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Spurs Survival Depends on Other Teams' Failings, Says Stephen Kelly

Spurs are joint bottom of the Premier League form table, having not earned a point in domestic competition since December. With four points above the relegation zone, interim boss Igor Tudor faces a tough task as the club prepares for fixtures against Fulham, Crystal Palace and Liverpool.

Kelly warned that Tottenham’s only chance of staying up is that other teams perform worse, adding that the club needs a mental shift to win at home and regain confidence. He noted the gulf in class between Spurs and Arsenal and expressed doubt that the situation will improve before season’s end.

Packers: 5 offensive players to know at every position at NFL Scouting Combine

Combine week has arrived. A crucial touch point in the NFL draft cycle, all 32 teams will gather a whole host of data on hundreds of prospects, from medicals to interviews to on-field testing.

Athletic traits have been a key component of the Green Bay Packers' draft strategy dating back to the days of Ron Wolf, so the results of this week will have a real bearing on the decisions the Packers make at the end of April.

Based on where their draft picks fall, their needs, and the general trends of how the Packers have drafted in terms of both size and production, here are five players at every offensive position to keep an eye out for during the on field drills this week:

Quarterback

  • Players to watch: Drew Allar (Penn State) Cole Payton (North Dakota State), Carson Beck (Miami), Sawyer Robertson (Baylor), Taylen Green (Arkansas)

Green Bay could be in the market for a long-term backup, and there are some good potential options on day three of the draft.

Allar may not participate in the on-field portion of proceedings due to breaking his ankle back in October, but like the other players on this list, is a big QB like the Packers tend to favor. Green is a raw player but an exceptional athlete and is listed at 6-6 and 229 pounds. 

Running back

  • Players to watch: Mike Washington (Arkansas), Nick Singleton (Penn State), Kaytron Allen (Penn State), Roman Hemby (Indiana), Adam Randall (Clemson)

With Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd on the roster, the Packers may look to day three to add depth at running back.

Randall is a former wide receiver but is listed at 6-2 and 233 pounds. He should look good during the pass catching drills. A bonus pick: If Green Bay has given up on the Lloyd experience and is willing to spend a higher pick, Washington’s Jonah Coleman has a similar skill set. 

Wide receiver

  • Players to watch: Ted Hurst (Georgia State), Skyler Bell (UConn), Josh Cameron (Baylor), Bryce Lance (North Dakota State), Caleb Douglas (Texas Tech)

After spending two top-100 picks at receiver last year, it may not be at the top of the shopping list this time around, but Hurst and Bell would be the most likely options for the Packers on Day 2. Hurst has more traditional perimeter size, while Bell projects more to the slot.

Cameron is a big receiver at over 6-1, 223 pounds, but has experience returning kicks, which could appeal to Green Bay. Lance is the brother of former highly drafted quarterback Trey.

Tight end

  • Players to watch: Joe Royer (Cincinnati), Tanner Koziol (Houston), Dae’Quan Wright (Ole Miss), Marlin Klein (Michigan), Nate Boerkircher (Texas A&M)

With Luke Musgrave likely in his final year in Green Bay and not much other depth behind Tucker Kraft, who is coming off a torn ACL injury, Gutekunst could look to supplement the position on Day 3.

They generally like big tight ends who can run. The players listed above fit the bill in terms of size and will test their speed in the 40-yard dash this week.

Offensive tackle

  • Players to watch: Drew Shelton (Penn State), Kage Casey (Boise State), JC Davis (Illinois), Carver Willis (Washington), Brian Parker II (Duke)

Experience is a prerequisite of the game for tackles drafted by the Packers, and they generally take college left tackles before moving them around as they see fit. They have historically not drafted college guards.

Parker played mostly right tackle but is a candidate to move to center, having played there almost exclusively at the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Center

  • Players to watch: Connor Lew (Auburn), Jake Slaughter (Florida), Logan Jones (Iowa), Pat Coogan (Indiana), Jager Burton (Kentucky)

The Packers are in the market for a new center and there are plenty of options in the draft from as early as the second round.

There are even more potential fits than listed above, like Sam Hecht from Kansas State and Trey Zuhn III from Texas A&M, who could convert from left tackle, having played there for four years as well as some center snaps in 2025.

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers: 5 offensive players to know at every position at NFL Scouting Combine

The top 🔟 viral moments from the weekend 🍿

The top �� viral moments from the weekend ��
The top 🔟 viral moments from the weekend 🍿

A crazy own goal, a controversial taunt, and Adil Rami being Adil Rami... discover the weekend's viral highlights.

Diego Moreira the Teaser 🤔

Scoring and providing an assist against OL in Strasbourg's victory, Diego Moreira didn't hesitate to taunt the supporters of his former club.


Stunning Bicycle Kick 🤯

We kick off these viral moments with this magnificent bicycle kick from Ragnar Ache during the draw between Cologne and Hoffenheim (2-2).


Savior Banger 🔥

Imagine, there are three minutes left to play and you score THIS goal to give your team the win. That's the beautiful story Kenedy experienced with Pachuca against Tigres in the Mexican league.


Konaté's Viral Celebration 😭

This weekend, Liverpool managed to snatch a last-second victory on Nottingham Forest's pitch thanks to a goal from Alexis Mac Allister.

Just a few minutes earlier, the Argentine thought he had opened the scoring, sending Ibrahima Konaté into a frenzy.


Save of the Weekend ✋

Despite Levante's heavy defeat against Barça (0-3), Matthew Ryan probably pulled off the double save of the season.


Adil Rami's Anecdote 😅

On the L1+ set, Adil Rami revealed what his pre-match music routine looked like. You'll see, it's surprising.


Laporta Sweeps Up 😭

Clearly, the new Camp Nou is far from being fully ready. So much so that Joan Laporta had to sweep in front of his seat to lend a hand to the club's staff before Barça's match.


The Terrible Image of Ruben Loftus-Cheek 😢

Hit by Parma's goalkeeper at the very start of AC Milan's match, Ruben Loftus-Cheek had to be stretchered off.

The international suffered an alveolar fracture, leaving him with a broken jaw and missing teeth. The image is striking, and the Milan midfielder is expected to miss two to three months of competition, thus seeing his chances of participating in the World Cup diminish.


Own Goal of the Year ☠️

The video speaks for itself, so we'll let you enjoy this masterpiece.


Traditional Outfits for Ronaldo and Mané ✨

After Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Hazem (4-0), Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané were honored by the club's supporters with traditional outfits.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

From England: Liverpool interested in Celik

From England: Liverpool interested in Celik
From England: Liverpool interested in Celik

Transfer rumors surrounding Zeki Celik continue to swirl, despite his agent’s denials.

The Turkish full-back, whose contract with Roma expires next June, has yet to reach an agreement to extend his contract with the Giallorossi.

According to the English newspaper Daily Mirror, in addition to Juventus, Liverpool are also reportedly showing strong interest in Celik.

The Reds are searching for a new defender, as they could lose Ibrahima Konaté on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Slot’s team has set its sights on the Giallorossi winger, but for now, as the player’s agent, Muzzy Ozdemir, stated, Celik is fully focused on the end of the season with Roma: “His full attention and commitment are focused on supporting Roma in achieving its objectives. Other matters will be addressed and resolved in due course, in a professional and respectful manner.”

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