https://ift.tt/2NIXFJa are optimistic about four players fans might be overlooking

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2icftyD teams often expect big things from players who are an afterthought outside the facility. Philadelphia's examples include two former Pro Bowlers.

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https://ift.tt/38lqdC4' Austin Ekeler knows firsthand importance of offseason for UDFAs

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/31unrcb and Chris Harris Jr. were undrafted rookies who took advantage of offseason OTAs, something this year's UDFAs missed.

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https://ift.tt/31BGMYO Cam Newton fits better with Patriots than current Panthers

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1xQ7ItR it feels like the Panthers got shortchanged with Newton agreeing to a prove-it deal with the Patriots, Carolina made the right move.

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https://ift.tt/2Bnm2JR long field goals next frontier for the Chiefs' Harrison Butker?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2lhlFWW Butker has proved to be accurate in his three seasons with the Chiefs, but now he wants to show off his distance and range more.

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https://ift.tt/3idfM7R can't lose with incentive-laden deal for Cam Newton

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH former NFL MVP lands in New England with a chance to compete with Jarrett Stidham for Tom Brady's former job at starter.

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https://ift.tt/2YEYyZz the Jets have done right (and wrong) in Jamal Adams staredown

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1xQ7ItR the All-Pro safety looks like the bad guy because of his trade request and social media rants, the Jets aren't exactly innocent bystanders here.

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https://ift.tt/2NDoMoY members of Patriots organization gather for TV special

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2Zef9Ta coach Jerod Mayo was one of the many panelists who joined New England's virtual roundtable focused on current events.

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https://ift.tt/2ZbXnQs or not, Sean Lee's prep work for Cowboys' season never ends

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH 33-year-old linebacker, who is working out anywhere and everywhere, says there's a "sense of urgency" to win a title before it's too late for him.

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https://ift.tt/31yCn9p' Andrew Thomas: Right or left tackle in his rookie season?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2Zed619 No. 4 overall by the Giants to be their left tackle of the future, the former Georgia lineman will be competing on both sides in the preseason.

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https://ift.tt/2AasIdM NFLPA advice, Lions' Matthew Stafford holds group workouts

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH quarterback worked out at a school with receiver Jamal Agnew, tight end Jesse James and fullback Nick Bawden.

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https://ift.tt/383gaBc, worse or the same? Can Seahawks' D bounce back after rough 2019?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Seahawks were near the bottom of the league in many defensive categories last year. They hope offseason reinforcements can get the D back on track.

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https://ift.tt/3dy3aoD' Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz step up social justice awareness

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH quarterback and tight end are earning a deeper respect from their Philadelphia teammates by speaking up and supporting Black Lives Matter.

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https://ift.tt/2CISIOp the Broncos' young offense, led by Drew Lock, will be challenged

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH average age on the Broncos' offense is 24. With a lack of on-field tutelage from coaches this offseason, they will need training camp to jell.

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https://ift.tt/3etRDrr Jets succeed on defense without catalyst Jamal Adams?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2gjW8JD the star safety is on the team in 2020 will greatly affect how New York's defense will rate against last season.

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https://ift.tt/2Vb7xzi' Dane Jackson: Been moving all my life, I'm ready to stay in Buffalo

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH 2020 seventh-round cornerback says his unorthodox high school career path has put him in position to earn a place on Buffalo's roster.

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https://ift.tt/2ZiFKP1, worse or the same? Only way is up for Raiders' defense

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Raiders' defense struggled for the most part last year, so they hope that offseason additions plus maturation of young players will pay off.

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https://ift.tt/3exGZjq says Patriots' Mohamed Sanu has 'huge chip on shoulder now'

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH veteran wide receiver, who is rehabbing following offseason surgery for a high ankle sprain, is beyond motivated to return to the field at 100%.

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https://ift.tt/2YoN8sE '19 clunker, Adam Gase tasked with fixing Jets' broken offense

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1G02nt9 York finished last in total yards last season, so the pressure is on this season to turn around a unit led by QB Sam Darnold and RB Le'Veon Bell.

