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ith offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian Stitched Giorgio Tavecchio Jersey , who couldn’t fill the massive shoes left by former OC Kyle Shanahan. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the news on Monday, sharing that the Falcons will also move on from defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong. “All three of these men are excellent coaches that I have a lot of respect for,” Dan Quinn said Monday via the team’s media relations department. “While these are difficult decisions, we know we have a group of players here we are excited about and in order for us to consistently play true to our identity in all three phases we thought we needed some changes.”On Sark specifically, Quinn said that the team simply needs new direction. “Sark has shown he’s a good coach and play caller,” Quinn said. “After evaluating the entire season, I decided it was necessary that we had a new voice and direction for our offensive unit. I have a ton of respect for Sark, both personally and professionally, and I appreciate all he’s done during his time here.”Sarkisian was hired from the University of Alabama to fill Atlanta’s vacant OC job on February 7, 2017, following Shanahan’s departure to become the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.Despite being left with many of the same weapons which put up historic numbers in 2016, Sarkisian oversaw an offensive regression from second in yardage (6,653 total yards) and first in scoring (33.8 ppg) to eighth in yardage (5837) and 15th in scoring (22.1 ppg) in his first year as the team’s OC.Matt Ryan followed up an MVP season of 4 Youth Giorgio Tavecchio Jersey ,944 passing yards and a TD/INT ratio of 38/7 in 2016 with a rather pedestrian year of 4,095 passing yards and a TD/INT ratio of 20/12 in 2017, going from Shanahan to Sarkisian as his OC.The fanbase soured on Sark with some very questionable playcalls over the course of the year, such as a jet sweep out of an empty backfield with Taylor Gabriel on 4th and goal against the New England Patriots in Week 7, and a shovel pass to third-string RB Terron Ward on 2nd and goal on the final drive of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, to name a few.There was improvement in the 2018 season, as the Falcons remained in the top 10 in total offense and climbed closer to top 10 in scoring offense — upping their points to over 25 per game.Ryan reclaimed his MVP-like form, but the wins became fewer and farther between, and the offense went into a scoring draught where they put up just 20 points or fewer in every game of the team’s season-crippling five-game losing streak between weeks 10 and 14.With Sarkisian being relieved of his post, the Falcons will once again be on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator — their fifth in the Matt Ryan era.Darrell Bevell is a name which has already been linked to the team as a potential Sarkisian successor. Gary Kubiak is probably the most popular choice among the fans (and the writers here at The Falcoholic) to be the next OC.Our own Cory Woodroof compiled a list of potential successors who won’t require an overhaul of the team’s scheme.Atlanta’s vacant OC position will likely be one of the most sought-after assistant coaching positions in the NFL, because of the quarterback and the weapons which are already in place.We wish Steve Sarkisian the best of luck moving forward. It would be great to see him land on his feet somewhere because after all, he’s still a man who has a family to feed. EDTShareTweetShareShareFalcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Thursday, Mar. 21Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsThe rapid-fire portion of free agency has passed and the 2019 NFL Draft is a bit over a month away. Blink your eyes and it’ll be rookie minicamp time. Folks Stitched Austin Hooper Jersey , we’re slowly emerging from the offseason doldrums, so read on for Falcons news and story lines in Thursday’s edition of Falcoholinks.Bruce is LooseThe Falcons brought in veteran defender Bruce Irvin midway through the 2018 season to add some oomph to an anemic pass-rush, and while he didn’t light the world on fire he proved a useful rotational piece along the line. For a team aching for any semblance of production on its defensive front, Irvin’s services were definitely appreciated. For that reason, it seemed likely that the team would elect to bring him back for the upcoming year. That was not to be, as Irvin was signed to a one-year contract with the rival Carolina Panthers. In fact, Atlanta reportedly did not attempt to retain him.The Falcons’ young pass-rushers could greatly benefit from a veteran presence on the defensive line, and with the Dolphins looking to deal Robert Quinn, one has to wonder if Atlanta is in the mix. Familiar face Adrian Clayborn is also a distinct possibility.MOOOOOOOCKIf you’re up to your eyeballs in mock drafts already, you know that Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver has been penciled in as Atlanta’s pick a billion times. It’s almost become an exercise in repetitive prediction — “Oh, another mock. Let’s see if it’s ... yep Ed Oliver.” Well not this one!A new face appears in SB Nation’s latest mock draft, so indulge your curiosities with a bit of a change of pace right here. Of course, the team has already met with one of this guy’s defensive counterparts a couple of times. Destination: Atlanta The Falcons may have spent the bulk of their available free agency cash Youth Austin Hooper Jersey , but that hasn’t stopped some NFL agents from weighing in on the most popular destinations for their clients. Dallas tops the list, with Atlanta following closely behind. Atlanta has an established music scene, a handful of colleges and universities, and more Waffle Houses per capita than any other city represented by an NFL team. Checks out.Breaking Down a New Acquisition James Carpenter became one of the newest Atlanta Falcons last week, brought in to add some heft to an offensive line that under-performed in 2018. At 6’5”, 321, Carpenter is a different build at guard than we’re used to under the Quinn regime. For that reason, The Falcoholic’s Allen Strk took a deep dive into what Carpenter’s signing means for Atlanta’s offensive front. This is must-read stuff, so be sure to get up to speed on the Falcons’ new face.

edia at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftHighlights from Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s NFL Combine press conferenceNew Devin Funchess Jersey 2019 ,116commentsThe Panthers’ head coach is speaking to the media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.ESTShareTweetShareShareHighlights from Panthers head coach Ron Rivera’s NFL Combine press conferenceRon Rivera spoke to the media at the NFL Combine this morning on a variety of subjects. The most notable of those were the search for a running back to complement Christian McCaffrey, their plans for acquiring a backup quarterback, Eric Reid’s fit with the defense and the status of left tackle Matt Kalil.Here are a few highlights from Rivera’s time with the media in Indianapolis.On Matt Kalil’s 2019 statusOn the importance of finding leadership in 2019On the search for a backup quarterbackOn the team’s focus for building the rosterOn Eric Reid’s effect on the secondaryOn getting a backup for Christian McCaffreyOn Greg Olsen’s status for 2019 (after the presser)There you have it, folks. Which comments stood out to you the most? Ron Rivera is expected to speak at any moment now. You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.If you can’t watch the presser, you can follow along with our live Twitter feed.A Twitter List by CatScratchReadrUpdate: He has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET. Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is speaking to the media at the 2019 NFL Combine in Indianapolis Stitched Greg Olsen Jersey , Ind. right now. You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.Stay tuned to CSR for a recap of Rivera’s presser after it’s over. West Virginia quarterback Will Grier “put on a show” for scouts at the school’s Pro Day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.All 32 teams were in attendance to watch Grier, including head coaches Pat Shurmur, Jay Gruden and Mike Tomlin and executives Kevin Colbert, Marty Hurney and Nick Caserio Youth Kawann Short Jersey , according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of the NFL Media.Schefter calls Grier a “riser” as the draft grows closer.Grier will meet with at least 10 teams, including the Giants, Chargers, Patriots, Saints and Washington.Grier began his career at Florida before transferring to West Virginia. In two years as the Mountaineers quarterback Stitched Kawann Short Jersey , Grier completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 7,354 yards with 71 touchdowns and 20 interceptions.He played six games at UF and 22 at West Virginia. Grier double-dipped on dinner last night, according to Kinkhabwala. He apparently had a steak and a salad with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner, and then had sushi with Washington’s Jay Gruden. If we find out he had dessert with anyone else, we’ll keep you posted.

What would you do in this scenario?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal -unityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsSwim into the Phink Tank Michael Deiter Miami Dolphins Jerseys , pt. 3New,41commentsWhat would you do in this scenario?EDTShareTweetShareShareSwim into the Phink Tank, pt. 3Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesRest assured, an unforeseen set of circumstances will violently shift the group-think tides of the 2019 NFL Draft — we just don’t know how much yet. This is an exercise, much like a mock draft, that puts us in “what if?” mode.We’ve played this game twice before:Drafting at #13 — OR — trading down to #20 with the Pittsburgh Steelers Drafting at #13 — OR — trading out of the 1st entirely with the Cleveland BrownsThird’s time a charm Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 , eh? Felt right to drop a Canadian joke here. I’m writing this on 4/20, don’t judge me.The following players are off the board (in no particular order), and the Miami Dolphins found no feasible trade-up scenarios:Kyler MurrayDwayne HaskinsDrew LockEd OliverQuinnen WilliamsJosh AllenNick BosaDevin WhiteJawaan TaylorJonah WilliamsBrian BurnsChristian WilkinsYou have two options:Choose the best player on your boardTrade down to #29 with the Kansas City Chiefs, who intend to get the best pass rusher on their board. The Dolphins would get #29, the Chiefs 2nd 2nd round pick (not a typo) #63, 5th round pick #167 Michael Deiter Jersey Cheap , a 2020 2nd round pick, and Pat Mahomes.OK, just wanted to make sure you were paying attention — the Dolphins get everything except Mahomes: #29, #63, #167 and 2020 2nd round pick. *(Just click the play button right above and enjoy!)*Sandwiched between a disappointing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and Black Monday’s impending news about the Miami Dolphins future direction, Phinsider Radio will preview the upcoming game vs. the Buffalo Bills Michael Deiter Jersey Womens , but understand that there are many distractions staring us right in the face. There’s only 1 game left, for better or for worse; there will be more answers about coaching and front office personnel than questions (and the domino effect of those decisions) soon enough. Hang in there, Dolphins fans! Cannata, Houtz, and I are right there with you.~ What was the ultimate significance of the Jaguars game?~ What are the Dolphins playing for this Sunday? Is it better for the franchise to lose or win? ~ Cannata discusses Stephen Ross, Houtz discusses Dan Marino Michael Deiter white jersey , and much more!Reach out to us on Twitter or let us know your thoughts down below in the Comments Section!!!Follow Matthew (@CannataNFL), Houtz (@Houtz), and myself (@suttonlacesout) on Twitter! Tune in. Subscribe. Give us an awesome rating. We love good food, family, Tom Brady has small penis jokes...and you.

