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Lessons Learned from San Francisco 49ers’, Trent Baalke’s 2012 Draft Strategy

The San Francisco 49ers were oh-so-close to getting to the Super Bowl and executing an astounding turnaround under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh. With a dominant defense returning all 11 starters, general manager Trent Baalke had the luxury of focusing ... (Continue reading)

49ers’ 1st-Round Pick Jenkins Making Strides, but Lowering Expectations

This article may hearten San Francisco 49ers fans about the prospects for their first-round pick AJ Jenkins, but don't expect it to lift Jenkins' spirits. As reported by Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News, Jenkins. said he doesn't ... (Continue reading)

San Francisco 49ers First-Round Wide Receiver AJ Jenkins Still Struggling

San Francisco first-round pick AJ Jenkins got off on the wrong foot in rookie mini camp, sticking out in a bad way because of his poor conditioning. Now, he's having trouble even staying on his feet in practices.CSNBayArea beat writer ... (Continue reading)

Lessons Learned from Oakland Raiders’, Reggie McKenzie’s 2012 Draft Strategy

No NFL team experienced a more dramatic changing of the guard in the last year than the Oakland Raiders. After the passing of Al Davis, quite possibly the most hands-on owner in the league, the Raiders let Hue Jackson have ... (Continue reading)

The Best Rookie Storylines at San Francisco 49ers OTAs

The San Francisco 49ers were this close to the Super Bowl last year.The team devoted most of their draft to upgrading the offensive line and playmakers. As we watch for dispatches from their OTAs, what are the best rookie storylines ... (Continue reading)

49ers’ 1st-Round Pick Jenkins Redeeming Himself After Poor Showing at Minicamp

Getting noticeably tired at your first practice is not exactly how a first-round round pick envisions as the start of his NFL career. A.J. Jenkins admitted that he needed to "get in shape" after the open of 49ers rookie minicamp two ... (Continue reading)

McClain Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail; Could 4th-Round LB Burris Replace Him?

Today, Oakland Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain was found guilty of reckless endangerment, third-degree assault, menacing and discharging a firearm, according to WAAY-TV. McClain's prospects in court took a turn for the worse this morning when his co-defendant, Jerradius ... (Continue reading)

Undrafted WR Chris Owusu Impresses at 49ers Rookie Minicamp

Chris Owusu is one of the most compelling stories among the 2012 undrafted free agents for at least two reasons.His three concussions in 13 months have made him central in the head-injury issue that threatens to engulf the game of football, ... (Continue reading)

49ers 5th Round Pick OLB Darius Fleming Tears ACL, Team Keeping Options Open

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the first major injury for the 2012 rookie class has hit the San Francisco 49ers:  Rough break for #49ers: 5th round LB Darius Fleming tore his ACL during his 1st rookie mini-camp, his ... (Continue reading)

Raiders 5th-Round WR Juron Criner Paints a Masterpiece in 2nd OTA Practice

Denarius Moore may go down as the steal of the 2011 draft at WR. The first real clue that Moore was going to be much better than his humble draft status indicated was a pack of reports from beat writers ... (Continue reading)