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Dolphins trade up for Lamar Miller

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Miami Hurricanes running back Lamar Miller was widely regarded as one of the best players remaining heading into Day 3 of the NFL draft, and the Miami Dolphins decided they had to have him. The Dolphins traded up with the 49ers to get Miller with today’…

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The San Francisco 49ers kept moving back and acquiring picks, an indication they were comfortable in their ability to get the player they wanted later in the round. Looks like Wake Forest guard Joe Looney, chosen 117th overall, was that player. The 49er…

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The San Francisco 49ers have added one third-round choice and two sixths, all in 2013, with some wheeling and dealing during the fourth round of the 2012 draft. Adding future picks could make sense for the 49ers given that they have relatively few roste…

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In Jim Harbaugh's final loss as a college coach, LaMichael James played a starring role. The Oregon running back capped a virtuoso 31-carry, 257-yard performance with a 76-yard touchdown run in a 52-31 win over Stanford...

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A.J. Jenkins' agent said he heard a "ton" of predraft buzz about his client and knew the 49ers "fell in love" with the Illinois wide receiver. Still, he remained cautiously optimistic. He even advised Jenkins to not pay...

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A.J. Jenkins' agent said he heard a "ton" of predraft buzz about his client and knew the 49ers "fell in love" with the Illinois wide receiver. Still, he remained cautiously optimistic. He even advised Jenkins to not pay...