilson of CBS Sports agrees with Kadar on Jonah Williams being picked in the first round by the Panthers. In Matt Miller’s latest mock draft for Bleacher Report, he projects the Panthers will go after their defensive need. Sports Illustrated’s Kalyn Kahler also believes Carolina should focus on the pass rush. What do you think? Is it smart to go after an offensive player? Or should Carolina address their weak spot at defense? Captain Munnerlyn is not the first former Panther to make his way to Buffalo, following the path beaten by coach Sean McDermott, General Manager Brandon Beane and numbers of players.Munnerlyn is, however, the most vocal.The veteran cornerback told Vic Carucci of the he was fired up about the Bills’ joint practices with the Panthers this week, as a chance to show his old team he can still play. The Panthers released Munnerlyn this offseason as they went younger.“I’m definitely going to have a little edge on me,” Munnerlyn said. “But at the same time James Bradberry Jersey 2019 , I’m going to be smart about it. But I’m going to make some plays. You can guarantee when I make the plays, they’re going to know about it.”The 31-year-old Munnerlyn did two stints with the Panthers, beginning as a seventh-round draft pick in 2009. He left in free agency for the Vikings, but came back as part of former G.M. Dave Gettleman’s anti-youth movement in 2017. The Panthers also parted ways with veterans such as Thomas Davis this offseason, and Munnerlyn carries a bit of a grudge.“It was disappointing because I always played my contracts out,” he said. “A seventh-round pick, to make it 10 years in the league is already a blessing, but the first time I got released was then and it was disappointing because I felt like I could have still helped those guys out a lot. I feel like I’m still young Stitched Da’Norris Searcy Jersey , I’ve got a lot of football left in me.“A lot of you [reporters] are probably [saying], ‘Oh, he’s old, he’s 31. How much does he have left in the tank?’ I got a lot left in the tank, man. I prepared myself well this offseason to get in shape and prepared myself mentally to get ready to play football for a long time.”The Bills needed help in the slot after losing E.J. Gaines to a season-ending core-muscle injury. Munnerlyn has played well there in the past, and he’s certainly motivated — again — to prove he belongs.

Welcome to the Splash Zone Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins Jerseys , the quickest way to get your day started off right. hours." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsFiled under:The Splash ZoneThe Splash Zone 5/21/19: Week Two Of OTA’s BeginsNew,7commentsWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Splash Zone 5/21/19: Week Two Of OTA’s BeginsSteve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsNothing major to report as the Dolphins head into week two of their organized team activities. The team will practice three days this week with Tuesday being the only day open to the media. Training camp and preseason can’t get here soon enough.You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.Dolphins Back On Field For OTAs Week TwoA quick look at what’s happening with the Dolphins on this Monday morning:Dolphins QuarterbacksHow Miami Dolphins QB Josh Rosen hopes to help save Earth - Sports - The Palm Beach Post - West Palm Beach, FLDolphins QB Josh Rosen wears recycled cleats and helps clean up beachesDolphins OffseasonMiami Dolphins not assured of 2020 compensatory picks — yet | Miami HeraldThe Miami Dolphins have worked to position themselves for the addition of compensatory draft picks in the 2020 draft, but the team needs Brandon Bolden and Frank Gore to make the rosters of the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.Phinsider News You May Have MissedMiami Dolphins News 5/19/19: Dolphins Unveil White Throwback Uniforms - The PhinsiderWelcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. 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When the Texans host the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night it will be a matchup of Houston’s quarterback of the future in Deshaun Watson and one of the many failed quarterbacks of the team’s past in Brock Osweiler.It will be Osweiler’s third straight start in place of Ryan Tannehill, who is out with a shoulder injury.Watson is healthy after dealing with lung and rib injuries and helped the team to its fourth straight win last week after an 0-3 start to leave the Texans in first place in the AFC South.The Texans traded up to draft Watson with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 draft to take over at the position after trading Osweiler to Cleveland just one difficult season after signing him to a $72 million contract. Osweiler spent last season with the Broncos before joining the Dolphins this year.Osweiler was supposed to be the answer to Houston’s longtime woes at quarterback, but instead ended up being the worst free-agent signing in the franchise’s short history. He was benched in December of his first and only season with the Texans when he’d thrown three interceptions before halftime of a game against the Jaguars. Tom Savage started the next two games, but got a concussion early in the second one and the Texans looked to Osweiler again.He played well to help Houston to a win in the wild-card game over Oakland. But his three interceptions doomed the Texans in a 34-16 loss to New England in the next round and he was sent packing a couple of months after that.Osweiler, who is 1-1 as a starter this season, knows everyone will be talking about his time in Houston this week, but insists he isn’t worried about it.“There’s going to be a lot of outside noise trying to make a situation bigger than what it really is; but at the end of the day … my one season I had in Houston, I look at it as a successful season Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins Jerseys ,” he said. “We won our division and we won a playoff game.”He said he hasn’t spoken to Houston coach Bill O’Brien since the trade, but that he has “great respect” for him and the Texans.“There’s no hard feelings,” Osweiler said. “There’s no ill-will … (I’m) focused just on playing a good football game Thursday and doing whatever this football team needs me to do to help them get a win.”Although the Texans went 9-7 in Osweiler’s one season, some of his former teammates don’t have very fond memories of his time in Houston.