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The San Francisco 49ers’ owner has changed quite a bit since hiring Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch. During the NFL Annual League Meeting, York made time for the media and mentioned having seen an interview between NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. “Why the hell is he [Shanahan] […]
49ers reportedly show interest in Nigerian IPP prospect Uar Bernard “Bernard’s path to football is unconventional. He was discovered playing basketball in Nigeria just three years ago before joining the NFL’s IPP program. Despite having no collegiate football experience, he has quickly generated buzz thanks to his elite athletic profile. The defensive lineman, who measured close […]
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 2023. Three years later, the 2023 draft class feels incomplete at best and a contributor to the 49ers’ contract woes in […]
Last week, we had a bit of a realistic San Francisco 49ers draft. This week, we have one that makes a lot of sense. Only time will tell if the 49ers lean on logic or natural tendencies. NFL.com’s Chad Reuter put together a five-round mock draft, with trades for this week. The 49ers were not […]
49ers 2026 offseason program: Full schedule, key dates, and what to expect“First day: April 20. OTA offseason workouts: May 27-29, June 1, June 3-4. Mandatory minicamp: June 9-10.” 49ers met with versatile Oregon offensive lineman ahead of 2026 NFL Draft “Harkey is projected to be a Day 3 selection later this month. He measured 6-foot-5 and […]
Earlier today, we had a Q&A with NFL Draft expert Doug Farrar over at SB Nation’s new NFL Feed*. You might have seen it promoted on the NN homepage, but if not, I made sure to get a question in for all of us Niners fans. I’ll drop in the answer below, I’ve also embedded […]
The San Francisco 49ers made a couple of changes this offseason with their coaching staff, primarily due to departures. The biggest loss was defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who was hired as the Tennessee Titans head coach. Saleh took top defensive assistant Gus Bradley with him. San Francisco responded with a splash, hiring Raheem Morris as […]
The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the busier teams this offseason, signing eight free agents, while also bringing back a couple of their own free agents. The most notable signing was wide receiver Mike Evans, who left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 11 seasons to join the 49ers on a three-year, $42.4 million […]
We are less than three weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers currently hold the No. 27 pick, which is their first of six picks. This year’s draft discourse has been much different from years past, as it isn’t the strongest quarterback class, nor is it one with many perceived […]
The San Francisco 49ers are less than a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, where they currently hold six picks, including four in the fourth round. After a quality offseason so far that included a couple of key signings in free agency and a trade for starting defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, the 49ers are […]
Earlier in the week, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he’s been a “huge fan” of Christian Kirk since he came out of college: “I hated going against him in Arizona. Watching him on film this year, I think he looks like the same guy he’s always looked like. He had a couple […]
Maiocco’s NFL mock draft 4.0: 49ers select Texas A&M edge Cashius Howell “The 49ers were last in the NFL in sacks. The return of Nick Bosa is certain to provide a boost, but the team needs more juice from its other edge rushers. Howell can work his way into the mix as a situational pass rusher.” […]
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 […]