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NEW YORK (AP) — Veterans Drew Brees Isaiah Prince Miami Dolphins Jerseys , Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates and Vernon manship Award.Each team nominates a player for the award, created in 2014 in honor of the late founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The award recognizes players around the league who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field.The winner is determined by a vote of current NFL players. From eight finalists, each team’s players will submit a consensus vote of their choice for the winner. As in Pro Bowl voting, a team cannot vote for its own player.Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly won the Rooney Award last year. Before that, winners were running back Frank Gore, then with the Indianapolis Colts; defensive back Charles Woodson of the Oakland Raiders; and wide receiverLarry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals. Gore is nominated again this year, by Miami.This year’s nominees:Arizona Cardinals — DT Corey PetersAtlanta Falcons — C Alex MackBaltimore Ravens —S EricWeddleBuffalo Bills— DT Kyle WilliamsCarolina Panthers— DE Julius PeppersChicago Bears —C Cody WhitehairCincinnati Bengals— WR A.J. GreenCleveland Browns —OL Joel BitonioDallas Cowboys— QB Dak PrescottDenver Broncos —DT Domata PekoDetroit Lions— LS Don MuhlbachGreen Bay Packers— CB Tramon WilliamsHouston Texans— CB Johnathan JosephIndianapolis Colts— QB Andrew LuckJacksonville Jaguars — DE Calais CampbellKansas City Chiefs— WR Sammy WatkinsLos Angeles Chargers — TE Antonio GatesLos Angeles Rams —RB Todd GurleyMiami Dolphins— RB Frank GoreMinnesota Vikings— DE Danielle HunterNew England Patriots — WR Matthew SlaterNew Orleans Saints —QB Drew BreesNew York Giants —TE Rhett EllisonNew York Jets— DL Steve McLendonOakland Raiders —QB Derek CarrPhiladelphia Eagles —QB Carson WentzPittsburgh Steelers —G David DeCastroSan Francisco 49ers —T Joe StaleySeattle Seahawks —WR Tyler LockettTampa Bay Buccaneers — LB Lavonte DavidTennessee Titans —QB Marcus MariotaWashington Redskins —TE Vernon Davis MIAMI (AP) — Last week Miami Dolphins Jerseys Stitched , the Miami Dolphins resorted to eight-man pass protection, so desperate were they to slow an onslaught against quarterback Ryan Tannehill.And now they have to block Khalil Mack.That will be a daunting task when Miami faces the Chicago Bears on Sunday in a matchup of first-place teams headed in opposite directions.The Dolphins (3-2) are trying to patch up an injury-depleted offensive line and rebound from consecutive ugly losses. They could be without Tannehill, who is questionable because of a throwing shoulder injury that first bothered him last month.By contrast the Bears (3-1) are well-rested after a bye, riding a three-game winning streak and alone atop the NFC North for the first time since 2013.Newcomer Mack has led the Bears into first place by dominating on defense. The two-time All-Pro end has five sacks and is tied for the NFL lead with four forced fumbles. He has at least one sack and forced fumble in each game. And the Dolphins might have to confront him without left tackle Laremy Tunsil, sidelined last week by a concussion.Here are things to know about the first meeting between the teams since 2014:CONTAINING KHALILNo team this season has been able to keep Mack off the quarterback.“He’s just playing at a different level than anybody that I’ve seen,” Miami coach Adam Gase said.Now Mack faces a team staggered by season-ending injuries to two starters in the offensive line, followed by the loss of Tunsil. He was badly missed last week, when Tannehill was hit 11 times in the second half as the Dolphins blew a 17-point lead at Cincinnati. The Bengals’ pass rush was so overwhelming Miami had almost everyone on offense blocking Super Bowl Isaiah Prince Jersey , and even that didn’t work.Mack is well aware a harried Tannehill committed two turnovers that were returned for touchdowns.“You watch the film,” Mack said. “You also know that he’s a good athlete and he makes a lot of plays.”But in each of the past two games, the Dolphins’ offense has scored only one touchdown and Tannehill has thrown for less than 200 yards.“He’s getting hit too much,” Gase said. “I’ve got to find a way to get the ball out of his hands, get guys open quicker, or figure something else out.”If Tannehill can’t play, he would be replaced by Brock Osweiler or David Fales.RIDING HIGHThe Bears’ most recent game, a 48-10 win over Tampa Bay Football Isaiah Prince Jersey , was their most lopsided victory in six years. A win over Miami would give Chicago its longest win streak since a six-game run in 2012.“I just know our work’s not done,” linebacker Danny Trevathan said. “I’ve been in the situation. It’s good when you win. You want that feeling, but you want it to keep going. We were talking early, some of the older guys, about not getting complacent. You know, it’s been a long time since it’s been like this around here and we want it to stay this way.”BUILDING BLOCKComing off a breakout game, the challenge for Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is to show it was no fluke.Trubisky threw for six touchdowns — one shy of the NFL record held by Bears Hall of Famer Sid Luckman and seven others. It was the sort of performance the Bears envisioned when they traded up a spot to grab him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft.Trubisky had never previously thrown for more than two touchdowns.OVERSHADOWED DEFENSELost in the Dolphins’ collapse at Cincinnati was a solid performance by the defense, including young linebackers Raekwon McMillan and Jerome Baker.“We’re definitely moving in the right direction Isaiah Prince Jersey nfl draft ,” Baker said. “It’s exciting to see all of us making plays and playing well as a defense. You just have to constantly improve and the rest will handle itself.”TUTELAGEWhen Gase was the Bears’ offensive coordinator in 2015, among those who helped him prepare to become a head coach was Vic Fangio, who is still Chicago’s defensive coordinator.“The amount of conversations we had in the year that I was there, it helped me grow a lot as to how I looked at things from an offensive perspective,” Gase said. “I really appreciated the amount of time that he would spend if I asked him a question about what he thought. He’s tough to go against.”