List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2020

The 49ers play old-school football with a modern twist
Coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense is run-oriented, but the Niners don’t just line up and play power football. Shanahan designed a creative scheme featuring a variety of motions, jet-sweeps and play-action…

Legs of 49ers’ Gould, Chiefs’ Butker could decide Super Bowl
Robbie Gould wasn’t sure he’d ever be in this position again, this close to a Super Bowl title. Heck, he didn’t even know a few months ago if he’d still…

2020 Super Bowl: Bettor drops over $500K on two different 49ers bets
If you have money to burn, now is the time to lay it down on the Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

NaVorro Bowman wishes he was still on 49ers, believes he can still play
NaVorro Bowman retired from the NFL in 2019, but he believes he can still play. Powered by WPeMatico

Kyle Rudolph identifies biggest challenge Travis Kelce faces vs. 49ers
The 49ers allowed a NFL-low 552 receiving yards to tight ends this season. Powered by WPeMatico

Players Only: What should quarterback Tom Brady do?
The “Players Only” crew discuss what quarterback Tom Brady should do as a free agent. Powered by WPeMatico

Miami moves to its own pace amid Super Bowl hype
SHOWS: MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES. (JANUARY 31, 2020)(REUTERS-ACCESS ALL) 1. PEOPLE WEARING KANSAS CITY CHIEFS GEAR WALKING NEXT TO BEACH 2. PERSON HOLDING UP SIGN ASKING FOR SUPER BOWL…

Four free agents Ravens fans should watch in the Super Bowl
Ravens fans will be watching the Super Bowl like everybody else on Sunday, but here are a few players they should pay special attention to on the field. Powered by…

Gary Vaynerchuk explains what Tom Brady’s cryptic tweet could mean
Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk offered his thoughts on what Tom Brady’s cryptic social media post could mean. Powered by WPeMatico

49ers-Chiefs 2020 Super Bowl odds, predictions, betting lines, picks
NBC Sports Bay Area’s four writers in Miami made their predictions for Super Bowl LIV. Powered by WPeMatico

James White on the future of Tom Brady and the Patriots
Matt Harmon talks with James White about QB Tom Brady’s future, his pick for Super Bowl MVP, and up-and-coming Patriots players. Powered by WPeMatico

Ian Rapoport forecasts how Miami Dolphins quarterback room will look in 2020
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport forecasts the future of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick with the Miami Dolphins entering the 2020 season. Powered by WPeMatico

Ian Rapoport: Cleveland Browns looking for ‘increased presence’ from wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in 2020 offseason
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains what new Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry want to see from wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the…

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate explains what makes quarterback Daniel Jones standout from other QBs
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate explains what makes quarterback Daniel Jones standout from other quarterbacks. Powered by WPeMatico

Game Theory: Does San Francisco 49ers offense or Kansas City Chiefs defense have the edge in Super Bowl LIV?
NFL Media’s Cynthia Frelund breaks down some of the advanced numbers between the San Francisco 49ers offense and Kansas City Chiefs defense entering Super Bowl LIV. Powered by WPeMatico

Titans’ Derrick Henry explains why he respects 49ers’ rushing attack
Derrick Henry can recognize a good rushing attack when he sees one. Powered by WPeMatico

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs makes his prediction for Super Bowl LIV between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has faced both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 season. So who does he think will win Super Bowl…

MC Hammer predicts winner of Super Bowl LIV
Music artist and Raiders fan MC Hammer makes his prediction for the Super Bowl LIV matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph makes his prediction for Super Bowl LIV
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph had the chance to play both the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 season. So who does he think will…

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport: Look for the Kansas City Chiefs to trade or release Sammy Watkins in offseason
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport thinks it’s time to look for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins to possibly be traded or released this offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

Steve Mariucci details intimate first encounter with Chiefs’ Andy Reid
The two coached together for three years in Green Bay, and their first meeting was quite a story. Powered by WPeMatico

