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Pearsall is a rookie 1st round pick.

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49ers confirm Ricky Pearsall is in serious but stable condition
The 49ers have confirmed that receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot on Saturday in San Francisco.

The statement explains that he was the victim of an attempted robbery and shooting.

“He sustained a bullet wound to his chest and is in serious but steble condition,” the team said. “We ask that you please respect his privacy at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky and the entire Pearsall family.”

There had been conflicting reports as to whether Pearsall had been shot in the chest or the arm. Video of the incident creates the impression that the wound was in the chest/shoulder area.
 
From the video I've watched, Pearsal's GSW was not the shoulder. It was definitely the right chest proper. There is no doubt that he required a chest tube be placed for a pneumothorax (collapse of lung) and hemothorax (blood in the lung cavity). If this gun shot was in the same area, but on the left side, it would have pierced the heart..............and he would not be with us now.

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“This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city,” Scott said.
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Unfortunately, it is not an uncommon happening in San Francisco.

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Suspect in Ricky Pearsall shooting is a 17-year-old boy
By Michael David Smith
Published September 1, 2024 05:01 AM

Police in San Francisco have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in the shooting of 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said that the suspect attempted to rob Pearsall at gunpoint, a struggle ensued, multiple shots were fired, and both Pearsall and the suspect were shot by the suspect’s gun.

Police arrested the suspect as he was trying to run away. He has been identified as a 17-year-old male who resides in Tracy, California. His name has not been released and the district attorney’s office said he will be charged in juvenile court.

Scott said police have recovered the gun and that as far as they know, the suspect was acting alone and did not target Pearsall specifically because he is a player on the 49ers. Scott stressed that this is an active investigation that police have made a high priority.

“This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city,” Scott said.

Both Pearsall and the suspect are in stable condition.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Unfortunately, it is not an uncommon happening in San Francisco.

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Suspect in Ricky Pearsall shooting is a 17-year-old boy
By Michael David Smith
Published September 1, 2024 05:01 AM

Police in San Francisco have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in the shooting of 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said that the suspect attempted to rob Pearsall at gunpoint, a struggle ensued, multiple shots were fired, and both Pearsall and the suspect were shot by the suspect’s gun.

Police arrested the suspect as he was trying to run away. He has been identified as a 17-year-old male who resides in Tracy, California. His name has not been released and the district attorney’s office said he will be charged in juvenile court.

Scott said police have recovered the gun and that as far as they know, the suspect was acting alone and did not target Pearsall specifically because he is a player on the 49ers. Scott stressed that this is an active investigation that police have made a high priority.

“This kind of violence is simply unacceptable in our city,” Scott said.

Both Pearsall and the suspect are in stable condition.
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It’s just not San Fran but the whole state. When the next major earthquake hits that place will become Road Warrior heaven.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
From the video I've watched, Pearsal's GSW was not the shoulder. It was definitely the right chest proper. There is no doubt that he required a chest tube be placed for a pneumothorax (collapse of lung) and hemothorax (blood in the lung cavity). If this gun shot was in the same area, but on the left side, it would have pierced the heart..............and he would not be with us now.

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I have been able to confirm that the bullet was a clean through and through the chest. It missed any vital structures except for the lung. As I expected, a chest tube was required for the collapsed and blood-filled lung. He is in stable condition.

In a press conference yesterday evening, San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott said the suspect who allegedly attempted to rob Pearsall is a 17-year-old male from Tracy. Scott said both were injured by the suspect’s gun, and that multiple shots were fired, but would not provide further detail, saying the investigation was ongoing.

He is not out of the woods, but indeed Pearsall was fortunate as it could have been much worse.
 
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CloakNNNdagger said:
I have been able to confirm that the bullet was a clean through and through the chest. It missed any vital structures except for the lung. As I expected, a chest tube was required for the collapsed and blood-filled lung. He is in stable condition.

In a press conference yesterday evening, San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott said the suspect who allegedly attempted to rob Pearsall is a 17-year-old male from Tracy. Scott said both were injured by the suspect’s gun, and that multiple shots were fired, but would not provide further detail, saying the investigation was ongoing.

He is not out of the woods, but indeed Pearsall was fortunate as it could have been much worse.
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I almost hate to ask this soon, as I don’t want to appear disrespectful considering he is fighting for his life and seriously wounded…

But this is a Football board. Obviously praying for the young man, but I’m curious if his football career is over, or if this is something a well conditioned athlete can recover from and eventually resume his football career?
 
Porky said:
I almost hate to ask this soon, as I don’t want to appear disrespectful considering he is fighting for his life and seriously wounded…

But this is a Football board. Obviously praying for the young man, but I’m curious if his football career is over, or if this is something a well conditioned athlete can recover from and eventually resume his football career?
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Barring complications of infection or respiration................too early to make that call...................he should be able to return to play with little compromise................short of loss of playing time for recovery.
 
Everyone takes turns trying to screw fans.............compliments, directly or indirectly, of the NFL

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Disney, DirecTV move toward deadline for new deal
By Mike Florio
Published September 1, 2024 01:57 PM


Earlier this summer, DirecTV showed up regularly in the news because of the Sunday Ticket antitrust trial against the NFL. Now, DirecTV returns to the headlines, due to its negotiations with Disney.

The deal between DirecTV and the various Disney-owned networks (including ABC and ESPN) expires at midnight. Absent a new contract, the networks will disappear from DirecTV, forcing customers to look elsewhere for Monday Night Football.

Last year, it happened between Disney and Charter Communications. That fight lasted from August 31 until just before the Week 1 game between the Bills and the Jets.

The situation hasn’t gotten ugly, yet. But it’s moving in that direction. DirecTV has launched UnbundleDisney.com, which makes the against Disney and its desire to tie various networks together, regardless of whether consumers want them.

These things usually get worked out. And maybe this one hasn’t gotten more press because DirecTV is a dying platform. It has fallen from a peak of 21 million subscribers to under 9 million.

Regardless, that’s a lot of people who won’t be able to watch Monday Night Football, if Disney and DirecTV can’t work this out.
 
Get ready for the NFL to invade Labor Day weekend
By Mike Florio
Published September 1, 2024 01:33 PM

The NFL last played regular-season games on Labor Day weekend in 2001, when the L in the logo still had a squiggly line. It’s just a matter of time before the NFL reclaims the turf it abandoned 23 years ago.

It’s inevitable. If/when (when) the NFL adds an 18th game and if the NFL Players Association demands a second bye, the dream of staging the Super Bowl on Presidents’ Day weekend becomes a reality only if the NFL gets things started on Labor Day weekend.

And that’s before the NFL pushes for 19 or 20 regular-season games, which also will happen. In time.

At some point soon, then, the NFL will come back to Labor Day weekend.

The league got away from it because the ratings took a hit, thanks to people enjoying the last unofficial weekend of summer.
People weren’t home to watch games on TV.

Now, they can watch wherever, however, on their phones. The numbers will still be high.

And with the Friday night and Saturday prohibition on NFL games (it’s the quid pro quo for the broadcast antitrust exemption) not kicking in until the second Friday in September, the NFL could start every season with five nights of prime-time games — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Sorry, college football. You’ll go back to being second fiddle on your debut weekend.

Don’t feel bad for the college game. After flooding the airwaves on Saturday with mostly Cornell-Hofstra slaughters, there’s one game today and one game tomorrow night. There should be college games in all windows, both days.

Soon, there will be NFL games throughout Labor Day weekend. Thursday night, Friday night, multiple Saturday windows (maybe three), multiple Sunday windows (definitely three), and maybe even multiple windows on Labor Day.

Why have nine or ten games start at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday when they can be spread into standalone spots that will generate massive ratings? Especially with every team’s glass half full at 0-0. Folks will flock to watch their favorite teams play.

