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The 3 offensive players under the most pressure to perform in 2026
The 49er offense is going to deliver efficient production. That has simply become a fact of life in the Kyle Shanahan era, and it was a point evidenced by the fact San Francisco finished sixth in Expected Points Added per play on offense last season despite injuries at quarterback and at the pass-catching positions. Still, […]
49ers News: Can’t wait to see the offense this season
Former 49ers safety makes bold prediction about Kyle Shanahan’s offense in 2026“You have an All-Pro to the left (Evans) that demands double coverage,” Whitner said. “You have [TE] George Kittle—demands double coverage over the middle. You have to play the run with [RB] Christian McCaffrey, and he can catch the ball out of the backfield. […]
49ers roster preview: It’s now or never for Jacob Cowing
We haven’t seen Jacob Cowing catch a pass since 2024. The 41-yard pass against the Chiefs in Week 7 of his rookie year feels like an eon ago. He was on the field for 175 snaps that season, mixed between wide receiver and returner. He was a good one. One kickoff return was 32 yards. […]
The 49ers had the highest total in this metric dating back to 2017: It’s better to be lucky than good
Even when the San Francisco 49ers had a historic 2023 season offensively, they ranked 25th in DVOA in special teams. They were bottom-three in net kickoff and punt returns. You didn’t notice the poor field position or sloppy returns because you knew the offense would make up for it and get to midfield in a […]
The best and worst contracts on the 49ers in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers head into the 2026 season with nearly $72 million in available cap space. The idea is to roll over as much of that figure into next season, as some of the recently signed contracts will toll moving forward. The 49ers are loaded with high-end talent, and as such, they are rewarded […]
49ers News: The closer we get to the season, the farther it feels
Former teammate says best is yet to come for 49ers QB Brock Purdy“Yeah, I don’t see why not,” [Xavier] Hutchinson answered. “You have to prove it every single season, in every single game, and I think that’s exactly what he’s done. I’m super excited for him because I don’t even think this is the best […]
Former 49ers DC reveals ‘biggest surprise’ from 2025 draft class
The San Francisco 49ers got early contributions from their 2025 draft class, which heavily focused on the defensive side of the ball. After letting several veterans walk in free agency last offseason, the 49ers gave key roles to their top draft picks early in the season. Rookie defensive linemen Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins became […]
49ers roster preview: Is it realistic to expect a 2nd-year jump for Connor Colby?
The San Francisco 49ers drafted Connor Colby in the seventh round. By Week 2, he was starting at left guard due to a couple of injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. Welcome to the Niners, Connor. Colby came into the NFL with experience at multiple positions as a 4-year starter out of Iowa. […]
Which 49ers training camp battle are you looking forward to the most?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Niners fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Francisco 49ers rookies are a couple of days away from reporting to training camp. […]
Adam Schefter on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk: ‘I honestly believe he’s scared off teams like Washington’
The question of “when” Brandon Aiyuk plays again in the NFL has turned into an “if”. The soon-to-be-former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver has been quiet over the last few days, but that hasn’t stopped speculation on what specifically will happen to him. On his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dedicated a segment to what was going on […]
49ers News: Halfway through July, the last football-free month of the calendar year
Kyle Juszczyk impressed by Mike Evans, 49ers rookies ahead of training camp (paywall)“The expectations we had for Mike were already high … he’s a Hall of Famer … and he blew us all away,” Juszczyk said. “He was unguardable in practice, especially in the red zone. And he fits in so well.” As far as […]
Who is the best player under 25 for the 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the most top-heavy rosters in the NFL. At the same time, the cornerstone players are all over 30, with a few exceptions. The experience of the roster is invaluable. The team has been battle-tested, but the draft from last year and drafts moving forward will dictate the direction […]
Is Kyle Shanahan now the 3rd best coach in the NFC West?
