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What Steve Young expects of 49ers QB Brock Purdy in 2024

Last season, Brock Purdy proved that his rookie campaign was no fluke. In his second NFL season, the young quarterback threw for a single-season franchise-record 4,280 passing yards despite coming off surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow.

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49ers' first-round pick Ricky Pearsall an intriguing longshot for Offensive Rookie of the Year

Unsurprisingly following a draft loaded with quarterbacks and offensive weapons, 31st overall pick Ricky Pearsall is not among the favorites for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

Who was your favorite pick from the 49ers draft?

This week’s reacts survey asks two simple questions Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Francisco 49ers fans and fans across the country.

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NFC West rivals' selections in 2024 NFL Draft magnify the stakes of San Francisco 49ers' big gamble

The San Francisco 49ers made some unexpected decisions in the 2024 NFL Draft, but their biggest gamble was not on any specific player they selected, but rather on who they didn't.

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49ers add more speed to their running back room

The presence of Christian McCaffrey automatically makes the San Francisco 49ers running back room among the best in the NFL. The team also has Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason, and Patrick Taylor.

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NFC Notes: Brock Purdy, Matthew Stafford, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers QB Brock Purdy has exceeded all expectations after being the final player drafted back in 2022. Despite being in line for a massive pay raise, Purdy remains focused on the task at hand. “I’m trying to win this year and do everything I can for this organization this year,” Purdy said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan said Renardo Green told them he was a “dog” 15 times

Green’s energy is infectious The San Francisco 49ers drafted a pair of teammates this past weekend from Florida State. They happen to play on the same side of the ball.

Deebo Samuel News / NFL Analysis Network / 19 minutes ago

NFL Exec Thinks Dallas Cowboys Could Pursue Deebo Samuel

The Dallas Cowboys are in need of some help at wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, and a former NFL executive tells the NFL Analysis Network that they could seek to swing a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for Deebo Samuel.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

49ers draft review: Are we seeing a shift in philosophy defensively?

Two players in the secondary, but no pass rush. What had the potential to be a chaotic draft for the San Francisco 49ers turned into a solid three-day weekend in Detroit.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

San Francisco 49ers reportedly considering move for polarizing safety

The San Francisco 49ers could use some depth in their secondary, and they could be turning to a former All-Pro to fill that need. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, the 49ers have been in contact with former Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams, who was released by the Seahawks earlier this offseason.

Malik Mustapha News / 49ers Webzone / 58 minutes ago

Why 49ers' Malik Mustapha was among insider's favorite 4th-round draft picks

The San Francisco 49ers made three fourth-round selections in the 2024 NFL Draft, the first of which was former Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha. ESPN's NFL insider, Field Yates, compiled his list of the five selections he liked the most for each round, factoring in value, fit, and what the player brings to the table.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / 1 hour ago

How 2 positional runs led the 49ers to Dominick Puni in the 3rd round

It was deja vu for the 49ers in the first round, while they didn’t force a pick along the OL in the 2nd, and still found a starter in the 3rd. You can play dozens of “What if?” games with any team and see how the NFL Draft played out for them.

George Kittle News / Bleacher Report / 19 minutes ago

Watch: George Kittle on the glass for a Preds playoff game is pure entertainment

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / 11 minutes ago

Analysts split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

Analysts seem split on futures of 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel

It's hard to predict what the 49ers will do in this situation.

Report: 49ers keeping in touch with free agent safety Jamal Adams

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

The '1,000 or more receiving yards in 2023' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

49ers eyeing controversial 3-time Pro Bowler amid Dre Greenlaw injury

The San Francisco 49ers have to be feeling good coming out of the 2024 NFL Draft weekend. The team brought in an impressive haul of rookies and did not end up moving either Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in a trade.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / 2 minutes ago

Picking the winners and losers from the San Francisco 49ers' eight selections in the 2024 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers can now turn the page to plotting their return to the Super Bowl after making eight picks in a critical NFL Draft for the franchise.

Deebo Samuel News / NFL Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sounds Off On Future With Team

Prior to the NFL Draft, there were rumors that the San Francisco 49ers were receiving calls from other teams inquiring about wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Ricky Pearsall News / 49ers Webzone / 2 hours ago

Ricky Pearsall has message for 49ers fans as rookie embarks on NFL journey

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was in Santa Clara on Friday, getting to know his new coaches and touring his new NFL home. This included the team's home field, Levi's Stadium, which is situated next to the team's headquarters.

NFL News / Yardbarker / 15 minutes ago

Three fantasy losers from the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL draft is over which means fantasy football drafts are just months away. Fourteen skill position players were taken in the first round but these three could take a while to have fantasy success.

Predicting the division winners next season after NFL Draft

Analyst thinks Michael Penix Jr. should be mad at Falcons

Five teams that botched the 2024 NFL Draft

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'Wide receivers drafted in the first round' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / ClutchPoints / 11 hours ago

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan absolutely loves new weapon alongside Christian McCaffrey

The San Francisco 49ers have the best running back in the NFL in Christian McCaffrey, but they added to that position group in the NFL Draft, trading up to the 129th pick and selecting Isaas Guerendo, and Kyle Shanahan went into why the 49ers moved up to select him.