So far, we have covered running backs, safeties, red-zone threats, throwing arms, quarter-pole surprises, quarter-pole disappointments, franchise cornerstones, players deserving of consideration, best free-agent pickups, biggest free-agent flops, rookie cla ses and Comeback Player of the Year candidates.This week, we look forward to the 2015 offseason. Below is a list of the premier impending free agents, several of whom will be a signed the franchise tag if no long-term contract can be reached before the end Jason Verrett Jersey of February.Without further ado, here is the list:1. , defensive tackle: It's exceedingly rare for superstars of Suh's age (27), talent level and pedigree to reach the open market, which is why he's as the NFL's highest-paid defensive player. Because it would take a whopping $26.7 million to wield the franchise tag, the are willing to let Suh explore free agency even if he notches a third All-Pro selection. In other words, Suh could be playing for the , , or in 2015.2. , pa s rusher: The couldn't work out a deal with Houston last offseason. It's going to cost them even more to re-sign their premier pa s rusher now that he's leading the NFL in sacks while Ben Bartch Jersey rivaling as the best defensive player not named . The really like Houston and don't want to let him get away, per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, so the franchise tag is an option.3. , wide receiver: The most efficient in the league, Bryant is the only NFL player with double-digit touchdowns in each of the past three seasons. His physicality, vice-grip hands and explosive run-after-catch ability make him a nightmare for cornerbacks. Rapoport has suggested Bryant is seeking upward of $16 million annually. Owner Jerry Jones is determined to ensure that Bryant .4. , wide receiver: For opposing defensive backs, there's no scarier sight than Thomas with the ball in his hands and a full head of steam coming off a bubble screen. He doesn't fight for contested balls like Bryant but still ranks second to in receptions, yards and touchdowns. It's hard to imagine the allowing him to reach free agency.5. , cornerback: Revis' contract was announced as a two-year deal, but the for 2015 means he will have to restructure to remain in New England. Revis might not be what he was as a, but he knows wide receiver routes better than any cornerback in the game. Over the past two months, Jaylen Mahoney Jersey he ranks with as the NFL's best.6. , tight end: Despite mi sing the last two games, Thomas is already the first tight end in NFL history with at least 12 touchdowns in back-to-back years. , he ranks behind only and at tight end. The realize his importance to 's aerial attack, which means he's highly unlikely to reach the open market.7. , guard: Iupati has been one of the league's most decorated interior linemen the past few years, earning two berths and a first-team All-Pro selection in 2012. The work with a fairly that could present a problem for a player who could become the NFL's highest paid at his position.8. , running back: Even though Murray is , the will place a higher priority on Bryant this offseason. Running backs , in large part because they can be too easily replaced. Murray deserves to be rewarded for a historically great season, but his injury track record and heavy workload aren't doing his market value any favors. Interesting subplot: is and has designs on finishing his Colton Mckivitz Jersey career with the .9. , defensive end: The bulk of 's pa s-rushing productivity has come in three games versus (), () and (). While he doesn't hara s quarterbacks at the same level as three years ago, he remains dominant against the run. Still just 25 years old, Pierre-Paul has the raw talent that will tempt at least one team into believing he can recapture early-career form.10. , wide receiver: Cobb has more value to the than to any other team because he is ' security blanket on broken and improvised plays. Per Pro Football Focus, the NFL's best quarterback-to-wide receiver pa ser rating this season is Rodgers-to-Cobb at 143.6 (not bad for a receiver who was for the to draft). The second-best? Rodgers-to- at 125 Jim Plunkett Jersey .1. We expect the to try to hammer out a long-term deal with Cobb prior to the start of free agency.Honorable mention:, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , The latest Around The NFL Podcast . Find more Around The NFL content on .

A Not So Golden Generation After AllSo 10 years on from what was labelled as the golden generation I look back at where it all went wrong. Many people in football believe the inevitable hype that surrounds a young player and a talented Seattle Seahawks Jersey group of players has hampered the development of what promised to be such a wonderful side and on paper you cant argue that it wasnt a wonderful side.The likes of Beckham,Scholes,Lampard,Gerrard,Rooney,A.Cole,Campbell,Terry,Ferdinand,Gary Neville,Butt,Heskey,Carragher,Dyer,Hargreaves,Walcott and Michael Owen all lining up in the same team sounds only like a virtual football managers fantasy but the fact is that this was actually the main core of our national team and was billed to be potential European and world champions and to end our 40 odd year search of a major trophy.Unfortunately throughout the period that this special group of players played together they never quite lived up to the intense expectations piled on top of them. 2 quarter finals at world cups(Korea/Japan-2002 and Germany-2006),2 quarter finals at the European championships(Portugal-2004 and Poland/Ukraine-2012), a 2nd round at a world cup(South Africa -2010) and failure to even qualify for Euro 2008 reads very modestly and leaves a somewhat bitter taste in the mouth.In total out of the players named they boast 60 top flight ,36 fa cup and 11 champions league medals between them,which makes significantly better reading than that of there non existent international achievements. So that calls for the question: where did it all go wrong?Was it there fault?Well the answer to that question is a mystery in all honesty.Was it the management? Well Sven Goran-Erik son at the time he was appointed (2001) had as good a reputation as any manager going and in fact he is statistically the 4th best England manager in terms of win percentage(60%) and forgetting the comical appointment of Steve Mclaren,Fabio capello who is England most succe sful manager ever statistically with an impre sive 67% win rate, when appointed had a CV that any avid football manager player would be proud of and this is in real life.So its hard to blame the management if you refer to statistics. Some bizarre formations and odd selections by Sven (playing Scholes on wing and also playing DariusVa sell) could be argued to be a reason on why England never made it further than a quarter final under Svens guidance and some strange selections by capello Blessuan Austin Jersey , most famously leaving Theo Walcott out of the world cup squad in favour of Manchester Citys Shaun Wright-Phillips could be a a reason on why England were so poor in South Africa and why Capellos rein is not looked upon by England fans as the most succe sful.Some unfortunate circumstances in which he had to strip John terry of the captaincy after an affair with Wayne Bridges mi sus and also to re appoint him just 1 year later Darrell Taylor Jersey but only for him to be stripped of it this time by the fa for alleged racial abuse against anton ferdinand, subsequently the reason for Capellos departure was unfortunate and very unhelpful.The language barrier is often used as an excuse but isnt valid as if it was such a problem why did England stroll through qualification so emphatically with Capello and his dodgy lingo? and when we did have a manager with perfect English,Steve Mclaren he ended up as quite simply a Wally with a brolly.In my opinion it simply has to come down to the players and the fact that quite simply they have flattered to deceive on the international scene.For instance:Rooney Battles with Thuram in Euro 2004Wayne Rooney-The biggest talent to come from English football in many years supposedly and while whilst at club level he has a great record. The last time he played well in a competitive tournament was back at euro 2004 when he scored 4 goals in total. since then he has failed to hit the net in 3 major tournaments and has underperformed greatly on the big stage internationally but he is not alone.Not the same player on the international stageFrank Lampard-A player who at club level is arguably the best midfielder in the last 10 years but on the international stage its a completely different story. A good euro 2004 in which he bagged 3 goals has been followed up by 0 goals in his last 2 major tournaments (world cup-2006 and 2010) not helped by the fact he was ruled out of euro 2012 but that is 0 goals in a total of 8 games for Lampard in world cups and for his impeccably high standards, that is poor to say the least.That hat-trick against CroatiaTheo Walcott-The youngest of my inclusion of players but having made his England debut in 2006 vs Hungary at the tender age of 17 he therefore comes under the bracket of this so called golden generationa world cup in 2006 in which he didnt feature is unfair to judge him on but ever since that hat-trick against Croatia in Zagreb he has been Seattle Seahawks Men Jersey fairly average to say the least, being left out of the 2010 world cup squad whilst at the time a shock, in hindsight his form at Arsenal was indifferent and his England form was poor so on merit of inclusion he didnt deserve to make that squad. At euro 2012 with the new manager , Roy hodgson he was included in the 23 man squad and scored a crucial goal in a win against Sweden but this is not enough for a man who 6 year prior to this goal had showed little in his young international career. Having said that at 23 he has many years on the international scene left to try and prove me wrong.Failed to ever live up to expectationsEmile Heskey-A player who astonishingly won 62 caps for England never repaid the faith shown in him by his managers and for a man who demanded a 12m transfer fee from Leicester to Liverpool and was dubbed as a Teenage Sensation has horribly underperformed and never justified his 62 caps and with a poor 7 goals in those appearances for England and 0 goals at major tournaments makes us all scratch our heads at why he picked ahead of prolific goalscorers such as,Fowler,Bent,Defoe and Peter Crouch.Only Sven and Mr Capello will know why. Another example of an international FlopThe fact that Paul Scholes retired from international football in 2004 and has since then mi sed out on 3 major tournaments has certainly not helped Englands case and also the fact that the likes of Joe Cole,Ledley King,Shaun Wright-Phillips,Jonathan Woodgate,Alan Smith and Kieron Dyer have failed to fulfil there potentials has again not helped England but Im afraid that in fact i think its a case of too many egos and overpaid pre Madonnas all clashing together on the international scene has been pivotal to the downfall of this special generation and its a DeeJay Dallas Jersey case of what might have been rather than signing the praises of our international heros succe s on the international scene which is rather sad in all honesty.Lets just hope we learn from this group of players and treat our next generation of players in the right way.

The president of the Ugandan Football A sociation Lawrence Mulindwa has threatened to take legal action against Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo. Laszlo left his post as Uganda national team bo s twelve days ago without giving any notice, however his contract states that he must give at least three months.He is still our coach because he did not give us the three months notice as stated in his contract, said Mulindwa. He didnt hand over the house, car and other items before he left. We are profe sional people and hope that Csaba also behaves in a profe sional manner.Fufa Malik Willis Jersey claim that Hearts are now due them around 60,000 and that the Edinburgh club have so far remained quiet on the matter. Now there is no proper communication. They Hearts are quiet, said Mulindwa. He even went as far as to imply that Laszlo will be out of a job soon. He will lose his job and remain between Hearts and the Cranes if he is not careful.The positivity after finally appointing a new manager, seven months after beginning the search, looked sure to be wiped out again and I have to say I quietly feared the Trenton Cannon Jersey worst.These allegations also bothered Laszlo and yesterday he broke his silence by providing his account of recent events. At the moment theres big confusion about this. I quit my contract with Uganda and I know its not easy for a team who had a very succe sful coach to lose him. But I had the po sibility to quit even if a lot of times the Uganda FA said I was paid everything.The contract was over four years, I had two years and two other years. But I had the po Brett Kern Jersey sibility to break the contract because theyd broken it a lot of times already. Even before I came to Scotland I spoke with the president and he told me, okay, if you want to go, we cant keep you. We dont want to cut your career, youve done a very good job here after negotiations you can go to Hearts.For the last two months he Mulindwa didnt give me my money until the last day before I came to Scotland to talk with Hearts. He gave it to me at the last minute, a cheque for the two months. Before, if Id call hed never answer his phone, I never had a chance to get my money. Suddenly there he was.So there are two sides to every story. I quietly feared the worst when I first heard about this story over a week ago. Reports over the last few seasons have claimed that Hearts have been slow in paying certain payment, including money owed to Dunfermline for a cup tie last season and the full transfer fee for record signing Mirsad Beslija. It has also been claimed before that Hearts have been difficult to communicate on such i sues.Since hearing Laszlos comments Anthony Rush Jersey I feel more at ease. It sounds plausible that Fufa breached his contract by not paying his wages on time and that he was paid in full only after he agreed to sign for Hearts. Laszlo even alluded to money he was due and had just received in his first ever interview as Hearts manager.Of the house and car that Mulindwa claims the Romanian-born Hungarian failed to hand over, Laszlo cheekily replied: I got the car. The car is now in the compound. I had a house which I rented from FUFA, the house is still there. I didnt take it in Tucker McCann Jersey my pocket. Today I gave the po sibility for my lawyer to go together with the FUFA people to give everything so things can be finalised officially.In the papers they say I havent given the car back. If FUFA want the car back, if they want to take the things from the house that is there. But I want to make this official, now my lawyer in Uganda can give the signature that everything is finished. For us in Europe this is normal but for them it is big trouble.

The have a really good core moving forward. After adding quarterback of the future J.J. McCarthy and potential star edge rusher Dallas Turner, they have a multitude of players at premium positions locked Steven Sims Jersey up for the next few seasons.The Vikings have Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson locked up for the next four seasons and have their top two edge rushers for the same time frame. Along with that, the Vikings are set at tackle with both players still Mitchell Trubisky Jersey performing at a high level.One of the intriguing elements is the future of right tackle Brian O'Neill. At 29 years old, he is going to be two years removed from a partially torn Achilles tendon. Alec Lewis of The Athletic could be pivotal for the seventh-year player from Pitt.Should be better another year removed from partially torn Achilles. This is an important season considering Rod Woodson Jersey his contract is not fully guaranteed for 2025.This is an important tidbit. It's been very obvious that has been targeting players who are on the younger side of things and O'Neill is set to be 30 years old going into the 2025 season.His contract is one that Alex Highsmith Jersey you can get out of if you choose, but it's not without consequences. The Vikings would incur a dead cap hit of $11,723,006 but they would save$14,296,108 per by moving on from him. If the Vikings believe in Walter Rouse or find a cheaper option, it's not out of the question. If O'Neill plays well, it would be a big surprise, but as Lewis Minkah Fitzpatrick Jersey writes, it's a pivotal season for him.Make sure to check outour every day for the best and latest Minnesota Vikings news and analysis.

We can all but put one training camp position battle to rest for the .The team rested its top starters on offense Greg Dortch Jersey during Thursdays 14-13 preseason win over the at Gillette Stadium. Most notable was veteran lineman Mekhi Becton getting the night completely off at right guard.Never a doubt | Tanner Vallejo Jersey Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) Becton, a former No. 11 overall pick of the , has been competing with 2023 third-round pick Tyler Steen for the starting job at right guard. Steen entered Thursdays game .He drew the start, but wound up exiting late in the first quarter with an ankle injury.After the game, head coach Nick Sirianni wasnt ready to name Becton the starter, even if the writings been on the wall.We still have some time to think through some things, Sirianni said. No reason to say D.J. Humphries Jersey anything one way or the other right now, because were still looking through it. Well see.Head Coach Nick Sirianni and Eagles players speak with the media. Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) Both Becton and Steen were in the starting lineup for the Eagles Week 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens, but James Wiggins Jersey Becton notably played on the right side. Bectons night was finished after only eight snaps. Steen Kyler Murray Jersey slid over from the left side to the right side and wound up playing 36 snaps total against Baltimore.After Thursday night, all signs point to the Eagles counting onBecton at right guard to start the regular season.

