49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch have both been consistent this offseason that Brock Purdy is likely going to be the team’s starting quarterback to begin the 2023 season. But San Francisco still has the 2021 No. 3 overall pick on its roster who was QB1 entering 2022. In an interview [more] … [Read more...] about John Lynch: Trey Lance has had a really, really quality offseason
Report: Shannon Sharpe is leaving Undisputed
When Skip Bayless left ESPN for FS1, Fox paired him with Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe is now leaving their morning show, Undisputed. Via Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post, Sharpe and Fox Sports have reached a buyout that will result in Sharpe leaving the show and the network. His podcast, [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Shannon Sharpe is leaving Undisputed
Brandon Aiyuk ready to “take off”
Brandon Aiyuk will get paid by somebody at some point. The 49ers might not be able to afford to keep him, but the receiver isn’t sweating it. The 49ers picked up Aiyuk’s fifth-year option, which will pay him $14.12 million fully guaranteed in 2024. He counts only $3.9 million against the cap this season. “It’s [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Aiyuk ready to “take off”
Lawyers representing Brett Favre, Shannon Sharpe don’t seem to be getting along
In any piece of litigation, it’s important to balance the zealous representation of a client with the ability to work cooperatively with the other side’s lawyer. As to the defamation lawsuit filed by Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, the lawyers don’t seem to be getting along. [more] … [Read more...] about Lawyers representing Brett Favre, Shannon Sharpe don’t seem to be getting along
Arik Armstead: Adding Javon Hargrave to our group is going to be amazing
The 49ers had the stingiest defense in the league last season and one of the moves they made this offseason to keep the unit at the top of the heap was signing defensive tackle Javon Hargrave as a free agent. Hargrave’s new teammates have been getting a chance to get to know him since his [more] … [Read more...] about Arik Armstead: Adding Javon Hargrave to our group is going to be amazing