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Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a crucial point in the offseason. Despite an impressive 12-5 record, the team narrowly missed securing the championship. They fell short in Super Bowl 58. Now, with the 2024 NFL offseason looming ahead, the 49ers must undertake strategic maneuvers. Here, we […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some work to do this offseason after coming up just short in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and so far, Kyle Shanahan has been hard at work revamping his coaching staff. That has led the Niners to reunite with one of their former coaches in Mick Lombardi […]

Brandon Aiyuk is going into his last year on his rookie contract with the San Francisco 49ers, and as he seeks a solution to his long-term future with the team in the form of an extension, his fellow wide receiver Deebo Samuel expressed confidence that his teammate would remain with the 49ers for the long […]

The San Francisco 49ers came up just short in Super Bowl 58, and after the big game, Kyle Shanahan made the surprising decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Nick Sorenson has since been hired to fill the position, but the 49ers still have some spots on their staff to fill out, which led to […]

No matter what you thought of Zach Wilson’s ceiling when he was coming out of BYU ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, there are very few out there who would’ve believed that his floor would be so low. Sure, it’s a small sample size, and yes, he’s only 24 years old and just three years […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ stunning midseason trade for Chase Young didn’t exactly live up to the hype. As free agency dawns, however, there’s still a chance the former No. 1 overall pick remains with the Niners going forward. While he reportedly may have to settle for a one-year deal instead of a long-term payday, San […]

The National Football League coaching carousel can be an unpredictable place, with some of the most unexpected alliances being forged at times. Recently, it was revealed according to an NFL rumor that the San Francisco 49ers attempted to bring in Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, before settling […]

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is known for his blinding speed, but his brother Luke McCaffrey just topped him at the NFL Combine: Luke McCaffrey just beat out his big brother Christian in the 40 👀 pic.twitter.com/VXdU7Xg04q — PFF (@PFF) March 2, 2024 Not that 49ers fans should think Christian is too slow. Little […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine to not just talk about what he is looking for in terms of the team’s next prospects, but the Super Bowl loss for the San Francisco 49ers. Before taking the main job for the Texans, he was the defensive coordinator […]

The San Francisco 49ers are making changes to their coaching staff, as they try to keep a winning franchise together. The team is promoting Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator, and hiring Brandon Staley as an assistant coach, per ESPN. The team is promoting Sorensen from defensive specialist to head defensive coach. Staley is joining the […]

Day two of the NFL Scouting Combine is underway and teams are currently evaluating which prospects would best suit them in the upcoming draft. From the bottom dwellers to the top contenders, each franchise is present in attendance, and one of them is the San Francisco 49ers. Despite being Super Bowl finalists, the 49ers are […]

Life moves quickly. One minute you’re ripping a team for its offensive showing and taking a direct shot at a player, and the next you’re interviewing for a job with the same team. That is the unique and perhaps awkward situation facing the San Francisco 49ers’ newest defensive coordinator candidate, Dave Merritt. The Kansas City […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a lead in overtime of Super Bowl 58, but they fell short against the Kansas City Chiefs. Could that narrow defeat be the inspiration for a quarterback change on the most explosive offensive team in the NFC? It seems quite possible, as the odds on top free agent Kirk Cousins […]

Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of a crushing loss in Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers’ potent offense, led by Aiyuk and a host of other skill positional stars, was held relatively in check by […]

The San Francisco 49ers are still looking to fill the defensive coordinator vacancy that is left after Steve Wilks’ departure after the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, and Kyle Shanahan said that it should finish up this week, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Kyle Shanahan did […]

It was a brilliant year for the San Francisco 49ers, but it ended in the most painful fashion once again. Despite having a lead in overtime of Super Bowl 58, the Niners fell to the Kansas City Chiefs and were forced to watch their opponents lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy and celebrate. If this story […]

Following the conclusion of the exhilarating 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a pivotal juncture. Despite their impressive 12-5 record and commendable performance in Super Bowl 58, the 49ers are already contemplating their future endeavors. The franchise is poised to replenish its ranks with an eye on the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a stellar regular season run but came up short in Super Bowl 58. Nevertheless, Christian McCaffrey played a large role in the team’s success. It appears the star running back could be getting married to his girlfriend Olivia Culpo soon after she dropped hints of a wedding. 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently reeling from a tightly fought Super Bowl loss, but the organization is already preparing to rebound next season. At the moment, the team is making minor adjustments to their roster, and they’ve started by releasing defensive back Isaiah Oliver, per the 49ers’ official website. Selected in the second round […]

