Decision on new Panthers GM expected this week; 49ers' Adam Peters among final 4 candidates
By David Bonilla
Jan 13, 2021
The Carolina Panthers announced that the team expects to reach a decision on its new general manager this week. This comes after the organization whittled down its list of candidates from 15 to four.
San Francisco 49ers VP of player personnel Adam Peters was among the 15 to interview virtually with the Panthers and was among the four to meet in-person with team brass this week. The other three are Tennessee Titans director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort, Kansas City Chiefs assistant director of player personnel Ryan Poles, and Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer.
"Peters has the closest links to the people on the
Trent Williams calls 49ers his No. 1 destination but is curious about his free agency value
By David Bonilla
Jan 5, 2021
Veteran left tackle Trent Williams may be one of the San Francisco 49ers' most important offseason decisions. During last year's draft, the team traded for him as a replacement for the retired Joe Staley. William was to anchor the offensive line. Some questioned whether there would be some rust after the tackle missed all of the 2019 season.
Williams finished the season as Pro Football Focus' highest-graded tackle and second-highest-graded offensive lineman.
The 49ers cannot use the franchise tag on Williams. That was part of his deal's restructured final year, which was reworked following the trade from Washington to San Francisco.
Now, Williams is slated to become a free agent. He would like to return to the 49ers, and the team would certainly like
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk earns spot on PFF's 2020 NFL All-Rookie Team
By David Bonilla
Jan 5, 2021
It looks like the San Francisco 49ers struck gold at wide receiver for the second consecutive year. It was Deebo Samuel in 2019, and in 2020, the Bay Area team landed another versatile wideout via the draft in Brandon Aiyuk.
Aiyuk finished the season with 60 receptions for 748 yards with five touchdowns. He added six carries for 77 rushing yards and another two scores on the ground.
The superb first year was enough to land Aiyuk on Pro Football Focus' 2020 NFL All-Rookie Team.
"The 49ers struck again," wrote Ben Linsey. "Aiyuk is in the same mold as the George Kittles and the Deebo Samuelses added to San
