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sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Ex-Teammate Questions Death of Aldon Smith, Hinting at Possible Foul Play

Former 49ers star Aldon Smith's death is being questioned by ex-teammate Donte Whitner, who says some former teammates showed him disturbing footage implying foul play; Whitner cites messages and videos while noting the family has hired investigators. The official account from Amir Shirazi remains that Smith died in a vehicle after a morning of errands, with the toxicology report still pending, and police review continuing.

via Sports Illustrated|

#aldon-smith #death-investigation #donte-whitner

sports20 days ago•4 min saved

Whitner says Spillman has key answers in Aldon Smith’s death

Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner claims C.J. Spillman showed him graphic images of Aldon Smith after his death and says Spillman should have a lot of answers, as Smith’s family hires lawyers to investigate the circumstances (also mentioning Anthony Davis).

via NBC Sports|

#aldon-smith #cj-spillman #death-investigation

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"49ers' Purdy Proves Franchise QB Potential in Comeback Win Over Packers"

Former 49ers player Donte Whitner believes that Brock Purdy's performance in the playoff win over the Green Bay Packers solidifies him as the franchise quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, dispelling the "game manager" label. Despite some struggles earlier in the game, Purdy's ability to lead a comeback victory and make crucial throws in the fourth quarter impressed Whitner, who highlighted Purdy's poise and trust in his playmakers. With the 49ers advancing to the NFC Championship Game, Purdy's potential to lead the team to a Super Bowl victory is gaining attention.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#brock-purdy #donte-whitner #nfl

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"49ers Favored for Super Bowl 58 After Strong Regular Season Finish"

Donte Whitner, an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, believes that the stars have aligned for coach Kyle Shanahan to lead the San Francisco 49ers to victory in Super Bowl LVIII, citing Shanahan's best coaching year and the team's offensive prowess led by quarterback Brock Purdy and a talented group of offensive weapons. Whitner sees this as the year Shanahan cements himself among the great head coaches in NFL history, with the potential for a historic father-son championship duo if the 49ers win.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#donte-whitner #kyle-shanahan #nfl