The open tampering period of NFL free agency begins on Monday. Here is how I rank the 49ers top position of need and why. 5.) Center Jake Brendel stepped into the 49ers starting lineup in 2022 and didn’t miss a game. Brendel is set to be an unrestricted free agent and may end up outside San Francisco’s price range. If they lose Brendel, San Francisco will be without a true…
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy reschedules surgery
Speaking with media at the NFL scouting combine last week, 49ers general manager John Lynch said quarterback Brock Purdy would meet with Dr. Keith Meister later in the week. The hope for San Francisco was to hear that inflammation around the UCL in Purdy’s throwing elbow had improved. According to Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle, Purdy will be undergoing surgery in Dallas on Friday. Purdy was initially set…
Report: 49ers to pursue quarterback Baker Mayfield
The 49ers need to add a quarterback or two to their roster. On Tuesday, general manager John Lynch talked about the need to insulate themselves at the position. The quarterback who led them to the NFC championship game, Brock Purdy, needs surgery on his throwing arm. And the quarterback they used three first round picks to acquire, Trey Lance, is still very much an unknown quantity. San Francisco’s quarterback plans…
49ers NFL scouting combine watch guide
The NFL scouting combine is about to get into high gear as the on-field workouts begin at Lucas Oil Stadium. For the second consecutive season Kyle Shanahan and his staff will not be attending. San Francisco will have the front office and scouting department on hand with the coaching staff watching drills and attending meetings with players online. Although San Francisco currently will not select until the end of round…
49ers quarterback situation facing critical stretch
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch met with the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. During the session Lynch provided updates on the status of Brock Purdy and Trey Lance along with filling out the rest of the quarterback room. Purdy was scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the torn UCL in his right arm last Wednesday. The procedure was postponed due to swelling….
Is the 49ers Super Bowl window closing?
The San Francisco 49ers have been on a quest to win the sixth Super Bowl title in franchise history for 28 years. They’ve come close recently, reaching a Super Bowl and two NFC championship games over the last four seasons. Over the last few seasons there have been one consistent question, how long the 49ers Super Bowl window will be open? The answer is simple, as long as Kyle Shanahan…
Where Kyle Shanahan ranks among 49ers head coaches
The 49ers have a long and storied history. Since 1979, they have reached the playoffs 24 times, won 17 NFC West championships, played in 16 NFC Championship games, and played in seven Super Bowls, winning five. Over that time, the team has employed a total of 10 head coaches. Kyle Shanahan makes the list. Take a look at the list for where he ranks and why. 5.) Steve Mariucci After…
5 Free agent quarterbacks 49ers should target
Brock Purdy’s surgery to repair the torn UCL in his throwing elbow has been delayed. As a result, the only “healthy” quarterback on the 49ers roster is Trey Lance. And that’s stretching it considering Lance has yet to be cleared to return to full activity. Expect San Francisco to add a quarterback or two when free agency kicks off next month. The legal tampering period begins March 13 with players…
How delay of surgery for Brock Purdy impacts 49ers
Brock Purdy will not undergo surgery on his right elbow as planned. Purdy tore the UCL in his throwing elbow on the 49ers first possession of the NFC championship game against Philadelphia on January 29. According to Tom Peliserro of NFL Network, Purdy met with Texas Rangers team physician Keith Meister on Tuesday as scheduled. Meister recommended postponing the surgery due to continued inflammation. The parties will get back together…
Five players the 49ers should prioritize re-signing
Disclaimer: I have no idea if the 49ers will re-sign sign any of these players. The 49ers currently have roughly $8 million in cap space available and 27 players set to become free agents. Don’t let that cap number fool you. At this point last offseason San Francisco was $5 million over the cap and were able to build arguably the deepest roster in the NFL. The NFL salary cap…
Were quarterback injuries just bad luck for 49ers?
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback room could not stay healthy in 2022. Kyle Shanahan’s team fought through injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo during the regular season to reach the playoffs. In the NFC championship game, an injury to Brock Purdy on the first series finally ended their hopes of reaching the Super Bowl. Quarterback injuries are nothing new for the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan has lost at least one…
Trey Lance dealt with “tired” arm during rookie season
The reports were accurate. During a podcast last offseason, Mike Silver and Colin Cowherd discussed how they’d heard about 49ers quarterback Trey Lance suffered from arm fatigue during his rookie season. Thursday morning Lance joined quarterback coach Quincy Avery for an interview. Lance has worked with Avery in the offseason dating back to 2020 when COVID wiped out his final season at North Dakota State. The issue of arm fatigue…
How the 49ers are set up for success
For the second consecutive season the 49ers were one step away from reaching the Super Bowl. As we enter the offseason oddsmakers are putting San Francisco among the favorites to be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy next February in Las Vegas. After watching Kansas City come back from a ten point deficit to defeat Philadelphia 38-35 on Sunday, I like the 49ers odds as well. The 49ers already have a roster…
George Kittle on 49ers QB situation: “It’s Brock’s job to lose”
The “People’s Tight End” has spoken. Since the final gun ended the 49ers season in Philadelphia the conversation has been which quarterback will lead the team in 2023, Trey Lance or Brock Purdy. George Kittle joined Von Miller for The Von Cast on Thursday morning at the Super Bowl. Miller asked the 49ers tight end if Purdy is the future of the 49ers. “Trey Lance is still there. Trey unfortunately…
UPDATE: 49ers QB Brock Purdy UCL surgery set, plans to be ready for training camp
The timeline of Brock Purdy’s impending UCL surgery came into focus on Wednesday morning. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Purdy will meet with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on February 21 and plans to have surgery to repair his torn UCL on February 22. Meister is the team doctor of the Texas Rangers. The expectation is Purdy will make a full recovery and be ready for training camp….
Report: 49ers set to name Steve Wilks defensive coordinator
The 49ers got their man. According to Tom Peliserro of NFL Network, Wilks is set to become the next defensive coordinator for San Francisco. Wilks will replace DeMeco Ryans. Ryans became the new head coach for the Houston Texans last week after two successful seasons coordinating the Niners defense. A leader of men, Wilks has shown the ability to inspire and motivate his players. This past season saw Wilks named…
Christian McCaffrey among potential 49ers contract restructures this offseason
With the San Francisco 49ers season now over, the focus becomes how the team can improve for 2023. Over the coming days and weeks there will be plenty of discussion about the big names who should be signed in free agency and which positions should be targeted in the draft. The 49ers are currently $11.2 million under the 2023 salary cap which is expected to be $236.2 million. San Francisco’s…
Handing out 49ers 2022 awards
The 49ers magical 12-game win streak came to a crunching conclusion against Philadelphia in the NFC championship game. With the season behind us it is time to hand out ten awards for the 2022 season. 1.) Most Valuable Player Award: Nick Bosa Nick Bosa finished with a league leading 18.5 sacks. He didn’t get much help as the rest of the defense was unable to record more than five sacks….
Five bold 2022 49ers predictions revisited
Everybody likes to point out when they are right, I’m no different. As the 49ers pick up the pieces from a season which fell short of expectations, I thought now would be a good time to show where I missed as well. Prior to the season I gave five bold predictions for the 2022 season. Let’s see how I did: 1.) Jeff Wilson Jr. will lead the 49ers in…
49ers GM: “Trey’s going to have to prove that he can stay healthy.”
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan met with the media Wednesday afternoon for their end of year press conference. San Francisco’s quarterback situation dominated the discussion. Here is what the 49ers general manager and head coach had to say about the health of their two young quarterbacks and their expectations heading into the offseason. We spoke to QB Brock Purdy yesterday and he mentioned getting some more images done yesterday afternoon….
