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Retired UFC fighter Chael Sonnen received a two-year suspension from the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday for a pair of failed tests in the lead up to UFC 175. Dan Carpenter Bills Jersey . Sonnen announced his retirement from the sport after the first failed test caused the UFC to pull him from a scheduled fight with Vitor Belfort.  A second failed test was subsequently revealed which led to the end of Sonnens broadcasting relationship with Fox. Sonnen accepted responsibility for his actions at the hearing. "I dont want to say anything that comes off as an excuse, because Im guilty," said Sonnen. "Im ashamed." Robert Woods Jersey . Marcus Hogberg stopped all 21 shots he faced in net for Sweden. Jake Paterson made 31 saves in net for Canada. Burakowsky opened the scoring for Sweden at the 2:37 mark of the second period. A backhand pass by Jacob de la Rose from behind the goal confused Paterson, leaving a wide-open net for Burakowsky. Alan Branch Bills Jersey . More than 3 inches of rain soaked the Mayakoba Resort since early Wednesday night. Play was suspended from 8:40 to 11 a.m., and stopped again at 1:22 p.m. It was called for the day at 3:30 p.m., with only 15 players able to finish their rounds on the El Camaleon course.TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have named former CFL all-star Bryan Chiu as their offensive line coach. Chiu spent his entire 13-year CFL career as a centre with the Montreal Alouettes. He was named a CFL all-star seven times, the leagues outstanding lineman in 2002, and helped the Alouettes earn Grey Cup titles in 2002 and 2009. The Vancouver native retired as a Grey Cup champion before the 2010 season. "I am very excited that Bryan Chiu was available to join our staff," Argos head coach Scott Milanovich said in a statement. "Bryan is a competitor whose 13 years of playing experience and winning approach will provve invaluable to our offensive line. Sammy Watkins Womens Jersey. " Chiu was most recently a member of the Concordia Stingers coaching staff, serving as offensive line coach and assistant offensive co-ordinator. "I am thrilled for the opportunity to come to Toronto and work with the entire coaching staff, especially Scott Milanovich and (GM) Jim Barker," Chiu said. "These two men were each, at different times, instrumental in the Grey Cup championship teams I was part of as a player. I want to thank the Argonauts organization for believing in me and I look forward to meeting the players and getting to work." ' ' '

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The All Blacks repelled a muscular Argentina challenge 33-15 in La Plata to set up a Test against South Africa next week to find the winners of the Rugby Championship.

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Their fourth try in the last move of the game to wing Ben Smith handed New Zealand a bonus point, putting them on the front foot heading into the tournament-decider in Johannesburg next Sunday (NZT).

The unbeaten All Blacks are five points clear on the standings and need only to secure a bonus point against the Springboks – who earlier beat Australia 28-8 in Cape Town – to defend the inaugural Rugby Championship title they won last year.

South Africa, who have a superior points differential, must also score four tries in the process, something All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said could create opportunities for his own team.

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“Our guys have already started talking about it so I don’t think there will be any problem getting them up,” he said.

Hansen’s team scored three tries in the last 28 minutes against the Pumas, whose powerful forward pack dominated the first half in conditions made greasy by rain at the start of the Test.

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The hosts trailed 11-9 at halftime and led 12-11 soon after the break when first five-eighth Nicolas Sanchez slotted the fourth of their five penalties.

However, opposite Aaron Cruden put the visitors back in front with his third penalty before tries to flanker Sam Cane and Smith in the 52nd and 56th minutes virtually made the game safe.

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“They’re a side that’s getting better all the time. They’re very, very good up front and they tried to play a bit of rugby today and played it quite well.

“We had to work for it and the bonus point at the end was exactly that, a big bonus for us.”

The bonus point appeared beyond the visitors, particularly when wing Julian Savea botched a try after leading the chase from a grubber kick.

