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• Is the 49ers' Biggest Rival the Kansas City Chiefs?
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  Sports Illustrated says the Chiefs are the 49ers' biggest rival.
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• CBS Sports Ranks 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan 7th Among NFL Head Coaches
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  Kyle Shanahan is the most controversial head coach in the NFL.
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• The San Francisco 49ers' Best Decision of the Offseason
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  The 49ers made some highly questionable decisions this offseason. But at least the 49ers prioritized their run defense in the draft.
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• Fred Warner is the Only 49ers Player in PFF's Top 50 So Far
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  Fred Warner is the only 49ers player who ranks in Pro Football Focus' top 50 NFL players heading into the 2025 season. He comes in at No....
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• Why the 49ers Likely will Give Jauan Jennings a Short-Term Extension
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  The 49ers have to make a decision about Jauan Jennings in the next week or two.
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• Multiple Teams Want to Trade for 49ers Wide Receiver Jauan Jennings
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  Unfortunately for those teams, the 49ers told them that they have no intention of trading Jauan Jennings.
  Jul 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
• Jerry Rice Says the 49ers Added Too Many Young Players this Offseason
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  The 49ers clearly didn't consult with Jerry Rice before they added five rookies to their starting lineup this offseason.
  Jul 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Wide Receiver is the 49ers' Biggest Question Mark Heading into Camp
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  A year ago, the 49ers had one of the best wide-receiver units in the league.
  Jul 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers LB Fred Warner the NFL's Top Off-Ball Linebacker
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  Of all the great players on the 49ers, Fred Warner might be the greatest one.
  Jul 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Trade Jauan Jennings to the Pittsburgh Steelers?
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  The Steelers need a wide receiver, and the 49ers just might have one for them.
  Jul 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• The 49ers Seem Unwilling to Extend Jauan Jennings' Contract
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  Jauan Jennings wants an extension or a trade, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. And as of now, the 49ers don't seem willing to extend...
  Jul 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Jauan Jennings Wants the 49ers to Extend him or Trade him
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  Jauan Jennings is doing what Brandon Aiyuk did last year. And the 49ers eventually caved and gave Aiyuk $30 million per season.
  Jul 14, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Will 49ers Rookie Alfred Collins Hold Out of Training Camp?
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  The 49ers have to decide what's more important to them -- setting a financial precedent that will affect them with future second-round picks, or winning Week...
  Jul 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers LT Trent Williams the NFL's 4th-Best Offensive Tackle
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  Trent Williams is the ultimate natural. He has been the best left tackle in the NFL for most of his career, and he doesn't even practice much...
  Jul 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers Rank 15th in Pre-Training-Camp NFL Power Rankings
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  By all accounts, the vibes on the 49ers are good this offseason. And yet, Bleacher Report still ranks the 49ers just 15th out of 32 teams heading into...
  Jul 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Return to the NFC Championship Game this Season?
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  The 49ers have gone to the NFC Championship Game in four of the past six seasons.
  Jul 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• The 49ers just had One of the Best Offseasons in the NFL per ESPN
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  When the first wave of free agency ended a few months ago, most analysts thought the 49ers had one of the worst offseasons in the NFL. Not...
  Jul 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers TE George Kittle Second among NFL Tight Ends
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  ESPN recently polled NFL scouts, coaches and executives about the best players at each position. And these people voted Raiders tight end Brock Bowers...
  Jul 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Will 49ers Rookie Mykel Williams be a Bust in 2025?
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  Mykel Williams has a ton of pressure to perform this year.
  Jul 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• The 49ers' Biggest Remaining Need as Training Camp Approaches
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  The 49ers are prepared to take their lumps this season -- that's what general manager John Lynch said recently in an interview.
  Jul 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Former 49ers Star Ranked NFL's 8th-Best Defensive Tackle by ESPN
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  In retrospect, trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts was one of the worst moves the 49ers ever have made.
  Jul 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa Fifth Among NFL Edge Rushers
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  NIck Bosa has been relatively disappointing the past two seasons.
  Jul 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Pretended to Cut Brock Purdy in 2022
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  Three years ago when Brock Purdy was a rookie trying to make the team, Kyle Shanahan pulled a vicious prank on him during cutdown day.
  Jul 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
• Did the San Francisco 49ers Win or Lose the Deebo Samuel Trade?
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  When the 49ers traded Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round pick this offseason, most analysts considered this trade a win for the...
  Jul 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• The 49ers' Secondary Ranks 23rd in the NFL per Pro Football Focus
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  Pro Football Focus ranks the 49ers' secondary 23rd out of 32 NFL secondaries.
  Jul 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers Have NFL's 12th-Best Offensive Line per Pro Football Focus
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  Pro Football Focus ranks the 49ers' offensive line 12th in the NFL out of 32 teams.
  Jul 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• 49ers Named Top Trade Destination for Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
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  The 49ers would be the top trade destination for McLaurin if he were to get traded, according to Sports Illustrated.
  Jul 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
• Is 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffrey Underrated this Year?
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  Before last year, Christian McCaffrey was considered the best running back in the NFL. Now, ESPN ranks him fifth. And CBS says that's an...
  Jul 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• The 49ers Defense Should Keep Deommodore Lenoir in the Slot
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  49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is the best nickelback in the NFL.
  Jul 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• ESPN Ranks 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey 5th Among NFL Running Backs
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  A year ago, Christian McCaffrey was considered the best running back in the NFL. Then, 2024 happened.
