In a story June 27 about a sports exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Sheldrick Redwine Jersey , The Associated Press reported erroneously that the memorial and museum president was named Alice M. Greenwood. Her surname is Greenwald.

A corrected version of the story is below:

Museum exhibit highlights impact of sports after 9/11

New exhibit at 9/11 Memorial & Museum highlights impact of sports after 2001 attacks

By MELISSA MURPHY

AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) – A new exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum highlights the impact of sports after the 2001 attacks, including the Mets’ win in New York’s first major sporting event after 9/11.

”Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” explores how sports helped unite the country and features interviews with athletes such as Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza.

”In that first game back, the home team came back and won,” said Piazza, whose two-run homer for the Mets in the eighth inning on Sept. 21, 2001, lifted the team past Atlanta. ”That’s exactly the lesson the city, the country and the world needed to see that night.”

Carol Gies attended that game with her three sons and celebrated the moment in the stands. Her firefighter husband, Lt. Ronnie Gies, died in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

”When that ball went over the wall, I saw my children smile for the very first time since they lost their dad,” she said in an oral history recording.

The exhibit covers various sports, including football, hockey, basketball, soccer, NASCAR, the New York City Marathon and the 2002 Winter Olympics. The story is told in nine chapters, using archival sports footage and testimonies from athletes, coaches and 9/11 families.

It opens with the U.S. Open final of Venus vs. Serena Williams on the weekend before the attacks. It moves through the cancellation of events, including the first stoppage of Major League Baseball since the death of President Franklin Roosevelt in 1945.

The Mets’ and Giants‘ stadiums were used as recovery and supply sites after the attacks. Piazza’s jersey http://www.thebrownsfootballauthentic.com/austin-seibert-jersey-authentic , his batting helmet with ”NYPD” taped on the back and John Franco’s FDNY hat are on display.

So is Pat Tillman’s Army Ranger uniform, on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tillman, an Arizona Cardinal player, enlisted after 9/11 and died in Afghanistan.

New York Rangers Mike Richter, Eric Lindros and Mark Messier are pictured during a visit to thank rescue workers at ground zero on Sept. 16.

There’s a quote from Mets manager Bobby Valentine: ”When we went down there the first time, you could still smell it. You could still feel it. You could see the filth on the faces of the workers. When they saw us, their faces lit up. You could see their teeth through their black masks.”

A letter from 10-year-old Brielle Saracini to Derek Jeter dated Sept. 14 is on display. She explains to her favorite player that her father, Victor Saracini, was a pilot of hijacked Flight 175 that crashed into the south tower. Soon after, Jeter called to invite Brielle, her sister and mother to a game.

In the World Series, the Yankees hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks among heightened security for Games 3, 4, 5 at Yankee Stadium, just 14 miles from ground zero. Video shows Jeter hitting a walk-off home run in Game 4 and jumping into the arms of teammates at home plate.

Michael Jordan is pictured with members of the military before a Washington Wizards vs. Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 30. Jordan had pledged his entire year’s salary to the 9/11 relief effort.

”Through the lens of sports, this exhibition celebrates the strength of the human spirit and our capacity to come together and support one another through unimaginable grief,” 9/11 Memorial & Museum President Alice M. Greenwald said. ”This story provides additional points of entry into the complex story of 9/11 to better understand our history and the impact it had on our world today, to reflect on our own lived memories from that time and to feel inspired by stories about the best of humanity.”

The exhibit was sponsored in part through the support of the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, MLB, the New York Mets and their chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon. It runs through the summer of 2019.

The list of players sitting out this weekend’s conference championships is almost as impressive as the starting lineups: Julian Edelman. Carson Wentz. Dalvin Cook. Dont’a Hightower. Allen Robinson. Sam Bradford.

Following the NFL’s season of carnage that claimed the likes of Trysten Hill Jersey , among others, Aaron Rodgers, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, J.J. Watt, DeShaun Watson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Joe Thomas, this year’s final four all overcame not only the odds – ”Minneapolis Miracle , anyone?” – but devastating injuries to key starters.

”We have a tough and resilient team,” Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long said of the NFC’s top seed , which is missing its second-year QB in Wentz, an MVP hopeful when he blew out a knee in December.

Even before Wentz’s injury thrust backup Nick Foles into the starting job for the playoffs, the Eagles lost nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, playmaking middle linebacker Jordan Hicks, versatile return specialist Darren Sproles, and special teams captain Chris Maragos.

Yet, here they are, 60 minutes from Minneapolis and Super Bowl 52.

”I think that starts at the top with Doug, because he sets the tone for being resilient and even keeled,” Long said of his coach, Doug Pederson. ”At the end of the day http://www.thecowboysfootballauthentic.com/connor-mcgovern-jersey-authentic , we have a tough group of guys.”

So do the Minnesota Vikings, who are trying to reach their first Super Bowl in more than four decades and fulfill the mantra to ”Bring it Home” and become the first NFL team to play the title game in its own stadium.

And they’re doing so behind Case Keenum, who crashed Tom Brady’s playoff party along with fellow perennial backup Foles and Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles.

Together, the four quarterbacks left standing have a combined five Super Bowl rings, two NFL MVP awards and four Super Bowl MVP trophies. Brady, of course, owns all of that hardware himself.

Such is the panorama of these playoffs following a season of pain in which so many superstars were rendered sideline spectators with broken bones, snapped ligaments, torn muscles.

Keenum replaced an injured Bradford, who had replaced an injured Teddy Bridgewater. Bradford, now back in uniform as Keenum’s backup, blew out a knee in the first month of the season, as did rookie running back in Cook, who needed reconstructive surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Behind resilient coach Mike Zimmer , who resisted the urge to quit just before he got the Vikings’ head coaching gig in 2014, Minnesota rolled right along. Keenum deftly took over for Bradford, and Jerick McKinnon and Latavius Murray became a productive backfield tandem.

”We’ve got a bunch of fighters on this team,” Zimmer said. ”They’ve been a resilient bunch all year long. I expect it to continue to be that way.”

The Patriots are also a bunch of fighters; they reached their seventh straight AFC title game despite losing Edelman, Brady’s top target, to a torn ACL in the preseason, and Hightower to a torn chest muscle in November.

Play caller Josh McDaniels and Brady Tony Pollard Jersey , who led New England to a fifth Super Bowl title last year despite the absence of Rob Gronkowski, adjusted accordingly to Edelman’s absence with another terrific year.

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy stepped in for Hightower and ranked third on the team with 73 tackles and second with 5+ sacks despite missing three of the final five games with a calf injury.

Van Noy’s sack total was just a half-sack shy of Hightower’s career high set in 2014.

”The thing about K.V. is he’s very versatile,” said Patriots safety and defensive captain Devin McCourty. ”So we’ve used him a bunch of different ways. … He’s been a big asset to our team.”

The Jaguars are the healthiest of the remaining playoff teams. They have only one opening-day starter on injured reserve: former Pro Bowl receiver Robinson, who tore his left ACL on Jacksonville’s opener.

