While appearing on Murph & Mac Tuesday morning, Marcus Thompson had nothing, but praise for how humbly Jimmy Garoppolo conducted himself during his late-season success.
Following a dream 5-0 finish to the 2017 season, the 49ers certainly look like one of the more desirable teams that could be featured on next year’s Hard Knocks documentary series. Only six teams fit the criteria to be selected for the show (which follows a team through training camp and the preseason) heading into 2018.
Jimmy Garoppolo called out Rams safety Blake Countess for his helmet-to-helmet on Marquise Goodwin. However Goodwin said he feels fine after being transported to the hospital after a scary moment on the field.
Marquise Goodwin ended his mercurial season on and off the field, with a head injury. However, the 49ers said that Goodwin will be OK after going to the hospital for observation.
The Oakland Raiders have fired head coach Jack Del Rio after three seasons, according to a report by Vic Tafur of The Athletic. The news follows reports that surfaced on Saturday evening that Raiders owner Mark Davis is targeting John Gruden to return as the team’s head coach next season, and is prepared to offer him a lucrative deal that could include an ownership stake.