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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was among the many NFL coaches and players commenting on race relations this week given the backdrop of ongoing protests and demonstrations by Americans against racial injustice and police brutality. Shanahan, a 40-year-old entering his fourth season with the 49ers, confirmed with reporters on Thursday morning that he […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson says recent events have lent new meaning to Colin Kaepernick’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Wilson spent some time on a conference call with Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, saying Kaepernick “was trying to symbolize the right thing” in his decision to kneel during the national anthem. Russell […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees caused a stir on Wednesday when he said that he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag.” Brees was speaking in reference to athletes kneeling during the national anthem. Not surprisingly, Brees’ comments have drawn significant backlash, ranging from his own teammate Michael Thomas to Los Angeles Lakers […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. That doesn’t happen by accident. They have a reputation of landing high-quality coaches and the team is hoping Kyle Shanahan is the next great one. Shanahan led the 49ers to a 13-3 record and a trip to the Super Bowl after […]

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams is expected to be protecting Jimmy Garoppolo after a big offseason trade. Williams knows how hard it is to find a winning quarterback, something that Jimmy G has already proven that he can do: “I think Jimmy G is awesome,” Williams said on “RapSheet + Friends via NBC […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has received plenty of criticism ever since the San Francisco 49ers lost in the Super Bowl, but his teammates continue to defend him. Even Trent Williams, who hasn’t been with the 49ers for two months, is expressing his support for Garoppolo. “From being in my position, not having a lot of success in […]

Even the most celebrated franchises in NFL history have their share of heartbreak. In this feature, we take a look back at the most gut-wrenching moments that will forever be remembered by the San Francisco 49ers faithful. Ravens, Superdome, Turn the Lights Out The Colin Kaepernick-led Niners came into Super Bowl XLVII as four-point favorites […]

The Arizona Cardinals currently reside in arguably the toughest division in all of football as the NFC West will be even more dangerous than usual in 2020. With the Cardinals — and just about everyone else in the division — drastically improving this offseason, the upcoming campaign could ultimately prove to be a memorable one […]

The San Fransisco 49ers will enter the 2020 season fresh off a disappointing Super Bowl LIV loss but nonetheless, should be viewed as contenders going forward. The Niners were able to improve from 4-12 in 2018 to 13-3 this past season due to several breakout players. However, there’s always room for improvement and the 49ers […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has always been a vocal leader for civil rights in the United States, and with that being back in the forefront, he has been impressed with how NFL players have handled it. On Memorial Day, George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, something that has led to […]

The San Francisco 49ers and George Kittle want to get a contract extension done, but it could still take a while before the two sides reach an agreement. Kittle is one of the best players in the NFL and wants to be paid like that, not just like a top tight end. The market for […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has quickly emerged as one of the top players at his position. In fact, a lot of people would likely refer to Kittle as the very best, and now he’s due for a new contract, which means he is likely about to be paid. One thing that you would […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman took to Twitter on Sunday to address the death of George Floyd on Monday in Minneapolis. Sherman lamented having to speak about the death of another unarmed Black American, also stating “Basic fairness and justice is all that has been asked for and it has not been given.” Unarmed […]

The unlawful and tragic murder of George Floyd has caused heartbreak around the country, prompting people to extend their aid to those in need. Jed York, the CEO of the San Francisco 49ers, is donating $1 million to impact change amid the protests. pic.twitter.com/TCOXYhu1EQ — Jed York (@JedYork) May 31, 2020 Within his statement, York […]

Dee Ford was hindered by a knee injury in his first year with the San Francisco 49ers last season. Following an injury-hindered campaign, Ford revealed that he had an “extensive” knee surgery after San Francisco’s loss in the Super Bowl earlier this year. While speaking to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, Ford explained why he chose to […]

George Kittle has been a versatile player for the San Francisco 49ers and he wants to be paid as such. According to NFL Network’s Mike Silver, Kittle is eyeing a deal that pays him for being more than just a tight end. The @49ers and @gkittle46 remain far apart on a contract extension… and Kittle's […]

Dee Ford is entering his second season with the San Francisco 49ers and there’s a chance his second year could come with zero fans in attendance. While the NFL continues to configure ideas for the upcoming season, Dee Ford spoke out on the advantages of crowd noise. “At the end of the day, the true […]