We'll look ahead to the results of this weekend's games in a second, but real quick ...On the heels of his , is on the tip of the football world's tongue. that Luck Bernhard Raimann Jersey 's would get the top seed in the AFC ... and with just two 2013 playoff teams , 4-2 Indy appears pointed in that direction (especially with Denver and San Diego still having to face off twice).If the road to Glendale, Arizona, does go through Lucas Oil Stadium, Luck will have a great shot at reaching his first . A couple of days ago on the Dave Dameshek Football Program, we debated with (Daniel Jeremiah) and whether Luck would be the first among the currently ringle s QBs to get a Lombardi:As you may have heard, already has a ring on his finger ... which led to this debate Anthony Coyle Jersey with Elliot and Hodgson about Luck versus Wilson: Like any diehard football fan who grew up near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, I always look forward to my reconnecting with their old pals from Cleveland. There are many things we can call -- a Rust Belt reunion, an AFC North showdown with real playoff implications -- but one thing it's not is a rivalry. But that might be changing, as we detailed here:Yes, has engendered some real optimism in Northwest Ohio ... but fans would've been barking proudly several decades ago if one game had turned out differently, as we detail here in this episode of our pigskin-specific Butterfly Effect segment, the N-if-L. at is just one of the great divisional matchups awaiting our eyeballs this weekend. The scores for each are right on the other side of the warning sign below. Proceed at your own risk ...WARNING: Do NOT continue reading if you don't want to know the final scores of .(1-0 this week, 12-3 last week, 47-31 on Alec Pierce Jersey the season)PITTSBURGH STEELERS 17 CLEVELAND BROWNS 19: 6 rec, 65 yds, TD: 7 rec, 85 yds, TDNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 23 BUFFALO BILLS 20: 8 rec, 110 yds, 2 TDs BUF D: 7 sacksJACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 29 TENNESSEE TITANS 26: 25-35, 340 yds, 2 TDs, INT: 135 yds/scrimmage, TDDENVER BRONCOS 31 NEW YORK JETS 21: 3.5 sacks: 42-yd TD runCAROLINA PANTHERS 16 CINCINNATI BENGALS 38CAR: 42 yds rushing: 140 yds/scrimmage, TDGREEN BAY PACKERS 27 MIAMI DOLPHINS 28: 6 rec, 85 yds, TD: 20 car, 90 yds, TDDETROIT LIONS 26 MINNESOTA VIKINGS 21: 3 rec, 44 yds, TD: 21-32, 290 yds, TD, 2 INTsCHICAGO BEARS 34 ATLANTA FALCONS 31: 18 car, 105 yds, TD; 4 rec, Peyton Manning Jersey 50 yds: 7 rec, 90 yds, 2 TDsDALLAS COWBOYS 17 SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 24: 15 car, 65 yds: 16 car, 130 yds, TDWASHINGTON REDSKINS 10 ARIZONA T.Y. Hilton Jersey CARDINALS 28: 5 rec, 85 yds, TD: 8 rec, 140 yds, TDSAN DIEGO CHARGERS 21 OAKLAND RAIDERS 20: 10 rec, 120 yds, 2 TDs: 14 car, 80 yds, TDBALTIMORE RAVENS 17 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 23: 3 INTs: 7 rec, 115 yds, TDNEW YORK GIANTS 23 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 31: 3 rec, 70 yds: 5 rec, 105 yds, TDSAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 20 ST. LOUIS RAMS 16: 12 car, 80 yds, TD: 18-35, 270 yds, 2 INTsEnjoy the games this weekend. I hope your team wins (unle s it's playing my team).Follow Dave Dameshek on Twitter .

