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Oct 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) screams as he takes the field against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY SportsIt took one day to pull off Garoppolo deal
The Patriots didn’t want to trade Garoppolo within their division. or with their conference.
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Aug 31, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) before the game against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY SportsGaroppolo’s inexperience may not prevent 49ers from pursuing other franchise quarterbacks
In what has become the most miserable season possibly ever, the 49ers made a lightening bolt of a move, trading a second-round choice for Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
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49ers release Brian Hoyer [report]
Just minutes after reports surfaced that the 49ers had traded for Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, the team released QB Brian Hoyer, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Oct 22, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs for a touchdown past San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (25) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports49ers place Jimmie Ward on IR, Reid likely back at safety
Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers will scramble over the next day or so to figuure out who fill their roster, particularly the offensive line.
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Middlekauff: C.J. Beathard is not very talented
Bay Area broadcasters John Middlekauff and Guy Haberman discussed the 49ers quarterback situation on their podcast Sunday, and both seemed to agree that the third-round pick just isn’t all that good.
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Oct 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) celebrates his sack against San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) (not pictured) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY SportsHow Joe Staley’s injury hurt the Eagles’ chances for a Super Bowl
NFL’s declining TV ratings might have to do more with injuries than protests
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The 49ers ‘love’ Sam Darnold [report]
In case you needed one, Sunday’s 33-10 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles was yet another reminder that acquiring a franchise quarterback is priority number one for the 49ers next offseason.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsSolomon Thomas will avoid surgery on injured knee [report]
Solomon Thomas averted a long recovering time when it was discovered his injured knee could recover on its own.
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NFL investigating Fletcher Cox hit on Joe Staley for potential discipline, suspension [report]
49ers left tackle Joe Staley stayed overnight in a Philadelphia hospital following the team’s 33-10 loss on Sunday, after sustaining an orbital fracture likely to keep him out a few weeks.
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August 31, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (41) during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 23-13. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsWitherspoon, Beathard make impact in winless season
Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon and quarterback C.J. Beathard showed promise in a dismal game. Are they reasons for optimism even if 49ers go winless this year?
