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Hugh McElhenny, a Hall of Fame running back who rose to fame as a member of the 49ers' "Million Dollar Backfield," died last Friday at age 93. The 49ers announced the news of his pa sing on Thursday afternoon.A member of the NFL's all-decade team for the 1950s, McElhenny was E'Twaun Moore Jersey a five-time Pro Bowler during his nine seasons with the 49ers. Hailed for his elusive and explosive running style, McElhenny was part of San Francisco's iconic backfield that also consisted of quarterback Y.A. Tittle, halfback John Henry Johnson and fullback Joe Perry. Each player has a bronze bust in Canton, Ohio."The 49ers family is Kira Lewis Jr. Jersey heartbroken to learn of the pa sing of one of the NFL's all-time greats, Hugh McElhenny," 49ers co-chair Dr. John York said in . "Growing up, my favorite team was the 49ers. I remember so many great players from the late 50s and 60s. When I started to invite an alum to every game, my goal was to meet the 'Million Dollar Backfield'. Hugh was the last of the four to join us and we remained friends long thereafter. Hugh is a great part of 49ers history."Nicknamed "The King," McElhenny was one of the NFL's most popular players during the course of his 13-year career. In fact, John Madden, the future Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster, would pretend that he was McElhenny during childhood sandlot football games while growing up in Daly City, California. McElhenny's rise to stardom began as a rookie, as he earned All-Pro and Rookie of the Year honors that season while recording the NFL's longest run (89 yards) and punt return Lonzo Ball Jersey (94 yards) during the regular season. His 7.0 yards-per-carry average also led the league. RIP "The King", PFHOF halfback Hugh McElhenny A member of the 's 1950s All-Decade Team, the electric, elusive McElhenny was a part of San Francisco's legendary "Million Dollar Backfield" Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) McElhenny would earn another All-Pro nod the following season (1953) and was a Pro Bowler each season from 1956-58. In 1957, J.J. Redick Jersey he helped the 49ers win their first-ever division title. A player who was way ahead of his time, McElhenny was a serious threat out of the backfield; he had nearly as many receiving yards as rushing yards during the '57 season.McElhenny was a Pro Bowler during his first season with the Vikings in 1961, playing alongside rookie quarterback and future Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton. He spent another season in Minnesota before spending one season each with the Giants and Lions.A member of the Hall of Fame's induction Nickeil Alexander-Walker Jersey cla s of 1970, McElhenny was part of the inaugural 49ers Hall of Fame induction cla s in 2009. His No. 39 is one of just a dozen numbers that have been retired by the 49ers."Hugh McElhenny was a threat in all phases of the game offensively rushing, pa s receiving and as a kick and punt returner," said Hall of Fame president Jim Porter. "His all-around talent obvious to pro football scouts when Hugh was still a teenager will be celebrated and preserved forever in Canton."

Good morning sports fans, it's Chris Bengel filling in on this beautiful Friday. We have a ton going on in the sports world from a crazy finish on Thursday Night Football to some rather big NBA news. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Let's not waste any time and get right into it! Good morning to everyone but especially to... THE Thursday night's NFL contest was one for the ages. The Kansas City Chiefs against the thanks to a late offensive explosion. The Chiefs walked off the victory with a 34-yard game-winning touchdown Amida Brimah Jersey catch from tight end . Kelce proved to be the difference for Kansas City, as he hauled in 10 pa ses for a whopping 191 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Chiefs won the game in overtime thanks to a few key plays: This one had to hurt extra badly for the Chargers, because they had Kansas City on the ropes late in the fourth quarter. With Los Angeles up 28-21 and 1:48 left in the game, Mahomes hit Hill for a 20-yard gain on third-and-10. Then two plays later, facing a second-and-9 from the Chargers' 39, a 32-yard run from Mahomes' set up his game-tying touchdown pa s to Kelce with 1:16 left in regulation. The Chiefs then won the coin to s at the start of overtime, and and the Chargers didn't even get to touch the ball.With the win, the Chiefs, now 10-4, have become the favorite T.J. McConnell Jersey to win Super Bowl LVI, according to our friends at Sportsline. Before the game, Sportsline's simulation model gave Kansas City a 12.2% chance at winning it all. Following the victory, their chances got bumped up to 16.7% -- higher than any team in the league. Honorable mentions: Former Central Florida star quarterback Dillon Gabriel .The NWSL Expansion Draft went down last night. . And not such a good morning for... ZION