The San Francisco 49ers' approach to the 2024 NFL Draft may have raised some eyebrows but, a week on from events in Detroit, their former general manager joined a chorus of expert voices praising their work.
In March, the San Francisco 49ers were thrilled to agree to terms on a one-year deal with free agent linebacker Eric Kendricks, providing insurance in case Dre Greenlaw missed significant time due to the torn Achilles suffered in the Super Bowl.
All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyuk was constantly involved in trade scenarios leading up to the NFL draft. The San Francisco 49ers have to either extend him lucratively, which is well deserved, or they could've traded him before or during the draft.
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There were two specific people pounding the table for the 49ers to take Mr. Irrelevant. The San Francisco 49ers struck paydirt in the 2022 NFL Draft when they took quarterback Brock Purdy with the last pick, as the Iowa State product has developed into a top-tier signal-caller in the league.
His addition was a must-need signing for the Cowboys.
Brock Purdy is poised to become the highest-paid player for the San Francisco 49ers next year. That's when the team can begin contract extension negotiations.
For the better part of the offseason, San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel have been the focus of trade talks. Aiyuk has been the primary recipient of these rumors, as the former first-round pick is entering the final year of his contract and is openly upset with the team.
It worked out for the 49ers the last time they selected a receiver in the first round Looking back at the past is natural, especially during the downtime leading up to training camp and preseason.
Though there's always the possibility of trades and further free agent signings, the San Francisco 49ers have now done the bulk of their work in terms of adding to a roster widely considered the best in football.
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith, who spent his first eight seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, has enthusiastically followed quarterback Brock Purdy's rapid rise.
The 49ers will have their rookie minicamp next week, and Ricky Pearsall should be the best player on the field. That's the expectation. He'll be the only first-round pick out there.
He did at Florida State. If the San Francisco 49ers selected a defensive back in the 2024 NFL Draft who has experience playing multiple positions. The more you can do, the easier it is to put you on the field.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will become eligible for a contract extension next offseason, and former NFL general Mike Tannenbaum has an interesting take on the situation.
Could the Atlanta Falcons make a push for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel? Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated pitches the idea. In a recent mailbag, a fan asked whether the 49ers will trade Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk, and Breer said that Samuel actually seems more likely to get dealt.
One of the 49ers' most intriguing undrafted free agents this year is tight end Mason Pline. You probably hadn't heard of him until the 49ers signed him.
Insider insight from NFL front office members A fun and personal favorite post-NFL Draft activity is to look at what scouts think of the players the San Francisco 49ers drafted.
Could San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel be on the move? Throughout most of the offseason, fellow 49ers wide out Brandon Aiyuk grabbed most of the headlines.
Are the Patriots in the market for one of the 49ers' talented wideouts?
The 49ers don't play young centers, so why'd they sign Drake Nugent as an undrafted free agent? Since Kyle Shanahan has been the 49ers head coach, he has acquired three starting centers: Weston Richburg, Alex Mack and Jake Brendel.
The former 49ers signal-caller had major praise for the team's current quarterback.
The 49ers technically didn't need a running back when they signed Cody Schrader as an undrafted free agent. They already have Christian McCaffrey, arguably the best running back in the NFL, and he almost never comes off the field.
This offseason, one of the biggest question marks has been upon the future of Brandon Aiyuk with the San Francisco 49ers. Since the Super Bowl, there have
The San Francisco 49ers have found success with several undrafted free agents over the course of the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch era. Names such as Emmanuel Moseley, Kendrick Bourne and Jordan Mason have all played prominent roles for the Niners having originally signed as UDFAs.
The dust has settled on the 2024 NFL Draft, which saw the San Francisco 49ers restock their roster with eight selections in total. San Francisco went in
The aftermath of the NFL Draft often sparks heated debates and passionate analysis. This year, the San Francisco 49ers found themselves at the center of such discussions, with opinions ranging from underwhelming to outright disappointment.
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