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and the defensive chess piece and special teams ace was an important signing for the team following the retirement of Kyle Williams.This week Womens Trent Murphy Jersey , we answer a host of Buffalo Bills questions: the importance of the Alexander deal, what current player is the biggest piece on offense not named Josh Allen, second-year players poised for a breakout 2019, hurdles to signing free agents, acquiring Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, and the future of Ray-Ray McCloud.As always, you can call us at 716-508-0405 to leave your question about the Bills. That line is open 24 hours a day http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-taron-johnson-jersey , 7 days a week so call any time! You can tweet us @RumblingsQandA, email us at BuffaloRumblings@SBNation.com, or leave a comment below.Featured question of the weekHow important was the re-signing of Lorenzo Alexander?The Bills obviously felt it was really important. The season finished and not even three weeks later he’s already under contract. The timing of it shows the urgency.Before the Senior Bowl, before the Combine, before free agency, and before they really had to, the Bills inked Alexander and probably gave him a little more money than he would earn on the open market. (We’re not faulting them Jeremy Kerley Jersey , by the way.) For comparison, Williams didn’t re-sign until the middle of March last year.Alexander played more than 60% of the team’s defensive snaps and more than 30% of the special teams snaps, too. He was a disruptive force on defense, forcing the most QB pressures from the LB spot in the league. It’s not like he’s performing at a low level, so the deal made sense.Add in a bunch of cap space and the departure of Williams, and it was a no-brainer.Now Alexander can continue helping the ultra-young LB corps of Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano become more seasoned pros while getting after the quarterback on a consistent basis. You can call and leave your question at 716-508-0405 any time day or night, tweet us @RumblingsQandA Womens Vontae Davis Jersey , email us at BuffaloRumblings@SBNation.com, or leave a comment in the comments section below. Shows drop on Wednesday every week during the offseason.Subscribe now!Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify | Podbean | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Art 19 We take a look at former Jaguars running back, T.J. Yeldon using the All-22" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBuffalo Rumblingsa Buffalo Bills communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBillsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapFiled under:NFL Free AgencyAnalysis2019 Buffalo Bills free agencyAll-22 Analysis: Buffalo Bills running back T.J. YeldonNew,52commentsWe take a look at former Jaguars running back, T.J. Yeldon using the All-22EDTShareTweetShareShareAll-22 Analysis: Buffalo Bills running back T.J. YeldonThe Buffalo Bills have had a very busy offseason. Revamping the offensive line was the clear priority but along the way they’ve searched for help in other areas. That’s where T.J. Yeldon comes into the picture. A four-year player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Yeldon is the latest free-agent addition and adds some youth to the running back room. Yeldon was never the star of the show in Jacksonville but was fairly productive with the opportunities he was given. Let’s check in to see what he brings to the table. Play 1Even in games where T.J. Yeldon saw a ton of snaps, he wasn’t used as a blocker as often as you might expect. When he was http://www.thebillslockerroom.com/authentic-aj-mccarron-jersey , the phrase “fairly successful” is an apt one. A good initial pop and lots of enthusiasm often meant Yeldon gave his quarterback a little extra time. Imperfect technique leads to some concerns with sustaining blocks, but for a running back the pop is more important. Play 2Interestingly, the blocking flaw that stood out the most was that Yeldon struggled more when helping. On this play he disrupts himself arguably just as much as he does his opponent. When asked to truly team up on a block, he struggled more than he did solo. Play 3Let’s get to some running. T.J. Yeldon seems to have a good handle when something is beyond his limits. This scenario came up regularly, with Yeldon electing to cut back rather than trying to race half the players on the field to the edge. Here it nets a few extra yards. Play 4Whether it’s a miscue or poor ball placement, Yeldon needs to adjust to this pass. He does so while still having the concentration to maintain momentum and solid catching mechanics. The balance and tenacity at the end of the play add yards as well. Orlando Scandrick (number 22) has a good bead on Yeldon for the open-field tackle but fails to bring him down. Play 5Rather than blocking, T.J. Yeldon was often asked to slip out as a safety valve. Yeldon consistently keeps his focus where it needs to be and moves to help out when he can. It’s subtle in this clip Vladimir Ducasse Jersey , but Yeldon takes a quick peek at the defense while moving to take the best path to get a few extra yards. Play 6Like above, Yeldon cuts back inside to get whatever yards he can out of this play. He shows off some balance a couple times getting bumped while maintaining speed. It’s easy to like the vision displayed in this clip as well. Play 7 Take everything from the previous play and apply it here. Also take a close look at the two pauses as T.J. Yeldon breaks the arm tackles. In both cases minor upper body movements help Yeldon force the would-be tacklers’ hands to slip off. Play 8The main takeaway from this is to reinforce that Yeldon sees the field well. Recognizing how the play will develop, he calls for the ball immediately and is rewarded with a touchdown. The twist and catch is a heck of an effort too. SummaryDespite both crossing the age barrier of 30, the tandem of LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore are a heck of a pairing to have to sit behind. And it’s likely that “as is” T.J. Yeldon would be behind both in the depth chart. Based on 2018, Gore is still the better all-around back. McCoy had a rough season but an improved line should mean he’s still the biggest big-play threat of the group. None of this is to disparage T.J. Yeldon. There’s no shame in being behind two of the best of all-time. Yeldon is a good back who can be effectively used in a variety of ways. He also provides tremendous insurance in case one of the more venerable backs falls of a cliff (or is cut, traded or injured).

