Homecoming: Trevor Siemian pauses NFL reality, returns to where unlikely career began
Some head east toward Northwestern’s campus, while others trek west toward the suburbs.
and soon,Ryan Field sits just three blocks away, Trevor Siemian will walk toward his former home stadium and address his alma mater’s football team as the team’s honorary captain.
He hasn’t played for Northwestern in three years, but he still has responsibilities on the football field.
though,For now, he sits inside the nearly empty restaurant and sips on a cup of coffee.
From his vantage point, he can see helmets for each Big Ten school prior to realignment in 2014. He beat nine of those 11 opposing schools during his four years at Northwestern — and none of those wins was the biggest of his career.
and tomorrow they’ll likely show the Wildcats’ homecoming matchup against Penn State. They’re muted for now,Two mounted flat-screen TVs are also within Siemian’s view, and Siemian doesn’t pay them any mind.
Dozens of golf pin flags — from courses like Augusta and Bethpage Black and Evanston’s Canal Shores — adorn the walls and outnumber the patrons at least 10-to-1. Including the wait staff, there are just over a dozen people inside what one reviewer has called a modern-day “Cheers” bar.
It’s the perfect setting for an NFL quarterback looking for to escape into quiet and familiarity.womens Chris Conley Jersey,
sits across the table with an open law-school textbook.,Siemian’s schedule is less crowded than during any NFL week, Bluestone’s owner, and is in no hurry to leave the familiar setting. His girlfriend, and it shows. He stops to chat with John Enright, Bo Podkopaczwomens Mitch Morse Jersey,
and it’s easy to imagine a similar afternoon toward the end of 2011,The moment doesn’t feel much different than would any normal Friday afternoon study session,womens T.J. Yeldon Jersey, when the couple started dating.
just an opportunity to work toward a successful football career — or something else.,womens Chris Jones Jersey,Siemian had arrived in Evanston the previous year weighing “170 pounds, soaking wet,Authentic Chris Jones Jersey,” Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald jokes. There were no promises of the NFL back then
not a four-year decision. There’s hardly a better example than Siemian,Fitzgerald’s pitch focuses on a recruit making a 40-year decision,Authentic Mitch Morse Jersey, who was close to accepting a job in real estate prior to the 2015 NFL Draft.
But even as a freshman,Authentic Joey Bosa Jersey, Siemian began to show the necessary traits that would someday lead him to the NFL.
“He’s from a great family, is what it looks like I’m seeing in Denver.”,Authentic Hunter Henry Jersey,” Fitzgerald says. “Obviously he has very hard-working parents. You couldn’t ask for anything better. And I think what they taught Trevor shows up today: the humility, how great of a teammate he is, the work ethic. He worked his fanny off here. And he was always willing to do anything for his teammates. I think that — again, how level-headed he is, from afar
The former Northwestern quarterback and former Northwestern soccer defender aren’t eating this afternoon — they’ve just arrived from Trattoria Demi and will later head south to Chicago for dinner with two dozen former teammates — so for now, Siemian just nurses his coffee and enjoys the place he used to frequent.womens Hunter Henry Jersey, 
He’s used to these wooden chairs and the worn tables. He rented a home just three houses down when he lived in Evanston and was a regular at Enright’s restaurant.Authentic Steven Nelson Jersey, t
the sun would glimpse in through the window like on this October afternoon.,At times, the neon signs and string lights would glow along the top of the Bluestone bar, and at otherswomens KeiVarae Russell Jersey,
It’s a perfect day for golf, and Siemian snuck away to a Skokie course early Friday morning to grab a few holes during his break from the NFL grind.,womens Joey Bosa Jersey,
This is the new normal, and it’s an adjustment for the couple.womens A. J. Cann Jersey, 
“I kind of feel like in college, but it’s kind of crazy.”, he flew under the radar completely,” Podkopacz said. “We’re Big Ten,Authentic T.J. Yeldon Jersey,Authentic A. J. Cann Jersey, just the pomp and circumstance and all the interviews and everything. I feel like he handles it well, but it’s a different animal [than other schools]. And now it’s kind of crazy,Authentic KeiVarae Russell Jersey,so it’s been cool to watch
heads out into the fall air and rejoins reality.,Here,Authentic Chris Conley Jersey,here’s none of that. As he says goodbye to Enright, though,womens Steven Nelson Jerseyhe could be mistaken for any upperclassman on this college campus. Siemian drops a $10 bill on the table

Denver Broncos coach Vance Joseph said Tuesday the team is considering a change at quarterback.,womens Ty Montgomery Jersey,With a three-game losing streak caused mainly by a pile of turnovers
at the moment,And the choice,Authentic Nick Martin Jersey, is between current starter Trevor Siemian and backup Brock Osweiler. Joseph said Paxton Lynch,Authentic Braxton Miller Jersey, the team's first-round pick in 2016,womens Tyler Ervin Jersey, "won't be in the mix'' to start Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
"When you lose three in a row and how we've lost the football games,womens Kevin Johnson Jersey, again [Monday] on offense with four turnovers, I think everything is for discussion,Authentic Jaelen Strong Jersey,'' Joseph said. "It's fair to say, right now, everything is being discussed. ... It's unfair to your team if you're not discussing that position.''
Because the Broncos are on a short week and leave for Philadelphia after Friday's practice, Joseph is expected to share his decision with Siemian and Osweiler Wednesday morning, then the rest of the players at the team meeting.
Siemian, who has won the job in back-to-back training camp battles, threw three interceptions in Monday night's 29-19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Only the Panthers' Cam Newton and Cleveland Browns rookie DeShone Kizer -- each with 11 -- have thrown more interceptions than Siemian's 10 this season.womens Braxton Miller Jersey, 
Siemian is 29th in the league in passer rating (76.8) and has been sacked 25 times -- tied for second highest among the league's starters. The Broncos,Authentic Ty Montgomery Jersey, despite owning the league's No. 1 defense,Authentic Brett Hundley Jersey, have lost four of the past five to drop to 3-5.
Asked whether Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy has protected Siemian well enough recently,womens Brett Hundley Jersey,Joseph said: "I think he has,Authentic Tyler Ervin Jersey, but I've said all along we can coach and play better. ... [Siemian] has to play his way out of bad plays and not make them worse,Authentic Kevin Johnson Jersey,that's his job as a quarterback.''
couple of bad decisions,womens Benardrick McKinney JerseyI just turned it over, tough to win,Authentic Ryan Kelly Jersey, tough to beat good teams when you turn it over,womens Ryan Kelly Jersey,'' Siemian said after Monday's loss to the Chiefs.
Osweiler was signed by the Broncos just before the season after Lynch suffered a right (throwing) shoulder injury in a preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Osweiler spent four seasons with the Broncos after being the team's second-round pick in the 2012 draft.womens Nick Martin Jersey,
he was traded to the Browns; the Browns then released him during the preseason.,Osweiler started seven games for an injured Peyton Manning in 2015 and then left in free agency for Houston. But after he threw 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions as the Texans' starter in 2016,womens Jaelen Strong Jersey,"
Broncos president of football operations/general manager John Elway said Osweiler could undergo "football rehab'' with the Broncos. Elway said during a Tuesday appearance on the Broncos' partner radio station that the team would "be fine'' if Osweiler were named the starter.
or whether the change to Osweiler could shake the team out of its doldrums.,Joseph said the decision comes down to whether the coaches could "do a better job of simplifying [Siemian's] life'' and get improved playAuthentic Benardrick McKinney Jersey, 
"I think Trevor has been pressing to be a special player for us,'' Joseph said. "Trevor is a young quarterback that hasn't played that much NFL football. It's a new system that he's inherited with Mike McCoy here, so his inconsistencies have come just by him pressing, trying to make big plays."
