Aaron Rodgers 'I'm Not Going To San Fran'
If Aaron Rodgers gets traded this offseason, apparently it won't be to the 49ers ... the star quarterback said Thursday he's "not going to San Fran."
The Green Bay Packers star made the proclamation while getting set to tee off on a Par-3 at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am ... after a hole announcer had asked if he had any news to share.
Of course, Rodgers was smirking ear-to-ear as he made the statement -- so it's hard to determine whether or not he was being serious ... or just trolling the Northern California crowd.
Colt Knost asking the important questions when @AaronRodgers12 is on the tee 😂@ColtKnost | @attproam pic.twitter.com/otbvihKoVj
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) February 2, 2023 @GolfonCBS
Rodgers has been rumored to be on the trade block for weeks -- and with the health issues in the 49ers' quarterback room, many thought SF might be an ideal landing spot for the future Hall of Famer.
Davante Adams Tweet Fuels Aaron Rodgers-To-Raiders Speculation
Then again, the New York Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders -- whose best player, Davante Adams, openly recruited Rodgers in a tweet on Wednesday night -- also make a ton of sense for the QB.
Green Bay has yet to say publicly if it's shopping the 39-year-old signal-caller ... but either way, a decision's gotta be made within the next few months, if not weeks.
It seems, though, Niners fans shouldn't be holding their breath regardless.
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49ers' Fred Warner Wife Didn't 'Feel Safe' At Eagles Game ... I'm Never Going Back!!
The wife of 49ers star Fred Warner won't be showing up to Eagles games in the future after she says Philly fans treated her horribly, berating her during the NFC Championship game, and it made her feel unsafe.
Warner's wife, Sydney, opened up about her experience at Lincoln Financial Field ... and let's just say she got a warm Philadelphia welcome.
The All-Pro's spouse says she was minding her own business, getting something to eat at a concession stand when a drunk Eagles fan got in her face, and tried to intimidate her.
"I tried my best to just not let it get to me." the 27-year-old said in a TikTok video on Wednesday.
"Like stay stone face, just walk and just let them throw stuff at you, say all the things and just get to where you're going. Just block it out."
Of course, that's easier said than done.
But, that was nothing compared to what happened when Sydney attempted to leave the game a bit early in an attempt to avoid the hecklers. Unfortunately, she ended up in a tunnel filled with Eagles fans.
"The way they were just like 'go home, go home' but that's fine. I get it but 'I hope your plane crashes!'" Sydney said, "I’m all about passion, but never again.”
Sydney, who married the linebacker last June, says it got so bad that she had to hide her red bag under her jacket so they wouldn't harass her, but she still felt unsafe.
"Like I'm 100% down riding for riding your team, but honestly, I just didn't feel safe," Sydney said.
Philadelphia has learned to make its traffic lights strong enough to hold a capacity of at least 7 people. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/mmGRCwSfqd
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) January 30, 2023 @KeeleyFox29
"I will probably never go back to that stadium, to be honest. I guess you can just call me a wimp, but I couldn't handle the fans."
Now, Sydney joins Santa 🎅❄️ and thousands of others who will never again watch a football game in the City of Brothely Love 🙄
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49ers QB Brock Purdy Tore UCL In NFC Championship Game ... Out At Least 6 Months
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be sidelined at least six months after tearing his UCL in the NFC Championship game on Sunday ... this according to multiple reports.
Purdy -- the 49ers' final pick (262nd overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft -- suffered the elbow injury as the Niners were down 7-0 in the first quarter of the game ... when he was hit by Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick while trying to make a pass.
Reddick hit Purdy in his throwing arm ... causing the football to come out.
The play was initially ruled an incomplete pass, but the referees reviewed it and determined Purdy fumbled the football, which was recovered by Eagles defensive lineman Linval Joseph.
ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed the seriousness of the injury minutes ago ... saying Purdy will be out until at least July ... and he's currently getting a second opinion to figure out if he needs surgery.
49ers QB Brock Purdy has suffered a torn UCL and will be sidelined for 6 months, per @AdamSchefter.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) January 30, 2023 @ClutchPointsApp
Purdy sustained the injury in Sunday's NFC Championship game vs. the Eagles:pic.twitter.com/zuHcvOlGIY
The injury was devastating for Purdy ... who officially took over under center for the Niners in Week 14 after both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo went down with injuries earlier in the season.
Brock's backup, Josh Johnson, entered the game on Sunday -- but JJ was removed after suffering a concussion, which forced Kyle Shanahan to go back to an injured Purdy.
Purdy could barely throw -- he finished the game with only four passing attempts and 23 passing yards, and the Eagles won 31-7, advancing to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.
Get well, Brock!!
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Colin Kaepernick Game-Worn Playoff Jersey Hits Auction ... Could Fetch $40K!!!
Niners fans looking for a pick-me-up after Sunday's brutal loss are in luck ... S.F. supporters can now nab a Colin Kaepernick jersey that the QB wore during a playoff game!!!
The threads -- which Kaepernick rocked in the NFC Divisional Round game back in the 2012 season -- just hit the block at Heritage Auctions ... and officials there tell TMZ Sports it could fetch $40,000.
Kaepernick balled out in the gear -- throwing for 263 yards and rushing for 181 more ... all while handily beating Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, 45-31.
On this day in 2013, #49ers QB Colin Kaepernick runs for a playoff record 181 yards in dominating divisional round win over the #Packers 45-31.
— #Random49ers (@Random49ers) January 12, 2023 @Random49ers
Kaepernick throws 2 TDs and runs for 2 more in his playoff debut. #Random49ers #FTTB @Kaepernick7 pic.twitter.com/5l0Ka9bl52
The scarlet and white jersey features grass stains that the signal-caller picked up while playing in the January 12, 2013 game ... and it also has his signature inscribed on the No. 7.
Kaepernick also wrote his stats on the jersey -- noting the four TDs he scored during the game.
The rare piece just hit the auction block on Monday ... and bidding is set to close on Feb. 25.
Good luck!!
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Meek Mill Disses Niner Fans With Freestyle ... 'F*** Ya Clique!!!'
Meek Mill celebrated the Eagles' big win with a freestyle rap on Sunday ... taking shots at 49ers fans by dropping bars on one of the most iconic diss tracks of all time.
The Philly rapper posted his video to Instagram right after Philly whooped San Francisco 31-7 in the NFC Championship game ... punching their ticket to Super Bowl LVII.
Meek used the beat from Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" to send his message to the Niners ... which, of course, was a diss track to Notorious B.I.G. -- and to this day, remains one of the top verbal attacks in the rap game.
"This for all my 49ers fans right here ... First off, f*** ya clique and the team you claim," Meek starts off.
"Northside, Southside this an Eagles game. Y'all claim to keep it playa, but we packed ya bag -- plus the other quarterback, y'all couldn't even pass it back."
Of course, Meek is referring to S.F. rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who injured his elbow in the first half. To make matters worse, his backup, Josh Johnson, left the game in the 3rd quarter with a concussion.
BTW, Meek was watching the game in the Lincoln Financial Stadium suite with an A-list crowd -- Kevin Hart, Lil Baby, James Harden, Joel Embiid, Michael Rubin, and former Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson.
E-40, Too Short, and all the other Bay Area rappers aren't gonna be happy with Meek's impromptu track ... we're waiting for your response!!
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NBA's Matt Barnes Spits On Fiancee's Ex At Niners Game ... After Alleged Threats, Push
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Matt Barnes spit on his fiancee's ex during a heated altercation at the Cowboys vs. 49ers game on Sunday -- video, obtained by TMZ Sports, shows -- but the former NBA champ claims the man started it all, threatening him and shoving him.
