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quarterback makes his second start in place of the injured (elbow) when the Pittsburgh Steelers meet the on Monday Night Football. It's the final game on the for Week 4. Eight days ago, in his first career start, Rudolph had an uneven performance, completing 14-of-27 pa ses for 174 yards, two NFL New Orleans Saints Jersey  touchdowns and an interception in a 24-20 lo s to San Francisco. He also lost a fumble. On Monday Night Football, the Steelers (0-3) will meet a Cincinnati team that's 0-3 for the second time in the last three seasons and coming off a 21-17 lo s at Buffalo. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Steelers vs. Bengals odds, while the over-under, or total number of points Vegas expects to be scored, is 45 after falling as low as 43.5. Before you make any Steelers vs. Bengals picks or NFL predictions for Monday Night Football, you should hear what SportsLine's top NFL expert, R.J. White, has to say.White has been SportsLine's top pro football analyst for two-plus seasons. Over that span, the CBS Sports NFL editor and nationally-recognized handicapper has gone 211-161 on against-the-spread picks, returning $3,275 to $100 bettors.The stats guru, whose picks are coveted by fans everywhere, has hit it big in the world's most prestigious handicapping New Orleans Saints Sleepwear Underwear  tournament, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, twice in the past four years. And no one knows the Steelers like White. In fact, he has hit 15 of his last 21 against Taysom Hill T Shirts  the spread picks involving Pittsburgh. Anyone who has followed him is way up.Now, White has locked in on Steelers vs. Bengals on Monday Night Football. He's sharing that pick only at SportsLine.  White knows that, despite the 0-3 start, Pittsburgh remains a talented team. The Steelers still have seven players who made the Pro Bowl last season: offensive linemen , and , running back , receiver , defensive end and linebacker T.J. Watt. In addition, cornerback has made two Pro Bowls in the past.White also has taken into account that Pittsburgh has been making plays on defense. The Steelers have forced seven turnovers through three games, tied for the second most in the NFL entering Week 4. Pittsburgh will be facing a Cincinnati team that has turned the ball over eight times this season, tied for the most in the NFL.Even so, Pittsburgh is no guarantee to cover, the Steelers vs. Bengals spread on Monday Night Football.  Cincinnati receiver has been solid to start the season. Through three weeks, he ranks fourth in the league in receptions (24) and is tied for sixth in third down catches that have moved the chains (seven). Having grown up in the Jordan Miller Jersey  Pittsburgh area and played at the University of Pittsburgh, Boyd will be especially motivated on Monday Night Football at Heinz Field.In addition, Cincinnati is facing a Pittsburgh team that has  Andrus Peat Jersey struggled going back almost a year. The Steelers are 2-7 straight-up in their last nine games, losing by an average score of 24-20. Only the Bengals, , and have a worse record over that time. The Bengals are also 2-1 against the spread so far this season, compared to just 1-2 for the Steelers.White has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he's leaning under, he has discovered a crucial x-factor that makes one side of the spread a must-back. He's sharing it only at SportsLine.  Who wins Bengals vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football? And what crucial x-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? , and find out.

NFL free agency can be an old man's game. Just ask and , who at 42 and 38, respectively, earned lucrative contracts as the headliners of 2020's open market. But the most ideal kind of free agent acquisition is one that can pay dividends in the short and long term. There's a reason, after all, that young superstars are such a rarity in unrestricted free agency. They're exactly the kind of players teams rush to lock up! Tight finances dictate, however, that a few slip through the cracks.As 2021 free agency fast approaches, here's a look at 10 of the best and youngest players set to be available. Headlining the list of free agents 25 and under is a starter familiar to anyone who tuned in for Brady and the ' Lombardi Trophy run:10. ( )             CIN  CB  #22  Dallas had a bad defense in 2020, and Awuzie played a hand in that before landing on injured reserve and mi sing half the year. His market shouldn't be red-hot. But the rest of his rsum warrants him a Las Vegas Raiders Pet Gear  look. In 2019, for example, as a full-time starter, he racked up 79 tackles to go along with 14 pa s deflections, one pick and one forced fumble. The floor may be low, but the reward for a return to form is a competent starting corner, which isn't nothing in today's .9. ( )             NE  TE  #81  TAR65REC41REC YDs448REC TD8FL0 He's not exactly or , but if you're looking for a starting tight end, you can do a lot worse. In fact, there's a case to be made that Smith still has yet to fully break out. In 2020, he started hot before becoming something of a pa sing-game afterthought. But with two straight seasons of at least 35 catches, 435 yards and three scores, he's got the makings of a No. 1. As a bonus, he's got lots of experience as a blocker thanks to his role in the Titans' bruising ground game.  8. ( )             WAS  WR  #10  TAR97REC77REC YDs851REC TD3FL0 He might never be a true No. 