West Ham captain Mark Noble believes that Arsenal were wrong to allow Jack Wilshere to leave them this summer. At the same time, he is glad to have the 26-year-old as a team-mate.Wilshere left his boyhood club during the summer and joined West Ham on a free transfer. The Englishman had been hoping to stay on with the Gunners due to Kingsley Enagbare Jersey his love for the club, however he eventually had no choice but to leave after manager Unai Emery did not provide him with a surances over first-team football.Wilshere is hoping to earn himself a recall to the England team and it was perhaps the best decision for him to leave the club and start afresh if he is to achieve his target.Once rated as the future of English football, Wilshere has sadly seen his career progre s halted by a series of injury problems.Saturday will be a very emotional day for him as it will see him play against Arsenal for the first- time in his career. There is no doubt that he will be aiming to prove to Emery what he has Bart Starr Jersey mi sed, but if he does happen to score, he will probably not celebrate out of respect to the Arsenal fans and club.West Ham are targeting a strong finish on the top half of the standings this season. They should that they have big expectations for this season by hiring former Premier League manager Manuel Pellegrini to be their new bo s as well as making a number of new signings during the summer transfer window.If one thing looks certain, Brett Favre Jersey it is that Wilshere is likely to be a key part of Pellegrinis midfield this season.The veteran Noble is glad to have Wilshere as a team-mate.:If I was theArsenalmanager,Jack Wilsherewould be in my starting line-up for sure.Hes had his injuries, but he is a fantastic player and we are glad to have him here. It will be strange for Jack going back to his old club this weekend. In my view, he needed to leaveArsenal and he would probably say so himself: he was in Malik Willis Jersey a no-win situation there.He had been there for a long time and every time I watchedArsenalplay, the talk after would always be about Jack. Its probably because he is English, but other players would give the ball away three or four times and the commentary would still be about Jack. Every Alex Mcgough Jersey time he made a bad pa s, everyone said he was not good enough any more. Oh, come on!I hope we can see the best of him here at West Ham. You forget sometimes that he is only 26. I am not cutting his career short, but he has probably got seven good years left. If he can play at West Ham for seven years, then he will have a great time here.

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For all of the Roger Staubach Jersey negative attention that Florida State QB Jameis Winston's off-field behavior has attracted this season, there is no doubt in my mind that he is the top quarterback in the potential 2015 QB cla s.While others are more athletic (Oregon's Marcus Mariota) and better personality/character fits (Michigan State's Connor Cook), there isn't another quarterback in college football capable of matching Winston's big-game resume and overall potential. Evaluators might attempt to convince themselves otherwise to avoid a P.R. headache, but the tape suggests that he remains the crown jewel of the cla s based on his on-field performance.Overall, I know that Winston's previous transgre sions will ultimately decide his fate in several draft rooms, but there will be a number of NFL evaluators who will fall in love with his resiliency, composure and big-game ability after watching the reigning Heisman Trophy winner on Saturday night.While the circumstances surrounding Winston's immature and sometimes irresponsible acts warrant serious investigation by NFL officials, there is no denying that he is a special player at the position. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound redshirt sophomore guided the Seminoles to their 23rd straight win, while exhibiting the kind of physical tools that offensive coordinators covet in franchise quarterbacks. From his outstanding arm strength, touch and accuracy to his impre sive pocket awarene s and anticipation, Winston po se ses all of the traits to thrive in a pro-style offense. Additionally, he has enough athleticism to make plays on the run when the pocket collapses.Against Notre Dame, Winston showed the football world that he remains the most dangerous quarterback in college when he puts it all together on the field. Following an uneven first-half performance where he appeared flustered by Notre Dame's defensive tactics, Winston brilliantly picked apart the defense with exceptional precision in the second half. He connected on 15 of 16 throws for 181 yards and a score after halftime. Most impre sive, he repeatedly displayed the courage to stand in the pocket and deliver accurate throws despite facing constant pre sure up the gut. Given the importance of composure, poise and