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Mitigate Cardiac Risks With ACLS Class Indianapolis

Reason for Heart attack

A different muscle is served by each coronary artery. The obstruction of arteries that supply the heart causes an attack. A blood clot, a buildup of fatty deposits, or the development of plaque within the arteries could all cause the blockage. Protein, calcium and inflammatory cells accumulate to produce plagues.

Role of the blood clot

As a result of the material being deposited on the arteries, they become hard and break. Blood clots are created as a result of the rupturing of these arteries, which could clog the vessels. According to the size of the afflicted artery and the amount of time before therapy, the damage to the heart muscles varies.

The damaged cardiac muscle eventually recovers following treatment (about eight weeks). The injured muscle leaves behind a scar when it has recovered. The scarring impairs the capacity to pump blood and move its muscles.

CPR Indianapolis training

Helping an individual with a good cause during a cardiac attack or choking through ACLS Class Indianapolis tutelage will be of extreme usefulness. The mentors provide hands-on live training to ensure the updated guidelines stated by the American Heart Association (AHA).

What are the risks of developing a disease?

Even while attacks can be fatal, they are frequently avoidable. The risk factors for cardiac disease can be used to create a strategy that you can follow to maintain a low risk of attack and enhance your quality of life.

The most important and manageable risk factors are:

Smoking

The body is negatively affected by tobacco use in terms of health. Heart attack, stroke, and blood pressure risks are all increased by it. If you have never smoked, don't start as smoking is harmful to your health. Speak with a professional if you have trouble stopping.

Incorrect dietary choice

Some foods are recognized to help heart health. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plant proteins, legumes, fish, and lean meat are some of them. You should stay away from processed foods, sugary beverages, refined carbs, sugar, Trans fats, saturated fats, and sodium-rich foods. These foods cause plaque to accumulate and blood vessels to constrict and stiffen. They then cause conditions like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, which are harmful to the heart.

Lack of movement or exercise

A significant risk factor for heart disease that we can manage is a lack of physical activity. Keeping it healthy requires frequent exercise and being physically active. It enhances blood flow throughout the body and strengthens the muscles. Additionally, it reduces the chance of high blood pressure and cholesterol, two risk factors for disease.

Excessive weight

Numerous heart disease risk factors, including high sugar, high pressure, triglyceride levels, and high blood cholesterol levels, are associated with obesity and being overweight. Body mass index, sometimes known as BMI, is a way to determine someone's weight.

You reduce your risk of developing these diseases and ailments if you keep a healthy weight. Maintain a healthy BMI and, if necessary, get advice from a health professional on the ideal body weight. For those who are overweight, eating fewer calories and exercising more will help them lose weight.

In case you are interested, feel free to join ACLS Class Indianapolis tutelage. Drop in at 2201 East 46 th St, Suite 193, IN 46205, or dial 317-527-1046 for further queries.

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[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have already lost one member of their draft class due to a season-ending injury.Rookie safety Daniel Scott, a fifth-round pick out of Cal, tore his ACL last week, a league source told IndyStar, and Indianapolis placed Scott on injured reserve after the team broke spring camp on Wednesday.The move ends Scott’s season.Sep 3, 2022; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears safety Daniel Scott (32) before the game against the UC Davis Aggies at FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsAnd it’s another blow to a secondary that is painfully thin beyond the starting lineup.Indianapolis has a pair of returning starters at safety in Julian Blackmon and Rodney Thomas II, and the Colts still have high hopes for 2022 third-rounder Nick Cross, but Scott’s athletic gifts made him a likely contributor on special teams and a potential depth piece at safety.Without Scott, the Colts have veteran safety Henry Black, international player Marcel Dabo, special teamer Trevor Denbow and undrafted free agent Aaron Maddox to compete for roster spots beyond the top three players. Indianapolis is also short on experience at cornerback, where veteran Kenny Moore II is surrounded by second-year player Dallis Flowers, three draft picks and several other unproven cornerbacks in the wake of the NFL’s gambling investigation into Isaiah Rodgers Sr.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Colts: Fifth-round pick Daniel Scott placed on IR with torn ACL [ad_2] Source link

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The Impact Of Stem Cell Therapy On Heart Failure Patients

Heart failure with a decreased ejection fraction is a chronic but developing condition. With persistent systolic heart failure, patients can survive for years or even decades. Decompensation and hospitalization can, however, result from the disease's course. This may alter the patient's prognosis and raise the probability of death by 20% in the first year and by 50% in the following five years.

Gene therapy, bioengineering, pharmaceutical development, personalized medicine, and anti-aging are just a few of the applications of stem cells that are being explored as the foundation of the future generation of medicine. In addition to developing into various tissue types, stem cells can replicate themselves or produce daughter cells that are comparable to the parent cell. Pluripotent embryonic stem cells can develop into any tissue. Hematopoietic stem cells, which are adult stem cells, are multipotent as they may divide and make new blood cells. In numerous organs, including bone marrow, adipose tissue, the lungs, the heart, and blood vessels, mesenchymal cells are adult, multipotent cells.

Effect

Despite early preclinical research demonstrating encouraging outcomes of cardiac regeneration and reduction in scar tissue, no phase 3 clinical studies in people have demonstrated significant advantages in mortality or hospitalization for heart failure.

Patients with heart failure, whether or not they had coronary artery disease, received injections of mesenchymal allergenic cells from the bone marrow of young, healthy donors. What's interesting is that the stem cells reduced the incidence of non-fatal myocardial infarction and stroke by 65%. Giving stem cells in addition to the most aggressive medical treatment prescribed by guidelines decreased cardiac mortality in patients with less severe heart failure.

The use of stem cells in the treatment of heart failure is still viewed with some suspicion by the therapeutic community. Studies like DREAM-HF help us better understand how inflammation and vascular anomalies play a role in heart failure, and whether stem cell therapy is safe. The discovery of paracrine effects is a significant step, and we may examine the function of exosomes as paracrine mediators in the future. Pharmacological research and development may benefit from the isolation of their protective components.

Despite the paucity of data, there are more than 500 companies in the US providing stem cell therapy, including more than 60 for heart failure. Ask your doctor if any studies would be a suitable fit for you if you have heart failure and wish to attempt stem cell therapy. You shouldn't be required to pay for your treatment or any related follow-up if you take part in a qualified clinical trial. Even if you are given a placebo and do not receive stem cells, there is a good probability that you will still profit from the exact application of a medical therapy that is governed by guidelines, as well as from thorough follow-ups and proper testing.

Role of CPR Indianapolis

The mentors of CPR Indianapolis render training in various modules such as BLS and First Aid. Students can also get themselves enrolled for ACLS Class Indianapolis and make them ready for providing prompt assistance to the victims of CPR. For taking admission, you may visit the site or call 317-527-1046.

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Who Should The Golden State Warriors Take In The 2021 NBA Draft?

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Who Should The Golden State Warriors Take In The 2021 NBA Draft?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 05: Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears goes up for a basket as … [+] Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs defends during the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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The Golden State Warriors’ pivotal offseason starts with the NBA draft on July 29th. A solid result in the draft lottery will see them picking 7th and 14th, high enough to find some decent prospects, but not quite high enough to secure one of the superstar prospects in the 2021 vaunted class.

As ever, the Golden State front office will be on the lookout for versatile players who can guard multiple positions, but this past season has shown that they really need players with a high basketball IQ, the ability to create shots for others and make shots themselves, and critically are ready to play a role on a winning team. They will certainly be looking at the trade value of these picks as they set their aims at pursuing another championship during what is left of Stephen Curry’s prime, but in a deep draft the Warriors should be able to find a couple of prospects who can help augment their veteran core for the next few seasons.

Davion Mitchell should be top of the Warriors’ board at 7

Barring any of the top prospects falling out down the draft order, Baylor’s lead guard Davion Mitchell should be the first name on the board for the Warriors if they’re taking into account the gaps they have on their roster. Fresh off leading his team to victory in the NCAA championship game over the much-fancied and hitherto unbeaten Gonzaga, Mitchell ticks so many boxes. He’s got all the intangibles that the Warriors love – a winning mentality, competitive spirit, and a tremendous work ethic, as demonstrated by his improvement throughout his college career. At 22 he’s ready to contribute right away too.

On the court, it all starts with the defense. Mitchell is the best perimeter defender in the draft and an absolute pest for opposing players with his on-ball disruptive energy. He’ll pick players up full court, use his strength to body up larger wings on switches, and dive on the floor for loose balls. Off-ball he’s got great instincts, playing passing lanes, rotating into position to take charges, and communicating what’s next to his teammates. Little wonder he swept the board in the college Defensive Player of the Year awards.

The leap for Mitchell though, comes from his offense. This season he burst onto the scene as a lead guard, using his explosiveness off the dribble, improved three-point shooting, and speed in transition to drive Baylor towards the NCAA championship. His shooting percentages tell the story, as jumped up from 40.9% from the field and 32.4% from three in 2019-20 to 51.1% and 44.7% respectively in 2020-21. He also made big strides as a playmaker, dishing out 5.5 assists per game throughout the season.

For the Warriors he’d plug an instant, and very gaping, hole in their backcourt. Klay Thompson has traditionally guarded quicker, shiftier guards but coming off consecutive ACL and Achilles injuries, his lateral quickness and ability to guard those types of players may well not be the same. Jordan Poole’s emergence late in the season already gives the Warriors a classic 6th man type of scoring guard. But defense isn’t his forte. 

Mitchell would instantly give Golden State someone they can count on to hound opposing guards off the bench. Then on offense, together with Poole, the Warriors would have a nice complementary pair of guards on the second unit who can both operate in a playmaking role and still have the dynamism to go get a bucket when they need it. Beyond that Mitchell also has the overall skillset needed on both ends of the floor to play an effective role alongside Curry and Thompson in a small-ball setup. 