1 wideout, but Samuel's always been an intriguing athlete, and Carolina finally put him to more use in 2020, giving him 118 touches as a runner and receiver. More of a gadget and mid-area specialist than big-play threat, he's still just 24 and could thrive amid an even better supporting cast. His numbers as a pa s catcher have also improved for three straight seasons, despite the notion that he's failed to fully explode. You don't want to break the bank here, but the talent is there Darren Waller Jersey .7. ( )             JAC  CB  #26  Quality starting cornerbacks can be hard to find in a league increasingly catered to the offense, and Griffin was pretty erratic in 2020, serving as a hit-or-mi s piece on one of the NFL's most porous defenses. But he's also got three other solid seasons on his rsum, including a 2019 Pro Bowl campaign that saw him allow an opposing completion percentage of under 58. With six career interceptions, he's also had some opportunistic stretches. As a high-upside outside man, he's worth a decent gamble on the open market.6. ( )             NYJ  DE  #58  The former fourth-round pick could probably even be higher on this list, although his value as a full-time starter is debatable considering he's been more of a rotational piece in Cincinnati. Lawson has never posted gaudy numbers, logging a career-high 8.5 sacks as a rookie and then posting five in each of the past two years. But he's been a steady source of pre sure for the Bengals, combining for 54 quarterback hits between 2019-2020. Someone looking for a high-upside edge presence will be intrigued.  5. (Rams)             CLE  FS  #43  He doesn't have a ton of name recognition league-wide, but in Los Angeles, he's heralded as one of the most important recent pieces of the ' highly touted defense. Limited to six games in 2019, the former third-rounder returned in full  Daniel Carlson Jersey force for Brandon Staley's unit in 2020, logging 105 tackles, eight pa s deflections and a pick. A reliable tackler with a knack for the ball (Johnson also had four picks in 2018), he could be a plug-and-play hybrid defensive back for just about anyone who comes calling.4. ( )             KC  WR  #9  TAR128REC97REC YDs831REC TD9FL1 It's unfortunate that most of the JuJu headlines center on the young wideout's off-field antics, some of which he invites, because as a receiver, he's flashed both big-play ability and short-area reliability. On one hand, Smith-Schuster has failed to replicate the heavy-volume playmaking he showcased in 2018 opposite . On the other, his 2020 efficiency and big body type makes him a rugged option over the middle. You can't rely on him to be a star No. 1, but as a No. 2, he's got plenty to like.3. Yannick Ngakoue ( )             IND  DE  #91  It's fair to wonder whether there's something to the fact  Cliff Branch Jersey that Ngakoue has now played for three teams in two years, with both the and trading him in 2020. He also didn't exactly light up the stat sheet upon moving to Baltimore. But we're still talking about a guy who's posted 45.5 sacks and 18 forced fumbles in five seasons. Elite pa s rushers don't grow on trees, and Ngakoue has shown, at least at times, that he can be one. Put him in the right situation, and you're talking about a potential difference-maker.  2. S ( )             BAL  FS  #32  You don't want to overpay at the safety position unle s you've got a dynamic, rangy ballhawk such as on your radar. Williams isn't quite on that level, but in terms of upside and track record, you're not going to do much better in free agency. Opposite , the former second-rounder starred on New Orleans' feisty defense in 2020 with three picks and seven pa s deflections. In his four seasons, he's intercepted 13 pa ses and forced another three turnovers. The kid can make plays.1. WR (Buccaneers)             TB  WR  #14  TAR84REC65REC YDs840REC TD7FL0 The surest thing set to hit free agency in his age group, Godwin can be one of the NFL's best Las Vegas Raiders Hats  all-around wideouts when healthy. The former third-rounder was quiet in LV, but he's been a big-play threat for his entire career, averaging 14.5 yards per catch since 2017 and scoring at least seven touchdowns in three straight seasons. Capable of running every route and playing inside and outside, he should draw a ton of interest -- and then break the bank -- if the Bucs can't lock him up before free agency begins.

Here, Peter Watton, from experts OddsMonkey, investigates whether Ole Gunnar Solskjr is the worst Man Utd manager ever, and takes a look at his odds for the future. Times are tough for Man Utd supporters: the clubs form in the league has been poor and theres endle s go sip over their managers future. For a fanbase thats used to competing at the very top table, things have been grim for a while now and fortunes dont look like improving anytime soon.However, there seems to be a conflict of opinions on why the Red Devils are in such disarray at the moment. On one side you have experts who think that Ole Gunnar Solskjr is simply a poor manager who is out of his depth. On the other hand, there are those who think he is a victim of circumstance, with the buck stopping with a board who have been mismanaging the club for years.To get a better insight, Im going to take a look Jarrett Stidham Jersey  at the statistics to see if the Norwegian really is as bad as people are making out, or whether hes simply the latest in a line of doomed managers. Ill also take a look at the odds for his future at the club.
