Bret Rumbeck's Articles

Bret Rumbeck
Written by:

Bret Rumbeck

Bret Rumbeck has been writing about the 49ers since 2017 for 49ers Webzone and 49ers Hub. He is a Turlock, CA native, and has worked for two members of the US House of Representatives and one US Senator. When not breaking down game film, Bret spends his time seeking out various forms of heavy metal. Feel free to follow him or direct inquiries to @brumbeck.

@brumbeck

137 articles

Theme: Auto • Light • Dark

This site is neither endorsed, sponsored by, nor affiliated with the San Francisco 49ers or NFL Enterprises LLC. "49ers" is a registered trademark of the Forty Niners Football Company LLC. All teams and players mentioned are registered trademarks of the NFL and their respective teams. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos, or photos is for descriptive purposes only. The content and information from other sites are the property of their respective owners. Player and team photos are used with permission from USA TODAY Sports Images.

Bret Rumbeck's Articles

Free Agent Spotlight: Left Guard Rodger Saffold

The 2019 Rebuild Starts in the Secondary

Counterpoint: George Kittle is a Good Problem to Have

The Post-Holiday 49ers Wishlist That Doesn’t Include an Edge Rusher

Yes, Virginia. Arik Armstead is Playing Excellent Football.

Notes from the Salvage Yard: Examining Four Plays From an Ugly Loss

Three Tests for Nick Mullens and a Chance for More Bonus Points

Don’t Mistake Lack of Talent for Genius: Are Defensive Struggles Due to Scheme or Execution?

These Three Things: The Road to Redemption Leads Through Levi’s

Week 5 Review: The 49ers Are on the Edge of Average and Dismal

This Was Their Finest Hour: An Optimistic View of a Grievous Ordeal

Fixing a Hole Where the Pass Rush Gets In: Improving the 49ers’ Pass Protection

49ers vs. Vikings Preview: Quite Soon, We’ll Be Well Upon Our Way

Ready to Make an Entrance: Rookie Linebacker Fred Warner

A Two-Game Reflection: Where the 49ers Improved and Declined

49ers Finish Twelfth Practice: Battle Injuries, Prepare for Trip to Houston

49ers Preseason Observations: Four Things to Watch on the Offensive Line

Today’s Investments Will Yield a High Return: Three Reasons the 49ers Are Primed for Success

Choose Your Own Adventure: Who Starts at Guard for the 49ers This Fall?

Adventure? Excitement? A 49er Fan Craves These Things

49ers’ 2018 To Do List: Use the Tight End More in the Pass Attack

2018 Linebacker Projection: First, Second, and Bubble Squad

A New Million Dollar Backfield?

Arik Armstead and the Defensive Line: Keep Him or Trade Him?

Offensive Line Roster Prediction: The Five Mortal Men Protecting Garoppolo

We Treat Star Athletes Better, Because They’re Better People

Entering Free Agency With Three Needs: Guard, Linebacker, Secondary

Shanahan: The Guys Believe in Jimmy

Recap: Garoppolo Throws for 334 Yards in 49ers’ Second Consecutive Victory

49ers and Texans Announce Inactive Players

The Growing Legend of Jimmy Garoppolo

The Great Quarterback Experiment

Part 2: The One Lie About This Year’s 49ers

Part 1: Two Truths About This Year’s 49ers

Recap: Injuries, Tepid Offense Contribute to 49ers’ Ninth Straight Loss

49ers and Cardinals Announce Inactive Players

Two Keys to Victory: Short Throws and the Defensive Line

Former 49er Anthony Davis Enters the Medical Marijuana Business

Midseason Review: How Can I Describe My Emotions at This Catastrophe?

Recap: 49ers Drop to 0-8; No Offense, Plenty of Injuries

49ers and Eagles Announce Inactive Players

Week 8 Game Preview: San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Where Do We Go from Here?

Recap: 49ers Drop to 0-5 After 26-23 Overtime Loss to Colts

49ers and Colts Announce Week 5 Inactive Players

Week 5 Preview: 49ers’ Keys to Victory Against the Colts

Answers for the Offense Not Named C.J. Beathard

Recap: 49ers fall to 0-4 after last minute 18-15 overtime loss to Cardinals

49ers and Cardinals Announce Inactive Players

Preview: Are the 49ers Small Victories Enough to Beat Arizona?

49ers’ Keys to Victory or Foundations for Doom

Recap: Kyle Shanahan ‘extremely disappointed’ with 49ers’ 12-9 loss to Seahawks

First Half Recap: 49ers Regroup and Are Tied at Halftime

49ers and Seahawks Announce Inactive Players

Three Keys for Success: Pass Rush, Ball Control, Special Teams

Week 2 Prep: Two Quick Improvements and One Long-Term Problem

Defensive Roster Speculation: It’s About Extreme Physicality and Versatility

Offensive Roster Speculation: Running Back, Quarterback, Linemen

A Tale of Two Games: The 49ers at Their Best and Worst

Recap: 49ers Fall in Week 2 Preseason Game Against Denver