“He’s not here anymore, so I don’t really care for him,” defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said. “We didn’t win a lot with him. Trying to go against him now. Try to get after him this week up front make him rattled in the pocket, hope he’ll throw a couple of interceptions.”While the Texans were certainly disappointed that Osweiler didn’t work out after he signed that huge contract, they’re happy with how things worked out considering that his failure led to them drafting Watson.The 23-year-old Watson said he didn’t know a lot about the revolving door the team had at quarterback in the years before he was drafted. But he does understand how excited fans are to have him and about his potential to be the franchise quarterback this team has long searched for.“It’s been awesome just to feel that love and just have people consider me as a franchise quarterback and they want me here Christian Wilkins black jersey ,” he said. “So, I’ve just got to continue to focus on what I can do to help this team win.”Some things to know about the Dolphins-Texans game.EARLY ARRIVALThe Dolphins flew to Houston on Tuesday, a day earlier than usual. Coach Adam Gase decided to tweak the schedule because in the Dolphins’ two most recent Thursday night appearances, they lost at Cincinnati 22-7 in 2016 and at Baltimore 40-0 last year.Gase conceded he’s still trying to figure out the best way to prepare on a short week.“I’m the wrong guy to ask on that, considering that I think we’ve scored seven points and given up 60-something,” he said. “We’re trying something new this year.”MILLER’S MIAMI TIESHouston running back Lamar Miller was born and raised in Miami, went to college at Miami, was drafted by the Dolphins in 2012 and spent his first four seasons there before signing with the Texans before the 2016 season.Miller Christian Wilkins Jersey Mens , who had his first 100-yard rushing game since 2016 last week, said he’s trying to approach Thursday as any other game, but admitted it might mean a little bit more because of his history.“Of course, I want to do good because I played there and I’m from there,” he said. “So, I’m going to try and do whatever I can to put us in the best spot to win this game.”KEY MATCHUPMiami cornerback Xavien Howard is likely to spend a lot of time covering DeAndre Hopkins, who is tied for third in the NFL with 707 yards receiving on 47 catches.“I see he likes to push off a lot,” Howard said. “He likes to get physical. That’s going to be part of his game.”Howard said that’s fine with him.“Oh Miami Dolphins Jersey 2019 , yeah. I’m a physical corner,” he said.Howard is tied for the league lead with three interceptions.

news dump is that maybe not as many people will notice. The other benefit is that maybe people won’t ask the NFL tough questions about it.Plenty of tough questions could be asked about the NFL’s decision to fine but not to suspend Washington linebacker Reuben Foster after the incident that got him fired by the 49ers — and that resulted in the NFL placing Foster on the Commissioner Exempt list after Washington claimed Foster on waivers last November.So how does the NFL Nick Bosa 49ers Jersey , with a Personal Conduct Policy that vows decisive action against alleged domestic abusers and potential repeat offenders (Foster is both), only fine Foster two game checks and not suspend him? (Foster has twice been accused of domestic abuse. On both occasions, his accuser recanted her allegations. He was suspended two games last year after a substance-abuse policy violation and a no-contest plea to a weapons charge that arose from his 2018 domestic-violence arrest.)Here’s why Foster wasn’t suspended, based on information leaked by the league to one of its in-house reporters: The NFL viewed video provided by the hotel where the latest incident happened, and it decided that no violation of the Personal Conduct Policy occurred, and multiple attempts to contact the accuser “were unsuccessful.”So why was Foster fined? Again, here’s what the NFL leaked to its in-house reporter: It “is related to other behavior over the past year and failing to live up to obligations the NFL set forth as part of Foster’s 2-game suspension last year for drug and weapons charges.”So what does that mean? Apparently, we’ll find out if/when the NFL leaks more details about what Foster did to deserve a two-game fine to one of its in-house reporters.Or maybe it won’t. Maybe that’s all we’ll ever know about a process that continues to be more about P.R. than justice, where the league seemingly picks a desired outcome based on how it will fly in the public eye and then works backward.Even though the league concluded that Foster didn’t violate the Personal Conduct Policy, the league knew that it couldn’t give him a pass. So the league fined him for something he surely wouldn’t have been fined for if he’d never landed on the league’s radar screen for a potential violation of the Personal Conduct Policy that the league ultimately concluded wasn’t a violation at all.Still, don’t feel bad for Foster. He got paid last year for five games in which he didn’t play. This year, he’ll play in two games without getting paid.The end result? Washington now has the full benefit of a first-round pick on whom the 49ers have given up. Unless and until Foster does something else that gets him suspended, not fined. RENTON Cheap Nick Bosa Jersey , Wash. (AP) — Pete Carroll looked to a Seahawks staffer with a bemused expression as he continued to field questions about a player who is no longer part of Seattle’s locker room.“Pretty good love-fest for Sherm,” Carroll quipped.Richard Sherman’s impending return to Seattle this week has dominated the conversation and will dominate the attention leading into Sunday’s game between the Seahawks and Sherman’s new team in San Francisco. For good reason, too. Sherman remains one of the central figures in Seattle’s success during Carroll’s tenure that included the franchise’s only Super Bowl title.Yet, his time in Seattle ended with a messy separation this past offseason. It was a business decision that ultimately led to Sherman finding a new home in San Francisco. And while the relationship between Sherman and the Seahawks was at times contentious, there was respect for what he helped the franchise accomplish.