Why 49ers LB Dee Winters has the inside track to start
By David Bonilla
Aug 6
The San Francisco 49ers invested a third-round pick in Oklahoma State linebacker Nick Martin during the 2025 NFL Draft. However, it might be a sixth-round selection from 2023, Dee Winters, who earns the coveted starting weak-side linebacker job next to All-Pro Fred Warner.
On...
Did 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan watch Trey Lance's preseason start?
By David Bonilla
Aug 5
Trey Lance became a trending topic last week after the former San Francisco 49ers first-round draft pick—now with the Los Angeles Chargers—started in the Hall of Fame Game against the Detroit Lions. Lance completed 13 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns,...
49ers mailbag: Who lines up at WR week 1? Did Jake Moody win the kicker competition? Biggest area of concern?
By Marc Adams
Aug 8
It's almost time for the San Francisco 49ers to kick off their preseason. Which young players will shine? Which players will win or lose a roster spot? These are a couple of questions fans look forward to being answered over the next few weeks.
For now, let's jump into the...
49ers GM John Lynch doubts Brandon Aiyuk will be ready for Week 1
By David Bonilla
Aug 7
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday morning and confirmed what many had already assumed—wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is unlikely to be cleared in time for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season.
Aiyuk is still recovering...