at the notion that Eric Reid's return to the NFL this week might be a distraction for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday when they host the New York Giants.Smith said Reid's stance on racial injustice hasn't been an issue in the locker room
Alex Anzalone Jersey , adding that "no one cares" if he kneels or not during the national anthem.He said Reid's new teammates are more eager to see what he does on the field rather than what he does before the game."It's not like he's out there and coach calls 'Cover 3' and he's going to take a knee and let a guy run by him. If that was the issue, it would be a problem," Smith said with a laugh. "But that's not the way it works. Eric knows what is best for Eric and we all know what he is fighting for."Reid, who knelt alongside Colin Kaepernick in San Francisco during the national anthem to bring attention to racial and social injustice, hasn't said if he will demonstrate Sunday in his first game since filing a collusion grievance against the NFL alleging that teams wouldn't sign him because of his protesting.Regardless of Reid's beliefs, the Panthers (2-1) are excited to have the 2013 Pro Bowler, who is expected to start at safety after Da'Norris Searcy was placed on injured reserve last week with a concussion.Cam Newton said the Panthers "got a steal" when they signed the 26-year-old Reid."He's a great player," Newton said. "We've accepted him with open arms. We know he's going to be an impact player for us, and that's all I care about."Reid, who is African-American, said after signing a one-year contract with Carolina that he plans to "continue to speak for my people" and use his platform to talk about injustices."I'm going to stand by him and none of that will be a distraction as far as us winning football games," Newton said. "What he does on the football field is going to impact this team. I know that."Things to watch in Sunday's game:FAMILIAR FACESWhen Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly turned on the film this week, he saw plenty of familiar plays being run by the Giants. New York's offensive coordinator is Mike Shula, who worked as Carolina's offensive coordinator from 2013-17. So Kuechly saw just about every one of Shula's play calls over the last five years in practice.Of course, what Kuechly didn't see too much of on tape this week were zone read options, something Shula ran frequently with Newton as his quarterback. That's not something the Giants are running with the slow-footed Eli Manning at the helm. "If Eli runs like Cam does, then we are in trouble
Authentic Josh LeRibeus Jersey ," Kuechly said.Moving the ball and scoring points has been a struggle this season for the Giants under Shula.ON THE RUNGiants coach Pat Shurmur admittedly didn't use rookie Saquon Barkley enough in the loss to the Saints last weekend. The running game was limited to 65 yards on 15 carries. Barkley had 44 yards on 10 carries, with 28 coming on a sprint around end. New York usually doesn't win unless it can establish some kind of run game to set up the play-action pass. Expect Barkley to either double his carries this week or have backup Wayne Gallman carry more than twice. The Panthers are allowing 110 yards per game on the ground.Jonathan Stewart, Carolina's all-time leading rusher, was placed on injured reserve last week by New York.VERNON'S BACKThe Giants are optimistic that outside linebacker Olivier Vernon will see his first action of the season after a strong week of practice. Shurmur thinks that could give the defense a boost, saying "when you have a fresh body that has the talent, the skill and abilities of a pass rusher, it helps your defense. Certainly adding him back to the mix will help."Vernon has 40 陆 sacks over the past five seasons while playing mostly defensive end. He missed the first four games after suffering a high ankle sprain in late August.DEFENDING RUSHING QBSThe Giants' defense has struggled against opposing quarterbacks in the run game. In four games, opposition QBs have gained 151 yards on 20 carries, a 7.55 average. That could be a major problem this week with Newton taking snaps. The 2015 league MVP has carried 28 times for 136 yards and three touchdowns in three games. He has rushed for at least 700 yards in each of the last three seasons, joining Michael Vick as the only NFL quarterbacks with three 700-yard seasons rushing. The Saints used a new wrinkle last weekend against the Giants, having backup quarterback Taysom Hill rush four times for 28 yards.MORE McCAFFREYAided by Newton's skills as a runner , the Panthers have the league's No. 1-ranked rushing offense, while the Giants are 29th against the run. So it shouldn't be too hard to figure out what Carolina wants to do Sunday. Christian McCaffrey is coming off a career-high 184 yards rushing on 28 carries in a 31-21 win against the Bengals before the bye week. But given that offensive coordinator Norv Turner is known to mix things up from week to week, it wouldn't be a shocker if Turner leans a little more heavily on backup running back C.J. Anderson this week.AP Sports Writer Tom Canavan contributed to this report.Four Saints Defenders That Could Emerge As Stars in 2018 The New Orleans Saints have rebuilt a defense over the last two years that had previously ranked near the bottom of the league, primarily with high draft choices and smart free agent spending. The result has been a faster and more aggressive defensive unit that pressures opposing offenses and creates turnovers. New Orleans ranked around the middle of the league in most defensive categories when it came to yards surrendered, but near the top of the NFL in sacks and interceptions. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore and defensive end Cam Jordan are already among the league's best players at their positions. Today, we have a look at four Saints defenders who look to be difference makers on a still improving unit. Marcus Williams
