Detroit Lions take CB Justin Gilbert in Mel Kiper’s first mock draft – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Free PressMel Kiper, ESPN’s NFL draft czar, has released his very first mock draft of the year (what took him so long, right?), and he has the Detroit Lions drafting Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert at No. 10 overall. “With continued improvement from Ezekiel …Record number of underclassmen entering NFL draftWall Street Journal2014 NFL […]



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Seahawks vs. 49ers NFC Championship game: A scouting report on the 49ers … – Field Gulls

Seahawks vs. 49ers NFC Championship game: A scouting report on the 49ers …Field GullsFor the first of what will be a short series of cross blog collaboration posts between Field Gulls and Niners Nation (because what could go wrong), here’s editor/lead writer David Fucillo with a scouting report on the 49ers’ offense. My questions in […]



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Johnny Manziel may be the No. 1 NFL Draft pick, according to ESPN expert – USA TODAY

USA TODAYIn his first Mock 2014 NFL Draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has the Houston Texans drafting Johnny Manziel with the first overall pick. Think about that for a second. Johnny Football could be the No. 1 pick of the draft. Rap superstar Drake and LeBron James …The NFL draft has a quarterback feel […]



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A Procrastinator’s Guide to the Super Bowl – New York Times

A Procrastinator’s Guide to the Super BowlNew York TimesAttending a Super Bowl is almost always a pricey proposition, and this year’s game, scheduled for Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., definitely will be no exception. Still, there are plenty of ways to go to Super Bowl XLVIII, and not … …read more […]



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Wife of 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh slams his $8 pleated pants – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesJim Harbaugh has a flattering body. That’s what his wife, Sarah, told KMVQ-FM (99.7) in San Francisco earlier this week. We’ll just have to take her word for it because all the rest of us see on the sideline every week is the 49ers coach wearing a very …NFL Coach With $25 Million […]



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Is Super Bowl really a boost to host cities? – Indianapolis Star

Is Super Bowl really a boost to host cities?Indianapolis StarThe approaching Super Bowl brings the annual battle between the NFL and economists over whether the game is a boon to host cities. Who’s right? On one side, you have the NFL. Last week, the league, as part of its non-stop hype-a-thon for the First …Super […]



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49ers ready for road to Seattle, NFC Championship game – San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury NewsNearly 10,000 miles more will be soared through these NFC playoffs, with victorious stops in Green Bay and Carolina en route to Sunday’s connection in Seattle for the NFC Championship game. All those frequent-flier miles won’t get the 49ers (14-4) a …NFC Championship 2014: Seahawks, 49ers set for biggest game in NFL’s […]



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Budweiser reveals Super Bowl ad plans – USA TODAY

USA TODAYFor the upcoming Super Bowl, Anheuser-Busch InBev will recycle some successful plays from its past Big Game advertising. The brewing giant’s Feb. 2 ads will feature celebrities, its iconic Clydesdale horses and a salute to military troops. It’ll have …A-B InBev’s Super Bowl Plans Include New Bud Light TaglineAdAge.comAB puts focus on flagship beers, […]



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Niners fans asked to pay high cost for NFC title game tickets – KTVU San Francisco

Niners fans asked to pay high cost for NFC title game ticketsKTVU San FranciscoSeattle hasn’t made it easy for 49er fans when it comes to getting tickets but there are tickets available; StubHub and Ticketmaster have tickets for thousands of dollars if you are willing pay that for a seat, though the average price stayed […]



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Judge rejects $765M NFL concussion settlement – USA TODAY

USA TODAYA federal judge denied preliminary approval of a $765 million settlement of NFL concussion claims, fearing it may not be enough to cover 20,000 retired players. (Jan. 14). Loading… Post to Facebook. Judge rejects $765M NFL concussion settlement on …Judge nixes preliminary approval of $765-million NFL concussion caseNewsdayConcussion Settlement Takes a HitWall Street JournalDistrict […]



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Madden: In the cold, ‘you better be able to run it’ – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe running game wins championships, right? Maybe so. Expect the smash-mouth football trend of these NFL playoffs to continue come Sunday’s championship game showdowns between the power running New England Patriots and Denver Broncos in the …Fact Check: Not from the Northwest? Watch it on TV, bubFlorida Times-UnionTicket gripes, billboard bias, trash talk … […]



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Jim Caldwell Is Detroit Lions Head Coach; From Tony Dungy Coaching Tree

Jim Caldwell, who led the Indianapolis Colts to their last Super Bowl win, and was offensive coordinator to the defending Super Bowl Champion Ravens from the 2012 NFL Season, has been hired as the Detroit Lions Head Coach. With Jim Caldwell and Lovie Smith, this not only means that the NFL has hired two African […]



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