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junker-town · 6 years ago

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6 winners and 5 losers from the Odell Beckham Jr. trade

Congrats, Baker Mayfield. Take a bow, Jay Glazer. Free Saquon Barkley.

The Giants and Browns shocked the NFL world by agreeing to a trade of superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. The Browns sent back their 2019 first-round pick (No. 17 overall), one of their 2019 third-round picks, and safety Jabrill Peppers to the Giants.

Like any deal, there are parties involved that go beyond the individual pieces in the trade itself. Here are the winners and losers from the mega deal between the Giants and the Browns.

Winner: Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield has to be the biggest winner from this trade. The Browns quarterback was sensational as a rookie, throwing for 27 touchdowns to 14 interceptions in 14 games last season. He went from uneven first-year signal caller to legitimate offensive rookie of the year candidate after putting up massive numbers following Hue Jackson’s firing and Freddie Kitchens’ promotion to interim offensive coordinator.

Now, Kitchens is the club’s full-time head coach, and Mayfield gets one of the top receivers in the game to play with — and he already had Jarvis Landry, David Njoku, Antonio Callaway, Rashard Higgins, Duke Johnson, and Nick Chubb. There is a ton of playmaking talent and from the looks of it, they’ll have the right guy throwing him the ball.

Judging by his reaction to the trade, Mayfield is understandably pumped too:

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Winner: Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham doesn’t have to play with an aging Eli Manning anymore. To remind you how bad it’s gotten, just watch this throw from their Monday night game against the 49ers last season.

This was atrocious pic.twitter.com/jirrDrjtSD

— dean (@DeanlsReal) March 12, 2019

Beckham finished his 2018 season with a perfect passer rating after completing both of his gadget play passes for touchdowns. Manning had a rebound season that stands as his statistical best since 2015 — and he still had only the league’s 21st-best passer rating. That was enough for Beckham to publicly (and tamely) call out his quarterback last October in an ESPN interview with Josina Anderson.

Manning just turned 38 years old. Unless he gets on the TB12 plan, this situation isn’t going to get much better for him.

Loser: Saquon Barkley

Poor Saquon Barkley. Now that Beckham is headed to Cleveland, Barkley becomes the clear-cut No. 1 weapon for the Giants’ offense. There won’t be any big-time receiving threat to scare defenses from loading up the box, unless Sterling Shepard has an extreme breakout season in 2019.

Barkley had 352 total touches on offense in his rookie season. He did turn that into 2,028 total yards, 15 touchdowns, and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, but that was when he has sharing the field with Beckham for 12 games.

Now Barkley will be dealing with a depleted passing game while becoming a bigger piece of the offense. There’s no reason to think why he wont approach 400 total touches next season.

In the words of the great Steve Smith: “Ice up, son.”

Winner: Jarvis Landry

Jarvis Landry and Beckham have been friends for years, dating back to before they took the field together at LSU from 2011-13.

In high school, Odell Beckham Jr. told Jarvis Landry: “I want to be on the same team as you, I want to do some legendary things.” Now they’re teammates on the Browns! ( : @God_Son80) pic.twitter.com/KCdvZgadW8

— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 13, 2019

Beckham and Landry are reunited again now in Cleveland, where they’ll hope to pick up where they left off from their time in Baton Rouge — a reunion Landry’s been publicly hoping for for nearly a year.

Come to the @Browns reunite me with my brother @OBJ_3 #13 #80 https://t.co/EW4oJEkqgF

— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) March 26, 2018

The move also reunites the playmaking, do-it-all duo with wide receivers coach Adam Henry, who served in that role with LSU from 2012 to 2014 and has been the Browns’ positional coach since 2018.

This will be the best situation that Landry has played in since he joined the NFL. He has bonafide No. 1 receiving option across from him for the first time and saw the upside that Mayfield can bring during the back half of last season.

Loser: Eli Manning

The good news for Manning: He’s got the starting job with the Giants and $23.2 million coming in 2019.

The bad news:

Giants wide receivers: 1. Sterling Shepard 2. Corey Coleman 3. Quadree Henderson 4. Jawill Davis 5. Alonzo Russell 6. Brittan Golden

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) March 13, 2019

The Giants are probably going to add some more weapons before the season starts. But it’s gonna be bad.