WILLIAMSON It's been a season to forget for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson because he has not played. And it's still continuing to get worse. On Thursday, the team after he received an injection in his injured right foot. Williamson had surgery to repair his fractured foot prior to the start of the 2021-22 season. However, following that procedure, his foot hasn't healed properly and he hasn't played in a game this season. It was thought that Williamson would begin practicing earlier this month, but that never came to fruition. According to the team announcement, Williamson is slated to only participate in "low impact, partial weight-bearing activities for an extended period." As our NBA scribe James Herbert explained, this news isn't just bad for Zion, but for the Pelicans too. Herbert: Williamson was a fascinating prospect when he entered the league. However, since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Pelicans, he's only played in 85 total games in two seasons. It'll be interesting to see if we ever see Williamson on the court at all this season at this rate. Who will replace Urban Meyer in Jacksonville? The dropped a bombshell on the rest of the league on Wednesday evening when they announced that the team was T. J. Warren Jersey . Meyer went 2-11 in his 13 games with the Jaguars, which . With Meyer out the door, Jaguars offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will take over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the 2021 season. Once the season concludes, Jacksonville will be forced to begin its search for a new head coach just one year after hiring one. CBS Sports NFL scribe Jeff Kerr : Doug PedersonEric BieniemyJosh McDanielsBrian DabollJim Caldwell, Pederson currently is the favorite to get the job with +300 odds. He sat out the 2021 season after parting ways with the following the 2020 season. The Jaguars do have a significant amount of talent on the offensive side of the ball. The team has a franchise quarterback in , a star running back in and playmaking receivers like Laviska Shenault and . An offensive-minded head coach may be the way to go -- and Pederson definitely fits that bill. There's a new team atop our NBA Power Rankings The NBA season is more than a quarter of the way complete and we're starting to separate the pretenders from the contenders. Our NBA expert Colin Ward-Henninger has revealed the and here is how the top 10 -- which features a new team at No. 1 -- shook out: As we get closer to the new year, it's safe to say the Jazz have easily been one of the most impre sive teams in the league. They currently have a 20-7 record are winners of eight straight games.The NBA seems to be more wide-open than it's been in quite some time. As tremendous as the Jazz have been, it's also hard to ignore the Phoenix Suns, considering that they're still playing at a high level despite being without star guard Devin Booker. Future Hall of Famer Chris Paul has been absolutely sensational as the team has won 21 of their last 23 games and sits just two spots below the Jazz in our Myles Turner Jersey rankings. NFL updates COVID-19 protocols amid outbreaks The NFL has been dominated by a spike in COVID-19 cases of late with many players landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list over the last week. On Thursday, the league announced that it is. The league sent a memo to all 32 teams that detailed the changes on Thursday. Among the major updates are: Masking will be required inside the team facility regardle s of a player's vaccination statusMasks won't be required outdoors or during practicesWeight rooms can't have any more than 15 players working out in a single room regardle s of vaccination statusIn-person meetings are prohibited unle s they are held outdoors or in the practice bubble with individuals being socially distancedThe have been one of the teams that has been hit the hardest by the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The team currently has 20 players that have tested positive for COVID-19 this week alone. Among the players that have landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list is Browns quarterback . On Thursday, Mayfield took to social media and . Mayfield:The are also in the same boat as the Brown, as they have 25 players currently sidelined to being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. 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We're just past the midway point in the Zeke Nnaji Jersey 2021 NFL regular season, and the order of the 2022 NFL Draft is taking shape. The Lions and Texans are the current front-runners to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, while the Jets and Jaguars are right behind them with the third and fourth overall picks.Unlike recent drafts, two defensive ends are projected to be two of the top players taken this spring in Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux and Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson. LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is also expected to be one of the top selections in this year's draft. The offensive player expected to be selected is Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal, with Ole Mi s junior Matt Corral projected to be the first skill position player taken in this year's draft.Here's a look at the five Week 11 games that could determine the No. 1 overall pick, along with the current top of the draft order.to check out which player our CBS Sportsanalysts currently have your team taking in the first round of the upcoming draft.1.