Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Today is the final day of the player review series! We may take a look back on the new guys (Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, Gio Urshela) but this final article wraps up all the players that made an appearance for the Oakland Athletics in their final season in the East Bay. Capping it all off we take a look back at second-year starter JP Sears … [Read more...] about Athletics 2024 Season In Review: JP Sears
Archives for January 2025
Brock Purdy Targeting Early-Offseason Extension
The 49ers have taken their time with most of their big-ticket extensions under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. Brandon Aiyuk and Nick Bosa signed just before the past two seasons, respectively, while the Deebo Samuel and George Kittle deals occurred during training camp. Brock Purdy is targeting a deal much earlier. Not long after a report surfaced pointing to the 49ers not being … [Read more...] about Brock Purdy Targeting Early-Offseason Extension
49ers Promote Klay Kubiak To OC; Shanahan Still Calling Plays
The 49ers are promoting Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator, per NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco, though head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he will retain play-calling duties. Kubiak, who was the offensive passing game specialist in 2024, will become the 49ers’ first coach since Mike McDaniel to hold the title. There could be several reasons for Kubiak’s promotion. The title bump, … [Read more...] about 49ers Promote Klay Kubiak To OC; Shanahan Still Calling Plays
49ers Interview Robert Saleh, Deshea Townsend For DC Job
The 49ers completed interviews with Robert Saleh and Deshea Townsend for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per a team announcement and CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Saleh was fired as the Jets head coach in October and previously served as the 49ers defensive coordinator for four seasons. He arrived in 2017 with Kyle Shanahan and inherited a defense that ranked 32nd in … [Read more...] about 49ers Interview Robert Saleh, Deshea Townsend For DC Job
49ers’ Trent Williams Expected To Return In 2025
The 49ers are expecting All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams to return for his 14th NFL season in 2025, per ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “Trent’s mindset is where it always is, and he’s still very interested in being the great player that he is, and I think he’s still got a lot left in the tank,” said general manager John Lynch on Wednesday. “Trent’s as committed as ever and we love … [Read more...] about 49ers’ Trent Williams Expected To Return In 2025