Thursday injury report: Eric Rowe misses practice Ryan Allen Jerseys 2019 , Brandon King added to list In only three days, the New England Patriots will play the Miami Dolphins in a game that could have major ramifications when it comes to the AFC East’s final standings: the 1-2 Patriots need to defeat the 3-0 Dolphins not to fall too further behind their rivals. Doing that, however, is easier said than done – especially considering that New England is currently dealing with plenty of injuries as a look at today’s practice report shows:Did not participateAfter missing last week’s game in Detroit and being a limited participant yesterday, Eric Rowe was absent today. While this does not mean that New England’s number two cornerback will definitely be out on Sunday, the chances of him playing – and beyond that going wire-to-wire – do not look good. As a result, Jason McCourty and J.C. Jackson will likely again combine to fill his role on the defense.Limited participationRowe missing today’s session is not the only difference on the Patriots’ injury list when compared to yesterday: special teams ace Brandon King was added to the list of limited players due to a foot injury. With fellow special teamer Nate Ebner also limited, this is a situation worth monitoring over the next few days. One of them being out on Sunday would be a blow, both missing the game could potentially be devastating.Full participationThree players returned to full action today for Miami: wideout Danny Amendola and defensive edge Cameron Wake were back after missing yesterday’s practice, while Reshad Jones was upgrade from limited to full. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors can’t release undercover video of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor until a Florida judge rules later this month.Circuit Judge Joseph Marx on Wednesday barred the release of any video from the Orchids of Asia Day Spa before an April 29 hearing where he will hear from all parties, the Palm Beach Post reported.Palm Beach County prosecutors had filed a notice in a related case saying they believe the videos are public records under Florida law and plan to release pixilated versions — a move Kraft’s attorneys quickly moved to block White James Develin Jerseys , accusing prosecutors of apparent “gross prosecutorial misconduct.”Kraft was charged in February with two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution for allegedly paying for sex at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Florida. He has pleaded not guilty. Twenty-four other alleged Orchids of Asia customers were similarly charged.Palm Beach State Attorney David Aronberg wrote to the court in the related case that there is no legal basis to block the videos’ release. The Associated Press and numerous other media outlets have requested the videos.“Absent a Court order, the State will be releasing the requested public records” after they are pixilated, Aronberg wrote. His spokesman, Mike Edmondson, said the release is not imminent as the office is processing numerous public records requests from the case.Defense attorney Jack Goldberger quickly sent a letter to the judge overseeing Kraft’s case, writing that prosecutors are trying to “evade judicial review and end run” around a promise he says they made to await a court ruling on whether the videos are a public record.“The State’s bad faith attempt to circumvent judicial review by simply releasing the Videos” before the judge rules “is an affront to justice and grossly unethical,” Goldberger wrote.David S. Weinstein, a defense attorney and former prosecutor who is not involved in the case, said “there is still no guarantee that the tapes will be released.” Prosecutors “are simply stating that they are complying with their duties under the public records laws and they won’t be withholding the tapes,” he said. Even if the trial judge orders the videos’ release, Kraft’s attorneys could appeal James Develin Jerseys 2019 , he said.Kraft, 77, is accused of paying for sex acts at the spa twice in January. While fighting the charges, he recently issued an apology saying he had disappointed his family, friends, co-workers, fans “and many others who rightfully hold me to a higher standard.”Kraft said he has “extraordinary respect for women,” adding that his morals were shaped by his late wife, who died in 2011.According to police records, Kraft, who is worth $6 billion, was chauffeured to the Orchids of Asia spa on the evening of Jan. 19 Infant Byron Cowart Jersey , where officers secretly recorded him engaging in a sex act and then handing over an undetermined amount of cash.Investigators said Kraft returned 17 hours later and was again videotaped engaging in sex acts before paying with a $100 bill and another bill, police said.Hours later, he was in Kansas City for the AFC Championship game, where his Patriots defeated the Chiefs. His team then won the Super Bowl in Atlanta, the Patriots’ sixth NFL championship under his ownership.Goldberger has previously accused Jupiter police of having “deliberately misrepresented” facts used to get a judge to approve the warrant allowing the cameras’ secret installation. Officers used an undisclosed ruse to gain access to the spa days before Kraft’s visits.Jupiter was part of a multicounty investigation of massage parlor prostitution and possible human trafficking that resulted with the arrests of about 300 men and the closure of 10 spas. The spa owners have been charged with felonies. Prosecutors have conceded they found no evidence of human trafficking at the Jupiter spa.Goldberger also said officers did not exhaust less-invasive means of investigating the spa, and Florida law says audio surveillance such as wiretaps should only be used for serious felonies such as murder or kidnapping and does not list prostitution.Prosecutors have offered to drop the charges if Kraft enters a diversion program for first-time offenders, as some others charged have. That would include an admission he would be found guilty if the case went to trial, a $5,000 fine, 100 hours of community service and attendance in a class on the dangers of prostitution and its connection to human trafficking. He would also have to make a court appearance and be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.Prosecutors have said the fine and community service are required by law and are not negotiable.

in Week 13 Custom Armon Watts Jersey , we saw a drop in fan confidence via our FanPulse polls, but not a terribly large one, perhaps owing to the fact that the game had not been played before the FanPulse questions went out. Last week, the Vikings went out and did what they were supposed to do against the Detroit Lions. In the process, it doesn’t appear that they impressed a whole lot of people.Yes, the number remains steady for the Vikings as they head into their final road game of the year against the Chargers on Sunday. Once again, 67% of fans expressed confidence in the direction of the team after the win over Detroit, the same percentage as after the loss to Seattle. Perhaps the roller coaster has stopped for a bit for our FanPulse results. Seeing them go back up again would be nice. . .it’s just the drop part that I could do without.We had two national questions this week, both concerning the 2020 NFL Draft. The first question asked which team would end up with the #1 pick in this April’s selection meeting. Though we don’t have a graphic for it Discount Armon Watts Jersey , I can assure you that the Cincinnati Bengals crushed the rest of the field, with over 80% of respondents projecting the Bengals to end up at the top of the draft board.The other question was which player would go #1 overall, and if the Bengals do end up with the #1 overall pick, it looks like they’ll be grabbing Andy Dalton’s replacement.Nearly 70% of everyone that responded went with the likely Heisman Trophy winner, Louisiana State quarterback Joe Burrow. Makes sense to me.Those are your FanPulse results for this week, ladies and gentlemen. Hopefully we’ll see the arrow move back upward after this Sunday’s game and get fans confident in this team heading into the big Monday Night Football contest at U.S. Bank Stadium. Friday Open Thread"Good Morning!As I previously said I’m going to purposely shrink the links up here so I can get these posted, get to bed and get up earlier than necessary so I can spend time with my family before we all race off to work. If I see anything of interest regarding the Vikings I’ll try and link it up here or post in the comments. Time to carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom Dalvin Cook Jersey , snark and have some delicious bacon.Around the DN since our last open thread:Watch: Adam Thielen Pro Bowl skills challenge highlights from Chris.Also from Chris, Which Minnesota Viking would make the best UFC fighter?Vikings news from other sources and news from around the rest of the league:From Vikings.com DE Danielle Hunter was wired for sound during Thursday’s practice at the Pro Bowl.Experts forecast Gary Kubiak’s potential impact for Vikings, Cousins.4 takeaways from Thursday’s Senior Bowl practices.From Courtney Cronin at the ESPN NFC North blog how Gary Kubiak’s influence could affect the Vikings’ offense.Our own Oofda22 posted this in the thread the other day: For the NFL and all of football, a new threat: an evaporating insurance market.From NFL.com Nick Foles’ next NFL team? Five potential landing spots.Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator.We come to today’s media selection: Jon Snow Kills a White Walker Season 5Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie Alan Page Jersey , please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the Tears of Our Rivals鈩?and as always, Welcome Aboard!