(0-8-1)2.(1-8)3.(2-7)4.(2-7)5.from Miami (3-6)6 Greg Whittington Jersey .(3-6)7. from Seattle (3-6)8. from Chicago (3-6)9. Washington Football Team (3-6)10. (4-6)The winle s Lions have plenty of needs that they could fill with the No. 1 overall pick. As it currently stands, the Lions are expected to spend the pick on Thibodeaux, whose six sacks and 10 tackles for lo s in seven games this season has helped propel Oregon to a No. 3 overall ranking. After mi sing all of September with an ankle injury, Thibodeaux has recorded four sacks, 21 tackles and seven tackles for lo s over the last four games, . Despite questions at quarterback, the Texans are expected to use their first-round pick on defense. Two of our three CBS Sports NFL draft Nikola Jokic Jersey analysts currently have the Texans taking Hutchinson with the No. 2 overall pick. Hutchinson was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week following his three-sack, seven-tackle performance during Michigan's win over Penn State this past Saturday.Given Robert Saleh's defensive background, don't be surprised if the Jets use their first-round on that side of the ball. But as it currently stands, two of our draft analysts have Jets selecting Neal with the No. 3 overall pick. A dominant presence at 6-foot-7 and 351 pounds, Neal is considered the best lineman in this year's draft. Alabama's left tackle has helped the Crimson Tide average nearly 45 points per Gary Harris Jersey game this season.If in position to draft him, the Jaguars will likely select Neal with their first-round pick. But if Neal is not an option, another offensive tackle who may be available is North Carolina State junior Ikem Ekwonu. A three-year starter who can play both tackle and guard, Ekwonu was included in . All three of our analysts have Big Blue selecting a defensive player with their first-round pick. If he is on the board when the Giants are on the clock, Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton Jr. might Dikembe Mutombo Jersey be heading to the Big Apple next spring. Hamilton is hoping to make it back for Notre Dame's bowl season after sustaining a knee injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for six weeks. In six-plus games, Hamilton has three interceptions and 35 tackles this season. Hamilton's most impre sive play this season was after running acro s the field during Notre Dame's early-season win over Florida State.

Desmond Ridder took in a deep sigh as he put on his draft cap on Friday night. After a long wait, the former Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback was drafted by George Mikan Jersey Atlanta with the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.Ridder was the second quarterback selected in the draft; former Pitt quarterback was taken by the with the 20th pick in the first round. The 52 picks marks the longest span between the first two quarterbacks selected in the draft since 1975.The Falcons selected Ridder after taking USC wideout with the No. 8 overall pick, Penn State pa s rusher with the No. 38 overall pick, and Montana State linebacker Troy Anderson with the No. 58 overall pick. Ridder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey will join a quarterback room that also includes , the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft who was signed earlier this offseason. Ridder comes to Atlanta after the Falcons traded longtime Montrezl Harrell Jersey starter to the . In Ridder, the Falcons are getting a 6-foot-4, 215-pound quarterback who put up gaudy numbers during his four seasons at Cincinnati. During that time, Ridder threw for over 10,200 yards with 87 touchdowns and 28 interceptions. He also ran for 28 touchdowns that included a whopping 12 scoring runs in 2020.Perhaps more JaVale McGee Jersey impre sive than his stats was the Bearcats' record with Ridder at quarterback. Cincinnati went 44-7 over the past four years that included a 13-1 season in 2021. With Ridder under center, the Bearcats became the first non-Power Five Conference team to advance to the College Football Playoffs. Cincinnati is making a statement! The defense has forced 2 turnovers & now the offense helps them out. Desmond Ridder finds Tre Tucker for the 27 yard TD.CINCINNATI 17NOTRE DAME 0 Brendan Moore (@bmoorecfb) Ridder will now look Alex Caruso Jersey to leave his mark in Atlanta, where the Falcons are in pursuit of their first winning season since 2017.