“We had tremendous conversations all the way through the stages of what happened at the end,” Carroll said. “Sherm and I were sitting in my office eye-to-eye talking through everything and it was really straightforward and clear and he was handling his own business and he had to be really on top of it, which he was, and did a fantastic job for himself, too. But our communication was great.”Sherman was a three-time All-Pro during his seven seasons in Seattle. He developed from a lightly regarded fifth-round pick into one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, an anchor for Seattle’s “Legion of Boom” secondary that’s now been completely taken apart due to departures and injuries. Sherman seemed to always find his way into the center of attention, whether it was talking smack to Tom Brady after beating the Patriots in a 2012 regular-season game, antics directed toward Michael Crabtree after the 2013 NFC championship game, or barking at coaches on the sideline.It was clearly time for a change and it included some critical comments Sherman had for Carroll on his way out. Carroll said he wasn’t bothered.“I know who Sherm is. I know him way differently than you guys probably think I do. I think the world of him http://www.49erscheapstore.com/nick-bosa-jersey-cheap ,” Carroll said. “There was times (when) he was here where he might have said something that I didn’t agree with and had to work through it and all that. He is his own man. He was a stud of a guy when he was here and whatever came out in the transition came out. I could care less about that.”Cornerback Shaquill Griffin thinks of Sherman as a mentor. When Griffin arrived last year as a rookie, Sherman became a guide to Griffin on how to be a pro.“I didn’t expect him to take me under his wing the way he did. That was all a surprise to me but I’m grateful that he did,” Griffin said. “I came in, he had open arms for me and whatever it took. I remember he told me, ‘I won’t give you so much you can’t handle unless I know you can.’ I remember after the first couple of games he was like, ‘You know what, I see you’re ready. I’m going to give you everything I know and we’re going to go from there.’ It’s not like he got paid to do stuff like that. He doesn’t. So you can tell he’s really a genuine guy.”Bobby Wagner joked there will likely be a lot of trash talking and that he won’t let Sherman get an interception even if that means coming off the sideline to make sure it doesn’t happen. Wagner became serious when asked about what kind of reception Sherman should receive. Sports radio has been filled with questions about whether Sherman should be lauded or booed upon his return.“He should be received with the loudest cheer they could possibly cheer and the warmest of welcomes. It’s not like he said, ‘I hate this team, I want to leave.’ There is a business side of everything,” Wagner said. “I would be surprised if anybody booed. If they did boo him they weren’t a Richard Sherman fan in the first place. I think he deserves the applause. He was part of the team that helped bring the city the first football championship. I wouldn’t expect anything other than respect.”NOTES: LB K.J. Wright is “away from the team” this week doing rehab on his troublesome knee that has caused him to miss the past two games, Carroll said. Wright will not play this week. … Seattle activated RB J.D. McKissic to the 53-man roster. McKissic had been out all season after suffering a foot injury in the preseason and was placed on injured reserve. He returned to practice last week.

collection."We’re in the middle of mock draft season and SB Nation just dropped its latest one Youth Ricardo Allen Jersey , 10 days out from the real thing. I could go through and analyze the entire first-round mock draft but let’s be honest with ourselves; the main thing we all care about is what’s happening with the Falcons and that No. 14 pick. Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is selected by Atlanta in this particular mock:Montez Sweat is gone to the Giants at No. 6, Brian Burns is selected by Detroit at No. 8, and Ed Oliver is a Buffalo Bill at No. 9 (the three players at the top of my personal wish list in this draft). That leaves Atlanta to choose between Wilkins, fellow Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell, and every offensive lineman other than Jonah Williams (who went to Jacksonville at No. 7).Wilkins is a very solid pick who can slot into the starting DT role next to Grady Jarrett immediately. He would give Atlanta a formidable collection of defensive tackles, especially after the recent signing of Tyeler Davison. He’s a good run stuffer and a proficient Stitched Ryan Schraeder Jersey , albeit unspectacular, pass rusher who would have plenty of room to work, with Jarrett commanding most of the attention from the opposing offensive line.Wilkins doesn’t deploy a diverse variety of counter-moves in the pass rush when his initial attack is stifled, but we’re used to seeing that after watching Vic Beasley in a Falcons uniform for four seasons. Unlike with Beasley, however, we wouldn’t be looking for anything more than adequacy in getting to the QB with Wilkins Youth Ryan Schraeder Jersey , since pass rushing wouldn’t be the only thing asked of him.If the draft does shake out the way SB Nation is projecting it to, I wouldn’t be upset at all if the Falcons took Wilkins, although I’d personally rather take a right tackle in that scenario. Either way, both sides of the trenches must continue to be addressed. Although Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the NFL’s MVP award for 2018, he didn’t lead the league in passing yardage. In 2019, he’s projected to make it happen.Caesers Entertainment has installed Mahomes as a 7/2 favorite to throw for more passing yardage than any other quarterback Stitched Andy Levitre Jersey , even though Caesers has taken receiver Tyreek Hill off the board regarding the odds to lead the league in receiving yardage.Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who led all passers in 2018 with 5,129 yards, has 12/1 odds, likely due to the departure of Antonio Brown.Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is 11/2, Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is 7/1 Youth Andy Levitre Jersey , and Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is 7/1. Saints quarterback Drew Brees is 9/1, and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is 10/1. Rams quarterback Jared Goff is 12/1.Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who led the league in passing yardage in 2017 but who dropped to ninth in 2019, has 16/1 odds.

