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The Top 10 Bay Area sports stories of 2017
The Giants lost 98 games, the 49ers acquired Jimmy Garoppolo and the Warriors won it all. See how these stories stack up against one another.
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Aug 19, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
First-round pick Solomon Thomas to work pass rush in the off season
Solomon Thomas had an unusual rookie season with a late start, a knee injury and learning all the different defensive-line positions. He’s hoping for more production next year.
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Fantasy Football Focus Podcast: 2017 Awards Ceremony
It was a big year in Fantasy Football with breakout performances, bounceback campaigns and so much more. Its Awards Night on Fantasy Football Focus, a star studded affair in which Ryan Covay & Adam Copeland hand out the prestigious awards for the 2017 season. In this final podcast of 2017, awards for “Breakout Fantasy Performer,”…
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John Lynch on Reuben Foster’s injuries: ‘He’ll learn from this year’
Then only thing that’s been able to slow down 49ers rookie linebacker Reuben Foster this season is himself. Already looking like one of the best LBs in the league, Foster missed six games, and had to come out of nearly every game he played in, with various injuries this season. Many, including his defensive coordinator…
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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
Reuben Foster badly wants NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year but he’s probably going to be disappointed
Rookie linebaker Reuben Foster could have planty of accolades in his future if he learns to stay healthy and play with the proper technique.
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Sep 17, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
49ers need to address edge rush in next step for young defense
The 49ers are now stopping the run game, the next phase will be creating pass rush and succeeding on third down.
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Matt Maiocco presents theory as to why Patriots gave Garoppolo to 49ers for second round pick
No one really knows for sure why the typically stingy Patriots allowed themselves to be fleeced by the 49ers, but longtime beat writer Matt Maiocco presented an interesting theory when he joined Murph & Frandsen on Thursday morning.
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Adam Schefter breaks down how Garoppolo, 49ers are likely to handle contract negotiations this offseason
At this point there is little doubt that the 49ers want to ink quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a long-term deal. The question is, when?
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Brent Jones: 49ers should be sending Patriots thank you notes for Garoppolo trade
Photo by Chris Mezzavilla/KNBR Former 49ers’ tight end Brent Jones is in a thankful mood this holiday season. After his old team rolled off four straight victories leading into Christmas Day, Jones joined Ryan Covay & Marcus Thompson on KNBR to discuss his gratitude, and why he’s so thankful the New England Patriots were in a…