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It's Time for the 49ers to Start Investing Draft Capital in the Defensive Line
By Al Sacco
Feb 10
Do you want to hear something scary?
Since 2020, the San Francisco 49ers have drafted just four defensive linemen: Javon Kinlaw, Drake Jackson, Kalia Davis and Robert Beal Jr. To this point, those four players have combined for 13 sacks in 10 mostly forgettable seasons with...
Report: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey expected to be 'fully healthy' by next week
By David Bonilla
Feb 6
The 2024 season was challenging for San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year battled through injuries, missing the first eight games due to Achilles tendinitis.
McCaffrey returned for just four games before suffering a...
49ers address key needs in PFN's 7-round mock draft
By David Bonilla
Feb 2
Pro Football Network analyst Jacob Infante recently released a seven-round mock draft, projecting every selection for all 32 NFL teams. The San Francisco 49ers, coming off a 6-11 finish in the 2024 season, hold the 11th overall pick, positioning them to land top-tier talent in...
How Brock Purdy and the 49ers might have to compromise in contract talks
By David Bonilla
10 hrs
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is on track to become the highest-paid player in franchise history—and one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. That much seems almost inevitable. However, it's becoming increasingly unlikely that Purdy's agent will secure a...