First Call: LeVeon Bell likes criticism of Jets; Big Ben erased from Browns record books; Pitt, WPIAL QB promoted in Dallas – TribLIVE

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Previous Steeler LeVeon Bell disses his coach on Twitter. Ben Roethlisberger is lastly erased from the Cleveland Browns record books. The Dallas Cowboys may turn to a Pittsburgh item at quarterback if Andy Dalton gets hurt. “Ground Chuck” is still in playoff type.

LeVeon likes criticism of his role

It appears the relationship between New York Jets running back LeVeon Bell and head coach Adam Gase is getting even worse.

Lets examine on the newest likes on @LeVeonBell account. pic.twitter.com/pIsFN6Lt58
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 11, 2020

Gase seemed less than pleased with Bells actions.

” I dislike thats the path we opt for all this instead of just talking to me about it, but (it) seems this is the way guys wish to do it nowadays.”

“Players get annoyed when they feel they should either be targeted more or get more touches. Just got to go back to work and figure out a method to get out guys involved.

Throughout his time in Pittsburgh, Bell was frequently utilized by Ben Roethlisberger as a receiving alternative.

Bell has actually just played in 2 games. He has just totaled 113 yards from skirmish on 22 touches therefore far in 2020.

Well, its always been in concern.

And now the discussion is hard to ignore. The former Steelers All-Pro “liked” some tweets which were crucial of Gases offense. Bell was just targeted as soon as in the death video game as New York lost on Sunday to the Arizona Cardinals, 30-10.

Dallas might require DiNucci

That suggests previous Pitt Panther Ben DiNucci is being raised to the backup job.

There is a Pittsburgh connection between DiNucci and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. DiNucci participated in Pine-Richland. McCarthy is from Greenfield.

McCarthy verified Monday that Prescott had effective surgery. He was launched from the healthcare facility, and he is now at home recovering.

Andy Dalton is the starter for the time being. He assisted pilot a 37-34 success over the New York Giants Sunday after Prescotts gruesome injury.

Now that Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has actually had ankle surgery for the compound fracture he suffered Sunday, depth at the position is being tested.

The Cowboys picked him in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. NBC Sports Washington is speculating that the Cowboys may want to acquire Dwayne Haskins. Tyrod Taylor of the Los Angeles Chargers and totally free representative Colin Kaepernick were likewise mentioned.

DiNucci left Pitt after his sophomore season, transferring to James Madison. As a senior, DiNucci began all 16 video games, passing for 3,441 yards and 29 touchdowns. He finished nearly 71% of his tosses and had 122 brings for 569 lawns and seven rushing touchdowns.

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on QB Ben DiNucci, a rookie seventh-round pick: “Hes got to be that backup to Andy that Andy was to Dak.”
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 12, 2020

Baker bests Big Ben

Derek Anderson had the previous high-water mark for home-team QBs with 10. The Steelers dont play their game in Cleveland this year up until the recently of the season, Jan. 3.

However Baker Mayfield can now finally ordinary claim to that mark. So the record is in Clevelands own hands now. Mayfield got his 12th home victory of his career leading the Browns to defeat the Colts Sunday, 32-23.

Along with some unsanctioned practices, Tennessee is taking heat for supposedly not wearing masks 100% of the time. Basic supervisor Jon Robinson is confessing that his players have actually been less than completely compliant when it concerns wearing them in designated places.

Hes attempting to firmly insist the Titans arent alone in that regard.

For the very first time given that Sept. 27, the Titans are scheduled to play Tuesday night against the Buffalo Bills.

At the time of this post, anyway.

What does that say about your franchise when a visiting QB has more wins under center in your own building than anybody by yourself group?

The Tennessee Titans are attempting to soften the news coming out of Nashville as it associates with the focus on their covid-19 protocol compliance.

#Titans GM Jon Robinson on his group using masks– “Fairly compliant. To state that were 100% would be an incorrect declaration.” Said GMs have actually connected to him to sign in and they stated theyve had difficulty with mask compliance, too.
— Emily Proud (@emily_proud) October 12, 2020

Among the most ignominious statistics in football history is that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger held the record for the majority of victories at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

When it comes to Mayfields injured ribs, the group appears positive that hell be able to play versus the Steelers today at Heinz Field.

Particularly considering that the stadium opened in 1999. Roethlisberger ended up being a novice in 2004 and has 11 wins there.

Supposed lapses are at the center of concerns as to why that team had a breakout that has actually caused the rescheduling of several video games an bye weeks.

Spin cycle

Chuck chugs along

Shortstop Willy Adames sparkled, too.

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Morton got the win, ending up 5 innings while yielding five hits and no runs. He tossed 95 pitches, however he only strolled one and had 5 strikeouts. Morton won Game 3 of the American League Division Series over the New York Yankees.

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Manny Margot LOVES Petco Park pic.twitter.com/Cu6e2ePR54
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 12, 2020

He likewise got this unreal protective play from Manuel Margot in best field.

Previous Pirate Charlie Morton wasnt overpowering, but he sufficed to assist the Tampa Bay Rays win Game 2 of the American League Championship Series. They beat the Houston Astros 4-2. The Rays now have a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven.

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— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 12, 2020

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— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 12, 2020

Video game 3 is Tuesday night. Another previous Pirate, Tyler Glasnow, pitches for Tampa in Game 4 on Wednesday.

Margot assisted on offense also, with a three-run homer in the very first inning.

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Mayfield got his 12th home success of his profession leading the Browns to defeat the Colts Sunday, 32-23.

The Dallas Cowboys might turn to a Pittsburgh product at quarterback if Andy Dalton gets hurt. “Players get irritated when they feel they ought to either be targeted more or get more touches. Just got to go back to work and figure out a method to get out guys included.

Morton got the win, completing 5 innings while yielding 5 hits and no runs.