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Mitglied MORZINE, France -- Chris Froome allowed himself to smile as he crossed the finish line of the 20th stage of the Tour de France to all but shore up his third title. Adoree Jackson Youth Jersey .The Briton will no doubt save his celebrations for Sunday evening when the Tour officially finishes with the 113km trip from Chantilly to the Champs élysées in Paris.After Saturdays 146.5km stage from Megève to Morzine in the Alps, Froomes reaction as he finished another rain-stricken day in the saddle was understandable considering he crashed in similar conditions the previous day.Yesterday I was so mentally drained by it all, I actually slept quite well, Froome said. But my legs felt better today and it has felt like a rollercoaster, a mixture of emotions.It [Fridays crash] was in the back of my mind, just thinking, There is nothing really for me to gain by going any faster down this descent. I have a four-minute margin. Times like this, today, it was really nice having that margin. Even if my rivals were to have really gone for it on the descent I have four minutes here just to hit my own lines and get down this descent in one piece.It was quite a dangerous descent. I knew it quite well. It was [on] quite narrow windy roads. Especially with that weather, I dont think anyone really wanted to take that risk.The days honour went to the Spaniard Jon Izaguirre (Movistar) who beat two fellow breakaway companions -- Colombian Jarlinson Pantano (IAM) by 19 seconds and 2016 Giro dItalia champion and 2014 Tour winner Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) by 42 seconds.Froome finished 20th and in a group of seven riders along with four Sky teammates, Australian Richie Porte (BMC) and Portes Italian teammate Damiano Caruso. Ahead of Froome was his nearest two rivals who will now join him on the podium Paris on Sunday, Frenchman Romain Bardet (Ag2r) in 10th and Colombian Nairo Quintana (Movistar) in 11th.But their marginal time gains did not threaten Froomes overall led, now four minutes and five seconds on Bardet in second, four minutes 21 seconds on Quintana in third and four minutes 42 seconds on fellow Briton Adam Yates, who has secured the white jersey as best young rider.For Froome, Sundays final stage will be a chance for him savour his latest achievement, a Tour win that came with two stage victories -- on stage eight to Bagnères de Luchon in the Pyrénées and on the stage 17 mountain time trial to Megève. His penchant to surprise also came to the fore on the flat 11th stage to Montpellier where he gained six seconds after he finished behind Peter Sagan (Tinkoff).It feels like its been an absolute rollercoaster, like the attack on the descent, the crosswinds and riding with Sagan, you just cant script moments like that, Froome reflected. You can hardly even plan for them. It feels incredible to have been a part of that.Froomes defining act to shore up his victory came on Saturday, though, with his teammates shepherding him through every potentially vulnerable moment as heavy rain again fell. The rides by Sky henchmen Geraint Thomas, Sergio Henao, Wouter Poels and Mikel Nieve were crucial to Froome reaching Morzine intact and virtually assured of his overall victory.This is by far our strongest line up at the Tour d France, Froome said.Tour race director Christian Prudhomme was happy that a Frenchman in Bardet is set to be the runner-up, especially off the back his brilliant victory on Friday that put him in second.It is only the third time in 20 years that a Frenchman will finish second which is good, said Prudhomme.Bardet has every reason to feel proud with the outcome, especially as he was the rider who dared to take the race as he did in the Alps on Friday. Its a lot of emotion, Bardet said.Im going to repeat myself, but last night we took a lot of time to enjoy it and we were able to go back into it today to retain this second place. We managed the day well. Its an exceptional performance and we can be proud to have succeeded in these conditions.The view among Froomes other rivals was that their inability to attack on Saturday was due to accumulated fatigue, the rainy conditions and strength of Sky all being cited.Yates said: It was pretty dangerous. You [might] risk it, but then you might not even make the time up. I had the legs to stay there, Im fourth and the white jersey, Im pretty happy with that. Its the end of three weeks, everyones pretty tired.No doubt Yates, 23, will be one to watch for in years to come, with this being his second Tour and third grand tour, but first where he has raced for the overall classification.Every day Im learning, Yates said, Its more experience than learning [that he takes] ... to not lose concentration when you are tired. Ive ridden grand tours, but this is the first won for GC. Just coping with the pressure, even if I had some bad days, I managed it quite well.I see that Froomey is a big step ahead [than everyone], but most of the other guys are close. So its just about having the legs and looking for the ways to gain time on your rivals.Quintana, who finished second to Froome in 2013 and last year, is happy to settle for third.We came with a more ambitious objective, Quintana said. I must be happy with this third place. I suffered from allergies but I felt better in the last couple of days. Chris Froome was too strong. Its the third time I lose against him but Im still happy with our teams showing. Now its time for Paris and celebrations. Jonnu Smith Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. The 36-year-old American also turned in the top time in Thursdays opening training session.Corey Davis Titans Jersey .R. 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Lagerback responded in a flash to Hallgrimsson, his co-coach with the Iceland national team.It was a glimpse into the convivial and flourishing managerial partnership behind Icelands stunning progress at Euro 2016 ahead of the Nordic nations quarterfinal against France on Sunday.In a sport where one dominant leader is seen as an essential ingredient to controlling a dressing room, Lagerback and Hallgrimsson are jointly masterminding Icelands first-ever appearance at a major tournament.In the 67-year-old Lagerback, Iceland has a wily managerial veteran of World Cups and European Championships with his native Sweden. The 49-year-old Hallgrimsson is a part-time Icelandic dentist whose previous coaching was at IBV Vestmannaeyjar in a domestic league featuring no professional clubs.The experience from that guy has helped a lot, Iceland captain Aron Gunnarsson said Saturday, pointing to Lagerback before switching a thumb in the direction of Hallgrimsson. And the more technical computer stuff has come from him. They blend in really nicely together.Its an intriguing dynamic, but one that furthered Lagerbacks career when he shared the coaching responsibilities at Sweden with Tommy Soderberg. Together they returned Sweden to the international stage, reaching the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup and the quarterfinals at Euro 2004.Now, Lagerback is seeking to go one better with Iceland with a semifinal place on offer if host France can be beaten at the Stade de France. The Icelanders are unbeaten after four games, with a group-stage draw against Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal followed by England being knoccked out in the round of 16. Jonnu Smith Youth Jersey. Four eyes see more, Lagerback said. We try to work really equally. Its also extra important for me as I have been lazy, as I havent learnt the (Icelandic) language.Although the coaches stress they are on equal footing, Lagerback assumes the primary role without necessarily realizing it at times.Do you want me to answer that? he responds when asked about the partnership.But when the duo is asked about France and Hallgrimsson replies first at length, Lagerback follows up by saying: I cant put it