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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Legend Cites Incredible Puka Nacua Comparison for 49ers' Ricky Pearsall
Legend Cites Incredible Puka Nacua Comparison for 49ers' Ricky Pearsall originally appeared on Athlon Sports. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is poised for a breakout season in 2025. With Deebo Samuel traded to the Washington Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk expected to begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, Pearsall is set to shoulder a significantly larger role in San Francisco's passing game. And according to one franchise legend, he's ready. … Advertisement Maybe even ready to develop into a Puka Nacua-level player. Pearsall missed the first six games of his rookie year while recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during a robbery attempt. But after working his way back onto the field, the former first-round pick found his rhythm late in the season, closing strong with 210 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his final two games. Former 49ers tight end Brent Jones believes that momentum is just the beginning. Jones, who overcame a serious car accident during his own rookie year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, sees uncommon traits in Pearsall's development — and even compared him to one of the NFC West's most surprising breakout stars. 'His last couple of games, you could kind of tell it started to click for him,' Jones said in a recent interview with Guy Haberman. 'His route running was more precise, he was sharp in and out of cuts, catching the ball, gaining confidence, and it was like, 'Wow, that was super impressive,' just to know that he finished the year strong. That can really catapult a guy with that confidence, even with that minimal success, into the offseason and into this season coming up.' Advertisement With Aiyuk sidelined and Samuel gone, Pearsall will likely open the season as one of quarterback Brock Purdy's primary weapons. Jauan Jennings is expected to start alongside him in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks as the 49ers look to rebound from a disappointing 6-11 campaign. 'I actually think his burst is fantastic,' Jones continued. 'And what I really started to see was he started to get separation, and that's the biggest challenge.' Jones emphasized that speed and athleticism are important, but separation is what truly defines consistent NFL production. Jones was just as impressed with Pearsall's mental development, noting the confidence shift that was evident in his body language and playmaking. 'You could almost feel the confidence growing in him, and it's like, 'Hey, I can do this, and I know what I need to do to get open, to make catches, to be a playmaker on this team,'' Jones said. 'That's why I felt like, gosh, he's going to have this whole offseason. I guarantee he's got confidence. I know he knows what he needs to do to be a successful wide receiver.' That confidence might be arriving just in time. With the receiving corps in transition and major questions surrounding Aiyuk's knee, Pearsall has a legitimate opportunity to become one of San Francisco's top offensive threats. Advertisement 'I know everyone's concerned,' Jones said. 'Brandon's still coming off his knee. Deebo's gone. And so, everyone's like, 'Well, what do we got?' Well, do not sleep on this guy because I think he's going to be — maybe not the amount of catches — but I think he's going to be Puka Nacua-like at some point.' The comparison to Nacua is striking. The Los Angeles Rams receiver shocked the league with 1,486 receiving yards as a rookie in 2023 and followed it up with 990 yards in just 11 games last season. If Pearsall can tap into a similar rise, a Purdy-to-Pearsall connection could become a cornerstone of San Francisco's future. The 49ers would welcome that kind of ascension. After a harrowing start to his NFL career, Pearsall has shown the resilience, confidence and on-field growth needed to step into the spotlight. If Brent Jones is right, San Francisco might be witnessing the emergence of its next great wide receiver. Related: 49ers' RB Has 'X-Factor' Impact on NFC West Race Related: 49ers Injuries Force Slide in 'Playmaker' Group Rankings This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Want to help with Seattle's school superintendent search? Here's how.
