Balmer will immediately push holdover Aubrayo Franklin for the starting position at nose tackle, and the team also believes he has the athleticism to slide over to end in the 3-4 if needed. Balmer has yet to reach his potential, and vociferous 49ers defensive line coach Jim Tomsula is just the kind of guy that [...]
Continue Reading...Dizon was the 14th picked of the second round by the Detroit Lions.Dizon played all four years for Waimea High School, under Coaches Liko Pereira and John Kubayashi. In 2007, he earned first team All-American honors, first team All-Big 12, and league Defensive Player of the Year.
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Family issues forced the junior to enter the 2008 NFL Draft, despite urging from the USC coaching staff to return for one more season. Rachals mother was diagnosed with a stomach tumor and is still awaiting insurance approval for treatment, necessitating Rachals decision to jump to the NFL. Head coach Pete Carroll said Rachal informed [...]
Continue Reading...The Lions are done for the day have filled two of their needs and have six picks on Day 2 of the draft Sunday, including the third pick of the second round. I’m excited. I’m very excited. I’m a water person. You guys got the Great Lakes, so that’ll be fun for me.” I told [...]
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