much better, so I rest my case.When Euro 2016 ends for Iceland -- and that might not be for another week if Iceland reaches the final -- Hallgrimsson will have the managerial reins all to himself. He is trying to extract as much managerial acumen from Lagerback before then.Iceland is a country where theres only amateur football. The coaches who are coaching there are amateur coaches, Hallgrimsson said at the training camp in Annecy before making the trip to the French capital.To have a guy coming to Iceland with all (Lagerbacks) international experience ... teach us how to do things is priceless. And hes leaving that legacy and knowledge in the hands of the Icelandic FA.Such partnerships have not always thrived in soccer.Liverpools gamble to use a management partnership to end a trophy drought in the 1990s quickly fractured. Former France coach Gerard Houllier was brought in to link up with incumbent Roy Evans but the ex-Liverpool player left after four months.Maybe at one stage (the players) didnt know who was the boss -- who they had to refer to, Houllier said of his ill-fated partnership with Evans.But for Iceland, two heads are proving better than one.You can go to both and speak to both, said Gunnarsson, the Iceland captain.But who has the final say in the dugout?We use the Swedish way, Hallgrimsson said. We talk until we agree.---Rob Harris can be followed at www.twitter.com/RobHarris and www.facebook.com/RobHarrisReports Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys' ' '
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The most experienced cornerback on the Kansas City Chiefs roster is entering his third year in the NFL.The best of them is entering his second.In other words, the eyes of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers should light up when he steps inside Arrowhead Stadium for the season opener Sunday. Hes coming off a 4,800-yard season with plenty of production coming against defensive backs that have been through the professional grind.But the Chiefs seem unconcerned by their cornerback pups.In fact, they seem downright confident in them.We do have some young guys, Chiefs general manager John Dorsey said, but you know what Ive seen from preseason games? I think theyve all done a really nice job.Now its time for the real season to start. Now you take it up to that next level, and I think these guys WILL take it up to the next level.The Chiefs lost veteran starter Sean Smith in free agency , yet were still confident enough in their youngsters that they traded Marcus Cooper to Arizona for a draft pick before final roster cuts. Cooper had been losing playing time but had still appeared in 38 games, giving Kansas City some semblance of experience.Their departures left Phillip Gaines as the Chiefs elder statesmen, and the fact that hes entering his third season in the NFL is tempered a bit by the way his first two years have gone.Gaines struggled to get on the field as a rookie, the acclimation process taking longer than the third-round pick expected. And once Gaines earned the starting job a year ago, he tore the ACL in his left knee in Week 3.Gaines won back his starting job in training camp, and will pair with Defensive Rookie of the Year Marcus Peters in giving the Chiefs perhaps the youngest starting tandem in the NFL.We lost a lot of guys last year -- well, this year -- so weve got to pick it up, Peters said.That is certainly true for Peters, who was usually matched up with an opponents second wide receiver a year ago. He is now the No. 1 cornerback and will be given much more difficult tasks.Weve told him and he knows what theyre going to try to do to him, Chiefs defensivee backs coach Emmitt Thomas said. Bruce Bowen Jersey. Hell step up to the occasion. Were not worried about him. Hes our guy back there that can get the ball, turn the ball over and hes our best cover guy on this team. Hell be ready.Will the guys deeper on the depth chart be ready?The first two cornerbacks off the bench, and the first options at nickel back, appear to be Kenneth Acker and Steven Nelson. And while both have some experience, they are still relative newcomers.Acker spent a year on the San Francisco practice squad before starting 13 games a year ago. But he was traded to the Chiefs relatively late in training camp, so the pressure has been on to quickly learn the nuances of defensive coordinator Bob Suttons press-man coverage scheme.Nelson appeared in 12 games as rookie a year ago, though much of that was on special teams.Its the small things, he said. Playing defensive back is a game of inches back there, so working on the small things is important. Having a short-term memory is important too.No problem there: Quite a few of the Chiefs defensive backs have yet to make any memories.KeiVarae Russell was a third-round pick out of Notre Dame and D.J. 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Mitglied We dont need to do this quickly is what the Pakistan players are saying out on the field. Christen Press Jersey . It is probably the personal mantra of Misbah-ul-Haq. You can imagine him as a 28-year-old cricketing nomad saying it every morning in front of the mirror.It is that sort of man that you need in charge of a team that dealt with cheating and imprisonment, of their captain and lead bowlers, the last time they were here. That was history, but it was also present. There where ghosts everywhere. And Mohammad Amir isnt even a ghost, hes right there on the field.Far more docile situations than this have exploded in Pakistan cricket before.They do have a reputation of being volatile, Jonathan Agnew says on the BBC when he his talking about how calm Misbah is looking in the field. Phil Tufnell adds that leading them can be like herding cats. We have all seen it. That moment when Pakistan arent a team with a leader, but a team with 11 leaders, all yelling, pointing, and arguing, like this is the most important moment they will ever live through.And its all happening right now, at this very moment, everything is going on, good, bad, terror, earthquakes, wickets, runs, winning, losing, drawing; a moment in Pakistani cricket is a series of 12 novels. There is nothing that cant happen, that isnt happening, nothing that can stop it. The foundations of society are falling apart, the world has stopped turning, the sun is exploding, and that last lbw appeal was so out that 11 men screamed for it as if they were trying to save their life.How do you captain that, how do you harness it, how do you stand in front of a cyclone of passion, for cricket, for country, and just say: settle down. How do you be Misbah?The first ball of Englands second innings, bowled by Amir, was a short, wide piece of filth. Alastair Cook didnt want to hit it, but he felt rude not going for it, so he took the four runs that were given to him. It was a terrible start.Misbah didnt even react. It was just a bad ball. Hed seen them before.The ball also wasnt really swinging, and his two new-ball bowlers were struggling to keep it dangerous, keep it anywhere - 283 could be disappearing quickly. But in the fourth over Rahat Ali bowled the best ball of his Test career and Cook was gone. The nation of Pakistan relaxed.Misbah clapped softly.But there was no over-attacking. The attacking fielders seemed capped at four. There werent five men around the bat for Yasir Shah. There were boundary riders everywhere. The bowlers werent looking for unplayable balls. They just continued to bowl well and wait. When Younis Khan dropped James Vince at slip, there was no concern, no worry.Misbah played with his beard.Yasir comes on, and his first over is pretty calm until he bowls a fullish ball that the batsman goes back to. It hits the middle of the bat, but the Pakistan players, the crowd, the media box all gasp as one.Misbah stretches.Vince starts to play recklessly, and thanks to the Younis drop and other luck, he gets away with it. The scoring rate rises. Suddenly Yasir isnt ripping