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl 58, the San Francisco 49ers stand at a very important juncture. Despite an impressive 12-5 season that culminated in a hard-fought Super Bowl appearance, the team faces a pressing issue that demands attention as they gear up for the 2024 NFL season. At this level, every decision carries weight, […]

Star quarterback Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of what was a heartwrenching loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Purdy played relatively well in the first Super Bowl appearance of his career, but […]

The 2024 NFL offseason will be pivotal for the San Francisco 49ers. It follows a stellar 2023 season that culminated in a 12-5 record and an impressive run to Super Bowl 58. Now, the 49ers are strategically positioning themselves in free agency to fortify their roster for another championship pursuit. This article delves into four […]

After the San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their season with a loss in Super Bowl 58 to the Kansas City Chiefs, there have been rumors about Brandon Aiyuk departing from the team, even though he is under contract for one more year. New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner took to X to say that Aiyuk […]

On February 11, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers, along with their entire fanbase, had their souls ripped out of their bodies with an excruciating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 49ers raced out to a 10-0 lead […]

The San Francisco 49ers still don’t have a new defensive coordinator after firing Steve Wilks following the team’s painful Super Bowl 58 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. For Adam Schefter of ESPN, Wilks’ successor can come from internally. “To me the guy that you look at on staff right now would be the former […]

The quest back atop the NFC North now starts for the Green Bay Packers. It was thought that they would suffer after Aaron Rodgers’ departure but Jordan Love stepped up to the mantle. The only team that stands in the way of reclaiming the division is the Detroit Lions. If they hope to vanquish the […]

As the dust settles on the 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves at the offseason crossroads. Despite an impressive 12-5 record, the team fell just short of claiming the ultimate prize, losing in Super Bowl 58. Now, as the 2024 NFL offseason looms large, the 49ers must make strategic moves to bolster […]

The conclusion of the 2023 NFL season brought bitter disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers as they suffered a devastating loss in Super Bowl 58. Despite a commendable 12-5 record and a valiant effort to reach the championship showdown, the 49ers fell short of their ultimate ambition. Now, as the franchise shifts its focus to […]

It will take a long time for the San Francisco 49ers to get over their 25-22 defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. Actually, that’s not going to happen. Teams don’t get over losing in the Super Bowl. The best thing that head coach Kyle Shanahan and his players […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. The fallout has been quick and merciless in San Francisco, with drama playing out in full view of the public and a senior member of the coaching staff being fired. Head coach […]

The 2023 NFL season ignited fresh optimism for the San Francisco 49ers, a team laden with talent yet plagued by Super Bowl misfortune. Despite their potential and innovative strategies, doubts loom over head coach Kyle Shanahan’s ability to navigate critical game situations. A Season of Close Calls In their seventh season under head coach/general manager […]

On Sunday evening, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers suffered one of the most heartbreaking defeats you will ever see with a crushing overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl 58, played inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shanahan’s squad got off to a great start […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers are currently coming off of what was an absolutely brutal loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, played from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday evening. The 49ers got off to a 10-0 lead, holding a normally potent Kansas City offense […]

The San Francisco 49ers are recovering from a devasting Super Bowl 58 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks amid their search for improvement. Now, former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley could be the franchise’s next DC. There is a possibility Brandon Staley joins the 49ers coaching staff Some […]

In the NFL, there’s never a shortage of storylines. It feels like as soon as the season ends, there’s always another story to tell, whether it’s about free agency in March, the combine from late February to early March, or the upcoming draft in April. That’s all a part of the 2024 NFL offseason. That […]

On Sunday evening, tight end George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers saw their season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion with a crushing overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, played in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kittle had an unbelievably quiet game by his lofty standards against […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers competed to the very last whistle in Super Bowl 58, which culminated with a Chiefs touchdown to walk the game off in overtime. The 49ers won the coin toss, but Kyle Shanahan made the ill-fated decision to take the ball first instead of playing defense and seeing […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ decision to fire defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs sent shockwaves through the NFL world. Stephen A. Smith, known pretty well for saying things, had something to say about it. Stephen A. said he was “disgusted” at Wilks’ firing. While he did offer […]

At Thanksgiving, NFL veteran Logan Ryan was on a Disney cruise with his family. Just over two months later, he was playing in the Super Bowl for the San Francisco 49ers with his family watching. Despite his team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 33-year-old thought the whole thing was a pretty cool experience, […]