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https://ift.tt/3dsuJ2y Goff gets paid, but can he lead the Rams without Todd Gurley?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2powR5C no more debate -- Jared Goff is the leader of the Rams' offense. That said, can he step up after an uneven 2019 season?

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https://ift.tt/2Nw9Jxr, worse or same? A look at the Broncos' changes on defense

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Broncos hope that a couple veteran additions plus getting injured players back can bring their defense back to an elite level.

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https://ift.tt/2YpL5EV Jones has Giants coach Joe Judge feeling 'very encouraged'

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1FSJWHI getting to know his QB this offseason, New York's new boss has a firmer feel for his starter and says, "He's really taken a leadership role."

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https://ift.tt/2Ykydjp growing greater that Patriots' Joe Thuney plays on franchise tag

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/rKsxrY New England moves forward with its left guard is one of the biggest pieces of financial business the team could execute this offseason.

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https://ift.tt/2YVMXEn Peterson, wife of Cardinals' star CB, on front line of COVID-19 response

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH wife of All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has found herself juggling COVID-19 and her family during the pandemic.

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https://ift.tt/2AIEpJ1 Ellis, former Dallas Cowboy, aims for change with Juneteenth play

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH 1998 first-round pick says his goal is to make Juneteenth a national holiday and help educate those about the day's significance.

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https://ift.tt/3fKwda1, worse or the same? How the Seahawks' offense has changed this offseason

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Seahawks hope that a reshuffling of the offensive line and tweaks to the skill positions allow their offense to excel in 2020.

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https://ift.tt/2NaCiA9 Drew Lock has impressed the Broncos this offseason

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH second-year quarterback has been learning the new offense via Zoom and, rumor has it, he's been installing it on the field with teammates.

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https://ift.tt/2YJMzIY kept virtual meetings fresh and fun before ending two weeks early

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Rams made the best of the current offseason situation, breaking up the monotony of online virtual meetings and using them to grow as a unit.

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https://ift.tt/3e8z8sx, worse, same? How the Raiders' offense has changed this offseason

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1sJ28Op targeted aggression in the draft and free agency, the Raiders' offense is in the best shape it has been in several seasons.

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https://ift.tt/2YSmc3M Patrick Mahomes and Tyrann Mathieu got involved in Black Lives Matter

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Chiefs' stars became leading faces of the NFL player involvement in Black Lives Matter, using their platform "to make the world a better place."

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https://ift.tt/37QE0jT, worse or the same? A look at the Broncos' changes on offense

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2uYzeQQ into the 2020 NFL season, a position-by-position look at how well the Broncos have improved their offense.

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https://ift.tt/2CaRTxh days in and 500 days forward: Projecting Brian Flores era in Miami

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/ntIOaI will this Dolphins team look like, and how will it fare come Oct. 31, 2021? Cameron Wolfe breaks down three scenarios, from best to worst.

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https://ift.tt/3frf054' Dwayne Haskins: I'm going to deliver in Year 2

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2qxiTxB QB enters the 2020 season needing to improve on the field and off. If his offseason approach is any indication, he's on a path to success.

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https://ift.tt/2Be0K0L' Rodney McLeod talks racism, Colin Kaepernick and what's next

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1AlqXNK an exclusive interview with ESPN, the Eagles safety opens up about experiences in Philadelphia, social activism, support from teammates and more.

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https://ift.tt/3e59ViA Kyle Shanahan an important step for 49ers' future

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/UJ8wUr the first time in two decades, the 49ers have given a second contract to their head coach, which they hope finally brings them elusive stability.

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https://ift.tt/2B9sHXH' secondary hopes big-name players bring big-time production

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1QGxKZK paper, the Chargers look to have one of the best secondaries in the NFL, but can they increase their meager turnover production from a year ago?

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https://ift.tt/2B9sDXX 49ers believe Javon Kinlaw is ideal to replace DeForest Buckner

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2YE6lFw, the No. 14 overall pick, has some big shoes to fill, but he hopes his raw talent can put him onto a similar path as Buckner.

