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49ers-Saints: Niner Faithful invade New Orleans
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert said this week that he expects the Niner Faithful to show up in force for the team's game this weekend against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
"How I see it is it's going to be a neutral site because I know our fans are going to show up because every game we've gone to, so far, has really felt like a home game, especially for these away games," Mostert said
during an interview on 95.7 The Game.
That seemed like a tall order, given the passionate home crowd that the Saints regularly attract at the Superdome. Based on the number of 49ers fans at what looks to be the French Quarter in the video below, maybe it's not as unlikely as once thought.
Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee has also noticed a significant Niner-fan presence in New Orleans this weekend. It will be interesting to see how much that carries into Sunday's NFC showdown at the Superdome.
Team reporter, Keiana Martin, also noticed the Red and Gold representation.
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The San Francisco 49ers have finalized a new deal for Raheem Mostert, according to the running back's agent, Brett Tessler. It includes "plenty of extra incentives as well as a bonus," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"Happy we got things worked out and looking forward to him having another great season there," wrote Tessler. "Thanks to the organization for taking care of him."
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John Lynch says George Kittle will report to training camp, won't put a timeline on a new contract
By David Bonilla
Jul 28, 2020
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on KNBR this morning that tight end George Kittle will report to training camp despite the player and his agent seeking a contract extension. Kittle, along with other veterans, will report to the Santa Clara facility for COVID-19 testing today.
Kittle will eventually become the league's highest-paid tight end. While saying he expects his talented offensive star to be among the veterans reporting, Lynch didn't want to put a timeline on any impending deal, saying that the 49ers and Kittle's agent, Jack Bechta, remain in good communication.
49ers coaches have remained in contact with Kittle all offseason.
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49ers, George Kittle not 'particularly close' on new deal, reports Rapoport
By David Bonilla
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch sounded optimistic on Tuesday that a deal with the team's All-Pro tight end, George Kittle, would get done — eventually.
"George is such a great fit for what we do," Lynch said on KNBR. "He's a tremendous player. I'm sitting here looking at the vision statement for what we want in a player, and George checks every box. He's tremendous. He's what we want to be. I think it would be silly not to figure that out, so we're going to do our best to do just that."
The good news is that Kittle reported to the 49ers on Tuesday for his first COVID-19 test. Should that one and his second test on Friday return negative,
