The Jets have several running backs with names that hard-core football fans instantly will recognize: Isaiah Crowell Brock Boeser Jersey , Bilal Powell, Thomas Rawls. The team’s running backs coach thinks another running back on the depth chart may become a household name.
Stump Mitchell believes Elijah McGuire could perform like one specific Hall of Famer.
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And Mitchell knows a thing or two about spotting running back talent before everyone else does.
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McGuire, a sixth-round pick in 2017, played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette. He had three 1 Sidney Crosby Jersey ,000-yard rushing seasons there, adding a high of 468 receiving yards in 2014. For the Jets, McGuire had 315 rushing yards as a rookie, with an average of 3.6 yards.
The guy who ultimately determines whether and to what extent McGuire will receive enough opportunities to thrive downplayed the comparison to L.T., with a very simple but important message.
“[H]e doesn鈥檛 have to live up to being LaDainian,” coach Todd Bowles said. “He has to live up to being Eli.鈥?/p>
To do that Womens Evander Kane Jersey , he’ll have to first successfully compete with the likes of Crowell, Powell, and Rawls.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Vancouver Canucks and president of hockey operations Trevor Linden have ”amicably” agreed to part ways.
The team said Wednesday that Linden is leaving the organization to ”pursue different endeavors.” Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini said on Twitter that general manager Jim Benning is slated to take over hockey operations.
Linden spent four years in the role after talking over from Mike Gillis in April 2014.
”This team and this game hold a special place in my life and I leave very optimistic about the direction the Canucks are headed,” Linden said. ”Most of all, I am excited about the highly skilled group of prospects and young stars that we have assembled.”
”From ownership to hockey and business operations Michael Del Zotto Jersey , the club is as strong as it’s been in years. Above it all, I can feel our fans’ sense of hope again and I know the future for the Canucks is very bright.”
The former Vancouver captain had 375 goals and 492 assists in 19 NHL seasons with the Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Washington Capitals.