The ongoing social unrest has caused many to remember the message from quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others in 2016 and 2017, even if some didn’t like the way the message was sent. On Monday free-agent NFL linebacker Brandon Marshall addressed the situation with Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. “Back then, we were called rogues, people said [more] … [Read more...] about Linebacker Brandon Marshall on anthem protests: “This is what we were talking about”
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Trent Williams: I know importance of having good QB, Jimmy Garoppolo is one
Trent Williams heard “rumblings” that Joe Staley might retire after the 2019 season and said that made him pay close attention to the 49ers as he tried to find a trade out of Washington. Staley did retire and Williams landed with the Niners in an April trade. One of the reasons why the 49ers were [more] … [Read more...] about Trent Williams: I know importance of having good QB, Jimmy Garoppolo is one
Michigan assistant salutes Harbaugh family’s impact on black coaches, QBs
Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis tweeted a statement Monday night, but it was unlike any other statement issued thus far. Gattis expressed his appreciation to the Harbaugh family for the impact they have had on black coaches and black quarterbacks. “In challenging times of racial inequality and injustice I am even more thankful for the [more] … [Read more...] about Michigan assistant salutes Harbaugh family’s impact on black coaches, QBs
Williams: 49ers were my No. 1 destination when they got interested a few months ago
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images “I’m excited to be a part of an offense that really doesn’t need me to win.” San Francisco 49ers Trent Williams spoke to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport for about 15 minutes. Williams told Rapoport he is still getting used to being a 49er. How Williams became a Niner was a hot topic. Rap Sheet said he kept hearing before the trade happened, that … [Read more...] about Williams: 49ers were my No. 1 destination when they got interested a few months ago
Golden Nuggets: Did the 49ers get another Emmanuel Sanders in Brandon Aiyuk?
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images Head coach Kyle Shanahan believes so. One thing we have learned about San Francisco 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan is how much he values speed and versatility. The Niners selected receivers Dante Pettis and Deebo Samuel in back-to-back years, and followed that up by selecting Arizona State’s Brandon Aiyuk at the 2020 NFL Draft. There will … [Read more...] about Golden Nuggets: Did the 49ers get another Emmanuel Sanders in Brandon Aiyuk?
Gil Brandt: 49ers 1st-round pick Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses
The 49ers are banking big on their two first-round picks, Javon Kinlaw and Brandon Aiyuk. While they need both players to work out, the Kinlaw selection will be viewed especially critically since the club opted to parted ways with All-Pro DeForest Buckner in exchange for the draft pick they eventually used to pick Kinlaw No. 14 overall out of South Carolina. Hall-of-fame … [Read more...] about Gil Brandt: 49ers 1st-round pick Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses
49ers depth chart: Defensive tackle gets shakeup after DeForest Buckner trade
The trade of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Colts at the start of the 2020 league year threw the interior of the 49ers’ defensive line into flux. They’ll be replacing a player who played 810 defensive snaps and excelled on all three downs. Matching Buckner’s production is likely going to take a group of players as part of a rotation. The battle for the interior spots … [Read more...] about 49ers depth chart: Defensive tackle gets shakeup after DeForest Buckner trade
One change that could turn Deebo Samuel into elite WR
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