talked about in the top three, is his lack of production. He only managed 9.5 sacks over 34 games at the University of Michigan.

South Africa’s Lions have defiantly rejected their allocated role in the narrative around Saturday’s Super Rugby final – as the last Danny Amendola Jersey , minor obstacle on the Crusaders’ road to a ninth championship.According to that story line, the Johannesburg-based Lions, beaten finalists in each of the last two years, are brave underdogs, likely to put up a fight before succumbing to a heavy loss to the defending champions in Christchurch.In the traditional rounds of gamesmanship that precede a major final, coaches are happy to embrace the underdog tag, believing it relieves pressure and provides extra motivation. The Crusaders did so before beating the Lions 25-17 in last year’s final in Johannesburg.But coach Swys de Bruin has rejected the suggestion the Lions are destined to be three-time losers. While acknowledging the strength of the Crusaders, who topped the regular season table with a 14-2 record and swept through the quarterfinals and semifinals with wins over the Sharks (40-10) and Hurricanes (30-12), he said the Lions were in Christchurch to ”do a job.”The Crusaders are unbeaten in 20 playoff matches at home. But while de Bruin said a win would be a miracle, he added: ”I believe in miracles.”The fact is that they are favorites, they are a very good team. But it is still 80 minutes between four white lines so it will be interesting.”De Bruin has made two minor personnel changes but says there’ll be no change to the style of play that has carried the Lions to the final. The Lions’ forward pack is formidable and it’s rolling maul, steered by hooker Malcolm Marx, is the best in the tournament.De Bruin endorsed the ability of Elton Jantjes to guide the Lions’ backline Christian Jones Jersey White , though the mercurial flyhalf is often criticized in South Africa.Most importantly, de Bruin cautioned against being caught up in emotions surrounding what could be the last match for several Lions poised to leave at the end of the season.”What is vital is to not make the occasion too big this time around, with too many emotions and about individuals and stuff,” he said. ”It has to be about the team, just about the team and stick to what works for us.”In one dig at the Crusaders, de Bruin suggested their success might be due in part to generous treatment for New Zealand teams from referees. He will meet Australian referee Angus Gardner before the match to appeal for fairness.”They can’t, because they are champions and people think they are good, get away with certain stuff,” de Bruin told Supersport. ”I will make sure we meet with the refs about that.”Because, going through their clips … there is a lot of things they get away with, more than other teams get away with.”Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, who won the title last year in his first season in charge, said de Bruin’s comments were ”potentially” an attempt at gamesmanship.”One thing is we have great line speed Ricky Wagner Jersey White ,” he said. ”(Backs coach) Ronan O’Gara has spent a lot of time creating a real strength for us which is the ability to get off the line. Maybe that is why it is mentioned.”A problem for the Lions is the Crusaders have no obvious weaknesses. Their pack is of such strength that Robertson was forced to leave All Blacks loosehead Wyatt Crockett out of his matchday 23, though this will be Crockett’s last match and he is the Crusaders’ most capped player.The Crusaders backline is clinically efficient, guided by young flyhalf Richie Mo’unga who last week outplayed the All Blacks incumbent Beauden Barrett.Robertson expected a ”brutal” final.”They get to travel this time and they’ll be just as emotional and passionate around getting to their maiden title, so we’re going to have to be very good.” A local Michigan products slides out of the top 10 and takes his talents to Miami."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsNFL Draft2019 NFL mock draft: Miami Dolphins take Rashan GaryNew,10commentsA local Michigan products slides out of the top 10 and takes his talents to Miami. EDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL mock draft: Miami Dolphins take Rashan GaryBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsThe Miami Dolphins are a team in transition. No more Ryan Tannehill. No more Adam Gase. No more Cameron Wake.By most outsiders’ viewpoint, this is a team in rebuild, and one that is going to take a couple of years to steady. That’s not exactly good news for a team in the same division as the New England Patriots.But Pride of Detroit commenter dcredd is here to right the ship. As acting Dolphins general manager in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock, dcredd has selected Michigan edge defender Rashan Gary with the 13th pick. Here’s the explanation for the selection:“In my first year taking over for general manager Chris Grier, there are a ton of directions I could go. I say that because the Dolphins only have 58 players on their roster. Miami needs a defensive line, an offensive line, and starting level LB, CB, WR Tracy Walker Jersey White , and a new RB to replace Frank Gore. I would’ve taken Dwayne Haskins to sit behind Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he didn’t fall, so I guess we’ll ride the Fitzmagic wave this year.The biggest needs outside of QB are along both lines. With that in mind, I make the ever-sexy pick of Rashan Gary. Gary is a beast of an athlete, evidenced by his 9.94 RAS, headlined by a sub-4.6 40 while weighing 277 pounds. The only athletic concern is his 3-cone time, which was still solidly better than average at 7.26. He likely won’t be a dominating speed rusher, bending the edge to bring down the QB, but he still has the gifts to play—and dominate—anywhere along the line in the multiple front defense head coach Brian Flores is expected to build in Miami.The biggest concern for Gary, and the reason he’s available at 13 instead of being talked about in the top three, is his lack of production. He only managed 9.5 sacks over 34 games at the University of Michigan. A player with his physical gifts should be able to do a lot more in college, and that is legitimate cause for concern. This lack of production stems primarily from his lack of refinement as a pass rusher. Gary needs to work on his hand usage and develop tools beyond his bull rush and speed rush; as mentioned earlier, his 3-cone time is indicative of a player who is unlikely to be successful as a speed rusher in the NFL. Even Geno Atkins Ricky Jean Francois Jersey White , who became a star on the back of his signature bull rush, has other tools.PFF echoes some of these concerns, with Sam Monson going so far as to say “Rashan Gary isn’t even the best DE from Michigan in this draft.”Personally, I agree that he’s not the best DE from Michigan, but he is the best NFL prospect from Michigan in this draft, and that’s an important distinction. I have faith that my shiny new defense-minded head coach is going to be able to unlock Gary, a player with the versatility to play anywhere on the line, leaving me flexible to continue drafting the best available player without worrying about having to build the defense to fit Gary’s skillset.If it takes a year for Gary to get it put together at an NFL level, that’s alright; this isn’t a one-year rebuild.”Catch up on all of the picks with our Community Mock Draft Tracker.