The 49ers, if they’d made it to the Super Bowl, would have had the proverbial “good problem to have” for 2022, with veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo entering the final year of his contract and rookie Trey Lance (in whom they invested three first-round picks and a third-round pick) moving toward his second season. The final [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan declines to make a “farewell statement” on Jimmy Garoppolo
Archives for January 2022
Jaquiski Tartt: Potential interception was “moment of truth,” and I failed to deliver
With the 49ers leading by three and just under 10 minutes left in the game, the Rams dialed up an ill-advised deep pass. San Francisco safety Jaquiski Tartt had the ball in his hands for an interception that wouldn’t have necessarily ended the game; however, a pick in that spot would have made it much [more] … [Read more...] about Jaquiski Tartt: Potential interception was “moment of truth,” and I failed to deliver
Matthew Stafford: It’s a long time coming
On Jan. 30, 2021, the Rams agreed to acquire Matthew Stafford from the Lions. On Jan. 30, 2022, Stafford helped Los Angeles beat San Francisco to send the Rams to Super Bowl LVI. Stafford had never even won a playoff game before the 2021 postseason. But now after 12 seasons in Detroit, Stafford could finish [more] … [Read more...] about Matthew Stafford: It’s a long time coming
Fred Warner expresses regret for hit on Matthew Stafford: “It looks bad”
After Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford threw an early interception against the 49ers on Sunday, linebacker Fred Warner blew up Stafford with an illegal hit. No flag was thrown. After the game, Warner opened his press conference by addressing the play. “I never do anything out of malicious intent,” Warner told reporters. “I watched the video [more] … [Read more...] about Fred Warner expresses regret for hit on Matthew Stafford: “It looks bad”
Odell Beckham Jr.: Everything about this place is right
A few months ago, Odell Beckham Jr. was a receiver with the Browns. He and Cleveland’s offense were largely ineffective. Then Beckham effectively forced his way out of Ohio. He elected to sign with the Rams, who he’s said made him feel wanted. And now Beckham will suit up for L.A. in Super Bowl LVI [more] … [Read more...] about Odell Beckham Jr.: Everything about this place is right