Matt Barrows
@mattbarrows
Matt has covered the 49ers since 2003, first for The Sacramento Bee and now for The Athletic. Like fiction? Check out the crime novel Matt co-wrote. It's about a reporter who commits a series of murders ...
49ers +/-: A distressed Kyle Shanahan clears the air on his July 14 car crash, goes into detail on his injuries… youtu.be/8CuOAw2Ybo8
Who. Is. He? De’Zhaun Stribling aced a little-known test at Ole Miss designed to determine exactly that. (Hey, Kyle Shanahan: Read ‘til the end) www.nytimes.com/athletic/725...
Former #49ers GM Scot McCloughan on his former team's most controversial draft picks, De'Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black ... nytimes.com/athletic/724...
Ranking the 49ers' undrafted rookies: A pass rusher and punter lead the way ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
Sean Payton will be ‘surprised’ if NFL players are part of Olympic flag football; Kyle Shanahan has similar take www.nytimes.com/athletic/716...
49ers pledge to rest Christian McCaffrey more. Do they actually mean it this time? www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
The 49ers announced their coaching changes, most of which were previously reported: DC: Raheem Morris Ass’t HC/Defense: Matt Eberflus Defensive passing game coordinator: Jerry Gray TEs: Cameron Clemmons Some other moves …
A standout at today’s Stanford pro day: DT Clay Patterson. At 6-2, 285, he ran a 4.85 40, had a 4.44-second shuttle run and a 10-4 broad jump. To put that last one in perspective, the longest broad jump by a DT at the combine was 9-8.
Ten #49ers persons of interest at pick No. 27 as combine workouts kick off today ... Keep an eye on WR Omar Cooper Jr., EDGE Cashius Howell, T Max Iheanachor and seven others ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...
The biggest topic in John Lynch's two media sessions Tuesday: Wide receiver www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
Wind watch: There’s hardly any right now, but it should crank up in the afternoon. Remember: Visiting kickers are 10-16 at a Levi’s this year, the worst percentage in the NFL. oh, I really like the Brock Purdy one yet you did that that was really I mean it was to the point.
Sam Darnold on possibly having his old #49ers locker again and on the prospect of ex Jets teammate Frank Gore getting into the hall of fame.
#49ers macro minute: * Brock, Mac played similar snaps; who was better? * Jauan delivered, but not in traffic * Trent Williams played most snaps since 2013 * Who led team in QB pressures? * By season’s end, top rookie was clear * Missed tackle rates soared at safety www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
If you're on the Peninsula today, please drop by and say hello. I'll be signing books with my sister at the Burlingame Barnes & Noble starting at 1 p.m. Come for the signing, stay for my Draft Crush hints ...
Fred Warner doesn’t appear to be practicing today but, hey, Luke Gifford was back …
This was my Dec. gauge on when Fred Warner might be back. Was I a few ticks too low on Round 2? www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...
No Ji'Ayir Brown or Luke Gifford at #49ers practice today. Fred Warner and Ricky Pearsall were limited; Trent Williams was full go ...
A six-year journeyman replaced a 12-time Pro Bowler at LT one snap into Sunday’s game. The results were unexpected. On the biggest game of Austen Pleasants' career ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...
High-ankle sprain returnees Tatum Bethune and Sam Okuayinonu were full go in practice all week. Also, I believe QB Kurtis Rourke's practice window will close at the end of the week. Rourke likely will be part of the team's QB mix to begin the 2026 offseason.
#49ers mailbag: * Where will Aiyuk land? * What’s up w/ Bryce Huff? * Why Hulk is a healthy scratch * Is Zach Wilson a ShannyFit? * Why DE *must* be an offseason priority * A major milestone for George Kittle * More! www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
How does PFF grade a snap, a game, a season? Here's a step-by-step on how the process works ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
49ers minutia minute: * Trent Williams’ pancake party * CMC falls off 1,000-1,000 pace * Kittle in striking distance of Vernon * Best pass rusher: Keion White? * Last year, opponents missed 1 FG… * … This year, they’ve missed 9! * Snap counts * More www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Pregame conditions include heavy fog and frequent Robert Saleh. Fog should be gone by kickoff.
