SANTA CLARA — Guard Spencer Burford took full responsibility for the overtime play in which the 49ers left Kansas City star defensive tackle Chris Jones unblocked. It was a point that teammate Jon Feliciano revealed on social media when right tackle Colton McKivitz was incorrectly blamed for the pass-protection mistake for not sliding to his … Read more
The 49ers tested the clutchness of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and it came back to bite them in their gut-wrenching Super Bowl LVIII loss on Sunday. San Francisco’s decision to receive the ball after winning the overtime coin toss confused the general NFL world while also motivating some Chiefs players. “Yeah, I think as a … Read more
LAS VEGAS — The silence and stillness in the 49ers’ locker room after their 25-22 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII spoke volumes. There was no music playing, very little movement and no conversations. The usual postgame ritual of players taking off pads and showering would have to wait, while … Read more
In the latest chapter in the ongoing saga over Brock Purdy’s playing ability, one of the best analysts in football has come to the young quarterback’s defense. In speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers insider Matt Maiocco at Radio Row in Las Vegas, NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell explained what makes Purdy such … Read more
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers had precious little time to bask in the glory of a historic comeback victory in the NFC Championship Game. On Monday, it was back to work. Coach Kyle Shanahan wrapped up a meeting with the 49ers’ quarterbacks room to go over each of Brock Purdy’s snaps from the team’s 34-31 … Read more