through anyone, Wahab Riaz isnt controlling it from his end, and there are runs out there if you want them. Gary Ballance is crabbing around the crease with confidence not seen in a long time. But a wide one from Wahab is chased by Vince, and this time Younis takes the catch.Misbah jogs over to the celebrating group.Not long after Ballance nicks one, but something happens to Younis. Instead of standing up, he squats, and the ball goes through at a catchable height. No one can truly work out what has happened. Younis spent both his innings with the bat jumping up at the ball when he played it, and now that the ball is there to jump at, hes on the floor.Misbah walks off for lunch chatting.After lunch Pakistan decide to slow it all down. They have bowled for wickets and now they bowl for dots. Englands easygoing happy hour chase turns into a hard slog. It is a completely different game. Amir bowls wide for dots. That is one of the most exciting bowlers in the world, finally back in the side, who can bowl beams of pure energy from his magical fingers; and he is bowling his second spell - on a pitch he has destroyed England on before - as wide and boring as possible. His five overs go for six runs.Misbahs only move is to occasionally change the angles of the sweepers out on the boundary.Yasir changes ends. Before the break he had bowled okay, but it never truly looked like he was going to run through anyone. Misbah makes the move and Yasir finds rhythm. He finds something extraordinary. Ballance had been moving across the crease when he was around the wicket earlier, taking lbw out of the contest, so Yasir rips one out of the footmarks that goes behind Ballance and bowls him. It comes from nowhere. It is obscene legspin porn, and before the heart rate can return to normal, Moeen Ali charges Yasir. The end change and Amirs dry bowling have resulted in two wickets.Misbah smiles.But he doesnt put in eight catchers or six slips. The plan is to bowl dry. They will continue to bowl dry. Yasir is to bowl wicket to wicket. The quicks are to bowl wide of off stump. It is Englands decision what to do next. Pakistan are going to wait. We dont need to do this quickly.Rahat comes on and bowls so wide first ball that it is called. An actual wide, and that is where he intended to pitch it, as he bowls a bunch more out there as well. If England want to score, they have to reach for it. Its there, runs and the win. All they have to do is have a go.Misbah rubs his beard.In Pakistans innings, Misbah saw this happen right in front of him. England bowling dry, keeping the pressure on Pakistan, waiting for them to make a mistake. And it was Misbah who tried to change the pace. There was method to his madness, but there was a lot of madness. Misbah thought he could snap Englands hold over his middle order by taking Moeen out. Instead, he took himself out.Misbah now set the game up for someone else to make that mistake.England inched along with Jonny Bairstow using every inch of his restraint to not play a big shot and Chris Woakes using his straight bat to great effect. The partnership was working. Pakistan had to do something.Misbah brought on Wahab.It was only five overs, and technically there were no wickets, and only a few runs, but it felt like the entire Test was going to explode, or implode, or Pakistan. It felt like Pakistan. Not Misbahs Pakistan, but Pakistan Pakistan.Everyone bowls reverse swing now, but the shape of the ball, when it comes from a Pakistani hand, still has a trademark. It looks heavy, like a falling comet. You can almost see the tail, it seems to tell you what it is doing, and you know where it is going, but it just goes further and faster than you can handle. Wahab did all of that.If there is anyone in this Pakistan team that you cant tame, you cant control, you cant hold back, its Wahab. Every fibre of his being is un-Misbah, so this wasnt going to be bowling dry, not intentionally. He wasnt going to bowl wide floaters and hope for an error. He was going to make the error, force the error, head-butt the error. He was going to do it while dancing on the pitchs danger zone like a drunk at a cemetery, right after hurling reverse-swinging rockets at Bairstow and Woakes, and then go down the wicket to look them in the eyes. So there was a snorting, heaving monstrous cocktail of danger flying at Woakes and all he could do was poke his bat near the flash he saw before him. Wahab was breathing pure fire and couldnt see details, so he decided that one of them was an edge, and when his bone-curdling, screaming appeal was turned down, he wanted a DRS, and who dare deny him. Wahab Riaz, bowler of thunderbolts.Misbah shook his head.Wahab walked back toward his mark, slowly, but didnt get there as umpire Kumar Dharmasena stopped him and gave him his last warning for running on the pitch. One more mistake and Wahab wouldnt bowl again in the Test. So he came around the wicket and bowled his fast, snarling comets from hell at the batsmen and then watched them veer away violently.Around the wicket he was even better. One ball is so good, youre just surprised to be in the same universe. Fast, dangerous, invisible, it was so good that Dharmasena asked for the ball, looked at it for a second for signs of something illegal, but mostly he wanted to see how a normal cricket ball could do something like this. He doesnt get it, so he shrugs and hands it back to Wahab, who bowls another ball. It isnt as good, because this time Woakes can see it enough to get an edge that Asad Shafiq pouches smoothly on the bounce. And finally the over ends, the over that almost had Woakes twice, that could have had the ball taken away, that Wahab almost was banned from finishing; the over that made the crowd change noise, the commentators change pitch, the world turn over the TV. It is now finished, but the others that follow are the same. You can feel your skin tightening 100 metres away, over after over, tighter, cant breathe, too much, please, Wahab, Jonny, Chris, someone, end this.Misbah just tilted his head to the side and smiled.Teams who lose six wickets and need over 100 runs to win a Test almost never win. But who is using Statsguru out on the ground calming the Pakistan team with facts? They just saw Woakes and Bairstow survive their biggest force of nature. England are on their way, runs are getting easier. It might be one of the slowest partnerships in modern English history, or ever, but its over 50 runs, and as they crawl the chase comes under 100, and the crowd let them know by breathing for the first time since lunch, and then cheering. England are going to do it. Maybe part-timers should come on. Rethink the field plan. Shouldnt Yasir change ends? Should we attack more? Should we attack less? Surely something, Misbah. David Gower says, This is where as a captain you start to get twitchy. Misbah doesnt look twitchy. Mishab doesnt look worried at all. He looks Misbah. Any worries he has, they are buried down so deep that no one can ever find them. Misbah does nothing.Yasir continues to bowl wicket to wicket. He does what he has done most of the day to Bairstow. The field is mostly the same, there is no panic, there is no magic ball. Pakistan just wait for England to make the mistake. And Bairstow makes it. It is not a Pakistani death ball of doom, it isnt unplayable. He just makes a mistake and it bowls him. Then Stuart Broad misses one. Steven Finn almost misses another one next ball that is given out, and the bowlers go up to the umpire to ask why it was overturned on review.Not Misbah. He is back at mid-off, waiting for the next ball.Finally the waiting is over. The stumps are on the ground, Pakistan have won, and it was the ball that came from Amir that did it. He puts out his arms like he did six years ago, and he just runs as fast as he can. His face is one that has seen six years of self-inflicted pain and has just overcome it all. He didnt win the Test, he wasnt the difference, but there he is crossing the crease.The crease where he ruined his life, hurt the thing he loves, and broke his nations heart, and he is smiling like he has never smiled before as he crosses it in a different direction, in every way, on one of the best days of his life. The whole team chase him, celebrating his second chance and their win.Not Misbah. Misbah stands at mid-off smiling and clenching his fists. Eventually he walks over to the stumps, picks up one, grabs Amirs hat off the umpire and shakes the batsmans hand.It is Younis who leads the team in their army camp celebration as they get in line, salute and then get down for their push-ups.Misbah is on the second line of the celebration, out the back, and it is Misbah who gets down last for his push-ups. It was the first time all day he didnt lead his country. Not that it mattered. 