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CSR Film Room: Christian McCaffrey’s improvement goes beyond his rushing production There was a decent dose of expectation for Christian McCaffrey heading into his sophomore year in the NFL. It didn’t take much to realize that the former Stanford star bulked up in the off-season. Would the change in his body lead to production? The early results suggest yes. Before last week’s games Christian Miller Baltimore Ravens Jersey , he was 4th in the league in yards after contact.Don’t believe the stats? Well here are some examples:The one area of improvement that’s gone under noticed is his pass blocking. McCaffrey struggled in this area last season. The objectives for a back in pass protection are to identify the blitzer and have sound technique to prevent a muddled pocket.McCaffrey’s job is straight forward on this blitz. Cam Newton is taking a short three step drop on a timing route. McCaffrey quickly identifies the blitzing linebacker and forces him back inside. The Bengals bring a similar blitz later in the game. The defensive line slants to the left, which gives McCaffrey a straight forward ID on the linebacker. He assists Tyler Larsen to give Newton a clean pocket. There’s a lot going on in this play-action pass. Ryan Kalil gets run over. Greg Van Roten pulls, but he’s late to pick up the edge rusher. McCaffrey lands a solid chip on the edge to help Van Roten. This gives Newton just enough time before attempting his pass.This isn’t a pretty rep, but he does his job to slow down both blitzing linebackers. His overall strength has improved, but McCaffrey can still improve his technique to become a better blocker. He’s improved upon the mental side by correctly picking up blitz concepts to keep Newton’s pocket clean.Here is an example of his strength and technique working together. He matches with the stunting rusher Greg Olsen Jersey 2019 , establishes a wide base, and makes perfect contact. McCaffrey doesn’t get ran over, which is a sign that he showed correct technique. It’s too soon to tell if McCaffrey will be one of the better pass blocking backs in the league, but considering where he was last year he has undoubtedly shown positive growth. The enhancements as an every down runner, his continued success as a pass catcher Blue Greg Olsen Jersey , and now his advancements as a pass blocker are beginning to show why the Panthers invested a top 10 pick in CMC. Norris spent the 2018 season on injured reserve with a toe injury."The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Jared Norris to a two-year contract, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport.According to the team’s official bio of Norris, he spent the majority of the 2018 season on injured reserve after suffering a toe injury early in the year. In 2017, he played 11 games—mostly on special teams—with the Panthers before landing on injured reserve with a calf injury. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2016 by Carolina and has mostly been used on special teams during his tenure in Carolina.While the full terms of the contract are unknown at this time, it’s unlikely there’s a lot of money involved in this transaction. Considering the signing bonus is only $150k according to Rapoport’s tweet Kawann Short Jersey 2019 , the contract is probably in the vicinity of $1 million per year, which isn’t a ton of cap space to use on a solid special teams player. We’ll update this story when the details of the contract have been released.

Welcome to Bird Droppings one and all Black Larry Fitzgerald Jersey , it is my Thursday.The Arizona Cardinals are headed to the Pacific Northwest to take on their rival Seattle Seahawks, and they are taking great advantage of their waiver priority spot.Like your friend who is in the consolation bracket who is using all their priority waiver claims to get the top backups, the Cardinals are stashing talent for 2019.However, there is still one game left in 2018, so let’s start getting ready with a look around the web at the Arizona Cardinals.As Cardinals Struggle, Seahawks Enjoying Smooth TransitionNotes: Left tackle options; Mayowa misses practice but should be fineD.J. Swearinger Wants His Play To Do The TalkingFiery safety returns to Cardinals after high-profile departure from RedskinsWith waiver priority Larry Fitzgerald Jersey 2019 , Cardinals smart to use first dibs on roster helpLarry Fitzgerald clears Ndamukong Suh on facemask jabInside The NFC West - Week 16Craig Grialou and Mike Jurecki go around the NFC West following Week 16 of the season.Inside The Numbers - 'Larry Nuggets'Take a deeper look inside the impressive stats of WR Larry Fitzgerald heading into the final week of the season.Wilks - 'Finish With A Sense Of Pride'Head coach Steve Wilks meets the media on Wednesday following practice in preparing for the final game of the seasonRosen - 'Plenty Of Learning Experiences' In Rookie YearQB Josh Rosen meets the media on Wednesday and discusses his mental process throughout his rookie campaign.Cards Daily - Rookie WallPaul Calvisi brings you the latest news and notes on S D.J. Swearinger returning, as well as the team's initial prep for Seattle.Larry Fitzgerald of Arizona Cardinals defends 'friend' Ndamukong Suh over eye pokeAfter an apparent eye poke by Ndamukong Suh went viral, Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald came to his defense, saying the Rams DT was just "clowning with another friend."D.J. Swearinger of Arizona Cardinals says he'll keep his 'mouth shut next time'Now with the Cardinals, safety D.J. Swearinger says he's learned from his Redskins exit to "keep my mouth shut next time."Behind Enemy Lines: Cardinals face playoff-bound Seahawks in finaleThe Cardinals have pride to play for. They also have NFL Draft positioning to lose. For the Seahawks, the 2018 finale might just be about rhythm.The Consensus Week 17: Nothing changes for the CardinalsIn another disappointing loss to the Rams Black Patrick Peterson Jersey , nothing really changed for the Cardinals. They didn't show improvement and still rank last in NFL Power Rankings. In another disappointing loss to the Rams, nothing really changed for the Cardinals. They didn't show improvement and still rank last in NFL Power Rankings.Arizona Cardinals re-sign OL Will House to practice squadThe Arizona Cardinals signed offensive lineman Will House to the practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday.New Cardinal D.J. Swearinger learns lessons with release from RedskinsD.J. Swearinger spoke up with the Washington Redskins and learned the hard way by being released before landing once again with the Arizona Cardinals.Arizona Cardinals 2019 opponents to be determined in Week 17The Cardinals can finish in third place or in last place in the NFC West.Arizona Cardinals claim DJ Swearinger, place Korey Cunningham on IRSwearinger is under contract through 2019.Defensive problems are cause for Cardinals to fire Steve WilksIf the defense had made incredible strides, then a strong case could be made to retain him.Larry Fitzgerald downplays video of Ndamukong Suh poking his eyesThe star receiver says it was two friends clowning each other. Fitzgerald had unstrapped Suh's helmet moments before.AZ Cardinals, Mike McCarthy have reported mutual interestThis only matters if and when Steve Wilks is fired.2019 NFL draft: AZ Cardinals player wants team to trade top pick“We’ve got too many holes to fill.”Cardinals will expect D.J. Swearinger to keep opinions in the building"I don't have a problem with his opinion Patrick Peterson Jersey 2019 , but we're not going to air that opinion outside the building," said Steve Wilks. Falcons———at———Redskins (1.5)Bears (10)—--at———BillsLions————at———Vikings (4.5)Chiefs (8)——at———BrownsJets—————at———Dolphins (3)Steelers——-at———-Ravens (3)Bucs————at———-Panthers (6)Texans———at———-Broncos (1)Chargers——at———Seahawks (1)Packers———at——--Patriots (5.5)Titans————at——-Cowboys (5.5)My picks: Falcons, Bears, Vikings, Chiefs, Jets Black Jordan Hicks Jersey , Steelers, Panthers, Broncos, Seahawks, Patriots, TitansFeathers:Mitch (3): Weeks 2 Jordan Hicks Jersey 2019 ,3,4SmartCard (1): Week 4Sundex (1): Week 5Chambana81 (1): Week 6SamBradfordMonaay (1): Week 7BritCard (1): Week 8

1. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (16-3)LAST SEASON: Won their first Super Bowl title Womens Demar Dotson Jersey , defeating Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and New England Patriots to capture franchise's first NFL championship since 1960. And they did it without slew of injured starters, including captains on offense, defense and special teams. Backup QB Nick Foles led way after Carson Wentz tore ACL in Week 14. Offense was balanced and potent throughout season, and coach Doug Pederson stayed aggressive in critical moments in biggest games. Jay Ajayi, LeGarrette Blount and Corey Clement led ground attack. TE Zach Ertz and WRs Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor were go-to receivers. Defense thrived under coordinator Jim Schwartz. DT Fletcher Cox was monster in middle of deep line that included Brandon Graham, who secured 41-33 win over Patriots with strip-sack on Brady. Special teams also excelled with rookie K Jake Elliott showing strong leg.THEY NEED: LB, RB, TE, WR.THEY DON'T NEED: QB, CB, DL.POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: WR D.J. Moore, Maryland; RB Derrius Guice, LSU; OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame; S Justin Reid, Stanford; LB Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State; RB Rashaad Penny, San Diego State; TE Dallas Goedert, South Dakota State.OUTLOOK: Eagles are set up to make run at becoming first team to win consecutive Super Bowl titles since New England in 2003-04 seasons. They don't have glaring need to fill so can draft best player available with 32nd pick. Trading down to add picks also possible because they only have six spots, none in second or third rounds. 32nd pick hasn't been big hit in NFL history. Only one player picked 32nd — OT Bob St. Clair in 1953 — is in Hall of Fame, though QB Drew Brees will join him one day and G Logan Mankins also could. Vikings drafted QB Teddy Bridgewater at 32 in 2014. My last attempt to crack the code, could be the craziest yet"Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pick Devin White with the fifth overall pick or will they trade back and stockpile picks in a talent-heavy class?This is what mock drafts are all about, and I’m so excited to do my one and only *trades allowed version that we’re going to cut the small talk, here.*Trades are done by pick value charts only. Yes, I’m aware inflation happens, but I’m not going that far down the rabbit hole. This would never get done if I did.1ST PICK - ARIZONA CARDINALS - QB, KYLER MURRAY (OKLAHOMA)Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsThis has been the pick for as long as I can remember. For so long I find myself wondering who the Cardinals will draft next to help their young rookie quarterback. Before we answer that, we have to answer the next question. What happens with pick two?2ND PICK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - DT, QUINNEN WILLIAMS (ALABAMA)Recent rumors have surfaced the 49ers may select Quinnen Williams over Bosa. It’s just crazy enough to happen. Williams is widely considered the best player in this draft, and is perhaps the most ‘can’t-missiest’ of the ‘can’t misses’.3RD PICK - NEW YORK JETS - DT, ED OLIVER (HOUSTON)More rumors are swirling around this pick and the word is the Jets are trying to get out of the third pick. Could the presence of Nick Bosa still on the board be enough to get a team to jump up? Not yet.But, another rumor involving the Jets is how much they love Ed Oliver and while I believe the trade back desire is tied to the Oliver desire, with no trade-up partners willing to pay for the third-pick, the Jets shock the world.4TH PICK - OAKLAND RAIDERS - EDGE, NICK BOSA (OHIO STATE)It seems every year there’s a player who falls down the board a bit, much to the surprise of everyone.Nick Bosa could be this year’s guy. Or Kyler Murray if the Cardinals don’t take him AND they stay at number one.Falling to fourth isn’t exactly documentary worthy as far as tumbles go, but seeing this Bosa brother available when they get on the clock is certainly not something Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock are expecting at this point.Both Bosa’s in the AFC West? At least mom and dad don’t have to worry about dueling Super Bowl games anytime soon.5TH PICK - DETROIT LIONS - EDGE, JOSH ALLEN (KENTUCKY) - TRADE WITH TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsIf the Lions are going to compete in the NFC North they need to get on board with the solid defenses being fielded in Chicago and Minnesota.unless they see the Lions in the playoffs.6TH PICK - NEW YORK GIANTS - QB, DANIEL JONES (DUKE)Please let this happen.7TH PICK - CINCINNATI BENGALS - QB, DWAYNE HASKINS (OHIO STATE)Every Buccaneers fan in support of drafting Devin White is going to hold their collective breath as the Bengals move up.In reality though, Cincinnati is in such shock the Giants actually took Jones over Haskins, they just couldn’t afford to wait any longer.Trading up costs the Bengals the 11th pick (2019 1st) and the 72nd pick (2019 3rd), but they get their new head coach his new franchise quarterback in the process.Somewhere, Andy Dalton to Washington trade talks are beginning.8TH PICK - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - LB, DEVIN WHITE (LSU) - TRADE WITH DETROIT LIONSBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsAfter James Yarcho stops yelling