Former 49ers linebacker Craig Puki has died, the team announced Friday. He was 66. “The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Craig Puki. Our thoughts are with his friends and family,” the team tweeted. The 49ers drafted Puki in the third round of the 1980 draft out of the University of Tennessee. He played [more] … [Read more...] about Former 49ers linebacker Craig Puki dies at 66
Joe Barry: Fixing Packers’ defense starts with me, I have to do better
Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry has taken plenty of criticism after a disappointing season from the Green Bay defense last year. And he says he accepts that criticism. Barry said he never questioned whether head coach Matt LaFleur believed he was the right person for the job, but he does know that fixing the defense [more] … [Read more...] about Joe Barry: Fixing Packers’ defense starts with me, I have to do better
Fred Warner: Defense wins championships, we need to be better
49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel recently said that there was “no question” that his team was better than the Eagles last season, but they lost the NFC Championship Game after losing both of their available quarterbacks to injuries. Other 49ers have shared similar feelings and linebacker Fred Warner said recently that it “felt like we [more] … [Read more...] about Fred Warner: Defense wins championships, we need to be better
Gardner Minshew has been “really impressed” with Anthony Richardson
Gardner Minshew followed Shane Steichen to Indianapolis this offseason, joining his former Eagles offensive coordinator who’s now the Colts head coach. But No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson is the focus for the organization at quarterback. And Minshew has gotten a positive impression from the rookie. “I’ve been really impressed, a lot of times the [more] … [Read more...] about Gardner Minshew has been “really impressed” with Anthony Richardson
Christian McCaffrey calls trade to 49ers “the best thing that ever happened to me”
Christian McCaffrey has admitted that he initially was “angry” with the Panthers for trading him. Now, after 14 games (including the postseason) and seven months with the 49ers, the star running back is counting his blessings. “In hindsight, I firmly believe it’s the best thing that ever happened to me,” McCaffrey said at the annual [more] … [Read more...] about Christian McCaffrey calls trade to 49ers “the best thing that ever happened to me”