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Boston Globe
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
The chance to work with Josh McDaniels, and play alongside Stefon Diggs, has Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas fired up
The 5-foot-8-inch, 192-pound Douglas tied for the team lead with 66 catches last year, and finished with 621 receiving yards and three touchdowns. His 115 receptions over the last two years are the most among Patriots receivers. He's been the best and most consistent part of the passing game, an occasional bright light in an otherwise woeful stretch. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up But Douglas is aware that the opportunity to work with McDaniels gives him the chance to take his game to another level. Advertisement 'He's a good guy, first,' said Douglas shortly after Wednesday's practice finished. 'Before anything, before we went over plays, he called me and he spoke from the heart, and I feel like that's the coach that you need. Especially as an OC. So, we got close there. 'On the field, I just have to work to gain his trust, you know? That's my duty to fill that role and help this team win.' Over the years, the Patriots' coaching staff has been known to break out film of former stars as a way to help players refine their game. Receivers have talked about film sessions that include highlights from receivers such as Welker, Edelman, and Randy Moss. Douglas said he's had the chance to sit with McDaniels, watch film, and take notes, something that's helped him push forward. Advertisement 'He'll go show me some old film and be like, 'It'll be just like this,' ' Douglas said of McDaniels. 'And I'll come out to practice and be like, 'Man, it was exactly like how he showed me.' The game doesn't change. It just gets faster.' Two other elements that should help Douglas this season: One, According to Douglas, Diggs's presence should pay dividends, on and off the field. 'He's a dog. He talks ,' Douglas said. 'He talks a lot of junk, but it's good. You need that. He's a constructive criticism type of guy. He'll tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. And I feel like that's what you need as a big brother.' And two, there's Advertisement 'The throwing, obviously [was fun], but us bonding,' Douglas said. 'We had a hoop in the garage. We were in there hooping. We played Spikeball. I feel like stuff like that got us closer. We did extra activities.' It's the sort of leadership Douglas endorses heading into the season. '[Maye is] definitely becoming that leader,' Douglas added. 'He brings energy into the facility and on the field. He says nothing but encouraging things. If something goes bad, he does nothing but lift us up.' Christopher Price can be reached at
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Concerns as Douglas care home repairs take over six weeks
Concerns have been raised about the state of a residential home's living room after it has been left cordoned off for repairs for more than six work on front room windows is being carried out at Thie Milan residential home in Douglas, which is maintained by the Department of Infrastructure. Frances Tinkler, who's 29-year-old daughter Elizabeth is among the residents, said they "shouldn't have to get used to part of their living room being cordoned off like an accident site".A DOI spokesman said the repairs had "taken longer than anticipated due to the building being located in a conservation area". Ms Tinkler's daughter has Down's Syndrome and autism and has lived in the home for five years. "She is incredibly independent and able in so many ways, but needs quite a bit of support in other ways," she said. She said the living room was like a "building site" and it sent a message that the residents were "less worthy, or it is less important than it would be in a private home". She continued: "Parents in a home would have that work remediated fairly quickly, but this just seems to be put on the back burner, you shouldn't have to jump through a million hoops for something to be repaired."Her concerns came following the publication of an independent review which found some residential homes had been "poorly maintained" and there were cases in which "inappropriate workarounds" had become the norm. Ms Tinkler is also a director of local learning disability charity Manx home, which is owned by the Department for Health and Social Care, is run by Manx Care and has one member of staff responsible for the residents at a time, who Ms Tinkler said had been chasing up the situation with the said the cordon had meant her daughter had been going up to her room earlier as the residents were "squashed" in their communal area. "These are people who like structure, who like things in the right place, who are organised, so chaos does not go down well," she said."If it is dangerous, then residents should not be in that room, a bit of cordon is not going to stop them from going in that area."The DOI spokesman said the department had been working with an engineer at Thie team had been liaising with the building conservation officer to ensure the proposed works were "sympathetic to the character of the area", he expect to install new windows by the end of the week while masonry repairs would be completed by mid-August, the spokesman added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
New Falkirk hotel 'not for asylum seekers' says owner after social media rumours
Businessman Douglas Hannigan says that once people see the quality of the project they will see it as an asset for the town A Falkirk businessman has insisted a new hotel he is developing will not be used to house asylum seekers but will be a 'much-needed resource' for the town. The project will see a large, empty office building in Callendar Business Park being converted into a modern 118-room hotel. More than 1000 objections were made to the new hotel, with many fuelled by public speculation that it was going to be an asylum hotel. Hannigan Hotels also owns The Hotel Cladhan, which has been used by the UK Government to house asylum seekers for several years and is currently leased and operated by Mack Group Ltd. Douglas Hannigan says the new hotel - which has just been granted planning permission - will help meet demand in an area that has seen visitor numbers soar in recent years. Douglas, whose company Hannigan Hotels owns and manages a wide portfolio of properties across Falkirk, spoke out after speculation on social media, and confirmed that the hotel will not be used for asylum accommodation. And he said he is growing tired of "rumours and disinformation" that the new hotel will house asylum seekers and says he and his team are happy to talk to anyone who has concerns about the new development. 'We're investing in a much-needed resource for Falkirk,' he said. 'This is about meeting demand and supporting the growth we're seeing across the local tourism and business sectors.' 'This won't be a four star hotel as without a restaurant or pool we are unable to apply for that status, but I am confident it will be the best option for comfortable, modern rooms in Falkirk,' Douglas added. For those asking why he isn't reopening The Cladhan instead of building a new hotel, he said, it is "no longer suitable for modern hotel use due to accessibility challenges such as the absence of elevators", which make it difficult to accommodate tour groups and guests with mobility needs. The Cladhan site was previously subject to a planning application for redevelopment into residential flats, but this was not approved due to protected species identified in the area. Now, with the closure of local hotels such as Airth Castle and the Antonine Hotel, Douglas says there is "huge deficit of rooms in Falkirk". The new hotel, he says, will be operated and managed by Hannigan Hotels, and will provide high quality accommodation, with a mix of double, twin, and larger family rooms, with air conditioning, Porcelanosa bathrooms, and 55 inch TVs as standard. There will also be a public Starbucks cafe on the ground floor and on-site parking for 215 vehicles. Douglas reiterated his company's commitment to community engagement: 'We're always happy to speak with local residents or councillors about our plans. "Once people see the quality of what's being delivered, I'm confident they'll feel proud of this addition to the town.' Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank said he was pleased to have been given a guarantee that the hotel will never be used as asylum accommodation. He said: "The safety of our communities and of those claiming refuge in our country is paramount, and the previous Government's policy of using hotels to house asylum seekers will rightfully be fully ended by the Labour Government by 2029. 'This development will therefore be a welcome addition to the east end of Callander Park. "Falkirk has rightly been named Scotland's tourist town of the year, but we remain in desperate need of more high-quality hotel accommodation to meet growing visitor demand."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rasul Douglas emerges as top target for Miami Dolphins following Jalen Ramsey trade
Rasul Douglas could join the Miami Dolphins as a replacement for Jalen Ramsey. The Miami Dolphins made a big move this offseason by trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, with Ramsey officially gone, Miami is actively searching for a replacement in their secondary. Their top target? Free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas, a seasoned veteran with the experience and health the Dolphins need as training camp approaches. Douglas, 29, has proven himself as a reliable player and brings valuable playoff experience. The Dolphins believe he can help fill the void left by Ramsey and add leadership to a defense in transition. With training camp right around the corner, securing Douglas has become a key priority for Miami. Rasul Douglas emerges as top target for Miami Dolphins' cornerback needs With Jalen Ramsey now in Pittsburgh, the Miami Dolphins have turned their attention to Rasul Douglas, a 29-year-old free agent cornerback with plenty of experience. Douglas is a healthy veteran cornerback, which makes him a top priority for Miami. Miami has been in talks with Douglas since April, and those discussions are still active. 'Per source, Dolphins remain in active discussions with free agent cornerback Rasul Douglas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dolly Parton's No-Makeup Photos Will Make You Speechless The Noodle Box Undo He's the most accomplished HEALTHY corner available who isn't older than 30,' reported Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Training camp is already underway, but no deal with Rasul Douglas yet Despite months of interest, the Dolphins haven't closed the deal with Douglas. With training camp underway, the delay is becoming more noticeable – and more pressing. If Miami finalizes a deal with Douglas, it would bring much-needed depth and leadership to a position group that could be in flux heading into the 2025 season. FAQs Q: Why was Jalen Ramsey traded? A: Reports say it was because of a personal conflict with head coach Mike McDaniel, not due to performance or salary. Q: Who is Rasul Douglas, and why do the Dolphins want him? A: Douglas is a 29-year-old veteran cornerback with playoff experience. Miami views him as a strong candidate to fill the gap left by Ramsey. Q: Why hasn't Miami Dolphins signed Douglas yet? A: It's unclear. Despite ongoing talks, no deal has been reached as training camp starts. Also read : Top five NFL teams that might surprise everyone this season Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Eagles hire Joe Douglas as senior personnel director/advisor to GM Howie Roseman
The Philadelphia Eagles announced six new hires and made nine promotions With veterans and rookies reporting to the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced several changes to the scouting and football operations departments, including six new hires and nine promotions. TITLE CHANGES Scouting • Ryan Myers – Director of College Scouting• Matt Holland – Assistant Director of College Scouting• Jarrod Kilburn – Assistant Director of Pro Scouting• Terrence Braxton – Pro Scout• Rod Streater – West Coast Area Scout• Duke Tobin – Midlands Area Scout Football Operations• James Gilman – Senior Director of Football Research and Strategy• Jon Liu – Director of Football Analytics• Zachary Steever – Assistant Director of Football Research and Strategy New Hires Scouting• Joe Douglas – Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the General Manager Douglas worked for the Eagles from 2016-19, ascending the ranks and leading the scouting department as vice president of player personnel before he departed for the Jets' top spot following the 2019 NFL draft. Douglas played a key role in helping build a Super Bowl-winning roster in 2017.• Preston Tiffany – NFS Scout Football Operations• Smit Bajaj – Quantitative Analyst• Grant Reiter – Football Transactions Coordinator• Molly Rottinghaus – Football Operations Coordinator• Leif Thorson – Software Developer
