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NFL Network show NFL HQ asked, during a segment called "More or Less," how the 2016 San Francisco 49ers would compare to their 2015 counterparts. In the discussion was Jamie Dukes and David Carr, who were optimistic about the 49ers this season.
2016 Record
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The 49ers finished the 2015 season with a 5-11 record under then head coach Jim Tomsula. How do Dukes and Carr believe the Chip Kelly led 49ers will do compared to that? Will they have more or less than five victories when all is said and done?
"They're going to have more wins than five because they're going to score some more points," answered Carr. "They've got some new players. NaVorro Bowman is going to tackle enough people to get over five."
Dukes was in full agreement saying, "They're going to right that ship. They're definitely going to have more."
Host Erin Coscarelli went on to remind everyone how tough the 49ers' schedule is in 2016, especially out of the gate.
Scoring in 2016
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They two were next asked if the 49ers would score more or less points in 2016 than the previous season when they averaged just 14.9 points-per-game, which was last in the league.
"That's why they brought Chip Kelly in," Dukes answered. "And Chip Kelly has two quarterbacks that fit his style of play, as in a spread offense. That's what Chip wants to do. You want somebody who's a spread quarterback to have familiarity with what you do."
Dukes, who has made it clear before that he believes
Colin Kaepernick is the team's best option at quarterback, continued, "They've got one [quarterback] that's led their team to three NFC Championships. His name is Colin Kaepernick. The other guy? He was in Jacksonville and you see what's going on in Jacksonville."
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Number of Games for Colin Kaepernick
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Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert split the 49ers' 2015 season in games played, so the NFL HQ hosts asked if he would play more or less than eight games in 2016.
"I'm going to say more," said Carr. "It's going to take a little time for Colin to get back, but he's going to start more than eight." Dukes agreed.
Sacks by the Defense
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Both Dukes and Carr started that the 49ers would have more than 28 sacks, their 2015 total, in 2016. Dukes stated that this team is not that bad and that they just have some "tweaking" to do. "They should have new live. They'll be fine," he said.
"They're going to have more opportunities. More snaps on defense," said Carr. "DeForest Buckner hopefully can come in and do something so I think a lot more this year."
Tackles by NaVorro Bowman
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Carr: Less
NaVorro Bowman is the heart of the 49ers defense and led the league in tackles last season with 154. Should fans expect more or less out of Bowman this season? "I'm going to actually go with more again. He's a great player. It's designed for him to hunt and make those tackles. So what they'll do – you know, they drafted the kid this year – they're going to continue to cover him up and let him hunt," said Dukes.
"I think it's going to be less just because of the fact that they're not necessarily going to have to tackle as much," said Carr.
You can watch the entire segment below.
49ers more or less in 2016
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the San Francisco 49ers are optimistic that defensive linemen Arik Armstead and Javon Kinlaw will play this morning against the Philadelphia Eagles. On Friday, the team listed both as "questionable" for the game.
The Niners will see how both make it through pre-game warmups.
The #49ers are optimistic that DE Arik Armstead (abductor) and DT Javon
The San Francisco 49ers will kick off their 2021 campaign on the road against a rebuilding Detroit Lions team. Here we discuss the odds and analysis from a betting perspective.
When: Sunday September 12th, 2021 at 10:00am PT (FOX)
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Line: 49ers -7.5, over/under (o/u) 45; 49ers team total o26.5 (-125)/u26.5 (105); Lions team total o17.5 (-115)/u17.5 (-115); odds from DraftKings sportsbook.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have a new head coach in Dan Campbell, new offensive coordinator in Anthony Lynn and new starting quarterback in Jared Goff. The Lions drafted Penei
The San Francisco 49ers open the 2021 regular season with a road trip to play the Detroit Lions. San Francisco's overall record versus Detroit is 38-28-1, with the Niners winning 10 out of the last 11 matchups between the two teams.
The 49ers are visiting the Lions for the first time since 2015. San Francisco has won two of its three games at Ford Field. This also marks the fifth time Detroit and San Francisco face off in the opening game of the regular season, with the teams splitting the four matchups.
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo spoke with reporters before today's practice as the team prepares for the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here is everything they had to say.
Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff.
Head Coach Kyle Shanahan
Opening comments:
"Injuries for practice today. [DL] Kevin Givens hip, [WR Jalen] Hurd knee, [DT Javon] Kinlaw knee, [CB Emmanuel] Moseley knee. [QB] Trey Lance is limited and everyone else is full."
What can Trey do? Can he take snaps yet? Can he throw the ball?
"I think so. Yeah, we'll see out there today. But yeah, he should be able to do everything. We'll see how