anticipation in a quarterback evaluation, Winston's second-half showing checked off a lot of boxes in key areas and will lead some scouts to appreciate his ability to step up when the game is teetering on the brink.From a critical standpoint, I still have some concerns about his sloppy footwork and fundamentals that lead to back-foot Dallas Cowboys Jersey to ses at times, but I believe Winston's flaws are correctable with detailed coaching at the next level. An astute quarterback coach will help him learn to incorporate his lower body into his throwing mechanics, which will improve his velocity, accuracy and ball placement. (Most quarterbacks with a heavy baseball background are "arm" throwers, so it is not a surprise that he tends to rely extensively on his arm instead of his lower body to generate velocity on his throws.)Looking at Winston's intangibles, the majority of observers will allow his off-field behavior to cloud the traits that he displays on the field, but I will step out and say that his "football character" is outstanding when he steps onto the field. Winston is a charismatic leader who galvanizes his teammates through his actions and words, and plays with the kind of swagger that leads others to follow his lead. While most prospects would crack under the intense scrutiny and pre sure that Winston has endured over the past year (most of which has been self-inflicted through his own actions), he has continued to thrive on the biggest and brightest stages when his team needed him the most. From my vantage point, Winston's resiliency, toughne s and composure under those circumstances suggest that he won't wilt under the pre sure of the pro game and will find a way to succeed when things inevitably go wrong as a franchise player. With quarterback guru George Whitfield, Jr. on record stating that Winston's football IQ and aptitude are on par with in the cla sroom (Whitfield has privately trained Winston and Luck, plus a host of other top quarterbacks in the past few years), I don't have any reservations about his ability to proce s information on the board and put it into practice on the field.Stock upQB Clint Trickett, West Virginia: Trickett is not a prototypical NFL quarterback, but he might be the most dangerous player in college football as the director of the Mountaineers' fast-paced offense. The 6-2, 186-pound senior in West Virginia's 41-27 upset win. Most impre sive, Trickett played inspired football while his father (Rick Trickett, Florida State's offensive line coach) was dealing with some health i sues. Given his poise, composure and production against a top team with so many distractions around him, Trickett deserves recognition for his efforts.RB Devontae Booker, Utah: At a time when running backs are seemingly devalued by football observers, Booker is showing how much the presence of a dynamic workhorse in the backfield can reverse the fortunes of a team. The 5-11, 203-pound junior has rushed for at least 155 yards in each of the Utes' last three games, including a 32-carry, 229-yard effort against Oregon State that showcased a unique combination of quickne s, balance and body control. With the Utes surging into contention in the Pac-12 South, Booker is quickly jumping into the conversation as one of the top runners in college football.QB Cody Ke sler, USC: The Trojans' star has quietly enjoyed an outstanding season as the director of Steve Sarkisian's offense. Ke sler is completing nearly 70 percent of his pa ses and sports a ridiculous 18:1 touchdown to interception ratio through seven games. Against Colorado, he and a number of pinpoint throws that showcased his superb timing and anticipation as a thrower. Facing an opponent next weekend that will challenge his ability to efficiently distribute the ball to a bevy of playmakers on the perimeter, Ke sler will have a chance to show evaluators that he is legitimate prospect with Dak Prescott Jersey the tools to play at the next level.RB/KR Marcus Murphy, Mi souri: Whenever an offensive player is capable of making an impact in the kicking game, scouts will denote him with a gold star due to his ability to contribute as a two-phase player. That's why I'm confident Murphy will get an opportunity to make a roster as a utility player following his . Murphy notched a pair of return touchdowns (96-yard kick return; 86-yard punt return) and scored on a five-yard run that showcased his ability to find paydirt as a runner. As more NFL scouts dig into film to search for a solid option in the return game, Murphy's impre sive career resume (seven total return touchdowns) could make him an enticing option on draft day.Stock downK Michael Hunnicutt, Oklahoma: No one pays attention to the kicker until he fails to deliver in a key moment. This week, all eyes will be on Hunnicutt after the senior mi sed a pair of chip-shot field goals and had a PAT blocked in . Although questionable protection and timing contributed to