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The San Francisco 49ers should have the most talented running back room in the NFL entering the 2025 season. That group, while very good, may also be their downfall. Let’s assume for the sake of this exercise that the 49ers are able to keep restricted free agent Jordan Mason, who led San Francisco with 789 rushing yards last season. That puts him in the mix with Christian … [Read more...] about 49ers loaded RB room has 1 big question mark that could derail season

The Kyle Shanahan era with the San Francisco 49ers has been defined by turmoil at quarterback. In 2017, Shanahan’s first year, they opted for a rotating cast that featured Brian Hoyer and CJ Beathard before a midseason trade landed them Jimmy Garoppolo. Injuries littered Garoppolo’s tenure. So did rumors of Tom Brady joining the 49ers. Then they traded up for Trey Lance, and … [Read more...] about 49ers biggest offseason question mark at QB is welcome change

The San Francisco 49ers shouldn’t be doing a ton of homework on the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft. Neither Miami’s Cam Ward nor Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders should be on San Francisco’s radar since it appears QB Brock Purdy will be receiving a long-term extension at some point this offseason. Both of those players are also expected to come off the board well before … [Read more...] about Why top QBs will matter a lot for 49ers in 2025 NFL draft

There’s a general consensus that the San Francisco 49ers should be using their first-round pick to improve in the trenches. Whether that should be on the offensive or defensive line is up for debate. A top 100 big board from the Athletic’s Dane Brugler gives us an opportunity to look at a different direction for San Francisco. In Brugler’s top 11 players there are four … [Read more...] about 1 NFL draft big board highlights intriguing 1st-round position for 49ers

There’s a strong chance the San Francisco 49ers use the 2025 NFL draft as a means to improve their struggling defensive line. In 2024 they had a hard time consistently getting pressure on the quarterback, and their inability to stop the run was the final nail in the coffin of a lost season. NFL Media’s draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah, in a conference call Thursday had some good … [Read more...] about NFL draft analyst has potential good news for 49ers on 1st-round steal