 What does Ole Gunnar Solskjrs record tell us?To get a sense of where Ole Gunnar Solskjr falls into the pyramid of modern Man Utd bo ses, lets take a look at his win ratio when compared to the clubs other Premier League-era managers (ratios correct at the time of writing).Alex Ferguson (19862013): 59.67%David Moyes (20132014): NFL New England Patriots Jersey  52.94%Louis van Gaal (20142016): 52.43%Jos Mourinho (20162018): 58.33%Ole Gunnar Solskjr (2018present): 47.50%As you can see, statistically, Ole Gunnar Solskjr has the worst win ratio of any Premier League era Man Utd manager. In terms of the number of games managed (40), hes closest to David Moyes (52), who managed to win over half of the games he oversaw but is generally remembered as one of the worst managers in recent memory.Looking beyond the Premier League, Ole Gunnar Solskjr is not the worst Man Utd manager. But to find a manager with a worse record you need to go back to the 1970s when the club was relegated to the old Second Division and underwent a barren period of silverware. During this time, Frank OFarrell (37.04%), Tommy Docherty (46.93%), and Dave Sexton (40.30%) managed the team to worse win ratios than Ole Gunnar Solskjr.Focusing back on the current situation, its po sible to compare the Man Utd bo ss record to other Premier League teams. While Solskjr won 14 of his 19 matches as caretaker manager, his record has been abysmal since being appointed permanently in March 2019.Just take a look at the bottom of the Premier League form table since that date:Newcastle Utd: P15 W5 D3 L7 = 18 ptsManchester Utd: P16 W4 D5 L7 = 17ptsSouthampton: P16  Cole Strange Jersey W4 D4 L8 = 16 ptsBrighton: P17 W2 D6 L9 = 12 ptsWatford: P16 W2 D4 L10 = 10 ptsThe clubs form since Solskjr became permanent manager puts them right above the relegation zone which, frankly, should not be an i sue for a club with the wage bill and transfer spend of Man Utd. According to Sky Sports , the club spent 148 million on transfers, just 5.6 million short of the combined total of the three clubs below them in the form table.Even if we limit the form to just this season, its the worst start the club has had in 30 years, when they picked up just seven points from nine games in the 198990 campaign under Alex Ferguson. That was the closest the now legendary manager came to the sack, but it came before the money and pre sure of the Premier League era  Solskjr wont receive the same amount of leniency.What are the odds for Solskjrs future?At the time of writing, Solskjr is currently second favourite to be the next Premier League manager to  Julian Edelman T Shirts get the sack, with odds of 3/1. He is only just behind Evertons Marco Silva at 5/4, who seems to be edging closer to the door at Goodison Park by the day. If Silva goes, Solskjr will probably be the new bookies favourite to be moved on.The bookmakers seem to think that Man Utd, in their current form under Solskjr, will not qualify for the Champions League, which is the minimum expectation at Old Trafford. Theyre only offering odds of 9/2 on the club finishing in the top four behind Man City (1/1000), Liverpool (1/1000), Arsenal (5/6), Chelsea (10/11), Tottenham (7/5), and even Leicester City (7/2).To put this into perspective, the bookmakers have Man Utd at 5/1 to finish in the bottom half of the table, which would be an unprecedented scenario for the club. In the Premier League era, the lowest that theyve finished is seventh under Jabrill Peppers Jersey  David Moyes, who, as we mentioned, currently has a better win ratio than Solskjr.Considering everything weve discu sed, I think its extremely likely that Solskjr will be sacked as Man Utd manager before the end of the season. Despite being a fan favourite, the squad is simply too expensive and talented to languish in its current position. Yes, there are mitigating factors, but its results that count so, unle s they improve rapidly, I cant see a long-term future for Ole.

Le s than one week after being , was in New York on Wednesday to appeal the punishment that was handed down by the following the wild brawl that took place between the and back on Nov. 14.During the fight, Garrett tore off the helmet of Steelers quarterback and then . Garrett was hoping Royce Freeman Jersey  to get his suspension reduced and he did that by claiming that Rudolph provoked him before the fight .Garrett's  after the NFL found had used a racial slur. Later on Thursday night, Garrett a suring that he heard Rudolph use inappropriate language."I was a sured that the hearing was space that afforded the opportunity to speak openly and honestly about the incident that led to my suspension. This was not meant for public di semination, nor was it Christian Mccaffrey T Shirts  a convenient attempt to justify my actions or restore my image in the eyes of those I disappointed."I know what I heard. Whether my opponent's comment was born out of frustration or ignorance, I cannot say. But his actions do not excuse my lack of restraint in the moment, and I truly regret the impact this has had on the league, the Browns and our devoted fans."Before Wednesday, Garrett gave no indication that Rudolph has used a racial slur. As a matter fact,that was released on Nov. 15, Garrett actually apologized to Rudolph for the helmet swing."I made a terrible mistake," Garrett wrote. "I lost my cool and what I did was selfish and unacceptable. I know that we are all responsible for our actions and I can only prove my true character through my actions moving forward. I want to apologize to Mason Rudolph, my teammates, our entire organization, our fans and to the NFL. I know I have to be accountable for what happened, learn from my mistake and I fully intend to do so."Shortly after Garrett made the claims of a racial  Wesley Walls slur, Rudolph's attorney Timothy M. Younger vehemently denied that the Steelers quarterback used any sort of racial slur before or during the fight."This is a lie," Younger told ESPN.com. "This false allegation was never a serted by Garrett in the aftermath of the game, never suggested prior to the hearing, and conspicuously absent in the apology published by the Browns and adopted by Garrett."  Younger also said that Garrett's allegation was "reckle s and shameful.""The malicious use of this wild and unfounded allegation is an a sault on Mason's integrity which is far worse than the physical a sault witne sed on Thursday," Younger said. "This is reckle s and shameful. We will have no further comment."The Steelers also i sued a strong denial of Garrett's allegation."Mason vehemently denies the report of being  Derrick Brown Jersey accused of using a racial slur during the incident Thursday night in Cleveland," the team said in a statement. "He will not discu s this accusation any further and his focus remains on preparation for Sunday's game against the ."According to ESPN.com, Garrett during his appeal. Apparently, the Browns defensive end pointed to a suspension that was handed out in 2013 as a reason why his suspension should be reduced. Six years ago, was suspended for two preseason games and one regular season game after he swung a helmet at an opponent. However, it should be noted that Smith didn't make contact on his swing.  In the end, none of Garrett's argument Christian McCaffrey Jersey  worked and the Browns defensive end is now suspended for the rest of the 2019 season at a minimum.