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https://ift.tt/2B49S88' Damien Harris an intriguing insurance policy at running back

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH 2019 third-round pick out of Alabama wouldn't be the first New England tailback to make a big impact following a quiet rookie season.

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https://ift.tt/2UHFPKC Year 2, Quinnen Williams hopes to be cookie-less monster for Jets

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2hp9SQu giving up fast food and Oreos, New York's 2019 first-round pick has been working out with a defensive backs trainer in an effort to up his game.

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https://ift.tt/30PGL3t Kerr, Phil Jackson headline Eagles' virtual guest list of stars

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2u6XFaU has cranked up its videoconference team meetings a notch with appearances from some of sports' biggest names.

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https://ift.tt/2BUMdY7 want virtual meetings to remain a reality

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2uSMB3N say they have enjoyed Zoom meetings during the part of an offseason program when the on-field work is limited to conditioning only.

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https://ift.tt/2B4lYy2 must find a way to survive without a dominant edge rusher

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2h8AR3f if Markus Golden returns, New York's D will have to scheme pressure, because it doesn't have an elite talent who changes opposing game plans.

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https://ift.tt/2XT1Esm McLeod expects most Eagles players to protest in 2020

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Eagles safety, who has long been a social activist, tells ESPN: "It is important for us to continue this and not let this pass us by."

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https://ift.tt/3cUisUh, 49ers feel familiarity may aid return to Super Bowl

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Chiefs and 49ers rank second and fourth in returning snaps, respectively, which could mean more than ever after a lost offseason.

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https://ift.tt/2Ap1NLa' C.J. Mosley: Players, owners must maintain dialogue on social issues

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Jets' star linebacker says, "I hope the NFL and the owners can look back at that situation [in 2017] and make sure they handle it the right way."

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https://ift.tt/2UxB4De, worse or the same? Eagles' D takes two steps forward, two back

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2u6XFaU moved in the right direction by trading for cornerback Darius Slay, but in fixing one problem area, did it create an issue at another?

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https://ift.tt/2Ykyfq6 continuity should help ever-evolving Raiders, Derek Carr

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2gBYzZ6 Gruden's plan with the Raiders has progressed from roster overhaul to getting players on the overhauled roster to grow with each other and jell.

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https://ift.tt/2XTgI9v' success in 2020 will be determined beyond star players

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2BXDl4b players such as defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford will be counted on to raise their games for Dallas to be a postseason threat.

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https://ift.tt/30zksyC' Jared Goff, Robert Woods strive to advance social justice conversation

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Rams' quarterback commits to using his status to help the black community, while Woods, a Los Angeles native, plans to continue community work.

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https://ift.tt/3cPOAs6 Rams DC Brandon Staley is eager to meet Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Donald

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2h8AR3f though the first-year Rams' defensive coordinator hasn't been able to work with his players in person, two of the NFL's best are excited.

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https://ift.tt/3cR9tD6 splashy offseason, what is Dolphins' realistic playoff timeline?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2jxY8PW fans are hyped to welcome additions such as Jordan Howard and Tua Tagovailoa, but expectations must be tempered in Year 2 of a massive rebuild.

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https://ift.tt/2UvAvtA, worse or the same? Putting Eagles' offense under a microscope

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2qNRaIW wide receiver group improved (thanks, Marquise Goodwin), as did the quarterback room. Here's a look by position at the 2020 team.

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https://ift.tt/2MEWcmA the Seahawks done enough to improve their pass rush?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH Seahawks had one of the NFL's worst pass rushes last year, and they likely won't return their top guy. So is there hope for a 2020 turnaround?

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https://ift.tt/2Ul36Sj Kingsbury: Cardinals support players' search for social justice

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/3h9aAl5 met with Arizona players to let them know they have support "from the top down" and that they should use their platform to enact change.

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https://ift.tt/3cEqVL5 Jets GM Joe Douglas changed direction of franchise in one year

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/rsPScj restoring credibility to attacking the O-line to dealing with Jamal Adams' contract, New York's off-field leader is a man with a plan.

