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Tight end George Kittle recently inked five-year, $75 million extension (with $40 million guaranteed) with the San Francisco 49ers, and head coach Kyle Shanahan shared the team’s mindset in offering the hefty, yet well-deserved deal. In Shanahan’s eyes, Kittle is the best tight end in the league, bar none. That’s why he deserves every penny […]

It appears that the San Francisco 49ers are looking to add a wide receiver soon, hosting Tavon Austin for a workout on Thursday. Besides Austin, the 49ers also invited veteran wideouts Donte Moncrief and J.J. Nelson to work out with the team, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The 49ers brought in a trio of wide receivers […]

The San Francisco 49ers made a big move on Thursday when they locked up superstar tight end George Kittle to a long-term extension. San Francisco and Kittle agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension worth $75 million (making him the highest-paid tight end ever). This keeps him with the 49ers through 2025. And that’s […]

Niners superstar George Kittle just got a little richer. Well, at least reportedly so. According to multiple reports, the San Francisco 49ers tight end has reached a five-year, $75 million extension with the franchise. For those unaware, that’s a lot of money. While the news was broken by a few outlets, ESPN was the most […]

Reports indicate that the San Francisco 49ers made some serious headway on a looming contract extension for tight end George Kittle. However, it appears that is hardly the case. According to Michael Silver and Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated, the 49ers were rumored to be closing in on a six-year, $94.8 million extension for Kittle. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to add more depth to their offensive rotations for the upcoming season. The team will be taking a look at former Dallas Cowboy and free-agent wide receiver Tavon Austin to see if he has a chance to crack the regular-season roster. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted the developments […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most respected and popular franchises in NFL history while the highly-regarded organization has once again returned to the top of the league. Today we’re going to talk about the 49ers best trades in franchise history, but more on that in a minute. Now slated to enter the […]

Six months later, the 31-20 defeat of the San Francisco 49ers to the Kansas City Chiefs was still fresh in the minds of the players. However, a massive letdown in the championship game became an eye-opener for the runner-up team. San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward knows what they could have done better and […]

With the COVID-19 pandemic still constantly infecting thousands of people per day in the US, a lot of adjustments have been required of NFL players and teams. Given that, San Francisco 49ers fans planning to purchase tickets for games might have to reconsider their plans and be a little creative. Matt Barrows of The Athletic […]

The San Francisco 49ers have officially signed tight end Jordan Reed to a one-year deal after he passed his physical on Sunday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tight end Jordan Reed, who has a history of concussions, passed his physical with the 49ers and signed a one-year deal. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 9, 2020 Reed, […]

Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore had plenty of success during his 10 seasons in the Bay Area, thanks in part to an offensive line anchored by Joe Staley. In fact, Gore thinks he and Staley are the best running back–offensive tackle duo in NFL history. https://twitter.com/frankgore/status/1291470302153781248 Staley replied in turn, calling Gore […]

Trent Williams hasn’t had much time to get acclimated with the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason due to COVID-19. However, the veteran left tackle is already impressed with his new quarterback’s ‘laid-back’ demeanor. “I think the player he is well-documented, but as a person I think he is the most down-to-earth guy […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 90 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 90 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 90 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

There was some uncertainty surrounding Raheem Mostert and his future with the San Francisco 49ers after he requested a trade this offseason. But he always felt confident that he and the 49ers could work something out like they ultimately did. While speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mostert detailed the ‘blessing’ of staying in San […]

It is no secret that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has not only become one of the best players at his position but the standout offensive weapon has also quickly become one of the best all-around players in the NFL today. As a result of his stellar play over the course of the […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar tight end George Kittle enjoyed a true breakout season back in 2018. And he used the 2019 season to prove that it was no fluke. Now firmly implanted as one of the best tight ends in the entire NFL, Kittle is getting the respect he deserves. And what’s even more important, […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert opted to stay put after finalizing a restructured contract with the team heading into training camp. He can now turn his attention toward building on his efforts as the clear-cut starter leading up to the 2020 NFL season. According to Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury, the […]

San Francisco 49ers veteran cornerback has been to a handful of Super Bowl trips throughout his career. The team’s recent Super Bowl LIV heartbreak has surprisingly presented a silver-lining to the 49ers players. Despite the uncertainty heading into the upcoming season, the team is looking to make it back once again and lift the Lombardi […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have to compete in the 2020 season without the services of their newly acquired wide receiver, Travis Benjamin. Benjamin is the first 49ers player to opt out of the 2020 campaign. The 30-year old took to Twitter to announce his decision to sit out his supposed debut season in the […]

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 […]