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Position battles and players to watch in 49ers’ preseason opener
The new look 49ers hit the road for their first preseason game of 2017, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs at 6 p.m. on Friday evening. Here are three position battles and three players to watch in the first game of the Kyle Shanahan era.
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Rapoport: I’d expect Brian Hoyer to have a ‘really good statistical season’
Early reports from training camp are that Hoyer has looked better than expected, something NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport attested to when asked by Drew Hoffar and Kevin Frandsen how he thought Hoyer played after attending 49ers’ practice.
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Former GM Scot McCloughan says Frank Gore is proudest draft pick of career
Scot McCloughan is considered by many to be one of the best talent evaluators of the past few decades, and has had his hand in drafting multiple All-Pros including Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor, and Richard Sherman.
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Shanahan: C.J. Beathard ‘battling pretty hard’ with Matt Barkley for backup QB spot
Shanahan joined Murph & Mac on Thursday and said that the backup QB spot is now an open competition between the two young quarterbacks.
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Former Shanahan QB explains how coach builds his offense during training camp
Rosenfels has launched a second career in the media, where he often studies tape from Shanahan. He joined Drew Hoffar and Kevin Frandsen on Wednesday to explain exactly how Shanahan builds his offense during a training camp, and why practice is so important.
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49ers release Jeremy Zuttah
The 49ers acquired Zuttah in a trade with the Ravens on March 16. The teams swapped sixth round picks — the 49ers moved down 12 spots.
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Nov 1, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) breaks up a pass intended for St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports49ers deny reported interest in Tramaine Brock
The 28-year-old has started at cornerback for the 49ers over the past two seasons and was released by the organization in April
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49ers provide update on Donavin Newsom following scary practice collision
UPDATE: The 49ers released a statement just an hour after linebacker Donavin Newsom was transported to Stanford Hospital via ambulance after being knocked unconscious during training camp on Tuesday.
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The 49ers don’t know what to do with Vance McDonald
The bottom line is that it’s starting to make more and more sense to keep McDonald. He’s probably only a one year placeholder at tight end, and keeping him will cost the 49ers a young player with potential.
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Justin Smith: John Lynch called me to ask if Solomon Thomas could wear No. 94
As of now, the former All-Pro defensive lineman’s No.94 is still available to be worn, however, and apparently will be next season by No.2 overall pick Solomon Thomas. It’s a big jersey to fill, something 49ers general manager John Lynch understands completely. In fact, before giving Thomas the number, Lynch called Smith to ask for…
