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Tom Jensen

Tom Jensen

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Tom Jensen covered the San Francisco 49ers from 1985-87 for KUBA-AM in Yuba City, part of the team’s radio network. He won two awards from UPI for live news reporting. Tom attended 49ers home games and camp in Rocklin. He grew up a Niners fan starting in 1970, the final year at Kezar. Tom also covered the Kings when they first arrived in Sacramento, and served as an online columnist writing on the Los Angeles Lakers for bskball.com. He grew up in the East Bay, went to San Diego State undergrad, a classmate of Tony Gwynn, covering him in baseball and as the team’s point guard in basketball. Tom has an MBA from UC Irvine with additional grad coursework at UCLA. He's writing his first science fiction novel, has collaborated on a few screenplays, and runs his own global jazz/R&B website at vibrationsoftheworld.com. Tom lives in Seattle and hopes to move to Tracktown (Eugene, OR) in the spring.

Sep 20, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) is tackled by New York Jets safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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49ers-Jets Game Preview: Can the Avengers Assemble at the Last Minute?

The impact of Super Bowl hangover, last minute signings, returning from injuries, limited practice time, the 49ers face several unknowns at home against the New York Jets in the Monday night opener.

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April 19, 2012; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Santa Clara mayor Jamie Matthew speaks with San Francisco 49ers co-chairman Denise DeBartolo York and chief executive officer Jed York during the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new 49ers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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Is The New Cost Structure of the NFL Too Expensive for the 49ers?

SI’s Grant Cohn has heard from a trusted source that 49ers ownership is concerned about the growing payroll costs of the team and blames Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. The source indicates that Lynch and Shanahan are on the hot seat for this season.

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Nov 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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Trent Williams, Brandon Aiyuk, and the 49ers’ Cap Future

The 49ers enter the weekend knowing they need to get Trent Williams signed. Long-term, the Brandon Aiyuk extension adds clarity to the 49ers cap plans going forward.

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Jul 27, 2022; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) and general manager John Lynch watches the players during Training Camp at the SAP Performance Facility near Levi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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The Dangers of the 49ers’ Wishing Things Into Being

Aladdin rubbed the magic lamp and got three wishes, the 49ers keep rubbing the lamp and…nothing. Lots of wishing, no granting. In business it’s called overoptimism, an unshakeable belief that a planned course of action will lead to the desired result.

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Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is selected as the No. 31 pick of the first round by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers Four Questions: From The Outside

This edition of Four Questions turns to queries from 49er content creators I partner with or watch weekly. All of them do an outstanding job and I value their insight.

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Jul 26, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen (17) and quarterback Tanner Mordecai (4) drop to pass in drills during Day 4 of training camp at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers Position Battles Heading Into Exhibition Finale

A wise old coach told me back in the day, always view exhibition games through regular season eyes. That’s what the 49ers coaching staff will be doing in cutting the roster from 90 to 53 by August 27th.

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Aug 18, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (83) runs on the field during a kick return against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers Takeaways From the New Orleans Saints Game

Exhibition games are distractions, illusions, they carry some truth, but there’s a need to apply metric tons of context. Applying the big picture, what counts most is no injuries. Which leads to why was Brock Purdy on the field playing?

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Jul 27, 2022; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) and general manager John Lynch watches the players during Training Camp at the SAP Performance Facility near Levi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
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Four 49ers Questions: One Step From the Goal Line

The interminable Brandon Aiyuk contract talks are a step away according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. He reports that Aiyuk wants a change in the fourth and final year of the proposed deal before signing an extension.

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Dec 31, 2023; Landover, Maryland, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates with fans after defeating the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers Play Let’s Make A Deal: The Brandon Aiyuk Version

The interminable Brandon Aiyuk drama can only end when he is satisfied that everything is just right. Which may finally be happening. Aiyuk gets the contract and team that he wants and this finally, mercifully, ends.

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Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Shanahan Explains Why the 49ers Don't Invest in Offensive Linemen

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan explains his thinking on the offensive line and building the league’s best roster. Does it hold up to scrutiny? Yes and no.

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Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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49ers Four Questions: Brandon Aiyuk Asks Out, Ricky Pearsall Hurt

Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade, Ricky Pearsall is on the non-football injury list, it’s always something with the 49ers.

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Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) hands off to San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) as they warm up before playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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Reasons for 49ers Optimism and Pessimism This Season

To return to the Super Bowl and win it the 49ers will need to make a series of leaps in thinking, execution, and player development. Some of these areas can be answered in camp, but most will have to wait until the games begin.

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