• Par nicky_heart le 23 November 2023 à 01:47
    All things NFL
     
     
     Under whom the bench gets very hot
     
     
     
     11 rounds of the 2023 season have passed, so we are closer to the end of the season than the beginning. Back then, everyone was hopeful, but now dark clouds are gathering in many places. Black Monday is still a long way off, but it's worth looking at who may fear for their job at the end of the year, and who should get their act together quickly if they don't want to metaphorically end up on the street. So let's take a look at the head coaches under whom the bench is already hot, or is just getting hot. For those who would be surprised to stay 
     
     
    Josh McDaniels was fired almost a month ago, and I think there are at least three other coaches who would be surprised if he could keep his job. With that being said, we wouldn't mind either of them being fired before the end of the season. Frank Reich, Panther
     
     
     The Panthers put together an All-Star coaching staff of seasoned NFL professionals last winter, so we didn't think it would be such a flop. And still. Carolina is currently 1-9 in the 1/1 position, which they cannot reap the benefits of, as they gave their pick to the Bears to draft Bryce Young.
     
     

     
     
     That Young, who doesn't look like a viable NFL running back at all right now. Of course, he is a victim of many circumstances, as his offensive line is horrible and his catchers can't break away either, so he starts from a rather difficult position - and he started at a disadvantage anyway due to his body structure. Of course, Young might just be a colossal bust by himself, but the environment and the coaching staff usually play a huge role in whether a young QB succeeds. In addition to the conditions seen on the field, the coaching staff also has a huge responsibility, since this offensive line is completely static, boring, and has no support, where Young is not supported at all.
     
     
     
     The fact that at most the two New Yorkers are worse in the league on the offensive line is a thing in itself that attracts a dismissal, but in addition, based on ESPN data, the Panthers commit the most penalties that result from lack of preparation and easily avoidable mental errors: false starts , too many people on the field, bad line-up, etc. This is also an obvious coaching responsibility.
     
     
     
     On the one hand, Reich could have job security, since he is a veteran coach with a new manager, and he also received a lot of salary, so it is rare to fire someone after one year. At the same time, the team has a famously impatient owner in the person of David Tepper, who does not mind sunk costs.
     
     
     
     It's hard to imagine the Panthers improving enough in the coming weeks to save Reich's job. It is a good question, to whom and why this job opportunity would be attractive. 
     
     
     
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  • Par nicky_heart le 23 November 2023 à 01:42
    Short news: Injuries, returns, confirmations, cuts
     
     
     The Cardinals also put two defenders on IR: linebacker Kyzir White and defensive lineman Leki Fotu – the former had a torn bicep, the latter had an injured hand. White is the bigger loss, because surprisingly, the defender from the Eagles performed at least at Pro Bowler level this year. Fotu is a big player in the middle of the wall, but he didn't add much value during his four years with the team.
     
     

     
     
     Commanders linebacker Cody Barton is back from the injured list and will play against the Cowboys on Thursday. He played in the first seven games of the season and did not perform badly, so he is definitely a reinforcement in place of David Mayo.
     
     
     The Rams' second-year running back, Kyren Williams, will also return from the injured list, and because of this, the team cut Darrell Henderson, who was cleared a few weeks ago due to the young RB's injury. Williams has done quite well this year despite his small stature, producing 561 scrimmage yards and 7 TDs in 6 games.
     
     
     The Steelers are looking to strengthen their linebacker line. After the confirmation of Myles Jack, they have now acquired the Pokémon king Blake Martinez from the Panthers practice squad. With the loss of Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander, the team is not doing well at the position, so they have to try.
     
     
     The Browns have placed veteran safety Rodney McLeod on IR with a torn bicep. He was considered the No. 3 safety behind Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, but was useful in a rotational role. 
     
     
     
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  • Par nicky_heart le 22 November 2023 à 23:09

    This year's 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Award




    In 2014, the league introduced the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, which is given to the player who behaved in the most exemplary manner on the field. Each team delegates one player, last year pass rusher Calais Campbell received the award, and previously Larry Fitzgerald, Charles Woodson, Frank Gore, Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Adrian Peterson, Teddy Bridgewater and Matthew Slater took home the award.



    This year's candidates are:



         Cardinals—Safety Buddy Baker
         Falcons - Tackle Jake Matthews
         Ravens—Guard Kevin Zeitler
         Bills—Center Mitch Morse
         Panthers - Wide receiver Adam Thielen
         Bears — Linebacker T.J. Edwards
         Bengals - Wide receiver Tyler Boyd
         Browns - Guard Joel Bitonio
         Cowboys - Quarterback Dak Prescott
         Broncos - Center Lloyd Cushenberry
         Lions - Tackle Taylor Decker
         Packers - Running back Aaron Jones
         Texans - Wide receiver Robert Woods
         Colts - Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner
         Jaguars — Linebacker Foyesade Olokun
         Chiefs - Cornerback Trent McDuffie
         Raiders - Defensive end Maxx Crosby
         Chargers - Edge rusher Khalil Mack
         Rams—Safety Jordan Fuller
         Dolphins—Tight end Durham Smythe
         Vikings - Edge rusher Danielle Hunter
         Patriots - Center David Andrews
         Saints - Center Erik McCoy
         Giants — Linebacker Bobby Okereke
         Jets - Linebacker C.J. Mosley
         Eagles - Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox
         Steelers - Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi
         49ers - Fullback Kyle Juszczyk
         Seahawks — Linebacker Bobby Wagner
         Buccaneers - Wide receiver Chris Godwin
         Titans - Long snapper Morgan Cox
         Commanders - Tight end Logan Thomas

     


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  • Par nicky_heart le 22 November 2023 à 19:11
    Again banned the League Kareem Jackson because of unnecessary rudeness..
     