at me about how the Bucs should have taken White at five instead of trading back and risking a team like the Bengals trading ahead of them to get White themselves, he’ll calm down from the Haskins pick just enough to see Jason Licht get the quarterback for Todd Bowles’ defense.9TH PICK - BUFFALO BILLS - EDGE, RASHAN GARY (MICHIGAN)The Buffalo Bills have already shown they aren’t going to let a little thing like lack of collegiate production get in the way of drafting their first-round target.10TH PICK - DENVER BRONCOS - TE, T.J. HOCKENSON (IOWA)If John Elway doesn’t Elway this thing up and draft a quarterback, he needs to get a tight end for Joe Flacco.11TH PICK - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - OT, JAWAAN TAYLOR(FLORIDA) - TRADE WITH CINCINNATI BENGALSeven more when the playing starts.15TH PICK - WASHINGTON REDSKINS - WR, D.K. METCALF (OLE MISS) After missing out on all three quarterbacks with first-round potential, the Redskins will have to get Case Keenum - or Andy Dalton - a target to help keep him alive in 2019.An added bonus to this pick would be the revival of Josh Doctson’s career due to Metcalf’s presence Warren Sapp Jersey , and the beginnings of some good weapons to help whichever quarterback Washington drafts in 2020.16TH PICK - CAROLINA PANTHERS - OT, ANDRE DILLARD (WASHINGTON STATE)Carolina is dealing with an ailing quarterback due in large part to the damage he’s taken over the years. The Panthers already started game planning around Cam Newton not running as much as he has, and drafting a solid pass protector here will help as well.17TH PICK - NEW YORK GIANTS - EDGE, BRIAN BURNS (FLORIDA STATE)Melina Myers-USA TODAY SportsThe Giants got a passer for the future, and here they get a pass rusher for now.18TH PICK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS - TE, NOAH FANT (IOWA) Tight end Kyle Rudolph is near the end of his current contract, and honestly he’s capped out as an NFL tight end.Noah Fant’s ceiling is much higher, and having both on the field at times will help Kirk Cousins get things going in the right direction for 2019.19TH PICK - TENNESSEE TITANS - DT, CHRISTIAN WILKINS (CLEMSON)Adding Christian Wilkins to the defensive line gives the Titans a formidable duo up front to help get into the faces of guys like Andrew Luck and Deshaun Watson. 20TH PICK - PITTSBURGH STEELERS - CB, ROCK YA-SIN (TEMPLE)As I mentioned when I interviewed him earlier this off-season, I’m a big fan of Rock Ya-Sin. But you don’t have to take my word for it, I’ll let Peter King do the heavy lifting,21ST PICK - PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - RB, JOSH JACOBS (ALABAMA) - TRADE WITH SEATTLE SEAHAWKSFor the second time the Seahawks are involved in a day one trade. This one has them moving back from the 21st pick to the 25th and gaining both of Philadelphia’s fourth-round picks in this years draft.With the pick, the Eagles grab running back Josh Jacobs. Simply put, the Eagles need to ensure they have a solid running game to support quarterback Carson Wentz who is already dangerously close to getting the ‘injury prone’ tag.With Baltimore, Houston and Oakland all being potential teams interested in Jacobs this is the time for Philly to move up. They can focus on other pieces in the second-round with their two picks there.22ND PICK - BALTIMORE RAVENS - WR, A.J. BROWN (OLE MISS)Baltimore should be taking multiple receivers in this year’s draft. They need a guy who can run strong and make contested catches, and a guy who can take the lid off of defenses.There are more of the second variety than there are the first, so here, the Ravens get their strong receiver who can run quick routes and make tough catches. At one point Brown was the top receiver in the group for 2019.Getting him here towards the end of the first-round is a win, and is a big need for Baltimore.23RD PICK - HOUSTON TEXANS - OL, JONAH WILLIAMS (ALABAMA)I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to have Williams going this late but here we are. If Deshaun Watson could play without having to run for his life he’d probably do really well. If Williams is what he says he is, then Watson will have a better chance of doing so in 2019.24TH PICK - OAKLAND RAIDERS - CB, BYRON MURPHY (WASHINGTON)I don’t honestly know if the Raiders like any of the cornerbacks currently on their roster, so it makes sense for them to draft one they like. sure there will be other parts of this trade, but we’ll let the other guys figure that stuff out.29TH PICK - SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - DT, DEXTER LAWRENCE (CLEMSON)If Seattle wants to give Russell Wilson a ‘Legion of Boom’ v2.0, they could start much worse drafting players other than Clemson teammates Clelin Ferrell and Dexter Lawrence.30TH PICK - GREEN BAY PACKERS - TE, IRV SMITH (ALABAMA)It’s not the first time we’ve seen three tight ends on day one, and it won’t be the last with the way the league is moving. After selecting the quarterback of their defense earlier, the Packers would be wise to get their actual quarterback a new weapon on offense.Irv Smith will be the day one starter and Jimmy Graham will, well, do something.31ST PICK - HOUSTON TEXANS - OT, CODY FORD (OKLAHOMA) - TRADE WITH LOS ANGELES RAMSIn a stacked draft class, it makes sense for a Super Bowl contender to move back and use four day two picks to find contributors for the 2019 push. For Houston, looking to keep pace with the likes of Indianapolis, protecting the quarterback is enough to move up and add Ford to Jonah Williams in their day one haul.32ND PICK - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS - OL, DALTON RISNER (KANSAS STATE) - TRADE WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSChuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsIf you think the Patriots are replacing Rob Gronkowski with Austin Seferian-Jenkins, you haven’t been paying attention to ASJ’s career very closely.In my mind, this trade works out to Tampa Bay shipping their 2019 third-round pick (No. 70) and tight end Cameron Brate to the Patriots in exchange for the 32nd pick. There may be some smaller transactions involved, like maybe a conditional fourth in 2020 or something, but that’s the jist of it.With the pick, Tampa Bay selects the best interior offensive lineman available which is what they likely would have done with their third-round pick according to recent Locked On Bucs guest, JC Cornell.Now, with their defensive quarterback and a boost to the offensive line on day one, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come back on day two with apair of second-round picks (No. 39 and No. 43) to work with.Whew! This is it. The last mock draft - for me - prior to this year’s NFL Draft. It’s been fun, and like you, I can’t wait to see how wrong I am and how it all really shakes out.Thanks for reading!