This Sunday's Redskins matchup could very well be the last game Jason Garrett coaches for the , but don't ask about that particular topic. The fourth-year quarterback has known more than his share of succe s under Garrett since joining the club in 2016 as the fourth-round compensatory pick, but he also knows the sting of having been unable to turn the corner in that same timeframe.It's true Garrett's contract is expiring the instant the 2019 season is over, but he's not the only one, as Prescott readily pointed out this week to reporters."I think it's the last game on mine, as well," he . "I'll be damned if I speak on anybody else's future or their place."Prescott is both correct and not-so-correct in his comment, because while it's true neither he nor Garrett are under contract in 2020, it's a flat-out guarantee one of them isn't going anywhere. That person would be Prescott, whom the team attempted to sign Kylin Hill Jersey  to an extension multiple times in 2019. The 26-year-old instead opted to play the market and then bet big on himself over the course of the season, figuring the final offer from the Cowboys could and would only travel north.  With deals landing on , and this year, playing the market has worked out swimmingly for Prescott. Outside of his recent downturn in production -- be it fueled by a sprained AC joint in his shoulder or not -- his 2019 season has mostly been a leveled-up one under the tutelage of new quarterbacks coach Jon Kitna and a more pa s-friendly offense called by .The hiccups in Moore's gameplan as of late have helped blow a hole in the side of the Cowboys boat, but Prescott's stock isn't exactly tanking in the proce s. He's shown the club more than enough to warrant them reattempting to negotiate Dean Lowry Jersey  with him this coming offseason, and if a deal doesn't get done in a timely fashion, Prescott will be franchise tagged -- period.Yes, that comes attached to a projected $26.7 million price tag, but the Cowboys will have upwards of $100 million in cap space, and they won't blink in tagging Prescott to make sure no other team gets within sniffing distance of him. Additionally,  that the added holdup between the two sides is the length of the deal, with Prescott wanting to run shorter to allow him a chance at renegotiating in a few years, particularly after activation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, while the Cowboys want to lock him in for a deal that ranges closer to a seven- or eight-year term -- minimum.  For his part, Prescott has made it clear time and again he wants to be nowhere but Dallas, but this is all new to him. It isn't to his representation, though, having hired mega-firm Creative Artists Agency to negotiate his new deal. CAA has a longstanding relationship with the Cowboys, having also represented Tony Romo in his time with the Randall Cobb Jersey  team."It's the busine s. It's my first time going through it," Prescott said. "I'm not surprised by anything that comes from it  Rasul Douglas Jersey -- from the league, from the team, whatever. Learning as I go."What Prescott is also about to learn is what an regime change looks like, and all that comes with it.  The Cowboys are now 7-8 on the season after losing a pivotal NFC East rematch with the in Week 16, wherein they could've clinched the division crown and a seat in the playoffs. Instead, they played another round of horrid football only one week after shredding the -- a two-game span that's an eery microcosm of Garrett's time with the franchise as its head coach.One year, they're dominant, but disappointing the next. One month they're elite, but below average the next. One week they're a contender, but a filler club the next. One play they're unstoppable, but trying to kick a 58-yard field goal on an opening drive the next.Owner Jerry Jones, who openly admits to having wasted the prime years of Romo, is being urged by others behind the scenes to not repeat  Jonathan Garvin Jersey the mistake with Prescott. One of the most influential voices is that of team exec Stephen Jones, who was integral in halting an extension being given to Garrett in January. The elder Jones was fully prepared to do so after seeing the historic mid-season turnaround, but the junior Jones needed more, though it doesn't appear he'll get it; and so, neither will Garrett.  With three wheels having already fallen off in 2019 and the fourth hanging on by only one lug nut, the Cowboys must defeat the in Week 17 and hope the defeat the Eagles in order to extend the season and, subsequently, the contracts of Garrett and Prescott for at least another week (or more). Unlike the former, however, the latter will still have a home in North Texas come 2020, no matter what.With both Joneses on the same page regarding the future of Prescott -- a quarterback that  -- his last day under contract may be soon-to-come, but that technicality will ultimately be wholly inconsequential.

