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49ers continue to believe in themselves, and it shows in upset wins
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, shares his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he looks at how the 49ers have pulled off back-to-back upsets at this stage in the season. For a team that has struggled to find wins this season, you have to...
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Jeff Garcia: Nick Mullens continues to do what's asked of him
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, shares his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he takes a look at two impressive young guys on offense. The 49ers turned to their young players against the Denver Broncos, and those guys stepped up. As much as...
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Jeff Garcia: 49ers' defense must make adjustments to fit their players
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, shares his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he takes look at some good, some bad, and the future. The same things continue to haunt the 49ers. There is really nothing more to say about their loss in...
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Jeff Garcia: 49ers' QBs lack footwork; future backup remains unclear
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, shares his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he looks at where the 49ers stand after cutting Reuben Foster. It’s a terrible situation, and you feel for the alleged victim. Reuben Foster showed a lack of ability to...
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Jeff Garcia: Nick Mullens' prep showed in 49ers' win over Raiders
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, will share his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he takes a look at how the 49ers can build on their victory over the Raiders. The 49ers got off to a strong start last week against the Raiders...
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Jeff Garcia: 49ers' QB C.J. Beathard showing signs of regression
Editor’s note: Former 49ers Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, will share his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he takes an in-depth look at the play of the team’s quarterback position. The 49ers take a six-game losing streak into their quick-turnaround game Thursday night against the Oakland Raiders...
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Jeff Garcia: 49ers are their own worst enemy in difficult season
The 49ers are at a crossroads in their season. After being competitive throughout the first six weeks, they were not competitive against the unbeaten Los Angeles Rams. The next three games before the bye week likely will tell us everything we need to know about the team. Here are three main points as the 49ers come out of their 39-10...
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49ers must have Us against the World mentality going up against Rams
Editor’s note: Former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, will share his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he discusses how the 49ers can shock everyone against the Rams, starting with their mindset. There would be no better way for the 49ers to get past a tough loss in...
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How 49ers' defense can take major strides against Packers, Rams
Editor’s note: Former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, will share his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he discusses how the 49ers’ defense can build on a promising performance against Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams over the next two weeks. There were plenty of encouraging signs...
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49ers can open up running game if C.J. Beathard has success passing
Editor’s note: Former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia, now an NBC Sports Bay Area analyst, will share his thoughts on the team each week throughout the season. This week, he examines the 49ers’ lack of a running game against the Chargers. The 49ers can expect to see more of the same until they make defenses pay the price. The Los Angeles...