won't have the speculation run rampant on whether Nick Sirianni has lost the locker room. Brown defended his head coach while shooting down any reported quarrels he has with the coaching staff."There may be things that Nick probably wanna fix about himself. Loyalty is not one of them," Brown said, . "He takes (the blame) for us when it has nothing to do with him. He gets the blame, but that comes with his job. Sometimes Latrell Sprewell Jersey Jalen (Hurts) does the same thing. Just like Brian (Eagles offensive coordinator ), he gets the wrong end of the stick sometimes -- when it be us."The coaches played zero snaps this year. It is not the coaches. It is us. Willis Reed Jersey " A.J. Brown: The coaches played zero snaps this year. It is not the coaches. SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) Sirianni has taken a lot of blame for the Eagles losing four of their last five games. That's par for Bill Bradley Jersey the course for a city like Philadelphia, especially when the Eagles demoted a coordinator in the middle of that stretch. Brown pointed out a final interception against the in the final seconds of the game, where Brown admitted the players improvised -- but Sirianni took the bullet for them saying he was trying to get a flag on that play. "He really came out and made himself look like a fool for us," Brown said. "I have nothing but respect for him. Not all coaches do that. We ride with Nick. We ride with Brian (Johnson)."Brown feels the Eagles are close to turning things around, knowing the NFC East is still there for the taking and a John Starks Jersey deep playoff run is still po sible. He's not giving up on the season, sensing the Eagles are close to getting things right."Honestly, I feel like we are close to continue toward getting better and taking that next step," Brown said. "All this freakin adversity, we right there. That's what happens when you're trying to get to the next step. Gravity pulls against you, everything pulls against you. That's what this team is going through right now. Once we fight thought that, push through that, we Walt Frazier Jersey 'll be fine. "We're gonna be right where we need to be. We got great people in this locker room. We got good people."

Date of Birth: 24 January 1987 (age 23)Height: 181 cmPosition: Forward/StrikerCurrent club: Ajax (captain)International Caps: 34International Goals: 13Luis Suarez had had a fairly quiet World Cup up until last Saturdays 2nd round versus South Korea. The 23 year old had impre sed in spells and even opened his World Cup goals account against a nervy, Mexico but there still remained the sense that he was playing in the shadow of his strike partner, Diego Forlan.However, this all changed in the 80th minute in a rain soaked, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Suarez had already calmly grabbed his 2nd goal of the tournament early on via a South Korean keeper blunder. But the Koreans had rallied, relentle sly attacking the Uruguayan defence culminating in an equalizer Joe Harris Jersey in 68 minutes. The playing conditions had visibly worsened in this time so when Forlan swung in a corner the Koreans struggled to clear adequately. Suarez received the ball on the edge of the goal area, dummied one player to create space and curled a beautiful shot onto the far left hand post and into the net. youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6FqtQk6keg It was fabulous goal. Easily the best in the tournament so far and announced Suarez onto the World football stage. In the aftermath a jubilant Suarez described his Chris Chiozza Jersey feelings;Being young, this is the moment I have always dreamed of, he said. I can imagine what it will be like back in Uruguay. When I scored the winning goal it was an incredible feeling, an indescribable joy, I couldnt believe it.Many had not heard of the Uruguayan striker before this years tournament. Alex Ferguson was not one of these people. The Manchester United manager had been keenly, monitoring Suarez in a season where he scored 49 goals in all competitions. Similarly, both Milan giants and Real Madrid were said to be pursuing the Ajax captain but the anticipated bidding war at the seasons end did not materialise. As a result Suarez entered the World Cup free of transfer concerns and a good level of stability in Holland. The World Cup aftermath should prove to be more eventful. Even with a reported 40 million price tag.Suarez celebrates Suarez started his football career by rising through the ranks of Club Nacional in Uruguays first division until becoming a first team member in Nicolas Claxton Jersey the 2005-06 season. His goal scoring performances contributed greatly to his sides Championship succe s and earned him an early move to Europe and Gronigen of Holland. A further impre sive season for the Dutch club attracted the attention of many European clubs but the youngster decided to stay in the Netherlands but this time for Ajax.Since 2007 Suarez has notched an impre sive 74 goals in 97 appearances for Ajax. His goal tally may have been more if