FLORENCE, Italy -- Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura will talk to forward Mario Balotelli about the possibility of joining the team before the Azzurris next set of matches in March.Balotelli has revived his career in France, scoring eight goals in as many matches for Nice, but has not played for Italy since the 2014 World Cup.I will talk with Balotelli before the next call-ups, Ventura said. His technical qualities are not up for discussion, but as my predecessors have also said there are other things concerning him that need to be evaluated.Italy was eliminated in the first round of the World Cup, where Balotelli was considered a distraction by several teammates. He was also involved in high-profile incidents when playing in England.After scoring only one league goal in each of the past two seasons with Liverpool and AC Milan, Balotelli never played for Italy under coach Antonio Conte.But Balotelli joined Nice in the offseason as a free signing from Liverpool, and is relaunching a chaotic career where he has often stood out for controversial incidents on and off the field.No one doubts that Mario is a talented player and I have nothing against him, Ventura said. But for every player, not just Balotelli, what counts is the ability to be part of a group, to make sacrifices and share an understanding.There are those who are used to doing so and others who arent. After the conversation I will have with him, he will have to ask questions of himself, and above all give himself answers.Italy hosts Albania in a World Cup qualifier on March 24 before playing the Netherlands in a friendly international four days later.The Azzurri are level with Spain at the top of Group G, with only the top team guaranteed an automatic spot in Russia.Ventura replaced Conte after this years European Championship, where Italy lost its quarterfinal match to Germany on penalties.As a mark so far I would give a good passing grade for the results but for everything else theres still a lot of work to do, Ventura said. My wish for 2017 is a team which qualifies for the World Cup and goes there to win it, there are all the foundations to do something important. Joe Klecko Jets Jersey . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach. Keyshawn Johnson Authentic Jersey . 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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Trevor Siemians biggest takeaway from his career-best performance wasnt the masterpiece of pinpoint passes in the face of heavy pressure but a sprained left foot he suffered on one of five sacks.It will sideline him this weekend.The Denver Broncos ruled out Siemian for Sundays game at Jacksonville, meaning rookie Paxton Lynch will make his second career start.Siemian had hoped to return to practice Friday but head athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos informed coach Gary Kubiak his starter wasnt ready.Hell be in a walking boot Sunday when the Broncos (7-4) turn to Lynch, who lost his debut eight weeks ago, against the Jaguars (2-9).The Broncos are scrambling for a playoff spot after their loss to Kansas City in which Siemian threw for a career-best 368 yards with three TDs and no interceptions. He was injured on his last sack, when Tamba Hali powered past Russell Okung to drop the second-year QB.The Broncos are hopeful Siemian returns next week when they travel to Tennessee.I think its still a day to day process, Kubiak said. When we tried to get him going a little bit today we realized it was time to go ahead and make a decision to start Lynch this weekend.Lynch lost to Atlanta in Week 5 when Siemian was out with a bruised left shoulder. Lynch, a first-round pick out of Memphis, had a poor performance against the Falcons, and four days later, Siemian was back in the lineup at San Diego even though he lacked mobility and zip on his throws.Siemian finally returned to health last week following the bye, when he was able to get some rest and a second injection in his non-throwing shoulder.Now hes hurt again.Kubiak said Lynch had a good week of practice but stressed we need to play good around him. Thats our job as a football team, to help him out.So, expect to see Lynch in the shotgun a lot Sunday. Hes much more comfortable there rather than under center, where the Broncos have him lining up with one foot farther back to help with his raw footwork.Siemian won the job in camp in big part because he can digest Kubiaks entire West Coast offense while Lynch is limited after operating such a basic spread offense in college.The coaching staffs message to Lynch is more go winn the game than go win the job.ddddddddddddhe biggest thing is to not overload him too much, let him be free and play. And like I said, the key is the football team playing well around him, Kubiak said.Lynch said Friday hes glad hes gotten his first game and the accompanying butterflies out of the way already: It feels good to have game reps under your belt and Im excited to go get another one, he said.Siemian will make the trip although he might sit in the coaches box with offensive coordinator Rick Dennison rather than stand on the sideline because of the boot.The Broncos also promoted speedy wide receiver/punt returner Kalif Raymond from the practice squad with rookie fullback Andy Janovich (ankle) going on injured reserve.Raymond could supplant Jordan Norwood as the Broncos punt returner. Norwood had two muffs last week, one of which led to a safety and the other to a turnover at midfield and a shove in the back from teammate Aqib Talib.Kubiak wouldnt commit to a change at punt returner, saying only that Raymond would play.Really its a reward more than anything. I mean, this kid does everything, scout team, theres not a rep he misses, whether hes playing DB, wide receiver. So, he deserves an opportunity to help us out, Kubiak said.His speed is just crazy, said Lynch, who has worked with Raymond on the scout team.Raymond, an undrafted rookie from Holy Cross, was promoted five days after the Broncos watched another speedster, Tyreek Hill, score against them on a rush, a reception and a return.Raymond aims to give the Broncos a similar spark.With my size and stature, speed is one of my assets, said Raymond, whos 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds. 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