Savea, who scored New Zealand’s only first half try through a brilliant 70m solo run, spilled the ball metres short of the line when trying to pick it up.

However, it didn’t matter as Smith grabbed his second in the 79th minute after bulldozing over the top of Sanchez from close range to bag his ninth try in eight Tests this year.

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The match was a far cry from last year’s equivalent fixture when the All Blacks won 54-15.

The hosts dominated the early scrums and forced New Zealand into conceding a host of penalties both there and at the breakdown, where halfback Aaron Smith was constantly harassed.

Hansen said the scrum problem could attributed to a groin injury suffered by tighthead prop Owen Franks, who was replaced at halftime by the impressive Charlie Faumuina.

Among the best for the All Blacks were centre Conrad Smith and second five-eighth Ma’a Nonu, who were starting their 50th Test together. That equalled the world record as a midfield combination held by Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy.

Conrad Smith said keeping their patience was the key to victory.

“They’re a tough team to break down. Everyone’s struggled to do it this year.”

The Test was marred by a spectator shining a laser on the ball and surrounding area when Cruden was lining up his conversion attempt of Savea’s try.

It mirrored an incident at the same venue last year when a laser was shone in Cruden’s face.

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I’d like to thank everyone for joining us on the call today. Today we are on the call to announce the undercard of the Mayweather vs. Maidana rematch:

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“Mayhem.” Obviously in the main event we have Floyd and Maidana. Floyd will be defending his WBC and WBA titles, and also, in an unprecedented move, he’ll also be defending his WBC super welterweight title, which has only been done one time in boxing history.

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To open up the undercard, we will be having three world championship bouts. In the first bout we’ll have Alfredo Angulo. He’ll be fighting James De La Rosa in a 10-round super middleweight bout, and in the next bout we’ll have the WBC lightweight championship where we’ll have Miguel Vazquez defending his title

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against Mickey Bey. Then in the co-main event we have Leo Santa Cruz defending his WBC super bantamweight championship, and he’ll be fighting Manuel Roman.

This event will be promoted by Mayweather Promotions along with Golden Boy Promotions. Our sponsors are O’Reilly Auto Parts, Corona and “The Equalizer.”

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“MAYHEM: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2″ will be shown live in over 500 movie theaters nationwide. Before we get into the introduction of the fighters I’d like to turn it over to our partner, co-promoter, and Senior Vice President of Golden Boy Promotions, Eric Gomez.

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Eric Gomez
Thank you, Leonard. Obviously we’re very excited about this undercard. We feel that we have a little bit of everything. We’ve got a strong Mexican support in the undercard, and these fights are can’t-miss. These are going to be very exciting fights and we’re going to start off the festivities with a great

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matchup, a dangerous fight between James De La Rosa and Alfredo Angulo.

James De La Rosa, with a record of 22-2, 13 KOs, he’s out of San Benito, Texas. He’s coming off a great win August 2, a TKO win. He has wins over Tyrone Brunson, Lenin Arroyo, and Tim Coleman, and this is probably the biggest opportunity of his career, and he obviously wants to take advantage of it.

So if I can have James De La Rosa please say a few words to the media and introduce yourself, James?

James De La Rosa

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Hello. I’m doing well. I’m James De La Rosa, 22-2 with 13 KOs and looking to come out and put on a show out there in Vegas, and of course come out with a win.

E. Gomez
Great. Thank you very much, James. Now, obviously everybody knows “El Perro,” Alfredo Angulo. He’s always in action-packed fights. He’s always giving it his all. He’s got a record of 22-4, 18 KOs. He’s living in Los Angeles now and is originally from Mexicali, Mexico. Alfredo knows that this is a very important fight because if he’s going to be considered for future world title fights fighting the elite fighters in boxing he’s got to get past James De La Rosa.

