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Few could argue that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had a spectacular 2018 regular season, and Pro Football Focus has the in-depth stats to prove it. Kittle set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a tight end in a single season, as he notched 88 receptions for 1,377 yards and five […]

NFL teams are not crazy about HBO’s Hard Knocks, and why should they be? Why would teams want their personal business during training camp out there for the world—which includes other NFL teams—to see? As a result, the NFL sometimes has to force Hard Knocks on teams that do not want to do it. It’s […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown reportedly has grown so unhappy with the team to the point that he’s requested for a trade. Of course, this being the social media age, news spread online like wildfire that Brown has indeed expressed his desire to get shipped into another team and word has reached the doorstep […]

While San Francisco 49ers tight end Greg Kittle is courting disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown via Twitter, the 49ers may actually have a better chance of acquiring New York Giants star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. if he becomes available. Per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk: The 49ers considered it during that window last […]

With Antonio Brown and the Pittsburgh Steelers having some reported troubles, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has used it as an opportunity to recruit him to his team. Early in the morning on New Years Day George Kittle sent Brown a tweet saying “Sup” Sup? @AB84 — George Kittle (@gkittle46) January 1, 2019 […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had quite the sophomore campaign in the Bay. After catching nine passes for 149 yards and a touchdown during the 49ers’ season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Kittle broke the single-season record for most receiving yards by a tight end, finishing with 1,377 yards on […]

San Francisco 49ers second-year tight end George Kittle has taken the NFL by storm this year, and some of his peers have taken notice. Count Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce as one of those peers. Kelce has been so impressed by Kittle’s sophomore campaign that he sent his fellow tight end a […]

Heading into the regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears have the potential opportunity in front of them to secure a first-round playoff bye. It is a scenario that would not only require them to beat the Vikings, but also would need the Los Angeles Rams to fall to the San Francisco […]

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Earl Thomas appears to be nearing the end of his tenure with the team after the conclusion of the 2018 campaign. This has put on the table the strong possibility that he could move elsewhere in the free-agent market where there will be several teams that will voice their interest in acquiring […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman feels like the best recruiting tactic when it comes to NFL free agency is offering players a nice chunk of money. It hasn’t been an ideal season for the Niners, as they’ve had their fair share of struggles in going just 4-11 to this point in the season. So, […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman believes that the offseason competition will be strong due to a plethora of potential changes with the team’s depth chart. The Niners have had another disappointing season, as Kyle Shanahan’s squad has struggled to a 4-11 record at this point. Of course, with numerous injuries at key positions, it’s […]

Despite losing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the season back in Week 3, the San Francisco 49ers have fought hard all season long. Their 4-11 record doesn’t do justice to the work head coach Kyle Shanahan has done with a shorthanded roster, the continued production of running back Matt Breida, and the emergence of rookie wide […]

A fight broke out between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday after 49ers safety Marcell Harris applied a hit to Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after Trubisky slid at the tail end of a run. Several Bears players came to Trubisky’s defense, including wide receiver Anthony Miller. Miller says that defending Trubisky was […]

A brawl broke out between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of their game on Sunday when 49ers safety Marcell Harris hit Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after Trubisky slid at the end of a run. The late hit sparked a fight between the two sides, with several Bears players stepping […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Dante Pettis suffered an MCL injury during his team’s loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday and will miss the season finale against the Los Angeles Rams next week, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. The good news is that Pettis, who caught three passes for […]

The San Francisco 49ers despite being 4-11 are still fighting, in this case literally. During the fourth quarter of their 14-9 loss to the Chicago Bears, Mitchell Trubisky was hit late San Francisco safety Marcell Harris as he slid down in front of Chicago’s sideline. Shoving ensued, and more players got involved, including cornerback Richard […]

Heading into the Week 16 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears still have plenty to play for with the potential of possibly securing a first-round playoff bye. However, this task may have become a little more difficult for Sunday’s game as defensive back Eddie Jackson was declared out for the contest on Saturday […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman believes that his 2018 season is one of the most gratifying of his entire NFL career. The Niners haven’t had much success this season in posting just a 4-10 record to this point, but Sherman has managed to stay on the field for a majority of the season in […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo decided to go out and buy each player on his team a very awesome gift for Christmas. Garoppolo suffered a torn ACL all the way back in Week 3 of the season, which has kept him out for the entire after entering the season with high expectations. Of course, […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman played very solid football this season, but unfortunately not well enough for him to make the Pro Bowl this season. According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Sherman also missed out on his Pro Bowl bonus in his contract that he signed earlier this season. The bonus was worth […]

