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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The is headed to Spain in 2025 for the first regular-season game ever in Angelo Blackson Jersey that country.The league announced Friday that its international slate of games for the 2025 season will feature a game at 's iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium."We could not be more excited to bring the best of the NFL, the best of our teams and star players to the more than 13 million pa sionate fans in Spain and partner with one of the greatest global soccer clubs in Real Madrid in a truly world cla s and innovative stadium," said Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's head of international affairs.The teams that will play in that game will be announced at a later date but O' Tyree Appleby Jersey Reilly said the host team would likely be an AFC team because Keith Tandy Jersey teams in that conference will have an extra home game that season.ADVERTISEMENT "Theres not a lack of interest for teams playing in Madrid with our partner Real Madrid," O'Reilly said.The NFL has been expanding its international presence in recent years with owners voting in December to authorize the league to host eight games internationally each season.In 2024, the NFL will have three games in London including a home game for the along with one in Germany and the first game ever in Brazil.The NFL has also hosted several games in Mexico City and plans to return there in 2026 following the that year after renovations are finished at Azteca Stadium.O'Reilly Juwan Parker Jersey said the league is looking at other potential countries to host a game in the future, including France.Reporting by The Wendell Smallwood Jersey A sociated Pre s. Do you want more great stories delivered right to you? Here's how you can create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow your favorite leagues, teams and players and receive a personalized newsletter in your inbox daily.

coach revealed Wednesday that he and coach have on the offensive side of the ball, but their teams -- set to play -- couldn't look any different in the fourth quarter this season.While the have scored the most points in the NFL in the final period, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Jersey the Niners remain the only team in the league yet to score in the fourth.Late-game succe s has plenty to do with why the are 3-0 and the have dropped two straight to fall to 1- Reggie Perry Jersey 2.Philadelphia's second-half fireworks have helped them become the first team in NFL history to win their first three games after trailing by 10 or more points in each tilt. San Francisco, meanwhile, has been outscored by a league-worst 49 points over the final two quarters.Quarterback play has been a factor.While signal-caller owns a first-quarter pa ser Jarrett Allen Jersey rating of 144.1, his fourth-quarter rating sits at a lowly 48.4 over three starts. has been something of a hot-and-cold act for the , but his 978 pa sing yards leads the NFL en route to becoming the only player in the league with 300-plus pa sing yards in all three games. Foles is currently on pace for 5,216 pa s yards, Nate Sestina Jersey which would land him fourth all-time on the single-season pa sing list.Something has to give Sunday, though, as the Niners defense has yet to allow a 300-yard pa Buck Williams Jersey ser in 2014.In a game San Francisco needs badly to keep pace with the unbeaten and world-champion , putting an end to the fourth-quarter blues is a must.On the latest , the heroes chat with two-time MVP Kurt Warner, debate the NFL's top throwing arms and .

The NFL.com team held its first mock draft for the 2015 fantasy campaign ... in 2014. The standard scoring league consisted of NFL LIVE members Marcas Grant and James Koh, NFL writers/editors Alex Gelhar and Matt Franciscovich, and NFL LIVE producer Hytham Kilani. Each participant drafted for two teams, as indicated below. Each team needed to a semble a starting lineup of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one flex (RB/WR), one tight end, one kicker and one defense/special teams unit.Draft Order:1. Marcas Grant Team 12.James Koh Team 13. Alex Gelhar Team 14.Hytham Kilani Team 15. Matt Franciscovich Team 16.Hytham Kilani Team 27. Marcas Grant Team 28. Matt Franciscovich Team 29. James Koh Team 210. Alex Gelhar Team 2Round 1ANALYSIS: While as the top overall pick wasn't much of a shock, the first round was notable mostly because of the names that weren't there. Gone were the likes of , and . However, there were a couple of surprises. ... James Koh isn't too worried about being able to repeat since he drafted him with the second overall pick. 