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Kawakami: Trey Lance and the 10 moments of doubt and recalculation that doomed his 49ers career ·

It was, relative to all other immensely expensive acquisitions and long-term quarterback plans, a stunningly quick fall for Trey Lance’s 28-month 49ers career — all ebb, very little flow.He outlasted Jimmy Garoppolo, the incumbent Lance was drafted to replace, but only by five months and zero regular-season weeks. He started four games. He lost a position battle in two of his three 49ers training camps. ...

The 49ers' kicker situation is still a mess ·

The 49ers' plan to find a suitable replacement for veteran kicker Robbie Gould is falling apart at the seams, and the fallout could linger right up until the start of the regular season.San Francisco moved quickly in this year’s draft to fill the gap the 40-year-old player left behind, selecting Michigan’s Jake Moody in the third round in a surprising move. “Money Moody” was the first kicker the Niners ...

Jimmy Garoppolo hits 49ers’ ‘weird situations’ after Trey Lance trade ·

Jimmy Garoppolo has seen a stunning move for Trey Lance before.This time, as the Niners have sent Lance to the Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round pick, Garoppolo is in Las Vegas as the Raiders’ presumed starting quarterback. In San Francisco, the 31-year-old kept most of his thoughts to himself. Now that he’s out of the Bay Area, Garoppolo is a bit freer to speak his mind.Article continues below ...

49ers reveal 53-man roster: Who makes cut on Super Bowl-caliber roster? ·

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers ended last season without any healthy quarterbacks. This season, three made the initial 53-man roster, led by Brock Purdy but not including Trey Lance, who got dealt Friday night to Dallas.Not making Tuesday’s cut and instead cast onto the season-ending Injured Reserve list were four players, including third-round draft pick Cameron Latu, who sustained a meniscus tear to his ...

Here’s the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster — and the players they cut to get there ·

Howie Roseman made a few surprise moves on cutdown day.Eagles Executive Vice President Howie Roseman left and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference to address cutdown day, NovaCare Complex, Tuesday, August 29, 2023Eagles Executive Vice President Howie Roseman left and head coach Nick Sirianni hold a press conference to address cutdown day, NovaCare Complex, Tuesday, August 29, 2023Read ...

Get to know the Eagles’ lone undrafted rookie on the 53-man roster: Cornerback Eli Ricks ·

Following his stellar performance throughout training camp, undrafted rookie cornerback Eli Ricks made the Eagles’ initial 53-man roster Tuesday evening.The 6-foot-2, 188-pound Ricks, who turns 22 next month, played last season for Alabama after two seasons with Louisiana State.He flashed throughout joint practices and all three preseason exhibitions, logging five tackles and five passes defensed, ...

The Eagles’ 53-man roster is set —and flexible, as Howie Roseman explains the cutdown day decisions ·

The Eagles’ initial 53-man roster is set with plentiful numbers at defensive tackle and cornerback at the expense of depth at wide receiver, linebacker, and on special teams.General manager Howie Roseman was predictably busy turning over the last few spots on the active roster, which had to be set by 4 p.m. Tuesday. The team released punter Arryn Siposs early in the day and traded for tight end Albert ...

Giants set initial 53-man roster after cuts: Which surprising moves did Joe Schoen make? ·

The Giants’ initial 53-man roster is set.Before we take a look at it, an important note: This roster likely will change a bit, based on what general manager Joe Schoen does during waiver claims.If the Giants claim a player (or more) off waivers, they’ll need to cut that many players who made the initial 53-man roster, in order to make room.The waiver claim period ends at noon Wednesday — shortly after ...

Newcomers Darren Waller, Bobby Okereke voted among Giants captains ·

If there is strength in numbers, the Giants will have a formidable lineup of captains this season.They have 10 of them, all voted on by their teammates. There were no slots reserved for offense or defense. This was an open ballot.The captains: Quarterback Daniel Jones, left tackle Andrew Thomas, running back Saquon Barkley, tight end Darren Waller, kicker Graham Gano, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, ...

Giants trade for Bills LB Boogie Basham; Cole Beasley, Jamison Crowder & Oshane Ximines among the cuts ·

Giants cutdown day was headlined by their second trade for a linebacker in the last week.GM Joe Schoen acquired the Bills’ Boogie Basham and a 2025 seventh-round pick from his friend, Buffalo GM Brandon Beane, in exchange for a Giants 2025 sixth-rounder.Basham is a defensive end with “good size,” but Brian Daboll said Basham will work at “outside linebacker” for the Giants in Wink Martindale’s scheme.This ...

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NFL roster madness explained

Something always has to have a nickname. Like “Black Monday” in the NFL, when head coaches are fired the day after the end of the regular season, it was only a matter of time before someone slapped a name on the cutdown in the NFL. Some have called it “Black ...

CeeDee cashes in, sets stage for rookie WR class

Now that the Dallas Cowboys finally quieted the daily discussion about wide receiver CeeDeee Lamb with a massive contract, there is no doubt the trend is to covet these pass catchers second only to the almighty quarterback. The prolific All-Pro wideout agreed ...

Must-see 2024 NFL rookie QB battles

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Rookie IOLs with mettle to medal

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When Life Choices Become Grave Mistakes

I'm deeply saddened to hear about the tragic "accident" that claimed the lives of three young men: Khyree Jackson (24), Isaiah Hazel (23), and Anthony Lytton Jr. (24). These childhood friends shared dreams and aspirations of becoming professional athletes. They ...

Running back: Devolution of a proud position

In this, the first in a series on the state of running backs, we discuss how a dramatic evolution has negatively impacted a once proud position. The series will look back at RBs selected in the 2024 draft, ahead to a 2025 class that seems loaded with runners and ...

Trump's forgotten charge: Killing the USFL

July 11, 2024, is already etched in history as the day former President Donald Trump will be sentenced for 34 felony convictions. Regardless of the outcome, I am reminded of July 29, 1986, when he actually won his battle in a New York court and lost the war. Trump ...

Larry Allen: A long road to respect

Arguably the most dominant offensive lineman in football history, Larry Allen died Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico. He was 52.   His life story redefined perseverance. It could have been the original plot line for Straight Outta Compton, but ...

Controversy: Are punters, kickers NFL-draft worthy?

Kansas City Chiefs’ placekicker Harrison Butker made an impression in 2023 by making 33 of 35 field goals. Last week, he made quite an impression at Benedictine College, where Butker, shall we say, pushed his commencement speech wide right.   Controversy and ...

Jim Otto, the original Mr. Raider, dies at 86

The original Mr. Raider has passed. Jim Otto, the first Raider to touch a football, died Sunday at his Auburn (CA) home, with his family at his side. He spent most of his 86 years sneering at the inevitable, enduring last rites three previous times. Otto is survived ...

2024 Draft: A next-gen affair

As we look forward to watching the 257 draftees selected last week in the 2024 NFL Draft, we also gaze in the rear-view mirror at those relatives who preceded them and established the family name long ago. Fathers, uncles, and brothers with names everyone ...

Calculating the 2024 Draft grades of all 257 picks

 2024 DRAFT: 32 TEAMS AND 257 PLAYERS GRADED Exhale. The 2024 NFL Draft did indeed conclude when Mr. Irrelevant, Jaylen Key (DB, Alabama) was drafted by the New York Jets with the No. 257 selection. We can break out the calculators and over analyze the selection ...