     
     Kareem Jackson can't stop, transports the lower than the lower. NFL once banned four games (which was eventually reduced to two) due to a lot of unnecessary rudeness, and now the Broncos safety is once again a ban on four games. The league justified the ban (again) that the defender had deliberately hit his defenseless opponent for his head/neck while avoiding this collision. In addition, it is a recurring (the first match against the Vikings has been playing since the first ban), so he has been a more serious ban and now they will not be reduced to the verdict. Jackson, by the way, did not get a flag for Joshua Dobbs, but after all, he would probably post a good fine for him by the NFL, which would be the fifth this year. In addition, it has been issued twice this year. 
     
     
     
     
    https://twitter.com/i/status/1726740515226329156

     


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  • Par nicky_heart le 22 November 2023 à 18:08

    Steelers Browns Football

     



    Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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    CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Stefanski has juggled quarterbacks, managed drama, altered his offense's identity because of injuries and even implemented a two-tackle rotation.

    It's been a season's worth of issues in 10 games. Maybe two seasons' worth.

    So, when Cleveland's coach addressed his players in the locker room following Sunday's 13-10 victory over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Stefanski summed up his efforts and the fight in the resilient Browns with one phrase.

    “Whatever it takes,” Stefanski said, dropping in an expletive for emphasis.

    The Browns (7-3) have equaled their best record since 1999, and much of the credit goes to Stefanski, whose steady, stoic demeanor has kept the team focused amid an array of distractions.

    Cleveland's win over the Steelers (6-4) concluded another bizarre week for the Browns, this time punctuated by the news that quarterback Deshaun Watson would miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right shoulder.

    Stefanski, who started two other quarterbacks in October when Watson was dealing with a shoulder strain, took it in stride. He actually seemed relieved after weeks of uncertainty surrounding his franchise QB.

    Just like he preaches to his players about being ready, Stefanski simply adjusted, got Dorian Thompson-Robinson prepared in practice to face the Steelers and then designed a game plan that suited the rookie's skills.

    It wasn't perfect, and Stefanski has made a couple of missteps in what was viewed as a make-or-break fifth season for him.

    But Stefanski and the Browns have found a way to win despite losing former All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin in Week 1 and star running back Nick Chubb in Week 2, not to mention Watson's up-and-down injury situation.

    It should also be noted that Stefanski's decision to make changes with his defensive and special teams coordinators last offseason, hiring Jim Schwartz and Bubba Ventrone to lead those units, has helped turn the Browns around.

     

    Back-to-back victories over Baltimore and Pittsburgh — both in the final seconds — have the Browns in the thick of the playoff race.

    Usually by late November, Cleveland fans are looking forward to the finale and toward the draft.

    This year, the Browns have their sights on winning the AFC North, something they've never done.

    Stefanski has put them in position.

    WHAT'S WORKING

    At the moment, Cleveland's defense has no equal.

    Triggered by Myles Garrett’s sack of Kenny Pickett on Pittsburgh's first play, the Browns had another dominant performance, holding the Steelers to 249 yards — 74 coming on one play. Granted, Pickett is shaky and the Steelers' offense is predictable and plodding, but the Browns have been doing this all season.

    The defense is legit, possibly Super Bowl-level legit, and Garrett is putting together a Defensive Player of the Year resume.

    WHAT NEEDS HELP

    The quarterback situation has hindered the development of a quality passing attack, something the Browns must fix in coming weeks.

    Thompson-Robinson couldn't make the Steelers respect him as a downfield threat, and the Browns were maybe a little too fixated on getting the ball to tight end David Njoku, who was targeted 15 times.

    STOCK UP

    Thompson-Robinson wasn't great but definitely was better than in his first start, a three-interception debut on Oct. 1.

    Other than maybe being too amped up in the huddle — "The first drive, I was like, 'You’re a little loud right now,” said guard Joel Bitonio “Thompson-Robinson shook off some rough moments and came through when it mattered most.

    He'll hang on to his job for at least another week. The Browns have a better backup plan in place after signing former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco on Monday.

    STOCK DOWN

    It's tough to single out Njoku, who showed so much heart while playing despite being severely burned earlier this season in a fire pit accident.

    But he dropped at least three passes against the Steelers, and even he characterized his performance as “unacceptable.”

    Njoku caught seven passes for 56 yards and had an 11-yard reception on Cleveland's drive to set up Hopkins' field goal. He vowed to get in extra work on his JUGS machine at home, and Stefanski said the tight end FaceTimed him to show he kept his word.

    INJURIES

    Safety Rodney McLeod suffered a season-ending biceps injury. McLeod has made a huge impact in his first year with Cleveland, particularly as a conduit for Schwartz, as the two were together for several seasons in Philadelphia. McLeod's injury further complicates the Browns' situation at safety, where starter Juan Thornhill (calf) has missed the past two games. ... LB and captain Anthony Walker Jr. could miss multiple games with a hamstring injury sustained Sunday in punt coverage.

    KEY NUMBER

    25.4 — Conversion rate percentage on third downs allowed by the Browns, the lowest in the league since New England (24.1%) in 2019.

    WHAT'S NEXT

    The Browns begin a two-game road trip in Denver, where they historically have struggled (3-14), and against a Broncos (5-5) team showing signs of improvement. Cleveland will stay in Los Angeles for the week leading into its game against the Rams on Dec. 3.


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