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The historic 2020 NFL Draft has wound up and even in virtual form it was deemed hugely successful with record-setting viewing numbers. All the rounds went off without a hitch. Below is NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks’ analysis for every pick from the 4th to the 7th round by every NFL team. FOURTH ROUND 107)AKEEM DAVIS-GAITHER, LB, CINCINNATI BENGALS TheBengalsadd more speed and range to their linebacker group. Davis-Gaither led all Sun Belt linebackers with 23 QB pressures last season, so look for him to be deployed from an assortment of rush attacks from the second level. 108)SAAHDIQ CHARLES, OT, WASHINGTON REDSKINS Charles fell a bit due to some character concerns, but he has Day 2 talent. With the departure ofTrent Williams, look for the athletic Charles to compete for that starting left tackle spot. 109)JOHN SIMPSON, OG, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (VIALIONS) Death, taxes, and the newRaidersregime drafting out of Clemson. Simpson will be a welcome addition forJosh Jacobsas he is one of the better run-blockers in this class. They are building a group of maulers up front. 110)DARNAY HOLMES, DB, NEW YORK GIANTS TheGiants‘ defense ranked in the bottom five in pass yards, completion percentage, passer rating and interceptions last season. Holmes brings some play-making ability (eight INTs in three seasons at UCLA) to a defensive backfield in dire need of it. The door is wide open for him to lock down a starting role early. 111)SOLOMON KINDLEY, OG, MIAMI DOLPHINS (VIATEXANS) TheDolphinstrotted out an offensive line that allowed NFL worsts in both run stuff rate and pressure rate last year. They continue to build up a wall for their offense with the massive Kindley. He may be a year away, but he adds some “dog” to that line. 112)JOSHUA KELLEY, RB, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS TheChargershave done a remarkable job developing running backs over the last couple of years.Austin Ekeleris a versatile playmaker, but he’s not a feature back. The local Kelley isn’t flashy, but he should emerge as a solid contributor for the Bolts. 113)TROY PRIDE, CB, CAROLINA PANTHERS One of thePanthers‘ top needs heading into the offseason was at cornerback. In a division loaded with big-time receiver talent, they were due for an addition to that group. Pride has some sticky man-to-man skills and he’s in a situation where he could have an early impact. 114)LEKI FOTU, NT, ARIZONA CARDINALS Fotu is a massive run stuffer who should be in an interesting competition withJordan Phillipsfor the starting nose tackle job. TheCardinalsneed to make sure they’re stout in the middle against the run-centric NFC West. 115)HARRISON BRYANT, TE, CLEVELAND BROWNS Baker Mayfieldwill have no shortage of pass-catching playmakers at the helm next year. Bryant is a talented flex tight end, but he likely won’t see many targets as a rookie. Does he take on a larger role if they decide not to re-signDavid Njokuafter the season? 116)BEN BARTCH, OT, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS TheJaguarshave a need for offensive line depth and Bartch is a high-end developmental tackle. The jump from Division III will be massive, but he has the movement skills to emerge as a starter in Year 2 or 3. 117)D.J. WONNUM, EDGE, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIA49ERS) TheVikingsare one of the top teams in terms of developing edge/pass rush talent. Wonnum doesn’t have an especially high ceiling, but he is a high-motor rusher who can be disruptive in a rotation. He should be a solid depth addition over the next few years. 118)ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM, TE, DENVER BRONCOS The pre-draft rumors were that theBroncoswere going to place a premium on offensive speed and boy, were they spot on. After running a sub-4.5 at the NFLScouting Combine, “Big O” confirmed the athleticism he put on display in his film running away from SEC defenders. Like last year’s first-rounderNoah Fant, he is a speedy tight end with shaky hands, so it will be interesting to see how their similar skill sets play out in camp. 119)MYKAL WALKER, LB, ATLANTA FALCONS TheFalconsvalue speed and versatility at linebacker, and Walker fits that mold. His projection isn’t black and white so there is some extra uncertainty with his development, but coaches will find a way to get him on the field, whether it be on special teams or sub-package looks. 120)LA’MICAL PERINE, RB, NEW YORK JETS TheJetswere in need of depth at running back behind workhorseLe’Veon Bell. Perine isn’t a flashy runner, but he has a ton of the same traits that you see from consistent, productive NFL runners. Don’t be surprised if he’s one of the longer-lasting backs from this class when we look back years from now. 121)LOGAN STENBERG, OG, DETROIT LIONS (VIARAIDERS) Do you think theLionswant to shore up their run game? They needed an upgrade on the inside of their offensive line, and Stenberg is an effective run blocker who will have a chance to earn early reps. Don’t be shocked if Stenberg is the rookie favorite as he brings a tone-setting mean streak to the unit. 122)JACOB EASON, QB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS The anti-Philip Rivers, Eason has the explosive arm to spray it to all levels of the field. Per PFF, he led the Pac-12 with 28 deep completions last year. His inconsistent decision-making and overall feel as a passer were major reasons for his draft position, but he has blue-chip physical tools. Until we hear reports of drastic development, there’s no guarantee they view him as Rivers’ heir. 123)REGGIE ROBINSON II, DB, DALLAS COWBOYS Between the departure ofByron Jonesand the fact that four of theCowboys‘ starting defensive backs become free agents after the season, they had to do a ton of homework on this year’s DB group. Robinson is another aggressive defensive back who adds versatility and slick ball skills. 124)ANTHONY MCFARLAND, RB, PITTSBURGH STEELERS This is a solid pick for theSteelers, who, whenJames Connerwent down with an injury, saw their run game struggle mightily. They are banking on McFarland’s best years coming ahead as he finished with under 250 career carries in college. However, the explosive flashes he showed when healthy should excite fans as he adds a dynamic complement to the other grinders on the team. 125)JAMES MORGAN, QB, NEW YORK JETS (VIAPATRIOTS) The backup QB situation in New York is suboptimal as none of the other passers possess the arm talent to reliably keep an offense on schedule ifSam Darnoldbecomes unavailable. EnterJames Morgan, who is one of the more promising developmental QBs in this class with his big arm and overall toughness. The Green Bay native is also accustomed to cold weather. 126)CHARLIE HECK, OT, HOUSTON TEXANS (VIARAMS) Heck offers theTexansswing tackle depth for a unit that needs competition. Houston must continue to build in front ofDeshaun Watsonto ensure his protection. TheTexanswill be looking to improve on the 49 sacks they gave up last year (eighth-most in NFL). 127)K’VON WALLACE, DB, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Wallace is a solid cover safety who can also effect the game near the line of scrimmage. TheEagleshave looked to shore up their defensive backfield this offseason, and Wallace has a legitimate shot play a heavy rotational role or starting nickel job in 2020. 128)GABRIEL DAVIS, WR, BUFFALO BILLS What do you do when you build around your rocket-arm franchise quarterback? You surround him with field-stretchers. That’s whatGabriel Davisis as he consistently showed the vertical skills to run behind defenses and track the deep ball. He should add another big-play dynamic to theBills‘ receiving corps. 129)CAMERON CLARKE, OT, NEW YORK JETS (VIAPATRIOTS) Joe Douglas has invested a ton into theJets‘ offensive line this offseason. Clark is a small-schooler who likely doesn’t see live reps until Year 2 or 3, but there is starting upside down the line. 130)JAMES LYNCH, DT, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIASAINTS) Mike Zimmer loves to load up on depth on the defensive line. The ultra-productive Lynch could easily outplay his draft position as he had some of the most consistently disruptive film in this class. He will be a coach’s favorite early in his career. 131)RASHARD LAWRENCE, NT, ARIZONA CARDINALS TheCardinalshave looked to add young competition in the core of their defense. Lawrence moved around Dave Aranda’s odd front at LSU, so he brings decent value as a rotational end/tackle for theCardinals. 132)TROY DYE, LB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS Dye is an interesting player in that he is a bit of a linebacker/safety tweener with nice range and overall athleticism. He is an extremely tough team player who should be a regular on special teams as he develops into a subpackage box defender. 133)COLBY PARKINSON, TE, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Parkinson enters a crowded room of talented tight ends in Seattle. The red zone specialist will need to show his speed, but his end zone rebounding skills are enough to keep him on the roster. He is a niche receiver who could benefit from learning the nuances behindGreg Olsen. 134)JAYLINN HAWKINS, DB, ATLANTA FALCONS Hawkins, who recorded nine interceptions over his final two college seasons, is a welcome addition to an Atlanta defense that recorded just 12 picks last year. This is likely more of a special teams addition next season, but there are promising ball skills to develop down the line. 135)KEVIN DOTSON, OG, PITTSBURGH STEELERS TheSteelers, who have a need at guard, get a nasty blocker who fits perfectly in their power-centric scheme. Dotson was dominant against Sun Belt competition and offers starting potential in Year 2. Great upside here. 136)BRYCEN HOPKINS, TE, LOS ANGELES RAMS (VIATEXANS) Sean McVay likes to field multiple tight ends in his sets. Hopkins is a good athlete with the potential to be a rock-solid No. 2 tight end for theRams, if they decide to part ways with either of their two main players at the position in the near future. 137)JOSIAH SCOTT, DB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Jacksonville continues to rebuild its secondary with the addition of Scott. He flew under the radar this season, but he is a twitchy slot corner who shows enough toughness and physicality to survive against NFL size. He could be a surprise rookie starter. 138)L’JARIUS SNEED, DB, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Kansas City lands one of the draft’s better sleepers with this pick. Sneed’s film at cornerback in 2018 showed a player who could start at the position in the NFL. He offers great versatility and depth to a secondary that needs it. 139)AMIK ROBERTSON, DB, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (VIAPATRIOTS) Robertson could very well end up being the steal of Day 3. Sure, he’s small, but he’s a pit bull with big-time instincts, ball skills and athleticism. He’ll play inside in the NFL and don’t be shocked if he’s one of the standouts from theRaiders‘ 2020 rookie class. 140)SHAQUILLE QUARTERMAN, LB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Quarterman isn’t going to impress many with his cover skills, but he’s a downhill thumper who can help the Jags’ run defense. Only thePanthersgave up more rush yards per carry last season. The leadership will also be welcomed in that locker room. 141)JOHN REID, DB, HOUSTON TEXANS (VIADOLPHINS) Houston waited a bit too long to address a need at corner, but Reid will have a shot to earn significant reps in 2020. He is small and will likely be limited to the inside, but he offers solid ball skills and athleticism to hang with slots in man coverage. Expect him to play a depth role during his tenure with theTexans. 142)ANTONIO GANDY-GOLDEN, WR, WASHINGTON REDSKINS Liberty finds its way to D.C. In all seriousness,Dwayne Haskinsis going to love Gandy-Golden’s hands, catch radius and run-after-catch skills. There will be a learning curve, but it won’t be surprising if he emerges as one of the team’s top targets by the end of the 2020 season. 143)BEN BREDESON, G, BALTIMORE RAVENS John Harbaugh’s squad dips into his brother’s talent pool at Michigan taking Bredeson, who fits theRavens‘ physical mentality on offense. He may not be a gifted enough athlete to emerge as a starter anytime soon, but he should be a high-end backup. 144)DEEJAY DALLAS, RB, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Seattle values a backfield with specific specialties in each of its runners. Dallas hangs his hat on his versatility as a runner and blocker. He won’t eat up a ton of carries, but OC Brian Schottenheimer will find ways to deploy him in specialty packages. 145)JACK DRISCOLL, OG, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TheEagleswill likely see some big changes to their offensive line group in the next year or two. Driscoll is a safe, depth guard or tackle for them. He’s battle-tested and technically sound enough to step up in a pinch. 146)TYLER DIADASZ, C, DALLAS COWBOYS (VIAEAGLES) Can a Wisconsin center replace another Wisconsin center? With the departure of Travis Frederick, Dallas has an obvious hole to fill in the middle. Biadasz is nowhere near the prospect Frederick was, but he’s good enough to carve out a starting job if he can stay off the trainer’s table. FIFTH ROUND 147)KHALID KAREEM, EDGE, CINCINNATI BENGALS Kareem is a physical edge-setter who fits the mold as an end in theBengals‘ four-man front. They lack great depth at the position, so this was a solid depth pick up in Round 5. 148)ALTON ROBINSON, EDGE, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (VIAPANTHERS) TheSeahawks, who tied for the second-fewest sacks in 2019, have never been shy about loading up on pass rushers. Robinson should cement himself into their pass rush rotation sooner than later. His 17.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks in 2018 put him on the map, and he’s looking to return to that same form with the ‘Hawks. 149)DANNY PINTER, OG, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (VIALIONS) TheColtsare light on depth in their offensive interior. Pinter needs time to develop, so this is a good spot to take him. He has impressive range and coordination in space. 