We’re not advocating for it. We’re just anticipating it. And it’s just a matter of time before it happens. It’s kind of surprising that it’s not happening already.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Pearsall has been upgraded to "Fair."
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'Lucky' Pearsall out of hospital after being shot

49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was shot in the chest Saturday during an attempted robbery in central San Francisco, was released from the hospital Sunday.
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Pearsall's mother said Sunday in a social media post that the bullet exited out her son's back and missed his vital organs, adding that he is "extremely lucky."
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Everyone takes turns trying to screw fans.............compliments, directly or indirectly, of the NFL

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Disney, DirecTV move toward deadline for new deal
By Mike Florio
Published September 1, 2024 01:57 PM


Earlier this summer, DirecTV showed up regularly in the news because of the Sunday Ticket antitrust trial against the NFL. Now, DirecTV returns to the headlines, due to its negotiations with Disney.

The deal between DirecTV and the various Disney-owned networks (including ABC and ESPN) expires at midnight. Absent a new contract, the networks will disappear from DirecTV, forcing customers to look elsewhere for Monday Night Football.

Last year, it happened between Disney and Charter Communications. That fight lasted from August 31 until just before the Week 1 game between the Bills and the Jets.

The situation hasn’t gotten ugly, yet. But it’s moving in that direction. DirecTV has launched UnbundleDisney.com, which makes the against Disney and its desire to tie various networks together, regardless of whether consumers want them.

These things usually get worked out. And maybe this one hasn’t gotten more press because DirecTV is a dying platform. It has fallen from a peak of 21 million subscribers to under 9 million.

Regardless, that’s a lot of people who won’t be able to watch Monday Night Football, if Disney and DirecTV can’t work this out.
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Missing the LSU/USC game tonight.
 
This is the typical type of BS publicity the Browns routinely produce. A whole article based on a scout's opinion and grandiose prediction.............................a scout who is never named........................... :toropalm:

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Cleveland Brown SI

NFL Scout Provides Huge Prediction For Browns QB Deshaun Watson vs. Cowboys​

An NFL scout spoke out with a huge prediction for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Dallas Cowboys.

Evan Massey | 3 Hours Ago​

 
CloakNNNdagger said:
This is the typical type of BS publicity the Browns routinely produce. A whole article based on a scout's opinion and grandiose prediction.............................a scout who is never named........................... :toropalm:

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Cleveland Brown SI

NFL Scout Provides Huge Prediction For Browns QB Deshaun Watson vs. Cowboys​

An NFL scout spoke out with a huge prediction for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Dallas Cowboys.

Evan Massey | 3 Hours Ago​

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That’s not my prediction.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Barring complications of infection or respiration................too early to make that call...................he should be able to return to play with little compromise................short of loss of playing time for recovery.
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One thing that should be mentioned is that Ricky Pearsall had been sidelined with a shoulder injury since August 6. He subluxed (partially dislocated) his shoulder. It’s the same injury he suffered in the spring during OTAs when the 49ers were conducting non-padded practices. This is the same shoulder subluxation that he suffered in the junior year of his college career. The two subluxations this offseason, injuries that occurred without him being tackled...............just raising his arm for a high catch. After his OTA subluxation, the 49ers have had him in a blue jersey............a non-contact jersey (no participation in preseason games)..............and I found a video of him wearing a shoulder brace.

It’s correct to say this is a common football injury coming out of college with players having suffered ONE such injury. However, THREE partial dislocations are usually evidence of recurrent anterior shoulder instability. The condition involves laxity or tears in the ligaments, tendons, muscles and/or labrum around the shoulder and often requires surgery. Shanahan told the press that did not sustain any structural damage to the shoulder and, at this point, surgery is not a consideration. This on its face is not possible, and Pearsall in fact is a high risk for eventual surgery...............probably better sooner than later.

Another point about intro into the NFL.................Pearsall sustained his last shoulder subluxation on Aug. 6 while appearing in his seventh practice of training camp. He missed the first four practices of the summer due to a hamstring strain he sustained during the "dead" period prior to TC.

I get the distinct feeling that Shanahan and 49ers are throwing him in practices and covering for him because they don't want to look bad for choosing a 1st round pick that was injured to begin with.

I'm wishing the best for this young man.................and hoping the 49ers treat him the way they should with his long-term career in mind.
 
Pearsalll has just been placed on the non football reserve injury list. I believe that makes him ineligible to practice or play in games for the first 6 weeks of the regular season.

EDIT: New NFL rules have made ineligibility for only 4 weeks.
 
