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Richard Sherman takes No. 25, dishes on Kaepernick, eats meatloaf

SANTA CLARA — Richard Sherman has provided a smorgasbord of opinions and insights since joining the 49ers, and more came Tuesday.

In a radio interview on KNBR 680-AM’s “Murph and Mac” show, Sherman hit on these hot topics:

— Jersey number: He will continuing wearing No. 25 after bartering with fellow defensive back Jimmie Ward, who’s worn it since arriving as the 49ers’ 2014 top draft pick.

Jimmie Ward of Northern Illinois University, left, who was drafted by San Francisco 49ers, stands with head coach, Jim Harbaugh, during a press conference on May 9, 2014 at 49ers' Santa Clara training facility. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)
Jimmie Ward of Northern Illinois University, left, who was drafted by San Francisco 49ers, stands with head coach, Jim Harbaugh, during a press conference on May 9, 2014 at 49ers’ Santa Clara training facility.