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The San Francisco 49ers have added some speed to their wide receiving corps in recent seasons and Jimmy Garoppolo appreciates it. During a Zoom call with reporters, Garoppolo spoke about the one area where he is impressed with the 49ers wide receivers heading into the 2020 season. Per Matt Barrows in The Athletic: “I think […]

Joey Bosa recently became the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL after signing a massive extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. While Joey has been nothing but consistent in his career thus far, he made a bold prediction for his brother Nick, who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. #Chargers DE Joey Bosa says his […]

Rumors surfaced that the San Francisco 49ers were a team that could be in pursuit of Jadeveon Clowney. Even though it’s highly unlikely that the 49ers sign him, San Francisco has gauged interest on Clowney, per a source that spoke to Sports Illustrated’s Leo Luna. The reports of the 49ers reaching out to Clowney first […]

Is San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan a wizard? Well, if you listen to George Kittle, the answer is yes. Joining Barstool’s “Pardon My Take” podcast, Kittle talked about a play in which Shanahan accurately predicted that a pass interference penalty would occur on Kittle on a play. “No, he said that when he […]

San Francisco 49ers’ tight end George Kittle has become recognized as one of the biggest and brightest superstars in the NFL. Just look at the NFL Top-100 to see how players feel about him, he is clearly respected highly. That’s great for Kittle, and exciting for the 49ers. However, it also causes a little bit […]

Apparently, the San Francisco 49ers showed some interest in signing Delanie Walker and Jordan Reed this offseason. In search of a backup tight end for George Kittle, general manager John Lynch explored the free agent market and took a look at Walker and Reed. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers had “soft […]

The San Francisco 49ers had good reason to kickstart negotiations on a new contract extension for general manager John Lynch this offseason. Although it may have taken longer than initially planned, it appears a deal has now come to fruition. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have offered up its own […]

According to San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, soon-to-be second-year wide receiver Deebo Samuel may be forced to miss some time to begin the upcoming 2020 campaign. Samuel is currently recovering from a broken foot, an injury that he suffered during a players-only workout in Tennessee back in June. Samuel was more specifically diagnosed […]

If you ask general manager John Lynch, he would like to remain with the San Francisco 49ers for the long haul. Although Lynch’s contract situation with the surging NFC West franchise remains a bit up in the air at the moment, the former NFL standout absolutely loves what is happening in San Francisco these days […]

George Kittle is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Both Kittle and the 49ers have begun preliminary talks on a new contract, but neither side seems close to hashing out a deal. Despite the current outlook on the situation, 49ers general manager John Lynch provided an important update […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has chosen to sit out the shortened 2020 NFL season citing concerns about the ongoing pandemic. The decision was published in a tweet by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: #Eagles speedy WR Marquise Goodwin plans to opt-out for the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. He has informed the […]

Dana Stubblefield was once a star defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers. But he’s now so far-removed from his NFL heights as the 3-time Pro Bowler is set to do jail time. According to the New York Post, Stubblefield has been convicted of raping a ‘mentally delayed’ woman. The incident occurred in 2015 when […]

The Seattle Seahawks made quite a splash with the acquisition of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams. Despite rumors swirling about their potential interest, it seems the San Francisco 49ers and John Lynch were content with letting the saga play out. According to Matt Maiocco NBC Sports Bay Area, general manager John Lynch says the […]

It is now official — the Seattle Seahawks of the NFC West have acquired Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams via trade from the New York Jets. With several players and a slew of future NFL Draft picks moving back and forth between East Rutherford and Seattle, Adams is no doubt the most notable name in […]

It seems as though the San Francisco 49ers and breakout running back Raheem Mostert have mended the fence. According to Ian Rapoport, the franchise has agreed to adjust the 28-year-old’s contract, moving quickly to patch up the relationship: The #49ers have agreed to adjust the contract for RB Raheem Mostert following his stellar play to […]

The NFL officially decided to do away with the preseason due to the risks involved with playing meaningless games during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the downsides to not having any exhibition games have been well documented, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan feels there are still some major benefits. Kyle Shanahan said during […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has some thoughts about Jamal Adams coming to the NFC West and the Seattle Seahawks. Deebo Samuel took to Twitter on Saturday evening, saying fans can stop tweeting at him about the Seattle Seahawks acquiring the All-Pro safety. Samuel also said “DEEBO ain’t never feared a soul on […]

Jimmy Garoppolo was able to start in all 16 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2019, doing so for the first time in his career. After Garoppolo’s career year a season ago, Kyle Shanahan believes the 28-year-old quarterback is ‘just getting started’. While answering questions in an interview on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, […]

The San Francisco 49ers franchise has been home to some of the best’s wideouts to have ever played in the history of the league. These legendary route runners have paved the way for the future generation to follow in their footsteps. Let’s take a look at the players who cracked the top 5 in franchise […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to take a page out of the San Francisco 49ers playbook for the upcoming season. Rams head coach Sean McVay worked under 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan when they were both on Washington’s coaching staff. McVay realized that an offense that the 49ers are running can benefit his team […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner are rivals as part of the always competitive NFC West division. However, these two standouts on the football field recently took some time away from the field to have a hilarious back and forth and exchange on Twitter. Even with the two […]

Over a week ago, it seemed like running back Raheem Mostert’s time with the San Francisco 49ers was all but over after he requested a trade. Now, it appears like the 49ers organization and their lightning-quick ball carrier might still have a chance at reconciling. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported that Mostert has spoken to […]

It’s no question that George Kittle has been huge for the San Francisco 49ers in his three seasons in the Bay Area. Now, Hall of Famer and team legend Steve Young said that the franchise has to put the money where their mouth is and pay the tight end like a wide receiver. “No matter […]

NFL icon Steve Young has issued a massive challenge to San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for the 2020 season: earn the trust of head coach Kyle Shanahan. Young, who forged his legendary career donning the 49ers uniform, appeared on KNBR 680 earlier this week to share his thoughts on the relationship between Garoppolo and […]

The trash talk in the NFL has always been pretty legendary. And it’s always fun to hear what some of the players and coaches used to throw at each other. Sometimes, it’s aggressive. Vulgar language is common and the players can get funny, insulting, or even offensive. However, sometimes that trash talk gets weird. There […]

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 […]