Texas A&M offensive tackle suffered a torn ACL in the third quarter of the Aggies' Liberty Bowl win over West Virginia, and conventional wisdom was that he Marques Bolden Jersey would slide down draft boards. NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein said that's not the case. "After speaking with multiple teams I have no doubt that Ced Ogbuehi's ACL tear of the first round," Zierlein tweeted Matthew Dellavedova Jersey Tuesday morning. "He's going in 1st." Ogbuehi (6-foot-5 1/4, 306 pounds) played guard and both tackle spots at A&M, moving from guard as a sophomore to right tackle as a junior to left tackle as a senior. But the late-season injury, which caused Ogbuehi to mi s out on the testing and drills at the NFL as well as A&M's pro day, was seen as a negative. Ogbuehi has said he expects to be ready by training J.R. Smith Jersey camp, but that seems an optimistic outlook, given that it can take nine months to recover from ACL surgery. Ogbuehi was one of the most Kevin Love Jersey highly hyped offensive linemen heading into the 2014 season, and his versatility and athleticism were considered big selling points. But even before the injury, he had a rather uneven season and even was moved back to the right side for a bit. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has Ogbuehi at No. 50 in his and Zierlein has Ogbuehi as Ogbuehi has who would seem to be in the market for a tackle or a guard. The pick 23rd in the first Kyle Korver Jersey round. Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter .

has a head start on this whole quarterback thing.Williams said he wanted to be the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft when he was a child.He and his father, as a result, have been in and out of various quarterback camps since, molding Williams into exactly what he wanted to be.Well.ADVERTISEMENT Mi sion accomplished.The made Williams the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft and what's more, Williams worked with his now-offensive coordinator Shane Waldron in one of those aforementioned camps, the QB Collective. It means he has a head Thaddeus Young Jersey start on the ever-important chemistry between OC and QB.Going further, the Bears all but handed him the playbook in early April when Williams took his one pre-draft visit to Chicago. He went to no other teams. General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus took Williams through the first installs, sent him back with homework, and let him get familiarized with Waldron's scheme in the ensuing weeks.And Williams dove right in, realizing there were going to be new things he'll have to master at the NFL level. For example, he'll need to go under center more, something Lincoln Riley's offense at USC didn't have him doing much of. There are also new cadences, new signals, new checks, new concepts, all of which he will not only need to understand himself but also be able to relay to his teammates.But with the playbook already in his hands, it doesn't look like that's going to be a problem."I think the one thing Caleb has shown is that he can be in all sorts of backfield alignments," said Waldron on Saturday. "He did a great job at his pro day, he's played quarterback his whole life, so I think the biggest thing will be just the footwork and really mastering that first step from under center, something that he's taken pride in already and really gotten a jump on in this rookie minicamp. But he's played the position his whole life, just like these other guys have, so I think there's a good, Patrick Williams Jersey natural transition. It wasn't something where Caleb was starting from total scratch with the drops and his footwork."His arm talent...to put the ball where it needs to be. That was evident from Day 1."Were concerns about Caleb Williams maturity overblown? More than the on-the-field stuff, Williams also has a head start on the lifestyle of an NFL player.Gone are the days of wide-eyed rookies getting their first taste of the busine s side of the industry. Make no mistake, it's always been a very large component that vies for a piece of each of their lives, but the NFL shines that spotlight even brighter especially when you're the new face of a century-old franchise.But in this NIL-generation, players are coming in more experienced, more seasoned as busine smen than ever before. That's especially true in the case of Williams, whose career earnings are estimated in the tens of millions without ever playing a down at the pro level. As a result, Williams