Joseph said he, Elway, McCoy and quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave will make the call. Joseph also left open the possibility of putting Lynch in the lineup at some point this season as Lynch's shoulder improves and he practices more.

a tour de force orchestrated by team legend turned general manager John Elway. Perhaps no sports figure has engendered as much goodwill with a city as Elway,Fewer than two years have passed since the Denver Broncos won their most recent championship, who has played a role in seven trips to the Super Bowl and three Lombardi Trophies.
But how far does goodwill go when the winning stops?
After Sunday's 51-23 loss to the Eagles,Authentic Malik Jackson Jersey, and the team's performance since that Super Bowl title has dipped considerably. The offseason following their championship proved to be a brutal one. Saddled with over $8 million in dead money from Elway's spendthrift approach during the Peyton Manning era,Authentic Patrick Omameh Jersey, the team saw nearly a third of its Super Bowl starters leave as unrestricted free agents or cap casualties,Authentic Abry Jones Jersey, Denver is in dire straits,Authentic Brad Nortman Jersey, including budding star Malik Jackson, All-Pro guard Evan Mathis and veteran linebacker Danny Trevathan.
Manning's retirement left Elway with two options: pay through the nose to re-sign Brock Osweiler or scour the trade market,Authentic Tashaun Gipson Jersey,But Manning's departure left the biggest hole in the Broncos' roster. While the decorated quarterback looked like a shell of himself during his final season, free agency and the draft for Manning's successor.
Elway made a three-year,womens Marqise Lee Jersey, who instead signed with the Houston Texans. With his first choice off the table, Elway traded for the Philadelphia Eagles' Mark Sanchez,Authentic Brandon Linder Jersey, $16 million offer to Osweiler, a veteran signal-caller but one with limited upside. The general manager also targeted Memphis' Paxton Lynch in the draft,womens Jermey Parnell Jersey, trading back into the first round to acquire him.
In the end, with the Texans sending away a second-round pick just to unload his contract. Sanchez didn't even make it that far, receiving his release from the Broncos before the regular season. Lynch entered the league raw and hasn't shown much progress since, all the quarterbacks Elway pursued proved to be mistakes. Osweiler flamed out epically in Houston, starting only two games, both as an injury replacement.
as his competition largely imploded when called upon. Though he has played competently at times and has vastly outperformed expectations for a late draft selection,Instead, he remains a replacement-level passer unable to carry an offense. Siemian's play bottomed out last week against the Kansas City Chiefs,womens Malik Jackson Jersey, seventh-round afterthought Trevor Siemian has started the vast majority of games in Denver since Manning left. Siemian won the job in 2016 and '17 essentially by default,womens Patrick Omameh Jersey, with the Broncos benching him for the since-reacquired Osweiler.
The team refused to commit to anyone as their starter for Week 10's matchup with the defending champion New England Patriots. However,womens Abry Jones Jersey, one thing appears clear: Their long-term answer does not currently reside on the roster.womens Tashaun Gipson Jersey, 
Few teams can compete for a title without a franchise quarterback,womens Brad Nortman Jersey,worst in the AFC West.,Authentic Marqise Lee Jersey,and the Broncos have even less margin for error given the tremendous commitment they have made in just a handful of players (eight players take up half of the team's 2017 salary cap). Had Elway hit on a quarterback, the Broncos could overcome their other holes -- offensive line,womens Jason Myers Jersey,and safety chief among them -- and lack of depth. Because the front office mismanaged its hunt for Manning's replacement, tight end,Authentic Jermey Parnell Jersey, the team's record stands at 3-5
Elway still has time to fix the Broncos. Next offseason could offer tantalizing signal-callers options in free agency -- Drew Brees and Kirk Cousins both have expiring deals -- with more possibly arriving through the draft. Perhaps the roster fills out organically as young players in whom Elway invested develop. The rest of the division could also decline in the coming seasons, opening another window for Denver to thrive.womens Brandon Linder Jersey, 
However, Elway needs to find an answer at quarterback. If he botches his second attempt to locate Manning's successor, he may not receive a third. In a bottom-line business like the NFL, for the Broncos to succeed in any scenario, not even the all-time greats survive forever, and the fans that once cheered Elway's name could soon blame him for the team's demise.Authentic Jason Myers Jersey, 

Trouble brewing for Broncos: How they got here and what's next
A storied NFL franchise with an all-time great quarterback at the controls got blown out Sunday. That team was the Denver Broncos. The all-time great quarterback is John Elway, the team's top football executive since 2011 and general manager since 2012.womens Devin Funchess Jersey, 
the outcome could not have surprised even a Broncos optimist. Philly is rolling behind dynamic young quarterback Carson Wentz. Denver lacks the ground game and pass protection to support its lower-tier quarterbacks, and if 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch does not clear those hurdles when his turn behind center inevitably comes,Authentic Devin Funchess Jersey,Embarrassing as the 51-23 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles might have been, then what?
The Broncos' four-game slide into a 3-5 record at their season's midpoint has been brewing for a while. Denver was 9-7 last season despite a statistically dominant defense. Vegas oddsmakers set the Broncos' win total at eight in 2017 under the assumption little would change. Peyton Manning's retirement and a series of less-than-stellar drafts are taking a toll, bringing Elway face to face with the next challenge in his Mile High executive tenure.
he wasn't content with simply being part of the team. He sought and won full control of the Broncos' football operation, and when results have not met expectations,Elway has long relished the challenge born of great responsibility. A franchise savior as a player, he has not hesitated making changes that have left him standing as the most responsible party.womens Shaq Thompson Jersey,
The Broncos pointed to an impressive array of organizational accomplishments since 2011 in announcing a contract extension for Elway over the summer. Second-most total wins in the league. Five AFC West titles. Two Super Bowl appearances. One Super Bowl victory.
"Elway is the only general manager in the NFL during that span who has acquired future Pro Bowl players through the NFL draft," the Broncos declared, street free agency,"During his six seasons as an executive, unrestricted free agency and college free agency."womens John Miller Jersey,
he did not become GM until 2012,While Elway arrived as executive vice president of football operations 2011,womens Adolphus Washington Jersey, when the team announced that 2009-11 GM Brian Xanders would be leaving the organization as Elway asserted fuller control.
it's notable that Denver is one of only three organizations, along with Cleveland and New Orleans,Authentic Ronald Darby Jersey,Even if Elway deserves credit for a 2011 draft class featuring No. 2 overall pick Von Miller,Authentic John Miller Jersey, to have zero Pro Bowl players drafted since 2012. Pro Bowls are not the only or even the best way to size up draft classes -- Derek Wolfe and others have become important contributors -- but that still seems like a surprising realization running counter to perception.
The Chiefs (five), D.J. Alexander,Authentic Vernon Butler Jersey, Travis Kelce and Dontari Poe for the Chiefs; Amari Cooper,womens James Bradberry Jersey, Raiders (four) and Chargers (two) have combined to draft 11 Pro Bowlers over the same span: Tyreek Hill, Marcus Peters,Authentic Shaq Thompson Jersey, Khalil Mack, Derek Carr and Latavius Murray for the Raiders; Melvin Gordon and Jason Verrett for the Chargers.
