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of the year come from very different ends of their career arcs.Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens was not the team’s offensive coordinator when the year got underway. Kitchens was the running backs coach under Todd Haley http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-devin-hester-jersey , but he got bumped up to the coordinator position when Haley was fired along with head coach Hue Jackson eight games into the season.The move came with the Browns holding a 2-5-1 record, but they would win five of their final eight games and a major turnaround for rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield was a major reason for that turnaround. Mayfield completed 58.3 percent of his passes while throwing eight touchdowns and six interceptions before the coaching change.After Kitchens took over, Mayfield completed over 68 percent of his passes and posted 19 touchdowns against eight interceptions. The 27 total touchdown passes are a new rookie record and Kitchens also got rookie running back Nick Chubb going after the Browns traded Carlos Hyde to add another reason why many in Cleveland are hoping that Kitchens will remain with them team regardless of what decision they make with the head coaching position.While the 2018 season was Kitchens’ coming out party, it was just the latest in a long run of good years for Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Fangio has been running defenses for the last 25 years and the Bears were happy to have him back with the team after hiring Matt Nagy as their head coach last year.Nagy got to work on building the offense while Fangio took control of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL. They led the league in interceptions and takeaways while scoring six touchdowns and recording 50 sacks on the way to an NFC North title.That’s led to head coaching interviews for Fangio, although there are likely plenty of people in Chicago who hope that he’s in the running for this award again next year.Cowboys defensive backs coach Kris Richard and Ravens quarterbacks coach James Urban were a couple of other names that got thrown out in consideration for these awards, but Kitchens and Fangio wound up standing out above the rest. Chicago continues to add to their playmaking arsenal with the younger Ridley brother." Latest NewsFrom The Desk Of...Roster Analysis2019 NFL Draft: Bears draft Riley Ridley at No. 126 overallNew,181commentsChicago continues to add to their playmaking arsenal with the younger Ridley brother. CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2019 NFL Draft: Bears draft Riley Ridley at No. 126 overallTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesJudging by their first two selections in the 2019 NFL Draft Womens Danny Trevathan Jersey , it’s clear the Bears had an imperative to continue adding young weapons to their deep offensive arsenal. After standing pat, the Bears have drafted former Georgia wideout Riley Ridley at No. 126 overall in the fourth round. Someone who can turn into a long-term standout if taken care of well.Let’s grade the Bears’ selection of another offensive position player. Grade: BThe only reason I don’t give Ridley’s addition flying colors is because he doesn’t address anymore pressing needs. The Bears could still use cornerback and edge depth in their pipelines. To be fair to them, at this point in the draft, their options at those positions were slim pickings. Otherwise, taking a player like Ridley in the fourth-round — someone many considered to be a second-round talent, yours truly included — is a great forward-thinking move. From bullying smaller cornerbacks and natural body control with the ball in the air, to sure hands — Ridley has every trait you seek in a bigger receiver at 6-foot-2 Cody Whitehair Jersey , 199 pounds. It’s the smaller aspects of his game like an occasional lacking quickness off the line he’ll have to fix to become a major contributor at the next level. If the Bears stay patient with Ridley as he learns the nuances of the professional game, he should turn into a solid and reliable player down the line. It won’t easy to quickly integrate into a complicated offensive scheme like head coach Matt Nagy’s, but Ridley has plenty of time.Standing pat and taking Ridley was the epitome of a “best player available” selection. You don’t pick a player in the fourth round if you don’t expect them to reach their potential. A two-year starter for the Bulldogs, Ridley is the younger brother of second-year Falcons standout Calvin Ridley. An impeccable red zone threat and big play weapon (he averaged over 14.7 yards per catch) Ridley caught nine touchdowns for Georgia last season. The main difference between the Ridley brothers is that Riley is slightly worse coming out and won’t be a 45-year-old rookie. The main similarity between the brothers is that they both tested relatively poorly in pre-draft work. Other than those two notions, he’s a respectable fourth-round developmental value for general manager Ryan Pace and company. After trading up for their running back of the future in David Montgomery on Friday night, the Bears add a young receiver to mold for the long-term in Ridley. He joins a deep Chicago offensive room, on paper http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-jonathan-bullard-jersey , that features Montgomery, Allen Robinson, Tarik Cohen, Anthony Miller, Trey Burton, Adam Shaheen, Cordarrelle Patterson Womens Akiem Hicks Jersey , Taylor Gabriel, Mike Davis, Marvin Hall, and Javon Wims. Talk about competition and depth at every skill position. Excuse me while I exhale. What’s intriguing about Ridley’s pick is what it potentially spells out for some of the Bears’ pricier active receivers. 28-year-old Taylor Gabriel has one more year of a sizable at cap hit at $6.5 million in 2019 on a deal signed last off-season. After next season’s conclusion, the Bears only incur $2 million in dead cap if they were to cut the smaller veteran wideout. To a lesser extent, Allen Robinson also has his dead cap drop to $2 million if cut after the 2019 season. He carries a $15 million cap hit next year on a soon-to-be cap-strapped roster with extensions like Cody Whitehair and Eddie Jackson on the way. Sometimes the writing on the wall is more obvious than it seems. In my mind, the Bears are more likely to move on from Gabriel after next year and stick with Robinson for another two years given that the latter is their No. 1 wideout. Gabriel doesn’t play special teams and has more of an ancillary role. But Bobby Massie Jersey , crucially, you can never rule out any scenario in the NFL. They don’t call the league “Not. For. Long” for nothing. The Bears are likely already preparing for a cheaper potential life after Gabriel and Robinson. When they move on is something they’ll just have to let play out. Until the Bears are forced to rectify with their pending difficult roster decisions, it’ll be fascinating to see how Nagy and his staff attempt to effectively integrate everyone on a Super Bowl contender. There’s but one ball for so many weapons on offense. It’s a good problem to have.

" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Eagles vs. Ravens joint training camp practice live updatesNew Brandon Graham Jersey ,158commentsRead on for live updates from Eagles practice!EDTHere we go! After 16 training camp sessions of facing off against their own teammates, the Philadelphia Eagles will now get a new challenge with the Baltimore Ravens coming to town for two joint practices. This week will be especially important for the Eagles’ first team units since they’ve mostly been resting in preseason games. The Eagles and Ravens won’t be tackling to the ground but both teams will be in pads as they go up against each other. These practice reps could be the closest thing some starters — such as Carson Wentz — get to real action prior to Week 1.The Ravens should be a good challenge for the Eagles. Baltimore’s defense allowed the fewest points in the NFL last season. Second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson is a dynamic threat on offense. Jackson will be looking to target 2019 first-round pick (and former rumored Eagles draft target) Marquise Brown, assuming the rookie speedster is able to practice.The last time the Eagles held joint practices was with the Dolphins back in 2017. A number of Eagles players talked about how those sessions were valuable in building confidence and gauging how truly good they were before eventually going on a Super Bowl run. So, it’ll be interesting to see how things go this time around. Today’s two-hour practice will begin at 1:30 PM Eastern. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and offensive coordinator Mike Groh will have press conferences after practice. Players from both teams will also be available to reporters. Follow me (@BrandonGowton) on Twitter for live practice updates. I’ll be covering the entirety of Eagles training camp daily from the team’s headquarters at the NovaCare Complex.Don’t forget to also like on Bleeding Green Nation’s Facebook page (CLICK HERE) to see live videos from practice and press conferences. Check out more scenes from training camp via the BGN Instagram (@BleedingGreenInsta) and BGN Snapchat (Bleeding-Green) accounts. Find tweets from myself and other Philly beat reporters that will appear in the list below.Make sure you keep checking BGN for today’s: practices notes, BGN Radio podcast recap, and much more training camp coverage!READING AND LISTENING MATERIAL WHILE YOU WAIT FOR UPDATESEagles Practice Notes: Injury updates on Brandon Brooks, Ronald Darby, Nigel Bradham, and othersNFL scout says “people forget just how special Carson Wentz is”Five things to know about Josh McCownDoug Pederson talks about why the Eagles signed Josh McCown Why the Eagles signed Josh McCown instead of Colin KaepernickEagles 53-man roster prediction after two preseason games [UPDATE]How to listen to BGN PodcastsA Twitter List by BleedingGreen Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 8/19/19." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesBleeding Green Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityFollow Bleeding Green Nation online:Follow Bleeding Green Nation on TwitterFollow Bleeding Green Nation on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchBleeding Green Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Eagles News: NFL scout says “people forget just how special Carson Wentz is”New,116commentsPhiladelphia Eagles news and links for 8/19/19.EDTLet’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ...Carson Wentz Is Ready to Put His Stamp on Philadelphia—and the NFL - B/R“I think people forget just how special Carson is,” one longtime NFL scout says. “It’s not crazy to expect him to be on the level of Patrick Mahomes as the future of the position. Tom Brady and Drew Brees are nearing the end. The next 15 years, we could be talking about Pat and Carson. ”He’s that good.” And the skill set is that rare. This isn’t some up-and-down quarterback or prospect who’s shown a few signs that people are hoping point to a breakout. This is a future-of-the-league type of talent, ready to take over. When scouts look at Wentz, they see a special blend of size, athleticism, accuracy and quick decision-making skills, which is why the Eagles traded up to steal him out from under the rest of the NFL after the Rams selected Jared Goff with the first pick in 2016.Eagles Practice Notes: Injury updates on Brandon Brooks http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-dallas-goedert-jersey , Ronald Darby, Nigel Bradham, and others - BGNCARSON WENTZ UPDATE: Wentz didn’t get a ton of work today but he did look pretty good in limited action. Wentz, who has sometimes struggled with his accuracy on touch passes, did a nice job of floating the ball to his intended targets to hit them in stride. Wentz specifically did this with Josh Adams (!) along the sideline, DeSean Jackson along the other sideline, and Mack Hollins deep down the field.Eagles training camp practice notes, Day 16: Josh McCown’s first day on the job - PhillyVoiceAlso after the Jags game, on Snapchat (h/t Eagles reddit), Dillard bristled at the notion that he was at fault for the hit that knocked Kessler out of the game. In his post-game press conference, Pederson — as well as several current and former offensive linemen on Twitter — placed the blame on a bad read by Kessler, and absolved Dillard of any blame. Dillard has had a very good camp, and has looked good in each of his first two preseason games. His play has largely been well reviewed. I’m curious how he might react if he has a bad showing and real criticism comes his way. One of Nick Foles’ strengths was tuning out what people were saying about him when he wasn’t playing well, and simply going about his business. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, and the Eagles would be smart to tutor Dillard on how to handle what can often be a harshly critical environment here in Philly.Updates and Changes - Iggles BlitzDoug Pederson made it sound like Brett Toth would focus on OT for now. It makes sense to have him focus on one position at the moment. He’s got to learn the playbook, the scheme and adjust to pro football. You can mix in other positions in the future (if there is a future here for him). Toth has the right attitude about how to attack this situation and also wanting to know multiple positions.An encouraging 2019 debut: WR Mack Hollins is back - PE.comEverything felt the same, as odd as that sounds for someone who hadn’t suited up for an NFL game since February 4 Womens Rodney McLeod Jersey , 2018 in Super Bowl LII, the most significant game in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Wide receiver Mack Hollins went through his normal pre-game paces, loosened up the way he always did through his career at the University of North Carolina and his rookie season with the Eagles. And then it was game time. And there was Hollins making a catch for a 5-yard gain and running down in punt coverage and dominating. Just like old times, but in a new time that between games felt like a lifetime of recovery and rehabilitation. “It means a lot. It was a long journey,” Hollins said after Thursday night’s preseason game in Jacksonville. “Unfortunately, it’s been a little while since I’ve been out here, but it was awesome being out there with my teammates, running around, feeling good.”25 fantasy numbers you need to know before your draft - The Athletic173 — The most carries by an Eagles running back during the three years since Doug Pederson’s been the head coach. Rookie Miles Sanders is the most talented back on the roster, but the team traded for Jordan Howard and brought back Darren Sproles. In the past, even when one back was playing better than the others, they still rotated. Sanders has the most upside, and in 2020, he has a great chance to be the clear lead back. But this season, the Eagles will likely take a running back by committee approach that will frustrate fantasy owners. Do not reach for any of these guys.Why 40-year-old QB Josh McCown was willing to cut short his retirement and sign with the Eagles - InquirerIt remains to be seen whether he’ll play in Thursday’s preseason game against the Ravens. “We’ll see where he is,’’ Pederson said. “Obviously, he has a lot to learn and to catch up on. So we’ll see. We’ll see on that.’’ McCown said he’s in pretty good shape. “I was coaching high school ball and playing hoops and running and staying pretty active Alshon Jeffery Jersey ,’’ he said. “I’m not someone who likes to sit still. Obviously, playing professional football is different. I wasn’t necessarily training for that. But at the same time, I was pretty active.’’Alshon Jeffery on Josh McCown: ‘A guy you love being around’ - NBCSP“They’re getting a great player but a great human being, a great leader, an all-around great guy,” Jeffery said. “Josh is awesome. I don’t know one person that I know that could say one thing bad about him. He’s a great father, he’s a great human being. He’s just a guy you love being around. He comes in the room, everyone just gravitates to him.”How they got here: Joe Flacco, other NFL stars reflect on their beginnings - ESPNCAN YOU RECALL ANY SACRIFICES YOUR FAMILY MADE FOR YOU TO PLAY SPORTS AS A KID? Kamu Grugier-Hill, LB, Eagles: “I’m pretty sure my mom made a lot of sacrifices. We kind of grew up, didn’t really have money, but she made sure we were able to do all the sports and stuff. It’s really a credit to her, just being an amazing mother and working her butt off to make sure we never felt like we didn’t have money, even though we didn’t. I don’t know how she did it. It still blows my mind to this day.”Honoring Lew Hannah, an Eagles fan to the end: Weinberg - Press of Atlantic CityLew Hannah and Clarence Phillips were best friends. Except during football season. Hannah, from Vineland http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-lane-johnson-jersey , was a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. Phillips, who grew up in New York but lives in Bridgeton, roots for the Dallas Cowboys. The two spent many an autumn Sunday afternoon arguing about their favorite teams. “That was always our biggest fight,” Phillips said with a laugh. “He loved the Eagles, and I’ve been a Cowboys fan all my life.”Marquise Brown to participate in joint practices this week, may suit up on Thursday - Baltimore BeatdownWe’re getting closer and closer to seeing Ravens first-round pick Marquise Brown take the field, and it appears that day may actually be just around the corner. Brown is set to participate in joint practices against the Eagles on Monday and Tuesday and if all goes well, “Hollywood” could be in-line to play against Philadelphia on Thursday.Jay Gruden Redskins Presser: Colt McCoy could miss first few weeks of regular season - Hogs HavenJay Gruden talked to the media after today’s practice. Colt McCoy’s leg is still not right, and this could linger into the regular season. This puts the starting QB race between veteran Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins. The starters will likely play most of the first half next week against the Falcons. Gruden wants to have the starting QB locked down after this week’s game. [BLG Note: The Eagles play Washington in Week 1.]Antonio Brown not practicing again over helmet issue, Raiders give ultimatum ‘it’s time for him to be all in or all out’ - Silver And Black Pride“You all know that AB is not here today,” said Mike Mayock. “So, here is the bottom line; he’s upset about the helmet issue. We have supported that, we appreciate that. But we’ve at this point we’ve pretty much exhausted all avenues of relief. So, from our perspective, it’s time for him to be all in or all out. So, we’re hoping he’s back soon. We’ve got 89 guys busting their tails. We’re really excited about where this franchise is going and we hope AB is going to be a big part of it starting week one against Denver. End of story.”Fantasy Football Sleeper-Bot Assistant - SB NationThe key to a fantasy football championship is finding sleepers in your league’s draft. Answer four questions using our Sleeper-Bot Assistant and it’ll do the analysis to give you a list of the best sleeper candidates for the four major positions....Social Media Information:BGN Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBGN Twitter: Follow @BleedingGreenBGN Manager: Brandon Lee Gowton: Follow @BrandonGowtonBGN Radio Twitter: Follow @BGN_Radio

Womens Akiem Hicks Jersey , an obscure anniversary will arrive for the NFL.December 31, 1988. The Fog Bowl.During the second quarter of a wild-card playoff game between the Eagles and Bears on New Year’s Eve nearly 30 years ago, a dense fog rolled in to Soldier Field. The thick blanket of excessively liquified air dramatically reduced visibility. The unusual and intriguing development quickly melted to a virtually unwatchable game Bobby Massie Jersey , televised by CBS and called by Verne Lundquist and Terry Bradshaw.The unwatchable game between Mike Ditka’s Bears and Buddy Ryan’s Eagles can be watched in full, with the stunningly clear pre-fog conditions becoming a white soup of the sort that hasn’t happened in a playoff game since then. (Fog marred a Sunday night game 14 months ago between the Falcons and Patriots in New England, but a quick switch by NBC to the overheard camera on cables saved the day.)The first postseason Fog Bowl reunion happened seventeen years ago http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-jordan-howard-jersey , when Andy Reid’s Eagles beat Dick Jauron’s Bears in a divisional-round matchup at Soldier Field. On Sunday, if the Eagles outscore Washington and the Bears upend the Vikings (and if the Rams don’t lose to the 49ers), a pair of Andy Reid proteges Womens Eddie Jackson Jersey , Doug Pederson and Matt Nagy, will meet at Soldier Field for only the second Eagles-Bears playoff game since New Year’s Eve 1988. Bears safety Eddie Jackson scored more touchdowns than a lot of offensive players in November.The second-year player scored in three of Chicago’s four games this month and he has been named the NFC’s defensive player of the month in recognition of those performances.Jackson kicked off the month by returning a fumble 65 yards for a touchdown as the Bears ransacked the Bills 41-9 in Week Nine and then returned interceptions for touchdowns in each of the team’s last two games. His 27-yard score against the Vikings in Week 11 helped the Bears open up a big lead before holding on for a 25-20 win and he snapped a 16-16 fourth quarter tie against the Lions last week by returning a Matthew Stafford interception 41 yards for a score.Jackson also scored two touchdowns during his rookie season, so his nose for the end zone has been in evidence for some time. He’ll try to add to that total against the Giants in Week 13.

http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-carson-wentz-jersey , the season outlook for the Eagles is still up in the air. What is increasingly clear however is the quality of their rookie group. Since the 2019 NFL Draft, the Eagles have gained some rookies and lost a few others to roster cuts. Here’s how they young group has performed so far.Andre Dillard: A-The Eagles first round pick was picked as the heir apparent to Jason Peters when Peters eventually decides to retire from his Hall of Fame career. Dillard was thrust into full time duty against the Vikings a few weeks ago where he was chewed up by Minnesota’s talented pass rushers. A week later, it was Robert Quinn and Demarcus Lawrence’s turn to introduce the rookie to the NFL. Where some rookies would wilt after two disastrous performances to start a career Womens Isaac Seumalo Jersey , Dillard rebounded with back-to-back brilliant games against the Bills and then against Khalil Mack and the Bears. Dillard has looked excellent now that he seemingly has his feet under him. The Eagles should him at left tackle for the rest of the season to keep getting him experience. At this point, he may be the best option even if Peters is healthy. Shots fired!"SECOND UPDATE: Donovan McNabb took to Twitter in an attempt to explain his original comments:FIRST UPDATE: Lane Johnson called in to Paul Jolovitz’s Sunday night show on SportsRadio 94WIP to expand on his tweet accusing Donovan McNabb of being a snake.Lane also tweeted support for Wentz:McNabb indirectly responded with this tweet:McNabb has also been responding to critical tweets with various GIFs:ORIGINAL STORY BELOW.Surprisingly, Sunday evening’s most savage moment did not occur on Game of Thrones. Rather Chuck Bednarik Jersey , it happened when Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson called out Donovan McNabb on Twitter. Take a look:Damn. That’s pretty intense.Johnson is clearly responding to McNabb’s comments from Saturday about how the Eagles need to consider moving on from Carson Wentz if he fails to take Philadelphia to the NFC Championship Game within the next two seasons.Johnson, who quite literally protects Wentz on the football field, was also quick to defend his quarterback shortly after the PhillyVoice report emerged earlier this offseason.Lane admittedly isn’t one to mince words. Here http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-herman-edwards-jersey , he’s taking a pretty big shot at one of the more accomplished players in franchise history. McNabb obviously holds a lot of team records and his jersey number was even officially retired.But McNabb’s legacy didn’t do anything to prevent Johnson from calling him a snake (six emojis!) and saying that nobody respects him.Just your normal, quiet Sunday evening.

