Tj Lang

From Jamaal Charles To T.j. Lang, It's Clear Seahawks' Motive In Free Agency Is To Jump-start Run Game

... Most Read Stories. Unlimited Digital Access. $1 for 4 weeks. Carroll has always regarded a punishing running game as the bedrock of his team-building philosophy. In 2010, his first year in Seattle, the Seahawks ranked 31 st in the NFL at a mere 89 yards a game, a deficiency they set about repairing by the midseason acquisition of Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo. The Seahawks, 7-9 that year, jumped to 21 st in the NFL in rushing in 2011 (109.8 yards per game), another 7-9 season. And then Lynch blossomed into stardom in 2012, and not at all coincidentally, the Seahawks became a force in the NFL. They ranked third in rushing in 2012 (161.2 ypg), fourth in 2013 (136.8), first in 2014 (172.6) and third in 2015 (141.8, largely on the strength of the transition from Lynch to Thomas Rawls). It was a four-year period that coincided with four playoff berths, two division titles, two ...

Lang Not Visiting, Broncos Looking For Ot, De, Dt

... tackles are available on the trade market. If not, look for them to address the position early in April's NFL Draft. Now the tune is a bit different at the defense line position. There are multiple players available who the Broncos should be interested in and players who can step in and help the team out right away. We already know the Broncos are  reportedly one the teams in on Giants defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins but could be in on more. Some of the players who are available who should interest the Broncos are Dontari Poe , Bennie Logan , Lawrence Guy , Jared Odrick , Tyson Jackson , and Sylvester Williams are some of the guys available who may interest the Broncos. So the Broncos still have some work to do while they wait for this Tony Romo thing to shake out and hopefully, they can still get one, two, or ...

Cordarrelle Patterson, T.j. Lang, And Adrian Peterson

... this offseason. The latest NFL rumors connect the former Minnesota Vikings’ first-rounder to the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Patterson visited the Chicago Bears on Saturday. Patterson’s visit with the Raiders won’t take place until Sunday, per NFLTrade __link__. Otherwise, the same article shares that Patterson has expressed interest in playing running back in the NFL. Patterson has yet to make a substantial impact as a receiver. Patterson had a career-high in receptions last season. He finished 2016 with 52 catches, 453 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. However, his kick returning adds value to an NFL roster. Patterson averaged 31.7 yards per return last season. He also has five return touchdowns over the past four seasons. Still, Patterson said he wants to stay with the Vikings via social media. The 2013 No. 29 pick subliminally posted Snapchats saying he wanted to stay in Minnesota, per SB Nation. Patterson called out general manager Rick Spielman by asking what is he going to do to keep Patterson. The Vikings declined Patterson’s fifth-year option which made him an unrestricted ...

Broncos, Vikings Considered Frontrunners To Land Guard T.j. Lang

... be one of those guys. According to a tweet from Cecil Lammey of 104.3 The Fan, the Broncos and Minnesota Vikings could be the frontrunners to land the the prized offensive lineman. — Cecil Lammey (@Cecil Lammey) March 1, 2017. A second-round draft pick out of Eastern Michigan in 2009, Lang is coming off his first trip to the Pro Bowl. Have you ever watched a Packers game and thought to yourself, “Wow, Aaron Rodgers has so much time to run around and find a receiver”? One of the main reasons for that is Lang. The Broncos undoubtedly need to upgrade the offensive line. But John Elway needs to make smart, calculated decisions in that regard. After all, he felt he made the right calls last year by bringing in Russell Okung and Donald Stephenson to be the team’s starting tackles, but that didn’t work out as planned. Broncos have about $29.5 M left in salary cap space. Lang has started 94 games in his career and as evidenced by his recent selection to the Pro Bowl, he’s getting better as the years progress. He can open up holes in the running game and for a guard, he’s one of the best pass protectors in ...