The incident happened at around 3:40 PM just before the playoff contest began at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara ... when Barnes encountered his fiancee's former husband, David Patterson Jr., in a concourse at the venue.
In the footage, you can see Barnes sprayed the man with spit -- before he later got in the guy's face.
The clip shows the two exchanged words and got in a bit of a wrestling match -- before, thankfully, they separated and walked off in different directions.
According to an application for a temporary civil restraining order filed by Barnes in L.A. County court two days after the incident, the NBA star alleges Patterson Jr. was the aggressor in the situation.
In the court documents, Barnes says Patterson Jr. "hunted me down and aggressively confronted me." He said the 37-year-old yelled profanities and threats at him, called him names, and incited the crowd around them "into a frenzy by yelling out my full name repeatedly."
Barnes added that Patterson Jr. eventually "shoved me, and I was forced to push him off of me." He continued, "I did not want the altercation to physically escalate further, and out of frustration with him seeking me out and his unrelenting repeated harassment I spit in his direction in disgust."
Cops tell us they were called to the scene to investigate an allegation of battery -- where they say the alleged victim ID'ed 42-year-old Barnes as the suspect. They said an investigation into the case remains ongoing.
As for Barnes' request for the TRO, he says Patterson Jr. has been terrorizing him for months -- believing the man "is jealous of my relationship with his ex-wife." He said at one point in 2022, Patterson Jr. threatened to shoot him with his gun. He's asking the court to restrict Patterson Jr. from coming within 100 yards of him.
Barnes, who played three seasons in the Bay Area with the Golden State Warriors in his NBA career, appeared to go on with his Sunday night without further incident ... seeming to be in great spirits as he watched the game from suite seats.
In fact, Barnes sounded pleased with the 19-12 Niners victory outcome, apparently winning a bet with a Dallas fan who had a spot in his box.
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49ers' Charles Omenihu Arrested For Domestic Violence ... Ahead of NFC Title Game
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu -- who's recorded two sacks in the team's two playoff games this year -- has been arrested for domestic violence following an alleged incident with his girlfriend ... just days before the NFC Championship Game.
According to the San Jose Police Department, the altercation involving Omenihu happened on Monday at around 4:39 PM.
Cops say when officers arrived on the scene, an adult female claimed her boyfriend -- identified as Omenihu -- pushed her to the ground during an argument.
The SJPD says the woman did not have any visible wounds ... but she did complain about "pain to her arm." Cops say she refused medical attention.
According to the SJPD, officers made contact with Omenihu -- and ultimately arrested him for misdemeanor domestic violence. Cops say an emergency protective restraining order was also issued.
The 25-year-old was booked at Santa Clara County Main Jail ... but has since posted bail.
Charles Omenihu gets home for a sack pic.twitter.com/p7QXoKLf6W
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) October 4, 2022 @CJVogel_TFB
The Niners said in a statement Tuesday they were aware of the arrest and "are in the process of gathering further information."
Omenihu -- who was traded from the Texans to the 49ers in November 2021 -- has been a key player on S.F.'s defense this year ... tallying 4.5 sacks in the regular season, while adding two more in the postseason.
The 49ers are set to play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. It's not yet clear if Omenihu will be available for the game.
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Micah Parsons Slams Deebo Over Cowboys Diss ... 'What Did You Do Today'
Micah Parsons and Deebo Samuel kept battling long after San Francisco booted Dallas from the playoffs on Sunday ... with the Cowboys superstar ripping the Niners receiver for dissing him on social media.
Deebo was quick to gloat about the 19-12 win on his Instagram page after advancing to the NFC Championship Game ... mocking Parsons for saying "This is who I wanted" prior to the matchup.
Deebo's post included a text graphic of Parsons' quote alongside the caption, "Don't Poke The Bear" ... which didn't sit well with the All-Pro defensive star.
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"Lol what did you do today fam lol?!" Parsons said in the comment section.
FYI -- Samuel finished the game with four catches for 45 yards ... adding four rushing attempts for 11 more yards on the ground.
