Good morning everyone. I'm writing the Golden Nuggets waaaay later than I usually do and they're already going to be late so we're going to keep things brief. San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Anthony Davis had some issues that needed to be resolved and was apparently considering retirement, but maybe is not considering that now?
It's a tricky situation, and one that I considered prior to Davis making his return. He's obviously not somebody the 49ers can give a five-year extension to (he already has a massive one) and expect him to be around for all five of those years. He doesn't really scream "long-term security" but at the moment we're not even positive if he's short-term security.
Whatever the case, given the past couple seasons and offseasons, this makes plenty of sense for the 49ers. This is the perfect way for San Francisco to start the regular season and I, for one, am looking forward to the epic duel between Blaine Gabbert and Case Keenum on Monday Night Football.
Onto your links for the day.
49ers RG Davis' status uncertain two days before season opener (Branch)
Eric Reid explains why he'll continue to kneel during national anthem (Biderman)
49ers injury report: Nickel back Chris Davis doubtful (Barrows)
Insults keep 49ers' Trent Brown grounded after standout preseason (Branch)
Report: Former Patriots WR visited 49ers (CSN Bay Area)
Double up: Jimmie Ward likely taking on new and old roles in opener (Biderman)
Mailbag: Has protest brought 49ers locker room closer? (Maiocco)
Chip Kelly's Second Act (The Ringer)