Four months removed from reconstructive surgery, Robinson is now traveling with the team, so he’ll be on the sideline Sunday at New England, serving as a mentor to a raw receiving corps.

”Every person in this locker room put in a lot of work to get to this point, with me being one of them,” said Robinson, who was poised for another big year after dominating the league’s best secondary in training camp.

His injury on Jacksonville’s third offensive snap created a huge void for the offense. Marqise Lee and Allen Hurns tried to pick up the slack, but they ended up on the sideline at one point with injuries, too, leaving rookies Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook to assume bigger roles.

Cole, an undrafted rookie from tiny Kentucky Wesleyan, had 42 catches for 748 yards and three scores in the regular season. He added a clutch 45-yard catch that set up a late TD in Jacksonville’s 45-42 stunner at Pittsburgh last week.

”I wish I could just wake up tomorrow and feel like I did Sept. 9,” Robinson said, ”but I understand it’s going to be a process. I know I’ll be back to that point and better.”

Like so many other stars, Robinson will be in street clothes Sunday, cheering on his teammates in hopes of getting a sideline pass to the Super Bowl.

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Falcons place Ricardo Allen on IR Youth Andy Levitre Jersey , sign LB Bruce Carter & S Sharrod Neasman The Falcons have officially placed starting FS Ricardo Allen on IR, ending his 2018 season. The team also made several other roster moves on Tuesday afternoon, including:Signed LB Bruce CarterSigned S Sharrod NeasmanWaived LB Richard JarvisRicardo Allen tore his achilles during the Falcons’ Week 3 match-up with the Saints. Allen signed a 3-year, $19.5M contract with the Falcons during training camp, and all of Atlanta hopes that he is able to return healthy for the start of the 2019 season. Achilles injuries are typically quite difficult to return from, however, so it’s possible that Allen may need additional time to return to full strength.The Falcons also signed LB Bruce Carter and S Sharrod Neasman to bolster the depth at both positions. Carter is a 7-year veteran who most recently played with Jets in 2017—he’s piled up 311 tackles, 5 sacks, 17 pass deflections, and 5 INTs during his career. Neasman was with the Falcons in 2017 as the primary back-up strong safety behind Keanu Neal. He played in 11 games for Atlanta last season, with only 2 total tackles. Neasman is familiar with the scheme and looked solid in limited playing time—hopefully, he can provide steady depth and will compete with Jordan Richards, Keith Tandy, and Kemal Ishmael for the starting role.Richard Jarvis has bounced between the active roster and the practice squad several times this season. The Falcons clearly like Jarvis as a developmental EDGE/LB, and I’d expect him to return to the practice squad if he clears waivers.What are your thoughts on these roster moves? Do you think the Falcons will get anything out of Bruce Carter and/or Sharrod Neasman? Who do you think should start among the Falcons current options at SS? It’s out there, but it could happen."Okay, let’s get wild. Who might the Falcons take?One of the Devins. Devin White is an LSU linebacker Stitched Jake Matthews Jersey , making him such a Dan Quinn pick that it almost cannot happen, and that’s before we even get to his athletic profile. White is fast, fluid, and has the makeup of a playmaker at the NFL level, even if his instincts and tackling lag behind. He could be—even should be—an impact player at the next level.Bush is a more refined player, and his ability in coverage and agility would make him a deeply intriguing fit for the Falcons. He’s also flashed as a pass rusher in college at times, and the Falcons can always use more help there.Beyond that, I’d be hard-pressed to see the Falcons going with a linebacker at 14, and we’re already way out in unlikely territory to begin with. What does it mean for the roster in 2019?You would expect to see the Falcons trotting out three linebackers more often, I’d wager, as there’s no real reason to believe they’re eager to get De’Vondre Campbell’s physicality off the field. Campbell, Deion Jones and either White or Bush would be a formidable, athletic group, and Foye Oluokun is a great insurance policy in any case. The Falcons would be a more capable run defense with that much speed on the field, for certain, but Bush and Jones in particular would be potent enough in coverage that the Falcons might be willing to test out true 4-3 fronts more often, even if it got Damontae Kazee off the field more often. What does it mean long-term?Interesting things. The Falcons are coming up on an extension for Campbell Youth Jake Matthews Jersey , who has been a quality starter the team will certainly try to extend. The addition of a linebacker at 14 would crowd the depth chart, obviously, and it might make the Falcons more willing to explore life without Campbell.The bigger question might be how they feel about Foye Oluokun, who just turned in an impressive rookie campaign. This team plays nickel often enough that having four starting-caliber linebackers is a nice luxury but still a luxury, meaning Oluokun would have to be considered a true backup going forward—and Campbell comfortable with reduced playing time—to make this thing work. If the team did move on from Campbell, it’d be Jones, the rookie, and Oluokun going forward. Considering linebacker is in good shape and Campbell shouldn’t break the bank, though, linebacker still would be a surprising pick. What are the opportunity costs?Everything I wrote about defensive tackle and cornerback, basically. The Falcons have bigger fish to fry than linebacker, and while adding a potentially elite player to the corps would certainly improve this defense, it would leave them looking for immediate and long-term help at defensive end, right tackle, defensive tackle, cornerback, and safety with subsequent picks that have lower success rates. It also creates a logjam at the position this year Stitched Desmond Trufant Jersey , where the Falcons are loaded with talent and depth options, though I’m wagering that they’d clear out plenty of playing time at the expense of Oluokun and perhaps Campbell if they made this kind of investment.Unless they’re worried about losing Campbell next year, though, the costs would appear to outweigh the immediate benefits. Defensive end is going to be hollowed out again to start next offseason, defensive tackle will be shedding a couple of useful players if the Falcons don’t re-sign them, cornerback is still a position of priority given that the team won’t stop talking about it, and tackle remains the one position the Falcons could probably slam dunk upgrade in the draft. Should the Falcons do it?I’d lean toward no. Bush in particular and White to a lesser degree could be great, and obviously adding an elite linebacker next to Deion Jones would make this defense a gigantic pain in the butt to deal with. From that perspective, it’s a justifiable pick, and nobody should be shocked if Dan Quinn’s deep and enduring love of linebackers wins the day if one of those guys is available at 14.But the Falcons can’t abandon needs-based drafting entirely just because they signed some useful depth options for a year or two, as they well know. That first round draft pick could be a five-plus year solution at a position, and the Falcons could certainly use more talent at linebacker but not to the extent they need it at, say, right tackle or defensive end. I still expect them to sink a pick into the trenches when all is said and done, but DQ’s lust for athleticism and speed at linebacker and the team’s post-draft ties to top players in 2018 suggest we shouldn’t rule this one out entirely.

