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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5h

From Burton to the big time: The story of Dee Winters, who had a cowboy uprbinging in a speck-on-the-map Texas town before receiving a career-changing surprise at TCU: He was going to play linebacker.

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers... #49ers

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5h

From Burton to the big time: The story of Dee Winters, who had a cowboy uprbinging in a speck-on-the-map Texas town before receiving a career-changing surprise at TCU: He was going to play linebacker.

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers... #49ers

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 11h

. @annkillion.bsky.social: Why Kyle Shanahan is the MVP of the 49ers’ season so far

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annki... #49ers

Why Kyle Shanahan is the MVP of the 49ers’ season so far

The San Francisco 49ers have been at risk of seeing their season derailed by injuries. But head coach Kyle Shanahan has done a remarkable job in guiding his team to a fast 4-1 start.

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 1d

Brock Purdy's starting job is currently secure, but he's not bench-proof in 2025. Here's how it could get interesting:

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers... #49ers

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 1d

The #49ers don't have a QB controversy. At least not yet.

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers...

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 2d

CBS' Tony Romo and Jim Nantz will call #49ers at Buccaneers at 1:25 p.m. Sunday

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 2d

Mac Jones is balling and Brock Purdy is hurt, but there is no #49ers QB controversy

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 2d

#49ers safety Malik Mustapha (knee) was particpating in indivudual drills after his practice window was opened today.

Working on side field: TE George Kittle (hamstring), LG Ben Bartch (ankle), CB Upton Stout (ankle), DT Alfred Collins (knee) and WR Jordan Watkins (calf)

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 2d

#49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) was not particpating in today's bonus practice. Mac Jones (knee) was going through individual drills.

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 3d

* The most impressive part of Mac Jones' brilliant, gutsy performance
* On Jones' leadership, accountablity
* Jones' worst throw was almost a killer
* Rams don't spend on LBs. It cost them
* Rams ran their failed final play more than once

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Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 5d

Such an excellent breakdown of the 49ers play of the season.

(Yes, we’re five games in, but I’m calling it now.)

@eric-branch.bsky.social does it all — history stories, big picture looks and deep dives into special moments like this.

eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5d

The story of the final snap:

The Rams tried to "big boy" but a backup who was the smallest player on the field helped turn them back.

“He told me, ‘Man, shoot the C gap. If you see them run the crunch, shoot the gap, f--- it up."

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers... #49ers

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5d

#49ers notes:
* Kendrick Bourne's four-day doghouse-to-penthouse journey
* Eddy Pineiro's hall pass
* Still no running room, but gritty CMC making impact

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers...

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, Peter! Much appreciated, particularly given your considerdable skills!

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eric-branch.bsky.social @eric-branch.bsky.social · 5d

The story of the final snap:

The Rams tried to "big boy" but a backup who was the smallest player on the field helped turn them back.

“He told me, ‘Man, shoot the C gap. If you see them run the crunch, shoot the gap, f--- it up."

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers... #49ers