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Rams General Manager Les Snead doesn’t know when Aaron Donald will show up, but he hopes the All-Pro defensive tackle comes back sooner than later.
“We still want Aaron,” Snead said Tuesday, want him to be here as soon as possible, via Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times.
Donald,Authentic Aaron Rodgers Jersey, is training at the University of Pittsburgh this week as he continues his holdout,Womens Jordy Nelson Jersey, 26,Womens Randall Cobb Jersey, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Snead wouldn’t discuss specifics of the negotiations but said the Rams will “try to come up with creative scenarios to get this done.” Donald has two years left on his rookie deal,Womens Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Jersey, set to earn $1.8 million in 2017 and $6.9 million in 2018.
Donald has outplayed the contract, making 163 tackles and 28 sacks in three seasons. He has earned Pro Bowl honors three times and All-Pro twice.
“At the end of the day,Authentic Kevin King Jersey, ” Snead said, Aaron Donald is on pace to be a Hall of Famer, Authentic Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Jersey,via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times.
Donald’s absence was a big topic of conversation in media interviews Tuesday.
“I control what I can control, via quotes distributed by the team. “I’m here trying to get better with the offense. We miss him. Hopefully he’s back,” running back Todd Gurley said,Womens Aaron Rodgers Jersey, but it’s out of my control.”
The Rams have gotten no indication when Donald might show up,Authentic Jordy Nelson Jersey, Sean McVay said Sunday. But Gurley knows one thing for sure: Donald isn’t going to feel real good after his first practice.
“He’s going to be hurting,Authentic Randall Cobb Jersey,it is what it is. That’s just football for you. It takes some time,
Womens Kevin King Jersey,” Gurley said, laughing. “It doesn’t matter. I work out three times a day during the offseason, and you come back that first day of practice, but I’m pretty sure he’s grinding. It’s definitely different just playing in a game.”
The 36-year-old Zaripov is free to sign with any team and could be the latest established Russian player to make an immediate impact in the NHL. Agent Dan Milstein said Zaripov is looking for a one-year contract so he can prove himself.
"He's going to be a huge contributor to whatever team that he will choose,Authentic Aaron Ekblad jersey," Milstein said.
Even that is only possible after the NHL ruled that the suspension by the KHL and International Ice Hockey Federation wouldn't have happened under its rules and found Zaripov eager to show he didn't intentionally use a banned substance.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Monday that Zaripov was cleared in part because pseudoephedrine is not on the NHL/NHL Players' Association prohibited substances list and that he was not allowed to testify at his hearing for the initial suspension . He added that the league approved Zaripov's status after the veteran forward testified last week and it reviewed evidence related to the suspension.
"I look forward to continuing my professional hockey playing career in North America, which provides me the opportunity to do so,Authentic Jordan Eberle jersey, and today I am very grateful to the senior management of the NHL for its decision,Authentic Ryan Nugent-Hopkins jersey," Zaripov said in a statement.
"Even though I now have a chance to play in the best league in the world,adidas Aaron Ekblad jersey, I plan to continue my appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to prove my right case and clear my name."
who had never tested positive for a banned substance before,Authentic Vincent Trocheck jersey,Zaripov, agreed to submit to additional testing if he signs a contract as part of what Daly called "a meaningful demonstration of good faith and his bona fide desire to safeguard his name and reputation."
Even though he had his KHL contract terminated and was banned by the IIHF until 2019,adidas Ryan Nugent-Hopkins jersey, Zaripov is expected to draw significant interest around the league.
Canadian defenseman Derek Smith and Russian defenseman Andrei Konev. Out of respect for the league's process,Milstein said teams were initially warned by the NHL about the three players suspended by the IIHF: Zaripov, he avoided contacting executives to talk about a contract until Zaripov was cleared.
"Beginning today we're open for business,adidas Jordan Eberle jersey," Milstein said by phone. "We're going to be talking to a number of teams. Danis wants to win. He's a winner at heart. He's won at every level."
Zaripov won the KHL's Gagarin Cup four times and the world hockey championship three times. He also represented Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
After a 45-point season with Metallurg Magnitogorsk,Authentic Connor McDavid jersey, Zaripov led the league with 15 goals and had seven assists in 18 playoff games.
