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How the 49ers can beat Carson Wentz
Through the first seven weeks of the season, Carson Wentz has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL by most metrics. The Eagles’ second-year QB is ranked forth in passer rating, third in QBR and fifth in overall effectiveness according to Pro Football Focus. His 17 touchdowns lead the league, and in seven…
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson (33) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports49ers have message for Rashard Robinson: Get stronger
In order to hand fight with receivers, cornerback Rashard Robinson needs to increase his upper body strength according to defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
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August 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers tackle Joe Staley (74) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsJoe Staley responds to trade rumors
Joe Staley would prefer to hone in on his pass protection technique that about trade rumors than annually swirl about him.
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Jul 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the San Francisco 49ers training camp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports49ers want to see Eric Reid play linebacker before they offer new contract
The 49ers said they wouldn’t offer Eric Reid a contract, despite the fact he’s moving to linebacker. That discussion is tabled until the team sees what Reid can do at the position.
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49ers donate $500K in support of gun control legislation
The legislation in question would ban mechanisms that can make a semi-automatic weapon an automatic weapon, like the ones used on firearms during the tragic shooting in Las Vegas that left 58 people dead and 546 injured. A portion of the donation will also go to televised public service announcements according to the San Jose…
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Jun 13, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) smiles at reporters in a press conference during the San Francisco 49ers minicamp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsEric Reid wants more from the league before the next meeting on inequality
Eric Reid wanted to make sure Colin Kaepernick was part of the next meeting between players and owners on inequality. But now players are waiting for owners to come up with concrete proposals.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers tackle Joe Staley (74) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsKyle Shanahan: It would take a lot to trade Joe Staley
The Eagles might be searching for a left tackle by the Oct. 31 deadline. This Sunday, they will get a close look at Joe Staley, but it would take a lot for the 49ers to let him go.
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Oct 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel in protest during the playing of the national anthem before a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsExpect Colin Kaepernick at next NFL players and owners meeting
Players, mainly, 49ers safety Eric Reid pushed for Colin Kaepernick’s presence at the next joint players and owners meenting. Now it looks like that will happen.
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C.J. Beathard tells Murph & Mac he hung out with Miley Cyrus as a kid
It’s no wonder 49ers rookie quarterback C.J. Beathard appears undaunted by the big stage of the NFL. Beathard grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, and hung out with some of the greatest country music legends of our day.
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An injury-riddled front seven will make wins a continuing challenge for 0-7 49ers
Even though the 49ers’ schedule gets less competitive in the second half of the season, injuries and a constantly shifting roster may make it difficult for the team to win games.
