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Here’s what Chiefs RB Ronald Jones said about his Week 12 debut

#Chiefs RB Ronald Jones spoke about his 2022 NFL season debut against the #Rams in Week 12.

Kansas City Chiefs RB Ronald Jones saw his first opportunity of the 2022 NFL season in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.

A healthy scratch for 10 consecutive weeks, Jones turned his “legitimate chance to play” into a fruitful debut with the Chiefs in Week 12. He appeared in 15% of the team’s offensive snaps, carrying the ball four times for 12 yards and catching a 22-yard reception. He didn’t have a single negative play all game long.

Speaking to reporters in the locker room after the game, Jones felt satisfied with what he was able to show on Sunday afternoon.

“I feel good,” Jones said. “(Head) Coach (Andy Reid) said I was going to get a few plays, so just staying ready all week and focused all week. You know, just being a pro.”

Part of being a professional is staying prepared for anything and everything. While Jones didn’t expect to be the read that Patrick Mahomes went to on his 22-yard reception, he said that he practiced for that moment and opportunity.

“Nah, I didn’t,” Jones said. “But we work it in practice all the time, so you’ve got to stay ready. He’s (Patrick Mahomes) a magician back there, so he can hit any one of us at any time.”

Jones didn’t go into the practice week with any expectations of his role knowing that Clyde Edwards-Helaire had been placed on injured reserve. Andy Reid and Eric Bieniemy also didn’t give him anything extra, knowing that he’s been preparing for his chance all season long.

“No, just some regular scheme and blitzes,” Jones said. “Things that we do every week. I’ve been prepping the whole time, just staying in shape and getting out there. Game speed is a little different, huffing and puffing, but I was glad to be out there. I could play another quarter right now.”

Taking advantage of this opportunity will only lead to more chances for Jones to get out there and be more involved on offense in the future.

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Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown edging closer to 2022 debut

After recovering from a torn patellar tendon, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown is getting closer to making his 2022 season debut.

It’s been a long road back for Seattle Seahawks second-year cornerback Tre Brown, who suffered a torn patellar tendon to end his rookie season. Now back on the active roster, Brown is edging closer to making his 2022 debut.

Brown was a full-go this week in practice, but coach Pete Carroll remains mum as to whether or not he’ll appear this week against the Raiders.

“Really, I’m banking on what I had seen before,” Carroll said of what he expects to see from Brown going forward. “We didn’t get enough work with him coming into this year, but he’s practiced really well, he’s really flying around, he’s strong, he’s aggressive, and he’s a good tackler. He was really accurate and did not make very many errors at all when he was coming up, that’s why he was able to push his way to be starting.”

But this year things are a little different in the Seahawks locker room, with 10 games already in the books and other corners having embraced the next-man-up mentality. Still, Carroll has high expectations.

“I feel like we are getting a starter coming back to us and we need to see how that fits in,” Carroll continued. “We’ve liked the play of our guys, but we will see about playtime and how we can work him back in as we go along here.”

The Seahawks and Raiders are set to kick off Sunday at 1:05 from Lumen Field.

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Tight end Teagan Quitoriano made impressive debut vs. Eagles

Quitoriano’s touchdown on his first career catch put him in good company as the third player to accomplish the task in #Texans history

Not much has gone right for the Houston Texans in the passing game, but one unlikely contributor may have put together a performance against the Eagles that could necessitate a more prominent role in the offense moving forward. Rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano caught the first pass of his career for a touchdown in the game and joined some exclusive company as the third player in team history to accomplish the feat.

He joined receivers Derrick Armstrong and Jaelen Strong, who managed the task in 2003 and 2015 respectively, which may bode well for his usage this week against the New York Giants in a game where Houston will need to pull out all stops to get their second win of the season.

Quitoriano was a fifth-round pick in April’s draft by way of Oregon State and was one of the lesser-known tight end prospects in the draft behind the likes of Daniel Bellinger and Isaiah Likely. The rookie has been used sparingly through the Texans’ nine games in 2022, but veteran O.J. Howard’s lackluster play could force the coaching staff to thrust Quitoriano into significant playing time if he practices as well as he played against the Eagles.

While he certainly isn’t a finished product just yet, Quitoriano has shown flashes of brilliance on his college film and was a key part of the Beaver’s offense last year at the collegiate level. His upside as a blocker made him one of the more coveted players at the position in the 2022 class, and with soft hands to boot, Quitoriano may prove to be one of the better value picks of the draft if he can show consistent improvement over the Texans’ last eight games.

As the team reevaluates its roadmap heading into next season, expect Quitoriano’s name to come up as a valuable piece of developing talent who might be able to help in Houston’s rebuilding process.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid expects WR Kadarius Toney will play in Week 9

New #Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney is expected to make his debut against the #Titans in Week 9. Plus updates on CB Trent McDuffie and TE Jody Fortson.

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid expects WR Kadarius Toney to make his debut against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9 on “Sunday Night Football.”