"Danis Zaripov has a reputation in Russia what Pavel Datsyuk was here,adidas Vincent Trocheck jersey, referring to the Detroit Red Wings great who signed in the KHL last year. "He's an outstanding," Milstein said,adidas Connor McDavid jersey, world-class player."
A six-time All-Star at home, Zaripov recorded 121 goals and 135 assists for 256 points in 436 KHL games.
With the third preseason game for the Oakland Raiders set to kick off in less than 24 hours,Authentic Cody Kessler Jersey, one of the more interesting and hot topics for the team will once again be under the microscope.
That topic is who will wind up winning the backup quarterback job in 2017.
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While it seemed originally like EJ Manuel was going to run away with it after training camp and the first preseason game, Connor Cook apparently grabbed saw the momentum turn in his favor a bit.
As Eddie Paskal of the team's official website reported, Authentic Emmanuel Ogbah Jersey, head coach Jack Del Rio pointed out that Cook got the edge in last week's game after the night was wrapped up.
there are a lot of different factors that go into it,Womens Carl Nassib Jersey,“I thought he played better than EJ [Manuel],Authentic Corey Coleman Jersey,” said Head Coach Jack Del Rio postgame. “They’re obviously in a battle for the backup spot,Womens Joe Haden Jersey, and I think tonight Connor was better in the backup role. Either one of them weren’t as sharp as they were the first time out. So,Womens Corey Coleman Jersey, but I thought Connor played well tonight.”
But,Authentic Carl Nassib Jersey, as offensive coordinator Todd Downing stated, the competition is apparently pretty close.
but the both have progressed so much in this offseason,“It’s a great competition,Womens Emmanuel Ogbah Jersey,” Downing explained. “The cool thing is both those guys have approached it with such a great attitude. They’ve both taken strides and at times one guy has taken a bigger stride than the other,Authentic Joe Haden Jersey,this camp. It’s going to be fun to see how it goes down the stretch here.”
This third preseason game could be make or break for one of these two players,Womens Cody Kessler Jersey, and both Manuel and Cook will look to take full advantage of whatever reps they wind up getting against the Dallas Cowboys.
This post is part of Oilers Day on PHT…
most of the pressure in Edmonton would be on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli.,In a fairer world
Chiarelli could have conceivably locked up Leon Draisaitl to a far cheaper contract extension if he was a little more proactive about it. The Oilers barely wasted a second in signing Connor McDavid to an extension when they got the chance – and justifiably so – but you wonder if they dropped the ball in allowing Draisaitl to pump up his value with a breakthrough contract year.,authentic Henrik Lundqvist jersey,After all
And,authentic Mats Zuccarello jersey, Chiarelli is the one who’s been handing out questionable contracts to the likes of Milan Lucic and Kris Russell., beyond discussions of Draisaitl + McDavid at $21 million compared to Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane at that price (not to mention the cheaper duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin)
Anyway,adidas Erik Karlsson jersey, when you leaf through reactions to the $8.5 million per year price, much of the bickering centers on how excessive the contract is., the debates don’t seem to revolve around whether or not the Oilers overpaid Draisaitl; instead
That’s not great for a 21-year-old who still boasts a pretty small resume, talented players out of Edmonton., especially if his bloated contract eventually forces other
while cap realities would likely prompt Edmonton to ask each player to center their own line.,The big concern is that the Oilers paid big for Draisaitl in large part based on his production alongside McDavid
In 2016-17, and by a large margin., Draisaitl’s most common linemates were Patrick Maroon and then McDavid
but it makes it scarier to hand him a massive extension without a large body of evidence that he can be a difference-maker on his own.,adidas Henrik Lundqvist jersey,Just like with virtually any talented forward,adidas Rick Nash jersey, Draisaitl saw a significant boost with McDavid vs. without him,authentic Rick Nash jersey,really,authentic Erik Karlsson jersey, as Jonathan Willis illustrated in detail for Oilers Nation. That’s not the big German forward’s fault
The Oilers gave Draisaitl a bigger deal than a scorer with a larger body of work (and thus more proof that he’s a true top center) in Ryan Johansen and generally made him one of the highest-paid centers in the NHL.
