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49ers’ unit breakdowns: offense, defense, special teams and coaching
Kyle Shanahan is acknowledged as one of the NFL’s brightest offensive minds, and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh went from the hot seat after his second season to a head-coach candidate last year. In addition, they have a host of widely respected assistants, a group that includes run-game coordinator Mike McDaniel, passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur, tight ends coach Jon Embree, running backs coach Bobby Turner and Kocurek. The 49ers return 18 starters and have just eight players on their initial roster who weren’t with the team last year. That continuity, along with their coaching staff, should minimize the impact of a run-up to the regular season that didn’t include OTAs or preseason games, along with a shortened training camp. … [Read more...] about 49ers’ unit breakdowns: offense, defense, special teams and coaching
49ers’ surreal game has odd result: a 24-20 upset loss to the Cardinals
No problem. Murray responded by directing a game-winning, 75-yard touchdown march. He had a 15-yard scramble on the drive and a 33-yard pass to wideout DeAndre Hopkins that set up running back Kenyan Drake’s 1-yard scoring run on the next play that give Arizona a 24-20 lead with five minutes left. … [Read more...] about 49ers’ surreal game has odd result: a 24-20 upset loss to the Cardinals
49ers’ game review vs. Cardinals: Rough opener for offense and defense
Special teams This unit had a breakdown that changed the tenor of the game. The Cardinals scored a TD one snap after they blocked Mitch Wishnowsky’s punt while trailing 10-0 midway through the first quarter. Cornerback Dontae Johnson, in the role of protector, was forced to attempt to block two defenders who came free. That’s not supposed to happen. Robbie Gould made field-goal tries of 52 and 24 yards. Wishnowksy fared well on his other four kicks, forcing Arizona to start at its 6-, 12- and 14-yard lines. … [Read more...] about 49ers’ game review vs. Cardinals: Rough opener for offense and defense
San Francisco 49ers: What to know about the team’s 2020 season
Defense: Nick Bosa (DE), Javon Kinlaw (DT), D.J. Jones (DT), Arik Armstead (DE), Kwon Alexander (LB), Fred Warner (LB), Dre Greenlaw (LB), Richard Sherman (CB), Jaquiski Tartt (S), Jimmie Ward (FS), Emmanuel Moseley (CB) … [Read more...] about San Francisco 49ers: What to know about the team’s 2020 season
