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Ten years came and went in a blink. The San Francisco 49ers hired John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan ahead of the 2017 season and tasked the duo with revitalizing the franchise. In that time, the 49ers have appeared in two Super Bowls and four NFC Championship games with nine playoff victories. The duo rebuilt this […]
A popular talking point, for most teams, is to trade down in the NFL draft and accumulate picks. After all, the more swings you have, the more likely it is that you hit on a prospect. The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 NFL Draft with picks in the first and second rounds, as well […]
Usually, by the end of the week, we get a fresh batch of mock drafts. In this week’s roundup, the goal is to see if there are any new players or positions the San Francisco 49ers are linked to. Let’s start with a three-round mock from ESPN that was published on Thursday morning: No. 27: […]
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton called losing San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw in free agency a “tough one” during the NFL’s annual league meeting. Payton was quite complimentary of Greenlaw: “Here’s why: He’s so passionate. I would say, in my career as a coach, I’ve been lucky enough to coach a lot of […]
Is 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan kidding himself about Christian McCaffrey’s 2026 workload? (Paywall)“He needs help? Shanahan has typically focused on how much the 49ers need McCaffrey on the field because of how his historic pass-catching prowess impacts defenses. When asked whether McCaffrey should receive a few more breathers, Shanahan also often has said that McCaffrey doesn’t like […]
The 49ers’ wide receiver depth chart looks substantially different following free agency, and Kyle Shanahan is clearly confident it is in a much stronger position than in 2025. While the inevitable departure of Brandon Aiyuk is on hold as the 49ers attempt to get something in return for their 2020 first-round pick, the 49ers have […]
The San Francisco 49ers have done quite a bit this offseason, being one of the most active teams in free agency. They’ve added key players at wide receiver, offensive line, defensive tackle, linebacker, and cornerback, with multiple being projected starters for 2026. One position they haven’t made an addition yet? Running back. Last year, the […]
It’s that time of year when anonymous scouts weigh in on the upcoming NFL Draft class. As you read through these, know that some of these scouts don’t know what city the Rams play in. One mentioned “St. Louis.” Still, it’s information, and the San Francisco 49ers are all but guaranteed to draft a wide […]
The San Francisco 49ers made a major splash at defensive coordinator this offseason, hiring Raheem Morris, who reunites with head coach Kyle Shanahan after a decade. Morris becomes the fifth defensive coordinator in five years for the 49ers, following Robert Saleh, Nick Sorensen, Steve Wilks, and DeMeco Ryans. Three of those hires were internal (or […]
At the annual NFL owners meetings, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan, and owner Jed York spoke to the media to answer important questions. The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a successful 13-win season and look to keep up with their division rivals in Los Angeles and Seattle in 2026. There are some major changes to […]
The San Francisco 49ers have addressed a couple of pressing needs ahead of the NFL Draft. Free agency isn’t over, but the team has likely made the majority of its signings. For example, general manager John Lynch did not sound like someone who expects to re-sign Jauan Jennings. Kyle Shanahan sidestepped a question about which […]
Five biggest takeaways as 49ers wrap up 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting“The word at the NFL Annual Meeting is that the 49ers have requested a Week 2 game at home on Sunday night. Then, they have asked for a short road trip in Week 3 — most likely against Arizona or the Los Angeles Chargers. […]
The San Francisco 49ers are headed down under to take on the Los Angeles Rams in a game that will air on Thursday ahead of Week 1. As the NFL attempts to play around the globe, not everyone believes there are benefits. One of those people is Kyle Shanahan. Sarcastically, Shanahan said, “Oh, so fired […]
There were a couple of exposures in 2025 where Kyle Shanahan was visibly upset with cornerback Renardo Green. At the NFL meetings, Shanahan discussed why he reacted the way he did toward Green and why those on the outside shouldn’t view it negatively. Here’s Shanahan’s message to Green: To keep going at it and never […]
Sticking around in the NFL isn’t easy. One minute you’re a draft pick darling, and the next you can find yourself on the outside looking in for a job in the league. The San Francisco 49ers under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have been known to cut bait on players who don’t meet their standards, […]
The San Francisco 49ers made a number of moves early in free agency to bolster their roster for the 2026 season, taking advantage of their cap space. One of the more notable moves? Bringing linebacker Dre Greenlaw back on a one-year, fully guaranteed, $6 million deal. Greenlaw had been a staple of the 49ers defense […]
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan gave a rundown of the unrestricted free agents the team signed outside of the building. One player who has been on the 49ers’ radar for some time now is Nate Hobbs, who Shanahan said the Niners aren’t considering at safety: Just knowing the guy going against him, I’m […]
Kawakami: The no-title serenity of Shanahan and Lynch, and more 49ers thoughts (paywall)“There’s a practical part of this — as York noted, they’ve paid Aiyuk a lot of money for almost zero return in 2024 and 2025. If they can get a seventh-round pick for him, instead of just releasing him, that’s at least something. […]
Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it. And in this case, the NFL has a very short memory. The league is moving forward with hiring replacement referees for the 2026 NFL season, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler. The move is a result of the NFL’s state of negotiations on […]
The San Francisco 49ers officially announced their coaching hires and title changes. A lot of these are already known. However, six coaches will have new titles. Here’s the entire list: Cameron Clemmons – Tight Ends coach Matt Eberflus – Assistant Head Coach Defense Micah Foerster – Seasonal Coaching Assistant Joe Graves – Run Game Coordinator […]
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke at the NFL owners meetings this morning and touched on various topics, from the 49ers’ trip to Australia and Christian McCaffrey’s workload. Naturally, Shanahan was asked about controversial wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. When asked about a potential release, the head coach said the team is hoping to […]
It was Kyle Shanahan’s turn to speak on Monday morning at the NFL’s annual meetings. The San Francisco 49ers hit on similar topics as general manager John Lynch did. One quote that stood out was about the running back room and taking some of the workload off Christian McCaffrey. While complimentary of Jordan James and […]
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters on Sunday, “We’re not done yet” when speaking about left guard and adding competition. The Week 1 starter from 2025 signed with the Detroit Lions. The playoff starter signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. That left 2025 seventh-round draft pick Connor Colby as the only returning […]
The NFL’s annual meetings are taking place to begin the week. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch discussed a few popular talking points. Let’s start with the conspiracy theory centered around the 49ers’ injuries. Lynch said the 49ers hired a scientist to conduct an independent study to determine whether the substation contributed to any […]
49ers’ tests indicate Levi’s Stadium substation issue a ‘nothing burger’ (Paywall)“Current 49ers players privately urged the team to look into it further. Lynch said the team did that, hiring what he called an “independent scientist” with more than 45 years studying electromagnetic fields and their effects on human health. The 49ers said that person, whom […]