to earn the game’s highest rating this year." The Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansKhalil Mack gets 99 overall rating in Madden 20New Prince Amukamara Jersey ,19commentsThe All-Pro is one of just four players to earn the game’s highest rating this year.CDTAs is the case in real life, Bears linebacker Khalil Mack will be unstoppable in Madden this year.The four-time Pro Bowler was announced on Thursday as the third player to receive a perfect 99 overall rating in the upcoming Madden NFL 20 video game. He marks the third of four players to have received the ranking, joining Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald and Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner. The fourth player has yet to be announced.Mack is coming off of a season which saw him tally 12.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss and 18 quarterback hits in 14 games. He was named a first-team All-Pro for his efforts, his third nomination of his career. He started off last season as a 95 overall in Madden 19 after an update saw his rating drop three points after the Bears traded for him, moving him from defensive end to outside linebacker. However, the developers eventually moved his rating up to a 99 during the season.Mack has already been given the Unstoppable Force Superstar X-Factor, a new feature in Madden this year. The ability allows him to win against any blocker in a one-on-one situation if he gets two or more sacks. It wears off when one’s defense allows 10 or more yards on a single play.With this rating http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-adam-shaheen-jersey , Mack has been placed in elite territory by EA Sports and will surely be a treat for gamers to play with this year.Chicago Bears 2018 Position Battles: Does the safety depth concern you? The Chicago Bears are set at starting safety. When is the last offseason we could say that as Bears’ fans?I can already hear some of you guys cringing at that first sentence because you either don’t trust second year pro Eddie Jackson to build off of his rookie year, or you have zero faith in Adrian Amos. These two had a solid year last year, and they did that because their skill sets were able to play off each other. I thought Quinton Demps, as the starting strong safety, was going to be perfect pairing with the rookie Jackson last year. When he went down, Amos stepped into the thumper role and he played with the confidence that comes when being in the same defense for his entire career. Roster locksAmos had a good year last year, and he’s been solid his entire career. There seems to be this split amongst Bears’ fans where you either think Amos is an elite safety — because PFF and Madden says he is — or you think he sucks. This ignorance of the grey area annoys the hell out of me. When I think of an “elite” safety, I want a game changer. I want a playmaker. For those of you that subscribe to the PFF line of thinking Womens Mitchell Trubisky Jersey , what has been your favorite game changing moment of Amos’ career? Amos has forty career starts, but the only play that comes to mine is his 90-yard interception return from last season. That’s it.For those of you that believe Amos sucks, what game has his mistake directly led to a loss? Are there a lot of missed gap assignments or blown coverages that come to mind when thinking about his three year career? He understands his job, and he usually executes his assignment within the defense. His pairing with Eddie Jackson brought out the best in him and I’m excited to see how this duo grows together this season. Amos is what he is, and what he is is a solid football player that could be still ascending at 25-years old. As for Jackson, I gave my thoughts on him when I placed him on my annual Top 10 Most Important Bears’ list this year, #7 Eddie Jackson can be a star.With the way he’s been mentioned by name this offseason, I also think Deon Bush is a lock. The Bears are happy with the 24-year old’s development after playing sporadically his first two years. A good bet to make itLast year the Bears opened up with four safeties on the 53-man roster. In 2016 Pat O'Donnell Jersey , they started out with six, and in 2015 it was five, so there’s no real pattern to what Vic Fangio wants at the position. If they just go with just four, it may be a stretch to have one spot for special teams ace, DeAndre Houston-Carson. He hasn’t played much defense at all during his two years in Chicago (25 total snaps), but he’s really good in the third phase (10 tackles, 2 forced fumbles last year). It will be interesting to watch him play defense during preseason. On the bubbleCorners Deiondre’ Hall and Jonathan Mincy, whom I went over in my look at the cornerbacks http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-kyle-long-jersey , are both listed on the depth chart at safety. Hall has bounced around between the two positions during his two years in Chicago, but he’s also had some injury issues, while Mincy was a stand out in the CFL last year at corner. These two will be need to prove worthy, but their versatility could garner one of them a spot on the opening day roster. Undrafted free agent Nick Orr is listed at defensive back on the roster, but he’s on the unofficial depth chart as a safety.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — help to keep playing and have a chance to defend their Super Bowl title.All the Washington Redskins can do now is play spoiler.It’s do-or-die for the Eagles (8-7) when they visit the Redskins (7-8) on Sunday. A victory coupled with a loss by the Vikings (8-6-1) at home against the Bears (11-4) gives Philadelphia the final wild-card spot and the NFC’s No. 6 seed. A loss sends them on an early vacation.Article continues below ...“It’s tough not to control your own destiny but at the same time Womens Nelson Agholor Jersey , if you focus on everything else that is going on and we have a slip-up because we’re not focusing on our jobs, it’s really not going to matter,” Eagles tight end Zach Ertz said.The Eagles didn’t expect to be in this position after winning their first NFL championship since 1960. They were the clear favorites in the NFC East and thinking repeat, but inconsistency and injuries plagued them from the start.The Redskins were surprise division leaders when they opened 6-3. But they’ve lost five of six after starting quarterback Alex Smith and backup Colt McCoy went down with season-ending injuries.“We have to set our goals high and we have to try to figure out a way to beat Philadelphia and focus on what they do and try to come up with a plan to best put our players in a position to make plays and win the football game,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said.“That’s the only thing we can do right now moving forward. Are we sick about the position we’re in? Yes we are. There’s 15, 16 other teams that are in the same boat Zach Ertz Jersey , and I expect they are going to go out and compete the last game of the year also. It’s no different here.”The Eagles have been resilient, rebounding after a 41-point loss to the Saints dropped their record to 4-6. They won two in a row only to suffer a disappointing overtime loss at Dallas and learning afterward that Carson Wentz would be sidelined by a back injury.Then Nick Foles stepped in and led Philadelphia to consecutive victories over 10-win teams. Foles, the Super Bowl MVP in the victory over New England, was outstanding in an upset win at the Los Angeles Rams and sensational in a comeback win over Houston.Now, he has to do it again and it may not be enough.If the Vikings win, the Eagles are eliminated. The playoff-bound Bears still have a chance to earn the No. 2 seed so a first-round bye is enough incentive for coach Matt Nagy to play his starters at Minnesota.The Eagles can only focus on the Redskins.