Seattle Public Schools is searching for its next superintendent, and they're asking for the public's help. Families, community members, and even students have the chance to weigh in on what they want for the next leader of education. People can fill out an online survey, which closes June 30 or attend one of the following meetings: Family and Community Engagement Sessions Friday, June 20 (in person) 6:00 p.m. @ Franklin High School (3013 Mt Baker Blvd) Saturday, June 21 (in person) 3:00 p.m. @ Cleveland High School (5511 15th Ave S) Friday, June 27 (virtual) 6:00 p.m. (Join the Friday, June 27, 6:00 p.m. meeting) Saturday, June 28 (virtual) 10:00 a.m. (Join the Saturday, June 28, 10:00 a.m. meeting) Single-Language Engagement Sessions Monday, June 16 – Chinese 6:00 p.m. (Join the Monday, June 16, 6:00 p.m. – Chinese meeting) Tuesday, June 17 – Amharic 6:00 p.m. (Join the Tuesday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. – Amharic meeting) Thursday, June 26 – Spanish 6:00 p.m. (Join the Thursday, June 26, 6:00 p.m. – Spanish meeting) Thursday, June 26 – Somali 7:15 p.m. (Thursday, June 26, 7:15 p.m. – Somali meeting link) Friday, June 27 – Vietnamese 7:15 p.m. (Join the Friday, June 27, 7:15 p.m. – Vietnamese meeting link) Staff Engagement Sessions All staff engagement sessions are virtual, and links will be shared via email. Tuesday, June 3 Certificated staff, 4:00 p.m. Classified staff, 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5 Central Office staff, 3:00 p.m. Certificated and classified staff, 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 6 School leaders, 4:00 p.m. Student Engagement Sessions Thursday, May 29 4:00 p.m. (Thursday, May 29 4:00 p.m. meeting meeting link) 6:30 p.m. (Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. meeting link) In March, Seattle Public Schools announced that the current superintendent, Dr. Brent Jones, would be stepping down in the fall. The district said he wants to spend more time with his family. Dr. Jones' last day with the school district will be Sept. 3. To apply for the job, click here. Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), the search firm that's helping the school board, has listed the salary range as $330,000 to $385,000. The application deadline is July 31.
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Black America Web
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
[LISTEN] Brent Jones – 'Praise In The Choir Stand'
Source: R1 / R1 Grammy winner Brent Jones is back with his brand-new hit single 'PRAISE IN THE CHOIR STAND' , the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Live Your Best Life!' , which peaked at #1 on Billboard & Mediabase and was also named one of the 'Best Albums of 2024' and 'Best Singles of 2024' by the Journal of Gospel Music. Produced by maestro Eddie Brown (Stevie Wonder) and James Roberson (Bobby Jones) , 'Praise In The Choir Stand' is a celebration of black gospel choir music as the heartbeat of the black church and hence, the African American community at large. 'Singing gospel choir music isn't just about the music but about unity & encouraging one another – especially in trying & uncertain times like now. 'Praise In The Choir Stand is a call to action – 'Army's gathering in the choir stand, we'll be praising, you can join in'- AND a reminder that Praise is our best spiritual weapon to change situations – 'That's how we win!' says Brent Jones MORE BRENT JONES READS: RELATED: Brent Jones Set for 100-city 'Nothing Else Matter' Tour RELATED: 5 Performers We're Most Excited For At The 2025 Grammys RELATED: Brent Jones Talks New Single 'Praise in the Choir Stand,' & Ministry RELATED: Brent Jones Shares How Going To Choir Rehearsal Is Therapeutic & What It Was Like Working With Childish Gambino SEE ALSO [LISTEN] Brent Jones – 'Praise In The Choir Stand' was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
49ers to add 33rd member to Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
The Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame is getting a new member. The 49ers on Monday announced tight end Brent Jones will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame and become the 33rd player enshrined there. He's the first tight end to join the exclusive club. It's unclear when the team will honor Jones. They typically do so on a home game day. Advertisement 'Receiving the call from Jed (York) was incredibly emotional for me, something that I will remember forever,' said Jones in a statement released by the team. 'It is truly the greatest honor of my life to be alongside the legends that comprise the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame, one of the greatest franchises in all of professional sports. I want to sincerely thank my coaches and the teammates who poured into me and allowed me to be successful on and off the field.' Jones was a fifth-round pick of the Steelers in 1986, but he didn't debut in the NFL until the following season with the 49ers. He wound up spending his entire 11-year career with San Francisco and started 125 of the 143 games he played as a pro. From 1989-95, Jones had at least 500 receiving yards in every season. He finished his career with 417 catches, 5,195 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns. Jones earned four Pro Bowl trips and two Second-Team All-Pro nods in his career. He added another 60 catches, 740 yards and five touchdowns in 21 playoff games, and was part of three Super Bowl winners. More 49ers: Where Brock Purdy's contract ranks among his NFC West counterparts This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: San Francisco 49ers announce TE Brent Jones to enter team Hall of Fame
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Avantor® to Participate in the 2025 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference
RADNOR, Pa., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, announced that Brent Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in a fireside chat at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To view the presentation slides and to hear a live audio webcast of the session, visit Events & Presentations in the Investor section of Avantor's website, Following the live webcast, the presentation slides will be available on our website and a replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days. About Avantor Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. Investor Relations Contact Allison Hosak Senior Vice President, Global Communications Avantor 908-329-7281 [email protected] Global Media Contact Eric Van Zanten Head of External Communications Avantor 610-529-6219 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Avantor and Financial News
