Tight End U. is expanding. 49ers tight end George Kittle, who founded the offseason effort a year ago with Greg Olsen and Travis Kelce, made the media rounds on Friday to discuss the Nashville-based project that will occur at Vanderbilt University from June 22-24. Kittle joined #PFTPM for a 15-minute (or so) conversation. Kittle said [more] … [Read more...] about George Kittle talks about the second year of Tight End University
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George Kittle Has Promising Comment About QB Trey Lance
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 21: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Former No. 3 draft pick Trey Lance is expected to take over as the 49ers' starting quarterback in 2022.With limited … [Read more...] about George Kittle Has Promising Comment About QB Trey Lance
George Kittle: Trey Lance has taken big steps forward
49ers tight end George Kittle didn’t fire up the hype machine all the way for second-year quarterback Trey Lance, but he did note a marked improvement in Lance between last year at this time and this year. Kittle in an appearance on the Pat McAfee show talked about how Lance has improved between his first OTAs and this year’s OTAs. “Trey has taken, in my opinion, big steps … [Read more...] about George Kittle: Trey Lance has taken big steps forward
Ran Carthon to Participate in NFL Diversity Accelerator Program
49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon has been selected to participate in the inaugural NFL Coach and Front Office Accelerator Program. … [Read more...] about Ran Carthon to Participate in NFL Diversity Accelerator Program
Kittle on Lance: Trey has taken ‘big steps forward’ if you compare him to last year’s OTAs, it’s like ‘he’s 2 different players’
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Kittle said, “Once Trey gets a lot of reps just watch out because some of the things I’ve seen him do in practice mind boggle me” George Kittle joined Pat McAfee’s podcast on Friday and had some positive words for Trey Lance, something that seems rare these days. Kittle also acknowledged that it’s awkward that Jimmy Garoppolo remains on … [Read more...] about Kittle on Lance: Trey has taken ‘big steps forward’ if you compare him to last year’s OTAs, it’s like ‘he’s 2 different players’
49ers preseason schedule dates and times released
The 49ers on Friday announced dates and times for their preseason schedule. Opponents have been known for awhile, but an Aug. 25 matchup vs. the Texans in Houston was the only game with a date. Here’s the full preseason slate: August 12 vs. Green Bay Packers at 5:30 pm August 20 at Minnesota Vikings, 4:00 pm August 25 at Houston Texans, 5:00 pm San Francisco’s first two … [Read more...] about 49ers preseason schedule dates and times released
Trey Lance and the mystery of 'arm fitness'
The 49ers’ offseason quarterback conversation took a new twist when a former NFL offensive lineman introduced a new variation of criticism of Trey Lance coming vaguely from within the 49ers organization. “Arm fitness” was the phrase du jour Wednesday as fans tried to decipher exactly Altitude Sports Radio’s Ryan Harris used it to describe some of the organizational misgivings … [Read more...] about Trey Lance and the mystery of 'arm fitness'
Ex-Raiders LB K.J. Wright picks Las Vegas as team to beat in AFC West
The NFL offseason is a prime time for predictions and this year, plenty of eyes are on the talent-rich AFC West. When Ex-Raiders linebacker K.J. Wright was asked which team among the Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, and Raiders will take the division this year, his answer was a surprise — unless you consider his last NFL stop, which was in Las Vegas last season. While appearing on … [Read more...] about Ex-Raiders LB K.J. Wright picks Las Vegas as team to beat in AFC West
Bleacher Report names Raiders DE Clelin Ferrell as potential breakout candidate
There have been moments in the career of Clelin Ferrell where he has looked like he’s ready to become a star. A Thursday Night Football game against the Chargers was one of those games as he created pressure after pressure. But more often than not, he’s been a role player and he’s now seen his role shrink in the past two seasons. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, … [Read more...] about Bleacher Report names Raiders DE Clelin Ferrell as potential breakout candidate