Baalke Counters Reports That Bowman Won’t Play
There's been plenty of disappointing news for 49ers fans lately. The retirement of Patrick Willis at age 30 was a blow, as was the loss of head coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Frank Gore and guard Mike Iupati.But at least one piece of good news surfaced Wednesday when general manager Trent Baalke countered rumors that All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman might not play in 2015.In fact, some reports indicated the 49ers were considering releasing Bowman because he hadn't made enough progress to pass medical tests that would clear him to play in 2015.But Wednesday, in speaking with Bay Area reporters at Levi's Stadium, Baalke said Bowman is "at a real good place" in his recovery. Bowman missed all of 2014 after tearing two knee ligaments in the NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks in January of 2014. At first it was believed Bowman would return for the second half of the 2014 season. Then, when progress wasn't as fast as hoped, Bowman was shut down for the entire year.Baalke disputed the reports that Bowman hadn't made progress or that it was a bad sign he never played in 2014."There was no setback at all," Baalke said. "It was just a matter of what's the best decision for him,...
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Malachi Corley welcomes opportunity to play with 49ers WRs
By David Bonilla
23 hrs
Malachi Corley has been likened to versatile San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. What does Corley, the former Western Kentucky wide receiver, think about the prospect of joining Samuel and the rest of the 49ers' receiving corps?
It's a possibility. Corley is expected to be drafted in the second or third round this week and recently visited the team in Santa Clara. Could it be the 49ers calling his name?
"Put me out there with Deebo," Corley recently told Kay Adams on the "Up and Adams" show. "Deebo, left, Malachi, right, [Brandon] Aiyuk, [Christian] McCaffrey down the middle."
While 49ers fans hope to see Aiyuk remain with the team, negotiations for
Silver: New 49ers intel reveals potential Brandon Aiyuk trade still in play
By David Bonilla
23 hrs
When asked about the possibility of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk not being on the San Francisco 49ers roster on Friday morning, general manager John Lynch responded, "I wouldn't anticipate that."
Lynch assured reporters that signing Aiyuk to a long-term extension is a priority, stating, "And our wish is that he's here and a part of the Niners for the rest of his career. We're working through that."
While Lynch didn't elaborate on the conversations occurring behind closed doors, Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that a potential trade remains a
49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
Draft Watch: Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley visiting 49ers on Wednesday
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects this week as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Wednesday.
Corley is expected to be a Day 2 pick. San Francisco owns two selections on Day 2—the No. 63 overall pick in the second round and the No. 94 overall pick in the third round. Currently, the receiver is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks.
Western Kentucky @WKUFootball receiver Malachi Worley