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The San Francisco 49ers made a surprise hire to fill their general manager void Sunday, hiring former NFL safety and Fox television analyst John Lynch to replace Trent Baalke. Lynch comes into the job with no front-office experience, having gone straight from the playing field to the broadcast booth.

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49ers reportedly will give Lynch six-year deal.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) So much for the notion that the Pro Bowl is a game few people find interesting enough to watch on television, let alone in person.

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Latest on the Pro Bowl (all times local):

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The Cleveland Browns went 1-15 this past year but there’s hope on the horizon. They were able to ink Jamie Collins to a four-year extension and a franchise tag is on theway for Terrelle Pryor. The Browns are in luck with a highly defensive draft class and owning five of the top 65 selections. I…

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In terms of player procurement this offseason, the New York Giants should be in the market for wide receiver help. Currently, there is a good chance that Victor Cruz has played his last game for the G-Men. With Sterling Shepard in the slot, Cruz becomes miscast on the outside. Does Tavarres King get…

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The 2017 Pro Bowl is set to kick off in Orlando, FL. Here is the open thread.The Pro Bowl is rather disliked across the sports world, but that doesn’t mean Chargers fans shouldn’t watch quarterback Philip Rivers, running back Melvin Gordon and cornerback Casey Hayward represent San Diego…

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The Tennessee Titans are an unpopular bet to make a Super Bowl, but the weak AFC South makes it a sneaky possibility.Mike Mularkey and the Tennessee Titans fly under the radar. Despite fielding a team led by a dominant offensive line, running game, and fielding one of the best young quarterbacks i…

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is turning to another first-time general manager to get his franchise back on track. Eight days after firing Ryan Grigson and conducting a week of interviews, Irsay hired former Kansas City Chiefs executive Chris Ballard. Ballard has never previously served as a team’s top decision-maker, but he comes with a long history as a scout and front-office executive.

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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell has a tough task in assessing a team that is transitioning under his leadership. Does he have it right?Teams often bring in outside people to have fresh eyes on a problem. People removed from the situation and less invested in the status quo can o…

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Ryan Grigson was kicked to the curb by the Indianapolis Colts because he failed to do the simplest job for an NFL GM. Build around a franchise quarterback.Now the team is left scrambling to find somebody who can correct all the mistakes made and re-open this organizations’ Super Bowl window w…

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A detailed review of Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin in 2016. From his stats to his game-wrecking pass rushes and forces fumbles, week in and week out.Whenthe Seahawks opted not pick up the fifth-year option onBruce Irvin’s rookie contract, hewas poised to enter free-agency. On March 1…

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The Cleveland Browns will be represented by just left tackle Joe Thomas in tonight’s Pro Bowl. Here is how to watch the gave if you so choose.The annual Pro Bowl will be contested this evening in Orlando, Fla.Don’t worry if the game escaped your attention because you are not alone in…

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The Indianapolis Colts had a quick search for the new GM, hiring former Kansas City Chiefs personnel man Chris Ballard to fill the role.The Colts and owner Jim Irsay took eight days to find their new general manager. The team interview six other candidates and it was clear early on that Chris Ball…

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The offensive line was one of many struggles for the Los Angeles Rams during the 2016 season.Can the Los Angles Rams fix the offensive line in one offseason? That’s one of many questions this team looks to address under new head coach Sean McVay over the next few months after the Rams finishe…

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The 2017 AFC Championship game was anything but close as the New England Patriots demolished the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the lopsided game looked like a case of one team being flat out better than the other, the Patriots strategy created a blueprint that the Bengals should take note of.Over the…

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With the Pro Bowl in Orlando, these are perfect.

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HOUSTON (AP) They’re here.

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The Falcons have touched down in Houston.

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After losing a bunch of talent in free agency a year ago, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to be given 2 compensatory draft pick for the 2017 draft.Compensatory draft picks are awards to teams that lose qualifying free agents to other teams, and are not able to replace them by signing free agents…

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At the 2017 Pro Bowl, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen met his former high school coach Kelly Epley and thanked him for his tough love.Following a disappointing Pro Bowl Skills Competition which had a severe lack of Minnesota Vikings, there was a great story that came out involving …

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Kenny Stills had a terrific 2016 season. Kenny Stills is an impending free agent. The Miami Dolphins would like to keep Kenny Stills. Kenny Stills isn’t going to be cheap.This is the Miami Dolphins off-season conundrum. Sign Stills and keep him in Miami or let him test the free agent market. …

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Stopping the Atlanta Falcons’ offense is going to be challenging for the New England Patriots. However, one Pro Bowler explained why his team had success against them.Coming into Super Bowl 51, the New England Patriots will be trying to create a plan to stop the Atlanta Falcons’ offens…

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