0 comments by Mike Batista on 6/10/2016
It’s safe to say the 49ers offense will look a lot different in 2016 under Chip Kelly. One of the big changes will involve running back Carlos Hyde, who will be used more as a pass catcher out of the backfield. “He’s got really, really good hands,” Kelly told the team’s website as the 49ers held their […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 6/9/2016
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr wears No. 4 in honor of Brett Favre, the soon-to-be Hall of Fame quarterback who was once Carr’s football hero. One of Carr’s top receivers now believes the third-year quarterback has a little Favre to his game. “A gunslinger? He’s always going to be a gunslinger, and I love that,” Raiders receiver […]
0 comments by Matt Birch on 6/7/2016
The NFL’s Twitter account was hacked on Tuesday afternoon, and it was “reported” that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had died. He didn’t, though. It didn’t take long for news to surface that the commish was alive and well, and that the league’s account had been hacked. Goodell was supposedly playing golf with HOF quarterback Jim […]
0 comments by Chris Roling
Everyone’s getting hacked these days. Folks can no longer give an eye roll when an NFL player claims one of his social media accounts got hacked. Why? Tuesday it happened to the NFL in epic fashion. A prankster got ahold of the account one way or another and spoofed the death of commissioner Roger Goodell: […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 6/6/2016
Over the past week, Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Hurns and Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith cashed in with huge contract extensions. Hurns, a former undrafted free agent, signed a four-year, $40 million deal, while Smith became the league’s highest paid safety with a five-year, $51.2 million extension. The pair won’t be the last to sign […]
0 comments by Ticket Network on 6/1/2016
Leading up to the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers have breezed their way through the playoffs, sweeping their opponents in the first and second rounds, and beating the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals in six games. In the West, the Golden State Warriors, who were down three games to one to the Oklahoma […]
0 comments by Mike Batista on 5/27/2016
The 2016 NFL season is fast approaching and organized team activities are in full swing. Thirty-one teams held OTA sessions this week. The Rams begin theirs on May 31. These practices aren’t in pads, so there’s only so much that can be taken from them. But it’s the first time the rookies and veterans are […]
0 comments by Mike Batista on 5/23/2016
Organized team activities, commonly known as OTAs, begin in earnest this week in the NFL. Each team is allowed 10 OTA sessions. The Cardinals, Browns, Colts, Eagles and 49ers began their OTAs last week and 26 teams begin theirs this week. The Rams start their OTAs on May 31. Rookies have had their orientation at rookie […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 5/13/2016
The San Francisco 49ers haven’t ruled out the return of veteran receiver Anquan Boldin, who is still without a team as a free agent. According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, both the 49ers and Boldin are sorting through their options, but general manager Trent Baalke said the “door isn’t closed” on the 35-year-old receiver […]
0 comments by Marcelo Villa on 5/11/2016
Hall of Famer Joe Montana thinks Tom Brady can win another Super Bowl before he retires. The New England Patriots quarterback is tied with Montana and Terry Bradshaw for the most Super Bowl wins by a starter with four. Brady, 38, is preparing to play an 18th season under center. “If the Patriots keep the team together Tom’s […]
0 comments by Mike Batista
Garrett Celek likes what he sees so far under the Chip Kelly regime in San Francisco. Kelly is installing the same up-tempo offense he used in Philadelphia, one that uses hand signals instead of words so that the offense can run plays at a faster pace. Celek, a tight end who caught 19 passes in […]
0 comments by Mike Batista on 5/10/2016
We haven’t seen the last of Jarryd Hayne, 49ers executive Paraag Marathe told the San Jose Mercury News. “I think you’ll see a jump from him,” said Marathe, who despite being in charge of the team’s analytics department pointed to an intangible reason for his belief in the former Australian rugby player. “Willpower” and “desire” were among […]
0 comments by Mike Batista on 5/4/2016
The 49ers lost out in the sweepstakes to trade up for Jared Goff or Carson Wentz in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft. So perhaps it’s good news that Colin Kaepernick is throwing “a bit” according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee. Kaepernick, who had his non-throwing shoulder, throwing thumb and knee […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 5/3/2016
The 2016 NFL draft has been over for less than 72 hours, but a clear favorite has already emerged for the top pick in the 2017 draft. That player is Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson. A quick search for 2017 mock drafts has Watson dominating the top spot, often going to the Cleveland Browns at No. […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse
The deadline for NFL teams to use the fifth-year option on 2013 first-round picks was late on Monday night. Here is a look at the 32 players from the first round who had their option picked up or declined: 1. OT Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs: Option picked up 2. OT Luke Joeckel, Jacksonville Jaguars: […]
