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Vernon Hargreaves Jersey , Koetter’s optimism, and a safety wants a new deal 49ers opponents preview, predictions: One reason they’ll beat the Buccaneers (and one reason they won’t) - Niners NationIt’s time for us to look at each matchup and give one reason why the San Francisco 49ers can succeed at each of their opponents and one reason why they cannot.Bucs Open Practice Dates for Training Camp - Buccaneers.comFans attending open dates will enjoy new vantage points from all around practice as well as an opportunity to watch portions of the workouts inside the new air-conditioned indoor facility2018 Bucs’ Opponent in Question: Dallas Cowboys - Buccaneers.comThe last in our opponent series, the Buccaneers will take on the Cowboys on December 23 in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium. Here’s a few things to know about Dallas heading into the 2018 season.Dirk Koetter Sporting Undefeated Mentality - JoeBucsFan.comKoetter talked to his hometown Idaho State Journal during his vacation and admitted he is as high as ever about his team.Special Attention - JoeBucsFan.comLet’s take a close look at these shaky special teams.Earl Thomas: If you don't want me, then trade me - NFL.comAll-Pro safety Earl Thomas has ratcheted up the rhetoric in his quest for a new contract, once again placing his Seahawks future in question. "If you don't want me, let's make a trade," he posted on Instagram.Le'Veon Bell agent: RB likely in final year with Steelers - NFL.comAfter failing to secure a long-term extension before Monday's deadline, running back Le'Veon Bell could leave the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2018 season.Why Le’Veon Bell will probably leave the Steelers after 2018 - SBNation.comBell will have to play another season another the franchise tag after the long-term deal deadline passed.NFL uniforms: Which ones most need an upgrade? We asked an artist. - SBNation.comThe Browns? More like the Frowns, right guys? Right? Ezekiel Elliott could win his second rushing title in three years. He is on pace to become only the fourth running back in NFL history to lead the NFL in rushing yards per game in three consecutive seasons. He has made his second Pro Bowl.None of that is good enough for the Cowboys star running back.鈥淚t鈥檚 nice,” Elliott said. “It鈥檚 nice to get in the Pro Bowl, but we鈥檙e chasing goals a lot loftier than the Pro Bowl. It鈥檚 definitely an honor for my peers and the coaches and the fans to honor me as one of the best backs in the league and to represent the NFC. But we鈥檙e definitely chasing a Super Bowl not a Pro Bowl.鈥滶lliott, who won the rushing title as a rookie with 1,631 yards, leads the league with 1 Donovan Smith Jersey ,349 yards, which is 98 ahead of Rams running back Todd Gurley. If all goes as forecast, the Cowboys will have nothing to play for in Week 17. That would mean Elliott likely would play little or not at all. The Cowboys rested him in Week 17 in 2016.It appears likely Elliott will finish as the league leader in yards per game. He currently averages 96.4 yards per game, with Gurley second at 89.4 and Joe Mixon third at 82.5. Since 1932, only Eric Dickerson, Earl Campbell and Jim Brown led the league in rushing yards per game for three seasons in a row.After serving a six-game suspension last season, Elliott began this season talking about re-establishing himself as one of the best backs in the league. He has done that, whether he makes the All-Pro team or not.鈥淚 think I鈥檝e done a great job just making my case for that,” Elliott said, “but we’ve got hopefully a lot of ball left and a lot bigger goals than that, and it鈥檚 exciting to go on that journey with this team.”Elliott has played in 40 NFL games, including the postseason, rushing for 4,088 yards and 28 touchdowns on 872 carries.