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The arrival of Sam Darnold to the Bay Area has added some backfield drama for the San Francisco 49ers, at least in the eyes of outsiders. When NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport seemingly tried to hype the possibility that Darnold could be the 2023 starter for the Niners over Trey Lance, he revealed that those from […]

The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly bringing in two more quarterbacks to their rookie minicamp, per Matt Barrows. “The 49ers are bringing in two QBs to run their rookie minicamp, Steven Montez (first reported by @Eric_Branch) and Clayton Thorson. The 6-4 Thorson was a 5th-round pick by the Eagles in 2019. He played seven games […]

Following three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the rearview mirror. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. Nine of them will be with the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. With hopes of going further this year, the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a busy offseason to this point, and it looks like they will once again be one of the top teams in the NFC for the upcoming season. Of course, the Niners have a huge question mark at the quarterback position, even after watching Jimmy Garoppolo depart for the Las […]

It’s rare to see a kicker taken as high as the third round in the NFL Draft. How rare? San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody, who was selected in the third, became just the third player at his position selected in the fourth round or higher since 2006. Heck, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan even […]

The stars were out for last night’s Warriors-Lakers game including on-screen and real-life couple Tom Holland and Zendaya. Some sports stars including three from the San Fransisco 49ers were in attendance and had some fun at Holland’s expense. While the game last night was not particularly interesting — the Warriors won in a blowout — […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel recently went on a savage rant, calling out the Philadelphia Eagles and their fanbase. However, while Samuel’s biggest gripe is with the Eagles, the 49ers star had some words for the Los Angeles Rams as well. Samuel has officially declared that the Eagles are his least favorite team […]

Philadelphia Eagles star wideout AJ Brown has been on social media quite a bit lately. After causing a buzz for his response to a comparison to Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb, Brown reacted to the stir that San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel ignited when he named the Eagles as his “most hated team.” “Deebo […]

With Kyle Shanahan running the show, the San Francisco 49ers have consistently been and likely will continue to be top dogs of the NFC West. Considering they’ve made it to three of the last four NFC Championship games, coupled with the stark drop-off of direct threats like the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals, the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles knocked Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers out of the playoffs last season. Clearly, there’s no love lost between Samuel and the Eagles. The San Francisco star went nuclear on Philadelphia and their entire fanbase. The 49ers had reached the NFC Championship game before losing to the Eagles. With Philadelphia reaching […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is about two months removed from surgery he received to repair a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, and general manager John Lynch gave an optimistic update on the Murph & Mac show on KNBR, according to David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. “First of all, […]

In the 2019 NFL draft, to the shock of many, the Las Vegas Raiders selected Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell. But it now appears that general manager Mike Mayock and the Raiders had other players on their radar as well. This includes San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa, who went second overall, and New […]

If you want something, go get it. That’s exactly what wide receiver Isaiah Winstead did en route to signing a deal with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. After the draft concluded on Saturday, Winstead posted on his Twitter Sunday that he had still not heard from any team’s about a contract, […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ 2022 defense was one of the best units the NFL has seen in recent memory. Led by Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa, they destroyed offenses all the way to the NFC Championship Game. They will look to do the same under new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. DeMeco Ryans, the […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is done and dusted, and the San Francisco 49ers did what they could with their limited resources after the Trey Lance and Christian McCaffrey trades in recent years. The 49ers selected nine players during the draft’s seven rounds, although they didn’t get started until the back end of the third. Here […]

With Brock Purdy and Trey Lance dealing with injuries, the San Francisco 49ers brought in quarterback Sam Darnold earlier this offseason. But as the 49ers wait for Purdy and/or Lance, San Francisco wants to ensure they have all their bases covered at QB. The 49ers have signed Brandon Allen, via Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now behind us, and 259 players will be joining the league. Over the course of three days, there were plenty of good picks and just as many questionable ones. Here we will look at the teams that, at first blush, look like the NFL draft losers this year, including the […]

There are a plethora of NFL stars coming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, even all-time greats like former Jackson State running back Walter Payton, former Mississippi Valley State wide receiver Jerry Rice and former Texas Southern defensive end Michael Strahan. Yet, HBCU stars are somehow rarely seen as viable NFL talents in today’s league. […]

We have reached Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft, and while most of the top players are off the board now, there is always good value that can be found in the later rounds of the draft. However, that didn’t stop Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers from picking the first kicker of […]

