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There’s nothing quite like stirring the pot before a huge Week 3 matchup that will feature the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. The pot stirring has been done by Sports Illustrated’s Mike Silver. According to Silver, in a thread he posted on Thursday, there was growing tension between Packers coach Matt LaFleur and […]

Those expecting to see Trey Lance on the field in Week 2’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles did not get what they wished for, with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan opting to ride with Jimmy Garoppolo from beginning to end of the team’s 17-11 road victory. Lance made his regular-season debut back in […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan couldn’t care less about the fantasy football players making a big deal of Brandon Aiyuk’s usage rate in Week 1. Aiyuk is one of the most promising young wide receivers in the NFL today. In his rookie season in 2020, he accumulated 60 receptions for 748 yards and […]

The San Francisco 49ers never trailed in their opening week matchup against the Detroit Lions. A win was expected, but what wasn’t was how little wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk factored into it. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was vocal to reporters on Aiyuk’s lack of involvement, adamant that he made the right decision based on what […]

The most interesting matchup for the San Francisco 49ers this season isn’t against rival Los Angeles Rams. It’s the ongoing kerfuffle on who will start at quarterback between veteran Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance. The issue has been debated throughout the offseason but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has largely remained coy about his decision, […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback battle has been one of the more interesting dramas of the NFL offseason. Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance have fought tooth and nail for the starting gig. However, it appears that Lance has been hit with a noticeable setback as the regular season approaches. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, […]

In their preseason finale, the San Francisco 49ers showed off a rotating, two-quarterback system between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance for much of the first half. Playing against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Kyle Shanahan of the 49ers was shuffling Garoppolo and Lance in and out of the lineup non-stop during drives in the […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback battle continues on in their final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has confused everybody, and even more so after the beginning of Sunday’s game. With both Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance fighting for the job all preseason, Shanahan surprisingly rotated them in and […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan still hasn’t officially named his starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. However, while Shanahan refuses to divulge his decision, he clearly has made one based on his recent comments. Via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner: “I’ve got a pretty good idea,” Shanahan said. “But as you […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a quarterback dilemma on their hands. Head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t ready to tip his hand in favor of Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance yet. Shanahan fielded a question about his team’s ongoing quarterback competition after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers in a Sunday preseason game. Per NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, the […]

Trey Lance was neither great nor especially bad in his NFL debut with the San Francisco 49ers during last Saturday’s preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s fair to say, though, that he provided electricity which the crowd at Levi’s Stadium down in Santa Clara fed off, especially when he hooked up with wide […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie Trey Lance had the viral moment in their preseason opener when he connected with wide receiver Trent Sherfield on an 80-yard touchdown that blew up social media. Lance played well in his first NFL action and it has only sparked more whispers about whether or not the rookie could start over […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their preseason opener in a Super Bowl rematch against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Well, the Niners themselves have a lot of storylines circling around the team. The running back group is a crowded one. The quarterback carousel is spinning rapidly as Jimmy Garoppolo and […]

When it comes to the San Francisco 49ers and their quarterback situation, most eyes are on Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. However, there’s also a battle going on between Josh Rosen and Nate Sudfeld for the No. 3 spot. Apparently, things aren’t going too well for Rosen. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan recently talked about […]

It looks like San Francisco 49ers fans don’t have to worry that much on defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa is recovering from a torn ACL that forced him to miss all but two games in the 2020 NFL season. There were some concerns if he’ll be ready to play for the 49ers when the new […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance will enter his first NFL campaign with high expectations. But this early, he’s already impressed his teammates, particularly star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Amiable 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that Samuel recently talked to him about their outlook for the upcoming season and he only had good things […]

When the San Francisco 49ers traded up and drafted quarterback Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft, it sent a clear message that at some point in the not so distant future, the team would hand the keys to the car over to the North Dakota State product. While Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the […]

Perhaps the biggest move of the NFL offseason that did happen was when the Los Angeles Rams acquired Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. Other suitors were in play and it turns out, one was the Rams’ division rival, the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers missed on Stafford and instead traded up in the 2021 […]

The first splash of the NFL Draft happened before it was even underway, when the San Francisco 49ers traded all the way up to No. 3 pick from No. 12 at the end of March. The move sent shockwaves through the league and one thing became real apparent, the 49ers were going to draft a […]

The NFL has fined the San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Dallas Cowboys for OTA violations after an investigation into the matter, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The three head coaches of these teams are also getting fined. The 49ers picked up a $100,000 fine, with head coach Kyle Shanahan getting docked $50,000. The Cowboys […]

