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49ers paying much less than what Brian Hoyer is worth
Brian Hoyer is performing duties that are expected of a franchise quarterback, and the 49ers are paying a small fraction of the cost. Leadership, not just arm talent, are why NFL quarterbacks command so much money. And essentially, the 49ers aren’t paying for it in 2017 — even though Hoyer’s providing it. Hoyer will make…
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Reuben Foster is working out at 49ers’ facility during summer break
Foster registered 115 tackles (13 for a loss) and five sacks last season at Alabama. His development in 2017 will likely determine how quickly this 49ers defense can correct last season’s abomination.
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Garcon curious why Redskins have yet to sign Cousins long term [report]
Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Redskins have seven days to knock out a longterm deal for beyond the 2017 season. If they do not come to an agreement by 4 pm on Monday, July 17, Cousins will officially be franchise tagged for next season only, and there is a strong possibility that the…
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What if the 49ers’ defense is actually good this season?
What if Bowman and Reuben Foster are clobbering people in the middle of the field? What if Elvis Dumervil reignites his career as dependable LEO? What if Solomon Thomas uses those violent hands to disrupt the flow of an opposing offenses?
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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A general view of Levi’s Stadium during an NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Ex-49ers running back sentenced to prison for role in drug trafficking ring
An ex-49ers running back was sentenced to 15 months prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation, according to Kristina Davis of the San Diego Tribune.
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Michael Bennett: ‘DeForest Buckner will eventually be defensive player of the year’
First-round draft pick DeForest Buckner was one of the few bright spots for the 49ers last year, posting six sacks, a good number for an interior defender, during his rookie season.
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Jerry Rice can still blaze down a football field at age 54
Jerry Rice has still got it. The former 49ers wide receiver and NFL legend took part in a camp with some of the top high school football prospects in the country.
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Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers former players Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Jerry Rice laugh on the sideline during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Network names Montana and Rice top QB-WR duo of all time
NFL Network’s Elliot Harrison ranked the top QB-WR combinations in league history. Two of the GOAT’s, Joe Montana and Jerry Rice, topped the list.
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Mike Singletary gives uncomfortable handshake in video of Jeff Fisher announcing his firing
A surreal video was posted to Instagram Thursday via NFL Films, showing former Rams coach Jeff Fisher announcing that he’d just been fired to his coaching staff.
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Honeymoon period with 49ers new regime is coming to a close
A first-time head coach and general manager combination aren’t supposed to light the league on fire Year 1. But because they aren’t planning on slowly rebuilding with young players, Lynch and Shanahan know their talent evaluation will be harshly critiqued if the season does end up going haywire.