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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

Saquon Barkley contract talks: Giants GM wants to keep star RB but deal needs to make sense for both sides

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USATSI Giants general manager Joe Schoen has been a busy man this offseason. Already he has executed a long-term deal with quarterback Daniel Jones, added pieces in free agency, made moves in the NFL Draft, and on Thursday made Dexter Lawrence one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL. What’s next? It very well … Read more