Rob Riggle relives Chiefs’ comeback win over Texans
Jared talks with Rob Riggle about the Chiefs making it to the Super Bowl, KC’s comeback win over the Texans, and Riggle’s interactive Super Bowl commercial. Powered by WPeMatico

James Palmer: Kansas City Chiefs may use both Mecole Hardman, Tyreek Hill on punt returns vs. 49ers
NFL Network’s James Palmer reports the Kansas City Chiefs may use both wide receivers Mecole Hardman, Tyreek Hill on punt returns vs. 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

Tiki and Tierney: Tua Tagovailoa talks recovery and NFL Draft
NFL Draft quarterback prospect Tua Tagovailoa joins Tiki and Tierney to discuss his timeline to get back for on the field. Powered by WPeMatico

Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick says he wants to be back in 2020
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Friday he wants to play next season at age 37, and he’ll likely be back with the Miami Dolphins. Coach Brian Flores said last week he…

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman wasn’t afraid to take a chance on himself
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman sits down with Mike Silver to talk Kansas City Chiefs, the risk he took in the offseason and more. Powered by WPeMatico

Bills staying put at current home; New stadium not ruled out
The Buffalo Bills have informed county officials they will not use an early and one-time opt-out clause to terminate their lease at New Era Field. The team’s decision, sent in…

Ryan Leaf: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ‘is the different variable’
Former quarterback Ryan Leaf discusses the quarterback matchup of Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes vs. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Powered by WPeMatico

Former quarterback Ryan Leaf analyzes aesthetics of Tom Brady’s cryptic tweet
Former quarterback Ryan Leaf analyzes aesthetics of Tom Brady’s cryptic tweet. Powered by WPeMatico

How the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super Bowl
It has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kansas…

NFL rumors: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross isn’t exactly embracing Tom Brady rumors
TB12 taking his talents to South Beach? Dolphins owner Stephen Ross plays it coy when asked about Tom Brady rumors and adds that he’s doesn’t know why the soon-to-be-free-agent QB…

Terrell, Tremaine and Trey Edmunds describe playing on the same NFL field for the first time
Brothers Terrell, Tremaine and Trey Edmunds describe playing on the same NFL field for the first time. Powered by WPeMatico

Shawne Merriman: ‘The 3-4 sent me to the Pro Bowl, the 4-3 sent me home’
Former linebacker Shawne Merriman talks his career, keys for each team and more. Powered by WPeMatico

How George Kittle’s mentality helps him play through serious pain
George Kittle’s tight ends coach details the 49ers star’s “you have to kill me to stop me” mentality. Powered by WPeMatico

49ers play trick on coaching staff, switch jerseys at final practice
The 49ers were having fun in the final practice of the 2019 NFL season. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL rumors: 49ers bring in Brad Wing to prepare for Chiefs’ lefty punter
The last time the 49ers faced a left-footed punter Powered by WPeMatico

Who is performing 2020 Super Bowl halftime show? Date, live stream info
It’s gonna be a good one. Powered by WPeMatico

Credit Andy Reid’s parents for Chiefs coach’s creative plays
Andy Reid is often asked how he comes up with the wild plays that have become a hallmark of the Kansas City Chiefs. Big Reid was was born to parents,…

Chiefs’ Hill relishes Super Bowl run after ruinous offseason
Just over six months ago, Tyreek Hill was uncertain whether he would ever play another game in the NFL. The team banned him from its facility, the district attorney began…

Stephen Ross on Brady: Don’t know why he’d come, we’re building for future
Discussion of Tom Brady’s future has been popular since the Patriots were bounced from the playoffs by the Titans and some of it has centered on the possibility that he…

How Tom Brady explained his cryptic tweet to McCourty twins
Devin and Jason McCourty were just as confused as everyone else when Tom Brady dropped a cryptic social media post on Thursday, so they FaceTimed the New England Patriots QB…

Arik Armstead focused on Super Bowl 54 in possible last game with 49ers
Arik Armstead badly wants a Super Bowl ring, but his breakout season could mean this is his last game with the 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