So what’s the catch? The biggest knock on Mitchell is his size. He measured just 6’1.25 in shoes, with a 6’4.25 wingspan, at the draft combine. So he’s a bit smaller than some of the archetypes he’s often compared to such as Marcus Smart and Jrue Holiday. He does however possess a strong frame and proved in college he could guard up positions, notably frustrating likely number one pick Cade Cunningham on several occasions. 

For the Warriors though, this might not be such an issue despite their switching scheme on defense. Coming off those injuries, Thompson will have to pick up bigger guards and wings, and the emergence of Wiggins as a very good perimeter defender gives them their primary option against larger wings. Mitchell is good at navigating ball screens if teams try to force switches, and has enough strength and competitiveness to hold up when he is switched onto larger players, as well as quick hands to swipe any lazy dribbles away. But the Warriors won’t need him to be the primary defender on those types of players. Where they really need the help is on the types of players Mitchell can excel against.

The second question mark is whether that shooting improvement is real, considering Mitchell still only shot 64.1% from the free throw line. That is a concern, but one of the issues with Mitchell is he doesn’t get to the line all that much. Indeed he knocked down more than twice as many three pointers (141) at an impressive rate as free throws (64).

What’s more, the type of shots he was taking and making matter. Mitchell was pulling out off-the-dribble step-backs and hesitation moves which he honed over his college career thanks to his tremendous work ethic. He’s now effectively a scoring guard on offense rather than a 3-and-D archetype shooting the odd open three. That’s both the kind of genuine improvement that should carry over into the NBA, and the offensive skillset that will enable him to have a very productive career in a league that values guards who can put the ball in the bucket.

With the top prospects likely off the board when the Warriors pick, they do have the luxury of going all-in on a player who can actually help them win games next season. They won’t find a better fit for that in this draft than Davion Mitchell.

Who might be there at 14?

While the number seven pick should relatively straightforward, number 14 is more intriguing. They could go several different directions depending who is there. But if they’re taking Mitchell with the 7th pick, it would make sense to go for a wing player to bulk out their rotation.

If the Warriors get lucky, Michigan’s Franz Wagner could be available. As a 6-foot-9 forward with a great feel for the game on both ends, Wagner would be a great fit in Golden State. His defensive awareness and length will get him on the floor straightaway, but he’s also got good playmaking instincts on offense.

The swing skill is the jumper. Wagner was a little inconsistent last season at only 34.3% from three, but he shot 83.5% from the line, indicating his potential ability. At 19, but with experience playing overseas as well, he’s got a nice blend of experience and youth. Indeed, he could be an option at seven though it would be a bit of a reach for a player who projects to top out as a solid role player and doesn’t plug that gap the Warriors have in the backcourt.

Another option, perhaps more realistic, would be Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert, who is undoubtedly the best shooter in the lottery. As a 22-year-old senior there’s unlikely to be much upside here, but a 6-foot-7 wing who shot 52.9% from the field, 44% from three, and 87.8% from the line and has the frame and strength, if not the footspeed, to not be a liability defensively is a pretty useful player to have on the roster.

Indeed given the premium on shooting placed in the modern NBA, and enormous luxury tax bills Golden State are facing, the Warriors are unlikely to be able to find a similar player in free agency with the tools at their disposal. Warriors GM Bob Myers has been clear that shooting is a real need for the Warriors. If Kispert is available at 14 and the Warriors just want another player who can help them win and plug a need on the roster on a cheap cost-controlled contract for four years, then he’d be a very solid pick.

How much of a risk do the Warriors want to take?

There’s no denying the Warriors need players who can help them now. But if they keep their two lottery picks they may want to take a bit of a punt on upside with one of them and try and get at least one player who could be a real star in the league. Given they will be prioritizing acquiring veterans in free agency, the reality is the player they take with the 14th pick may well end up being their 14th man.

If they are in this space, Stanford’s Ziaire Williams is a very intriguing prospect. He came into the NCAA as a highly touted high school player and was expected to be a top-5 prospect in the draft. But despite a promising start his season was disrupted and he struggled to gain traction on his return. It’s worth noting that Stanford were also operating under strict COVID protocols and didn’t have access to their training facility for part of their season, which hurt a freshman in need of development like Williams.

Take a big picture view though, and at just 19-years-old Williams is a terrific prospect if he does tap into his undoubted potential. He’s a big wing (6’9.25 in shoes), with great length (6’10.25 wingspan) and agility (he posted the third-best lane agility score at the combine), who’s got the building blocks for all the things the Warriors love. He’s got a good feel for the game on both ends, the athleticism and versatility to guard multiple positions, and the ability to make plays for others with his passing and vision. 

Williams needs time and reps to get his jumpshot falling and continue to learn how to use his versatile skillset effectively. But the stroke doesn’t look fundamentally broken and he shot 79.6% from the free throw line in college. He’ll probably always be on the thin side, but putting on muscle is something he can work on, and as he gets stronger he’ll be more able to take contact in the lane and finish rather than resort to an over-reliance on mid-range jumpshots. 

The Warriors had some success rehabilitating Andrew Wiggins this season, so they might fancy their chances in getting their hands on another talented wing in Williams, but this time much earlier on in his career before any bad habits have become really ingrained. And with his length and intelligence, Williams could find some time on the floor initially as a versatile defender, while focusing on playing more of an off-ball role on offense with his ability to cut and move.

The hope for a pick like this is that the Warriors are able to put themselves in a position to contend the next couple of seasons with Mitchell and several veteran signings, before Williams and an improving James Wiseman stretch their window open later into Curry’s career. Wiseman’s bumpy first year does provide a cautionary tale, but if Williams can still play a role in his first couple of seasons towards the back-end of their rotation, then that potential reward may well prove a risk worth taking.

Whichever direction the Warriors do end up going, they will certainly have some good options to add both immediate help and talent through the 2021 draft as they embark on what they hope will be the final stages of their quest to rebuild a contender.

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3 am late March Mock Draft Madness

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March 21st

Up early, looking for something to do. Decided to do a mock draft! Click inside for the goods;

1) Cleveland Browns- QB Sam Darnold, USC

John Dorsey drafted Pat Mahomes with Alex Smith as a one year short term stopgap solution in KC and faces a similar chance with the top pick Cleveland Browns. With Tyrod Taylor as a "get competitive!" holdover, Darnold is your guy who waits in the wings. In an ideal world/perfect scenario, this is the modern day Kitna to Carson Palmer transition.

2) New York Giants- QB Josh Rosen, UCLA

I don't believe the Giants at this point in time would take a QB at 2 but somebody is going to make a move and give up heaven and Earth to get their QB. Josh Rosen is ready to play now and while I don't see all pro QB, I think he can be a starter for a long time for some team. We've seen other teams amass picks to get value (Tennessee mainly) and the Giants might be best suited to replicate the concept with the #2 pick.

3) New York Jets- QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma

The Jets made a move up to 3 which says one of two things; 1) they got desperate/jumpy and jumped up figuring they can grab one of their top 3 QBs or 2) they have some sort of unspoken word about the Giants NOT trading and NOT wanting a QB. In this scenario, they snag Baker Mayfield who really brings everything the Jets haven't had in some time. He's their chance at a swagger induced QB who can completely change the tone of a franchise. It's been rumored they REALLY REALLY like Josh Allen (and the Mike Maccagnan profile QB is normally the prototypical big armed big bodied passer) but I have to believe this is where Mayfield goes. If you're moving up to grab Josh Allen, you're moving up to grab someone else's QB.

4) Cleveland Browns- CB Denzel Ward, Ohio State

Once Cleveland gets their franchise QB (in theory), all bets are off on what they could do next. Bad teams with needs everywhere have the benefit of drafting purely BPA because BPA fills a need no matter where you take it. Quenton Nelson and Sanquan Barkley will be in the discussion for some but it's worth remembering Jon Dorsey has had a ton of success with mid round RBs. Denzel Ward is by far the best DB in this draft class no matter how tall he is or isn't.

5) Denver Broncos- RB Sanquan Barkley, Penn State

The Broncos offense suddenly becomes fun and complex. With locked in WRs Damariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders plus Case Keenum in the midst of what most will hope to be a career long renaissance, the Broncos COULD take a QB here but instead opt to grab "the best player in the draft" according to most. Barkley helps transform and reconfigure a Broncos offense in need of an identity boost.

6) Indianapolis Colts- DE Bradley Chubb, North Carolina State

Easy enough I suppose. Thought about Quenton Nelson here and there's a good chance that Indy will move out of this spot but Matt Eberflus has a profile on DEs, a profile I'm familiar with given his time as the Cowboys linebacker coach. Bradley Chubb was a true combine hero at 6'4 270 lbs and has the ability to transform a talentless Indianapolis defense overnight.

7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- S Derwin James, Florida State

Speaking of Combine guys, Derwin James! James to Tampa Bay feels like such an easy fit to match up; a star defender who can play a variety of spots right away. James was rusty recovering from ACL surgery but the NFL is going to get the best version of Derwin which could mean Eric Berry-esque potential. If ya don't believe me then check his athletic profile and who it comps to.

8) Chicago Bears- OG Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame

The Bears have their franchise QB and now need to build around him. They spent in free agency to build a team that could help Mitchell Trubinski in his development and Matt Nagy comes from Kansas City where the offense, at its peak, was all about giving your QB time and allowing him to play quick and loose. Quenton Nelson is the "safest prospect in the draft" (the CURSE OF THE SAFEST PROSPECT!) and immediately replaces Josh Sitton. It's not a "sexy" pick but he would immediately make Chicago better and allow for guys like Taylor Gabriel, Allen Robinson, Trey Burton and Chicago's ridiculous RB corps to do work.