“All we can control is our preparation and what we do on a day-in-and-day-out basis getting ready for the game http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-fletcher-cox-jersey , staying in the moment, controlling what we can control,” Foles said.Here’s some things to watch for when the Eagles try to complete a season sweep against the Redskins:YOUNG AND OLDUndrafted rookie Josh Adams has emerged as Philadelphia’s leading rusher while Redskins veteran Adrian Peterson became the oldest player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since John Riggins did it in 1984 for Washington.TRENCH BATTLESThe Eagles have one of the top offensive lines in the NFL. Right tackle Lane Johnson has dominated opponents lately, including J.J. Watt. Right guard Brandon Brooks was selected for his second straight Pro Bowl. The Redskins are also strong upfront. Their starting defensive linemen — Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne and Matt Ioannidis — have combined for 20½ sacks. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan leads the team with 12.MIGHTY MOUSEDarren Sproles had 76 yards receiving in Philadelphia’s win against the Texans Womens Jake Elliott Jersey , including a 37-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2 on the offense’s opening drive. The speedy and diminutive Sproles has played four games in a row after missing 10 with a hamstring injury. He could be playing his last NFL game. The 35-year-old had planned to retire after this season, but isn’t certain after missing so much action.SCRAMBLER JOSHScrambling quarterbacks have given Philadelphia trouble this season. Deshaun Watson had 49 yards rushing last week. Washington’s Josh Johnson has run for 116 yards on 20 carries.RECORD-SETTERErtz broke Jason Witten’s single-season record for most receptions by a tight end. He has 113 and counting. Ertz has caught more passes (68) against the Redskins than any other team in his six-year career. Eagles starting cornerback Ronald Darby’s season is over. On Monday morning, Doug Pederson officially confirmed Darby suffered a torn ACL during Philadelphia’s Sunday night loss to the Dallas Cowboys.The Eagles will likely soon place Darby on injured reserve to free up a roster spot. When that happens, Darby will become the fifth starter to end up on IR this season. With Darby out, the Eagles’ thin secondary becomes even thinner. Starting nickel cornerback Sidney Jones has been out since getting hurt in Week 6. There’s optimism he can return in Week 11 but we’ll have to see how he does in practice this week. As for Jalen Mills, who sat out in Week 10 Derek Barnett Jersey , Pederson said he’s still “a little further away” from returning. The Eagles’ active corners for their Week 11 game against an explosive Saints offense could include: Jones, Rasul Douglas, Cre’Von LeBlanc, Chandon Sullivan, and De’Vante Bausby. Douglas struggled against Dallas while starting in place of Mills. LeBlanc only joined the team last week after getting claimed on waivers. Sullivan is an undrafted rookie free agent who was called up from the practice squad last month. Bausby was recently re-signed to the practice squad and I’m assuming he’ll get the call up to the main roster. It remains to be seen how Darby’s injury impacts his long-term standing with the Eagles. Darby is set to be a free agent this offseason. The Eagles might’ve been counting on him to get a big deal in free agency so that they could potentially get a nice compensatory pick for him in 2020. Or maybe the Eagles had plans on re-signing him to a long-term deal. Perhaps Darby’s injury will allow him to return on a short-term prove-it contract. We’ll see.In the meantime, it’s hard not to feel like this just isn’t the Eagles’ year. Injuries have hardly been the only reason for struggles but they certainly haven’t helped. RESERVE/INJUREDRB Jay AjayiDE Derek BarnettCB Elie BoukaCB Ronald DarbyWR Mack HollinsS Rodney McLeodTE Richard RodgersWR Mike WallaceLB Paul WorrilowRESERVE/PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORMS Chris MaragosRESERVE/NON-FOOTBALL INJURYDT Timmy Jernigan

. Karl Joseph delivered the sealing defensive play.It may not have come easy Michael Badgley Jersey , but the Oakland Raiders managed to pull out another dramatic victory that has put them squarely in the AFC playoff race.Josh Jacobs scored on an 18-yard run with 1:02 remaining and the Raiders pulled out their second thriller in five days, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 on Thursday night."We just found a way to win. That says so much about our team," Carr said. "Some nights are just tougher than others. This was just one of those nights that was just tougher. You see our team with the resilience. No one cared, No one flinched.It was a repeat performance from Sunday when Carr's late TD pass to Hunter Renfrow and Joseph's pass breakup in the end zone delivered a 31-24 win over Detroit. This time the late-game heroics came after Philip Rivers threw a 6-yard pass to Austin Ekeler that gave the Chargers (4-6) a 24-20 lead with 4:02 remaining.Carr completed three passes to Jalen Richard and two to Hunter Renfrow to start the game-winning 75-yard drive before Jacobs finished it off with his seventh touchdown of his rookie season, running through a big hole created by center Rodney Hudson and guard Richie Incognito."As soon as I saw it, I was just thinking, 'Go!'" he said. "I knew this would either be a big run or a first down and luckily it was a big run."Daniel Carlson missed the extra point, putting more pressure on the tired Raiders defense to stop Rivers. Trayvon Mullen was called for holding on a fourth-down pass to extend the drive Womens Austin Ekeler Jersey , but Joseph then intercepted a fourth-down pass from Rivers to seal it."That says a lot about our team," coach Jon Gruden said. "We have a lot of resilient guys. We compete. You may beat us. But we'll be a hard out to get. We'll battle."Rivers threw interceptions on his first two drives, falling into a 10-0 hole when Erik Harris took the second back 56 yards for a TD . But Rivers responded by throwing two TD passes, including the go-ahead score to Ekeler in his final start at the Coliseum. But he fell short at the end."You give a team 10 points at their place and then you have the ball with a chance to win at the end and you have eight snaps and go nowhere, it's going to be tough to win," Rivers said.The Raiders blew a chance to open up the game in the third quarter, settling for a field goal after driving to the 4 on the opening drive and then missing a 53-yard field goal in the next drive after DeAndre Washington got stuffed for no gain on third-and-1.The Chargers settled for a field goal after getting inside the 10 later in the quarter.Melvin Gordon had 22 carries for 108 yards and a TD that put the Chargers up 14-10 in the second quarter.The Raiders responded with their first sustained drive of the game and took a 17-14 lead at the half on Carr's 9-yard pass to rookie fullback Alec Ingold with 20 seconds remaining in the second quarter.PICK ITHarris intercepted Rivers' passes on the first two drives of the game. He returned the first one 59 yards to the 31, setting up a field goal by Daniel Carlson. Harris then took the second one back 56 yards for a TD http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-melvin-gordon-jersey , giving the Raiders a 10-0 lead. Harris became the first Raiders player since Phillip Buchanon in 2003 to have two interceptions, including a pick-6 in a single game.ROOKIE BREAKTHROUGHRaiders rookie pass rushers Clelin Ferrell and Maxx Crosby had big performances. Ferrell had 2 ½ sacks after recording none since the season opener for the most by a Raiders