Ask CSR: What’s your favorite Panthers season?ler coaster for their fans since the team’s inception in 1993. They have been to two Super Bowls out of eight playoff seasons. They are the only team to have won the NFC South crown in consecutive seasons — even managing to do it three times in a row from 2013-2015 — and they are also the team to have won the most NFC South crowns to date. Yet they still have not Stitched Mario Addison Jersey , in twenty three seasons, posted consecutive winning seasons. I asked the Cat Scratch Reader staff to tell me about their favorite season as a Panthers fan and their responses were about as scattered as the Panthers’ history. Take a look and then hang out and tell us about your favorite season.Erik SommersEvan LeekleyJon DeLongBradley SmithBrian BeversluisI have to agree with Bradley. After the tie with Cincinnati, I was able to relax and root for my favorite part of sports: improbabilities. Squeaking into the playoffs in 2014 with a losing record helped take the sting out of watching an under-performing team each week. The way I look at it is that I’m not here just to watch the team win it all. I’m here to be entertained, one way or another. I personally found the NFC South play tag with their playoff spot Youth Cameron Artis-Payne Jersey , with every team trying to scream “not it!” the loudest that year, made for highly entertaining television.Taylor Heinicke wins backup quarterback job According to Joe Person, formerly of the Charlotte Observer and currently of The Athletic, Taylor Heinicke has bested Garrett Gilbert and Kyle Allen for the Panthers’ backup quarterback job. Heinicke appeared to have a leg up on the competition after the first week of the preseason Stitched Cameron Artis-Payne Jersey , as he was the first backup quarterback to enter the game in each of the Panthers’ final three preseason contests. He and Garrett Gilbert split second team reps in camp, but the job seemed like it was Heinicke’s to lose. The Old Dominion product has completed 100% of his one career NFL pass attempts, and has apparently done enough to get extended looks by multiple NFL teams. He’s been impressive all preseason for the Panthers, completing 24 of 36 passes (66.7%) for 323 yards (8.97 yards per attempt) Youth Fozzy Whittaker Jersey , 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. He’s also run for a touchdown and showed impressive mobility escaping from sacks and extending plays. While going into the season with a journeyman backup quarterback who only has one career pass attempt to his name isn’t ideal, Heinicke has done enough to give the Panthers hope that he could keep the ship afloat if he were called into spot duty.

His time in Atlanta has come to an end." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - nSign UpFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Falcons waive safety Afolabi LagudaNew Stitched Logan Paulsen Jersey ,25commentsHis time in Atlanta has come to an end.EDTShareTweetShareShareFalcons waive safety Afolabi LagudaOn Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons announced that they have waived safety Afolabi Laguda. In April, the Falcons signed Afolabi to a two-year deal, but have decided to part ways with the 23-year-old safety. Afolabi was expected to compete for a backup spot at safety and also be used on special teams. With his release, J.J. Wilcox Youth Logan Paulsen Jersey , Chris Cooper and Sharrod Neasman will be the primary competitors for depth at safety. Before playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Afolabi played at the University of Colorado for three seasons. At Colorado, Afolabi was a teammate of current Falcons CB Isaiah Oliver, who is expected to start at cornerback due to the departure of Robert Alford this offseason. Our very own Cory Woodroof sat down with Afolabi Laguda last year before the 2018 NFL Draft, which you can check out by clicking here. It’s unfortunate to see the Atlanta-native Afolabi Laguda waived Stitched Brandon Fusco Jersey , but we all wish him the best.Falcoholinks: All the news you need for Tuesday, Sept. 18 It’s the latest edition of Falcoholinks, your essential roundup of Falcons news. Today brings scary injury news, a Wild West-style shootout in the division, and more. The alarm bells are ringing for injuries The Falcons are already banged up and things look like they’re about to get worse. Takk McKinley is dealing with a groin injury with an uncertain prognosis Youth Brandon Fusco Jersey , Andy Levitre may miss time, and Derrick Shelby’s also hurt. The Falcons are still largely fine on offense—Wes Schweitzer was great filling in—but minus Takk this defense is in much worse shape than it was two weeks ago. Hope for good news that may not come. The NFC South is wildI dunno if you missed it, but the division is a little bonkers early in the year. You have three 1-1 teams, with every single one of the Falcons, Panthers and Saints “enjoying” at least one dud performance Stitched Damontae Kazee Jersey , and the blazing hot Buccaneers atop it at 2-0. Our own Adnan Ikic broke down what happened while you were busy watching the Falcons on Sunday. Can the Bucs keep it up? History’s not on their side, not with Mike Smith randomly benching players and a spirited debate over Fitzmagic vs. the Bucs offense brewing. The talent has always been there, but the Bucs and Fitzpatrick have been bad bets for season-long success for a very long time.The offense is back!The return to relevance is no fluke. The jury’s still out on Steve Sarkisian’s ability to navigate elite defenses, but against a very good one in Carolina, he called an excellent game and the Falcons got 31 points. Matt Ryan’s bounceback from a fluky Week 1 performance Youth Damontae Kazee Jersey , the arrival of Calvin Ridley, and the success of the ground game suggests that all that talk about the team just needing to execute better after Philly was accurate.

