Cardinals defender bounces off 49ers TE Vance McDonald

Defensive lineman Arik Armstead is working hard this offseason to prove that his team-leading 10-sack 2019 campaign was no fluke, and after signing a lucrative five-year deal to remain with the San Francisco 49ers. It looks like Armstead is training with a familiar face, too. San Jose-area photographer Pierre Whitsey comes through again with some photos from San Jose State on Monday, showing Armstead training with former teammate DeForest Buckner. The 49ers in March traded Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick, which, after trading down one spot, ended up becoming the selection of Buckner's replacement — defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. You can indulge in a small sample of Whitsey's photos of the two defenders

So far, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and offensive tackle Trent Williams have made ESPN's rankings for being among the best at their respective positions. Both landed in the top-3, with Kittle being named the league's best tight end. The rankings are being compiled by writer Jeremy Fowler, who conducted an extensive poll involving 50 league executives, coaches, scouts, and players. The latest top-10 ranking involved edge defenders, and the 49ers have another top-3 player in defensive end Nick Bosa. How well is Bosa viewed across the league? Fowler notes that the 22-year-old made a serious push

(This is a follow up to an earlier article that explained the 49ers can afford Jamal Adams) Just because something can be acquired doesn't mean it should be. That is my stance when it comes to the idea of the San Francisco 49ers trading for the New York Jets' Jamal Adams. The 49ers have the capital needed to acquire Adams between the team's draft capital and current players. On some levels it make sense to do what it takes to add the All-Pro player but ultimately the team shouldn't. Incumbent strong safety Jaquiski Tartt is a free agent following the 2020 season. The 49ers have likely inquired about what kind of extension Tartt is seeking. The lack of news