Category Archives: Brian Murphy
Jock Blog: We'll learn a lot about these 49ers once the dust settles on Sunday
I went into this 49ers season not knowing what to think or expect, and here I am looking at the 3-0 49ers in late September - still not knowing what to think or expect. Does the 3-0 start mean a speci...
Sep 26, 2025 Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) runs off the field after the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Lots of drama, way too early for 49ers
So, are the 49ers cooked already? Heck of a question one week into an 18-week season. Even more wacky considering they won the opener at dastardly Seattle, in thrilling last-minute fashion. But hard q...
Sep 12, 2025 Photo: Joe Nicholson
As Purdy Era begins, can he be The Guy?
For the job of NFL quarterback being The Most Important Job in Western Civilization**, we sure don't spend much time talking about Brock Purdy. (** = the importance of the NFL QB has been summarily de...
Sep 05, 2025 PHOTO CREDIT: SERGIO ESTRADA
Jock Blog: Jauan Jennings is the biggest mystery in 2025 49ers Rubik's Cube
Riddle me this, NFL Batman -When is a 53-man roster not a 53-man roster? Answer - when the 2025 49ers turn it into one giant, ever-changing Rubik's Cube. I'd be all ready to Jock Blog ab...
Aug 28, 2025 Sep 22, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) celebrates after a touchdown in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jock Blog: John Lynch makes Friday splash to bolster Niners running back room
Jan 18, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFC divisional round ga...
Aug 22, 2025
Jock Blog: John Lynch makes Friday splash to bolster Niners running back room
Was all ready to write the angry Jock Blog, with a special lede. That's right, "lede" - for you old-school journalism heads. What, you didn't like my first "graf"? (We had a whole language of shorthan...
Aug 22, 2025 Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images.
49ers return to the (preseason) field; how ya feeling??
PHOTO: D. ROSS CAMERONThe 49ers will be on your TV screen - and your radio dial! - on Saturday.Yeah, it's preseason, and coach Kyle Shanahan has made it abundantly clear that a preseason game, like Jo...
Aug 08, 2025
On the 49ers veteran/youth mix: can it work?
PHOTO: D. ROSS CAMERONWe did our show from Levi's Stadium Thursday, and nothing says 49ers football more than Nick Bosa in a backwards cap telling you that a photo with Deadmaus at a concert in Miami ...
Jul 25, 2025
Time to go, part two
PHOTO: EAKIN HOWARDBuster Posey told us it was "time to go" back on June 4 and the Giants said "aye aye captain" and tore off seven wins in a row.To reward his crew, Posey gifted the clubhouse with Ra...
Jul 18, 2025
Jock Blog: This would be a great weekend for a Devers breakout
Jul 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) reacts after striking out to end the fifth inning leaving a runner on third base against the Phil...
Jul 10, 2025
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