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New Orleans and as ownership’s approach to the issue still unknown Connor McGovern Jersey , other forces within the NFL could be intervening.Peter King of writes that, at the Scouting Combine, “there was a feeling that Roger Goodell will push the Competition Committee and the membership to do something to cut down the chance for another debacle like that non-call in the Rams-Saints game.”If that’s the Commissioner’s plan, it’s smart. Because it won’t be Rich McKay or John Mara or Jerry Jones who get invited to a Congressional interrogation if/when one of these controversies happens after legalized wagering in sports becomes more prevalent. It will be Goodell.And that’s the last thing the NFL (particularly Goodell) should want, because a public hearing will be a precursor to legislation. Which could be a precursor to an agency that regulates football in the same way the SEC regulates companies whose stocks are bought and sold by average American citizens.The Competition Committee either can’t or won’t see it this way. Most of the Competition Committee, that is. One member — Saints coach Sean Payton — knows what’s at stake.“The big question, really Foster Moreau Jersey , is what are you comfortable with as a deductible,” Payton told King. “Do you view the event in our game like a 50-year flood that’s not going to happen again and say, ‘Aaah, we’re not going to worry about it?’ Or are you going to pay the big deductible to make sure you’re insured against it? So I think there will some smart and serious discussion about expanding replay in a sensible and conservative way.”Expanding replay is one thing. A video official is another, because it’s not part of replay at all. Consider how the AAF is using the Sky Judge. That’s what the NFL needs to be doing, too. And if the AAF can get it right in the upstart league’s first year of existence, surely the far more established league can Anthony Nelson Jersey , too — especially as that far more established league prepares for its 100th season. It’s Kyler Murray‘s show to run in the desert.In case there was any doubt about whether Murray would have full control of the reins as the No. 1 quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals this season, the first practice of training camp would seem to make the picture abundantly clear.According to Darren Urban of the team’s website, Murray took every snap with Arizona’s first-team offense on Thursday. It’s the same game plan the Cardinals have had with Murray the entire offseason as they look to get Murray ready to roll for the regular season.“Everybody in this locker room knows he’s going to be here,” wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said. “First pick overall, guys understand, it’s going to be his show. You want to be a part of it? Get on board.”Murray has always appeared to be the ideal candidate to run Kliff Kingbury’s offense in his first go as a head coach in the NFL. Instilling Murray as the starter straight from the jump also eliminates the distraction of teammates having to prepare for the possibility of seeing two different quarterbacks under center on a revolving basis, as the Cardinals experienced last year with Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen.“Last year Jeffery Simmons Jersey , you have to worry about ‘50-50ing’ it up, make sure you’re getting reps with Josh, make sure you’re getting reps with Sam,” wide receiver Christian Kirk said. “Even the coaches would say, ‘We know Sam is starting but make sure you get reps with Josh as well because you never know when he might be thrown in.’ So you have to divvy it up.Of course, if Murray begins throwing out performances in practice on a daily basis that resembled Nathan Peterman‘s start against the Chargers in 2017, they may be forced to reconsider if Murray is ready. However Nate Davis Jersey , Murray knows he has full control over that outcome as well. Only if that scenario were to play out would there be any question as to whether Murray is the team’s starting quarterback or not and he’s intent on keeping that possibility off the table.“I think it takes away from the distraction, people asking questions and all that stuff,” Murray said of being the clear starter from day one. “It’s my job to earn that right every day.”