Doug Pederson used to be offensive coordinator in Kansas City. Now, he's the coach of  Ryan McCollum Jersey the . Alex Smith used to be the quarterback of the . Now, , he'll be the quarterback of the . That makes Smith and Pederson NFC East rivals, which is something that Pederson doesn't seem all too pleased about.On Wednesday, Pederson expre sed his happine s for his former quarterback, "Yeah, I just hate that we have to play him twice a year," Pederson said, via .com. "Well, I'm happy for Alex. I've had a chance to work with him for three years obviously and I'm excited and happy for him. I think it's a great honor for him and the Redskins."Pederson and Smith began working together in 2013. From 2013 Marvin Jones Jr. Jersey -15, Pederson and Smith (with Andy Reid heavily involved too, of course) ranked in the top 10 in scoring offense twice and Smith threw for 61 touchdowns, 20 interceptions, and a 92 Da'Shawn Hand Jersey .5 pa ser rating.  Pederson's work as the offensive coordinator under Reid led to  In his second season, he already has the Eagles in the despite dealing with an endle s list of injuries to star players. Smith, meanwhile, pieced together the best season of his career without Pederson in 2017, leading the league in pa ser rating (104.7) and drastically improving his deep ball (league-best 131.4 pa ser rating on throws that traveled 20-plus yards downfield, per Pro Football Focus). But the Chiefs  Detroit Lions Men Jersey had already drafted in the first round and so they saw Smith as expendable. On Tuesday night, they agreed to send Smith to Washington in exchange for a third-round pick and . , the Redskins and Smith reached an agreement on a four-year extension worth $23.5 million per year with $70 million guaranteed.So in that sense, He no longer has to worry about the first-round pick sitting behind him on the depth chart. He got paid. And  "He's going to do fine. He's a pro's pro," Pederson said. "He's going to come in and he's going to demand perfection with the guys that he's working with and I'm excited to again have him in our Romeo Okwara Jersey  division and to be able to coach against him again."

Since the NFL season ended in February, it seems like there's been a new rumor every week about the fact that the NFL is going to expand the schedule to 17 games for 2021. Well, I have some good news for you and that news it that those rumors are finally going to end and they're likely going to end today because the NFL's 32 owners are finally going to vote on it.The 's annual league meeting will be virtually going down today and tomorrow with the vote on Adrian Colbert Jersey  the 17th game expected to come Tuesday afternoon. By the time you read this newsletter, there's a good chance that the NFL will officially have expanded the schedule to 17 games. When that happens, not only will it add 16 new games to the schedule every year, but one of those games might be played in Germany!We'll have more details on that Germany game in today's newsletter plus some free agency grades and all the mock drafts you can handle. Alright, let's get to the rundown. As always, here's your weekly reminder to tell all your friends to sign up for the newsletter. All you have to do is .   1. Today's show: AFC East free agency gradesWith the brunt of free agency now in the rearview mirror, that means it's now time to do our favorite thing here at the Pick Six Podcast: Grade how everyone did. For the rest of the week, we'll be going through each division and handing out grades for each team.  On today's show, we started with the AFC East and that's mainly because the spent the most money in free agency, so we thought it made sense to grade them first. For this episode, Will Brinson was joined by noted Patriots homer Tyler Sullivan and the two of them teamed up to hand out their AFC East free agency report cards.Here's a sneak peek at the grades:Patriots: B+Notable additions: , , , , , , , ,  : C+Notable additions: , , , , ,    : A-Notable additions: , ,  : B+Notable additions: , , , , , If you want a more in-depth explanation on each grade, you're definitely going to .  2. insist they're going to keep After the 49ers traded up to the third spot in the on Friday, most people likely a sumed that the move meant the end of Jimmy Garoppolo's career in San Francisco, but apparently, that's not the case. During an interview on Monday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said that Garoppolo ."We still plan on him leading us and getting  New York Jets Accessories us as far as we can with him," Shanahan said.The crazy part is that he said that with a straight face. You don't trade up to three unle s you're drafting a quarterback and if you draft a quarterback at three, that means your current quarterback isn't going to be around much longer.  Anyway, Shanahan tried to insist that making the trade would actually make Garoppolo a better player, because the deal would make or something like that."I'm sure Jimmy was a little pi sed off from it, just like I would be, too, but me knowing Jimmy, he'll be fired up and come in and he'll work his butt off," Shanahan said. "Knowing Jimmy, the more mad Jimmy gets, usually the better he gets."The 49ers coach said he did eventually talk to Garoppolo about the deal and that the two had a honest conversation.  "We were very straight up with each other and I told him how we felt," Shanahan said. "This doesn't change any of his circumstances right now. He's still coming in here and trying to lead this team. I told him how excited I was that free agency went a lot better than anticipated with signing a lot more of our own players than we had thought going into it and that we have a real good team coming back here."Remember everyone, it's draft season, which means it's smokescreen season, which means you can't believe anything any coach says between now and the draft. I think what I'm trying to say here is that I'd say there's only about 20% chance that Garoppolo is on San Francisco's roster come Week 1.3. Hue Jackson claims gave him an extension during 0-16 seasonThe Cleveland Browns have made some  Dan Feeney Jersey terrible decisions over the past 20 years -- remember, this is the team that drafted , and -- but the worst decision of all might have been one that no one even knew about.  