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Tom Jensen
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49ers columnist for Fan Nation, I covered the team back in the Walsh days. I'm writing a science fiction novel set in 2076 with AI and transhumanism going at it. My music is EWF, Toshiki Kadomatsu, Dirty Loops, and Japanese jazz. I live in Seattle.
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Exploring the 49ers options at 11.
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A Deep Dive Into the 49ers Draft Options at Pick No. 11
Testing at the NFL Draft Combine begins on the 27th, it’s time to bring the draft into focus.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Answering 49ers questions, will they take a 33M cap hit to deal Deebo and get a pick?
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49ers Four Questions: Deebo Samuel and The Draft
Philadelphia wins a ring and the Niners have a lengthy climb ahead of them to get back to NFC contention. Let’s get to this week’s questions. 1. Deebo Sam
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February 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Super Bowl lessons for the 49ers.
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Lessons the 49ers Can Learn From Super Bowl LIX
Philadelphia shellacked Kansas City in a 40-22 Super Bowl victory, denying the Chiefs bid for a threepeat. The Eagles succeeded where the Niners failed, San Fra
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February 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Niner draft mock 2.
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49ers Mock Draft 2: Will the Trenches Lose Out to Weapons?
The Niners enter the draft with more needs than picks. Some positions will get shut out early. My expectation is offensive line will get bumped yet again. At th
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February 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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My take on the draft, and whether the Niners should make a run at Myles Garrett.
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Putting the 49ers Contention Puzzle Together: The Draft
The Browns would prefer to deal Garrett to the NFC, so the Niners do have a legit shot - if they’re willing to give up 11.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Answering 49ers questions on the wait for Robert Saleh and who will be at the Senior Bowl practices next week.
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49ers Four Questions: Robert Saleh, Plan B, and the Senior Bowl
The 49ers continue to wait at the altar for Robert Saleh, as Jacksonville promotes an interim GM with 17 years in San Francisco.
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January 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A free agency primer breaking down how much the Niners will have to spend and potential targets.
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49ers Rebuild: Available Money and Targets in Free Agency
The Niners have struggled to get free agency right for years. Charvarius Ward is the exception proving the rule.
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January 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The 49ers hope Robert Saleh returns, they have no Plan B.
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49ers Waiting and Hoping for Saleh
The 49ers are waiting for a reunion with former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, hoping he doesn’t land a head coaching job and returns to Santa Clara. Matt
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January 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Niners What If. What I would do vs what I predict will happen on Purdy, the coordinators and free agency.
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49ers Offseason Preview: What I Would Do vs. What I Expect to Happen
Facing the most important offseason of the Kyle Shanahan era, the 49ers decisions will determine if they return to contention or continue to struggle.
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January 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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My 49ers draft preview on defense.
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49ers Draft on Defense: Which Position Should they Take in Round 1?
The 49ers biggest position need is a defensive tackle that can stop the run and rush the passer.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Breaking down the 49ers 1st round choice by position on offense.
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49ers Draft on Offense: Which Position Should they Take in Round 1?
The focus for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch this offseason is to identify the root causes of this year’s failures and fix them.
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January 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The Niners begin the off-season with two expected firings within the coaching staff.
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The 49ers have let go of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen and special teams coordinator Brian Schneider.
The 49ers have let go of defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen and special teams coordinator Brian Schneider. Both moves were anticipated, no additional firings a
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January 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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49ers-Arizona season-ending game recap.
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49ers Embarrassed by Arizona 47-24 in Season Finale
The 49ers season ends with a 47-24 defeat that showcases all the reasons they lost 11 games. A gassed defensive line gives up 21 points in the 4th quarter.
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January 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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49ers-Arizona game preview.
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49ers-Arizona Game Preview: Finale of a Failed Season
For the first time since 2020 the 49ers will not be advancing to the playoffs.
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January 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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49ers mock draft for the first 100 picks.
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49ers Mock Draft 1, The First 100
The draft, the annual rite of spring where The Faithful demand an offensive lineman with the first pick and Kyle Shanahan takes another position. Might as well
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December 31, 2024 at 8:18 PM
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49ers-Detroit game recap.
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49ers Give Detroit A Fight, Fall Late 40-34
Showing great effort, the Niners built a 21-13 lead at halftime before falling to Detroit 40-34. In a game where many expected a Lions blowout (raises hand) the
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December 31, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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49ers-Detroit game preview.
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San Francisco 49ers-Detroit Lions Game Preview: An Unexpected Fate
The 49ers face the team they took out in the NFC Championship in a role reversal with the Lions looking like a Super Bowl contender.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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The Niners and Brock Purdy's extension, a four questions column.
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Four 49ers Questions: Brock Purdy and Running It Back
The 49ers could choose bold action and a new direction. They won’t, but then you already knew that. Let’s take out the crystal ball and see what might be up. 1.
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December 24, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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49ers-Miami game recap.
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49ers Eliminated, Fall to Miami 29-17
The 49ers were in a gift-giving mood in Miami, giving away the game to the Dolphins 29-17. 11 penalties included one flag that took away a likely touchdown.
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December 23, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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49ers-Miami game preview.
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49ers-Dolphins Game Preview: Pride vs. The Draft
Playing out the string of the season with meaningless games in December is a new experience for the 49ers. They’ll miss the playoffs for the first time since 20
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December 22, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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Brock Purdy wants to be the top paid QB in the NFL. Will the 49ers give it to him and go into Purdatory?
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Will the 49ers Go Into Purdatory?
With the loss to the Rams, the 49ers season ended several weeks earlier than hoped. That suggests a review of the leadership of the team.
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December 15, 2024 at 9:27 PM
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49ers-Rams game recap.
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Shanahan Chooses Deebo Over the Season as 49ers Fall to Rams 12-6
Deebo Samuel insisted this week that he isn’t slipping he just needs the ball. Kyle Shanahan believed him and tailored the game plan to Samuel.
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December 13, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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49ers-Rams game preview.
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49ers-Rams Preview: Do or Die
The Los Angeles Rams are averaging over 32 points a game in their last four with Matthew Stafford playing his best football of the year. The Niner defense held
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December 12, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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49ers-Bears recap and a review of playoff scenarios.
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49ers Show Their Pride and Fight in 38-13 Rout of Chicago
The 49ers responded to two straight embarrassing losses with a game that proved what this team can be in a 38-13 shellacking of the Chicago Bears. San Francisco
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December 9, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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49ers-Bears game preview.,
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49ers-Bears Game Preview: Time For A Pride Check
After three straight losses, the 49ers face a pride check game at home against Chicago. This week Deebo Samuel said the team is better than their 5-7 record, he
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December 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM