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The San Francisco 49ers certainly could have used a guy like this in their linebacker corps.

Patriots trade Collins to Browns for 3rd rd pick

Maybe the trade deadline will have more activity than normal?
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Casserly might have gone a little overboard with his Andre Johnson praise, but we can all agree that watching Johnson kick Cortland Finnegan's butt is an all-time great moment.

Charley Casserly: Andre Johnson ‘as good as Jerry Rice ... in all areas, including work ethic.’

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson retired on Monday. His former general manager had high praise.
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49ers installed as field goal dog to Saints

I expect a lot of money on the Saints following their home win over the Seahawks.
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Here is the list of semifinalists for the Butkus Award. The San Francisco 49ers desperately need a quality inside linebacker to pair with NaVorro Bowman. Maybe they draft one of these guys?

The San Francisco 49ers have been awful against the run, even against backup running backs. Will we see Tim Hightower continue that trend?

Tim Hightower could be solid fantasy football waiver wire add against abysmal 49ers run defense

The 49ers run defense is atrocious, with backups doing big things the past two weeks. The Saints backup running back could be worth an add for one week.
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