he had not picked up so many suspensions due to needle s yellow cards and competition from Klaas Jan Huntelaar. It remains to be seen if the Uruguayan can replicate his form in one of the bigger leagues but the Eridivisie is no pub league so the step up should not be too great.Since making his International debut against Columbia in 2007 Suarez has made 34 appearances with 13 goals. During the last qualifying campaign Suarez cemented his squad membership with impre sive displays alongside Diego Forlan and Edison Cavani.Suarez has formed and formidable partnership with Forlan during this World Cup with Spencer Dinwiddie Jersey each player being equally adept as goal scorer or provider, a fact not lost to Forlan.Luis and I have a great relationship, said Forlan recently, There is no secret as we both take turns to play furthest forward. Sometimes we switch to go wide, but at the top, we stand next to the defender closest to his goal and try to become the first to the ball.The lethal partnershipLuis El Pistelero (or the beast) Suarez is a striker with immense ability. He is comfortable on each foot but lethal with the right. He is a World cla s finisher with an unmatched scoring record but also a beautiful pa ser of the ball with proficient, technical ability. Although not the tallest of the strikers he is devastating in the air and dangerous threat to any defence. He has already scored 3 goals in this World Cup and with Ghana as his next opponents he may to add to his total Julius Erving Jersey on Friday.One thing for sure after this tournament is that Luis Suarez will be playing for one of the major European clubs.The only question will be at what price?

On Friday night, the and dropped a bombshell on the rest of the NFL. The two teams Vince Carter Jersey that gave Carolina the first overall pick in April's draft.Carolina is expected to use the pick to select one of the draft's top quarterback prospects. If they pick the right one, the Panthers could make a lot of noise in 2023 given what they showed at the end of this past season.The Panthers went 5-3 to close out the 2022 season after at 2-7 start. Carolina's strong finish was spearheaded by a formidable running game, led by , and solid play from Pro Bowler , cornerback and the rest of Carolina's defense.While they are officially on the clock, here is our ranking of which quarterback the Panthers should select with the No. 1 overall pick. The former Ohio State standout checks off just about every box you'd want from a top quarterback prospect. He has ideal size at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds. Stroud was incredibly accurate at Ohio State while completing 69.3 percent of his pa ses. He was highly productive in throwing 85 touchdowns against just 12 interceptions during his time in Columbus.Stroud is also a fierce competitor. Despite future first-round picks and sitting out, Stroud threw for 573 yards and six touchdowns in leading the Buckeyes to a thrilling come-from-behind win in the 2022 Rose Bowl.Last fall, despite sustaining an injury in a late season game against Maryland, Stroud continued to play and play at a Brandon Goodwin Jersey high level. In defeat, Stroud threw for nearly 350 yards and two touchdowns against Michigan. Facing the national champion Georgia a month later, Stroud threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns as Ohio State nearly pulled off the upset. C.J. Stroud has a career pa ser rating of 139.2 with a clean pocket versus 83.2 without. Against CFBs best defense in Georgia he silenced the doubters with 348 yards pa sing and 4 TDs. Still a very good chance Stroud ends up as the first QB off the board. Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) The biggest knocks on Stroud at Ohio State was his 0-2 record against Michigan and his perceived unwillingne s to run. Stroud played well in both games against Michigan, however, and any reservations regarding a po sible unwillingne s to run was likely due to protecting his body after getting hurt against Maryland.This wasn't an easy decision, but Stroud's size and slightly better accuracy gives him the nod over Young, who many feel will be the first player selected in the draft.Young's size (he checked in at 5-foot-10 and 204 pounds at the NFL Combine) has been his biggest question mark leading up to the draft. Young, however, didn't John Collins Jersey let his size stop him from putting up gaudy numbers while at Alabama. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Young completed nearly 66 percent of his pa ses while throwing 79 touchdowns and 12 picks during his final two years at Alabama. Like Stroud, Young ended his college career on a high note. He threw five touchdowns while completing more than 71% of his throws during Alabama's Sugar Bowl win over Kansas State. Young finished his career with a 24-4 record as Alabama's starting quarterback. Bryce Young in Sugar Bowl 15/21321 YDS5 TD Overtime (@overtime) Touted for having a high football IQ DeAndre' Bembry Jersey , Young also showed the ability to make every throw during his time in college. He also displayed impre sive leadership skills that endeared himself to his teammates.Some media members, including our own CBS Sports Senior NFL writer Pete Prisco, believe that Levis is the top quarterback prospect in the draft. Levis has ideal size at 6-foot-3 and 222 pounds. He has a cannon for a right arm that he is not afraid to test against any defense. He also has solid mobility that allowed him to make plays with his legs while at Kentucky. 