nfl.com - 3/25/2008
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NEW YORK -- The San Francisco 49ers forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month's NFL draft on Monday after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs . Goodell also determined the teams will switch picks in the third round of the April 26-27 draft. Chicago, which had the 12th pick, will get San Francisco's seventh pick and the 49ers will ...
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The 49ers were forced to give up the 5th round pick in this years draft for “tampering” with Chicago’s Lance Briggs.
Commish Roger Goodell made the ruling along with making the teams switch picks in the third round. Chicago, which had the 12th pick, will get San Francisco’s seventh pick and the 49ers will get Chicago’s choice.
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The NFL owners meeting is set to begin on Sunday. Though interest in the league is at an all-time high, owners will find new ways to expand the marketability of the game. Commissioner Roger Goodell will issue a decree to the players and organizations, creating these Ten Commandments. 1. I am the League your Goodell: you shall not have ...
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The Undrafted Free Agent —
The NFL owners meeting is set to begin on Sunday. Though interest in the league is at an all-time high, owners will find new ways to expand the marketability of the game. Commissioner Roger Goodell will issue a decree to the players and organizations, creating these Ten Commandments. 1. I am the League your Goodell: you shall not have ...
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