Barrows: Ponder could open next season as 49ers’ starting quarterback
Christian Ponder is the only quarterback on the 49ers’ roster that hasn’t taken a snap in 2016, but that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the last of him. 49ers beat writer…
Kerr: McCaw’s basketball IQ reminiscent of Livingston, Iguodala
Kevin Durant might be the highest profile addition to the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors, but he isn’t the only new face that’s impressed during the preseason. Warriors head coach Steve…
Lott: Buckner and Armstead must prove first round worth
Over the last two drafts, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke selected Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner in the first round, electing to take two Oregon pass rushers over…
Myers: Resentment comes from false perception that Warriors are a dynasty
After adding Kevin Durant to their already juggernaut outfit, there’s little doubt that the Golden State Warriors enter 2016-17 season as the consensus villains of the NBA. That title doesn’t…
AUDIO: Krueger, Lurie break down Giants’ offseason options
The offseason of 2016 saw the Giants open up the bank account to welcome two impact pitchers in Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija. Marty Lurie joins Larry Krueger on a…
Fitz: Comparing improved 2016 Warriors’ roster to last 2 seasons
Do you actually learn anything from an NBA preseason? Win-loss records don’t matter at all, but you can get an idea of how a team is meshing and learning to…
Young: Without leadership, 49ers have ‘one of the worst locker rooms in football’
Steve Young was the definition of a leader. He won three Super Bowls during his time with the 49ers and was under center for seven Pro Bowl seasons with the…
Smith: 49ers not discouraged, committed to turning things around
Torrey Smith has access to the 49ers locker room like few others. The most senior member of the 49ers receiving corps, Smith believes that his 49ers teammates are still working…
Wyche: Kap’s protest taking away attention from how bad the 49ers really are
It’s been nearly two months since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited a national conversation on social justice reform. Many fans and pundits have been wondering if Kaepernick is putting his…
Ortiz: NFL fines for celebrations like Antonio Brown’s are ‘hypocrisy’
Antonio Brown is just one of many NFL players consistently receiving fines for over-the-top celebrations following a touchdown or big play. The Audible’s Rudy Ortiz is tired of the inherent…
Frandsen: ‘Expect a monster game for Bucs’ Jacquizz Rodgers against 49ers
If you’re looking for some fantasy help this Sunday, Kevin Frandsen recommends stocking up on players facing the 49ers’ porous defense. Week 7 brings the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to town…
Colin Kaepernick responds to Bills player calling him ‘terrible’
Following Sunday’s loss in Buffalo, an anonymous Bills player told Bleacher Report Kaepernick was, ‘Done. Terrible.’ Tuesday in Santa Clara Kap responded to the insult. For more 49ers coverage, head to…
Rod B’s Big 3: Struggling 49ers need to air it out against Buccaneers
With one of the worst defenses in the NFL — this year and in recent memory — the 49ers are not going to win many games in 2016 averaging the…
49ers searching for solutions in first practice after embarrassing loss to Bills
The 49ers have problems on defense, and while they are sticking together as a team, they don’t seem to be able to have answers in their deck of cards. Defensive…
Robinson: Lack of passion in the fourth quarter on defense was glaring
49ers play-by-play man Ted Robinson joined Murph & Mac to discuss the 49ers’ problems. There’s a lot of them. “The lack of passion and the dispirited play on defense was…
Cosell blames depth for 49ers defensive issues, not coaching
A lot of talk around the Bay Area this week is centered around 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who made his first start of the season after backing up Blaine Gabbert…