ly morph into a 1 Youth Greg Olsen Jersey ,000-plus yard receiver, but he has plenty of skills to carve out a valuable niche in the Carolina offense."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomThree Chris Hogan stats that should have Panthers fans excited about their new wide receiverNew,48commentsThe Panthers newest addition won’t suddenly morph into a 1,000-plus yard receiver, but he has plenty of skills to carve out a valuable niche in the Carolina offense. EDTShareTweetShareShareThree Chris Hogan stats that should have Panthers fans excited about their new wide receiverMark Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOn first glance there is nothing sexy about Chris Hogan’s career. He entered the NFL in 2012 as an undrafted and unheralded free agent. He spent the first four years of his career toiling away in the wasteland that is the Buffalo Bills. Hogan spent the last three seasons as the latest interchangeable Caucasian wide receiver to win Super Bowls in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady system. At age 30 he has never exceeded 41 receptions, 680 yards, or five touchdowns in a single season. If he had spent the last three years with the anonymity of the Tennessee Titans instead of the exposure of the Evil Empire, many of us would have never heard of him. But if you look a little deeper Blue Devin Funchess Jersey , there are reasons for Panthers fans to be optimistic. Hogan gets yardsWhile Chris Hogan isn’t a high-volume receiver he makes the most out of every opportunity. In his three years with the Patriots (2016-2018), Hogan’s 15.4 yards per reception ranked ninth in the NFL per Football Reference (min. 100 receptions).In 2016 he led the NFL with 17.9 yards per reception. Even if Hogan only pulls in somewhere between 30 and 40 receptions next year, many of them could go for big chunks of yards. Hogan gets openBased on free data available from Player Profiler, in 2018 Hogan averaged 1.41 yards of separation from the closest defensive back at the moment the pass target arrived. This was consistent with his Patriots teammate Julian Edelman’s 1.48 yards (one of the craftier players in the league) and significantly better than Josh Gordon’s 1.08 yards of separation. While it’s not apples-to-apples to compare Hogan to Panthers players from 2018 because they played in different schemes, his 1.41 yards of separation still looks good when you do. Average yards of separation, 2018PlayerSeparation YdsPlayerSeparation YdsThe only Panthers wide receiver to exceed Hogan’s 1.41 separation yards was Jarius Wright at 1.48. For those of us who follow the Panthers closely know that Wright was clutch in big moment last year, getting himself open on third downs or when Cam Newton was scrambling. If Chris Hogan can have a Jarius Wright effect of making things easier on Cam by simply getting open, he’ll be a helpful weapon in the arsenal. Football Outsiders loves it some Chris HoganLook Devin Funchess Jersey 2019 , I know Football Outsiders metrics aren’t for everybody. Same goes for Pro Football Focus and every other rating/grading system.If you want to throw out this paragraph as junk science, then that’s well within your rights as a football fan. That said, in 2018 Football Outsiders ranked Chris Hogan as the No. 20 overall wide receiver in terms of DVOA - Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. In summary, DVOA attempts to measure a player’s value, per play, when compared to an average wide receiver in the same game situations. Here is how Football Outsiders ranked Hogan along with the Panthers wide receivers in 2018: 2018 Football Outsiders DVOA ranksPlayerDVOADVOA WR RankPlayerDVOADVOA WR RankOverall, on a per-play basis, Football Outsiders placed Chris Hogan’s value somewhere between D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel Stitched Greg Olsen Jersey , both of whom proved to be productive players last year. Don’t expect Chris Hogan to put up a 1,000-yard season and make the Pro Bowl next year. Given the Panthers offensive scheme and the way the ball will likely get distributed among multiple targets, Hogan’s numbers may not be very impressive. But they don’t need to be. The Panthers need productive, efficient receivers who can get open and make big plays, which are skills Hogan has refined over his career. Chris Hogan played a limited but important role in helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls. Let’s hope he does the same in winning the first one in Carolina. The Panthers have several needs on their roster heading into the 2019 season. Offensive tackle should be their No. 1 priority in the upcoming draft."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomThe Panthers’ biggest need in the 2019 NFL Draft is offensive tackleNew,71commentsThe Panthers have several needs on their roster heading into the 2019 season. Offensive tackle should be their No. 1 priority in the upcoming draft.ESTShareTweetShareShareThe Panthers’ biggest need in the 2019 NFL Draft is offensive tackleThe Carolina Panthers limped to a 7-9 finish in 2018 largely due to franchise quarterback Cam Newton suffering from a shoulder injury that severely limited his ability to throw deep. The Panthers wisely—albeit a few weeks too late—shut him down for the final two games of the regular season. During those final two games, the Panthers cycled through three backup quarterbacks: Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen and Garrett Gilbert. Heinicke played in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons and suffered an elbow injury in the first half. While he toughed it out and finished the game Youth Kawann Short Jersey , he was placed on injured reserve before the Panthers faced the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. For