KANSAS CITY Mitchell Schwartz Jersey , Mo. — he Kansas City Chiefs late in the first half Saturday, driving deep downfield with an opportunity to bite into their deficit.Andrew Luck scrambled out of bounds with a few seconds left, and Colts coach Frank Reich sent one of the most reliable kickers in NFL history out to attempt a 23-yard chip-shot field goal.Adam Vinatieri doinked it off the left upright.Instead of taking some momentum into the locker room on a cold, snowy afternoon, the Colts trudged there facing a 24-7 deficit. They wouldn’t score on offense until Luck connected with T.Y. Hilton with 5:31 left in the game, and by that point the Chiefs were skating toward a victory.They wound up winning 31-13 to reach their first AFC title game since January 1994.“It was tough conditions out there I think for kicking,” Colts coach Frank Reich said. “I don’t know the specifics, but it was just one of those days. It was all three phases. It seemed like that was indicative of we were going to make a mistake like that in all three phases.”Meanwhile, the Chiefs ended years of postseason disappointments against Indianapolis, including two playoff losses at home. There was the game Lin Elliott missed three field goals, the infamous no-punt game, and the night five years ago that Luck rallied Indianapolis from a 38-10 second-half hole.He wasn’t able to engineer another comeback this time.Vinatieri, meanwhile, was a microcosm of a day in which little went right. Even when the Colts finally made the end zone, the veteran of 27 previous playoff games proceeded to miss the extra point.“That’s a momentum swing. Needing those points going into half, I didn’t come through for us,” he said. “The second one was just De’Anthony Thomas Jersey , I don’t know. I’ll go back and look at that one.”Luck, whose offensive line had kept him remarkably clean during a five-game win streak, spent the entire game with linebackers Dee Ford and Justin Houston in his face. He was sacked three times, hit twice that many, and had what seemed like a dozen passes batted at the line of scrimmage.He finished 19 of 36 for 203 yards and a score, and left with his No. 12 jersey caked in mud.Marlon Mack fared no better on the ground as the Colts were forced to play from behind from the opening minutes. After running for a franchise playoff-record 148 yards last week against Houston, he was held to 46 yards rushing by the league’s worst run defense, and ultimately left with a hip injury with the game decided late in the fourth quarter.100View Gallery Gallery:View from the sidelines: NFL cheerleaders 2018Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports | Raj Mehta“All of us had a fair amount of confidence coming into the game that we could do something,” Luck said. “and we didn’t. And we know this game punishes you quickly. We know how hard it is for everybody to be on the same page every play. And we weren’t, and it shows up in the final score.”The Colts’ defense, so pivotal in their rebound from a 1-5 start, had no answers for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ vast array of offensive options. They allowed Kansas City to score on its first three possessions, and at one point the Colts were being outgained 185-12.The Chiefs’ Damien Williams, who at one point was the No. 3 running back in Kansas City, gouged a Colts defense that had not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season for 129 yards and a score.Tight end Travis Kelce, who feasts on cover-two defenses, made Indianapolis pay for its gaps downfield. He caught seven passes for a game-high 108 yards Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Jersey , several of them to convert first downs.Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, one of the fastest players in the NFL, kept running away from would-be tacklers. Hill caught eight passes for 72 yards, took a 36-yard sweep for a touchdown, and set the tone with his energetic pregame warmup and circus-style introduction.Even when the Colts defense did make a play, such as Darius Leonard‘s strip and recover of Sammy Watkins‘ fumble deep in Kansas City territory, their offense failed to capitalize. Luck fumbled the ball right back to foil an opportunity to close within 24-14 late in the third quarter.They wound up never getting that close the rest of the way.“We keep using this illustration of climbing the mountain, Mount Everest,” Reich said. “What we said in there was it’s hard to climb Mount Everest your first time that you go to climb it. We didn’t make it all the way to the top this year, but we made it up that mountain pretty far.” KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs lost backup quarterback Chad Henne to a broken ankle that will require surgery, and they quickly signed veteran Matt Moore on Monday to provide depth behind starter Patrick Mahomes.The Chiefs have two other quarterbacks on their roster in Chase Litton and Kyle Shurmur, but neither of the developmental prospects has distinguished himself during the preseason.“Unfortunately, injuries happen, but one thing I do know is that our medical staff, our head coach and our personnel staff are going to make the best decisions for us moving forward,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said. “You never want to see anyone get hurt in this industry Ron Parker Jersey , but one thing we understand is that we have two young guys. We have to get them up and coming.”That was before the Chiefs added an older guy to the mix.Moore, 35, sat out last season after starting a pair of games for Miami in 2017, the end of a seven-year tenure with the Dolphins that began as the starter and ended as their backup. Moore also spent three seasons with Carolina. He is 15-15 in 30 starts.He never had, however, the kind of options at his disposal that he would have in Kansas City.Mahomes is coming off a record-setting debut as starter, along with a league MVP award, thanks in part to wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins and tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs also have a speedster in rookie Mecole Hardman and an up-and-coming star in running back Damien Williams.“It’s definitely going to be different with Chad, just because he was that veteran guy that was out there on the field,” Mahomes said. “We have a lot of trust in these young guys to come in and step in and make plays. They’ve done a good job of picking up stuff, so we’re going to keep bringing them along and letting them learn. I mean, Chad will still be there in the room helping out.”Henne will have surgery Tuesday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, which, coincidentally, is where the Chiefs play their preseason finale Thursday night. Dr. Robert Anderson is scheduled to operate.Bieniemy acknowledged the injury changes the way the Chiefs were planning to approach the game.Mahomes is still expected to sit along with the rest of the starters ahead of their regular-season opener Sept. 8 in Jacksonville. But now it will be Shurmur and Litton getting the majority of the snaps, particularly since Moore will be working feverishly to get up to speed.