The Texans are testing Sneed tonight and he is standing strong!
First pass breakup of the 2020 season, several more throughout the game so far.
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The Texans are testing Sneed tonight and he is standing strong!
First pass breakup of the 2020 season, several more throughout the game so far.
Sneed grabs his first pick of many! So close to a TD.
Sneed leading the League in INTs. He’s a dawg.
@NFL
Rookies coming up big for the @Chiefs
!L'Jarius Sneed has his first career interception. @jay__sneed
Clip: https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1304247331827494912
i have never seen announcers mention a rookie so many times in a single half of football without ever mentioning the rookie's alma mater as i did in the first half of tonight's game.
but l'jarius was impressive tonight for sure.
Collinsworth was loving on Sneed....... I think they mentioned La Tech only once. Thank GOD they said Louisiana Tech!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbob
I only saw the first half. I was thinking the same thing. I guess I missed the one time they did mention Tech. His first half was really good. Sounds like the same for the second half. He appeared to get a little juked on the first Texan TD, but the whole defense got smoked on that play really. Liked the thumping shoulder he used to drop the Texan TE too.Quote:
Originally Posted by arkansasbob
Kind of crazy though. It was somewhat lost how talented Sneed is as his play was overshadowed by Amik while at Tech. Hoping Amik will impress early and often as Sneed has done.
Continued play like last night and Sneed is the steal of the draft!
True, but the pros actually selected him one pick before Amik. Either way he play was outstanding last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by LEEDAWG
We have 10 players in the NFL rtight now according to this:
http://www.espn.com/nfl/college/_/letter/l
I check on this from time to time. This is actually the lowest it has been in a number of years. We were in the 15 or so range for a few years. Still, we are solidly represented in the NFL.
Funny I don't see Turner on the Bengals roster.Quote:
Originally Posted by weunice
Wasn’t Sneed playing because one of the CBs was injured? That guy may not get his job back.
Suspended. Even better (for Sneed)Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
He isn't listed on the official website either. That said, as any good fantasy player knows, web sites are run by interns and thus the information is only as good as the person putting them in. I suspect that the ESPN list is based on the same data.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Charvarius Ward will almost certainly get his starting job back when he is back. He’s only 24 and has made big plays his first two seasons. With as much 5 DB sets as teams are running, Sneed earned himself plenty of playing time.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Breeland was the one out......Ward played. Well A Ward playedQuote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
I thought Trent Taylor was out in SF. He didn't play in the Super Bowl last year due to an injury. But, according to this link, he's #2 at his position on SF's depth chart.Quote:
Originally Posted by weunice
https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/depth/...rancisco-49ers
He's been plagued by injury - and then by an infection from the surgery to repair such. I think it was a broken foot the week before 2019 started.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
But they are very excited for his return, assuming he stays healthy.
I see Jeff Driskel is still hanging round in the NFL too. Not only that, he's listed as the #2 QB on Denver's depth chart, behind some 2nd year guy named Drew Lock, who has an 89.7 QB rating. That sounds like a starting job Driskel can win unless the Broncos bring in another QB to compete.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
He was placed on injured reserve list following issues with foot surgery as Blue Dawg stated.
Jeff made some really nice individual plays last year but didn't really blow anyone away under center. I was pleasantly surprised he made the 53, and you're right, this is his year to take that spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
FWIW, there are odds for Drew Lock to win MVP this year. They are long odds but they exist and they don't exist for every QB in the NFL. Apparently there is a lot of hype with that kid. We will see.
https://www.ninersnation.com/2020/8/23/21397692/49ers-trent-taylor-is-catching-the-eye-of-shanahan-and-his-teammates
About Trent Taylor from a few weeks ago.
I don't know, Lock doesn't sound all that impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by weunice
ESPN Fantasy Projection: The Denver defense is in excellent shape behind defensive-minded coach Vic Fangio, so the pressure will be on the second-year Lock to get this team back to the playoffs. The 2019 second-round pick failed to make much noise in five starts as a rookie, averaging a weak 6.5 YPA and managing only one weekly fantasy finish better than 20th. Denver is expected to continue leaning on a run-first offense, though Lock's supporting cast is looking much better after the team added Melvin Gordon, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler to a group that already included Courtland Sutton, Noah Fant and Phillip Lindsay. Not a huge factor as a rusher, Lock figures to be limited to mid-to-back-end QB2 production, though he's an obvious deep sleeper in his second season.
Elway’s QB decisions so far have been terrible. He’s only had any kind of success with Peyton Manning (duh, anyone would). Driskel has a better chance to get some playing time this season in Denver than he would on many other teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by weunice
Sneed getting some love in Bleacher Reports:
Most will agree that Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the Kansas City Chiefs' most impressive rookie in Week 1. The 32nd overall pick decimated the Texans run defense, racking up 138 yards on just 25 carries.
However, a case could be made that fourth-round pick L'Jarius Sneed was just as impressive, and his emergence was far less expected.
Snead didn't just get the start in his first NFL game; he shined. He totaled three tackles, two passes defended and one interception while playing 93 percent of the defensive snaps. He allowed just two completions for 19 yards despite being targeted seven times.
