According to San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, the team may look to draft a big, bruising running back in the 2008 NFL Draft. The bigger back would be used to take some of the load off of RB Frank Gore next season.
49ers to look at drafting bigger running back
By Site Staff
follow
Published Jan 23, 2008 at 11:09 PM
The above videos are auto-populated by an affiliate.
Comments
Read Next
49ers vs. Saints Full Preview: Mac Jones Leading the 49ers-Four Years Later
By Carlos Torres
Sep 14
Four years in the making, Mac Jones will finally start at QB for the 49ers—well, for at least this game.
It's remarkable to reflect on the past: in the lead-up to the 2021 NFL Draft, one of the questions on many people's minds was whether the 49ers would use their...
49ers deliver major Brock Purdy update; QB progressing, has chance to play in Week 3
49ers deliver major Brock Purdy update; QB progressing, has chance to play in Week 3
By David Bonilla
Sep 17
The San Francisco 49ers haven't ruled out the possibility that quarterback Brock Purdy could return this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to reporters on Wednesday, the team's first practice of the week leading up to Week 3, and revealed that...
49ers vs. Cardinals: 5 Players to Watch in NFC West Clash
49ers vs. Cardinals: 5 Players to Watch in NFC West Clash
By Casey Lima
4 mins
Make it two in a row for the road-weary San Francisco 49ers with a 26-21 win over the scrappy New Orleans Saints. Mac Jones was poised and in command, tossing for 279 yards and three scores to Luke Farrell, Christian McCaffrey, and Jauan Jennings. Defensively, Fred Warner set...
49ers insider suggests reunion with former draft pick amid Brock Purdy injury concerns
49ers insider suggests reunion with former draft pick amid Brock Purdy injury concerns
By David Bonilla
Sep 10
The San Francisco 49ers are facing uncertainty at quarterback heading into Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Starter Brock Purdy suffered injuries to his left shoulder and toe during Sunday's win over the Seattle Seahawks, with the toe issue reportedly being the greater...
Latest
- 49ers vs. Cardinals: 5 Players to Watch in NFC West Clash
- 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown makes bold claim about NFL status
- How the Josh Johnson debacle inspired the 49ers' new QB strategy
- Shanahan: 49ers uncertain about Jauan Jennings' status vs. Cardinals
- Brock Purdy encouraged by recovery but will be game-time decision vs. Cardinals
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • Sep 18
-
49ers Webzone • Sep 18
-
49ers Webzone • Sep 18
-
49ers Webzone • 19 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 18 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 19 hrs