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49ers set to stick with key draft philosophies that have defined Shanahan-Lynch era
Since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch assumed their roles as head coach and general manager of the 49ers, two positions have dominated their thoughts when it comes to the draft, defensive line and wide receiver. A look at the 49ers’ draft history since 2017 is telling. The 49ers have only twice used a first-round pick […]
Another report says the 49ers will ‘seriously consider’ trading down in 1st round
The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where a key decision awaits with the No. 27 pick. Over the past few weeks, the 49ers have been busy scouring potential draftees in the first round, with visits consisting primarily of wide receivers and offensive linemen, with some other players in […]
The 49ers’ case for and against taking a defensive end in the 1st round
On Monday, we looked at the pros and cons of the San Francisco 49ers taking an offensive lineman with their first pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. Today, let’s flip what side of the trenches we are on and do the same exercise for San Francisco’s defensive line. The 49ers made a splash move to address […]
Adam Schefter believes the 49ers will look to trade out of pick No. 27
At roughly the 38-minute mark, you can listen to Adam Schefter share his intel for the San Francisco 49ers heading into the first night of the draft on his self-titled podcast. Schefter said the Trent Williams deal has been in the works for a couple of weeks and that was something that was always going […]
49ers News: Trent Williams is locked and loaded
49ers, LT Trent Williams agree to new 2-year, $50 million contract, ending standoff (paywall)“The two-year deal pays the left tackle $50 million, including $37 million guaranteed and a $22 million signing bonus.” Why Trent Williams’ new contract extension is best of both worlds for 49ers“Williams’ return — although he never left — means the 49ers […]
Should the 49ers focus on drafting ready-now players or future starters in the 2026 NFL Draft?
One of the biggest debates when it comes to the NFL Draft is between ready-now players and potential. Well, sitting at No. 27 this season, the San Francisco 49ers have that dilemma on their hands, as they look to add to the roster in the 2026 NFL Draft. Looking at mock drafts ahead of the […]
John Lynch’s AI comments about the NFL Draft are about to get really overblown
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch met with the media ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and it’s safe to say one of his comments is about to make some waves. He talked about Brandon Aiyuk, among other things, but it’s his comments about AI that are starting to pick up some traction. He […]
John Lynch shares likelihood that 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk during the draft
The San Francisco 49ers solved one of their contract sagas on Monday when star left tackle Trent Williams agreed to a two-year, $50 million contract extension that includes $37 million guaranteed. But another one remains, as wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains on the team, despite not playing a game for the 49ers last year, in […]
How does Trent Williams’s contract extension impact 49ers draft plans?
The San Francisco 49ers had some major news on Monday morning, as they reached a two-year, $50 million contract extension with star left tackle Trent Williams, who had been seeking a new deal. The contract dilemma had carried on since the start of the offseason, but general manager John Lynch had remained steadfast in his […]
The trade market for 49ers’ QB Mac Jones ‘never heated up’
ESPN’s Adam Schefter had a pre-draft column about what he’s hearing. In the section where he listed potential trade candidates for NFL players this week—San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was listed as one— Schefter does not believe backup quarterback Mac Jones will be dealt: One quarterback not expected to go anywhere is San Francisco’s Mac Jones, […]
Another pass rusher emerges for the 49ers as a trade candidate on draft weekend
The San Francisco 49ers lost Bryce Huff to retirement this offseason after Huff played a career high in snaps last season, while generating twice as many pressures as any other 49ers defender last season. Huff also had double the pressures on third down. As it stands, the Niners are heading into draft weekend counting on […]
The case for and against the 49ers taking an offensive lineman in the first round
The San Francisco 49ers are currently slotted to make the 27th overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft. With the amount of need the 49ers currently have on their roster, that selection can go any direction, and with the amount of chaos that usually happens in the draft, it’s tough to pinpoint who will exactly be […]
49ers, Trent Williams reach historic resolution to contract saga
The 49ers have reached a resolution to the latest contract saga with future Hall of Fame left tackle Trent Williams. The 12-time Pro Bowler’s agency ‘Elite Loyalty Sports’ announced on Monday that Williams and the 49ers had come to terms on a new two-year, $50 million deal. Williams’ new contract includes $37 million fully guaranteed […]
49ers Draft Rewind 2025: Good things from the group’s first year
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 2025. Being one year removed from the 2025 draft means we can’t draw any major conclusions about whether this class will […]
What are the 49ers’ top-three priorities heading into the 2026 NFL Draft?
