NFC Notes: 49ers, Bears, Cardinals, Cowboys, & Redskins

49ers

• 49ers HC Jim Tomsula denied reports that he butted heads with former president Paraag Marathe over the use of analytics, calling them: “Absolutely false.” (Pro Football Talk)
• Tomsula added that he didn’t have any knowledge about Marathe being reassigned or the reasoning behind the move.
• 49ers RB Carlos Hyde and TE Garrett Celek will not travel to Chicago with the team, and will miss Sunday’s game. (Matt Maiocco)

Bears

• Kennard McGuire, the agent for Bears TE Martellus Bennett, said of the reported rift between his client and the team: “There isn’t any rift or tension. Whoever is making these remarks should have the testicular fortitude and in from of there statements.” (Ian Rapoport)

Cardinals

• Cardinals HC Bruce Arians announced Friday that RB Andre Ellington, DL Frostee Rucker, and DB Jerraud Powers are all out for Sunday’s game.

Cowboys

• Todd Archer of ESPN writes that even though the Cowboys are 3-8 on the season, the team is not in need of a rebuild next year.
• If it were up to Archer, he wouldn’t select a quarterback in round one, but admits he may change his mind once he has a better idea of where Dallas will be drafting and who should be available to them.
• In the end, Archer believes the Cowboys would be best served taking a pass-rusher, cornerback or wide receiver in round one.
• Beyond that, a running back would probably make sense for them as well.

Redskins

• Redskins HC Jay Gruden announced Friday that LB Perry Riley Jr. will undergo surgery on his injured foot and miss 3-6 weeks.