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49ers add veteran CB Jack Jones, full-time starter the past two seasons (Paywall)“Jones started 33 of a possible 34 games in his past two seasons. Having started all 17 games for the Dolphins last season, the 2022 fourth-round draft pick made one interception, forced two fumbles and recorded six pass breakups. Jones started 16 of […]
The San Francisco 49ers hosted former Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones on Friday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported he signed a one-year deal with the Niners. Jones started all 17 games for the Dolphins last season and played over 91 percent of the snaps. Jones also played nearly 1,000 snaps the year before with the Las […]
One of the most storied franchises in the NFL has seen success in each decade. For some teams, as we saw last season, hitting on your first-round picks is the quickest way to ascend as a team. For other teams, like the San Francisco 49ers, acquiring free agents in March or via trade has proven […]
At the NFL meetings a couple of weeks ago, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said, ‘There’s not much benefit’ to playing overseas: “I don’t see any pro. I mean, it’s cool. It’s cool for the league to play globally. I think that’s awesome. But, um, as far as the team doing it, you […]
NFL Insider Aaron Wilson tweeted that Texas Tech’s Caleb Douglas has multiple visits scheduled next week, including one with the San Francisco 49ers. Douglas is listed at 6’3 1/2″, 206 pounds with 10 1/8 inch hands. He is not a small human. Athletically, one of his comps is Denzel Boston. Another is Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Douglas […]
Two very popular names amongst the mock draft community will visit the San Francisco 49ers next week as top-30 visits. The overall theme of the top-30 visits so far is either wide receivers or EDGE rushers. Cooper, Jr., and Concepcion join Denzel Boston from Washington as the receivers who have visited. The EDGE group consists […]
Last training camp, the San Francisco 49ers’ nickel that was the talk of the town was Chase Lucas. Even into the season when rookie Upton Stout had some initial struggles, fans were calling for Lucas to play. Ultimately, in a surprise to nobody, the 49ers knew who the better player was. When Lucas did play, […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Delusional Charles Omenihu Thinks 2023 49ers Were Better than 2024 Eagles – Crossing Broad“I thought we were gonna dog ’em. I’m not even gonna lie to you… I thought it was gonna be a slugfest and we were gonna get it at the end, to […]
Barrows: 49ers draft crush: An offense that suddenly lacks YAC could use Omar Cooper Jr. (paywall)“Cooper’s been getting a lot of Samuel comparisons in the run-up to the draft due to the 27 missed tackles he forced last season. That’s the most of any wide receiver in this year’s class and is six more than […]
The 49ers are likely to add an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft in a fortnight’s time, but they have added some veteran depth at the position with a low-risk signing. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Thursday that the Niners have signed Cam Sample to a one-year deal. Sample was a fourth-round pick […]
The NFL draft is two weeks away in Pittsburgh, and the rumor mill is heating up about who the San Francisco 49ers will target at number 27 in the first round. EDGE rushers, wide receivers, and offensive linemen have been mentioned as potential selections. An EDGE rusher will have to be ready to play day […]
With a change not only at defensive coordinator, but a change in philosophy under Christian Parker, the Dallas Cowboys have undergone several personnel changes. One area that has undergone the most significant shakeup is along the defensive line. Dallas traded away Osa Odighizuwa and Solomon Thomas, with the former going to the San Francisco 49ers […]
The San Francisco 49ers have yet to work out a new contract with Trent Williams. Despite that, according to ESPN, left tackle is not viewed as a priority on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. The belief is that Williams’ age is impacting the 49ers’ decisions ahead of the draft, according to Nick Wagoner: Not […]
The draft is one of the most exciting events on the NFL calendar. Despite the fact that trying to project how a college player’s abilities will translate to the next level is often an exercise in futility, the draft naturally creates optimism among franchises and their fans as rosters for the new season take some […]
We’re almost at the 2026 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers will have six draft picks to use at their disposal. Only three of those selections are actually theirs, as the 49ers were awarded three third-round picks for free agent departures. So, the 49ers will head into the draft with their first-round pick (No. […]
49ers evaluate Iowa State DT Domonique Orange after injury setback“A 1.68-second 10-yard split is elite for any defensive tackle, but for a player coming off a quad injury that wiped out his pre-draft process, it’s a statement,” Pauline wrote. Pauline reports that Orange measured 6-foot-2 and 321 pounds, impressed with a 31.5-inch vertical jump, 27 […]
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting their local Pro Day on Wednesday. Prospects from the Bay Area or who attended school in the area are eligible to participate. Here is a list of the prospects in attendance: QB: Emory Jones – CincinnatiQB: Devin Leary – KentuckyRB Jackson Canaan – San Jose StateRB – LJ Johnson […]
Can you remember a time when the San Francisco 49ers had an outcome that was a dream scenario for them? Has it been since 2007, when the team landed Patrick Willis and Joe Staley, but also added Ray McDonald and Dashon Goldson? We’re not far removed from 2019, when the Niners were gifted Nick Bosa, […]
The San Francisco 49ers are just over two weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold the No. 27 overall pick. Heading into the draft, analysts have mocked a number of positions for the 49ers to target, including wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive line, which were some of the team’s biggest needs […]
Draft day is very tricky. Players who were slam dunks for certain draft slots in the draft fall, teams reach for players who were considered available later, and there is always the crazy draft-day trade for extra picks or to move up. The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been shy about trading up or back under […]
We all have opinions about which positions the San Francisco 49ers should draft two weeks from now. Some believe specific prospects fit the best, while others will swear by certain players. Everybody has their draft crushes. Today, we’ll share those. To be clear, this does not mean the best players at their positions. For example, […]
49ers draft scenarios: How team can address needs with first three picks (paywall)“Fourth round, No. 127: DE/OLB Trey Moore, Texas. Moore’s lack of elite traits will likely make him a Day 3 pick. Still, his smarts, consistency and effort suggest he could be a worthy fourth-round choice. At minimum, he has the makings of a […]
The San Francisco 49ers have already upgraded their wide receiver room this offseason, and done so dramatically. Mike Evans gives the 49ers a red zone threat they’ve never had at the position under Kyle Shanahan. And despite any conflicting opinions on Evans, 19 miles per hour would have been a team-high at wide receiver last […]
The NFL draft presents many opportunities for franchises. The consensus big board rarely shakes out that way on draft day, players slide down the board, and trade-up opportunities present themselves. Making a move to trade up early is a bad process (Hello, 49ers front office). Playing the board and waiting for the right moment to […]
We’re in the thick of NFL Draft season. When you read write-ups about the prospects, you can’t help but laugh at every other player getting the “future Pro Bowler” tag or something along those lines. History should be taken into account when you’re placing lofty expectations on these prospects. Roughly 14 players, on average, made […]