Since tearing his ACL back in late September, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has continued to make progress in his recovery from the injury that has him on track to be back on the field next season. There has been more encouraging development to emerge on this front as head coach Kyle Shanahan voiced […]

With only two weeks remaining in the 2018 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is still far from clear. Three teams have clinched their division in the NFC, while six teams vie for the conference’s final three playoff spots. The playoff picture in the AFC is even murkier, as only two teams have clinched a playoff […]

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 26-23 in overtime on Sunday, snapping a nine-game losing skid against their NFC West division rivals. Afterward, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was thrilled to end the hex, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com: “It means a ton,” Shanahan said. “Not all of […]

In March of 2017, NFL team owners voted unanimously to approve the Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas. Earlier this week, the municipality of Oakland filed a lawsuit against the 3-10 Raiders and the NFL alleging that the move was approved not as part of a desire to improve competition in the league, but because […]

The San Francisco 49ers offense is expected to have its trio of top playmakers in running back Matt Breida, and wide receivers Marquise Goodwin and Dante Pettis in the lineup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. All three had been listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report. Breida is […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman clearly isn’t upset at all with the recent comments by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark. It was Clark that said earlier in the week that the Sherman era was over in Seattle and that it was now his team, which caused some to wonder what the response may […]

Don’t tell Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark any story about San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman and the latter’s comments made in November about the state of his former team. Sherman, who referred to the Seahawks as a “middle of the road” squad last month, is set to meet Seattle again this coming Sunday, […]

We’ve reached Week 15 of the NFL season, and that means the playoff race is really starting to heat up for many teams around the league. Some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack with only three games left in the regular season, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. 1. Kansas […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a humorous reaction when asked about George Kittle falling short of the single-game record for most receiving yards by a tight end. Kittle couldn’t be stopped in Sunday’s 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos, with the second-year pro racking up seven receptions for 210 yards and a […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon is set to undergo surgery for a knee injury and will officially head to the injured reserve list. Garcon played in just eight games this season due to injury, and he secured 24 receptions on 46 targets for 286 yards and one touchdown. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan […]

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to make serious moves before year three of their rebuild in the regime of John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. And this means changing so much in regards to positions that are in dire need of improvement. One of these areas is at wide receiver, where much of the talent […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch leaned on advice from current Denver Broncos general manager John Elway prior to taking on his new role. Lynch was hired as the 49ers GM last year, which marked his first front office job in the NFL. So, in order to prepare himself for the rigors ahead, he […]

The San Franciso 49ers offense has largely struggled throughout the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, help has arrived with the return of wide receiver Marquise Goodwin. Goodwin has missed the last two games while dealing with a family matter. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, he is appreciative of the warm welcome he has received: […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch seems to think that star cornerback Richard Sherman still has some quality years ahead of him on the field. Sherman discussed several things when addressing the media this week, including how many seasons he expects to play and why a potential move to safety could be in the […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith saw his first campaign with the franchise come to an abrupt end last month after he suffered a brutal leg injury in a loss to the Houston Texans. This has required Smith to undergo multiple surgeries to repair the injury, which has quickly become a concerning situation as he’s dealing with […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the most hyped up teams coming into the 2018 NFL season. After years of struggling, there was a new quarterback in town. Jimmy Garoppolo’s impressive showing last season after being traded to the 49ers by the New England Patriots was enough to make the media call San Francisco […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman seems to have a clear idea of when he could officially retire from the NFL. Sherman has put together an incredible career since entering the league back in 2011, as he helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory over the Denver Broncos. He is certainly […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is already contemplating a potential move to safety as he enters the latter part of his playing career. Sherman has been widely considered one of the best corners in the league since he joined the Seattle Seahawks back in 2011, and his talents helped him lead the franchise to […]

In his second season in the NFL, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has quickly established himself as one of the promising players at his position. It has been a process toward finding success on the field that Kittle revealed has partly been influenced by a WWE legend in Stone Cold Steve Austin as […]