“I will say this: These guys have done one heck of a job since they’ve been here Allen Bailey Jersey ,” Bieniemy said. “They’ve made the most of every opportunity. You’ve seen some good and you’ve seen some bad, but one thing I will say about both of those guys, those two kids are very, very competitive.”Shurmur, whose father is New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur, signed with Kansas City in April as an undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt. He threw for 3,130 yards with 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions his senior season and has done a nice job of carrying that production into the NFL.He was 9 of 12 for 67 yards in his time against San Francisco on Saturday night.Litton, who signed as an undrafted free agent out of Marshall, is more experienced after spending last season on the Chiefs’ practice squad. But he looked lost against the 49ers in the Chiefs’ third preseason game, completing just one pass for 5 yards in mop-up duty.“Both of these kids have been pretty consistent,” Bieniemy said. “One thing these kids do, they come out and are very stoic in their behavior. They want to make sure that they get the call right. They want to make sure that they are seeing it the right way. But also, too, they want feedback on the sidelines. These guys are good kids. They’re competitive.”NOTES: Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder said WR Marcus Kemp will have surgery Tuesday in Dallas for the torn ACL and MCL he sustained against Pittsburgh. Kemp also had a meniscus injury. … DE Breeland Speaks will have surgery Tuesday in Houston after spraining the MCL and damaging the meniscus in his right knee against the Steelers, Burkholder said.49View Gallery Gallery:Greetings from St. Joe: Chiefs training camp 2019Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Denny Medley

passed at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday and there were no last minute additions to the list that filled out over the last week.That means that six players are heading into the new league year with a tag attached to their name. They are Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence Devonta Freeman Jersey 2019 , Texans defensive end/linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark, Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford and 49ers kicker Robbie Gould.Lawrence Black Matt Ryan Jersey , Clowney, Jarrett, Clark and Ford are five of the top six players on PFT’s list of the top 2019 free agents. The only exception at the top of the list is Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers, who appears to be well positioned to strike it rich next week despite having shoulder surgery after the Super Bowl.Gould was No. 80 on that list. Another Patriot Matt Ryan Jersey 2019 , Stephen Gostkowski, is the only other kicker on the list.Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, Giants safety Landon Collins, Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley Black Vic Beasley Jr Jersey , Seahawks safety Earl Thomas and Eagles quarterback Nick Foles are the next names on our list of the top free agents. We’ll likely be hearing a lot about them once the market officially opens and the money starts flying around the league. Over 200 people that served as temporary workers for events surrounding the Super Bowl in Atlanta say they haven’t been paid for the work they provided.According to 11 Alive, the workers were employed by B.E. Staffing Services, which closed its doors in the days immediately following the game. The workers say they have not been paid for the work they put in and are seeking accountability from the company, the city of Atlanta and the NFL.“We are standing in front of Mercedes-Benz Stadium asking for relief … it’s very clear they never intended to pay these folks Vic Beasley Jr Jersey 2019 ,” former city councilman Derrick Boazman said. “Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was the face of the Super Bowl. She needs to come see about her citizens.”Workers said Tuesday they had committed over 100 hours in time to working events surrounding the game only to have B.E. Staffing close and leave them high and dry after the game was over.NFL V.P of Communications Brian McCarthy told the station they had been assured by the company that the workers would be paid.“We have been in contact with that company which has assured us that staffers will be fully compensated,” McCarthy said.

CHARLOTTE Youth Sam Mills Jersey , N.C. (AP)ttention to the secondary on the second day of the NFL draft – and added an extra draft pick along the way.The Panthers selected cornerback Donte Jackson from LSU in the second round and safety Rashaan Gaulden from Tennessee in the third round Friday night, one day after taking wide receiver D.J. Moore from Maryland with the 24th overall pick in round one.”That is an area we wanted to upgrade,” Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said of the defensive backfield.Carolina, coming off an 11-5 season, also wanted to get faster on defense – and it did.The 5-foot-11, 178-pound Jackson possesses high-end speed, clocked at 4.31 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combines. That tied him for the fastest 40-time among rookie cornerbacks.”With Jackson, that is adding about as much speed as you can,” Hurney said.Coach Ron Rivera said the addition of Jackson and Gaulden gives them some swagger back in the secondary that they had been missing after the departure of All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman. Carolina’s starting cornerbacks didn’t have any interceptions through the first 14 games last season.He feels like Jackson and Gaulden both have a big chip on their shoulder.”My expectation is to be a starter from day one Stitched Sam Mills Jersey ,” Jackson said. ”I am going to be more than ready and I anticipate being a starter.”Jackson could have a chance to start opposite James Bradberry as a rookie.The Panthers traded last year’s starter Daryl Worley to the Philadelphia, although the Eagles later waived him following an off-the-field incident. Carolina added Ross Cockrell in free agency and Kevon Seymour made some plays at cornerback last season.Jackson played in all 12 games last season for the Tigers and was a second-team all-SEC selection in 2017. He started 12 of 13 games and had 49 tackles, an interception and 10 pass breakups.Jackson said not being selected in the first round – he was taken with the 55th selection overall – has left him with a chip on his shoulder ”the size of this hotel that I am staying in right now.””Seeing all of those guys picked before me when I was thought to be a first-round draft pick, that chip grew with every pick that I didn’t see my name called,” said Jackson, who was a member of LSU’s SEC Championship 4×100-relay track team last year.Hurney said Jackson has outstanding ball skills, and the reason he likely fell to No. 55 overall was because of his lack of size.Rivera said while Bradberry will cover the opposition’s bigger receivers, Jackson can handle the smaller, faster ones.”We feel like he can play outside corner and nickel Youth Greg Olsen Jersey ,” Hurney said.The Panthers view the 6-foot-3, 193 Gaulden as a safety, although he has played some cornerback and nickel back for the Vols.Rivera likes that Gaulden has good speed for his size and feels he can cover tight ends.”I can play anything in the defensive backfield,” Gaulden said. ”It’s just the confidence that I have had and through the coaches who trained me to be able to play any position in the back end. But I can play safety at a very high level and that is what the Panthers see me as.”Gaulden had only one interception during three seasons for the Vols, but had three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries last season.”I try to get to the ball however I can,” Gaulden said.Carolina traded its other third-round pick, No. 88 overall, to Green Bay in exchange for the Packers‘ fourth- and fifth-round picks. The Panthers now have six picks on Saturday, including the first pick of the day Blue Devin Funchess Jersey , the 101st overall.Hurney said that having the first pick in the third day of the draft is a ”valuable spot.”