Todd McShay went through all 32 teams and pointed out their best value pick. His selection for the Titans was first round pick Jeffery Simmons. It was probably a pretty easy pick for McShay with..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Tennessee Titans PodcastTodd McShay calls Jeffery Simmons the Titans best 2019 NFL Draft value pickNew Jack Conklin Jersey ,35commentsCDTShareTweetShareShareTodd McShay calls Jeffery Simmons the Titans best 2019 NFL Draft value pickDouglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsTodd McShay went through all 32 teams and pointed out their best value pick. His selection for the Titans was first round pick Jeffery Simmons. It was probably a pretty easy pick for McShay with Simmons having top 5 talent and falling all the way to #19.Of course it isn’t THAT easy. There are a lot of other factors in play with Simmons including the assault while in high school and the torn ACL this winter. On the assault, I thought the introductory press conference the Titans did with Simmons that also included Amy Adams Strunk, Jon Robinson and Mike Vrabel gave pretty good insight into Simmons the person. You can listen to some of my thoughts on that on the latest Locked on Titans here.Here were McShay’s thoughts on the Simmons pick: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have lost their three-time Pro Bowl tight end at least for a big chunk of the season.Quarterback Marcus Mariota is being evaluated after hurting his throwing arm, and two-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan is in the concussion protocol.And that’s just the latest injuries for the Titans.Now Tennessee has to see who’s healthy enough for the home opener Sunday against AFC South rival Houston (0-1) and adapt accordingly.“What we’re going to do every week is try to figure out what gives us the best chance to win, personnel wise, who we have available, maybe who we’re playing obviously,” rookie coach Mike Vrabel said Monday.“We’ll be flexible enough to use any personnel that we think will help us win. I don’t think we can commit to anything right now.”The Titans already are down starting right tackle Jack Conklin, who was inactive against Miami as he recovers from a torn left ACL repaired in January.On defense, starting linebacker Derrick Morgan played only 14 snaps in the Titans’ 27-20 loss in Miami as the Titans work the veteran back in after a preseason injury.Tennessee’s top two draft picks also are linebackers, and Rashaan Evans and Harold Landry both missed the opener with injuries.Add to that the Titans are recovering from the league’s longest game since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 because of two lightning delays that made the matchup in Miami last 7 hours, 8 minutes from the opening kickoff to the final second ticked off.Morgan said it wasn’t easy warming up, cooling down again and again Delanie Walker Jersey , but thinks the Titans learned some mental toughness from the day that wouldn’t end.“Hopefully it never happens again and we never have to play football for eight hours straight,” Morgan said.Mariota is being evaluated after he lost sensation in his right hand after the game from his injured right elbow. He was intercepted twice — both after taking a hit from Dolphins defensive lineman William Hayes following a handoff. Vrabel said they’re hopeful of getting a good report back on Mariota’s arm needing everybody that’s healthy and available.Blaine Gabbert, signed this offseason, replaced Mariota and threw for 117 yards with an interception. The Titans do have rookie Logan Woodside on the practice squad, but will wait for a report on Mariota before deciding whether to add another quarterback.Vrabel did say he told defensive coordinator Dean Pees to take note of how officials are handling quarterbacks carrying out a fake on a run-pass option.“If that’s legal, then we have to do it the same exact way,” Vrabel said.Lewan was resting Monday. Asked about Dolphins lineman Andre Branch’s hit, Vrabel said it probably wasn’t dirty even if the coach thinks his left tackle “absolutely” was targeted.The Titans put tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserve Monday and the tight end will have surgery on his right ankle in the next few days. Walker came into the season with the most catches in the NFL by a tight end between 2013 and 2017. He also has been Mariota’s favorite target, leading the team in receptions in two of the past three years.Vrabel said the Titans will evaluate Walker’s potential to return this season after surgery. Jonnu Smith, a third-round pick out of Florida International in 2017, has 19 receptions and will be the first expected to fill in for Walker. Smith had talked to Walker and said the veteran was in good spirits.“It is some big shoes to fill,” Smith said.

