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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 [...]

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 [...]