9) Miami Dolphins*- QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville

I feel safe in saying that some team will sneak up to 9 or so and grab the last remaining QB of value. John Lynch doesn't mind moving picks or trading around to get the guys he needs and some team (Buffalo/Arizona/Washington?) will come calling to this spot. Lamar Jackson is only not a QB if you're an dull mind when it comes to what a QB should be able to do. I'm going with Maimi to move up a smidge and get Lamar Jackson after Tannehill ended back to back seasons on the shelf.

10) Oakland Raiders- LB Roquan Smith, Georgia

Not since MAGA and the Angry Video Game Nerd has a movement so focused on bringing us back into the past been thrust upon us. Jon Gruden has said he wants to bring football back to 1998 and his big money deals respective to position to a long snapper and a fullback (Keith Smith is a great dude and a fantastic story about triumphing vs adversity so he deserves every penny) have helped us see what that means. Roquan Smith helps us further go back to 1998 with a top 10 pick for a fantastic Tampa-2 esque linebacker at the WLB spot. Smith can do it all despite his lack of elite height and could play weak or middle for Oakland.

11) San Francisco 49ers- CB-FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama

Fitzpatrick is my guess for the early round 1 slider although really good corners tend to go early. 9ers can get a guy who can play in their base defense at either corner or S depending on how things shake out in FA with Eric Reid.

12) Buffalo Bills- DE-OLB Harold Landry, Boston College

This is basically who I imagine the 49ers would take at a spot like this. The 9ers had SERIOUS pass rush problems in 2017 and with a young QB and a developing hip offensive scheme under Kyle Shanahan, a key pass rusher would be a great idea. If not? Buffalo could always use pass rush help right? Riiiiiight?

13) Washington Redskins- DT Vita Vea, Washington

I'd reaaaally hate this as a Cowboys fan. Vita Vea in Washington would be scary when you combine DL guru Jim Tomsula with a physical freak like him at the nose.

14) Green Bay Packers- LB Marcus Davenport, UTSA

Pass rushers are a premium, nothing else will be said as often as that statement throughout April. The Packers really need help on defense and a guy like Marcus Davenport who has traditional rushed out of a 2 point stance will be of interest to them for sure. Davenport also did himself plenty of favors with a fantastic combine.

15) Arizona Cardinals- QB Josh Allen, Wyoming

The Cardinals are almost guaranteed to do some moving and shaking come draft time and I'd bet for sure they don't pick here. They lack a lot of the draft capital to move up (just 5 picks) so they could go backwards OR they could use 2019 picks to go FORWARDS and take a QB. Either way, pencil in a QB at this spot if they stick around. Sam Bradford is bound to break something eventually.

16) Baltimore Ravens- WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama

Ozzie Newsome and Alabama. Ridley and Crabtree give you maybe one last gasp with Flacco at the helm of the Ravens offense.

17) San Diego Chargers- LB Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech

So close, Cowboys fans. Edmunds flirts with taking a big drop to 19 but is gone at 17. Can play ILB or OLB in the Chargers 3-4 scheme with elite rushers like Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram around him.

18) Seattle Seahawks- OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame

For the love of God please help Russell Wilson.

19) Dallas Cowboys- WR D.J Moore, Maryland

The Cowboys seemingly will focus their efforts on two spots early; WR and LB. Anybody outside of those two positions will fall under either a best case (elite talent slides) or a worst case (wiped out at the two spots) mentality. The Cowboys might like Ridley more but DJ Moore is the better athlete and flat out better fit in their offense.

20) Detroit Lions- RB Derrius Guice, LSU

The signing of LaGarrette Blount doesn't prevent Detroit from further collecting help for Matt Stafford. The Lions are chasing the Vikings in their division and will have to contend with Minnesota's defense---so why not double up on great running backs? OL and DL help are a priority as well.

21) Cincinnati Bengals- OL Connor Williams, Texas

If you remove the fact that he weighed in under 300 lbs, Connor Williams had himself quite the combine. New Bengals OL coach Frank Pollack values OL who can scoot and jump, two things Williams excelled at at the Combine. The question is whether he's a guard or a tackle BUT I figure Cincy will have to figure that out themselves.

22) Buffalo Bills- WR Courtland Sutton, SMU

Bills need additional help at the WR spot. The Alshon Jeffery comps are apt with Sutton who will need time but can grow to be a #1 WR. Low floor, high ceiling in the case of the 6'3 Sutton.

23) Los Angeles Rams- OLB Arden Key, LSU

The Rams have acquired plenty of back end talent for this defense en flux and also moved on from linebackers. Arden Key, if focused/healthy, is the sort of guy who can transition this defense to the next level. He comes with questions across the board but he can rush the passer and Wade Phillips, having seen him work with Spencer and Ware, knows how to unlock talented edges.

24) Carolina Panthers- TE Hayden Hurst, South Carolina

The best all around TE in the draft for a team that's going to have to come to grips with the end of the Greg Olsen Era.

25) Tennessee Titans- LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama

The general consensus, from my research at least, is that it'll be defense for Tennessee. Torn between Leighton Vander Esch and Rashaan Evans, I opted for the more consistent higher floor thumper MLB type.

26) Atlanta Falcons- DT Da'Ron Payne, Alabama

Back to back Bama Bros! Payne was largely unproductive in college, to an almost laughable degree, but tested out really well at the Combine and might just be a case of the scheme stifling the player. He'll immediately give Grady Jarrett some help on the interior of the Falcons DL plus with Takk McKinley and Vic Beasley on the edge, the Falcons can really give OL hell.

27) New Orleans Saints- LB Leighton Vander Esch, Boise State

A fella with the name and look of a guy who Bruce Willis fights in a Die Hard movie, Leighton Vander Esch reminds me a lot of Jaylon Smith at his time in ND. Big athletic flashes with some passiveness to his game especially in the run. Give him a year or two to bulk up and the Saints could have a stud linebacker to add to their already impressive young crop of defenders.

28) Pittsburgh Steelers- DT Maurice Hurst, Michigan

Really was stuck here. No major QB of note, not gonna be ballsy enough to grab a RB, they just added Morgan Burnett and there's no linebacker I really feel a liking for. The perfect 3-technique, Mo Hurst would give the Steelers some help at the 3-4 DE spot. Just didn't see a really good value spot here.

29) Jacksonville Jaguars- QB Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State

This would be a great spot for Isaiah Wynn but the Jaguars spent on guards in free agency. A WR would be cool here too but  Mason Rudolph would give the Jaguars a developmental QB behind Blake Bortles who fits some of the rules and models that old school types like Tom Coughlin abide by (look up the BP rules on drafting QBs).

30) Minnesota Vikings- OL Isaiah Wynn, Georgia

This is big time value for the Vikings who get to continue to rebuild their offensive line. Wynn is one of the best technicians in the draft for OL.

31) New England Patriots- CB Jaire Alexander, Louisville

The Patriots traded for Jason McCourty and have Stephen Gilmore but depth doesn't hurt at corner, am I right? Jaire Alexander is a freakishly good corner and insane value at 31 if he can stay healthy and if you can overlook his lack of elite height.

32) Philadelphia Eagles- RB Ronald Jones, USC

The Ronald Jones to Eagles bandwagon has been hot for a minute now. Don't ask ME to change that.

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RTARL’s 2020 NFL Season Week 3 Extravapalooza

Immediately coming out of Week 2 the national conversation was focused mainly on the fact that my picks went a very respectable 10-5. But, after running out of superlatives to describe my handicapping skills, the discourse shifted in the direction of the absolutely brutal spate of injuries that took place. Saquon Barkley, Nick Bosa, and Courtland Sutton were all lost for the season with torn ACLs, and Christian McCaffery, Brandon Scherff, Jimmy Garoppolo, Drew Lock and a whole bunch of others went down with various tweaks and tears that will keep them out of game action for multiple weeks. That’s a lot of really good players! And Jimmy Garoppolo! 

There seemed to be a desire to chalk up a lot of the injuries to a lack of preseason game action, but I’m not smart enough to know if that theory has any merit. Hopefully, it was just a freak occurrence and we won’t see another week like that any time soon. If I can make a bold statement that I’m sure nobody has ever mentioned before: the NFL is a lot more fun when the best players are on the field.

My picks are in BOLD, and the lines come to us courtesy of our friends at Vegas Insider. I use the “VI Consensus” line, which is the line that occurs most frequently across Vegas Insider’s list of sportsbooks. Your sportsbook of choice may offer a different number, and if you’d like my opinion on said number A) you are insane, and B) leave a comment below and I’ll try to answer at some point before things kickoff today.

EARLY GAMES

Los Angeles Rams at Buffalo Bills (-2)

The Bills have looked great in their first two games, no doubt about it. BUT, those two games were against the incomprehensibly shitty Jets and a Dolphins team that I don’t think anyone would call world-beaters. The Rams represent a huge step up in weight class, and I’m not sure how the Bills will handle it. I still love Josh Allen and believe in the Bills in general, but this game might be a little shock to the system for them.

Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons (-3)

I’ve read a few takes saying that a trip to Atlanta to play against a ghastly Falcons secondary is going to make Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears offense look much better than they are, but what this pick presupposes is that a meeting with Mitchell will make the Falcons secondary look better than they are.

Washington Football Team at Cleveland Browns (-7)

I know they gave up 30 points last week, but The Football Team’s defense has played really well through two games so far. They mauled the Eagles in a Week 1 victory that saw them sack Carson Wentz 8 times, intercept him twice and hold Philly to 57 rushing yards (3.4 yards per attempt) TOTAL. In Week 2, they held Arizona RB Kenyan Drake in check for the most part (86 total yards, 4.3 per rush) and managed to pick off Kyler Murray once while sacking him three times. Washington was done in by Calimari’s running ability, which is gonna happen to a lot of teams, I reckon. Baker Mayfield is no Kyler Murray when it comes to his wheels, so I’m taking the 7 points.