Since the prospect of playing the 2020 NFL season without any fans in attendance has become a real one, networks are planning on doing what they can to produce their own crowd noise to their broadcasts. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford feels this will be nothing new for many teams. According to David […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be looking to earn some brownie points with new left tackle Trent Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Niners have restructured Williams’ salary for the 2020 season, which will now pay him more upfront money rather than deferrals. From NFL Now: New #49ers LT Trent Williams told me […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams held out at the start of the 2019 season, partially because he still fumed over the team’s misdiagnosis of a cancerous growth on the top of his head. However, Williams said he might have returned to the team had he not failed a physical after reporting to the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might have switched cities, but that isn’t going to change the intensity of some of their greatest rivals. There are many teams that every time they step onto the field against the Raiders, it just means a little more. Let’s look at the five greatest rivals in Raiders history. 5. New […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a lot of good teams throughout their history, which has also resulted in them having some intense rivals. Some are in division NFC West rivals, but there are others who are just from heated games over the years. Let’s breakdown the five biggest rivals in Seahawks history. 5. New England […]

The Atlanta Falcons joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1966, first playing against some heavy hitters in the NFC West before divisional realignment occurred in 2002. In that time, the Falcons have developed a healthy rivalry were several other franchises. 5. San Francisco 49ers Before competing in the NFC South division, the Falcons […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 72 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 72 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 72 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan discuss Betonline.ag’s betting odds for all 256 […]

The San Francisco 49ers have to be thrilled with what they got from Raheem Mostert last season. Mostert entered the year as their third-string running back. He ended up being the best of a trio that caused a lot of problems for opposing defenses. The running back racked up an impressive 772 yards and eight […]

The San Francisco 49ers still have plenty of depth in the backfield, though that depth took a bit of a hit when they traded Matt Breida to the Miami Dolphins. Raheem Mostert established himself as the 49ers’ breakout star and–for the most part–feature back, and he is already bracing to take on a heavier workload. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a proud history. Compiling a list of five greatest teams in franchise history is no easy task, but we’re going to give it a sincere go. It would be easier to have three or five teams tied for the fifth-place spot simply in order to get all the teams that […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers may be coming fresh off a Super Bowl run, there had been plenty of speculation regarding whether or not quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is the right man for the job. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was among those that had to come to bat for his quarterback on multiple occasions. Garoppolo caught plenty […]

The players find themselves navigating through uncharted waters while trying to prepare for the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has managed to spice up the team’s Zoom meetings. According to Keiana Martin of the team’s official website, fullback Kyle Juszczyk says Kittle likes to […]

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California took its first step toward a potential return to pro sports after governor Gavin Newsom announced that events will be allowed to take place without fans the first week of June. It appears the declaration is not sitting too well with San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman. Newsom plans on easing the restrictions placed […]

Earlier this offseason, the NFC West became even stronger when the Arizona Cardinals traded for DeAndre Hopkins. While the Hopkins trade caused pandemonium, there could be more trades that take place in the NFC West this offseason. The Los Angeles Rams have shown they aren’t afraid to wheel and deal, giving up draft picks for […]

Joe Staley was one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL during his 12-year NFL career. The 35-year-old was named to six Pro Bowls and protected the blindside for San Fransisco 49ers stars for over a decade. However, due to multiple injuries forcing Staley to retire, the Niners went out and found his replacement. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a rich history filled with lots of success, which has led to a lot of rivalries against other good football teams. Let’s break down the 49ers’ five biggest rivals in their history. 5. Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders and 49ers rivalry all has to do with how close the teams […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel emerged as a bonafide option down the stretch in the 2019 campaign. It seems he was able to make quite an impression on former tackle Joe Staley during that time. According to the Sacramento Bee’s Chris Biderman, Staley offered up some high praise for Samuel heading into the […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle battled through injuries as the Niners stampeded through the NFC en route to the Super Bowl. Kittle was hoping the season would culminate with a Lombardi Trophy. Alas, it did not pan out that way for San Francisco. The 49ers led well into the fourth quarter, but Patrick […]

San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel wants to surprise receivers coach Wes Welker with his new body when the two can see each other again. Coming out of college, Samuel was too heavy and Welker wanted him to get down to 212 pounds. Samuel didn’t feel comfortable at the time getting down to that number […]

The league has had to take unprecedented action ahead of the 2020 NFL season in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fortunately, the San Francisco 49ers are doing what they can to maintain a sense of normalcy. The 49ers were able to avoid too much significant turnover to their roster this offseason. Guard Laken Tomlinson […]

The NFL has released their schedule last Thursday, and with it teams now know their paths to the Super Bowl. In the NFC West, the road could not be more difficult. The games within division itself are competitive enough as it is, but clashes outside of the NFC West could make winning the division all […]