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The 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren’t any pads, so don’t expect much news. But we are officially back.
If you haven’t seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you?
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Onto today’s links…
Agent’s Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos
Aiyuk claimed he fired Williams in November. Williams was still listed as Aiyuk’s agent of record by the NFLPA until the end of June, when Aiyuk sent a written notice as required by their agent regulations. Presumably, Aiyuk told Williams verbally last November that his services were no longer needed. Although Williams hadn’t received a termination letter, it’s understandable that he wouldn’t be trying to protect Aiyuk’s interest anymore after such a conversation.
There wasn’t anything preventing Williams from making the split official at any time by sending Aiyuk a termination letter. For example, Antonio Brown and Johnny Manziel were fired by their respective agents.
I don’t doubt that Aiyuk was told by the NFLPA and/or Williams that he would be released in early June at the latest. That was likely before Aiyuk went AWOL. The 49ers are less inclined to reward what can reasonably be viewed as negative behavior.
George Kittle reveals one area where Kyle Shanahan has grown as 49ers coach
“His situational awareness, in my opinion, has grown so much,” Kittle said. “He’s been the head coach for going on 10 years now, and he’s just learned constantly — this part of the game matters the most. Got to hang onto the ball before halftime. Don’t let the other team score. Turnovers, whatever it is. Our whole team has realized that, too. We’ve all grown with it.”
“Sometimes we get one of the most difficult game plans I’ve ever seen in my entire life, and then another game, it’ll be the easiest game plan I’ve ever seen, but it’s versus a better team,” Kittle said. “I’m just like, ‘Kyle, what are we doing?’ But then they all work, and I’m just like, oh well. I’m having a great time regardless.”
Former All-Pro WR predicts career year for 49ers wideout
Coming to San Francisco, the 32-year-old is expected to be the team’s top wide receiver for Brock Purdy to target, and some, including legendary NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, believe that Evans will be great for the 49ers.
In a post on social media, Johnson predicted that Evans will catch 98 passes for 1,343 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2026. That would be the most receptions, the second-most receiving yards and tied for the fourth-most touchdowns that he’s had in year.
With Evans coming off of a rough season where he...