Ty Sambrailo and Garett Bolles; running backs Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman; receivers Cody Latimer and Carlos Henderson; and tight end Jeff Heuerman. Center Matt Paradis was a late-round find, and Trevor Siemian has provided more than what a seventh-round quarterback typically would. But for a team that has needed help on offense,Offensive players drafted by Denver in the first three rounds since Elway became GM include Brock Osweiler and Lynch at quarterback; offensive linemen Michael Schofield, the drafts have not been transforming.Authentic Cardale Jones Jersey,
while money tends to carry the day in free agency, Manning's presence on the roster made Denver a prime destination for veteran free agents. As the Broncos try to keep their edge defensively while supplementing a lagging offense,,Authentic Daryl Worley Jersey, The Broncos have shined during Elway's tenure when adding high-profile free agents such as Aqib Talib and DeMarcus Ware. Yet, will they succeed in free agency to the degree they could in building a championship roster?womens Ronald Darby Jersey,"
once Manning arrived,Elway himself was the key for landing Manning in free agency years ago. No GM could have been better qualified or equipped for luring an all-time great quarterback. Then,Authentic Adolphus Washington Jersey, he became the best recruiter the Broncos could have had.
" a veteran coach from the AFC said. "There was a high level of accountability because of him. That all gets placed on the coaching staff, had everyone playing and focusing because he would chew their ass if they didn't,womens Cardale Jones Jersey, which [Gary] Kubiak and his crew wasn't able to match,womens Vernon Butler Jersey,Peyton controlled the atmosphere, and nobody has matched since. There is just a huge void that did not get filled anywhere."
but where there was once an edge,Authentic James Bradberry Jerseythere is now less of one -- unless the Broncos dive into the market for another veteran quarterback,Denver can still succeed in free agency,womens Daryl Worley Jersey,in which case the Broncos' defense could be attractive.

Seahawks turning back to Thomas Rawls,Authentic Jacoby Brissett Jersey,With Eddie Lacy banged up
It is now Thomas Rawls' turn to lead the Seattle Seahawks' backfield.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell indicated Tuesday that Rawls will be Seattle's primary tailback Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals. Bevell's comments confirmed what seemed like the likely outcome after Eddie Lacy suffered a groin injury that knocked him out of Sunday's game.
" Bevell said. "He's going to be our guy and we'll ride with him. We know he has history with us and he's done a great job for us.",Authentic Calais Campbell Jersey,"We love Thomas
but he went down in Week 4 with an ankle injury that required surgery. Rawls and Lacy shared carries over the next three games before the Seahawks decided to give Lacy a shot to take over last week.,And so the revolving door that has been Seattle's backfield this season takes another turn. Rookie Chris Carson beat out Rawls and Lacy to be the team's starter entering the season
He carried six times for 20 yards against the Washington Redskins before leaving the game for good in the first half with a groin injury. Rawls finished with 39 yards on nine carries while J.D. McKissic carried three times for 12 yards.
Seattle has struggled to mount a consistent rushing attack this season,womens Allen Hurns Jersey, with 30 of them coming on Russell Wilson scrambles.,womens Telvin Smith Jersey, never more than in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. The Seahawks ran for only 33 yards in that game
The Seahawks were pleased with the progress they made in their 148-yard effort Sunday. While Wilson again accounted for a large chunk of that total -- 77 yards on 10 carries -- Rawls and McKissic both averaged at least four yards per attempt.
" Bevell said. "It's unfortunate that Eddie went down when he did because you could kind of see there was some things that were coming along nicely. Really,Authentic Marcedes Lewis Jersey, the biggest factor is eliminating those minus-yardage plays from the week before,"We liked what we saw,womens Jalen Ramsey Jersey, and you could see that."
C.J. Prosise appears to be on track to return this week from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him out for the majority of the past four games. Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Prosise is expected to play Thursday night. The Seahawks listed him as a full participant Monday and Tuesday (with the team holding walk-throughs this week, the listed participation was an estimation of what would have occurred in an actual practice).
Lacy hasn't practiced this week. With his status for Thursday night in apparent doubt, Seattle may have to expand Prosise's role beyond his normal third-down duties.,womens Marcedes Lewis Jersey, 
Seattle is also without a true fullback after placing Tre Madden (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday. The Seahawks have used tight end Luke Willson in a pseudo-fullback role when they haven't had one. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson also played some fullback in goal-line situations when he was with the New York Jets.Authentic Paul Posluszny Jersey, 
though, the Seahawks will apparently head into the Arizona game with Rawls,For now, McKissic and likely Prosise as their only three running backs.
so we've got to go with that,"There's nobody else that's going to be coming in here by tomorrow," Bevell said.womens Calais Campbell Jersey, 
And so the revolving door that has been Seattle's backfield this season takes another turn. Rookie Chris Carson beat out Rawls and Lacy to be the team's starter entering the season,womens Jacoby Brissett Jersey,but he went down in Week 4 with an ankle injury that required surgery. Rawls and Lacy shared carries over the next three games before the Seahawks decided to give Lacy a shot to take over last week.
He carried six times for 20 yards against the Washington Redskins before leaving the game for good in the first half with a groin injury. Rawls finished with 39 yards on nine carries while J.D. McKissic carried three times for 12 yards.,Authentic Telvin Smith Jersey,
never more than in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. The Seahawks ran for only 33 yards in that game,Seattle has struggled to mount a consistent rushing attack this season,Authentic Allen Hurns Jerseywith 30 of them coming on Russell Wilson scrambles.
The Seahawks were pleased with the progress they made in their 148-yard effort Sunday. While Wilson again accounted for a large chunk of that total -- 77 yards on 10 carries -- Rawls and McKissic both averaged at least four yards per attempt.
" Bevell said. "It's unfortunate that Eddie went down when he did because you could kind of see there was some things that were coming along nicely. Really,womens Paul Posluszny Jerseythe biggest factor is eliminating those minus-yardage plays from the week before,Authentic Jalen Ramsey Jersey,We liked what we saw,womens A.J. Bouye Jersey, and you could see that."
" Bevell said. "It's unfortunate that Eddie went down when he did because you could kind of see there was some things that were coming along nicely. Really,womens Barry Church Jersey, the biggest factor is eliminating those minus-yardage plays from the week before,"We liked what we saw, and you could see that."
C.J. Prosise appears to be on track to return this week from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him out for the majority of the past four games. Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Prosise is expected to play Thursday night. The Seahawks listed him as a full participant Monday and Tuesday (with the team holding walk-throughs this week,Authentic Barry Church Jersey, the listed participation was an estimation of what would have occurred in an actual practice).
Lacy hasn't practiced this week. With his status for Thursday night in apparent doubt, Seattle may have to expand Prosise's role beyond his normal third-down duties.Authentic A.J. Bouye Jersey,"
Seattle is also without a true fullback after placing Tre Madden (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday. The Seahawks have used tight end Luke Willson in a pseudo-fullback role when they haven't had one. Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson also played some fullback in goal-line situations when he was with the New York Jets.
though, the Seahawks will apparently head into the Arizona game with Rawls,For now, McKissic and likely Prosise as their only three running backs.

