The NFL released the names of players 1-10 of its Top 100 ratings, which ranked the players most likely to be stars in 2018, based upon the votes of their peers. Although he is receiving buzz as a 2018 Defensive Player of the Year candidate, the 49ers' DeForest Buckner was left off of the list. The 49ers 6-10 record in 2017 likely hurt Buckner's appeal to voters, and he didn't meet his preseason goal of collecting 10 or more sacks (he got three). Buckner did lead all interior rushers with 19 quarterback hits, and the 49ers coaching staff expects that improved teamwork and familiarity within the defense will convert several of those hits to sacks in 2018. While he struggled with pad level at times as a rookie in 2016, Buckner was a dominant interior presence in 2017, and improved sack numbers in 2018 (along with more team wins) would likely lead to Buckner greatly enhancing his league-wide profile.
49ers' Fred Warner sounds off on playoff return: 'I'm ready whenever they're ready'
By David Bonilla
Jan 12
Following Sunday's Wild Card playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about the likelihood of opening linebacker Fred Warner's practice window this week.
"Not very high," Shanahan said.
Warner has been working his way...
NFL.com: When 49ers are clicking, they can beat anybody
By David Bonilla
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The San Francisco 49ers enter the playoffs as a Wild-Card underdog against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. While NFL.com experts predict the Eagles will advance to the Divisional Round, the 49ers-Eagles matchup emerged as the toughest game to call from...
49ers find Spencer Burford replacement in 2026 NFL mock draft
By David Bonilla
Jan 7
Mike Renner released his latest 2026 NFL mock draft for CBS Sports, and he has the San Francisco 49ers addressing the interior of the offensive line in the first round. Specifically, Renner projects head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch to target a long-term...
Why the 49ers are the NFL's gutsiest team after statement win vs. Eagles
By Jack Stewart
9 hrs
A few weeks ago, I wrote that the Niners are the grittiest team in the NFL. That could not have been truer on Sunday night.
Down their number one, number two, number three, and number four linebackers? Who cares? The number seven linebacker, Garret Wallow, had eleven tackles...