Tennessee Titans (-2.5) at Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota has looked DREADFUL so far, getting whomped by the Packers and then the Colts. I honestly don’t have a great reason for picking them, other than thinking “they can’t be THIS bad.” If this year has taught us anything, it’s that thinking things can’t get worse is pretty stupid, yet here I am. The only aspect of this game I have any confidence in prediction-wise is in saying that it’ll be the first early game to wrap up. These teams are gonna run, run, and then run some more.

Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots (-6.5)

Last week, I once again picked against the Raiders, and they once again made me look stupid by not only covering, but winning outright. So help me if Cam Newton leads New England to an absolute thrashing of this collection of assholes he will immediately become my favorite Patriot ever. 

If I wanted to give a non-spite related reason for my pick, I’d mention that Las Vegas will be without rookie WR Henry Ruggs , LB Nick Kwiatkoski and T Trent Brown, and that G Denzelle Good, T Sam Young, TE Darren Waller and RB Josh Jacobs are all Questionable as of this writing. I’m totally picking against them out of spite, though.

San Francisco 49ers (-3) at New York Giants

The Niners were absolutely wrecked by injuries last week, and now they’re playing again on the same turf that they feel took out their comrades. I can’t help but wonder if that’ll be in their heads a little bit, and if there’s anyone who knows the minds of NFL players, it’s a guy who’s never even attended a school at any level that fielded a football team. Nick Mullens is a pretty good backup QB, and it’s not like he’s replacing Russell Wilson, but still. I can’t take an injury-riddled road favorite starting a backup QB. Seats are rapidly opening up on the Daniel Jones bandwagon, but I remain resolute...for now.

Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles (-4)

I’m really torn here, because I am all the way in on The Joe Burrow Experience and want good things for him, but if the Eagles come out looking like an exploded diaper again it’s gonna get really awkward and depressing in Philadelphia, and I can’t handle feeling even more secondhand cringe and despair in these trying times. I’d greatly prefer a middling Eagles season that keeps their fans’ rage at no more than a simmer, and for that to be the case they’re gonna need to win decisively here. Sorry, Joe.

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers (-4)

After dealing with Daniel Jones in Week 1 and the Drew Lock/Jeff Driskel Combo Meal in Week 2, the Steelers defense will now have to contend with DeShaun Watson. In my expert football-knower opinion, this will be a more difficult challenge for them. Conversely, the Texans started their year with games against the Chiefs and then the Ravens, and while I do think the Steelers are pretty good, they’re a step below those two death squads. In what’s become a running theme in my picks this week, I think a bit of equilibrium is restored and the Texans have somewhat of a get-right game while Pittsburgh gets taken down a peg.

LATE GAMES

Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers (-6.5)

This is a tough one. Conventional wisdom says 6.5 is a pretty big number for a rookie QB in his second start, though like everyone else I thought Justin Herbert looked more than legit in his debut. The L.A. defense has been fantastic, and they’re plenty good enough to paper over any potential rookie mistakes from their QB. 

I’m going with the Chargers less because of them and more because of how poor the Carolina offense has looked so far. Teddy Bridgewater is a great story and I’m glad he got himself a nice contract after his horrific leg injury in Minnesota, but he hasn’t looked like an NFL starter this year. New Panthers OC Joe Brady performed a miracle and gave the LSU Tigers an offense for the ages, so he clearly knows what he’s doing. Maybe the Panthers will get it together as the season goes on, but for this week I don’t see it, especially without all-world RB Christian McCaffery. 

New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts (-11.5)

11.5! That’s a large number for a pro game, and it’s terrible that I didn’t have to grapple all that much with laying the points. The Jets have looked historically awful and I feel bad for everyone on their sideline except for Adam Gase and Gregg Williams. Fuck those two. I don’t have a solid read on the Colts quite yet, but I’ve been around long enough to know that a Phillip Rivers-led squad would NEVER blow a layup like this.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6) at Denver Broncos

I get that Tampa Bay is the road team here, but A) there are no fans in the stands, B) Denver has lost several key players to injury and C) they’re starting Jeff Driskel at Quarterback. The Bucs giving less than a TD seems odd to me. Maybe there’s some concern about the altitude affecting Tom Brady’s elderly lungs, or about the possibility of Rob Gronkowski buying thousands of dollars worth of edibles in Denver and mixing them in with the pregame spread. Classic Gronk move, imo.

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals (-5.5)

I don’t see any way the Lions slow down this Cardinals offense, so their only hope is to outscore them. If stud WR Kenny Golladay were healthy I’d like Detroit’s chances a whole lot more, but he’s listed as Questionable with an injured hammy at the moment and on Friday assessed his situation as follows: “Wouldn’t say it’s 100 percent. I really wouldn’t even put a percentage on it, I just know I’m not 100 percent.” That doesn’t sound great to me, but I don’t come from an All Medical family, so I could be wrong.

Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks (-5)

The formerly formidable Seattle Seahawks secondary has given up 450 passing yards to Matt Ryan, and 397 yards to Cam Newton in their two games this season, while the Cowboys were also carved up by Matty Ice (lol) in their insanely improbable Week 2 win. Both of these passing attacks are fantastic, so this feels like an absolute orgy of touchdowns in the making. This game has the week’s highest over-under at 56.5, so I’m not exactly breaking any new ground with this analysis. That’s really the main hallmark of this blog series, now that I think about it. 

SNF: Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints (-3)

This game would be a lot more fun if All-Pro WRs Michael Thomas and Davante Adams were suiting up at 100% for their respective teams, but sometimes the Football Gods are dicks. Thomas is OUT with an ankle injury, and as of this writing Adams is being called a game-time decision with a bad hamstring. I’m guessing the game is gonna be more Aaron Jones vs Alvin Kamara than the Aaron Rodgers vs Drew Brees matchup it’s being billed as. That’s still plenty good enough to get me to tune in, as those guys are great in their own right. All things being equal, I trust Aaron Rodgers more to make chicken salad out of chicken shit against the Saints D at this point in time, so I’m giving Green Bay the edge. 

Every time Sean Payton takes his 1st ballot Hall of Fame QB off the field in favor of Taysom Hill, an angel gets its oxycodone prescription refilled. 

MNF: Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)

My feelings on this game can be summed up by one of the great orators of modern times, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair:

Last Week’s Record: 10-5

Season Record: 19-11-1

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Day 2 of the NFL Scouting Combine featured the game's entertaining skill dwelling avid gamers (a minimal of in my e-book), the offensive linemen, as smartly as a running abet class with some intelligent tales.

The overwhelming majority of young males on the mix manufacture as anticipated. About a "winners" exceed these expectations, though, or a minimal of meet very excessive expectations going thru them coming into the match. A solid mix is now not seemingly to push a Day 3 prospect into the foremost round, but it's going to allow him to fetch tiebreakers over other within the same vogue valued avid gamers at his dwelling.

Sadly, others fail to swap scouts' minds about deficiencies conserving them from being on the head of the class. Fortunately for these avid gamers, the mix is most efficient one section of a sturdy review direction of. Groups will add the workout details from Indy to the potentialities' sport tape, all-smartly-known person sport performances, interviews and background tests to search out out their ideally suited grade.

Whereas the timing results and measurements are key details from the match, the on-field workouts are additionally necessary. Let's face it, it be as shut to genuine football as we win in Indianapolis this week. I focal level on that facet of the mix skills in these articles merely about as grand because the rather deal of testing results.

Winners

Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa: Many own projected Wirfs as a Professional Bowl guard, and he did nothing on this night to dampen the excessive expectations for his future. His testing turned into once off the charts for a 6-foot-5, 320-pound lineman. He dwelling a file for his dwelling with a 36.5-hotfoot vertical, tied the file with a 10-foot-1 tall jump, ran a 4.85 40 (basically the most efficient time among O-linemen this year) and recorded a 7.65-second three-cone drill (fifth-most efficient among offensive linemen). Then he moved love he turned into once managed by a joystick on swap of direction and pulling drills, shifting with out downside backward and forward and backward and forward on the whim of coaches leading the drills. His agility round cones turned into once additionally spectacular. Wirfs' palms measured 34 inches earlier this week, which arrangement an NFL team might perhaps strive him at type out given his measurement and athleticism. Put all of it together, and a team is going to are trying to lock him up early within the foremost round.

Hakeem Adeniji, OL, Kansas: Adeniji's gentle plod turned into once stressful to omit. He seemed the section of a man able to having fun with a few positions within the NFL, providing the strongest punch within the neighborhood when asked to hit a receive, but composed dropping his hips to swap instructions smartly. It be been a solid postseason for Adeniji, which might perhaps consequence in him being picked grand sooner than many anticipated abet in December.

Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise Inform: Cleveland placed on rather a articulate for the length of his time in Indianapolis. He benched-pressed 30 reps sooner than stepping foot on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf, fifth most among O-linemen. Cleveland ran a 4.93-second 40 with a extraordinarily entertaining 1.73 10-yard damage up, and that straight-line hotfoot confirmed in among the on-field drills. He struggled in other drills when quick swap of direction turned into once wanted, but his 7.26-second three-cone consequence turned into once ridiculous for his measurement (and turned into once basically the most efficient designate among O-linemen). Groups might perhaps perchance be taking one other glance on the game tape on this underclassman after this efficiency.

Austin Jackson, OT, USC: Jackson measured at a colour below 6-foot-5 and 322 kilos, with 34 1/8-hotfoot palms. His 5.07 40 with an very perfect 1.73-second win-off (10-yard damage up), added to a 31-hotfoot vertical and 9-7 tall jump, provides him the athletic profile desired to land a serious-round replace. Jackson moved smartly in traipse-pro drills and confirmed light ample feet for the length of the workout to provide teams self belief in his capability to guard the edge in opposition to elite NFL defenders. With Louisville's Mehki Becton having to catch a seat as a result of a entertaining hamstring after an eminent 40 and one on-field drill, Jackson joined Wirfs within the highlight and might perhaps own joined the head tier of the kind out community in conjunction with his effort.

Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin: Taylor is in a fight for the head running abet dwelling in this class. Whereas D'Andre Swift didn't drop the ball this evening (figuratively or actually), Taylor wowed in conjunction with his efficiency. He turned into once basically the most efficient abet to traipse the 40-yard skedaddle in now not as much as 4.4 seconds (4.39 -- at 226 kilos). His feet had been blurs when required to traipse over the ceaselessly dreaded blue pads in drills. Taylor's cuts weren't as quick and effortless as these of Swift, Darrynton Evans (more on him below) or Clyde Edwards-Helaire, but his hotfoot and vision own allowed him to search out and exploit holes over the previous three years for the Badgers. Despite the shortage of receptions early in his collegiate career, Taylor seemed natural snatching passes for the length of workouts, grabbing excessive throws and others that had been removed from his frame. Scouts will forgive him for running out of his shoe on one win.

Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian Inform: Evans challenged Taylor for the quickest feet at Lucas Oil Stadium. His 4.41-second 40 got all people's consideration. Then the worn Mountaineer, who left college with one season of eligibility ideally suited, placed on a articulate for the length of drills. He got his knees up and down in a escape over bags and additionally cut as with out anxiety and rapid as any abet I've viewed on the mix. He additionally acquitted himself smartly in traipse-catching drills. At 5-10, 203, teams couldn't establish in solutions him a 3-down abet, but I am now not certain there are rather deal of of these anymore.

Losers

Trey Adams, OT, Washington: Adams' damage historical previous (a 2017 ACL traipse and 2018 abet surgical operation) turned into once smartly-identified coming into the mix, and he desired to shine to assign teams establish in solutions him for a top-100 replace. A 5.60-second 40 (with a 1.89-second 10-yard damage up, the second-worst within the neighborhood) didn't abet that effort. Adams' on-field agility turned into once restricted for the length of drills, as smartly. His skills at type out turned into once mirrored within the kick-sprint drill, though. I believe he'll stick within the league for so long as his abet will allow, but Adams will seemingly have to wait except later within the draft to listen to his title known as.

Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky: Stenberg does now not endure fools gladly on the sphere. Whether he's jawing with referees calling penalties on him or with opposing defensive linemen, he brings the intensity on every snap. Alternatively, he couldn't articulate the athletic prowess to fetch a top-100 replace on Friday. Whereas other gigantic linemen got down the 40-yard skedaddle line in a escape, Stenberg carried out with a pedestrian 5.30-second designate. The 8.00-second three-cone is perchance now not a feather in his cap, both. On the sphere for the length of drills, he struggled to traipse alongside with fluidity. His lateral agility is limited, even when put next to other inside of avid gamers. His sport is physicality, though, which is now not section of the mix direction of.

Tony Jones, RB, Notre Dame: The 220-pound Jones is identified as a vitality abet, but he struggled athletically tonight, even when put next to other mammoth runners. He left South Bend a year early with the hope of earning a heart-round draft grade, but a slack 40 (4.68 seconds) and a lack of explosiveness confirmed in his jumps (32.5-hotfoot vertical, 9-foot-11 tall) will assign that complicated to forestall. On the sphere, his tight hips prevented him from cutting as rapid or as fluidly as others. On the certain facet, he didn't glance out of field as a traipse receiver. Esteem Stenberg, Jones didn't win to articulate his most efficient attribute (nastiness), because pads weren't in play.

Word Chad Reuter on Twitter @chad_reuter.

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6 winners and 2 losers from DB drills at the NFL Combine

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Jeff Okudah and C.J. Henderson both performed well, and safeties Kyle Dugger and Jeremy Chinn put up some huge numbers, too.

In today’s NFL, quick and speedy receivers are staples for a number of offenses. To counter that, teams draft talented defensive backs who can defend them anywhere on the field.

The NFL Combine in Indianapolis is one of the most important evaluations teams can get when looking at DBs. Last year, we saw just three defensive backs taken in the first round of the draft. There were six first-rounders in 2018, and the year prior set a record for the most DBs selected in the first two rounds of the draft. This year’s DB class is pretty loaded, so there’s a chance we could see a lot of guys drafted early.

Let’s take a look at the defensive backs who bolstered (or hurt) their draft stock on the final day of the 2020 NFL Combine.

Check out our overall combine winners and losers, as well as the quarterback, wide receiver/tight end, running back, and DL/linebacker position groups.

Winners

1. C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida

Henderson was one of the best-looking corners out there on Sunday. From his 40-yard dash to the on-field drills, Henderson set himself apart from the rest of the pack. His best 40 came during his second attempt. He finished with a 4.39, which was tied for the third-best time for his position group:

.@GatorsFB CB CJ Henderson runs a 4.39u 40-yard dash! Henderson is @MoveTheSticks' #25 overall prospect. @HendersonChris_ : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork : https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/MQBMbNVHfC

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020

Henderson added 20 reps on the bench press, and looked smooth running the gauntlet drills.

2. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State

Okudah came into the combine as one of the most highly touted corners in this year’s draft class. Although he did run a solid 4.48 40-yard dash, he got hurt during the gauntlet portion of the workouts, which NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones reported might cause him to miss the jump portions of the workouts:

After this, Okudah shouldn’t do a single drill or workout until training camp pic.twitter.com/uWerQEzKxo

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 1, 2020

I initially had Okudah in the losers category, simply because it was unfortunate to see his day end early. But Okudah came back out on the field to do both the broad jump and vertical. He put up some big numbers, too — he had an 11’3 broad with a 41-inch vertical jump.

Jeff Okudah returned to do the vertical and broad jumps after suffering his injury earlier, and he posted a 41-inch vertical, which is a tremendous number. Per @KimJonesSports, Okudah said about returning for the jumps, "I came here to compete ... I’m not going out like that." https://t.co/ScdENuiQE7

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 1, 2020

Even after getting hurt, Okudah proved he’s still one of the best corners in this class. Earlier this week, Okudah challenged a reporter that asked him a question about some of his plays being “sloppy”:

"Cut the tape on that again." Ohio State's Jeffrey Okudah is not here for inaccurate criticisms pic.twitter.com/0iGi2sQdfy

— PFF (@PFF) February 28, 2020

Perhaps this gave Okudah a bit of a chip on his shoulder, so him coming back out to finish his workouts isn’t too surprising.

3. Javelin Guidry, CB, Utah

The former Utes cornerback had himself a great day on Sunday. His 40-yard dash was the best of the CB group, with a 4.29:

4️⃣.3️⃣0️⃣@Utah_Football CB Javelin Guidry runs a 4.30u 40-yard dash @Jav__K : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork : https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/8eiDk1LdGm

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020

He also put up more big numbers on the bench press, with 21 reps. In fact, he had the most reps of any player to run under a 4.30!

Javelin K. Guidry 2020 #NFLCombine - 40-yard dash: 4.29 - Bench: 21 reps Among the 14 (and counting) players to run sub 4.30 in the 40-yard dash at the Combine since 2003, Guidry’s 21 bench reps are the most.@Utah_Football | @Jav__K

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 1, 2020

Guidry didn’t go through the gauntlet or jump portion of the combine, but his 40-yard dash pretty much speaks for himself.

4. Jeremy Chinn, S, Southern Illinois

The tallest safety in this year’s class, at 6’3, 221 pounds, Chinn showed off some monster athleticism. First, he had an 11’6’ broad jump, which ranks third all-time in safeties since 2006, and was the longest of the day. Oh yeah, he had a 41-inch vertical jump, too! This dude can get up there:

11’6” broad jump. 41" vertical. Safety Jeremy Chinn brought the HOPS to the #NFLCombine.@ChinnJeremy2 | @SIU_Football pic.twitter.com/QKwkqUeGNB

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020

His vertical was the best of the day from the safety group, as well as his incredibly fast 4.46 40. It’s a great time for a guy at his size:

6'3", 221lb safety @ChinnJeremy2 runs a 4.46u 40-yard dash! @SIU_Football : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork : https://t.co/vDFxxNddNZ pic.twitter.com/CvqsBA5KXj

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020

Chinn finished with 20 reps on the bench press.

5. Kyle Dugger, S, Lenoir-Rhyne

Like Chinn, Dugger was another guy out of a small school who put his alma mater on the map in a big way. His vertical and broad jumps showed he has some great ups:

D-II DB Kyle Dugger is jumping OUT OF THE COMBINE! @KingDugg_3 Vertical jump: 42” Broad jump: 11’2”#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/YET1Odn63r

— NFL (@NFL) March 1, 2020

His vertical was the best of the DBs. He ran a 4.5 flat 40, which wasn’t one of the best of the safety group, but that shouldn’t affect his stock too much. Dugger added 17 reps on the bench.

6. Tanner Muse, S, Clemson

Muse is one of the heaviest safeties in this year’s class, checking in at 6’2 and 227 pounds. The former Tiger ran a damn 4.43 in his second 40, which finished second overall in the safety group. Perhaps more importantly, it was faster than both Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins. No, really!

Tanner Muse’s 40 compared to @deshaunwatson & @DeAndreHopkins #ClemsonNFL // @tanner_muse pic.twitter.com/RajDbGNvki

— #ClemsonNFL (@ClemsonPros) March 1, 2020

You gotta love this unexpected speed from a guy this size.

Losers

This year’s DB group didn’t have as many “losers” per se, but having the workouts later in the day may have affected a few guys. In fact, that’s apparently what some scouts and agents have been concerned about this week:

An agent for one of the top firms told me: "If (the NFL) is going to make guys stand around and wait for hours to workout, ours will bow out next year. We're not risking hamstrings, ACLs and Achilles' for TV money we don't see a part of."

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 1, 2020

1. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama

Unfortunately, McKinney got hurt after running his first 40-yard dash, which was a 4.64. According to Kimberly Jones, McKinney was suffering from cramps, and was visibly upset. He will likely run a 40 at Alabama’s pro day next month, so he’ll at least get another shot at a better time.

McKinney is a potential late first-round pick, so there’s a chance this could’ve hurt his stock a bit.

2. Stanford Samuels III, CB, FSU

Samuels had pretty slow 40 times, with a 4.66 on his first and a and 4.71 on his second. The main reason I put him in this category was Sanders’ hilarious commentary during his 40, during which he literally said on-air that Samuels was going to “slide” to safety because of his time:

Deion (h/t @RKalland) pic.twitter.com/ZgPsLnbwzH

— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) March 1, 2020

Oh man, this is brutal Deion.

The defensive back and safeties definitely gave us a great final day for the combine in Indianapolis.

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Giants cut linebackers Alec Ogletree and Kareem Martin as overhaul begins

INDIANAPOLIS — The purge has begun.

To the surprise of no one, the Giants on Wednesday began what figures to be a hefty roster cleanup, releasing linebackers Alec Ogletree and Kareem Martin. The moves saves the Giants $13 million on the 2020 salary cap, providing valuable financial resources with NFL free agency arriving March 18.

These are not equal salary dumps of 28-year-old players who came to the Giants in 2018.

Ogletree was the first significant addition by general manager Dave Gettleman, who traded with the Rams (in exchange for a fourth- and a sixth-round pick) for the inside linebacker to be a leader and run-stopper in the middle of the defense. It never worked out that way. In two seasons, Ogletree started 26 games, had a team-high 173 tackles and was a team captain both years. But he was far from a dominant player, and his issues dropping in coverage – despite a career-high five interceptions in 2018 – were glaring. Still, Ogletree was the first Giants linebacker with two interception returns for touchdowns in the same season.

Ogletree was scheduled to make $10 million in base salary and count $11.75 million on the salary cap. The Giants save $8.25 million on this year’s cap by parting ways with him.

One day after obtaining Ogletree, Gettleman signed Martin to a three-year deal worth $15 million, believing his experience with defensive coordinator James Bettcher from their time together with the Cardinals would be beneficial. For that investment, the Giants got 16 games in 2018 and only five in 2019 and not much production. Martin was to cost the Giants $4.2 million in base salary and cutting him saves $4.8 million on the cap.

Clearly, the Giants need to replace these players on the roster at a position that has been lacking for more than a decade. Outside linebacker Markus Golden, who led the team last season with 10 sacks, is set to be an unrestricted free agent and his comeback year might entice a team to outbid the Giants for his services. The most promising inside linebacker on the roster, Ryan Connelly, was having a fine rookie year before he tore his ACL; he is expected back sometime in training camp this summer.

Two young pass rushers, Lorenzo Carter and Oshane Ximines, represent the best hopes for development from within.

Does this mean the Giants have their sights on taking Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons with the No. 4 pick in the NFL Draft? Well, no, but the most versatile defender in this class is certainly a consideration, and there is no doubt the Giants will add to the position in free agency and also somewhere in the draft.

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JALEN MILLS: “Just got a big pickup in DeSean Jackson, for the offense. We’ve got a big, big defensive tackle in Malik [Jackson.] I think we finna go win the Super Bowl, man. It’s time again. It’s time. We healthy, we going to do it again. [...] [Carson] Wentz is looking good. He’s back healthy, moving around good, Wentz is going to air that ball up. He’s the leader of our team and everybody know that it’s time to win.”

Eagles cap space update heading into the second week of NFL free agency - BGN Now that 2019 NFL free agency is unofficially one week old, let’s take a look at how much cap space the Philadelphia Eagles have left after making some moves last week. A lot of people saw the following tweet on Sunday night and asked: “How do the Eagles possibly have this much cap space left?”

The Kist & Solak Show #86: The Electric Kool-Aid Running Back Test - BGN Radio Michael Kist and Benjamin Solak assess the current state of the running back room for the Eagles, discuss the value of the position, and what the plan could be to bolster the group. PLUS potential targets in the 1st round AND an update on all the draft prospects being brought in for official visits! Powered by SB Nation and Bleeding Green Nation.

Eagles Add a Safety - Iggles Blitz This move makes a lot of sense, in some respects. Sendejo is a natural FS. When McLeod got hurt last year, the Eagles didn’t have anyone who was an ideal fit for that role. Sendejo could step in and start if needed. He has started 58 games in his career and has been part of some great defenses. You can see Sendejo’s ability in these clips. He has good range and ball skills. He can be a big hitter.

Andrew Sendejo adds experience, confidence at safety - PE.com It didn’t look like much at the time, when safety Rodney McLeod went down with an injury in a Week 3 win over the Indianapolis Colts last season. He came off the field, the game continued, all eyes focused on the 2018 debut of quarterback Carson Wentz. Turns out, McLeod’s injury was serious enough to sideline him for the remainder of the year and force the Eagles into a week-to-week exercise of mixing and matching and coming up with answers to replace McLeod. The injury to McLeod, the first of many suffered in the secondary, stretched the defensive backfield to its limit throughout the remainder of the year. So, it’s no surprise that finding depth for the safety position was one of the team’s early priorities in free agency, and the Eagles solved that need by agreeing to terms on Monday with veteran Andrew Sendejo, entering his 10th NFL season, eight of them with the Minnesota Vikings.

Eagles, Patriots poised to lead the way in 2020 compensatory picks - PFT The Eagles are likely to get a third-round compensatory pick for losing Nick Foles, and two fourth-rounders for losing Golden Tate and Jordan Hicks. The Patriots are expected to get third-round picks for Trey Flowers and Trent Brown, plus a sixth-round pick for Malcom Brown.

State of every NFL team after free agency - PFF Key Players Added: WR DeSean Jackson (79.4), EDGE Brandon Graham (88.7), T Jason Peters (69.6), CB Ronald Darby (70.6), DI Malik Jackson (64.4), LB L.J. Fort (74.2) — Key Players Lost: EDGE Michael Bennett (75.1), G Steven Wisniewski (54.6), LB Jordan Hicks (76.1), WR Golden Tate (71.1), WR Jordan Matthews (65.4), QB Nick Foles (76.6), DI Timmy Jernigan (49.8).

With few options at RB, Eagles might have to get creative - NBCSP There are some borderline lead backs on the market, granted in short supply. Were the Eagles to pair the likes of Isaiah Crowell, C.J. Anderson or Spencer Ware with a promising rookie, such a tandem might not electrify the fan base, but it would create some semblance of stability at the position. The Eagles could even re-sign Jay Ajayi, provided he’ll be healthy. Were it not for a torn ACL, Ajayi probably would’ve been one of the top runners on the market, even with a chronic knee issue. Free agent T.J. Yeldon and Browns running back Duke Johnson have also been mentioned as possibilities, but more as potential replacements for Darren Sproles.

For Temple’s Ryquell Armstead, ‘the small details are what really matters’ with Eagles’ Duce Staley watching - PennLive Assistant head coach and running backs coach Duce Staley paced Armstead and teammates Rob Ritrovato and Nick Sharga through their individual workouts. “It was great,” Armstead said afterward at Temple’s STAR Complex. “He’s a great coach. I love what he was saying to me. The small details are what really matters, and I try to focus on that. All in all, I believe I had a good day. I feel like he liked me. It was great working out with the Eagles.” Armstead knows the team’s recent history with young running backs. Two years ago, the Eagles signed Corey Clement as an undrafted free agent out of Wisconsin. Clement grew up in Glassboro, N.J., and he went on to catch four passes for 100 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl LII win. Armstead said his Millville High team scrimmaged against Clement’s Glassboro High squad before the two found success in college.

NFL Free Agency: Andrew Sendejo (and his arms) to sign with Philadelphia Eagles - Daily Norseman Sendejo was a solid safety for most of his time with the Vikings after picking up the starting spot. He’s, essentially, getting a “prove it” deal to see if he can pick up where he left off after missing most of this year. This is another loss for the Vikings, but it’s one that appears that they’ll be able to absorb with little to no problem.

2019 NFL Draft: The Jaguars need to go overboard to fix the quarterback position - Big Cat Country Could Nick Foles be the guy? Sure. Heck, you can even argue that he already holds that mantle in Philadelphia. The Jaguars certainly think so by making him the most handsomely paid free agent quarterback this cycle, and his experience in high-pressure situations and influence in the locker room makes the move an extremely logical one for a regime under duress to provide immediate results in 2019. I do not fault the Jaguars for bringing Foles in. I will fault them, however, if they don’t hedge their bets and put all their eggs in a quarterback basket that doesn’t have more than 11 starts in a season as a starter.

How does the Nick Foles signing affect the division? - Stampede Blue Overall, I think this is a terrible move for the Jaguars. They could have easily drafted up to get one of the 2 stud QBs in this class or gone for next years loaded one (like the Dolphins). However, they paid the 7th highest annual salary for an average to below-average quarterback who plays well in the playoffs. Bad move for Jaguars fans, a good move for Colts fans.

Dave Gettleman: Giants got “legitimate value” in return for Odell Beckham Jr. - Big Blue View At the Combine a few weeks ago, Gettleman took issue with the negative narrative about quarterback Eli Manning. He did so again on Monday. This narrative that Eli is overpaid and can’t play is a crock. I’m telling you!,” Gettleman said. The GM says he is “OK” if you disagree with him about Manning, and added that with the way the Giants played at the end of last season and the salary Manning currently makes “there really wasn’t a decision to make.” Gettleman also said the Giants had considered extending or restructuring the veteran quarterback’s deal, but that they will just “keep moving.”

Free agent defensive lineman Vinny Curry visiting Bengals on Monday - Cincy Jungle The Bengals have awoken from their early free agency slumber. Aside from re-signing their fourth internal free agent in Tyler Eifert this weekend, they are also hosting a veteran edge defender. Per Geoff Mosher of 973 ESPN Radio, Vinny Curry is set to visit Cincinnati at the onset of next week. Curry was most recently with the Buccaneers and was released in February.

Los Angeles Rams to sign QB Blake Bortles to one-year deal - Turf Show Times Per the official team site, the Los Angeles Rams are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles to a one-year deal to back up starting QB Jared Goff. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

A complete history of Vontaze Burfict being the most reckless football player - SB Nation Linebacker Vontaze Burfict is exactly what every NFL team wanted from a middle linebacker about 40 or 50 years ago. Players like Dick Butkus and Jack Lambert had reputations as mean and scary enforcers who didn’t just make tackles, but attempted to set the tone for anybody who dared to go to the middle of the field. Highlight reels showed clothesline tackles, helmet-to-helmet hits, and boasted about the rough and tough linebackers of lore. But the best linebackers of football today are those who can channel the aggression and violence of the game without crossing the line. That’s something that Burfict has struggled with.

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Brooklyn Nets agree to free agency deals with All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving

The Brooklyn Nets are getting perennial All-Star Kevin Durant – just not right away.

On his company's Instagram page Sunday evening, the 30-year-old announced his decision to leave the Golden State Warriors, and move on to the Nets, who also reportedly reached an agreement with the former Boston Celtics All-Star, Kyrie Irving.

The catch is that Durant, a two-time NBA Finals MVP with Golden State, is not expected to play next season after rupturing his Achilles in the NBA Finals.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Carania or The Athletic reported the news before Durant's announcement.

Durant, a two-time NBA Finals MVP with Golden State, is not expected to play next season after rupturing his Achilles in the NBA Finals

ESPN reported that Irving (pictured) might be involved in a three-team sign-and-trade deal that would send All-Star point guard Kemba Walker from the Charlotte Hornets to the Celtics and former Boston guard Terry Rozier to Charlotte, with Irving moving from Boston to Brooklyn

Wojnarowski also reported that both players agreed to four-year deals with Durant coming away with $ 164 million and Irving taking $ 141 million.

Contracts cannot be officially signed before July 6, and some details of the agreements may change before then.

For instance, ESPN reported that Irving might be involved in a th re-team sign-and-trade deal that would send Kemba All-Star point guard Walker from the Charlotte Hornets to the Celtics and former Boston guard Terry Rozier to Charlotte, with Irving moving from Boston to Brooklyn.

If Such a deal can be agreed upon, the Nets would retain Irving's 'Larry Bird' rights, which would allow the team to sign him to a five-year contract.

Durant revealed his decision to sign for the Nets via an Instagram post on Sunday

Although the NBA's free agency period did not officially begin until Sunday at 6pm ET, the off-NBA off-season has been well under way since the Toronto Raptors finished off the Warriors in the Finals.

Not only did Walker agree to a four-year deal with Boston (a contract that could become a five-year deal if a sign-and-trade deal can be negotiated), but the Los Angeles Lakers have already agreed All-Star Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans for a package that included rising stars L our Ball and Brandon Ingram, as well as multiple first-round picks.

The Lakers are expected to make another splash in free agency as two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and former Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard D "Angelo Russell available.

Leonard is expected to meet with Raptors, Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports.

Boston Celtics 'Kyrie Irving (left) shoots against Indiana Pacers' Cory Joseph (right) during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Indianapolis

Russell and the Lakers have mutual interest, according to ESPN.

It's a certainty that the Lakers will be extremely active in free agency, since they "About a week away from having only three players on their roster.

Take away their restricted free agents, and when the complex six-player, four-pick trade with Washington and New Orleans for Davis gets executed on July 6, they'll have just him, LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma under contract.

"We have a superstar on our team and an open slot," Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said earlier this offseason, when the team hired Frank Vogel as his new coach and before it swung the deal that will just be Davis.

'So I think that people can look at this as an opportunity to come and win a championship possibly next year. And we've got to do the work. "

Teams now know exactly what they have to spend – as expected, the league's salary cap for the coming season was set at just over $ 109 million.

And some deals shouldn't take long to be announced.

The Warriors said they have no intention of letting Thompson leave, even while he recovers from a torn ACL, so expect a $ 190 million, five- year deal to be agreed to quickly there.

A person with knowledge of the situation told AP that Sacramento plans to offer Harrison Barnes a deal that will pay him as much as $ 90 million over the next four years.

Jimmy Butler could re-sign with Philadelphia to stay there, or as the first step in a sign and trade with Houston and Miami – the Heat are getting a Sunday meeting with Butler, a sign of mutual interest there – among the potential suitors in that case.

Orlando wants to keep Vucevic, and Milwaukee seems positioned to give Middleton a max deal that will keep him alongside NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks in the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Los Angeles

"A lot of things are going to happen," said Raptors guard Danny Green, one of this summer's free agents.

The Nets acquisition of Durant and Irving is reminiscent of the team's 2013 trade for Boston Celtics stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

The deal was thought to be the first step towards bringing a title to Brooklyn, but then-Nets gener already manager Billy King's deal backfired when the aging former Celtics failed to live up to expectations.

By the start of the 2014-15 campaign, Pierce had signed with Washington while Garnett would have traded back to the Minnesota Timberwolves midway through the season.

The Celtics, meanwhile, reloaded their roster with the first-round picks included in the deal, which became increasingly valuable as the Nets struggled in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

Under the guidance of general manager Sean Marks, King's replacement, the Nets finally returned to the playoffs this season, where they suffered a first-round loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The expectations will certainly grow in Brooklyn with the recent acquisitions of Irving and Durant, the latter of whom isn't likely to play until 2020-21, when he will be 32.

In addition to those veterans, ESPN is also reporting that Durant's longti me friend DeAndre Jordan will also be joining the Nets after playing with the rival New York Knicks last season.

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10 late-round NFL rookies who could surprise in 2018

The 2018 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the high draft picks have understandably dominated the news cycle. After all, it’s players like Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold who seem to excite the masses.

However, championship are won in the late rounds, Hall of Famers are found like needles in a haystack, and the majority of NFL rosters are made up of Day 3 picks and undrafted free agents.

With that in mind, here’s a look at 10 late-round NFL rookies who could surprise in 2018.

10. Bo Scarbrough, RB, Dallas Cowboys

Ezekiel Elliott will carry the load for the Cowboys in 2018, but don’t sleep on Bo Scarbrough having a legitimate impact. He has a good combination of size (6-foot-2, 235 pounds) and speed, and could thrive as a rookie in a complementary role. Scarbrough is a downhill runner who could spell Elliott in almost any situation, and will likely see increased touches as the season moves along. It was a surprise to many that he lasted until the seventh round (No. 236 overall), but he could turn out to be one of the steals of the draft.

9. Braxton Berrios, WR, New England Patriots

Braxton Berrios seemed destined for the Patriots even before they called his name, which eventually happened in the sixth round (No. 210 overall) of the NFL Draft. After losing Danny Amendola in free agency, New England found themselves in need of a small slot receiver with good hands who could also contribute on special teams, and that’s exactly what they found in Berrios. At Miami, Berrios got to play against solid ACC competition, and while his skill set is very specific and limited to the slot role, the Patriots have found ways to make stars out similar players.

8. Tim Settle, DT, Washington Redskins

The Redskins have a bit of an issue at nose tackle, and it’s quite possible that fifth-round pick (No. 163 overall) Tim Settle is the man who, no pun intended, settles it. At 6-foot-3 and 329 pounds, he certainly has the size for the role, but he also possesses quickness and a good initial burst that can catch his opponents off guard. The biggest issue facing Settle is the ability to keep his weight within a reasonable range as he works to adjust to the NFL game. So long as he can do that, he should fit right in on Washington’s defense and make an impact out of the gate.

7. Tyrell Crosby, OT, Detroit Lions

Entering the NFL Draft, many experts assumed Tyrell Crosby would be off the board over the first two rounds. Instead, he slipped all the way to the fifth round (No. 153 overall) where he was scooped up by the Lions. Why Crosby fell so far is still a bit of a mystery, but that’s good news for Detroit, who struggled along their offensive line a season ago and now have a quality tackle who will enter the league with a large chip on his shoulder. Crosby could very well start for the Lions out of the gate and even play at a Pro Bowl level in Year 1.

6. Josh Sweat, DE, Philadelphia Eagles

Josh Sweat acknowledges that he didn’t put up the numbers in college that he would have liked to, and that’s potentially why he fell to the fourth round (No. 130 overall) and the world champion Philadelphia Eagles. However, there’s no denying his fierce athleticism and ability to create chaos on the edge, which led many to believe he’d be selected earlier in the draft. Instead, the Eagles, who rode their defensive line to a Super Bowl title in 2017, get even deeper at the position with Sweat’s addition. And so long as he’s not hampered by the torn ACL he suffered in 2014 — an injury that concerned some– Sweat could enter the league and immediately produce as a pass rush specialist.

5. Armani Watts, S, Kansas City Chiefs

In 2015, Armani Watts broke out and could have easily been a early-round pick had he been draft-eligible, but injuries in 2016 and a down year in 2017 led to him falling to the fourth round (No. 124 overall). However, with obvious talent and a wide-open opportunity at free safety in Kansas City, Watts may have landed in the ideal situation. With a need for a ball-hawking safety to play alongside Eric Berry, who could be the league’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2018, the Chiefs could be in good hands with Watts, who recorded 10 interceptions, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries during his college career.

