I'm not really a lifelong basketball fan but I grew up a bulls fan because of Michael Jordan, so i can honestly say this without sounding like a traitor, congrats to the New York Knicks. on winning their first championship since 1973. New Yorkers definitely deserve this one
Aldon Smith passed away today at the age of 36 ๐
Statement from the 49ers:
โWe are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith. Aldonโs undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen. Beyond his excellence as a player, Aldon will be remembered for his infectious smile that lit up every room he walked into. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.โ
It's kind of hilarious how Grant Cohn is a Brandon Aiyuk champion suddenly now that we know he's not going to be a 49er.
Cuz this was Grant when he thought Aiyuk would be a 49er for a long time.
A shock to nobody who actually knows how the guy works.
"You just have Kyle whoโs the most petty person in the world and Brandon whoโs trying to be more petty."
@grantcohn, publisher of the 49ers on SI, didn't hold back on @FullCommandShow. Instead of venting on his phone, Grant says Aiyuk needs to stop the videos and pull the ultimate troll: show up to training camp with a smile, shake everyone's hand, and act like nothing happened.
This segment highlights how the relationship was fractured long before the holdout. By publicly showing they didn't want to pay him market rate, the 49ers set the stage for a toxic game of chicken.
Full episode ๐ in the replies.
๐ฅ: @FullCommandShow | #RaiseHail #FreeAiyuk
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@SupermanMOG David Corensweat portrayal, his sheer size at 6'4 235 plus, his gentle boy scout personality, not some reluctant God tier being who acts like Batman, Cavill has the looks but that's about where it ends
Greg Cosell on 49ers rookie RB Kaelon Black:
โHe's tough. He's physical. He's got some juice to himโฆit would not surprise me if he earns the job as the backup to McCaffrey.โ
Via: @RossTuckerPod
Anybody who has access to the press room and gets to interview the team will always have a heads up advantage. Most of the team reporters operate in good faith. Grant on the other hand is a grifter. It's not about a balanced view of things And solid reporting. It's all about shock value. Every story is like a TMZ exclusive
It's no mystery that I do not like Grant Cohn or his cliq.And i find it funny that other content creators will defend him no matter how stupid or asinine his takes are, because they want to get the rub by possibly collaborating with him to grow their channel. I on the other hand don't care about that, that ship sailed a long time ago. It's pretty pathetic that people will sell out for the possibility of blowing up.
Nick Wagoner gave a recap on the 49ers & Brandon Aiyuk situation:
Brandon Aiyuk is NOT counting against the 90-man roster & is NOT getting paid.
Additionally, If he skips training camp, fines can pile up to $50,000 PER DAY
The idea Kyle Shanahan cancelled minicamp due to Brandon Aiyuk is false
H/T @49ersSportsTalk || @Coach_Yac
49ers SI reporter @grantcohn was on with @BMitchandFinlay and gave his thoughts on why the Brandon Aiyuk situation went nuclear:
He says SF has a "frat boyish, corporate" culture where you have to "bend the knee," and Aiyuk refused.
"De'Vondre Campbell straight up quit the team mid-game a couple of years ago and people called him crazy, but it's like when it's one guy after another, it makes you feel like there's a clique of in-group players on this team, and then there's everyone else."
Highly recommend watching the full interview as Grant provides a ton of insight on the situation. Full interview will be linked in the replies.
๐ฅ: @BMitchandFinlay | #RaiseHail #FreeAiyuk
First you start speaking in tongues and keep calling the Niners ass boys, ass boys , or saying the belt is coming, now you're talking even more shit thinking you're living in 2027. CTE, RETARDATION, the TISM, something is definitely wrong inside this clowns head ๐คก