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Of course 49ers voted against new NFL kickoff rule

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The NFL on Tuesday voted to adopt a new rule for kickoffs that the league hopes will reduce injuries while also bringing kick returns back into the fore. For the last several years kickoffs have become a largely ceremonial process where the kicker blasts the kick out of the end zone. The new rules and kickoff formation will likely generate more returns, which makes it not … [Read more...] about Of course 49ers voted against new NFL kickoff rule

Labanc Knows His Days In San Jose Are Coming To An End

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Speaking with reporters including Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News, Sharks winger Kevin Labanc acknowledged that he knows he’s in his final days with the organization and that there hasn’t been much communication with the coaching staff. The 28-year-old had a respectable 33 points in 72 games last season but he has been a frequent healthy scratch this year, notching just … [Read more...] about Labanc Knows His Days In San Jose Are Coming To An End

Antonio Pierce: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell needs to become ‘more vocal’ when running the offense

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As the NFL Draft draws near, there is still talk of the Raiders selecting a quarterback in the first round or elsewhere. The chatter persists despite last year’s starting quarterback, Aidan O’Connell, remaining on the roster. The Raiders also signed free agent Gardner Minshew to a two-year contract worth $15 million guaranteed. Considering Minshew’s experience, it appears … [Read more...] about Antonio Pierce: Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell needs to become ‘more vocal’ when running the offense

Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?

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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The safety market is still rich with talent two weeks into free agency. The San Francisco 49ers made a number of signings through the first wave of free agency, choosing to value depth over a splash in their approach. In doing so, the 49ers have positioned themselves in a good place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be a crucial … [Read more...] about Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?