49ers' playoff and Super Bowl veteran Charvarius Ward prepares to face former team
Charvarius Ward, a cornerback for the 49ers, was teammates with Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs and watched him develop into one of the best players in the NFL.
Ward believes that the 49ers have a similar feeling of confidence heading into the Super Bowl as the Chiefs did in 2019 when they won against the 49ers. [ more ]
Kyle Shanahan's insights on Charvarius Ward's progress with 49ers
Charvarius Ward, the savvy veteran cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers, showcased his skills with an impressive performance against the Arizona Cardinals, hauling in two crucial interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown in the 49ers' 45-29 victory.
49ers mailbag: What's gotten into Ambry Thomas? Who's your Brock Purdy comp now?
Ambry Thomas has made a turnaround in his performance by gaining weight and strength, and maintaining it throughout the season, which has boosted his confidence and performance.
Charvarius Ward's groin injury is a concern because any muscle strain can worsen and affect multiple positions in the team.
Kyle Shanahan has shifted away from utilizing Christian McCaffrey's receiving skills, leading to lower than expected receiving yards for McCaffrey. [ more ]