First-round marriages that last are rather rare, but the Steelers, Texans, Panthers and Packers have been among the NFL’s best at finding keepers.
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Teams whose first-round picks have survived ‘honeymoon phase’
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The Seattle Seahawks have struggled to find a durable back after Marshawn Lynch’s departure. They hope Rashaad Penny is the answer.
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Unlike the situation in Pittsburgh, the veteran QB was a consummate teammate to his eventual successor.
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More proof Alex Smith was perfect mentor for Patrick Mahomes
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The Jets are thrilled about Sam Darnold’s potential, but he must correct footwork and ball security issues to erase his turnover-prone reputation.
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The Giants are a flagship franchise. But the opportunity to win the Jets’ first ring in 50 years is a lot greater than being Eli Manning’s successor.
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Sam Darnold won the New York team lottery landing with Jets
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Antonio Gates’ impact on the NFL is real. Just ask Jimmy Graham, Jordan Cameron and Darren Fells, who followed in his footsteps.
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How Antonio Gates changed the tight end position
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LeBron James said he never felt the need to talk to his Cavs teammates about how harshly they were being criticized, choosing instead to “show them how much I trust them and how much I believe in them” with his actions on the court.
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LeBron: ‘Impossible’ for me to lose faith in team
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The Sixers inserted T.J. McConnell into their starting lineup in hopes of addressing several shortcomings — and it worked.
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McConnell’s career night steadies 76ers’ struggling offense in Game 4
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Marcus Morris jawed with Joel Embiid and repeatedly gestured to the 76ers’ big man that the Celtics were three games up in the series. However, the Sixers prevailed Monday to make it 3-1 and set up Game 5 in Boston.
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Celtics’ Morris ‘ready to go now,’ finish 76ers
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Celtics guard Shane Larkin left the team’s 103-92 Game 4 loss to Philadelphia on Monday night with a left shoulder injury and did not return.
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Celtics’ Larkin injures shoulder in Game 4 loss
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Jazz guards Ricky Rubio and Dante Exum were ruled out for Tuesday’s Game 5 at Houston. Both are dealing with hamstring injuries.
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Jazz will be without Rubio, Exum for Game 5
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LeBron has been ridiculous, while the contenders out West keep rolling behind their stars. We rank the 10 best postseason players so far.
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NBA playoff MVPs: Who has been the best of the best?
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LeBron James is expected to be a free agent this summer, and Knicks big man Enes Kanter challenged him Monday to come to New York and back up his declaration that he’s king of the city.
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Kanter challenges LeBron: Come to New York
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Stan Van Gundy, the Pistons’ president of basketball operations and head coach, is out after the team failed to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
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Pistons, Van Gundy part ways after 4 years
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The 49ers are releasing offensive lineman Zane Beadles after two seasons with the team.
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