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FOXBOROUGH,Womens Sean Taylor Jersey, Mass. (AP) -- To say that Tom Brady was unhappy about what transpired at the end of New England's 2013 loss at Carolina would be an huge understatement.
Cam Newton had just led the Panthers on an 83-yard touchdown drive to put his team in front 24-20 with 59 seconds to play. But Brady came right back, and marched the Patriots to
the Carolina 18 with 3 seconds left.
Brady dropped back on the game's final play and lofted a pass into the end zone in the direction of Rob Gronkowski as time expired. Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly was covering
the tight end, and never turned toward the ball. But he reached out and bear-hugged Gronkowski - taking him out of the play.
A flag was thrown for pass interference. But after a brief discussion among officials, it was picked up. The ball was deemed uncatchable by Gronkowski.
''There is no foul on the play,'' referee Clete Blakeman announced to cheers from Panthers fans and stunned looks from Patriots. ''The game is over.''
Brady took off his helmet and chased after officials as they walked off the field. Cameras picked up the quarterback yelling an expletive as he pleaded his case to deaf ears.
'' Brady recalled Wednesday. ''I wish we'd have gotten that call. It would have been a fun next play,''I wasn't very positive. I don't think I said very nice things to him, I'll
tell you that.''
Sunday will mark the first meeting between the teams since that debated finish. Four years have passed, but Kuechly said he knows he likely received a gift that night from the
officials.
''I might have got away with one there,Authentic Reuben Foster Jersey,'' he said. ''I'm not even gonna act like I didn't. I might have got away with one.''
Told of Kuechly's comments, Brady shrugged.
too,''Oh,Womens Amari Cooper Jersey, man. Let's replay that one then,Authentic Joe Montana Jersey,'' he said. ''That was a tough game.''
Brady and the Patriots likely won't be in a giving mood this time around,Womens Jerry Rice Jersey, especially after they needed a late rally to beat Houston last week .
Sunday brings in a Panthers team that ranks No. 1 in total defense despite giving up 34 points in last week's loss to New Orleans.
''Cam's one of the great players in the league and they got a great defense,Womens Reuben Foster Jersey,'' Brady said. ''They run the ball. They've got some good receivers. It's a tough matchup.''
The rosters for both teams have undergone significant changes since 2013, Authentic Amari Cooper Jersey,though several key players from that final play still remain.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the passage of time should give everyone a clean slate to work with. But even in victory one lesson he learned from 2013 was that they ''left too
much time on the clock for Tom Brady.''
who played his college ball at Boston College,Kuechly, ordinarily might expect to receive at least a modest embrace from Boston fans during his return to New England. Now he's
thinking a hostile environment is more likely.
'' Kuechly said. ''But,Womens Joe Montana Jersey, ''I'm sure somebody will say something to me, I've spent some time up there and I know what those fans are like. They love football ... that'll be funny.
We'll see what happens.''
NOTES: RB Rex Burkhead sat out Wednesday's practice with the rib injury that kept him sidelined last week against the Texans. ... LB Dont'a Hightower (knee), WR Danny Amendola
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were all limited participants.
SANTA CLARA — Jared Goff looked every bit like the star he was while at Cal, and it wasn’t just because of the Los Angeles Rams gold and blue jerseys that closely resembled those worn by the Cal Bears during Goff’s tenure at the school.
Goff shredded the 49ers defense,Starting an NFL regular season game for the first time back in the Bay Area,Womens Pat Tillman Jersey, completing 22 of 28 for 292 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-39 victory on Thursday night. He turned in the type of performance the Rams have been looking for ever since giving up a bevy of picks to trade up and draft him No. 1 overall in 2016.
Even 49ers fans couldn’t help but support the Bay Area kid as multiple Goff Cal jerseys were scattered throughout the crowd.
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BOSTON -- Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had a severe case of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, researchers said on Thursday. His lawyer announced a lawsuit against the NFL and the team for hiding the true dangers of the sport.
Dr. Ann McKee, the director of the CTE Center at Boston University, said Hernandez had Stage 3 (out of 4) of the disease, which can cause violent mood swings, depression and other cognitive disorders .