Draft week is around the corner, which means all those mocks, speculation, and anything else has a lingering expiration date. It feels like the San Francisco 49ers have been doing a lot in the 2026 offseason. Every other week it’s another player signing, researching a substation, or anything else. What would you say their top […]
49ers Draft Rewind 2024: A return to picking in the first round
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 2024. One year after a class defined by a kicker and a punt bouncing off someone’s heel, the 49ers were back […]
49ers news: Mike Evans explains why he has a ‘second wind’
This week will be full of prospect visits and ranks ahead of the NFL Draft. User “Ianmo” had a feed post we wanted to highlight that’s a fun exercise: Why Mike Evans chose the 49ers over more money “I’ve just been extremely blessed, bro,” Evans told Warner. “I really have to be in this position, […]
Is it smart to draft a wide receiver in the first round?
The San Francisco 49ers have a big decision to make with their first-round pick, with the 2026 NFL Draft coming up in less than a week. At No. 27, there’s a lot of uncertainty with how the board will fall above them, especially with varying projections from a class without many perceived blue-chip prospects. When […]
Can the 49ers afford to draft a player in the first round who won’t start immediately?
The San Francisco 49ers have the 27th pick in the first round with several apparent needs for the roster. Wide receiver, EDGE rushers, and offensive linemen come to mind, although linemen have eyes on the future. The 49ers need to figure out what life without Trent Williams will look like, and left guard and center […]
The 49ers’ updated 30-visit list has a new tight end and pass rusher
A week from today, we’ll be talking about which prospect the San Francisco 49ers selected on the first night of the draft and looking at potential options for the team in the second round. The majority of the 49ers’ 30 visits have been at one position. As of a week ago, at least. This week, […]
Why we shouldn’t rule out this position for the 49ers in the 1st round
Many are under the impression that it’s a coin flip in the first round between wide receiver or edge rusher for the San Francisco 49ers in the first round. Mock drafters are convinced the Niners will finally draft Trent Williams successor. One NFL Insider believes the 49ers will look to the secondary for help as […]
Confidence meter: Which positions are the 49ers targeting in the 2026 NFL Draft?
We’re just one week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the question surrounding the San Francisco 49ers is who they’ll take with the No. 27 pick in the first round. There’ve been quite a few prospects mocked to the 49ers, with wide receivers and offensive linemen being the most frequent, but San Francisco has […]
Can the 49ers have a successful draft without drafting a wide receiver?
While it is widely assumed the San Francisco 49ers are going to select a wide receiver at some point during the 2026 NFL draft, can the 49ers have a successful draft without taking a wide receiver? At this point, with the draft so close, draft scenarios need to be figured out. Rather than trying to […]
Ranking hot, lukewarm, and cold prospects for the 49ers at each pick
NFL teams are going through various exercises ahead of the NFL Draft. The goal is to prepare yourself for any potential unexpected scenario while you’re on the clock. We’ll work through a scenario I did with Rob Lowder, where we labeled each prospect “hot,” “lukewarm,” and “cold” in each round. If it’s not self-explanatory, “hot” […]
Will the 49ers prioritize ready-now players or potential in the 2026 NFL Draft?
It’s official, folks. We’re just one week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers are right in the mix with the No. 27 pick, which will be very crucial as they look to make a bigger push for a championship this season. So far, the 49ers have had quite a solid […]
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