49ers competitive roster heavily influenced Alex Mack s decision to sign
By David Bonilla
Mar 25, 2021 Several variables factored into veteran center Alex Mack s decision to sign with the San Francisco 49ers. It wasn t just because of a second reunion with head coach Kyle Shanahan. The two previously worked together in Cleveland and Atlanta. It wasn t just the money or the area, either. Mack is a Southern California native and still spends his offseason there. He played college football for the California Golden Bears. The idea of returning to his home state was enticing.
The six-time Pro Bowler joined KNBR on Thursday and discussed what went into his decision to sign with the Bay Area team. Much of it had to do with what Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have built in Santa Clara.
49ers Deebo Samuel isn t too concerned about the Rams offseason moves
By David Bonilla
Mar 11, 2021 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel doesn t know what it s like to lose to the Los Angeles Rams. He is 4-0 in his two NFL seasons against the division rival. It s a significant rivalry to the young receiver, too.
After being asked about Samuel during the first meeting between the two teams last year, Rams star defensive tackle Aaron Donald seemingly acted as though he did not know who Samuel was. Who? Who s that? Donald asked the reporter who inquired about Samuel.
Last year, Samuel had six catches for 66 yards and a touchdown during the first meeting between the 49ers and Rams. He racked up 11 catches for 133 yards during the second meeting to help complete the sweep for the second consecutive season.