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Nov 12, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) runs with the ball past San Francisco 49ers defensive back Adrian Colbert (38) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Rookie Adrian Colbert could be the 49ers’ future at free safety
49ers safety Adrian Colbert is a player to watch for the rest of the season after he returns from surgery on his broken thumb.
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Steve Young: 49ers have to start Jimmy Garoppolo after the bye week
Former 49ers Hall-of-Fame quarterback Steve Young went a step further when he joined Tolbert & Lund Thursday afternoon, saying that Garoppolo has to start vs. Seattle and that the 49ers need to get him on the field as soon as possible.
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Oct 31, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch (left) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (middle) and head coach Kyle Shanahan (right) pose for a photo after a press conference at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
49ers almost violated league rules unknowingly by working Garoppolo extra hours
49ers general manager John Lynch admitted he didn’t realize that new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could only work the first four days of the bye week.
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John Lynch on Garoppolo: ‘Right now, we don’t need him’
C.J. Beathard’s performance against the 1-9 New York Giants seems to have made quite an impression on 49ers general manager John Lynch.
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Schefter: My guess is Garoppolo starts vs. Seahawks in Week 12
The 49ers’ Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks was earmarked by many as the likely debut for new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but C.J. Beathard’s performance against the Giants last Sunday has largely changed that narrative.
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Maiocco: Jimmy Garoppolo’s personality helping C.J. Beathard, 49ers with impending transition
After roughly two weeks in the 49ers clubhouse, Matt Maiocco told Murph & Mac Thursday morning that C.J. Beathard is fitting in well with his new teammates, in particular C.J. Beathard.
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49ers’ Marquise Goodwin cites relationship with formerly incarcerated father as reason for continued protest
Marquise Goodwin has a personal, deep-seeded reason for protesting during the playing of the national anthem before 49ers games. He’s thinking of his wrongfully-incarcerated father who had his life stripped from him for a crime he didn’t commit.
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Nov 12, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before a game against the New York Giants at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
For 49ers, starting another novice quarterback would once again set back the offense for everybody
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan would have to reset his offense once again to get Jimmy Garoppolo up to speed. Does he really want to do that?
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November 12, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
49ers’ Goodwin was inspired by his wife to play in Sunday’s game after family tragedy
Marquise Goodwin delved into the tragedy of losing his infant son Sunday morning and then scoring a touchdown and inspiring his teammates to the 49ers’ first win of the season later that day.
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Joe Staley nominated for Art Rooney Award
Former 49ers running back Frank Gore won the award last season. Other previous winners are Charles Woodson in 2015 and Larry Fitzgerald in 2016.