60-yard bombs should not look this effortle s. I get why people are enamored with Will Levis Tyler Forne s (@TheRealForno) Levis' question marks are pretty obvious. He threw 25 interceptions in college and fumbled the ball 17 times. Part of Levis' penchant for turnovers was due to his confidence. It could also be at least partially attributed to spotty pa s protection and his rocket throws being deflected by his own receivers.There's one reason why the Panthers may look past Levis' turnovers. The Panthers won the bulk of their games late last season by leaning on the running game and defense. That will probably Steve Smith Jersey continue to be their philosophy in 2023 regardle s of who is under center. That being said, the Panthers can't completely hide their quarterback, so it would be up to Levis to take better care of the ball when given his opportunities to throw.

When Kyle Shanahan took over as the 49ers coach in 2017, one of the first things that he tried to do was make a trade for Kirk Cousins, a earlier this month by Shanahan's Jarrod Uthoff Jersey dad, Mike.According to Mike Shanahan, the 49ers offered the SECOND OVERALL PICK in the 2017 NFL Draft, but the trade didn't happen because Washington wouldn't return any phone calls from the 49ers.Up until now, no one on Washington's end had confirmed any portion of the story, but that changed this week when former Commanders coach Jay Gruden did .First, Gruden said he heard from the 49ers directly, so he knows for a fact that they were interested in getting Cousins. "I won't say who contacted me, but I was contacted by someone over there who told me they were very interested. He was getting ready to go on his second franchise tag, and I know they wanted him," Gruden said, . "The Shanahans love Kirk and he loves them, and I don't blame them; they brought him in here and taught him some good ball, and we were fortunate to keep Kirk and work with him."Kyle Shanahan and Cousins were familiar with each other because Shanahan was Washington's offensive coordinator during Cousins' first two years in the NFL (2012-13).So did Washington really refuse to pick up the phone? If the 49ers were willing to trade away the second overall Ike Anigbogu Jersey pick for Cousins, you'd think the Commanders would have been more than eager to try and get a deal done, but nope. According to Gruden, the trade didn't happen because former Washington owner Dan Snyder and former team president Bruce Allen "didn't like the Shanahans and didn't want them to get Kirk."So there it is, that's why the Commanders didn't return the 49ers' calls. Snyder's pettine s kept the Commanders from landing the SECOND OVERALL PICK in the NFL Draft. The crazy thing is that Gruden actually thinks that Washington could have gotten even more compensation from the 49ers if they had opened up trade talks."They would've given up way more than that pick -- you're talking about a $150 million quarterback, you're Jahlil Okafor Jersey going to get two ones and a player, or two ones and a two," Gruden said. "You look at all the teams that are struggling, what don't they have? He had opportunities to go to San Francisco, the Jets, Minnesota -- we could've traded him and made our team better, instead we got a compensatory third round pick it makes no sense." Gruden was Washington's head Eric Bledsoe Jersey coach from 2014 thru 2019, so he knows a thing or two about the organization, and he thinks rejecting the Cousins offer was the "worst decision" in franchise history."It's a shame. We had such a hot commodity, a young talented player with a bright future ahead of him, and we got nothing for him. That's the worst decision we made as a franchise," Gruden said.If the Commanders had made the trade with San Francisco, they would have needed someone to replace Cousins. In that case, it would have opened the door for them to draft someone like PATRICK MAHOMES or even Deshaun Watson, who were both selected in the top 12 in 2017. Instead, the Commanders ended up landing Jonathan Allen with the 17th overall pick. As for the 49ers, they did end up making a trade, but it wasn't Anthony Davis Jersey for a quarterback. On the day of the draft in 2017, they that allowed the Bears to draft Mitchell Trubisky. The 49ers ended up with the third overall pick, which they used on Solomon Thomas.If Cousins had landed in San Francisco, the 49ers would have been set at QB. However, with no Cousins, Shahanan has now cycled through six starting quarterbacks in his time as the 49ers' coach, although he might now have finally found his QB of the future in Brock Purdy.

