The New York Times – Sports:
Dallas has won four straight games behind Cooper Rush, a five-year backup, and Jimmy Garoppolo has outperformed Trey Lance thanks mostly to their teams’ hulking defenses.
Category: San Francisco 49ers
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The 49ers Bet Big on a Quarterback Upgrade but Ended Up Settling Anyway
The New York Times – Sports:
The 49ers tried to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo, but the value of game-managing quarterbacks is highest to teams with sudden openings to fill.
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2022 NFL Season Preview: What to Expect From Every Team
The New York Times – Sports:
The Broncos bet big on Russell Wilson, the Packers went all in on defense and Tom Brady endures. But did any N.F.L. team position itself to ascend higher than the Los Angeles Rams this season?
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Hugh McElhenny, Elusive Hall of Fame Halfback, Is Dead at 93
The New York Times – Sports:
Known as the King, he was a thrilling figure on the field, twisting and turning as he frustrated defenders on his circuitous romps to the end zone.
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For One Man, the N.F.L. Draft’s ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Meant a Lot
The New York Times – Sports:
Paul Salata made a point of celebrating the last player selected in the draft. His family carried on the tradition by honoring the 262nd pick on Saturday.
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Why Colin Kaepernick is Hosting Pop-Up Workouts
The New York Times – Sports:
As teams snatch up quarterbacks in free agency, Kaepernick has been quickly organizing workouts around the country and posting them to social media to campaign for his return to football.