150)SHANE LEMIEUX, OG, NEW YORK GIANTS Dave Gettleman loves to build up front, and Lemieux will compete for a backup guard spot early in his career. He was consistent and reliable in college (started all 52 games) and has low-end starter upside. 151)JOE REED, WR, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Reed is an intriguing slot receiver with a promising future, but his immediate value will be on special teams. TheChargersfinished 28th in kick return average last year. EnterJoe Reed, who amassed over 3,000 kick return yards and a 28.7 return average over his career. 152)KENNY ROBINSON, DB, CAROLINA PANTHERS XFL and West Virginia fans are familiar with Robinson’s playmaking skills from his safety position. After recording seven interceptions in two seasons at WVU, he showed the same ball-hawking skills when he leveled up into the XFL. He could turn his physicality up a notch, but his range and ball GPS should make him a favorite in the DB room. 153)COLTON MCKIVITZ, OT, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (VIADOLPHINS) The49ersshuffled their offensive line around a bit last season, and they managed to survive. But competition breeds excellence and McKivitz’s mobility fits what they like to do. He is a solid depth addition who could even play guard if need be. 154)JASON STROWBRIDGE, DE, MIAMI DOLPHINS TheDolphins‘ defensive line was a mess last season, and their draft class reflects that. Strowbridge brings much-needed disruption and versatility up front. He is an ascending player who excited coaches with his flashes of dominance during theSenior Bowl. 155)TREVIS GIPSON, LB, CHICAGO BEARS (VIAVIKINGS) Chicago struggled to get to the quarterback last season (25th in sacks), and Gipson offers some developmental pass rush upside. He has intriguing size, length and speed off the edge to learn behindRobert Quinn,Khalil Mack, and company. 156)KEITH ISMAEL, C, WASHINGTON REDSKINS (VIA49ERS) TheRedskinshaven’t been comfortable with who they’ve fielded in the core of their offensive line recently. Ismael is well-coached and has experience at guard and center. He could push for starter reps by midseason in 2020. 157)DANIEL THOMAS, DB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Jacksonville adds more depth to its rebuilt secondary. He offers some position versatility and should compete for a nickel role and work his way into special teams units. 158)BRYCE HALL, DB, NEW YORK JETS Hall is a zone-type corner with very good size and instincts. There is a chance DC Gregg Williams moves him to safety as he lacks ideal fluidity for a corner. Either way, Hall’s medicals played a large role in his draft slot, so he could wind up as one of this year’s surprises. 159)JUSTIN ROHRWASSER, K, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (VIARAIDERS) ThePatriotsgot a taste of what life is like without an automatic kicker whenStephen Gostkowskigot injured last year. Rohrwasser has big shoes to fill joining a team that’s arguably had the longest streak of reliable kicking in history. 160)NICK HARRIS, C, CLEVELAND BROWNS (VIACOLTS) Harris is another reflection in the change in tune for theBrowns‘ blocking scheme, as new coach Kevin Stefanski is bringing over more of a zone approach from Minnesota. Harris’ skill set fits in perfectly, and he should compete for a starting job in Year 2 or earlier. 161)TYLER JOHNSON, WR, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Much has been made of the “Big 3” weaponsTom Bradyhas at the helm in Tampa, but there isn’t much depth behind them. Johnson is a high-level No. 3-type who can contribute right away. 162)KHALEKE HUDSON, LB, WASHINGTON REDSKINS Washington’s linebackers have been underwhelming, and the unit has lacked depth for a while. Hudson is a rangy second-level defender who can play inside, outside or as a hang safety. Michigan’s 2019 Special Teams Player of the Year should be a staple on that unit as well for the ‘Skins. 163)KINDLE VILDOR, DB, CHICAGO BEARS TheBearsare desperate for playmakers in their secondary after recording just 10 interceptions in 2019 (T-26th in NFL). Vildor should bring much-needed ball skills (nine INTs since 2017) from the slot. 164)CURTIS WEAVER, DE, MIAMI DOLPHINS (VIAEAGLES) Miami finished dead last in sacks (23) last season, so shoring up the pass rush was a necessity this offseason. The Mountain West Conference’s all-time sack leader should be a welcomed addition to theDolphins‘ rotation. 165)COLLIN JOHNSON, WR, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Jacksonville adds a tall, basketball player-type to a receiving corps that already features plenty of speed and quickness. Look for the staff to deploy him as a red-zone weapon and chain mover. 166)QUINTEZ CEPHUS, WR, DETROIT LIONS All of Detroit’s top receivers are set to hit free agency in 2021, so this could be a long play for theLions. Cephus isn’t an explosive athlete, but he’s dependable and tough. He’s also great in the run game, which this regime will love. 167)JAKE FROMM, QB, BUFFALO BILLS Fromm is an interesting pick because he has very similar physical traits as current backupMatt Barkley. There’s a good chance the staff opts for the more affordable version moving forward. 168)JOHN HIGHTOWER, WR, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES TheEaglescontinue to inject speed into their receiving corps, landing one of the better field-stretchers available on Day 3. Hightower isn’t very well-rounded at this stage, but he is a solid developmental speed weapon who could see significant reps down the line. 169)HARRISON HAND, DB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIASAINTS) Hand possesses the size, physicality and competitiveness Mike Zimmer likes to develop in his corners. TheVikingsneeded to shore up their secondary depth this offseason, and they have accomplished that. 170)BRODERICK WASHINGTON, DT, BALTIMORE RAVENS TheRavensbuild from the inside out, so there is no limit to the line depth they like to roster. Washington is a disruptive interior pass rusher who needs ample development in the nuances of the position to see significant game reps. 171)ISAIAH COULTER, WR, HOUSTON TEXANS Coulter is a developmental possession receiver with a wide catch radius and decent run-after-catch skills to separate himself from the pack. He won’t be ready until at least Year 2, but the size and natural receiving skills are promising for his chances. 172)JASON HUNTLEY, RB, DETROIT LIONS (VIARAIDERS) Huntley should be in competition for the team’s multi-purpose/returner job. He’ll need to shine on special teams in camp to make the roster. 173)DARNELL MOONEY, WR, CHICAGO BEARS (VIAEAGLES) Mooney is the type of receiver you like to take a shot on at this stage of the draft because he has the explosiveness to make enough noise to earn a roster spot. Unfortunately, he comes in with almost no return experience, and that may need to be where he shines to differentiate himself. 174)LARRELL MURCHISON, DT, TENNESSEE TITANS This is a solid landing spot for Murchison, who is an ascending player with explosive pass rush ability. TheTitanshave a need at defensive line depth, so expect coaches to take special interest in developing him. 175)KAMAL MARTIN, LB, GREEN BAY PACKERS Packersfans know all too well the struggles they’ve had at linebacker, but waiting this long to address the position doesn’t do much to improve on those deficiencies. Martin will get every chance to earn a significant role, but he’s likely just a special teams addition for Green Bay. 176)K.J. OSBORN, WR, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIA49ERS) The depth at wide receiver for theVikingsis average at best. Osborn isn’t adding much explosiveness, but he is a tough, reliable target. He hangs his hat on special teams, however, where he returned kicks and averaged 16 yards on punt returns last season. 177)MICHAEL DANNA, EDGE, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Danna took a step back as a senior, but theChiefshope he can tap into the guy they saw in 2018 who recorded 9.5 sacks for the Wolverines. A team can never have too many edge rushers, and this is a good spot to gamble on his potential. 178)JUSTIN STRNAD, LB, DENVER BRONCOS Denver fans could be in for a surprise with this pick. Strnad is an excellent athlete whose draft stock plummeted when he missed the second half of last season with an injury. If he returns to form, he should compete for a starting role inside. 179)BRADLEE ANAE, DE, DALLAS COWBOYS Anae is one of the most polished pass rushers in this class from a technical standpoint. His athletic testing scores weren’t great, however, and it confirmed some concerns teams had about his explosiveness. Regardless, ask any Pac-12 offensive lineman how disruptive the 2019 All-American was last year and that will tell you what type of upside he has. Very strong value here. SIXTH ROUND 180)HAKEEM ADENIJI, OT, CINCINNATI BENGALS TheBengalsmay have waited a bit too long to address their offensive line depth, but this is a solid pickup. Adeniji isn’t ready yet, but he brings versatility as a depth guard or tackle. 181)NETANE MUTI, OG, DENVER BRONCOS Muti would have been long gone had it not been for his long injury history. He is a nasty punisher on the inside and should help the unit’s tone-setting ability if he emerges as a regular contributor. His film was one of the most fun to watch. 182)MICHAEL ONWENU, OG, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (VIACOLTS) Onwenu is a road-grader in the run game. ThePatriots‘ starting unit is rock-solid on the interior, but it needed some depth. He could learn from one of the game’s best run-blockers inShaq Mason. 183)CAM BROWN, LB, NEW YORK GIANTS Brown is a rangy linebacker with the type of pursuit speed you want in your special teams coverage units. That is where Brown will likely be prioritized for theGiants. 184)BRAVVION ROY, DT, CAROLINA PANTHERS Matt Rhule is familiar with Roy after coaching him for three seasons at Baylor. Roy is a surprisingly nifty one-gapper and, as a bonus, showed value blocking two field goals in college. He’ll get plenty of leeway to make the roster as a depth tackle. 185)BLAKE FERGUSON, LS, MIAMI DOLPHINS Ferguson was widely considered the best long snapper in this class. He’ll be the team’s third long snapper in three seasons. 186)ALOHI GILMAN, DB, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Gilman should be a strong contender to win a job on special teams for the Bolts. There is some potential to develop into a subpackage nickel defender with his instincts. 187)DONOVAN PEOPLES-JONES, WR, CLEVELAND BROWNS This is solid value for a player with his combination of size, speed and ball skills. He should benefit from sharing the same practice field as two of the NFL’s best route runners inJarvis LandryandOdell BeckhamJr., as that is a major area for improvement for DPJ. 188)TYLER BASS, K, BUFFALO BILLS Stephen Hauschkamade a pedestrian 78.6 percent of his field goals in 2019. Bass looks to turn in better performances for an emerging scoring offense. 189)JAKE LUTON, QB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS The Jags decided to play their hand in a sixth-round Pac-12 quarterback for the second-straight year, after the success they found inGardner Minshew. Like Minshew, Luton has decent upside and it’s not crazy to see a legitimate quarterback competition between these two at some point in 2020. 190)CHARLIE WOERNER, TE, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Woerner won’t see a ton of balls thrown his way, but he is an outstanding blocker in space and could sneak his way into a heavy rotation in certain packages as an H-back. This could be a great value for a solid role player in a creative scheme. 191)BRADEN MANN, P, NEW YORK JETS Mann is the next in a very long line of Texas A&M punters. He has a booming leg and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he developed into a perennial Pro Bowler. 192)JON RUNYAN, OG, GREEN BAY PACKERS ThePackershave been known to take college tackles and develop them into pro guards. Runyan, a staple at tackle for the Wolverines, likely moves inside in Green Bay. 193)ROBERT WINDSOR, DT, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Windsor is scheme versatile and shows enough power to create disruption in the run and pass games as a rotational tackle/end. He doesn’t have much of a ceiling, but this is a solid depth addition at this stage in the draft. 194)KHALIL DAVIS, DT, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Davis’ motor and explosiveness as a pass rusher will win coaches over, but consistency will be key. The Bucs don’t have much depth on their defensive line, so he is in a solid situation to make this roster. 195)JUSTIN HERRON, OT, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Herron is an easy mover possessing left tackle feet, where he played his entire college career. His draft card labeled him a tackle, but he could eventually move inside. 196)SHAUN BRADLEY, LB, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIABEARS) Bradley has physical limitations, but his pursuit speed, coordination and intangibles give him more than a fighting chance to make theEagles‘ roster. He should shine on special teams in camp. 197)JOHN PENISINI, DT, DETROIT LIONS (VIACOLTS) Detroit had the fourth-lowest run stuff rate in the NFL last season, so it can use all the help it can get. Penisini is a gap-clogger who could find his way into the rotation early. 198)ANTOINE BROOKS, DB, PITTSBURGH STEELERS Brooks plays a physical brand of football and has great pursuit speed. He could be a difference-maker on special teams as he develops in coverage. 199)JORDAN FULLER, DB, LOS ANGELES RAMS Fuller has very good range from single-high alignment, but his vision and instincts are average, which limits his playmaking potential. His physical attributes are attractive, but he’s likely a depth/special-teamer at best for theRams. 200)QUEZ WATKINS, WR, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIABEARS) FlyEaglesFly. That’s been the theme for theEagles‘ assortment of receivers in this draft. Watkins can do just that, as his 4.3 speed translates well on offense and as a returner. He is very raw as a route runner, so don’t expect much offensive production until later in his rookie contract. 201)JAMES PROCHE, WR, BALTIMORE RAVENS (VIAVIKINGS) Proche arguably has the best hands in this year’s draft class. He won’t make theRavens‘ track team, but he could emerge as solid possession depth receiver. If they need someone to convert a key third-down catch, he may be their best option. 202)EVAN WEAVER, LB, ARIZONA CARDINALS It was easy to find Weaver when watching Cal on defense — he’s in the frame on every single play. He’s a classic instincts-over-speed inside linebacker who does nothing but make tackles. His athletic limitations will make it tough for him to beat out many guys on the roster, but he should stick around for a long time as a back-up MIKE and special-teamer. 203)BLAKE BRANDEL, OT, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIASAINTS) Brandel is a college left tackle who could ultimately line up on the inside. Regardless, he provides some positional versatility for theVikings. 204)CASSH MALUIA, LB, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Maluia isn’t likely to see many defensive snaps as he lacks benchmark physical traits and diagnostic skills. However, he has good play speed and should emerge as a core special teams contributor. 205)JOSH METELLUS, DB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS Metellus has flashes of playmaking ability on film, which likely intrigued theVikingsenough to take a shot on his development. He isn’t a special athlete, but the energy and ball skills he offers are worth a flier. 206)TYLER DAVIS, TE, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS A high school quarterback, Davis saw just average college production at tight end. TheJaguarscould see some shuffling around in their tight end room in the next year or so, so Davis has a decent chance of emerging as a roster-able player off the practice squad. 207)ISAIAH HODGINS, WR, BUFFALO BILLS Hodgins will wow coaches with his ball skills and nifty feet for a bigger receiver. If he’s as consistent as he was in college last season, he has a real shot at making theBills‘ roster. 208)JAKE HANSON, C, GREEN BAY PACKERS Hanson was ultra-reliable in college starting four years at center and earning honorable mention honors each season. He’s tough and technically sound but will need to mature physically. 209)SIMON STEPANIAK, OG, GREEN BAY PACKERS ThePackerstake interior linemen in back-to-back picks. With some key 2021 free agents in that position group, they’ll be looking closely at the competition there. 210)PRINCE TEGA WANOGHO, OT, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIA49ERS) TheEaglesgot nice value here if Wanogho’s knees hold up. The team has been looking to add competition to a tackle position that lacks depth and has some uncertainty. Wanogho’s talent is much better than a late sixth-rounder. 211)ISAIAH RODGERS, DB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (VIAJETS) Rodgers may be size deficient, but he’s speedy and has great ball skills. This is where you take a chance on undersized playmakers from lower-level programs. 212)DEZMON PATMON, WR, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (VIAPATRIOTS) Patmon has nice size and 50/50 ball skills, but it will be tough for him to standout with below average separation skills. He’s likely a practice squad stash as he tunes up his patterns. 213)JORDAN GLASGOW, LB, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (VIAPATRIOTS) A former walk-on, Glasgow was a special teams standout throughout his college career. He is also an extremely reliable tackler with great competitive energy. He’s a fringe roster guy with nice special teams upside. 214)FREDDIE SWAIN, WR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Swain will get camp reps in the slot, and he has good speed as a catch-and-run weapon. But his best shot at making a roster is as a returner on special teams. SEVENTH ROUND 215)MARKUS BAILEY, LB, CINCINNATI BENGALS Glaring injury concerns caused his fall in the draft, but Bailey is a very smart, instinctual linebacker you want on the inside. If he can stay healthy, Bailey should be a shoo-in to compete for a starting job. 216)KAMREN CURL, DB, WASHINGTON REDSKINS Washington is banking on Curl’s special teams ability to sign him to its active roster. He can add depth as a subpackage safety, where he shows solid range against the run and pass. 217)JAUAN JENNINGS, WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS The Niners add another big, physical slot receiver to their roster to compete for a spot in their rotation. Jennings is far from polished, but he has some “bully” to him that could win coaches over. 218)CARTER COUGHLIN, EDGE, NEW YORK GIANTS TheGiants‘ defense ranked in the bottom 10 in pressure rate last season, so adding any competition to their edge group makes sense. Coughlin has some length deficiencies, but he wins enough with his motor and quickness in the pass game to earn a roster spot. 219)GENO STONE, DB, BALTIMORE RAVENS (VIAVIKINGS) TheRavenslove to draft toughness and instincts and Stone has plenty of both. He isn’t the greatest athlete, but he proved capable of creating turnovers with his vision and smarts from the back end. 220)K.J. HILL, WR, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Ohio State has pumped out some impressive route runners over the last few seasons and Hill is no exception. TheChargershope iron sharpens iron here asKeenan Allenshould provide a great example of how to win from the slot. 221)STANTLEY THOMAS-OLIVER, DB, CAROLINA PANTHERS ThePanthersturn in their seventh and final draft card with their seventh defensive player. Thomas-Oliver joins a defense that ranked 31st in points per game allowed last season. 222)ENO BENJAMIN, RB, ARIZONA CARDINALS TheCardinalspick up some competition for a reserve running back job right out of their backyard. Benjamin isn’t especially explosive, but he’s shifty and experienced in the receiving game. 223)CHRIS CLAYBROOKS, DB, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Claybrooks is undersized with marginal coverage technique and instincts, but his real value may be as competition for the return game. He has very good speed and has experience returning kicks. 224)COLE MCDONALD, QB, TENNESSEE TITANS McDonald’s athleticism and arm talent give him an edge for theTitans‘ backup job. He has time to sit behindRyan Tannehill, learn to manage an offense and clean up his decision-making. 225)KENNY WILLEKES, DE, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIARAVENS) This is a great spot to take a flier on a highly productive Big Ten defensive lineman. He lived in the opponents’ backfields (51.0 TFL, 26.0 sacks since 2017) and has one of the best motors in this class. He’ll be an easy player to like in camp, but how consistently can he match up physically vs. NFL talent? 226)ARLINGTON HAMBRIGHT, OG, CHICAGO BEARS Hambright was a college left tackle, but he will likely move inside where he is a better fit physically. Chicago needs to find upgrades to its depth inside during camp. 227)LACHAVIOUS SIMMONS, OG, CHICAGO BEARS (VIAEAGLES) TheBearsselecting guards in the seventh round with back-to-back picks says they want camp competition there. Simmons and Hambright will by vying for a bottom-of-the-roster spot. 228)STERLING HOFRICHTER, P, ATLANTA FALCONS TheFalconsneeded to upgrade this position after finishing 30th in net punting average last season. It’s Hofrichter’s job to lose in camp. 229)JAMES SMITH-WILLIAMS, DE, WASHINGTON REDSKINS TheRedskinshad the worst third-down defense last season, so no harm in kicking the tires on a traits-heavy pass rusher here. Smith-Williams has durability issues, but there is a chance he flashes enough in camp to make this team. 230)DUSTIN WOODARD, C, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Bill Belichick adds more camp competition for depth on the interior of his line. ThePatriotshave had decent success stashing late-round linemen on their practice squad for development. 231)BEN DINUCCI, QB, DALLAS COWBOYS The backup job in Dallas is anything but secure. The former Pitt Panther and 2019 CAA Offensive Player of the Year elevated a James Madison program using his arm and his legs (1,000-plus rushing yards since 2018). 232)CARLOS DAVIS, DT, PITTSBURGH STEELERS TheSteelershave a decent track record of developing late-round defensive players. Davis is inconsistent, but he flashes very disruptive reps that could help him carve out a role in theSteelers‘ defensive line rotation. 233)CASEY TOOHILL, DE, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (VIABEARS) Toohill has good straight-line athleticism to win a job on theEagles‘ special teams units. There is some upside as a subpackage blitz specialist. 234)CLAY JOHNSTON, LB, LOS ANGELES RAMS New special teams coordinator John Bonamego will be looking for his special teams studs this offseason. Johnston has the tackling ability and fluidity in space to be one of them. 235)JASHON CORNELL, DE, DETROIT LIONS Ohio State isn’t a bad place to take a late-round flier from, especially with the offensive and defensive line. Detroit adds another body to compete for a depth role at end or tackle. 236)VERNON SCOTT, DB, GREEN BAY PACKERS Scott has decent size to go along with flashes of playmaking ability. He’ll get a shot at a depth role at safety or nickel in camp, but special teams will be where he earns his paycheck if he makes the team. 237)THAKARIUS KEYES, DB, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (VIATITANS) Keyes has the type of length and athleticism that coaches take notice of as a late-round flier. He is worth stashing on the practice squad as he strings together the mental with the physical aspects of the position. 238)T.J. BRUNSON, LB, NEW YORK GIANTS Brunson is experienced and plays with a quick trigger, but he falls below the NFL baselines in size and athleticism. He’s a long shot to make the roster unless he shines on special teams. 239)DANE JACKSON, DB, BUFFALO BILLS TheBillsgot a solid value pick for Jackson, who plays with the fluidity and tenacity to excite secondary coaches. The cornerback room is a bit crowded, but don’t be surprised if he stands out on special teams in 2020 and works his way into the rotation in Year 2. 240)TOMMY STEVENS, QB, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (VIATEXANS) Stevens isn’t a natural passer, but he flashed above average mobility and running skills during his career. There are some in the NFL that believe he can develop into an H-back and what better team to explore his options than Sean Payton’sSaints. 241)CHAPELLE RUSSELL, LB, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Russell has a chance to win a roster spot by showcasing his toughness and quickness on special teams. His defensive value is limited unless he shows drastic improvement operating in traffic. 242)JONATHAN GARVIN, DE, GREEN BAY PACKERS Garvin is an impressive traits-based player who thePackerswill look to develop on their practice squad. His length and test numbers project very well to the pro game. 243)CHRIS JACKSON, DB, TENNESSEE TITANS Jackson is a good athlete with NFL speed, but he’ll need to tighten up in coverage to get an extended look in camp. 244)NATE STANLEY, QB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS (VIASAINTS) Stanley’s size and arm strength will catch your attention. However, he will have a tough time landing a backup job in the NFL unless he cleans up his accuracy and decision-making. 245)RAYMOND CALAIS, RB, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (VIA49ERS) Anytime you’re equipped with Calais’ speed and versatility (all-conference RB, all-purpose player, and returner in 2019), you’re going to be one of the favorites to make your team regardless of draft round. Tampa Bay should be able to find a role for him early. 246)MALCOLM PERRY, RB, MIAMI DOLPHINS Perry will be making the transition from option QB to returner, but he was one of the more electric college players with the ball in his hands over the last few years. He has a good chance to flash enough in camp to earn a roster spot. 247)CHRIS WILLIAMSON, DB, NEW YORK GIANTS Williamson plays an aggressive, physical brand of ball that is valued on special teams coverage units. That will be his ticket to the NFL. 248)SAM SLOMAN, K, LOS ANGELES RAMS Sloman will be counted on to be “the guy” for aRamsteam that finished 28th in made field-goal percentage last season. 249)BRIAN COLE II, DB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS Minnesota added plenty of competition to its secondary in the draft. However, don’t be surprised if they look to convert Cole into a hybrid safety/linebacker. 250)TREMAYNE ANCHRUM, OG, LOS ANGELES RAMS (VIATEXANS) Anchrum is a seasoned developmental tackle/guard with big-game experience. He is accustomed to playing in heavy spread concepts, much like he’ll see in Los Angeles. 251)STEPHEN SULLIVAN, WR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (VIADOLPHINS) Sullivan is a flex tight end/wide receiver tweener who offers little else outside of pass catching. He isn’t ready to play yet, but coaches may want to stash and develop him into a specialty chess piece. 252)TYRIE CLEVELAND, WR, DENVER BRONCOS Some of Cleveland’s best highlights came on special teams. He is a tough, speedy receiver who has been highly inconsistent on offense, but his production as a gunner could be enough to sign him to the active list. 253)KYLE HINTON, OG, MINNESOTA VIKINGS Hinton was very productive at the Division III level and has enough athleticism for coaches to work with. He’ll need a couple seasons on the practice squad before he’s ready to compete for an active roster spot. 254)DERREK TUSZKA, LB, DENVER BRONCOS Tuszka has physical limitations, but he wins with great competitive energy and aggressiveness off the edge. There is limited upside there, but he could compete for a backup role down the line. 255)TAE CROWDER, LB, NEW YORK GIANTS The former running back (stuck behindNick Chubb,Sony Michel, and Elijah Holyfield) made the transition to inside linebacker and showed gradual improvement in each season. Mr. Irrelevant will have a tough time seeing the field early in his career unless he makes noise on special teams. The post 2020 NFL Draft: Bucky Brooks pick by pick analysis of Rounds 4-7 appeared first on American Football International. #2020NFLDraft #WashingtonRedskins #TennesseeTitans

