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The 49ers don’t know what to do with Vance McDonald
The bottom line is that it’s starting to make more and more sense to keep McDonald. He’s probably only a one year placeholder at tight end, and keeping him will cost the 49ers a young player with potential.
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Justin Smith: John Lynch called me to ask if Solomon Thomas could wear No. 94
As of now, the former All-Pro defensive lineman’s No.94 is still available to be worn, however, and apparently will be next season by No.2 overall pick Solomon Thomas. It’s a big jersey to fill, something 49ers general manager John Lynch understands completely. In fact, before giving Thomas the number, Lynch called Smith to ask for…
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Ambulance takes 49ers linebacker Donavin Newsom to hospital after practice collision
After colliding with safety Chanceller James on a pass play over the middle of the field, Newsom became motionless on the turf. The music stopped, teammates knelt to say prayers and an ambulance eventually showed up to take Newsome to the hospital.
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49ers sign former Ravens cornerback
The 49ers added a Sacramento native to their 90-man roster on Tuesday morning.
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49ers release first depth chart, Reuben Foster listed as a starter
It didn’t take long for 49ers’ rookie linebacker Reuben Foster to rise up the team’s depth chart.
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Wingo: ‘It bothers me a little’ that entering camp as 49ers’ starter was so important to Brian Hoyer
Last week, Brian Hoyer mentioned on KNBR that for the first time in his career he’s entering training camp with a starting job, and that not looking over his shoulder has helped his confidence.
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Reuben Foster recalls getting chewed out by Nick Saban at Alabama
“We ain’t have no pads on but I messed up on a play,” said Foster. “Coach Saban chewed me out.” When asked to elaborate on what Saban said to him, Foster put his hands up and laughed. “Just know he got my tail in line and made me focus.”
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49ers camp observations: Kyle Shanahan gets angry with second-team offense
Kyle Shanahan is one of the most chill people you’ll ever come across. He’s not a yeller or a screamer. He doesn’t act like a stereotypical hard-ass football coach. That wasn’t the case at Day 9 of 49ers training camp on Monday.
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Reuben Foster is starting to earn the 49ers’ trust
All those red flags about Foster? The incident at the combine with a medical worker? The diluted drug sample? Those are ancient history. He’s going to be on the field early in 2017, and that could be the best thing for both him and the 49ers.
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49ers sign outside linebacker
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed a rookie LB to a two-year deal and placed LB Malcolm Smith on the Injured Reserve List.