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HOUSTON -- Defensively speaking, the Los Angeles Angels showed up to play Sunday.The same could not be said of the offense.Starter Daniel Wright gave up two home runs, and the Angels bats fell flat in a 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros that ended a four-game winning streak.Defensively, we played a very good game; that was good to see, manager Mike Scioscia said. Offensively, we just couldnt get any momentum.The Angels could not figure out Astros starter Joe Musgrove, who lifted Houston in more ways than one.With his team in desperate need of a win to remain in playoff contention, Musgrove pitched seven strong innings to help snap a three-game slide.He had a tremendous game today at a time (when) we needed it, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said.Evan Gattis, Tony Kemp and Tyler White each homered for Houston, which remained three games behind Baltimore for the second AL wild-card spot.Wright (0-5) lasted six innings. He gave up three runs on seven hits.I left the changeup up to Kemp that he hit out, and then the fastball up to Gattis to lead off both those innings, Wright said. I just have to get better at going out there from the first pitch of each inning and be ready to go.The Angels kept the game close by turning four double plays.The defense definitely came to play today, because they got me out of some jams, Wright said.Rafael Ortega drove in Los Angeles run in the fourth, his single up the middle scoring C.J. Cron, who finished with two doubles.Playoffs aspirations aside, Musgrove had another pressing reason to make his start count for Houston.Today was a tough day, said Musgrove, referring to the news of Miami pitcher Jose Fernandezs death in a boating accident early Sunday at age 24. There are a few guys in here that are handling it a little worse than the rest of us from having personal relationships wiith Jose. Mallory Pugh Jersey. The energy was a little bit down, so I was hoping to go out there and pitch a strong seven.That he did.Musgrove (4-4) allowed one run on seven hits while striking out four.Closer Ken Giles rebounded from a blown save in Fridays 10-6 loss to Los Angeles. He walked one and struck out two in the ninth for his 14th save.I just wanted to go out there and put up a zero, Giles said. I needed to do that for the team and show them that I can bounce back.Carlos Correa singled home Jose Altuve in the Houston first.An inning later, Gattis homered off Wright, connecting for the 31st time this season.Kemp and White later added solo shots.MAYBE NEXT YEARFor Scioscia, its never too early to start thinking about next season.Ive been in this game a long time, and I just know that your quest for a championship doesnt stop if youre eliminated from the playoffs, Scioscia said. You are always working toward that championship, and for us it begins today.TRAINERS ROOMAstros: Before the game, Hinch said he was worried about Giles flexibility and ability to throw, a day after he injured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive during batting practice. X-rays were negative.I think hes got a chance to be a little bit stiff, Hinch said after the game. Given that its a contusion, hell be all right.UP NEXTAngels: Jered Weaver (12-12, 5.20 ERA) will attempt to close out September on a winning note when Los Angeles hosts Oakland and LHP Sean Manaea (6-9, 4.03) on Monday. Weaver is 2-1 in four starts this month.Astros: Collin McHugh (12-10, 4.61) faces fellow RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (16-12, 4.04) to open a three-game series against Seattle. McHugh is 4-0 against the Mariners this season. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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Miami will be getting additions at cornerback soon. Veteran Chris Culliver is expected to come off the PUP list within the next two weeks, and rookie Xavien Howards knee injury is healing. The Dolphins could afford to part ways with Maxwell if they were to find a willing suitor, but there are no indications they have. -- James WalkerNew England PatriotsQuarterback Jimmy GaroppoloIf a team dangles a first-round draft choice and more, would the Patriots take the plunge? Here are the dynamics in play: Tom Brady is 39, signed through 2019 and showing few, if any, signs of decline. Meanwhile, Garoppolo flashed No. 1 QB potential in six quarters of regular-season action this season, is signed through the 2017 season and could be the teams QB of the future. It all sparks some intriguing questions: Would the Patriots even consider trading Garoppolo at this point? Would it be smarter to wait things out a bit longer and keep him as Brady insurance in case things take an unexpected turn? Or would they view trading?Garoppolo?now as smart business because he?will probably want to sign elsewhere for a starting opportunity in 2018? -- Mike ReissNew York JetsDefensive end Sheldon RichardsonRichardson is the only tradeable commodity on the team. The Jets?probably wouldnt trade him, but his long-term future with the team is a question because the team?already has?big money invested in fellow linemen Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams. Richardson, who is coming off his best game of the season, is under contract through 2017 (fifth-year option), so the time to deal him would be before they have to utilize the franchise tag. If they trade him now, though, it would show theyre giving up on the season. -- Rich CiminiAFC NORTHBaltimore RavensWide receiver Kamar AikenAiken has?gone from the Ravens leading receiver last season to basically a special-teams player, especially when Steve Smith Sr. is healthy enough to play. Still, this is a deal that probably wont happen. Aiken, who is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, could re-sign with Baltimore in the offseason because hell regain a larger role in the offense next season after Smith retires. Aikens skill set is similar to Smiths, and he could fill his void in the passing game. -- Jamison HensleyCincinnati BengalsCornerback Darqueze DennardWith Josh Shaw surpassing him as the slot corner, and with the team investing a 2016 first-round pick in William Jackson III, Dennard is an expendable commodity. Dealing him could produce depth issues in the short term, however, because Jackson is still on injured reserve. Dennard, a first-round pick in 2014, has played just 111 snaps this season, and hes under team control through 2017. He has only one career interception. -- Katherine TerrellCleveland BrownsCornerback Joe HadenHadens stature is growing murky in Cleveland. He told the coaching staff last season he would not play against San Diego with an injured finger, and this season he has missed three games because of two groin pulls that happened in practice. When he plays, Haden can contribute. But a rebuilding team needs more draft picks, and if another team is willing to swallow a huge contract for a cover corner, the Browns might get a third- or fourth-round pick. Tackle Joe Thomas could be added to this list, but coach Hue Jackson said