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Kyle Shanahan has ‘much higher expectations’ for 49ers CB Renardo Green

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 […]

3 49ers players heading into a ‘make or break’ season

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, […]

Is Dre Greenlaw penciled in as a clear starter for the 49ers in 2026?

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 […]

49ers News: Jed York speaks

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.  […]

Report: NFL is moving forward with hiring replacement refs

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 […]

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6 of the 49ers coaches have new titles; K.J. Wright receives a promotion

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 […]

Kyle Shanahan on moving on from Brandon Aiyuk: ‘We’re in no rush’

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 […]

Kyle Shanahan on Christian McCaffrey: ‘He definitely needs help’

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 […]

The 49ers aren’t ‘done yet’ adding competition at left guard

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 […]

49ers GM John Lynch rules out substation theories: ‘We’re in a safe place of work’

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 News: John Lynch speaks

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 […]

What do the 49ers’ free agency moves tell us about their draft plans?

In a month’s time, the 49ers will have rounded off another extremely important draft as they look to return to seriously contending for the Super Bowl. San Francisco has received praise for its efforts in boosting the roster so far this offseason, with the Niners attacking needs via free agency and what looks an astute […]

Jauan Jennings remains unsigned:is there still a role for him with the 49ers?

Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings still waiting for that $22 million deal, or is he being humbled? Jennings was due to make an estimated $7 million in 2025. He demanded a new deal or a trade. The 2025 offseason dispute ended with Jennings getting a pay bump, with the intention of betting […]

Golden Nuggets: Should the 49ers reunite with another defensive veteran?

Why two former 49ers believe S Jimmie Ward would be a good pick-up for San Francisco“Jimmie Ward, one thing about him is that he was a corner before he was a safety,” Willis said. “He has the ability to cover. With his veteran leadership, I think that would be big with the guys that they […]

49ers take Caleb Lomu. Again. In another NFL.com mock draft

At this point, Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu might as well be on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster already. This time, it’s NFL.com’s Mike Band putting San Francisco in the Utah offensive tackle’s corner with their first-round pick. If you’ve been following along with the mock draft season — and at this point it really […]

49ers Draft Rewind 2022: Brock Purdy saves the 49ers front office

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 2022. Thanks to the Trey Lance trade, the San Francisco 49ers entered the 2022 NFL Draft without a first-round pick. This […]

Golden Nuggets: What a gorgeous weekend for the 49ers to extend Trent Williams

The majority of the 49ers top-30 visits have been at one position “Cooper Jr., Boston, and Concepcion are all projected to go in the first round. For my money, Boston is in a separate tier from the others. I’d rank them Boston, Concepcion, and Cooper Jr., each in their own tier.  I’d trust Boston to win […]

Do the 49ers have a bad contract on the books?

The San Francisco 49ers have been lauded for a quality offseason so far, making a number of key signings to address the holes on their roster. They’ve added depth at several important positions, while also bringing in projected starters at wide receiver, linebacker, left guard, and on special teams. A big part of the praise, […]

The majority of the 49ers top-30 visits have been at one position

The San Francisco 49ers have met with enough prospects during the draft cycle to field a football team on both sides of the ball. Determining which meetings and interviews are “real” is where you’ll drive yourself nuts. Sure, the team may have met with somebody at an All-Star game in January, but that could just […]

Do the 49ers NEED to draft an EDGE rusher in the first round?

We looked at potential wide receivers for the San Francisco 49ers to consider after the first round, under the impression their hand might be forced in the first round. General manager John Lynch has made it no secret that he wants to build his team through the defensive line. There have been plenty of swings […]

5 receivers for the 49ers to consider after the first round

The San Francisco 49ers are in a prime position to select an instant and future impact player at wide receiver with the 27th pick in the NFL Draft. KC Concepcion, Omar Cooper, Jr., and Denzel Boston all have visited Santa Clara as top-30 visits. Any one of the three would be a fine addition to […]

Golden Nuggets: The 49ers would be Myles better with Garrett  

49ers linked to Myles Garrett amid trade speculation“This would be an interesting long-term gamble on behalf of the Browns. While the 49ers are an excellent, top-10 team right now, their aging roster presents the possibility of a few injuries derailing a season and making future 49ers draft capital look immensely valuable. In the Kyle Shanahan […]

Are the 49ers officially back to contender status?

The San Francisco 49ers have started the offseason strong, nailing a number of needs early in free agency, with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Mike Evans being the most notable addition so far. The 49ers got strong value on that deal, which reports suggest amounts to essentially a one-year, $14 million signing with option bonuses […]