For years, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been lauded as one of the best coaches in the NFL. But there have been two accomplishments that have eluded him: A Super Bowl and a Coach of the Year Award. Shanahan and the 49ers have been regular playoff contenders throughout his tenure, making four […]
2 undrafted free agents who can make the 49ers roster
On Monday, we discussed a couple of potential surprise cuts on the San Francisco 49ers. I went in-depth with Rob Lowder on the same topic. Where I had Demarcus Robinson falling victim to a numbers game, he believes the same could be true for wide receiver Christian Kirk. Today we’ll spin it to surprise makes. […]
One NFL exec ranked 49ers LB Fred Warner 5th in ESPN’s positional rankings
The San Francisco 49ers defense lost their star player, Nick Bosa, after a few games, and the pass rush never recovered. That unit fell off a cliff once Fred Warner dislocated his ankle. That Tampa Bay Buccaneers game is a perfect example of the respect Warner commands. Baker Mayfield didn’t think about throwing the ball […]
49ers News These Aaron Donald rumors are unideal :
49ers may not like Adam Schefter’s latest Aaron Donald update“He told the team that he wanted to go there, work out, see how he felt, see how he reacted, see everything that went along with being back in pads, on the football field, and seeing how it made him feel,” Schefter said. “Now, I don’t […]
2 surprise cut candidates for the 49ers ahead of training camp
The San Francisco 49ers report to training camp on July 25. We’re under a month away from a joint practice against the Tennessee Titans. Before you know it, the final cut-down date of August 30 will be here. With cut-down day under a month and a half away, we were thinking of potential surprise cuts […]
49ers fans are overwhelmingly confident in the defense heading into 2026
San Francisco 49ers fans are overwhelmingly confident that the defense will turn the corner after the previous two seasons and revert to what we saw during their deep playoff runs in 2022 and 2023. Any advanced stat you point to does not paint the 49ers defense in a positive light. That’s to be expected when […]
49ers roster preview: Wesley Grimes makes sense as a practice squad stash
The San Francisco 49ers’ undrafted rookie class featured a pair of wideouts who couldn’t be any different. You wouldn’t know Will Pauling was a professional athlete if he were walking down the street. He’s listed at 5’9″, 183 pounds. Wesley Grimes looks the part, 6’2″, 193 pounds. On a roster with Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Watkins, […]
Brock Purdy misses out on top-10 QBs list despite two ‘elite’ superpowers
Despite his consistent success since taking the reins of the 49er offense, Brock Purdy still isn’t viewed inside the league as one of the best quarterbacks in the game. That’s at least according to the latest ranking of the top-10 players at the most important position, compiled for ESPN by Jeremy Fowler through a poll […]
49ers News: Rookies reporting this week
Kyle Juszczyk raves about 49ers rookie ahead of training camp“I’ve been so impressed by Kaelon Black,” Juszczyk said. “He No. 1 is a ball of muscle. This guy is absolutely jacked and he’s explosive. That’s really what has stood out to me is how twitchy and explosive he gets through that hole….Been really impressed with […]
49ers minority owner Vinod Khosla issued an important stipulation after Seahawks’ purchase
Vinod Khosla, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems back in the 1980s, and the Khosla family agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday for a reported record-setting $9.623 billion. Khosla is also the minority owner of the San Francisco 49ers. However, that’s no longer the case after Saturday. According to a memo the NFL issued, […]
Kyle Juszczyk on George Kittle: “I really do think there is a chance he’s ready for Week 1”
Would George Kittle be ready for training camp? Probably not. But as far as his readiness for Week 1 goes, Kyle Juszczyk is pretty hopeful. The San Francisco 49ers fullback met with Matt Maiocco at the American Century Championship golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe to discuss the rookies and Juszczyk’s appearance at Kittle’s Tight […]
49ers News: Shout out Trent Taylor
49ers WR retires after seven-year NFL career“He also carved out a role as a punt returner, fielding 112 returns for 1,051 yards. His best statistical season came right out of the gate. As a rookie in 2017, Taylor hauled in 43 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as a reliable slot option […]
2026 may be a breakout year for Dominick Puni
Strange, but it felt like Dominick Puni broke out in his rookie year in 2024. Unfortunately, his 2025 saw a bit of a regression after a solid 2024 campaign. Blame it on a PCL injury in August, but that was just his first month. Could the San Francisco 49ers’ right guard be poised for a breakout? It […]
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