In Second Season, Trent Brown May Find a Home on 49ers’ Line
This will be an important offseason for 49ers offensive lineman Trent Brown.Brown, a seventh-round draft pick of the Niners in 2015, started the final two games of the season and flashed some big-time potential.Now, Brown will be in the mix with a new coaching staff and offensive scheme to earn a chance to start for what is sure to be a revamped offensive line in 2016. San Francisco likely will invest in either free agency or the draft to upgrade its blockers after a season in which 49ers quarterbacks were under constant pressure and the running game was inconsistent. But even with new talent on the roster, Brown will have a chance to show what he can do.At 6-foot-8 and 355 pounds when drafted out of Florida – he dropped down to 345 while also adding more muscle since he was selected – Brown, just 22, is a physical force and much more effective since working to upgrade his physique. Brown says some of the coaches from the Atlanta Falcons, who had scouted him on film when he played at Florida, didn't even recognize him when they saw him in warm-ups before their game on Nov. 8."I guess my body has changed that much," Brown told USA Today. "I was just smiling."Then, when...
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Former NFL exec on 49ers' Brock Purdy: "I think he needs to find more fire"
By David Bonilla
Apr 14
Brock Purdy isn't one to seek the spotlight. He exudes politeness, respect, and an even-keeled demeanor when speaking to reporters during interviews. Nothing we've seen from the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's time off the field would indicate that it's a facade.
However, on the field, Purdy can show some fire, particularly after a big play or in an effort to ensure his teammates are on the same page as him. While praising the third-year quarterback, one unnamed former NFL executive expressed a desire to see more of that fire from Purdy in the future, believing it is crucial to his development.
"Brock Purdy is one of the most talented arms that I've seen," the former executive recently
49ers bolster D-line in latest NFL.com mock draft
By David Bonilla
Apr 22
While most expect the San Francisco 49ers to target an offensive lineman with their first-round pick, NFL Media lead draft writer Eric Edholm has the team going in another direction with the No. 31 overall pick. In his final mock draft of the year, Edholm has the team selecting former Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton, who also goes by "Johnny."
"If you're worried Newton's skill set overlaps too much with that of Javon Hargrave, consider that Hargrave is set to hit the salary cap at more than $28 million in the 2025 season -- when he'll be 32 years old," Edholm explained. "As a relentless scheme-wrecker, Newton would help alleviate the
49ers sign WR Trent Taylor, reuniting with former draft pick
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
Trent Taylor snatches up 49ers star receiver's old number
By David Bonilla
Apr 19
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel will be wearing No. 1 the next time he steps onto the football field, leaving behind his No. 19 jersey. It's an unfortunate change for any fan who previously invested in a Deebo jersey—unless they consider it a throwback.
Newly signed wide receiver Trent Taylor quickly claimed No. 19 after rejoining the team on a one-year deal following three seasons elsewhere. Taylor last wore No. 15 with the 49ers, a number currently worn by wide receiver Jauan Jennings. Taylor also wore No. 81 with the team.
The 49ers' official team site has listed the jersey numbers for several of the team's free-agent newcomers (and Maliek Collins, acquired via a