Loser: Whatever poor quarterback comes after Eli Manning

It’ll be interesting to see how the Giants handle having two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. Will they draft their future quarterback this year, or add two players that secure a foundation for a quarterback in the 2020 draft?

Either way, the Giants will have to add a successor at quarterback to eventually replace Manning. Playing with Beckham and Barkley would’ve made life easier for any young quarterback, but now Beckham is gone.

New York does have some pieces outside of Barkley in receiver Sterling Shepard, tight end Evan Engram, left guard Will Hernandez, and the recently acquired right guard Kevin Zeitler. But they don’t quite pack the same punch that Beckham did.

Winner: John Dorsey

In his time as general manager, John Dorsey has turned the Browns into a legitimate AFC contender. He’s ferociously attacking the window that Cleveland has with its rookie quarterback by trading for guys like Beckham and Olivier Vernon.

Now, the Browns arguably have the best roster in the AFC North and are poised to make a deep run into the playoffs. That’s not a bad turnaround for a team that was 0-16 in 2017 and 1-15 in 2016.

Browns safety Damarious Randall might’ve called it all along. A couple weeks ago, he tweeted:

John Dorsey lowkey a genius...

— Damarious Randall (@RandallTime) March 5, 2019

After the Beckham trade, he followed it up with:

John Dorsey is officially a genius...

— Damarious Randall (@RandallTime) March 13, 2019

Have to throw some love to Sashi Brown, too. He kind of set up the assets for all of this talent infusion to be possible.

Hats off to Dorsey. But Sashi deserves credit for originally acquiring assets Dorsey deployed to get OBJ, Denzel Ward, Nick Chubb and Demarious Randall. Also left him with Garrett, Ogunjobi, Njoku and Tretter https://t.co/MtYx6eNr6R

— Kevin Cole (@Cole_Kev) March 13, 2019

Loser: David Gettleman

When Gettleman was fired by the Panthers in July 2017, it was abrupt, surprising, and probably not undeserved. He’d already run Steve Smith, DeAngelo Williams, and Josh Norman out of town, and the Panthers fired him before he could screw up contract negotiations with Thomas Davis and Greg Olsen.

Sound familiar, Giants?

Just a couple months ago, he promised Beckham wasn’t going anywhere.

Gettleman: We didn’t sign Odell to trade him.

— New York Giants (@Giants) January 2, 2019

Before trading away Beckham, he shipped off Vernon to the Browns too. Meanwhile, New York is still going to be on the hook for a significant amount of both players’ paychecks.

As of now, Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon are scheduled to count $32.5 million against the #Browns' salary cap in 2019, and $24 million against the #Giants' salary cap.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2019

On top of those two trades, the Giants allowed Landon Collins — their best defensive player — to walk in free agency.

And just like that, Gettleman scrubbed three of the best players from the roster for reasons that are hard to explain. Do the Giants actually have a plan? Because it sure doesn’t look like it.

If only the Giants had listened ...

I tried to tell u @Giants fans Dave was your problem but u laughed and called me bitter! Well welcome to the salt wagon jump on and let’s ride together lol

— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) March 13, 2019

Mean while dg in Gotham right Now.. pic.twitter.com/ROYhW8QA5G

— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) March 13, 2019

Winner: the goddang Browns

Here are the Cliffs Notes for Cleveland’s offseason so far:

traded for Olivier Vernon

signed Sheldon Richardson

signed Kareem Hunt, which in a vacuum is a good, soulless move they absolutely did not need to make.

traded for Odell Beckham Jr.

Sure, Jabrill Peppers might turn into something special and losing a first-round pick hurts, but the Browns are cashing in their assets for veteran contributors and now, on paper, look like a real threat to win the AFC North. Mayfield is surrounded by weapons. The pass rush is going to be powerful inside and out. Every other team in the division is having issues:

The New AFC North@Browns - Added Odell Beckham, Olivier Vernon, Kareem Hunt & Sheldon Richardson@Ravens - Lost C.J. Mosley, Za’Darius Smith, John Brown, Terrell Suggs & Eric Weddle@Steelers - Lost Antonio Brown & Le’Veon Bell@Bengals - Re-signed Bobby Hart & C.J Uzomah

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 13, 2019

Ever since the beer fridges unlocked in Cleveland last fall, it’s better getting better and better to be a Browns fan.

