We are only three weeks into the season, but it appears the Raiders have a star in the making. Starting slot cornerback Nate Hobbs continues his excellent start to his rookie season. After two great performances to begin the year, Hobbs was even better against the Dolphins in Week 3. In that game, he was targeted three times, allowing only four yards. According to Pro Football … [Read more...] about Raiders CB Nate Hobbs among top-graded rookies by Pro Football Focus
Archives for September 2021
49ers plummet in USA TODAY power rankings with make-or-break stretch coming
The 49ers didn’t play well enough to beat the Packers at Levi’s Stadium in Week 3, but the reasons for their loss underscored some potentially larger issues facing them moving forward. Their 30-28 defeat at the hands of Green Bay dropped San Francisco four spots to No. 15 in the USA TODAY power rankings. But now the real tests begin. While the last couple weeks haven’t gone San … [Read more...] about 49ers plummet in USA TODAY power rankings with make-or-break stretch coming
75 for 75: More Than The Catch
"75 for 75" is an article series from the 49ers Museum highlighting legendary moments in 49ers history as part of the team’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in 2021. … [Read more...] about 75 for 75: More Than The Catch
49ers in Five: Will John Lynch add another cornerback?
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Since 2020, cluster injuries have turned the last two seasons into clusterf— ahem— into uphill battles. So far in 2021, that trend has continued. This year, it’s the depletion of the cornerbacks that has hurt the most, and Kyle Shanahan gave an interesting answer yesterday that could mean more change at the … [Read more...] about 49ers in Five: Will John Lynch add another cornerback?
How does Jimmy G stack up against QBs the 49ers passed on this offseason?
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The 49ers stuck with Jimmy Garoppolo over several veteran alternatives this offseason. How does that decision look three games into the season? Three weeks into the 2021 season, the 49ers already have a pair of wins and a quarterback conundrum. Jimmy Garoppolo continues handling the Lion’s share of reps under center despite inconsistent … [Read more...] about How does Jimmy G stack up against QBs the 49ers passed on this offseason?