Kyle Shanahan learned pre-draft secrecy at home

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan seemed relieved. Relieved that the analysis of multiple options for upgrading the quarterback position had ended. Relieved that his team had a plan. Relieved that there would be no further need for a ruse. Shanahan explained on Monday the simple reality that, given his team’s move up to No. 3, they [more]

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Alabama is poised to have back-to-back top-five quarterbacks

Before 2020, Alabama had generated three first-round quarterbacks in the 84-year history of the NFL draft: Riley Smith in 1936, Joe Namath in 1965 (he was a first-round pick in both the AFL and NFL drafts), and Richard Todd in 1976. Between 2020 and 2021, Alabama likely will end up with a pair of top-five [more]

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Texans create cap space by restructuring Zach Cunningham’s contract

The Texans have been busy with turning over their roster this offseason, but also recently took care of some internal business. ESPN’s Field Yates reports the club restructured linebacker Zach Cunningham‘s contract, converting $7.51 million of his 2021 base salary into a signing bonus. The move created $5.63 million in cap space for the upcoming [more]

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Najee Harris will do drills, won’t run 40 at Alabama Pro Day Tuesday

Quarterback Mac Jones has drawn a lot of attention ahead of Alabama’s Pro Day workout on Tuesday, but he’s got a lot of company from teammates when it comes to interest from NFL teams. Running back Najee Harris is another Alabama star expected to go early in the draft. He could be the first running [more]

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Mike Davis: Atlanta was the best fit

Mike Davis has played for a few teams in his career, but he’s starting 2021 in a place that holds particular meaning. The veteran running back recently signed a two-year deal with Atlanta. That represents a homecoming for Davis, since he grew up in the city. And given new head coach Arthur Smith’s presence and [more]

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Cameron Sutton: I’m ready for opportunity for bigger role with Steelers

Cornerback Cameron Sutton didn’t know what would happen with Mike Hilton or Steven Nelson when he decided to re-sign with the Steelers earlier this month, but he knew he was “coming in” to compete for a full-time starting job regardless of who else was around. Sutton won’t have to compete with either Hilton or Nelson. [more]

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Matt Breida won’t “go around pouting and complaining about carries”

Running back Matt Breida had at least 126 touches during his first three seasons in the NFL, but a trade sending him to the 49ers to the Dolphins last year was followed by a big drop is usage. Breida had 68 touches in Miami and he didn’t find a landing spot in free agency that [more]

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