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Golden Nuggets: Another Monday without 49ers football

Explosive playmaker falls to 49ers in 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft“I’m truly fascinated by where San Francisco would turn here,” Randall wrote. “Do they opt for other pass-catchers in the form of receivers Omar Cooper Jr., KC Concepcion, or Denzel Boston? Or maybe it’s an offensive tackle in the form of Blake Miller or Max […]

49ers Draft Rewind 2021: It will always be the Trey Lance draft, no matter the hits after

It’s time to reflect on the San Francisco 49ers’ previous drafts again. Thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49, we have videos of each draft. We’ll look at every year during the Kyle Shanahan era up to 2025. Today, it’s 2021. The 2021 NFL Draft will forever be defined by one person: Trey Lance. There’s no way to avoid it. The […]

49ers News: 25 more Sundays until NFL football is back

49ers schedule visit with KC Concepcion, first-round wide receiver prospect (paywall)“Listed at 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Concepcion showcased elite speed and separation ability during his college career. His main flaw was drops. He dropped seven passes a season ago and 19 total across his stints at NC State and Texas A&M. While the 49ers recently […]

49ers News: The real March Madness is in these endless mock drafts

Report: 49ers won’t exercise Trent Williams’ $10M bonus amid contract standoff“Williams’ salary cap number now will grow to close to $47 million, but the team is not overly concerned about it,” Schefter wrote, “and it still is planning to rework his contract before next month’s NFL Draft.” Barrows: 49ers NFL Draft big board: Edges, wideouts, […]

Where does the Mike Evans signing rank among all teams in free agency?

While this NFL free agency class wasn’t touted as the strongest heading into the offseason, dollars have still been flying around this offseason, and the San Francisco 49ers have gotten in on the action, most notably by signing wide receiver Mike Evans. The 49ers were expected to be in on some of the free agent […]

The 49ers do not plan to exercise Trent Williams’ option bonus

Friday was an important day for Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers. There was a deadline at 1 p.m. PT for the 49ers to exercise a $10 million option bonus in Williams’ contract. It’s an option bonus spread out in increments of $2.5 million over the next four years for salary cap purposes, but […]

How has the hit rate been for the 49ers in each round of the NFL Draft?

Rob Lowder and I went through each draft pick under the current regime for the San Francisco 49ers in each round to determine whether they were a hit or a miss. It goes without saying that these are subjective. We used playing time, contracts, impact, and longevity as qualifiers. There’s the human element, so we […]

49ers 7 round mock draft: More defensive reinforcements for Raheem Morris

What the heck, right? I decided to fill out a mock draft using Pro Football Focus’ draft simulator for the 49ers. Now, before you yell and say this player won’t be available at this spot or rabble-rabble-rabble, I can’t help that, and just played the board. So, just sit back and enjoy this seven-round mock […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s contract may be preventing any move by the 49ers

Once upon a time, the 49ers were waiting until the league year began before they released—or possibly traded—Brandon Aiyuk. We live in a different world now, one where Aiyuk, without any guaranteed money left on his contract, remains on the 49ers with no end in sight. As you might guess, many are wondering what the […]

Golden Nuggets: What a gorgeous Friday to extend the 49ers’ best player

49ers to host Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion on pre-draft visit “For his career, 1,232 of Concepcion’s receiving yards have come after the catch, according to Pro Football Focus. He also contributed on special teams, returning 30 punts for 501 yards and two touchdowns.” Why 49ers delaying Brandon Aiyuk’s departure is about business, not breakup revenge […]

What are the 49ers top needs in the draft after 1st wave of free agency?

The San Francisco 49ers have been active thus far in free agency, looking to shore up some of their needs. So far, they’ve made additions at wide receiver, offensive tackle, defensive line, linebacker, cornerback, and punter, adding potential starters at most positions. At wide receiver, the 49ers brought in Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, who […]

The 49ers had to up their original offer for Osa Odighizuwa

Once the Dallas Cowboys invested in Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, Osa Odighizuwa became expendable in their eyes. Ahead of the San Francisco 49ers trading for a star interior pass rusher, there were reports of teams monitoring Odighizuwa for a trade. On Wednesday, ESPN went through each team’s free agency, and in the Cowboys section, […]

The 49ers are near the bottom of the league in investments in their OL since 2022

As you read through mock drafts for the San Francisco 49ers, especially with Trent Williams’ contract status in limbo, left tackle or a selection of offensive line is becoming more and more popular. Then, you realize the Niners’ investments up front have been few and far between in the NFL Draft under the current regime. […]

49ers Mock Draft roundup: Offensive tackle is a popular selection for the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers made it a priority to address wide receiver and an interior pass rusher in free agency. History would suggest that one of the offensive line signings could compete with a rookie to start. We’re also waiting to see what the 49ers do with Trent Williams. Because of the uncertainty, offensive tackle […]

Golden Nuggets: 35 days until the 49ers make their draft pick

49ers pledged to study injury woes. Then they signed several oft-sidelined free agents (Paywall)“From a financial perspective, they are each low-risk moves. But the collective risk is significant. It appears all four players could have important roles. And they have joined a roster loaded with key players who are bad bets to play 17 games […]

Previewing the 49ers offense in 2026

It has been nine days since the legal tampering period began in the NFL, and the San Francisco 49ers have taken full advantage of adding to their roster with offensive and defensive help. Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, Vederian Lowe, and Brett Toth have been the new faces in the wide receiver room and offensive line […]

Time for y’all to roast my 2026 NCAA tournament bracket

Free agency continues and we’re all hoping something gets worked out with Trent Williams sooner than later. There’s plenty to keep us all occupied as 49ers fans, but let’s not forget the first round of the NCAA Tournament starts tomorrow! While I remain a diehard 49ers fan, my college basketball fandom has sort of gone […]

49ers TE George Kittle believes a previous injury led to his Achilles tear

The San Francisco 49ers played a playoff game against the Super Bowl champions without a player who is arguably the most critical to their offensive success. George Kittle tore his Achilles tendon the week prior against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle made an appearance on an episode of the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast on Tuesday, […]