The 49ers technically didn't need a running back when they signed Cody Schrader as an undrafted free agent. They already have Christian McCaffrey, arguably the best running back in the NFL, and he almost never comes off the field.
The San Francisco 49ers have found success with several undrafted free agents over the course of the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era. Names such as Emmanuel Moseley, Kendrick Bourne and Jordan Mason have all played prominent roles for the Niners having originally signed as UDFAs.
One of the main reasons the San Francisco 49ers have a chance of returning to the Super Bowl in 2024 is because of Brock Purdy. Without him, the 49ers do not get as far as they have the last two seasons.
The dust has settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, which saw the San Francisco 49ers restock their roster with eight selections in total. San Francisco went in
When John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan assumed the roster-building responsibilities for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017, the team was still in the process of defining its culture.
The 49ers have continued to be linked to potential trades involving wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, but general manager John Lynch sounds eager to put that speculation to rest.
San Francisco’s third round selection opens up some options for the offensive line. After not taking an offensive line on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers traded up in the third round to select Kansas’s Dominick Puni with the No.
Leonard Floyd is an awkward fit for the 49ers. They run a 4-3 scheme with two defensive ends who line up in three-point stances. That means they have their hand in the dirt.
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch appears to have moved beyond the trade speculations that dominated headlines before and during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ricky Pearsall has an intriguing opportunity this offseason. Normally, a rookie wide receiver such as him would play with and against the backups during OTAs.
Don't expect the 49ers to extend Brandon Aiyuk's contract any time soon. Last year, the 49ers didn't agree to a contract extension with Nick Bosa until Sept.
Mike Sando of The Athletic frequently taps into the insights of NFL executives across the league to gather intel and opinions on NFL developments, the latest being the 2024 NFL Draft.
The San Francisco 49ers took University of Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall in the first round of the NFL Draft last week, creating further speculation that they could potentially trade Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL. Some think he is a terrific player. Others think he is a game manager.
It certainly appears that talk about the legendary QB possibly making a comeback either before or during the 2024 NFL season isn't quieting down anytime soon.