The 49ers already shook up the 2021 NFL draft when they moved up to the No. 3 overall pick. That shouldn’t be the extent of their dealings though. They own nine picks and have a good mix of needs and draft capital that should allow them to move up and down the board multiple times. It’ll be interesting to see exactly how aggressive they plan on being after their … [Read more...] about NFL draft: 8 trade ideas for 49ers
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How much draft capital do the 49ers really have?
An underrated aspect of the 49ers’ climb up to No. 3 in this year’s draft is that it cost them no picks in the 2021 draft. The move not only jumped them to No. 3 in 2021, it kept them in contention to be factors in other areas of the draft. Here’s what San Francisco’s draft capital looks like numerically, using the Rich Hill trade value chart, which is slightly different from … [Read more...] about How much draft capital do the 49ers really have?
Report: Steelers eager to draft a running back in the first or second round
NFL teams have increasingly found that drafting a running back is a risky proposition, with highly drafted runners often proving to be no better than the backs available late in the draft or as undrafted free agents. But the Steelers apparently think they need to address the position early in this year’s draft. Pittsburgh expects [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Steelers eager to draft a running back in the first or second round
Trystan Colon-Castillo, Kristian Welch re-sign with Ravens
A pair of Ravens exclusive rights free agents have signed their tender offers from the team. The Ravens announced that offensive lineman Trystan Colon-Castillo and linebacker Kristian Welch are officially back in the fold. Neither player was able to negotiate with other clubs after being tendered last month. Colon-Castillo played 127 snaps while making two [more] … [Read more...] about Trystan Colon-Castillo, Kristian Welch re-sign with Ravens
Grant Delpit hopes to give Browns fans what they want after missing rookie year
The Browns turned in their best season in a long time in 2020 and they did it without the help of a player they planned on filling a big role on defense. Safety Grant Delpit joined the team as a second-round pick after a standout career at LSU, but he tore his Achilles in August [more] … [Read more...] about Grant Delpit hopes to give Browns fans what they want after missing rookie year
Eagles become 19th team to issue statement on offseason workouts
At a time when dysfunction in the coaching staff and front office has created headlines for the Eagles, the players say they’re on the same page as to the biggest football issue of the day. Eagles players issued on Sunday morning a statement indicating that none of them will show up for in-person voluntary workouts. [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles become 19th team to issue statement on offseason workouts
A simple compromise could solve the offseason workout problem
The unexpected fight between the NFL and the NFL Players Association over offseason workouts has little to do with COVID-19, the front-line reason given by the NFLPA for not wanting to attend. Despite the trumped-up basis for the boycott, there are still issues that need to be resolved between management and labor regarding the offseason [more] … [Read more...] about A simple compromise could solve the offseason workout problem
Kevin Demoff: Aaron Donald case shows why we wait to let situations play out
Last week a man named DeVincent Spriggs accused Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald of assault, but after video of the incident emerged, Spriggs apologized and said he was mistaken. Rams Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff says the case shows why no one should rush to judgment. “I think we’re in an era of cell phones [more] … [Read more...] about Kevin Demoff: Aaron Donald case shows why we wait to let situations play out
Dion Dawkins hosts a food giveaway in his hometown
Good deeds need to be highlighted. Bills tackle Dion Dawkins did a very good deed on Saturday. Via WLNY-TV, Dawkins hosted a food giveaway in his hometown of Rahway, New Jersey. “This is where I grew up,” Dawkins said. “This is where I went to school. This is where I got in trouble. This is [more] … [Read more...] about Dion Dawkins hosts a food giveaway in his hometown