“Smaller Bear” Still Shining

A season after winning just four games, DE Nick Bosa and the 49ers are heading to the Super Bowl. Of course, the rookie Bosa didn’t suit up for that four-win San Fran squad, but his presence this entire season has given the 49ers exactly the boost they needed. In Sunday’s NFC Championship against the Packers, PFWA’s Rookie of the Year had four total tackles – two solo and two assisted – to go along with a sack and a tackle for loss. Green Bay’s O-Line, led by former Buckeye C Corey Linsley, struggled to contain Bosa and the rest of San Fran’s pass rush, which has proven to be perhaps the NFL’s best. It will be on full display in Super Bowl LIV in two weeks. (Image courtesy: 49ers.com)

Final: 49ers 37, Packers 20

Welcome to the NFC Championship Game @nbsmallerbear
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— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) January 20, 2020

They better double @nbsmallerbear don’t be foolish

— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) January 20, 2020

Nick Bosa is the most technically advanced rookie DL I’ve ever seen.

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) January 20, 2020

“I came into the perfect place.”

Nick Bosa couldn’t be more thankful for the #49ers veterans on the team who steered in the right direction this season

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— John Dickinson (@JDJohnDickinson) January 20, 2020

Titans, a Tough Out

Tennessee’s Cinderella run to the Super Bowl, spearheaded by HC Mike Vrabel, ended Sunday at the hands of Kansas City. A Chiefs defense that includes former Buckeye LB Darron Lee did enough to stop the Titans’ rushing attack and end a legendary stretch. Vrabel will most certainly receive Coach of the Year votes. After winning seven of the regular season’s last 10 games, making a bold quarterback change, drawing up some very innovative play calls, and earning postseason victories over New England and Baltimore on the road, those votes are well-deserved. Meanwhile, Lee will contribute to a Kansas City team playing in its first Super Bowl in 50 years. (Images courtesy: titansonline.com)

Final: Chiefs 35, Titans 24

HE’S ELIGIBLE! @DennisKelly67 | #TENvsKC pic.twitter.com/fUdWLpluh8

— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 19, 2020

Should not be forgotten: Mike Vrabel, Arthur Smith and Dean Pres did an amazing job with the Titans. Hold your head high @Titans fans…. future is bright. #TitanUp

— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) January 19, 2020

As long as Amy Adams-Strunk is owning the #Titans, Jon Robinson is drafting for them, and Mike Vrabel is coaching them, I think it’s a safe bet to say that this team is just getting started and they have an extremely bright future ahead of themselves.

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— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) January 20, 2020

Super Bowl LIV

Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers

Miami, Fla. | Sunday, Feb. 2 | 6:30 p.m. EST | FOX

Folks … this one is gonna be a doozy. The league’s most high-octane offense against its grittiest defense. Either Bosa or Lee will be crowned a Super Bowl Champion for the first time in their young careers. Tune in February 2nd for the biggest television event of the year.