The San Francisco 49ers have been telegraphing their plans in the back end of their secondary since the 2023 draft, and those plans don’t involve bringing back former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga. In the 2023 draft they weren’t slated to pick until late in Round 3, but they traded up to the No. 87 overall pick where they selected safety Ji’Ayir Brown. His versatile skill set … [Read more...] about 49ers free agency prediction: Former All-Pro walks for big contract
How much will 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey play in Week 11 vs. Seahawks?
Don’t expect the San Francisco 49ers to take their foot off the gas in their usage of running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey returned in Week 10 after missing the first nine weeks to work through Achilles tendinitis. It stood to reason that his usage might start slow and then ramp up. Instead, he played 88 percent of the snaps, accounted for 13 of their 18 designed … [Read more...] about How much will 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey play in Week 11 vs. Seahawks?
Reported numbers on Deommodore Lenoir contract are bargain for 49ers
Initial reports on a new contract for San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir made it clear the team got a good deal on their 25-year-old breakout star. Additional numbers provided by Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports paint an even better picture for the 49ers in the deal. Jones reported Lenoir’s five-year deal is worth $88.8 million. The original report said it was $92 … [Read more...] about Reported numbers on Deommodore Lenoir contract are bargain for 49ers
New 49ers Week 11 practice report features more bad news than good
The San Francisco 49ers are teetering on the brink of potential disaster on the injury front as they prepare for their Week 11 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Thursday’s practice participation report was even more crowded than Wednesday’s, and it featured more bad news than good. The good news is that tight end George Kittle returned to action after missing Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about New 49ers Week 11 practice report features more bad news than good
Why was Christian McCaffrey limited for 49ers in 1st Week 11 practice?
The San Francisco 49ers have a new weekly problem to solve now that running back Christian McCaffrey has returned from Achilles tendinitis. While it’s certainly a positive that the reigning Offensive Player of the Year is back in their lineup, the club now has to navigate managing his injury. Part of that will likely be limited practice work and plenty of appearances for … [Read more...] about Why was Christian McCaffrey limited for 49ers in 1st Week 11 practice?