And Snead showed he can be dangerous if he gets his hands on the football. He took his interception back 39 yards, helping set up a touchdown that made the score 31-7 and essentially sealed the game.
Nice. Great to see good things about former players. Wish BR would have taken the effort to find out how to spell his name. It’s the little things.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Italian
Should also mention that X had a solid game, nothing too flashy. IMO that is a good indication of staying power - X is a starter now and fully part of the defense. He's progressed beyond "hey look at this rookie."
And he is an UFA after this year. A solid season with no injuries and a fat paycheck awaits. Not that the $4.3 million+ he made from his 4 year rookie contract is peanuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
His agent filed a lawsuit in federal court this morning to get damages for the mistake. This will be the most expensive typo in sports history. Requesting damages in the 8 figure range. :furious3:Quote:
Originally Posted by LEEDAWG
Did Amik play last Sunday?
I don't think he made it into the game. If he did he didn't record any stats. But he was not listed as an inactive.Quote:
Originally Posted by faninmonroe
He will get his chance as the defense figures out how to defense. Hopefully he flashes in practice over the next few weeks. Gruden will def give him good opportunities. He loves those “grinders”Quote:
Originally Posted by faninmonroe
It said a lot the Cowboys could have signed Earl Thomas or trades for Jamal Adams and didn’t.. then signed former pro bowler under mccarthy Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and cut him in training camp (losing $2.5 million). They trust X, Goodwin, and Donovan Wilson (Woodlawn-shreveport and A&M alum)to handle the safety positions. Cowboys have very versatile DBs.. wouldn’t surprise me if X even played some corner this season if Trovon Reed slides to safety in some situations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
I agree with your comment on X. He's a great cover guy, but IMO, he's an extremely good tackler who might help the team more by playing closer to the line of scrimmage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
Agree, open field not as much but in the box run support he’s good. I think Mike Nolan will figure it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Lock leaves with a shoulder injury and Driskel is on deck.
UPDATE: Lock is out for the rest of the game. Driskell is going to finish it out.
Just about to come post that. A lot of injuries in the early games. Makes me wonder if no preseason is taking its toll. Drew Lock, Parris Campbell, Cam Akers, Saquan Barkley, Nick Bosa, David Montgomery, Solomon Thomas, Brashad Perriman all out in the first quarters of their games.
Cowboys look terrible today.
Man, Driskel looking like JMar out there. I don't even recognize him.
Driskel settling in now, trying to engineer a pretty impressive comeback.
Speaking of comebacks, it has now happened again for me. The Dallas Cowboys just kicked a 46-yd FG to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 40-39, after trailing the Falcons by 20 points for most of the game. The Cowboys even recovered an onside kick with 1:53 left to get a shot at the FG. WHAT A COMEBACK!
This was just COMEBACK WEEKEND for me!
That was nuts! Best part was the hapless Falcons not realizing THEY could touch the ball before it went 10 yards on the onside kick.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Sneed with his 2nd INT in 2 games.
On pace for 200-300 career picks, i like itQuote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
58 yd FG in OT for the Chiefs to win.. yeesh someone give that kicker a raise.
That was amazing. Nails the 53 yarder...false start. Nails the 58 yarder...time out. Third time is the charm!Quote:
Originally Posted by BoutThemDawgs
Wow! Big congrats to Snead!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I saw what you did thereQuote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Calculated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
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Originally Posted by weunice
Lock is out 3-5 weeks.
Is Amik injured? He doesn't appear to be sniffing the field
Listed as inactive last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geaux Dawgs
I couldn’t find anything on web as to why he is out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Me either. Keeping my ear to the ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by JL
Well, someone has to be on the inactive list because a maximum of 48 players can be on the active game day roster (see details for 2020 here -> https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...njured-reserve). It's disappointing Amik was not on the game day roster. Maybe the coaches felt they needed more depth at other positions for the game. With Sneed getting playing time and playing so well, Amik is probably going crazy trying to figure out what he needs to do to get in the game. Hopefully Amik will get some playing time soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Honestly, I think his undersized stature is catching up with him at the pro-level -
The modern receiver is so big and strong, he maybe finding it hard to adjust at the next level
This is what made Sneed a higher pick. I've been really impressed with his (Sneed's) physicality at the pro-level. Amik may have to figure out how to put on some extra weight without losing a step.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
Some good stuff on Sneed here.
Amik needs to figure out how to get taller at 22 years old. A first team All-American didn't get picked in the fourth round because he didn't play in some bowl game or becuase he went to a G5 school, he got pickd in the 4th round because he is 5'8" tall.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Amik will get a shot at some point. He was active for the Raiders first game but didn't play as a coaches decision. Not sure if he has any special teams skills, guess the Raiders feel not. He just needs to be ready when his chance arises.
Your last sentence is the most correct one. The NFL plays 16 regular season games a year, plus playoffs. And, injuries happen every single week in the NFL. So, Amik will get his chance at some point. He just needs to be ready when it happens, and take advantage of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Amik is inactive again this week.