— The Panthers have traded the No. 187 overall pick to Denver."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCarolina Panthers trade the No. 187 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Denver BroncosNew,22commentsThe Panthers have traded the No. 187 overall pick to Denver.EDTShareTweetShareShareCarolina Panthers trade the No. 187 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Denver BroncosJeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers have traded the No. 187 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft to the Denver Broncos in exchange for the Nos. 212 and 237 picks. Pick No. 212 is in the sixth round, while Pick No. 237 is in the seventh (and final) round of the draft.This trade gives the Panthers an extra pick they didn’t have to start the day. Prior to this trade, the No. 187 pick would have been Carolina’s last pick of the draft. Now they have an extra lottery ticket in case they see another player they’d like to make a ‘priority UDFA’ instead of risking the chance that said undrafted player chooses another team.We don’t know who Hurney has in mind for either of these picks, but trading down to acquire more players is probably a decent strategy. Stay tuned as we’ll provide all the details on the final two picks whenever they are announced.

n cornerback Cheap Julio Jones Jersey , and he’ll have the chance to live up to his billing now."The Falcons didn’t draft Isaiah Oliver in the second round to have him sit. Then again, they didn’t draft Jalen Collins to sit, either, and due to a combination of being outplayed by Robert Alford and his well-publicized suspension. There are no guarantees, even for a tall, rangy, physical second round selection who seems to fit the Dan Quinn mold.Of course, life is a little easier if your primary competition is out of the way, and the Falcons just decided to put their trust in Oliver and add cap space when they cut ties with Alford. He’s fresh off a poor 2018, but he had a pretty good career in Atlanta and, following a typically classy goodbye message Custom Julio Jones Jersey , shouldn’t lack for suitors on the open market. That leaves Oliver as the obvious candidate to start opposite Desmond Trufant, with Damontae Kazee, Brian Poole, and a potential draft pick competing for the slot cornerback role. With Kazee potentially moving over, new additions on deck, and Oliver stepping into a bigger role, there’s some uncertainty here. But much of that is yet to come. Oliver is the only one with a clear, certain path to playing time going forward, and he’ll have to be pretty good immediately for this defense to function at the height of its powers in 2019. I am a big-time Oliver fan and questioned why the Falcons didn’t give him more playing time in 2018, especially now that Alford is gone, and I think despite his lack of experience he’ll fare just fine. In 14 games with two starts Julio Jones Jersey Discount , Oliver was burnt several times but also pitched in an interception, seven pass deflections, and stretches of genuinely quality coverage. He doesn’t lack for athleticism or size, and he won’t even turn 23 until the end of September. The reasons the Falcons were interested in him are no secret—he has the potential to be one of the better #2 cornerbacks in football if it all comes together—but obviously expecting him to be better than the 2017 version of Robert Alford is still going to be a lot for the second year man, even if he should have little trouble being better than 2018 Alford, and he will likely be less boom-or-bust no matter what he does. In summary, Oliver is going to start, and Oliver has the chance to be special. If he can get there as soon as this season, Dan Quinn’s defense might just be going places. Johnson was linked to Atlanta back in March. Now he’s expressing his desire for a trade in June." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Falcoholican Atlanta Falcons communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsLibraryFalconsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Duke Johnson trade an “interesting possibility” for the FalconsNew,80commentsJohnson was linked to Atlanta back in March. Now he’s expressing his desire for a trade in June.EDTShareTweetShareShareDuke Johnson trade an “interesting possibility” for the FalconsPhoto by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Browns returned for mandatory minicamp and star backup running back Duke Johnson is pushing for a trade. Again. The offseason has been different for the former Miami running back, only one year after signing a three-year extension. With a new coaching staff in the Dawg Pound Julio Jones Jersey Super Bowl , along with some strong competition from Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, Johnson’s role is no longer clear and no longer with the starters.Earlier this offseason, it was reported he was on the trading block and he demanded a trade. Obviously, the team found no takers. In fact, Vaughn McClure of ESPN called Johnson “a longshot but an intriguing option to replace Tevin Coleman” back in March. And he’s not happy about it.It is day one of practice and he has already expressed his desire for a new team, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Football analysts have already put out a number of interesting landing spots for Johnson, and that includes the Falcons.Why does Atlanta make sense? First, while Devonta Freeman is finally healthy, there are no proven options behind him in case of another injury. There was promising but underperforming Ito Smith, recent draft pick Qadree Ollison, Brian Hill Julio Jones Jersey For Sale , and special teamer Kenjon Barner. Marcus Green, Atlanta’s 6th-round selection, was called a running back but later clarified he expects to play wide receiver.Johnson would be fantastic Freeman insurance, and is an absolutely phenomenal pass-catching back. He costs a very reasonable $6.4 million over the next two years and the team now has cap relief with their post-June 1st cuts. The biggest problems? The Falcons would almost certainly need to keep four running backs on the roster. That isn’t uncommon for Dan Quinn but requires them to trim a player somewhere. It also requires the team to cough up a draft pick or a player and it is not clear they have any intention of doing that. Maybe if Johnson is a big enough headache, that compensation drops to a more reasonable amount. Lastly, the biggest roster hole remains at defensive end. If the team is going to get aggressive, they could look at finally adding a pass rusher.