Britton Colquitt Jersey , we look at which players could comprise the Browns’ 53-man roster." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Cleveland Browns 53-Man Roster Projection (Pre-Training Camp Edition) TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe Cleveland Browns will hold their first full-squad session of training camp on Thursday, July 25th, and that means it is time for me to unveil my first 53-man roster projection of the season. This pre-training camp edition is my current perception for how things will go, but it could change drastically over the next couple of weeks based on reports from training camp and performances in the preseason games.I will have two more roster projections as training camp progresses: one will be after the second preseason game, and the final one will immediately follow the final preseason game. Remember that there is only one cutdown date — straight from 91 to 53 players..dbn {background: #fff;width: 600px;padding: 2px;font-size: 12px;color: #FFFFFF;}tr:first-child td {font-weight: bold;TEXT-ALIGN: center; BACKGROUND: #DF6108; COLOR: white; VERTICAL-ALIGN: bottom;}td {border: 1px solid #000;padding-left: 2px;}tr:nth-child(even) {background: #330000;color: white;}tr:nth-child(even) td {color: white;}tr:nth-child(odd) {background: #FFDB9F;color: black;}tr td:first-child {text-align:center;font-weight:bold;}The list above contains 53 players that I kept, and 37 players that I cut. That comes out to 90 players, and then RB Kareem Hunt set to go on the suspension list to begin the year.Every year, I fill in each player’s name on either the “roster” side or the “cut” side, without tallying whether or not I have surpassed the 53-player limit. Then, I count up the left side, and if I am over 53 players, I weigh my options and decide who the “tough” cuts are. This year, I came to 50 players, so I was able to bump three players over from my “cuts” list.General Roster Projection NotesQuarterback: The Browns’ depth behind Baker Mayfield isn’t very strong Tyrod Taylor Jersey , but Drew Stanton figures to stick around, and Garrett Gilbert’s stock is as high as it can get after a successful AAF stint. It would be ideal if Gilbert shined in camp, allowing him to become the backup quarterback as Stanton sticks to the veteran backup role.Running Back: The Browns have doubled down on their commitment to Duke Johnson, and with Kareem Hunt suspended for the first eight games, there is no chance Johnson misses the roster. I see the club carrying only three running backs to start the year, as they would prefer to stash talent at other positions. Orson Charles is my default fullback, but that roster spot is extremely fluid right now for any position that needs an extra number.Wide Receiver: We know who the first four receivers are, but what about the fifth? (Or in my case, sixth). I have Derrick Willies staying on, and then the biggest “surprise” of camp is Ishmael Hyman. I have to ride with the momentum of him getting first-team reps during minicamp, and the fact that he’s a candidate to return punts.Tight End: I have to say, I did not feel confident about putting Seth DeValve as the No. 3 tight end. Don’t get me wrong — I still like the guy, but the Browns already have so many weapons who can catch the ball, that they may prefer their third tight end be a blocking tight end. I just don’t know who that is right now Baker Mayfield Color Rush Jersey , so DeValve sticks around for now.Offensive Line: It’ll be interesting to see who wins the starting right guard job, but I’m keeping all the candidates on the roster for depth purposes anyway. Kendall Lamm could sneak on the roster if the team wants another offensive tackle for depth.Defensive Line: You know what’s funny is that I thought I would easily be stacking 10-11 players at this position when I made my list. Instead, after I listed the first four, I put Chris Smith and Chad Thomas on there by default to make six, but looked at the rest of the group and thought, “Hmmm, the depth here is weaker than I thought.”Linebacker: The Browns will rely on a mix of rookies and average veterans to improve their depth at linebacker this year -- I’m speaking to the likes of Sione Takitaki, Mack Wilson, and Adarius Taylor.Safety: Is four safeties enough? I think so — the team has Damarious Randall and Morgan Burnett penciled in as starters, and after that, a rookie and a veteran also trying to make an impression. Adding a fifth safety could happen if Jermaine Whitehead is needed for special teams, but I’d lean heavier on cornerback.Cornerback: With a new defensive coordinator, we at least know that Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams are safe. After that? Who knows. I loved Terrance Mitchell last year and T.J. Carrie improved later in the season, but sometimes https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Emmanuel-Ogbah-Jersey , players just fall out of favor. I am stacking the depth for now with Phillip Gaines and rookie Donnie Lewis Jr.Special Teams: The question mark here is at kicker, where I’m keeping Greg Joseph for now. Punter could also be a question mark if the Scottish Hammer impresses, but we’ll see on that.The single asterisks on the cut side represent my projected practice squad, which includes RB D’Ernest Johnson, WR Damion Ratley, WR Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi, OL Brad Seaton, DL Daniel Ekuale, DL Devaroe Lawrence, LB Willie Harvey, S J.T. Hassell, S Tigie Sankoh, CB Robert Jackson, and K Austin Seibert.One thing I noticed this year is that while there is a lot of starting talent that I love for the Browns Denzel Ward Jersey , and some backups that I know will make it too, there are legitimately 10 spots on my 53-man roster that I look at and think, “I’m not really emotionally invested or sold on this guy making the final roster.” That is a good thing, because it should spark some good competition among the backups in camp, where hopefully some players really stand out to distance themselves from the rest.Feel free to share your roster projections here, or some changes you would make to mine. The Browns learned on Thursday that they won’t be facing Jets quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday night because Darnold has been diagnosed with mononucleosis and will be out of the lineup indefinitely.Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens was asked if the switch from Darnold to Trevor Siemian would lead to a change in preparation for the game. Kitchens said it wouldn’t because the Browns have more than enough to worry about when it comes to getting their own house in order.“It was very evident, we don’t need to worry about who’s playing, who’s not playing,” Kitchens said, via the . “We’re going to prepare like we prepare. Nothing at all [will change]. We’re going to be focused on our preparation during the week the same as we would’ve been before. We’re going to try to get after the quarterback just like we did before. We try to affect the quarterback every way that we can, through coverage, through pressure.”Kitchens added that Siemian “can play” and the Broncos went 13-11 in games that he started over the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