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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
This ain’t good for his pro career.
Wondering if it the hip injury that has flared up or if it his size that is limiting his PT.
The gave him #21 - that is sorta a big deal for corners in the NFL.
If he was hurt at all they would put him on the IR. This season I think teams can put unlimited players on IR for as few as 3 weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by faninmonroe
I think it is his size and not being a special teams player. So many mid to late round draft picks start on special teams.
Sneed nearly makes a pic but injured himself - has not returned since - appeared to be a shoulder / collar bone break or dislocation.
Driskel is now backing up Rypien in Denver.
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...uld-also-play/
Sneed out with a broken collarbone.
It really doesn't seem like Driskel is suited to the NFL level which is really surprising.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Dang. He was on pace for 16 regular season interceptions, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Sneed on the IR. At least there are no limits on IR this year, so he can comeback.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...aks-collarbone
Broncos won in spite of Rypien, looks bad for Jeff.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ts-first-start
Gee thanks Denver. Let Jeff face the Pit and TB defenses while you give Brett the NYJ. Next week at NE might be more of a struggle for Rypein.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
8 INT's if he plays like he did last night. The first "Touchdown" went through the defenders hands off his facemask and then was a great play by Juedy to take it away and walk into the EZ.
Amik is on the active roster today. Look for him to see game action today.
Mills signed with Cowboys for OL help
Great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
This will be a day he will remember forever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
He had a tough first game. The Raiders are so depleted in the secondary I wouldn't be shocked if they tried to get some help this week before playing the Chiefs. Mahomes will have a field day against the Raiders.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
He’s a dawg. I think he’ll stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Nice to see Vernon Butler impacting the game. Hard not to pull for the Bills, easier to when they’re legit.
Not sure how true this is but it is a shame since he got his first sack of the year yesterday.
https://twitter.com/Tfgops4R/status/1313175347886723072
I couldn't find anything else about this injury anywhere.
For those of us who didn’t get to see the game (I was traveling to Florida with the family), can you explain what happened. Shouldn’t a “depleted secondary” improve Amik’s job security?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Last week Gruden said Amik might get to play due to injuries. Although the day before the game Amik complained of illness. He was burned terribly for a touchdown on his first NFL play. His job security is very secure still I would think. No way are the Raiders going to drop a fourth round pick after one game. I might think the Raiders might look for help on practice squads around the league. They promoted a safety from their practice squad before the game. The first play or game doesn't make or break a career, I think Amik will have a long NFL career.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cBqyl5Enxo
PS Hope you enjoy Florida and glad you missed the Cowboys game. ;)
Our guys are dropping like fliesQuote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
You gotta be real tough to play pro football.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
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Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Turns out this wasn't real life situation. Jaylon is fine and will be playing.
Haughton’s Dak Prescott just broke his ankle live on TV. Pretty nasty.
That looked so painful. Great move getting Andy Dalton, at least he has experience being the man.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnylightnin
Ryan Allen averages 51 yds per punt in 1st game with Titans
He is punting like someone without a contract. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
The Titans have a great shot at reaching the Super Bowl. They play great defense and have a field-flipper to boot! (pun intended)Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
The Titans regular punter is expected back soon, he has made the last three Pro Bowls and was All-Pro last season. Possibly this week. Ryan did well perhaps he will get a shot somewhere else this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
Tramon Williams signed by the Ravens.
Shame Dixon didn't catch on there. Ravens turning into Tech - East campus.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
He did catch on... just couldn't hold on.
Amik is active tonight, covid has hit Raiders secondary. He should get several snaps tonight and might even start.
So, tonight it's L'Jarius Sneed and the Kansas City Chiefs visiting the Las Vegas Raiders and Amik Robertson. LA Tech fans should be very busy watching both defenses tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Two quick things before the game starts:
1) L'Jarius Sneed returns to action tonight for the Chiefs. He's now fully recovered from his injury a few weeks ago.
2) Tonight Amik Robertson will be wearing his old college number "21" for the first time since joining the Raiders. Here's the story on that:
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When the Raiders drafted Robertson, he probably wanted the No. 21 which he wore at Lousiana Tech. But at that time it was worn by Nick Nelson. Then the team signed free agent Prince Amukamara and he took the number.
Last week, the Raiders waived Nelson with a failed physical and released Amukamara, leaving the No. 21 for the taking. And Robertson swiped it up. When the team took the field for practice Wednesday, he was donning his new/old number. The Raiders tweeted out an image of Robertson in it.
Jeff Driskel makes his biggest mark as an NFL player this week. Unfortunately he put the entire Denver Bronco QB room in COVID lockdown. They are choosing to use an emergency QB instead of forfeiting. You cannot make this stuff up.
That’s completely on the Broncos organization. Not Driskel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulldog Tom
Wait. The organization? How? I think this is on a virus that’s fairly easy to catch. Blame Covid-19, not a person that has it or the company they work for. /eyerollQuote:
Originally Posted by turbodawg
Blame commie China.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
Bad Orange ManQuote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS