Episode 78

"Niner FAs and J. Butler torn ACL"

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49ers: DC Robert Salé leaves to become Titans head coach; internal assistant Russ Bradley is viewed as the likely replacement to maintain system continuity
Brandon Ayuk “not coming back” after getting paid; 49ers face many free agents (Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Skyy Moore, Tongass, Pinero), with kicker Pinero deemed the top re-signing priority
Mac Jones wants to stay as backup; 49ers won’t move him for less than a 2nd-round pick given Purdy’s injury risk
Draft chatter: consider drafting George Kittle’s replacement at TE (post-Achilles at age 32) or a successor to aging LT Trent Williams
NFL: Super Bowl 60 set as Patriots vs Seahawks; as Niners fans, they lean Seahawks to keep pace with Patriots in franchise titles
Hall of Fame debate: Bill Belichick reportedly not a first-ballot selection due to Spygate/Deflategate baggage; they wonder if Tom Brady will face similar scrutiny
Warriors recap: Jimmy Butler suffers an ACL tear; Kuming(a) briefly surges before ankle/knee issues; a postponed T-Wolves game is made up; Moody and Podziemski step up in roles
Trade buzz: JK requests a trade; deadline is Feb 5; wild rumor of Giannis to Warriors for a big package (Butler, JK, Pods, and picks); otherwise they may stand pat
Truth or Not Truth: 1) Niners trading down? One says no—prioritize O-line, though trading down could still net a target. 2) If Warriors land Giannis, Steph likely extends, possibly on a team-friendly deal