Steve Berman
@basportsguy.bsky.social
@TheAthletic; formerly Bay Area Sports Guy founder and NBC Sports Bay Area contributor
I thought it was a bad idea to pay Brock Purdy $50M+/year because he's had three arm injuries, so I admit my reasoning was wrong on this one.
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I thought it was a bad idea to pay Brock Purdy $50M+/year because he's had three arm injuries, so I admit my reasoning was wrong on this one.
What a disastrous year for Jauan Jennings. Once he started complaining he became one of the team's worst players.
November 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
What a disastrous year for Jauan Jennings. Once he started complaining he became one of the team's worst players.
The Sharks were a lot more entertaining than the Warriors tonight.
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The Sharks were a lot more entertaining than the Warriors tonight.
It isn’t a Niners game without a serious injury.
November 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
It isn’t a Niners game without a serious injury.
Refs trying to protect Jaxson Dart from himself. Weak call.
November 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Refs trying to protect Jaxson Dart from himself. Weak call.
Appreciate the 49ers' defense learning their lesson from last week. Just let the opposing offense score quickly so you aren't on the field as long.
November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Appreciate the 49ers' defense learning their lesson from last week. Just let the opposing offense score quickly so you aren't on the field as long.
Joe Davis pretending to be impartial is one of my favorite subplots of this World Series.
October 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Joe Davis pretending to be impartial is one of my favorite subplots of this World Series.
Today’s NFL slate was bad enough to make one wonder how this sport became the national pastime.
October 26, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Today’s NFL slate was bad enough to make one wonder how this sport became the national pastime.
The Niners draft a running back every year and none of them do anything. Isaac Guerendo is entrenched in the doghouse and Jordan James is inactive every week. Maybe Kyle should stop drafting running backs.
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Niners draft a running back every year and none of them do anything. Isaac Guerendo is entrenched in the doghouse and Jordan James is inactive every week. Maybe Kyle should stop drafting running backs.
The Skyy Moore experiment is working out exactly the way everyone expected. Poorly
October 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Skyy Moore experiment is working out exactly the way everyone expected. Poorly
Mac Jones isn't a top-tier QB but he is tough. The offensive line isn't great, the receivers are below average and he seems like he can barely walk, but he still makes plays.
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Mac Jones isn't a top-tier QB but he is tough. The offensive line isn't great, the receivers are below average and he seems like he can barely walk, but he still makes plays.
If I'm Demeco, I'm not letting Stroud throw another pass today. The Niners are thin up front and the Niners are a Stroud INT away from stealing a game they have no business winning.
October 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
If I'm Demeco, I'm not letting Stroud throw another pass today. The Niners are thin up front and the Niners are a Stroud INT away from stealing a game they have no business winning.
Jauan Jennings is having one of the worst contract years I can remember. He might be out of the league next year at this rate.
October 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Jauan Jennings is having one of the worst contract years I can remember. He might be out of the league next year at this rate.
Stroud just faked a handoff to no one and it didn't matter
October 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Stroud just faked a handoff to no one and it didn't matter
The least surprising stat ever, mixed with Fox’s sad injury piano heading to a commercial break
October 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The least surprising stat ever, mixed with Fox’s sad injury piano heading to a commercial break
The Niners didn't even care about this game but the Texans are doing their best to squander it lol
October 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Niners didn't even care about this game but the Texans are doing their best to squander it lol
Passing yards
Texans: 184
Niners: 9
Texans: 184
Niners: 9
October 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Passing yards
Texans: 184
Niners: 9
Texans: 184
Niners: 9
At this point, the Niners' main goal might be to get out of this game without losing Mac Jones to an injury caused by subpar o-line play. Quick throws, screens, etc. That's probably why they didn't throw Brock in there. Houston's defense is so good.
October 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
At this point, the Niners' main goal might be to get out of this game without losing Mac Jones to an injury caused by subpar o-line play. Quick throws, screens, etc. That's probably why they didn't throw Brock in there. Houston's defense is so good.
This seems like the first, "Oh yeah, the 49ers really miss Fred Warner" game.
October 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This seems like the first, "Oh yeah, the 49ers really miss Fred Warner" game.
Jake Moody is consistent
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Jake Moody is consistent
He's been playing hurt all season, like most of the 49ers' best players.
Puni played like hot garbage. Been happening more frequently. What happened to him from last year?
October 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
He's been playing hurt all season, like most of the 49ers' best players.
Jauan Jennings said he has five broken ribs. Not one. Five. I haven't seen a team this injured since I started watching sports.
October 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Jauan Jennings said he has five broken ribs. Not one. Five. I haven't seen a team this injured since I started watching sports.
Back to cynicism. No need to trade for anyone now.
I’ve been 100% cynical about the Niners since early last season. The energy from before was gone. I’m no longer cynical. They aren’t a great team right now, but they’re 4-1, 3-0 in the division. They like playing together again. The NFC is beatable. Rookies are making plays. They can contend.
October 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Back to cynicism. No need to trade for anyone now.
Mac Jones is totally injured but not being able to hold onto the ball whenever he gets hit is not optimal.
October 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Mac Jones is totally injured but not being able to hold onto the ball whenever he gets hit is not optimal.
Tony Romo is openly rooting for the Bucs in this game lol
October 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Tony Romo is openly rooting for the Bucs in this game lol