Today we take a closer look at Michigan linebacker Devin Bush and examine if he can be a great fit in the 49ers defense."Today we are going to take a closer look at Michigan product linebacker and Devin Bush. Devin Bush played a big role in the Wolverine defense and had a productive season in 2018. As he gets ready to transition into the NFL Womens Joshua Garnett Jersey , let us further explore and see how Bush can be a fit in the 49ers defense.Combine Results:40 Yard Dash: 4.43Bench Press: 21 RepsVertical Jump: 40.5”Broad Jump: 124.0”3 Cone: 6.9320 Yard Shuttle: 4.23Measurables:Height: 5’11”Weight: 234 lbs.Hands: 9 5/8”Arms: 32”Summary:Devin Bush had an outstanding final season in Ann Arbor being named the Big10 Defensive Player of the Year and a second-team All-American. He recorded 80 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 5 sacks, and 6 passes broken up. While he might be considered a bit, undersized Bush has a filled-out frame to support and absorb the hits and contact. Bush plays a physical brand of football.Bush has dual-threat abilities as both a run-stopping and pass protecting linebacker. This adds value to Bush as a potential three-down starter at the next level. Bush uses his eyes well, and has great anticipation for where the play is going to occur. His eyes follow the quarterback’s eyes which in turn, allows Bush to position himself to where the ball is going.Bush has a natural blend of upper and lower body strength, with good, consistent body control and balance through contact. Bush has demonstrated his ability to deliver leveraged hand strikes against blocks. Bush also demonstrates patience against run blocking. Trusts his lower body strength and legs to drive through upright blockers. Bush has great initial burst and all-around speed and has the traits to be a sideline-to-sideline runner. He will be able to defend against runners and receivers horizontally, especially in the short and intermediate levels of the field. Bush doesn’t allow himself to get caught up in crowded lanes and navigates his way through traffic to make clean tackles on ball carriers on running plays. Bush is probably the most versatile linebacker in this draft class.Bush has experience as a pass rusher and blitzer and doesn’t show his hand to blockers on designed blitz packages. One big advantage Bush has with his size is his ability to slip by blockers through narrow gaps and lanes when rushing the passer on critical passing downs. Is Devin Bush a fit for the 49ers? Detroit Free Press-USA TODAY SportsI truly believe that Bush is the type of linebacker that the 49ers are looking for in the defense that they want to employ. Yes, he is a somewhat undersized for the position. However WomensJimmy Garoppolo Jersey , his speed and ability to cover the middle of the field from sideline to sideline is a big plus in today’s pass-friendly league. Bush has a lot of value as a potential three-down linebacker with his strong abilities as a defender against both the pass and run. Add on the abilities to create disruption in the opponent’s backfield and producing sacks against the passer and you really do have a well-rounded linebacker. His filled-out frame should be the final check mark to dispel any worries about his size. The fact of the matter is, Bush is a day one talent. With that said, is there any scenario that has Bush landing with the 49ers? Chances are slim, but not totally out of the question. What if the 49ers traded out of the second overall pick, and acquired additional draft capital? Perhaps another first round selection from鈥ough鈥ough鈥he Oakland Raiders鈥nd used that additional first rounder on Bush in the early twenties. Again, chances are slim but as I always say with the draft鈥ever say never!What are YOUR thoughts on Devin Bush? If the 49ers acquire another pick later in the first round is Devin Bush an option? Please share in the comments below! Tuesday was a busy day for the 49ers coaching staff. They hired 2 new assistants to the defensive staff. Kirk Kocurek was hired as the defensive line coach after spending last season in the same role with the Miami Dolphins. The 49ers had an opening after letting go of Jeff Zgonina. The 49ers are also hiring Joe Woods as their defensive passing game coordinator. Joe spent last season as the Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator and has a long history of coaching defensive backs. He replaces Jeff Hafley who went to Ohio State.Tuesday also brought a few recognitions for some of the 49ers. Biggest news being that DeForest Buckner will officially make his 1st Pro Bowl. He is taking Fletcher Cox’s roster spot on the team. Pro Football Writers of America named their All-NFC team on Tuesday. TE George Kittle and KR Richie James were named on the team. That was not the only recognition Richie James received. He along with Mike McGlinchey were named to ESPN’s All Rookie team. The season was not what the team expected to have, but it is great to see some of the players recognized for their performances. Lastly, this Antonio Brown talk will drag on for months. The 49ers will obviously have talks about AB because he is such a special player. When a player of his caliber is an option, you have to explore it. But do not expect to have anything happen quickly. His name will be brought up a lot this offseason. If the 49ers can get him and it makes business sense, no reason not to take him. He will elevate this offense. 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Who is Jahlani Tavai? We find out with help from a Hawaii football beat writer."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsNFL Draft5 QuestionsNFL Draft ProfilesGetting to know Jahlani Tavai with Hawaii Warrior WorldNew http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-kenny-golladay-jersey ,105commentsWho is Jahlani Tavai? We find out with help from a Hawaii football beat writer.EDTShareTweetShareShareGetting to know Jahlani Tavai with Hawaii Warrior WorldStephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsThe second round was quite the round for Lions fans. They had visions of sugar plums and Amani Oruwariye dancing in their heads. But they would not get sugar plums. They would not get Amani Oruwariye (yet). They got Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai. They got to say “who?”Lions twitter exploded with displeasure. Everyone was sure of a few things. The Lions picked another bustThis was Teez Tabor all over againThis is Ikaika Alama-Francis all over againThe Lions don’t care what any of us thinkThe Lions could have got Tavai in the seventh roundAll of those things might be true. The fourth one is definitely true. The other four options might be proven wrong in the end. Who knows? I believe the most common knock on Tavai is that many hadn’t even heard of him at the time. Believe me, I hadn’t either. That’s why I needed to go find out more. So I went to Jeremy Reisman and asked him to send me to Hawaii to find out. He said sure, but he did not make with the plane ticket. So I wound up having to just send an email. I got in touch with Hawaii sports beat writer Stephen Tsai of Hawaii Warrior World and the Honolulu Star Advertiser. He started with some background info, noting that Tavai actually played rugby in high school and was recruited as a nose tackle by Hawaii, but 250 pounder never quite filled out weight wise. Tavai also had a pretty decent career at Hawaii playing all over the defense and special teams. “He had more than 100 tackles during his sophomore and junior years,” Tsai told us. “As a sophomore, he was mostly a rush end. He played middle linebacker as a junior. Last year, his senior season, UH went with a 4-2-5 alignment. Tavai played middle, outside linebacker, stand-up nose, edge setter and rush end. As a freshman Womens Calvin Johnson Jersey , he aligned as basically a rush end. In the 2015 regular-season finale, punter Rigo Sanchez (now with the Colts) had to take care of a family emergency in California. Tavai was used as a punter that game.”Looks like Tavai is something of a jack of all trades. But as far what he’ll do in Detroit, the belief is the Matt Patricia will use him in something of a Dont’a Hightower-like role. But there are, admittedly, some red flags. Jahlani is coming off a shoulder injury that required surgery, and he had a run in with police early in 2018. But no charges were filed and some argue Tavai actually did the right thing. “They were at a nightclub and a teammate of Jahlani got into an argument with another guy and that guy bumped into the teammate’s girlfriend,” Tsai explained. “The two went outside and began to fight and Jahlani removed the guy off his teammate and was arrested along with the two others. No charges were filed.” Lions general manager Bob Quinn noted that the team weighed the incident, but after talking with Tavai multiple times throughout the draft process, they had no concerns about it.