Eric Branch
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Recent articles by Eric:
Nick Bosa, 49ers’ pass-rushing savant, sings praises of Kemoko Turay
Given Nick Bosa’s pass-rushing knowledge, it was notable that the San Francisco... → Read More
49ers’ Mike McGlinchey, Daniel Brunskill added to injury list
A day after a 28-21 preseason win over Green Bay, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle... → Read More
Former UTSA standout Spencer Burford not surprised by early success with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers scouts were apparently on the mark when they pinpointed Spencer... → Read More
For struggling 49er Javon Kinlaw, on-field rise is tied to staying low
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has struggled with knee injuries during... → Read More
49ers, Deebo Samuel agree to 3-year, $71.55 million contract extension
Three months after not granting Deebo Samuel’s trade request, the San Francisco 49ers... → Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo’s excused absence from minicamp latest sign he’s likely done with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have excused rehabbing, on-the-trade block quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from their three-day mandatory NFL minicamp. → Read More
49ers’ Deebo Samuel part of Warriors’ postgame victory scene
Deebo Samuel, last seen by many San Francisco 49ers fans in tears in January after a... → Read More
49ers rookie observations: Kalia Davis, Drake Jackson, Tyrion Davis-Price and more
OK, it’s an unofficial prize, but sixth-round pick Kalia Davis earned the A-for-honesty... → Read More
49ers’ schedule: Weekly breakdown, starting with Bears on Sept. 11
A week-by-week look at the San Francisco 49ers' rugged 2022 schedule, which begins Sept.... → Read More
49ers could draft protection for Trey Lance with offensive line in flux
The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line could be manned by an inexperienced crew, which could mean prioritizing linemen for Trey Lance in the 2022 NFL Draft. → Read More
49ers unveil new uniforms with an old look
The San Francisco 49ers unveiled their 2022 uniform Monday that features the classic... → Read More
Report: Deebo Samuel has asked 49ers to trade him
Deebo Samuel, the San Francisco 49ers’ do-it-all wide receiver is doing everything he... → Read More
Who will be 49ers’ starting guards? Kyle Shanahan hints at promotions
Aaron Banks will be one of the 49ers’ starting guards in 2022. Head coach Kyle Shanahan... → Read More
Backup brigade: 49ers bringing back Willis, Johnson, Wilson
Two months removed from making one of the most impactful special-teams plays in San... → Read More
Ray-Ray McCloud could fix 49ers’ return woes, if he fixes his troubling flaw
Ray-Ray McCloud, the 49ers’ newest wide receiver/kick returner, might have been... → Read More
49ers awarded NFL-high five compensatory draft picks
The 49ers don’t have a first-round pick in this year’s draft, but they’ll be busy... → Read More
Can 49ers trade Jimmy Garoppolo before the market for him disappears?
The San Francisco 49ers’ list of possible Jimmy Garoppolo trade partners continues to... → Read More
Bargain shopping for 49ers: Four affordable free-agent options
Blame the NFL’s salary cap, but the 49ers will probably be shopping at FoodMaxx instead... → Read More
49ers mailbag: What’s up with S.F.’s offensive brain drain?
The 49ers have lost a host of heralded offensive assistant coaches this offseason. What... → Read More
49ers’ Richard Hightower joins Bears after season-long special-teams struggles
Richard Hightower still has a job. It’s just not with the 49ers. The franchise’s... → Read More