"We're told it was the most severe case they had ever seen for someone of Aaron's age," attorney Jose Baez said.
Hernandez killed himself in April in the prison cell where he was serving a life-without-parole sentence for murder. Baez said Hernandez had shown signs of memory loss, impulsivity and aggression that could be attributed to CTE.
"When hindsight is 20-20,Womens Golden Tate III Jersey, you look back and there are things you might have noticed,Authentic Adam Thielen Jersey," he said. "But you don't know."
CTE, which can only be diagnosed in an autopsy,Womens Ryan Kerrigan Jersey, has been found in former members of the military , football players and boxers and others who have been subjected to repeated head trauma. A recent study found signs of the disease in 110 of 111 NFL players whose brains were inspected.
The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court claimed that the league and Patriots failed to protect their players' safety, leading to the disease that deprived Hernandez's 4-year-old daughter, Avielle, of her father's companionship.
"Defendants were fully aware of the dangers of exposing NFL players, such as Aaron, to repeated traumatic head impacts," the lawsuit said. "Yet, defendants concealed and misrepresented the risks of repeated traumatic head impacts."
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league had not yet seen the lawsuit and could not comment. A Patriots spokesman did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
The league recently agreed to pay $1 billion to retired players who claimed it misled them about the dangers of playing football.
The "loss of consortium" lawsuit filed on Thursday is independent of the class-action suit that began making payments this summer. Baez said it was the first of its kind.
"If we have to be groundbreakers in this area, it's something we're prepared to do," he said.
Hernandez committed suicide just hours before his former teammates visited the White House to celebrate their latest Super Bowl victory and a week after he was acquitted in the 2012 drive-by shootings of two men in Boston.
Prosecutors had argued that Hernandez gunned the two men down after one accidentally spilled a drink on him in a nightclub,Authentic Golden Tate III Jersey, and then got a tattoo of a handgun and the words "God Forgives" to commemorate the crime.
Hernandez did not raise CTE in his defence at either trial because he claimed actual innocence.
" Baez said.,Womens Calais Campbell Jersey,"It's something I deeply regret
Hernandez dropped to the fourth round of the NFL draft because of trouble in college that included a failed drug test and a bar fight. His name had also come up in an investigation into a shooting.,Authentic Ryan Kerrigan Jersey,A star for the University of Florida when it won the 2008 title
Hernandez caught 79 passes for 910 yards and seven touchdowns to help the team reach the Super Bowl,Womens Adam Thielen Jersey,In three seasons with the Patriots, Hernandez joined Rob Gronkowski to form one of the most potent tight end duos in NFL history. In 2011, and he was rewarded with a $40 million contract., his second season
who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee. Hernandez was convicted and sentenced to life in prison; the conviction was voided because he died before his appeals were exhausted,But the Patriots released him in 2013, though that ruling is itself being appealed.,Authentic Calais Campbell Jersey, shortly after he was arrested in the killing of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd
One thing the NHL has gotten right -- and really set the template for with other leagues -- is the replay.
to the coach's challenge,adidas Ryan McDonagh jersey, to the angles,authentic Cory Schneider jersey,From the mandatory reviews, to off-side,authentic Taylor Hall jersey, there's very little to quibble with. Goals count that ought to count. Goals don't count that ought not to count.
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Now, I'm not a conspiracy theorist. It's not like I believe the NBA or the officials are against the Canadian team. That's just a bad rule that was poorly executed. Strikes me the easiest and most sensible fix would have been to start the play over again. It was only 2.4 seconds.
even sitting in with the Toronto replay headquarters to get a feel for how this things were done,adidas Cory Schneider jersey, The NHL was really on the forefront of replay technology,authentic Ryan McDonagh jersey, with the other leagues consulting with the NHL,adida Taylor Hall jersey,then adapting replay for their own use.
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PHILADELPHIA — On paper, an area of strength against a significant weakness., it is a mismatch
No, not the formidable Eagles defensive line against the porous Giants offensive front — Philadelphia’s battered secondary against Big Blue array of talented wide receivers.
Which is why the battle up front may well decide Sunday’s winner.
