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Titans TE says he's received death threats
Delanie Walker posted on Instagram that he is receiving death threats due to his comments about NFL player protests.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/delanie-walker-posts-receiving-death-threats-protest-comments-030141518.html?src=rss
7 things to watch in NFL’s Week 4: Tom Brady could set yet another record
Plus, a few heated rivals will go at it, and London-born Jay Ajayi finally gets to play in his hometown. Tom Brady has already made NFL history this year. Seven months after setting almost every Super Bowl record ever, Brady added to his accolades once September rolled around: He became the first memeSource: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/29/16373936/nfl-2017-week-4-tom-brady-wins-record-steelers-ravens-jay-ajayi-london?yptr=yahoo?src=rss
David Njoku dreamed of being in the NFL since he was a kid
David Njoku dreamed of being in the NFL since he was a kid Rookie tight end David Njoku sits down with Dustin Fox and talks about what he has experienced in his first NFL season and goes in depth about the Chief Slam.Source: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/media-center/videos/David-Njoku-dreamed-of-being-in-the-NFL-since-he-was-a-kid/8ecd11fa-172d-4753-b0ed-3b5336d6a6e3?src=rss
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears players lock arms in anthem gesture
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears players, coaches and other staffers locked arms on the sidelines during the national anthem on Thursday night. Many fans at Lambeau Field cheered and chanted “USA! USA!” while a large American flag was unfurled at midfield before the anthem. Packers players – who wentSource: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/sep/29/nfl-anthem-protest-green-bay-packers-chicago-bears?src=rss
The Packers easily beat the Bears but took a horrible beating
The Packers already were pretty banged up entering Thursday night's game against the Bears but ultimately it didn't matter because it was a game against the Bears. Green Bay won fairly easily, 35-14, but the victory exacted a pretty big toll. They're running out of running backs Cue the jokesSource: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/09/29/the-packers-easily-beat-the-bears-but-took-a-horrible-beating/?src=rss
How national anthem rules differ across sports leagues
Kevin Seifert NFL Nation Close ESPN.com national NFL writer ESPN.com NFC North reporter, 2008-2013 Covered Vikings for Minneapolis Star Tribune, 1999-2008 Follow on Twitter The NFL's national anthem saga has sparked renewed interest about the anthem and how it's observed at sporting events. AnSource: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20848575/rules-national-anthem-differ-sports-leagues?src=rss
Falcons players open up about whether meaning of protest is getting overlooked
Many members of the team and staff, including head coach Dan Quinn and owner Arthur Blank, locked arms in solidarity as the national anthem was performed. When Colin Kaepernick was first seen sitting for the national anthem during Week 3 of the 2016 preseason, he wasn’t doing it for unity. On ThursdaySource: https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/29/16380806/falcons-players-protest-grady-jarrett-dontari-poe?yptr=yahoo?src=rss
Super Bowl D-mise? Why Patriots are long shots
The New England Patriots' defense gave up 42 points and over 500 yards to the Kansas City Chiefs to open the season. The Patriots rebounded with a win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, but still allowed the Saints to gain 429 yards. There was some explanation for this. The Chiefs and SaintsSource: http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20853942/new-england-patriots-super-bowl-long-shots-thanks-dreadful-defense?src=rss
Referee didn't see enough on Travathan hit to warrant ejection
For the vast majority in the shrinking minority who were still watching Thursday night's game in the second half, Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan's knockout blow to Packers receiver Devante Adams prompted a cry that Trevathan should have been ejected. After the game, referee John Hussey explainedSource: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/29/referee-didnt-see-enough-on-travathan-hit-to-warrant-ejection/?src=rss
Top-testing helmet being used by small number of NFL players
NEW YORK—The helmet that performed best in NFL testing this year is being used by 50 players spread across only half of the NFL teams. Still, its developer is “thrilled” with that number, while expecting the VICIS Zero1 to catch on the way Larry Fitzgerald snags passes. Yes, it seems strange that a pieceSource: https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2017/09/28/top-testing-helmet-being-used-by-small-number-of-nfl-players.html?src=rss
Patriots fan burn jerseys in response to players kneeling during national anthem
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Week four of the National Football League is kicking off with a little less controversy. On Thursday night, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears all stood for the national anthem and instead chose to link arms in a show of solidarity as a possible precursor for things to come thisSource: http://www.fox25boston.com/news/patriots-fan-burn-jerseys-in-response-to-players-kneeling-during-national-anthem/616585987?src=rss
Green Bay Packers fans react to protest controversy
Todd Piro visits a bar in Green Bay during the Packers-Bears game.Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/green-bay-packers-fans-react-110351136.html?src=rss
Look at owners to understand why NFL and NBA differ on player protests
Roger Goodell and Adam Silver are two very different men who have very similar jobs. One is the commissioner of the NFL, and the other has the same title for the NBA. But if you've been paying attention to everything that's been going on the past few weeks, you've probably noticed that theSource: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/owners-nfl-nba-differ-player-protests-article-1.3527956?src=rss
Bernie Kosar & Dustin Fox in the film room: Bengals' defense
Bernie Kosar & Dustin Fox in the film room: Bengals' defense Former Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar and Dustin Fox go in the film room to analyze the Cincinnati Bengals' defense.Source: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/media-center/videos/Bernie-Kosar--Dustin-Fox-in-the-film-room-Bengals-defense/fa674562-e388-4f6d-b980-ada375da2e95?src=rss
Mike Preston's key matchups for Ravens vs. Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium
Click on the photos above to see Mike Preston's three key battles that could help decide who wins the Ravens' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.Source: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-sp-preston-key-matchups-ravens-steelers-1001-story.html?src=rss
Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 4
The Times' NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week's matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week's record 7-9 (.438); season 29-18 (.617). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-10-1 (.333Source: http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-nfl-week-4-picks-20170928-story.html?src=rss
Randall The Handle's NFL picks for Week 4
BEST BETS Panthers (2-1) at Patriots (2-1) LINE: NEW ENGLAND by 9 It's rare to find the public disenchanted with the Patriots, but after losing their opener and needing some final second heroics from Tom Brady to upend the Texans last week, the market is currently not so bullish on the champs. ThatSource: http://www.torontosun.com/2017/09/28/randall-the-handles-nfl-picks-for-week-4?src=rss
Longtime Carolina Panthers fans have 'no problem' with peaceful protests
The owner of the Carolina Panthers warned his team this week that they may face backlash if they decide to join a growing protest movement across the NFL. When the Observer reached out to over 20 season-ticket holders this week, many were instead critical of owner Jerry Richardson, 81, who was the secondSource: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article176025236.html?src=rss
Lane Taylor on first game as tackle: I think I did all right
The Packers started Lane Taylor at left tackle on Thursday night against the Bears in what was more than the guard’s first time playing a different position in the NFL. It was his first time playing tackle at any level of football. Taylor said he could recall one rep at tackle during a college practiceSource: https://sports.yahoo.com/lane-taylor-first-game-tackle-105244964.html?src=rss
Lane Taylor on first game as tackle: I think I did all right
The Packers started Lane Taylor at left tackle on Thursday night against the Bears in what was more than the guard's first time playing a different position in the NFL. It was his first time playing tackle at any level of football. Taylor said he could recall one rep at tackle during a college practiceSource: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/29/lane-taylor-on-first-game-as-tackle-i-think-i-did-all-right/?src=rss
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