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BD’s Top 5 Linebackers: Deluxe Edition

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Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports I’m going take a deep dive into this Linebacker class because it’s so obviously the Raiders weakest position group this offseason. Mike Mayock could take two or even three linebackers considering the current state of the LB corps. Not a single linebacker on this current staff should be anything more than a depth piece or situational player. … [Read more...] about BD’s Top 5 Linebackers: Deluxe Edition

Doug Wilson Unconcerned With San Jose's Current Cap Structure

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As a result of the big-ticket contracts that the Sharks have handed out in recent years, the Sharks have become a team that isn’t able to afford much in the way of depth.  As things stand, they already have more than $52MM locked up in their top-seven players for next year (plus 2021-22) which doesn’t leave a lot of room to round out their roster, especially if the jump in the … [Read more...] about Doug Wilson Unconcerned With San Jose's Current Cap Structure

49ers worked out punter to simulate Chiefs' Dustin Colquitt

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The 49ers aren’t taking any chances in the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs have a left-footed punter, Dustin Colquitt, which makes things a little awkward for the 49ers’ punt returners, who typically see the ball off a right-footed punter. It doesn’t seem like a huge deal, but the different spin could make the ball more difficult to judge and catch. A muffed punt could be a … [Read more...] about 49ers worked out punter to simulate Chiefs' Dustin Colquitt

NFL, FOX reject PETA’s Kaepernick-themed Super Bowl TV commercial

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The 49ers may be in the Super Bowl on Sunday, but that apparently doesn’t mean the NFL is interested in having television viewers be reminded of the political viewpoints of San Francisco’s controversial former quarterback Colin Kaepernick. PETA said the NFL rejected its 60-second animated commercial that uses Kaepernick’s social justice movement’s signature gesture of taking a … [Read more...] about NFL, FOX reject PETA’s Kaepernick-themed Super Bowl TV commercial

Dante Pettis explains his struggles with 49ers: ‘It’s been kind of wild’

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MIAMI — You’d be forgiven for forgetting about Dante Pettis. But, more likely, you’re probably wondering what happened to the once-promising second-round pick that the 49ers traded up to select. The second-year receiver hasn’t played a snap — on offense or special teams — since Week 12, despite being active for each game. While coach Kyle Shanahan refused to reveal any plans … [Read more...] about Dante Pettis explains his struggles with 49ers: ‘It’s been kind of wild’