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Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Daily Madden: 49ers Must Prepare For A Season Without Crabtree

The 49ers lost their top receiver when Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon in practice Tuesday. Coach Jim Harbaugh said Crabtree could return in mid-November. But John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew the 49ers should prepare for a full season without him.

KCBS–8 hours ago

Tommy Kelly #93 of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Georgia Dome on October 14, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Patriots Officially Sign Former Raiders DL Tommy Kelly

The New England Patriots have signed former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Tommy Kelly.

2013/04/10

Pats Agree To 2-Year Deal With Former Raiders DT Tommy Kelly

Hoping to fortify their interior defensive line alongside perennial Pro Bowl tackle Vince Wilfork, the New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly.

2013/04/08

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (C) takes a hit from Charles Woodson (R) of the Oakland Raiders on a pass attempt in the last two minutes of the game in their AFC playoff 19 January 2002 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 16-13 in overtime. (MATT CAMPBELL/AFP/Getty Images)

NFL Finally Ends Despised Tuck Rule

NFL owners made a number of rule changes Wednesday, including the elimination of one of the most despised rules by the Raider Nation.

2013/03/20

Daily Madden: The Broncos Score With Welker

Madden said Denver, Seattle and Kansas City have all scored big in the free agency scramble.

KCBS–2013/03/14

San Francisco 49ers v New England Patriots on Dec. 16, 2012. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

49ers, Patriots Put Themselves In Position For Bountiful Offseason

As it stands, the team that came a few plays from winning the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers, and a team that came a half of football away from reaching the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots, stand in position as already elite franchises that enjoy a sudden luxury of excess in terms of draft picks and/or cap space.

2013/03/03