The Faithful were ready to warmly welcome a few familiar faces back to Levi’s Stadium next week. But that homecoming might not be such a friendly reunion for some.

That's because Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. -- who were 49ers together from 2018 to 2021 -- both recently threw some shade at their former franchise and colleagues.

In Part 2 of a feature series on Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, GoLongTD.com's Tyler Dunne included some quotes from Mostert and Wilson Jr. that took 49ers Twitter by storm Sunday.

“We have way better talent here,” Mostert told Dunne about the Dolphins. “It’s going to get spooky.”

Mostert didn’t hold back in ridiculing the 49ers, and even took a not-so-subtle jab at the man he used to take handoffs from in the Bay. The 30-year-old praised his current field general, Tagovailoa, and at the same time, seemingly took a shot at 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

“We have a quarterback,” Mostert said of Tagovailoa, “who can actually sling it.”

Yikes.

Several hours after the original story was published by GoLongTD.com, Mostert took to Twitter to deny he was disparaging Garoppolo.

After the 49ers chose to not bring back their 2019 NFC Championship Game hero, Mostert agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins in March.

Mostert lit up that NFC title game, with 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the 49ers’ 37-20 win over the Green Bay Packers and helped San Francisco advance to its first Super Bowl in seven years. But injuries in the following two seasons changed everything.

Mostert played in just eight games in 2020, and in the 49ers' 2021 opener, he suffered a knee injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season when he opted for surgery -- a decision he says the team didn’t like.

He now believes the 49ers used his decision to play it safe against him when free agency hit.

“It isn’t right,” Mostert told Dunne. “And it’s up to the player to step up and say, ‘This isn’t right. I don’t think this is the best of my interest.’ Sometimes, you don’t get that with players. But, for me, that was my case. I knew exactly what I wanted. I knew exactly how I’d handle the situation. I knew exactly -- coming off of rehab -- what I needed to do in order to get back on the field.”

Wilson’s departure came earlier this month when the 49ers traded the 26-year-old to Miami for a 2023 fifth-round pick at the NFL trade deadline shortly after acquiring star running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers.

The 49ers’ need for Wilson -- who had spent his entire five-year career to that point in Red and Gold -- was almost instantly reduced by McCaffrey's arrival. Wilson admitted to Dunne that each side "had to make a business decision" with the trade, and added there were "no hard feelings" between him and the 49ers.

“Even a blind man could see what we’re doing,” Wilson told Dunne. “They’re still a great team. I’m not taking anything away from the 49ers. They’re one of the best teams in the league. I’ve been around them. I’ve practiced with all the players.

“But at the end of the day, you’ve got to do what’s best for you. I’ve got a family to feed. I’m the first person to make it in my family, so I have to do what’s best for me.”

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What was best for Wilson was reuniting with ex-49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who became the Dolphins' head coach in 2022, as well as former teammate and backfield mate Mostert, who now happens to be all that again, plus a locker mate, in South Beach. Wilson has scored three touchdowns in his three games with Miami, and Mostert leads the team with 543 rushing yards and four 20-yard-plus runs in 10 games.

There's no doubt Mostert and Wilson will use the past as motivation when they face the 49ers next week.

“I’ve got to turn up,” Mostert told Dunne. “Former employers? They’ve got to come see about me. Me and ‘Jefe’ are gonna go crazy.”

Wilson said he doesn’t want to hear any well wishes before the reunion: “I ain’t need no luck! I don’t need no luck!”

In the end, the NFL is a business, and players know that. But that doesn't mean it's without drama.

Get your popcorn ready.

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Raheem be real with yourself 😂😂

— Deebo (@19problemz) November 28, 2022

Bang bang fu*k the Niners gang… Phins Up!!