Toney has only been in town for a little over a week after being traded to Kansas City. Speaking to reporters following practice on Friday, Reid was asked whether Toney would be active for the Week 9 game.

“I think so, yeah,” Reid said. “Right now, I’d tell you yes.”

Unless something transpires between now and kickoff, it’s a safe bet that Toney will get a chance to get on the field and play in some capacity. Where exactly will he get his opportunities, though? Reid is playing that all by ear.

“Yeah, you know what, he’s done a good job,” Reid said on Toney’s practice week. “I appreciate his effort. He’s a fast learner. We’ll see. We’ve got a couple of things in for him. Let’s just see what happens.”

Another play who could see some action in Week 9, but in this case in return from injury, is Trent McDuffie. Asked how he looked in practice and whether he’d play, Reid suggested McDuffie would be back.

“Yeah, he looked good,” Reid said of McDuffie. “Right now, that’s what we’re thinking.”

In fact, Reid only ruled a single player out for the Week 9 game on Sunday night.

“Really the only person who didn’t practice today was Jody Fortson,” Reid said. “And he’ll be listed as out.”

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Biaggio Ali Walsh, nieto de Muhammad Ali, firmó contrato amateur para pelear en la PFL

El miércoles, la PFL anunció que habían firmado contrato amateur con Biaggio Ali Walsh, nieto del icónico boxeador Muhammad Ali, y que hará su debut con la empresa de promoción en noviembre durante la edición 2022 del PLF Championships. Ali Walsh, …

El miércoles, la PFL anunció que habían firmado contrato amateur con Biaggio Ali Walsh, nieto del icónico boxeador Muhammad Ali, y que hará su debut con la empresa de promoción en noviembre durante la edición 2022 del PLF Championships.

Ali Walsh, de 24 años, tiene un récord de 1-1 como artista de artes marciales mixtas y entrena en Xtreme Couture en Las Vegas. El pasado junio, perdió en el segundo round de su debut, pero se recuperó y el 27 de agosto obtuvo una victoria por nocaut técnico en el primer round. Su hermano, Nico Ali Walsh, es un boxeador profesional invicto.

Según un comunicado de prensa de la PFL que anunciaba la firma con Biaggio, se espera que, en algún momento del próximo año, él se convierta en profesional con la empresa.

“Quiero agradecer a la Professional Fighters League por su apoyo y su confianza en mí. No puede esperar a entrar a la SmartCage de la PFL”, declaró Ali Walsh. “Tengo un legado que cumplir, un legado que empezó mi abuelo y que mi hermano y yo continuaremos, escogí continuar con su legado aquí en la Professional Fighters League. Mi única meta es convertirme en campeón de la PFL algún día”.

Los deportes de combate no fueron la primera opción de Ali Walsh. Él fue un running back estrella cuando iba en la Bishop Gorman High School de Las Vegas, y se comprometió a jugar en la Universidad de California. Después de dos años de jugar en Cal, Ali Walsh se fue a UNLV.

Fue en 2020 cuando Ali Walsh hizo su transición del futbol americano a la MMA.

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

Ormeño tuvo debut para el olvido con Chivas

Nada bueno el debut de Santi Ormeño con Guadalajara que tendrá que mejorar mucho en la parte ofensiva

El delantero Santiago Ormeño tuvo un debut para el olvido en la Liga MX con su nuevo equipo las Chivas del Guadalajara pues entrando de cambio en la segunda mitad regaló el empate con el que Querétaro empató 2-2 el marcador en la jornada 5 del Apertura 2022.

La falta de gol de Chivas obligó al rebaño a utilizar al refuerzo que causó mucha polémica entre la afición al tener la doble nacionalidad mexicana y peruana y representar al seleccionado inca en las pasadas eliminatorias.

Sin embargo pasó de casi ser el héroe al villano de la historia, pues en primera instancia pidió la pelota para cobrar el penal que le dio la ventaja momentánea a Chivas en el marcador, sin embargo Alexis Vega lo cobró al ser el pateador oficial del equipo y anotó el gol.

Pero minutos más tarde en un servicio al área de Chivas, Santiago Ormeño jaló descaradamente la camiseta de su rival lo que fue revisado en el VAR y decretado como pena máxima y a la postre el empate de Gallos Blancos en el estadio La Corregidora.

Nada bueno el debut de Santi Ormeño con Guadalajara que tendrá que mejorar mucho en la parte ofensiva pues siguen dejando escapar oportunidades de gol que complican su ascenso en la tabla general.

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Marcelo Flores podría debutar en la Premier League este día

Flores viene de marcar un gol con la sub-23 del Arsenal y se ganó la oportunidad de jugar con el primer equipo con apenas 18 años de edad.

Las estupendas actuaciones del futbolista mexicano Marcelo Flores ya lo han hecho escalar posiciones en la organización del Arsenal y esta tarde recibió su primera convocatoria para el duelo de los Gunners ante el Crystal Palace.

La jornada 31 podría marcar el debut de Marcelo Flores en la Premier League luego de ganarse la confianza del técnico Mikel Arteta de formar parte de los convocados para el partido.

