#49ers
George Kittle on how beating Arizona means Chicago can claim No. 3 wild card by winning out:
"I will say this: I grew up a
#Bears
fan and the fact we helped the Bears makes me happy. Da Bears!"
I've heard
#49ers
are flying over 1,500 staff members and spouses to Miami on multiple charter planes for
#SuperBowlLIV
.
Jed York: "We're taking a lot of people. We wanted to make sure that our entire staff had the opportunity to go. ...
#49ers
Richard Sherman said radio analyst Tim Ryan apologized to individuals at team hotel for his “dark skin” comment about Lamar Jackson, said Ryan made “valid” points but could have chosen better words
#49ers
2021 starting offense, per Twitter:
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
QB Zach Wilson
QB Josh Fields
QB Deshaun Watson
QB Matthew Stafford
QB Matt Ryan
QB Kirk Cousins
QB Tom Brady
QB Philip Rivers
QB Aaron Rodgers
TE George Kittle
Backups: QB Carson Wentz, QB Josh Rosen, QB CJ Beathard
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Jimmy Garoppolo on his “Feels great, baby” postgame line to Erin Andrews.
Says he didn’t expect it to go viral, that he was just excited about being 8-0
Reuben Foster’s accuser just gave extensive testimony, says he did not hit her once and actually she struck him with hanger.
“I was threatening Reuben. ... that I was going to f*** up his career”
Called 911 3x because “I wanted to be extra. I wanted him to go down. I was pissed”
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locker room news:
Trey Lance got everyone Sonos speakers, and offensive linemen also getting custom suit and Yeti backpack cooler
What did Brock Purdy get them?
“Wins,” replied Jake Brendel
(Jimmy G usually gifts everyone too)
Reuben Foster attorney to accuser Ennis:
Did Mr Foster ever hit you?
No sir
You lied because in your words you wanted to take him down?
Yes sir (cries, grabs tissue)
To ruin his career?
Yes sir (cries)
Because this breakup was final?
Yes sir. I’m sorry. I apologize to everybody
Talanoa Hufanga will ignite the pregame foghorn at Levi’s Stadium for today’s NFC Championship Game vs 49ers and Lions
Hufanga sustained torn ACL in win here vs Bucs in November and has kept low profile since then, although a player-of-game gets his kukui-nut necklace weekly
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Christian McCaffrey on what he and Ahkello Witherspoon said to each other after 51-yard run:
" 'What’s up man, good to see you.' Just casual conversation."
Christian McCaffrey took
#23
after declining offer to reach out to Frank Gore for exhuming
#21
"Jed said, 'You can have Christian reach out to Frank to see if Frank would allow it.' Christian said, 'Nah, I have too much respect for him and I’ll just take 23.' " -- JLynch on KNBR
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Nick Bosa on this team:
"Super special. I don’t think the era comes to an end. We have a lot to build off of this year and I’m proud of all the guys I play with."
Today’s press box for 49ers vs Dolphins: my home office and isolation station.
COVID-19 hit me hard this past week. I crumbled. Recovering still. Writing will distract me.
Virus is cruel, painful, unnerving with ripple effect on family/friends/contacts
Here’s to our health🙏😷
#49ers
@RSherman_25
:
"I know everybody's out there probably going crazy at the bar and having a good time.
"Everybody, just stay humble.
"This a franchise that's won five championships. We're trying to get back to that.
"We're working hard and it's a work in progress."
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Richard Sherman on new California law allowing college athletes to make $ of likeness:
"I hope it destroys the NCAA in general because I think it's corrupt and it's a bunch of people taking advantage of kids, and doing it under a mask of 'fair play.' ...
#49ers
Kyle Shanahan met with 20 players last night and asked them to keep eye on teammates who might be struggling mentally with this Arizona move, notes how the NBA players' had bubble and could interact but 49ers can't because they are only together on zooms and on field
#49ers
trailed 24-14 at halftime at
#Falcons
. Then Frank Gore ran for 2 TDs to get them into the Super Bowl. Best running back I've covered in 20 years.
49ers Richard Sherman:
"People are losing jobs and houses and have huge issues. We're sorry for the County of Santa Clara we can't do more when you get kicked out. So many guys are active in the community, holidays coming up, and we can't go back, give gifts, help people in need"
LB exits
Luke Kuechley
Drafted: 2012 9th overall
Seasons: 8
Rookie of Yr
All-Pro: 7x (5 1st Tm)
Pro Bowl: 7x
Age at last game: 28
Patrick Willis
Drafted: 2007 11th overall
Seasons: 8
Rookie of Yr
All-Pro: 7x (5 1st Tm)
Pro Bowl: 7x
Age at last game: 29
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Jimmy Garoppolo gets emotional saying “it’s old” getting injured again.
Anticipates being out couple weeks with calf issue, doesn’t think it’s a ruptured Achilles
Jimmy Garoppolo, who QB'd
#49ers
to
#1
seed and into NFC Championship Game while starting every game off ACL reconstruction, DID NOT win Comeback Player of Year from
@PFWAwriters
#Titans
Ryan Tannehill won that award -- and the one he more deserves, Most Improved Player of Year
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Kyle Shanahan: We’ll lick our wounds, get over this, and I’m fired up for next year. I expect to get all these guys back and add a few more. Will be fired up for next season.