This is a very dangerous fight for him but obviously a little bit-something a little bit different for Alfredo Angulo. He’s debuting as a middleweight. This fight will be fought at the middleweight division. So, Alfredo, if you could please say a few words and introduce yourself,

Alfredo Angulo
Hi. Good morning, everybody, and thank you so much for the call. This is Alfredo Angulo, and I’m ready for the questions.

Q
Alfredo, what is bringing on this move to 160 pounds and did the weight cut affect you greatly in the Canelo Alvarez fight?

A. Angulo
I think this is a good fight for my weight. I’ve been getting my weight and my body ready for the next weight class. I cut a lot of weight before the last fight and I think my body will be better at middleweight.

Q
Eric, is it any added pressure when you’re making these undercards because fight fans are holding these undercards to the standard of Lucas Matthysse and Danny Garcia type fights that you made?

E. Gomez
Well, I think that we’re a little bit of victims of ourselves. We are always competing against ourselves because we’ve had such great undercards, but that’s just part of doing a Mayweather fight. Mayweather insists he wants to have good fights, important fights, so I think that with this undercard here you have two world title fights. You have a very exciting fight and Alfredo Angulo’s fight.

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The Oakland Raiders signed so many veteran players this offseason that they are now one of the oldest teams in the league. Most of the veterans should still have a couple good years of football left in their bodies, except for maybe running back Maurice Jones-Drew.

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Jones-Drew was an unproductive runner last season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones-Drew, 28, averaged 3.4 yards per carry—more than a full yard less than his career average.

For an older running back, Jones-Drew’s production last year is a giant red flag. Older running backs usually hit a wall at some point around age 30 and then cease to be useful players.

If Jones-Drew doesn’t find more running room in Oakland, his career is probably over. The Raiders could also struggle to run the ball effectively if Jones-Drew can’t rebound.

History suggests Jones-Drew is going to have a tough time with the Raiders, but there are other indications that shed a more positive light on the situation. It’s very possible Jones-Drew’s lack of production was due to a combination of factors instead of just one.

If true, Jones-Drew’s 2013 season may not have been the result of hitting the wall that all running backs eventually do at some point around age 30. Even so, it’s still possible Jones-Drew could hit that wall in 2014, so the Raiders are taking a calculated risk.

Hitting the Wall

Running backs start to decline on average at age 26 according to research by Chase Stuart of footballperspective.com. The sharpest declines are from 31 to 32 and 33 to 34, but there is also a sizable drop from 28 to 29.

While this doesn’t prevent a player from rebounding from a bad season, it does suggest that it will be difficult. Only a slight increase in production from age 29 to 30 could buoy hopes that it’s possible.

Running Backs with 243+ Carries & < 3.5 YPC at Age 28 Players YPC at Age 28 YPC at Age 29 Career YPC Edgerrin James 3.4 3.8 4.0 Cedric Benson 3.5 3.9 3.8 Franco Harris 3.5 4.4 4.1 Eddie George 3.0 3.4 3.6 Lewis Tillman 3.3 2.7 3.6 Bill Brown 3.3 3.3 3.5 Maurice Jones Drew 3.4 ? 4.5 Chuck Foreman 3.2 2.6 3.8 Marion Butts 2.9 2.6 3.9

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Only eight other running backs in the history of the league had 234 or more carries and averaged less than 3.5 yards per carry at age 28. Of those running backs, Franco Harris and Cedric Benson were the only two to average more than their career averages the following season.

Harris and Benson also had the highest averages of the eight players on the list at age 28. Neither player was particularly productive on a per carry basis throughout his career, with Harris averaging 4.1 yards per carry and Benson 3.8 yards per carry. Both Harris and Benson’s bad seasons also came in years in which they both had career highs in carries.

The good news is that players liked Edgerrin James and Eddie George turned things around after poor seasons at age 28. Both players were able to improve to within .2 yards per carry of their career averages at age 29.

The Circumstances in Jacksonville

Jones-Drew’s struggles last season coincided with the Jaguars' switch to the zone-blocking scheme. The Raiders are well aware of the pitfalls of converting to the zone-blocking scheme with two failed attempts to do so over the past decade.

Most recently, the zone-blocking scheme gave running back Darren McFadden fits and forced the Raiders to toss it after a disastrous 2012. The offensive line also struggled to learn the scheme, and that may have contributed to McFadden’s struggles.

For the first seven years of his career, Jones-Drew was accustomed to the more traditional man-blocking scheme. Even for a quality player like Jones-Drew, there are going to be growing pains, and the Jaguars temporarily ditched zone-blocking plays at times.

Jones-Drew was also less than a year removed from Lisfranc surgery on his foot, something with which McFadden and the Raiders are also familiar. Last season, Jones-Drew also battled a tendon sprain in his ankle, as well as knee and hamstring injuries.

Injuries are not an excuse for lack of production, but we also can’t pretend they don’t have an impact. The Jaguars had no reason to be cautious with Jones-Drew. If he was more hurt than we knew, it would make sense why his production wasn’t as good as normal.

PFF Team Run-blocking Grade vs. Top RB YPC Tean Year Team Run-Block Grade Top RB YPC Jaguars 2013 -108 3.4 Jets 2013 -81.3 4.6 Bronocs 2011 -78.9 4.7 Rams 2007 -86.5 3.8 Bucanneers 2013 -69.5 3.8

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The bigger issue was probably the blocking Jones-Drew received last season. According to Pro Football Focus (subscription required), the Jaguars were the worst team blocking for the run in 2013. In addition, the Jaguars were the worst at run blocking of any team the site has graded in the last seven years by a wide margin.

In one of Jones-Drew’s worst games of the year against the Indianapolis Colts, he didn’t have a rush longer than six yards. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean it was Jones-Drew’s fault.

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The Jaguars routinely had problems getting any push in the run game Tyvon Branch Jersey. Here’s one example on a 2nd-and-6 in which only one offensive lineman is able to move beyond the original line of scrimmage. Obviously, Jones-Drew was stuffed for no gain.

If Jones-Drew gets better blocking in a scheme he is more familiar with, he could easily find more running lanes. Although he had just 86 carries in 2012, Jones-Drew was averaging 4.8 yards per carry for a coaching staff that included Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.

In Oakland

One of the big focuses for the Raiders this offseason has been rebuilding the offensive line. The Raiders signed Austin Howard to a lucrative contract offer to play offensive guard as well as offensive guard Kevin Boothe and left tackle Donald Penn.

In 2013, the Raiders did a decent job run blocking but also let opposing teams stuff them in the backfield too often with a team Pro Football Focus run-blocking grade that was still one of the worst in the league. Despite the production last season, running back Rashad Jennings was able overcome bad blocking to average 4.5 yards per carry and 2.8 yards per carry after contact according to Pro Football Focus.

Year Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle 2013 Khalif Barnes Lucas Nix Stefen Wisniewski Mike Brisiel Tony Pashos PFF Run Block Grade -24.4 -20.9 +5.2 -2.5 -8.9 2014 (Projected) Donald Penn Kevin Boothe Stefen Wisniewski Austin Howard Menelik Watson PFF Run Block Grade (2013) +4.4 -12.5 +5.2 -10.2 -3.9 Difference +28.8 +8.4 0 -7.7 +5.0

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Jennings averaged just 2.8 yards per carry and 1.9 yards per carry after contact for the Jaguars in 2012, so a running back coming to Oakland from Jacksonville to perform is not unheard of. The difference with Jones-Drew is that he is much older, but he should still be able to find more holes behind a revamped offensive line using a man-blocking system.

Maybe it won’t work for the Raiders or for Jones-Drew, but there’s legitimate reason to think he could have a productive season in 2013. Jones-Drew may lack game-breaking speed at this stage of his career, but he can also share the work with McFadden or Latavius Murray.

The Raiders are taking a calculated risk with Jones-Drew. Based on general manager Reggie McKenzie’s ability to find productive backs other than McFadden over the last couple of years, signing Jones-Drew is a move that bears watching closely.

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Dansby confirmed on NFL Reside early Friday morning that he would be traveling to South Florida later in the day to meet with the Dolphins brass Johnny Manziel Jersey.

Dansby and his representatives are believed to be in the approach of functioning out a lucrative, multi-year contract with the Dolphins.

The deal is expected to make him a single of the highest paid linebackers in the NFL. Dansby is seeking a contract in the same neighborhood as Bart Scott's five-year, $forty million deal with the New York Jets from a year ago. What ever the final variety may possibly be, expect Dansby's cost-free agent splash to trump Scott's.

The Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Redskins are all reported to be producing the strongest push for the for former Arizona Cardinal.

The Redskins have also displayed interest in defensive finish Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers.

With Peppers believed to be Washigton's top priority, assume the Dolphins and Falcons to attempt closing out a deal with Dansby ahead of the Skins can get in on the action. The New York Giants have also been linked to the Dansby sweepstakes, but their level of curiosity stays unknown.

The Giants are in critical talks with representatives of Antrel Rolle about a deal for the former Cardinals safety. Rolle is searching for a deal someplace in the vicinity of $8 million a year so looks unlikely the Giants would be willing to invest large funds to indicator the two Rolle and Dansby.

That fundamentally puts the Dolphins in a one-on-one particular race with the Falcons for the prized linebacker's companies.

If signed, Dansby would be a major improve to Miami's within linebacker unit. Incumbent starters Channing Crowder and Akin Ayodele combined for just 122 tackles in 2009 http://www.brownsstoreonline.com/Nate_Burleson_Jersey, and have been hampered by nagging injuries for lengthy stretches of the season. Dansby on the other hand, has had back-to-back one hundred tackle seasons, and is regarded as a single of the greatest in the organization when it comes to wrapping opponents up.

It truly is most likely the Dolphins would release or trade Ayodele to escape the $three.25 million owed to the thirty-12 months-old veteran next season if terms had been agreed upon with Dansby. Depending on the deal, Dolphins reserve Reggie Torbor may also find his head on the chopping block.

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The good news is for Miami, most of his suitors are also after Peppers. They may possibly finish up regretting the move if the Dolphins sneak off with Dansby while the bidding wars heat up.

The San Francisco 49ers are widely considered one of the best teams in the National Football League–but you wouldn’t know that by the dismal preseason they’re having.

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Under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers have made it to the NFC Championship all three years during his tenure. In 2012, he led them to a Super Bowl appearance against the Baltimore Ravens. Even last year, the 49ers fell

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just a few yards short of making it back to the big game, until Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman made the play of the year.

So far this preseason, the 49ers offense has looked absolutely horrendous. In three preseason games, the 49ers starting offense hasn’t scored a single touchdown. None whatsoever. The biggest highlight of the 49ers starting

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offense so far this preseason has been a Phil Dawson 25 yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Of course people (mostly 49ers fans) will argue, “It’s only preseason,” and it “doesn’t even count.” Former offensive lineman and three time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth summarizes NFL preseason best when he says, “It doesn’t count, but it does matter.”

Starting quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been starting for the 49ers since 2012, and he’s shown he’s fully capable of leading them to the promise land. His 31 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 93.8 rating backs that up. This off-season, the 49ers rewarded Kaepernick with a new seven year $126.97 million contract. Despite the big contract and past success, this preseason hasn’t been good for the 49ers quarterback.

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Against the Ravens, Kaepernick saw very little action only throwing one pass. In his second preseason game, against the Denver Broncos, Kaepernick wasn’t very impressive at all. He completed five of nine passes for just 39 yards.

