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• Why 49ers QB Brock Purdy will have to earn his money this season

  Al Sacco • Jul 24, 2025
• It’s Time for the 49ers to Start Investing Draft Capital in the Defensive Line

  Al Sacco • Feb 10, 2025
• Here’s What’s Been Missing From the 49ers’ Offense

  Al Sacco • Nov 2, 2024
• NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund Talks Brock Purdy’s Contract

  Al Sacco • Oct 30, 2024
• Vernon Davis explains why the 49ers were able to turn things around in 2011

  Al Sacco • May 25, 2024
• Mike Silver on how Deebo Samuel’s contract might be the starting point for a Brandon Aiyuk extension

  Al Sacco • Apr 16, 2024
• 49ers analysis: The pros and cons of a Brandon Aiyuk extension

  Al Sacco • Apr 12, 2024
• Should the 49ers be worried about Christian McCaffrey’s workload?

  Al Sacco • Apr 11, 2024
• Mark Schlereth talks 49ers offensive line

  Al Sacco • Apr 8, 2024
• How valuable is Brandon Aiyuk to the 49ers?

  Al Sacco • Mar 22, 2024
• Why 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is better than you think

  Al Sacco • Jan 22, 2020
• George Kittle is off to a historic start with the 49ers

  Al Sacco • Jan 6, 2020
• 49ers have found a hidden gem in Raheem Mostert

  Al Sacco • Dec 11, 2019
• 49ers thoughts after the 2019 NFL Draft

  Al Sacco • Apr 30, 2019
• Odell Beckham Jr. and other 49ers thoughts after the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine

  Al Sacco • Mar 4, 2019
• Thoughts before the 49ers head into the offseason

  Al Sacco • Feb 27, 2019
• 49ers Mailbag: Free agency edition

  Al Sacco • Feb 5, 2019
• Adrian Colbert: “I had to learn how to walk again”

  Al Sacco • Jan 21, 2019
• 49ers Mailbag: The draft, free agency and someone named Antonio Brown

  Al Sacco • Jan 16, 2019
• Why Matt Breida will have a breakout year for the 49ers

  Al Sacco • Jul 19, 2018
• 49ers mailbag: The pass rush, Garoppolo’s next level, Bourne, Foster, Garnett, Le’Veon Bell and what to expect at running back

  Al Sacco • Jul 18, 2018
• Have the 49ers done enough to address the pass rush?

  Al Sacco • May 10, 2018
• 2018 NFL Draft: 49ers make a smart, forward-thinking selection in Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey

  Al Sacco • Apr 27, 2018
• Three players the 49ers should look to extend immediately

  Al Sacco • Feb 1, 2018
• What does the Alex Smith trade mean for Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers?

  Al Sacco • Jan 31, 2018
• Why the 49ers should avoid Le’Veon Bell

  Al Sacco • Jan 24, 2018
• A Look at the 49ers 2017 Draft Class

  Al Sacco • Jan 11, 2018
• Recap: 49ers get first win of the season behind Beathard’s breakout performance

  Al Sacco • Nov 12, 2017
• Joe Staley returns to lineup, but 49ers will be without key rookies in Week 10

  Al Sacco • Nov 12, 2017
• 49ers Mailbag: Armstead’s future, Bowman’s release, and the decision at quarterback

  Al Sacco • Oct 19, 2017
• There’s no point for the 49ers to stick with Brian Hoyer much longer

  Al Sacco • Oct 2, 2017
• Recap: 49ers fall to Rams in wild, heartbreaking fashion

  Al Sacco • Sep 21, 2017
• Jaquiski Tartt is active and will start in Week 3 for 49ers

  Al Sacco • Sep 21, 2017
• Kyle Shanahan conference call notes: DeForest Buckner doubtful, Jimmie Ward to test out hamstring

  Al Sacco • Aug 12, 2017
• Would the 49ers really move on from Carlos Hyde before the start of the season?

  Al Sacco • Jul 25, 2017
• Why these four undrafted free agents will make the 49ers

  Al Sacco • Jun 14, 2017
• Why 49ers fans should be excited about Lorenzo Jerome

  Al Sacco • Jun 5, 2017
• Have the 49ers done enough at wide receiver?

  Al Sacco • May 15, 2017
• 49ers still have major question marks at tight end

  Al Sacco • May 4, 2017
• 49ers Mailbag: Draft Reactions and Brian Hoyer

  Al Sacco • May 2, 2017
• 49ers must make it a priority to invest in skill positions on offense

  Al Sacco • Apr 20, 2017
• Did you know? Interesting facts as the 49ers head into the draft

  Al Sacco • Apr 18, 2017
• 49ers mailbag: The new regime, the draft, and the latest on Kirk Cousins

  Al Sacco • Mar 11, 2017
• 49ers mailbag: Would a run at Kirk Cousins make more sense in 2018?

  Al Sacco • Feb 20, 2017
• What will the 49ers do at quarterback in 2017?

  Al Sacco • Feb 18, 2017
• Trying to make sense of John Lynch and the 49ers

  Al Sacco • Jan 30, 2017
• Kyle Shanahan is bringing a sense of hope back to the 49ers

  Al Sacco • Jan 19, 2017
• Until he proves otherwise, Jed York shouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt

  Al Sacco • Jan 12, 2017
• Jed York is backed into a corner and has no one to blame but himself

  Al Sacco • Dec 30, 2016
• Preview: Seattle Seahawks (9-5-1) at San Francisco 49ers (2-13)

  Al Sacco • Dec 30, 2016
• Carlos Hyde’s late season surge should have the 49ers thinking contract extension

  Al Sacco • Dec 28, 2016
• Preview: San Francisco 49ers (1-13) at Los Angeles Rams (4-10)

  Al Sacco • Dec 21, 2016
• Preview: San Francisco 49ers (1-12) at Atlanta Falcons (8-5)

  Al Sacco • Dec 14, 2016
• Why I’ve Changed My Mind and Think the 49ers Will Fire Chip Kelly

  Al Sacco • Dec 12, 2016
• Preview: New York Jets (3-9) at San Francisco 49ers (1-11)

  Al Sacco • Dec 7, 2016
• Preview: San Francisco 49ers (1-10) at Chicago Bears (2-9)

  Al Sacco • Nov 30, 2016
• Preview: San Francisco 49ers (1-9) at Miami Dolphins (6-4)

  Al Sacco • Nov 23, 2016
• Preview: New England Patriots (7-2) at San Francisco 49ers (1-8)

  Al Sacco • Nov 16, 2016
• Preview: San Francisco 49ers (1-7) at Arizona Cardinals (3-4-1)

  Al Sacco • Nov 9, 2016
• Under Jim O’Neil, the 49ers have one of the worst defenses in NFL history

  Al Sacco • Nov 7, 2016