I’m no doctor or trainer or coach but I’ll play one here on Twitter:
#49ers
George Kittle looks capable of returning from knee/ankle injury and playing Sunday vs
#Packers
Ditto: Samuel, Sanders, Breida, Ford
Trey Lance just uncorked the best pass of
#49ers
training camp, about 50 yards on the fly while rolling left and he hit Trent Sherfield in stride for a touchdown.
So far today, 5 Lance runs, 5-for-5 passing
#Ravens
#Steelers
moves from tomorrow night to Sunday amid
#COVID
-19 cases
#49ers
sure could have liked that option three weeks ago when they had 4 offensive starters sit with false positive tests and got creamed by
#Packers
🤷♂️
#49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo on 2020:
We are young team and have a very bright future. We need to take this in stride, remember the feeling and let it fuel us in the off-season
Today's wide receiver trades:
Undefeated
#49ers
get Emmanuel Sanders, ex-Bronco who wore No. 10, but that's worn by QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Undefeated
#Patriots
get Mohammed Sanu, ex-Falcon who wore No. 12, but that's worn by QB Tom Brady
Most passing touchdowns in the playoffs, when it really counts:
1. Tom Brady 73
2. Joe Montana 45
3. Brett Favre 44
4. Peyton Manning 40
5. Aaron Rodgers 36
6. Drew Brees 33
#Ravens
John Harbaugh, on way into
#NFLHonors
, said
#49ers
Kyle Shanahan deserves AP Coach of the Year:
“Kyle should get it. He deserves it. He’s in the Super Bowl. He’s done an amazing job there. He’s a great coach.
“I’ve known him a long time interviewed him few years back”
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G Aaron Banks (El Cerrito HS, Alameda):
"It is insane. It’s funny because all of my high school coaches are here and everyone is a 49er fan and wearing gear. They point to the TV. The place erupted and it was insane. This is the best moment of my life."
Memo to Steve Young:
Can you please stay on the air after ESPN pregame show next Monday night and do the
#49ers
#Seahawks
broadcast?
Asking for a friend or million
Sean Payton says he and Saints staff are rooting against the Rams because, by losing to 49ers in regular-season finale OT, that eliminated Saints and effectively ended Payton's tenure as New Orleans' coach.
#49ers
starting final practice before flying out today for
#Ravens
:
Not present:
Dee Ford (hamstring)
Dante Pettis (knee)
Participating:
George Kittle
Joe Staley
Matt Breida
Emmanuel Sanders
Deebo Sanders
"Still surprising, because it’s a close friend of mine, to see him go after two seasons. But I understand how it goes, and I understand the competitor he is. He wants to compete and show himself to the world." -- Brandon Aiyuk on Trey Lance
First time Joe Staley went to Mike McGlinchey's house, Staley said he teased McGlinchey about his framed No. 74 high school jersey and how his childhood hero was now in his house.
Staley then realized McGlinchey actually did idolize him at Penn Charter HS & Notre Dame.
49ers QB Brock Purdy on support he's received:
"After the game and day after, I took time to reflect and appreciate everyone in my life who’ve palyed a part and given their time and support and love towards me and my family. I'm vry appreciateive of that. …”
Trent Williams on social-media bandits saying he tips run/pass plays with stance:
"It’s pretty nonsense. If you just think football is as simple if knowing it’s a run or a pass, you dismiss the knowledge you have to have to compete at a high level. ...
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Nick Mullens had a better Friday than most:
First, coach Kyle Shanahan informed him he will be QB2 ahead of CJ Beathard
Then, Mullens’ wife, Haleigh, gave birth to their son, Luke (both home now and thriving)
49ers RB leader
2005 Frank Gore
2006 Frank Gore
2007 Frank Gore
2008 Frank Gore
2009 Frank Gore
2010 Frank Gore
2011 Frank Gore
2012 Frank Gore
2013 Frank Gore
2014 Frank Gore
2015 Carlos Hyde
2016 Carlos Hyde
2017 Carlos Hyde
2018 Matt Breida
2019 Raheem Mostert
2020 Jeff Wilson
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Nick Bosa on Kwon Alexander comeback: “Just him being on the field, his knowledge of the game, his enthusiasm — he’s probably one of the most valuable people in our organization. That’s why they brought him here, that’s why they paid him.”
Justin Fields says he is not planning to meet with
#49ers
tonight.
"Going back to
@QBCollective
I remember coach Shanahan being a great QB coach and emphasizing keeping base in pocket.
"It’s an honor and blessing to be even looked at by them. I’m just grateful."
Joe Staley’s retirement press conference over a Zoom call hummed along for 30 minutes, then he requested time to thank the media, and then he (and probably most of us) got emotional. Here is what he said:
NFC Defensive Player of Week award went for a 3rd straight week to an
#Eagles
defender (Hasson Reddick)
#49ers
#1
defense (nor Deebo) not honored yet this season. Talanoa Hufanga pick-6 iced MNF win, Nick Bosa’s 2 sacks put him in NFL lead with 6, Dre Greenlaw had 15 tackles.
#49ers
Jimmy Garoppolo may not have Lisfranc (midfoot) fracture.
"They were talking about it last night but they’re starting to believe that it isn’t, so that’s good news, but it’s not all done. They have to finalize it so we don’t want to give you any false information." -- KS