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Trey Lance opened the 2022 season as the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback. He suffered an early-season injury though, and ultimately missed the remainder of the campaign. Lance now enters 2023 possibly battling not for the starting job, but for the second-string QB role. He addressed that during a recent interview, per 95.7 The Game […]

New San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is heaping praise on his defensive line, particularly the amount of depth the 49ers have up front. As training camp continues for the 49ers, Wilks spoke on his defense saying, “I’ve probably never been around a group like this on defense, particularly up front … When I […]

With Brock Purdy cleared to be a full participant in training camp, the quarterback is likely going to be the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 starter. However, Brock Purdy isn’t taking anything for granted upon his return from elbow surgery, even after taking the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game as a rookie. 49ers coach […]

San Francisco 49ers fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. Quarterback Brock Purdy’s elbow has been making significant progress in training camp. Team physicians gave Purdy the green light to play in training camp this week. Although 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he will limit Purdy’s practice time and touches in camp, the […]

The San Francisco 49ers were one game away from advancing to Super Bowl LVII. The 49ers lost in the NFC Championship Game to the Philadelphia Eagles, 31-7, extending their Super Bowl drought to 28 years. San Francisco is expected to compete for the NFL championship in 2023, but tight end George Kittle explained why the […]

Sam Darnold appears to be making a name for himself again with the San Francisco 49ers. While the headliners for the starting quarterback job are Brock Purdy and Trey Lance, Darnold is not out of the running despite showing little competency as a starting quarterback over his five-year career. His arm strength and mobility leave […]

With star defensive end Nick Bosa placed on the reserve/did not report list, the San Francisco 49ers made an immediate move to fill a roster spot by adding former San Diego State Aztecs linebacker Kyahva Tezino to the team. Tezino, who also played for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, got the nod of the 49ers following […]

Offseason workouts and NFL Training Camps help most players regain their confidence. This could be because of their rigorous training inspired by a breakout season. Another reason could be their willingness to gain more athleticism to thrive in their positions. Deebo Samuel has been getting buff this offseason. San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan even […]

For those still praying that Nick Bosa will join the San Francisco 49ers in training camp while he works on a long-term contract with the team, well it’s time to stop hoping. Bosa is officially in a contract holdout with the 49ers, and he isn’t expected to report any time soon until he gets the […]

While the emergence of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy surprised pretty much everyone across the league, his arrival wasn’t quite as shocking to head coach Kyle Shanahan. NFL and 49ers fans got a first glimpse of Brock Purdy when he came in for Jimmy Garoppolo early in the game versus the Miami Dolphins and […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is already viewed as a star player, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel is more motivated than ever this offseason with a hilarious admission, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Never had a grown man send me so many pictures of himself with his shirt off, but […]

San Francisco 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa is entering the fifth and final season of his rookie contract with the team, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said does not expect Bosa to show up for training camp practices without a new contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 49ers picked up Nick […]

So much for the San Francisco 49ers’ health-related quarterback controversy. As training camp kicks off, all signs point to Brock Purdy being available for not just the regular season opener, but the lead up to 2023. General manager John Lynch said Tuesday that Purdy is “ready to go” and will not be placed on the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the teams to watch for 2023 not just among NFC fans but for anyone who enjoys a spirited quarterback competition. Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers have a logjam at the QB position, a battle the 43-year-old team boss called a “cool situation” recently. With returning starter Brock Purdy, former first […]

The San Francisco 49ers return a formidable team on both offense and defense from 2022. The 49ers’ defense, led by defensive end Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner and others, finished third in yards allowed in the NFL last season. The defense wasn’t able to overcome the loss of QB Brock Purdy in the NFC Title […]

Despite no longer being on the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is still finding ways to help out his former squad. Garoppolo passed his physical with the Raiders, which ensures that the Niners get a compensatory draft pick, reports Niners Nation’s Kyle Posey. “On Sunday, Garoppolo passed his physical ahead of […]

The San Francisco 49ers have arguably the most important training camp of any NFL team ahead. Rarely does a Super Bowl contending team have a quarterback battle to watch, but San Francisco’s eventual decision on Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, or Sam Darnold behind center could have massive ramifications both for the 49ers roster and around […]

The San Francisco 49ers are back for another season and there are a lot of bets to make. We are here to share our NFL odds series and make a 49ers betting specials prediction and pick for the 2023 season. Here are the NFL Odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NFL Odds: Over/Under Win Total Odds Nick […]

The San Francisco 49ers have questions at quarterback. That uncertainty became evident this past season when San Francisco dealt with multiple QB injuries. Brock Purdy stepped in and kept the 49ers afloat though. 49ers legendary quarterback Steve Young recently dropped an intriguing take on Purdy, per Jack Hammer of 49ers.pressdemocrat.com. “There’s a processing, I call […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2023 NFL season with one of the biggest quarterbacks conundrums in the league. Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold are all competent starters, but only one of them can start for the Niners. Purdy seems to have the inside track to land the starting job, but if […]

