Despite spending some time as division foes before the NFL realigned the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints aren't exactly rivals. A few more games like the Week 14 nail-biter last season could change that.
Whoever is running the 49ers' social media account might want to ignite something, judging by an impressively clever tweet on Thursday. The post was meant to remind fans to wear masks during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which threatens the 2020 NFL season and sports in general.
And that individual did so while taking a shot at the Saints.
One of the best responses came from the 49ers' official Twitter account via a short clip from the two teams' Week 17 matchup at CenturyLink Field this past season. The referenced play resulted in a Niners win and the division crown.
Most 49ers fans view Brock Purdy's new deal as fair
By David Bonilla
May 17
You're never going to please everyone, but the San Francisco 49ers appear to have satisfied most of their fan base by signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a contract extension. The five-year, $265 million deal is added to the final year of Purdy's rookie contract, securing the...
49ers officially announce signing Brock Purdy to a 5-year contract extension
By Site Staff
5 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced a five-year contract extension with quarterback Brock Purdy, following initial reports last week. The team also noted in its press release that a press conference with Purdy is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
The 49ers...
Fred Warner sends clear message about Brock Purdy's new 49ers contract
By David Bonilla
May 19
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner hosted his annual ProCamps youth football event over the weekend at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, working with kids in grades 1 through 8. During the camp, participants had the chance to ask the All-Pro questions—one...
Brock Purdy Deal: I Didn't Panic, and Neither Did the 49ers
By Jack Stewart
May 19
The Faithful have experienced considerable contract stress throughout general manager John Lynch's tenure. Yes, deals get done, contracts get signed, holdouts are relatively short, and there has never been bad blood between the players and management.
That said, we have all...