the season finale in New Orleans, Allen made his first career NFL start but was replaced by Gilbert in the second half after going down with a shoulder injury himself. Honestly, it’s amazing that Newton lasted as long as he did in 2018. The Panthers have had issues protecting their franchise quarterback since drafting him in 2011, but the situation heading into the offseason is the worst it’s been in recent memory.For reference, here’s the list of offensive tackles who spent time on the Panthers’ 53-man roster in 2018:Chris ClarkMatt Kalil (injured reserve)Taylor MotonMarshall NewhouseCorey Robinson (waived)Daryl Williams (injured reserve)While these lists are sufficient in quantity, they’re not so much in quality. The Panthers will only have three tackles on the roster when the league year starts in March, as Kalil and Moton are the only two players from the list above who will not be free agents in 2019. (The third tackle is Isaiah Battle, who signed a reserve future contract in December 2018 and will probably spend the majority of the 2019 season on the practice squad.) When you consider that Kalil spent the 2018 season on injured reserve and hasn’t lived up to expectations when he’s been healthy in the past Stitched Kawann Short Jersey , it’s not much of a stretch to say that the Panthers definitely need help protecting Newton on the edges. Taylor Moton is a very good right tackle, but he’s not so good that he can handle both left and right tackle duties himself. Even if he could, the Panthers still need adequate depth because going into 2019 with only three bodies at the position is a bad idea. There are enough first round quality offensive tackles in this year’s draft class for the Panthers to take one at No. 16 overall without it being a tremendous reach. They may not get the No. 1 tackle in this year’s class, but at this point adding any of the top five tackles would be an improvement to a Panthers roster that hasn’t seen consistent quality at left tackle since Jordan Gross retired in 2014.If the Panthers are going to claim that Cam Newton is their franchise quarterback and build an offense around his dual-threat ability, and if they want to ensure that he is protected from further damaging his surgically repaired shoulder, then it’s essential that they provide him with adequate protection to give him time in the pocket to make plays. The refusal to address this clear and obvious need would be a grave mistake the Panthers simply cannot afford to make.

ATLANTA (AP) — line after Matt Ryan was sacked six times in the latest of the Falcons‘ three straight losses.Coach Dan Quinn said Friday backup linemen Zane Beadles and Ty Sambrailo could have bigger roles as the Falcons try to find better protection for Ryan and improved run blocking.The Falcons (4-7) ran for only 26 yards on 16 carries in their 31-17 loss at the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Atlanta was eliminated from the NFC South race and would need a dramatic turnaround to revive its fading wild-card hopes.Ryan and wide receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley lost fumbles in the red zone. Quinn said those turnovers and the play on the line of scrimmage were the “the two biggest factors in the game and that part of our game needs a lot of attention and focus.”“Obviously when you have a run game performance like we did Youth Brandon Fusco Jersey , there’s a lot to look at and a lot that needs our attention because that was considerably below the line,” Quinn said. “That was also the big thing in pass protection.“To have the six sacks and have the run game that we did, that’s not going to get the job done.”The Falcons have lost starting guards Brandon Fusco and Andy Levitre to season-ending injuries. Quinn said replacement starters Wes Schweitzer and Ben Garland don’t deserve all the blame for the struggles against the Saints.“It was a little bit spread around,” Quinn said. “If it had just been one area we’d have tried to address it as quick as we could.”Beadles was signed on Oct. 30 and has worked at tackle and guard in practice the last two weeks. Sambrailo has been the team’s swing tackle.Quinn said he and offensive line coach Chris Morgan have discussed options on the line.“We’ll revisit it again on Monday,” Quinn said. “I’m certainly not pleased with the results of where we were yesterday Stitched Damontae Kazee Jersey , but I haven’t made a final decision of who or what or if there are going to be changes. It’s definitely something we’re looking at to try and make sure we’re playing at our best.”Ryan also threw an interception.“I thought we did some good things offensively, but when you turn the football over four times against a really good football team that’s playing with a lot of momentum, that’s too much to overcome,” Ryan said after the game. “We need to be better than that as we move forward. We’ve got an extended weekend here to get some rest, but also to take a look in the mirror and find ways that we can all be better and that’s what we need to do.”The team’s dire playoff outlook won’t affect plans to have linebacker Deion Jones play when he is available.Jones came off injured reserve last week after missing two months with a broken right foot. He was inactive against Dallas last Sunday and again was held out against the Saints in what Quinn described as a close call.The Falcons will try again to have Jones active on Dec. 2 against Baltimore.