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Pros and cons of 49ers signings of Matthews, Verrett, Mayo
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Day 2 of free agency brought more injury-concern players to the 49ers. Yes, comeback stories are running rampant — and with a limp — …
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Joe Montana reveals link to firm at heart of college admissions scandal
The Mercury News - Jason Green
SAN JOSE — The company at the center of a nationwide college admissions cheating scandal provided “minimal consulting services” to the family of Joe …
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What we learned at 49ers HQ of free agency motives
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — If Dee Ford and Kwon Alexander indeed are coming to the 49ers defense’s rescue, their first efforts Thursday were a success in painting …
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New 49ers CB Jason Verrett: 'It's a surreal moment'
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Cornerback Justin Verrett said his “body feels good,” and that could make his signing Thursday with the 49ers a very good thing for a …
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Pros and cons of 49ers initial free agency moves
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — One day into free agency – plus the heavy-lifting, pre-agency period – and the 49ers have taken a prudent approach. Fans wanted a bigger …
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Raiders free agent prize Trent Brown felt `disrespected' by 49ers
The Mercury News - Jerry McDonald
ALAMEDA — The 49ers couldn’t have known at the time when they traded Trent Brown to the New England Patriots they were setting the stage for …
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49ers free agency: RB Tevin Coleman reunites with Shanahan
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Another year of free agency, another dual-threat running back for 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. Tevin Coleman, who played in Shanahan’s …
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Can Dee Ford rival Joe Montana deal in 49ers-Chiefs history?
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Joe Montana. Alex Smith. Dee Ford. Every so often in 49ers history, a trade happens with the Kansas City Chiefs for a marquee player. …
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Late ex-49ers, Raiders great wished his brain to be examined; 'I think it can do some good'
The Mercury News - Gary Peterson
The late Cedrick Hardman, hard-charging pass rusher who played for the 49ers and Raiders in a 12-year NFL career, left instructions to have his brain …
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49ers don't pull off trade for Odell Beckham Jr.
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA – Superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is not coming to the 49ers, spoiling what could have been their biggest trade since they landed …
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49ers don't trade for Giants Beckham but Chiefs Ford in play
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA – Superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is not coming to the 49ers. Instead, they could be swinging a deal for a much-needed pass rusher, …
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49ers free agency: Will Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman reunite?
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA – Last year, Richard Sherman. This year, Earl Thomas? Further raiding the Seattle Seahawks once-vaunted defense makes sense as the 49ers …
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Report: 49ers re-signing suspended long snapper Nelson
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Long snapper Kyle Nelson’s 10-game suspension last year for performance-enhancing substances figured to end his 49ers tenure. It …
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49ers free agency preview: Alexander the new leader of the pack
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Swarming to the ball in the middle of the 49ers defense will be a new playmaker this season, if all goes well, which certainly isn’t …
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Can you believe it? Cedrick Hardman thought people would quickly forget this classic 1976 49ers win
The Mercury News - Gary Peterson
The 49ers didn’t win any Super Bowls in the 1970s. In fact they lost 22 games more than they won. But for much of the decade they had a stout …
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Reports: 49ers adding LB Kwon Alexander to ACL-recovery ward
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Add linebacker Kwon Alexander to the 49ers’ risky infatuation with players coming off anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Alexander, …
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49ers mailbag: What are under-the-radar targets in free agency?
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Overpaying for a free agent or two or three is the price of business in NFL free agency, and business better be picking up this week …
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49ers free agency preview: Buckner's extension could affect interior shopping
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Whatever money the 49ers earmarked for the defensive tackle position could very well be part of a historic contract. For one of their …
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49ers free agency preview: Chiefs' Houston joins market
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA – No need to tell the 49ers how menacing a pass rusher Justin Houston can be. Houston played a pivotal role in the biggest play of the …
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49ers free agency preview: Looking for depth behind Staley, McGlinchey
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — One of last season’s best storylines was how 49ers greybeard Joe Staley mentored and groomed Mike McGlinchey, the ninth overall draft …
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49ers free agency preview: Center in question as Richburg recovers from surgery
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Fortifying the offensive line became an obvious emphasis since the 49ers made Jimmy Garoppolo a very rich quarterback last year. Now …
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49ers free agency preview: Finding a wide receiver or two is Job 1
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Wanted: a wide receiver who fearlessly will go over the middle, who can catch back-shoulder fades on the sideline, who can become Jimmy …
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49ers re-commit to handful of players, pass on Garçon
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA – Pass rushers Cassius Marsh and Dekoda Watson soon will be challenged for their jobs by 49ers additions this spring. But, on Thursday, …
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49ers free agency preview: Looking for a runner at the right price
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — This time last year, the 49ers won a bidding war to sign dual-threat running back Jerick McKinnon. A year later, the 49ers don’t figure …
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What does Terrell Owens think of Garoppolo, Mariucci and 40 times?
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Terrell Owens remains as game as ever when it comes to discussing quarterbacks. You might recall from his Pro Football Hall of Fame …
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Unlike Canton, Terrell Owens embracing 49ers Hall of Fame invite
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Terrell Owens is going into another Hall of Fame, this one belonging to the 49ers and this time with more graciousness. A year after …
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49ers free agency preview: Quarterbacks need not apply
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Burning through three quarterbacks each of the past two seasons proved no way for the 49ers to succeed under Kyle Shanahan. Of course, …
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Kurtenbach: Why Kyler Murray Mania is great news for the 49ers
The Mercury News - Dieter Kurtenbach
The 49ers didn’t tank, so they didn’t land the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft. That was a tough blow for some fans at the end of the regular …
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49ers keep starter from free agency, keeps offensive line intact
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Right guard Mike Person agreed Sunday on a three-year deal with the 49ers, who now return every starter from last season’s …