4. Ian Thomas, TE, Carolina Panthers

Until 2017, Ian Thomas wasn’t on the radar of most NFL scouts and wasn’t even considering a professional football career. However, his athleticism couldn’t be ignored and once the realization hit that he could actually warrant being drafted, Thomas kicked things into high gear. And despite his inexperience — he had only 28 career receptions in college — Thomas displayed good route running ability, soft hands and a willingness to block. Seeing that, Carolina selected him in the fourth round (No. 101 overall) of the NFL Draft and will now put him on the depth chart behind Pro Bowler Greg Olsen.

3. Deon Cain, WR, Indianapolis Colts

Sometimes the ability of a late-round rookie to succeed hinges upon whether their skills fit the needs of a team. For Deon Cain and the Colts, that’s exactly what happened. Cain was widely considered one of the best deep-threat receivers in the 2018 class, and as fate would have it, that’s precisely what Indianapolis is missing at the position. Paired with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who has a very strong arm, Cain has a chance to secure the team’s No. 3 role and serve as their field-stretching wide receiver alongside T.Y. Hilton and Ryan Grant. Not a bad position for a sixth-round pick (No. 185 overall) to find himself.

2. Maurice Hurst, DT, Oakland Raiders

Maurice Hurst could have been a relatively early selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, but a heart condition discovered during the NFL Combine caused some teams to shy away despite the 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive lineman having been medically cleared. As a result, the Raiders got themselves a steal in the fifth round (No. 140 overall) after trading up for Hurst. A versatile defender, Hurst will make an immediate impact for Oakland. He can play both 3-technique and 5-technique, so expect to see him to get a hefty dose of snaps early on.

1. Micah Kiser, LB, Los Angeles Rams

Micah Kiser is arguably one of the most refined and well-rounded late-round prospects taken in the NFL Draft. Winner of the William V. Campbell Trophy (sometimes called the “Academic Heisman”) in 2017, Kiser was selected in the fifth round (No. 147 overall) and now joins a Rams defense where he could very well start on Day 1. A tackling machine, Kiser finished his college career with an impressive 408 tackles, but adds the speed and athleticism necessary for coverage at the NFL level. Kiser can do a little bit of everything and sports a very high football IQ, so the Rams certainly landed themselves a potential star on Day 3 of the draft.

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The 4 kinds of prospects you’ll want to watch at the NFL Combine

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From Tua Tagovailoa’s medical evaluation to must-see workouts, these are the player storylines to follow at the combine.

Here’s the thing about the NFL Scouting Combine: It is the single strangest event on the sports calendar. There is nothing normal about this job interview process. Still, it’s a major part of the lead up to the NFL Draft.

Players will be interviewed by the media and teams — you decide which is more laborious. They’ll be poked and prodded by medical staffs, and their medical information will get put online. They’ll take the Wonderlic test, and that too will find its way online. Finally, the players will work out in their underpants where anything can happen.

Mostly, though, it’s about the prospects themselves. Here are a few key things to watch for at the 2020 NFL Combine:

The players who have the most important medical tests

The combine started as a way for NFL teams to get medical information on the players they might draft. Here are a few players with injury pasts that will be worth watching — none more paramount than the first name on this list.

1. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama

Tagovailoa, who fractured his hip in November, said his doctors are expected to fully clear him by March 9. The greater issue, though, is the quarterback’s long-term health.

If teams are concerned that Tagovailoa can easily re-injure his hip, they will check him off their draft list. There’s also Tagovailoa’s ankles. He underwent a procedure called tightrope surgery on both ankles in different years following sprains. That is not normal. Tagovailoa’s health report will be fully scrutinized this week.

2. Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State

In 2017, Muti had the look of a future first-round player at a position that typically doesn’t get taken that highly. He manhandled defenders with ease. Then injuries set in. In 2018, he ruptured his left Achilles. In 2019, had Lisfranc foot surgery. But if he can move around in drills fairly well, he’s the type of player who will benefit from the combine.

3. Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota

There is a lot to like about Winfield. He was an All-American last season after finishing the year with seven interceptions and 83 tackles. He plays physically and will wallop the ball carrier from his safety position. Despite going pro after his redshirt sophomore season, Winfield was in college for four years after playing in just four games in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He he had a serious hamstring injury in 2017 and tore a ligament in his foot the next year.

4. Trey Adams, OT, Washington

Like Muti, Adams looked like a first-round pick early in his college career until injuries hit. A torn ACL cost Adams part of his 2017 season and back surgery shortened his 2018 season. Both are serious injuries, and teams might be wary of Adams because of his health.

5. Lucas Niang, OT, TCU

Niang has an outside chance of being taken in the top 64. The medical evaluation process will be critical for him. He tore his hip labrum as a junior and played through it. However, the injury caused him to end his senior season early for surgery. When he was healthy, Niang projected as a first-round player.

The players who could impress during workouts

With the combine workouts moving to primetime, the NFL has to be expecting some insane numbers. These are a few guys who could put on a show.

1. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama

The 40-yard dash is the most popular combine event, and this year some players will get close to John Ross’ record of 4.22 seconds. Texas receiver Devin Duvernay should time well, but Ruggs probably has the best chance of breaking Ross’ mark. Ruggs ran a 4.26-second 40 at Alabama’s junior pro day last year, and has spent the run up to the combine working on his times.

2. K’Lavon Chaisson, Edge, LSU

While he won’t break any 40 records, Chaisson’s workout will be must-see television on Saturday night — and it should make people forget his pedestrian 6.5 sacks last season. He could come close to 4.5 flat in the 40-yard dash and should have one of the better vertical jumps in his position group. All of those things equal athleticism and explosiveness, something NFL teams covet in a pass rusher.

3. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma

The combine’s most impressive workout should belong to Gallimore. At 300 pounds, Gallimore is a crazy athlete, and there are some expectations he could get below 4.75 seconds in the 40. Gallimore was second on Bruce Feldman’s annual freaks list for good reason. As Feldman pointed out, Gallimore can bench press 500 pounds and squat 800 pounds.

4. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa

Just ahead of Gallimore on the freaks list was Wirfs. The first true freshman offensive tackle to start for Kirk Ferentz was a star at Iowa. Wirfs, who is my top offensive tackle in the draft, has everything you want in a blocker. He’s a good athlete, has incredible strength, and stands 6’5 and 320 pounds. He could blow people away with his workout. He’s already penciled in as a top-10 pick. A big week in Indianapolis could make him him the consensus No. 1 at his position.

The players who could break out

Every year, there’s at least one prospect whose draft stock shoots through the roof. Who could it be this year?

1. Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri

This draft is begging for someone to step up in an otherwise dull tight end class. Notre Dame’s Cole Kmet is the top tight end in the draft, but he might not be the best athletic tester. That could open things up for a player like Okwuegbunam, whose name I had to look up the spelling on twice while writing this portion. Okwuegbunam had just 26 receptions for 306 yards and six touchdowns this past season, which is nothing special. But in 2017, he had 11 touchdowns and averaged 14.3 yards per catch. If he can test well, he should rise.

2. Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford

Parkinson is another tight end who could make a big leap this week. At just over 6’7, he’s the tallest tight end at the combine this year. He’s not some lumbering buffoon, either. Parkinson glides around the field and stretches the seam. Stanford’s quarterback play has been suspect, so Parkinson could be a classic “better as a pro” type of prospect.

3. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington

How sold are you really on Utah State’s Jordan Love or Oregon’s Justin Herbert? After Joe Burrow and Tagovailoa, those two are considered by many to be the next two quarterbacks taken in the draft. But Eason could squeeze into the discussion. I had him going to the Patriots in a recent mock draft, and the next week ESPN’s Mel Kiper did too.

Eason’s college career was less than straightforward. He played his first two seasons at Georgia and lost his job to Jake Fromm his sophomore season when he sprained his knee. Eason then sat out 2018 as a transfer and played just one season at Washington. Eason’s 2019 stats (3,132 yards and 23 touchdowns) didn’t wow, but it’s hard to quit a massive 6’6 quarterback with an even more massive arm. It only takes one team to love Eason, and he could catch someone’s eye in his workout session.

The players who most need a good combine

Some prospects need a strong performance at the combine to show teams who they really are. Here are four such players this year:

1. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State

The Seminoles have just two players at the combine this year: Akers and cornerback Stanford Samuels, both juniors. That should tell you something about the state of the football program in Tallahassee. Akers was a blue-chip recruit for Florida State, but the team’s offensive line was so bad he never dominated as expected. That makes him somewhat hard to judge. He’s also not the best pass catcher, so teams will be watching how he catches the ball.

2. Raekwon Davis, DE, Alabama

Was Davis asked to not get after the quarterback, or was he just not that good at it? That’s what teams will be trying to find out at the combine. Despite playing in 12 games and finishing sixth on Alabama in tackles in 2019, Davis had just a half a sack on the season. Sure, sack totals can be misleading, but he just didn’t get into the backfield. Davis is good playing the run, and will be decent enough in three-man fronts. But he can help fix his draft stock with good timing numbers.

3. Jeff Thomas, WR, Miami

If you value high school football ratings, you probably expected big things out of Thomas. He was rated higher by 247 Sports than players like Ruggs and Jalen Reagor in the 2017 class. But his career at Miami didn’t go as planned. Thomas was suspended multiple times at Miami and had just 1,316 yards in three seasons. That includes only 379 in 2019. Still, he’s at the combine because teams are intrigued by his athleticism, even though they do have questions about his maturity.

4. Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee

Jennings is a complex case. On the surface, he’s the complete package at receiver. He has size, measuring in at 6’3 and 215 pounds, and had good stats in 2019 with 59 receptions for 969 yards and eight touchdowns. Most incredibly, on those 59 receptions, Pro Football Focus says he had 30 broken tackles. And he has a penchant for wild catches, like this one against Florida. The problem is that there are some character questions Jennings will have to answer. He was temporarily kicked off the team in 2017 and suspended for part of a bowl game after planting his foot into the face of a Vanderbilt player.