Eberflus, 55, was the defensive coordinator in Indianapolis from 2018-21. The Colts ranked in the top 10 in takeaways in each of his four years there and will likely be a primary focus of his job with the 49ers.
Pineiro, 30, stabilized the 49ers' kicking game after inconsistency from 2023 third-round pick Jake Moody, who Friday agreed to re-sign with the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal. Of the 29 field goals that Pineiro attempted last season, he made all except a 64-yard attempt that hit the crossbar in Indianapolis as the first-half expired in the 49ers' victorious December visit.
Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy denied that Draymond Green was in active trade conversations in advance of this week's deadline despite the team's pursuit of Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I'd walk that back," Dunleavy said. "His name was not in conversations other than the ones where teams called me to ask about him. The idea that he stayed with the Warriors past the deadline was greatly exaggerated.
They're in the Super Bowl because they made every right move in constructing their roster. And the Commanders should take notes. The Seahawks have been led primarily by their defense, which leads the league in fewest points allowed. This is despite a unit that lacks big-name superstars or high-profile draft picks, aside from cornerback Devon Witherspoon. Mainly, it's been elite scheming by Macdonald and the youth of Seattle's roster, allowing them to fly around the field.
It's up to Stidham to be this year's Jeff Hostetler (New York Giants, Super Bowl XXV) or Nick Foles (Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl LII) and in so doing he'd bring a quartet of 49ers along for the ride. I'll admit to being a skeptic when Denver dropped big money on safety Talanoa Hufanga (three years, maximum of $45 million) and Dre Greenlaw (three years, maximum of $31.5 million).