Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Raheem Mostert received a new, 3-year deal in 2019, but now that he's the team's No. 1 back, he'd like to work out a new contract ... and the team seems willing. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-mostert-reportedly-wants-a-new-contract/2320111/
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Welcome to my blog. My name is Doug Williams, and I'm a freelance writer in San Diego. I write on a variety of subjects for several publications. You can read my stories and find links to all my work here.
Monday, July 6, 2020
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Niners lucky to sill have Saleh
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will be an NFL head coach one day, but not this year ... and the 49ers know they are blessed to keep him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-are-fortunate-to-retain-defensive-coordinator-saleh/2319514/
49ers have gotten younger
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners may be better, but also younger, in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-have-gotten-younger-better-this-offseason/2318040/
A door opens for Finke to make 49ers roster
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Chris Finke, a standout WR for Notre Dame, went undrafted, but signed with San Francisco. An injury to Richie James could open the door for him to win the punt return job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/receiver-finke-faces-long-odds-to-make-49ers/2317385/
Friday, June 26, 2020
49ers' weak spot? It's at cornerback
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Pro Football Focus ranks San Francisco as having the No. 3 most-talented roster in the NFL, but points out a weak spot: cornerback. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-the-49ers-be-good-enough-at-cornerback/2316281/
Reports: 49ers interested in Jamal Adams
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Elite NFL safety Jamal Adams has asked the Jets for a trade, and the 49ers are on his list. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-reportedly-interested-in-jets-star-safety/2315547/
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
49ers' run game shreds stacked defenses
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers can't be stopped by defenders stacking the box ... at least in 2019. Raheem Mostert is one of the NFL's best in those situations. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-run-game-thrives-against-stacked-defenses/2314249/
Monday, June 22, 2020
Niners lose another wide receiver
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: First it was Deebo Samuel. Now Richie James is out for weeks, jeopardizing his 2020 season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/injuries-could-open-doors-for-49ers-wide-receivers/2313583/
Saturday, June 20, 2020
49ers' Samuel suffers broken foot
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Deebo Samuel suffers broken foot in workouts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-lose-deebo-samuel-to-foot-injury/2312416/
Greenlaw eager to be even better in 2020
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Dre Greenlaw had a strong rookie season but now wants to get to an elite level. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/greenlaw-eager-to-build-on-first-season/2311017/
Garoppolo running camps for players
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With facilities closed for the team, QB Jimmy Garoppolo is running players-only workouts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-players-running-their-own-camps/2310254/
Will 49ers be a dynasty?
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: One NFL analyst says the 49ers have what it takes to win for several seasons. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/are-49ers-on-verge-of-a-dynasty/2309551/
Friday, June 12, 2020
Kendrick Bourne isn't satisfied
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Kendrick Bourne wants to play more than a supporting role in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-kendrick-bourne-wants-to-be-a-star/2307712/
Kittle blocks in the clutch, too
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: George Kittle is a great clutch receiver, but Pro Football Focus also notes he is a terrific blocker late in games, too. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-george-kittle-is-a-clutch-blocker-too/2308459/
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Is C.J. Beathard due to be traded?
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's speculation that backup QB C.J. Beathard could be traded before this season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-49ers-trade-beathard-before-this-season/2306125/
Monday, June 8, 2020
Niners have dynamic duo at tackle spots
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers lost Joe Staley, yet the offensive tackle combo of Trent Williams and Mike McGlinchey could be just as good as 2019 ... or better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-could-have-terrific-tackle-twosome/2305431/
Friday, June 5, 2020
Gil Brandt: Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Hall of Famer Gil Brandt says 49ers rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses to his game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/talent-expert-on-49ers-kinlaw-he-does-not-have-a-weakness/2303431/
Shanahan says Garoppolo will be elite
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan is confident he has a quarterback who will become one of the NFL's best. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-coach-shanahan-believes-in-jimmy-garoppolo/2304277/
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Small cornerback, big impact for 49ers
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: K'Waun Williams is one of the NFL's best slot cornerbacks -- and one of the most overlooked 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/williams-is-an-underrated-standout-for-49ers/2301866/
Monday, June 1, 2020
Niners' Ford ready to go full throttle
Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After surgery to clean out his knee, edge rusher Dee Ford is eager to play without pain in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-dee-ford-revved-for-new-season/2300923/
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