already has a handle on, well, how to handle everything else that comes with being an NFL player."It goes back to having a plan, it goes back to having a support team around you," Williams said. "That's really important off the field so I don't have to deal with any of it. I have the right people that I trust that give me summaries of what's going on and things like that. So being able to handle that and not put much thought proce s into it allows me to work on phase 1 Noah Vonleh Jersey install and fully dig in and get to the point like I was speaking about being able to dig into that but also find ways to learn it and different ways to be able to coach it to my teammates and help out."The Bears really couldn't be set up with a better fit for Chicago in its current state: a franchise starved for succe s, especially under center. Every Bears fan's sanity seemingly rests on what Williams can accomplish this season. Their patience has already worn thin thanks to the sins of general managers and coaches before the current regime. That isn't their fault but it is theirs to contend with.Williams comes from the second-largest media market in the country, though. He spent two years at USC, under the showtime lights of Hollywood, and the biggest scandal he was a part of was what color he painted his nails and the fact that he seeks out his mother for support and comfort.The horror.Los Angeles prepared Williams for the limelight, or rather, the blue and orange light, he will now be under.And it isn't just Bears fans, either.Given the historical significance of the league's founding franchise and the nationwide reach of the Chicago Bears, the entire NFL is now invested. Fans of other teams, of other leagues, are now having discu sions on if this could finally be it for Chicago. If they can finally find stability in a signal caller. If they can finally see sustained succe s that helps them reach a mountaintop they've only been to twice in the Super Bowl era, with only one full conquest.To give that task to a 22-year-old seems daunting, to say the least. But Williams seems the right, and perhaps only, person for the job.Yet while Bears Scottie Pippen Jersey fans have jumped to conclusions, Williams is still taking it a step at a time."To be a great leader, you have to learn how to follow first," said Williams on Friday. "So right now I'm following all the vets, I'm following all the coaches, I'm listening having both ears open and my mouth shut just kind of sitting back listening. When I get to the point of when I learn everything, when I learn the ways of how we do it, the Luke Kornet Jersey culture, the playbook and what the offensive line, wide receivers are all doing, running backs and tight ends, things like that, then you can start taking the lead, then you can start taking the helms of it and take the next steps. For right now though, I'm listening more than I'm speaking and talking and I'm taking it one step at a time and being in the moment."Williams doesn't shy away from the expectations. But he remains realistic. He's somehow experienced, while still being a rookie.Above all else, Caleb Williams was the last domino to fall for the Bears' rebuild, but he's still ahead of the curve.Carmen Vitali covers the NFC North for FOX Sports. Carmen had previous stops with The Draft Network and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She spent six seasons with the Bucs, including 2020, which added the title of Super Bowl Champion (and boat-parade participant) to her rsum. You can follow Carmen on Twitter at @CarmieV.

Premier Maliek Collins Jersey League top-four hopefuls Manchester United travel to the Vitality Stadium to meet bottom-half Bournemouth in a must-win clash on Saturday. Tickets for this game will be in limited supply, so if you are looking to online make sure you get them sorted quickly.Despite securing survival on their top-flight return, the Cherries are keen to avoid ending a decent league season with a whimper after losing back-to-back matches.After a 3-1 home lo s to out-of-sorts Chelsea, Gary ONeils side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace last weekend and could make it three in a row for the first time since a run of four between December-January.However, they can draw confidence from winning their final fixture at the Vitality in three of their five previous Premier League seasons (D1, L1), while Man Utds travel sickne s can only further their cause.Erik ten Hags side thumped Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at home