Family ties: Fox’s Joe Buck sentimental calling Super Bowl
Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs qualified for Super Bowl 54, Joe Buck has been on a sentimental journey. It was 50 years ago that his father, Hall of Fame…

The legend of Bryan Braman’s pre-Super Bowl LII speech grows
Former Eagles defensive end Chris Long was usually the leader to make pre-game speeches in the locker room. But on the night of Super Bowl LII, special teams Bryan Braman…

Five 49ers to watch in Super Bowl vs. Chiefs: All eyes on Jimmy Garoppolo
The 49ers will need their stars to come out for the Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

Joe Montana makes his prediction for Super Bowl LIV
Yahoo Sports’ Matt Harmon chats with the former 49ers and Chiefs quarterback about which team will win Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida. Joe joined Yahoo Sports thanks to Tide. Powered…

Chiefs, 49ers go through final Super Bowl practices
The Chiefs and 49ers went through their final practices Friday in preparation for the Super Bowl, and both coaches said their teams have everyone healthy and available for when they…

Harbaugh beef lit fire for Sherman’s stellar career
Before he became the NFL’s most feared lock-down corner, Richard Sherman was once a frustrated WR at Stanford under Jim Harbaugh. Powered by WPeMatico

Dak Prescott won’t commit to showing up, if he’s tagged
The dance continues between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott, and the music could soon take an ominous turn. With Prescott having completed his rookie deal and with the Cowboys…

Another four-hour NBCSN Miami extravaganza coming today
Another day, another four-hour chunk of TV time from Miami with plenty of guests from the NFL universe. Coming up from 7:00 a.m. ET to 11:00 a.m. ET will be…

NFL Stars Sack Trolls In Super Bowl Edition Of Kimmel’s ‘Mean Tweets’
“That’s f**ked up,” New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady fired back at one particularly horrible message. Powered by WPeMatico

Terrell Suggs sharing Super Bowl experience with Chiefs teammates
The Chiefs don’t have much Super Bowl experience, but one player who has been there before is Terrell Suggs, who won a Super Bowl ring seven years ago with the…

The glitz of Super Bowl heads to a blue-collar part of Miami
Rashad Fenton used to work at Hard Rock Stadium. Fenton is a rookie cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs, with a most unusual story. ”I never would have thought I’d…

49ers’ Nick Bosa having ‘unheard of’ rookie year, says Shawne Merriman
Shawne Merriman knows what to look for in a Defensive Rookie of the Year, having won the award himself in 2005. Powered by WPeMatico

Super Bowl predictions: Guardian writers’ picks for 49ers v Chiefs in Miami
Will Jimmy Garoppolo lead the 49ers to the team’s sixth Super Bowl title or will Patrick Mahomes lift the Chiefs to their first since 1970? Our writers hash it out…

A look at some key stats and numbers for the Super Bowl
After more than 4,000 plays, 1,000 points and 125 touchdowns between them, there are countless numbers that tell the story of how the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs…

Sideline view: Andrews, Myers have key role for Super Bowl
Erin Andrews and Chris Myers may not get a lot of on-air time during Fox’s broadcast of Super Bowl 54, but they will have lots to contribute during Sunday’s game….

Tony Gonzalez thinks T.J. Hockenson can be an All-Pro and wants to help
T.J. Hockenson was the eighth overall pick of the Detroit Lions in last spring’s NFL Draft and became the highest drafted tight end since Vernon Davis went sixth overall to…

Jerome Bettis believes 49ers win Super Bowl LIV behind rushing attack
Jerome Bettis likes what he has seen from the 49ers’ rush offense this season, and thinks they’ll beat the Chiefs behind it. Powered by WPeMatico

The Rush: David Ortiz talks Kobe, Brady and the Astros at the Super Bowl
The Rush welcomes a baseball great during Super Bowl week as Red Sox legend David Ortiz stops by to discuss whether the Astros were right to hire Dusty Baker as…

