The Rams and 49ers are set to see a lot of well-rested opponents this season. Both of the NFC West teams are slated to play four teams that are coming off of their bye weeks this season. No other teams will face more than two opponents in that situation, The Rams are slated to face [more] … [Read more...] about Rams, 49ers each play four teams coming off bye weeks
Kyle Shanahan: As long as Brock Purdy’s elbow heals right, he’ll be the exact same guy
Quarterback Brock Purdy is in line to begin the season as San Francisco’s starter if he’s healthy. But there’s still some question as to whether or not Purdy will be cleared to participate in training camp after the signal-caller underwent surgery offseason surgery to repair his right elbow. Speaking to fans at the Dwight Clark [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: As long as Brock Purdy’s elbow heals right, he’ll be the exact same guy
Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey makes it easier for me, you don’t have to be as creative
Running back Christian McCaffrey‘s arrival sparked the 49ers’ run to the NFC Championship Game last year and it made head coach Kyle Shanahan’s job less difficult. Shanahan said that McCaffrey’s ability as a runner and receiver — he also threw a touchdown for the 49ers — simplifies his job because he knows that he can [more] … [Read more...] about Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey makes it easier for me, you don’t have to be as creative
Christian Covington to sign with Lions
The Lions are set to sign a defensive lineman to their 90-man roster. Agent David Canter announced that Christian Covington has agreed to sign with the NFC North club. No terms of the deal were announced. Covington spent the last two seasons with the Chargers and appeared in 20 games. He had 52 tackles, a [more] … [Read more...] about Christian Covington to sign with Lions
49ers agree to terms with fifth-round pick Robert Beal
The 49ers have agreed to terms with Georgia defensive end Robert Beal Jr. on his four-year rookie deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. The 49ers selected Beal in the fifth round, the 173th overall pick. He is the first of nine draft picks to agree to terms. Beal totaled 25 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a [more] … [Read more...] about 49ers agree to terms with fifth-round pick Robert Beal