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10.08.2019 09:16
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TAMPA, Fla. -- Adam Humphries walked off the practice field, drenched in sweat, and greeted word that hes quietly worked his way into a prominent role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense with a blank stare.The second-year receiver entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent out of Clemson and is making the most of an opportunity to establish himself as a viable target for Jameis Winston.Winston threw for 4,042 yards and 22 touchdowns as a rookie in 2015, however the Bucs got limited production from the wide receiver position beyond Mike Evans 74 catches for 1,206 yards and three TDs.Knee injuries that kept six-time 1,000-yard receiver Vincent Jackson out of six games and sidelined experienced backup Louis Murphy the final 10 weeks of last season were part of the reason.With Murphy still out, Humphries continues to impress coach Dirk Koetter and has emerged from a pack of young players that also includes Kenny Bell, Russell Shepard, Evan Spencer, Freddie Martino and Donteea Dye Jr., to become the No. 3 receiver behind Evans and Jackson, who appears to be healthy again.Lets just end the big mystery about this No. 3 wide receiver, OK? Adam Humphries is going to be our No. 3 three wide receiver, Koetter, the teams offensive coordinator a year ago, said.You talk about the definition of consistent player, theres Adam Humphriess picture right there, Koetter added. Adams going to be our slot receiver, and then the battle for four, five, six and beyond, theres some really good competition.Humphries appeared in 12 games as a rookie, finishing with 27 receptions for 260 yards and one TD, third among Tampa Bay wide receivers behind Evans and Jackson, who had 33 catches for 543 yards and three TDs to end his streak of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons at four.The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Humphries, undrafted after starting 27 of 53 games he appeared in at Clemson, learned about Koetters decision through reporters.The receiver barely reacted to the news, noting its early in training camp and still a lot of work to do.Obviously, thats good to hear from the head man, but got to keep the edge and keep working hard every day. Ive got to earn the spot every day, no matter what he says, Humphries said. I can mess up or I can keep getting better.Winston, whose first NFL pass -- intended for Humphries -- was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by Tennessees Coty Sensabaugh, said Humphries has earned the slot receiver spot.Im not surprised by it at all. Adam is a great player for us. Hes a third-down machine, the No. 1 overall pick in last years draft said.Hes had a great camp and last year he was one of my best targets, Winston added. You think about the first play of the year, me and that guy bounced back from that quickly and had a great season together.Evans, a third-year pro coming off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, agreed.He brings a lot, Evans said. Hes versatile. He can play inside and out. Hes tough. He goes hard every play ... is a sure-handed guy, and he knows how to get open.Winston noted Humphries consistency and ability to shrug off bad plays was big, too. That brought a slight smile to the receivers face.Yeah, thats the biggest thing ... having a short memory. And, if you do mess up you can learn from that, correct it and get better, Humphries said. Mistakes are good sometimes, especially during camp. Everyone is going to mess up. Youve got to take positives away from that and keep getting better.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Italia . Ouellette, from Montreal, already has three Olympic gold medals since joining the team in 1999. Adidas Yeezy Shop Italia . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. http://www.scarpeyeezyitalia.it/adidas-x-plr.html . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Adidas Hu Minions .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Adidas Yeezy Italia . Supported by three-run homers from Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos, the young right-hander went seven strong innings in the Washington Nationals 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Some Nashville investors and supporters are making a push for Music City to be among the communities awarded expansion franchises by Major League Soccer.Bill Hagerty, a former state commissioner of economic and community development, and Will Alexander, the son of U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, are spearheading the effort called the Nashville MLS Organizing Committee. It includes a bipartisan group of former politicians and leaders of Nashville-area companies.Music Citys diverse and growing population, vibrant economy and passionate sports culture make it an ideal fit for the MLS, Hagerty said.While Nashville is seeking to leapfrog several other cities vying for MLS teams, Hagerty said his experience with landing major economic development projects like Under Armour and Beretta gives him hope. The sports apparel maker and the firearms manufacturer didnt originally expect to locate facilities in the Nashville area, Hagerty said.We were at the bottom of the list and we were able to get in and make it happen, he said. So were accustomed to pulling our resources together in short order and demonstrating our strength.The Nashville proposal would include a downtown stadium, likely with some public financing.The stronger the role the city plays, the more competitive we are in winning a franchise, Hagerty said. I think the city is prepared to be a very strong partner.Nashville Mayor Megan Barry called the MLS expansion push an exciting opportunity to build on our successes and plan for Nashvilles future as a soccer destination for the Southeast.The mayors long-rangge capital improvement plan includes $50 million in proposed revenue bonds for a potential municipal soccer facility, but Barry has not made a formal request to the Metro Council to move the project forward.ddddddddddddThe organizing committee includes the heads of Bridgestone Americas and Nissan North America, both of which are based in the Nashville area. Hagerty noted that the tiremaker is heavily involved in sports sponsorship around the world and that the automaker has been a major sponsor of the European Champions League and the Manchester City Football Club.Retired Tennessee politicians supporting the effort include former Republican U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen, who led efforts to draw the NFLs Tennessee Titans and NHLs Nashville Predators to the city in the 1990s. The presidents of both teams are also on the MLS committee.Soccer is growing in popularity in our country and it would be good for Nashville to be a part of it with a major league team, Bredesen said in an email. Many of the organizations whose CEOs have lent their support to this current effort were very helpful to me twenty years ago and I believe it appropriate for me to return the favor here in 2016.Hagerty said MLS is expected to release an expansion timeline in the next several weeks. Other cities vying for teams include St. Louis; Sacramento, California; Detroit; San Diego; San Antonio and Austin, Texas; and Cincinnati. ' ' ' |
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