JOSH DUBOW
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates a win in the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Trades play big role in building of Super Bowl-bound 49ers

By Josh Dubow 11 hrs ago
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Most executives preach the importance of building

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stretches during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Garoppolo gets 49ers to Super Bowl with handoffs not throws

By Josh Dubow Jan. 23, 2020 06:19 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Maybe it was fitting that Jimmy Garoppolo did his

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan calls a play during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reflects on blown Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 22, 2020 03:29 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan's play calls from his first trip to

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) dives over the goal line for a touchdown during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Journeyman Raheem Mostert becomes star for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 21, 2020 04:10 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Before taking the field each week, Raheem Mostert

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) leaps over the goal line for a touchdown during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20 (Margaret Bowles via AP)
49ers impressive turnaround leads to Super Bowl appearance

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2020 07:28 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — As the celebration raged in the victorious 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert celebrates after the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers won 37-20 to advance to Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2020 11:33 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Coach Kyle Shanahan received the NFC championship

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. Two of the best at their jobs will meet once again in the NFC championship game when Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers must decide how much to challenge San Francisco cornerback Richard Sherman. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Rodgers-Sherman matchup highlights NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2020 06:03 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nine years into his career and a little more than

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, center, is tackled by Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith, right, and other defenders during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Prolific 49ers TE Kittle takes great joy in run blocking

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2020 06:43 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — No tight end in NFL history has been as productive

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur celebrates a touchdown with Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2020 03:36 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, foreground, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, center, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. Also pictured at rear is defensive end Dee Ford. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rookie Nick Bosa makes big impact on improved 49ers defense

By Josh Dubow Jan. 15, 2020 06:43 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Nick Bosa remained on the turf with the wind knocked

FILE - This Jan. 4, 1997, file photo shows Green Bay Packers, from left, John Michels, Brett Favre and Andre Rison celebrating after Green Bay's Antonio Freeman recovered a fumble by teammate Edgar Bennett for a touchdown in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in Green Bay, Wisc. The Packers and 49ers that have combined for nine Super Bowl titles will meet with a spot in the ultimate game on the line once again when the 49ers (14-3) host the Packers (14-3) in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, file)
Rivalry for Packers-49ers dates back 25 years

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2020 06:06 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brett Favre vs. Steve Young. Aaron Rodgers dueling

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
49ers expect different Packers team in NFC title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2020 07:11 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Rodgers greeted Jimmy Garoppolo following

San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20) celebrates during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers use early season formula on playoff win vs. Vikings

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2020 10:08 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The formula that fueled a perfect first half of the

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) intercepts a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cook gets corralled in Vikings' 27-10 loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2020 09:32 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The offensive formula for the Minnesota Vikings has

San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert (31) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years, 27-10 over Vikings

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2020 07:28 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo threw a TD pass on his opening

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan, Cousins on opposite sides for playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 09, 2020 06:56 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kirk Cousins starting the 49ers' first playoff game

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019 file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh directs players during a combined NFL training camp with the Denver Broncos at the Broncos' headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The Cleveland Browns are meeting with Saleh about their coaching job. Saleh's defense dominated Cleveland in a game this season. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and members of the team's search committee will interview Saleh on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
49ers defensive focus is on stopping Dalvin Cook

By Josh Dubow Jan. 09, 2020 06:16 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers defense features a fearsome

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Alexander has returned to practice for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, for the first time since tearing his pectoral muscle midway through the season. The Niners opened up the three-week practice window for Alexander to be activated from injured reserve in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2020 06:32 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers defense is about to be

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. The 49ers won 26-21. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Jimmy Garoppolo ready for 1st playoff start for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2020 05:42 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo's postseason experience consists of

San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley spikes the football after a touchdown run by Raheem Mostert against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Joe Staley thankful to be back in playoffs with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2020 04:58 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Joe Staley was moved to tears as he ran off the