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Suplexes, tabletops and clotheslines: The NFL was brutal — and incredible — in 1977
There have been just a few rule changes in the NFL since the 1977 season, most of which are designed to ensure players can actually continue to play without combusting on the field.
Jimmy Garoppolo missed his chance in Super Bowl LIV, and deflected when asked to confront it
The 49ers wasted many a chance on Sunday. And they still should have won their sixth Super Bowl.
Joe Staley’s emotional postgame realization belies unfortunate reality
Joe Staley knows it. We all know it. There were signs of it in this rare, injury-plagued year.
George Kittle says Jimmy Garoppolo’s texting is his greatest flaw
George Kittle is not one to often criticize Jimmy Garoppolo. But he was asked on Super Bowl Opening Night what a “not-so-perfect” side of Garoppolo is, and obliged without much hesitation.
George Kittle explains the wrestling roots of his first-down celebration
If you weren’t already aware, George Kittle is quite the wrestling fan.
Watch mic’d-up Kyle Shanahan predict defensive penalty on George Kittle in NFC Championship
It’s very rare that Kyle Shanahan gets surprised by anything on a football field.
Jimmy Garoppolo fined by NFL for throwing football to fan after win over Seahawks
After the conclusion of the 49ers’ nailbiting, 26-21 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Jimmy Garoppolo tossed a ball into the crowd.
Richard Sherman notches off-field accolade, relishing in calling out contract critics after All-Pro nod
If you check out Richard Sherman’s Twitter, you’ll find a string of receipts.
Kwon Alexander returns to 49ers practice as team opens return window
Kwon Alexander is back at 49ers practice. A return shouldn’t be possible after he tore his right pectoral against the Arizona Cardinals on October 31.
Watch Richard Sherman mic’d up against Seahawks
For the second time in his career, Richard Sherman played in Seattle without a Seahawks uniform on.
George Kittle’s maniacal fourth-down catch and run all but sealed 49ers’ enthralling win
George Kittle is not like most folks. As much as calling football players “warriors” is a cliche, it’s not hard to imagine Kittle thriving in the trenches of Ancient Greece as a Spartan.
Defensive victory formation? 49ers break down bizarre, game-ending defensive touchdown
Barring a collapse of catastrophic proportions, the 49ers, up 30-26, were going to beat the Arizona Cardinals with six seconds remaining on the clock and Arizona with zero timeouts.
Video appears to show referee incorrectly ruled Seahawks won overtime coin toss
Say the words “tails” out loud. Now say the word “heads” out loud. Now mumble both. Do they sound similar? NFL referee Alex Kemp seemed to think so on Monday night when the Seattle Seahawks and 49ers had their overtime coin toss.
49ers awed by Emmanuel Sanders’ lightning-quick recovery from Achilles tear
Emmanuel Sanders tore his left Achilles on December 5 of last year. It’s an injury which has a massive range of return timelines, anywhere from six-to-12 months. Sanders was on the far earlier side of that spectrum.
Emmanuel Sanders discusses move to 49ers, familiarity with offense on way out of Broncos facility
In a few hours, Emmanuel Sanders will be in Santa Clara.
George Kittle explains hilarious sideline bit with Joe Staley
For as impressive as the 49ers’ 20-7 win was over the Rams last Sunday, the most entertaining video to come from the game was from the sideline.
Shanahan explains why Garoppolo’s end zone interception wasn’t his fault
No one was more confident than Jimmy Garoppolo that the offense would remain on the field.
‘It felt like a home game’: 49ers on fans’ Coliseum takeover
In an old, cavernous stadium, filled with 70-plus-thousand red seats, there was a red swarm.
D.J. Jones has a ‘top three’ day in his life: Inside his marriage proposal before Monday night win
In the span of six hours, D.J. Jones got engaged in front of his family, on the grass of Levi’s Stadium, and was part of a Monday Night Football win that validated the legitimacy of the 49ers now 4-0 start to the NFL season.
Terrell Owens says he’d love to speak with ‘good friend’ Antonio Brown amid controversy
Terrell Owens can relate to Antonio Brown. Owens was once considered the most controversial receiver in the NFL during his playing days, known as much for his game-breaking ability as his off-the-field antics.
49ers Week 2 Preview: What Bengals film says about Zac Taylor’s offense, Anarumo’s defense
The Cincinnati Bengals are 0-1, but ignoring how they lost is inadvisable.
Jimmy Garoppolo addresses poor return to action, Shanahan provides postgame injury recap
Jimmy Garoppolo’s return to an NFL field in a game setting was less than satisfying for everyone one the 49ers’ sideline, Garoppolo most of all.
Raiders GM Mike Mayock issues edict to Antonio Brown after renewed helmet holdout
It continues. No, really, Antonio Brown is out of Raiders training camp again… again, because he doesn’t have the helmet he likes.
Mike Shanahan breaks down his football discussions with Jimmy Garoppolo
For the first time since Mike Shanahan was fired from Denver Broncos in 2008, he returned to a Broncos practice.