Youth Austin Carr Jersey , SPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesWilliams is already considered an emerging star in many circles. The 42nd overall pick in the 2017 draft was one of four Saints voted to the NFL's All-Rookie Team, and gave New Orleans a ballhawking presence at safety that they'd lacked since the 2009 championship squad. His 4 interceptions were second on a Saints defense that ranked 3rd in the league in pick-offs. Despite Williams' slight build, he showed himself to be a solid tackler and run defender as well, finishing 3rd on the team in total tackles. One of the team's biggest offseason questions is how Williams will respond to the missed tackle on Minnesota's Stefon Diggs that led to the Vikings last second playoff win over New Orleans in January. It must not be forgotten how well Williams played in that game, and that it was his acrobatic interception that helped fuel a second half Saints comeback. He is an athletic, traditional center field type of safety who reads the opposing quarterback well and makes fast and aggressive breaks on the ball. Williams played at a Pro Bowl level at times last season, and has worked out with extra motivation this offseason, looking to build on the momentum of a successful rookie year. David Onyemata, DTPhoto by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesOnyemata was arguably the most disruptive New Orleans lineman not named Cam Jordan down the stretch of the 2017 season. Considered a raw project when drafted by the Saints in the 4th round of the 2016 draft from Manitoba, Onyemata worked his way into the defensive line rotation by the end of that season, appearing in all 32 games over his two seasons and starting six last year. He had 2 sacks in 2017, but applied consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks from the defensive interior, while having the athleticism to move outside in some alignments. Onyemata's improvement against the run has him rounding into an every down defender. His rapid progression has Saints coaches hoping that Onyemata next emerges as a Pro Bowl caliber defender. The hope is that he will team with Sheldon Rankins, the 12th overall pick in 2016 and potential star in his own right, to give New Orleans a disruptive and devastating interior combination. Alex Anzalone, LBChuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsLost in the historical success of the Saints 2017 draft class was that neither coaches or fans have yet to see if their athletic 3rd round pick at linebacker belongs in the conversation with that talented group. Anzalone, the second of three Saints 3rd round picks a year ago
Ken Crawley Jersey , and the 76th overall selection, played in just 4 games before a shoulder injury ended his season. He emerged from last preseason as a starter, starting all four contests before his injury. Anzalone has terrific athleticism, the ability to pursue sideline to sideline, rush the passer, or drop effectively into coverage. He has the ability to be an every down player at any of the linebacking spots, though his best fit looks to be on the weak side. He did look lost in the defense at times last season, particularly in coverage, but was playing better with each week, and was among the Saints top tacklers at the time of his injury. Anzalone's injury past are by far the biggest concern, dating back to his college days at Florida. He was labeled as a 1st round talent, with all star abilities, but now must stay on the field to prove it for a New Orleans defense that has re-built it's linebacking unit over the last two seasons. Trey Hendrickson, DEChuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsHendrickson, like Anzalone, had his rookie season hampered by injury. The third of the Saints 3rd round picks last year, 103rd overall
http://www.saintsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-benjamin-watson-jersey , was drafted out of Florida Atlantic in hopes of providing an edge rushing threat opposite Cameron Jordan. His preseason got off to a slow start because of nagging injuries, but Hendrickson quickly worked his way into the line rotation as the season went along. He sets the edge well against the run, has a non-stop motor as a pass rusher, and a long reach to disrupt the opposing quarterback. Hendrickson had 2 sacks and a forced fumble while appearing in 12 games as a rookie. He missed four games down the stretch of the season with an ankle injury, but returned in time for the playoffs and played well. He will be in the mix for playing time this season with last year's starter Alex Okafor, George Johnson, and this year's 14th overall pick Marcus Davenport at defensive end. Trey Hendrickson, Alex Anzalone, David Onyemata, and Marcus Williams help make up a young core of Saints defenders that have already had success early in their careers. Continued improvement of these talented players, among a handful of others, is key if the Saints are to develop into an elite NFL defense.
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