Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Arizona State running back was dominant against Iowa St during the big 12 championship and film confirms his dominance The Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to upgrade the running back position of a dismal 2024. There was no running back over 500 yards, and they couldn't find a consistent starter for the backfield. The free agency class … [Read more...] about Raiders draft breakdown: Cam Skattebo vs Iowa State
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Raiders cornerback Jack Jones eager to play for Pete Carroll
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones (18) has the swagger head coach Pete Carroll loves from his defenders. | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Defender brings swagger that’ll mix well with new head coach’s philosophy in Las Vegas The Legion of Boom secondary certainly didn’t lack bravado and confidence. It was that swagger that permeated from the cornerbacks and safeties … [Read more...] about Raiders cornerback Jack Jones eager to play for Pete Carroll
Deebo Samuel Notes: Draft Compensation, Jonathan Allen, Broncos, Texans
The 49ers made good on their promise to honor WR Deebo Samuel’s trade request, shipping him to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Given Samuel’s disappointing 2024 season, San Francisco knew it would be selling low on the 2021 First Team All-Pro, and a Day 3 selection was seen as the likely return. That said, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini says Niners GM John … [Read more...] about Deebo Samuel Notes: Draft Compensation, Jonathan Allen, Broncos, Texans
5 pass-catchers players that should be on the 49ers radar after the 2025 NFL Combine
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images There were some major standouts at the combine this week. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine took place in Indianapolis this week, where draft prospects got a chance to impress teams with their interviews, athletic testing, and on-field drills. The San Francisco 49ers had a bigger reason to be invested this year, as they hold the No. 11 pick in the … [Read more...] about 5 pass-catchers players that should be on the 49ers radar after the 2025 NFL Combine
49ers’ Deebo Samuel trade reflective of significant change on 2 fronts
Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Deebo simply doesn’t fit with the upcoming 49ers era. Even as they took trade calls on him during last year’s draft, it would have been difficult to imagine the San Francisco 49ers being willing to part with Deebo Samuel for a fifth-round pick. But things can change in a hurry in the NFL, and that is exactly the deal the Niners agreed to on … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Deebo Samuel trade reflective of significant change on 2 fronts