On Monday Night Countdown, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis gave his opinion on the penalty against 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks during his sack of Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The call cost likely cost the 49ers a crucial win. Lewis called the penalty "the most embarrassing call in the National Football League since the 'tuck rule'."
While holding up an American Express card, Lewis would go on to say that if Ahmad Brooks is fined by the league for that hit, he would pay half of the fine.
49ers Notebook: The Trent Williams effect; Shanahan on his decision to decline key penalty; A familiar face haunts 49ers
By Kirk Larrabee
4 hrs
The sooner everyone moves on from the 49ers' dreadful 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night the better. But first, let's tie up some loose ends to come from Sunday's postgame interviews.
Much of the postgame discussion surrounded the performance of the 49ers' offense, which was poor enough to squander a defensive effort that held the Broncos' offense to just nine points. But there was also some honesty regarding the loss of left tackle Trent Williams, some insight from head coach Kyle Shanahan on why he declined an important first half penalty, and much more.
Let's get into a roundup of some of Sunday's postgame comments in this edition of 49ers Notebook.
George Kittle's honesty on the loss of Trent Williams and the performance of the
"I've never liked him": Mike Martz slams 49ers QB Trey Lance
By David Bonilla
Sep 13
In case there was any doubt, or if anyone really cared, former NFL coach Mike Martz made his feelings about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance very clear. He is not a fan and never was.
During a recent appearance on the 33rd Team podcast, Martz, who spent 2008 as the Niners' offensive coordinator, discussed Lance's performance on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The former coach didn't hold any punches and slammed the second-year player.
"I've never seen anything about this kid that was encouraging at all," Martz said, per Alex Espinoza of 95.7 The Game. "He really has to plant himself
Tom Brady on Jimmy Garoppolo starting for 49ers: "You never know when that opportunity's gonna present itself"
By David Bonilla
Sep 20
Jimmy Garoppolo is the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, barring unforeseen circumstances. Trey Lance underwent ankle surgery on Monday and will land on season-ending injured reserve.
The situation is disappointing for Lance, who finally had an opportunity to gain a significant number of in-game reps, something he has lacked over the last couple of seasons. COVID protocols shortened his 2020 campaign at North Dakota State to one game. Lance started only two games last season as an NFL rookie, with a few plays sprinkled in here and there in other games.
Lance's 2022 season ended in less than five full quarters.
For Garoppolo, this is an opportunity to prove his worth. There was no trade market for the veteran