“I’m hopeful that we’ll have him in the lineup Youth Damontae Kazee Jersey ,” Quinn said. “I know he was very close. The fact I think he is that close, that he’s ready to help us win, I think he’ll be out there.”Freeman also still has a chance to return for the final two regular-season games.The Falcons also have lost both starting safeties for the season. The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Nathan Peterman in what will go down as once of the worst quarterback careers in NFL history. This will leave the Bills with Josh Allen, Matt Barkley, and Derek Anderson at quarterback.Peterman will finish his Bills career with three touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 130 career attempts Stitched Giorgio Tavecchio Jersey , meaning he threw an interception on 9.2 percent of his passes. He also threw as many pick-sixes (three) as passing touchdowns.Peterman’s passer rating sits at 32.5 — for reference an incomplete pass on every play nets you a passer rating of 39.6. He opened the season as the starter, but after a disastrous first half in their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, the Bills inserted rookie Josh Allen into the lineup. Peterman was put back into the lineup after Allen suffered an elbow injury against the Houston Texans. Peterman was mostly known for throwing five interceptions in his career debut against the Los Angeles Chargers — while the Bills were in the middle of a playoff race. That was until the Bills signed Derek Anderson and Matt Barkley off the street. Anderson started two games before suffering a concussion against the Patriots.Barkley was signed off the street two weeks ago and got the start in the Bills’ surprising 41-10 blowout win over the Jets in Week 10. With a 117.4 passer rating, two touchdowns,and no turnovers Youth Giorgio Tavecchio Jersey , Barkley played a better game than Peterman ever has.With the Bills on a bye and Allen on the mend, it made sense for the Bills to make the move now, even if it was a little later than many expected.Peterman was a driving force in the Bills having one of the worst offenses in the history of the NFL and contributed to their generally weird season.Former Bills quarterback EJ Manuel called the team out for their hypocrisy about keeping Peterman on the team while he struggled and received the boot. Now Peterman joins Manuel on the free agent market.

CHARLOTTE Devin Funchess Jersey 2019 , N.C. (AP)ach Ron Rivera to a two-year contract extension on Saturday. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the extension is worth $15.5 million over two seasons. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t release financial details of the contract. Rivera has one year remaining on his existing contract, so the new deal keeps him with the Panthers through the 2020 season. Rivera is 64-47-1 in seven seasons with the Panthers. He has guided Carolina to a Super Bowl appearance, three NFC South titles and four playoff appearances. He has twice been named The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year. The Panthers (11-5) visit the New Orleans Saints (11-5) on Sunday in an NFC wild-card game. ”I’m very excited about it because I really like where we are as a football team,” Rivera said in a statement. ”We’ve done some really good things and we have an opportunity to do more. Things are in place and we can continue this success. We’ve had consistency of winning and we’ve gone to the playoffs four out of five years.” Rivera has been a rock for an organization in the midst of change. Panthers president Danny Morrison resigned last year and general manager Dave Gettleman was fired on the eve of training camp by team owner Jerry Richardson. Then Richardson came under investigation by the NFL for alleged sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace and announced he is selling the team after the season is over following an inflammatory report by Sports Illustrated. It’s unclear if the new owners will keep the team in Charlotte. On the field, the Panthers have been fairly consistent outside of a disappointing 6-10 season a year ago. Rivera oversaw an NFC-record 18-game regular-season winning streak that spanned the 2014 and 2015 seasons and led to Carolina’s Super Bowl appearance in 2015, which they lost 24-10 to the Denver Broncos. Carolina’s .576 winning percentage during Rivera’s tenure is seventh best in the NFL during that time. Rivera was brought to Carolina for his defensive expertise, and the Panthers put together four consecutive top-10 finishes in yards allowed from 2012-15, joining Seattle as the only teams to do so. Carolina is ranked seventh in defense this season. Its defense finished third in the NFL with 50 sacks during the regular season, and it is the only team in the NFL to not allow an individual 100-yard rusher in any game this season. The Panthers set a franchise record by going 20 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard individual rusher, the longest active streak in the league. Carolina’s offense has finished in the top 10 in the NFL in yards rushing per game in six of the past seven seasons, including a fourth-place mark this season at 131.4 yards per game. ”This is a tremendous place with tremendous support from ownership and the people that work in the organization,” Rivera said. ”And I really appreciate the support we’ve gotten from our fans in the Carolinas. That’s a big reason why I want to continue my association with this organization.” The Panthers have developed plenty of stars under Rivera. Carolina has produced 28 Pro Bowl and 18 All-Pro selections Stitched Greg Olsen Jersey , including four-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly and 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. Rivera played nine seasons with the Chicago Bears and was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl XX winning team. — The Panthers have the No. 16 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft thanks to their 7-9 record and third place finish in the NFC South in 2018. There are a lot of holes on the roster that have to be filled, and