Former GM Scot McCloughan is widely considered the architect of the San Francisco 49ers roster that Jim Harbaugh took to three straight NFC Championships and one Super Bowl.
Free agent wide receiver Willie Snead did not light up the stat sheet in 2023. Playing a reserve role on the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers, the pass-catcher finished the season with just two receptions for 14 yards while appearing in four games.
The San Francisco 49ers have drafted many running backs in the top half of the draft over the years. Some have been hits, like Roger Craig (1983, second round), Ricky Watters (1991, second round), and Frank Gore (2005, third round).
The San Francisco 49ers have drafted many running backs in the top half of the draft over the years. Some have been hits, like Roger Craig (1983, second round), Ricky Watters (1991, second round), and Frank Gore (2005, third round).
There’s not a more fascinating position group for the 49ers this season than cornerback. They have a clear top two CBs, but in the modern NFL where nickel packages are so prevalent, a third quality CB is necessary given how often three or more of them are on the field at a time.
Given the 49ers’ past, I don’t think there’s much politics in playing time One thing is certain, the San Francisco 49ers probably won’t have a need for receiver for awhile.
There aren’t that many worlds where the 49ers can salvage the trade up in the draft for quarterback Trey Lance. Safety Malik Mustapha, a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft, gives San Francisco at least a slim chance to do it.
The former 49ers general manager joined The Athletic’s Matt Barrows to discuss the prospects he likes. After the draft it’s time to see what everyone thinks of the San Francisco 49ers.
The fourth round of the NFL draft had a common theme for the San Francisco 49ers' offense between rookie running back Isaac Guerendo and wide receiver Jacob Cowing—speed.
The San Francisco 49ers' approach to the 2024 NFL Draft may have raised some eyebrows but, a week on from events in Detroit, their former general manager joined a chorus of expert voices praising their work.
Well, this is random. Former 49ers practice squad receiver Willie Snead IV took a subtle shot at the team on social media. "All I want is to go back to a team that isn’t afraid to let guys compete for a roster spot.
In March, the San Francisco 49ers were thrilled to agree to terms on a one-year deal with free agent linebacker Eric Kendricks, providing insurance in case Dre Greenlaw missed significant time due to the torn Achilles suffered in the Super Bowl.
All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyuk was constantly involved in trade scenarios leading up to the NFL draft. The San Francisco 49ers have to either extend him lucratively, which is well deserved, or they could've traded him before or during the draft.
Here's a look at the most and least upgraded position groups for each NFC West team.
His addition was a must-need signing for the Cowboys.
Brock Purdy is poised to become the highest-paid player for the San Francisco 49ers next year. That's when the team can begin contract extension negotiations.
A former San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants legendary tight end died last month at the age of 86.
For the better part of the offseason, San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have been the focus of trade talks. Aiyuk has been the primary recipient of these rumors, as the former first-round pick is entering the final year of his contract and is openly upset with the team.
Though there's always the possibility of trades and further free agent signings, the San Francisco 49ers have now done the bulk of their work in terms of adding to a roster widely considered the best in football.
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, who spent his first eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has enthusiastically followed quarterback Brock Purdy's rapid rise.
The 49ers will have their rookie minicamp next week, and Ricky Pearsall should be the best player on the field. That's the expectation. He'll be the only first-round pick out there.
Could San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel be on the move? Throughout most of the offseason, fellow 49ers wide out Brandon Aiyuk grabbed most of the headlines.
The former 49ers signal-caller had major praise for the team's current quarterback.
The 49ers offense unquestionably is better with both Aiyuk and Samuel on the roster.
The aftermath of the NFL Draft often sparks heated debates and passionate analysis. This year, the San Francisco 49ers found themselves at the center of such discussions, with opinions ranging from underwhelming to outright disappointment.
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