This year’s crop of free agents will be joined by veterans deemed too costly by their current teams in the coming days and weeks. Which pass rushers expected to be released could Seattle target?"With free agency opening on March 14 Cheap Ugochukwu Amadi Jersey , the group of pending free agents will begin to inflate in the coming days and weeks. A wave of players will soon flood the market, deemed too expensive by their current teams to stick around. At some positions, it will be a welcome influx of talent. Count EDGE among those positions which will need a boost, with the majority of the top end talent certain to be retained by their current clubs. Luckily for pass rush needy teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, more talent should soon be made available. Here are the EDGEs at risk of getting cut (or already have been) who could be a fit in Seattle. Olivier VernonAmong all players listed here, Vernon is the most talented and would be the most impactful addition; not a coincidence, he’s also the most likely to remain with his current team. The Giants signed Vernon to a massive, five year, $85M deal with $40M fully guaranteed in 2016. Since then, Vernon’s been a solid, if not great player in New York, with 22 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in three seasons.The Giants can save $11.5M towards the cap if they release Vernon, though they would incur a dead money charge of $8M. With approximately $28M in cap space currently available, and just Landon Collins needing to be re-signed among their premier talent, New York could wait until next offseason when the dead money is much more palatable ($4M). However, Vernon’s been floated by Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald and NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal as a potential cut. If Vernon were to hit the open market, the Seahawks would surely be interested. He’s a true three down lineman capable of playing the run and pass, and would make a terrific partner for Frank Clark. Though Vernon had just seven sacks in 2018, his pressure rate of 11.1 reflects the type of disruptive presence he is, and the type of rusher Pete Carroll desires—someone who affects the quarterback. Robert QuinnA footnote in the Rams’ busy 2018 offseason was a trade that sent Quinn to the Dolphins, ridding themselves of the $22M remaining on his contract at the time. Now, Miami themselves are likely to get rid of Quinn Ugochukwu Amadi Seattle Seahawks Jersey , saving just under $13M in the process. The Dolphins pending release of Quinn is a reflection of the realities of the NFL rather than Quinn’s play last season. In just his second season as a stand up rusher, Quinn registered 6.5 sacks, 35 pressures and nine tackles for loss. More impressive was his NFL-leading pass rush win rate of 40 percent, a staggering number and five percent higher than the next closest rusher (Jadeveon Clowney). Quinn will be in his age-29 season in 2019 and can certainly still help a team. Landing in Seattle would allow Quinn to avoid double teams, like he enjoyed when playing with Aaron Donald, as well as giving him a chance to play his former team in L.A. twice a season. Vinny CurryThe Eagles’ depth inevitably had to take a hit following their Super Bowl victory in 2018, and their inability to retain Curry was a part of that. As a free agent, Curry signed a three year, $23M deal with the Buccaneers, only to be cut after one season. On an entirely terrible defense last season, Curry was a disappointment for Tampa Bay: 2.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and a pressure rate of 9.4. Similar to his former teammate Brandon Graham, a deal between the Seahawks and Curry would likely be one of two EDGE additions this spring, as Curry is much more of a depth addition than difference maker like a Vernon or Ezekiel Ansah. Curry has been a starter in just one season of his career (2017); the most productive season of his career came in a year in which he played 32 percent of the defense’s snaps. Depth in a pass rushing group is a must in the modern NFL, and it’s something Seattle currently lacks. The signing of Curry would be unlikely to inject double-digit sacks into the group, but it would absolutely provide depth. Adrian ClaybornIn writing about free agent pass rushers the Seahawks could target, I likened Graham’s production and situation to Clayborn, who signed a two year, $10M deal with the Patriots last spring. Clayborn plummeted back to Earth after a 9.5-sack 2017, producing just 2.5 sacks and three tackles for loss in 2018. Now, New England can release Clayborn and save $3.9M, while incurring a cap hit of $2M. The Patriots have $15.7M in cap space currently Shaquem Griffin Jersey , and need to sign Trey Flowers, their best defensive player, to a new deal. Clayborn is a reliable edge defender who can play against the run and pass, but could be released to make the room needed to round out a roster expected to make another Super Bowl charge.Clayborn isn’t a flashy player by any stretch, nor would he particularly move the needle. However, in the name of restoring the depth that left Seattle, he would be a solid addition to the Seahawks rotation. Vic BeasleyThrough four seasons in the NFL, Beasley has remained an entirely puzzling player. Though he wasn’t aided by Dan Quinn and the Falcons repeatedly switching his position, from defensive end to linebacker and back again, Beasley has thoroughly disappointed in three of his four seasons. The one season he didn’t disappoint, however, Beasley led the league in sacks with 15.5 and was named a first-team All-Pro.Now set to play 2019 under his fifth-year option worth $12.8M, it’s expected Atlanta will cut ties with the former first round selection. If Beasley does indeed hit the open market, he could be a highly intriguing option for Seattle. He has familiarity with Carroll’s defense, having played his entire career in Quinn’s system. Additionally, he clears all of the Seahawks’ athletic thresholds at the position—with the lone exception being arm length, where he falls 1/2” short—and is a 99th percentile athlete. Above all else, Seattle prioritizes the three cone drill with their EDGEs. Three times in the Carroll era, the Seahawks have taken the pass rusher who posted the best three cone in their class. Frank Clark was one of those three, but only because Beasley and his three cone of 6.91 seconds was grouped in with the linebackers, as opposed to defensive linemen. The fit is obvious, as is the need for Seattle. Beasley has an element of risk to him Tre Flowers Jersey , but the upside is extremely high. It’s worth noting another big name pass rusher likely to be cut, Justin Houston, would be extremely unlikely to land with the Seahawks. The reason for Houston’s expected release—besides his $21.1M cap hit—is his fit in new Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s 4-3 defense. If Seattle’s going to give a free agent pass rusher a sizable deal, regardless of length, it isn’t going to be for one who’s a questionable fit within the scheme. Despite the likelihood of the top pass rushers being re-signed by their current teams, the Seahawks and their $51.9M in cap space should have an impressive group of EDGEs to target next month. Retaining Clark is the top priority, and once that’s accomplished, Seattle can begin to bring in some help for him.Amara Darboh will get second chance with Seahawks in 2019 As a rookie, Amara Darboh couldn’t win a significant role on the offense for the Seattle Seahawks. Going into year two, Darboh wasn’t healthy enough to compete in a group that is currently six-deep after promoting Keenany Reynolds, so he barely even had his chance at redemption. By next year, he could get a second opportunity to make a difference on the Seahawks.On Friday, Darboh failed a physical with the New England Patriots and reverted back to Seattle’s injured reserve. He is not eligible to play this season.That should give the Seahawks to keep Darboh in the fold for the next offseason. He’ll cost $400,000 against the cap this season, per a tweet I read by our own John Gilbert.Darboh was a third round pick in 2017 out of Michigan. He played sparingly last year and failed to catch up this offseason as the team became more and more aware of the talent of David Moore, also a member of the 2017 draft class. The Seahawks currently have Tyler Lockett, Doug Baldwin, and Moore all under contract for the next few seasons, with Jaron Brown signed through 2019 and Brandon Marshall potentially retiring next year, as he’s mentioned as a possibility.

Coaching Snapshot: Outside Linebackers Coach Shane Bowen A look into DC Dean Pees’ defensive staffName: Shane BowenRole: Outside Linebackers CoachNFL Coaching Experience: 2 seasonsPositions Coached: Defensive Assistant (Houston Womens Derrick Morgan Jersey , 2016-2017)Collegiate Coaching Experience:Assistant (Georgia Tech, 2009-2011), Graduate Assistant (Ohio State, 2012), and Linebackers (Kennesaw State, 2013-2015). Coaching Track RecordHouston TexansShane Bowen’s NFL coaching career began in the AFC South. After spending close to a decade coaching college football, Bowen was given the opportunity to join the Houston Texans coaching staff. Bowen was employed as a defensive assistant. He was brought onto a staff compiled of a handful of “Belichick disciples” in HC Bill O’Brien, DC Romeo Crennel and LB Coach Mike Vrabel.Under Crennel, the defensive staff helped the Texans secure the throne as the number one defense in football. Considering the fact that the team lost J.J. Watt three games into the season and still managed to become the top defensive unit speaks volumes. In 2017, Vrabel took over as DC, with Crennel having been promoted to Assistant HC. The injury bug feasted on some of the Texans defensive playmakers, and Houston’s fall from grace wasn’t pretty. The Texans were on the lower end in total defense and finished dead last in total points allowed.Bowen experienced the highs and lows of a defense in two seasons. However http://www.thetitanslockerroom.com/authentic-eddie-george-jersey , he reestablished a working relationship with Vrabel that stemmed back to their time on the Ohio State sidelines that aided in him being added to the Titans 2018 coaching staff.Tennessee TitansThe Titans are one of a handful teams that split the linebacker coaching duties into two separate departments. Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, San Francisco and Washington are the only other teams that have designated coaches to oversee the Inside Linebackers and Outside Linebackers.Bowen will be responsible for the latter. He has a quality group mixed with both veteran talent and fresh blood. OLB Brian Orakpo - who continues to miss time nursing an injury - will be a tremendous asset to a young coach like Bowen. On the opposite side, Derrick Morgan, who shared the field with Bowen at Georgia Tech, already has a firm understanding of what type of person Bowen is. Bowen, who suffered a career ending injury, went to war with Morgan at Georgia Tech before transitioning into a role on the Yellowjacket coaching staff. Morgan witnessed first hand the passion and love for the game of football ingrained in Bowen. Add rookie second round stud Harold Landry III and undrafted free agent standout Sharif Finch to the stable of savvy pass rushers, and - health being a non-factor - the group is intriguing and intimidating. The depth at the position isn’t bad. If OLB Aaron Wallace can avoid injury, he has shown flashes in preseason action. OLB Josh Carraway, who spent last season on the practice squad Womens Derrick Henry Jersey , will have to make the most of limited reps in order to prove he is worthy of being on the final 53.DC Dean Pees, who had built an impressive resume during his tenure on NFL sidelines, will look for Bowen to develop a crop of pass rusher that can help devour the pocket, force throws and have QBs asking paper or plastic when the whistle blows. Bowen, who is a teacher focused on the enhancing the “little things”, will focus his attention on preparing players in the position he once played. He will have two solid defensive minds to lean on in Pees and Vrabel. RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is free on bond after he was arrested on a drunken driving charge.In a statement, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says the former Texas Longhorns star was arrested about 4:30 a.m. Monday in the Missouri City area of suburban Houston. The six-year NFL veteran, who lists a Missouri City address as his residence, was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and released after posting a $500 cash bond.Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Hanel told the Houston Chronicle that “the deputy noticed slurred speech and a strong smell of alcoholic beverage.” He also said Young “flunked every sobriety test they gave to him.”Young served 18 months’ probation after pleading no contest in January 2017 to driving drunk in Austin.FOX Fantasy AutoForm a Racing Team, Compete for PrizesPlay Now!

