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Melbournes former whipping boy Jack Watts has signed a three-year contract extension with the AFL club, saying he never contemplated leaving.Watts confirmed on Thursday he will stay with the Demons until at least the end of the 2019 season.The 25-year-old suggested it was easy to ignore the lure of free agency and that it would be pretty special to finish a one-club player.Watts is enjoying his best season, having booted 31 goals and found his groove in the forward line.Football has become fun again, something that couldnt be said for most of his 131-game career.As is the case with all No.1 draft picks, Watts has been heavily scrutinised since joining the Demons in 2008.Many success-starved fans were quick to criticise as Watts took time to find his feet at AFL level, while pundits questioned everything from his kicking to commitment.It hasnt been a smooth ride. It hasnt always been roses and laughter, Watts told the club website.To have people stick by you and support you all the way, you really want to repay that and I think Ive taken steps towards that this year.Ive never had too many doubts about staying here at Melbourne.You form such close bonds with everyone here your teammates, coaching staff and the supporters, who have been with me through everything.Its been a sensational year and thats why Im so excited to be here for the next three years. You can only see it going up and getting better, so it should be a really bright future.Watts heaped praised on coach Paul Roos, who will hand the reins over to Simon Goodwin after the 2016 season.Roosy coming along has just saved our club, he said.The Demons have successfully re-signed a handful of key players this year, proof of the clubs turnaround under Roos.But they are yet to secure the key signature of power forward Jesse Hogan, the 2015 Rising Star winner who is not out of contract until the end of 2017. Edmonton Oilers Shirts . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Oilers Jerseys 2020 . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. https://www.cheapoilers.com/ . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2). Edmonton Oilers Store . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Fake Oilers Jerseys . Miikka Kiprusoff had just announced his retirement after a decade-long run in Calgary and it would be up to Berra and Ramo to fill the void. For the fifth consecutive regular-season game, the Cleveland Browns turn to a new starting quarterback on Sunday (1 p.m. ET) when they visit the Miami Dolphins in a Week 3 matchup of 0-2 teams.Rookie third-round pick Cody Kessler climbed the depth chart from third string to No. 1 in the span of two games. Robert Griffin III opened the season as the starter, and was replaced Week 2 by Josh McCown due to injury. Both are dealing with shoulder injuries.Uncertainty pervades each locker room considering the Dolphins have very little gauge of Kesslers NFL readiness.I think the hardest thing for our guys is going to be just kind of the unknown, Miami head coach Adam Gase said. You can always try to do as much research as you possibly can as far as what looks like could be his strengths and weaknesses in the NFL from the limited exposure you have on him.You try to lean on possibly some of the scouting evaluation that went on coming out (of college), as much as you can; but obviously its such a different game at this level.The Browns started Johnny Manziel, who is out of football, and Austin Davis in the final two regular-season games of 2015.Kessler was drafted ahead of Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Dak Prescott, a fourth-rounder who is 1-1 and has not thrown an interception in 75 attempts.With a less-heralded collection of skill-position talent and a remade offensive line, Kessler still has the full confidence of Browns head coach Hue Jackson. When Jackson drafted Kessler earlier than pundits rated the USC quarterback, the coach said trust me on this one.He stands by the declaration even headed to South Beach to face defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, defensive end Mario Williams and pass rusher Cameron Wake.Youre going to trust me this weekend, Jackson said. Here we go. Here we go. Trust me. Here we come. Here we go. Well see what that statement was all about.Cleveland has lost 10 of its last 11 road games.Kessler is disappointed for McCown, who is unsure when hell play again, but the 23-year-old is eager to validate Jacksons faith in him. He said he doesnt have to change his routine because he has been preparing to start since rookie minicamp in May.I think its been awesome, because Hues trusted me through this whole process, Kessler said. He knows since I got here from Day One, that I really am excited. When you get a coach like that, that really loves the game and also really loves his players and really wants you to succeed, it makes you want to play better.The Dolphins have a pair of tight losses to perennial contenders -- 12-10 at Seattle and 31-24 at New England.dddddddddddd Gase, a first-year head coach who turned down the opportunity to interview in Cleveland as offensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos in 2013, gets his home debut in the Dolphins first game at renovated Hard Rock Stadium. The home digs of the Dolphins underwent a $500 million renovation in the offseason in hopes of being considered as a Super Bowl venue.Whether the Dolphins can build a team capable of playing in that game is not clear after two weeks.The Dolphins are operating without center Mike Pouncey (hip) and have 36 rushing attempts this season. Miami has only six first-half points, which has dictated a lean toward throwing the ball. Gase sees promising signs despite the NFLs 27th-ranked running game, which will likely be without running back Arian Foster (groin).We know what were doing as far as what we need to emphasize, Gase said. Its like I told our media here, if I feel like there are problems with the run game, I wont be afraid to say it.The Dolphins are also 27th in the NFL in points scored. Gase expects things to change quickly.He credited quarterback Ryan Tannehill with consistent play and called on the supporting cast, including running backs Jay Ayaji and rookie Kenyan Drake, to step up in support.I dont know how much more he can really step up considering that hes doing everything right now that we need him to do, Gase said of Tannehill. Its just that we need every guy to pull their weight.Cleveland can test the Dolphins on the ground to help Kessler settle in, especially considering Miami allowed 136.5 rushing yards per game over the first two weeks of the season. Fellow rookie Corey Coleman had two touchdowns last week and was developing into a featured component of the Cleveland offense prior to breaking his hand in practice Wednesday.Kessler worked overtime to get ready for the Dolphins. He was at the team facility for 18 hours on Monday and reported early Tuesday, typically a rest and treatment day. He said he watched the first two games of the season six or seven times apiece.I want to give myself the best chance to take advantage of this opportunity this weekend, Kessler said. It is definitely a long process, definitely a long week, but for me, Im just staying focused on what I can control. That is how I prepare and how I perform. ' ' '