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Lynch says 49ers will treat preseason different than usual
“We’re a new group,” said Lynch. “We understand that even though we have some guys who have kind of earned that right (to sit out the majority of the preseason), we need them to play. Because we need to evaluate the team as a whole.”
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Camp observations: Weight loss program has changed endurance of 49ers
Players have said shedding pounds has given the team more endurance. Shanahan and John Lynch required several key members of the team to come back weighing as light as they ever have in the NFL
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49ers plan to release Bruce Ellington [report]
The 49ers plan on releasing wide receiver Bruce Ellington on Thursday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC SportsNet Bay Area.
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49ers have simplified their playbook on defense and this is what it means
The purpose of simplifying the playbook is to help players play faster. To think less. The 49ers can now focus on the tendencies of their opponents more than constantly adjusting their own play calls prior to the snap. The main goal of this? Less play calls will equal less mental errors.
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49ers camp observations: Carlos Hyde gives Witherspoon a rude welcome the NFL
The force of Hyde knocked Witherspoon off his feet and onto the turf — completely de-cleated. It was a Madden truck-stick moment, and one that had offensive players screaming in excitement. Number 28 ended the scene with a flex.
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Ravens GM denies report that owner is blocking Kaepernick signing
The Colin Kaepernick saga has continued to into August as training camps around the league have opened up while the quarterback remains a free agent. Speculation over Kap’s next landing spot seems to have zeroed in on one team in particular though, the Baltimore Ravens.
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49ers sign two wide receivers
Former Raider Louis Murphy and Utah undrafted free agent Tim Patrick were signed on Monday. Linebacker Jimmie Gilbert (ACL) and wide receiver B.J. Johnson III (hamstring) were released. Both were undrafted free agents.
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Deep ball becoming an early staple of 49ers new offense
Marquise Goodwin hauled in two more 60-yard touchdowns on Monday, one from Brian Hoyer and one from rookie C.J. Beathard. Goodwin’s speed in the open field has been breathtaking and he already has five such touchdowns.
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49ers rookie linebacker out for season with ACL tear
The 49ers entered training camp without any serious injuries on the 90-man roster. Just three days into camp, however, three members of the secondary have been nicked up and an undrafted rookie’s season has come to an end.
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49ers camp observations: Two undrafted players making waves in Santa Clara
An injury bug at 49ers training camp has forced some undrafted players into the limelight, and they’re mostly thriving.
