Why Bad Bunny wore No. 64 during his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium (paywall)
“The number 64 marks the birth year of his late uncle, Cutito, from whom he learned much of what he knows about the NFL and who first shared with him a love for the San Francisco 49ers,” Bad Bunny’s representatives told Complex on Monday, Feb. 9.

“He left for the United States at 17 to work and never returned to Puerto Rico, although he always visited us in late January or early February and stayed at our house,” the statement said. “That was right in the middle of the NFL playoffs, so I always watched the games with him.”

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“He was a huge fan of the San Francisco 49ers, the team whose home stadium is where this Super Bowl 60 took place, where I performed,” the statement continued. “My uncle passed away two years ago, shortly after the 49ers lost to Kansas City in the 2024 Super Bowl. I always dreamed of taking my uncle to a Super Bowl, and I couldn’t. He left unexpectedly, without warning. So during my Super Bowl halftime show, I decided to have him on my shirt: OCASIO, his last name, the same as my mother’s, and his birth year, 64.”

Bad Bunny added, “I dedicated my performance to him before it began. I’m sure he saw it, he was present, and he felt proud of his nephew. Now all that’s left is the day the 49ers win another Super Bowl.”

49ers mailbag: How will new coordinator Raheem Morris change the defense? (paywall)
“However, there are two players on Morris’ former team, the Falcons, who catch the eye. Kaden Elliss and Arnold Ebiketie are quasi linebacker/end types. The 49ers don’t truly have a player like that on the roster right now. If Morris wants to use more odd-man fronts, bringing in someone who has versatility might be smart…..I think they’d give up a second-rounder for Crosby (which is why trading Jones would be a big help). I don’t see the Vikings trading Jefferson. He’s the face of their franchise. Without Jefferson, the Vikings are Andrew Van Ginkel and Blake Cashman.”

49ers insider: George Kittle aiming for Week 1 return after Achilles injury
“In fact, he’s aiming to be back by Week 1 (though that seems less likely if the team opens the season with a 16-hour flight to Australia).”

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49ers insider doesn’t rule out potential Mac Jones trade
“Jones doesn’t have Darnold’s arm,” Barrows wrote. “But his processing skills are better than Darnold’s, and he was extremely well-liked in the 49ers’ locker room this year. I’m not saying Darnold wasn’t when he was in San Francisco in 2023. Jones, however, has rare charisma, and it’s easy to see him leading a team”…Asked what a “can’t refuse” offer for Jones might look like, Barrows wrote, “A second-rounder. Or maybe a third and a sweetener (another pick/player).”

49ers pass rush struggles: Is Cashius Howell the solution?
“Howell is arguably the most skilled pass rusher in the class,” Renner wrote. “Limited length and play strength cap his run defense, but pass rush may be all San Francisco needs. Given the run defenders it drafted last year, that tradeoff works.”

From a production standpoint, Howell fits the profile of what the 49ers need. He recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks last season, along with 31 tackles (14 for loss), six passes defensed, and one forced fumble. Over the past three seasons, Howell has totaled 25 sacks, including 9.5 in 2023 at Bowling Green before transferring to Texas A&M.

Howell has earned a Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade of at least 90.3 in each of the last three seasons. Additionally, his run-defense grade has also been solid, registering at least 73.6 in each of the past two years.“

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Details emerge: 49ers DE Keion White shot after argument with rapper Lil Baby
“”The party included several strippers on the main floor and a private party downstairs where White was shot,” the San Francisco Standard stated.

According to the report, members of Jones’ entourage attempted to enter White’s private event, leading to a verbal dispute between the two parties. A witness told police he left to get the nightclub management in an effort to defuse the situation. While away, he heard two gunshots. When he returned, White had been shot in the left leg. The witness said he did not see who fired the weapon.

San Francisco Police Department spokesman Evan Sernoffsky previously confirmed officers are actively pursuing multiple leads.

The San Francisco Standard added: “When asked who had shot him, White was uncooperative, according to the report.”