Month: April 2015

SF: San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Davis, Anquan Boldin Discuss Upcoming Season
Jan 5, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) and wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) in the 4th quarter as Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) looks on during the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. The 49ers beat the Packers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 5, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) and wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) in the 4th quarter as Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) looks on during the 2013 NFC wild card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. The 49ers beat the Packers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco 49ers finished the 2014 season with an 8-8 record, but towards the end of the season and during the offseason, the 8-8 record felt much worse than it actually was.

The 49ers have experienced quite the downfall in such a short amount of time, as they’ve lost several key players to retirement and free agency, they’ve done a complete rehaul of their coaching staff, and because of all of this, the impression of the organization has gone down significantly.

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GSW: Draymond Green on Trash Talk, Clippers, Jeremy Tyler, Defense, and More
March 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

March 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green is often called the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors. He brings infectious energy, fierce passion, determination, and toughness to every Warriors game. In addition to his enthusiasm on the court, he brings the same energy off the court…and in interviews.

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SF: Colin Kaepernick’s Development Draws Comparisons to Tim Lincecum
Dec 14, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated San Francisco 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 14, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated San Francisco 17-7. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Colin Kaepernick got the unique opportunity to work with Kurt Warner this offseason, in the hopes of refining his mechanics and working on the mental side of being a quarterback.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: Spurs, McAdoo, Rest
April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors’ magical season continues. They still have the best record in the NBA at 63-14, and they have officially clinched home court advantage throughout the playoffs. It’s a good time to be a Warriors fan.

In this week’s Warriors Mailbag, we will discuss the Warriors’ loss to the Spurs last week and their possible matchup with the Spurs in the playoffs, if James Michael McAdoo will have a role in the playoffs, and Steve Kerr’s tendency to rest his starters, especially in the fourth quarter.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants’ Starting Rotation Already Facing Adversity
Mar 29, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 29, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain (18) on the mound during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

One of the biggest concerns for the San Francisco Giants heading into the 2015 season was their starting pitching staff. Although the Giants, unlike many other MLB teams, can boast the fact that they have seven capable starting pitchers on their 25-man roster, there are several questions surrounding every member of the starting rotation.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants Mailbag: Lincecum, LF Power, Leadoff Spot
Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The San Francisco Giants started off the 2015 season on Monday with their first game of a three-game series on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. One game down, 161 to go.

In this week’s Giants Mailbag, we will discuss expectations for Tim Lincecum in 2015, the lack of power from the left field “platoon”, and how Nori Aoki will do as the leadoff hitter, compared to Angel Pagan.

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