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August angst in Santa Clara
Negative on the Niners? PHOTO: KYLE TERADA Your Jock Blog author was accused of such saltiness today by a few of our loyal listeners. How so? Perhaps because I dared muse that the absence of Brandon Aiyuk, the injuries to Ricky Pearsall, the memories of a gashed run defense from last January and the all-around…
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Mar 26, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media during the NFL annual league meetings at the JW Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
Training camp housekeeping: Niners’ return comes with multiple question marks
The Jock Blog is about to take a mighty two-week hiatus and won’t return until the week of August 11, leaving me with this week’s topic: What kind of summer will the 49ers have? The summer is not off to a rip-roaring start, as I was just saying to my good pals Trent Williams and…
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Apr 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin (6) before the gameagainst the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
Time to cram, Giants
Nothing like cramming for a final exam, as I was just saying to my 20-year-old college self. The Giants are staring at the July 30 trading deadline like the proverbial student who has spent the entire season asleep in the back row, only to wake up hearing the teacher droning: “And 90 percent of your…
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Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Life After Klay
Ever since the fateful night of April 16, 2024, the very eve that the Sacramento Kings trucked the overmatched Golden State Warriors, 118-94, we’ve all wondered where the Dubs go from here.
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Should the 49ers consider not paying Brandon Aiyuk?
As much as I enjoy #11 in red and gold … the more I hear the idea of Aiyuk playing out the fifth year of his contract without an extension as a reasonable alternative.
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May 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers (71) and catcher Patrick Bailey (right) celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
How can you not be romantic about a May midweek series in Pittsburgh?
Three days in Pittsburgh, PA also left you inspired, delirious and plain-old jacked.
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Schedule release Jock Blog: Brian Murphy’s game by game predictions
Taking you through each game in the 49ers’ 2024 gauntlet.
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The Start of the 49ers Drama And Never-Ending Quest
Given that rookies and undrafted free agents report today for minicamp, CAN THE 49ERS EVER WIN A SUPER BOWL IN THE KYLE SHANAHAN ERA?