Loser: Breshad Perriman

Breshad Perriman verbally agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Browns on Tuesday before the Beckham trade broke. That didn’t last long:

After trade for Odell Beckham Jr., Browns’ GM John Dorsey and agent Drew Rosenhaus mutually agreed to not to follow through on verbal agreement with WR Breshad Perriman, per @mortreport and me. Perriman now will sign a one-year, $4 million deal with Tampa Bay, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019

Beckham’s presence blocked Perriman’s potential ascension to a starting role — though he only started two of his 10 games with the club. Rather than take on a supporting role, the fifth-year pro — who has career totals of 59 catches on 126 targets for 916 yards — will try to fulfill his potential with the Bucs.

He’ll get the chance to fill DeSean Jackson’s vacated role in Tampa, but will that really be better than seeing absolutely zero double teams as the Browns’ third wideout option behind Landry and Beckham? Perriman could have shined in limited snaps and put together the kind of season that makes Washington throw a four-year, $40 million contract his way. Instead he’ll take his chances with Jameis Winston.

Winner: Jay Glazer

A month ago, The Athletic’s Glazer made a self-described “bold prediction” when he told his readers that he thought Beckham would be traded this offseason. Then everyone lost their damn minds so much that Glazer tweeted this poetically profane message to his, as Shakespeare would scribe, haterz:

For all you fucksticks who spewed shit at me, my kid, my mom, my mom’s kid, my kid’s mom, my head size, body size, intelligence, my mom’s intelligence all because I made a prediction about your team today save your ridiculous fuckin insults for shit that matters in life.

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) February 14, 2019

Who’s laughing now, fucksticks?

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houstonlocalus-blog · 8 years ago

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High & Dry: The Best of The Week

Allah-Las. Photo:Paradigm Agency

Well, things are slowing down a bit after SXSW as there aren’t countless acts vying for your attention this week, but there’s still plenty happening. Bands like the Allah-Las and legends like Southern Culture on The Skids and Reverend Horton Heat will be here while locals The Wheel Workers, The Mighty Orq and more will be on hand for all to enjoy. Houston, here’s how to spend the next week.

On Wednesday you can get going at Walter’s when the post hardcore meets Nintendocore of California’s HORSE the Band swings by. These guys are screamy, they mix in video game sounds, and they’re all kinds of nutty in a live setting. This show should be interesting, as their last release was over eight years ago with Desperate Living. The post metal electronica of New York’s Infinity Shred will be on as direct support while the grindcore of LA’s Graf Orlock will also be on hand while the noise experimental thrash intensity of Houston’s MOTHS will open up the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $12 and $14.

La Sien. Photo: Anthony Rathbun

In the studio at Warehouse Live you can get down with the Argentine reggae of Dread Mar I. You don’t have to know who this guy is to realize that his mix of reggae and Spanish lyrics are pretty catchy, and he’s huge around the globe. He’s here in support of his latest, 10 Anos (En Vivo) from last year. The Spanish rock of Houston’s La Sien will be on as support and openers for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $20 and $23.

At the Foundation Room at House of Blues, another edition of The Rush will take place, this time with Houston’s Alycia Miles and Michele Thibeaux. Things get kicked off by DJ 4k and the 21 & up show has doors at 7 pm, and it’s FREE until 9:30 or $10 after.

Thursday you could find yourself wanting to get all of that indie rock goodness, but acoustic, and if you do then you should go to White Oak Music Hall for a solo set from Andy Hull. Hull, best known as half of Bad Books and the lead singer for Manchester Orchestra, should have a couple of new songs as well as tracks from all of his projects to play. Dustin Kensrue, best known for leading the band Thrice, will be on as direct support and should bring tunes from his latest Thoughts That Float On A Different Blood. The indie goodness of Atlanta’s Gobotron will open the SOLD OUT all ages show with doors at 7 pm.

Rockefeller’s will host the always entertaining roots Americana of Shinyribs. This band has been grinding hard as of late and their latest album, I Got Your Medicine from this year, is fun and full of energy. The enigmatic roots blues of Houston’s The Mighty Orq will be on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $20 and $25.