“I think a lot of people in this room would’ve stepped in and tried to do the right thing as well,” Quinn said. “So, it was unfortunate. He made a mistake, and we are totally fine with him character wise Zach Zenner Jersey White , one thousand percent.”As far as strengths, Tsai says Tavai is a “a 250-pounder, and he can hit. As a junior, he had 89 runs stops in the tackle box. He also can help on the edge as a stand-up or hand-in-dirt pass rusher. He’s a very good open-field tackler.”But his weakness is that he doesn’t have very much cover experience due to Hawaii’s five defensive back scheme. That should cause a little worry since coverage skills is something the Lions linebacker who are already on the roster struggle with. It’s hard to know what Tavai will turn out to be for the Lions. What’s been confirmed over and over again is that he’s a great guy and a hard worker. There was clearly something about him that had the Lions excited on Friday night. We’ll have to wait to see what that is. You want versatility? You want run defending? You want Ed Oliver."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsNFL DraftDetroit Lions OpinionThe Detroit Lions should draft Houston DT Ed OliverNew,16commentsYou want versatility? You want run defending? You want Ed Oliver. EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Detroit Lions should draft Houston DT Ed OliverTommy Gilligan-USA TODAY SportsAs a fan of the NFL, it’s easy to get caught up in gaudy sack numbers and be hypnotized by flashy pass-rushing moves. But the NFL is all about subtlety and grunt work, especially in the trenches. So while a lot of my cohorts are busy drooling over one-trick-pony Brian Burns, I am here to tell you Houston’s defensive tackle Ed Oliver is the player you should be fantasizing about right now. Oliver has the potential to add his name to the genre-defining defensive tackles that have started to take over the NFL. Your Geno Atkins or Michael Bennetts or Mike Daniels, or, yes, Aaron Donalds of the world. Defense is starting to evolve, and quickness is the name of the game. If I were to ask you the two biggest things that this Detroit Lions coaching staff values in a defensive player Womens Matt Prater Jersey , what are the first two things that come to mind? Versatility and the ability to defend the run. There is no prospect in this entire draft class that can offer more in these categories than Ed Oliver. As a run defender—mind you, playing as an “undersized” nose tackle—Oliver has been unstoppable. Three straight years of 14.5 tackles for loss or more. But if PFF grades are your thing, take this snippet from the advanced analytics website.As for his ability to rush the pass, that was a little limited due to his use at Houston. Mostly used as a nose tackle in college, Oliver’s insane athleticism wasn’t given the opportunity to show itself enough. And let’s not kid ourselves, this dude’s athleticism is off the charts:And his versatility makes him an easy pick for Detroit at eight. The big question that seems to arise with Oliver is simply, “Where would he play in Detroit his first year?” My answer: wherever the hell you want to. As Lions Wire’s Erik Schlitt points out, he fits Bob Quinn’s athletic profile at five different positions: nose tackle, 3/5 technique DT, down defensive end, jack linebacker, and off-the-ball linebacker. Yes Womens Kerry Hyder Jersey , you read that right. Oliver fits the profile of an NFL linebacker, and he’s open to the idea of playing there, too:While Oliver may not technically be a “starter” in his rookie year, he’d certainly make an impact as a player you could use just about anywhere on any down. He’d be the Lions’ wild card in his first year, then give Detroit flexibility when contract talks start with players like Damon Harrison, A’Shawn Robinson or Devon Kennard. And Ed Oliver is just getting started. Some would say he was misused at Houston, who shoved him in a role that was hard for him to reach his full potential. Put Oliver with the Lions’ premier defensive line coaching staff who helped turn around A’Shawn’s career and has already made a star out of Da’Shawn Hand, and, oh boy, you have yourself a freakin’ game-changer.

Battle Red Radio: Week Four NFL Preview I’m downtrodden and heartbroken. The Texans’ season is over. But I still love football. You still love football. So let’s talk about football.Matt Weston and his buddy old pal Taylor preview four games this week: Patrick Mahomes going to Denver to play the best defense he’s faced in his career Joel Heath Jersey White , the Dolphins attempting to shock the world and strangle the AFC East, Sunday Night Murder Ball between the Steelers and Ravens, and some Dallas Cowboy sobbing.Here is the direct link.Here is our Stitchr link. Subscribe on iTunes here so you can download us and let us corrupt your hard drive. While you’re at it, you should write a lovely review and give us the five star rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode on iTunes this week.Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do. Matt Weston and BFD review the Texans’ win over the Jaguars and preview the wild card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts."Every drop of blood in my body has been sucked out and replaced with gravy.Shiny red and green paper is shrapnel all around my house.My burps still taste like tequila http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-zach-cunningham-jersey , black-eyed peas, and cold brew coffee. I’m ready for a new year. I’m ready for the 2018 NFL Playoffs. SUBSCRIBE BELOW.This week, Matt, BFD Jordan Thomas Jersey White , and Luke discuss the Texans’ 20-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, and preview the Wildcard matchup between Houston and Indianapolis. Topics include Deshaun Watson’s use as a runner, J.J. Watt’s gilded 2018, DeAndre Hopkins versus Jalen Ramsey Johnathan Joseph Jersey , how Houston can limit the Colts’ passing attack, why Bill O’Brien needs to be aggressive with his playcalling, and Deshaun Watson v. the blitz.SUBSCRIBE BELOW.The show has changed a little bit. We still need questions from you. Post whatever you have for us below. No matter how intelligent, silly Womens Ka'imi Fairbairn Jersey , or trivial they may be, we will get to them at some point during the show. We are recording at 7:00 p.m. CST today, so put some money in the piggy bank before then. . SUBSCRIBE BELOW.The direct link is here, and the embedded player is below:MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE:You can subscribe on iTunes here.You can subscribe on Android/Google here. You can subscribe/listen on Spotify here.You can subscribe/listen on Stitcher here.Please subscribe http://www.thetexanslockerroom.com/authentic-ka_imi-fairbairn-jersey , and write a lovely review and give us that three stars out of five rating we deserve. Keep that in mind when you download the episode this week. I’m trying to buy some kombucha.Thanks for staying awhile and listening. Enjoy the show while you do whatever it is that you do.

Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams hung 30 points on a ferocious Dallas Cowboys defense on Saturday night Jaire Alexander Jersey , providing more evidence for the NFL’s lust to find a coach who can reinvigorate a program the way McVay has. But it should have been 50 and a romp, rather than 30 and a close, single-score win. For all the love for McVay as a play designer and playcaller — creating chunk plays and wanting to hit the home run every snap — he’s not a particularly aggressive coach. If Matt LaFleur brings anything from his time in LA, hopefully for him it’s an understanding that attacking in all facets gives his team the best chance to win, a lesson McVay hasn’t quite learned. It may seem strange to criticize a coach who punted just once against the 9th ranked defense by DVOA, but here we are. On back-to-back drives early in the game, McVay settled for field goals inside the 10-yard line, the first on 4th-and-3 from the 7, and the second on fourth-and-goal at the 5. Two impressive drives led to six points and the Rams still trailed the Cowboys 7-6 after the second one.The game’s only punt from the Rams came after the Cowboys declined a penalty that would have replayed third down, giving McVay fourth-and-2 at the Dallas 47. Fourth-and-short in plus territory should be an automatic decision, especially for an offense as efficient as the Rams with Todd Gurley. McVay punted up eight with the Cowboys having just marched down the field and making it a one-score game with a touchdown. This isn’t a small sample size problem either. The Rams were among the least aggressive teams in the league last season going on fourth down, attempting just 15 conversions Josh Jackson Jersey , tied for 20th in the NFL. And the only two teams worse at converting those fourth downs were the hapless Cardinals and Bills, in part because two of those were actually fakes in the kicking game not traditional conversions. Meanwhile, they were second in the league in attempting field goals, underscoring McVay’s reticence to go for it on fourth down. That’s a tough look for the SoCal wunderkind. But all attempted conversions have context. So I went back and looked at all 41 field goal attempts from the Rams and found a troubling trend emerge. Considering three of those kicks ended the half, the real number we should be working with is 38 where McVay had a real decision to make. McVay settled for field goals 13 times on fourth-and-short inside the 20 and 11 times inside the 10 with eight being in goal-to-go situations. Of those 38 attempts not counting end-of-half kicks, 19 of them would have taken four yards or fewer to convert for first downs on fourth down. Making matters even worse, the Rams punted four times in plus territory, a cardinal sin of game management, including once inside their opponent’s 40. In essence, he’s making the wrong choice to kick half the time. That’s absolutely brutal. Thousands of words have been written about the flaw in most NFL coaches’ logic in those moments (I’d start here with this piece from Brian Burke who now works in ESPN’s analytics department). Particularly with a good quarterback, an excellent run game, and a creative offensive coach Oren Burks Jersey , these should be gimme decisions. You go for it. Ask Mike McCarthy in the NFC Championship Game. In fact, let’s ask McCarthy, who was at one time the most aggressive coach in the league on fourth down and two-point conversion situations. How did the Packers fare in these situations under McCarthy and his disciple Joe Philbin in 2018? Mason Crosby attempted the third-most field goals of any kicker in the league with 37, but an incredible nine of them were end-of-half or game situations, so the Packers really only had 28 decisions to make. We’re also throwing out Week 17 because ... well, DeShone Kizer. The Packers settled for a field goal attempt just four times on fourth-and-short from inside the 20, with two of those coming against the Jets under Philbin, and not a single attempt inside the 10. Green Bay kicked twice in goal-to-go situations, but one kick was from the 20 thanks to a penalty and the other from the 11.In other words, the Packers consistently made the right calls to kick or go for it, attempting 20 fourth downs in all this season. If there was one major flaw with game calling for the Packers it was the punting in plus territory, something they did nine times last year J’Mon Moore Jersey , but nearly all of them were on fourth-and-10 or more. So how does this all tie into Matt LaFleur? Simple: there are plenty of ways to want to be like McVay, but this can’t be one of them. The same is true for McCarthy, who was himself an exceedingly bright coach for a long time before his methods grew dull. LaFleur has the most skilled quarterback in the league, a top offensive line, and plenty of playmakers. Mason Crosby can provide solid reliability but the Packers have to end their ugly cycling of taking the points. Be more forward-thinking and trust what the probabilities tell us about going for it: do it more often. Play to win rather than play not to lose, especially with Aaron Rodgers under center. Listen when the quarterback gives the head signal to go for it in opponent territory and don’t be afraid to go for it in the red zone rather than settle for field goals. Fixing the red zone offense will be one of LaFleur’s top tasks, but one of the truly unique things about McVay is his ability to call his best play regardless of the situation. Apply that same idea to fourth down and stop worrying about getting six yards when it’s fourth-and-five. Call the best play and pick up the most yardage possible. Rather than take the points, trust the quarterback, trust the offense, and get touchdowns not field goals. We’re all hoping for a great game on Sunday night, when the Packers face the Patriots, providing the NFL with only its second Aaron Rodgers–Tom Brady matchup ever. Patriots coach Bill Belichick should be doing all he can to make it a horrible game.The best way to beat Aaron Rodgers is to give him no chance to beat you. Because Marquez Valdes-Scantling Jersey , barring a boneheaded play by Ty Montgomery, Rodgers will. And the only way to give him no chance to beat you is to score so many points in the first three quarters that there’s nothing Rodgers can do to change the outcome when, like he did against the 49ers, he slides into that zone that allows him to make any and every throw that he needs to move the ball and score enough points to win.That’s the one thing — and perhaps the only one thing — Rodgers has in common with Tim Tebow. When Tebowmania was on full boil in 2011, the Patriots beat him twice by blowing out the Broncos so badly that, by the time the fourth quarter rolled around and Tebow transmogrified from Bazooka Joe into Joe Montana, it was too late to matter.Yes, it’s easier said than done. Sure, blowing out the opponent is always the objective. But on Sunday night there will be an even greater sense of urgency to build a lead and expand a lead and render Rodgers irrelevant by the time the final 15 minutes begin to tick.