Parsons clearly thinks Deebo had no business bragging about the win with those kind of numbers ... telling the wideout to keep him out of his victory celebration.
"But congrats on the win!" Parsons added. "But don’t put me in this weak ass slide."
Fans were quick to grab their popcorn and enter the drama with their own comments ... with a ton of Niner fans showing love for #19.
Deebo has yet to address the response ... but we take it he's busy preparing for the Eagles matchup next Sunday.
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Dallas Cowboys Fans Brawl At AT&T Stadium ... Wild Fights At Playoff Watch Party
7:33 AM PT -- The Arlington Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports ... no arrests were made in association with the skirmishes.
The Cowboys didn't show much fight on Sunday night -- but their fans sure as hell did ... getting into wild brawls at a playoff watch party at AT&T Stadium.
One of the bigger scraps at the event happened following Dallas' lifeless 19-12 loss to the 49ers ... when a fan in a CeeDee Lamb jersey slammed a man in Ezekiel Elliott gear straight to the ground.
Fights breakout at AT&T Stadium tonight pic.twitter.com/cmQu6kreJ7
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) January 23, 2023 @DallasTexasTV
Fists immediately began flying between the two ... with both guys landing huge blows on each other's faces.
At one point, several other fans jumped in ... kicking and punching the Elliott fan -- before, thankfully, the fracas was broken up.
In a different part of the stadium, though, another squabble broke out as the Cowboys' game was winding down ... with multiple people pushing each other and attempting to strike one another with punches.
Fist are flying in Dallas right now pic.twitter.com/9y5MXF84Ao
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) January 23, 2023 @DallasTexasTV
You can see in the clip, security workers did their best to break things up ... as fans continued to try to get after each other.
No word yet on if any arrests were made, we've reached out to cops -- but so far, we've yet to hear back.
Originally Published -- 6:09 AM PT
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Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Cuts Deal In DUI Case ... Facing Up To 16 Months In Prison
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Aldon Smith cut a plea deal in his DUI case on Thursday morning, TMZ Sports has learned ... and the ex-NFL star is now facing prison time over it.
The San Mateo County District Attorney tells us ... Smith agreed at a hearing in Northern California to enter a plea of nolo contendere to a felony charge of drunk driving causing injury.
In exchange, the court agreed it would not impose a sentence on him higher than 16 months in state prison.
Aldon Smith DUI Arrest, Prosecutors Say He Had Weed In Pocket & Empty Booze Bottles
The D.A. noted probation and a county jail sentence are also on the table for Smith following the plea agreement.
The 33-year-old is slated to learn his fate at a sentencing hearing in March.
As we reported, Smith was initially hit with two felony DUI charges in the case back in December 2021 ... after he was accused of driving drunk and slamming his GMC Sierra pickup truck into the back of a stopped vehicle on a freeway off ramp in Redwood City.
Officials said the collision caused injuries to the other driver's back, wrist, knee, leg and foot. They also said Smith told the alleged victim at the scene that he "cannot have cops there."
Prosecutors claimed Smith had a BAC of greater than .15 at the time of the wreck. Smith had first pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Aldon, who was cut by the Seattle Seahawks just a few months prior to the DUI arrest, has not played a down in a regular season game since 2020 with the Cowboys. He's currently a free agent, though it's unclear if he has any goals of another NFL comeback.
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Steve Mariucci I Wouldn't Bench Purdy For Jimmy G ... 'Stay With Hot Hand'
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Jimmy Garoppolo likely wouldn't get his job back in the playoffs if Steve Mariucci was in charge of the Niners ... the ex-head coach tells TMZ Sports he'd stay with Brock Purdy in the postseason in order to "ride the hot hand."
Garoppolo broke his foot back on Dec. 4 -- but with a recovery timetable of 7-8 weeks ... there's a chance he could be ready in time for the NFC Championship Game, or even the Super Bowl.