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PFT’s Week 1 2024 NFL power rankings
By Mike Florio
Published September 3, 2024 09:11 AM


1. Chiefs: The first team in nearly 20 years to have a chance to win three in a row might be the best positioned to ever do it.
2. Lions: They’ve never been the hunted. They will be this year.
3. Packers: How good can Jordan Love be? We’re about to find out.
4. 49ers: Contracts issues resolved, let’s see how quickly they can get their holdout and hold-in up to speed.
5. Ravens: Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson together? If both stay healthy, the Ravens could be as good as last year, if not better.
6. Eagles: Will two new coordinators save the head coach?
7. Bengals: Now isn’t the time to play contract chicken with Ja’Marr Chase.
8. Bills: Josh Allen seems to be more determined than ever to get the Bills where they want to go.
9. Buccaneers: Everyone is doubting them, and they love it.
10. Texans: Few teams have gone from hopeless to elite so quickly.
11. Dolphins: The expectations are high. We’ll find out as of Thanksgiving whether they’ll deliver.
12. Browns: They’ve been great despite making a mistake with the Deshaun Watson trade. How much better would they be if they’d looked elsewhere for a quarterback?
13. Bears: Nearly 40 years after they had a dominant defense, the offense could be preparing to explode.
14. Jets: They don’t need Haason Reddick to contend. But it would help to have him.
15. Steelers: It’s the Russell Wilson show, and he just might turn the clock back to pre-2022.
16. Falcons: Late defensive additions could make them ready to challenge the Bucs.
17. Rams: Good health is important for every team. It’s no more important than it is for the Rams.
18. Chargers: Never underestimate the ability of Jim Harbaugh to jolt a team into relevance.
19. Cowboys: Can they set aside the drama and create some wins?
20. Jaguars: Owner Shad Khan expects winning, now. Will that pressure give them a kick in the pants, or will it set the stage for panic?
21. Colts: They get an early chance to show everyone that the Texans shouldn’t be the presumed division champs.
22. Seahawks: Their Week 1 uniform will throwback to the ‘70s. Their play needs to return to 2013.
23. Broncos: Will the playoff drought finally end?
24. Saints: It’s up-or-out for Derek Carr. And possibly for more than a few others.
25. Vikings: Sam Darnold will either salvage the season or grease the skids for a top-five draft picks.
26. Titans: It’s great to have low expectations, especially when maybe they shouldn’t be so low.
27. Commanders: If Jayden Daniels is the real deal, the Commanders will consistently climb.
28. Raiders: Gardner Minshew was born to be a Raider. If he can deliver, the Raiders can win.
29. Giants: Their 100th season probably won’t end like any of the four since 1986 that resulted in parades.
30. Cardinals: Someone has to be No. 30. If Kyler Murray returns to form, the Cardinals won’t be that team for long.
31. Patriots: Why take a guy with the third overall pick if he’s not ready to play right away?
32. Panthers: The offseason is about creating plausible hope. It doesn’t get more implausible than in Charlotte.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Preseason kickoff stats point to plenty of touchbacks when regular season starts
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I don't know how this is going to shake out in the regular season, but in the preseason I didn't see anyone try what my strategy would be on these kickoffs. See if my kicker can consistently kick it low and hard into the landing zone. Those would be most difficult to field and provide an added bonus that if they roll into the EZ, the ball goes out to 20. Just floating it into the landing zone makes them easy to field and at least start a return. Both teams are already lined up in the collision zone, so hang time doesn't matter...
 
paycheck71 said:
I don't know how this is going to shake out in the regular season, but in the preseason I didn't see anyone try what my strategy would be on these kickoffs. See if my kicker can consistently kick it low and hard into the landing zone. Those would be most difficult to field and provide an added bonus that if they roll into the EZ, the ball goes out to 20. Just floating it into the landing zone makes them easy to field and at least start a return. Both teams are already lined up in the collision zone, so hang time doesn't matter...
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Both kickers tried it in the second preseason game. I think it drew a penalty each time
 
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49ers' Williams ends holdout, gets $82.66M deal

The 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams agreed Tuesday to a restructured three-year, $82.66 million deal.
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The San Francisco 49ers and Williams agreed to a restructured three-year, $82.66 million deal that includes $48 million at signing and a $25.69 million signing bonus, according to his agency, ending their prolonged contract dispute and putting the star left tackle in position to play in next Monday's season opener against the New York Jets.
 