Chris Ballard went virtually all in on defense in this year’s draft.He hopes the payoff is worth it.After watching the Colts improve from No. 30 in total defense in 2018 to No. 11 last season Jacoby Brissett Jersey , Ballard used seven of his first eight picks adding assets for second-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.“I guess now you understand what the plan was. Speed, competition on defense, plain and simple,” Ballard said. “We wanted to get athletic, fast players who fit our mold, which I think we accomplished.”Ballard did what he could to ensure the progression continues.The Colts haven’t produced back-to-back top-20 finishes in total defense since 2013 and 2014 and haven’t posted a top-10 ranking since 2004 when they were No. 4.Now, just months after Andrew Luck led the Colts back to the playoffs and was the overwhelming choice as the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year, Ballard invested heavily on the other side of the ball.“I feel a little defensive today,” team owner Jim Irsay joked as he entered the Colts’ media room. “We really thought those four picks we had on Friday were really Reggie Wayne Color Rush Jersey , really game-changers for us to make us a better football team.”He didn’t just dip his toe into a deep pool of talented defenders — he dove in head first looking for players who could primarily pressure quarterbacks or hold up in pass coverage.Indy needed to get better in both areas, and Ballard did everything in his power to make it happen. Three times, he swapped picks. He also traded veteran defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway to Philadelphia for an extra seventh-round choice, No. 246 overall.Ballard also took some calculated risks by selecting Ben Banogu, who played primarily defensive end at TCU. The Colts will try to convert him into a multi-positional linebacker. Indy also plans on using Southern California safety Marvin Tell III at cornerback.But if those experiments fail, Ballard figures the fallback options aren’t much of a gamble.“When I first took the job, I think I told you all we know we’re getting it right when we’re cutting guys and they’re going to play for other teams,” Ballard said. “When we get our roster to 65 and 54 to 65 is popping up in other places, I know we’re getting it right. We’re not there yet https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Rigoberto-Sanchez-Jersey , but we’re a lot closer.”WHO THEY GOTThe defensive run began with cornerback Rock Ya-Sin early in the second round and didn’t stop until late in the final round of the draft Saturday. Along the way, the Colts selected three linebackers — Banogu, Bobby Okereke of Stanford, and E.J. Speed of Tarleton State — two safeties — Khari Willis of Michigan State and Tell — and defensive end Gerri Green of Mississippi State. The Colts took speedy receiver Parris Campbell late with their second-round pick and closed the draft by using seventh-round selections on tackle Jackson Barton of Utah and center Javon Patterson of Mississippi.SURPRISE MOVEColts fans were disappointed when Ballard sent the No. 26 overall pick to Washington for two second-rounders. But the selection of Speed, who played at the Division II level, created the most intrigue. Speed was not a familiar name to most fans because he was not invited to the NFL scouting combine, didn’t play in any college all-star games and said he turned down chances to play at more Big 12 schools so he could be near his adopted brother, who was battling cancer.HOW THEY DIDBallard prefers substance to splash — and this was another draft that reflected his philosophy. Indy thinks Ya-Sin can be a lockdown cornerback, and Ballard filled his most glaring hole on the depth chart by choosing all those linebackers. He also found some depth for the offensive line and Marlon Mack Jersey , perhaps most important, gave coach Frank Reich a dangerous deep threat who can create mismatches in multiple spots on the offense.WHAT’S NEXT?This weekend is only the start for Indianapolis, and Ballard knows it. Over the past two seasons, he’s plucked key contributors off the waiver wire (starting cornerback Pierre Desir and right guard Mark Glowinski), from other teams’ practice squads (center-guard Evan Boehm), and even off the street (safety Mike Mitchell). Plus, the Colts have had at least one undrafted rookie make the roster out of training camp for 20 consecutive seasons — the longest active streak in the league. The first component came Saturday when Ballard announced Indy would pick up the fifth-year option on starting center Ryan Kelly. So expect Ballard to stay busy between now and the Sept. 8 season opener at the Los Angeles Chargers. Eric Ebron had a strong first season with the Colts and the tight end has set his sights even higher for 2019.Ebron caught 13 touchdowns during the 2018 season, which topped the 11 touchdowns he caught over his first four seasons and left him four shy of Rob Gronkowski’s record for receiving touchdowns in a season. Ebron said Tuesday that he’s set Gronkowski’s mark as his goal for the coming season.“I believe Gronk still holds the record for most touchdowns, which is 17 Quenton Nelson Color Rush Jersey ,” Ebron said, via the . “So if I want to do anything that’s gonna be real spectacular or anything that’s gonna be really good, I gotta go get 17. And if I go get 17, what do I do? I help my team win games. I did that, proved that and I feel like if I’m at my best, I feel like this team will be at their best.”Ebron said he believes the Colts defense will be a dangerous one and that’s been a familiar refrain throughout the offseason in Indianapolis. Andrew Luck‘s ability to find Ebron in the end zone is a big part of those predictions and they stand a pretty good chance of coming true even if Ebron falls short of the record.