Good Conversations' With Packers, But T.j. Lang Intends To Test Market

... and see what you’re actually worth. Because that’s the only time as a player that you get to see what your true value is - when you actually hit the open market and you get other teams letting you know what they think of you and letting you know where you rank amongst everybody else in the league.”. It’s not unusual for the Packers to hold off on re-signing players until they’re able to gauge outside interest. Two years ago, both wide receiver Randall Cobb and right tackle Bryan Bulaga re-signed with the team after fielding outside offers during the negotiating period just before free agency officially opened. The five-year, $41.25 million extension ($20 million guaranteed) the Kansas City Chiefs gave right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Tuesday surely helped Lang’s bargaining position. However, the 29-year-old Lang is still recovering from a pair ...

Micah Hyde's Departure Hurts Packers; Eddie Lacy, T.j. Lang Could Hurt More

... Browns ' starting center. Hyde signed a five-year, $30.5 million deal that included an $8 million signing bonus and $14 million guaranteed to go to the Buffalo Bills. Lang visited the Detroit Lions on Thursday and will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. He hasn’t ruled out a return to Green Bay, but he might have two solid offers by the weekend. Meanwhile, Lacy is scheduled to meet with the Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings , while also promising the Packers another shot at him. Here’s a closer look at how the losses and potential losses could impact the Packers. Losing Hyde: There are two ways to look at losing a key member of the defensive backfield. The first is that this was defense that ranked second-to-last in the league in passing yards allowed last season, so how big of a loss could it be? The second is that he was one of the few experienced members of the coverage unit. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert called Hyde his “favorite signing” of the first day. Hyde wasn’t just one of the most versatile members of the secondary; he was one of its few playmakers. He had four interceptions over the final seven games, including the playoffs. The Packers have waiting in ...

Signings Of Luke Joeckel And T.j. Lang Would Help Seahawks Accomplish Goal Of Getting Experienced On Offensive Line

... pick Germain Ifedi back to the right tackle spot he played in college instead of the right guard position he played last season? Is Joeckel being brought in to replace George Fant, the basketball player-turned left tackle who surprisingly started nine games last season. For now, answers are still unclear, especially with Lang not yet in the fold and some bridges to cross before he is. Lang also visited Detroit, near his native Royal Oak, Mich., and the Seahawks will want to see how well Lang passes a physical, which teams can give to players who make official visits. But should the Seahawks sign each player, the team will at least accomplish its free agency goal of becoming more experienced on the line, if the jury will remain out until into next season about how much better it will have made it. Schneider ...

Jc Tretter & T.j. Lang Are Setting Up To Be Tough Free Agent Decisions

... injury. Of course, Tretter was injured just in time for Linsley’s return, but he will give a team a smart and capable center and someone will give him at least $4 million contract per year to lead their offensive line. You can also not blame the Packers for not wanting to match the market for Tretter. If someone is willing to give Tretter around starting caliber money, that will be too much for the Packers to use that on someone that is a backup. The Packers have some young developing talent in Jason Spriggs , Kyle Murphy and Lucas Patrick on the roster and there are some nice players in the interior line coming in the draft in April. In fact, as I write this, I’m watching the NFL Combine and there are a few interior offensive linemen that will be good mid-to-late round prospects to replace ...

Riley Reiff Goes To Vikings; T.j. Lang To Visit Detroit Lions

... left tackle, reached agreement on a new contract with the Carolina Panthers in free agency. By staying in the NFC North, Reiff will face the Lions twice this fall. The Lions targeted Wagner as the best right tackle available in free agency and someone who can help with both the run game and protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford. Wagner is scheduled to fly to Detroit tonight, where he has a contract awaiting that will make him the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL. Along with Reiff, the Lions lost right guard Larry Warford to the New Orleans Saints in free agency, Warford's agents announced. The Lions are keeping their options open when it comes to replacing Warford, and are hosting the former Birmingham Brother Rice and Eastern Michigan standout T. J. Lang on a free agent visit today. Lang, 29 is recovering from off-season hip surgery. Green Bay Packers coach Mike Mc Carthy said at the NFL combine last week that Lang might not be ready for action until the start of training camp. Contact Dave Birkett: __link__. Follow him on Twitter  @davebirkett. Download our Lions Xtra app ...