Dennis Allen-led Saints begin new era vs. rebuilding Falcons September 8 ATLANTA (AP) It's going to be a bit strange to see someone other than Sean Payton on the New Orleans sideline.The Saints are beginning not just a new season Sunday as they face their NFC South rival, the Atlanta Falcons.With to step down after 15 seasons as the Saints coach, Dennis Allen is now running things in the Big Easy.He's got some big shoes to fill after Payton led the Saints to nine playoff appearances and their lone Super Bowl title.I think we have a good football team, said Allen
David Krejci Women Jersey , who was Payton's defensive coordinator. "Im excited about getting our guys out there and going and playing.This is a second chance for Allen, who coached the Oakland Raiders for two-plus seasons with that franchise in a state of flux.The Raiders went 8-28 before four games into the 2014 season.Things are much more stable in New Orleans, where from the solid foundation built by Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis.Loomis remains, as does much of the previous staff, including offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. Allen will continue to run the defense, which has been the Saints' strength in recent seasons.In terms of how we set our tempo, our mindset on the defensive side, it always starts top-down for us, and top-down was always Dennis, defensive end Cameron Jordan said.Arthur Smith, the Falcons' second-year coach, doesn't expect any drop-off from the Saints.Obviously Sean Payton is a big presence and a great football coach,"
Zack Kassian Jersey Smith said. They established something really good, but a lot of times you transition. Dennis is his own guy. Hes a hell of a football coach. Theyve certainly established an identity on defense.The Falcons are trying to establish their identity.They traded long-time quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis and decided to take a huge salary-cap hit this year so they'll have a lot more money to spend down the road. to build around, including tight end Kyle Pitts, cornerback A.J. Terrell, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and all-purpose player Cordarrelle Patterson. But not nearly enough of them, which is why the oddsmakers are projecting Atlanta to be one of the league's worst teams.HOME, (NOT SO) SWEET HOMEAtlanta feels more like a home away from home for many visiting teams. The Saints are no exception.New Orleans has won four straight games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a 30-20 victory in last season's finale. In all, the Falcons managed just one win in seven home games a year ago on the way to a 7-10 mark. Since moving into the futuristic, retractable-roof facility in 2017, the Falcons are 15-24 at home. to create more of an edge when playing in Atlanta. It's our home, Smith said. We need to win at home.MATHIEU DEBUT is eager to make his debut for his hometown team in one of the more intense divisional rivalries in the NFL.Everybody in New Orleans that I know is going to the game, said
Dominik Simon Jersey Mathieu, who starred at LSU after playing high school football in New Orleans.Asked if he hated the Falcons growing up, Mathieu said, I didnt like them, no. Hate is a strong word.MARIOTA'S CHANCEAfter trading Ryan, the Falcons quickly signed to take over at quarterback.Mariota hasn't come close to living up to the expectations of being the No. 2 overall pick by the Titans in the 2015 draft.He hasn't started since 2019, spending the last two years as a little-used backup with the Raiders.But Mariota said that time on the bench provided a much-needed reset to his career. He is eager to show what he can do in Atlanta.I really believe the last couple of years, to sit and watch and learn, was very beneficial," he said. "Im excited to take what Ive absorbed and Ive learned and apply it to this season.LONDON CALLINGDrake London, the Falcons' top draft pick, played only one po se sion in the preseason because of a knee injury.But sitting London appeared more of a precautionary measure. In practice leading up to Week 1, he looked to be back at nearly full strength, though the Falcons weren't saying if he'll play against the Saints.Well see what it looks like the rest of the week and then weve got to make a decision," Smith said. If hes playing, if hes not, how much we want to put on his plate.NEW TARGETSJameis Winston returns as the Saints quarterback after a season
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The victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers illuminated just how far Kareem Hunt has fallen within the Cleveland Browns offense. Nick Chubb touched the ball 27 times for 132 total yards and a
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Torey Krug Jersey Perhaps the most concerning element is that the Browns are utilizing more gap concepts in their running game, something that should cater to Hunt's strengths. His vision has never been good and was always a stumbling block in zone looks where he was tasked with picking the right running lane, but he was explosive on runs where he had a designated path to follow. Even that is decreasingly the case.As Deshaun Watson prepares to take the helm of the offense, the pa s protection element is critical. The Browns don't need their $230 million investment getting maimed by a pa s rusher that wasn't picked up by a back. That would suggest that Hunt's usage will remain steady.However, the presence of Watson is also going to impact how defenses play the Browns. The Browns are far le s likely to face single-high defenses with the opponent playing man coverage acro s the board as the Bucs just did. So if teams play back to stay honest to Watson, that should open up more running lanes as should his own capacity to run the ball. Chubb stands to benefit the most, but if teams are playing more two-high looks and leaving more space for the running game, that could help Hunt.However, if he's still relatively pedestrian, the Browns might be more open to utilizing D'Ernest Johnson or rookie Jerome Ford. It would allow Chubb to stay fresher and force the opponent to account for more threats. Johnson has been an excellent runner for the
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey had a cryptic Tweet following the lo s to the New
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Charles Barkley Jersey wants me to understand it, he will. But weve given up leads in the fourth quarter in three different games. Thats not something that Ive ever experienced, and thats something that keeps happening. Weve got to get it fixed."We have to get it cleaned up. Its all of us. Like I told the guys in the locker room, its us, its us nobody else. Fans cant do it; media cant do it; we have to do it.
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AP source: Mayfield to mi s time with high ankle sprain October 10 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been diagnosed with a high left ankle sprain and is expected to mi s several games, according to a
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It has been a continuous quarterback carousel for the Carolina Panthers this season. Baker Mayfield replaced starting quarterback P.J. Walker mid-game during the Panthers' 42-21 lo s to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, where he
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The have a lot of hope for this season. The ownership situation is resolved with a new quarterback and coaching staff installed. However, have some concerns because of i sues with Ru sell Wilson on tape.The misgivings include Wilson's i sues against two-high safety looks, taking too many sacks, his weight, and even how 'corny' he can be. While not every one of those concerns is viable, most of them are.Wilson does have his i sues with two-high safety looks and taking too many sacks. He was the most sacked QB in the NFL in his first decade in the league.Many have written these drawbacks off for one reason or another, but the i sues are there. Of course, with the number of sacks Wilson has taken, part of the i sue was the offensive line, but his consistently high average time to throw doesn't help.Despite those i sues, Steven
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