Blake Martinez Jersey White , both of whom caught many passes from Aaron Rodgers and shared a huddle and a locker room with him, recently criticized the Packers quarterback. Another former receiver, Jordy Nelson, has come to Rodgers’ defense.A current Packers receiver, Davante Adams, had his say Wednesday.“I feel like I have made it pretty evident about how I feel about it already,” Adams said Tramon Williams Jersey White , via video from Stacey Dales of NFL Media. “It’s something that I’m really trying to put in the past at this point because it’s nothing even to continue to drag on. I think you’ve heard from all the people who are relevant at this point and actually matter, which are the people who played with him and played with him recently and had those good relationships with him. I think that it’s been pretty uniform as far as we feel about him — a great leader. All the negative things I’ve heard, I share none of those feelings with those guys. Nobody reached out to me. Nobody reached out to James Jones. Nobody reached out to Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, any of these guys who obviously had a good relationship with him. I think if those people were interviewed about him the story would been a lot different.”No one outside the locker room has put the controversy and criticism involving Rodgers and the Packers to rest yet. But if those in the locker room have and Rodgers returns to being Rodgers and the Packers return to winning, then it quickly will go away once the season starts. McCarthy doesn’t seem to understand how and why his coaching philosophy stopped working."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDTShareTweetShareShareMike McCarthy’s definition of complacency seems to differ from the Packers’Steven Bisig-USA TODAY SportsThis week, ESPN’s Rob Demovsky conducted the first in-depth interview with former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy since the team fired him DeShone Kizer Jersey White , and it provides a fascinating window into his philosophy as a coach (and in life). It also illustrates how complacency and accountability can mean different things to different people. McCarthy comes across as an honorable man who believes in doing things a certain way. He objects strongly to the process of his own firing because of how it happened more than the fact that it did happen — because when he let people go, he would go about it in a certain way. That way generally involved treating players as family, being upfront and respectable, and yes, when they did mess up, holding them accountable. It is also pretty clear that McCarthy’s code and routine were the cause of some disconnect between McCarthy and the front office:McCarthy took offense to charges of complacency and lack of accountability, and from his perspective I can see why. The internal structure and relationships he built within his team did seem to be solid David Bakhtiari Jersey White , and fostered an air of mutual respect. McCarthy ran a close-knit, tight ship. The issue is that the Packers are not a family. The Packers are a cold, heartless business focused on results. I found this quote particularly intriguing:McCarthy famously focused on execution on the football field. His entire coaching strategy was based on creating routine and a process around executing his plays as well as they could be executed. While there is nothing wrong with executing at a high level, the current NFL requires that coaches not just accept change, but embrace it. Criticisms of McCarthy focused on his lack of innovation. The Packers’ offense grew stale, and while the league reacted to an ever-changing landscape, he stayed the same. That lack of innovation is its own form of complacency http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-aaron-jones-jersey , and the lack of insight in this interview is revealing. No one accused McCarthy of a poor work ethic or lack of discipline, and the way he takes offense is interesting because he doesn’t seem to understand why his team struggled or why he was fired. McCarthy was fired because his scheme failed to stay ahead of the curve strategically, and executing on a poor strategy doesn’t win you anything.The flavor of the day in the NFL is the innovative young mind, but that’s a fairly superficial oversimplification. Andy Reid is still getting it done, as is Bill Belichick, and neither are exactly babies. The biggest successes in the league do a different kind of homework than McCarthy, and until he realizes that Bart Starr Jersey White , he won’t be effective in his next role either.

Jachai Polite.We've signed 3rd-round edge rusher Jachai Polite. #TakeFlighthttps://t.co/4oMlCQOc39 pic.twitter.com/YKeW9BUeaP— New York..."The Jets have announced the signing of third round pick Jachai Polite.Polite becomes the fourth of the Jets’ six picks in the 2019 NFL Draft to sign his contract. Fourth round pick Trevon Wesco Chuma Edoga Jersey Boys , fifth round pick Blake Cashman, and sixth round pick Blessaun Austin signed their rookie contracts late last week. These are all four year contracts.Polite’s fellow third round pick Chuma Edoga still has yet to sign his rookie contract. That is a formality. Edoga’s deal will also last four years when signed.First round pick Quinnen Williams also remains unsigned. His deal will last four years and have a team option for a fifth year. Williams’ deal is mostly a formality, although a few minor details will need to be hammered out. The Buffalo Bills are going with newly signed journeyman Matt Barkley as their starting quarterback Infant Chuma Edoga Jersey , rather than provide turnover-prone Nathan Peterman another chance.The Bills ruled out injured rookie Josh Allen on Saturday and announced Barkley is expected to start against the New York Jets on Sunday. Barkley gets the nod ahead of Peterman despite having just two weeks of practice experience since signing Oct. 30.Barkley will become the fourth quarterback to start for the team this season, and third in three weeks. It will be his first start in two years since going 1-5 with the Chicago Bears in 2016.Allen will miss his fourth straight game since spraining his right throwing elbow in a 20-13 loss at Houston on Oct. 14. The first-round pick practiced on a limited basis this week and will get additional time to recuperate with Buffalo entering its bye week after playing the Jets.Veteran backup Derek Anderson had already been ruled out with a concussion.The Bills also announced starting rookie middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has been cleared to play after missing one game with a concussion. They also promoted receiver Robert Foster from the practice squad and released linebacker Ramon Humber.Buffalo (2-7) has lost four straight and is off to its worst start since losing eight of its first nine games in 2010.The game between the two AFC East teams will feature a matchup of backups rather than first-round picks.The Jets (3-6) are starting 39-year-old Josh McCown with rookie Sam Darnold sidelined by a strained right foot. Darnold was drafted third overall, four spots ahead of Allen.Barkley is on his sixth team in six seasons since being selected by Philadelphia in the fourth round of the 2013 draft. He was most recently in Cincinnati before being cut by the Bengals in September after hurting his knee in a preseason game.“It hasn’t maybe been the plan I signed up for when I thought of going to the NFL Chuma Edoga Jersey Draft ,” Barkley said of his pro career, which came after he set numerous school records as a four-year starter at Southern California. “But from what I’ve been able to learn along the way, I think I’m in a great spot right now.”Overall Chuma Edoga NFL Jersey , Barkley has gone 159 for 266 for 1,911 yards passing with eight touchdowns and 18 interceptions in 11 NFL appearances.That’s much better than Peterman’s production since being selected in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.Peterman has thrown seven interceptions in four appearances this season, including three in a 41-9 loss to Chicago last weekend. Overall Chuma Edoga NFL Draft , he’s thrown 12 interceptions in eight appearances and is best remembered for getting picked off five times in the first half of a 54-24 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers a year ago.The Bills offense has struggled no matter who’s started this season.Buffalo has scored a league-worst 96 points and just two touchdowns in its past four games. The quarterbacks have combined for just three touchdowns passing and 16 interceptions, including five by Allen.

EAST RUTHERFORD White Jabrill Peppers Jerseys , N.J. (AP) — Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning thinks the New York Giants are heading in the right direction, and the soon-to-be 38-year-old believes he has enough in the tank to lead them on another championship run.A day after the Giants (5-9) were eliminated from postseason contention for the sixth time in seven years, Manning said Monday the team didn’t win enough of the close games earlier in the season in their 1-7 start. He was encouraged how the team rebounded after the bye week, winning four of five games before being shut out by Tennessee on a rainy Sunday.“Yeah, I know I can play, I can make the throws,” said Manning, who has thrown for 3,689 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions while hitting almost 66 percent of his passes this season. “Yesterday, I made some good throws. So Jabrill Peppers Jerseys 2019 , it still feels like I can run around and make plays, and do a lot of good things. When there was a stretch when we were playing good football, and we just got to get back to it.”An hour earlier, first-year coach Pat Shurmur said he believed Manning can still play.When pressed about whether he wanted him back on the team, Shurmur said he wants all his players back. He noted the team has two more wins than last season with two games to play.“Coach has had my back all year. He’s been great. He believes in me,” Manning said. “That makes your job easier, when the coach believes in you. We know we can play better. So, it’s a start.”The Giants don’t have a quarterback in waiting. Rookie Kyle Lauletta, the fourth-round pick last year, was dreadful playing the fourth quarter a week ago against Washington. Alex Tanney is a journeyman backup.General manager Dave Gettleman could draft a quarterback next spring, but New York needs help on its lines White Jon Halapio Jerseys , linebacker and safety, just to name a few spots.Signing a free agent will cost money, so the Giants have a lot to think about in the offseason.Shurmur, who took over a 3-13 team, said missing the playoffs simply means the Giants did not attain their goal.“Does that mean we’re failures?” he said. “No. What it means is we’ve got a lot of work to do. That’s what it means, and I want to finish this year in a way that shows that we’ve grown so that we’re at a different spot than we were a year ago to make some more of that growth that we all know needs to happen.”Shurmur’s immediate goal is to win at Indianapolis this weekend and finish with a win at home against Dallas. He said he is playing to win and Manning is the guy who offers the teams its best chance. So he starts.Shurmur added he believes Manning has a couple of good years left.“I’ve seen him play good football, and I’ve seen how when we have a coordinated effort of protecting him, running the football effectively, and being able to run the ball throughout the game, it helps us,” Shurmur said.The question for the Giants in the offseason is whether they will be able to provide Manning the type of offense in whichhe can thrive. If they can protect him and run the ball with No. 2 overall draft pick Saquon Barkley Jon Halapio Jerseys 2019 , he has the arm to make all the passes.If they can’t, they might need a quarterback who offers the added dimension of being elusive.Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has experienced two dismal seasons for the team after making the playoffs as a rookie in 2016.“We’ve been fighting through a lot of stuff, showed some great things and showed some things that we need to correct,” he said, “and this will give us good momentum going into next season if we could finish strong and win two games against two really good teams.”NOTES: Shurmur did not know which of his injured players would be ready for Sunday’s game against the Colts, who improved to 8-6 with a shutout win over Dallas. C Spencer Pulley (calf), WR Russell Shepard (ankle), CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) were hurt Sunday. WR Odell Beckham Jr. has missed the last two games with a quad injury.Shurmur said the team is not shutting him down and he will play if ready. Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley declined to work with the defensive backs at the Scouting Combine, saying he’s a quarterback, period. McSorley’s highest-profile college teammate isn’t happy that he was even asked.Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who played with McSorley at Penn State White Curtis Riley Jerseys , took to Twitter when he saw the report that NFL personnel people wanted McSorley to change positions.“So disrespectful,” Barkley wrote.But the reality is, there’s nothing disrespectful about asking a player to change positions. Players are asked to change positions all the time, and there have been dozens of college quarterbacks who played a different position in the NFL. Among the notables are Julian Edelman, Brian Mitchell, Antwaan Randle El, Braxton Miller, Blake Bell, Michael Robinson, Matt Jones, Denard Robinson Curtis Riley Jerseys 2019 , Jerick McKinnon, Brad Smith, and Josh Cribbs.McSorley was the fastest quarterback at this year’s Combine, but he wasn’t a great passer at Penn State. When you’re a fast quarterback but not a great passer, you’re going to be asked to change positions. There’s nothing disrespectful about that.