Mooch, though, said out at LAX last week that if SF gets that far -- and Purdy is still playing well -- he'd keep Jimmy G on the bench.
.@49ers @brockpurdy13 to @gkittle46 for a TD. The “safe throw” is sometimes the best option…but for Purdy why play safe if you can rip the jugular vein wide open and make the opponent bleeeeed. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/YKozR6mPYj
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 16, 2022 @BaldyNFL
"If Brock Purdy keeps playing like he's playing right now -- which is unbelievable -- I don't know that you change that," said Mariucci, who was the Niners' head coach from 1997-2002.
"If he's got the hot hand going in, I'd probably be more inclined just to stay with the hot hand."
Purdy has been dominant in his 2-plus games as Garoppolo's fill-in, logging 612 passing yards, 6 passing TDs and a single INT since taking over for Jimmy G.
Mariucci clearly believes it hasn't been a fluke run ... telling us the Niners are one of the two teams that he thinks could represent the NFC in this year's Super Bowl -- even with Purdy under center.
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Niners Star Arik Armstead Rookie Dinner Was A Prank ... They Didn't Pay $332k!!!
No, the San Francisco 49ers rookies were not stuck with a whopping $332,000 tab after a team dinner last week -- so says star defensive lineman Arik Armstead ... who insists the whole thing was just harmless fun.
The infamous "rookie dinner" has been a tradition in the NFL for years ... with players eating like kings for a night, and then either making it seem like the first-year pros will be left with the massive check ... or, in some cases, actually forcing them to cough up the dough.
A clip of the 49ers' most recent installment to the hazing went viral on Monday ... when 2022 second-round pick Drake Jackson posted the wild totals after the fancy meal, showing all the young athletes in disbelief over the damage.
Of course, a closer look at the receipt reveals clear signs of it being fake ... with ridiculous upcharges, gratuity and fees attached to the tab, and only about $7,500 in actual food.
As the clip continued to spread on social media, Armstead went to Twitter to make sure everyone knew the vets aren't the worst teammates on the planet.
"Y’all silly if you thought a dinner can cost 300k," Arik said. "It was a prank. The waitress went overboard. The dinner was 7500 me and 2 other vets gave 1k towards it. The rooks split 4500."
"We had a great time too," he added. "I had good vets as a young player I would never do a rookie like that."
Sounds like Jackson and the rooks got off easy ... 'cause Chargers legend LaDainian Tomlinson told us back in 2018 he had to shell out $18k to feed his teammates when he first got into the league.
Save up, rookies.
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Mike Posner I Taught SF 49ers How To Breathe ... Session Brought Players To Tears!!!
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If the Niners win the Super Bowl this year, they might need to give Mike Posner a ring -- 'cause the singer-turned-breathing-instructor tells TMZ Sports he gave the team lung lessons before the season ... and it was so effective, it brought some of the SF players to tears.
The "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" artist has been all about the impact of oxygen on the body over the past couple years ... working with famed motivational speaker Wim Hof to become a certified breathing trainer.
Posner got so good at the techniques, the 49ers invited him out to give them a lesson just before they kicked off their year ... and the 34-year-old said it was VERY impactful.
"That was the best session I've done, honestly," Posner told us out at LAX this week. "The guys are in tears at the end. Everyone is opening up. And it just opens up your heart."
Posner said things went so well with the NFC West squad, he felt like the team got on a "natural high."
"It almost feels like you took a drug," Posner said, "but it's just your own breath."
Clearly, the 49ers have been using Posner's techniques this year ... they've been one of the strongest teams in their conference, and look like a legit Super Bowl contender.
As for if Posner will try to repeat things with other sports teams -- he told us yes, explaining he just got done with a session for the Duke men's basketball team.
Yeah ... watch out, ACC!!!
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Jimmy Garoppolo Warriors Dancers Show QB Love ... C-Mac, Kittle Who?!
Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle learned the hard way ... if you don't want to be completely ignored, never go anywhere with Jimmy Garoppolo!
