Jimmy Garoppolo dices up 49ers defense; Observations from day 2 of joint practices in Las Vegas

Last week, ESPN analyst Jordan Reid unveiled an early look at the 2025 NFL Draft, presenting one of the first mock drafts for next year's event. At first glance, San Francisco 49ers fans might be excited to see their favorite team selecting at the No. 32 overall pick, signaling a projected Super Bowl victory. However, Reid notes that the draft order was based on Super Bowl odds from ESPN BET, with San Francisco currently holding the best odds (+500). Reid also acknowledges that he hasn't extensively evaluated the prospects expected to be part of next year's draft class, stating, "This is super early. I

New 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen may not have all the answers yet in regards to how his defense will perform in the upcoming season, but it sounds like his approach will remain largely similar to what the team has done in the past under head coach Kyle Shanahan. Sorensen held his first media session as 49ers defensive coordinator before the team's rookie minicamp on Friday and provided a glimpse on how he wants his defense to look once they take the field in September. The plan is to show the NFL that the 49ers haven't changed much in terms of intensity and flying to the ball. "I want them to see we're still the standard of what we've always been -- an attacking defense that plays fast," Sorensen said. "We play violent. We play with speed, and we

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen spoke to reporters during the team's rookie minicamp. Here is everything he had to say. Transcript provided by the San Francisco 49ers Communications staff. Opening comments: "Good to see you guys. I'm excited. Go ahead, you can ask questions. We just got out of walk-through with our rookies. It's pretty cool to have those guys here." When an offense takes a look at your defense, early in the season, what do you want them to see? What is going to be the identity of your defense? "I want them to see that we're still the standard of what we've always been, an attacking defense that plays fast. We play violent, we play with speed

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the passing of former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmy Johnson at the age of 86. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is saddened to share the news that the Class of 1994's Jimmy Johnson has passed away at age 86. #HOFForeverMore info: https://t.co/Rikll8EsV1 pic.twitter.com/tGIdRgbQXB— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF)