Bill Simmons of ESPN has a "wild theory" that the San Francisco 49ers may be interested in New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in 2009. It hardly should even be categorized as a rumor, but feel free to take it for what it is.
The Patriots will franchise Matt Cassel in fear that Tom Brady might not make it back in time for the 2009 season. By mid-July, when it becomes clear Brady is fine, Cassel quietly will go on the market ... and, of course, the Niners will be sitting there waiting for him. As soon as Cassel becomes available, San Fran will toss the Pats a 2010 No. 1 and a 2011 No. 2, then rip up his contract and give him something like $55 million for seven years with a $24 million signing bonus. Everybody wins.
49ers continue D-line overhaul in ESPN's 2026 NFL mock draft
By David Bonilla
Dec 10
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ESPN simulation predicts 49ers' 2025 finish and playoff fate
By David Bonilla
5 hrs
ESPN analyst Seth Walder set out to project how the final three weeks of the 2025 NFL season—and the postseason—might unfold, turning to ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) for answers. Out of 10,000 simulations, Walder highlighted simulation No. 5,002 in his feature for the...
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49ers coach shares injury updates on Ricky Pearsall, several others after win vs. Titans
By David Bonilla
Dec 14
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall endured a physically taxing afternoon in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans, leaving the game twice due to injury.
Pearsall suffered an ankle injury on the 49ers' first offensive drive but was able to return after being...