rookie in 28 years and also had five pressures, according to NextGen stats."That was a signature game for him," Gruden said. "That was great for him to get some sacks and maybe some of the people who are counting sacks out there will acknowledge those."Crosby had 10 pressures, including two on interceptions, and also added a half-sack.INJURIESChargers: LT Russell Okung left in the first quarter with a groin injury and didn't return. ... DE Melvin Ingram went down with a shoulder injury in the closing seconds of the second quarter but returned for the second half.Raiders: Joseph hurt his right knee on the interception and was on crutches after the game. ... DB Lamarcus Joyner also got hurt on the final drive.UP NEXTChargers: Face Kansas City on Nov. 18 in Mexico City.Raiders: Host Cincinnati on Nov. 17. Your daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web." Chargers Daily LinksLos Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Melvin Gordon is one of the NFL’s bestNew,7commentsYour daily dose of Los Angeles Chargers news & notes from around the web.PDTLatest On Chargers, Melvin Gordon - Andrew OrtenbergIf Gordon were to miss time Philip Rivers Jersey , Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson would be asked to pick up the slack in his place. Gordon had by far the most efficient year of his career last season, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Gordon is also an asset in the passing game, and is likely looking for one huge payday before he’s deemed over the hill.Super Bowl timeline tiers: When all 32 NFL teams will contend for a title - NFL NationFresh off their first playoff appearance since 2013, the Chargers have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL entering the 2019 campaign. Veteran quarterback Philip Rivers is at the helm of an explosive offense that can score from anywhere on the field, and the Bolts have a top-10 defense with playmakers at every level. The Chargers believe they have the talent to make a Super Bowl run, but keeping key impact players healthy for the duration of the season and securing home-field advantage in the playoffs will be crucial.PFF ranks the top-10 quarterbacks entering the 2019 NFL season - PFF Analysis TeamRivers very quietly earned one of the best single-season overall grades of his career last year, ranking seventh among qualifiers at 88.9. Despite working behind a struggling offensive line, Rivers was very accurate throwing to open targets and had some of the best ball placement in the NFL throwing underneath routes to a healthy Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.PFF ranks the top-10 running backs entering the 2019 NFL season - PFF Analysis TeamGordon is really Womens Kellen Winslow Jersey , really good, one of the best at his position in the NFL. In what was a career year for the Los Angeles Chargers veteran, Gordon rushed for 940 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to an 88.7 rushing grade that ranked second among qualifiers in 2018. He also ranked tied for seventh in forced missed tackles per attempt (0.20) and tied for fifth in percentage of carries resulting in a touchdown or first down (26%). Even against loaded boxes with eight-plus defenders, Gordon was the only qualifying back to record a rushing grade above 80.0.PFF ranks the top-10 wide receivers entering the 2019 NFL season - PFF Analysis Team“An underrated aspect of Allen’s repertoire, his route-running skills are second to none at this stage of his career. Not only does he have a feel for coverages, but he also has an innate knack for reading when and where to make his breaks based upon the defenders he’s going to face. He’s just as routinely spotted jetting past overwhelmed linebackers as he is finding the soft spots in zone coverage in between defensive backs.”Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWade

The Dumbest Thing About Blake Bortles He Could Think Of So Other Analysts Wouldn’t Feel Bad Later Tonight If They Were Wrong Too If you’re having a tough day Womens Leonard Fournette Jersey , this clip from CBS Sports is like chicken soup for the soul!Brandon Tierney of CBS Sports decided to go on national television and talk about the Jacksonville Jaguars’ chances against the New England Patriots today without their star running back Leonard Fournette. Tierney, always thinking of others, said the most wrong thing he could think of so that when his fellow analysts’ bold predictions were proven wrong at the end of the day, they could all look back and say, “Well at least I’m not Brandon!”Here are Tierney’s comments in full:Wow! This is the kind of touching gesture that this divided country needs right now.Thank you for being you, Brandon. I don’t think anyone is going to forget it any time soon. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With a straight face and a shoulder shrug, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone provided a subtle response to being criticized in Doug Pederson’s new book.In Pederson’s book released Tuesday Barry Church Jersey , the Philadelphia Eagles coach ripped Marrone’s decision to take a knee at the end of the first half of the AFC championship game. Jacksonville led New England 14-10 with 55 seconds remaining and two timeouts, but Marrone called for Blake Bortles to run out the clock and head to the locker room. According to ESPN Stats and Info, Jacksonville was the first team last season to take a knee with that much time remaining in the first half.Marrone received several texts about Pederson’s book — “Fearless: How an Underdog Becomes a Champion” — excerpts of which were released earlier this week.“I got a couple text messages, saying like, ‘Blah, blah blah, blah, blah http://www.thejaguarslockerroom.com/authentic-ereck-flowers-jersey ,'” Marrone said. “And I’m just like, ‘Hey, Doug won a Super Bowl. Doug did a great job of coaching. I’m sure there’s a long line of people that have the same questions or feelings. It’s just what you’re going to do.”Then Marrone dropped this nugget: He said he read a book written by Mark Manson during the offseason that ended up on The New York Times Best Seller list. The title? “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a (expletive): A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life.”Marrone never mentioned the title of Manson’s book in his response to a question about Pederson’s book. But his message seemed clear.Here’s one to bookmark now: The Eagles and Jaguars play Oct. 28 in London, an opportunity for the coaches to discuss their philosophies face to face.“So those things happen and that’s it,” Marrone said. “But I respect the hell out of him and his team and he won a Super Bowl, so. We lost, and when you lose, you question everything so I don’t have a problem with it.”In his book Womens Brad Nortman Jersey , Pederson said he watched the watched the game and was “screaming at the TV in my office” and thinking “you’ve got to be kidding me right now. It made me mad because Jacksonville had New England right where they wanted them.”The Patriots overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Jacksonville 24-20 and reach the Super Bowl. Pederson said Jacksonville’s cautious approach “fueled me.”“They could have at least tried for a field goal,” Pederson wrote. “They took it out of their quarterback’s hands, and they didn’t give to their big back Leonard Fournette. I thought, ‘If they lose this game, this is why.’ Sure enough they would go on to lose the game.”Facing a similar situation in the NFC title game against Minnesota, Pederson and the Eagles managed a field goal late in the first half after getting the ball with 29 seconds remaining. Two weeks later in the Super Bowl, Pederson’s aggression helped the Eagles claim their first Lombardi Trophy.

