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49ers QB Brock Purdy: The reintroduction of Mr. Irrelevant

Everyone loves a come-up story. Fans love to hear about a player who was overlooked as a last-round draft pick, who becomes a stellar quarterback for our beloved Niner gang.

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Arik Armstead reveals how Brock Purdy changed 49ers offense

Brock Purdy still hears the “game manager” and “system quarterback” labels attached to him. There’s a population of fans and analysts believing Purdy is a product of what Kyle Shanahan created.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

'He'll be ready': 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey motivated heading into 2025 season

After an injury-riddled 2024 season limited Christian McCaffrey to just four games, the San Francisco 49ers star running back embarked on a meticulously planned offseason, determined to return to his NFL Offensive Player of the Year form.

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Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

49ers QB Brock Purdy an obvious choice in unique all-time draft ranking

ESPN analyst Ben Solak recently embarked on an intriguing project: naming the best NFL Draft pick ever at each slot from No. 1 to No. 262. One recent San Francisco 49ers selection was an obvious choice for that final spot—quarterback Brock Purdy, who became "Mr.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

49ers training camp: 6 intriguing position battles to watch

The San Francisco 49ers enter training camp with far less drama than in recent years. Quarterback Brock Purdy signed a lucrative extension, making him one of the NFL's highest-paid players, while tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner also secured their futures with the team through new deals.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

The 49ers' Most Important Training Camp Battle

The 49ers won't have a juicy quarterback competition this year, but they will have some important training camp battles to monitor. Dee Winters will compete against rookie Nick Martin to start next to Fred Warner.

Bryce Huff News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

Why DE Bryce Huff has to Excel With the 49ers

One of the best moves the San Francisco 49ers made this offseason was acquiring pass rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles. The 49ers needed another player, especially a veteran one, on the defensive line who has proven to be an effective pass rusher.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

Ranking the 49ers' Top Positions Ahead of Camp

It's time to identify the few of the best position groups on the San Francisco 49ers. Their weak positions have already been covered and ranked in a previous article, so now it is time to give their best positions an assessment.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

The Most Pessimistic Outcome for the 49ers in 2025

So many things could go wrong for the 49ers this season. Their defense could struggle despite the return of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, as so many rookies are expected to start right away.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

49ers named among best landing spots for veteran nickel Mike Hilton

Athlon Sports recently named veteran cornerback Mike Hilton as a strong free-agent option for the San Francisco 49ers, and the potential addition seems to make a lot of sense for a team that could be looking to bolster its secondary.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

Mac Jones' 49ers reset: Kyle Shanahan unlocking QB's potential

Mac Jones is determined to rejuvenate his career, choosing to sign a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers this offseason to serve as Brock Purdy's backup.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Athlon Sports / July 3

49ers Urged to Sign Keenan or Amari as Aiyuk Insurance

The NFL free agency period is all but over as many teams are content to enter training in a few weeks with the rosters they have. For the San Francisco 49ers, the mission this offseason was more about retaining key pieces than signing external players.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

49ers QBs speak: Mac Jones, Tanner Mordecai on learning from Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones joked that now that Brock Purdy is among the NFL's highest-paid players, he knows who to call if he ever needs some Venmo money.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

The Most Optimistic Outcome for the 49ers in 2025

So many things have to go right for the 49ers to make a serious Super Bowl run this season. First, roughly five rookies on defense have to play right away and perform well.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 3

The 49ers are in the Market for Another Cornerback

The 49ers tipped their hand this week. They're sitting on more than $46 million in salary cap space -- second most in the entire NFL -- and it's unclear why.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / July 3

49ers offseason: A high-stakes gamble on youth and a revamped defense

The San Francisco 49ers will field a dramatically different roster in 2025, with the most noticeable changes on the defensive side of the ball. Several veteran contributors were let go as the team looked to slash future spending in anticipation of quarterback Brock Purdy's new contract.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 2