the Browns are absolutely not trading him. -- Pat McManamonPittsburgh SteelersWide receiver Markus WheatonOne of the Steelers most productive playmakers late last season is experiencing a turbulent contract year. He has missed four games with a nagging shoulder injury, and he had?several drops in Week 3. With four catches for 51 yards this season and a $1.67 million salary, Wheaton could be an appealing option for a team that is one receiver away from offensive success, and perhaps one would commit a late-round pick for his services over the stretch run. His shoulder isnt a long-term issue, and Wheaton, when in rhythm, is a reliable No. 3 receiver with good downfield speed. Perhaps he could use a change, too. -- Jeremy FowlerAFC SOUTHHouston TexansRunning back Alfred BlueWith Lamar Miller getting the lions share of carries since he signed with the Texans in the offseason, Blue has become expendable. The Texans drafted running back Tyler Ervin in the fourth round, but he hasnt seen the field much this season?outside of special teams. When?Jonathan Grimes?returns from his ankle injury,?the Texans will have a good running back group that could put?Blue on the outside looking in. -- Sarah BarshopIndianapolis ColtsSafety Mike AdamsAdams has made the past two Pro Bowls and has been the quarterback of the Colts secondary the past two seasons. But the team has its future safeties on the roster in rookie T.J. Green and second-year player Clayton Geathers, and Adams is a free agent after the season. Green and Geathers are talented enough that the Colts have played all three of their safeties at the same time at different points this season. -- Mike WellsJacksonville JaguarsLinebacker Dan SkutaThe Jaguars signed Skuta?as a free agent in 2015 and created their otto position for him -- a strongside linebacker who can rush, cover and hold up in the run. That position hasnt been?on the field much lately, however, because the Jaguars have mostly been in nickel, which is why Skuta asked to get reps at pass-rushing end, too. Plus, Skuta is falling behind rookie Myles Jack for playing time. Skuta had success as a 3-4 outside linebacker in San Francisco filling in for Aldon Smith. He is scheduled to make only $4.1 million in each of the next three seasons, with no guaranteed money. -- Mike DiRoccoTennessee TitansWide receiver Harry DouglasDouglas is a 32-year old slot receiver who has been inactive for the past month on a team with bad receivers. He has only four catches this season, and?hes?making $1.5 million in 2016 and is due a total of $3.75 million. But Douglas is?a good pro who can be a reliable, if not explosive, slot option. -- Paul KuharskyAFC WESTDenver BroncosLinebacker Shaquil BarrettThe Broncos arent actively shopping anyone, and they use everybody on their defense. But Barrett is a productive, high-effort player with a cap-friendly contract as a former undrafted player who made the roster after a season on the practice squad. The Broncos like Barretts upside and production too much to be swayed by anything outside of a great offer, but they do have what ESPN analyst Jon Gruden called a volume of rushers, so it would be a natural, high-need position in which other teams would take a look. -- Jeff LegwoldKansas City ChiefsQuarterback Nick FolesThe Chiefs arent looking to part with Foles, but his experience would be valuable to a contending team that needs an upgrade or injury replacement at quarterback. Alex Smith has been remarkably durable in his three-plus seasons as the Chiefs quarterback; he has missed just one game because of injury. The Chiefs already dealt their most expendable player, running back?Knile Davis, to the Packers. -- Adam TeicherOakland RaidersRunning back/returner Taiwan JonesThe fastest player on the Raiders roster, and the lone position player still in Oakland who was drafted by the late Al Davis, Jones simply cannot get on the field. He has been inactive three of the past four games. Sure, Jones has a nagging injury here and there, but a change of scenery might also serve as a salve. He could help a team in need of speed, and he not only returns kickoffs but is also a top-flight gunner on special teams. -- Paul GutierrezSan Diego ChargersOffensive guard Orlando FranklinWith the Chargers rash of season-ending injuries this season, its hard to envision them?giving up a player who?provides depth. But the Chargers do have depth along the?interior offensive line, making Franklin a trade possibility to a playoff-caliber team in need of an experienced offensive lineman. -- Eric D. WilliamsNFC EASTDallas CowboysRunning back Darren McFaddenMcFadden?was fourth in the NFL in rushing?in 2015?with 1,089 yards, but he opened this season?on the non-football injury list because of a broken elbow. Before he can be traded, the Cowboys would have to activate him off the NFI list. Last week he said he was healthy and ready to go and was waiting for coaches to give him the go-ahead to return. His role is cloudy because of the way rookie?Ezekiel Elliott has played. Alfred Morris has handled the backup role, and Lance Dunbar is getting healthier as he returns to his third-down role. McFadden showed last season that?he has juice left and could help a team down the stretch while fetching the Cowboys a 2017 draft choice. -- Todd ArcherNew York GiantsWide receiver/returner Dwayne HarrisHarris has been banged up and hasnt been used at all as a wide receiver this season. He has been exclusively a special teamer. With Bobby Rainey capable of being a kick/punt returner, maybe another team would want Harris to jumpstart its return game and help its special teams. Harris is a useful piece, though he would come at a hefty price through 2019. -- Jordan RaananPhiladelphia EaglesDefensive end Connor BarwinBarwin, 30, has been an excellent player and teammate since joining the Eagles as a free agent in 2013. He was brought in to be a 3-4 outside linebacker, however, and is currently playing defensive end in Jim Schwartzs 4-3 attack. Barwin has been starting, but he was having a quiet season before breaking out against the Vikings on Sunday. Given that he is scheduled to make a base salary of around $8 million next season, its at least worth pondering whether the Eagles would deal him, though waiting until the offseason seems to make the most sense. -- Tim McManusWashington RedskinsWide receiver Pierre GarconTo be clear, the Redskins arent likely to trade Garcon, nor should they. Hes a valuable player, adding toughness not just as a receiver but also as a blocker. Hed be tough to replace, especially with rookie receiver Josh Doctson on injured reserve. But Garcon can still play, and another team might view him as someone who could provide them more help. Hes one of the few Redskins who could bring actual value. Hes second on the Redskins in targets with 48 and has 30 catches, but the big plays are made by others. Most important, Garcon is a free agent after seasons end, and, at this point, theres a good chance hell sign elsewhere. If the Redskins had gotten off to a bad start, then this might make some sense. But with the team at 4-3, theres no reason to trade a starting receiver. -- John KeimNFC NORTHChicago BearsWide receiver Alshon JefferyOne of the Bears top playmakers, Jeffery is on the one-year franchise tag in 2016 and could reach free agency if Chicago declines to tag him again. Jeffery would generate the most trade interest for the Bears, but replacing him is another story. Kevin White, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 draft,?has played in just four career regular-season games, and veteran wideout Eddie Royal is constantly banged up. Unless the Bears feel second-year receiver Cameron Meredith is destined for stardom, theyll probably want to keep Jeffery and see what happens in the offseason. But in terms of pure interest, Jeffery is the best piece on Chicagos roster. -- Jeff DickersonDetroit LionsOffensive lineman Laken TomlinsonThe chances of this are