Sam Darnold is somewhat of a forgotten man in the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback room. Brock Purdy is on track to start for the 49ers in the 2023 season, and Trey Lance was once thought to be San Francisco’s quarterback of the future. While the addition of San Darnold might be going under the radar, […]

The San Francisco 49ers will have tough roster decisions to make during the 2023 NFL training camp. While it might be debatable which specific decision will be the toughest, several factors could come into play. For example, the 49ers may need to consider which players are performing well in training camp and preseason games, as […]

The San Francisco 49ers are poised to enter the 2023 season with one of the best quarterback rosters in recent memory among NFL teams. With NFC title game leader Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and new addition Sam Darnold all manning the same QB room, the competition is expected to be fierce. The 49ers have at […]

Madden 24’s Rating Reveals are underway. Earlier today we found out Zack Martin is joining the 99 club, the first time for a guard since 2003. He’s joined by Justin Jefferson and Aaron Donald. We also got to find out the top running backs in the game, who are lead by Browns’ RB Nick Chubb […]

Madden 24’s Rating Reveals are officially underway, with today’s announcements centering around RunningBacks. According to Molly Qerim of First Take, we now know the top 2 RBs heading into Madden 24. Cleveland Browns’ Nick Chubb is the game’s highest rated running back at launch, with a 97 overall. Right behind him is San Francisco 49ers’ […]

As the San Francisco 49ers enter the 2023 training camp, several players could potentially be traded. With a revamped offense and new additions to the team, the 49ers may look to make some moves to further strengthen their roster. In this article, we will explore three potential players who could be traded by the 49ers. […]

Rookies reported to the San Francisco 49ers training camp Tuesday, but Darrell Luter Jr. unfortunately did not make it onto the field. The 2023 fifth-round cornerback was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list, via 49ers Webzone. The injury has not been disclosed but this is obviously a demoralizing blow for Luter Jr., who […]

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave had a hilarious reaction to a recent post by the official Twitter account of Madden NFL 24. The said tweet revealed that Hargrave is not among the top 10 in the league in terms of Madden NFL 24 ratings, ranking just 17th overall among defensive linemen with a […]

There was wild speculation about quarterback Trey Lance’s status in the San Francisco 49ers’ locker room after Sam Darnold was seen attending a basketball game with some 49ers players, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk shut down those thoughts. “Trey is beloved in our locker room,” Kyle Juszczyk, 49ers, Trey Lance, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold said, according […]

American ownership of English football clubs continues as the San Francisco 49ers owners have taken full control of Leeds United. Paraag Marathe, who has been with the Niners for 22 years, originally bought stock in Leeds United in 2018. Marathe will take over as the chairman of the club. “This is an important moment for Leeds […]

Alex Smith did not have a chance to play under Kyle Shanahan during the former’s time with the San Francisco 49ers. However, the three-time Pro-Bowler is well aware of how things work within the Niners organization. Smith played seven seasons in San Francisco and he was there long enough to learn about the ins and […]

One of the biggest stars at the running back position has joined the chorus of voices reacting to the news that the New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley, the Las Vegas Raiders’ Josh Jacobs and the Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Pollard didn’t receive contract extensions before Monday’s franchise tag deadline. San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey not […]

The first player to join Madden 24’s 99 Club is here, and it’s not a surprise to most fans. Justin Jefferson had a monster season in 2022, capped off with a well-deserved Offensive Player of the Year award. Now, the Minnesota Vikings star was announced as the highest-rated WR in Madden with a 99 OVR […]

Kicker Robbie Gould expressed a desire to return to the San Francisco 49ers, the team did not bring him back, and Gould explained why he is not on Kyle Shanahan’s team anymore. “I would’ve loved to have gone back there,” Robbie Gould said, via Matt Maiocco of NFC Sports Bay Area. “I told them I […]

Trey Lance knows very well he’s facing a tough battle to regain the starting QB1 job on the San Francisco 49ers. However, he’s not backing down from the challenge. In fact, he’s putting in the work even before training camp starts. On Saturday, Lance was spotted working out with 49ers rookie wideout Tay Martin at […]

George Kittle says he predicted a team-up with Christian McCaffrey back in 2019. His alleged prediction came true in 2022 when the San Francisco 49ers traded for McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers. Kittle explained his prediction in a recent episode of Pardon My Take. “In 2019 we traded jerseys, and I wrote on his jersey, […]

The San Francisco 49ers should enter training camp with the expectation that they will win the Super Bowl. That’s what 49ers’ legend Jerry Rice believes, at least. San Francisco has been defeated in back-to-back NFC Championship Games, and Jerry Rice thinks his former team is ready to get over the hump. Rice isn’t alone in […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ ownership group announced in June it has assumed ownership of Leeds United. The investment group included NBA players Larry Nance Jr. and TJ McConnell. Friday morning, ESPN reported Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook has invested in the group. Via the story: “I was lucky enough to have conversations with some […]

San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young loves what current head coach Kyle Shanahan is doing on offense. He praised his old team’s current play-caller for his innovative style, but in true 90s 49ers player fashion, he couldn’t help but throw in a little dig at the Dallas Cowboys and their current head […]