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Mr. Relevant! Brock Purdy has opportunity to make NFL history as 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo replacement
All that is to say that the 49ers’ sudden starter has an unprecedented alternative in trendy soccer.
San Francisco declining to put in a claim on Baker Mayfield suggests Shanahan is snug using Purdy by means of the ultimate gauntlet. It is doable the 49ers had an inkling the division-rival Rams would scoop up Mayfield and determined it would be extra prudent to undertaking confidence within the rookie than spark questions by putting a would-be empty declare. Both manner, the Niners are set to roll with Purdy.
A four-year starter at Iowa State, Purdy entered Sunday’s contest in opposition to Miami within the first quarter with the 49ers trailing 7-3 and instantly led them on a 54-yard landing drive. San Francisco added one other 76-yard TD drive to shut the half, giving the Niners a lead they would not relinquish. The rookie displayed moxie, standing in and delivering beneath strain to tight home windows. Even in opposition to free rushers, he launched the ball shortly or prevented strain. Purdy received the ball out on time and confirmed some potential to get by means of his reads. That Shanahan trusted Purdy to throw on a swarm of quick third downs underscored the coach’s confidence within the rookie.
“Brock got here in and made some huge performs. He is received some balls on the market, forgive me for saying it that manner,” Shanahan mentioned Sunday after the win.
It wasn’t all fairly for the rookie, as he did not show the flexibility to stretch the sector and threw a number of passes behind targets. His red-zone play wants cleansing up, as with most younger QBs. And a yards per try common of 5.7 leaves loads to be desired.
However thrown into the hearth in opposition to a playoff-caliber opponent with little preparation, Purdy carried out swimmingly. The query is whether or not he can proceed to develop as defenses get extra tape, start to remove his first reads and cargo as much as cease the run. We have seen different younger quarterbacks play properly for stretches earlier than defenses caught up and exploited their inexperience. On the plus facet, these 49ers are constructed to face up to the catastrophic accidents they’ve suffered at quarterback — from Trey Lance taking place in Week 2 to Jimmy G hitting the shelf on Sunday.
San Francisco boasts a menacing protection that hasn’t given up greater than 17 factors in 5 straight video games, rating first in scoring D and complete D. It is a shutdown unit suffering from playmakers — from Nick Bosa to Fred Warner to Dre Greenlaw to Talanoa Hufanga — able to carrying any membership deep into the postseason.
Offensively, because of October’s Christian McCaffrey addition, the working sport can shoulder the load in huge conditions if wanted. The Niners additionally boast a bevy of run-after-catch demons in Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and George Kittle, all of whom can flip quick throws into huge good points. From Weeks 3 by means of 12 with Garoppolo beneath middle, in line with Subsequent Gen Stats, the Niners led the NFL with 60.1 % of its receiving yards coming after the catch. Whereas that stat may not signify a work-of-art offense, it underscores that Shanahan’s assault can buoy a younger quarterback. San Francisco’s move catchers punish the primary tackler, daring the subsequent man to convey them down.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco restaurant owner goes on 30-day hunger strike over new bike lane
A San Francisco restaurant owner is undergoing a 30-day hunger strike to protest a new bike lane he says is destroying businesses.
While the decision may seem extreme, 41-year-old Eiad Eltawil said he felt it was necessary after the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency refused to address the Mission District neighborhood’s complaints about a 12-month trial bike lane. After 11 days of sleeping outside and not eating, he Eltawil says he’s lost about 15 pounds.
“Yesterday was an extremely tough day, my stomach really, just in extreme pain,”Eltawil told USA TODAY on Thursday. “Before that I was doing OK. But I’m willing to do it. I really want people to know all my suffering I’m going through.”
Eltawil said he isn’t just his fighting for his family, which owns the Yasmin Mediterranean restaurant and the Rossi Mission SF artwork store, but several others he says are being hurt by the bike lane. He also intends to pursue legal action against the city.
Bike lane cuts 70 parking spaces
Since launching in August, the bike lane has created a parking deficit on Valencia Street by removing 70 spaces, according to attorney Jim Quadra, who is representing Eltawil. The implementation has also shortened the amount of time drivers can use the remaining spots, some of which have a five-minute time limit.
At least 10 businesses on the street have closed and Quadra said he expects that number to rise to 15 before the trial period ends. The lane has also eliminated all left turns on Valencia, creating more traffic congestion.
“If you’re going to come all the way to a neighborhood like Valencia, if you don’t have parking, it’s impossible,” Eltawil said. “Five minutes is not going to do it. No left turns makes confusion, a lot of accidents. It’s just become very undesirable.”
The street has also seen an increase in accidents, near misses and some serious collisions, Quadra said. Additionally deliveries to the businesses have become nearly impossible.
“You have these trucks to deliver for restaurants and other shops and if they pull over, they’re basically blocking traffic,” Quadra said. “It’s a complete mess that was created.”
‘Lack of communication’ inspires hunger strike
Even more frustrating and dangerous than the lane itself is the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s lack to communicate, Eltawil said, adding that he’s tried talking to people in person at the office and at City Hall.
“They refuse to communicate,” he said. “Every time you send an email, they’ll send you a generic answer every single time with no forward.”
Small business consultant Kevin Ortiz, who represents Eltawil’s restaurant, also accused the agency of taking six to seven months to provide businesses with basic permits for things like outdoor seating or clothing racks, which he said is “unacceptable.”
Eltawil said other business owners choose not to speak up due to fear of retaliation so decided he’s going to raise awareness through his outdoor protest.
“All I want to do is my hunger strike and duty and try to let people know what’s going on,” he said.
Agency says they are working on solutions
The Municipal Transportation Agency said officials have spoken to stakeholders on Valencia and will use their feedback to inform the design of the bike lane.
“Our outreach and collaboration will continue through the spring, as we work on solutions that best protect both businesses and bicyclists on the corridor,” the agency said in a statement to USA TODAY.
MTA did not respond to USA TODAY’s questions about Eltawil’s and Quadra’s claims.
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San Francisco group helps preserve history of first responders and 1906 earthquake
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Pressure builds on SFPD to investigate Jon Jacobo allegations
The city’s SF OpenBook website, which provides contracts for organizations doing business with San Francisco, shows TODCO has two open grants that have awarded the organization more than $3.2 million since 2018. The total remaining money in those contracts could pay the organization more than $5.4 million.
Anna Yee, CEO of TODCO, said in an email Tuesday that the organization was “not aware of the issues raised” in The Standard’s report. However, Nadia Rahman—a former president of the San Francisco Women’s Political Committee—posted a screenshot of an email sent to Elberling and Yee on March 14, 2023, alerting the nonprofit execs of three other women “who were either raped or abused” by Jacobo.
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