Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images So far so good in the third phase of the game for the 49ers Last season one of the glaring weaknesses on an otherwise stout 49ers squad was the inconsistent and often excruciatingly poor level of play from the special teams unit. This season has been a 180-degree switch, as the special teams have been one of the … [Read more...] about The 49ers investment into special teams is paying off early
Archives for September 2022
5 plays Shanahan felt cost the 49ers an opportunity to score
Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images Pass protection was an issue, to say the least During a conference call Monday with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, I asked him where he felt he could have been better as a play-caller and which plays stuck out to him now that he had a chance to re-watch the game. In a game where the 49ers left roughly 200 yards on the field, … [Read more...] about 5 plays Shanahan felt cost the 49ers an opportunity to score
Juan Toscano-Anderson says he wasn’t ‘hindered’ while playing for the Warriors
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Despite a new opportunity with the Lakers, Oakland native Toscano-Anderson gave a thoughtful answer about his previous role in Golden State. Juan Toscano-Anderson was among several departures from last year’s championship roster for the Golden State Warriors. During the offseason, Toscano-Anderson signed a $1.9M veteran’s … [Read more...] about Juan Toscano-Anderson says he wasn’t ‘hindered’ while playing for the Warriors
Wednesday: Alyssa Nakken has been the star of the 2022 Giants
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Giants fans and baseball fans around the league are flocking to get autographs from Giants coach Alyssa Nakken. Good morning, baseball fans! The season is almost over and if I had to pick who was the biggest star in the San Francisco Giants organization this year, I’d probably say Carlos Rodón, Logan Webb, or maybe Joc Pederson. … [Read more...] about Wednesday: Alyssa Nakken has been the star of the 2022 Giants
Elephant Rumblings: Kevin Smith raking in Vegas
Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! Kevin Smith has been rehabilitating his hitting approach in AAA, and his hard work seems to be coming to fruition. Matt Kawahara at the San Francisco Chronicle caught up with the 26-year-old infielder who came over from Toronto in the Matt Chapman trade. Smith was the A’s third baseman … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Kevin Smith raking in Vegas