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John Elway, ex-NFL scout talk LSU’s Patrick Peterson

Posted on February 27, 2011 by staff

John Elway eyed countless cornerbacks during his Hall-of-Fame career. And there is some belief he’s closely examining another – LSU’s Patrick Peterson — in his new role as Denver’s vice president of football operations. Continue reading →

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LSU’s Patrick Peterson and … Ronnie Lott?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by staff

Now, no one is ready to predict Peterson will join Lott, the No. 8 pick in the 1981 draft, in the Hall of Fame. But there are a few noted draft analysts who are predicting Peterson will follow Lott’s path from college to San Francisco: In their latest mock drafts, ESPN’s Mel Kiper and Todd McShay both have the 49ers selecting Peterson with the No. 7 pick. Continue reading →

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Grab bag: LSU’s Peterson to Niners in McShay’s mock

Posted on February 10, 2011 by staff

In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Todd McShay has San Francisco selecting LSU conerback Patrick Peterson, the winner of the Bednarik (top defensive player) and Thorpe (top defensive back) awards this past season. Continue reading →

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NFL Draft: Considering CBs beyond Peterson and Prince

Posted on February 8, 2011 by staff

CBS Sports draft guru Rob Rang can envision a scenario in which the 49ers, clutching the No. 7 overall pick, walk away with perhaps the best player in the draft, LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson. Continue reading →

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NFL Draft: Could a Prince solve secondary woes?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by staff

By the time Roger Goodell announces the No. 1 overall pick, we’ll be able to pronounce Prince Amukamara, tick off Von Miller’s time in the three-cone drill and compute the average Wonderlic score of Blaine Gabbert, Cam Newton and Pat Devlin faster than you can say “blue-chipper with a high-end motor and a huge ceiling.” Continue reading →

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