Bengals Week 1 rookie report: Price rebounds Jordan Willis Jersey , Hubbard plays both sides What a difference a week makes. Two Thursdays ago, the Bengals hosted the Colts for their preseason finale, and every healthy rookie on the roster got playing time. On Sunday, nearly half the Bengals inactives list was composed of the rookies who made the team. This may be an inclination of what’s to come this season if the Bengals remain healthy (fingers crossed), but most of the rookies who did make their debut were heavily relied on in a comeback victory on the road. Here’s our rookie report for the Bengals Week 1 victory against the Colts.Did not playMalik JeffersonMark WaltonAuden TateBilly PriceThe regular season debut for Price could’ve started a little better than it did. On the first passing play of the Bengals offense, Price was walked back and then ran over three yards deep into the pocket by nose tackle Al Woods. The pressure he allowed forced an errant throw from quarterback Andy Dalton, which became an interception that was nearly returned for a touchdown.Welcome to the NFL.Price mostly avoided miscues throughout the rest of the game, as the run blocking from the Bengals offensive line was solid, but noticeably struggled when attacking the right edge. Price’s struggles with reach blocks and excellence in space came up like they did all preseason.If we’re treating this like a stock report, Price’s performance hasn’t really moved the needle for him. He stays playing at the tune of his strengths and weaknesses, and everything will be tested in a few days against a much better defensive interior that the Ravens deploy.Jessie BatesPlaying 82 snaps to begin your career is a tall task Carl Lawson Jersey , but Bates handled it well, especially with his running mate Shawn Williams ejected from the game in the first quarter. Bates finished with eight tackles, with only one of them coming as a defensive “stop”:The Bengals defense was on the field for a long time in the first half, as the offense had some stalls that led to the defense getting tired out. Most of the damage quarterback Andrew Luck did was on short passes over the middle, and Bates’ coverage wasn’t as tested as his ability to make open-field tackles coming downhill. He looked pretty good back there,all things considered.Sam HubbardDespite the defense’s long day, Hubbard was called upon for only 8.5% of the defense’s snaps, a stark difference to Carl Lawson (51%) and Jordan Willis (39.5%). But he was the only player to play on both the offense and defense:Hubbard is no Domata Peko, but he did play tight end at Cincinnati’s Moeller High School when he was about 90 pounds lighter than he is now. The Bengals had all four of their tight ends active for this game, and they figure to use some of them at h-back now that Ryan Hewitt is gone and Cethan Carter is on injured reserve. But this time, it was Hubbard who was called upon to be a battering ram. Seven snaps should be the lowest amount of snaps Hubbard gets all year Tyler Boyd Jersey , as he’ll surely be featured in the defensive line rotation more as the season progresses.Darius PhillipsPhillips made the team not just as depth at cornerback, but for special teams. He outperformed newly-extended Alex Erickson as both a punt and kickoff returner, but it was Erickson who received every chance there. Phillips saw six special teams snaps and got an assisted tackle for the final kickoff of the game following safety Clayton Fejedelem’s game-winning fumble recovery that was returned for a touchdown.Erickson had nothing to work with returning punts, as he fair caught most of them, and he only got the chance to return one kickoff. Phillips’ day would’ve probably went the same way if he was back there. The first real test is done and over with, now the rookies have only a few days rest before the team takes on the Ravens at home on Thursday night. Price’s aforementioned game will be extremely telling of his ability, and Bates and the defense should expect a similar offensive attack with quarterback Joe Flacco and his new group of receivers coming off a 47-point performance against the Bills. As Zac Taylor and the Los Angeles Rams are now preparing for the Super Bowl, Bengals fans are will have to continue waiting for his hiring to be made official. For one, it would be nice to have Taylor in Cincinnati focusing on the next season already. But it would also be nice for the Bengals to start replenishing their depleted coaching staff.While it is nice that Taylor is getting vital playoff experience, some Bengals fans are worried that he might be missing the opportunity to hire his staff.The concern is understandable. Prime coordinators who have been linked to the Bengals like Todd Monken, Darrell Bevell Nick Vigil Jersey , and Gary Kubiak are going to other teams. Meanwhile, in Cincinnati, the Bengals have let go of their offensive and defensive coordinators, running backs coach, offensive line coach, and linebackers coach.From one perspective, it may seem that Taylor is going to be stuck with the NFL’s leftovers by the time he finally gets to hire his own staff.However, this fear is not as well founded as it seems.In reality, while it seems like the Bengals are just sitting on their hands waiting for Taylor, they actually have a list of assistants already lined up. Taylor went into his interview with a list of names, but won’t be able to hire anyone until he is officially the head coach.The Bengals are not losing out on the assistants that they want. If an assistant was promised the job in Cincinnati and if they are a good fit Jake Fisher Jersey , then they wouldn’t want to go elsewhere. They wouldn’t take a job knowing that they walked away from a better job somewhere else.The assistants being hired by other organizations are probably not even being considered by Taylor and the Bengals. But even if that was the case, that would still not be a reason to worry.Having a head coach is significantly more important than having good coordinators, because the head coach will be around much longer than any of his assistants.For instance, when Marvin Lewis was first hired in 2003, his offensive coordinator was Bob Bratkowski, and his defensive coordinator was Leslie Frazier. While Bratkowski lasted until the 2010 season, Frazier was gone after two years.In Marvin Lewis’ best season, the 12-4 campaign in 2015, he was on his third offensive coordinator and his fourth defensive coordinator. In Lewis’ 16 years as the Bengals head coach, Lewis had five offensive coordinators and six defensive coordinators. That means that Lewis got three to four years out of each coordinator before they were either fired or hired by another team.The point is, the Bengals (unofficially) hired Zac Taylor Tyler Kroft Jersey , not Zac Taylor’s staff. Yes, it is important that he finds good coordinators for his first season as a head coach. But it’s more important to have a dependable head coach.The Bengals don’t just want to find Marvin Lewis 2.0 this offseason. They want to hit a home run that gets them into a Super Bowl someday. That means they have to find the next big name in coaching. They believe they have found that in Taylor, so it is more important to get him the coordinators he wants, because he will be with the team a long time if everything goes according to plan.Taylor could be the head coach for the next 16 years for all we know. The offensive and defensive coordinators will not be around for nearly that long. If he is anything like Lewis, he won’t be able to keep any of his coordinators around for more than five or six years at the most.One mark of his success would be if his coordinators keep getting hired out from under him. That would actually be a good thing, because it would mean that he is developing them and getting the best out of them.It makes no sense to worry about a position that will be vacated in the next few years anyways. The main thing is that the Bengals have their head coach who will, in theory, be there until he retires. It’s better to get Taylor and let him experience success in the playoffs at the risk of missing out on a few of 2019’s top assistants.If Taylor is the great head coach that the Bengals think he is, he will find his guys and develop them. The Bengals have to trust that Taylor will assemble the best possible staff.