Así pues Flores podría convertirse en el segundo futbolista de nacionalidad mexicana en debutar con el Arsenal pues Carlos Vela lo hizo en 2007 mientras pertenecía al equipo inglés, aunque su debut en la Premier League fue en 2008.

Flores viene de marcar un gol con la sub-23 del Arsenal y se ganó la oportunidad de jugar con el primer equipo con apenas 18 años de edad.

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Former Gator CJ Henderson has big day in Jacksonville debut

The rookie, starting on the outside in his first NFL game, finished with a total of five tackles, an interception and three passes deflected

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Former Florida cornerback CJ Henderson showed why he was selected in the top 10 of April’s 2020 NFL Draft during his professional debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

The rookie, starting on the outside in his first NFL game, finished with a total of five tackles, an interception and three passes deflected.

Henderson’s first major contribution in the game came early in the second quarter. The Indianapolis Colts led the Jaguars 7-0 and were driving to try to expand their lead. Henderson picked off an underthrown pass from quarterback Phillip Rivers and returned it 22 yards, setting up a Jacksonville touchdown that kept his team in the game.

He exited the game briefly in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a concussion, but he returned during the final drive as the Jags led 27-20. Indianapolis got down to the Jacksonville 26, largely thanks to a roughing the passer call, but on 4th and 5, Henderson broke up a pass to T.Y. Hilton, turning the ball over on downs with under a minute to go.

The deflection sealed a Jaguars victory, and Henderson showed the Jacksonville front office that it made the right call in tabbing him to replace Jalen Ramsey as the star in the secondary.

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Chiefs DB Tyrann Mathieu discusses L’Jarius Sneed’s big debut

Sneed surprised some folks on Thursday night, including his teammate Tyrann Mathieu.

Kansas City Chiefs rookie CB L’Jarius Sneed earned the start opposite Charvarius Ward after a stellar training camp.

Sneed was chosen to fill in for Bashaud Breeland, who is out with a four-game suspension to start the season. He’d soon find himself as the No. 1 corner for Kansas City after Ward would leave the game with a fractured hand after 30 snaps or so. It was a compromising situation for a rookie to be in, but Sneed stepped up and answered the challenge better than anyone could have hoped for.

Following the game, Chiefs DB Tyrann Mathieu was asked about Sneed’s performance. The first question was framed with the idea that many expected rookies to perform poorly without a preseason for them to get acclimated to the NFL game, but Mathieu vehemently rejected that notion.

“We don’t listen to outside noise,” Mathieu said. “We focus on what our coaches tell us. We focus on our teammates and trying to encourage each other and build each other up. I wouldn’t say that I saw him having this day, but I did see the kid playing solid ball. I did see him making tackles and making plays. But to have a night like this, you know on prime time TV, the whole world is watching, all of his family is watching, you know I’m just excited for him and happy for him going forward.”

Sneed finished the game with three total tackles, two passes defended and an interception. Mathieu was pleasantly surprised by the performance, not because he didn’t think Sneed was capable, but because of what it meant for him moving forward. He’s now someone that the team can rely on to be a starter. As for Mathieu’s role in Sneed’s interception, it’s all in a day’s work for the Honey Badger.

“I was just doing my job, man,” Mathieu said. “Trying my best to make an impact on a play. A lot of what I do, don’t show up on the stat sheet, but I love to do it. I’m just happy that he caught it. We left a lot of those interceptions, just like that, on the field last year. We dropped maybe 10 or 11 as a group. To see the kid focus in and lock in, catch the ball, and then show his 4.3 speed. I think that’s why he’s starting for us right now.”

Mathieu hopes that it’ll be the first of many interceptions for the Chiefs’ secondary. Sneed also wasn’t entirely certain that he was going to catch the ball when he saw Deshaun Watson float it his way.

 “I thought I was going to drop it, honestly,” Sneed said. “It was just floating. Those are the hardest balls to catch.”

Luckily, the rookie caught it. Because you know if he didn’t his teammates wouldn’t have been able to let him live that one down. Instead, Sneed gets praise from one of the leaders of the defense and was one of the heroes of the season opener.

Not a bad start from one of the more unheralded rookies in the 2020 draft class. He’ll look to build on his performance in Week 2, learning from minor mistakes and stacking good weeks.

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Seahawks RB Chris Carson makes his debut on NFL Network’s Top 100

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson finally makes his debut on NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2020” list, landing at No. 96.

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson’s season might have ended prematurely last year due to a hip injury, but things are already looking up for him in 2020.

On Sunday night, Carson finally made his debut on the NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2020” list, landing at No. 96 overall.

In 15 regular-season games played, Carson finished his 2019 campaign with 278 carries for 1230 yards and seven touchdowns, marking his second straight year with 1000-plus rushing yards.

Carson is the first running back to be named to the NFL’s “Top 100” in 2020.

You can catch Carson’s “Top 100 Players of 2020” video here.

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