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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

After taking over as the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers during the 2022 campaign, seventh-round pick Brock Purdy earned the attention of those around the NFL. While leading the offense, Purdy and the 49ers continued to find success. Ultimately, he led the team to the NFC Championship game. Unfortunately for Purdy and the […]

John Lynch and the San Francisco 49ers went out in free agency and made major news, landing former Philadelphia Eagles standout defensive lineman Javon Hargrave to an already-formidable defensive line. But Hargrave isn’t the only 49ers player named Javon that Lynch is excited about. Speaking to reporters at the Annual League Meetings, Lynch named defensive […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy broke onto the scene as a rookie last season, forcing the 49ers to open up the starting quarterback competition. General Manager John Lynch suggested that Purdy has done enough on and off the field to earn the starting job, reports ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “I think Brock has earned the […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has basically shut down the talks about the team potentially signing Jimmy Garoppolo and Tom Brady in free agency. As if it wasn’t obvious that the 49ers are moving on from Garoppolo once he hits free agency this March, Lynch made it abundantly clear that the veteran quarterback […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t want a repeat of the 2022-23 postseason when they practically ran out of quarterbacks. Brock Purdy, their third QB of the season, went down with an injury in the NFC Championship Game. 49ers’ GM John Lynch hinted at their QB plan moving forward, per Cam Inman. “We may have to […]

The San Francisco 49ers somehow managed to reach the NFC Championship Game this season despite losing their top two quarterbacks in the regular season. John Lynch and company have some tough decisions to make this offseason, including what to do with Trey Lance, who suffered a season-ending ankle injury all the way back in Week […]

Ever since John Lynch traded for Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers have become a much more dominant team. Lynch’s immediate reaction to landing McCaffrey shows just how badly the 49ers wanted the All-Pro running back. San Francisco traded their second, third and fourth-round picks in 2023 to the Carolina Panthers, alongside a fifth-round pick […]

Trey Lance was originally named as the starter of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2022 NFL season. He was the team’s starter in the first two games of the season, but a devastating ankle injury in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks left Lance ceding the role to veteran Jimmy Garoppolo. It was an […]

The San Francisco 49ers  and general manager John Lynch turned out to be the winners in the Christian McCaffrey sweepstakes. They got the best of the Los Angeles Rams to emerge as the recipient of the versatile running back. #49ers GM John Lynch on competing w/ Rams for McCaffrey: "It seems like a lot of […]

The San Francisco 49ers were the first team to complete a major move ahead of this year’s NFL trade deadline, as they acquired Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. The 49ers had to go all out to bring in McCaffrey, parting ways with four total draft picks, including a second-round selection in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers shocked the NFL world when they re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a hefty one-year contract. Many expected the team to trade the veteran quarterback to pave way for the rise of Trey Lance. However, due to a sudden surgery, Garoppolo wasn’t immediately traded. Now, the Niners keep him for at least one […]

The San Francisco 49ers were unsuccessful in their efforts to trade Jimmy Garoppolo, and now GM John Lynch has revealed the point in the offseason where trade talks began to go south. Via Cam Inman, Lynch opened up on the negotiations the 49ers had throughout the offseason, indicating that there were a few times he […]

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s time with the San Francisco 49ers could finally be coming to an end. The team fully transitioned to second-year quarterback Trey Lance this offseason. This all but guaranteed that they would move on from Garoppolo and the $24M he is owed this season. But up to this point, the 49ers’ front office […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch might’ve celebrated the Deebo Samuel contract extension a little too much. The Hall-of-Fame-safety-turned-general-manager told NBC Sports Bay Area on Tuesday that he went for a bike ride following Samuel’s massive $72 million deal to remain with the franchise. Unfortunately for Lynch, he got in a biking accident which […]

With the San Francisco 49ers recently giving star wide receiver Deebo Samuel a contract extension, many of their stars are locked in. The one notable player who hasn’t gotten an extension yet is Nick Bosa. But Nick Bosa isn’t worried about this. The 49ers picked up the star pass rusher’s rookie option. This will keep […]

