San Francisco 49ers Articles - Page 115

Richard Sherman is still competing at a high level with the San Francisco 49ers despite playing into his early 30’s. While having a discussion about the best cornerbacks in the league, an NFL executive believes Sherman is still an elite cornerback due to his knowledge of the game. “How smart he is makes up for […]

George Kittle has already established himself as one of the best tight ends in the NFL and could be on his way to becoming one of the best tight ends in history, but that doesn’t mean he is satisfied. Graphic designer Mike Stadlmann has been photographing Kittle’s workouts in Nashville this offseason, and let’s just […]

The offseason is a time when NFL players improve their skills, work on endeavors beyond football as well as ponder their future with their current team or a different team. The offseason also marks the time when Madden ratings are released, and Tuesday’s news revolved around NFL running backs. When it comes to rushing yards, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not only the defending NFC West champions, but they also made it all the way to the Super Bowl this past season, so it’s only natural for them to be the favorites to win their division again in 2020. But who is the biggest threat to the 49ers in the […]

One of the NFL’s older franchises, the San Francisco 49ers have enjoyed plenty of success over the past 40 years. The team has boasted some of the most recognizable players in league history, but has also featured some legends who aren’t typically associated with them. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for […]

Even when they were on opposite sides of the field, Houston Texans‘ safety Michael Thomas always had Colin Kaepernick’s back. The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback last played in 2016 before he became a free agent after the season. Michael Thomas explained in detail why he thinks Kap should definitely be on a roster. Thomas […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle thinks his team might come out with an extra edge this season. His 49ers weren’t allowed to work out in the actual team facility over fears of health-related concerns. But that didn’t stop the players from organizing their own organized workouts to keep the team sharp. The 49ers’ […]

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has found a supporter in his former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, who knows coaches as the head coach at the University of Michigan, spoke very highly of Kaepernick and thinks that any coach would be lucky to have him. NBC Sports PFT reports that Harbaugh had nothing […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was hoping his breakout 2019 campaign would result in a pay raise. But after months of unsuccessful negotiating, Mostert officially asked for a trade on Wednesday afternoon, per his agent Brad Tessler. The 28-year-old was the most effective back in the Niners’ backfield last season, rushing for 772 […]

Thursday saw news of new social-distancing guidelines handed down by the NFL in order to mitigate contact between player, especially in the postgame setting, where, for example, jersey exchanges will be banned for the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. San Francisco 49ers veteran cornerback Richard Sherman shared a strong reaction to the new NFL […]

Raheem Mostert has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers due to a contract dispute with the organization. While his agent begins looking at possible destinations, more details have emerged on Mostert’s contract demands, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Spoke with @TesslerSports about RB Raheem Mostert and his trade demand from #49ers. His request […]

When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers, you’re talking about one of the most established franchises in the league. As one of the oldest franchises in the NFL, they’ve truly cemented themselves as a powerhouse in the NFC by winning 20 division championships between 1979-2019. They’ve also won five of their seven Super Bowl […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is entering just his fourth season in the NFL, but he is already taking on a veteran role inside the 49ers’ locker room. Here is the thing, though: Kittle has just one year remaining on his contract with the 49ers, and sometimes, players get antsy and perturbed when […]

Former Seattle Seahawks and current San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has had the luxury of playing his entire NFL playing career in the NFC West division while suiting up for two successful franchises. Most notably winning a Super Bowl as a member of the Seahawks, Sherman returned to the grandest stage as an NFC […]

Kyle Shanahan’s offensive genius began to get recognized in 2016 when he was the offensive coordinator of an explosive Atlanta Falcons team that made it all the way to the Super Bowl. That run got him a head-coaching gig with the San Francisco 49ers. His first couple of seasons in the Bay were rough, but […]

Apparently, the San Francisco 49ers have not done enough to engage running back Raheem Mostert in contract negotiations. Mostert officially asked the team to be traded on Wednesday, per his agent Brad Tessler. After months of unproductive talks with the 49ers about fairly adjusting Raheem Mostert's contract (which paid him for special teams) we have […]

The San Francisco 49ers made efforts to fortify their receiving corps in the 2019 NFL Draft by taking Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. Unfortunately, Hurd was unable to find his footing after losing his rookie season to injury. Regardless, expectations remains as high as ever in San Francisco coming off their Super Bowl run. According […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a wealth of postseason experience and titles in the Super Bowl era. The Bay Area franchise has won five championships, cementing the legacies of multiple Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Here are the best gunslingers in the history of the West Coast franchise. 5. Jeff Garcia Jeff Garcia had the shortest […]

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have been battling on NFL fields for some time now, six decades this year to be exact. Playing their first-ever game against each other in 1960, the Niners-Cowboys rivalry game is one most fans have circled on their calendars especially since they do not get to meet every […]

Richard Sherman is still one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, making him an expert at the position. While he’s been an All-Pro talent for quite some time, Sherman shared his top five cornerbacks of all time on Twitter. C. Wood – 65ints Prime – 53ints Champ – 52ints […]

