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Defensive tackle depth finally a strength for Raiders

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The Raiders did not hesitate to make a splash in free agency. On the opening day, the team agreed to a deal with Christian Wilkins to help improve the defensive line. The Raiders wanted to be aggressive, targeting the defensive tackle position, and accomplished that goal early. However, Wilkins wasn’t the only defensive tackle that the Raiders signed this offseason. Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Defensive tackle depth finally a strength for Raiders

Why the 49ers hit a home run signing Josh Dobbs as their backup QB

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Phil Masturzo / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK The 49ers found a way to get a cost-effective solution at quarterback. The San Francisco 49ers solved their backup quarterback problems when they signed Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $2.25 million contract last week. Dobbs, 29, is coming off a year where he started 12 games, splitting time between the Arizona Cardinals … [Read more...] about Why the 49ers hit a home run signing Josh Dobbs as their backup QB

Jed York set to become the principal owner of the 49ers

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Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Pending league approval League meetings are taking place this week. Owners are expected to vote on various rule changes. We’ll see if any news affects the San Francisco 49ers. The team is in the news as of Monday morning, though. CEO Jed York, Per Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, 49ers CEO Jed York is … [Read more...] about Jed York set to become the principal owner of the 49ers

NFL bans hip-drop tackle; allows teams to have a third challenge

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Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Plus, one other rule change The NFL announced which proposals were approved and which ones will have to wait another year. Some of the long shots, like the Philadelphia Ea’gles' alternative to an onside kick, were shut down. Others, like the hip-drop tackle, were banned. The Competition Committee voted to outlaw the tackle … [Read more...] about NFL bans hip-drop tackle; allows teams to have a third challenge