Nick Bosa has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the league today, and there’s no denying that he has been integral to the success the San Francisco 49ers have achieved these past few seasons. The 24-year-old is now entering the second-to-the-last year of his current rookie contract, which means that he should […]

There have been two big storylines for the San Francisco 49ers this offseason: The future of Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel. Jimmy G looks like he’s finally going to be traded, while Samuel is seeking a healthy payday. He even held out of training camp for a short period of time due to his contract […]

It’s been two months since it was reported that wide receiver Deebo Samuel had asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him, but as things stand, he is still a Niner, and that doesn’t seem to be changing any time soon, if you believe what general manager John Lynch said recently, per Adam Schefter of […]

The Deebo Samuel trade drama continues as the dual-threat weapon for the San Francisco 49ers remains a hot topic on the NFL rumor mill. While Deebo Samuel has been vocal about his desire to find greener pastures elsewhere, the Niners are committed to doing what it takes to keep him in San Francisco. Just ask […]

The running back position was not deemed as a major area of need for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. They boast four running backs who both featured for the team in the 2021 campaign and are slated to return for the upcoming 2022 season. More so, they still do have […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been the talk of the NFL recently for the drama involving star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel, who requested a trade, is a cornerstone of the 49ers’ offensive attack, which is why the franchise hasn’t even thought about dealing him. However, Samuel isn’t the only cornerstone on the roster. Star […]

rDeebo Samuel shocked the NFL world by requesting a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. While the 49ers don’t have to trade Samuel, usually when a high-profile player asks for a trade like this they wind up getting their wish. 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed the media on Monday and naturally discussed the Samuel […]

It’s been a crazy offseason for the NFL and the drama just won’t stop. News broke of Deebo Samuel requesting a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. However, it’s unclear whether or not San Francisco will follow through with his request, as Samuel plays an important role on this team. Regardless, we take a look […]

The San Francisco 49ers entered the 2022 NFL offseason all but certain to move on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who was even bracing for the possibility of a trade when speaking to the media. The team seemed prepared to hand the keys to the franchise to second year pro Trey Lance, though the calendar is […]

There has been plenty of big news involving starting NFL quarterbacks this offseason, but it has been mostly quiet on the Jimmy Garoppolo front for the San Francisco 49ers. John Lynch is still looking to trade the veteran to make way for youngster Trey Lance, but no deal has come to fruition just yet. The […]

All eyes will be on the San Francisco 49ers in the coming months as they aim to resolve the future of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo with the team. However, 49ers general manager John Lynch is also set to face a notable dilemma regarding the contract situations of all-around offensive threat Deebo Samuel and defensive end Nick […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback controversy dominated their narrative last season. It will dominate it even more in the offseason until the team firmly gets behind one of them. Incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo led a 49ers offense that got them to the NFC Championship Game. But Trey Lance’s potential could move the needle even further. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the San Francisco 49ers has been under question since the team traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft to select Trey Lance with the third overall pick. Garoppolo did well to tune out the noise and focus on football, leading the Niners to an NFC Championship appearance despite the constant chatter […]

Rumors began circulating recently regarding John Lynch’s future as the San Francisco 49ers GM. During a press conference on Tuesday, Lynch shot down any gossip about a potential departure from the Niners, and even discussed some future plans for the organization. Among the points Lynch touched upon were the contracts of star players Deebo Samuel […]

The San Francisco 49ers have taken off since the arrival of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. Lynch’s shrewd drafting and roster building has helped this 49ers team rise to relevance in the NFC once again after a period of struggles. However, 49ers rumors have emerged suggesting that Lynch will leave the […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be preparing for an NFC Divisional Round showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, but they’re already looking ahead to retaining one of their most important pieces this offseason. Per Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the 49ers and Deebo Samuel are progressing in negotiations on a potential […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch is aiming to keep wide receiver Deebo Samuel with the team for a “long time.” Samuel has so far been the do-it-all offensive talent for the 49ers. From his prowess as a route-runner to versatility in being used out of the backfield, he has helped to make the […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a couple of costly turnovers in a loss to the Tennessee Titans. 49ers general manager John Lynch got himself into some trouble when he liked a tweet from an angry San Francisco fan joking about leaving Garoppolo in Nashville. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had a hilarious reaction […]