Now, it’s not all doom and gloom. After all, sometimes without McDavid goosing his numbers., part of the reason for the big raise was how well he played in the playoffs
Even so, and now many people will expect Draisaitl to be the Malkin to McDavid’s Crosby., that’s a small sample size
That’s a dangerous proposition, he’s under a lot of pressure.,adidas Mats Zuccarello jersey, and the Oilers might not have a ton to fall back on if Draisaitl has trouble dealing with the stresses that come with getting a huge contract. No doubt about it
The Detroit Red Wings have been mismanaged into salary cap hell – populated by teams kissing the ceiling with a snowball’s chance in there of making the playoffs. Hence,authentic Max Pacioretty jersey, forward Andreas Athanasiou is looking at one of those ‘sorry kid, we’ll get you next time’ RFA contracts.
The only response for a 23-year-old player being forced to atone for management’s sins is leverage, and Athanasiou doesn’t have much of it: No arbitration rights and no hope for an offer sheet, authentic Mike Fisher jersey,because the NHL is why.
which is gin up a KHL counteroffer in an attempt to get the gears turning on the contract they want.,So Athanasiou and his reps have done what other restricted free agents in his situation have done
Vancouver 1130 AM sports anchor Rick Dhaliwal reports that “Red Wings RFA F Andreas Athanasiou could be signing in Russia soon. Talks with Red Wings going nowhere.” Craig Custance of The Athletic quotes Athanasiou’s agent as saying,authentic Andrew Shaw jersey, “I have received a considerable offer that is significant,” which we assume is much the same thing as receiving a significant offer that’s considerable.
and it all comes back to one basic question: Would these players actually leave for Russia for a season if their teams keep low-balling them?,We’ve seen players from Darcy Kuemper to Torey Krug have rubles thrown their way during contentious contract talks
In Athanasiou’s case,adidas Carey Price jersey, he would get significantly more money – his entry-level deal paid him $628,adidas Andrew Shaw jersey,333 against the cap – and likely more ice time,adidas Max Pacioretty jersey, as he was limited to 13:28 per game last season in scoring 18 goals and 29 points.
(No, that usage vs. production didn’t make sense to us either. It’s a speed league,authentic P.K Subban jersey, he’s blazing, and Jeff Blashill should have played him more.)
and leaving for the KHL stalls that out.,Yet as Custance notes,adidas P.K Subban jersey, if Athanasiou leaves, he’s still a restricted free agent with no arbitration rights and under the Red Wings’ thumb. “Players typically like to keep the clock moving on their service time towards unrestricted free agency,” he writes
We’d be shocked if this wasn’t posturing, shocked if Athanasiou plays in the KHL next season,authentic Carey Price jersey, shocked if he’s not back with the Red Wings as a dollar amount that’s friendlier to the team. But then we’re also shocked that a 33-win team has $78 million on its cap for next season,adidas Mike Fisher jersey,so really anything’s possible.
Hey there football fans! Here are five pieces of news you need to know to start off your Wednesdays:
The Eagles expect LeGarrette Blount to have a big role in the offense. Blount has excelled at breaking tackles and running after contact this preseason.
On 11 touches Blount has shown ability to create extra yards, forcing four missed tackles and earning 3.78 yards after contact per carry. In the Eagles preseason game versus Green Bay, Blount played 17 snaps earning a 45.7 overall grade., Blount played 13 snaps and earned a 43.8 overall grade and against the Bills
despite having a career year in raw statistics. His grade ranked 50th out of 61 qualifying running backs. Blount ranked 29th in yards after contact per carry at 2.48.,Last season Blount earned his worst grade since 2012 at 52.4 overall
Washington C Spencer Long is expected to miss the next two weeks. His backup,Authentic Ziggy Ansah Jersey, has had a good preseason thus far.,Authentic Matthew Stafford Jersey, Chase Roullier
Long finished 2016 ranked 29th out of 72 qualified centers with a 69.6 overall grade. He struggled as a run blocker last year,Womens Marvin Jones Jr Jersey, earning a run blocking grade of just 54.0 (the 11th lowest in the league); however,Authentic Taylor Decker Jersey, evident by his 41.7 run blocking grade against the Green Bay Packers., he performed well in pass protection, ranking ninth with an 82.6 pass blocking grade. Long has been clean in pass protection so far this preseason but run blocking continues to be an issue
Long’s absence will likely make way for sixth round rookie Chase Roullier, who has been impressive in preseason action. Roullier has played 56 snaps in two preseason games, respectively. His run blocking grade of 85.1 against Green Bay was the highest among all centers in the league., and has achieved PFF overall grades of 73.8 and 81.7, Womens Matthew Stafford Jersey,ranking eighth and third among all centers in the league
The 49ers offensive line is showing improvement this preseason. The entire line leads the league in pass blocking efficiency.