“I know for us to have success whoever they put on the offensive line and whatever they do as far as protections, whether it’s adding guys,” safety Malcolm Jenkins said Thursday. “That’s going to basically dictate what we’re able to do.”,Authentic Keenan Allen Jersey, tight ends and backs chipping,Authentic Jahleel Addae Jersey, we got to have some disruptions up front
Jenkins is one of two members of the starting secondary healthy,Authentic Russell Okung Jersey, along with cornerback Jalen Mills. Top corner Ronald Darby will miss several weeks with a dislocated ankle,Authentic Tre Boston Jersey, and are all major question marks for Sunday., and starting safety Rodney McLeod,Authentic Spencer Pulley Jersey, cornerback Jaylen Watkins and backup safety Corey Graham missed practice for a second straight day Thursday
The defensive line, however, doesn’t have such issues, notching eight sacks. That just so happens to be the Giants’ weakness. The Big Blue offensive line has allowed eight sacks, and it has been among the sport’s best so far, and quarterback Eli Manning has come under fire as a result in their 0-2 start.
“We definitely got to get some pressure on him,” Jenkins said., because it’s shown to affect him
When it was suggested to Jenkins that Manning has begun to see ghosts — pressure when it isn’t there, “You usually see ghosts after you get hit by one.”,Womens Antonio Gates Jersey, the veteran said
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“Every down, every play,” Jernigan said. “The rush is a huge part of our defense.”, we’re just trying to dominate
The Eagles defensive linemen have said all the right things this week. They have praised the Giants’ struggling offensive line and described embattled left tackle Ereck Flowers as a physical force. They have tried to make their opponent Sunday afternoon sound like a premier unit.
“I don’t know if it’s an advantage [we have],” Jenkins said. “That’s an area we’re going to have to win. We’re putting a lot on our D-line obviously.”, but it’s definitely one of those things we’ve circled and highlighted for us to have success
Anyone who had spent significant time around Anthony Lynn knew one thing more than any other would be true about the Chargers’ new head coach — he was going to be resolute.
It took him years to convince the league he was more than just an ex-running back destined to only coach players at the position he played. And now that he’s gotten here,Womens Landon Collins Jersey, he’s going to do things his way.
In three consecutive media appearances since the Chargers’ season-opening loss to Denver, Lynn has proven he won’t waver.
in his news conference Tuesday and before Wednesday’s practice,After the game Monday, Lynn said the Chargers’ problems in the opener came from not running the ball enough.
To an outsider, despite never leading, called 22 rushing plays compared to 34 passing ones. As a team, a total inflated by a Melvin Gordon 21-yard gain on the team’s first play from scrimmage., it’s a curious opinion. The Chargers, they ran for 64 yards
Fifteen of the team’s carries went for two yards or less, but Lynn, a true believer in the power of the running game, again said he thought the team should’ve stuck with it.
” he said. “We could’ve stayed in the rhythm of our offense and we started throwing it as little bit too soon. I’ve got to be a little more patient in that situation and stick with the running game a little bit longer and just play with more balance.”,Authentic Lawrence Taylor Jersey,“We came out (after halftime) and were down 14-7
The quest for balance is a challenge for any team,Authentic Eli Manning Jersey, but in the Chargers’ case, it’s particularly a fine line.
and at least five pass catchers and a possible Hall-of-Fame quarterback to keep involved.,Womens Brandon Marshall Jersey,They have one running back they want to feature
“We all know that when we’ve run the ball here, it’s helped us,” offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt said. “It’s opened a lot of things for us. That’s what we’d like to do. But you can’t ignore the fact that we have guys like Travis (Benjamin) and Tyrell (Williams) and Keenan (Allen) and our two tight ends, even our backs who do good job out of the backfield. You just have to mix those things in.”
A season ago, the Chargers passed nearly three times for every two rushing attempts,Womens Elite Odell Beckham Jr Jersey, very close to the ratio Monday. Lynn’s Buffalo Bills attempted more rushes than pass attempts a season ago.
