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Roger Craig Jersey White , March 25th, 2019 edition."Good morning folks, and a happy Monday to you. It was an interesting Sunday, to say the least, as nothing
particular major happened in 49ers news, but several notable-enough tidbits made
the rounds. Likely the biggest story around the NFL (outside of the annual
league meeting) is the retirement of Patriots star TE Rob Gronkowski, which
means the mantle of “best TE in the league” will eventually be placed upon the
shoulderpads of someone else. Although he saw his TE yardage record broken
(twice, in quick succession) in his final season, he also went out having earned
one last Super Bowl ring. Moving forward, George Kittle had already been
expected to be considered among the league’s elite TEs, but with Gronk’s
retirement, he is sure to move up this imaginary vanity list. More
importantly
Earl Mitchell Jersey , however, are the soundbites from a pair of interviews with 49ers owner Jed York and Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
After an unusually long stay from being in the public spotlight, York spoke with
the media prior to the owners’ meeting on Sunday. He has been particularly
restrained since the beginning of the Shanahan/Lynch era, a welcomed change
after his meddlesome behavior during the Harbaugh et al./Baalke era(s). He
confirmed that the 49ers were, indeed, deep in talks with the New York Giants
regarding Odell Beckham Jr., before the WR was ultimately traded to the
Cleveland Browns. York noted that the distance in compensation was considerable,
and went on to praise the front office for standing pat in in the face of a
tantalizing talent.Coach Kingsbury also spoke with the media, publicly stating
that a final decision regarding the draft has not yet been reached, and that all
options are still on the table. I don’t have to tell you that this is the season
for coachspeak and smokescreens, so feel free to doubt his statement as you
will. The Cardinals are in a position to add a tremendous football player to
their roster, or net quite the bounty in a trade-down deal
Adrian Colbert Jersey , and have no discernible reason at this point to telegraph their intentions. No matter which horse is on your ticket, I think we
can all agree that the ideal situation would be for the Cardinals to draft a
bust - but for now, just knowing what they plan to do so we can get on with
arguing over OUR intentions would be a solid consolation prize.Cardinals coach
states that a draft decision hasn’t been made yet | White, NBC Sports Bay
AreaWith Gronkowski retired, is George Kittle the NFL’s best TE? | Shrock, NBC
Sports Bay AreaBosa rumored to be early favorite for 49ers pick | Maiocco, NBC
Sports Bay AreaJed York affirms confidence in Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch |
Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay AreaJed York confirms that the 49ers were involved with
OBJ trade | Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area | Madson, NinerswireJimmy Garoppolo’s
offseason plan includes more than rehab | Chan, NBC Sports Bay AreaEzekiel
Ansah
Tevin Coleman Jersey White , LeGarrette Blount expected to play vs. 49ers in Week 2 The Detroit Lions are expected to have a couple key pieces available
to them in Week 2 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. Running back LeGarrette Blount
and edge rusher Ezekiel Ansah were both listed as questionable on the final
injury report, but both are expected to play, according to NFL Network reporter
Ian Rapoport.Ansah suffered a shoulder injury last Monday against the New York
Jets, and was limited all week. He is a key cog for their pass rush, in a
defense that is already shaky to begin with. Blount suffered a shoulder injury
of his own, but returns to a committee approach at running back. Blount was
getting early rushing work on Monday, but he was splitting that with Kerryon
Johnson, while Theo Riddick was getting more of the passing down work.Right
guard T.J. Lang was ruled out on Friday, and that opens a big opportunity for
the 49ers defensive tackles. Left guard Frank Ragnow has struggled thus far, and
with a replacement coming at the other guard position, I have to think Robert
Saleh will look to dial up pressure in those two spots.
