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Sep 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Greg Mabin (26) walks off the field following the game against the New York Jets at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports49ers sign offensive lineman, promote cornerback from practice squad
General manager John Lynch took care of a few other items of business this week, adding an offensive lineman as well as a cornerback to the team’s 53-man roster.
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Oct 31, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (left) and head coach Kyle Shanahan (right) speak during a press conference at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY SportsJimmy Garoppolo shares how he learned of his trade to the 49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo admitted he was not surprised to learn he was being traded.
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Third-round rookie QBs have been better than you might expect over the past decade
A third-round rookie QB earning significant playing time is a rarity in the NFL, but isn’t unprecedented. In fact, it might surprise you how well third-round rookies have fared over the past decade.
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Brian Hoyer signs three-year deal with Patriots [report]
On Monday evening, the 49ers completed a trade to acquire former Patriots’ backup and coveted prospect Jimmy Garoppolo as San Francisco general manager John Lynch swapped the team’s second round draft pick in 2018 to nab a potential franchise quarterback.
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Garoppolo’s playing time will be a week-to-week question
When Jimmy Garoppolo plays could depend on the offensive line, and mostly, his grasp of the offense.
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Why Kyle Shanahan believes Jimmy Garoppolo can be a franchise quarterback
49ers believe Garoppolo’s character and physical skills make him a franchise player
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49ers traded Rashard Robinson after he and coaches not on same page
Former 49ers cornerback Rashard Robinson constant mistakes might have prompted his trade to the Jets for a fifth-round pick.
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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 Sports49ers looking to give Garoppolo contract extension [report]
When San Francisco sent a second-round draft pick to the Patriots in exchange for QB Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday, everyone assumed it was for longer than the team’s remaining eight games this season.
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Jul 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Will Redmond (23) warms up during the San Francisco 49ers training camp at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports49ers release former third round draft choice Will Redmond
There might not be a busier man in football than 49ers’ general manager John Lynch.
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49ers trade Rashard Robinson to Jets [report]
San Francisco is trading starting cornerback Rashard Robinson to the New York Jets, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 49ers are receiving a fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft in return, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area.