We Were Wolves. Photo: Randy Edwards

At Continental Club you can get down with the rock n roll of Houston’s We Were Wolves. I’ve always said that these guys are like getting punched in the face with riffs and beer, and their last EP Ruin Your Weekend just proved they aren’t slowing. NOLA’s Bantam Foxes will bring their throwback sound mixed with guitar grandiose and swamp sludge riffs that comes out like a heavy indie rock on last year’s Gold Record on as direct support. Austin’s Otis The Destroyer will be on as opener for the 21 & up show with doors at 8 pm and a measly $7 cover.

Mucky Duck will host the phantom voiced beauty of Nashville’s Shannon LaBrie. I’d be lying if I said that the genre defying sounds of this singer songwriter weren’t as intriguing as they were engaging, and her latest release War & Peace from last year is hard not to love. The 21 & up show has doors at 9:30 and tickets between $20 and $22.

Friday you can help celebrate the One Year Anniversary of The Clinic in an all-day blowout before they move to a new spot. Over 25 bands will commence on the DIY venue for a show that should go down in the history books. Sets from Dallas’ I AM, St Louis’ Welcome Home, Houston’s Delivery Boy and many more will be on hand. The all ages show has doors at 2 pm and tickets for $10 with all of the information available here.

Bunny Galore. Photo: Cherry Bones

At Numbers you can catch another solid set from the ladies of Dem Damn Dames at their Cabaret Hideaway show. Featuring Bunny Galore debuting what are called “fire tassels,” this show should be pretty stellar. Performances from May Hemmer of NOLA, Maria Bella of Baltimore, Paul Garbanzo of Virginia and more as well as the Dames themselves. Hosted by Nick The Vegan and Skabz the Clown, the 18 & up show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $15 and $30.

House of Blues will have the popular hip hop of Atlanta’s 21 Savage. While this guy has only been solo for a short time, last year’s Savage Mode threw the rapper into the mainstream and he’s become quite the act to watch. Brooklyn hardcore female rapper Young M.A. will bring her intensity on as direct support while Detroit’s Tee Grizzley will go on prior. The hip hop of Young Nudy will open the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets for $29.50.

Walter’s will have the psych doom of Dallas’ Wo Fat. Their latest release, last year’s Midnight Cometh, is a steady stream of heavy riffs, thick and murky bass lines, and thunderous drums mixed with psych undertones that’s worth hearing live. The trippy psych blues of Austin’s The Well will be on hand as direct support while the prog meets doom of Houston’s Blues Funeral goes on beforehand. Warlung will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $10.

Southern Culture on the Skids. Photo: The Billions Corporation

Continental Club will host their annual shows with Southern Culture on The Skids. This three piece never disappoints in a live setting, their music is a mix of hanky and panky, and last year’s The Electric Pinecones is their best album to date. Nakia and the Blues Grifters will be on as direct support and openers for night one of the 21 & up show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $17.

Satellite Bar will have the punk sounds of Austin’s The Awful Lot. These guys sound like they’re fans of Rancid and British punk, so they could be pretty tight to catch live. The three piece punk of Yikes will provide direct support while the punk ska reggae of Bottom of The Food Chain will go one before. The hardcore of Houston’s Feels Like Murder is also on the bill and the all ages show with doors at 8 pm will get opened by Baytown’s The Drafted with an $8 cover.

The popular indie folk duo of Shovels & Rope will be over at White Oak Music Hall in the big room downstairs. This married couple from South Carolina have gotten bigger and bigger with time, and their latest album Little Seeds from last year has made them a household name. Matthew Logan Vasquez will be on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $18 and $22.

Merel and Tony. Photo: Ralph Elliott

On Saturday you could get started at Cactus Music for an in-store set from Merel and Tony with The Woe Woe Woes. There for their EP release, you should know that Merel and Tony make some of the most intriguing and interesting music coming out of our city today. Mixing electronica with orchestral influence, the best way to describe them is to hear last year’s Protest Psalms for yourself. The all ages event gets going around 1 pm, there’s gratis beer for the adults, and it’s 100% FREE.

Later on at Rockefeller’s you can get your laugh on with the comedy of Rick Gutierrez. Known for his appearances on BET and Comedy Central, Gutierrez has been making audiences laugh for years. The feature act on the show will be Whiskey Brother and all around funny man Sam Demaris, while Matt Golightly will open and host the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $20 and $25.