Heading into Sunday’s home opener against the Miami Dolphins, Lynn is certainly talking as if he’d like to see the team be more committed to the ground game, especially considering the Bills rushed for 272 yards against the Dolphins the last time Lynn faced Miami (one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL at the time.).
Whisenhunt and his players said they felt they were close on a lot of rushing plays — a block here or a missed tackle there away from injecting much-needed yardage to the Chargers’ ground game.
” Whisenhunt said. “And give those guys credit — they’re a very good defensive football team. There were a lot of encouraging things. We did start out in a tough environment and ran it OK. I just wish we could have sustained it a little better.”,Authentic Landon Collins Jersey,“We’ll get those at some point. We have to execute some things a little better
The inability to rush effectively outside of a handful of plays put the Chargers in third-and-long so frequently that Whisenhunt went through the entire list of plays the team had scripted for that situation.
“Those big ones will come. He’s just got to stay patient. We’ve got to be happy with those four-,Authentic Odell Beckham Jr Jersey, five-yard runs. Those are efficient runs,” Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said. “…We need to get more rush attempts,Womens Lawrence Taylor Jersey, get more pass attempts. We need to get more of everything. We would’ve been sitting right there at 50-50 if we hadn’t been in that two-minute mode at the end. We’re best when we’re balanced.”
If there’s reason to believe in Lynn, historically,Womens Eli Manning Jersey, it’s because he’s been able to engineer successful ground attacks in his most recent stops with the Bills and the New York Jets. And by wanting to make it work,Authentic Brandon Marshall Jersey, Lynn thinks he’ll give his team the best chance to actually make it work.
” Lynn said. “We didn’t stick with it. …We couldn’t in the fourth quarter because we were behind so many points. I think the running game is on pace and I believe it’ll be fine.”,“I thought the run game started out just fine
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The Arizona Cardinals added two running backs in the wake of the injury to standout David Johnson.
The re-signing of Chris Johnson and signing of D.J. Foster off the New England practice squad gives Arizona five running backs on the roster. Quantity, though, probably won't replace the quality of Johnson, who accounted for more than 2,000 yards last season.
Johnson dislocated his left wrist Sunday in a season-opening loss at Detroit. He will require surgery and will be lost eight to 12 weeks.
There seemed to be a difference of opinion after Wednesday's practice as to how Arizona's offense would change because Johnson is gone.
Coach Bruce Arians, uncharacteristically terse with reporters,Authentic Kendall Fuller Jersey, said it wouldn't change "one iota."
Quarterback Carson Palmer had a difference assessment.
"It changes it drastically,Authentic Nate Sudfeld Jersey," Palmer said. "You lose who I think is one of the best football players in this league. Things are obviously going to change. But that saying, we're not going to sulk."
Kerwynn Williams will move into the starting role,Authentic Brandon Scherff Jersey, Arians said.
"Andre (Ellington) will spell him and play third down," Arians said. "And Chris will get some carries."
The team is expected to have four running backs active for Sunday's game in Indianapolis. Elijhaa Penny is one of the Cardinals' top special teams players — he had three tackles at Detroit.
The odd man out,Womens Preston Smith Jersey, probably will be Foster, at least for now, the former Arizona State standout who needs to learn the Cardinals' offense.
"We loved him coming out of college," Arians said, "because he can play receiver and he can play running back. So, just as he learns the offense, he gives us depth at that position."
Foster, who grew up in nearby Scottsdale, was thrilled to be back home.
"Definitely growing up this is the team that I watched, being a local guy," he said. "This is who I tuned in to watch every week. It's definitely a blessing to be a part of this organization."
The team released Chris Johnson in its final roster cuts, and he acknowledged there was some bitterness when that happened.
"I just had bitterness toward being cut period," he said. "The type of player that I am and being that it was unexpected and given everything that was happening, of course there was bitterness. But I couldn't dwell on it. Just made sure I stayed in shape and get ready for whatever opportunity I had coming towards me."
Johnson, needs 463 yards rushing to reach 10, in his ninth NFL season,Authentic Preston Smith Jersey,000 for his career. He returns to the Cardinals uncertain how big a role he will have in the offense.
"I'm not sure,Womens Kendall Fuller Jersey," he said. "I'm just trying to help the team."