Why Russell Wilson is picking Chiefs to beat 49ers in Super Bowl LIV
If there’s anyone that knows the secret to beating the 49ers, it’s Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. Powered by WPeMatico

Rivers Moving On
Ryan McDowell covers the latest NFL news, including the first domino in what will be a wild offseason for the quarterback position. (Getty Images) Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots Talk Podcast: Where’s Tom Brady’s game, and how much is he worth?
In this episode of Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast, Phil Perry fills in for Tom Curran and talks to the NFL minds down at the Super Bowl to get an…

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew predicts winner of Super Bowl LIV
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew predicts the winner of Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Powered by WPeMatico

Shanahan, Garoppolo ready for Super Bowl spotlight after difficult start
SHOWS: MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES. (JANUARY 30, 2020)(REUTERS-SEE RESTRICTIONS ABOVE) 1. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HEAD COACH KYLE SHANAHAN SPEAKING AT NEWS CONFERENCE 2. (SOUNDBITE)(English) SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS HEAD COACH KYLE…

Packers part ways with receivers coach Alvis Whitted
The Green Bay Packers have elected to part ways with wide receivers coach Alvis Whitted. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur announced the decision in a statement released by the team…

Greg Olsen’s playing days with Panthers over after 9 seasons
Greg Olsen’s playing days with the Carolina Panthers are over. Olsen has one year remaining on his contract and is due to cost $11.675 million against the salary cap in…

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller predicts winner of Super Bowl LIV between San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller predicts who will win Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico

2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Everything you need to know about Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s performance
The halftime festivities in Miami will be larger than life. here’s everything you need to know about the performance. Powered by WPeMatico

Sports Talk Live Podcast: Zach LaVine snubbed from his first All-Star team appearance
Anthony Herron, Chris Bleck, and Russell Dorsey join Kap on the panel. Powered by WPeMatico

49ers’ dominance of Packers has Za’Darius Smith searching for solution
The Packers will play only one regular-season road game on the West Coast next year. Guess who the opponent is? Powered by WPeMatico

Let’s Play: Von Miller on how the 49ers can contain Patrick Mahomes
Liz Loza and Von Miller break down how the 49ers defense can contain Patrick Mahomes. Powered by WPeMatico

Rick Ross tells Deion Sanders his bold take on Patrick Mahomes
NFL Network’s Deion Sanders visits Rick Ross at the Versace Mansion to procure the rapper’s prediction for Super Bowl LIV between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Powered…

49ers ready to show Chiefs, world how violent, physical they can be
Playing with violence isn’t just for the defense – the entire 49ers team takes pride in their physicality. Powered by WPeMatico

Could Greg Olsen be a fit with Redskins after parting with Panthers?
The veteran tight end needs a new team, and he has a history with Ron Rivera. Powered by WPeMatico

James Jones: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will silence skeptics in Super Bowl LIV
NFL Network’s James Jones has some bold predictions for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in Super Bowl LIV vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. Powered by WPeMatico

Game Theory: Does Chiefs offense or 49ers defense have the edge in Super Bowl LIV?
NFL Media’s Cynthia Frelund discusses the key factors at play when the Kansas City Chiefs offense faces the San Francisco 49ers defense in Super Bowl LIV. Powered by WPeMatico

Report: John Pagano interviewed for Broncos outside linebacker job
Former Houston Texans assistant coach John Pagano interviewed for the vacant outside linebackers coaching job with the Denver Broncos on Thursday, according to Ryan O’Halloran of the Denver Post. Pagano…

Andrew Hawkins says K’Waun Williams is 49ers secondary’s ‘unsung hero’
Williams is one of the smallest members of the 49ers’ secondary, but he could play the biggest role in the Super Bowl. Powered by WPeMatico

Why Ian Rapoport says 49ers have ‘tough decisions’ to make on defense
One could argue the 49ers are playing with house money in Super Bowl LIV, but they might want to save some for the offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

James Jones: Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby deserves Defensive Rookie of the Year over Nick Bosa
NFL Network’s James Jones explains why Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby deserves to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award at 2020 NFL Honors over San Francisco…

Willie McGinest: Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown deserves Offensive Rookie of the Year at 2020 NFL Honors
NFL Network’s Willie McGinest explains why Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown deserves to be named the Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2019 NFL season at NFL Honors….

