• Talks with Trent Williams camp have “intensified” over the past week • He doesn’t believe the 49ers can afford free agent Joey Bosa • He is humbled that Mike Evans chose to sign with the 49ers for less money • George Kittle is progressing well and they are “hopeful” that he will be available for Week 1 • Despite adding Robert Jones, the LG spot is up for grabs and they’ll look at the draft for a possible guard as well • They hired an independent scientist to look into the electrical substation and he said it’s a big “nothing burger” • They added three more physical therapists to their training staff and are spending $9M to improve rehab and recovery facilities, particularly in hydro areas • Renardo Green trade rumors are false and trade talks with other teams never occurred • Nick Bosa (torn ACL) and Mykel Williams (ACL) are expected back for training camp at some capacity • Nick Martin was fully cleared from the concussion protocol right after the season
Glad to hear they aren't going to overpay to bring Joey Bosa in. Once a cheap deal I don't mind adding him, but he's still looking to get paid like a starting DE he's not worth it.
ReplyDeleteI could see them adding Bosa or Cam Jordan (on the cheap) if they are still unsigned in late June
DeleteEnrique Cruz, OT, Kansas is an intriguing prospect. He's a good athlete at 6’5, 314 with moldable traits. Has experience at both left and right tackle and is at his best when he’s in space.
ReplyDeleteKrueger said someone high up told him they were trading Pearsall and Green. Might be time to quit listening to that dude or start thinking for yourself before regurgitating such rubbish.
ReplyDeleteI thought he was just speculating they would, not based on a source. Either way, it never made much sense.
DeleteYep, speculating on nonsense is a waste of time but whatever floats your boat.
DeleteThe last time I called him out on such nonsense was when he was adamant that Willie Lampkin would be drafted, and I said no way in hell. He challenged me to bet and I accepted. After some pressure from witnessing audience members including Damon, he finally paid up and sent me a 49ers mini helmet.
Cool story Razor,
DeleteLarry throws out a lot of things he "hears" which is fine as he is not a journalist but others like Barrows need at least 2 verified sources but preferably 3.
Years ago I remember someone ( I think it was Maiocco before his latest gig) where he kinda mocked sources saying it matters not only how many and who they were. Saying sources linked to SF could mean anything from the doorman to the CEO and their level of knowledge obviously is very different).
When he made the Pearsall and Green statement, I tried to get him to bet me again, but he never responded.
DeleteI like Krueg during the season as a reporter. The off-season is pretty much a free-for-all and throw of the dice for many football talking heads.
ReplyDeleteYea, I don't see Lombardi doing any of that. Same goes for Chapman and Ant.
DeleteAgree^
DeleteTrue, I like Lombardi but my only complaint on him is even the tiniest bit of news is “breaking news”
DeleteThe main problem I have with Lombardi is how he acts like his viewpoint is the only possible plausible viewpoint and treats anyone with an opposing view like they're an idiot.
DeleteI'm ok with Lombardi inferencing that the former Inside the 49ers blog moderator (not named Hammer) is a hack.
DeleteMaybe that's how it started, I don't know, and I agree there are some content creators that deserve ridicule. But he seems to take aim at all comers these days. And he spends a lot of time patting himself on the back.
DeleteWay I see it, he knows his audience are 49ers fans that want to hear positive things about their team rather than listen to people that are doom and gloom. That's smart. But then acting like anyone that disagrees with what are somewhat one sided viewpoints are fools is in itself a foolish position.
He's not the only one that leans towards being positive, but there's a reason he tends to be the one that gets the most backlash about it.
Yeah, I dont like Lombardi for anything other than straight up news.
DeleteIf I want analysis he and Grant are the last 2 guys I would trust.
With Grant everything SF does is negative, with David it's positive.
For me he is more of a beat reporter not an analyst who gives true critical analysis... which is fine if he would stick in that lane.
Sadly this seems to be where most of these guys are going. Few are trying to analyze the decisions and extrapolate what why they are making the decision without saying "great move" or "terrible move"
I don’t listen to either Grant or Krueg. I don’t believe either one. I do like Lombardi. I think he’s very knowledgeable and I don’t get the overly positive label. I think he mostly states the obvious. I do, however, think he’s a bit too wordy. Maybe that’s just my own impatience. Is he self confident? Yes, but that’s not a bad thing. I like reading Kawakami and Barrows.
DeleteAgree on all points Felix.
DeleteGrant and his cronies I can't stand. Krueg can be ok but he's definitely becoming more about making sensational claims than rational ones of recent times. I also find his constant talking up of late round draft picks and UDFAs as great players a bit much.
DeleteIf Lombardi just stuck to reporting he'd be fine. But imo he's basically the flip side of the coin of Grant. He knows his audience, he gives them what they want, and he adds disdain for contrarian views because he knows a lot of his audience hate the nay sayers.
Most significant takeaway for me is that Nick Martin cleared concussion protocol right after the season.
ReplyDeleteKinda scary moment there for the young man.
You think he should give strong consideration to wearing a guardian? I do.
DeleteYes he should, at least all the way till preseason. If all goes according to plan, he will be on the 53 but not suit up on game day.
DeleteFred, Dre, Gifford, Winters, Bethune and Martin are the 6 LBs I see making the final 53.
Garrett Wallow (with a vet min wink-wink deal to be called up on game day) ....and one among Jalen Graham/Rookie UDFA LB will be on PS.
This is what I expect....barring any major injuries or trades.
Apprenticeship under Fred and Dre will help Martin play the game the right way. Hope he soaks up everything watching the two legends and should take up Winters' place next season, once Winters leaves in Free agency and we get a comp-pick back for him.
I felt that Bethune was the best LB after Fred went down. If Greenlaw can win the Starting job, I would be happy with Warner, Bethune, and Greenlaw.
DeleteIf Martin can stay healthy I see him having a big year. He could get 7 or 8 sacks in Morris's scheme.
ReplyDeleteSmallish LBs seem to have a low football expectancy with the 49ers. I'd prefer to see Martin come off the bench in relief.
ReplyDeleteKC Concepcion had a 66.7% contested catch rate at Texas A&M
ReplyDeleteThat’s significantly above:
- Omar Cooper Jr (50%)
- Jordyn Tyson (43.8%)
- Elijah Sarratt (40%)
- Chris Bell (50%)
- Malachi Fields (47.%)
- Chris Brazzell (41.2%)
-Thanks for the Lynch summary.
Delete-Got a percentage for Hurst?
59.3%
DeleteUnderclassmen WRs in the 2026 class to post two seasons of 2.00-2.99 YPRR vs Man and Zone:
ReplyDeleteKC Concepcion
So, with Jennings and Aiyuk not coming back, has KC now become a strong candidate for the 49ers from the 2026 draft WR pool?
ReplyDeleteI don’t see WR as a top need, but the Niners appear to be kicking the tires.
DeleteExcept for Evans, the WR corps gives me pause. Pearsall can't seem to stay on the field. Kirk might be helpful. But, Watkins, Cowing fell behind Robinson last season. Unless, the 49ers can unearthed a diamond WR in the 2-3rd rd, things could get sticky if any of top WRs miss time in 2026.
Delete"He’ll find a good home, and Jauan will go play great football for someone." "I can’t say enough for what that guy did; when that guy stepped between the lines, man, he was a presence, and they had to deal with him, and he won us a lot of games."
ReplyDeleteJohn Lynch
Sounds pretty final.