Two years ago,Womens Nate Sudfeld Jersey, Chris Johnson was the primary back for the Cardinals and had rushed for 814 yards. An injury shortened his season. He missed most of last season with a knee injury.
Williams, a seventh-round draft pick of Indianapolis in 2014,Womens Brandon Scherff Jersey, fought his way up from the practice squad and appeared in 10 games last season. He has never started an NFL game.
" It's definitely exciting,Womens Matt Jones Jersey," Williams said. "It's definitely an opportunity I haven't had before. I'm definitely looking forward to it."
Williams will retain his kick and punt return duties.
Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald, practiced this Wednesday, who normally have Wednesday off, but Arians was quick to erase any thought that it was because of their play in the opener.
"I set the damn schedule two months ago,Authentic Matt Jones Jersey," he said before anyone asked a question. "I'm not answering any questions about why they practiced. The schedule's been set for two months, so put that to bed."
The loss of David Johnson puts the spotlight on the 37-year-old Palmer more than ever. He is coming off of one of his worst performances of his long career. Against the Lions, he completed 27 of 48 passes for 269 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions. He had a quarterback rating of 53.2.
Arians said Palmer is the best quarterback he's been around at bouncing back from a bad outing.
"I just think that comes with playing the position and experience and not doubting yourself and getting down on yourself," Palmer said. "Just get up and come back firing."
Does he feel that way this week?
"I feel that way every week," he said, "especially this week after I disappointed myself and my teammates. I'll be ready to roll on Sunday. It can't be here fast enough."
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano kept replaying the season-opening rout in his mind Sunday night.
he went to the game tape,Eventually, looking for something to soothe the embarrassment of a 46-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Nothing worked.
Pagano returned to the team complex with no new information about Andrew Luck's expected return,Authentic Kenny Golladay Jersey,Less than 24 hours after watching his team self-destruct,Womens Brad Kaaya Jersey, a full-fledged quarterback controversy raging among the fan base and a different perspective about the possibility of a quarterback switch.
''It's something that we'll discuss later tonight and into tomorrow as we game plan,Womens Jalen Reeves-Maybin Jersey,'' Pagano said Monday.
''We've got to do what's best for the football team and what gives us the best chance to move the ball and put points on the board.''
All it took was one game to remind Colts fans of what happened six years ago.
Back then,
Womens Michael Roberts Jersey, Peyton Manning sat out after undergoing multiple offseason neck surgeries so the Colts handed the starting job to veteran Kerry Collins.
The season opener in Houston turned into an unmitigated disaster with Collins going 16 of 31 with 197 yards and one touchdown while losing two of three fumbles in a 34-7 loss.
Collins kept the job two more weeks then never played another down in the league as the Colts staggered to a 0-13 record.
The silver lining to that dreadful season: Indy earned the No. 1 draft pick and selected Luck.
Now as Luck continues to recover from offseason surgery on his throwing shoulder and general manager Chris Ballard still urging caution about rushing Luck back, some worry it could be deja vu.
Tolzien did nothing to assuage the growing concerns Sunday.
He went 9 of 18 for 128 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions - both returned for scores.
In fact, Tolzien probably would have thrown a third pick-six if receiver Donte Moncrief hadn't broken up the pass by grabbing the facemask of Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman.
The combination of mistakes and the blowout finally prompted Pagano to pull Tolzien in the fourth quarter to give newcomer Jacoby Brissett a shot. Brissett was acquired in a trade with New England on Sept. 2 and spent most of last week trying to learn the playbook.
Still, Brissett wound up going 2 of 3 for 51 yards with no turnovers. And it was a good enough performance to instigate a debate over whether Tolzien, who is 0-3-1 as an NFL starter, should be benched for this weekend's home opener against the Cardinals.
Tolzien and Brissett were not baited into that discussion Sunday and were not available Monday.
''There's nobody that can come in and digest and learn a playbook in that period of time,'' Pagano said. ''So there's challenges that would be with any quarterback in any system in any NFL building.''
Of course, there was plenty of blame to go around.
Pro Bowl receiver T.Y. Hilton lost a fumble as he tried to gain extra yards.