Dolphins pulling up to Levi stadium like

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PaperBoy said Dolphins pulling up to Levi stadium like view image

Don't forget...they didn't hit sh*t and Snoop the one who ended up dead

AND Jody the one who ended up with a ring on his finger

Chozen said Don't forget...they didn't hit sh*t and Snoop the one who ended up dead AND Jody the one who ended up with a ring on his finger

True, but…

Snoop hit it first, Yvette ran up her phone bills by accepting his collect calls and let him stay there when he was released from prison. She even allowed him to kick over her son’s fort. He also knocked out Jody.

Preacher Mane said True, but… Snoop hit it first, Yvette ran up her phone bills by accepting his collect calls and let him stay there when he was released from prison. She even allowed him to kick over her son’s fort. He also knocked out Jody.

Nah Jody ate that punch and shot Snoop in both knees. Much like Jody we just gon put them n*ggas on they back and let somebody in the AFC take them out in the end.

At the end of the day Snoop was just someone for Yvette to vent to. Jody got up in it and she was stuck

Chozen said Nah Jody ate that punch and shot Snoop in both knees. Much like Jody we just gon put them n*ggas on they back and let somebody in the AFC take them out in the end. At the end of the day Snoop was just someone for Yvette to vent to. Jody got up in it and she was stuck

Y’all ain’t gonna do nothing but take this L

DadeCounty said Y’all ain’t gonna do nothing but take this L

We won't care when we win it all. Have the W and that 2nd round playoff exit

Chozen said We won't care when we win it all. Have the W and that 2nd round playoff exit

You think the niners gonna win it all?




You forgot what KC did to y’all? Falcons spanked y’all too

DadeCounty said You think the niners gonna win it all? You forgot what KC did to y’all? Falcons spanked y’all too

We'll revisit this in February. Stay safe my guy

Should be an interesting game

Curious how it plays out

Dolphins OL in shambles right now ain’t good for the run or pass but McDaniel already trying to fix it

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Feels like he was gunning for 50

Chozen said We'll revisit this in February. Stay safe my guy

Lol no doubt.

Niners by 15+ book it

Niners on Eagles, Bills level, they not worried bout some trash a*s Dolphins

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BreakkerSzn said Niners by 15+ book it Niners on Eagles, Bills level, they not worried bout some trash a*s Dolphins view image

Let’s get a avi bet going if you so confident.. if the dolphins win you gotta put a picture of Joe Biden for the rest of the regular season

DadeCounty said Let’s get a avi bet going if you so confident.. if the dolphins win you gotta put a picture of Joe Biden for the rest of the regular season

He has 800 accounts he aint worried about being an avy on one of them. Ignore him. He aint one of the faithful

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you a front runner, keep the same energy Sunday

DadeCounty said You think the niners gonna win it all? You forgot what KC did to y’all? Falcons spanked y’all too

Fam...Zac Wilson gave you 40 relax.

A lot of polys are niner fans

Would be nice if the Samoan brother would bring em back down the earth

Chozen said He has 800 accounts he aint worried about being an avy on one of them. Ignore him. He aint one of the faithful

I figured he did

Kyu said @ you a front runner, keep the same energy Sunday

Almost as big as a front runner as you.. you ain’t d*ck riding the lakers this year as hard as you usually do




I’ll be here Sunday to talk more sh*t

This game gonna be interesting. I think tua lights them up

DadeCounty said I figured he did Almost as big as a front runner as you.. you ain’t d*ck riding the lakers this year as hard as you usually do I’ll be here Sunday to talk more sh*t

Lakers fan forever, don’t worry I will make those safe place threads for you haters to vent real soon

Kjizzle03 said Fam...Zac Wilson gave you 40 relax.

And y’all lost to the bears and broncos

Kyu said Lakers fan forever, don’t worry I will make those safe place threads for you haters to vent real soon

No you not

DadeCounty said And y’all lost to the bears and broncos

Correct me if I'm wrong...Zac lit up your 1s

We been dealing with some injuries(no excuse tho) should've won tho games

If there is one person who knows how to exploit this defense it's Mike McDaniel. Armstead being hurt Def makes it harder but I think Phins gonna smoke them.