Apparently, the Browns gave Hue Jackson a CONTRACT EXTENSION during the middle of their 0-16 season in 2017. That news comes from Jackson, who ."I got a contract extension at 1-23, midway through the season," Jackson said, . "I wanted to go public with it, but the Browns didn't."According to  Quincy Williams Jersey Cabot, Jackson did actually get a one-year extension. If the Browns didn't want to go public with the deal, that seems like a red flag. That's like dating someone, but they don't want to tell anyone that you're actually dating. When that happens, there's a 4000% chance that relationship is not going to work. As for Jackson, if he got the extension at 1-23, that means it came at a point in the 2017 season when the Browns were 0-8. If you're looking for one decision that has perfectly summed up the Browns' ineptitude over the past 20 years, that's probably it.  Jackson claims it didn't work out in Cleveland because he became the "fall guy" when the coaching staff and the front office became divided against each other over analytics."There's no doubt I was lied to by ownership and leadership of the team. They were going to be football plus analytics, but it was football vs. analytics," Jackson said. "I think I became the fall guy because that was the narrative. The truth needs to come out, for other minority coaches. They need to know the pitfalls out there. My story has affected some of their futures."Jackson also noted that he is in the midst of writing a book and all I can say about that is let's hope he's better at writing than he is at coaching.  4. NFL set to approve expanded schedule, which could mean one game in GermanyBy the time you read this newsletter, there's a good chance that the NFL will officially have expanded the schedule to 17 games.Once the vote happens, one of the biggest changes you'll see will come with international games. According the NFL could be moving a game to Germany as soon as next year, which means if you've ever wanted to celebrate Oktoberfest in Germany, 2022 might be a good year to do it.When the expanded schedule gets approved, that will create 16 new games on the schedule each season and all 16 of those will be AFC-NFC games. Of those 16 games, four of them will be played internationally starting in 2022 and a big reason that's happening is because the NFL is going to require every team to play at least (My gue s is that one division each year will have to host the international games).  With the league planning to play at least four international games each year,  Sheldon Rankins Jersey the plan is to put two in London, one in Mexico City and one in Germany. The German game . As the international games move forward, the NFL will also be eyeing other countries like Canada and South

It didn't take long for the to get back on track following a 48-46 lo s to the at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 15. Only eight days Dallas Cowboys Pet Gear  later, they were taking the visiting to the woodshed in a game that saw both and set records en route to a 34-7 spanking that was very nearly a shutout effort by the defense.That latter point is seemingly more poignant as it relates to the playoffs, because while it's well-known what Brees and the offense can do, the Saints defense is middle-of-the-pack in points allowed this season at 21.9 per game. It's clear where the opportunity for improvement lies, and it isn't the run defense. The Saints are fourth-best in the league at stopping the run -- allowing an average of only 90.8 yards on the ground per game -- but they're ranked 17th in pa s defense, with their secondary conceding an average of 238 yards each week.This is why they saw fit to claim off waivers, the veteran cornerback having been released by the following his . Jenkins labeled the Giants move as the "best news ever' on his way out the Trevon Diggs T Shirts  door, continually unapologetic in the days leading to his release, before finally . In an attempt to bolster their pa s rush, the Saints also confirmed they attempted to claim All-Pro defensive lineman -- released by the -- but they lost that bid to the .Jenkins nearly cleared waivers altogether before the Saints stepped in and grabbed him, and head coach Sean Payton says it was a no-brainer."We value the player, especially the position," he told media ahead of the team's matchup with the . "It's always a difficult position to find. He gives us versatility and that's important down the stretch."  The move puts pre sure on Jenkins' former Giants teammate , whom the Saints  Troy Aikman Jersey acquired from New York in 2018 in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2019 and a seventh-rounder in 2020. They've since declined his fifth-year option,  Dallas Cowboys Jackets making him a free agent in a few months, and he's come under fire at times for uneven play for the Saints -- a similar knock to his time spent with the Giants after being selected 10th overall in the draft.Apple has no interceptions and only four pa s breakups in his 14 starts this season, and Jenkins joins the mix having already tallied four interceptions with 14 pa s breakups in 13 games. How this dynamic plays out will be interesting going forward, considering Jenkins might also become a free agent himself in the offseason as a vested vet who could opt out of the final year of his contract with the Saints.Both Apple and Jenkins joined the Giants back in 2016, and Apple was the first to go. In a Hollywood-esque plot twist, Jenkins has now followed him to New Orleans only one year after being shipped out of New York, himself having also been given the boot; the two must now tango to determine who has the best shot at remaining in Louisiana after 2019. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys Rompers  Saints can't afford to lose another game to close out the season in their desperate bid to regain the homefield advantage they lost in their defeat at the hands of the 49ers.  They're hoping Jenkins has some say in that.