Hunnicutt's miscues, the fact that he mi sed a 19-yarder to clinch the victory merits his spot on this list.QB Kevin Hogan, Stanford: The Cardinal offensive woes don't rest exclusively with the quarterback, but the 6-4, 228-pound pa ser certainly contributed to the unit's failures against Arizona State. against the Sun Devils. Most important, he failed to help the offense muster a substantial threat when the game was hanging in the balance. Given the amount of talent dotting the Cardinal roster, Hogan has to find a way to push the right buttons to generate more explosive plays and points for Stanford.QB Kenny Hill, Texas A&M: After jumping into the Heisman Trophy conversation following a few impre sive early-season performances, Hill could be fighting to keep his job following three straight disappointing showings for the Aggies. Although Hill has completed 68.1 percent of his pa ses during that span, he has only compiled a 6:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and shown signs of confusion in the pocket. Against Alabama, Hill's hesitancy was apparent when he failed to connect with open receivers on the second and third option of the route concept. With the Crimson Tide throwing a variety of looks at Hill, the young signal-caller's inexperience and declining confidence .College Football Playoff final four1. Mi si sippi State: The Bulldogs made their way through three top-10 opponents to claim the top spot in the polls, but Dan Mullen's crew still has a ton of work to do to secure the top seed in the College Football Playoff. Games against Arkansas and Alabama will test the Bulldogs' toughne s and physicality, while the season finale against Ole Mi s will challenge their focus and concentration with huge implications potentially on the line.2. Florida State: The Seminoles are certainly not as dominant as their 2013 version, but it's hard Dallas Cowboys Women Jersey to knock a team that continues to win despite facing adversity on and off the field. With the Seminoles riding a 23-game winning streak and facing light competition down the stretch, it is time to pencil in Florida State for one of the berths in the playoff tournament.3. Ole Mi s: The Rebels' defense is championship-caliber, but questions about their quarterback play prevents some observers from fully endorsing Hugh Freeze's squad as a title contender. Although Bo Wallace has played better in recent weeks, his penchant for turnovers could be the deciding factor in a big game against a heavyweight opponent.4. Oregon: Despite a disappointing lo s to Arizona a few weeks ago, the Ducks remain in contention for a berth due to their sensational quarterback. on the perimeter; his ability to single-handedly carry the Ducks' offense could make the unit downright scary with young players like Royce Freeman starting to emerge as key contributors.Heisman Watch1. QB Dak Prescott, Mi si sippi State: The bye week won't stop the buzz building for Prescott's Heisman Trophy campaign. The junior has ama sed 22 total touchdowns and helped the Bulldogs surge to on the strength of three wins over top-10 opponents.2. QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon: The Ducks' star quarterback has taken his game to a higher level this season. Mariota has scored 24 total touchdowns (19 receiving; 5 rushing) and single-handedly put Oregon back into playoff contention after a disappointing lo s to Arizona.3. RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin: Gordon has topped the 100-yard mark five times in six games while cruising to a 1,000-yard season. With 25-plus carries in each of the last three games, the Badgers' standout is proving that he can be a workhorse runner at the next level.4. QB Jameis Winston, Florida State: The intense scrutiny on Winston's off-field behavior has detracted from his impre sive play on the field, but it is time to appreciate his ability to consistently guide the Seminoles to the winner's circle. Winston was , completing 15 of his last 16 pa ses for 181 yards and a touchdown. Most impre sive, he delivered a number of anticipation throws with defenders in close proximity. Given the Seminoles' easy road to the postseason, Winston will have plenty of chances to compile the gaudy numbers that will force voters to rea se s his candidacy.5. QB Everett Golson, Notre Dame: It is uncommon for a player to gain momentum in a lo s, but the buzz will start to build for Golson following . The diminutive signal-caller put the Fighting Irish offense on his back, exhibiting exceptional poise and playmaking Emmitt Smith Jersey ability under pre sure. From his improvisational skills that led to several first downs in critical moments to his ability to calmly guide his team down the field in the game's waning moments, Golson's play certainly puts him in the conversation as one of college football's top playmakers.*Follow Bucky Brooks on Twitter *

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