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Former 49ers player seemingly calls out team for being 'afraid to let guys compete'

It's not uncommon for a player to be frustrated with his lack of playing time. The San Francisco 49ers have their share of players who complained, usually after leaving the team, about how they were underused or weren't given the opportunities to showcase their skills.

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Jacob Cowing's admiration of Seattle Seahawks All-Pro should excite the San Francisco 49ers

Arguably the last thing any fan of the San Francisco 49ers wants to hear from a new player is praise of anything connected with the Seattle Seahawks. But after being selected in the fourth round by the Niners, Arizona wide receiver Jacob Cowing was full of praise for one of a veteran Seahawks All-Pro.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 2 hours ago

49ers Rookie LB Tatum Bethune Compares Himself to Dre Greenlaw

The 49ers need a linebacker to replace Dre Greenlaw while he recovers from a torn Achilles. They signed De'Vondre Campbell, but he's also 31 -- his career is almost over.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 0 minutes ago

Dominick Puni's selection in 2024 NFL Draft could play a role in 49ers' approach to Brock Purdy extension

It's no secret that Brock Purdy is likely to get a lot more expensive for the San Francisco 49ers in 2025. Assuming Purdy continues to perform to the same standard he produced in a spectacular 2023 season, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback will receive a contract extension to make him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 54 minutes ago

Former 49ers wideout not a fan of Kyle Shanahan's culture

Former 49ers wide receiver not a fan of HC Kyle Shanahan's culture

Former San Francisco 49ers WR Willie Snead just wants a chance, something he feels his old team never offered.

Former 49ers quarterback made feelings on Brock Purdy clear

Can Isaac Guerendo break the 49ers' curse of early-drafted running backs?

Insider addresses if Patriots will trade for star 49ers WR

Kansas City Chiefs release former second-round pick at WR

Kyle Shanahan News / FanNation All 49ers / 1 hour ago

What Kyle Shanahan Wishes the 49ers did in the NFL Draft

Kyle Shanahan was satisfied with the group of players that the San Francisco 49ers drafted this year. Of course, any and every head coach believes that at the time.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 40 minutes ago

Will the 49ers Pass More in 2024 than They Did in 2023?

The 49ers had the highest-rated quarterback in the league by a wide margin last season, and yet they attempted the fewest passes of any team in the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 54 minutes ago

Which 49ers Second Year Player Will Make the Biggest Leap in 2024?

So far, the 49ers' 2023 draft class looks abysmal. Their first pick was safety Ji'Ayir Brown, whom they traded up to get in Round 3. He looks good. Other than him, the 49ers have a bunch of disappointments and question marks.

Renardo Green News / FanNation All 49ers / 1 hour ago

Will 49ers CB Renardo Green Start in the Nickel Defense?

This year the 49ers drafted mostly for 2025, but one rookie has a better chance than the others to start in 2024, and that's cornerback Renardo Green. The 49ers traded down one spot to take Green with the final pick in Round 2.

San Francisco 49ers News / FanNation All 49ers / 47 minutes ago

Will Jacob Cowing be Better than Ricky Pearsall for the 49ers?

The 49ers drafted two wide receivers this year -- Ricky Pearsall in Round 1 and Jacob Cowing in Round 4 -- which bodes well for Cowing and not so well for Pearsall, considering the 49ers draft history.

Dominick Puni News / FanNation All 49ers / 47 minutes ago

Can Dominick Puni Play Right Tackle for the 49ers?

The 49ers haven't exactly been clear about their vision for the future of third-round pick Dominick Puni. They said they'd start him inside, presumably at guard, and that he might have the ability to play center too, even though he never has played that position in a game.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

Scot McCloughan is high on one 49ers draftee--not so much on another

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 36 minutes ago

Scot McCloughan is high on one 49ers draftee—not so much on another

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / Last Word On Sports / 2 hours ago

Free Agent Blasts 'Entitled' 49ers, Hoping For New NFL Home

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / 1 hour ago

Can Isaiah Guerendo break the 49ers' curse of early-drafted running backs?

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).

Isaac Guerendo News / 49ers Webzone / 19 minutes ago

Can Isaac Guerendo break the 49ers' curse of early-drafted running backs?

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Wire / 1 hour ago

49ers depth chart: Will newcomer start at CB in 2024?

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.

Willie Snead IV News / Niners Nation / 32 minutes ago