Who’s elite and who’s got work to do — breaking down every 49ers position group before kickoff.tl
John Lynch and Paraag Marathe have mastered roster equilibrium — star talent supported by budget-smart depth. The drafting of Pearsall, Brown, and Davis shows balance between immediate utility and long-term…
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Strengths, weaknesses, and surprises — full position-by-position grades for the 49ers entering the season.tl
Rookie Ricky Pearsall adds burst and hands made for third downs, while Jauan Jennings returns as the emotional anchor, a chain-mover with unteachable grit. If there’s one question, it’s durability…
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From quarterbacks to corners — how every 49ers position stacks up heading into the next chapter.tl
Every year begins with a promise in Santa Clara — and a pressure that few franchises can match.The San Francisco 49ers don’t just chase success; they chase legacy. Every snap…
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Report card time — grading every 49ers position group as San Francisco gears up for the new season.tl
I. The Weight of Expectation Every year begins with a promise in Santa Clara — and a pressure that few franchises can match.The San Francisco 49ers don’t just chase success;…
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Raiders’ Pete Carroll strips away the playbook — revealing the raw truth about how his players really feel.tl
Even the Raiders’ analytics department noticed a shift. Player efficiency metrics showed improved effort consistency, fewer mental errors, better sideline communication. But numbers couldn’t capture the intangible — trust. “Pete…
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More than a coach — Pete Carroll opens up about understanding his Raiders players on a personal level.tl
During one team media day, a reporter asked Carroll what his players really say when the cameras are off. He chuckled. “They tell me the truth — and that’s the…
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A side fans rarely see — Pete Carroll gets candid about the emotions and struggles his Raiders players face.tl
The clearest proof that something inside the Raiders had changed came under the lights in Denver. It was Week 6, and the game had the tension of a team trying…
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Vulnerable and real — Raiders’ Pete Carroll dives deep into the mindset and heart of his locker room.tl
“These guys aren’t robots,” he says, tapping his desk softly. “They’re living stories. They have fears, families, pride. My job is to make sure that when Sunday comes, those stories…
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“It’s bigger than football” — Pete Carroll gets personal about his bond with Raiders players and their emotions.tl
When the Raiders hired Carroll in early 2025, the announcement stunned the NFL. Owner Mark Davis called it “a culture hire,” an attempt to stabilize a locker room that had…
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Raiders coach Pete Carroll opens up — sharing a rare, heartfelt look at how his players truly feel.tl
I. A Coach Who Still Believes in People The first thing Pete Carroll talks about isn’t football.It’s energy — that invisible thing you feel before a play is ever called….
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