Rec Room will host Beta Theater’s April Fools Thing. Sets from The Mustn’ts, YouTube sensation Colby Beserra, Gino Sandoval, and much more will greet you when you attend. The diverse mixture of improv, music, comedy and more should delight anyone who’s into the funnier side of things with doors at 7:30 pm and a $10 ticket.

The Wheel Workers. Photo: Allison McPhail

Upstairs at White Oak Music Hall you can get down for a double release show from Houston’s A Sundae Drive and Glass The Sky. The new A Sundae Drive album Versailles is pretty amazing while offering up a more Sonic Youth type of sound to the indie rockers. The Glass The Sky album is lush with detail and full of pop that should delight anyone who’s unfamiliar with the band’s sound. Houston’s The Wheel Workers will go on prior while College Station’s The Ex-Optimists will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and a $7 cover.

Night two of the Southern Culture On The Skids weekend will commence at Continental Club. The honky tonk hanky pankers will play their second set in support of last year’s The Electric Pinecones, and the trio is always a trip to see live. San Antonio’s matador surf rocker King Pelican will be on as direct support and opener for the 21 & up show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $17.

Nashville’s Starlito and Don Trip will be in the studio at Warehouse Live. The rapper has been reinventing himself after leaving Cash Money Records, and his latest drop with Don Trip Step Brothers THREE is impressive enough for Trip to perform on this show as well. Houston producer and DJ Trakksounds will be on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $20 and $50, the latter being a meet and greet option.

Reverend Horton Heat. Photo:Victory Records

Downstairs at White Oak Music Hall, the Dallas based rockabilly meets psychobilly of Reverend Horton Heat returns. This guy is hell on a stage, his live shows are always amazing and full of energy, and his latest release Rev from 2014 is his best since Liquor In The Front. The strange yet entertaining honky tonk of Unknown Hinson will be on as direct support while The Goddamn Gallows will bring their crazed country folklore on beforehand. Nashville folk female duo Birdcloud will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $18 and $22.

Sunday you can get going at Insomnia for the Sticky Fingers 3 Sticker Art show. Diablo Macabre, Honeybones, Dre Forgotten and so many more will have art in sticker form on display and for sale. The all ages event gets started around 6 pm and it’s 100% FREE.

Over at the Marquee Moon Lounge, Houston’s The Cops will co-headline a set with Alabama’s Daikaiju. Daikaiju play furious surf punk, they go into the crowd, they light things on fire, and their latest single Cock Lobster is a trip. The Cops dress like cops, sing from their point of view, and the tongue in cheek band sounds closest to Hot Snakes on their series of singles like “Street Hooker.” The 21 & up show gets going around 7 pm with a TBA cover, and should be fun no matter what.

Robyn Hitchcock. Photo: Yep Roc Records

House of Blues will host the return of new wave legends The Psychedelic Furs. The London group has been a big deal since the eighties, and with tracks like “Love My Way,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Pretty In Pink,” it’s no wonder. British singer songwriter and legend in his own right Robyn Hitchcock will be on as direct support and opener. His latest single “Mad Shelley’s Letterbox” just proves he’s not slowing down anytime soon. The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $26 and $32.50.

Rudyard’s will host the stoner rock of Detroit’s Bison Machine. This four piece plays riff heavy tunes that are hard not to like, and their latest single “Cloak & Bones” is like saying you should check them out. The squeal heavy stoner doom of Houston’s Funeral Horse will bring their energized sound on as direct support and The Satanic Overlords of Rock N Roll will bring their riff heavy punk on as openers. The show has doors at 8 pm and a $10 cover.

Monday you should find yourself at Walter’s for the psych sounds of Allah-Las. Mixing the surf sensibilities of California and the grit of garage psych, this LA four piece has gotten pretty popular as of late and their new album Calico Review from last year is pretty solid. ��Australia’s The Babe Rainbow will be on as direct support and openers for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $15 and $17.

Tuesday you can head to Mucky Duck for the funny and strange sounds of the Austin Lounge Lizards. Lampooning religion and politics in their songs, this group definitely “keeps Austin weird,” and their latest release Home and Deranged from 2013 is pretty fantastic. The 21 & up show has doors at 7:30 pm and tickets between $25 and $27.