all of which have a PBE of 100.0.,Womens Ziggy Ansah Jersey,The 49ers have allowed just eight quarterback pressures on sixty two passing plays with particularly strong play from presumptive starting offensive tackles Joe Staley and Trenton Brown and center Daniel Kilgore
and his PBE of 98.3 ranks 6th among guards that have participated in at least forty one passing snaps.,Authentic Marvin Jones Jr Jersey,The 49ers will also be encouraged by the performances of undrafted free agent J.P. Flynn from Montana State. Flynn has allowed just one pressure in forty four pass blocking snaps
The Broncos’ Shaquil Barrett has been activated from the NFI list. Barrett has been a key part of the edge rotation of the Broncos these last few years.
He ranked 16th of all edge defenders in 2016 with a run defense grade of 83.1. His overall rating of 80.4 ranked 31st in the league and third-highest on the Denver Broncos in terms of edge defenders.
Barrett has recorded 43 stops and just four missed tackles the last two seasons. He will be heavily relied on at the beginning of the season opposite Von Miller while Shane Ray recovers from a torn ligament in his wrist.,Womens Darius Slay Jr Jersey,After going undrafted and spending the 2014 season on the Denver Broncos’ practice squad
Garett Bolles has won the starting left tackle job. The Broncos’ first-round selection will be protecting their quarterback’s blindside.
Bolles struggled against San Francisco this past week,Womens Taylor Decker Jersey, ranking 73rd out of 100 offensive tackles with 25 or more pass block snaps in PFF’s pass blocking efficiency.,Authentic Darius Slay Jr Jersey, committing four penalties and posting a PFF grade of 39.1 that ranked 113th of 125 offensive tackles that qualified. He’s allowed three hurries in 27 pass block attempts this preseason
Bolles allowed three sacks and 20 total pressures in 441 pass block snaps. He ranked 60th of 139 offensive tackles with 400 or more pass block snaps with a PFF pass blocking efficiency of 96.4 (pressure allowed on a per-snap basis with weighting toward sacks).,Last season at Utah
Last season,Authentic Jarrad Davis Jersey, Allen Robinson was plucked off Fantasy football draft boards as the seventh-highest wide receiver,
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Robinson face-planted. He failed to top 900 yards receiving and only scored six times.,Instead of repeating his 14-TD campaign from 2015
The team at SportsLine was all off Robinson last year. Their model, which was originally used to power Fantasy Football projections at the three largest sites, had Robinson finishing well outside the top 10. He ended the season as the WR28.
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but SportsLine's cheat sheets have him ranked the same as Tyrod Taylor (11th round) and Blake Bortles (12th round). Don't be fooled by Carr's hype.,Authentic Teez Tabor Jersey,One huge bust SportsLine is calling this season: Raiders QB Derek Carr. He has an ADP in the seventh round
Another player you'll want to steer clear of: DeAndre Hopkins. Going in the third round,Womens Brad Kaaya Jersey, Hopkins has the same season-long projection as two guys you can get much later: Tyreek Hill (sixth round) and Michael Crabtree (fifth). Hopkins will once again be plagued by QB issues, even if Deshaun Watson is under center.
the projections call for Zach Ertz and Eric Ebron to have similar production.,SportsLine's cheat sheets are also calling for an explosive tight end to bust in a major way.