last time out to maintain a one-point lead on fifth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand.But playing outside Old Trafford hasnt been Uniteds strong suit by any Charvarius Ward Jersey stretch of the imagination, as theyve only won 36% of their Premier League points this season on the road (24/66).Theyve lost their last away league games by an identical 1-0 scoreline, yet now could be a perfect time to defy their woeful form on hostile turf and consolidate their top-four bid.Match PreviewBournemouthBournemouths defensive frailties have escalated in recent weeks, with ONeils team suffering three defeats in their last four league matches at the Vitality (W1), capitulating ten times in this sequence.Particularly vulnerable in the opening stages of play, the Cherries have conceded a league-high eight goals in the first 15 minutes on home turf in 2022/23.That hardly bodes well for their quest to hold Man Utd at bay for only the second time, having failed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of their previous 14 meetings in all competitions.With that in mind, its hardly a surprise that Bournemouth have lost eight of their 11 encounters against the Red Devils in the Premier League (W2, D1), though they did win their most recent clash at home in 2019.Manchester UnitedMan Utds ever-growing form woes on the road have seen them lose four of their last six away games Mike McGlinchey Jersey in the Premier League (W1, D1), failing to get on the scoresheet in each defeat.Ten Hags lads went down 1-0 at Crystal Palace in their final away league fixture of 2021/22 and could lose two consecutive such match-ups for the first time since 1992.But the Red Devils seem well-prepared to avoid that unwanted piece of history after clocking three wins on their last four top-flight visits to the Vitality (L1).Each win in that run saw them score at least two goals, which has been the case in only two of Uniteds last six Premier League travels, so the visitors cannot take anything for granted.Team NewsBournemouth will be without Hamed Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Ryan Fredericks and Junior Stanislas as none has yet to recover from injury setbacks.On the other hand, Man Utd cannot call upon the services of Donny van de Beek, Phil Jones, Lisandro Martinez and January loan addition Ben Garland Jersey Marcel Sabitzer.Theres still a glimmer of hope that Marcus Rashford could return for this trip, but Anthony Martial should lead the line at the Vitality.Bournemouth vs Manchester United Potential Line-upsBournemouth (4-2-3-1):Neto; Chris Mepham, Lloyd Kelly, Marcos Senesi, Matias Vina; Jefferson Lerma, Lewis Cook; Philip Billing, Ryan Christie, Dango Ouattara; Dominic Solanke.Manchester Jaylon Moore Jersey United (4-2-3-1):David de Gea; Aaron Wan-Bi saka, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia; Christian Eriksen, Casemiro; Bruno Fernandes, Antony, Jadon Sancho; Anthony Martial.We Say: Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester UnitedThis is it for United they absolutely need to win this game to lock up a top-four finish, especially given Newcastle Uniteds 4-1 blowout of Brighton on Thursday evening. Win this, and two relatively easy home games against Chelsea and Fulham are left, and United would not only have one foot in the Champions League but would have also locked Liverpool out of the tournament. United have (mostly) proven up to the task when its really mattered and despite their woeful away from, were expecting a win.

There is good news and Steve Gleason Jersey bad news for Florida State heading into its game Saturday against North Carolina State.The good news: Jameis Winston will return for the Seminoles after the star quarterback was suspended for last week's game vs. Clemson.On the other hand, they will be without starting defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. on Saturday due to a concu sion he suffered last week.Head coach Jimbo Fisher ruled Edwards out after practice on Thursday . Sophomore DeMarcus Walker, who took over for Edwards in the second half last New Orleans Saints Jersey week, will start in place of Edwards against the Wolfpack.The Seminoles are already thin along the defensive line as they approach the thick of ACC play. Defensive tackle Niles Lawrence-Stample was ruled out for the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle vs. Clemson.Edwards Marcus Davenport Jersey likely won't be mi sed too much against an overmatched N.C. State team this week, but his status will be watched