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The true rooting guide for 49ers fans for Sunday’s Rams-Seahawks game

This is a strange time for San Francisco 49ers fans. The team qualified for the NFC playoffs, but isn’t playing in the NFC Championship game. For those unaware, the Niners under Kyle Shanahan either miss the playoffs altogether or at least play in the NFC title game. To make things worse, the two NFC teams […]

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Why the 49ers will extend Trent Williams this offseason

When San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke earlier in the week, one of the questions he answered was about the team’s plan this offseason. After a long-winded answer, Lynch said, “We will have a little more flexibility this year, and we’re excited about that.” The 49ers could theoretically gain more salary cap space […]

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Is the 49ers defensive coordinator position a desirable job?

Between DeMeco Ryans and Robert Saleh twice now, the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator has produced three head coaching gigs in half a decade. The easy conclusion is that this is a desirable job as it’s been a springboard for multiple head coaching jobs. Any success with a team that has the brand of the […]

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Can the 49ers count on Ricky Pearsall as their No. 1 receiver in 2026?

The 2025 season is done, and the final press conference with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan wrapped up on Wednesday. The 49ers need another defensive coordinator for the third straight season and face tough questions about their roster and roster construction philosophy. Steph Sanchez and I answered the tough questions about the 49ers and their […]

about 10 hours ago | 1 read

Golden Nuggets: 49ers need to add team speed, and quickly

Brandon Aiyuk is gone. What’s next for the 49ers at wide receiver? How about some speed? (paywall) “The 49ers have speed on the roster. Cowing and Watkins both ran sub-4.4-second 40-yard dashes before their respective drafts, and Pearsall clocked 4.41 seconds before his. But none could stay on the field in 2025. Cowing suffered a […]

about 15 hours ago | 1 read

49ers blocked by the Falcons from interviewing a potential defensive staffer

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Atlanta Falcons blocked the San Francisco 49ers after requesting an interview with secondary coach Justin Hood. Pelissero wasn’t specific about what job Hood would’ve interviewed for, calling it a “high-ranking staff position.” Hood has been the secondary coach in Atlanta for two seasons. Previously, he worked as a […]

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How much of a priority is the defensive line for the 49ers this offseason?

The San Francisco 49ers are back into offseason mode, and one position that’s always talked about with the team at this time of the year is the defensive line. San Francisco has been known for having an elite defensive line during the Kyle Shanahan era, but it hasn’t reached that standard the last two seasons, […]

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Will the 49ers spend more in free agency this offseason?

The San Francisco 49ers took a different approach to free agency this past offseason, electing to shed veteran salaries and clear their books more, while also letting several players depart in free agency. In return, the 49ers didn’t make any major splash signing, with Luke Farrell’s three-year, $15.75 million contract being the biggest they handed […]

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Kyle Shanahan explains why this 49ers’ rookie didn’t play in 2025

The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver play was up and down all season. For the first month of the season, Ricky Pearsall was their clear go-to threat. However, Pearsall’s PCL injury cost him a good chunk of the season, forcing him to battle through injuries, even after returning in the second half. One player who […]

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Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Shanahan named as NFL Honors finalists

Christian McCaffrey and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan have received recognition for their contributions to a remarkable 2025 season for San Francisco, with both named as finalists for awards that will be announced at the NFL Honors ceremony during Super Bowl week. McCaffrey is a finalist in three categories, with the 49ers’ do-it-all running back […]

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Golden Nuggets: Is Gus Bradley the path of least resistance for the 49ers?

Kawakami: The 49ers are set up for an all-in 2026 — can they get Justin Jefferson? (paywall)After cleaning out a big chunk of their depth chart and payroll last March, the 49ers don’t have to hesitate or guard their bank account this offseason. After falling a few star players short against the Seahawks in two […]

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Did Kyle Shanahan tip his hand on who the next 49ers defensive coordinator is?

We will discuss potential defensive coordinators for the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday morning. After his Wednesday press conference, Kyle Shanahan may have tipped his hand on who his next coordinator will be. Kyle Shanahan was asked if he plans to cast a wide net, and who the internal candidates are for the job is: […]

2 days ago | 1 read

The 49ers have been ‘The Final Boss’ in the playoffs this century

The San Francisco 49ers have had deep playoff runs under Kyle Shanahan. They’ve been in a position to win the Super Bowl twice, been in the NFC Championship, and, most recently, the Divisional playoff round. San Francisco made the postseason multiple times during the early 2010s under Jim Harbaugh, making similar runs. So what do […]

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Mel Kiper mock draft: The 49ers finally address OL in the 1st round

Trent Williams is under contract through the 2026 season, but the contract voids after that. So, unless the 49ers extend the then 38-year-old, we have one season left to watch a Hall of Fame left tackle. You’ll always hear about the great organizations getting out a year ahead of the positional need. Theoretically, the 49ers […]

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49ers front office member Josh Williams gets another GM request

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Atlanta Falcons have submitted a general manager interview request for San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, who was a finalist for the Jacksonville and Miami general manager searches. The Falcons recently hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Atlanta also requested Texans assistant general […]

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What was the 49ers biggest win in 2025?

On 95.7 The Game, NFL analyst Ross Tucker said this about the San Francisco 49ers: “In the coming months, people will appreciate what the 49ers accomplished… To win on the road, with those injuries, against the defending Super Bowl Champs. There will always be disappointment, but this was a very successful season.” Making the playoffs […]

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Golden Nuggets: It wouldn’t be a 49er offseason without a new defensive coordinator

49ers’ George Kittle, Fred Warner, Mykel Williams upbeat about injury recoveries (paywall)“George Kittle was supine on the Eagles’ sideline on Jan. 11 when Philadelphia’s trainer knelt beside him and asked what he needed. “I need a cart,” Kittle said. “I’m not going to be able to walk this one off.” The San Francisco 49ers tight […]

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49ers announce the signings of 14 free agents to Reserve/Future contracts

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Tuesday afternoon that they signed 14 free agents to Reserve/Future contracts: OL Isaac Alarcon DL Evan Anderson CB Eli Apple WR Junior Bergen DL William Bradley-King DB Derrick Canteen LB Andrew Farmer II S Darrick Forrest LB Jalen Graham QB Adrian Martinez OL Drake Nugent OL Brandon Parker WR […]

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3 key areas the 49ers need to upgrade this offseason

The San Francisco 49ers are now in offseason mode after their disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks over the weekend. It was a tough finish to an otherwise impressive year for head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co., as the 49ers navigated through a number of crushing injuries to still win 13 games, including a road […]

3 days ago | 1 read