Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Putting everything the 49ers have gone through and what we can expect for the rest of the season, Shanahan has plenty of obstacles to overcome this year. During today’s episode of The Shanaplan, Akash and I recapped the injuries and how it would affect the Niners moving forward, the history of Jimmy Garoppolo’s … [Read more...] about The Shanaplan: Why Kyle Shanahan faces the biggest challenge of his career this season
Archives for September 2022
49ers defensive expertise displayed in heartbreaking loss
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Four stops on 3rd down by the 49er defense 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans led the team to force nine three-and-outs and ten punts in a primetime matchup against the Denver Broncos. Ryans tried to carry Jimmy Garoppolo’s baggage to victory, but there is only so much the defense could’ve done. The Niners’ defense needs to … [Read more...] about 49ers defensive expertise displayed in heartbreaking loss
Training camp mailbag
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images How well will Klay Thompson shoot this year, and who will make a leap? Training camp for the Golden State Warriors is already underway. Not only that, but the team is already in Japan! So it seemed like a good time for a mailbag. Let’s dive into some questions. 1) how likely is it that load management increases for the vets? … [Read more...] about Training camp mailbag
Minor League round up, September 27
Casey Schmitt hit his first homer for AAA Sacramento | Derrick Tuskan/San Diego State Recapping Tuesday’s action from the Giants Minor Leauge affiliates. The San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball season is nearly over, but one team is still chugging on with a few final games. Let’s get into the action. Link to the 2022 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List … [Read more...] about Minor League round up, September 27
The Realm of Craw
Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports As much as 2022 has been a down year, shortstop is still Brandon Crawford’s territory In an episode of “The Baseball Bunch” (1981-85), Johnny Bench, the San Diego Chicken and a diverse group of neighborhood kids skip and sing while following a yellow brick around an infield. As they turn past second base, a crack of thunder sounds, the earth … [Read more...] about The Realm of Craw