closely as tougher tests await Florida State in late October. The 6-foot-3, 294-pound junior is considered one of the and a potential first-round pick if he were to declare early for the 2015 ."He can Wil Lutz Jersey play D-tackle, he can play D-end, he can play a 9-technique, he can play a 7- or a 6- technique ," prior to the start of the season. "The guy is 305 pounds and can stand still and do back flips in front of you in full pads? I mean, Erik Mccoy Jersey he's athletic."Backup running back Mario Pender was ruled out for Saturday's game, too -- he also suffered a concu sion against Clemson.After visiting N.C. State on Saturday, top-ranked Florida State will return home to play Wake Forest on Oct. 4.You can follow Bryan Fischer on Twitter at .

WATCH THE NFL LIVE. START YOUR FREE TRIAL TODAY. fuboThe 49ers are looking to bounce back from a lo s to the Ravens on Christmas Day with a matchup against the Commanders in Week 17. Despite the Week 16 setback, the 49ers Kawhi Leonard Jersey (11-4) still hold the top seed in the NFC by virtue of atiebreaker over the Eagles and Lions. San Francisco canclinch the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye with a win and Philadelphia and Detroit lo ses. MORE: The Commanders fell to 4-11 with a 30-28 lo s to the Jets on Christmas Eve, extending their losing streak to six games. Jacoby Bri sett, who replaced Sam Howell in that contest, will take over as the starting quarterback. Here is everything you need to know about 49ers vs. Commanders, including TV and streaming options for the game. WATCH:49ers vs. Commanders with Fubo (free trial) What channel is 49ers vs. Commanders on today? TV channel: FOX Live stream:Fubo (United States)|DAZN(Canada) 49ers vs. Commanders will air on FOX. Viewers Matt Thomas Jersey can also watch the game with Fubo. Start your free trial today. WATCH LIVE WITH fuboWATCH THE NFL AND NFL REDZONE LIVENO COMMITMENT. CANCEL ANYTIME.START YOUR FREE TRIALFans in Canada can watch 49ers vs. Commanders on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pa s. WATCH:49ers vs. Commanders with DAZN in Canada 49ers vs. Commanders start time Date:Sunday, Dec. 31 Time:1p.m. ET 49ers vs. Commanders will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 31. The game will be played at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. San Francisco 49ers schedule 2023 Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel 1 Sept. 10 49ers 30, Steelers 7 2 Sept. 17 49ers 30, Rams 23 3 Sept. 21 49ers 30, Giants 12 4 Oct. 1 49ers 35, Cardinals 16 5 Oct. 8 49ers 42, Jalen Rose Jersey Cowboys 10 6 Oct. 15 Browns 19, 49ers 17 7 Oct. 23 Vikings 22, 49ers 17 8 Oct. 29 Bengals 31, 49ers 17 9 BYE 10 Nov. 12 49ers 34, Jaguars 3 11 Nov. 19 49ers 27, Buccaneers 14 12 Nov. 23 49ers 31, Seahawks 13 13 Dec. 3 49ers 42, Eagles 19 14 Dec. 10 49ers 28, Seahawks 16 15 Dec. 17 49ers 45, Cardinals 29 Oshae Brissett Jersey 16 Dec. 25 Ravens 33, 49ers 19 17 Dec. 31 at Commanders 1 p.m. FOX 18 Jan. 7 vs. Rams TBD TBD Washington Commanders schedule 2023 Week Date Opponent/Result Kickoff time (ET) TV channel 1 Sept. 10 Commanders 20, Cardinals 16 2 Sept. 17 Commanders 35, Broncos 33 3 Sept. 24 Bills 37,Commanders 3 4 Oct. 1 Eagles 34,Commanders 31 (OT) 5 Oct. 5 Bears 40,Commanders 20 6 Oct. 15 Commanders 24, Falcons 16 7 Oct. 22 Giants 14,Commanders 7 8 Oct. 29 Eagles 38,Commanders 31 9 Nov. 5 Commanders20, Patriots 17 10 Nov. 12 Seahawks 29,Commanders 26 11 Nov. 19 Giants 31,Commanders 19 12 Nov. 23 Cowboys 45, Commanders 10 13 Dec. 3 Dolphins Marc Gasol Jersey 45,Commanders 15 14 BYE 15 Dec. 17 Rams 28, Commanders 20 16 Dec. 24 Jets 30, Commanders 28 17 Dec. 31 vs. 49ers 1 p.m. FOX 18 Jan. 7 vs. Cowboys TBD TBD If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sporting News has editorial oversight for this content.

As the season heads into Week 13, returned with another installment of "Herd Hierarchy."Cowherd revealed his top four Super Bowl contenders heading into December in this week's edition and also touched Dominique Easley Jersey on the huge San Francisco 49ers-Philadelphia Eagles game on .Let's check it out.10. Denver Broncos (Last week: Unranked)ADVERTISEMENT Overall record: 6-5 | Last week: Won 29-10 vs. BrownsPlayoff odds Yes: +135, No: -175Cowherd's thoughts: "Denver is a top-10 team. They're 5-0 since week seven, four out of the five teams they've beaten have winning records. They're allowing 16 points a game, and have the best turnover differential in the league."Up next: FINAL DEN 17 HOU 22 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Denver Broncos DEN +3.0 +143 O 47 Houston Texans HOU -3.0 -170 U 47 9. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 9)Overall record: 6-6 | Last week: Lost 37-34 @ EaglesPlayoff odds Yes: +400, No: -600Cowherd's thoughts: "Listen, they're crazy. But six of their lo ses are by a margin of six points. They are what they were three years ago. leads the NFL with 24 touchdown pa ses, 13 picks and 16 giveaways This is what they are; they're not buttoned up."Up next: Bye8. Miami Dolphins (Last week: Unranked)Overall record: 8-3 | Last week: Won 34-13 @ JetsPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: "I have my i sues with them, they're the speed boat of the NFL. They're 1-3 against teams that are .500 or better, but we have to be fair. If I'm going to support with Sean Payton, I've gotta support with Mike McDaniels It's a good team."Up next: FINAL Aaron Donald Jersey MIA 45 WAS 15 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Miami Dolphins MIA -8.5 -424 O 49.5 Washington Commanders WAS +8.5 +330 U 49.5 7. Detroit Lions (Last week: 6)Overall record: 8-3 | Last week: Lost 29-22 vs. PackersPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: " I love their offensive line and ability to control the clock with the run game. has gotten sloppy in the last couple of weeks, and they have a hole in this team that is going to take them out of the Super Bowl running but they are capable of winning a playoff game."Up next: FINAL DET 33 NO 28 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Detroit Lions DET -4.0 -200 O 48 New Orleans Saints NO +4.0 +166 U 48 6. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 7)Overall record: 8-3 | Last week: Won 24-21 @ TexansPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: " They are Eric Dickerson Jersey the least penalized team in the NFL and the only undefeated team on the road this year I like Jacksonville."Up next: FINAL / OT CIN 34 JAX 31 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Cincinnati Bengals CIN +10.0 +391 O 41 Jacksonville Jaguars JAX -10.0 -525 U 41 Could Eagles close wins cost them vs. 49ers? 5. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 5)Overall record: 8-3 | Last week: Won 45-10 vs. CommandersPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: "They crush the teams they should, they do get credit for that. Now, they've played the easiest schedule in the NFL, and they've beaten up on the dregs of the league. But again, they get credit for that."Up next: FINAL SEA 35 DAL 41 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Seattle Seahawks SEA +9.5 +363 O 47.5 Dallas Cowboys DAL -9.5 -475 U 47.5 4. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 3)Overall record: 9-3 | Last week: Won 20-10 @ ChargersPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: "Baltimore's got the No. 1 rush offense and the No. 2 scoring defense. I like them; they're fast, they're physical."Up next: Bye3. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 2)Overall record: 8-3 | Last week: Won 31-17 @ RaidersPlayoff odds Yes: -20000, No: +2500Cowherd's thoughts: "Keep your eye on . It looks like he could be their No. 1 receiver. They also showed they can score in the second half Robert Woods Jersey . Let's be fair with Kansas City; they've played the second-hardest schedule in the league ." Up next: FINAL KC 19 GB 27 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL Kansas City Chiefs KC -6.0 -264 O 44 Green Bay Packers GB +6.0 +216 U 44 2. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 4)Overall record: 8-3 | Last Greg Zuerlein Jersey week: Won 31-13 vs. SeahawksSuper Bowl odds +400 (betting favorite)Cowherd's thoughts: "When plays, they're 8-1. They lead the NFL in turnover differential and I think they have the most weapons in the NFL."Up next: FINAL SF 42 PHI 19 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL San Francisco 49ers SF -3.0 -158 O 46.5 Philadelphia Eagles PHI +3.0 +134 U 46.5 1. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 1)Overall record: 10-1 | Last week: Won 37-34 vs. BillsSuper Bowl odds +450Cowherd's thoughts: "Listen, Philadelphia has had 31 consecutive weeks in which they've had the best record in the league Their O-line and D-line combination is excellent, but they are not a perfect team."Up next: FINAL SF 42 PHI 19 NFL SPREADTO WINTOTAL San Francisco 49ers SF -3.0 -158 O 46.5 Philadelphia Eagles PHI +3.0 +134 U 46.5 Follow along with FOX Sports for the latest news on the NFL and other sports.

