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Winnipeg Free Press
4 minutes ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Raiders defensive line looks to prove itself after release of Christian Wilkins
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Christian Wilkins' expected impact on the Raiders' defensive line was in question long before he was shockingly released last week, which if nothing else provided clarity on what kind of front Las Vegas can take into the season. Jonah Laulu has showed some promise he could take over Wilkins' spot at tackle next to Adam Butler, who comes off a career season. Maxx Crosby is an elite edge rusher, and Malcolm Koonce on the other side has shown the ability to disrupt opposing passing games. Not that replacing one of the game's top interior linemen will be simple, but the Raiders might be able to absorb such a change reasonably well. 'We're not necessarily the biggest group, but across the board everybody moves really well,' coach Pete Carroll said. 'So we're going to play to that. … That's a real competitive group, and that's going to take us all camp. It's going to take us through the games and all of that to figure that out. There's no rush. 'But it's a good spot because there's enough guys that have something to show you, so we just got to give them the right opportunities and see if we can draw out the best in them.' Crosby is the group's star, and in practice he has resembled the player who in 2022 and 2023 had 27 sacks and 45 tackles for loss. He played through injury last season in totaling 7 1/2 sacks and 17 tackles for loss over 12 games before finally being shut down to undergo ankle surgery. At the other end, Koonce missed the entire season because of a torn ACL. It was a major setback to a player trying to build on a 2023 season in which had six sacks over the final four games. The Raiders signed him to a one-year, $12 million prove-it contract this season. 'We're counting on Malcolm to be a big factor,' Carroll said. 'He's really athletic and he's really natural player, and he's got good instincts.' Butler and Laulu occupy the two inside spots. The Raiders have a known quantity in Butler, an eight-year veteran coming off back-to-back seasons in which he had five sacks each season. He was especially effective last season, starting a career-high 16 games. Butler didn't start any games in 2023, though he played in all 17. 'You only got one chance to do this,' Butler said. 'I don't get to do my career over again. I changed my attitude, changed my approach to the game, and I just decided that I wasn't going to be just a third down player anymore. I decided that I am a starter. I'm going to prove myself in this league, and anybody that says I'm not, I'm going to do everything in my power to shut them up.' Laulu takes on the burden of being the player expected to step in for Wilkins. The second-year pro played in all 17 games last season, starting seven after Wilkins broke his foot in Week 5. Though Laulu had just three tackles for loss and one sack, he has used the extra snaps in practice this year to make a case for a bigger role, something Carroll said hasn't gone unnoticed. 'Coming in late to training camp, I came here the week before we played Week 1 and was just trying to learn the plays,' Laulu said. 'I was trying to learn our philosophy on the defense, how we operate, and how do we attack offenses. 'Being able to now transition to this year where I'm still under the same coaches on defense and being able to stack on top of last year, I'm very comfortable in the defense, even though we changed some things.' Notes Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. By not holding out, left tackle Kolton Miller doesn't have any catching up to do in training camp after signing a three-year, $66 million extension Wednesday, including $42.5 million guaranteed. 'Each day is an opportunity, and I feel like if you're not in it, you're taking a step back and it's really not helping you,' Miller said. 'So I'm glad this all worked out, and I wouldn't want to do it any other way.' 2024 second-round draft pick Jackson Powers-Johnson came out of minicamp as the expected starting center, but shared the position with third-year pro Jordan Meredith in camp. That is until Thursday when Meredith lined up at center and Powers-Johnson at right guard. … Jakorian Bennett started seven games at cornerback last season before going out with a shoulder injury, but has mostly been running with the second and third teams. Bennett pointed to not starting in high school until his senior season, going to a junior college and then to Maryland. 'I always feel like the underdog,' Bennett said. 'Not saying I'm an underdog right now, but I always had to get out the mud, and that's nothing I shy away from.' ___ AP NFL:
Hamilton Spectator
4 minutes ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Raiders defensive line looks to prove itself after release of Christian Wilkins
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Christian Wilkins' expected impact on the Raiders' defensive line was in question long before he was shockingly released last week, which if nothing else provided clarity on what kind of front Las Vegas can take into the season. Jonah Laulu has showed some promise he could take over Wilkins' spot at tackle next to Adam Butler, who comes off a career season. Maxx Crosby is an elite edge rusher, and Malcolm Koonce on the other side has shown the ability to disrupt opposing passing games. Not that replacing one of the game's top interior linemen will be simple, but the Raiders might be able to absorb such a change reasonably well. 'We're not necessarily the biggest group, but across the board everybody moves really well,' coach Pete Carroll said. 'So we're going to play to that. ... That's a real competitive group, and that's going to take us all camp. It's going to take us through the games and all of that to figure that out. There's no rush. 'But it's a good spot because there's enough guys that have something to show you, so we just got to give them the right opportunities and see if we can draw out the best in them.' Crosby is the group's star, and in practice he has resembled the player who in 2022 and 2023 had 27 sacks and 45 tackles for loss. He played through injury last season in totaling 7 1/2 sacks and 17 tackles for loss over 12 games before finally being shut down to undergo ankle surgery . At the other end, Koonce missed the entire season because of a torn ACL. It was a major setback to a player trying to build on a 2023 season in which had six sacks over the final four games. The Raiders signed him to a one-year, $12 million prove-it contract this season. 'We're counting on Malcolm to be a big factor,' Carroll said. 'He's really athletic and he's really natural player, and he's got good instincts.' Butler and Laulu occupy the two inside spots. The Raiders have a known quantity in Butler, an eight-year veteran coming off back-to-back seasons in which he had five sacks each season. He was especially effective last season, starting a career-high 16 games. Butler didn't start any games in 2023, though he played in all 17. 'You only got one chance to do this,' Butler said. 'I don't get to do my career over again. I changed my attitude, changed my approach to the game, and I just decided that I wasn't going to be just a third down player anymore. I decided that I am a starter. I'm going to prove myself in this league, and anybody that says I'm not, I'm going to do everything in my power to shut them up.' Laulu takes on the burden of being the player expected to step in for Wilkins. The second-year pro played in all 17 games last season, starting seven after Wilkins broke his foot in Week 5. Though Laulu had just three tackles for loss and one sack, he has used the extra snaps in practice this year to make a case for a bigger role, something Carroll said hasn't gone unnoticed. 'Coming in late to training camp, I came here the week before we played Week 1 and was just trying to learn the plays,' Laulu said. 'I was trying to learn our philosophy on the defense, how we operate, and how do we attack offenses. 'Being able to now transition to this year where I'm still under the same coaches on defense and being able to stack on top of last year, I'm very comfortable in the defense, even though we changed some things.' Notes By not holding out, left tackle Kolton Miller doesn't have any catching up to do in training camp after signing a three-year, $66 million extension Wednesday, including $42.5 million guaranteed. 'Each day is an opportunity, and I feel like if you're not in it, you're taking a step back and it's really not helping you,' Miller said. 'So I'm glad this all worked out, and I wouldn't want to do it any other way.' 2024 second-round draft pick Jackson Powers-Johnson came out of minicamp as the expected starting center, but shared the position with third-year pro Jordan Meredith in camp. That is until Thursday when Meredith lined up at center and Powers-Johnson at right guard. ... Jakorian Bennett started seven games at cornerback last season before going out with a shoulder injury, but has mostly been running with the second and third teams. Bennett pointed to not starting in high school until his senior season, going to a junior college and then to Maryland. 'I always feel like the underdog,' Bennett said. 'Not saying I'm an underdog right now, but I always had to get out the mud, and that's nothing I shy away from.' ___ AP NFL:
Toronto Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Prettying up penis area becoming a priority: ‘TOTAL GAME CHANGER'
Adult film star and OnlyFans model Beau Butler. Photo by Beau Butler / Instagram Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Men who want to improve the aesthetic of what they've got going on 'down there' are becoming more and more common. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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'Every adult female performer has a BBL (Brazilian butt lift), boobs, lips, hair extensions. But with men, it's supposed to be nothing, not even steroids,' he pointed out. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'There definitely is a little bit of a stigma, although I know that everybody's had something done.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO Emer noted that social media has had more people wanting to do 'hole-tox,' though penis enlargement is one of his more popular treatments. For a larger, fuller penis, Emer uses hyaluronic acid filler and polymethyl methacrylate, a kind of medical-grade acrylic, he told the Hollywood Reporter . The average man needs about 20 injections, which go into the shaft, the head of the penis and at the base near the mons pubis, if they want to add a half inch or an inch. Men with larger members require more injections, as do men who want to increase their penis by more than an inch. Read More A man with an eight-inch penis who wants to go bigger may need 60 injections, Emer noted, using one patient who received about 120 injections over the course of a year. At $750US to $1,200US a syringe, that full penis enhancement treatment cost upwards of $150,000US. 'When someone says to me, 'Oh, wow, that's very expensive,' I say, 'Well, it's priority,'' Emer explained. As for anal beautification, Emer raved about it in his Instagram post with Butler. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'This treatment uses Botox in a whole new way: To relax the muscles around the butt, reduce sweating, and make sex way more comfortable,' he explained. 'It might sound wild, but for the right person, it's a total game changer.' Emer continued: 'If you're dealing with tightness, irritation, or just want things to feel smoother and easier, ANAL BEAUTIFICATION can help. It only takes a few minutes, there's basically no downtime, and results can last up to 3–4 months.' 'Not everything has to be about looks,' Emer added. 'Sometimes, it's about comfort, confidence, and feeling good in your body.' Canada Basketball Canada Tennis Toronto & GTA
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Raiders second year DT stepping up to fill void left by Christian Wilkins release
By this point in the season, the only thing you think is going to send a shockwave into your roster is a major injury. For the Raiders it was an unhealed injury and perhaps a bit more that had them cut ties with their top free agent addition from last offseason just a few days into training camp. Christian Wilkins hadn't practiced with the team all offseason, so it wasn't a situation that had the Raiders completely scrambling to replace him. But up until probably about a month ago, they were thinking he would eventually be back, so anyone getting his reps was a temporary placeholder. Last season it was Adam Butler who stepped up when Wilkins suffered the Jones fracture in his foot which has since not healed properly, thus causing him to miss all this time. Butler signed a new long term deal this offseason, even when they probably figured Wilkins would be back in the fold and the two would start alongside each other. That means it will have to be someone else who steps up to replace Wilkins alongside Butler. From the looks of things, that player is second-year man Jonah Laulu. 'Jonah really flashed last year when he played," said head coach Pete Carroll. "He didn't play consistently, he didn't get in all the time, didn't log a ton of plays, but he shows all of the traits. He's really long, he plays really good technique wise, he's a little bit quicker than you might think for a big guy, and he uses it well. His resolve about coming from the offseason all through camp is really clear, He's really on it. He's playing day after day after day, he's doing things right, he's playing hard and he's really tuned in and he's playing tough. He's making a great pitch that he needs to be out there a lot.' Carroll seems to have seen the same things I saw when watching Laulu last season. The undrafted rookie was waived by the Colts in the final cuts and claimed by the Raiders. From there he had to play catch up with his new teammatese and work his way onto the field. By season's end, he had shown all the makings of being at very least the next man up in the DT rotation behind Butler and Wilkins. And he was twice named a Baller for his work, including Top Baller in Week 15. So, naturally, with Wilkins out of the picture, it would seem to fall to Laulu. Butler thinks Laulu is on his the right trajectory to start alongside him. 'Maybe I'm a little biased because I see myself in him from the standpoint that he came in really strong as a pass rusher," Butler said of Laulu. "I'm not going to say that he struggled in the run game like I did early on, but I would say that that's an area of improvement that he's focused on. And I know it took me a little minute to get there as far as the run game goes and I'm confident that he's going to get there because he's shown that he has the right attitude to get there.' Attitude is important. Laulu admitted that he suffered from a lot of imposter syndrome as a rookie. Here he was an undrafted guy, a local Vegas kid, seeing significant reps with the Raiders defense. The feeling is understandable. 'It's a mindset I've always had since I was younger. I've always felt like I had something to prove," said Laulu. "I always wanted to take care of my family. I always had a chip on my shoulder. It's just a mindset of never being satisfied. Little victories, be happy about that, pat yourself on the back or whatever, but you just got to keep going to work. Nobody cares about what you did yesterday. Nobody cares about my rookie year, none of that. I didn't do anything to be honest. I'm looking at what's next." What's next could be a starting defensive tackle on this Raiders defense. He added that the one thing that's changed the most this year from last is his confidence. He's no longer playing catch up. He's had a year in Patrick Graham's defense and has also clearly made an impression on the new staff as well. No one is saying he will step in an offer what Wilkins did. But if Butler can have another solid season and Laulu can take another step forward, that could be enough.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
DT Adam Butler gave what appears to be a pretty loaded statement about Raiders O-line
There hasn't been a lot of controversy on the Raiders offensive line throughout this offseason. The starting five had been LT Kolton Miller, LG Dylan Parham, C Jackson Powers-Johnson, RG Alex Cappa, and RT DJ Glaze. Then a few days ago, the first stunner happened -- Jordan Meredith began taking snaps with the first team at center. Head coach Pete Carroll spoke highly of Meredith and why he has earned his first team reps. Whether that means Meredith continues to get those reps moving forward remains to be seen. But in the midst of all this, it would appear defensive tackle Adam Butler has made his feelings on the matter known. As much by that he said as what he didn't say. The often outspoken Butler is a pretty cerebral player who has a tendency to say what he means and mean what he says without reservation. When he was asked about what excited him about the Raiders offensive line, his response may have gone unnoticed by some, but it certainly raised my eyebrow. 'I'm excited about Jordan Meredith," Butler said. "I'm excited about JPJ for sure. I'm a real big fan of JPJ. That's my guy. Strong, young player. He's got that energy. I see him as an All Pro guard at some point. I don't know if that's now or later. I'm really excited about him. And if it's ok with you, that's all I'd like to comment on that at this time.' Even knowing Butler's penchant for speaking his mind and not mincing words, it's still very possible he had a slip of speech there and meant to say center when speaking of JPJ. But it's just as possible, if not more so that he said exactly what he meant to say. And if so, there's a lot there for a few sentences. Butler faced JPJ last season when he lined up at guard. Left guard in particular. And Butler's experience makes him think JPJ can be an All Pro there. While the newly re-signed DT is also excited about Meredith at center. So, it sure sounds like he thinks the two should line up alongside each other instead of competing for the same position. And keep in mind that he didn't mention either of the two current first team guards -- Dylan Parham and Alex Cappa. The former was benched last season in favor of Meredith. JPJ may end up winning (back) the starting center job, but Butler has his thoughts on how the interior line should look. and it's based on his experience facing them every day in practice, so I'm inclined to not take his opinion lightly.