When 49ers tight ends coach Jon Embree knew George Kittle was special
49ers tight ends coach Jon Embree had been asking George Kittle to run through defenders. On Aug. 19, 2017, the future All-Pro did just that. Powered by WPeMatico

Could Greg Olsen make sense for the New England Patriots?
With the Carolina Panthers and Greg Olsen breaking up, is there a possibility that the New England Patriots could have an interest in the veteran tight end? Powered by WPeMatico

Katie Sowers trailblazer as 1st woman coach at Super Bowl
Katie Sowers answered questions on topics ranging from whether it hurt getting her ears pierced (no) to if she wants to be an NFL head coach one day (yes). For…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson reveals secrets to extending plays in the pocket
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tells NFL Network’s David Carr how he’s able to extend plays so effectively as a quarterback. Powered by WPeMatico

Tyrann Mathieu says confidence and leadership of Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes “gives us great hope.”
SHOWS: AVENTURA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES. (JANUARY 30, 2020)(REUTERS-SEE RESTRICTIONS ABOVE) 1. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PLAYER TYRANN MATHIEU WALKING TO MICROPHONE. 2. (SOUNDBITE)(English) CHIEFS PLAYER TYRANN MATHIEU SAYING: “We’ve got a…

Despite impending free agency, Jason Witten hopes to return to Cowboys next season
While he knows he may have to look elsewhere, Dallas tight end Jason Witten said he hopes to return to the Cowboys next fall. Powered by WPeMatico

Tom Brady’s cryptic tweet might’ve confirmed what we’ve all been thinking
Tom Brady posted a very mysterious and dramatic photo of him walking out (or in?) of a stadium on Thursday evening. What is TB12 trying to say? Powered by WPeMatico

Super Bowl LIV watch guide: Everything to know about 49ers vs. Chiefs
All the key details for Super Bowl Sunday. Powered by WPeMatico

George Kittle identifies key to 49ers’ incredible Super Bowl turnaround
Sometimes all it takes is one. Powered by WPeMatico

Kyle Shanahan recalls Super Bowl-like importance of first 49ers win
From NFL punching bag to league bullies, Shanahan has transformed the 49ers quickly. Powered by WPeMatico

Tom Brady posts cryptic message to Twitter
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posted a cryptic message to his Twitter account on Thursday night in the form of a grainy black-and-white photograph. The photo showed a silhouette…

Tom Brady’s cryptic tweet has the internet in a frenzy
The quarterback posted a picture on Twitter that created more questions than answers. Powered by WPeMatico

Far out! How the world watches the Super Bowl
The Big Game is no longer just America’s game. It may not the most-watch sporting event in the world, but it has spread to over 100 countries — and even…

Chris Jones: We want to put the game on Jimmy Garoppolo’s shoulders
The fact that the 49ers only threw the ball eight times in the NFC Championship Game has been repeated over and over since they beat the Packers and the Chiefs…

49ers might not be in Super Bowl LIV without Dre Greenlaw’s phenomenal tackle
Dre Greenlaw made a play that changed the 49ers’ NFC championship season. Powered by WPeMatico

Super Bowl LIV betting: Mattress Mack at it again, puts down $1 million on 49ers
Mattress Mack won’t give up. Powered by WPeMatico

Hall of Famer gives “slight nod” to George Kittle over Travis Kelce
Two of the best tight ends in the game — who could also vie for the title of Next Gronkowski and all that entails — will be squaring off Sunday….

Mizzou assistant saw the start of the legend of Patrick Mahomes
Before David Gibbs came to Missouri, he had one of the toughest jobs in football: Defending Patrick Mahomes. Powered by WPeMatico