The offensive line allowed four sacks and Indy averaged 3.1 yards on 24 carries.
The defense pitched in by letting Jared Goff throw for 306 yards and allowing the franchise's highest opening-day point total since 1954 when the Rams shut them out 48-0.
Even Adam Vinatieri struggled. He missed a 38-yard field goal in the third quarter and the Colts' only extra point attempt in the fourth.
Not enough?
Pagano blamed himself for not doing a good enough job - and not challenging a call on a first-quarter play on which the Colts appeared to score a touchdown.
Instead,
Womens Kenny Golladay Jersey, the officials ruled Marlon Mack stepped out at the Rams 1-yard line and Indy eventually settled for a field goal.
Then again,Authentic Brad Kaaya Jersey, it was that kind of a day.
''There's got to be some changes,Authentic Barry Sanders Jersey, yeah.'' Pagano said. ''I won't go into detail about those,Womens Barry Sanders Jersey, but again you look at the tape, evaluate it and make the necessary changes to try to avoid that happening again.''
NOTES: Pagano said he should have waited another 25 to 30 seconds before running the goal-line play involving Mack rather than going with a quick snap. Even that might not have changed his mind, though. ''I don't think so,'' he said. ''Knowing what I know, Authentic Jalen Reeves-Maybin Jersey,I don't think so.''... Pagano said center Ryan Kelly (foot) and cornerback Vontae Davis (groin) will continue to be listed as week to week. The Colts are hoping receiver Chester Rogers returns this week from a hamstring injury. ... Rookie linebacker Anthony Walker (hamstring) was the only player injured significantly Sunday,Authentic Michael Roberts Jersey, Pagano said. ... The Colts signed offensive tackle Tyreek Burwell to the practice squad.
Welcome to Black Tuesday. Drafts are over and Week 1 of the NFL season is officially in the books. That means fantasy football owners now are anxiously awaiting the opening of their in-season waiver wire and, like a rabid Walmart crowd waiting to crush you to grab that $50 flat-screen TV,Authentic Jamal Adams Jersey, they are eager to snatch up any unowned player who enjoyed a successful season debut.
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Do not misunderstand the situation here. The Bears are not looking to supplant Jordan Howard or reduce his workload in favor of the dynamic rookie out of North Carolina A&T. Having lost Cameron Meredith and now faced with a potential season-ending injury to Kevin White, 180-pound frame doesn’t exactly scream hard-nosed NFL running back, the Bears are in dire need of an additional offensive threat. Cohen’s diminutive 5-foot-6,Authentic Marcus Maye Jersey, but his speed and ability to cut-and-run makes him an interesting option capable of contributing on multiple levels.
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Outside of cases in which one player completely replaces another, many waiver candidates will see a fluctuation in their usage based on game flow. Receivers such as Kenny Golladay and Russell Shepard will come and go with the wind. You need more than that. You need stability and opportunity. You need Tarik Cohen,Womens Marcus Maye Jersey,.
While it seems unclear at this point whether Johnson will undergo surgery to correct the problem, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters on Monday that the prognosis for Johnson is the same as it was for fellow running back T.J. Logan – and Logan is on injured reserve.
The timeline for Logan’s recovery is 8-12 weeks.
Johnson is in the process of getting a second opinion on his injury, but it will be 24 hours until the results of that exam are known.
In a radio interview after his news conference,Authentic Donald Trump Jersey, Arians explained a bit more: “He wants to find a way to play. But you’ve got to be smart. That can be a career-ending injury.”
A third-round pick in 2015,Womens Derek Rivers Jersey, Johnson had a league-best 2,Authentic Deatrich Wise Jr. Jersey,118 yards from scrimmage and 20 totals touchdowns last season. The Cardinals were counting on him to play a significant role in their offense again this year (as were the thousands of fantasy players who drafted Johnson first overall).
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” Arians said. “It’s always a huge blow to lose a top player. But it’s not the end of the world. It’s an opportunity for someone to step up. David Johnson became David Johnson because of somebody’s injury.”,“I have all the confidence [in other backs]. Andre [Ellington] was good,
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