very slim, but Tomlinson, Detroits first-round pick in 2015, lost his starting job to rookie Graham Glasgow last week and isnt likely to be?getting it back immediately. Hes also more of a natural right guard, and if the team decides it is going to re-sign Larry Warford after the season, there might not be room for him in the future. Of course, he could end up as the 2017 starter at right guard?if Warford ends up elsewhere. But if the Lions think they could get a third or fourth linebacker or defensive tackle for Tomlinson, it might be worth exploring. -- Michael RothsteinGreen Bay PackersRight tackle Bryan BulagaThe Packers probably wouldnt want to disrupt the chemistry on their offensive line, but they didnt have any trouble replacing Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton when they cut him before the regular season. Bulaga is only in the second year of a five-year, $33.75 million deal, but the Packers just re-signed left tackle David Bakhtiari to a top-five tackle contract and are?probably going to re-sign right guard T.J. Lang. They drafted tackle Jason Spriggs in the second round this past spring, and he could be Bulagas replacement at a much lower cost. -- Rob DemovskyMinnesota VikingsWide receiver Jarius WrightThe fifth-year receiver has seen his playing time dwindle in 2016, and the cap-strapped Vikings could get some relief by moving Wright, who carries a $2.56 million cap hit this season. He missed Sundays game with an ankle injury but is a capable slot receiver who earned a contract extension from the Vikings only a year ago, before the emergence of more versatile players such as?Adam Thielen cost Wright a more significant role. -- Ben GoesslingNFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsCornerback Robert AlfordIm not saying this will happen, but Ive been told by front-office guys around the league that Alford is a player worth inquiring about. The Falcons have to pay their top cornerback, Pro Bowler Desmond Trufant, somewhere in the range of $11-14 million per year eventually. And Alford, as the No. 2 guy, wont just settle for nothing before hitting free agency this offseason. So it might benefit the Falcons to see what his value is before he just walks. Despite drawing his share of penalties because of hand usage, Alford is a freak athlete with great speed. The Falcons might have a backup plan at corner already with C.J. Goodwin still a work in progress. -- Vaughn McClureCarolina PanthersRunning back Jonathan StewartThis isnt likely to happen, but Stewart is the most logical choice for several reasons. First, however, the Panthers would have to fall to 1-6 and believe their playoff hopes are over. Its possible a playoff team in need of help at running back, such as Seattle, might then be interested in Stewart if it could restructure his contract for 2017. If these things were to occur, the Panthers might be willing to move on from Stewarts $8.5 million cap hit next season. -- David NewtonNew Orleans SaintsLinebacker Stephone AnthonyA first-round pick in 2015 who started every game at middle linebacker last season?and led the team with 112 tackles, Anthony barely plays now. He has just four tackles in 53 total snaps after being moved to the strong side, then was benched because of continued problems with assignments, recognition and instincts. The Saints like his athletic potential and have a desperate need for young talent on defense, so they would love to find a way to develop him. But if another team that liked Anthony in the draft were to come calling, he seems like a prime candidate for a change of scenery. -- Mike TriplettTampa Bay BuccaneersQuarterback Mike GlennonGlennon should generate some interest, because there are enough NFL teams out there struggling with poor quarterback play or injuries.?General manager Jason Licht has maintained that he wont just give Glennon away, though, and wants a high draft pick, which is why a deal probably wont happen. One more option from the Bucs: If a team is desperate for a cornerback, former Pro Bowler Alterraun Verner, who has been benched,?is likely to be available. But good luck finding a team willing to pay the rest of his contract. Hes owed $6.5 million next season and will be a free agent in 2018. -- Jenna LaineNFC WESTArizona CardinalsSafety Tony JeffersonThe odds of this trade happening are slim, but with the type of season Jefferson?has put together, leading the team?in individual tackles and playing the most defensive snaps on the team, the Cardinals could command a high draft pick?for him. Jefferson, 24, received a low tender last season worth $1.671 million, and hes in line for a significant raise after this season.??He has?consistently improved the past four years and developed into an every-down safety with game-changing ability. The Cardinals could avoid paying him while stockpiling picks. -- Josh WeinfussLos Angeles RamsWide receiver Brian QuickIf the Rams want, they could sell pretty high on Quick, who is displaying some of the promise he showed as the No. 33 overall pick out of Appalachian State in 2012. Quick, a free agent at seasons end, has gone from nearly not making the team in training camp to leading the Rams with three receiving touchdowns through seven weeks. As the No. 3 receiver, he has caught 20 passes for 357 yards, already just 18 yards shy of his previous career high. But the Rams have rookie Pharoh Cooper, who was locked into that spot before a shoulder injury. And Cooper is?healthy now. -- Alden GonzalezSan Francisco 49ersLeft tackle Joe StaleyA number of Niners veterans are trade possibilities, including wide receiver?Torrey Smith?and?safety?Antoine Bethea. The rumors of Staleys availability have already popped up, and it makes sense in a vacuum, considering Staleys age and ability would make him a good fit for a contender. He also probably deserves a chance to play for a team in the mix rather than the rebuilding 49ers. Coach Chip Kelly said Monday there have been no discussions of trading Staley, though he acknowledged that general manager Trent Baalke has control over the roster. It seems unlikely the Niners will move Staley if the price is a first-round choice, as reported, because there probably isnt a team willing to part with a coveted pick. Its also not the best idea to trade away a left tackle if the 49ers intend to choose a quarterback early in next years draft. -- Nick WagonerSeattle SeahawksWide receiver Paul RichardsonA 2014 second-round pick, Richardson has?played in all six games but has just six catches for 83 yards. He?has totaled 19 offensive snaps in the past two weeks, and he is a free agent after the 2017 season. During the offseason, the Seahawks signed starters Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse to extensions, and Tyler Lockett is clearly ahead of Richardson on the depth chart. There just arent many opportunities for him to get on the field in Seattle. 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But after working through treatment options, Cutler wont play again this season. If he has thrown his last pass for Chicago, Fox was not about to confirm it.You know, offseason is the offseason, Fox said. Were not there yet.Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains had strong praise for Cutler.I just know my relationship with him and I know how the QB room feels about him and his teammates voted him a captain for a reason, he said. I know how much Matt Barkley appreciates the input. I know how much Brian Hoyer appreciates his input as well. And I know how much I appreciate the things hes done to this point.Loggains mentioned Cutlers toughness and how much the team means to him.Thats been incredible to watch, he said. Theres a perception and theres a reality of that. Just, its been really fun the last two years getting to coach him and Ive enjoyed every minute of it.Cutler no longer has a high salary-cap figure, so it becomes more likely he could be traded or cut in the offseason. The problem for the Bears is they have no obvious replacement on the roster. Chicago has not drafted a quarterback in Ryan Paces two years as general manager.If they part with Cutler and dont trade for a quarterback, they could try to go with Hoyer as a stopgap or with Barkley.Hoyer made five starts while Cutler was sidelined by a sprained right thumb and threw for more than 300 yards in four straight games before breaking his left arm at Green Bay on Oct. 20. Cutler was cleared to return in the days after that game. Whether he would have regained the starting job had Hoyer stayed healthy is not certain.Cutler made five starts this season and completed 81 of 137 passes for 1,059 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions.He came to Chicago in a blockbuster trade with Denver before the 2009 season and holds just about every major all-time franchise passing record. He is the Bears leader in attempts (3,271), completions (2,020), yards (23,443) and touchdowns (154).But the Bears are missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years since the 2006 team reached the Super Bowl. The 2010 team beat Seattle in the playoffs before losing to Green Bay in the NFC title game, with Cutler sitting out most of the second half because of a knee injury.Cutler at times has clashed with coaches and teammates since his arrival. He has also been hampered by poor offensive lines and a lack of talent around him. Throw in a penchant for turnovers at inopportune moments as well as a series of injuries and its added up to a rocky tenure in Chicago.I know hes extremely competitive, Fox said. I think hes been very tough-minded when hes had to deal with things, even in our tenure here, different surgeries, the hamstring, the thumb and now the shoulder. 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We knew theyd have a little bit of push in the second, but its a tough one to swallow because I felt that last minute we had played the type of game were going to win most nights.The Blue Jackets improved to 4-3-1 and swept the two-game season series with Dallas.After a scoreless first period, Foligno got his second goal when he snapped a wrist shot from the left circle 3:50 into the second. Zach Werenski picked up his seventh point with an assist, tying him for the team lead. Brandon Saad also assisted.The Stars tied it later in the second on Spezzas third goal, a charging shot from the top of right circle past Brobrovskys glove hand.Dallas went ahead 1:13 into the third when Seguin buried the puck from a sharp angle just to the left of the net.Both goalies were solid in the first period, especially Bobrovsky, who endureed Dallas 18-shot barrage while his teammates took half that many. Forrest Lamp Chargers Jersey. 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Samson Ebukam Youth Jersey .The Italian has returned to her native Alto Adige region to climb back to the elite level of international figure skating after a nearly three-year absence due to a suspension for helping her then-boyfriend evade doping controls.While the hometown fans gave her a heroines welcome during the Italian championships this week, Kostner was nowhere near her top form of 2014, when she won the bronze medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics with a near flawless free skate.But if anyone can raise her back to Olympic levels, it is Alexei Mishin, the Russian coach who trained Alexei Urmanov, Alexei Yagudin, and Yevgeny Plushenko to greatness.Kostner has been training with Mishin full-time in St. Petersburg since Sept. 1.When she came to me, she was destroyed, Mishin said after Kostner claimed her eighth Italian title on Thursday.He said his first mission, after her long absence from competition, was to give her confidence that she is able to complete. And step by step, I think we did. His second task has been to radically shake up her approach to the elements. Mishins skaters dont learn by repetition, a common approach to vanquish errors and create muscle memory. Instead, Mishin assigns them a set of exercises for each jump to create the proper technique.The program, call it creative destruction, is nothing less than grueling, Kostner acknowledged.He has revealed an interesting but not so simple method that has provoked many moments of frustration, some cursing, many falls, and many moments of uncertainty, Kostner said.She said she felt like she has been learning all over again.In some ways, I feel like a 14-year-old who is learning, almost from zero. It is not from zero, it is only a change in perception, which often in life isnt bad.Kostners last competitive season in 2014 was by far her finest. She won the Olympic bronze with a career-best 142.61 points in the free skate after landing eight triples, three in combination, to a fluidly choreographed Bolero. She followed that with a best-ever short program at the world championships in Saitama, Japan, where she finished third.She always planned to take off at least part of the 2015 season to rest, but the suspension turned that into two full years. She called it a period of maturation when addressing reporters after reaching a deal last year to return to competition. She exuded a newfound tranquility, along with a determination to get back into competition, sights set on the 2018 Winter Games.During the break, Kostner kept up exhibition skating, and she started training with a dance company in Rome to enhance her expression. But she was missing critical ice hours working on top-level elements.Fast forward 2 1/2 seasons, and her level of difficulty has clearly diminished.In her final free program before an adoring hometown crowd, the former world champion skipped a simple triple toe loop jump in combination. As she came off the ice, Mishin gave her a quizzical look and pointed to his head, as if to say, What happened?The error was surprising, but Mishin played it down.We did not plan to be perfect right now, he said.He huddled backstage after the nationals with Lori Nichols, Kostners longtime choregrapher, telling her that they needed to add more difficulty to the program to be competitive.Kostners next challenge will be the Europeans in Ostrava, Czech Republic, at the end of January. Depending on the outcome, the Italian federation will make a final decision on whether Kostner will get Italys single worlds berth, which last year went to Roberta Rodeghiero, who finished 16th.Kostner is spending two weeks at home in Alto Adige with her family, at least part of that time she will be working huddled with Nichol to add difficulty to the program according to Mishins prescription.Mishin is confident in Kostners ability, saying Carolina is one of the most precise and serious pupils which I ever had.The multilingual Kostner likened Mishins technique to learning to converse in a new language. The experience has been nothing if not humbling.Slowly, slowly, I am managing to put into practice what he is teaching me. I still have a lot to learn, and that is wonderful because two years ago, I thought I had learned everything in my sport. Instead, every day I am aware there is a whole new world. 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Flowers added a two-run single in the three-run eighth.We just werent able to stop them, Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. Youre only going to be able to come back so many times.Chaz Roe (2-0), the fourth of seven Atlanta pitchers, walked one and struck out one in the sixth to earn the win.Brian Ellington (2-2), the sixth of nine Miami pitchers, took the loss after giving up four hits and two runs in 1 1/3 innings.The Marlins sent 11 batters to the plate in the five-run fourth to make it 7-5. Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz hit Marcell Ozuna in the knee on the first pitch of the inning, but had to leave the game with the bases loaded when Ozunas liner hit him in the left calf.Foltynewicz gave up 11 hits, five runs and struck out six in 3 2/3 innings.Hes really not able to walk right now, interim manager Brian Snitker said. X-rays were negative. 