The 49ers stars sat courtside for the Warriors-Spurs game Monday night ... and the Golden State dancers couldn't get enough of the handsome quarterback.
Can't say the same for his star teammates, though.
They were loving Jimmy G 😂 pic.twitter.com/AxOK7Mswrk
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 15, 2022 @NBCSWarriors
While Jimmy G sat in his floor seat, the Warriors dancers gave him a warm welcome, shaking hands and literally making the 31-year-old blush.
In addition to Jimmy, George, and Christian ... star fullback Kyle Juszczyk was also with the boys.
This 49ers gathering came a day after the squad's insane comeback win against the L.A. Chargers, bringing the team to 5-4. They're currently in 2nd place in the NFC West, behind the 6-4 Seahawks.
Fans have come a long way since the start of the season ... when Trey Lance was under center, and many fans wanted Garoppolo shipped out of town.
But now, it's all love in the Bay!
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Lisa McCaffrey Christian Scored?!? ... 'F*** Yeah!!!'
Christian McCaffrey's mom got a little PG-13 rated while celebrating her son's touchdown on Sunday night -- droppin' a LOUD F-bomb from her seat in a stadium suite!!!
Lisa McCaffrey let the curse word fly in the 4th quarter of San Francisco's big win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium ... after her son ran in a 2-yard, go-ahead TD.
Lisa McCaffrey was fired up for Christian McCaffrey’s game sealing touchdown 😄#49ers #FTTB pic.twitter.com/EYsbipmtOT
— Alex Tran (@nineralex) November 14, 2022 @nineralex
NBC's cameras caught her cheering with family and friends following the score -- and, you can see clear as day, at one point, she hurled out a "F*** yeah!" while partying.
Many on social media noticed it on the game's broadcast ... and loved the authenticity, lauding her for being so candid.
CMC gives the @49ers the lead 💪 @CMC_22
— NFL (@NFL) November 14, 2022 @NFL
📺: #LACvsSF on NBC
📱: Stream on NFL+ pic.twitter.com/TnLEstuVyq
Of course, Lisa and the McCaffreys have had a lot to celebrate when it comes to Christian's career the last few weeks ... because after being traded from the Panthers to the Bay Area, he's now scored three TDs and thrown for one more.
Christian and the Niners will be back in primetime next week -- they're on "Monday Night Football" against the Cardinals in Arizona. No word if Lisa will be in attendance for that game ... but hopefully the cameras will be rolling on her if so!
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Mike Martz Gushes Over McCaffrey ... He's Like Marshall Faulk!!!
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Mike Martz -- the man who once coached Marshall Faulk -- tells TMZ Sports Christian McCaffrey looks EXACTLY like the Rams Hall of Famer ... saying the new 49ers star is so good, he now expects SF to win the NFC West.
The former head coach of Faulk's St. Louis Rams broke it all down for us just a day after McCaffrey had a historic game against L.A. ... and it's safe to say he was blown away by what he saw.
Crown him 👑!@CMC_22's highlights from his touchdown triple crown performance 👇 pic.twitter.com/QZzUP4rjmd
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 31, 2022 @49ers
Martz told us he couldn't help but see shades of Faulk when he watched the 26-year-old carve up the Rams for three TDs -- one rushing, one passing and one receiving -- and says he thinks the Niners are going to be the team to beat in their division going forward because of the tailback.
"He's the closest thing that I've seen to Marshall for quite some time," the 71-year-old said. "He's not Marshall, but he has those Marshall-esque type things within him."
The Niners picked up McCaffrey from Carolina for a bevy of draft picks -- and he's done nothing but produce in two games so far.
And, Martz says he only expects things to get better for the running back and his new team ... once Deebo Samuel makes his return from injury.
"What you could do with them is unlimited," Martz said.
As for his old team, Mike tells us he believes the Rams are in big trouble -- especially after they didn't get McCaffrey themselves.