On Thursday http://www.seahawkslockerroom.com/authentic-tre-madden-jersey , we covered two of the most unique positions at the Scouting Combine in wide receiver and tight end. Continuing to go through the position groups as they arrive, we are now at another..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections VideosCoffee and CigarettesGame AnalysisThe Numbers GameCigar Thoughts2019 NFL DraftWhat the Seahawks will be looking for from DL and LB at the Scouting CombinePSTShareTweetShareShareWhat the Seahawks will be looking for from DL and LB at the Scouting CombineBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsOn Thursday, we covered two of the most unique positions at the Scouting Combine in wide receiver and tight end. Continuing to go through the position groups as they arrive, we are now at another split position at defensive line, plus linebacker.Like wide receiver, the defensive line is split into three different groupings for the purposes of the Seahawks Draft Board: EDGE (naturally), run-stuffing defensive tackles and interior rushers. While the lines can blur between the two (boiled down) types of defensive tackles, there is a difference in profiles Seattle looks for. First, the headlining position for the Seahawks this offseason.EDGEThe position with the most thresholds in Seattle’s draft philosophy is EDGE. That’s a tremendous help for a number of reasons, most notably that it helps to clear out names at a position where so often high profile prospects flame out in epic fashion. First, there’s defined size requirements: 6-foot-3 and above, between 245 and 275 pounds, and arms 33” or longer. The Seahawks are looking for explosiveness around the 70th percentile among EDGEs in the broad jump (9-foot-10) and a vertical of 32” or higher. The biggest emphasis athletically is put on change of direction. Short shuttle isn’t hugely important, anything quicker than 4.3 or 4.4 seconds is fine, however, three cone is a highly important indicator. Anything slower than 7.3 seconds is a non-starter, and even that’s pushing it. Since 2010, Seattle’s drafted the EDGE with the quickest three cone time three times. The Seahawks will keep close tabs on the EDGEs who test the best on the three cone drill this week, and you should too. Defensive TackleThough the position is boiled down further, there are a couple things Seattle looks for at the position, regardless of the player type. For the most part, the Seahawks prefer taller DTs (6-foot-3), however Poona Ford is a considerable recent exception, at just 5-foot-11. Arm length, 32” and longer, is important. Explosive athletes aren’t particularly of interest to Seattle inside, with thresholds of 27” in the vertical and 8-foot-6 in the broad. After those general trends, it boils down to more role-specific numbers. The Seahawks target run-stoppers 305 pounds and above, while more penetrative players are in the 295-305 range. Functional strength is required in the run defenders, and so 30 reps is the baseline on the bench press. Short-area movement is valued in gap-shooting pass rushers, which means a short shuttle of 4.65 seconds or quicker is needed. LinebackerSince 2010, Seattle has stuck quite closely to their mold at linebacker, with two high profile exceptions. The first came in 2011, when K.J. Wright was selected despite not meeting any of the Seahawks’ athletic thresholds, except for broad jump. What Wright did (and still does, presumably) possess was incredible, 98th percentile arm length. (Wright did meet their height and weight requirement.) The other exception was Shaquem Griffin http://www.seahawkslockerroom.com/authentic-dontae-johnson-jersey , who was selected despite only clearing their height and 40-yard dash thresholds.Seattle is likely going to be in the market for an off-ball linebacker this spring, and during the Scouting Combine, that will be players 6’ and above, and between 230 and 245 pounds. They’ll be in the 90th percentile or above in the vertical jump (39”) and in the broad jump (10’). Above average speed in the 40-yard dash, below 4.55 seconds will be targeted, as will above average change of direction—around 7.2 seconds and below. Since 2012, Bobby Wagner has exemplified the type of linebacker the Seahawks want: Prototypical size, the speed and agility to get sideline-to-sideline, and the explosiveness to stop the ball-carrier upon contact. That’s the type of player they’ll be looking for in Indianapolis. Terry McLaurin would help the Seattle Seahawks immensely. The former Ohio State Buckeye is exactly what Seattle looks for in a receiver. Two weeks ago, I dared to dream about the Seahawks landing..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections VideosCoffee and CigarettesGame AnalysisThe Numbers GameCigar ThoughtsDraft On TapeDraft on tape: WR Terry McLaurin’s separation quickness perfect for SeahawksNew,12commentsPSTShareTweetShareShareDraft on tape: WR Terry McLaurin’s separation quickness perfect for SeahawksJohn David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsTerry McLaurin would help the Seattle Seahawks immensely. The former Ohio State Buckeye is exactly what Seattle looks for in a receiver. Two weeks ago, I dared to dream about the Seahawks landing a dynamic, run-after-catch threat in the 2019 NFL Draft. I hypothesized that Deebo Samuel could be the guy but acknowledged it would be “grossly irresponsible” for Seattle to spend a high pick on a wide receiver, given their more pressing needs.McLaurin as a pick feels more realistic. Testing will have a large say on where he goes, and the 2019 combine invitee could run fast (more on this later), but he’s likely to be a third-rounder. The strength of this receiver group is in day 2. While the depth of the class is limited, and the top end has question marks, day 2 contains several fun guys. For the Seahawks, McLaurin is the pick of the bunch. In college, he was the type of explosive playmaker that Pete Carroll salivates over: In a loaded offensive arsenal, McLaurin averaged 20 yards per catch and recorded 11 receiving touchdowns. Senior BowlAt the Senior Bowl, McLaurin alerted all evaluators to his talents, soaring to be the most impressive wideout behind Samuel. He demonstrated a deep comprehension of separation creation. His sudden, aggressive cuts drew gasps from onlookers. All the traits he flashed on tape dominated defenders. He proved that he’s a receiver that wins through route running ability and not just athleticism. At the end of the week, McLaurin had impressed some of the most respected evaluators:In the game, he earned three “Jon Gruden Raiders stickers,” took an end-around 20 yards and played through contact at the catchpoint:Here is my real-time reaction from the press box:The weigh-ins also confirmed McLaurin’s ability to play both inside and out at the NFL level, where he measured in at 6ft 1, 205lbs.ToughnessWhat helps McLaurin is his toughness. He will fight through impact when trying to haul in the football and maintains his concentration. One of his best catches is adjusting to a ball thrown behind him. He will vertically leap, contort his body and secure the catch.I severely dislike comparisons for prospects, BUT McLaurin’s back-shoulder catching style reminds me of Golden Tate coming into the league. McLaurin is a body catcher who relies on trying to clasp the ball into his chest, even when leaping for the football. He would benefit from extending his hands away from his frame and making use of his full catching radius. Back to McLaurin’s physicality, where his ability to deal with tight press coverage benefits too:Beating pressWhen dealing with press coverage, the main way McLaurin beats defenders is via his footspeed. He makes them dance a merry jig with slippery lateral ability and quick, dicey feet. You will always get those saying this kind of release needs to be cleaned up at the next level, but for the purposes of the one-on-one drills it was awesome. Enjoy two angles of one of his best reps:McLaurin’s skill in moving suddenly in short areas leads to easy separation. His shimmies and head fakes were brutal for corners in Mobile:DeceptionMcLaurin’s footspeed and violence when running routes showed up in college. He was not a lazy route runner, instead attacking the break point each time:McLaurin showed the complete mismatch of putting him against Texas safety Kris Boyd. Exploiting a lunging jam with a quick swipe Womens 12th Fan Jersey , McLaurin beat Boyd deep and stacked the defensive back. Combined with McLaurin’s head and eye fake to look for the ball, Boyd thought he was beat on the go route. Instead, McLaurin then used his ++ positioning to sink his hips and break outwards for the catch. There are a few added steps and footwork issues in McLaurin’s route-running that can be fixed with sound coaching, but overall he manipulates defenders beautifully.SpeedJohn Schneider has only ever taken two wide receivers who ran slower than the 4.4s—Chris Harper in the 2013 fourth and Kenny Lawler in the 2016 seventh. The Seahawks’ general manager has never taken a slow day 2 prospect. On tape, McLaurin appears quicker than fast. He appeared to have rapid first and second gears but didn’t seem to possess burner qualities higher up the stick shift. However; just look at the Zebra tracking numbers from the Senior Bowl:Unsurprisingly, this showed up in one-on-ones, particularly once he had avoided any kind of jam:As Brad Kelly described, McLaurin has a “slow motion” effect on the other 21 players:Perhaps, then, McLaurin’s altering of his route speed to manipulate defenders and get in optimal position for the football is what influenced my non-burner opinions pre-Senior Bowl. In Mobile, while I was munching on numerous Reese’s pieces, McLaurin looked like the fastest man on the field. Coming out of high school, McLaurin reportedly ran a 4.40 forty-yard dash at “The SPARQ Opening” in 2013. He expects to run a 4.35 forty at the NFL combine. He’s certainly running in the 4.4s, making him 1) a mightily appealing prospect and 2) “eligible” for Schneider’s consideration.Ball carrierWhat makes McLaurin so exciting is what he can do with the ball in his hands. His strong lower legs give him excellent contact balance for the position and a robustness that makes him tricky to bring down.As a ballcarrier, he is always looking to punish with a nasty off-hand stiff arm. Furthermore, he transitions from receiver to runner near-instantly. This myriad of positive traits gets even better due to McLaurin’s prescient open-field vision. As a result, McLaurin represents true housing potential with his COD skills and burst.Blocking and special teamsThe high effort of McLaurin warrants serious praise. It was beyond question as a stalk blocker at Ohio State, where he was always looking to sink low and deliver a firm, well-aimed hand strike. While he lacked stickiness and drive—which could be an Ohio State-coached thing—he was willing.Such eagerness to “do his job” extended to special teams, where McLaurin was a capable gunner on punt and kickoff coverage. In Mobile, when most watchers bemoaned the special teams drills, McLaurin hurtled downfield as a gunner and always met the returner with a tap. DraftParris Campbell (who turned down the Senior Bowl) has so far received more attention than McLaurin, but I’d rank McLaurin over his former teammate. As stated, the athleticism plus the quick-separation skills make for a deadly wide receiver #2 type who can physically transition into an open-field threat. That makes McLaurin perfect for the offense of Brian Schottenheimer. As I wrote in the Samuel edition of Draft on tape, “Seattle’s receiver group was weak last year, with Lockett the only consistent threat after Doug Baldwin played the year hurt.” Meanwhile, David Moore appears to be viewed as the Jermaine Kearse-type, that of a possession receiver.Moore regressed, after he had issues controlling his body and getting two feet in bounds, but McLaurin would fill a different role, playing in the slot and outside. Think Golden Tate. McLaurin meeting this need could remedy 2018’s disappointing yards-after-catch numbers. Additionally, he would get open on the intermediate crossers and over routes that Schottenheimer adores.The Seahawks are almost certain to move down in the draft, probably twice from their initial position at #21. That should net them enough picks to justify spending a third on McLaurin, assuming he doesn’t run stupid fast (4.3s). What we know now is this: Terry McLaurin is exactly what the Seattle Seahawks look for in a receiver.

Zac Taylor may still be with the Rams Hardy Nickerson Jersey , but he’s already got a good chunk of his Bengals coaching staff set up.Raiders quarters coach Brian Callahan is set to be the team’s next offensive coordinator. He has a pretty extensive history, which also includes plenty of experience with Jack Del Rio, who is expected to be Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator.From 2010-15 he spent time on the Denver Broncos staff as an assistant coach. He became the assistant quarterbacks coach when the Broncos won Super Bowl 50, which means he also spent plenty of time learning from Peyton Manning.More recently, Callahan was the Lions quarterbacks coach during the 2016 and 2017 seasons when Matthew Stafford saw career lows in interceptions. He didn’t post any career-high numbers during that span, but he was far more consistent than his years without Callahan. Each year, Matthew Stafford completed over 65 percent of his throws http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-shawn-williams-jersey , which is something he only accomplished the year before Callahan arrived.Last year, Callahan moved on to work under Jon Gruden in Oakland. He wasn’t able to help return Derek Carr to his 2016 form, but he did improve in completion percentage, passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions from 2017 to 2018. Of course, Callahan’s father is Bill Callahan, who has head coaching experience with the Raiders and Nebraska. It has even been rumored that the Bengals would like to add Bill Callahan to their staff for their vacant coaching job for the offensive line Womens Dre Kirkpatrick Jersey , but Washington can block that move since he is under contract for the same position.It isn’t clear (and likely won’t be until Taylor is officially announced as the head coach) whether Taylor or Brian Callahan will handle the play calling duties, as neither has experience calling plays at the professional level. That seems to be one of the only downsides to this move, but then again, we just endured Bill Lazor’s play-calling for essentially two seasons. This could be the breath of fresh air the Bengals have been looking for. The top 10 of this year’s NFL Draft is becoming very interesting. There seems to be a ton of blue chip pass rushers coming to the NFL as well as several other very talented defenders and offensive lineman. There is also the wild card of whether Kyler Murray will be the second quarterback taken in the first 10 picks after Dwayne Haskins.All of this leaves the Bengals sitting at pick 11 wondering who will fall on draft night. Right now the Bengals two most glaring needs are at offensive tackle and linebacker. At this point, Devin White is the only linebacker who looks like he will be worthy of a selection that early if he makes it to Cincinnati’s pick. Offensive tackle looked like a thin position at the start of the draft process, but a few more tackles have been climbing up the draft boards, which has Todd McShay thinking the Bengals could snag one early in his most recent mock draft.This mock shows the rise of not only Ford Darqueze Dennard Jersey , but Jawaan Taylor, the offensive tackle out of Florida, as well. Taylor went ninth overall to the Bills, which is quite the rise after he was viewed as a mid-first round pick not that long ago.Ford would obviously be a welcome addition. The offensive line saw improvements last season after bringing in Billy Price at center and Cordy Glenn at left tackle, but it really shows just how bad they were before that since they still struggled pretty heavily. One of the main reasons for the was Bobby Hart starting at right tackle most of the season. There were times you questioned how he could have ever been viewed as a starting right tackle with the way he pass protected. Ford would be an instant upgrade in the run game where he has incredible power and enough quickness to set the edge. His major knock seems to be his pass protection footwork isn’t quite there yet, but if the biggest knock is technique then you could do far worse. He would likely be a day one starter and have an instant impact when you consider what the Bengals dealt with last season.It should also be noted that White was also still on the board in McShay’s scenario, which would create quite the dilemma for Cincinnati. Their linebacking group could be getting a hard reset with the likely release of Vontaze Burfict and the rest of the group being mediocre at best. White would give the Bengals a true sideline-to-sideline linebacker Randy Bullock Jersey White , which is something they’ve been desperately missing for years now.If the Bengals manage to pick up a starter with the 11th pick at offensive line or linebacker, it seems like it’d be hard for fans to be too upset with the selection.