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He had a little swelling on Monday and Tuesday after the game and so thats when we took a look at it and wanted to make sure we knew what was going on, Carroll said.Seattle initially ruled out left tackle Bradley Sowell after he suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee last week. But Carroll said Sowell will be worked out during pregame on Sunday, at which time a decision would be made.If Sowell cant go, the Seahawks are likely to start undrafted rookie George Fant at left tackle.George finished the game last week, and thats a likely move for us to go with. Weve got some other choices like I told you, and were not ruling out Brad at this point, Carroll said. I dont know how he did that that fast, but he did, and he looks like hes ready to compete for it. And hell try to show us on game day that hes ready to go.Quarterback Russell Wilson was not on the final injury report, meaning hes expected to start. 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I think its going to be great.While Bush might not be much of a factor in the Bills game plan, hes still wildly popular in Los Angeles, where coach Pete Carrolls dominant Trojans were the biggest show in town during the NFLs 21-year absence.Bushs jersey is still among the most popular in the crowd at any Trojans game, even after the school officially disassociated itself from the star tailback. USC was hit with heavy NCAA sanctions in 2010 surrounding his familys acceptance of improper benefits.Bush never expected to get the chance to play professionally in the stadium where USC dominated during his heyday, and he still might not suit up for the Bills, who have him near the bottom of the depth chart.But hell be there Sunday along with fellow Trojans-turned-Bills Robert Woods, Nickell Robey-Coleman and Kevon Seymour.Its always important to pass it down, because at some point in time, we all get too old to play, said Bush, who lives in nearby Pacific Palisades with his family in the offseason. But not yet. Im not done yet.The second home game of the Rams homecoming season -- and their final game at the Coliseum until November -- matches two teams off to impressive starts.After knocking off NFC West rivals Seattle and Arizona, the Rams are on just their third three-game winning streak in 10 years and their best start to a season since 2006.Buffalo is coming off impressive back-to-back victories over Arizona and New England. The Bills have won two straight games -- and they havent won three straight since early in the 2011 season.Here are more things to watch when the Bills visit the Coliseum:DEFENSE FIRST: Both teams have built their winning streaks on solid defensive play. The Bills shut out the Patriots last week, while the Rams forced five turnovers and allowed only 13 points to the Cardinals. The offenses of Buffalo and Los Angeles could be overmatched, but the Bills will rely on quarterback Tyrod Taylors mobile playmaking under new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn. The Rams will try to get a big game from running back Todd Gurley, who has only 216 yards in the first four games.COACHING CONNECTION: Rams coach Jeff Fisher played for defensive expert Buddy Ryan with the Chicago Bears, and he was Buddys defensive coordinator in Philadelphia. He sees elements of the father in the two sons currently running the Bills. They would hang around training camp in Chicago, and Ive followed their careers throughout, Fisher said. Buddy was very, very close with them. That was a hard loss this summer when we lost Buddy. Theyre both outstanding coaches. Theyre passionate. Theyre coaching for their dad right now, I know that. (Rex) is going to have his team ready.RUN IT: Buffalo and Los Angeles have two of the three worst passing offenses in the NFL, so the ground game should be a key for both teams. While the Bills are racking up 123.2 yards rushing per game, the Rams are ranked 30th in the league with four quiet games from Gurley. 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Coach Dan Bylsma, centre Evgeni Malkin and defencemen Kris Letang got contract extensions, and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury got a vote of confidence. But on Friday the team announced the addition of seasoned coach Jacques Martin as an assistant, a move that could be a minor tweak for a Stanley Cup contender or a major change for Bylsma and his staff. General manager Ray Shero indicated that Bylsma initiated talks with Martin with the idea of adding experience. Bylsma said it wasnt just a response to the Penguins surprising playoff exit. "I think weve always looked at situations where we need to be able to get better at and improve upon. We certainly did that after this year," Bylsma said on a conference call with reporters. "We want someone with maybe a little bit different look at things from a different perspective." The 60-year-old Martin brings a unique perspective, having won 613 of 1,294 games in parts of 17 seasons as an NHL head coach. He won the Jack Adams Award as coach of the year with the Ottawa Senators in 1999 and is 10th all-time in victories. Martin most recently spent three seasons coaching the Montreal Canadiens before being fired and replaced by Randy Cunneyworth midway through the 2011-12 season. He hasnt been an assistant since 1995-96 with the Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche, but Martin isnt worried about stepping back into that role. "I think Ive always looked at coaching, whether Im the head coach or an assistant coach as teamwork, working together," Martin said. "Yes we have different responsibilities, but Ive always felt that I wanted my assistant coaches to be strong-minded, strong people that express themselves." The Penguins werent sure if Martin would join Bylsma and assistants Tony Granato and Todd Reirden behind the bench for games as their specific roles are expected to become more defined after training camp. Martin is hoping to learn from those younger coaches and also plans to lean on past experience in Ottawa with late mentor Roger Neilson. "Roger happened to be one of my assistant coaches at the end of his career, and he was tremendous," Martin said. "I think I can relate to what Roger broughtt to my coaching style and to our team in Ottawa when he worked as an assistant. Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic. I can bring some of those same contributions, same knowledge and commitment to Dan and to the rest of our staff and the Penguins organization." Martin had a previous connection to Shero from some time together with the Senators, but it was Bylsma who apparently sought him out as an assistant-coaching candidate. Bylsma said the plan to hire another assistant had been discussed in previous years, but everything came together to add Martin after a couple of months of conversations. "We werent just looking for a coach, we were looking for a criteria of a coach and an experience of a coach," Bylsma said. "The expertise that comes with Jacques, his experience in the game at many different levels is really what we want to add to our team." Martin has never won a Cup as a head coach but has a ring from the Avalanche. In going to Pittsburgh, Martin expressed excitement about joining a team that sees winning it all as a "mandate." The Penguins hope hiring Martin helps them return to the top of the NHL for the first time since 2009. "Were a salary cap league now for eight years or so," Shero said. "Theres other areas in which you try to improve your team off the ice. This is just another avenue trying to do that, to add to our coaching staff, to make us a better team, and thats simply what were trying to do." One way for Martin to make an impact could be by helping Letang round out his defensive game. 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