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 7, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, right, talks with head coach Kyle Shanahan during pregame warmups against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The 49ers responded to the joint-practice drubbing earlier this week against the LA Chargers by controlling them in a 41-17 pre-season win.

Aug 18, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during joint practice at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Facing the offense of an AFC contender, the 49ers defense surrendered ten touchdowns in a joint practice with the LA Chargers.

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) during the first quarter of a NFC wild card playoff at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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After the 49ers first pre-season game, roster holes came into focus

August 13, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Gracen Halton (93) tackles Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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The 49ers lost their pre-season opener to Tennessee 19-13 in a mixed bag performance of problems and successes.

Aug 4, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers train with a general view of the practice field and stadium at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY SportsPractice faciloty

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Whether you believe in the injury-inducing powers of the Substation or not, the Niners need more room for a new practice facility.

Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) runs after making a catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Michael Carter II (35) defends during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Ricky Pearsall could face season-ending knee surgery, and the Niners acted quickly to replace him, bringing free agent receiver Deebo Samuel back to Santa Clara

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Romello Height (9) rushes the line during the game between the Red Raiders and the Cougars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Niner training camp is underway, and the exhibition games begin on August 13th at home against Tennessee.

Dec 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Six years ago, I was driving down a steep hill in San Diego, a couple of blocks from my Mission Valley apartment.

September 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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This is a year of transition for the 49ers; the oldest core in the league is recovering from last year’s wave of injuries.

Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) applies pressure to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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No camp until late July, but plenty of dust and drama in the air. It’s the Niners. Let’s get to it. What’s at the heart of the Aiyuk mess? For both sides, money

Jul 24, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk works out with his teammates during the second day of training camp. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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Brandon Aiyuk referred to the Niners as “female dogs” in a recent Instagram post, hoping to goad the 49ers into cutting him.

Jan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates following a sack against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. The play set a new NFL single season sack record by Garrett. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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After losing to Dallas in consecutive conference championships in the early nineties, Eddie DeBartolo decided it was time to go all-in for a ring in 1994

Tom Jensen

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

49ers Fast Forward: Previewing Crucial Decisions of the Next 12 Months

The Biggest Snubs from the 49ers' Initial 53-Man Roster

Projecting the 49ers 53-Man Roster Before Final Cuts

How the Jed York Embarrassment Could Accelerate a 49ers Sale

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49ers Shift Focus to Cutdown Day After Walloping Chargers in LA

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49ers Defense Exposed in Joint Practice with Chargers

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How the 49ers Could Trade for Vita Vea, Plus Other Potential Moves

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49ers Rookies Shine and Position Groups Flop in Loss to Titans

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A New 49ers Practice Facility: Where, When, and How Much?

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49ers Bring Deebo Samuel Back to Replace Injured Pearsall

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Asking and Answering Key Questions as 49ers Training Camp Begins

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I Feel for 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan and Fear What’s Ahead for Him

How the 49ers Have Transitioned on Offense and Defense Since Last Year

49ers Lightning Round: Brandon Aiyuk, Alex Highsmith, and X-Factors

The Final Act of the 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Saga: Resolution

Impact of the Myles Garrett Trade on the 49ers and Rams