San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said months ago the team had budgeted for an extension for pass rusher Nick Bosa. It appears the team did not budget properly. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, negotiations between the team and player remain at a standstill. “Until there is a significant breakthrough, I do not expect Nick Bosa on the field for the San Francisco 49ers,” said Rapoport on…

On Friday I solicited questions for a 49ers mailbag on Twitter. The Faithful didn’t disappoint and deserve a big thank you for doing half the work with questions on a wide variety of topics. Let’s get to it. @andrewh – The stable of running backs is deep this year. How do you see the carries being distributed amongst the backs and Deebo Samuel? The pecking order will be Christian McCaffrey,…

Kyle Shanahan needs to be held accountable! If you have been on social media in recent years, there is a very good chance you have seen this trope more times than you can count. You may be asking yourself, ‘what are we holding him accountable for?’ That’s a great question, especially when you consider the 49ers have been one of the best teams in the NFL over the last four…

The NFL waiver claim process for players released as teams cut down to their initial 53-man rosters became official at 9:00 am Wednesday. As a result, the San Francisco 49ers lost just three players. The Arizona Cardinals claimed offensive linemen Keith Ismael and Ilm Manning. San Francisco was expected to try and bring both back as practice members of their practice squad. Instead, Ismael and Manning will join the Cardinals…

The San Francisco 49ers made several roster moves on Tuesday to get down to their initial 53-man roster. Rookie tight end Cameron Latu was placed on injured reserve. The third-round selection suffered a torn meniscus in his knee during the preseason finale Friday night. Latu was joined on injured reserve by kicker Zane Gonzalez who injured his calf during warmups Friday, safety Tayler Hawkins who required surgery for a hand…

The San Francisco 49ers must cut down to their initial 53-man roster by 1:00pm Tuesday. That process has already begun with the team releasing Nate Brooks, La’Darius Hamilton, Breeland Speaks, Kyahva Trevino and Spencer Waege on Sunday. Here is my projection on how the initial roster will shake out. Quarterback (3) Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen The trade of Trey Lance on Friday makes this an easy one. San…

The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their 2023 preseason slate with a 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Here are five things that stood out. Brock Purdy The 49ers starting quarterback was crisp, hitting five of nine attempts and scoring on a five yard scramble. On the first possession he hit Jordan Mason for a gain of 13 and Brandon Aiyuk for a…

This is the live blog for the 49ers 2023 preseason finale against the Las Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. I will provide updates and analysis  throughout the game. 6:55 It’s been a busy day for the 49ers. News broke early today that negotiations with Nick Bosa are not moving well. Then just about an hour ago we heard that Trey Lance had been dealt to the Dallas…

The Trey Lance era in San Francisco has come to an end. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the 49ers have traded Lance to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 4th round pick in the 2024 draft. Several factors played into Lance not fulfilling the potential San Francisco saw in the quarterback when they selected him third overall in the 2021 draft. Dallas represents a fresh start for Lance…

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, there is a possibility 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa could miss the season opener at Pittsburgh. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of The Year has missed all of training camp while awaiting San Francisco to give him an offer he can’t refuse. Now it sounds like the conversations may be at a crossroads. “For a deal to get done there has to be…

The selection of Trey Lance third overall in 2021 was supposed to represent the future for the San Francisco 49ers at their most important position. That future ended on Wednesday when reports surfaced that Kyle Shanahan had selected Sam Darnold, not Lance, to serve as the number two quarterback to Brock Purdy. San Francisco’s use of three first round picks and a third-round pick will go down as one of…

Here is what stood out from the San Francisco 49ers 19th day and final day of training camp. Trey Lance Word broke moments before practice was about to begin that Lance had lost the competition to be the backup quarterback. He was not at practice and his future in San Francisco is up in the air. Brock Purdy Purdy was nearly flawless on Wednesday, completing 12 of 13 attempts. The…

The competition between Sam Darnold and Trey Lance to serve as Brock Purdy’s backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over. According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Peliserro of NFL Network, Sam Darnold has won the job. #49ers QB Sam Darnold was named the team’s No. 2 QB, per me and @TomPelissero. He’ll be the backup to Brock Purdy to begin the season. This further puts the…

Here is what stood out from the San Francisco 49ers 18th day of training camp. Tuesday’s practice was a hot one, and it wasn’t just the warm Santa Clara afternoon. The 49ers defense came out ready to make up for a rough performance the day before. On the second play from scrimmage Fred Warner popped running back Jordan Mason, who continued and was hit down the field by Deommodore Lenoir….

Here is what stood out from the San Francisco 49ers 17th day of training camp. Brock Purdy It was a solid day for Purdy who completed 16 of 20 passes with one interception. Purdy opened practice with a pair of short throws before missing Brandon Aiyuk on a deep throw down the right sideline, that pass well underthrown and out of bounds. He bounced back with a completion to Ronnie…

The San Francisco 49ers came from behind to beat the Denver Broncos 21-20 in their preseason home opener at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night. Here is what stood out from the game. Brock Purdy During the offseason many questioned whether Purdy would be ready to start week one for the 49ers in Pittsburgh. The 49ers quarterback made it back in time for training camp and made his first start since…

This is the live blog for the 49ers 2023 preseason home opener against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. I will provide updates and analysis  throughout the game. 4:15 Here is what to look for in tonight’s game. 5:05 All signs point to Brock Purdy making the start tonight. The quarterback went through pregame warmups along with most of the 49ers offensive starters. George Kittle, Trent Williams…

The San Francisco 49ers open the home portion of their preseason slate Saturday evening when they take on the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Coming off a 34-7 loss to the Raiders in their preseason opener, the 49ers will look for improved performances from several players in their second practice game. Here is what to watch for Saturday evening against the Broncos. Starters According to Shanahan, there…

Here is what stood out from the San Francisco 49ers 16th day of training camp. Brock Purdy The talk about Purdy and interceptions can stop, at least for one day. For the first time since last Tuesday the 49ers starting quarterback made it through practice without an interception. Purdy took the lions share of reps on Thursday, a sign he is unlikely to play against Denver on Saturday night at…

Here is what stood out from the San Francisco 49ers 15th day of training camp. Brock Purdy Purdy threw two interceptions on Wednesday. He has now thrown at least one interception in six of the last seven practices. His lack of mistakes was a big part of the 49ers success when he stepped onto the field late last season and took over the starting quarterback job. There is still roughly…