elvin Gordon and the potential holdout for Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has dusted off the debate regarding whether the NFL properly values the running back position. It does Terry Godwin Carolina Panthers Jersey , but only for truly special running backs.That’s the line of demarcation. Every year, the NFL has a handful of special running backs. And it’s always subject to change; last year, Rams running back Todd Gurley was special. This year, the jury on Gurley is out, at best.So who are the special running backs entering 2019? I see three: Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley, and Christian McCaffrey. Others could become special throughout 2019, like Joe Mixon, James Conner, and/or Dalvin Cook (to name only a few). Others who once were special could become special again, like Gurley, Le'Veon Bell, and (once his suspension ends) Kareem Hunt.When it comes to special running backs getting paid, the problem continues to be that the most special performances typically happen under the lowball terms of a rookie contract. By the time the player is in position to get paid, it’s entirely possible that his best days already are behind him.For example Youth Terry Godwin Jersey , Chris Johnson had 1,228 rushing yards as a rookie with the Titans, 2,006 in his second year, and 1,364 in his third season. He held out in 2011 to get paid, and he got paid he did. But then Johnson had more rushing yards than the career low for his first three seasons only once, with 1,243 yards in 2012.Other special running backs have improved after getting paid, like LaDainian Tomlinson and Adrian Peterson. Still, there’s a chance that by the time Elliott, Barkley, and McCaffrey get their financial rewards, they won’t do more than they’ve done before executing their second contracts.That’s why it’s important for special running backs to begin clamoring for new deals as soon as they become eligible: Elliott now, McCaffrey after 2019 Blue Michael Palardy Jersey , and Barkley after 2020. And it’s equally important for non-special running backs to think carefully about whether to take a stand in order to get their own contracts, because they are much more easily replaced than special running backs.For example, before Gordon holds out, he needs to assess his own skills relative to other available options, Gordon needs to consider the team he’s dealing with, and Gordon needs to ponder the end game.In Gordon’s case, Austin Ekeler would step in. How big is the gap between Gordon and Ekeler? That’s a question that Gordon’s camp needs to assess objectively, candidly, and if need be bluntly.Then there’s the fact that the Chargers don’t seem to be inclined to wobble. Their coach, Anthony Lynn, is a former running back and running backs coach. Lynn knows special running backs when he sees them, and if Lynn has no qualms about flipping the switch from Gordon to Ekeler, well, Lynn probably knows what he’s doing.Finally, what happens if Gordon holds out and demands a trade? Will another team offer something significant to the Chargers and also pay Gordon what he wants? Or will Gordon eventually cave Michael Palardy Jersey 2019 , like Maurice Jones-Drew did in 2012?A holdout likely won’t end well for Gordon. As running backs go, a holdout will usually end well only for truly special running backs. And those teams that have special running backs usually know that they need to move before their hand is forced. The Lions were down to one regular wide receiver, and they lost their leading rusher in the second half.And yet, it was enough.The Lions held on for a sloppy 20-19 win over the Panthers, in a game short on style points on either side.It will likely prove Pyrrhic for the Lions (4-6), as running back Kerryon Johnson left the game with a knee injury and didn’t return. He had 87 yards on 15 carries before leaving, and the Lions don’t have anyone nearly as productive as him in the backfield.They were also playing without wide receiver Marvin Jones (after trading away Golden Tate), but Kenny Golladay responded, with eight catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. That was the majority of Matthew Stafford‘s 220 passing yards.But that was enough to beat the Panthers (6-4) on a day when they didn’t run well (16 carries for 56 yards), didn’t pass efficiently enough to make up for it, and kicker Graham Gano missed a field goal and an extra point.Those kicking struggles likely led the Panthers to go for a two-point conversion which would have won the game on the road. But Cam Newton‘s pass to Jarius Wright was too high, and the Lions were able to run out the clock.It was a curious decision to not play for overtime, and the decision cost the Panthers their second straight road game.