Help on the way? Jake Butt practices for BroncosAuthentic Mason Crosby Jersey,
There has been plenty of hand-wringing,Authentic Donte Moncrief Jersey, both inside and outside the team facility, about how the Denver Broncos can punish opposing defenses more for stacking their coverages toward Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders.
or one of the other tight ends,The Broncos need Bennie Fowler, or one of the team's other receivers, or tight end A.J. Derby, or the running backs to consistently make more plays. That will only increase in importance in the coming weeks with Sanders out because of a right ankle injury he suffered in Sunday night's loss to the New York Giants.Authentic Jack Mewhort Jersey, 
On Wednesday,womens Jake Ryan Jersey, the Broncos got a glimpse of some help that could be on the way. Rookie tight end Jake Butt practiced with the team for the first time since he was selected in the fifth round of the April draft.
" said Broncos coach Vance Joseph. "He's out of shape,Authentic Corey Linsley Jersey,"[He] looked tall,Authentic Nick Perry Jersey, looked fast,womens Nick Perry Jersey, he caught the ball well,womens Morgan Burnett Jersey, but he's definitely getting better every day as far as football shape."
Butt suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in his last college game at Michigan -- the Orange Bowl against Florida State this past December. As a result, a player many teams believed was either a late first-round or second-round pick was still on the board when the Broncos' fifth-round pick (145th overall) came up.
The Broncos quickly selected the Mackey Award winner (given to the nation's best tight end) and set Butt on a course of injury rehab with the hope he could return somewhere in the middle weeks of the season. By league rules,womens David Bakhtiari Jersey, because Butt had not practiced with the team in training camp or during the regular season until Wednesday, the Broncos have a 21-day window to decide if they want to move Butt to the active roster.
They can move him to the roster at any point during the 21 days if they feel they've seen enough of his work in practice to believe his surgically repaired knee is ready for him to play.Authentic Davante Adams Jersey, 
"When he's ready, he can come up," Joseph said.womens Mason Crosby Jersey, 
"It was good," Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian said of Butt's first practice. "I had to give him a hard time every now and then, his first time being out there."womens Corey Linsley Jersey,
250 pounds) and detailed route-running that would benefit the Broncos offense.,Before his injury,Authentic Jake Ryan Jersey,Butt was considered by many personal executives in the league to be the best receiver/blocker combination at the position in the draft. He had 51 and 46 catches in his last two seasons at Michigan, and did so with the kind of size (6-foot-6
The Broncos have struggled at times to get the ball to Thomas and Sanders,womens Davante Adams Jersey, given how much double coverage defenses have directed at both. And Denver hasn't always gotten other receivers involved enough or had those other receivers force the issue enough to cause defenses to change their ways.womens Donte Moncrief Jersey, 
Butt could offer some help in that regard. Joseph said Butt could be moved to the roster this week if the Broncos wanted,Authentic Morgan Burnett Jersey,womens Corey Linsley Jerseybut he would be unlikely to play against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday. It remains a possibility that he could play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 30 or the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 5.
"He hasn't played football in a long time, but moving forward,Authentic David Bakhtiari Jersey,so getting him into football shape is the key," Joseph said. "So probably not this week,womens Jack Mewhort Jersey,to be honest, it could be any day."

Chad Kelly alludes to potential return to the practice field
Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Chad Kelly alluded to a potential return to the practice field with his tweet on Tuesday…
While Denver Broncos fans lament the third straight loss in their past three games, rookie quarterback Chad Kelly hinted at a potential return to the practice field on his Twitter account.
Kelly has been on the Non-Football Injury list due to a couple of injuries he suffered while at Ole Miss, hasn’t been able to practice with the team., and per league rules
As soon as Kelly practices, the Broncos will have 21 days to decide whether they want him on injured reserve or the active roster to finish out the season.
Since the Broncos didn’t practice today,Authentic Darren Fells Jersey, it stands to reason that Kelly means he’s ‘back at it’ on the practice field starting Wednesday. That would give the Broncos 21 days (Wednesday,Authentic T.J. Lang Jersey, November 21st) to decide what to do longer-term with Kelly, whether that’s the 53 man roster or the injured reserve list.
It would be very interesting to see what Kelly can do in practice,Authentic Anthony Zettel Jersey, and how the Broncos approach his future with the team. We’ve been wondering when he would return to practice,Authentic Miles Killebrew Jersey, and if indeed tomorrow is the day, Patriots,womens Quandre Diggs Jersey, he would have time to prepare for three different games (Eagles, Bengals) before the Broncos have to make a decision the week they play on the road in Oakland.
We may be overthinking it,Authentic Travis Swanson Jersey, but whether or not it’s this season remains to be seen., but there’s got to be a reason the Broncos didn’t just put Kelly on IR to begin with. He’s going to likely get a chance to practice and compete at some point
There were rumors that Kelly was staying after practice last week with practice squad receivers, dropping dimes and making 70 yard passes look easy.
Of course,womens Nevin Lawson Jersey, it’s not the same as doing it in an NFL game., when doing that on air
With the way Trevor Siemian has played this year, any positive developments with quarterbacks on the Broncos’ roster are welcomed., however
This week against the Eagles, Brock Osweiler is rumored to be the starting quarterback. He could simply be holding down the fort for former first round pick Paxton Lynch, but the more the Broncos lose, the more sense it makes for them to try and see every player they have on the roster at the quarterback position.
Perhaps Kelly will get his chance soon.Authentic Tavon Wilson Jersey, 
Since the Broncos didn’t practice today, it stands to reason that Kelly means he’s ‘back at it’ on the practice field starting Wednesday. That would give the Broncos 21 days (Wednesday, November 21st) to decide what to do longer-term with Kelly, whether that’s the 53 man roster or the injured reserve list.womens Miles Killebrew Jersey, 
It would be very interesting to see what Kelly can do in practice,womens Darren Fells Jersey, and how the Broncos approach his future with the team. We’ve been wondering when he would return to practice,womens T.J. Lang Jersey, and if indeed tomorrow is the day,womens Anthony Zettel Jersey,Patriots, he would have time to prepare for three different games (Eagles,Authentic Quandre Diggs JerseyBengals) before the Broncos have to make a decision the week they play on the road in Oakland.
We may be overthinking it, but whether or not it’s this season remains to be seen.,womens Travis Swanson Jersey,but there’s got to be a reason the Broncos didn’t just put Kelly on IR to begin with. He’s going to likely get a chance to practice and compete at some point
There were rumors that Kelly was staying after practice last week with practice squad receivers,Authentic Nevin Lawson Jersey, dropping dimes and making 70 yard passes look easy.,womens Tavon Wilson Jersey, 
Of course, it’s not the same as doing it in an NFL game., when doing that on air
With the way Trevor Siemian has played this year, any positive developments with quarterbacks on the Broncos’ roster are welcomed., however
This week against the Eagles, Brock Osweiler is rumored to be the starting quarterback. He could simply be holding down the fort for former first round pick Paxton Lynch, but the more the Broncos lose, the more sense it makes for them to try and see every player they have on the roster at the quarterback position.

Defensive line resurgence simplifies Broncos path to victory
Both traditional and advanced statistics viewed the 2016 Denver Broncos’’ pass defense in a historic light.