The trade deadline is here and teams are already wheeling and dealing. Leading into the Oct. 31 deadline, we've , including the landing star safety in a trade with the . This move fills a glaring need for a legit contender and leads us nicely into our game of matchmaker.Below, we'll identify a handful of playoff contenders and suggest one trade they should try to pull off by the 4 p.m. deadline on Halloween. PIT CB #26 The Niners were gashed through the air on Monday night in their lo s to Minnesota, which only adds to the need to bolster the secondary. The are 0-6 heading into Week 8 and will most likely be one of the main sellers at the deadline, so cornerback Donte Jackson could be a realistic option. The 27-year-old played under current 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Larry Nance Jr. Jersey Wilks for the last two seasons, so there will be familiarity with his overall defensive system. Over that stretch under Wilks, Jackson posted four interceptions and 13 pa s breakups in 21 regular-season games.Jackson is also under team control through the 2024 season, but there is a potential out of his contract with palatable salary cap implications. ARI WR #2 TAR60REC32REC YDs383REC TD3FL0 Hollywood Brown is one of the more interesting players to monitor at the deadline. He is in the final year of his rookie contract and set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. He now plays for a franchise under a new general manager and head coach who didn't draft or trade for him, calling into question if they'd be willing to pay him once he hits the open market. That's particularly true considering that Arizona is in a rebuild and Brown may not fit its overall timeline.If they do listen to offers on him, the Chiefs would be the ideal landing spot. They've yet to find a top-tier No. 2 option in the pa sing game behind tight end and the wide receiver unit is largely middling. Brown, 26, would not only immediately boost the Kansas City offense, but he could potentially be the top option for Mahomes going forward with Kelce in his age-34 season. With Brown's speed, he could be used similarly to in the Chiefs offense. SF DE #92 The AFC East is open for the Dolphins to take and Miami has the tools to potentially make a deep playoff run. The Dolphins are set to get both cornerbacks and back from injury over the next few weeks, so the secondary may not be the biggest need as it relates to the deadline. However, in the playoffs, a dominant pa s rush can be the difference between hoisting a Lombardi Trophy or watching somebody else enjoy that honor. With that in mind, the Matthew Dellavedova Jersey Dolphins should go all-in on this season and add another potential star pa s rusher into the rotation of , , , and others by dealing for defensive end Chase Young. Young is in the final year of his deal after the Commanders declined to pick up his fifth-year option this offseason. Washington may not be eager to give him a monster contract in the spring, especially after paying and also having due for a deal as well. If that's the case, it'd be wise for them to deal him for a sets instead of losing him on the open market.This season, Young has five sacks through six games played and nine quarterback hits. NYG CB #2 The Cowboys may not make the biggest splash at the deadline, but their secondary could use some help, particularly in the aftermath of losing (torn ACL) for the season. Calling up Bill Belichick and inquiring about Mills could be a savvy decision for Jerry Jones to deepen that part of the secondary with a veteran player who has Super Bowl-winning experience. Mills has appeared in all seven of New England's games this season but has only played 26% of the defensive snaps after playing in 90% and 75% in the previous two seasons with the franchise. The 29-year-old previously posted on social media his displeasure with his role on the team, so a change of scenery could be Dante Exum Jersey good for the veteran corner.When firing on all cylinders, Mills can be a valuable piece to a secondary who has shown the ability to play corner and safety. In his 10 games played for New England in 2022, he allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 60.9% of their throws against him in coverage and registered an 83.4 pa ser rating. NYG LB Sunday's lo s to the aside, the Lions are enjoying a tremendous season that has them in the conversation as a legit NFC contender. In a similar sentiment to what we noted with Miami, the font office should reward Dan Campbell and the rest of the roster by showing them they are all-in on this season with a trade for Panthers star pa s rusher Brian Burns. The 25-year-old is in the final year of his current contract but