Tramon Williams Jersey White , veteran DBs, and D line impressed As the 18th annual Packers Family Night came to a close Saturday evening, all ears awaited an update on the health of left tackle David Bakhtiari, who was carted to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury. The concerns outweighed the highlights in an evening that otherwise celebrated a new football season in Green Bay with a slew of Packers making their first Lambeau Field appearance.With positive news on the injury front, a relieved Packers faithful can look back to a weekend that provided several attention-grabbing moments for individuals in three different position groups.1. J’Mon Moore and Equanimeous St. Brown looked the part at WRHeading into Family Night, the rookie receivers figured to receive a bountiful number of targets. That proved to be the case, as J’Mon Moore, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling each hauled in several passes. The night for St. Brown was exactly what Packers fans wanted to see - consistent hands, fairly precise route-running (on a variety of routes), and some early built-in trust with Aaron Rodgers. Peter Bukowski further detailed ESB’s performance here, and we saw an up-and-down evening for MVS.But Moore also stood out on two particular plays. The first was a 50-50 ball in the corner of the end zone in which Moore out-jumped veteran Josh Hawkins for a touchdown grab. Moore’s use of his 6-foot-3 size in the red zone was a welcome sign of his potential and helped offset a deep ball earlier in practice in which he gained separation from Jaire Alexander but was unable to complete the catch.On a second play, Moore displayed the run-after-the catch ability that made him a dangerous threat as a collegian. On a quick pass to the boundary from Tim Boyle, Moore made a move toward the sideline, before picking on Hawkins once again with a stiff-arm for around a 15-yard gain. I wrote about that particular type of play in the offseason as one that could help Moore find the field as a rookie, and this was an excellent first impression at the pro level.2.The secondary has legitimate competition, especially from overlooked veteran defensive backsWith the hyped additions of Jaire Alexander DeShone Kizer Jersey White , Josh Jackson, and Tramon Williams, the Packers’ cornerback unit seemingly received an offseason facelift. But it could also get a boost from a veteran corner that did not see the field for Green Bay last season: Herb Waters.Waters particularly impressed, winning a one-on-one battle early in the period against DeAngelo Yancey. Yancey attempted to fake a double-move and then break off his route toward the sideline, but Waters read it brilliantly and even under-cut Brett Hundley’s throw to break up a pass he probably should have intercepted. Waters then jumped a route during the second “Move the Ball” session for a near interception that prompted a big smile from Mike Pettine on the sideline. The former college receiver has ball skills and the athleticism that Joe Whitt, Jr. has always coveted in his prototypical cornerbacks. Unfortunately for Waters, his bid at a roster spot was cut short in 2017 after a shoulder injury shut him down on the first day of training camp. If he keeps making plays during the preseason, Waters could be one of the surprise “keeps” in a crowded defensive backfield.Whereas the cornerback position is stocked with numbers, the safety unit would appear to be on the lookout for even one of its members outside of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Kentrell Brice, and Josh Jones to have a standout camp and prove worthy of a roster spot. One of the players who took a step forward during Family Night was Jermaine Whitehead, who saw plenty of snaps a season ago. Whitehead’s name was heard twice as a blitzer on the evening, and he would have gotten home to the quarterback if allowed to make contact. Overall, the defense’s aggressive nature and ability to free up a blitzer was an exciting piece of the night and Whitehead played a role from the slot. The former Auburn Tiger also lined up in the dime as an extra cornerback, displaying the kind of versatility that wins roster spots.3. The defensive line only continues to improveNothing made me smile more in reviewing Family Night than the play of the interior defensive linemen. Many have called Kenny Clark a budding star and that notion was seconded after a night that Justin McCray will have nightmares about. In addition to getting into the backfield with frequency, Clark manhandled McCray in the video below and would have sacked Rodgers in live action. Clark’s athleticism, along with his brute strength and use of leverage will make him a Pro Bowler as soon as this year.Second-year jumps are important in Green Bay David Bakhtiari Jersey White , but perhaps no one has needed to prove himself with a second-year leap than Montravius Adams after a rocky rookie season slowed by a foot injury. In the early going, Adams is on pace to do that. Adams had a stellar Saturday summed up beautifully by Zach Kruse of Packers Wire. Not only was he penetrating the backfield in the running game, he was slipping by offensive linemen as a pass rusher. Although Dillon Day was playing out of position as a guard in the clip below and Adam Pankey looked lost at left tackle, Adams’ hands helped win him a surefire sack. He then continued McCray’s rough outing by creating pressure up the middle with a rip-and-swim move.If Clark and Adams sustain this level of tenacity up front, they will make a group that includes Mike Daniels, Muhammad Wilkerson, and Dean Lowry among the league’s best this year and beyond. Not only should they collectively stop the run at a high rate, but the line should help prevent quarterbacks from stepping up in the pocket on pass rushing downs. It’s all about bang for your buck in free agency, so identifying the best values will be at the top of Brian Gutekunst’s mind in the coming weeks."As the calendar ticks closer and closer to Super Bowl Sunday, Green Bay Packers fans and media continue to look ahead towards the start of free agency in March. The Packers have eleven players set to become unrestricted free agents, plus a handful more who will be restricted or exclusive-rights free agents as well.Several of those players will be back, particularly those in the earlier stages of free agency. Geronimo Allison, for example, will almost certainly return on a RFA deal. Lucas Patrick and Justin McCray, for all the Packers struggles at guard, are ERFAs and should return as well.The tenured veterans are where the biggest questions lie, and it’s unlikely that many — if any — of them will draw big contracts. Cornerback Bashaud Breeland tops our priority list http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-aaron-jones-jersey , but there are reasons to think that a few of the other vets may return on short-term deals.As for outside free agents, one of the common positions that has been discussed is at slot receiver. However, one Packers writer suggests that a good option might already be on the roster in the form of a certain bearded local product. Maybe we can just skip the speculation about Cole Beasley and Jamison Crowder all together if the Packers really like what they have in Jake Kumerow? Green Bay will need an infusion of talent in free agency one way or another. Now it’s up to Brian Gutekunst to determine where he can get the best values and invest accordingly.Packers could let most (or even all) of their free agents walk - ESPNAs we've said here at APC, Bashaud Breeland should be priority number one for Brian Gutekunst when it comes to re-signing the Packers' own free agents.Jake Ryan preaching patience with recovery ongoing, future unclear | Packers.comRyan missed out on his contract year thanks to a torn ACL, which may result in him having to take a one-year deal in 2019. Would you be on board with bringing him back for another season at the league minimum?Could Jake Kumerow play the Cooper Kupp slot WR role for Packers? | Packers WireMaybe the Packers don’t need to sign a free agent slot receiver because their best option is already on the roster. That’s a theory that gets an examination here, as Kumerow never really got much of a chance to show his abilities in the regular season.Davante Adams: Packers' offense will be 'new-school' under new coach - ESPNAdams spoke once again about LaFleur's offense, and he sounds excited; he will absolutely be a featured weapon this season, and it looks like the new head coach plans to move him around inside and outside to set up better matchups for the elite receiver.Young coach, elite QB pairing could be challenge for Packers' LaFleur | Milwaukee Journal SentinelIt's rare for such a young coach to come in and work with an older, MVP-caliber quarterback. Perhaps Don Shula (33) and Johnny Unitas (30) are the best example of a similar pairing -- we'll just have to watch to see if LaFleur and Rodgers can sniff that pair's success with the Colts.Super Bowl 2019 prediction: Why the Rams slightly edge out the Patriots - SBNation.comThe Rams are the better team on paper, but the Patriots are... well, the Patriots. What gives? Here's Bill Connelly's stat breakdown of Super Bowl LIII.One thing each NFC team can do to earn spot in Super Bowl LIV - NFL.comShockingly, the secret for the Packers is to "maximize Aaron Rodgers' strengths."‘Pete the Groin Crusher’ has crushed 10,000 patients’ groins ‘without even a sweat’ | We The PeopleI promise this story isn't dirty or violent. Pete is a hero to thousands of people at Pennsylvania Hospital for his ability to apply pressure to sensitive areas after surgery.

