A roundup of the latest league-wide power rankings and how the 49ers fare heading into Week 4. … [Read more...] about 2021 Power Rankings: Does Loss to Packers Affect 49ers Position?
Archives for September 2021
Sharks Preseason Notebook: 19 players cut from training camp
Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images The Sharks have cut their training camp roster down to 46 — where does that leave the rest of the rookies? The San Jose Sharks’ training camp began with a roster full of prospects who had impressed the team during development camp and showed promise during the Rookie Faceoff Tournament. Gannon Laroque and Benjamin Gaudreau … [Read more...] about Sharks Preseason Notebook: 19 players cut from training camp
Why defense is the key to De’Aaron Fox’s All-Star ascension
Fox says he knows knows he needs to be more consistent on defense this season. Coming off of the lowest-rated defensive season in Sacramento Kings history, the numbers don’t lie. Despite having a career year and a near All-Star berth, De’Aaron Fox was less than stellar on defense last season. When Fox was on the court last season, the Kings’ defensive rating (per 100 … [Read more...] about Why defense is the key to De’Aaron Fox’s All-Star ascension
Media day highlights from the Warriors’ offseason free agent acquisitions
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Here’s what Otto Porter Jr., Nemanja Bjelica, and Andre Iguodala had to say during media day. With training camp about to begin, the Golden State Warriors held their media day on Monday. The team had a busy offseason which featured the free agent acquisitions of Otto Porter Jr., Nemanja Bjelica, and the … [Read more...] about Media day highlights from the Warriors’ offseason free agent acquisitions
How Kyle Shanahan should solve his quarterback conundrum?
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images You know the saying, if you’ve got two quarterbacks, you’ve really got none. Although the 49ers began the season 2-0, it was difficult to evaluate their status as a true playoff contender given their opponents. The Lions — their Week 1 opponent — still haven’t won a game, and the Eagles — their Week 2 foe — got shellacked on … [Read more...] about How Kyle Shanahan should solve his quarterback conundrum?