to-last play of the first quarter and didn’t return to the Dolphins’ loss at Minnesota on Sunday.Gore Adult Julio Jones Jersey , the NFL’s active rushing leader, had five carries for 14 yards in Miami’s 41-17 loss.Backup defensive tackle Ziggy Hood (hamstring) limped off the field at the end of the third quarter.Bears safety Eddie Jackson was injured during his interception in the fourth quarter of the Bears’ win over the Packers. Jackson had to be helped off the field with a sprained right ankle after his leg bent awkwardly as he tried to slide on the return.Linebacker Aaron Lynch left with an elbow injury in the third quarter. He walked off the field clutching his right arm after he was hurt fighting a block on a run by Jamaal Williams.Packers running back Aaron Jones left with a knee injury in the first quarter and wide receiver Randall Cobb was evaluated for a concussion following a hard hit by Jackson late in the game.Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd reached 1,000 yards receiving for the first time in his career before hurting his right knee late in the first half. He didn’t return and said the injury isn’t serious after the Bengals’ win over Oakland.Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley sustained a concussion in the game.Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones injured his ribs on a TD catch in the second quarter and only played a few snaps in the third period with the outcome all but assured during the 40-14 rout of Arizona. Jones missed practice one day this week with flu-like symptoms.Cardinals cornerback David Amerson and left tackle Joe Barksdale each left the game with concussion symptoms and didn’t return. Amerson collided with Falcons receiver Mohamed Sanu.Cowboys right guard Zack Martin a game for the first time in his career with an injured left knee. Dallas improvised by moving left guard Connor Williams to right guard and inserting Xavier Su’a-Filo at right guard. But Su’a-Filo left early in the second quarter with an eye injury and did not return to the loss to the Colts. Indy defensive tackle Al Woods left in the third quarter with an injured leg and did not return.The Bills snapped a two-game skid and won despite finishing the game minus their top three running backs. Starter LeSean McCoy (left hamstring) and backup Chris Ivory (left shoulder) were inactive and then Marcus Murphy did not return after dislocating his left elbow in the second quarter. Murphy had 11 carries for 35 yards in the 14-13 win.Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro left in the first half of the 17-0 win over the Giants with a concussion. Linebacker Sharif Finch left in the second half with a shoulder injury.Giants center Spencer Pulley departed in the second half with a calf injury, along with special teams Antonio Hamilton, who had a quadriceps injury.Jaguars rookie safety Ronnie Harrison injured his left knee on Washington’s first series Limited Calvin Ridley Jersey , limped to the sideline and did not return. Jarrod Wilson replaced Harrison and had two pass breakups before leaving with a leg injury.Ravens tight end Nick Boyle left the win over Tampa Bay with a concussion. Bucs tight end Alan Cross left with a shoulder injury in the second quarter and did not return.Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald (knee) left in the first half and linebacker Jordan Simmons (knee) in the second half against San Francisco. 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (knee) was sidelined in the first half. Even with the return of Adrian Clayborn to Atlanta in free agency, Falcons owner Arthur Blank believes his team still needs more help along the offensive and defensive lines.“I think the needs in the draft are exactly the same as going into free agency: I think we’ve got to get younger on the offensive line,” Blank said, via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. “We made some improvements, in that regard Calvin Ridley Falcons Jersey , in free agency, but we’re looking at that in the draft.“I think the defensive line continues to be a need for us. And we’ll look at other particular positions both on defense and, selectively, on offense as well.”Atlanta added offensive linemen James Carpenter, Jamon Brown and Adam Gettis in free agency and re-signed Ty Sambrailo as well. On the defensive line Elite Calvin Ridley Jersey , the Falcons brought in former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Tyeler Davison and former Atlanta draft pick Ra’Shede Hageman for visits as well. Grady Jarrett remains tethered to the team as well via the franchise tag and Blank has pledged that Jarrett will be a Falcon for life.However, Blank still sees room for more help along the line of scrimmage as the draft approaches.“The beauty of this year’s draft is that we have nine picks,” Blank said. “We’re excited about that. We’re able to do a lot of the things we need to do to improve the roster.”

son in the black and blue?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers rookie progress report: Final grades for the 2018 season New Terry Godwin Carolina Panthers Jersey ,36commentsHow did the rookies fare in their first season in the black and blue?ESTShareTweetShareSharePanthers rookie progress report: Final grades for the 2018 season Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsIn this segment we’ve taken a look at the progress and projections of each of the Panthers 2018 draft picks. As disappointing a season this has turned out to be, there is a lot to look forward to with the young talent on this team. The 2018 Draft may go down as one of the best this franchise has had from top to bottom, with multiple contributors on both sides of the ball. Let’s take a look at how these guys finished the season up against their earlier projections. Grades are based on production relative to draft position. In other words, how strong was the Panthers return on investment on a round-by-round basis?D.J. Moore, WR (Round 1, Pick 24, No. 24 overall)Week 13 breakdown: Since Week 7, D.J. Moore and Cam Newton have been able to develop solid chemistry as his responsibilities continue to increase on a week-to-week basis. To put in perspective how much D.J.’s production has improved since my last report, his season’s receiving yards projection has increased by 60%.Week 13 outlook: With Devin Funchess’ impending departure via free agency, D.J. Moore should be the Panthers No. 1 receiver in 2019... if he isn’t already.Final statistics16 games playedReceiving55 receptions on 82 targets (67% catch rate), 788 yards, 2 touchdownsRushing172 