Football is a game of inches and what-ifs. The 49ers Faithful know that all too well. First downs are sometimes made or missed by the nose of a football or a few links in the yard marker chain.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is preparing to enter the final year of his deal, so, not surprisingly, he is angling for a new contract.
Deservedly so? PFF’s Sam Monson released his top-32 wide receiver rankings that are sure to generate discussion and debate. Brandon Aiyuk landed at number eight on the list, with Deebo Samuel rounding out the top ten.
With the way things are trending in the NFL, it’s a matter of when, not if, a WR will sign the first-ever contract with an average annual value of $35 million per year or more.
There are several absences from OTAs for the San Francisco 49ers that are completely understandable. Brandon Aiyuk is looking for a big-time payday while Jauan Jennings also appears to want greater recognition for his contributions than a second-round tender.
Though San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan did not attempt to hide the fact that he would obviously rather have All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk present at OTAs, he conceded that the absence of their leading receiver could be helpful for the team’s latest first-round pick at wideout.
After Brandon Staley was fired as the Chargers head coach late last season, he found himself on the list of candidates for a number of defensive coordinator jobs but did not land any of them.
Fred Warner is confident that his moment will come. He believes the San Francisco 49ers remain one of the best teams in the NFL, and it's only a matter of time before they hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
This week, Christian McCaffrey was a surprising absence as the San Francisco 49ers kicked off organized team activities (OTAs). While head coach Kyle Shanahan shared that he isn't too concerned about his missing star player, he didn't offer a reason for the absence.
The San Francisco 49ers’ Brandon Staley was named assistant head coach of the team this offseason by current head man Kyle Shanahan after a Super Bowl appearance that ended with a loss to the Chiefs.
Dre Greenlaw suffered a devastating injury during February's Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, tearing his Achilles and missing half the game.
The 49ers cornerback battle seems to be heating up early in OTAs. The San Francisco 49ers looked to bolster their secondary this offseason, adding several cornerbacks, both in free agency and the draft, to complement starters Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.
Brock Purdy was the MVP frontrunner for much of the 2023 season despite entering it off the back of offseason elbow surgery. As the San Francisco 49ers
Leonard Floyd had multiple options as he entered free agency but chose the San Francisco 49ers as his next NFL home. It wasn't just the beautiful California weather and scenery that attracted him.
The 49ers on Wednesday officially announced their full preseason schedule for the 2024 season. San Francisco will have one preseason home game sandwiched between a couple of road trips.
League owners reportedly could push for the NFL Players Association to agree to an 18-game season as soon as early next year.
Charvarius Ward is one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the NFL for a reason. It is hard to get past him, and quarterbacks ought to think twice before they throw the ball in his direction.
Brandon Aiyuk did not report to organized team activities this week as he seeks a new contract.
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, and are considered among the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February in New Orleans.
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