The San Francisco 49ers had a fatal flaw in their draft strategy during the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch Era. Their inability to find a productive running back in the third and fourth rounds was ultimately overcome by late-round and undrafted players, but they still wasted three third and fourth-round picks on the position. In 2017 they selected Joe Williams in the fourth round. In … [Read more...] about Rookie 4th-round pick has helped 49ers avert another disaster
49ers address top needs early, not often in 2025 7-round mock draft
There are a couple of clear top needs for the San Francisco 49ers as they gear up for the 2025 NFL draft. Free agency will alter their list some, but the draft is still going to be vital with an aging, still expensive roster. It’s also unlikely the team will be able to check their biggest offseason boxes via the free agent market. They desperately need help on the offensive and … [Read more...] about 49ers address top needs early, not often in 2025 7-round mock draft
Browns may keep 49ers from getting involved with Kirk Cousins
There doesn’t seem to be any question about quarterback Brock Purdy’s future with the San Francisco 49ers. All indicators are the team is happy with his development and that his contract extension will get done in the offseason. However, the specter of Kirk Cousins always looms given how central he was to head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team-building strategy when he arrived in San … [Read more...] about Browns may keep 49ers from getting involved with Kirk Cousins
49ers injury update features bad news for another starting O-lineman
The San Francisco 49ers offensive line is in shambles, and it appears to be getting worse. Right tackle Colton McKivitz, one of their three healthy starters on the offensive front, was listed as a non-participant in Friday’s practice after showing up as a limited participant Thursday. Since McKivitz wasn’t on head coach Kyle Shanahan’s pre-practice injury list, it would appear … [Read more...] about 49ers injury update features bad news for another starting O-lineman
Brock Purdy’s tough year may be good for him and 49ers
A rough 2024 season exposed some of the flaws on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster. Fixing those flaws in the offseason will be key to re-opening the team’s Super Bowl window, but quarterback Brock Purdy remains the biggest factor in San Francisco’s future success. Purdy is due for a contract extension once the clock hits 0:00 in the fourth quarter of Week 18. He regressed some … [Read more...] about Brock Purdy’s tough year may be good for him and 49ers