Good Morning Faithful,
Here are the top 49ers headlines for Wednesday, June 16.
New and Notable
Defense Wins Championships & George Kittle Says 49ers Unit is 'Scary'
George Kittle is a believer in the 49ers potential heading into the 2021 season. In fact, the star tight end believes the team has all of the makings to not only match, but surpass their 2019 success.
On Tuesday, Kittle was a guest on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" and shared his confidence in the team's ability to rebound from their substandard outing just a season ago given the load of talent returning to the roster this season.
"I don't know if you guys saw this but Nick Bosa is coming back and we re-signed Trent Williams. So those guys are pretty good at football from what I remember. They're pretty decent," Kittle said.
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Quick Hits
On Monday, the Pro Football Writers of America announced San Francisco 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner as the recipient of the Paul Zimmerman Award. The “Dr. Z” Award is given as a lifetime achievement for an assistant coach in the NFL. Read More >>>
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The San Francisco 49ers and the County of Santa Clara have announced that the Levi's® Stadium mass vaccination site operated by Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospitals and Clinics will conclude COVID-19 vaccination operations on June 24, 2021.
Those who have received only their first dose of a two-dose vaccine from Levi's® Stadium by the time the vaccination site closes will be able to arrange their second dose at any other site throughout the county. For additional sites, appointment times, drop-in locations and other information on vaccine administration for Santa Clara County, please visit sccfreevax.org.
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Through free youth football camps and in-school programming, 49ers PREP presented by U.S. Bank serves approximately 40 thousand youth annually, with more than 55 percent of participants coming from Title 1 schools. Show your support and register for the 49ers Foundation Race to Tackle Poverty today at 49ers.com/tacklepoverty.
Mark Your Calendars
After an offseason highlighted with the re-signing of Trent Williams and Kyle Juszczyk to contract extensions and selecting Trey Lance third-overall in the NFL Draft, we are excited to share exclusive updates on the team and the upcoming season at the 2021 State of the Franchise presented by Incogmeato.
The only place to watch this annual event live is in the 49ers App. Live stream begins Wednesday, June 30 at 6PM PT.
Learn more at 49ers.com/sotf.
Say Cheese
Take a look at some of the best photos from the 49ers 2021 media day.

TE George Kittle

LB Fred Warner

CB Jason Verrett

OL Aaron Banks

K Robbie Gould

OL Jaylon Moore

QB Jimmy Garoppolo

DL D.J. Jones

LB Dre Greenlaw

C Alex Mack

CB Dontae Johnson

DL Arden Key

DL Maurice Hurst

CB Ambry Thomas

LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles

WR Brandon Aiyuk

S Jaquiski Tartt

DB Deommodore Lenoir

DL Kentavius Street

QB Nate Sudfeld

S Kai Nacua

RB Trey Sermon

WR Mohamed Sanu

DL Zach Kerr

P Mitch Wishnowsky

CB Tim Harris Jr.

DL Jordan Willis

DL Alex Barrett

WR Travis Benjamin

LS Taybor Pepper

S Marcell Harris

WR Jauan Jennings

OL Jake Brendel

OL Tom Compton

WR Kevin White

WR Richie James

DL Darrion Daniels

WR River Cracraft

S Talanoa Hufanga

LB Azeez Al-Shaair

DB Tarvarius Moore

OL Alfredo Gutierrez

DL Kevin Givens

FB Josh Hokit

RB Elijah Mitchell

OL Laken Tomlinson

TE Charlie Woerner

QB Josh Rosen

OL Dakoda Shepley

QB Trey Lance

WR Jalen Hurd

T Mike McGlinchey

RB Wayne Gallman II

DL Samson Ebukam

OL Colton McKivitz

OL Daniel Brunskill

WR Trent Sherfield

RB JaMycal Hasty

TE Ross Dwelley