's frustrating 2014 was enough to drop him to the sixth spot, but not out. ... Welcome to the first round, and !Round 2ANALYSIS: With the top running backs off the board, Round 2 was focused primarily on wide receivers. dropped out of the first round, but he didn't fall too far. ... Going back to the selection at No. 9 overall, seven of the next eight selections were Kawhi Leonard Jersey all wideouts. I used that run to stack with -- bromance, baby! going at the bottom of the second round was a bit of an eye-opener considering some of the other young running backs still on the board.Round 3ANALYSIS: Even with his great start to the season, it's apparent that there isn't overwhelming faith that can repeat in 2015. The team that Ingram eventually signs with will have a large impact on his fantasy value next year. ... is likely to be overdrafted based on his video game numbers this season, but the third round seems like an appropriate spot for the budding star. ... Meanwhile, slips to the third round -- one round behind .Round 4ANALYSIS: With 's days in San Francisco appearing to be at an end, jumps up to the top of the fourth round. ... However, the defining feature of Round 4 is the trio of young wide receivers who sat on the cusp of greatne s in 2014. , and all made us sit up and pay attention for parts of this season. The question is 2015 will be can they progre s (or at least maintain) their succe Quentin Richardson Jersey s? ... Also, with sliding to the fourth round -- and in the midst of a late-season fade -- you could make a case for him spending next season outside the ranks of "elite" quarterbacks.Round 5ANALYSIS: goes in the fifth round as the fifth quarterback off the board. There might be depth at the quarterback position, but it starts to muddle the pond once you get past the top tier (Manning or not). If you subscribe to the "wait on a quarterback" strategy, you're still okay to sit it out on signal-callers. ... going ahead of speaks to the current state of affairs in the backfield. ... going ahead of might be a bit of an eye-opener, but until the figure some things out at quarterback, Watkins will come with some added risk. ... Speaking of receivers with quarterback i sues ... hi, ! Round 6ANALYSIS: A mere 10 spots after Hill comes off the board, is drafted. Handcuffing them will be nearly impo sible. This has the makings of another --type committee. I can hear your anguished sighs now. ... Last August, we thought could be a low-end WR1. By December, he's coming off the Danny Manning Jersey board as a lower-end WR2 -- one slot ahead of the consistently inconsistent . ... in the sixth round could be excellent value. Where Peterson will be playing his trade is the only question. ... in the sixth round? Spicy pick, James Koh. Very spicy.Round 7ANALYSIS: looks firmly planted among the crop of WR3 prospects for next season. It speaks partially to the power of . But with 's contract situation still unsettled, Adams could get a promotion in the ' pa sing pecking order. ... went on injured reserve midway through the season ... and he still gets drafted ahead of . ... The trio of running backs at the bottom of the seventh round offer so much promise, but can dish out frustration in equal doses. However, it appears that Sankey is trending up while Mathews and Stewart could continue to slide down.Round 8ANALYSIS: in the eighth round. Every year, we think "this is the year Brady can't overcome his group of underwhelming receivers!" Then he rallies, does something like and winds up in the Malik Fitts Jersey top 10 again. One day we'll be right. One day. ... Depending on what happens with , you can expect the versus debate to rage through the summer. Turbin wins Round 1. ... Despite what management tried to sell us last offseason, it appears that dumping all of your wide receivers does have a negative effect on your quarterback. Although a bad offensive line doesn't help, either. ... as the fourth tight end drafted is your reminder that the position is still a me s. Round 9ANALYSIS: Yes, my irrational fantasy man crush on extends to way-too-early mock drafts. The Rivera pick in the last round spawned a mini-run with Allen and coming off the board within the next eight picks. ... Matt Franciscovich being able to snag in the ninth round could look downright prophetic in light of 's decline and ' 2015 disappearance. ... The same could be said of Alex Gelhar's pick at the end of the round. Round 10ANALYSIS:'s free-fall ends in the 10th round. He went from hot to not in a flash. ... could be a name to watch this offseason, depending on how he finishes the 2014 campaign. With ' injury i sues again coming to the forefront, Williams could play a bigger role in 2015. ... Death, taxes and in the 10th round. ... Since we mentioned Patterson's slide, it's worth noting that was one of this season's bigger disappointments as well.Round 11ANALYSIS: Two things immediately jump out in Round 11: First, a Buccanneers running back finally come off the board! Second, it's one spot ahead of . ... Maybe we forgot about a little bit, letting him fall this Landry Shamet Jersey far. But it could also be because Bill Belichick will spend part of 2015 ignoring him in favor of any number of other backs. ... is a steal this late in the draft. Nice pull by Matt Franciscovich. Round 12ANALYSIS: Our first defense off the board! No real surprise that it's the , although it started a run on defenses with the and also coming off the board in the same round. ... The pick in the 12th round qualifies as the biggest Hail Mary in the draft. But it's in the late rounds, why not take a big swing just in case you hit it? ... For my tastes, I'd rather take a chance on someone like . Then again, I'm a scaredy cat.Round 13ANALYSIS: Okay, maybe I'm not that much of a scaredy cat. I decided to use my two picks on rookie quarterbacks -- and Johnny Football! ... Alex Gelhar grabbing at the end of the round could be a nice value pick, depending on the direction of the offense next season.Round 14ANALYSIS: Kickers, kickers, kickers ... and the kicker? ! Round 15ANALYSIS: Three names stand out in the final round -- , and . Only one of those three seems guaranteed to be a starter for their current teams next season. But heck, that's what the last round's for. We'll see how things change in a month or so.

