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Sep 24, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY SportsJimmy Garoppolo to face one of the most complex defenses in the NFL on Sunday
At one time, the 49ers considered Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as a replacement for Jim Harbaugh three years ago.
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Eric Reid calls NFL’s social justice donation a ‘charade,’ says Malcolm Jenkins ‘misled’ him
After leaving the Player’s Coalition, the group that’s been negotiating with the league in light of the national anthem protests, earlier this week, Reid slammed the NFL’s plans to donate $89 million to social justice causes, saying in an interview with Slate that the league is diverting money from other charitable ventures — including breast…
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Nov 12, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Reuben Foster (56) during the game against the New York Giants at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsThere’s much left to learn for the 49ers’ NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said he’s done working players at different positions.
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Oct 28, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsHistory shows 49ers shouldn’t tank to get first overall pick
As the 49ers make a change at quarterback, fans fret about their future. What if the team suddenly clicks and starts winning games over the next five weeks and drops out of contention for the first overall pick?
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Nov 26, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports49ers’ rookie lineman reveals why he played through torn ligaments
Rookie Eric Magnuson wasn’t going to forgo an opportunity to face Michael Bennett, despite tearing ligaments in his foot.
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Oct 29, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end and San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (88) exchange jerseys after the game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY SportsTight ends will oversee calls in the huddle for Jimmy Garoppolo
Tight ends must know the entire play call, just like quarterbacks, so they are likely to correct any call that Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t get right in his opening start as a 49er.
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Steve Young on Bill Walsh’s philosophy: ‘Nobody left the 49ers happy’
Former 49ers head coach and general manager Bill Walsh is considered one of the greatest talent evaluators in NFL history. Walsh’s team’s won three Super Bowls during his decade long-tenure as head coach, and featured a number of Hall of Famers including quarterback Steve Young.
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Nov 12, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) look on during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY SportsGaroppolo’s ability to read defenses should speed up 49ers’ short passing game
Jimmy Garoppolo’s experiece reading NFL defenses for the last three plus years gives him advantage in some ways over rookie C.J. Beathard
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Reuben Foster named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
The rookie linebacker has been named Defensive Player of the Month of November, the league announced Thursday.
