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Three and a half years ago, Cam Newton was coming off a Super Bowl appearance with the Carolina Panthers. Now, there are questions as to whether Newton, who was on top of the football world four seasons ago, will regain the starting quarterback job from an undrafted second-year player when he returns from his Lisfranc injury. Based on what we've seen from Newton recently, that skepticism is warranted, but in order to better evaluate what decision the Panthers should make, it's best to look at the big picture for both candidates. Continue to Article

October 26, 2019 11:38:am EST

The 49ers head into their Week 8 match up facing the Carolina Panthers with a few unexpected players on the injury list. Tight end Levine Toilolo, who has been very valuable as a blocker, appeared on the injury report as questionable with a groin injury. Shanahan is hopeful that the next day and a half will help him get healthy enough to play on Sunday. Continue to Article

October 25, 2019 4:48:pm EST

Joe Montana was throwing passes to Jerry Rice the last time the San Francisco 49ers were 7-0 to start a season. "You get better or you get worse, you don't stay the same," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. Sanders gives Jimmy Garoppolo an experienced veteran to throw to, and not having a proven No. 1 wide receiver was perhaps the biggest hole on the 49ers' roster through the early stretch of the season. Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 11:12:pm EST

In Week 1 of the 2017 season, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey made his NFL debut at Levi's Stadium. Flash forward to 2019, and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and the 49ers defense is preparing to face one of the most productive offensive players in the NFL. "I remember him vividly," Saleh said. Continue to Article

October 24, 2019 4:55:pm EST