The NFL’s new league year began last week and with it came free agency. The 49ers have welcomed back nearly 20 players from last season’s roster, most notably multiple-time All-Pro athletes in offensive tackle Trent Williams and fullback Kyle Juszcyzk, and the team’s leading rusher last season in running back […]
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Which free agents would be the best for the 49ers defense?
SANTA CLARA Unlike when coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch took over in 2017, the 49ers do not have a clean slate when it comes to constructing their roster for 2021. San Francisco’s shot-callers are entering the fifth seasons of their tenures and have some work to do […]
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Defense officials fear ‘insider attack’ on Biden inauguration
This is a rush transcript from “Special Report” January 18, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. BRET BAIER, FOX NEWS ANCHOR (on camera): Thin mints, I got it. Thanks,Dana. Good evening. Welcome to Washington, I’m Bret Baier. Breaking tonight, we are less […]
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No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53
Purdue forward Trevion Williams (50) shoots over Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Michael Conroy AP WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Michigan coach Juwan Howard put the emphasis on defense from the […]
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Fields, prolific Ohio State attack stifled by Tide defense
Ohio State place kicker Blake Haubeil kicks a 43-yard field goal during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Darron Cummings AP Justin Fields and the prolific Ohio State offense, fresh from piling up […]
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Homeland defense requires ‘leap ahead’ technology, not Band-Aid solutions
Our country has begun a transition to a new White House administration, with new faces, priorities and decision-makers. Change — even substantive change — during such a time is not only inevitable but to be expected. However, what is sometimes lost in the fog of this flurry of governmental activity […]
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Why Eagles view Browns’ Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt as ‘biggest challenge’ yet for defense
Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s primary goal has always been to stop the run and force opponents to become one-dimensional. Sunday, the defense will have a massive challenge in accomplishing that weekly mission against the Cleveland Browns. Running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt form the best backfield duo in […]
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Football: Defense rests for No. 9 Woodbridge after racking up another shutout
There were no tricks. No gimmicks. And no points allowed, either. All afternoon long, the Woodbridge football team’s defense lined up in its base defense and challenged St. Joseph of Metuchen to move the ball. St. Joseph could not. Woodbridge recorded its second straight shutout and third of the season […]
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IU football maturing defense looks to dominate vs. Michigan
BLOOMINGTON – A year ago, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson toyed with Indiana’s defense. Five touchdown passes, the most by a Wolverine in a regulation game. Nine different receivers were found. Three plays went for 40-plus yards. But even amid the struggles — and there were bumps in the road for […]
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Hoosiers’ defense and coaching get high marks
CLOSE IU Insider Zach Osterman recaps the Hoosiers’ 37-21 win at Rutgers. Indianapolis Star IU moved to 2-0 in the Big Ten for the first time in almost 30 years Saturday, thanks to a 37-21 win at Rutgers. Here’s how the No. 13 Hoosiers graded out from that victory: OFFENSE: B+ […]
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Reggie Ragland sees growing role on Detroit Lions defense
After the Detroit Lions defeated the Atlanta Falcons with an improbable late-game comeback last Sunday, the team posted a video of the locker room celebration. Right in the thick of it was linebacker Reggie Ragland, holding up an over-sized boombox and showcasing his dance moves while surrounded by his teammates. […]
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Indianapolis Colts’ Quenton Nelson to test Detroit Lions run defense
At the NFL scouting combine, you’re bound to hear your fair share of cliché questions from the thousands of media members in attendance. One of the most popular queries posed to prospect after prospect is, “Who do you model your game after?” That’s not to say the question doesn’t serve […]
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Julian Blackmon rescues Colts defense that still hasn’t proven it’s elite
INDIANAPOLIS — Julian Blackmon knew exactly where Joe Burrow was going to go with the game on the line. The Colts rookie free safety has been brilliant so far this season, aggressive and opportunistic, with a penchant for coming up big in the clutch. But this time Blackmon knew where […]
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Trump executive order seeks to use Defense Production Act to bolster mining
A new executive order from President TrumpDonald John TrumpPresident Trump, Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19 Trump, first lady to quarantine after top aide tests positive for coronavirus Secret recordings show Melania Trump was frustrated about criticism of Trump 2018 border separation policy: CNN MORE seeks to use the Defense […]
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