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Matt Stephenson

Joined: Nov 14, 2018

Niners and NFL fan helping cover all things 49ers. Contributor at Niner Noise. Follow on Twitter at Matt_Stevo49ers and @SFNinerNoise

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers dominating the run game so far in 2019

Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Is Deebo Samuel the 49ers answer for wide receiver No. 1?

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 15: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball while defended by Jessie Bates III #30 the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers: The rise of Raheem Mostert

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 02: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks tries to avoid a tackle by Jaquiski Tartt #29 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Analyzing 49ers safety group post 53-man cut

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 24: Running back Matt Breida #22 of the San Francisco 49ers is forced out of bounds during the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Matt Breida vs. Tevin Coleman battle for 49ers top running back spot

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 06: Jordan Matthews #80 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates their 16 to 15 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers: Why Jordan Matthews makes the final roster

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

49ers’ injury updates following completion of minicamp

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Richie James #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after a catch against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Why 49ers’ Richie James is in danger of losing a roster spot in 2019

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 04: Running back Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on November 4, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers: Predicting Tevin Coleman’s stats for 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 23: Dante Pettis #18 of the San Francisco 49ers walks on the field after injuring his knee during their NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Predicting 49ers’ 2019 depth chart at wide receiver

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 06: Cornerback Jason Verrett #22 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after intercepting a pass in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on December 6, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Broncos won 17-3. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Jason Verrett considered retirement prior to signing with 49ers

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 11: Cornerback Jason Verrett #22 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with teammate Jahleel Addae #37 after a second half interception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G Aiken/Getty Images)

Why Jason Verrett could be 49ers comeback player of the year

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 02: The San Francisco 49ers defense lines up against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 2, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 49ers won 24-23. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers: The pass rush-versus-coverage debate

TEMPE, AZ - NOVEMBER 03: Punter Mitch Wishnowsky #33 of the Utah Utes punts the football during the second half of the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the 38-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

49ers 2019 NFL Draft: What the Niners are getting with Mitch Wishnowsky

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 01: SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER Kaden Smith #82 of the Stanford Cardinal catches a 28-yard touchdown pass over Ajene Harris #27 of the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 Football Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on December 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

49ers 2019 NFL Draft: What the Niners are getting with Kaden Smith

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

49ers 2019 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Deebo Samuel