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The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2023 NFL season with one of the biggest quarterbacks conundrums in the league. Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold are all competent starters, but only one of them can start for the Niners. Purdy seems to have the inside track to land the starting job, but if […]

Sam Darnold is somewhat of a forgotten man in the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback room. Brock Purdy is on track to start for the 49ers in the 2023 season, and Trey Lance was once thought to be San Francisco’s quarterback of the future. While the addition of San Darnold might be going under the radar, […]

San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young loves what current head coach Kyle Shanahan is doing on offense. He praised his old team’s current play-caller for his innovative style, but in true 90s 49ers player fashion, he couldn’t help but throw in a little dig at the Dallas Cowboys and their current head […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young has been one of the best NFL analysts in the game for over two decades with ESPN. However, on Friday, Young was part of the massive ESPN layoffs that claimed the jobs of several big-name, on-air talents. On Friday, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post was the first […]

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 […]

Brock Purdy has taken the San Francisco 49ers and the entire NFL by storm. Legendary San Francisco quarterback Steve Young has been watching Purdy’s rise and attributes his success to Star Wars-esque powers. Young stated that many players in the NFL have had, ‘The Force,’ when discussing the topic on KNBR 680’s Tolbert and Copes. […]

Zach Wilson sought the advice of three legendary quarterbacks when he was benched by the New York Jets recently. He spoke with Hall-of-Famers Steve Young and Kurt Warner, as well as Drew Brees, who’s a shoo-in for induction when eligible. Wilson said the sage advice from the three Super Bowl champions was invaluable as he […]

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, […]

The Arizona Cardinals entered the 2022 season with high hopes after they finished last season with an 11-6 record and a trip to the NFC Wild Card round before bowing to eventual Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. However, the season just hasn’t gone according to plan for the Cardinals. Through 11 games, they have […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson continues to add to his resume. As the Ravens take on the New Orleans Saints on Monday night football, Jackson has rushed for 39 yards. This included a 16-yard rushing attempt in the second quarter. This run put the Ravens QB1 into elite territory. Via NFL Research: “With his 16-yard […]

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts put the Minnesota Vikings in a world of hurt all game long, taking matters into his own hands all the while decimating the Vikings’ backline in a 24-7 victory that felt like more of a blowout than it actually was. Hurts put up a masterclass performance, cementing himself as […]

Former San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Steve Young recently revealed his thoughts on both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. He got brutally honest on Lance’s chances of succeeding in San Francisco with the 49ers, per Yahoo Sports. But his comments were not targeted at Trey Lance’s ability. Rather, they were targeted at playing quarterback for […]

Despite what many people may say, Jimmy Garoppolo is a damn good quarterback. Yes, the San Francisco 49ers QB has his flaws as a passer. But Garoppolo has proven time and time again that he can help a team win games, even in the postseason. That made it all the more confusing when he wasn’t […]

Lamar Jackson is a special talent in the NFL, everyone knows that. But on Friday, legendary Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young made arguably the boldest take yet on his potential. Young recently was on air on the NFL Network and talked about Jackson. Steve Young: "@Lj_era8 can be the greatest player in the history […]

Steve Young is confident about Trey Lance’s abilities as a quarterback, but despite his talents, the San Francisco 49ers legend warns the young QB of the pitfalls he might end up in if he doesn’t proceed with caution. In his appearance on 49ers Talk, Young shared how Lance should expect adversities to hit him. It […]

Steve Young is one of the most well-accomplished quarterbacks in the history of the NFL. He primarily played with the San Francisco 49ers in his 15 seasons in the league. During that time, he became a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, a three-time Super Bowl Champion and one-time Super Bowl MVP, a seven-time Pro Bowler, […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young knows a thing or two about what it takes to win a Super Bowl. The Hall of Famer was vocal on what possibly held back the Niners from winning one of their own in the Jimmy Garoppolo era. The 49ers icon thinks it was a matter of “trust”, or […]

The Trey Lance era for the San Francisco 49ers unofficially began when Jimmy Garoppolo threw the late interception in the fourth quarter of the 2022 NFC Championship Game, which clinched a Super Bowl berth for the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers have yet to officially announce that they plan on parting ways with Garoppolo in […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has achieved a multitude of notable accomplishments in his opening four seasons so far in the NFL, and he has now reached yet another impressive feat. Allen entered the Bills’ Week 16 road matchup against the New England Patriots with 128 total touchdowns in his career. He had recorded 98 […]

