The San Francisco 49ers were without one of their best players this Wednesday afternoon, as All-Pro tight end George Kittle sat out due to an injury. It turns out Kittle suffered a calf injury during this past Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. Despite his absence from Wednesday’s practice, Kittle’s injury isn’t expected to be very serious. In fact, 49ers head coach Kyle … [Read more...] about 49ers Star Missed Practice On Wednesday Afternoon
Archives for September 2021
Kyle Shanahan Makes 49ers QB Situation Very Clear
During this year’s preseason, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that the team would use Jimmy Garoppolo and No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance in a two-quarterback system. But so far through three weeks, the game plan has leaned heavily towards the incumbent starter. Garoppolo has taken the vast majority of snaps with Lance coming in every once and a while for … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan Makes 49ers QB Situation Very Clear
Mitch Wishnowsky Earns First-Career NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Honor
Wishnowsky's eight punts landing inside the 20-yard line are a league-best through three weeks. … [Read more...] about Mitch Wishnowsky Earns First-Career NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Honor
Golden Nuggets: Shanahan says Jalen Hurd is “just not there yet”
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Your daily San Francisco 49ers links for Thursday, September 30, 2021 The Jalen Hurd story is bizarre. He’s been shut down for over a month on the injured reserve list. The 49ers relied on Mohamed Sanu as their third wide receiver against the Packers. Hurd could play if healthy, but it doesn’t seem like that’s … [Read more...] about Golden Nuggets: Shanahan says Jalen Hurd is “just not there yet”
49ers in Five: Did Jimmy Garoppolo throw shade at Kyle Shanahan?
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Throughout Jimmy Garoppolo’s time in San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan has defended him against critics, sometimes even bending over backward to do so. Yesterday when the quarterback was asked about criticism of his game, however, Garoppolo seemed to point the finger at his head coach. Here’s the entire question and answer: One … [Read more...] about 49ers in Five: Did Jimmy Garoppolo throw shade at Kyle Shanahan?