yards on 13 attempts Blue Terry Godwin Jersey , 13.23 ypcFinal grade: A-D.J. Moore provides this team with number one receiver potential going into 2019. He finishes the season as the highest graded rookie wide-out by Pro Football Focus. You can see Moore’s progression as the game slowed down for him in the graphs above. His production did taper off in the last third of the season, correlating strongly with the deterioration of Cam Newton’s shoulder. With Devin Funchess being a healthy scratch in Week 17 and his impending free agency, you’d have to think his time in Carolina has come to an end. Look for Moore’s sophomore season to be even stronger as he takes on additional responsibility in Norv Turner’s offense. Donte Jackson, CB (Round 2, Pick 23, No. 55 overall)Week 13 breakdown: Similar to the defense as a unit, Jackson has seen a drop-off from his hot start to the season. Regardless, he has the tools to be a great player in this league.Week 13 outlook: The inevitable rookie wall and injuries have slowed down his projections, but Jackson can still finish strong and look to build on a fantastic rookie season.Final statistics 16 games played4 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, 9 passes defensed73 tackles1 sweet pick-twoFinal grade: AAnalysis: Donte Jackson looks like he can be a lock-down corner in this league for a long time and the Panthers have to feel lucky that he fell to them in the second round. The play of Jackson and Bradberry this season gives the Panthers one less position group to worry about addressing this off-season, especially with the impending return of Ross Cockrell.Rashaan Gaulden Terry Godwin Carolina Panthers Jersey , S (Round 3, Pick 21, No. 85 overall)Week 13 breakdown: Gaulden has kept the exact same pace and honestly, there’s not much to say here. He seems to be a decent depth piece behind two veteran safeties.Week 13 outlook: Rashaan could potentially see more time at nickel if Rivera looks to shake up coverage schemes and personnel, but I’d expect more of an impact to come next season. Final statistics15 games played18 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 0 interceptionsFinal grade: CGaulden didn’t have much of an impact this season. With the potential departures of 37-year-old Mike Adams and Eric Reid at the safety position, Carolina will have to make some big decisions regarding this group moving forward. Gaulden’s tape from this season should have a substantial impact on these decisions.Ian Thomas, TE (Round 4, Pick 1, No. 101 overall) Week 13 breakdown: Thomas’ numbers tapered off after the return of Greg Olsen, but should steadily increase now that Greg is out for the year.Week 13 outlook: The future is here and we will see how bright it is. Jason Witten hasn’t done us any favors.Final statistics16 games played36 receptions on 49 targets (73% catch rate) Youth Terry Godwin Jersey , 333 yards, 2 touchdowns Final grade: A-Ian Thomas got better and better as the year went on. When Greg Olsen went down with his season-ending injury in Tampa, Thomas filled in admirably.The rookie continued to produce regardless of who was playing quarterback and emerged as a red zone threat in the Panthers final three games. With Olsen’s future in doubt, Carolina should feel comfortable with Ian Thomas as their starter moving forward. This was a fantastic pick on the third day of the draft. Marquis Haynes, DE (Round 4, Pick 36, No. 136 overall)Week 13 breakdown: Haynes has been activated for two games since Week Seven and has not produced much (one tackle).Week 13 outlook: Project pass rusher who may struggle to maintain a roster spot in next year’s training camp.Final statistics4 games played4 tackles, 0 sacksFinal grade: C-Haynes’ size is an issue at the next level, where he wasn’t able to produce much pressure in his limited opportunities. At 6’2” 235 lbs., Marquis will need to develop much better technique in order to mask his physical shortcomings and make the roster in 2019. As we count down the days until our beloved Carolina Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season, we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers equal the number of days remaining." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 94 days to go New,5commentsAs we count down the days until our beloved Carolina Panthers officially kickoff the 2019 season Blue Michael Palardy Jersey , we’ll take a look at the players on the roster whose jersey numbers equal the number of days remaining.EDTShareTweetShareSharePanthers 2019 season opener countdown: 94 days to go Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesThere are only 94 days left until the Carolina Panthers kick off the 2019 season, so that means it’s time to take a closer look at the player wearing No. 94 for the Panthers: defensive end Efe Obada.Efe Obada, Defensive endBioExperience: 2 yearsAge: 27Height: 6’ 6”Weight: 265 lbsCollege: No CollegeI am sure you remember Obada as one of the few feel-good stories of the Panthers 2018 season. The Nigerian-born Obada was assigned to the Panthers as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program in 2017 and spent that season on the practice squad. He then made the roster prior to the 2018 season the first player from this program to do that) and was named NFC defensive player of the week after tallying an interception, sack and quarterback pressure in first career game played, a win over the Bengals. Obada tallied eight tackles, two sacks and one interception in 2018. Most recently, Obada signed a one-year deal with the Panthers for the 2019 season.Obada will have a difficult time making the Panthers roster this season. but if he does he will have a homecoming game when the Panthers travel to London to play the Buccaneers in Week 6. I would imagine that would make the Panthers the London crowd favorite with one of their compatriots potentially playing in the game. I wonder if this had something to do with the Panthers being selected to play in the annual game in Europe. I would say Mario Addison and Brian Burns are locks to make the roster and take at least two of maybe six defensive end roster spots. The number is more like five most likely. Bruce Irvin should have one but at 31 and on a one year deal is no lock to make the roster. That leaves the other rookie Christian Miller and veteran hold overs Bryan Cox Jr. and Marquis Haynes fighting for two remaining roster spots. Don’t count Obada out though, the guy has had a long road getting to where he is. I think there is a good chance he is on the sideline when the Panthers take the field in London.