cornerback didn't throw any punches at receiver A.J. Green on Sunday. He was, however, on the receiving end of a body slam and a couple of punches after he pushed Green. Still, , which referee Brad Allen  Kamren Curl Jersey described as the "instigator."Two days later, Ramsey's bo s -- Jaguars executive vice president of football operations, Tom Coughlin -- defended Ramsey, "I want to voice my support for Jalen Ramsey following the incident in our game on Sunday," Coughlin said in a statement. "Our players are instructed to not retaliate or get involved or do anything that would result in eviction because that would hurt the team. Team comes first, and Jalen was trying not to hurt his team. While he did push his opponent -- something that happened with other players during the game -- he did not retaliate, he threw  Washington Commanders T Shirts no punches, and he did not fight back. Jalen was doing what Coach Marrone has instructed him to do -- which is to play tough, be physical and to make every play difficult for his opponent. There was banter going back and forth during the game, but Jalen was playing football within the rules."First of all, Coughlin defending his player shouldn't come as a surprise. But that doesn't make him right. From what we know with 100 percent certainty, Ramsey didn't do that much wrong on the field, you know besides push Green -- yes, something that happens acro s the league every Sunday -- and engaging in some back and forth "banter," as Coughlin said.But the thing is, if a referee decided to eject the player who got punched and body slammed because he instigated the fight, and if the player who did the punching and body slamming was the normally mild-mannered A.J. Green,  Dyami Brown Jersey I really want to know: what in the heck did Ramsey do to Green that set him off?    Jalen Ramsey and AJ Green getting after it out there  Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn)  Second of all, isn't it kinda weird that the Jaguars made rookie running back , but are now defending their player who instigated one of the uglier fights you'll see in the ? That's one weird disciplinary system.And then there's . ESPN's According to multiple sources, Ramsey was then seen being restrained by Jaguars personnel and  Sammis Reyes Jersey EverBank Stadium security. He was spotted heading toward the Bengals' locker room before he was restrained, and as the Bengals came in at halftime, he started screaming profanities once he spotted them. Ramsey was also heard yelling that he was going to go find Green once security let him go.Ramsey did not go in the locker room and was told  Chase Young Jersey to return to the Jaguars' locker room and did, a source said.The point being, Ramsey isn't exactly innocent in all of this. Neither is Green, who apologized after the game.  Somehow, from the league, though they could be fined later this week. And based on Coughlin's statement, nobody should expect the Jaguars to discipline Ramsey for his actions.

The had a surprise guest on their team Zoom meeting this week. Actor and comedian Will Ferrell showed up, posing as tight end . Seahawks players were told by head coach Pete Caroll they would be welcoming in a new player, and after describing him as a former Carolina Panther and a Pro Bowler, Alexander Myres Jersey  Olsen was introduced, but looking a little but different.Instead of Olsen, it was actually Ferrell. He took on the role of Olsen and committed, never breaking character.  . looks a little different here... Special guest Will Ferrell crashed today's virtual team meeting.   Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks)  Wearing a No. 12 Seahawks jersey he started out saying:"Coach thanks so much so excited to be here. So excited to be a Seahawk and excited to play with you Ru s, Carson Wentz T Shirts  Ru s I love you. I love you. I love the way you play. I love the way you handle yourself as a human being." responding by laughing and saying he felt the same way about him.Ferrel -- or "Olsen" -- gave his goals for the season saying, "I Rodrigo Blankenship Jersey  came here to catch some pa ses and that's what I hope to do. What I did mostly for Carolina is I drew up my own plays, so I'm gonna be adding a lot to the playbook."His first drawn up play: "90-G9-Flywheel-Kanye-Starburst." Not sure we'll see that on game day.  Ferrell then listed his demands from the team, noting that he will never been on special teams, "not ever, even if all 52 guys Jacoby Brissett Jersey  are hurt," which caused everyone to laugh. He joked that he'd be doing broadcasting during the actual games, referencing the times Olsen has spent in the booth."I know what you're thinking I'm an older guy, I'm 36," Ferrell, who is actually 52, said.Showing his stomach to the camera, he asked "does this look like the body of a 36-year-old? I don't think so!"  Carroll took the opportunity to say that Ferrell "may wanna work on that  Michael Pittman Jr. Jersey core a little bit."Eventually, the real Greg Olsen showed, looking more fit than Ferrell, and likely prepared with plays that would be better executed than the "90-G9-Flywheel-Kanye-Starburst."During the off-season, . The tight end joined the Seahawks