  Jul 7, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Why Isaac Guerendo Could be the 49ers' Breakout Player this Year
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  Deebo Samuel is gone and Brandon Aiyuk might never be the same after tearing his ACL, MCL and meniscus. Which means the 49ers need someone new to step up...
  Jul 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• How Robert Saleh will Disguise the 49ers Defense this Year
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  Robert Saleh is a top-five defensive coordinator in the NFL. You can bet that his 49ers defense will keep opposing offenses off balance.
  Jul 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• How Kyle Shanahan Might Spice Up the 49ers Offense this Year
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  This year, Kyle Shanahan needs to make Brock Purdy's job much easier than it was last season. Which means he needs to add some wrinkles to the offense to...
  Jul 6, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• 49ers DE Bryce Huff Says He Wanted Eagles to Trade him Last Season
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  The 49ers have convinced themselves that they can succeed where the Eagles failed with Bryce Huff.
  Jul 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Are the 49ers Legitimate Super Bowl Contenders this Year?
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  If you look at the 49ers' finances this year, it doesn't seem like they expect to make a serious Super Bowl run.
  Jul 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Dominick Puni is the 49ers' Most Promising Building Block
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  The 49ers need someone young they can build around for the future. And according to Bleacher Report, their best young building block is right guard Dominick...
  Jul 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Arik Armstead Explains How Brock Purdy Changed the 49ers Offense
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  Brock Purdy's critics insist that he's a system quarterback, a player who's propped up by the 49ers' scheme and offensive weapons. Sort of like Jimmy...
  Jul 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is NFC West's Biggest X-Factor
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  49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's workload and availability is the NFC West's biggest X-factor this year.
  Jul 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign Free Agent Nickelback Mike Hilton?
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  The 49ers are looking to sign a cornerback, and Mike Hilton would be a terrific addition, according to ESPN.
  Jul 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Is 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk the NFL's Most Overpaid Wide Receiver?
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  The 49ers seemed so relieved when they finally signed Brandon Aiyuk to a four-year contract extension last year, Now, they probably wish he hadn't signed...
  Jul 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Do the 49ers Have the NFL's Best Throwback Uniforms?
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  The 49ers have some of the best uniforms in American Sports.
  Jul 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers Legend Steve Young Ranked 11th-Best Quarterback Ever by CBS
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  Steve Young is one of the most underrated quarterbacks ever.
  Jul 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Can the 49ers Count on Christian McCaffrey to Stay Healthy this Year?
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  No one burned the 49ers more than Christian McCaffrey did last season.
  Jul 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• ESPN Projects 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy to Return to Form
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  Last season couldn't have gone much worse for Brock Purdy. That's why ESPN projects Purdy to return to form this year.
  Jul 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• The 49ers' Most Important Training Camp Battle
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  The 49ers won't have a juicy quarterback competition this year, but they will have some important training camp battles to monitor.
  Jul 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• The Most Pessimistic Outcome for the 49ers in 2025
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  So many things could go wrong for the 49ers this season.
  Jul 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• The Most Optimistic Outcome for the 49ers in 2025
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  So many things have to go right for the 49ers to make a serious Super Bowl run this season.
  Jul 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• The 49ers are in the Market for Another Cornerback
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  Instead of the 49ers signing a cornerback from the bargain bin, why not sign one who's worth a bit more money?
  Jul 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign One of the Top Available Wide Receivers?
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  The 49ers clearly need a wide receiver. That's why CBS Sports says the 49ers make sense as a landing spot for Amari Cooper or Keenan Allen.
  Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• 49ers Pulled Off NFL's 10th-Best Trade of the Offseason per CBS
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  The 49ers weren't particularly active during free agency, but they did pull off an underrated trade.
  Jul 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
• Why the 49ers Should Sign Free-Agent Guard Brandon Scherff
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  The 49ers have more than $46 million in cap space and one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Why not sign free-agent guard Brandon...
  Jul 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Have the 49ers Fixed the Culture of Their Team?
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  Kyle Shanahan is entering his ninth year as the 49ers head coach -- his players must be well aware of his tendency to play favorites. He needs to stop this bad...
  Jul 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign Cornerback Rasul Douglas?
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  The 49ers have a clear and obvious need for a cornerback. They could immediately sign cornerback Rasul Douglas, who is the best remaining free agent,...
  Jul 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers DC Robert Saleh Ranked NFL's Sixth-Best Defensive Coordinator
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  The 49ers' biggest addition of the offseason wasn't a player. It was defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
  Jul 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Is 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Underrated or Overrated?
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  Brock Purdy might be the most polarizing quarterback in the NFL.
  Jul 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Will the 49ers Sign Free Agent Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr.?
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  The 49ers need a cornerback -- that's why they tried to sign Damon Arnette last week. Fortunately for the 49ers, there are cornerbacks much better than...
  Jul 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Report: The 49ers Tried to Sign Cornerback Damon Arnette
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  So, the 49ers do indeed want another cornerback. They tried to sign cornerback Damon Arnette, according to former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl...
  Jul 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• The 49ers are Projected to Win the NFC West Thanks to Easy Schedule
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  The 49ers didn't necessarily improve their roster this offseason, but they did improve their chances of making the playoffs.
  Jul 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Why 49ers WR Jauan Jennings is Brock Purdy's Safety Blanket
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  Jauan Jennings isn't necessarily the best receiver on the 49ers. But when Brock Purdy is under pressure, he looks for Jennings more than any other...
  Jul 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• 49ers Investing Heavily in Expansion of Leeds United's Stadium
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  The 49ers have spent lots of money this year, but only some of it has gone to their actual football team.
  Jun 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM