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Compromised opening match for New Orleans
The Saints were supposed to welcome the Packers at the start of the 2021 season, but New Orleans is threatened by Hurricane Ida. Like a horrible deja vu from Katrina, now the city of Louisiana has something else in mind than football.
Sean Payton (HC) announced that he does not know if the stadium or even the city will be able to host the meeting in ten days. And he admitted that more important things are currently priorities. Canceling the game is not an option, and Payton does not see the game out of place in Green Bay. The solution will likely be neutral ground. For now the Saints are housed in the Cowboys facilities.
“We have no idea about Week 1 at the Superdome,” Payton told NewOrleans.Football.com. “We will have a plan B. There are a lot of important things that are priorities for our city. “
49ers: Trey Lance hit on a finger
Jimmy Garoppolo (QB, 49ers) is going to be quiet for a week. Kyle Shanahan explained to the press that Trey Lance (QB) is expected to be out for about this time due to a small injury to a finger on his right hand, the one he therefore uses to throw. The injury took place in the last preseason game, when Lance tapped his finger on an opponent’s helmet.
Cardinals: retirement for Malcolm Butler?
Malcolm Butler (BC, Cardinals) is currently estranged from his teammates, and he may not return. According to NFL Network, the cornerback left to run a personal matter, without anyone knowing what it was. But retirement would be an option.
So far, neither the player nor his team have commented. Butler arrived in Arizona during the offseason from the Titans.
Texans: Deshaun Watson’s status in the workforce is assessed on a daily basis
With downsizing looming, David Culley (HC, Texans) had to answer questions regarding Deshaun Watson (QB). Will the controversial quarterback recover one of the valuable places in the workforce? All possibilities seem open.
“It’s day-to-day about it,” the coach replied according to the Houston Chroncle.
Brian Flores: “We want players with a good personality”
Over the weekend, the Dolphins found themselves in the midst of the turmoil over Deshaun Watson (QB, Texans). Yet the club refuses to confirm the rumors that the team would acquire the controversial quarterback from Houston. Without explicitly referring to Watson, Brian Flores (HC) explained to ESPN the franchise’s philosophy vis-à-vis its recruitments. To see if Watson sticks to the portrait …
“There are a lot of things that we evaluate when we make these decisions – suitability with the team, overall talent, payroll,” explained Flores. “When we talk about a player or players, we always try to do what’s best for the Miami Dolphins. There are a lot of variables. We want a group that is tough, smart, competitive, that loves the game and that puts the team first. This is the kind of guy we’re looking for. We have a high standard for the staff in this organization. We want people with a good personality in our facilities. “
Injuries
– Dan Campbell (HC, Lions) announced that Tim Boyle (QB), affected in the thumb, will have to be operated. This is a fracture, suffered Friday against the Colts, and Boyle will be “absent for a while” according to the coach. The full season could be on the line. Boyle’s injury leaves David Blough as Jared Goff’s sole understudy, and Detroit could look for depth in the market in the days to come. (ProFootballTalk.com)
– After a month of absence Marquise Brown (WR, Ravens) regained the ground. Hit in the hamstrings, he will gradually resume preparation with the goal of the match of week 1 against the Raiders. (ProFootballTalk.com)
– Mike Zimmer (HC, Vikings) has confirmed that Irv Smith Jr. (TE) is going to have meniscus surgery. The convalescence could last from several weeks to several months. The coach explained that the club will know more after the intervention. (ESPN)
– The Eagles activated Landon Dickerson (C) from the list of non-football related injuries, and Rodney McLeod (S) from the PUP list (physically unable to perform list). These activations mean that players will likely be retained among the 53 and avoid ineligibility for the first 6 weeks of the season.
– In a press release, Johnny Holland, the coach of the linebackers of 49ers, announced that he is leaving the team to treat a cancer that has returned after a phase of remission.
They enter the list of injured players (IR) : Sam Tevi (OT, Colts), Greg Senat (OT, Browns), Darqueze Dennard (CB, Cardinals)
They come out of the PUP list: Ashtyn Davis (S, Jets), Nick Boyle (TE, Ravens), Ashtyn Davis (S, Jets)
Transactions
– The Bengals will no longer wait for the emergence of Billy Price (C). The old 2018 draft first round was sent to the Giants in exchange for B.J. Hill (DT). (NFL Media)
– The Jaguars sent Sidney Jones (CB) among the Seahawks. According to ESPN, Jacksonville receives a 6th round pick.
– The Bills have traded Darryl Johnson (DE) with the Panthers. Buffalo recovers a 2022 sixth-round pick in the operation. Johnson is a 2019 seventh round who recorded 31 tackles and two sacks with the Bills. (ProFootballTalk.com)
– The Chiefs sent Yasir Durant (OL) with the Patriots in exchange for a pick of the 7th round of the Draft. (KC Star)
The main cuts of the day: Colton Hill (CB, Colts), Darron Lee (LB, Raiders), Bernardrick McKinney (LB, Dolphins), Matt Skura (C, Dolphins), Adrian Colbert (S, Patriots)
COVID-19
– The NFL Players Union (NFLPA) has accepted the league’s proposal to increase the frequency of testing for vaccinated players. They will now be tested weekly, versus every 14 days until then. (ESPN)
They are placed on the COVID-19 list: Nate Davis (OG, Titans)
They get off the COVID-19 list: Josh Allen (LB, Jaguars), Laremy Tunsil (OT, Texans), Jordan Phillips (DL, Cardinals)
Still no starting quarterback for New England
Despite a mixed performance from Cam Newton (QB, Patriots) and a good exit from Mac Jones in the last pre-season game, Bill Belichick (HC) has yet to determine which quarterback will start the official season against the Dolphins. The legendary coach answered journalists’ questions with his usual verve.
“We’ll do what’s best for the team,” Belichick said according to ProFootballTalk.com. ” […] Well, would it be better for the team to know what the situation is in certain positions? We will do what is best for the team. “
And if Jones played more stock than Newton in preseason games, that’s intentional. But this is not an indication.
“It’s true for a lot of situations,” explained the coach. “Players who have been playing for a long time have less action. And the players who haven’t played as much – the rookies, the youngsters – have more action. And you balance the snaps in match with the snaps in training. So it’s composite, it’s not just one thing, one action, one day. We have a lot of work to do, and that’s what we’re going to do. This is what we want to do. “
Bears: Justin Fields will lead the opposition team for the start of the season.
Matt Nagy (HC, Bears) continues to explain that Andy Dalton (QB) is his owner. The time has not come for Justin Fields. According to ProFootballTalk.com, he – to help the team in its preparation – will head the opposition team (scout team) at the start of the campaign. For the first week he will have to play his best Matthew Stafford (Rams) in order to break in his teammates in the starting defense. A good way to learn offensive systems and to supplement your learning of the league.
John Harbaugh a confiance dans ses running backs
While Baltimore lost its main rider JK Dobbins this weekend, John Harbaugh (HC) opts for the “next guy on the list” philosophy. Confident in his workforce, the coach thinks that the collective will be able to cope.
“He was so prepared, ready for action this year, so motivated, and a big part of our plans. Like any injury, what happens and will happen across the NFL with different teams, you have to face it and get over it. It’s adversity and we have to deal with it, and we will. “
“We have the players to make it happen. We have the team for that. Our guys are hot in training, like today. And I have full confidence in the rest of our running backs who are there to take charge and do a great job for us. “
ESPN broadcasts puppet high school team game
During the weekend, ESPN broadcast several high school-level games as part of the start of the season. The latter pitted national champion IMG Academy (Fla.) Against Bishop Sycamore, a supposed team from Columbus, Ohio. But after verification from FootballScoop.com, Bishop Sycamore is an online training that is more like a blog than a school. No activity for several months, and a 0-6 record in 2020 for only sporting past. The network was reportedly softened by the “high school” claims to have many Division I prospects in its ranks.
The meeting ended with a scathing 58-0. The amazing thing is that Bishop Sycamore can field a full football team.
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