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NFL’s Top Impact Rookies

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

It’s been nearly four months since the 2009 National Football League draft – so which selections are primed to make the biggest impact for their respective teams this season? Here’s a quick breakdown of the most likely candidates: Matthew Stafford, QB, Detroit Lions When Detroit drafted Georgia signal caller Matthew Stafford with the first overall...

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NFL Breaking News: Edwards Traded to Jets, Crabtree Signs in San Fran

• Charlie Boccanegra

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Early Wednesday morning generally isn’t the hottest time of the week for NFL news, but this one was an exception. Two big moves involving prized wide receivers – Braylon Edwards and Michael Crabtree – went down early this morning. Cleveland traded Edwards to the New York Jets in exchange for WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason...

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Roethlisberger's Status Unclear as Steelers visit 49ers

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 19, 2011

Ben Roethlisberger’s fitness is one of the intangibles when Pittsburgh visits San Francisco tonight. Frank Doyle reports. The past two Monday Night games weren’t the most attractive but tonight more than makes up for it. Pittsburgh visits San Francisco tonight in what is a potential Super Bowl showdown. The teams have resolutely different images –...

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Steep Learning Curve for Harbaugh, 49ers

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: July 15, 2011

Frank Doyle thinks rookie head coach Jim Harbaugh will face a baptism of fire in San Francisco. After the Mike Singletary era ended in tears for all concerned, Jim Harbaugh was named 18th head coach and given the mantle of the Next Savior of the San Francisco 49ers. It was never going to be easy...