The unit lapped the field when measuring air yards allowed,womens Cairo Santos Jersey, and its DVOA against the pass placed the team on a historic tier – higher than the 2015 Broncos and their fancy Super Bowl championship.
and that marginalized three of the NFL’s best players. The Broncos employed the game’s premier edge rusher and became the first team to place two cornerbacks on the All-Pro first team,Authentic Antonio Gates Jersey,These capabilities didn’t matter. Good teams avoided challenging the Broncos where they were strongest,Authentic Keenan Allen Jersey, but they could not compensate for a bottom-tier offense and suddenly shaky run defense.
What’s happened this season has changed the equation.
The updated Denver run defense has made one of the strongest statements of any NFL unit and has done so in a year when nearly every contending team has struggled to establish consistency.
The Broncos stonewalled three first-team All-Pros (Ezekiel Elliott,womens Jahleel Addae Jersey, the Broncos have three wins – in two of them,Authentic Tre Boston Jersey, LeSean McCoy and Marshawn Lynch) — that has forced teams to play into the hands of Denver’s still-elite aerial stoppage crew. As a result, the still-uncertain offense didn’t need to do much.
This formula elevates the Broncos’ hopes this season.womens Keenan Allen Jersey, 
Armed with a ground deterrence ability, this defense is closer to the historically dominant 2015 unit than last season’s one-dimensional corps.,Authentic Russell Okung Jersey, 
No team is close to the Broncos’ run-defense figure (50.8 per game). Second-place Minnesota (70.8 ypg) is closer to 11th than to Denver’s quarter-pole mark. Denver’s pass defense so far? Tenth. Pretty weird stuff.,Authentic Dustin Colquitt Jersey, 
Suddenly, in 2015 when said decline manifested itself fully, a Bronco team that has operated with minimal margin for error for nearly three years – be it in mid-2014 when Peyton Manning began to decline, and last season when other aspects of the Broncos’ offense caved in to somehow make it worse – has more avenues to victory than it has since Manning 2.0 was in high gear.
While Denver rightfully invested in a first-round pick and two high-end free-agent contracts to aid its floundering offensive front,Authentic Cairo Santos Jerseythe team spent minimally to enhance its defensive line. The results have the Broncos’ run defense playing as well as it has since Super Bowl 50.
They’ve done this with some of Derek Wolfe’s most identifiable sidekicks making little to no impact — not yet,womens Dustin Colquitt Jersey,at any rate.
After Jared Crick’s injury,Authentic Jahleel Addae Jersey2017 UFA addition Zach Kerr hurt his knee and hasn’t been integrated into this operation. Neither has nine-year NFL starter Ahtyba Rubin. Second-round pick DeMarcus Walker has joined them in anonymity.
Domata Peko, Malik Jackson and Vance Walker once did,womens Russell Okung Jersey, Adam Gotsis and Shelby Harris do not flash on depth charts like Terrance Knighton,womens Tre Boston Jersey, but the production has been staggeringly similar.
gaining 21 yards. If Denver’s run defense lost the first 30 seconds of its figurative first round,Authentic Spencer Pulley Jersey,Melvin Gordon gashed the Broncos on the Los Angeles Chargers’ first play of the season, it has won every other minute of the fight thus far.
The 2015 defense delivered decisive setbacks in elite talents’ careers. Those Broncos held Aaron Rodgers to 77 passing yards and effectively ended Cam Newton’s run as a top-tier quarterback.womens Antonio Gates Jersey,
This defense muzzled the Dak Prescott-era Dallas Cowboys to that degree,womens Spencer Pulley Jersey, 12 yards) isn’t on Elliott’s level anymore, holding Elliott to what could be a career-low – when the superstar back’s career is over – eight yards on nine carries. It marked the first legitimate doubts in Dallas’ setup since it spawned last year. Lynch (nine carries, but he’s running behind nearly as good an offensive front in Oakland. Denver’s front seven at least infused some doubt as to whether Lynch’s unretirement will work.
Some of the men at the forefront of these efforts were not expected to be associated with anything particularly great this season.
Gotsis may be stopping John Elway’s streak of unsuccessful second-round picks – the Montee Ball/Cody Latimer/Ty Sambrailo chain that weakened the franchise’s depth. A healthier version of the interior defender has been a surprise. An injury-prone afterthought coming into the season – with the franchise’s offseason decisions seeming to reflect concern as well – is now entrenched as a contributor. This relegates Kerr – whom the Indianapolis Colts opted to non-tender as a restricted free agent, which should be slightly illuminating – to a depth role. That will be more in line with his talents.

Joe Haden: ‘Feels So Good’ To Blank An Offense In Red Zone
where he spent his first seven seasons before being cut in August in a cap-saving move.,Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is experiencing a lot of firsts for himself this season—or at least rare occurrences—after coming over to the black and gold from the Cleveland Browns
and not to put too fine a point on it,Having played for the Browns, but Haden has not had the opportunity to experience a lot of winning. In fact, with the Steelers now four games over .500 with a 6-2 record, this is the first time that he has ever experienced such success. I think the best record he has seen was a few years ago when they are 7-5 before losing their final four games.
he is also getting a taste of some situational success that he hasn’t been all too familiar with,Not only is he getting a taste of what it’s like to win games consistently, either. So when the defense kept the Lions out of the end zone on five trips inside the 20-yard line, it was quite a sweet taste for him.
it feels so good when you do that”,“Oh my goodness, he said. It’s not too often, after all,womens Ryan Hewitt Jersey, that you can allow a team to get into the red zone five times in a game without actually letting them crack the goal line even once.
He said that head coach Mike Tomlin had a special address for the defense during the lead-up to the game, he said.,Authentic Clint Boling Jersey, setting high expectations for the unit. “He loves to challenge us and we take on his challenges because we know he believes in us’
That was one thing we emphasized and worked our tail off in practice to make sure we were locked in”.,“He wouldn’t challenge us with stuff we couldn’t do. We feel like we have a good defense that hasn’t been as stout as it should be in the red zone
Other players have also talked about the fact that Tomlin addressed the defense leading up to the game and challenging them to stand up in the red zone,Authentic George Iloka Jersey, despite doing very well overall in getting off the field on third down.,Authentic Demaryius Thomas Jersey, where they had previously struggled significantly this year
I’m sure that Haden is not unfamiliar to being challenged. But right now, he is on his way to uncharted territory. The former Pro Bowler had never experienced a postseason game with the Browns.,womens Vincent Rey Jersey,the way the season is headed
in good position for at least one home game,The Steelers are shaping up for their fourth consecutive playoff berth, as they enter the break tied for the best record in the AFC, and perhaps even a bye week this year, with one victory in hand against the Chiefs, and a game yet to play against the Patriots.Authentic Emmanuel Sanders Jersey, 
where he spent his first seven seasons before being cut in August in a cap-saving move.,Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is experiencing a lot of firsts for himself this season—or at least rare occurrences—after coming over to the black and gold from the Cleveland Brownswomens Demaryius Thomas Jersey,
and not to put too fine a point on it,Having played for the Browns, but Haden has not had the opportunity to experience a lot of winning. In fact, with the Steelers now four games over .500 with a 6-2 record, this is the first time that he has ever experienced such success. I think the best record he has seen was a few years ago when they are 7-5 before losing their final four games.womens Clint Boling Jersey,
he is also getting a taste of some situational success that he hasn’t been all too familiar with,Not only is he getting a taste of what it’s like to win games consistently, either. So when the defense kept the Lions out of the end zone on five trips inside the 20-yard line, it was quite a sweet taste for him.Authentic Vincent Rey Jersey, 
it feels so good when you do that”,Authentic Ryan Hewitt Jersey,“Oh my goodness,Authentic Kevin Huber Jersey, he said. It’s not too often, after all,womens Kevin Huber Jersey,that you can allow a team to get into the red zone five times in a game without actually letting them crack the goal line even once.