Notice of appeal is filed in Sunday Ticket class action
By Mike Florio
Published September 4, 2024 06:03 AM

In a move that would have been a surprise only if it hadn’t happened, the plaintiffs in the Sunday Ticket class action have officially commenced the process of appealing the decision of Judge Philip Gutierrez to overturn a $4.7 billion jury verdict — which would have become a $14.1 billion judgment under the federal antitrust laws.

Via multiple reports, a notice of appeal was filed in the case.

The notice, filed with the district court, activates appeal of the case to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

No legal brief is filed with the notice of appeal. It’s a simple and short document, as simple and short as any legal filing ever is.

The move triggers the next stage of the proceedings, which will consume more than a few months. Relevant aspects of the record will be designated. Deadlines will be established for filing briefs. Often, the possibility of a mediated settlement will be considered.

While oral argument is not automatic, a case like this surely will entail a three-judge panel. The identity of the judges — and, specifically, the political leanings of the president(s) who appointed them — will have a major influence on the outcome. It will be, as previously explained, a crapshoot.

The losing party will have the ability to seek a rehearing and, ultimately, a hearing before the full Ninth Circuit. At some point, the appeal will be finalized. The losing party will have the ability to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case.

The amount of the verdict, and the requirement that it be tripled under the antitrust laws, guarantees that the case will be appealed and appealed and appealed until all appeals are exhausted. If it’s ultimately sent back to the trial court for further proceedings (including potentially a new trial or a trial on damages only), a different judge will handle the case. Next month, Judge Gutierrez will be retiring.

The case flows from the argument that the NFL’s distribution and pricing of the Sunday Ticket package violates federal antitrust laws. The judge concluded that the evidence at trial supported a jury verdict as to liability. The judge threw out the damages verdict because he found that the expert testimony supporting the award was insufficient, after he had found it was.

The NFL has not made any changes to Sunday Ticket for 2024. The class action covers 2011 through 2022. Further litigation is possible (if not inevitable) for 2023 and onward. Last year, the out-of-market package shifted from DirecTV to YouTube.
 
Preseason didn't probably reveal a lot regarding increased "safety" nor regarding potential "exciting plays." But when it's all said and done, I'm actually skeptical about both.

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Roger Goodell: It’s clear new kickoff will have longer returns, better field position
By Michael David Smith
Published September 4, 2024 04:45 PM

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the preseason is too small a sample size to make any sweeping judgments about the new kickoff rule, but we’ve seen enough to know it’s going to be good for the offense.

Goodell emphasized in an interview with Pat McAfee that the starting field position for the offense after kickoffs will surely be higher, both because of longer returns and because touchbacks now go to the 30-yard line instead of the 25.

“Preseason you don’t see a lot, so to make a judgment after three weeks of the preseason is probably a little questionable, because coaches are holding back,” Goodell said. “I think it’s very clear we’re going to get more returns. It’s also very clear that the average drive start is going to be out five or six yards, closer to the 30-yard line, good for the offense. And I think we’re going to see some longer returns.”

Those longer returns, however, might lead coaches to tell their kickers to boot the ball out the back of the end zone for a touchback, which goes to the 30 but limits the risk of a long return. Goodell says if that happens, the NFL might change the rule for 2025.

“We put this in for a year, we’ll evaluate it for the entire year,” Goodell said. “If we see that type of circumstance come out, we’ll probably evaluate, well, the ball goes out to the 35 next year, and try that.”

Even more than encouraging returns, the reason the NFL changed the kickoff rule is to reduce injuries. Goodell said there are reasons to think the new rule will help on that front.

“The safety part looks good but it’s too early to tell. We don’t want to make any judgments off the data we have. But that’s the driver for us: Make this play the exciting play it’s always been, but make it also a safer play, closer to the safety level of a normal scrimmage play,” Goodell said.

We’ll finally see what the new kickoff rules look like, in a game teams are actually trying to win, on Thursday night.
 
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