Entering into the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers were the most intriguing option, holding the third overall selection. While being tied to drafting a quarterback early on, the consensus was not sold on if they would end up grabbing Justin Fields, Mac Jones, or Trey Lance. With reports circling about the Niners being […]

The San Francisco 49ers made North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, but he is not expected to take snaps under center from the jump. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan did an interview with Rich Eisen on Monday in which plainly stated incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan regrets his viral comments about Jimmy Garoppolo after they took Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft on Thursday. Shanahan admitted that he messed up on how he relayed his message and this led to people misconstruing his words about the future of Garoppolo […]

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two years ago and were expected to compete for the big game again in 2020, but a long list of injuries derailed them from those lofty goals. Unfortunately, when everything was said and done, the Niners finished the season with a 6-10 record and last […]

George Kittle figured he was a shoo-in to make the San Francisco 49ers for the 2021 season. After all, Kittle is arguably the best tight end in football and the best player on the 49ers. However, if you take 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan literally at his word, even the two-time Pro Bowler on a […]

The San Francisco 49ers initially suggested Jimmy Garoppolo was still in line to be their starting quarterback in 2021 even after trading up for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. However, Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted Monday that Garoppolo’s place on San Francisco’s roster is no longer safe. Shanahan first […]

As if the rumors weren’t already swirling for the San Francisco 49ers and the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, things just took another turn as the chaos continues on. The 49ers offseason really took a swing when they decided to trade up in a major way to acquire the No. 3 […]

Much of the latest buzz from around the NFL suggests the San Francisco 49ers will select Alabama quarterback Mac Jones with the No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft. However, former Niners cornerback Richard Sherman believes Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields might be the better playmaker for head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive system. Sherman said […]

After trading up from 12th overall to third in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have set themselves up to select a top-three prospect this year. In 2019, the 49ers made it all the way to the Super Bowl. However, they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, then in the following season, the […]

The Mac Jones to the San Francisco 49ers buzz continues to get louder. There was plenty of hubbub about the 49ers going to see Jones’ Pro Day on Tuesday instead of Justin Fields, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave some insight into the team’s 2021 NFL Draft strategy on Monday. Shanahan explained that seeing […]

After the blockbuster trade between the San Francisco 49ers, the Miami Dolphins and then the Philadelphia Eagles, it has many left wondering what the future of Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco looks like. The 49ers acquired the No. 3 overall pick and in doing so, gave up three first rounders (including No. 12 this year) […]

Injuries ravaged and ruined the San Francisco 49ers’ plans of defending their NFC Championship crown from 2020 in 2021. The injuries started early and carried throughout the year. And while injuries affect a team regardless, when it’s your best players getting hurt, it makes it all the more difficult. Nick Bosa, Solomon Thomas, George Kittle, […]

It has been a tough year for the San Francisco 49ers. After being so close to winning it all in Super Bowl LIV against eventual champs Kansas City Chiefs, they found themselves at the bottom of the NFC West division and failing to make it to the upcoming NFL postseason. The season was extra tough […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been without a number of their offensive weapons throughout the season. Amongst them all, Jimmy Garoppolo has been one of the few to miss the most time, and his ankle injury doesn’t appear to be turning the corner any time soon. Head coach Kyle Shahan remains uncertain on whether or […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan only had high praises for Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith who has been leading his team’s attack ever since he was given the reins over Dwayne Haskins. His impressive performance under center as of late has contributed to making for a stronger case on his candidacy to […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t have a conclusive answer when asked regarding the return of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and tight end George Kittle. Both of them didn’t make an appearance in the team’s most recent tilt against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13 proceedings. “Those guys are working their tails off right […]

The 2020 NFL season hasn’t been what the San Francisco 49ers have expected, to say the least. Coming from a Super Bowl stint last season, the Niners have struggled all-season long and find themselves at the bottom of the NFC West division – the division they dominated less than 12 months ago. But, a lot […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers managed to defeat the rival Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon despite being forced to hit the road against an always dangerous NFC West opponent. However, the focus immediately pivoted back to the San Francisco area following the 49ers’ Week 12 win as Shanahan and company […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Chase Claypool on Wednesday seemed to have taken a shot at the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to use pads in their Thursday practices. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan caught wind of the comments and had a few things to say himself. Shanahan appeared to be on the defensive, as he attempted to provide […]