First Buckner, now Staley. It’s the end of an era.
The 49ers will move on without Joe Staley and DeForest Buckner, but will be diminished by their absence.
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Is this the end for Joe Staley?
Acquiring Trent Williams for a fifth-round pick in 2020 and a third-rounder in 2021 is a bold move for the 49ers. But it almost certainly signals the end of the road for dependable left tackle Joe Staley.
How the 49ers can sneak into Day 2
Can the 49ers find a way to get into the second or third round? Here are some options.
49ers’ draft philosophy is ‘gluttony’
Most NFL teams try to build around the edges of their roster, plugging holes to shore up the overall structure. The 49ers seem to be taking a much different approach.
Brandon Aiyuk: Just put the ball in his hands
What Brandon Aiyuk has is an innate ability to break tackles and run with the football. And Kyle Shanahan does love him some yards after the catch.
Javon Kinlaw: boom or bust
Yes, a wide receiver or an offensive tackle might have made more sense at pick No. 14 (after the 49ers had traded down one spot). But selecting a physically dominant, versatile defensive tackle carries its own logic.
Meet the last NFL team to make no picks in Rounds 2-4
If the 49ers stand pat over the next few days, they will become the first NFL team in 13 years not to make a selection between the first and third rounds.
No. 13 overall: Trade it or keep it?
Without knowing the actual trade offers, we can speak only in generalities. And the most general is this: Bad teams are advised to trade down. Good teams should be trading up.
If Gronk can un-retire, why can’t these ex-49ers?
Here are my top 10 ex-49ers to coax off the coach and onto the field. Is Jerry Rice too old?
Evaluating the 49ers draft-week trade rumors
The last few days have placed at least six current 49ers players on the dreaded trading block, if you believe what you read. Let’s take a look at how realistic those scenarios are.
John Lynch’s virtual media draft tour
Monday afternoon, 49ers general manager John Lynch gave some media members a little virtual tour of his 2020 NFL Draft “war room,” which happens to double as his guest house.
The case for offensive tackle at No. 13.
Yes, the 49ers could use a wide receiver in the first round. But don’t sleep on the offensive tackles. The Niners need one, and this draft has some great candidates.
Friday’s injury status report: Ray McDonald doubtful for Sunday
Here is what Friday’s status report looks like. 49ers: Doubtful: DT Ray McDonald (hamstring) Questionable: RB Moran Noris (fibula) Probable: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), S Dashon Goldson (knee), CB Shawntae Spencer (toe) Redskins: Out: RB Tashard Choice (hamstring), WR Santana Moss (hand) Questionable: S Oshiomogho Atogwe (toe, knee), CB Phillip Buchanon (neck, knee), TE Fred Davis (ankle), T…
Live blog: 49ers vs. Browns
SAN FRANCISCO — This is the live blog for the Niners week 8 home game against the Cleveland Browns. I will update this frequently from the Candlestick Park press box. 11:52 The 49ers’ inactive players are Scott Tolzien, Brett Swain, Tramaine Brock, Moran Norris, Daniel Kilgore, Mike Person and Ian Williams. So, Braylon Edwards is active for the game, however I was just on the field and I did not…
Wednesday’s injury report
SANTA CLARA — Here’s what Wednesday’s injury report looks like. 49ers: Did Not Participate in Practice: RB Moran Norris (fibula). Limited Participation in Practice: CB Tramaine Brock (hand), WR Michael Crabtree (foot), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (concussion). Full Participation in Practice: CB Shawntae Spencer (toe). Browns: Did Not Participate in Practice: G Shawn Lauvao (knee), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (head), S Raymond Ventrone (hamstring),…
The lowdown on the 49ers quarterback meetings
Here for your pleasure and enlightenment, and because it’s a Bye Week and nothing’s going on, I wrote a piece about what happens in quarterback meetings, focusing on 49ers quarterback meetings. The article follows. SANTA CLARA — What happens in an NFL quarterback meeting? And specifically, what happens in a 49ers quarterback meeting? You’ve probably wondered about all that. A quarterback meeting is something you never can attend, a place…
Could the Niners beat the Packers or the Patriots?
Last week I ranked all 32 teams from best to worst. I ranked the 49ers fifth overall, but even that was too low. This week, I’m ranking only the top three teams because I say the Niners are the third best team in the NFL. ESPN says they’re the fourth best team, one spot behind the Ravens, but I say nuts to that. Why? Because the Niners have more talent…
Week 6 grades: The Niners comeback and beat the Lions in Detroit 25-19.
Here are my week 6 grades for the 5-1 49ers. Alex Smith: B+. He played an efficient first half and an awful second half, but he made the touchdown throw on the fourth and goal at the end of the game and that’s all that really matters. The fumble on the first offensive play was more Staley’s fault than Smith’s. In the second half, Smith constantly missed targets high, and…
Live blog: 49ers vs. Lions
This is the live blog for the 49ers week 6 road game against the Detroit Lions. I’ll be updating this frequently from my living room. 8:48 The Niners inactives are Scott Tolzien, Braylon Edwards, Tramaine Brock, Moran Norris, Daniel Kilgore, Mike Person, Ian Williams. That means Demarcus Dobb and new WR Brett Swain are active for today’s game. 9:02 Ted Ginn Jr. will start at wide receiver in place of…
Week 5 grades: Niners annihilate the Bucs 48-3
Here are my week 5 grades for the 49ers. Quarterbacks: A. Here’s Alex Smith’s stat line: He completed 11 of 19 throws for 170 yards, 3 TDs and QB rating of 127.2. His first TD throw – the long one down the seam to Delanie Walker on the Niners first drive – was perfect. His screen pass to Joshua Morgan in the third quarter was perfect as well. He also…
