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Ravens are equipped to give the 49ers problems on both sides of the ball

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The Ravens are ready to challenge the 49ers on offense and defense The interconference matchup between the AFC-leading Baltimore Ravens and the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers in Week 15 has the makings of a Super Bowl preview. The 49ers are favored to win by more than a field goal. Both teams have elite playmakers, and … Read more

McVay: Jefferson deal accommodated both sides

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Both Sides Benefitted from McVay’s Deal with Jefferson The Los Angeles Rams traded wide receiver Van Jefferson to the Atlanta Falcons in a deal that allowed the team to accommodate both sides in his contract year, according to head coach Sean McVay. The trade came after the return of receiver Cooper Kupp from injury and … Read more

The Blind Side’s white savior tale was always built on shaky ground

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In late 2009 I was sent to Baltimore for a Sports Illustrated feature story on Michael Oher, a rare household name among NFL offensive linemen. Oher was a few months into his rookie year and on the brink of a critical showdown against the Indianapolis Colts. In the book version of The Blind Side, which … Read more