CARSON http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-derek-watt-jersey , Calif. (AP) — and the New Orleans Saints capped a productive week in Southern California with a 36-7 preseason win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night.Saints quarterback Drew Brees was 7 of 9 for 59 yards with an interception in three series, while Philip Rivers was 5 of 7 for 29 yards in a brief tuneup appearance for the Chargers.This was the second consecutive year the Chargers hosted the Saints in a preseason game at StubHub Center following joint practices between the teams in Orange County. While the workouts came later in training camp than usual, the Saints built off two productive days with a strong performance in the traditional dress rehearsal for the regular season.Chargers first-round draft pick Derwin James intercepted a pass from Brees on the first possession of the game. James, the safety from Florida State, picked off a third-down throw into double coverage with Desmond King defending Ted Ginn Jr.The Chargers drove to the Saints 4 on the ensuing drive but elected not to attempt a short field goal, and Rivers’ fourth-down pass was too high for Mike Williams.Austin Ekeler finished with 50 yards rushing on six carries and added three receptions for 13 yards. With starting running back Melvin Gordon not with the team because of a family matter, Ekeler ripped off runs of 21 and 12 yards to his first two carries to get the Chargers moving.Los Angeles fared better on its second possession, with rookie Detrez Newsome scoring on a 5-yard run off left tackle. That marked the end of game action for Rivers, replaced by Cardale Jones early in the second quarter.New Orleans did not get its initial first-down until late in the first quarter when third-string quarterback and special teams contributor Taysom Hill moved the chains by running a direct snap on a fake punt around the left side. That helped set up Kamara’s short touchdown plunge seven plays later. The Saints took an 8-7 lead on a 2-point pass from Brees to Michael Thomas, the last throw Brees would make before giving way to Tom Savage.Wil Lutz kicked field goals of 25 and 35 yards in the final two minutes of the first half, and Hill scrambled for a 11-yard touchdown run and a 2-point conversion on a keeper late in the third quarter. Cornerback Marcus Williams added a 59-yard interception return for a touchdown, which came seven plays after a pass interference penalty against Williams negated a ricochet TD return by linebacker Craig Robertson.Hill threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith to cap the scoring.INJURIESSaints: DE Trey Hendrickson was able to return after hobbling to the sideline early in the first quarter. A second-year player from Florida Atlantic Womens Travis Benjamin Jersey , Hendrickson has been a pleasant surprise in training camp as the Saints look to bolster their pass rush.Chargers: DE Joey Bosa (foot) did not play, but went through a series of agility drills prior to the game. Bosa has not practiced since sustaining the injury to his left foot on Aug. 7. … CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), CB Trevor Williams (ankle), and WR Tyrell Williams (foot) also sat out.UP NEXTSaints: Finish the preseason at home against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday.Chargers: Finish the preseason at the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers simply wanted to say thanks to San Diego for the way it supported him during his first 13 seasons in the NFL.He knew it wouldn’t be as easy as he still makes it look on the field on Sunday afternoons as quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers.Understanding the anger and angst left behind when the Chargers moved two seasons ago, Rivers fought back tears as he accepted an award from the San Diego Sports Association at its annual Salute to the Champions dinner Thursday night.While the Chargers moved, Rivers didn’t. He and his burgeoning family continue to live in northern San Diego and he commutes up and down the 5 and 405 freeways to practices in Orange County and home games at a soccer stadium in Carson. Thus, the sports association named Rivers one of its professional stars of the year for 2018, along with snowboarding superstar and Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, Boston Marathon women’s winner Desiree Linden and Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg.“I certainly understand the mixed feelings and emotions many in San Diego have about our move,” Rivers told the crowd in a hotel ballroom. “It’s more than understandable. Those that still cheer and pull for us each week, we certainly appreciate it. I again, personally, want to express my gratitude for all the love and support that I’ve always felt in and around town Keenan Allen Jersey , whenever I’m out and about.”On the verge of tears, Rivers paused to compose himself while the audience clapped.He continued to struggle as he finished.“As I try out there every Sunday, with that bolt on my helmet and 17 on my back, play like crazy with that passion and fight that that’s the only way I know how, I hope that there are some of you still here in San Diego that can still say, ‘That’s our quarterback.'”Rivers received a standing ovation as he walked away from the podium.Rivers understands the emotional upheaval caused when Chargers owner Dean Spanos, unable to get a stadium deal to his liking, moved the team from its home of 56 seasons. Many once-loyal fans say they’ll never cheer for the Chargers, no matter how beloved Rivers might have been. Many say that as much as they loathe Spanos for ripping away their favorite team, they support Rivers and want to see him finally win a Super Bowl ring. Others become angry when pondering that if the team ever does win a Lombardi Trophy, it would be as the Los Angeles, not San Diego, Chargers.Many San Diegans even swallowed hard and cheered for once-hated Tom Brady and the New England Patriots when they routed the Chargers in the divisional round three weeks ago http://www.thechargerslockerroom.com/authentic-ladainian-tomlinson-jersey , once again leaving Rivers short of even playing for a championship.Rivers’ attachment to San Diego has as much to do with his family as football.“This town was so welcoming to me and my family when we arrived in 2004, my wife and I and one daughter,” he said as the crowd began to laugh, “and in a couple of weeks our ninth child will be here. We truly have enjoyed being a part of this community.”Rivers said afterward that it was important to accept the award in person.“You don’t know how many more times you’re going to get, publicly, to get to say thanks, really,” he said. “You know, small-town boy from Alabama ends up in California, in San Diego, playing 13 years and still living here now 15. You never know what it’s going to be like. I can be nothing but thankful for how it was for our family and how much I loved playing down here. All those things. I just thought it was important not to just go, ‘Yeah, OK Womens Jatavis Brown Jersey , I don’t think I can get over there,’ and just to be able to express that at least one more time.”Rivers, 37, continues to play at a high level and said he has a handful of seasons left. He helped lead the Chargers to a 12-4 record this season and back into the playoffs for the first time since 2013. He threw for 4,308 yards and 32 touchdowns, with 12 interceptions.He’s still never reached the Super Bowl.“Well, shoot, I thought this was the year, I really did,” he said. “We were in a groove and playing really well and we know what happened. It’s as good as a team as we’ve had in some time. This rivals that ’06 to ’09 group we had, when we really probably should have won two. We’re definitely going to be able to give ourselves a chance.”And he’ll still be a San Diegan.