After the Lions announced the deal for Rashaan Melvin A'Shawn Robinson Jersey White , the cornerback used social media to thank the Raiders organization and apologize for his play last season. It didn’t work out for Melvin in Oakland after he signed as a free agent last offsason. He made only seven starts, getting benched in favor of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. “I greatly appreciate the Oakland organization for giving me the opportunity to further my career this past season,” Melvin wrote. “I respect the Raiders organization; I respect the tradition; and I respect the die-hard fans that has and will forever believe in Raider Nation. I feel like I cheated the fans and organization and [the] long list of players that came before me that made the organization what it is. It was always a lifetime dream of mine to wear the silver and black. It really hurt me that I wasn’t able to be myself and play the style of play that I know I was capable of playing. To all my guys in that locker room, I appreciate you guys for making the year special through everything. I cherish the relationships that were created on and off the field. I respect you guys, and I wish you boys the best. Y’all ball out for the city of Oakland one more time or for however long y’all [are] there. Respect!”Melvin’s deal with the Lions is for one year and $3.5 million. He reunites with Lions head coach Matt Patricia, whom Melvin played for in New England.“I’m thankful for every opportunity God has placed in my life Womens DeShawn Shead Jersey ,” Melvin added on social media. “We all must go through some things to get to what is actually meant for us. Excited about this next step.” On Friday, Ryan Mathews broke down everything you need to know about what a potential Detroit Lions trade for Antonio Brown would look like—from how much in cap space it would cost the Lions for the next few years, to what he would do for Detroit’s roster, to the trade compensation it may require to get Brown.Obviously, there were a lot of heated comments on the story. As of writing this, there are 175 comments debating the merits of trading for Brown and how much you pay to get him in Detroit. Some are scared off completely by the drama happening in Pittsburgh and his age. Others see the top-tier talent and a rare opportunity to grab that and think it’s worth any potential risks. Others have debated the value of trading away future assets to get a guy like Brown. But I’d like to get some data on this Christian Jones Jersey , so today’s Question of the Day is:Would you be open to the Lions trading for Antonio Brown?My answer: Let’s be clear here, I’m talking about realistic trade options. If you’re only willing to give up a fourth-round pick to get Antonio Brown, you are not open to trading for him. Anyways, I am absolutely open to the idea of getting him. Normally, I’m not one to promote going for the hottest skill-position player on the market—I hated (and still hate) the idea of going for Le’Veon Bell—but this seems like one of the most rare opportunities the Lions have to get literally the best receiver in the league at a reasonable price. His cap hits would range from $12 to $15 million over the next three years, which is actually comparable to what many are expecting a guy like Golden Tate to get on market. Obviously the draft compensation is the biggest hurdle Womens Michael Roberts Jersey , but as I said on Twitter on Friday, I think I’d be willing to give up the Lions’ eighth overall pick for Brown. Some believe that would be enough. Others don’t. I just wouldn’t go any further than that. Brown is a premier talent that could help immediately turn around the Lions offense in a way that no other offseason addition could. And, yes, I think that could make the Lions instant competitors in the NFC North with another key addition or two. As for the drama, it’s certainly a concern, and it’s likely the reason Detroit doesn’t pursue this. We’ve seen how strict this coaching staff can be Da'Shawn Hand Jersey , and that’s not likely to mesh well with someone like Brown. That being said, I’d like to think a good coaching staff can handle all personalities, and Brown’s “toxic attitude” is being a little overplayed here. The man and the Steelers had been working in harmony for eight years prior to this, and I’m not going to discount the player after the relationship went sour. There are definitely risks, and I get the hesitation, but the talent is too good and the salary cap price is too reasonable for me to not at least make a somewhat reasonable offer to Pittsburgh. Your turn.

One of the key plays in the Titans’ comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday was a strip-sack of Philadelphia quarterback Carson Wentz Womens Will Compton Jersey , but the former head of NFL officiating Dean Blandino says that play should have been called back because of a blow to Wentz’s head.With the Eagles leading 17-10 in the fourth quarter, Titans rookie Harold Landry hit Wentz as Wentz was trying to pass, knocking the ball loose. The Titans recovered the fumble. But Blandino says Landry’s hit was to Wentz’s helmet and should have been a penalty.“Yes that鈥檚 a foul,” Blandino wrote on Twitter. “Forcible contact to the head while QB is in passing posture.”For NFL fans, one of the frustrations with the stricter enforcement of roughing the passer this season has been the inconsistency of it. The officials called fewer roughing the passer penalties in Week Four, but in this case it appears that the officials failed to make a call they should have made, and that was costly for the Eagles. Fresh off of what could have been a season-saving win over the Cowboys, the Titans are rewarded with the New England Patriots. After a short down period to start the year Steve McNair Jersey White , New England is rolling once again, looking like a top threat once again to threaten for a championship. Now 7-2, the Patriots have won their last six games. Up next for them is a trip to Nashville, where they will be met with several familiar faces. Former Patriot Mike Vrabel is now running the show for the Titans, while former Patriots executive Jon Robinson is the general manager. Former Patriots like Logan Ryan, Malcolm Butler, Josh Kline and Dion Lewis are now each key pieces for the Titans. This game isn’t short on storylines, but can the Titans actually hang with Tom Brady and company? It’s a matchup that features New England’s fourth ranked offense against Tennessee first ranked defense http://www.thetitanslockerroom.com/authentic-derrick-henry-jersey , in terms of overall scoring. Vegas has placed the Patriots as 6.5 point favorites against the Titans, honestly a little lower than I thought it would be. Tennessee hasn’t beaten New England since 2002. The two haven’t even played a truly competitive game since 2004. The obvious key here will be Tennessee’s offense. Can they continue to build on what we saw on Monday night in Dallas? Is Marcus Mariota finally fully healthy? If so, will we get the Mariota we saw in Dallas again? These are all legitimate questions that we don’t know the answer to. Quite frankly, this team has given us no reason from a consistency standpoint to believe that the Monday night performance will be the new normal. For now, it’s hard to pick against the Patriots in this spot. They’ve yet to score under 25 points in a game this season, so it’s unrealistic to think that the Titans’ defense will be able to shoulder the load on Sunday. Matt LaFleur’s offense is going to have to keep pace with Brady, which is usually a nearly impossible task — especially when you consider how inconsistent this group has been so far in 2018.