because there probably aren’t enough draft picks available to fill them the Panthers will have to be smart with their approach to the draft. Let’s take a look at the five position groups the Panthers need to address, in no particular order.Defensive endThe Panthers have six defensive ends currently on the roster, but four of them will be free agents when the league year starts in March: Julius Peppers, Efe Obada (ERFA), Bryan Cox Jr. (ERFA) and Wes Horton. The two remaining are Marquis Haynes and Mario Addison. That’s not a sufficient group of pass rushers for any team, so the Panthers will definitely have to address this need somehow. Fortunately, there are some really good defensive ends in this year’s draft class. Will any of the good ones be available by the time the No. 16 pick rolls around? We can only hope.Offensive tackleJust like defensive end, the Panthers have six players listed at offensive tackle on their current roster, but again, three of them are set to hit free agency in March: Daryl Williams, Chris Clark and Marshall Newhouse. The only ones left are Taylor Moton, Matt Kalil and Isaiah Battle. Moton is solid Youth Kawann Short Jersey , but Kalil’s health is a question (but he hopes to ‘give it another go’ in 2019) and Battle has never played a regular season NFL snap in the four years he’s bounced around various practice squads across the league.To put it lightly, the Panthers’ offensive tackle situation is dire. The Panthers may not be able to afford to re-sign Williams (unless his season-ending injury substantially drives down his market value) and we saw what a left tackle rotation of Chris Clark and Marshall Newhouse can do to a franchise quarterback’s long-term health. I don’t know if the Panthers can fix this problem with a first round draft pick because I don’t know if a cornerstone left tackle will fall to No. 16 overall. This might be a position that has to be addressed in free agency, but if a quality left tackle miraculously falls into the Panthers’ lap during the draft, it should take Marty Hurney approximately 2.7 seconds to hand his card in at the podium.SafetyThe Panthers have eight players listed at safety on their roster right now. There are two problems with that number, though. Four of them are scheduled to hit free agency: Mike Adams, Eric Reid, Colin Jones and Damian Parms (ERFA). Of the four safeties left, two of them are not free safeties (Da’Norris Searcy, Rashaan Gaulden) and two of them are virtually unknown quantities (Kai Nacua, Cole Luke). The Panthers could address this problem in the draft. Dan Kadar of Mocking the Draft has the Panthers doing that with their No. 16 overall pick by taking Deionte Thompson from Alabama. Depending on how the draft board looks that might not be the biggest mistake the Panthers could make in the draft, but it might be better to try and find a free safety in free agency instead. (Note: There aren’t a lot of options here, to be honest. It’s a matter of ‘Would you rather have mediocrity at safety or mediocrity at defensive end/offensive tackle?’ and that’s really not a difficult question to answer.)Running backBefore you get mad, hear me out. The Panthers rely on Christian McCaffrey more than they should. Yes Stitched Kawann Short Jersey , he’s awesome, but you shouldn’t dedicate 95% of your snaps to one player (other than the quarterback because you kinda have to do that). The Panthers need at least one running back to pair with McCaffrey. They fixed this problem last offseason by signing C.J. Anderson to a one-year ‘prove it’ deal, but then decided they didn’t need his services any longer and let him go. As of today, there are six running backs on the roster other than McCaffrey: Kenjon Barner, Cameron Artis-Payne, Fozzy Whittaker, Reggie Bonnafon, Travaris Cadet and Elijah Hood. Of those six, five of them are set to hit free agency. Bonnafon is the only one left. (Hood is an ERFA so he could return.) I’m not sure the Panthers will allocate cap space to bring any of those five guys back when they could throw a fourth or fifth round pick at a running back and get the same amount of production, but somehow they need to find someone to spell McCaffrey. Of course, they could always just roll with Bonnafon and Hood if they wanted to save their draft picks for other needs, but I don’t know if that’s the best idea.QuarterbackAgain, let me explain before you bring out the pitchforks. Cam Newton is the franchise quarterback and that’s not changing any time soon. But Youth Trai Turner Jersey , let’s be honest: His shoulder isn’t right. He hasn’t been the same since T.J. Watt speared him in Week 10. The Panthers must have a backup plan in case Newton’s shoulder isn’t ready for 2019. They went with a rotation of Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen and Garrett Gilbert over the last two weeks of the season, but that’s not going to be good enough for the long term. Allen is currently the only backup quarterback who is a) healthy, and b) on the roster. The Panthers should look for value picks in the draft to find a backup quarterback, or they should sign a quality veteran to run the offense in case Cam isn’t ready to go. I’m sure this will go over like a fart in a spacesuit, but there’s a certain quarterback out there right now who would be a perfect short-term replacement for Cam, but whether or not the Panthers would be willing to make that move is up in the air.If you’re still reading this, congrats. You have dedication! Now that you’ve come this far, do me one more favor—tell me which need you think is the most important, and how the Panthers should address that need. Should they use the No. 16 overall pick to fill the need, or should they sign a free agent? Who should they draft and/or sign? I want to know that you think.