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How Carson Wentz and an injured-depleted roster are powering the Eagles

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Despite playing with some no-name guys, Philadelphia has a chance at a postseason run.

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Even though they were just 5-7 a month ago, the Eagles won four straight games to finish 9-7 and take the NFC East. But what’s most impressive is how they made the postseason despite so many injuries to key players.

In 2019 alone, 13 players landed on the injured reserve list. Even worse for quarterback Carson Wentz is the number of weapons he’s been missing.

The Eagles have lost their top three wide receivers (DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, and Alshon Jeffery), and have had to deal with injuries to their top tight end (Zach Ertz) and four running backs. Corey Clement and Darren Sproles are on injured reserve, and primary backs Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard have been banged up too.

Philadelphia is hosting the Seahawks in the Wild Card Round on Sunday, a game in which Las Vegas has the home team as a 2-point underdog. Here’s a look at the current injury report ahead of that game, as of Friday afternoon:

Six of these players who are officially out — DeSean Jackson, Malik Jackson, Brooks, Agholor, Jeffery, and Darby — were all Week 1 starters. So how did the Eagles make it this far, and can they keep it up?

Carson Wentz had to get production out of only the weapons he has at his disposal

Wentz started off the season slow, before he took his play up a notch in the last four weeks of the season. Let’s take a look at his numbers.

Weeks 1-13: 236.7 yards per game, 20 TDs, 7 INTs, 90 passer rating, 6.5 Y/A

Weeks 14-17: 299.8 yards per game, 7 TDs, 0 INTs, 100.8 passer rating, 6.9 Y/A

By Week 13, the Eagles were 5-7 and coming off a 37-31 loss to Miami. Then Wentz sparked the team to those last four wins and a spot in the playoffs.

Granted, Philadelphia played all divisional matchups to end the season and no other NFC East team had a winning record. Still, Wentz putting up these numbers despite the injuries around him is encouraging:

Amazing stat & the context is crazy: Carson Wentz is the first QB to throw for 4,000 yards without a single WR hitting 500 yards. Along the way this season, Wentz lost his WR1, WR2, WR3, TE1, RB1 & RB2. Finished the season w a CFB QB as his WR1 & a 5'6" 6th rd RB as RB1.

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) December 30, 2019

Wentz had one of the worst outings of his season when he played the Seahawks in Week 12, finishing with one touchdown, two interceptions, and two lost fumbles. Heading into the rematch in the playoffs, though, he looks much like his former MVP candidate self.

The wide receiver corps has taken the biggest hit, but has gotten help from unexpected places

Wentz began the season with Jackson, Jeffery, Agholor, and Ertz as his main targets. Only Ertz, who was cleared to play the day before the Eagles’ wild card game, is left (though Jackson could come off IR if the Eagles advance). Ertz missed a must-win Week 17 game against the Giants due to a cracked rib and lacerated kidney. He’s the Eagles’ leading receiver by 309 yards.

As a result, some guys that NFL fans may not have even heard of have been pressed into duty late in the season.

Take, for instance, Greg Ward Jr. Ward played quarterback at Houston from 2013-16. He was signed as an undrafted free agent with the Eagles in 2017, and he had various stints with Philly’s practice squad, as well as in the AAF. After starting 2019 on the Eagles’ practice squad, he was promoted to the active roster for a game in Week 3, then again in late November.

Greg Ward has endured 16 roster moves with the #Eagles, the most recent being promoted to the 53-man roster last month: pic.twitter.com/LbSx2iMK0L

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 16, 2019

Ward has become a reliable slot receiver for the Eagles, and since he was called up, he’s caught 28 passes on 40 targets for 254 yards and a touchdown. His lone score gave the Eagles a Week 15 victory over Washington with 26 seconds left:

One play can make or break your season.@G_Ward1 has made the most of his season as one of the new playmakers for the @Eagles.#NFLTurningPoint: PHI vs WAS pic.twitter.com/Idh1FWmUU1

— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 19, 2019

Tight end Dallas Goedert has stepped up recently, with 13 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown in the last two games. Rookie receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside has been limited by a foot injury, but he still had two catches for 39 yards in a pivotal win against the Cowboys.

Receivers Deontay Burnett and Robert Davis were also promoted from the practice squad in December and combined for 54 yards over the last two weeks. Tight end Joshua Perkins, brought up at the end of November, had 50 yards and a touchdown against the Giants. These three guys have just seven career starts between their careers.

Against Seattle, the Eagles will have four active receivers who were all practice squad call-ups, to put how depleted the position has been into perspective.

It’s been a similar story for the running backs

This was the Eagles’ running back depth chart at the start of the year: Howard, Sanders, Sproles, Clement.

Howard suffered a shoulder injury in Week 9 against the Bears that caused him to miss the next six games. He was cleared to return in Week 17, but saw just one snap. Clement played in just four games before going on IR with a shoulder injury, and Sproles was lost for the season in Week 10 due to a hip flexor injury.

As such, the Eagles have had to lean on Sanders and Boston Scott late in the season. Sanders emerged as a valuable piece of the offense, totaling 818 rushing yards and 509 receiving yards. The rookie left the Week 17 game against the Giants early after suffering an ankle injury.

That left Scott to shoulder the load, and he did just that. Scott had 54 rushing yards, 84 receiving yards, and scored three touchdowns (the latter two of which were career highs) in the playoff-clinching win. Scott was a 2018 sixth-round pick of the Saints, and he spent time on the Saints’ and Eagles’ practice squads before being promoted on Oct. 11 this season.

Heading into the Wild Card Round, Miles says he is ready to go and Howard is also expected to play. If either is hampered, the Eagles might have to rely on Scott again this week.

The offensive line is banged up, too

Early in the season my colleague Geoff Schwartz ranked the Eagles’ offensive line, which includes three-time All-Pro center Jason Kelce and two-time All-Pro left tackle Jason Peters, as one of the best in the league. Since then, the rest of the line has dealt with some injuries.

Starting right tackle Lane Johnson has missed four games since mid-November. Johnson’s absence has been a problem for Wentz in the past. According to ESPN, the Eagles’ quarterback is 26-14 in games in which Johnson plays and 6-10 when he’s out.

During Philly’s Week 12 loss to the Seahawks, it had to play without Johnson, and Wentz had three fumbles and was sacked three times. Johnson will reportedly sit out this week’s game against Seattle due to an ankle injury.

Starting right guard Brandon Brooks was also sent to the IR this past week with a shoulder injury that he got during an extra point attempt. Backup Matt Pryor, who’s played in just 79 offensive snaps in his career, will get his first ever start while Halapoulivaati Vaitai fills in for Johnson. That’s not great news for a line that next has to go up against Seattle pass rushers Jadeveon Clowney and Ezekiel Anash.

The defense hasn’t escaped the injuries woes, either

The biggest injury problem on defense has been in the secondary. By Week 9, the Eagles played 23 games in a row with at least one starter in the secondary missing, and the team had started 16 different defensive backs during that time. It shouldn’t be a surprise, then, that the Eagles’ defense ranks 21st in passing touchdowns allowed (27) and 24th in passing yards per completion.

Cornerbacks Avonte Maddox, Sidney Jones, Ronald Darby, and Jalen Mills have all been hurt this year. Darby was placed on the IR after Week 16, though Jones, Maddox, and Mills all should be good to go against the Seahawks.

Along the defensive line, the concerns this week center around Fletcher Cox and Derek Barnett. Both are expected to play, but Cox is dealing with a tricep injury and Barnett with an ankle injury. Containing Russell Wilson is hard to do without a consistent (or healthy) pass rush. Barnett is second on the team in sacks, and the veteran Cox has made big plays when he’s needed to late in the season.

The Eagles are only allowing 90 rush yards per game, good for third in the league. It’ll be interesting to see what that run defense, even if it’s not 100 percent, can do against the Seahawks, who have rookie Travis Homer and recently unretired Marshawn Lynch at running back after their own injuries.

The 2017 Eagles team that won the Super Bowl also had a slew of injuries

Two years ago, the Eagles brought home the Lombardi Trophy even though they were without their starting quarterback (Wentz), left tackle (Peters), middle linebacker (Jordan Hicks), and a key playmaker (Sproles).

This year doesn’t quite compare because the Eagles have a lot more major injuries coming into the playoffs, but one thing is the same: they keep winning, and aren’t letting the injuries be an excuse.

When they need guys to step up, they have. In a Week 17 game that they needed to win to make the playoffs, they got big-time contributions from lesser-known names like Scott, Perkins, Ward, Burnett, and Davis. Those guys were all cut by seven different NFL teams a combined 18 times in their careers.

It’s hard to win a lot of games when your roster gets bitten by the injury bug. But the Eagles deserve credit for overcoming adversity and making it this far. We’ll see if they can continue to do so against Seattle on Sunday.

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NFL’s Ezekiel Elliott Won’t Face Punishment Despite EDC Las Vegas Incident

This past weekend at EDC Las Vegas, 23-year-old Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott was filmed accosting a security personnel and being summarily handcuffed — detained, but not arrested. Elliott was suspended in 2017 over a domestic violence accusation and therefore is under league scrutiny for any and all incidents. However, allegedly, he will receive no punishment from the league for this latest incident.

At least according to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, no league punishment is expected to come down on this latest Ezekiel Elliott incident. Said Jones at OTAs, per ESPN:

“I think that the main thing is that I don’t see anything that needs supporting . . . In terms of [Elliott’s] status with us, [it] has not been impacted in any way. And frankly, I know how conscientious he has been in the offseason, and that’s good enough. No, I don’t see that having any consequences for us.”

“Security misconstrued and overreacted to the situation,” Elliot’s attorney, Frank Salzano said in a statement to TMZ Sports. “He was cuffed as a precautionary measure. He was released with no charges and left Vegas that night and went to his [youth football camp in Dallas] on Sunday.”

Jerry Jones said there's "been some talk" between the Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott's representatives about a contract extension. Jones added: "We talk contracts around here 100 percent of the time. We're talking somebody's contract all the time. … He would fall into that group."

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 24, 2019

Of course, only time will tell what comes of Elliott. Watch the full incident below if you’re not up to speed.

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NFL’s Ezekiel Elliott Won’t Face Punishment Despite EDC Las Vegas Incident

At least according to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, no league punishment is expected to come down on this latest Ezekiel Elliott incident. Said Jones at OTAs, per ESPN:

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) May 24, 2019

Of course, only time will tell what comes of Elliott. Watch the full incident below if you’re not up to speed.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NFL’s Ezekiel Elliott Won’t Face Punishment Despite EDC Las Vegas Incident

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Who won Hall of Fame Game week in the NFL?

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Michael Thomas got a massive contract. Vic Fangio got a kidney stone. Tough call, tough call.

Winning in the NFL doesn’t just happen on the field. Victories large and small come in many different forms, ranging from nine-figure contract extensions to a few kind words said by an important figure.

While we’ve got a whole table to determine division-by-division standings and playoff odds, we often lose track of the more subtle victors each week. Rather than just running down a list of the Dolphins’ weekly opponents this fall, I decided to take a deeper look at the winners who transcend the box scores and spill glorious into the greater world as a whole.

Which is good, because this week’s, uh, limited slate of games didn’t tell the world much about the 2019 season other than which team, the Broncos or the Falcons, had the weaker fourth-string lineup. So who “won” the first, single-game week of this summer’s preseason?

First let’s start with who didn’t.

Not considered: the actual football at the Hall of Fame Game

Due to an internet outage, I missed the first two minutes of gameplay in Canton. Somehow this equated to TWO ENTIRE POSSESSIONS.

Through their first three drives, the Falcons had twice as many penalties (two) as net yards (one). Ten of the game’s first 12 drives ended in punts. Three of those punts were muffed. It took rookie quarterback Drew Lock four passes to get within three yards of his intended target downfield. Denver challenged a pass interference call seemingly just to be the answer to an obscure trivia question for years to come.

But hey, if you liked six-yard passes on third-and-9, THIS was the game for you.

the 2019 Hall of Fame Game's longest plays: 3. DEN RB Khalfani Muhammad, 31 yard run 2. ATL DE John Cominsky, 33 yard muffed punt recovery 1. DEN CB Linden Stephens, 43 yard pass interference penalty

— Christian D'Andrea (@TrainIsland) August 2, 2019

Kurt Benkert was the shining star of this wind-up car demolition derby, and he still threw for 5.4 yards per pass and left the game in the fourth quarter with a foot injury. He and Matt Schaub are currently dueling for the chance to start Atlanta’s meaningless Week 17 game after half the roster has been shunted to the injured list by conquest, pestilence, war, and death. Falcons fans will shake their heads and mournfully tell the world they “knew it would end this way.”

While we’re on the topic of premonitions Falcons fans can feel in their bones, Atlanta lost thanks to a tipped-ball touchdown on fourth down with under two minutes to play. This was the only vaguely exciting moment in football’s 2019 preseason debut.

Now, on to the winners ...

5. Resplendent old guys at the Hall of Fame Game

Tony Gonzalez is gonna look like this until he’s 80:

Tell me he wouldn’t still put up 60 catches if the Patriots or Cowboys called tomorrow.

Ed Reed would probably do all right too. He looks like he’s spent the past five seasons gearing up to fly a fighter jet against an alien invasion that will ultimately be foiled because their spaceships run on binary code.

@TwentyER pic.twitter.com/9Bd1jZ0Jqw

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 2, 2019

Former WCW superstar Kevin Greene (and part-time pass rusher, I guess) also made the most of his camera time.

The guy’s 57 years old and still rocking an absolute Hercules mane. Bonus points for wearing a watch apparently made from the tie-down straps of a military cargo plane.

4. Nathan Peterman, whom everyone* likes

Everyone loves an underdog. As far as NFL quarterbacks go, there’s no bigger underdog than Peterman, the man who once threw five interceptions in a 14-pass stretch to kick off his first NFL start. Getting chased out of Buffalo for ineffectiveness is typically the kind of offense that precludes a player’s journey to a budding and ultimately fruitless spring football league.

Not the Peter Man.

No, the quarterback whose bedraggled play in western New York made us all fall in love and spawned the least-hype hype video ever made is getting a second chance in Oakland. And, like the guy he beat out for a roster spot last year, Jon Gruden has a preseason crush on him for some reason.

“I like these guys. This Nate Peterman is growing on me,” Gruden told reporters at training camp. “He’s athletic. I know he’s had some nightmare performances in the NFL, but when you watch the film you can see why. It’s not all his fault, but he’s got some talent, he’s got some athleticism, he’s got some experience. Here’s an opening day starter for the Buffalo Bills last year. I take that very serious. And he’s smart. He’s done a good job, he’s been consistent and I think he’s starting to get his confidence back and we all need that.”

Naturally, this news was well received by Raiders fans. From SB Nation’s Silver and Black Pride:

No, coach, no. This is the sort of thing that Mark Davis should roll up a newspaper and smack Jon Gruden on the nose for saying. I get that Peterman played for literally the Bills and that he looks the part, like how a successful quarterback should look, in shorts. But Peterman also has a record of 1-3 as a starter and a QB/INT ratio of 3/12. He was aggressively ‘meh’ in college at Pitt, where he was essentially a more boring version of Tyler Palko, and when he got to the pro ranks based entirely on his genetics and through no achievements of his own, he proved how overmatched he was and how his decision-making ability rivals that of the kid who climbed in the gorilla pen with Harambe. Nate Peterman is the sort of musclebound stiff Vince McMahon would try and fail to make a big star in the 1980s.

But the joke’s on you, Peterman haters. Gruden’s not the only guy who likes this scrappy young upstart.

Find yourself a teammate who supports you like @derekcarrqb supports Nathan Peterman. #HardKnocksNow pic.twitter.com/WaElOAE0fA

— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) July 31, 2019

Peterman’s just out here trying to do his best, man. Listen to Derek Carr and give him his shoe deal. Preferably something from Member’s Mark.

*citation needed

3. Derek Carr, who is not threatened in the least

He gets to be friends with Peterman! He’s gonna be neighbors with Gruden!

It’s true. As David Carr said, Derek Carr has bought a home in Las Vegas. When it’s complete and he finally moves in, his neighbor will be ... Jon Gruden. #Raiders

— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August 1, 2019

I hope he likes cookouts where the only food option is Hooters takeout.

2. Jordan Lasley, who proved himself worthy of the Raiders (while a Raven)

If you get released for punching teammates and celebrating too hard, you get to be on Hard Knocks. Sorry, that’s how the league works now.

Here, you can kind of see the ball Jordan Lasley threw into the nearby pond shortly after his fight with the DBs. pic.twitter.com/AQyrDw8509

— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) July 29, 2019

The Raiders claimed Lasley — a 2018 fifth-round pick with zero career NFL receptions — days after Baltimore released him for fighting cornerback Cyrus Jones and turning his fists on safety Bennett Jackson for having the audacity to prevent him from breaking his hands on Jones’ helmet.

First fight of Ravens camp: WR Jordan Lasley takes exception to CB Cyrus Jones going high in press coverage and the two exchange blows. S Bennett Jackson tries to break it up and Lasley swings at him. Jackson then tackles Lasley to ground.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) July 29, 2019

Now Gruden has two quarterbacks who are best friends and an entire roster that wants nothing more than to fight anything and everything in its path.

Oakland’s final day of camp should just be a 30-man over the top rope battle royale. Last five men standing get roster spots. Winner takes on Vontaze Burfict at Halloween Havoc.

1. Michael Thomas, who now has an opinion on the capital gains tax

Is Thomas the best wide receiver in the league? It’s debatable, but you can make a strong argument for it. The fourth-year wideout has excelled in New Orleans, catching 229 passes the past two years for 2,650 yards. More impressively, he did so despite drawing constant double-teams from opposing secondaries who saw fellow wideouts like Tommylee Lewis, Willie Snead, Tre’Quan Smith, and a hobbled 33-year-old Ted Ginn and giggled to themselves, “heh, no.”

Is Thomas the highest-paid wide receiver in the league? He is now. Rather than run even the slightest risk of losing Drew Brees’ favorite target to either a preseason holdout or 2020 free agency, the Saints made him the first pass catcher to garner a $100 million contract, inking him for five years with $61 million in guarantees. He’ll now be counted on to present a field-stretching menace who not only gives Brees the latitude to make video game throws downfield, but also creates a little extra space for Alvin Kamara to create havoc.

Most importantly for New Orleans, Thomas was the balm that soothed Brees’ late-season blisters. The veteran quarterback appeared worn out while falling off an early MVP run; after recording a 126.9 passer rating in his first 10 games, that number dropped to 91.5 in his final five. Thomas’ numbers fell off in that home stretch too, but he still averaged eight catches and 65 yards per game. If the combination of extra defensive pressure and a reduced Brees aren’t enough to drop him to sub-Pro Bowl levels, what will?

Thomas got a record-setting contract and more ammunition in his battle to be crowned the league’s best receiver. And he didn’t have to play in the Hall of Fame Game. He wins this week.

Special mention: NOT Vic Fangio’s urethra

Fangio’s first game (kinda) as an NFL head coach after breaking into the pro coaching ranks 35 years ago almost didn’t happen.

Broncos’ HC Vic Fangio, scheduled to make his HC debut tonight vs Atlanta in Hall-Of-Fane game, spent a good part of the day in a Cleveland hospital with a kidney stone, per source. Fangio has not passed it yet, but he is doing better and he will try to coach tonight.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 2019

That every Broncos sideline shot Thursday night wasn’t just a window into the depths of human suffering was the Hall of Fame Game’s biggest upset. Every second he stood upright was a victory over the mutiny taking place inside his own body. With pirate ships circling his kidneys, Fangio stood atop his deck, surveyed the landscape, and asked his first mate to bring him his red pants.

Not that the pain wasn’t evident at times, despite a stoic front.

Fangio, for the record, wore this expression for four straight hours. Did he do all this just to become the first NFL coach to challenge a pass interference call? Probably!

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Nick Saban decide between Tua Tagovailoa or Jalen Hurts Alabama Crimson Tide starter

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Chris Low & Alex Scarborough

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No matter how many times the final two plays of the College Football Playoff National Championship have been replayed within the Alabama football offices this offseason, they still don't make sense.

One play, Tua Tagovailoa appears lost, scrambling wildly before committing the cardinal sin of taking a sack and a loss of 16 yards on first down in overtime. Down by three points, backed out of comfortable field goal range at the 41-yard line, it's a complete disaster. But the freshman quarterback does the unthinkable on the next play: Calmly, he takes the shotgun snap, steps up in the pocket and fires a picturesque, game-winning touchdown pass for a 26-23 win.

Tua Tagovailoa threw the game-winning touchdown pass to give Alabama the national championship. Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Confetti falls from the rafters. The trophy is lifted. All is forgiven. But Alabama's coaches can't forget. The 35 seconds from the moment Tagovailoa hit the turf to the moment that fateful touchdown pass left his hand is as concerning as it is inspiring. It's agonizing, really, the wrench thrown into one of the most high-profile and high-stakes quarterback battles in recent memory.

Should Saban ride the momentum and the promise of a wild card with zero career starts in Tagovailoa? Or should he stick with Jalen Hurts, the quarterback who started the title game, who threw only one interception all season and has a 26-2 career record, but also serious questions about his ability to throw the football with consistency?

"I can promise you he's not going to be leveraged by anybody on either side." Source close to Nick Saban

"A great moment doesn't make a great season," warned Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. "It's a different deal when you're the guy. Everything matters."

Everyone seems to have an opinion on what Saban should do. The Tagovailoa and Hurts camps want a decision, and would like one quickly, as they consider their long-term plans. But the 66-year-old Saban isn't in a rush. If anything, he sees the problem he has as a good one.

Are we headed for another Nick Saban-Dabo Swinney playoff clash? That's certainly what it looks like. Find out where the rest of the CFP contenders fit in.

Huskers hysteria with Scott Frost, the Vols' document dump, Kyler Murray's big payday, and Texas A&M's championship expectations among topics that dominated off the field.

Coming up with a preseason top 25 is just the start of the fun. Now we can argue about it. Who can make a playoff run from outside the top 10 and which top-10 team will struggle?

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"It's better to have two quarterbacks than none," he said.

The plan is simple: Ignore the noise, split the first-team reps down the middle when fall camp begins today and let their play decide the outcome.

"I can promise you he's not going to be leveraged by anybody on either side," a source close to Saban said. "You're talking about a guy who parted ways with his offensive coordinator [Lane Kiffin] the week before the national championship game, and then the next year, the same guy who benched his starter and turned to a true freshman quarterback who hadn't played a meaningful snap all season in the second half of the national championship game. He's not going to be afraid to make the decision he feels like he needs to make."

How did we get here?

Alabama's quarterback battle didn't begin the moment Saban benched Hurts at halftime of the national championship game. Not really. What happened against Georgia, when Tagovailoa became an overnight sensation, only served to pour lighter fluid on an already simmering situation.

Alabama offense by QB in title game

HurtsTagovailoaPlays2446Yards94278Yds per play3.96.0TD03

Inside the Alabama coaching offices, Hurts' hold on the starting job had become increasingly unstable over the course of the previous year. Despite winning SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors as a true freshman in 2016, he hadn't shown significant progress as a passer. The offense had become stagnant and, according to multiple sources, skill players had grown frustrated with Hurts' inability to spread the ball around.

Granted, the offense was still effective in most games with Hurts running the ball, but its one-dimensional nature left the potential for exploitation against higher-quality defenses. Case in point: Alabama's only two losses over the course of the last two seasons came to Auburn and Clemson, two teams loaded with defensive line talent that finished in the top 11 nationally in scoring defense in each of the past two years.

Meanwhile, Tagovailoa captured the attention of coaches in practice with his arm strength and accuracy. It was as if the lefty from Hawaii had eyes on the sides of his head, he had such a good feel for the pass rush.

While Saban sticking with Hurts as the starter wasn't necessarily a surprise because of his experience, the fact that Tagovailoa's role was limited solely to mop-up duty was. Of the seven games during the regular season in which Tagovailoa attempted at least one pass, all were blowouts of 18 points or more.

However, there was confidence among coaches that Tagovailoa was ready for the big stage.

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The defending champs define consistent excellence, but QB uncertainty and a reliance on youth have them far from comfortable.

"Hurts was undefeated before the Auburn game," said one former staffer. "I don't care how tight the other guy's spirals are. You don't pull an undefeated quarterback for an unknown one. But things ramped up with all the free time after the loss to Auburn."

The Tide still made the College Football Playoff despite a 26-14 loss to their rival in the regular-season finale. In the lead-up to their semifinal game against Clemson, Hurts fell ill and was forced to miss several days of practice. Tagovailoa received all of the first-team reps as a result, and the practices were some of the best for the offense all season. As one former coach put it, "I don't think the ball hit the ground."

The plan was to play Tagovailoa some against Clemson, sources confirmed, and it was discussed among coaches during the game when might be the best time to put him in. But even with Hurts struggling to get anything going in the passing game, it became apparent that Clemson wasn't going to move the ball against Alabama's defense, and coaches ultimately decided to keep Tagovailoa on the sideline, fearing a change might affect Hurts' psyche for the championship game.

Alabama initially planned on playing Tua Tagovailoa in the CFP semifinal against Clemson. AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Feeling let down, the Tagovailoa family expressed its frustration with the situation and, internally, came to a decision: If Tagovailoa didn't play against Georgia, he was going to seriously explore transferring.

During the ESPN MegaCast Coaches Film Room broadcast, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said that he couldn't have predicted Saban benching Hurts at halftime, let alone in favor of a true freshman quarterback with no meaningful experience.

"In there, when we weren't on television, we were surprised," Gundy said months later. "Everybody was like, 'Would you do that? I don't know if I'd do that. Would you do it? I don't know.' So we were a little bit shocked."

Since winning the game's Offensive MVP award that night, Tagovailoa has become the toast of Tuscaloosa. He gave a pregame speech to the Alabama women's basketball team and delivered the first serve at an Alabama men's tennis match. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook gave him 10-1 odds to win the Heisman Trophy, trailing only Stanford's Bryce Love (5-1) and Wisconsin' Jonathan Taylor (7-1), even though Hurts hadn't yet been technically dethroned as the starter.

2018 Heisman Trophy Odds

PlayerOddsBryce Love, RB, Stanford5-1Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin7-1Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama10-1Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia14-1Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon14-1Khalil Tate, QB, Arizona14-1>>Westgate Las Vegas

But for anyone who didn't think it was an actual competition, all they needed to do was see Tagovailoa return to practice in the spring, only a few days after breaking a finger in his throwing hand. After all, who risks further injury if they're a sure thing? At the spring game, despite being unable to play, Tagovailoa dressed in full pads.

The same morning, in a move that wasn't seen as a coincidence by some, his brother, 2019 quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, verbally committed to Alabama on the steps of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Despite Tagovailoa's absence, however, Hurts failed to capitalize on having the stage to himself, completing 19 of 37 passes for 195 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.

It should be said that despite the competition and the whirlwind surrounding them, Hurts and Tagovailoa aren't bitter enemies. They're quite supportive of one another. Tagovailoa never let his chagrin over a lack of playing time during the regular season affect his relationship with Hurts, whom he thanked for showing him the ropes as a true freshman. And when Tagovailoa supplanted Hurts in the title game, no one in the Alabama locker room was happier for Tagovailoa than Hurts, who told reporters that his understudy was "built for this."

Alabama offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher said that if he had a dollar for every time he has been asked about his team's quarterback situation this offseason, he'd have enough money to retire. He never could have ever envisioned this situation a year ago, saying that if he had been told then that Hurts would eventually be battling for his job he would have said, "You're crazy."

"It's a testament to recruiting and just bringing in a lot of talented guys," Pierschbaher explained. "Really, at Alabama, your position is never safe, regardless of who you are."

Can Hurts and Tagovailoa coexist?

Jalen Hurts, left, and Tua Tagovailoa have been supportive of each other despite their competition. AP Photo/Brynn Anderson

Make no mistake: If Hurts were to become available on the transfer market, he would be a hot commodity. A proven winner with 61 touchdowns in two seasons, suitors would be lining up at his door. It's not just that he can run, one head coach said of Hurts, "but he also sees the field and has a great arm."

That's why his father, Averion, wasn't necessarily wrong when he told Bleacher Report this spring that his son would be "the biggest free agent in college football history" if he were to transfer. But while transferring certainly is an option for Hurts, it has never been a threat. Before the article was published, Averion met with Saban one-on-one to tell him that they were content to let the competition play out rather than leave early. If a difficult decision had to be made, then so be it, but that would only happen after a starter was named.

Shortly after the article was released, Averion called to reiterate to Saban that nothing had changed from their previous conversation. What went largely unsaid at that time, though, was that Tagovailoa was in a similar situation. Intimating the possibility of transferring, he told people he didn't want to go through another season as the backup.

In June, new legislation paved the way for both quarterbacks to coexist: The NCAA would now allow players to compete in up to four games while still retaining the ability to redshirt. So if Saban wanted to carry the competition into the first few games of the season -- as he's done time and time again in the past -- he is now free to do that without either quarterback losing a valuable year of eligibility.

The new rule doesn't solve every problem, of course. Should the competition last two games, for instance, managing the remaining two games for the backup would be paramount. An injury of any kind would create tremendous pressure to burn the redshirt, weighing the quarterback's future versus the needs of the team.

When former East Carolina quarterback Gardner Minshew flipped his commitment from Alabama to Washington State in the spring, it removed what would have been a valuable safety net in terms of depth at the position. While Mac Jones has shown improvement, he's still a redshirt freshman with no experience. The only other scholarship quarterback on the roster is Layne Hatcher, an unranked prospect previously committed to Arkansas State.

Heading into fall camp, the momentum to win the job is squarely with Tagovailoa. But Hurts hasn't been counted out yet. After Saban said at SEC media days that he had "no idea" whether Hurts would be part of the roster to start the season, Hurts met with him to say he wasn't leaving and that his plan, regardless of his playing situation, would be to stay and graduate in December.

"I think Jalen will rise in this competition," said a former Alabama staffer, "and maybe it's given him even new life."

Another former Alabama staffer said that he thinks first-year offensive coordinator Mike Locksley could be good for Hurts and would actually call a game that's better suited for his skill set.

"The players know Tua is a better passer, but they also trust Jalen," the former staffer said. "It's a good problem to have, one a lot of coaches would love to have, and that's what has separated Alabama under Saban, his ability to create competition at every position and the players buying into that competition."

What will Saban do?

As for Saban, what he hoped would be a private matter has become far too public for comfort.

Nick Saban will wait before making a decision as to which QB will start. Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire

Averion's comments caused a stir, of course, but the attention paid to Tagovailoa wasn't ideal, either. In May, Tagovailoa's hometown in Hawaii threw him what was billed as a four-hour "Hometown Hero Parade." And even though media rarely are granted contact with Crimson Tide players outside of practice, two local outlets made the trip and secured one-on-one interviews with Tagovailoa and his family during the week of celebration.

Prior to the start of camp, Saban attempted to stymie any more unwanted headlines.

"The one thing I've talked to both kids about is that they can't go into this ... with the attitude, 'If I don't win the job, then I'm going to transfer,'" Saban said. "If that's the case, then you're not totally committed to what you're supposed to do. You're ready to cut and run as a competitor before you ever start? That ain't good. Now, neither kid has said that, but you've got other people saying it."

Saban said he has relayed a similar message to the families of both players as well.

"The one thing I've talked to both kids about is that they can't go into this ... with the attitude, 'If I don't win the job, then I'm going to transfer.' If that's the case, then you're not totally committed to what you're supposed to do. You're ready to cut and run as a competitor before you ever start? That ain't good. Now, neither kid has said that, but you've got other people saying it."

Nick Saban

"You are ruining your son's ability to be the leader of the team when you make any kind of these statements because the other kids see it as self-promotion," he told the parents. "The guy who's going to be our quarterback is the guy who wins the team. It's the way it's always been. We're going to let it play out on the practice field."

But perhaps more intriguing than Saban's management of the narrative surrounding the competition is the internal predicament he faces as a coach. The position battle, arguably the most important of his career, isn't just a question of experience and talent. It's also a matter of style that could rewrite his M.O. as a head coach of more than 20 years.

Saban, who has won five national championships at Alabama and one at LSU, has long valued a quarterback with experience that he can trust to take care of the offense -- a "game manager," as he has often said. And in Hurts, there's no question he has just that. Hurts rarely turns the ball over, and his leadership has been evident from the moment he started as a true freshman.

The allure of Tagovailoa, on the other hand, is undeniable. He's perhaps the most talented thrower Saban has ever had. Despite his lack of experience, despite his sometimes reckless choices with the football, he has the potential to unlock the Alabama offense, incorporating more pass-catchers and opening up a downfield attack that's been missing.

"I told them both, 'The more that you can do in your performance, your leadership, how you affect other people, the relationships you have on the team and the confidence that you develop in other players in your ability to distribute the ball, because that's what the quarterback is -- the distribution center of the ball -- then that's the guy who's going to have the best opportunity to win the team," Saban said.

While some in and around the program have already pinned Tagovailoa as the favorite to win the job, Saban hasn't made up his mind. He has seen too many things go sideways during his career -- too many fluke injuries, too many momentum swings -- to predict the future.

Good article originally from ESPN

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Rare 1974 Dodge Charger Rallye Began Life Working for Universal Studios

As the classic 1950 film noir Sunset Boulevard showed, Hollywood has been chewing up and spitting out talent since the very first time a director yelled, “Action!” For every shooting star, countless more aspiring actors never get a call-back for even the smallest of roles. Somewhere in between, however, are the actors who don’t necessarily make it to the red carpet, but work consistently in background and supporting roles. They aren’t the juiciest, most glamorous jobs, but it is solid work in a tough industry.

That’s kind of where Andrew Gurka’s 1974 Charger Rallye comes in. It started life in Hollywood, but was never elevated to stardom like a certain white 1970 Challenger or black 1968 Charger. Those iconic starring roles were cultural phenomena, but this Yellow Blaze Charger simply became one of those workaday support players on the Universal Studios lot.

Then again, the leading roles for big-screen Mopars don’t always end up so well, if you recall the fiery ends of the Vanishing Point Challenger and the Bullitt Charger. So maybe there’s something to be said for simply a “car parked on the curb” credit. For one thing, this Charger is still around to share its tale.

Gurka first ran across the car about eight years ago. A longtime fan of the 1971-1974 Chargers, he’d owned three 1972 Rallye models in the past. He wanted a 1973 or 1974 model for his next one, mostly because of model-year improvements that included electronic ignition and retractable seatbelt harnesses. Not knowing the car’s Hollywood history, he was drawn to it initially because of the rare factory sunroof.

“The seller was the son of the original owner,” says Gurka. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to settle on a price, and he was traveling overseas for work. The deal never materialized, and the car ended up with a new owner in New York.”

A few years later, the owner moved to the outskirts of Las Vegas, taking the Charger with him. The nonfunctional factory air conditioning, along with some other needed repairs, prompted him to sell the car in the summer of 2016.

“When it went up for sale again, I immediately recognized the car and made sure it wouldn’t get out of my sight again,” says Gurka. “I purchased it without hesitation and brought it back to my home in Michigan.”

Fortunately, a stack of original paperwork came with the car, outlining its provenance as a pampered Hollywood car, including the original order sheet, original registration tag, the canceled checks for the deposit, and more. The car itself sported three broadcast sheets in excellent condition and a pair of stuffed fender tags. The most telling was the Y28 code on one of the broadcast sheets, which indicated it was a public relations car built for promotion.

Gurka says, “The car was originally delivered to Studio Dodge in North Hollywood in late 1973, and immediately loaned to Universal Studios. It was apparently there for about six months before coming back to the dealership.”

After that, a woman traded in a 1972 Monte Carlo on it to become first legal owner. The original sales sheet shows a comparatively hefty price of $5,450 and an even heftier finance rate of 14.69 percent. No kidding, but keep in mind that inflation in the U.S. was between 10 and 12 percent in 1974. Different times.

When Gurka acquired the Charger in 2016, it was in generally original condition and partially restored, with 52,000 miles and the original 440 engine rebuilt by Koffel’s Place in Ohio. That was another attractive element of the car because Dodge produced only 208 Charger hardtops with the 440 for 1974, and as Gurka would find out later from Galen Govier’s research service, only four of them were equipped with the manual-opening sunroof—and his is the only known survivor.

Though the engine was the Charger’s original, several aftermarket elements were on it, such the intake manifold, carb, and valve covers. There was also a number of surprisingly hinky repairs and other items that required attention on the car, including the fuel line touching an exhaust header, a nail used as a fix for the automatic shifter linkage, and even motorcycle spark plugs in place of the correct ones.

“It needed a lot of attention to not only make it a correct-appearing car, but to get it driving the way it should,” says Gurka. “There were a hundred little details, from that nail in the shifter to getting the correct battery cables.”

All of that nitpicky yet time-consuming work fell to Wrenchers in Novi, Michigan, where we discovered the car. Shop owner Bill Deringer and his crew had spent months finding and fixing all of the car’s bugs, including getting the original air conditioning system blowing cold.

Gurka had the body stripped and repainted the original yellow by Great Lakes Auto Body & Trim. Just as the Carousel Red of a 1969 GTO Judge is more orange than red, there’s a good deal of green in the Charger’s original hue. In fact, it takes on more of a green cast in the shade and low light, while looking brighter yellow in direct sunlight. Regardless, it’s a bold color that is even more striking when contrasted with the black vinyl roof and the Rallye package’s body-side stripes, blackout section on the bulging “sport” hood, and stripes above the taillamps. Rallye models also received hoodpins.

And speaking of the body-side stripes, they do more than any other design cue to accentuate the car’s gorgeous, Coke-bottle profile. The 1968-1970 Charger design will always be regarded as one of the most beautiful of its era, but time has been good to the 1971-1974 Charger models, too. Their long, sinewy lines drape over the wheels with muscular sex appeal.

“It’s one of those cars that doesn’t need an embellishment from aftermarket wheels or other add-ons,” says Gurka. “It has a strong presence and great stance just the way it rolled out of the factory on the Road Wheels.”

The car looks pretty good from the driver’s seat, too, with the long hood stretching to the horizon, the dome an ever-present reminder of the 440 ci of RB-engine torque. Factory performance had all but evaporated by 1974, and while the Charger’s 275 hp was by no means a rival to its high-compression predecessors, it nonetheless cranked out some strong pound-feet (around 375) while breathing through a Carter Thermoquad four-barrel carburetor.

If a kitchen sink were an option in 1974, this car would have had it. Because it was a promotional car, Dodge bolted on every other item lying around the St. Louis assembly plant. Along with the air conditioning and rare sunroof, the car also has power steering, cruise control, power windows, an AM/FM radio, a rear speaker, and a two-speed rear-window defroster. For those unaccustomed to Mopar’s solution prior to the conventional electric-grid defroster, the automaker used a defroster system similar to the blower-fan setup for the windshield. The two-speed controller is located as an add-on below the dashboard. Gurka says, “It’s a great-driving car now that all the little things have been sorted out. And even with the low-compression engine, the 440 has a lot of grunt, which is a lot of fun.”

So, perhaps this Charger didn’t make a big splash (or crash) on the big screen, but the next time Columbo, Emergency! or Banacek come on a retro channel on your cable system, take a look in the background. This car might just be shining in a supporting role.

At a Glance

1974 Charger Rallye Owned by: Andrew Gurka Restored by: Wrenchers, Novi, MI; Great Lakes Auto Body & Trim, Commerce, MI Engine: 440ci/275hp Magnum V-8 Transmission: 727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic Rearend: Chrysler 8 3/4-inch with 3.23 gears and Sure Grip Interior: Black vinyl bucket seat Wheels: 15×7 Road Wheel reproductions from Wheel Vintiques Tires: 215/65R15 front, 225/65R15 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A Special parts: Factory manual sunroof, 2-speed rear-window defroster

Only about 1,000 1974 Chargers were equipped with the 440 engine, and only 208 of them were hardtops like this one. The low-compression, smog-laden RB 440 was rated at a respectable 275 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque in 1974. This is the car’s original engine, but rebuilt.

The 440 draws breath through a Carter Thermoquad four-barrel. It’s a spread-bore design, with smaller primaries and larger secondaries. The main body (float bowl) is made of black phenolic plastic to help keep the gasoline cooler.

The interior’s overall design was unchanged from the third-generation’s 1971 introduction, although the upholstery pattern on the vinyl seats evolved. The high-back bucket seats are comfortable but lack lateral support.

This loaded car was also ordered with the optional Tuff steering wheel, which was thicker and smaller in diameter than the standard wheel, giving the car a sportier, more responsive feel.

The manually operated M52-code sunroof was a rare option across the entire Charger line, but records indicate that only four were built with 440-equipped cars. This is the only known survivor.

The 1974 Charger shared its grille design with 1973 models, with the grille slats pushed forward to accommodate the federally mandated 5-mph bumper apparatus behind them. Hoodpins were part of the Rallye package and a holdover from the factory supercars’ heyday.

The car was originally equipped with 14-inch Road Wheels that were upgraded to 15-inch versions later. Behind them are front discs and rear drum brakes.

The spotless restored trunk shows the original full-size General spare tire.

Andrew Gurka’s Charger Rallye was built as a public relations car and is therefore equipped with a long list of options, including the manual sunroof and two-speed rear window defroster. The odometer shows just 53,000 miles.

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2017 NFL Season Predictions - AFC Win Totals

A note about this and my process! These are win predictions, not firm power rankings and direct comparisons of quality. I haven't done any analysis of whether these win totals "work out" in the math of it. I know it doesn't look like there are enough "playoff teams" (only 5 with 9+ wins), but whatever. But I think this just means that the 6th playoff spot is really up for grabs in my opinion. The half games are obviously me cheating. When I get to a game in the schedule that feels like a genuine tossup, I give half a win. NFC version of this post will be coming out sometime before Sunday noon kickoff. Also, I hearby swear that I typed all these words before week 1 kicked off, including no changes to Pats/Chiefs even though I firmly had a Pats win in both predictions. I will probably screw up the other way to compensate. I flip flopped between sorting them by divisions or in descending order, and have kinda split the difference into rough tiers.

Playoff Teams

New England Patriots [13.5] They're the preseason champs of nearly every power ranking or prognostication. Their Vegas odds are double the next team at more sportsbooks. Losing Edelman hurts, but the strength of the Belichick era has always been replacing parts. I'm not going to go as far as saying a perfect season or a runaway Superbowl champ. But they'll have absolutely no trouble winning the AFC East.

Pittsburgh Steelers [12.5] They sit very firmly at the 1a spot behind the Patriots. They're immensely talented all over, and have a great coach and consistent leadership. They're also going to fully take advantage of a weaker division and weaker schedule to likely coast to a first-round bye.

Tennessee Titans [11.5] I'm not going to pretend to hide my homerism or bias for the Titans, but I'm still pretty confident this is the year they figure out how to beat the worst teams in all of football. They're also undoubtedly one of the offseason champions after upgrading WR and CB drastically through their draft and free agency. Marcus Mariota is only going to get better, and I think we haven't seen close to his best in the NFL yet. Even if the offensive line takes a step back from #1, it's still a talented team in a bad division on the right side of injury luck as the season stops. This team could not only win the division, but contend for the #2 seed if everything falls right.

Oakland Raiders [10.5] I believe the Raiders kind of peaked last season with their 12 wins. They'll still probably win the AFC West, but they'll struggle to repeat the highs of last season. I'm not sold on Derek Carr, despite his steady and constant improvement over his three seasons. Despite Khalil Mack being a legitimate star, the defense is going to lose them some games this year.

Kansas City Chiefs [10] Andy Reid has been grinding out double digit wins in Kansas City for a little bit now, and he'll just barely keep at that pace this year. Losing their starting RB isn't as bad as it could be, given their offense. Kareem Hunt is poised to shine in the full-time role in the run-heavy scheme.

Playoff Maybes

Cincinnati Bengals [8.5] Despite Marvin Lewis' dismal playoff record, the Bengals have made the playoffs 6 of the past 8 years. Last year's 6-win season looks like a fluke from bad injury luck, but they'll still struggle to be much better and break through deep into the playoffs. The head coach's contract year will end in frustration and uncertainty. If they sneak into the playoffs, this team doesn't look like the juggernaut to push them into the divisional round for the first time in 30 years.

Baltimore Ravens [8] Despite a heavy investment on an already-good defense, the Ravens will keep treading water. No offense to Joe Flacco, but this team is barely holding on to the edge between contender and barely good. They could sneak into the playoffs with a perfect record in close games, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Houston Texans [8] Tom Savage and JJ Watt helm the most divergent units in the NFL. The defense is as good as the offense is bad. So, my easy prediction for this yin and yang and cancelling out is that the Texans will be firmly a .500 team, depending on when Savage gets launched into the sun in favor of DeShaun Watson.

Miami Dolphins [8] It's easy to forget that they were a playoff team last season. They're also going to benefit from 4 games against the Bills and Jets, but they'll probably hit .500 on the dot. Jay Cutler will be a little better than expected, and the rest of the team will hold up around him. Playing fifteen straight games due to the Irma cancellation is brutal, but keeping the home game in a London season is probably a little more important.

Los Angeles Chargers [7.5] Improving on 5 wins will be easy for the new head coach, despite the brutal division. However, they're still mostly the same team with the same rash of injury problems. The disruption from moving to LA will probably cost them half a win or so as well, despite Phillip Rivers' mobile film room commute.

See You Next Season

Indianapolis Colts [7] This is a team in a messy transition. It's not exactly rebuilding with Andrew Luck's immense talent in the mix. But it's a bit of a dire situation with him making nearly zero progress toward recovery on his injured shoulder. The only positive sign was that he wasn't completely put on IR or the other 6-8 game long unable to play list. Depending on how long Luck is hurt, and how bad Tolzein and Brissett are getting thrown into the fire, the floor of the season could fall out and drop them below the Jaguars.

Denver Broncos [6] John Elway's squad, ironically, can't find a QB to save their life. Another lopsided squad to make the Texans blush, this elite defense can't find the endzone enough to win every game on their own. Von Miller might have another great season wasted as the QB position stumbles through a combo of Trevor Siemien, Paxton Lynch, and Brock Osweiler (yes, back again). They'll drop back from playoff contention when the QB situation gets especially bad.

Buffalo Bills [5.5] If not for the Jets, the Bills would be comfortably tanking at the bottom of the division. However, some parts of the Bills are way too damn good. Like McCoy, the offensive line, and rookie Zay Jones. They'll be stuck in that limbo between a single digit draft pick and the playoffs.

Jacksonville Jaguars [5.5] Improving on a 3-win team is pretty easy, and the Jags will be able to do that. Coughlin running things is a good sign, as well as the influx of talent on defense. But you only go so far with Blake Bortles throwing passes, and that's not out of the basement of the extremely awful AFC South. Also, throwing in there that Fournette will be a beast with some great plays and stats no matter how dismal the passing game gets.

New York Jets [2.5] This team sucks, and won't be fun for anyone involved by design. I don't know how else to put it. I'm not bold enough to predict that they get zero wins, but each one they squeak out will be a minor miracle. They have a pretty soft schedule, including hosting the Jaguars, Bills, and Chargers after a cross-country trip.

Cleveland Browns [2.5] Browns fans, I have good news and bad news for you. The good news is - the Browns will be fighting for relevant results in the last month of the season. The bad news - this will be a fight for the first overall draft pick yet again. It's really easy to detail all the ways the Browns suck and all the reasons they'll never win a game. But here's two reasons they could improve on last season - hosting the Jets and Jaguars. Get well soon, Myles Garrett.

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What’s Hot South Florida May 25 – May 29

And the winner of the Miss Unite 2017 pageant is… Kalah Mendoza!

The new queen took the title last Monday when Abey Alfasi held his second annual Miss Unite F.I. Pageant at the world-famous Boardwalk in Fort Lauderdale. Five contestants competed in the pageant, which is the official preliminary to Miss Florida F.I. 2017.

The second runner-up was Kataleya Davenport, while the first runner-up title went to April Chanel.

All three finalists received sponsorships allowing them to move on to the Miss Florida F.I. Pageant to compete on the national stage. Congrats to Abey and his entire staff on a fabulous pageant! On Tuesday, I started my night at Extreme Action Park in Oakland Park in their Classic Car Exhibit where the GFLGLCC hosted their monthly mixer. For those of you who haven’t been yet, this is such a fun place! Check it out! Afterwards, I went over to Rumors for their monthly charity bingo, which this month benefited the Animal Rescue Fund. As usual, the hostess was the lovely Amanda Austin and her special guest was Alandra Matthews.

On Wednesday night, the night started out at a beautiful home on Las Olas as Equality Florida held their Broward Connections Mixer and talked about the latest political actions going on in Tallahassee. Afterwards, I headed down to Miami as the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force held their 2017 Gala Kick Off Party at AC Hotels on the beach. While there I got to see my brother from another mother (he is really my sista, but he hates when I say that), Josue Santiago, who is the chair of the 2017 Gala. On Thursday, SAVE! held a Broward County Champions of Equality Recruitment event at Mind Your Manors on Wilton Drive. Tony Lima, executive director, created this event to get more Broward folks involved in their Champions of Equality Gala. As someone who has been many times, I highly encourage it. Afterwards, I headed over to Matty’s Wilton Park to see the one and only Lady Bunny perform, like only she can. As usual, she delighted the crowd and you fully understand why she has lasted in this business for over 30 years! On Friday evening, Southern Nights Fort Lauderdale hosted a NeighBEARhood Takeover Party with a Wet Underwear Contest where winners and placers got passes to One Magical Weekend events. The winner was Hotspots’ own cover model (three weeks ago) and star of Happy Endings at the Empire Stage, Matthew Pappadia. On Saturday evening we started the night at Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar for their monthly Beast, Fetish & Gear Party. This month, they featured DJ Erich Ensastigue of Pure Jaus Records who rocked the house. Beast is always the third Saturday of the month, so stay tuned for next month’s event! Afterwards, the gang and I went over to The Manor to celebrate the 19th anniversary of Noche Latina Florida, at Noche Latina Saturdays. The anniversary, whose theme was Noche Erotica, was packed in the dance room and the patio and featured the bartenders in fetish gear, sexy Go-Go Papis in outfits I dream about, fabulous drag performances (including two from the current reigning Miss Noche Latina, Angie Ovahness, that had the crowds screaming), an adult video star performance, and sensational music by resident DJ Larry Larr. Congrats to the entire staff of Noche Latina Florida. Hotspots wishes them many more years of success.

On Sunday, I headed to Miami for the annual Aqua Girl Boy Party. This year they partnered with Impulse Group to present Evolution Party at the National Hotel, which featured a trifecta of DJ Talent (AJ Reddy, Citizen Jane and Dan Slater).

Thursday, May 25

Wilton Manors Business Association presents its May luncheon at Bona Italian Restaurant & Pizza (2468 Wilton Drive) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bona has arranged special entrées and pricing just for the WMBA. For more information go to wiltonmanorsbusinessassociation.com.

Starting today and going through the 31, the Pride Factory presents 30% off all regular priced swimwear. This is a perfect opportunity to stock up for Summer!

Friday, May 26

From today until June 4, thousands of participants, spectators and leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for World OutGames IV. This 10-day event will bring to life more than 450 events across three areas: Sport, Culture and Human Rights. World OutGames Miami will challenge you physically, stimulate you intellectually and enliven you emotionally. Be part of it all, and leave transformed for the better – in your mind, your body and your heart. World OutGames Miami is licensed by GLISA – the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association. For more info go to OutGames.org

The inaugural Spring Art Festival starts today and goes through May 28 at Danieli ArtWorld Galler, 925 N.Railroad Ave., West Palm Beach. The weekend will include a special viewing of the Daniel Bouaziz Collection, a VIP reception, and formal Viennese gala. For more information and images please contact [email protected] Boardwalk presents adult film star Eddy CeeTee live and on stage tonight, Saturday and Sunday with two shows each night at 11:30 p.m. and 1 a.m.

Saturday, May 27

Joe Whitaker presents Fort Lauderdale DILF Commando party at Hunters Nightclub starring DJ Chomper from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. This is a dog tag/jock party and features a clothes check.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents DJ Latrice Perry on the turntables from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Score welcomes the attendees of the World OutGames Miami 2017 with an Opening Night Party featuring DJ/Producer Alex Lo from 11 p.m. to 5am.

The Ramrod presents DJ Herbie James from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The Manor Complex, gives South Florida two parties that are official White Fort Lauderdale events. In the Ballroom they present “Confessions” starring festival Star/Remix Producer DJ Tony Moran. In the Ivy Dance Room and Patio, Noche Latina Saturdays presents “Pecadores” starring Champagne Bordeaux, Taina Norell, resident DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin Go-Go papis. Saturdays at the Manor Complex are from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. and feature no cover before midnight and only $7 after midnight for members and $10 for non-members ($12 for 18-20 years old)

Sunday, May 28

Gary Santis presents the 19th annual White Fort Lauderdale event taking place at the Manor Complex. The night will star, direct from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Alyssa Edwards and celebrity DJ Tracy Young. This is an 18-and-over event. Tickets can be purchased at ShowClix.com/Event/White2017. For VIP room admission, which includes bottle service and the first to meet Alyssa, call 954-557-4279.

Rumors presents their 2nd Drag Brunch with DJ Daniel Kristopherre and two shows: the first is 12-2 and the second is 2-4 starring Alandra Matthews, Skye Beckett, and guests.

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy’s Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. which is a joyful celebration of Southern Gospel Music.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar premieres a new party today called Crazy Daisy P-Town Tea Dance starring Daisy Deadpetals and VJ Barry Browder at 6 p.m. featuring drag, go-go’s, contests and give-a-ways. Later on, Misty Eyes’ Trannie Palace starts at 11:30 p.m. with a Memorial Day Beach Party theme.

Monday, May 29

JMV Productions presents Southern Jewel All American Goddess at 9 p.m. at the Boardwalk. This is an official preliminary to All American Goddess 2017 and will star Alexis Mateo, All American Goddess 2016, as well as Jose Vega, AA Gent 2016, Rolly Villaverde, Mr. EOY 2016, Alyson Thomas, Miss Metropolitan Icon Cont Elite 2017, Efrain Reyes, Mr. Carolina Continental 2017, Poizon Ivy, Xander Child Valentino, Mr. Pride of America 2017, and Aries M. Kelly, National Showman 2017. The pageant, which is hosted by Sasha Sommers, will be judged on Interview, Creative Costume, Evening Gown, Talent and Q&A. Contact Jose of Joey Cass for more info at 908-230-4813.

This is HOT

Katy Perry’s new album, Witness (Capitol Records), which will be available for purchase on June 9, is an extensive arena tour. With Witness, Katy reflects on the changes in her own life and in the world around her, delivering songs that both challenge and inspire. The singles released thus far: the Platinum-certified “Chained to the Rhythm” featuring Skip Marley and the follow-up single, “Bon Appétit”, featuring Migos, hint at the breadth of the musical and thematic elements found on Witness. Each ticket purchase for WITNESS: The Tour also includes a copy of her album, Witness. The North American leg of WITNESS: The Tour, produced by AEG Presents, will kick off on September 7 and will hit Miami at the American Airlines Arena on December 20.

Katy will be partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to donate tickets to club members and volunteers. Additionally, fans can earn free tickets by joining Global Citizen and taking action to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America. $1 per every ticket sold will also be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Tickets for the U.S. dates go on sale to the general public on Monday May 22, at 10 a.m. with the Canadian dates on sale May 26. All U.S. concerts on WITNESS: The Tour are presented by Xfinity. The album will be available nationwide and prices vary. To see the dates or find out any information on Katy visit katyperry.com.

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What’s Hot South Florida May 25 – May 29

And the winner of the Miss Unite 2017 pageant is… Kalah Mendoza!

The second runner-up was Kataleya Davenport, while the first runner-up title went to April Chanel.

Thursday, May 25

Starting today and going through the 31, the Pride Factory presents 30% off all regular priced swimwear. This is a perfect opportunity to stock up for Summer!

Friday, May 26

Saturday, May 27

Joe Whitaker presents Fort Lauderdale DILF Commando party at Hunters Nightclub starring DJ Chomper from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. This is a dog tag/jock party and features a clothes check.

Georgie’s Alibi/Monkey Bar presents DJ Latrice Perry on the turntables from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Score welcomes the attendees of the World OutGames Miami 2017 with an Opening Night Party featuring DJ/Producer Alex Lo from 11 p.m. to 5am.

The Ramrod presents DJ Herbie James from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Sunday, May 28

Rumors presents their 2nd Drag Brunch with DJ Daniel Kristopherre and two shows: the first is 12-2 and the second is 2-4 starring Alandra Matthews, Skye Beckett, and guests.

Scandals Saloon presents their monthly Lady Fancy’s Gospel Jubilee at 6 p.m. which is a joyful celebration of Southern Gospel Music.

Monday, May 29

This is HOT

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