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https://ift.tt/3eTezjC' Stephon Gilmore compared to Deion Sanders in 'Film Session'

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1G02nt9 England's top cornerback draws high praise from Kurt Warner, who says the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year is a "student of the game."

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https://ift.tt/3h4Tjt6 Leo's improbable journey from Aussie plumber to the NFL

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2i51j1B years after ditching the plumbing life in pursuit of a football career, the 28-year-old defensive end is determined to make Philadelphia's roster.

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https://ift.tt/3cASvJ7 Allen organizing workout a great sign for Sean McDermott, Bills

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH QB has embraced his role as Buffalo's leader, leaving teammates and coaches "very encouraged" entering a key season for himself and the team.

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https://ift.tt/3eTziUD players learn there's more to NASA than stars, planets

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/uRtLh4 three-day program at the Johnson Space Center introduced the New York teammates to NASA technologies and some post-football opportunities.

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https://ift.tt/2XWrIS8 Sims, Reuben Foster among playmakers Redskins will count on

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2sO29lx Ron Rivera and his staff will be looking in-house to fill some crucial roles, providing golden opportunities for some unheralded players.

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https://ift.tt/2Y7u4hr questions new Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur must answer

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2kVVAsB been a rough go for the Broncos' offense since Peyton Manning retired. What does Denver's offensive coordinator need to do to fix it?

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https://ift.tt/3gS64aE young defenders step up for Patriots? Success of unit depends on it

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1G02nt9 England's defense needs progress from players such as LB Chase Winovich, DB Joejuan Williams and DT Byron Cowart to remain among the NFL's elite.

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https://ift.tt/3eLhZFh replacing a punting institution with fiery Tommy Townsend

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/3dwPBXl, who replaces Dustin Colquitt after 15 seasons in Kansas City, says he's "a little bit more aggressive than the typical punter."

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https://ift.tt/2U5kb2q get $11 million in cap relief; will they use it to sign Jadeveon Clowney?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1AQXU7s speculation lingers about the Jets possibly signing the pass-rusher or cornerback Logan Ryan, GM Joe Douglas has other options to consider.

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https://ift.tt/2XRP1N4 and former Broncos on NFL's return: When it's safe

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2eQ26Ru players past and present have questions about how an organization that has already had a player infected can return to football.

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https://ift.tt/305kH4u' defense has new look and new faces, but has it improved?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2zk4SLY Smith is one of the biggest wild cards for the Dallas defense, which will employ a 4-3 scheme and multiple looks under coordinator Mike Nolan.

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https://ift.tt/3duWKqX' Jeffrey Lurie leads 'powerful' team meeting on race relations

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/wEcZxH chairman and CEO joined coach Doug Pederson on Monday during a team meeting to discuss and listen to players' concerns and experiences.

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https://ift.tt/2ZZLbEo Patriots' offense improve without Tom Brady? Answers might surprise

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1G02nt9 England lost a legend and leader, but better health and some subtle additions have boosted the supporting cast around the next quarterback.

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https://ift.tt/3dCls8I going on with the Raiders' move to Las Vegas?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/1sJ28Op the coronavirus pandemic complicating all things right now, we answer some questions about where the Raiders stand in navigating to Sin City.

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https://ift.tt/301zDAq' offense in 2020: Is it better with Andy Dalton on board?

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2ohqoJj added a quarterback who brings legitimate insurance to the position. Here's a two-part analysis of the Cowboys, beginning with offense.

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https://ift.tt/2TUXXzV believe they have another Emmanuel Sanders in Brandon Aiyuk

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/2gaav3G Francisco moved up to pick Aiyuk because of his ability to gain yards after the catch, his wingspan and route running.

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https://ift.tt/2TSxm6P to watch Monday Night Football classics: Seahawks go to OT, hand 49ers first loss

https://ift.tt/2W2hBfn https://ift.tt/34Nx59l matchup between the 49ers and Seahawks was hyped coming in, but that hype was surpassed by the back-and-forth nature of the Seahawks' win.

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