Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
49ers’ C.J. Beathard: ‘There’s no doubt in my mind that we can make the playoffs’
Oct 5, 2018 at 10:24 AM
•
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
No one will ever accuse C.J. Beathard of having a lack of confidence. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback remains hopeful, even after a 1-3 start, that he can lead his team to a playoff appearance in his second NFL season. The first step will be to defeat the visiting Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.
While many within the media have given up on the 49ers' playoff chances, Beathard
joined 95.7 The Game on Thursday night and shared that his eyes remain set on playing in January.
"I think we're shooting for the playoffs," Beathard told Damon Bruce. "We want to make the playoffs. Yeah, we've had some injuries and whatnot, but there's no doubt in my mind that we can make the playoffs and it starts with this next game and not looking ahead to the next game or the 12 games we have left.
"We're looking forward to this one against Arizona, and if we win this one, then we move on to the next one, try to win that one, and just kind of stack some good games up, get some wins rolling."
The 49ers may have lost this past Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers, but you would have a hard time arguing that it was Beathard's fault. While he tossed two interceptions, he also went 23-of-37 for a career-high 298 yards with two touchdowns while displaying a great deal of toughness throughout the game.
"I feel light years ahead of where I was last year with the knowledge of the offense and just how everything has slowed down," Beathard said. "Just being able to read coverages, I'm actually able to see what the defense is doing when I call a play. I feel like last year I'd call a play and walk up to the line of scrimmage and still be thinking about what I just said. It's definitely slowed down a lot for me this year."
You can listen to the entire conversation with Beathard below. He also discusses the Crucial Catch event held at Levi's Stadium on Tuesday night, tight end
George Kittle saying he has a "dad bod," his grandfather's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the losses of running back Jerick McKinnon and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Rumor: Steelers believe they can acquire 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk at a bargain
According to Sports Illustrated contributor Noah Strackbein, who writes for "All Steelers" on the network, there's a level of confidence within the Pittsburgh Steelers organization that they can strike a deal for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk—and at a bargain rate.
"According to a team source, the Steelers and 49ers trade talks are real," Strackbein wrote. "While nothing is imminent, they 'would be surprised if it didn't happen.' But it all comes down to compensation, and Pittsburgh isn't willing to budge much on price."
While it seems unlikely that the 49ers would part ways with Aiyuk for anything less than a first-round draft
Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy are why the 49ers can afford to pay Brandon Aiyuk
It's evident that the San Francisco 49ers engaged in long-term financial planning. Much discussion has centered around the feasibility of the team committing significant financial resources to two wide receivers, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Some skeptics question the wisdom of such heavy investment in a single position, especially considering that the 49ers handed Samuel a substantial three-year extension merely two years ago.
Adding complexity to this debate is the impending contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy, positioning him to become the highest-paid player on the team. He will likely even become one of the NFL's highest-paid players. Where he ranks in average salary will depend upon whether he can replicate the stellar performance of his Pro Bowl 2023
George Kittle hopes 49ers offense can 'take another step forward'
George Kittle recently spoke with ESPN during the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, where he joined other NFL stars for the golfing event. Of course, the conversation shifted toward football, with Laura Rutledge asking Kittle to reflect on the team's 2023 season, its Super Bowl defeat, and the motivation it provides for the upcoming season.
The tight end believes San Francisco maintained a competitive roster this offseason and is gearing up for another run at a championship. He emphasized the importance of maintaining good health and continual improvement for a successful upcoming season.
"Brock Purdy is a fantastic quarterback, and he's only going to get better because he's young," Kittle said. "And we were fortunate enough to be able to keep our entire
49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
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
