Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images You have plenty of options despite the Niners having stars on both sides of the ball The 49ers stars get the lions share of the attention, and they make it difficult to ignore them. Offensively, the foursome of Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Brandon Aiyuk always seem to come up with a … [Read more...] about Who is the most underappreciated 49ers player through 3 weeks?
Archives for September 2023
Deebo Samuel misses practice with an apparent knee issue
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The 49ers signed Jake Tonges to the practice squad The 49ers returned to practice Wednesday, but were without a couple of starters, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The following three players did not practice: WR Deebo Samuel WR Jauan Jennings LB Dre Greenlaw Greenlaw remains out with a lower-ankle injury. If Dre sits out … [Read more...] about Deebo Samuel misses practice with an apparent knee issue
49ers release RB Jeremy McNichols from the practice squad; sign 3 players
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images The Niners are making a few changes to their practice squad ahead of Week 4’s matchup against the Cardinals One day after signing Jeremy McNichols to the practice squad, the 49ers officially released him in favor of positions that appear to be more pressing needs. I wondered whether signing McNichols was due to … [Read more...] about 49ers release RB Jeremy McNichols from the practice squad; sign 3 players
Damian Lillard, Deandre Ayton, and Jrue Holiday traded in blockbuster three-team deal
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Damian Lillard era in Portland has come to an end with a bang. He’ll be teaming up with Giannis. The Portland Trail Blazers have traded star point guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster three-team trade that also includes the Phoenix Suns, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bucks are … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard, Deandre Ayton, and Jrue Holiday traded in blockbuster three-team deal
A rebuild in three acts?
Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images Are we watching the frustrating part of a longer story? Congratulations to the Writers Guild of America for negotiating a fair deal. Now that the strike has officially ended, it’s worth tying my hobby (baseball writing) to my sometimes-career (feature film development). There’s an argument to be made that the … [Read more...] about A rebuild in three acts?