Former NFL DB Will Blackmon has channeled his obsession with learning the finer points of a craft into a new career as a sommelier and wine expert.
Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY
49ers rough up Packers to re-assert standing atop NFC
In a battle of NFC heavyweights, the San Francisco 49ers got after Aaron Rodgers and broke out for a big win over the Green Bay Packers.
Legalese, mistrust and late negotiating: How Colin Kaepernick and the NFL broke apart on workout
Colin Kaepernick and the NFL came to a surprising pact last week. Then it all fall apart. The fracture was a story of mistrust between the two sides.
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Tom Brady spoke on in clipped words on Sunday after the New England Patriots’ offense struggled to find its footing against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Opinion: With workout power move, Colin Kaepernick might have just waved goodbye to last chance at NFL job
Colin Kaepernick took another stand on Saturday, but in doing so he might have closed the door on his last opportunity to return to the NFL.
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Colin Kaepernick’s workout for NFL teams seemed to materialize in startling fashion. But Jay-Z and Roger Goodell had discussions on it for some time.
NFL Players Association’s DeMaurice Smith expects Colin Kaepernick to be signed by NFL team
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said he would be “stunned” if Colin Kaepernick wasn’t signed after his workout.
‘We always believe’: Win over 49ers proves Seattle Seahawks’ mindset is more than just lip service
The Seattle Seahawks once again rallied for a win, this time over the previously unbeaten 49ers. And this Seattle team is for real, writes Mike Jones.
Seattle Seahawks knock off previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers in overtime thriller
Monday night’s NFC West clash lived up to its hype, as the Seahawks needed every last second of overtime to knock off the previously unbeaten 49ers.
Opinion: These six NFL teams should start worrying about their playoff potential
With only seven weeks remaining in the NFL season, several teams are being dealt a harsh reality about their potential playoff fortune.