Bret Rumbeck has been writing about the 49ers since 2017 for 49ers Webzone and 49ers Hub. He is a Turlock, CA native, and has worked for two members of the US House of Representatives and one US Senator. When not breaking down game film, Bret spends his time seeking out various forms of heavy metal. Feel free to follow him or direct inquiries to @brumbeck.
49ers' Brandon Aiyuk named among NFL players with most to prove in 2025
By David Bonilla
Jun 11
Pro Football Focus (PFF) analyst Zoltán Buday compiled a list of the 10 NFL players with the most to prove in 2025. Among them is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is working his way back from devastating ACL and MCL injuries that prematurely ended his...
17 players contributing to 49ers' NFL-leading $92.7M in dead money
By David Bonilla
Jun 3
The San Francisco 49ers currently lead the NFL in dead money for the 2025 season, according to Over The Cap. Dead money refers to salary cap charges allocated to players no longer on the roster, though there's one notable exception in the 49ers' case.
San Francisco is carrying...
49ers in 2025: Examining best and worst-case scenarios
By David Bonilla
Jun 11
CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin recently broke down the best- and worst-case scenarios for every NFL team heading into the 2025 season. So, what lies ahead for the San Francisco 49ers as they aim to rebound from a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2024?
Best-case scenario: Health and a...
49ers' Trent Williams opens up about NFL future and potential retirement
By David Bonilla
Jun 10
All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams turns 37 next month, but the San Francisco 49ers are still counting on the veteran to play a key role as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season.
The 49ers kicked off their mandatory minicamp this week, with the first of two...
