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Oct 8, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) dives across the goal line against Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
49ers Rookie Kittle carries team on crucial fourth-quarter drive, makes case for larger role
Rookie George Kittle showing signs that he’s a late-round gem after leading team to crucial fourth-quarter touchdown.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Reid on Pence walking out: ‘It’s a PR stunt’
Eric Reid responded to VP MIke Pence leaving the 49ers-Colts’ game because players protested the national anthem. Reid called it a “PR stunt.”
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Oct 8, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
New 49ers regime begins 0-5
Frustrating mistakes blow an great opportunity to notch their first win of the season.
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Vice President Pence leaves game after several 49ers kneel for National Anthem
Vice President Mike Pence, leaves Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, citing national anthem protest as the reason. He was there to honor former Colts quarterback Petyon Manning
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Aug 27, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster (56) celebrates during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Shanahan sets possible timetable for Foster’s return to practice
The 49ers could get safety Eric Reid (knee) and rookie sensation Reuben Foster (knee) into practice next week for their big game at Washington. Coach Kyle Shanahan also said his team needs to make a play “at the moment of truth.”
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Maiocco: Waiting with Beathard better for all parties involved
49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco thinks that ending the Brian Hoyer experiment too early could insert C.J. Beathard into NFL game action before he is truly ready, potentially with negative consequences for the rookie’s development as an NFL quarterback.
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Sep 10, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) warms up before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
49ers teammates offer Hoyer support through tough start
Despite quarterback Brian Hoyer’s rough start, 49ers teammates still have his back.
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Jerry Rice reveals he crashes at least one wedding per weekend
Jerry Rice was a Hall of Fame receiver in the NFL. Now, at age 54, he’s a Hall of Fame wedding crasher.
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Full audio of Kyle Shanahan on KNBR: ‘We definitely have a woman that talks about routes all the time’
“I think our players definitely listen to her.”
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Oct 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) looks to throw during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
The only 49er acknowledging a change could be made at quarterback is Brian Hoyer
Brain Hoyer publically acknowledged that a change at quarterback could be made.