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Constant punts led to a decisive 34-0 Bronco victory. The third preseason game is always the one in which we see the most playing time from the

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starters. Kaepernick saw a lot of playing time against the San Diego Chargers throwing 12 passes for only 59 yards. His lost fumble and inaccurate throws highlighted much of the first half for the 49ers offense.

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Kaepernick is still battling a foot injury from last season, which looks to be affecting his running game.

Another factor to consider is Frank Gore. Gore has been one of the best running backs in the NFL since being drafted by the franchise in 2005.

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Although Gore is one of the most consistent backs in the league, he is now 31 years old. Running backs aren’t typical very effective after the age of 30.

NaVorro Bowman is one of the best defensive players in the league, but he is still recovering from a torn ACL from last season. His return date is not yet been set. Aldon Smith is still waiting to hear on his likely suspension. Smith has had multiple run ins with the law, most recently including an incident at Los Angeles International Airport.

With Anquan Boldin, Brandon Lloyd, Vernon Davis and Michael Crabtree as his top targets, there’s no more excuses for Kaepernick. His rival quarterback in Seattle, Russell Wilson, is doing more with less.

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Luckily for the 49ers offense, they will be facing what was worst defense in the NFL last season week one, the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys don’t have a great pas rush or run defense, and they can’t defend the deep ball. If there was a great opportunity to end an offensive drought, facing the Cowboys is just what the doctor ordered.

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Again, it’s only preseason. The games don’t officially count, but concerns will grow and evaluations will be made. The new stadium (Levi’s Stadium) has also brought up some slipping issues. The 49ers don’t play on natural grass anymore. The turf sod that is being laid down hasn’t worked out as well as planned.

Packers defensive line. He has trailed off considerably, but the news that he was lost for the year with a torn bicep still takes a starter in the center of their defense off the Seahawks vs Packers Live Stream field. Perhaps more impactful was the news that starting center JC Tretter is out for at least six weeks. The Packers let a high quality center in Evan Dietrich-Smith walk in free agency to the Bucs, largely due to their confidence in Tretter. Patriots vs Dolphins Live Stream

Tough place to get your first start

Corey Linsley will play in place of Tretter, and get his first start in CenturyLink Field. The center/quarterback exchange is tough enough on a neutral field when the two player have little experience playing together. Linsley will face the NFL’s toughest crowd on a night they are certain to be raring to go.

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It will also give the interior of the Seahawks line an edge versus the run, which could be a key to the outcome given the quality of Eddie Lacy in the backfield. The Packers love to run up the middle, and are now clearly weaker there. And, of 

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course, pass protection will be chaotic. Seattle uses twists and line movement as well as any team in the league. They play with speed and persistent energy that can confuse even the most experienced lines. The Packers experienced it a couple years

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ago when the Seahawks recorded 8 sacks in the first half. Expecting a repeat of that type of pressure is unrealistic, but it will no doubt weigh on the Packers coaching staff as they game plan. Of course, the best remedy for alleviating pass rush is a good running game. Linsley will be at the center of things in a variety of ways.

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Gooey middle

Raji played horribly last year, but it says something that he was still the starter at nose tackle. The Packers added Julius Peppers to an already solid pass rush with Clay Mathews, but the Seahawks are a run-first team that is now getting possible Pro

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Bowl play from their guards, and their center has All-Pro credentials. Add to that their increased ability to spread a defense wide with their quick passing game and jet sweeps, and the middle of their opponents’ defense will always be challenged.

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A Seahawks team that can run effectively up the middle becomes a very difficult team to beat. The Packers will likely add a veteran free agent to help address the gap, but they will remain vulnerable.

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Nothing is given

This Packers team remains one of the strongest challengers to the Seahawks in the NFC. Nobody is better than Aaron Rodgers. Lacy is as close as there is to a young Marshawn Lynch in the NFL, and they have some special players on defense as well. These injuries reduce their chances of winning in week one, but those chances are

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still as good as almost any team that will visit CenturyLink this season. Nine more days…

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