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The jersey worn by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana in two Super Bowl victories was auctioned off for $1.2 million, setting the record paid for a football jersey at an auction, ESPN Associate Editor Dan Hajducky wrote in a Thursday article. The previous record was for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey Tom Brady wore in […]

New Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton revealed a Joe Montana conversation he had with Russell Wilson, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. “We had a good dinner. There was a group of people at our table, Joe Montana was at our table,” Payton said. “I know Russell (Wilson) was interested in talking about where we’re […]

If you ask Deion Sanders years ago who his QB GOAT is, the now Colorado football coach would say it’s Joe Montana. Today, however, Coach Prime believes Tom Brady has surpassed Joe Cool. Speaking with Peter King during the Super Bowl, Sanders was asked to name his greatest quarterback of all time. He didn’t hesitate […]

The San Francisco 49ers have won five Super Bowls in their franchise’s history, and the guy who led them to four of those championships was Joe Montana. Montana was eventually replaced by Steve Young, who ended up leading the Niners to their fifth and most recent Super Bowl championship in 1995. Montana is one of […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana has no doubt in his mind who should be the franchise’s starting quarterback between Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. To recall, Montana said recently that the 49ers should consider bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo to start at quarterback, raising several eyebrows since Jimmy G. was basically out of the team’s […]

When it comes to the quarterback situation for the San Francisco 49ers, everyone has an opinion on what the team should do going forward. It was only a matter of time before Joe Montana, the gold standard of QBs who have played for the franchise, would chime in with his own. The 49ers have a […]

If you were to sit down and write the story of college football in America, it cannot be done without mentioning Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish are still one of the most successful programs in the sport. They also have easily one of the largest fan bases, which is in part due to being […]

For Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers, there is no question who are the best quarterbacks in NFL history. When asked about his Top 5 QBs of all time on Serge Ibaka’s “How Hungry Are You?” show, Rodgers didn’t hesitate in his answer. However, while he initially refused to put his name on the list, […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is set to have yet another crucial test in the second half of the season, as he will meet the San Francisco 49ers’ formidable defense in Week 14. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana will be closely watching this matchup, and he will have an eye on […]

There have been plenty of great quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, but for Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, there are a few that really stand out. When asked about who is in his Mount Rushmore of NFL quarterbacks, Mahomes didn’t hold back in naming Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Peyton Manning as […]

Patrick Mahomes continues to build an incredible legacy. The 27-year old’s resume already speaks for itself, but Mahomes joined the likes of Joe Montana following the Kansas City Chiefs’ come from behind victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, per Adam Schefter on Twitter. “Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes is now 14-0 in road games […]

All signs point to the San Francisco 49ers moving on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason, with Trey Lance waiting in the wings to take over as the long-term starter. 49ers legend Joe Montana isn’t a fan of this strategy because he doesn’t think Lance is “ready” just yet. 49ers star tight end George Kittle […]

The NFL’s biggest game of the year is about to take place. While everyone is preparing for Super Bowl 56, legendary quarterback Joe Montana has provided his opinion on Tom Brady’s retirement. Montana went as far as to provide a prediction on what’s in store for Brady’s future. Things could get interesting in the upcoming […]

The San Francisco 49ers were just one dropped interception away from being in this Sunday’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. A big reason they were able to get to the NFC Championship in the first place was the brilliant play of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who is now expected to be traded as […]

When Tom Brady entered the league 22 years ago, longtime San Francisco 49ers passer Joe Montana was widely regarded as the best quarterback in NFL history. But after seven Super Bowl wins and a multitude of records shattered, the now-former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has now been acclaimed as the greatest to ever play the position. […]

It’s in the name of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. After leading the Bengals to an upset win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, Burrow is not a win away from joining an extremely exclusive football club. If the Bengals win in Super Bowl 56 over the Los Angeles Rams, Burrow […]

The Arizona Cardinals head to Los Angeles to face the division rival Rams in the last NFC Wild Card playoff game Monday night. It will be Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray’s first playoff start of his pro career. Murray spoke to the media on Thursday, and talked about what he would like to do, as noted […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has now reached yet another historic feat in his five-season run with the team. Mahomes entered the Chiefs’ Week 18 road clash against the Denver Broncos with 149 passing touchdowns in 62 career games played. The one-time NFL MVP winner has notched three campaigns with at least 30-plus touchdown […]

As Bryce Young continues to bolster his resume for the 2021 Heisman Trophy award, much attention has already turned to whether he may soon follow in Mac Jones’ footsteps to be the next Alabama quarterback selected in the first-round of an NFL Draft. Young has led Alabama to a standout 7-1 start this season and […]