Eventually, will get paid.All the top receivers do, and there's little doubt that San Francisco's most targeted receiver in one of the top NFL offenses belongs in the conversation among the NFL's best pa s-catchers.The question is whether it's the or some other team that will pay Aiyuk.In the past couple of years, the 49ers have paid the team's other playmakers, including , and fellow receiver , who was in Aiyuk's situation two years ago. That became a contentious negotiation during which Samuel asked to be traded before ultimately agreeing to a three-year, $73.5 million deal.ADVERTISEMENT After his second straight 1,000-yard Kyle Korver Jersey receiving season, Aiyuk will make $14.1 million in 2024 on his fifth-year option. Samuel is scheduled to be the Niners' highest-paid offensive player at $21.9 million in total compensation, followed by left tackle ($20.9 million), McCaffrey ($16 million), Aiyuk ($14.1 million) and tight end ($14 million).Now consider that star receiver just signed a four-year extension for $140 million. That's an average annual value of $35 million. averages $32 million per year, and average $30 million and, with his new deal, now averages $28.25 million.The receiver market is blowing up.Meanwhile, Aiyuk did not show up to the team's mandatory minicamp this week and could incur fines up to $101,716."Some guys come because they want to avoid a fine, and some don't," coach Kyle Shanahan said. "We know what the proce s is, we know what the busine s part is, and that's just how they decide how they want to handle this week."Samuel said he's talked with Aiyuk to offer his perspective."I know this is a stre sful time and he's done a tremendous job throughout his career here," Samuel said. "When it Bob Lanier Jersey comes to things like this, it gets tough. Some things you kind of take personal, and overall, it's just a stre sful proce s, to be honest with you."It may have gotten more stre sful for Aiyuk on Tuesday, when the 49ers announced a contract extension with do-everything running back McCaffrey. It's reportedly a two-year, $38 million addition to his current contract that pays him $24 million in guaranteed money. The deal puts McCaffrey at the top of the running back market at $19 million D.J. Augustin Jersey annually and keeps him in San Francisco until 2027, when the product will be 31 years old.Christian McCaffrey agrees to $38 million extension with 49ers Paying McCaffrey is a no-brainer for Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. The NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 led the league in scrimmage yards (2,023) and total touchdowns (21). He represented 30% of his team's offense last season.But San Francisco also gave No. 3 receiver a two-year, $15.4 million deal. The 49ers recently signed pa s-catching tight end to a one-year deal. And they drafted receivers in the first round and in the fourth round, presumably to protect themselves if negotiations go sour with Aiyuk and his representatives.Lynch said after the draft that the team had moved on from po sibly trading Aiyuk or Samuel, who addre sed the draft-night rumors when talking with reporters this week."I heard it," Samuel said. "I had a conversation with my agent about it. They were going back and forth with it, whoever it was. It was a thing at first, but we're going to move past it. We're here, and we're here to get better."With San Francisco already ranking among Christian Wood Jersey the NFL's top five in total compensation for the receiver room, perhaps Aiyuk has outpriced what the team wants to spend? He reportedly seeks a contract that will pay him well north of $25 million annually.Quarterback posted a 124.0 QB rating last season when targeting Aiyuk, who had 75 receptions for 1,342 yards, 7 touchdowns and a career-high 17.9 yards per catch.So are the 49ers prepared to make him their highest-paid player offensive player? Is Aiyuk more valuable than McCaffrey?Those are questions Shanahan and Lynch must work through as they figure out an equitable deal for the team and the player.Should Brandon Aiyuk hold out for a deal? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOX Sports NFL analyst Bucky Brooks notes that back in the 1990s, Mike Holmgren and the would draft young receivers who fit their West Coast scheme instead of paying big money for established stars. With the rising receiver market, maybe that strategy will come back around."It's been proven now that these wide receivers can come from college and jump in, like , and have production," Brooks said. "And so, do the wide receivers begin to become a little more like the running back, where you pay for the top guys, but with the other guys, you get to a point where you're like, Nah, I Pau Gasol Jersey may draft a guy.'"Andy Reid, a former Holmgren a sistant who runs a variation of the West Coast offense, took that philosophy with him to the , which eventually led to them trading electric playmaker Tyreek Hill.Shanahan also runs a variation of the West Coast offense. Could he be thinking the same thing about Aiyuk? Time will tell.Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Follow him on Twitter at @eric_d_williams.