With all the attention , and , it's easy to ignore what's happening acro s the line of scrimmage.New England's Tae Davis Jersey defense marches into the season with plenty of questions surrounding a depleted secondary. There's little doubt, though, about the play of third-year linebacker . said of Collins, per Phil Perry of CSN New England. "He's fast, he's long and he's strong. He plays the game of football how it should be. He knows how to hit, he knows how to cover. He's an overall great player so it's great going against guys like him. It makes Roy Lopez Jersey you compete and gets you better."Gronk's praise came after a Sunday practice that saw Collins blow up run plays and break up a pa s from Brady to tight end that "led to a spirited back-and-forth between the quarterback and defensive coaches," per Perry.Ranked last Kenyon Green Jersey season as the league's sixth-best run-stopper at his position, per Pro Football Focus, Collins also graded out as the NFL's third best inside linebacker behind and fellow 'backer .We swung and mi sed on a handful of Making the Leap candidates last season, but not on the unusually versatile Collins, who also thrived against the pa s. , Collins "is a cornerback trapped in a 250-pound body. While most linebackers are forced into pa s coverage duties, Terrance Mitchell Jersey Collins looks at home on an island."Boston Herald beat writer Jeff Howe called Collins a saying: "Through four training camp practices, Collins has likely been the best defensive player." With back in Gotham, that's no surprise, and we expect Collins Phillip Lindsay Jersey to lead the way for New England all season.The latest Podcast and debates which veteran players are most likely to be cut.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- was posing for pictures in the locker room Friday night, as sure Joe Pavelski Kids Jersey a sign as any that things are slowly getting back to normal for the . There wasn't much that anybody would want a souvenir of this preseason from the ' offense, and certainly not a mood light enough to smilingly indulge it, despite the most misleading 4-0 record in history. There have been misfires and protection breakdowns and punt after punt. Cruz and the were never as panicky as those on the outside, but it was clear that their frustration with a new offense they were struggling to adopt was wearing on them. This week, though, with the regular season beginning to bear down and the game planning for the first time for their annual game against the , Cruz saw the first sliver of a breakthrough. "You see plays that happen, you see us kind of clicking on certain days and some days you don't," Cruz said. "This week I felt an efficiency that was there. We were able to make some things happen and it carried over." All because of one drive. The progre s came slowly, haltingly. A few completions and then a near-mi s pick six from . Another pa s, and then a fumble after the right side of the offensive line collapsed. The first five drives ended in punts. This was a microcosm of the ' offense this summer, as it has hobbled and sometimes stumbled into its West Coast future. The scouts for future opponents who watched the on Friday night could only smile when it was noted that the offense had looked terrible so far. But finally in a over the , the got the drive they were Nicolas Meloche Women Jersey looking for, the one they needed to soothe their nerves and energize their hopes. It was in a two-minute drill -- what else, for Manning -- for 91 yards and if it wasn't exactly a thing of beauty it was easily the best one of the preseason. Manning was bailed out of a poor decision to throw the ball as he was running toward the sideline by the ' stepping out of bounds, to negate an interception. But he also whipped two pa ses to Cruz -- he finally got his first preseason reception Friday night -- that seemed to send a me sage to his critics that he is not done quite yet. And then Manning bought some time with some stutter steps, as curled from the back of the end zone to the front for the reception. Eleven plays. Manning's first touchdown pa s of the summer. One sigh of relief. "We needed that and we needed it in a bad way," Cruz said. "I wasn't concerned. I knew once we found it we would lock it in. It was just a matter of being comfortable, Eli being comfortable, the offensive line getting into a rhythm as well." There has been a lot of concern about the ' comfort level with Ben McAdoo's offense. It is the first time in his pro career that Manning has had to learn a new offense, and that is no easy thing. Just before the won their most recent after the 2011 season, Eli's brother Peyton said in an interview Brent Burns Women Jersey that much of their succe s could be explained by continuity -- the brothers had not changed offensive systems, allowing them to hone their games and discover the nuances unencumbered by ever starting over. But last year's offensive meltdown forced Eli and the out of their comfort zones, and they have looked out of sorts ever since. Coach 's frustration had become palpable, especially in recent Brandon Mashinter Women Jersey days, but the burden that that one drive lifted was obvious Friday night. "The last drive of the first half -- it was very welcome," Coughlin said. "It gave us the idea we could move the ball. I think it was progre s." Still, it seems clear that progre s is going to come in fits and starts, particularly because the ' offensive line remains very much unsettled and continues to struggle with pa s protection. The get-the-ball-out-faster ethos of the West Coast offense should help with that, in theory, but Manning was sacked twice and pre sured and hit more by the ' blitzing defense. Coughlin joked that Manning had re-established his reputation for toughne s after the drilling he took, but of course nobody is laughing about it now. When called off his blitz late in the first half, Manning went to work against the ' shaky secondary. The had shuffled offensive line personnel last week during practice, and Coughlin had indicated he wasn't sure he had the starting five he wanted. He probably still doesn't, especially now that left guard is out for with a dislocated toe. "We did eventually move the ball," Coughlin said. "For the most part people got a little bit better tonight." Coughlin said he will probably play his starters for a drive or two in their Thursday Joe Thornton Women Jersey against the , and certainly the need to keep the rhythm going until the open the season on "Monday Night Football" against the is behind his thinking. It was just one drive, after all, and the want to remember what it felt like. "It was fun to get something going," Manning said. "We've been good at two-minute drives here in the past. It's good to know we still have that." Follow Judy Battista on Twitter .