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49ers quarterback competition heats up; Observations from day 4 of training camp

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Here is what stood out from the 49ers fourth day of training camp in Santa Clara. Sunday was the final practice without pads for this training camp. It was a crisp one which included work in the redzone for the first time during camp. Trent Williams and Christian McCaffrey did not practice as part of … Read more

Steelers training camp Day 3 observations: Hakeem Butler shines during rain-soaked practice

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LATROBE, Pa. — In many ways, the Steelers‘ training camp practice was a metaphor for Hakeem Butler’s pro football career. Amid a torrential downpour, the former XFL star weathered the storm and made the day’s biggest play while showing why the Steelers picked him up this past spring.  Late in practice, Butler screamed down the … Read more

Baltimore Ravens 2023 training camp Day 4 observations: Dominant Defensive Line, Tight Ends Make Plays and more

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On a day in Baltimore with the heat index reaching 102 degrees Fahrenheit, 19,217 fans packed M&T Bank Stadium to watch the Baltimore Ravens’ fourth training camp practice. Here are my latest observations. Attendance/Injury Prior to today’s practice, reports surfaced that rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers was absent due to illness. And if seeing him … Read more