Green Bay could strike gold with the former Washington linebacker Cheap Rashan Gary Jersey , who would bring a reliable presence on the edge at a significant — but not exorbitant — price tag."Kyler Fackrell. Reggie Gilbert. Kendall Donnerson.Those are the three outside linebackers who are likely to be on the Green Bay Packers’ 90-man roster when free agency begins on March 13th. Clay Matthews is scheduled to be a free agent, and Nick Perry would seem to be a legitimate candidate to be released, likely with a post-June 1st designation. That leaves the aforementioned trio holding down the fort.It goes without saying that the Packers will not and cannot enter training camp in 2019 with those three players making up the entire depth chart at the position. Some combination of draft picks and free agents — both veterans and undrafted rookies — will bolster the unit, providing additional depth and playmaking ability.Based on what will likely be available on the open market and when the Packers are on the clock in the 2019 NFL Draft, the team needs to make a serious run at signing former Washington linebacker Preston Smith.Smith’s gameSmith was a second-round draft pick in 2015 out of Mississippi State, and he’s a perfect size for a large edge rusher at 6-foot-5 and around 260-265 pounds. He has not missed a game in his career, and has started each contest over the last three campaigns. As a rookie, Smith played just under 50% of Washington’s defensive snaps, rotating in and out of the lineup with Trent Murphy. In that time, however, he recorded an impressive eight sacks, including three forced fumbles. His sack total dipped to 4.5 in his second year Rashan Gary Jersey Womens , despite an uptick in playing time to 70%, but his QB hit total and tackle totals both increased. His most productive season as a pass-rusher was in 2017, when he recorded eight sacks again and registered 21 hits before seeing those numbers drop a bit to four and 16 last season.Those numbers won’t leap off the page like the double-digit sack seasons posted by players like Dee Ford, but they certainly suggest that Smith can continue improving. His age — he will turn 27 in November — suggests the same.NFL.com even mentioned Smith as a good fit for the Packers on Thursday:As always, take PFF ratings with a grain of salt. Still, this indicates that he is an excellent all-around player, able to hold up against the run equally as well as he rushes the passer. This is of course critical for a Packers defense that finished 23rd in rushing DVOA and was particularly gashed on the edges, finishing 31st or 32nd on DVOA for runs outside the tackles.Finally, Smith has played primarily on the left side of the defense in Washington. This is notable since Kyler Fackrell lined up mostly on the right side. It is not uncommon for pass-rushers to switch sides, but it’s worth noting that neither player would have to move to a different spot in the starting lineup compared to what they’re used to.Smith’s asking priceAs always, price is a consideration. The Packers currently have an estimated $35 million in salary cap space, per Over the Cap’s estimates. Cutting Perry as a post-June 1st release won’t free up any more room for the spring Rashan Gary Green Bay Packers Jersey , but it would add nearly $11 million to the team’s cap room in June; therefore, the Packers could feasibly use up a big chunk of that $35 million in free agency before using the extra cap space freed up by releasing Perry to help sign the rookie draft class and give the team more wiggle room heading into the summer. In addition, a possible release of Tramon Williams would give the team another $4.75 million to play with, bringing their total space on March 13th to about $40M.Therefore, the Packers could reasonably use $25 million of that $40 million for free agents, leaving $15 million left over with another $11 million coming free in June. Say they re-sign Bashaud Breeland and land the big fish in the safety pond, Earl Thomas, with cap hits around $5 million and $10 million for the first year of their deals, respectively. That still leaves another $10 million to play with — and that should be a good number for Smith.Spotrac estimates his reasonable market value this year at about $11 million per year. Interestingly, they used Nick Perry’s 2017 contract as one of the comparisons, and Smith compares favorably to Perry in most of the comparisons Spotrac uses. Perry’s deal was worth $11.8 million per season for five years; Smith could very well come in right around that mark.Furthermore, there is far less reason to worry about Smith’s availability than there is and was for Perry Rashan Gary Jersey 2019 , who has dealt with numerous minor and major injuries. He has never played all 16 games in a single season, and has missed at least four games in four of his seven years in the league. Smith has never sat out a single game as a pro.In essence, the Packers could free up all the cap space they need to sign Smith by cutting Perry, and they would get a more reliable, available player for about the same price in 2019. What about draft picks?Sure, the Packers should have a set of talented edge rushers to choose from when the 12th pick rolls around. Between Clelin Ferrell, Jachai Polite, Brian Burns, and Montez Sweat, there should be options there. However, bringing in Smith should not preclude the Packers double-dipping by selecting one of these prospects early on; in fact, doing so would allow that player to take some time developing before being asked to take over as a starter.Furthermore White Rashan Gary Jersey , if the Packers were to draft a player like Polite or Burns, that rookie may need to work into the lineup gradually as a situational pass-rusher before being able to hold up as an every-down player. Smith’s ability to defend the run would be invaluable in that case, allowing the team to work a rookie in gradually before becoming an every-down player in 2020, when Fackrell is scheduled to become a free agent.All told, Smith looks to be an excellent combination of value, reliability, and fit for the Packers, and though he will surely demand substantial money, signing him should not require a truly massive contract. That should make him one of the most tantalizing options for the Packers among this year’s free agent pass-rushers. Aaron Rodgers engineered yet another magical comeback for the Green Bay Packers Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers.Rodgers led the Packers 81 yards over the final minute and change of regulation to setup a 27-yard game-winning field goal from Mason Crosby to stun a 49ers team that held a 30-23 lead with three minutes left to play.Crosby bounced back after his wretched week in Detroit where he missed five kicks a week ago to go 4-for-4 against the 49ers, including the game-winner that allowed Green Bay to escape with a 33-30 victory.It appeared as though the 49ers had done enough to hold on as DeForest Buckner sacked Rodgers on a third-and-15 at the Green Bay 19-yard line. However, the sack was negated and a fresh set of downs given to the Packers after an illegal contact penalty against Richard Sherman made it first-and-10 instead of fourth-and-19.Rodgers knocked down the open door, scrambling for for 21 yards out near midfield and spiked the ball to stop the clock with 20 seconds remaining. He rattled off quick completions to Adams for 8 Cheap Rashan Gary Jersey , Equanimious St. Brown for 19 and Adams again for 19 to move to the 49ers 9-yard line to set up the shot attempt for Crosby to pull out the victory.C.J. Beathard tossed a pair of touchdowns to Marquise Goodwin, and Raheem Mostert and Matt Breida combined for 148 rushing yards as the 49ers had the Packers on the ropes.Beathard led the 49ers out of a 17-7 hole in Lambeau Field, going on a 23-6 scoring run until the Packers late rally dealt a crushing blow.Trailing 30-23, Rodgers would zip a 38-yard completion to Adams to move to the 49ers 20-yard line as they moved into scoring position. Rodgers and Adams would then finish off the drive with a 16-yard touchdown in the back corner of the end zone to tie the game with just under two minutes to play.Beathard and the 49ers took one took many bites at the Goodwin apple as a deep shot to the 49ers speedster was picked off by Kevin King with 1:07 left to play to set up the Packers death blow at the wire.Both teams scored on their opening possessions of the game. Breida’s 3-yard touchdown run capped a seven-play, 75-yard opening salvo for the 49ers only to be quickly matched with a four-play, 77-yard Packers drive that ended with a 2-yard Ty Montgomery touchdown run on a throw behind the line of scrimmage.A 29-yard Mason Crosby field goal and 9-yard touchdown pass to Adams gave the Packers a 17-7 lead late in the first quarter.Beathard would go over the top of the Packers defense for a 67-yard touchdown to Goodwin to close the gap to 17-14 before the end of the first quarter.After another Crosby field goal, Beathard and Goodwin would connect again on a 30-yard touchdown strike as the 49ers grabbed a 21-20 lead.Field goals of 46, 44 and 43 yards for Robbie Gould and a 51-yard field goal by Crosby brought the game to 30-23 before the final frenzy.Rodgers finished with 425 passing yards on the night and three receivers – Adams (132), Jimmy Graham (104) and Marquez Valdez-Scantling (103) – went over 100 yards receiving for the Packers.Beathard finished with 245 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for San Francisco.

