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50 years ago today, the Steelers had one of the best drafts ever

Yesterday, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk made a catch that reminded those of us who saw it live of the one-of-a-kind reception made by Steelers receiver Lynn Swann in Super Bowl X. As it turns out, Swann was drafted by the Steelers 50 years ago today. Yes, the draft used to be held before Groundhog Day. For the Steelers, every year …

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49ers-Chiefs line already moves by 1.5 points

The 49ers are still favored to win Super Bowl LVIII. But not nearly by as much as they were. The line has moved overnight from an opening margin of 49ers minus-2.5 points to San Francisco as only a one-point favorite. The shift reflects the reality that the Chiefs drew plenty of early action. Which is no surprise. In a quarterback-driven …

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Jim Harbaugh explains why he wanted to return to the NFL

Jim Harbaugh wants to be clear that he takes great pride in being a Michigan Man, but some things about the NFL proved too alluring to resist, like the big silver trophy they give to Super Bowl champions. “I love Michigan, but I love the NFL, too. There’s no Lombardi Trophy in college football,” Harbaugh said on Sunday ahead of …

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Why going with experienced coordinators makes so much sense for Eagles

Why going with experienced coordinators makes so much sense for Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles got a late start replacing Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon last year thanks to the Super Bowl run and they ended up with two inexperienced coordinators. That didn’t happen this time around. After the disastrous end to the 2023 season, the …

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Chiefs, 49ers Heading to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII, with a chance to become the first team to win back-to-back NFL titles since the New England Patriots won Super Bowls in 2004 and ’05. On Feb. 11, they’ll face the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of the 2020 championship in Miami, in which the Chiefs …

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Eagles offensive coordinator search tracker: All the candidates

Eagles offensive coordinator search tracker: All the candidates originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia UPDATE: The Eagles hired Kellen Moore. The Eagles fired Brian Johnson after just one season as their offensive coordinator and are looking for his replacement. At the Eagles’ year-end press conference, head coach Nick Sirianni said the Eagles are looking for an offensive coordinator with fresh …

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What would an all-in Cowboys offseason look like? We go through the moves

David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider The Dallas Cowboys are headed for a crossroads. It’s time for bold decisions. That’s the prevailing conversation around the team these days, anyway. Call it a byproduct of massive playoff disappointment — not to mention fan frustration at the news that the Cowboys are running it back for the fifth and final year of head …

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Patrick Mahomes: I put it up and let Marquez Valdes-Scantling make a play

The most memorable moment of Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s 2023 regular season was not a positive one. Valdes-Scantling dropped a deep ball that could have been a touchdown late in a Week 14 loss to the Bills and the play became an illustration of the season-long issues the Chiefs had to deal with in their receiving corps. Valdes-Scantling rebounded …

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Who is in the Super Bowl?

Patrick Mahomes will bid for back-to-back Lombardi Trophy wins (Getty Images) The Kansas City Chiefs will bid for back-to-back Super Bowl victories as they face the San Francisco 49ers. Led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens on the road in the AFC Championship game to reach a fourth Super Bowl in the last five seasons. …

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Brock Purdy on Brandon Aiyuk catch: That’s insane

The 49ers pulled off a stunning comeback to beat the Lions on Sunday and a catch by wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk played a leading role in the effort. After the Lions failed to convert on a fourth down in 49ers territory, the home team was able to flip the field on a long pass. The throw by quarterback Brock Purdy …

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