could be a long-term piece within this defense if Brad Holmes was also able to have him agree to an extension. Burns would be the ideal running mate opposite of and form one of the better pa s-rushing duos in the league upon arrival. Through six games this season, Burns already has four sacks, 20 tackles, nine quarterback hits, and a forced fumble. With the Panthers off to an 0-6 start, they are likely going to be listening on a lot of players, including Burns. He won't come cheap for Detroit, but he is the type of player you invest heavily for. CLE MLB #58 The Bills have been gashed on the injury front, losing several key pieces on defense. One of the biggest lo ses was linebacker . That injury, coupled with the Bills losing in free agency last offseason, does create a significant hole at linebacker, which could be filled by Minnesota's Jordan Hicks. Following their Week 7 win over San Francisco to bring them to 3-4 on the year, it will be interesting to see what the decide to do at the deadline. If they are sellers Taurean Prince Jersey , Buffalo swooping in for a piece like Hicks to stabilize its linebacker position would be a smart maneuver. While it's impo sible to expect a player to come and completely fill Milano's shoes, Hicks is a solid veteran in the middle of a good season with the Vikings. Through seven games, he has 61 tackles, three pa s breakups, a forced fumble, and an interception. BAL RB #22 Att98Yds425TD3FL0 After the Titans were willing to deal away Kevin Byard, it seems like every player on the roster is on the table to be traded, which includes star running back Derrick Henry. Tenne see is currently 2-4 on the season and seems headed for a total rebuild in the coming seasons. The Titans could begin that proce s Matt Mooney Jersey now by trading away their foundational piece on offense in Henry to a contender like Baltimore.The Ravens would be a fantastic landing spot for Henry as they have been starved for a running back of his caliber to complement quarterback rushing ability. Not only would that take some of the pre sure off of Jackson, but the two would make arguably the most electric QB-RB duos that the league has to offer. HOU LB #99 The Jaguars are in the driver's seat in the AFC South at 5-2 on the year and are just a game behind the Chiefs in the lo s column for the best record in the conference. Offensively, and the rest of the skill-position players do seem to be finding their stride. If there was one area for Jacksonville to try to make a splash at the deadline, it'd come on the defensive side by adding pa s rusher Danielle Hunter.Coming into Week 8, the Jaguars rank 27th in the league in pre sure rate and 30th in sack percentage, according to True Media. For a team to make waves in the playoffs, it needs to be able to disrupt the quarterback, which is something the Jaguars struggle to do. With that in mind, dealing for Hunter makes all the sense in the world. He's set to become a free agent at season's end and appears to be on the block with the Vikings .Through seven games, Hunter has nine sacks and 12 tackles for a lo s.

The are giving another big body to target in the pa sing game. On Thursday, veteran tight end agreed to a two-year contract with the Otto Porter Jr. Jersey club, per his agents at Athletes First. The exact figures that have Rudolph heading to New York have not been immediately disclosed, but reports that this contract is expected to have a max value of around $14 million. Rudolph's signing is Michael Jordan Jersey just a few weeks removed from when he and the parted ways, setting the veteran up for a taste of free agency. The 31-year-old was a cap casualty as he was set to earn a $7.65 million base salary in 2021 and the team could clear around $5 million if they moved on, which they ultimately chose to do.Rudolph spent his entire 10-year career in Minneapolis where he evolved into one of the more reliable tight ends in the league. Over that stretch Garrett Temple Jersey , the 2011 second-round pick out of Notre Dame earned two Pro Bowl nods and finished is Vikings tenure fifth all-time in franchise history in receiving touchdowns (48 Max Strus Jersey ) and receptions (453). Rudolph is also currently tenth on the club's all-time receiving yards list (4,488). In 12 games played last season, Rudolph caught 29 pa ses for 334 yards and one touchdown. In New York, he'll look to become a more involved piece in Jason Simisola Shittu Jersey Garrett's offense and work alongside fellow Giants tight end , who saw 109 targets in 2020 (second-most of his career). Given that both tight ends are under contract heading into next season, it's safe to a sume New York will be running a decent amount of 12-personnel in 2021.