TAMPA Markus Granlund Jersey , Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed forward J.T. Miller to a five-year contract worth $26.25 million.Miller will count $5.5 million against the salary cap through 2022-23. General manager Steve Yzerman announced the deal with the pending restricted free agent on Tuesday.Acquired from the New York Rangers at the trade deadline, Miller put up 18 points in 19 regular-season games with Tampa Bay and then eight more in 17 playoff games. The 25-year-old Miller has 82 goals and 108 assist in 360 NHL games.Miller’s contract puts cap-strapped Tampa Bay closer to the $79.5 million ceiling, with new contracts still needed for restricted free agent defenseman Slater Koekkoek and forward Cedric Paquette.The Lightning are one of a handful of teams set to meet with New York Islanders star John Tavares in Los Angeles to try to persuade the pending free agent to join them.— SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Only 25 seconds after nearly ending the game Michael Del Zotto Jersey , Mike Hoffman made sure it was over.Hoffman hit the post at 1:03 of overtime and then scored at 1:28 to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.The initial shot by Hoffman was originally ruled a goal before it was quickly overturned after a replay review. Hoffman came back just seconds later with a drive from the right circle that beat Keith Kinkaid, giving him 23 points in his last 20 games.“I didn’t see (the first shot) at all if it went in or not. I shot it kind of through the goalie and heard it hit the post and then that’s all I saw,” Hoffman said. “All I really had to do (on the second shot) was hit the net. It was a good comeback win for us, good character win. This group has been searching for that for a little bit now and it’s nice to see.”With their goalie pulled for an extra skater Sam Gagner Jersey , the Panthers tied it 3-all on Jonathan Huberdeau’s 100th career goal with 1:29 left in the third period. Huberdeau also had two assists.Aleksander Barkov added a goal and an assist, and Jared McCann also scored to help Florida halt a three-game losing streak. James Reimer stopped 29 shots.“We’re a team that battles every night. I don’t think we have the record that we want right now, but we battle most nights,” Huberdeau said. “Right now we needed the two points.”Jesper Bratt Womens Devante Smith-Pelly Jersey , Blake Coleman and Miles Wood scored for the Devils. Kinkaid made 30 saves, and Sami Vatanen had two assists.New Jersey lost its third straight game and is 0-4 in overtime this season.“We’ve got to keep working at it. It’s been different situations, different guys, different things http://www.officialcanucks.com/authentic-adidas-sven-baertschi-jersey ,” coach John Hynes said. “When you look at it, there’s not one particular trend. We’ll continue to work at it. You’ve got to be able to find a way to get two points out of it.”Bratt gave the Devils a 3-2 lead when he tipped in a shot by Vatanen with 8:33 remaining in the third. The goal was Bratt’s second in two games.With the Panthers’ net empty, Huberdeau grabbed a loose puck in front and pushed it past Kinkaid for his 100th NHL goal.Florida closed to 2-1 on a 5-on-3 power-play goal by Barkov, who one-timed the puck past Kinkaid at 7:31 of the second.The Panthers tied it at 2 on McCann’s goal. McCann’s shot from the slot got past Kinkaid and went high into the net with 8:17 left in the second.The Devils took a 1-0 lead on Wood’s goal at 1:23 of the second. Vatanen took a shot from the point and Wood tipped it past Reimer.New Jersey stretched its lead to 2-0 on a short-handed goal by Coleman. Barkov lost control of the puck in the neutral zone and Coleman scored on a breakaway when he put the puck into the corner of the net at 6:01.NOTES: Panthers D Mark Pysyk played in his 300th NHL game. … Florida G Roberto Luongo Alex Tuch Jersey Kids , who injured his knee in a loss to Carolina last Friday, skated before practice and remains day to day.UP NEXTDevils: At Washington on Friday.Panthers: Host Anaheim on Wednesday.