Here’s a Philadelphia Eagles focused rooting guide for all of the Week 9 games.EAGLES GAMECHICAGO BEARS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: The Eagles have the most to gain (or lose) of any NFC team this week Womens Rodney McLeod Jersey , playoff leverage wise. Just win, Eagles.NFC EASTWASHINGTON at BUFFALO BILLS: All Washington achieves by winning is screwing up their position in the 2020 NFL Draft. Might as well root for that to happen. Root against the Bills.DALLAS COWBOYS at NEW YORK GIANTS: The Eagles usually can’t count on the Giants to help them out by beating the Cowboys. Might that change now with Daniel Jones under center instead of Eli Manning? The Eagles will hope so. A Philadelphia win combined with a Dallas loss would give the Birds a 0.5 game lead in the NFC East. Also would be good to see the Giants hurt their draft positioning. Root against the Cowboys.NFC TEAMSMINNESOTA VIKINGS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Easy call to root for the AFC team over the NFC team. Don’t let us down, Andy. Root for the Chiefs.TENNESSEE TITANS at CAROLINA PANTHERS: Easy call to root for the AFC team over the NFC team. Root for the Titans.TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Seattle is obviously a much bigger threat to the Eagles in the NFC playoff picture. Root for the Bucs.DETROIT LIONS at OAKLAND RAIDERS: Easy call to root for the AFC team over the NFC team. Root for the Raiders.GREEN BAY PACKERS at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: The 7-1 Packers aren’t missing the playoffs, especially given the way Aaron Rodgers is playing lately. I think it’s preferable to see the 49ers and the Packers clinch the top two seeds as opposed to the Saints getting in there. The Eagles have proven they can win at Lambeau, albeit by a thread. Winning in the Superdome seems more daunting. Root for the Packers.DRAFT PICK WATCHNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at BALTIMORE RAVENS: The Eagles own the Patriots’ 2020 fifth-round pick due to the Michael Bennett trade. It’s very likely going to be a late fifth but it’s always easy to cheer for the Pats to lose anyway. Root for the Ravens.WHAT’S LEFTHOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: If you want to see Nick Foles get his starting job back in Week 11, you’ll want Gardner Minshew struggle in a loss here. But such a defeat would significantly hurt Jacksonville’s playoff chances. Root for the Jaguars.INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Easy to root for Frank Reich. Root for the Colts.NEW YORK JETS at MIAMI DOLPHINS: Don’t want Washington to get ahead of the Dolphins in the draft order. Root for the Jets.CLEVELAND BROWNS at DENVER BRONCOS: The Broncos are more likely to draft a quarterback so might as well root for them to be ahead of Washington in the draft order. Root for the Browns.BYE WEEKAtlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints Somewhere, perhaps in an alternate universe, is a world in which Howie Roseman didn’t trade with the Cleveland Browns for the No. 2 overall pick prior to the 2016 NFL Draft. He never sent five draft picks to the Browns: the No. 8 pick in the first round, a third-round pick (77th overall) and a fourth-round pick (100th overall) in that draft, a first-round pick in 2017 and a second-round pick in 2018, and Wentz was never drafted by the Eagles. In this other dimension Alshon Jeffery Jersey , Wentz never starred as an Eagle; not during his promising 2016 rookie season, not during his MVP-caliber 2017 campaign, one that helped clinch the NFC East and the No. 1 overall seed in the conference, ultimately ending in a Super Bowl title, and he never proved he was the team’s franchise quarterback.But in this timeline, Carson Wentz exists as the Eagles’ franchise QB and, in this timeline, he has taken a back seat to his back-up, Nick Foles, during the past two postseasons. While both played a huge role in winning a title last year, it was Foles who was the Super Bowl MVP and has a statue built outside Lincoln Financial Field. As a result, both spent time in 2018 navigating an awkward partnership that ultimately resulted in Wentz once again missing out on the postseason as Foles led another miraculous late-season run to return to the postseason, winning a playoff game along the way.And since we are in this timeline, this much is obvious after watching the 2018 season play out: Carson Wentz and Nick Foles should not be on the same team moving forward.This isn’t because there is friction between the two or that they don’t like each other. Both are good men who appear to genuinely care about one another. But if the goal is to develop Wentz into being the franchise QB he’s already shown he can be http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-lane-johnson-jersey , then Foles simply can’t be a part of things moving forward.On its surface, I realize this is a ridiculous thing to say. After all, Foles is 20-6 since his rookie season with the Eagles. He matched Tom Brady throw for throw in a Super Bowl for the ages, the most offensive Super Bowl in history. He is respected by everyone in the locker room for his leadership qualities and laid-back demeanor. Everyone loves Nick Foles. But that’s part of the reason why it’s time for both parties to move on.A heart divided is one in conflict, and the locker room clearly loves both players. Foles is older, calmer, and because of those things, a bit more mature. Foles has also already proven he can win big games, and that engenders a lot of trust in his teammates. But Wentz is the better player and, lest it be forgotten, was insanely good in 2017. Players loved him. They loved playing with him. There were no questions about his maturity or his leadership ability, because they were winning and he was healthy. It’s easy to forget how popular he was among his teammates before the injury, but let this serve as a reminder.However, as Wentz himself admitted earlier this week Womens Nelson Agholor Jersey , the 2018 season was a rough one for him as he tried to work his way back into the starting lineup and re-establish himself as the quarterback of this team. It would be understandable if Wentz was looking over his shoulder at his revered teammate and put extra pressure on himself this season, things that likely resulted in some of the issues raised by the Philly Voice piece a few weeks ago. It’s easy to say, “Wentz just needs to toughen up. We need to stop coddling him.” But it’s not about coddling and it’s not about toughening up. It’s about human nature. It’s very difficult to be an effective leader when someone as accomplished as Foles is your back-up. The other side of the coin is that it’s unfair to ask Foles to be the back-up QB moving forward. He’s proven he can lead a team and win. He’s proven to be a true No. 1 quarterback for a playoff team. Foles’ game has matured to the point there are a number of teams that should make him their go-to guy in free agency, and he’ll likely score a big payday as a result.If you are one of those people who would prefer to trade Wentz and keep Foles, it’s certainly a valid opinion. Foles has proven himself, and there’s no doubt the Eagles would continue to be successful with him at quarterback. They’d also likely get a haul for Wentz. But it would also be a huge risk, as Foles is never likely to achieve the ceiling that Wentz has already proven he can reach.Would the Eagles technically be in a safer place by having both Foles and Wentz on the team? Sure, but at what cost? What would that say to Wentz? How does it help him to play with one eye on the field and the other over his shoulder? There was a time when Joe Montana was constantly looking over his shoulder at a hard-charging Steve Young, who stood on the sidelines as his back-up for four seasons before San Francisco made the difficult decision to deal their franchise icon for the young, future Hall of Famer. They realized having two starting-caliber quarterbacks on the roster at the same time simply didn’t work for very long.This is not to say Foles is Steve Young, because clearly he isn’t. But Foles is a starting QB and should not be second fiddle to anyone at this point.At the end of the day, Foles is going to leave. The Eagles picked up his $20 million option, which Foles then voided by giving back $2 million. The Eagles could franchise him and work out a trade, but the more likely scenario is that Foles leaves in free agency.Whether it’s by trade or the free agent route Zach Ertz Jersey , Wentz is not going to have Foles back him up in 2019, and that’s for the best. It’s sad to see Nick go, and he will forever be a legend in Philadelphia. When his playing career is over, it would be phenomenal for him to be involved with the team in some official capacity. He will always be loved.But if Carson Wentz is going to take the next step forward in his evolution as a QB, he, and the rest of the locker room, needs to know this team is his. Everyone needs to know the huddle belongs to Wentz, and he needs to enter 2019 as the Alpha, fully healthy, ready to establish himself once again as one of the five best QBs in the sport.