It was quite a chaotic period for the San Francisco 49ers in the weeks leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. The 49ers were linked with multiple standout quarterbacks for their No. 3 overall pick in the draft. From reports that the 49ers were much impressed with Mac Jones’ run in his final season at […]

Peacock Sports is apparently working on a docuseries focusing on former San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The video streaming service, owned by NBCUniversal, announced Tuesday the docuseries will chart Montana’s path from his college days at Notre Dame to his ascendance with the 49ers and eventual induction into the […]

When you hear the name Joe Montana, you think success. The legendary quarterback played 16 seasons in the NFL and when he decided to put up his cleats, the winning didn’t stop. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at Joe Montana’s net worth in 2021. Joe Montana’s net worth in 2021: $80 million […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft just around the corner, a ton of talents are already drawing comparisons to some of the game’s best players. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones was the latest name to be given a premature comparison, as he has reportedly been seen as similar to the legendary Joe Montana leading up to the […]

Much like in the NBA, the GOAT debate continues unabated in the NFL. While many believe that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time, one living legend has a different opinion on that matter: iconic San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice. Rice joined 95.7 The Game to give […]

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco passed Hall of Famer Joe Montana on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list in Week 9 against the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. With his 50-yard touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman, Joe Flacco passed Joe Montana (40,551) on the all-time passing yards leaderboard. Flacco has now thrown […]

The great Joe Montana has just declared that he’s well on his way to making a miraculous comeback to the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers legend is apparently drawing inspiration from Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s insane contract. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on where you’re sitting), he was […]

In a very scary story which thankfully had a happy ending, NFL legend Joe Montana and his wife, Jennifer, stopped a home intruder Saturday evening after that intruder had briefly taken hold of one of the Montanas’ grandchildren. Joe Montana was able to take back his grandchild, who was not harmed in the incident. The […]

Tom Brady departed from the New England Patriots after a long, successful career with them and it’s a feeling that Joe Montana knows all too well. Montana, who’s often compared to Brady, exclaimed why he believes Brady chose to part ways with New England. “Honestly, I was shocked they let him get out of New […]

While athletes debate whether the college football season should be pushed through, Hall of Fame QB and NFL legend Joe Montana chimed in and emphasized that safety should be the main priority right now. “For me, I think I would’ve gone after the safety of my health first, in the end,” the NFL great told […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most respected and popular franchises in NFL history while the highly-regarded organization has once again returned to the top of the league. Today we’re going to talk about the 49ers best trades in franchise history, but more on that in a minute. Now slated to enter the […]

The trash talk in the NFL has always been pretty legendary. And it’s always fun to hear what some of the players and coaches used to throw at each other. Sometimes, it’s aggressive. Vulgar language is common and the players can get funny, insulting, or even offensive. However, sometimes that trash talk gets weird. There […]

The San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback out of Notre Dame with the 82nd pick in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. Little did they know that when they picked Joe Montana, they were selecting a future Hall of Famer who would be known as one of the biggest winners in league history. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position moving forward, and it begins in the front office. General manager John Lynch hired Kyle Shanahan to be the head coach and has given him a great team to work with. This has been the theme of 49ers history. They have five Super Bowl titles that […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had the privilege of great rosters in their NFL existence. The five-time Super Bowl champions have been bolstered by the masterful work of their front office. 5. Ronnie Lott (1981-1990, 1995) Defense wins championships. When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers defensive line-up in the ’80s, you must talk about […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. Entering the league in the late 1940s, the 49ers have had their fair share of notable NFL records, as well as countless of playoff appearances and a handful of Super Bowl titles to boot. It is no question that the San Francsico-based […]

The 2020 NFL Draft is in the books. And now it’s time to take a look back at draft picks of the pastt. Here, we look at one team in particular, the San Francisco 49ers and detailing their  biggest steals in franchise history. After all, aren’t the steals and the busts the most exciting picks […]

As he continues to further his legacy, Tom Brady continues to draw comparisons to Joe Montana. After joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason and despite the argument, Brady doesn’t claim that he’s better than Montana. “I can’t say that,” Brady said, via the Howard Stern Show. “I would never say that. That’s not how […]

Hall of Fame gunslinger Joe Montana spoke at length about the split between the New England Patriots and their iconic quarterback Tom Brady. The two parted ways last week when Brady announced via Instagram that he would not be returning to the team. Brady quickly pivoted and chose to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—the […]

Growing up in San Mateo California, it only makes sense that Tom Brady was raised as a die-hard San Fransisco 49ers fan. As a big Niners fan in the ’80s and early ’90s, there was no bigger role model than Joe Montana. While Brady was in attendance for “The Catch” in the 1981 NFC Championship […]