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly restructured RB Christian McCaffrey’s contract to create $8.567 million in salary cap space, per Field Yates. McCaffrey was acquired via trade by San Francisco during the 2022 season from the Carolina Panthers. Although he dealt with various injury concerns, McCaffrey had emerged as one of the best running backs in […]

Brandon Aiyuk is staying with the San Francisco 49ers for at least a couple more years. That is after the Niners officially picked up Aiyuk’s fifth-year option on Friday, which means he’ll be under contract with the team until 2024, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 25-year-old wide receiver had a breakout campaign in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a quarterback conundrum with injuries to both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. To remedy their issue, the 49ers reportedly looked towards Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson and the Ravens have been in a stalemate all offseason. While Jackson requested a trade, there have been no takers. However, while […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had a whirlwind experience with the quarterback position recently. Five different quarterbacks have started a game for the 49ers in the last three seasons and it could be six with Sam Darnold in 2023. Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract with San Francisco in March. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN […]

Dating back to last season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has found himself in the middle of trade rumors. Now with the 2023 NFL Draft quickly approaching, many believe that the young pass catcher could be available. During a recent conversation with reporters, 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke about the rumors surrounding […]

Since being drafted with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has been a star. Sometime in the near future, he will look to have a contract that has matched his impact on the field. Heading into the 2023 campaign, Nick Bosa will be playing on […]

Following a 2022 campaign that saw him take the field in just two games, former third-overall pick, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has found his name mentioned in trade rumors. On Monday, just days ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, 49ers general manager John Lynch attempted to put the trade talks centered around […]

The San Francisco 49ers draft won’t start until late Friday night unless the team makes a trade up. After making bold trades (with varying degrees of success) for Trey Lance and Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers don’t pick until the 99th overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. While the pick is late, there are still […]

Marred by injuries and inconsistent play since being selected by the San Francisco 49ers third-overall back in the 2021 NFL Draft, this offseason, in particular, quarterback Trey Lance has been the subject of trade rumors galore. Most recently, reports surfaced that GM John Lynch has been fielding calls regarding trade inquiries, as per NFL insider […]

Within months, Brock Purdy went from being just another talent on the San Francisco 49ers roster to being among the core players on the team. Purdy put together a season to remember in his rookie campaign last year. He was handed the keys to the offense in the 49ers’ Week 13 matchup against the Miami […]

In just the blink of an eye, the Trey Lance era might be ending already for the San Francisco 49ers. The emergence of Brock Purdy as a potential option has apparently made the team think twice about the third overall pick. They are reportedly fielding trade calls about Lance. Now, we seem to know two […]

As of this writing, the San Francisco 49ers own the 99th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After that, they have 10 more picks to go. There are many ways these picks can go, of course, but they could surely use more depth on their roster. Here we’ll look at three bold predictions for […]

The Trey Lance trade rumors are heating up following a report saying the San Francisco 49ers have fielded calls from teams on the matter. Between the emergence of Brock Purdy last season and the 49ers’ lack of draft capital due to the Christian McCaffrey trade and the initial trade-up to get Lance in the first […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are among the teams who are hosting key players on the last day of visits, according to a Wednesday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “On the last day of Top 30 visits: — #Georgia LB Nolan Smith is with the #AZCardinals. — #Clemson DT Brian Bresee […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a major decision to make when it comes to the quarterback position. Trey Lance looked like the future until Brock Purdy stole his shine. Teams around the NFL have become aware of the 49ers’ quarterback conundrum and have offered a way to remedy it. San Francisco has received calls from […]

San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy emerged as a hero for the team this past season. However, he suffered an injury during the playoffs and his status for 2023 is now up in the air. Purdy recently admitted that he’s “not really sure” if he will play during the upcoming season, per Yahoo Sports’ Jori […]

With players such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers have one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL. As the 49ers look to build out that offense, San Francisco has brought in a well-traveled wide receiver. The 49ers have signed Chris Conley to a one-year contract, via Ian […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ offseason workouts are soon to get underway in Santa Clara. The question on everyone’s mind is what to do with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Lance began last season as the starter but Purdy helped the team go on a huge winning streak down the stretch of the regular season and […]

It has been over a month since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy underwent surgery to repair his injured elbow, and by the looks of it, the youngster is progressing well in his recovery. Purdy shared as much in a recent interview, though he noted that it has been quite the “process for sure.” The […]

With a quarterback situation that may not be crystal clear until after Training Camp hits, the San Francisco 49ers have to double down on defense going into next season. They are retaining depth on their defensive line by agreeing to re-sign veteran Kerry Hyder, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 31-year-old defensive end came […]