The San Francisco 49ers took a friendly jab at the New Orleans Saints on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The tweet features 49ers tight end George Kittle stiff-arming and dragging Saints defenders despite being tugged by the helmet. Appropriately, the caption states, “Be a saint. Grab a face mask,” also including a link to California’s COVID-19 resource […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is hoping to renegotiate his contract after a breakout 2019 campaign. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Mostert “requested a pay raise earlier this offseason,” adding Mostert feels his productivity should take precedence over incentives. I’m told 49ers RB Raheem Mostert requested a pay raise earlier this offseason. While […]

The San Francisco 49ers have already endured multiple injuries this offseason, and they’ve added another player to the list. According to Alex Tran of 49ers Noir, San Francisco defensive back D.J. Reed suffered a torn pectoral recently. https://twitter.com/NinerAlex/status/1278763501071134721?s=20 Reed was a fifth-round pick by the 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. […]

This time of the offseason is a prime time for NFL teams to negotiate extensions with their current players. According to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, the San Francisco 49ers are discussing extensions for Raheem Mostert and Kendrick Bourne. Back in April, Bourne signed his restricted free agent tender with the 49ers. While that keeps him […]

The San Francisco 49ers beefed up their receiving corps by taking Brandon Aiyuk with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears he has already garnered high expectations from one of his new teammates, Kendrick Bourne. The 49ers are hoping to finish the job in the 2020 NFL season after falling short […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and 2020 first-round draft pick Javon Kinlaw haven’t even played a game together yet, but Bosa knows that Kinlaw is a perfect addition to the team. Kinlaw was brought in to replace DeForest Buckner, who the team traded this offseason to the Indianapolis Colts. Bosa said of the […]

Former NFL defensive back Rod Woodson is now a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame after putting together an illustrious career as a professional football player. Now looking to possibly get into coaching at the highest level, Woodson has actually found that such a feat is much more difficult than he initially anticipated. […]

The Indianapolis Colts notably acquired former San Francisco 49ers pass rusher DeForest Buckner via trade earlier this offseason, a move that quickly became the highlight of the team’s spring activity. With Buckner now officially on board in Indianapolis, Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is understandably excited about what the former 49ers standout brings to the table […]

It has been quite some time since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and current unrestricted free agent Colin Kaepernick suited up. In his professional playing career as a member of the 49ers, Colin Kaepernick helped San Francisco win a NFC championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII against the eventual champion Baltimore Ravens back […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position moving forward, and it begins in the front office. General manager John Lynch hired Kyle Shanahan to be the head coach and has given him a great team to work with. This has been the theme of 49ers history. They have five Super Bowl titles that […]

The San Francisco 49ers played nearly perfect in 2019 and it still wasn’t enough to prevail in the Super Bowl. Following San Francisco’s heartbreaking defeat in last season’s Super Bowl, Kyle Shanahan admits that it will be a challenge for the 49ers to return to the Super Bowl in 2020: “I didn’t want to go […]

After signing his first professional contract with the San Francisco 49ers, rookie Javon Kinlaw took it to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message. “Grew up Tryna figure out why God put us through so much heartache. He knew I was a soldier. He knew I was solid to the bone. That’s the only reason I […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan believes Jimmy Garoppolo had an unbelievable season in 2019, and he thinks his 28-year-old quarterback can build from that. During the team’s virtual State of the Franchise event this week, Shanahan spoke out about Garoppolo and his growth with the 49ers. “I think Jimmy had an unbelievable year […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a surprising Super Bowl appearance and seem primed to make another run next season thanks to their strong defense. However, that doesn’t mean the club doesn’t have any holes. For the 49ers, the biggest weak spot is at wide receiver. Now, here is the thing: there is a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, according to the team. Aiyuk will receive a four-year, $12.5 million deal with a fifth-year option. The contract contains a $6.7 million signing bonus. Aiyuk, who played his collegiate football at Arizona State, was selected by the 49ers in the first round (25th overall […]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed rookie defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport notes that Kinlaw was one of only a few rookies to sign a four-year deal with a fifth-year option this offseason. The 49ers took Kinlaw, who played his collegiate football at the University of South Carolina, […]

The San Francisco 49ers took Javon Kinlaw with the No. 14 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is anxious to work with him. While speaking about the rookie interior defender, Saleh highlighted how Kinlaw is a perfect fit for San Francisco’s defense. Per Cam Inman of The Mercury News: “He’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers are the reigning NFC champions, but they were unable to win the Super Bowl last season. Even though the 49ers were able to make the Super Bowl in 2019-20, general manager John Lynch understands the team still needs to improve. Per Brian Witt in NBC Sports Bay Area: “I think it’s […]

After last year’s heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers only have one thing in mind: to get even better. According to general manager John Lynch, however, they are primed to do just that and compete for more championships moving forward. “I think it’s a state of […]