Le s than a week after coach Hue Jackson mentioned that he Mark Webb Jr. Jersey  didn't nece sarily want to see his players protesting during the national anthem, the Browns responded by holding the 's largest protest since started kneeling in August 2016.Nearly a dozen players went to their knee during the national anthem before Cleveland's game against the on Monday. According , , , , , , , , and were among the players who kneeled during the anthem.  Woah. A ton of Browns kneeling during the national anthem here  Jordan Zirm (@clevezirm)  The inclusion of DeValve is notable because it makes him the first white player to kneel during the anthem. DeValve's inclusion in the Browns' protest comes  that and symbolically  on to the shoulder of their teammates and Derek Carr made a point of putting his arm around Khalil Mack during the anthem.As for the Browns, there were several players who didn't kneel for the anthem, but did show support for the protest by placing their arms  Justin Herbert Jersey on their teammates. Rookie quarterback , , , and were all among the group who showed their support while standing.  At halftime of the game, the Browns organization released a statement about the protest."As an organization, we have a profound respect for our country's National Anthem, flag and the  Los Angeles Chargers Pet Gear servicemen and servicewomen in the United States and abroad," the teams said. "We feel it's important for our team to join in this great tradition and special moment of recognition."Although the team didn't seem too happy about the protest, the organization did say that it would respect every player's decision.  "At the same time we also respect the great liberties afforded by our country including the freedom of personal expre sion," the team said.The Browns protest comes le s than a week after Jackson had said he was hoping he wouldn't see those i sue from his team."I think everybody has a right to do, and I get it, but the national anthem means a lot to myself personally, the organization and our football team. I  Uchenna Nwosu Jersey hope -- again I can't speak, I haven't really talked to our team about it -- I would hope that we don't have those i sues," Jackson .  The Browns coach later clarified his remarks and said he wouldn't be against it if any of his player decided to kneel."My personal feeling is that over the last season, we've seen players come under unfair scrutiny for protesting during the anthem, mainly because the focus has become on whether or not a player is being disrespectful to the flag or military and not on the  Keenan Allen Jersey i sue and cause attempting to be addre sed by the protest," Jackson said in a statement. "The intent of my comments was not to discourage individual expre sion from our players in light of a cause that moves them to personal expre sion. I'm disheartened that I gave anyone that impre sion because I did not speak with enough clarity."The Browns were kneeling during the national anthem as a way to protest racial injustice and police brutality. The team's decision means Kaepernick's protest is more than likely going to continue in 2017 whether he's in the league or not.

Things haven't much improved between and the , with the contractual stalemate still very much ongoing as the calendar begins to approach June. It's no secret Adams wants to remain with Gang Green going forward, but only if he's awarded the extension he's been lobbying for. General Pat Tillman Jersey  manager Joe Douglas admitted in late April the two sides hadn't met up to that point to discu s Adams' future with the club, and would instead do so following the 2020 -- again deploying double-speak by way of praising the two-time All-Pro's value to the club .This doesn't sit well with Jets fans or players who feel Adams is a defensive nece sity going forward. One such di senter of a po sible Adams trade is linebacker C.J. Mosley, who didn't pull punches when he was asked about the situation. The four-time All-Pro can't fathom why New York would consider shipping Adams out of town, and he's now let the club know exactly how he feels about the idea; as well as why he's still not buying it." , I wasn't too worried about that," Mosley said, via ESPN.  Patrick Peterson Jersey "That would be a crazy move. First of Malcolm Butler Jersey  all, he's one of the leaders on the team. That's first and foremost."He brings that extra energy whether guys want it or not. Sometimes you might be tired or not feeling good, but as soon as he steps on the field, you're going to hear that voice and he'll be flying around. To have that presence in the secondary, a guy that can make plays in the pa sing game and also plays in the backfield -- in the box -- that's always exciting."  This, of course, isn't the first time the Jets have flirted with the idea.In October 2019, they listened to offers from several teams -- including Adams' hometown -- in an attempt to see what they could potentially land in exchange for him ahead of the trade deadline. That decision sent Adams into a media fury, then making it known he'd love to return to North Texas, if that was the play. He'd later walk back his comments and has since doubled down on wanting to remain in New  Arizona Cardinals Accessories York, but Douglas and the Jets have remained technically distant despite being verbally semi-committed to him.The team exercised Adam's fifth-year option that will secure him through the 2021 season but, absent a long-term deal, it's unlikely he'll participate in any offseason program in 2020, and there's the added po sibility he'd be absent if the NFL season kicks off as scheduled in September. For now though, Mosley isn't worried about the worst-case scenario.  "Once we get everybody back, and everybody already has a year under their belts as a defense, we can take this to another level," Mosley said. Until an extension is inked, however, trade speculation will  Patrick Peterson T Shirts not only remain -- it'll simply ramp up with each pa sing week.