The Miami Dolphins are bound for success for the coming future as the front office has acquired a plethora of draft picks. They also have a ton of cap space for the years beyond 2021, giving this franchise everything they need to stack the roster. After having an up-and-down rookie season, the Dolphins are hopeful […]

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft takes place on April 29, and the New York Jets are likely to draft a new rookie quarterback. It seems that might be a forgone conclusion after the front office traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, with general manager Joe Douglas essentially confirming as much on […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a surprise move ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft as they traded up to snag the third overall pick in hopes of potentially landing the team’s future franchise quarterback. Former 49ers gunslinger Steve Young seems to be fond of BYU Cougars product Zach Wilson, based on what he’s seen so […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young is the latest to heap praise on his former team following Friday’s blockbuster move. After agreeing to a deal with the Miami Dolphins, the 49ers are now the proud owners of the third overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft. Something that Young himself could not be more […]

Seattle Seahawks star QB Russell Wilson has just entered Steve Young territory after Sunday’s win against the Atlanta Falcons. The seven-time Pro Bowler is off to quite a start this 2020 season as he joins the San Franciso 49ers legend as the only players in NFL history to have 30,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing […]

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 […]

It’s no question that George Kittle has been huge for the San Francisco 49ers in his three seasons in the Bay Area. Now, Hall of Famer and team legend Steve Young said that the franchise has to put the money where their mouth is and pay the tight end like a wide receiver. “No matter […]

NFL icon Steve Young has issued a massive challenge to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the 2020 season: earn the trust of head coach Kyle Shanahan. Young, who forged his legendary career donning the 49ers uniform, appeared on KNBR 680 earlier this week to share his thoughts on the relationship between Garoppolo and […]

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 […]

There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the arrival of Tom Brady. However, all of the excitement over the Bucs potentially winning the Super Bowl also puts a big question mark over Jameis Winston’s potential and time with the team. There are many who consider his time in Tampa Bay over as […]

The San Francisco 49ers were unable to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs and Steve Young seemed devastated with the loss. Following Kansas City’s victory, Young reacted to San Francisco’s Super Bowl 54 loss to the Chiefs. As Young pointed out at the beginning, the 49ers seemed to have everything go according to plan. For the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are just one win away from representing the NFC in the Super Bowl and there will be a ton of pressure on Jimmy Garoppolo to deliver a victory. Despite the added pressure, Steve Young predicts that Garoppolo will play well in the NFC Championship Game. “When they’ve asked him to raise […]

There is no doubt that former NFL quarterback Steve Young knows a thing or two about playing the position at the highest level. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers legend made quite a head-scratching comment regarding Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson ahead of Week […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens cemented his legacy as one of the greatest receivers to ever play the position. The theatrical wideout known as T.O. also established himself as one the game’s most notorious showmen. Whether he was signing the game ball with a sharpie after scoring a TD or appearing in a bizarre […]

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton has had high praise this offseason for Taysom Hill and is now comparing him to fellow BYU alumni Steve Young. Hill is still a project, but has proven how athletic he is, and Payton thinks people forget that’s what Young was before he joined the San Francisco 49ers. “If […]

The Chicago Bears have been one of the more surprising teams in the 2018 NFL season. It seems they have made a believer out of Hall of Famer Steve Young. The Bears have made some big moves this offseason and it has certainly paid off thus far. Young said during an appearance on ESPN that […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is only in his second year as a pro, but for football Hall of Famer Steve Young, he’s seen enough of him to say that the former Clemson Tigers star is going to end his career standing among the greats of the sport. Steve Young had some high praise for […]

Steve Young is one of the great quarterbacks to play in the NFL with well-respected opinions about the game. That is why one of his latest comments has fans buzzing. Those comments are about one of the current top quarterbacks in the game and a guy who just returned from a serious injury. If you […]

The moment will forever be a fixture in the Bay Area. Steve Young, working under the center thanks to the cutthroat nature of the true west coast offense, took his seven-step drop prior to delivering a strike to Terrell Owens on the post for one of the most shocking NFL Postseason touchdowns of all-time. The 1998 […]