He said that head coach Mike Tomlin had a special address for the defense during the lead-up to the game, he said.,womens George Iloka Jerseysetting high expectations for the unit. “He loves to challenge us and we take on his challenges because we know he believes in us’
That was one thing we emphasized and worked our tail off in practice to make sure we were locked in”.,“He wouldn’t challenge us with stuff we couldn’t do. We feel like we have a good defense that hasn’t been as stout as it should be in the red zone,womens Aqib Talib Jersey, 
Other players have also talked about the fact that Tomlin addressed the defense leading up to the game and challenging them to stand up in the red zone,womens Emmanuel Sanders Jersey,Authentic Aqib Talib Jersey, despite doing very well overall in getting off the field on third down., where they had previously struggled significantly this year
I’m sure that Haden is not unfamiliar to being challenged. But right now, he is on his way to uncharted territory. The former Pro Bowler had never experienced a postseason game with the Browns., the way the season is headed

Did we say we'd seen this all before in Berea?
Check that. We haven't seen this.
contradiction and incompetence. Pursuing McCarron was questionable enough for various reasons,The AJ McCarron non-deal was an unmatched combination of panic, one being he does not solve your franchise quarterback search.
They say some of the best trades are ones that are never made. This would qualify as that. But reaching that conclusion should feel better than it does for Browns fans looking for reason to believe this regime has a clue.
The sense was that pursuing McCarrron, a fifth-round pick and backup to Andy Dalton was done - almost done - to placate a head coach who has one of the owner's ears and was angry about his front office's failure to make a play for Jimmy Garoppolo.
if true,womens Virgil Green Jersey,Reports of a coaching staff enraged to see the execs leave the office early the night before the trade deadline is,Authentic Brian Cushing Jersey, evidence of a serious fracture in Berea. It means coaches are now making people outside the building privy to the dynamics inside. That's never good.
the Browns would've given up too much for McCarron. A second and third rounder is a higher price tag than the 49ers paid to extricate Garoppolo from the Patriots. And it makes so little sense you now have to wonder if the front office lost a power struggle to Hue Jackson,Authentic Johnathan Joseph Jersey,Best case,Authentic Duane Brown Jersey, or panicked and threw him a bone.
Either way this is bad business.
If a front office can lose a power struggle to a head coach who's 1-23, whatever that says about its standing with ownership cannot be good.
the Browns were not involved with Garoppolo,Authentic Xavier Su'a-Filo Jersey, then suddenly overly enthusiastic in chasing McCarron,In a 24-hour period,womens Deshaun Watson Jersey, then a non-player again because of a failure to get the paperwork in on time?
The take from Cincinnati is the Browns didn't seem to be on the same page -- imagine that -- and that disagreement over the cost of the deal figured into the delay.
The Bengals got their paperwork signed and into the league office at 3:55. The Browns' paperwork didn't arrive before the 4 p.m. deadline. The Browns' front office is relatively green by NFL definition, but that falls well short of a satisfactory explanation for what happened.
At the same time, you wonder how upset the front office is that such a questionable deal didn't go through. A coaching staff that already doubted everyone was pulling in the same direction was given more reason to be suspicious.
In one simple non-transaction, the Browns covered all the bases of dysfunction.Authentic Lamar Miller Jersey,
The front office showed panic in placating the coaching staff. As for contradiction, take your pick.
no one would blame him if his first thought was, "Oh,If the Browns end up parting ways with kicker Zane Gonzalez this week as rumored,Authentic Virgil Green Jersey, so I'm the problem here?"
We were once again left wondering by day's end if anyone - front office or coaching staff - knows what a franchise quarterback looks like.
And how long it will take the owner who put this marriage together to seek yet another annulment.
If a front office can lose a power struggle to a head coach who's 1-23,womens Lamar Miller Jersey, whatever that says about its standing with ownership cannot be good.womens Xavier Su'a-Filo Jersey, 
the Browns were not involved with Garoppolo,womens Brian Cushing Jersey, then suddenly overly enthusiastic in chasing McCarron,womens Johnathan Joseph Jersey,In a 24-hour period,womens Duane Brown Jersey,then a non-player again because of a failure to get the paperwork in on time?
The take from Cincinnati is the Browns didn't seem to be on the same page -- imagine that -- and that disagreement over the cost of the deal figured into the delay.
The Bengals got their paperwork signed and into the league office at 3:55. The Browns' paperwork didn't arrive before the 4 p.m. deadline. The Browns' front office is relatively green by NFL definition,Authentic Deshaun Watson Jersey,Authentic Zach Cunningham Jersey, but that falls well short of a satisfactory explanation for what happened.
At the same time, you wonder how upset the front office is that such a questionable deal didn't go through. A coaching staff that already doubted everyone was pulling in the same direction was given more reason to be suspicious.
In one simple non-transaction,womens Zach Cunningham Jersey, the Browns covered all the bases of dysfunction.
The front office showed panic in placating the coaching staff. As for contradiction, take your pick.
no one would blame him if his first thought was, "Oh,If the Browns end up parting ways with kicker Zane Gonzalez this week as rumored, so I'm the problem here?"

OT Shon Coleman plays at high level in loss to Vikings
Joe Thomas missed the first game in his Cleveland Browns career Sunday.
right tackle Shon Coleman had the best game of his young NFL career. Coleman posted an 89.6 on a scale to 100 according to Pro Football Focus.,With the future Hall of Famer at home
"Coleman excelled in pass protection for the Browns, avoiding allowing a pressure all game and had some impressive blocks in the running game as well. His zero pressures allowed came on 40 pass blocking snaps, giving him a pass blocking efficiency rating of 100.0."
The rest of Cleveland's top 1performers were on the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive tackle TY McGill has been played sparingly this season but he performed well in an increased role with Larry Ogunjobi and Trevon Coley inactive.
He posted an 87.2.
"McGill proved to be a problem for Minnesota’s offensive line as he wreaked havoc throughout the afternoon, be it rushing the passer or against the run. Although McGill rushed the passer on just nine occasions, he was able to pick up three total pressures, including a hit. In addition, he was nearly unblockable in the running game seemingly all afternoon."
defensive end Carl Nassib (82.7) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton (82.3) rounded out the top-5 performers in the loss.,Authentic Ryan Kesler jersey,Linebacker Joe Schobert (83.2)
he put his hands into the passing lane to deflect multiple passes including one that was intercepted by Schobert.,Authentic Shane Doan jersey,Nassib continues to show his football IQ by impacting the game without getting to the quarterback. In replacement of Myles Garrett
"While Nassib picked up just one pressure – a sack – on 31 pass-rushing snaps, he also got the hands on two passes at the line of scrimmage,adidas Oliver Ekman-Larsson jersey, including one that turned into an interception in the first quarter. In addition,Authentic Bobby Orr jersey, Nassib impressed by setting the edge against runs as he was among the Browns’ highest graded defenders against the run."
quarterback DeShone Kizer put forth another average effort at best. He graded out with a 66.0.,adidas Zdeno Chara jersey,While those players excelled
"The Browns seemed to come into the game today with the plan to ask as little of Kizer as possible,Authentic Patrice Bergeron jersey, opening the game with multiple short passes designed to allow his receivers to make plays. While that worked early on, late in the game they needed him to make plays downfield and it just didn’t happen for much of the game. He did have an impressive 38-yard completion down the left sideline against Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes,Authentic Tuukka Rask jersey, but that was the only completion he had on the day that traveled 10 yards or further in the air."
Cleveland has a week off to prepare for their next opponent - the Detroit Lions.,Authentic Mike Smith jersey,
Joe Thomas missed the first game in his Cleveland Browns career Sunday.
right tackle Shon Coleman had the best game of his young NFL career. Coleman posted an 89.6 on a scale to 100 according to Pro Football Focus.,With the future Hall of Famer at homeadidas Tuukka Rask jersey,
"Coleman excelled in pass protection for the Browns, avoiding allowing a pressure all game and had some impressive blocks in the running game as well. His zero pressures allowed came on 40 pass blocking snaps, giving him a pass blocking efficiency rating of 100.0."
The rest of Cleveland's top 1performers were on the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive tackle TY McGill has been played sparingly this season but he performed well in an increased role with Larry Ogunjobi and Trevon Coley inactive.
He posted an 87.2.
"McGill proved to be a problem for Minnesota’s offensive line as he wreaked havoc throughout the afternoon, be it rushing the passer or against the run. Although McGill rushed the passer on just nine occasions, he was able to pick up three total pressures, including a hit. In addition,adidas Ryan Kesler jersey,adidas Shane Doan jersey, he was nearly unblockable in the running game seemingly all afternoon."
defensive end Carl Nassib (82.7) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton (82.3) rounded out the top-5 performers in the loss.,Authentic Oliver Ekman-Larsson jerseyLinebacker Joe Schobert (83.2)
he put his hands into the passing lane to deflect multiple passes including one that was intercepted by Schobert.,adidas Mike Smith jersey,adidas Bobby Orr jersey,Nassib continues to show his football IQ by impacting the game without getting to the quarterback. In replacement of Myles Garrett
"While Nassib picked up just one pressure – a sack – on 31 pass-rushing snaps, he also got the hands on two passes at the line of scrimmage,adidas Patrice Bergeron jersey,including one that turned into an interception in the first quarter. In addition, Nassib impressed by setting the edge against runs as he was among the Browns’ highest graded defenders against the run."
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David Njoku headlines visit to Glenville Early Learning Center: 'It’s big for them and big for us
the rookie Browns tight end was smothered by wide-eyed pre-kindergarten children. ,Not long after David Njoku showed up to the Centers for Families and Children Glenville Early Learning Center
“I was excited just to see them,” Njoku said with a wide smile, “and it was apparent they were more excited to see me.”
000 Days Pledge and Cuyahoga County’s Invest in Children Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program (UPK).,Njoku was joined by offensive linemen Shon Coleman and Marcus Martin on Tuesday afternoon as part of the Browns’ commitment to education and youth development and in support of the 2Authentic Marcell Dareus Jersey,
reading and playing games with the youngsters -- activites that all went back toward the Center's central mission of providing at-risk childen with high-quality education.,The trio spent time making crafts
“I’d say the best part of today was probably the hugs. They're so young, all they know is love. It’s beautiful seeing little kids that are happy for me being here," Njoku said. “It’s great that we do this, just for us to impact their lives. It’s big for them and big for us, too.”
Indeed,Authentic Ryan Schraeder Jersey, the 2,000 Days Pledge — an educational commitment encompassing the amount of time between a child’s birth and the start of kindergarten — places a focus on parents,Authentic Ricardo Allen Jersey, families, teachers and pediatricians collaborating to help children prepare for success when starting more formal education.
“For our kids to be able to see players up close,womens Matt Bosher Jersey, to be able to talk to them, interact with them,Authentic Tyrod Taylor Jersey, that's really meaningful for them to have those role models in their life,” said Elizabeth Newman,womens Richie Incognito Jersey, the president and CEO of The Centers for Families and Children.
The Pledge hopes to boost children’s development prior to kindergarten by improving learning experiences and parent-teacher partnerships,Authentic Kyle Williams Jersey, in addition to helping select primary schools. University Hospitals (UH) Rainbow Babies & Children’s has also partnered with Browns Give Back and The Centers to expand the 2,000 Days Pledge to pediatrician’s offices throughout the UH network and provide additional health resources to families who take the pledge.womens Kyle Williams Jersey, 
Browns Give Backs's partnership with Cuyahoga County also supports the launch of the Glenville Early Learning Center, which provides high-quality early learning experiences for free to 40 local kids living in one of Cleveland’s most at-risk neighborhoods. Through Invest in Children, the county is committed to helping create a new gold standard of high-quality preschool in the local community and making high-quality early learning experiences accessible to more low- and moderate-income families while improving school readiness among disadvantaged children.,womens Tyrod Taylor Jersey, 
“Cuyahoga County must be a place where our children start school ready to learn, graduate high school, graduate college and build their careers, businesses and live right here,"Authentic Matt Bryant Jersey,  said county executive Armond Budish. " We must be a place where our zip code does not determine how far we will go in life."
“There exists over 30 years of data that prove investing in high quality early care and education pays dividends for the individual child, their family, and society as a whole that far exceed the cost," added Rebekah Dorman, the Director of Invest in Children.womens Ricardo Allen Jersey, 
A core focus of Browns Give Back is education,womens Ryan Schraeder Jersey,and the Cleveland Browns Foundation supports this mission through financial grants and other resources to local,Authentic Matt Bosher Jersey,education non-profits to ensure youth in Northeast Ohio receive the education and development they need as a foundation for independence and success. The Cleveland Browns Foundation has identified three areas of impact – school attendance, early learning and college and career readiness – with the goal of identifying opportunities,womens Matt Bryant Jerseyremoving barriers and providing support for students to empower them for long-term success.
Through Browns Give Back, the Cleveland Browns are dedicated to #give10 through the team’s First and Ten initiative. Launched in June 2014,Authentic Richie Incognito Jersey, the Cleveland Browns First and Ten campaign is the team’s community program, established to inspire fans to volunteer in and help their communities throughout the world by volunteering for 10 hours each year.
Through First and Ten,womens Marcell Dareus Jersey,the Browns are the only NFL club to promote a long-term volunteering program that unifies the team and its entire fan base, with the goal of impacting every individual’s city across the globe, as well as the franchise’s local community.

Myles Garrett will practice again,adidas Mike Smith jersey, but pointed toward Sunday debutadidas Shane Doan jersey, 
The Browns need some good news,adidas Patrice Bergeron jersey, and some could be coming with No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett set to practice Wednesday as he works his way back from a high-ankle sprain.
Hue Jackson said Monday that he hopes Garrett can make his NFL debut Sunday against the Jets. Garrett practiced on a limited basis twice last week but the Browns held him out of their game against the Bengals.Authentic Tuukka Rask jersey,
hopefully,“I think we were close this past week, but let's get through practice and make sure there are no hiccups that way. If there isn't,” Jackson said. “I think we are definitely going to be closer this week, will can get him out there this Sunday and ready to play. We need all of our guys out there ready to go participating. We have a big game this week.
he is an important part of our organization. Authentic Bobby Orr jersey,We are going to stick him out there when he is ready to go,“Myles didn’t respond to the practices poorly. What we saw, but it still wasn't to our liking as a group together. Like I said, we still weren’t comfortable that he was 100 percent and where he needs to be. I think he had a good couple of days of practice, not when he can all of a sudden have setbacks and we lose him again for four or five weeks.”