The Octopus Project. Photo:Greenbelt Touring

If you’d rather get a little weirder, you can head to Walter’s for the fun and electro pop sounds of Austin’s The Octopus Project. While their album Identification Parade will always be near and dear to my heart, their upcoming album Memory Mirror sounds pretty amazing. Couple with that a fun and crazed live show and this is where you should be on a Tuesday. There’s no word of support or openers, but that will likely change for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $12 and $15.

That’s about all that’s happening around town this week. No matter what you decide to do, please remember that being responsible is in everyone’s best interest; and a safe ride home is just an app away.

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cover32-yahoopartner-blog · 8 years ago

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Dallas Cowboys: 3 Players To Watch In Packers Playoff Game

January 15th is finally here Cowboys Nation. Playoff football is back in the state of Texas and you can feel the excitement in the air, worldwide. Thanks to an incredible regular season lead by rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas clinched everything they wanted heading into the postseason before Christmas Day. It seems like an eternity since the Dallas Cowboys last played a meaningful football game. Rust shouldn’t be a worry, Jason Garrett will have his team ready to come out firing on all cylinders while keeping their emotions in check. Cowboys nation should believe he will have the team ready to play as he’s earned trust.

This will be Garrett’s second season in the playoffs as a head coach after taking over in 2011. Garrett’s last playoff appearance was against Green Bay in the divisional round in 2014, a memory engraved into the minds of Cowboys fans and players. Fast-forward to two years later and here we are, a divisional round matchup at AT&T stadium against the Green Bay Packers. The Cowboys will have a chance to get the ultimate revenge if they can knock Green Bay out of the playoffs as they look poised to make another Super Bowl run due to the play of Aaron Rodgers. The winner will face an even hotter team the Atlanta Falcons. Here are three players to watch for in what I suspect will be the most watched playoff game in NFL history

Dez Bryant:

An obvious first choice as all eyes will be on Bryant. The man who rocks 88 is known for his emotion and love for the game. There’s not a doubt Bryant will be the most emotional, fired up player on the football field. This will be only his third postseason game. I expect there will be a first career playoff touchdown for the X-man. 88 could be serving the Packers much more than a plate of cheese during this divisional round game, as they say revenge is a dish best served cold. On Saturday, an important name popped up on the Packers injury report with Demarious Randall listed as questionable. If Randall isn’t able to go or is limited this will affect the coverage of Dez drastically. Keep in mind Bryant was inactive during their regular season matchup due to injury. Bryant will indeed be the X factor of this matchup.

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Morris Claiborne:

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) during the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The most improved Dallas Cowboy is hands down Morris Claiborne. Before his injury which looked to be season-ending, Claiborne was becoming a lock down corner. This will be his first action in nearly two months but don’t be surprised to see 24 start the first series. With Nelson inactive the key Packer to watch is Allison, the unsung hero of the Aaron Rodgers hot streak. Cobb played a big part in defeating the Cowboys secondary during the divisional playoff game. As most fans remember, Cobb caught a tipped pass by Tyrone Crawford on third down to ice the game. Cobb also had a huge reception before half time to propel the Packers to score. Claiborne will most likely be on Cobb for the majority of the game. Allison will be covered by Scandrick and rookie Anthony Brown. Corner play will be huge to contain Rodgers as he will by time with his feet, finding the open man.

Ezekiel Elliott:

Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Perry (53) tackles in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Cowboys losses this season have come for two reasons, Zeke rushing for less than 80 yards or turnovers. Ezekiel Elliott has been compared to Demarco Murray of 2014 frequently. Come tomorrow, Cowboy fans hope Zeke and Murray won’t be in the same discussion. Murray had the biggest turnover of the Cowboys season during the divisional round when he was looking to break open a huge run but Julius Peppers stripped him, shifting the second half momentum to Green Bay. If Ezekiel has a costly turnover it would be devastating for a team that has won the turnover differential almost every game this season. If Ezekiel can run for more than 80 yards and control the time of possession it’ll be the best defense against Aaron Rodgers. The key for the Cowboys will to be not playing from behind, Zeke will play a large role in deterring that factor.

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