to take another critical step.New York has the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft for the second straight year Brandon Shell Jersey , and general manager Mike Maccagnan has a chance to add a big-time difference-maker to his overhauled roster.Last year, the Jets got the quarterback they believe will be the face of the franchise for a long time in Sam Darnold.This time around, they’re looking for someone to punish opposing signal callers with Ohio State’s Nick Bosa, Kentucky’s Josh Allen and Alabama’s Quinnen Williams all in the mix.That is, if Maccagnan chooses to stay put, of course. He sent a clear message during the NFL combine in February that the Jets will certainly be open for business as far as draft-day trade talks. The Jets have just six picks, including two third-rounders, and one each in the fourth, sixth and seventh rounds.“Right now, we feel good at No. 3, but I’d definitely say if there’s an opportunity to trade down, we would absolutely look at it Womens Eric Tomlinson Jersey ,” Maccagnan said.“If we end up picking a player at No. 3, we’ll feel really good. If there’s an opportunity for us to move back and acquire more picks, that’s something we’d definitely be potentially interested in.“It would have to be the right kind of deal, but I definitely wouldn’t rule anything out at this point in time.”If they do stay put, they’ll be assured of adding a player who would fill one of the major holes still remaining after on offseason filled with changes through firings, hirings, trades and free agency, including a new coach (Adam Gase), a fiery defensive coordinator (Gregg Williams), one of the best running backs in the game (Le’Veon Bell), a playmaking inside linebacker (C.J. Mosley) and a bulldozing left guard (Kelechi Osemele).Oh, and the makeovers aren’t limited to just the roster. The Jets will be rockin’ flashy redesigned uniforms with a refreshed logo and metallic green helmets this season that have the players and many fans fired up.“It’s a new era http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-darron-lee-jersey ,” safety Jamal Adams said. “It’s a new start.”Here are some things to know before the Jets go on the clock:GETTING TO THE QBThe Jets have been looking for a game-wrecking pass rusher for years, and they’re still in the hunt for one.They weren’t able to address that during free agency, with top options Justin Houston, Za’Darius Smith, Trey Flowers, Shaquil Barrett and Preston Smith all ending up elsewhere.That means New York will zero in on defensive end Bosa, outside linebacker Allen or defensive tackle Williams if they stay at No. 3. If Allen’s still there, consider this: the team’s last outside linebacker with double-digit sacks was John Abraham with 10½ in 2005. Yeah, it’s been a while.MAN IN THE MIDDLEVersatile offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison was re-signed after he started the final seven games at center, but it’s uncertain if he’s the starter.The Jets considered Matt Paradis in free agency, but didn’t sign him. The only other player on the roster who has regularly played the position is Jon Toth, who spent last season on the practice squad.So Jamison Crowder Jersey , if the Jets do trade down and get a second-rounder, North Carolina State’s Garrett Bradbury or Texas A&M’s Erik McCoy could solve another big question mark.BIG BOYS UP FRONTOther than center, it appears the rest of the Jets’ offensive line is set with Osemele, left tackle Kelvin Beachum, right tackle Brandon Shell and right guard Brian Winters. But beyond that, there’s very little depth.Keeping Darnold protected is priority No. 1 for the franchise, so New York could aim to add a potential starter in the draft. Also, Beachum is signed only through this season and will turn 30 in June, so New York could be in the market for a left tackle to eventually replace him.TURNING THE CORNERCornerback Trumaine Johnson was the Jets’ big addition in free agency last year, but struggled with a quadriceps injury and inconsistency in his first season in New York. He’ll be counted on to bounce back this season, but it’s unclear who’ll be on the opposite side.Morris Claiborne has not been re-signed, so it could be Darryl Roberts Womens Leonard Williams Jersey , who has been mostly a spot starter at both cornerback and safety. The Jets also signed Brian Poole , who has been one of the league’s top nickel corners. So, they might look to add to the position in an early round.BY THE NUMBERSThe Jets have selected third overall in the NFL draft just twice, including last year when they traded up to get Darnold.The other time: 1981, when they took running back Freeman McNeil, the franchise’s second-leading rusher. Players know Organized Team Activities are voluntary, but Jets defensive tackle Steve McLendon thinks teammate Le’Veon Bell should volunteer to attend. McLendon, who previously played with Bell in Pittsburgh, said he encouraged Bell to show up to offseason work after Bell signed.“I talked to him and I told him, ‘You understand this place is different than Pittsburgh,’” McLendon said, via NorthJersey.com. “I said http://www.jetslockerroom.com/authentic-doug-middleton-jersey , ‘You need to get back so you can understand the quarterback and the situation.’ . . . I told him, ‘The media is gonna get you if you don’t come back.’ That’s the truth. I did tell him that.” Bell has declined to participate in voluntary work this offseason, and despite his own preferences, McLendon thinks all will work out in the end.“I know there’s been a lot of people saying, ‘Why is he not here? Because he was paid,’” McLendon said. “Listen, man, he’s not an All-Pro, Pro Bowl running back for no reason. Sometimes people prepare differently. Would we love him here? Yes. But when he comes here and he’s rocking and rolling and helping us get to where we want to go this season, ain’t nobody going to be thinking about it. And I know I’m not.”If having Bell there is important, perhaps the Jets should have put substantial workout bonuses in Bell’s contract to ensure he’d show. The failure of former Jets G.M. Mike Maccagnan to do that is now someone else’s problem.