Cole Hikutini was a priority for the San Francisco 49ers to sign following the 2017 NFL Draft and he has a great opportunity in front of him to earn snaps in the team's wide-open tight end race. Hikutini talks with Al and Zain about his journey and expectations for the upcoming season. Find out what the competition is like within that group of tight ends and who the rookie feels were offseason standouts on the team. Hikutini also shares what fans can expect out of him and out of this new Kyle Shanahan-led 49ers offense in 2017.
Also, the guys break down the tight end position group and make predictions on who will make the final 53-man roster.
49ers fill tight ends coach vacancy with internal promotion
By David Bonilla
Mar 4
The San Francisco 49ers are filling their tight ends coach vacancy with an internal promotion.
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have promoted Cameron Clemmons from assistant offensive line coach to tight ends coach. He replaces Brian Fleury, who...
49ers reportedly open to trading Trent Williams amid contract standoff
By David Bonilla
Mar 9
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the San Francisco 49ers are now open to trading All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams if the ongoing contract negotiations between the two sides remain unresolved.
"A resolution has not been easy and Williams is frustrated with the...
Report: Raiders more open to trading potential 49ers target Maxx Crosby
By David Bonilla
Mar 5
Could the San Francisco 49ers still land a deal for Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby?
The Raiders have previously made it clear that their preference was to keep Crosby. However, the relationship between the team and the veteran pass rusher may now be...
49ers LB Fred Warner praises Mike Evans signing: "He fits right in"
By David Bonilla
10 hrs
There is plenty of excitement within the San Francisco 49ers organization following the signing of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans, who brings more than 13,000 career receiving yards and 108 touchdowns to the team.
One player especially enthusiastic about the move is All-Pro...