Garrett suffered the injury in practice Sept. 6. The Browns also played the Bengals without two other defensive starters, Danny Shelton and Jamie Collins. Jackson said he's also hopeful that Shelton will return after suffering a calf injury in practice last week. Collins remains in the concussion protocol and has missed the past two games.Authentic Patrice Bergeron jersey,
Backup linebacker Dominique Alexander suffered a knee injury against the Bengals that the Browns believe is significant,Authentic Ryan Kesler jersey, Jackson said. Alexander is a second-year player who made the Browns as an undrafted free agent last year. His absence will cause the Browns to shuffle most of their special teams units.adidas Tuukka Rask jersey,
B.J. Bello, was taken out of the game against the Bengals after taking a big hit while covering a punt. Wide receiver Jordan Leslie left the game with a hamstring injury,Authentic Shane Doan jersey, another backup linebacker who plays special teams,adidas Oliver Ekman-Larsson jerseybut Jackson didn't offer an update or Bello or Leslie on Monday. The Browns return to the practice field Wednesday.
who played on most of the No. 1 special teams units in the preseason,The Browns will need to make a roster move due to Alexander's injury,adidas Zdeno Chara jersey, they'll probably need to add at least one linebacker. Deon King, and with Collins still in concussion protocol, is on the practice squad.
It's possible that the Browns will also make some sort of move at wide receiver, though maybe the expected return of Sammie Coates from a two-game injury absence will be the only change at that spot. They could try to sign a wide receiver from another team's practice squad or look at available free agents. A trade seems like a longshot at this time.,adidas Bobby Orr jersey, 
Anthony Firkser,Last Friday, four tight ends — Evan Baylis, the Browns worked out six players, Alex Ellis and Henry Krieger-Coble — and running backs Kelvin Taylor and Josh Rounds. Taylor is the son of former Jaguars star Fred Taylor and was a sixth-round pick of the 49ers last year.Authentic Zdeno Chara jersey,
all of whom play regular snaps,Firkser, played fullback in camp with the Jets this summerAuthentic Mike Smith jersey,. Baylis was recently released by the Texans. He signed with the Texans as an undrafted rookie last spring and was promoted from the practice squad early in the season when the Texans had a rash of injuries at the position. The Browns are carrying three tight ends, an undrafted rookie from Harvard,adidas Ryan Kesler jersey,and have J.P. Holtz on the practice squad.
These workouts are common and are often used for future options and emergency-list plans. But the Browns need to make at least one move and might go for a larger shakeup given how things are going,Authentic Oliver Ekman-Larsson jersey, and especially with the status of Garrett, Collins and Shelton uncertain it's hard to say how they'll address the roster this week.

The last two years have been anything but easy for new Chiefs offensive tackle Cameron Erving.
was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 19th overall pick in 2015, who was acquired by the Chiefs last week for a 2018 fifth-round pick, he was hailed as a potential plug-and-play starter,When Erving, someone with the size, length and agility to make an immediate impact.
the 6-foot-5, 313-pounder labored through two difficult seasons,Instead, starting 17 out of 32 possible regular-season games for a team that proceeded to go a combined 4-28 during that time.
“Man … tough times don’t last,” Erving said. “Tough people do.”
he’s failed to settle into a position,Toughness has been required from Erving. From a personal standpoint, as he shifted from guard to center to tackle and never found his groove at any spot.
it says a lot about how much the Chiefs still think of his talent that they surrendered a precious draft pick to acquire his services this year,Still, something they made sure to tell Erving immediately upon trading for him.
and they wanted to draft me, but things happen,“They told me they liked my ability when I was coming out (for the draft),” Erving said.
by the way, was cornerback Marcus Peters unexpectedly being available with the 18th pick,That thing, where the Chiefs took him one spot ahead of Erving.
with the Chiefs’ help,And while the two players’ careers have gone in opposite directions — Peters has made the Pro Bowl twice — the 25-year-old Erving is confident he can, still tap into the potential that caused the Chiefs and many other teams to ponder selecting him in the first round in the first place.womens Tyron Smith Jersey,
along with believing in yourself, that’s key,Authentic Markus Wheatont Jersey,“It means a lot — having people that believe in you,” Erving said. “It’s a good feeling to come to work every day and have those conversations.”
Erving has only been in Kansas City a few days,Authentic Connor Shaw Jersey, but he can already sense things will be different than they were in Cleveland.
the organization,Authentic Nolan CarrollJersey, it’s a complete 180 as far as the atmosphere around here,womens Jason Witten Jersey,“Honestly,” Erving said. “It kind of reminds me college,Authentic Dak Prescott Jersey, at Florida State. It feels good to be somewhere where things are in order.”
is going to tap into his potential, who has had issues in pass protection in the pros, the onus will be on him to correct his flaws. He says he is committed to taking consistent pass sets,But if Erving,womens Zack Martin Jersey, being more patient with his hands and keeping good body balance, all areas that led to his struggles in Cleveland.
by the way, are a surprise to the Chiefs,None of the these things, who have done their homework on Erving since he arrived in the pros.
” Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. “We saw the tape and he needs to get better,“We feel we’ll have the ability to correct some technical stuff with his game, and I think Cam will tell you when he watches the tape it’s not something that he’s proud of.”
some that were out of his control. For one, too, he essentially struck a line through Erving’s rookie year,But Veach believes there were other reasons for Erving’s struggles, when Veach believes he was miscast as a guard, where squattier defenders could consistently get leverage on him due to his long arms.,Authentic Jeff Driskel Jersey,
by the way, was a position he hardly played at Florida State,Guard, where he started 37 games at left tackle and five at center.
speed and the numbers and you think he can play any position, length,” Veach said. “I think when you go back in retrospect and look at his play,“When he first came out you get enamored by the size, the one position that wasn’t going to be a strong suit was guard, and he played guard the entire rookie year.”
where Veach said he started improving, at least until he suffered a lung contusion that cost him a few games. He was eventually moved to right tackle late in the season,So the Browns moved Erving to center last year, where he remained through this preseason — while battling a calf injury — until the trade to Kansas City.,Authentic Tyron Smith Jersey, 
who started 13 games a year ago,The plan is to keep Erving, at tackle — at least initially — and let him get used to that.womens Connor Shaw Jersey,“
he’s going to fit right into this room,womens Markus Wheatont Jersey,The kid is a tough kid — he’s competitive,womens Jeff Driskel Jersey,” Veach said. “We believe in our staff and we believe in our coaching.”
high-upside option as a backup swing tackle. He will only cost the Chiefs approximately $3 million combined in 2017 and 2018, he’ll essentially turn out to be a low-riskwomens Dak Prescott Jerseyand if they opt to pick up his fifth-year option,If Erving does pan out as a Chief, they’ll have him under club control in 2019,Authentic Jason Witten Jersey too.
he says,But Erving isn’t worried about any of that right now.womens Nolan CarrollJersey, He loves the game of football, and is committed to getting his career back on track.
because it’s always been important,” Erving said. “The last two years haven’t changed anything about my love for football,“It’s important to me, about how I feel about the game. I want to be the best I can be.,Authentic Zack Martin Jersey,
“I believe in myself — I’ve always believed in myself. And I’m in a place now where I feel like I can do what I need to do. I’m just looking forward.”