Veteran quarterback among 49ers new additions

On Wednesday it was reported by NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero that the San Francisco 49ers had agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Brandon Allen. Today the 49ers made the signing official. In addition to Allen, San Franisco signed defensive lineman Marlon Davidson and tight end Troy Fumigalli. Here is the announcement courtesy of the 49ers communications department. The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed QB Brandon Allen, DL Marlon Davidson and TE Troy…

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49ers Mailbag: What Trey Lance needs to do be the starting quarterback

The NFL draft is in our rear-view mirror and rookie minicamp for the 49ers isn’t set to kick off until next Friday making this the perfect opportunity to finally get outside and check the mailbag. What does Trey Lance need to do to take the starting quarterback job? Do you see any scenario where the 49ers don’t lose, and Lance doesn’t get benched when Brock Purdy comes back?  – Cody…

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Why “splitting reps” with Sam Darnold won’t affect Trey Lance’s development

Ever since Kyle Shanahan said he expects Trey Lance and Sam Darnold to both get reps with the first team during OTA’s there have been questions and concerns about the impact on the development of Lance. Some have gone as far as to say a competition would take snaps away from Lance. The reality is Lance’s development won’t be affected and he won’t lose any snaps unless he falls to…

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Honest assessment of 49ers 2023 draft class

The San Francisco 49ers added nine players to their roster during the NFL draft. According to a several publications their choices were collectively the worst in the league. That’s not surprising. After all, they didn’t have a pick until the end of round three due to previously using their first and second round picks in trades for Trey Lance and Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco also used a pick on a…

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49ers 2023 Draft Live Blog; Day 3

Welcome to the third and final day of the 2023 NFL draft. On Friday the 49ers added safety Ji’Ayir Brown, kicker Jake Moody and tight end Cameron Latu. They begin today with six picks including 155, 173, 216, 247, 253, and 255. Positions of need for San Francisco include cornerback, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker and quarterback. I will provide updates and analysis throughout the day. 11:50 With pick 155…

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49ers 2023 Draft Live Blog

Welcome to day two of the 2023 NFL Draft. After making no picks on day one, the 49ers enter day two with picks 99. 101 and 102. I will provide updates and analysis throughout the evening. 4:20 According to NFL Insider Field Yates, the 49ers have restructured the contract of running back Christian McCaffrey. The move free’s up $8.576 million in salary cap space for the 49ers. Restructuring McCaffrey was…

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2023 49ers Mock Draft

The 49ers enter the NFL draft which runs from Thursday through Saturday with 11 picks. Here are the moves and picks I think they should make. TRADE: San Francisco sends Brandon Aiyuk and pick 101 to Jacksonville. In return the 49ers receive the Jaguars first round pick, 24, and pick 127. The 49ers knew when they signed Deebo Samuel to a massive extension last year they would not be able to…

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John Lynch expects Trey Lance to be with 49ers in 2023

John Lynch sat down Monday afternoon for his annual pre-draft address with the local media. With the 49ers not drafting until the end of round three, most of the discussion was about players already on the roster. Trey Lance Listening to Lynch speak it sounded as though the door could be open for a trade. Lynch talked about how at this time a year ago he spoke with Mike McGlinchey…

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2023 49ers Mock Draft, 2.0

The NFL draft kicks off Thursday evening, and as of now the 49ers do not have a pick until No. 99 overall. That may change, especially with all the smoke around a potential Trey Lance trade. In my first mock draft the order was left unchanged. This time around I’ve made a few trades that would make sense for San Francisco. TRADE: San Francisco sends Trey Lance to Indianapolis. In…

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REPORT: 49ers fielding calls on potential Trey Lance trade

Where there’s smoke there’s fire. There’s been a lot of smoke around the possibility of the 49ers trading Trey Lance recently. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the 49ers have been fielding calls from several teams with interest in acquiring the former number three pick. Rapoport made sure in his report to note the call are coming from other teams and not the 49ers. The report from Rapoport came out…

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49ers add veteran WR Chris Conley

The 49ers have added a veteran wide receiver. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, San Francisco has agreed to terms with Chris Conley. Conley entered the NFL in 2015 as a third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs. The former Georgia Bulldog played four seasons with the Chiefs. During that time, Conley made 34 starts hauling in 104 passes for 1,238 yards and six touchdowns. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed…

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49ers re-sign Kerry Hyder

The 49ers have added another piece to their defensive line. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, San Francisco is re-signing defensive lineman Kerry Hyder. Bringing back Hyder is a solid move for the Niners. The veteran defensive lineman has the ability to play inside or outside, versatility the 49ers covet. Hyder’s best work has come under the tutelage of San Francisco defensive line coach Kris Kocurek. While together in…

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The key to Trey Lance’s throwing motion

Trey Lance is hard at work once again. Lance is known as a hard worker. Need proof? Look no further than the annual workout videos of the 49ers quarterback which provide a break from the monotony of the NFL offseason. The videos of Lance throwing with noted quarterback coach Jeff Christensen and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs began dropping last week. Fans starving for a look at their favorite players…

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Haener, McKee Lead 49ers Local Pro Day

The San Francisco 49ers hosted 40 players for their local Pro Day on Wednesday. Here is a full list of attendees: QB: Jake Haener (Fresno State), Tanner McKee (Stanford), Ike Ogbogu (Houston) RB: Jordan Mims (Fresno State), Chris Brooks (BYU) FB: Houston Heimuli (BYU) WR: Michael Wilson (Stanford), Elijah Cooks (San Jose State), Nikko Remigio (Fresno State), Elijah Harper (Adams State), Pierre Williams (Sacramento State) TE: Caleb Phillips (Hawaii), Andre…

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2023 49ers Mock Draft, 1.0

The NFL draft is just a little over two weeks away. The 49ers may not have a pick until No. 99 overall, but that doesn’t make them any less intriguing. San Francisco enters the draft with one of the deepest rosters in the league, yet they have a few areas to strengthen with their 11 selections. Here is my first 49ers mock draft of 2023. Round 3, No. 99 –…

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49ers NFL Draft Prospect Primer

It is NFL mock draft season, that time of year when every fan gets an opportunity to play general manager. To help you prepare before firing off your next 49ers mock draft I put together a list of prospects who meet the 49ers needs. I’ve even included a list of who the team has met with to date. Interior defensive line: Mazi Smith, Tavius Robinson, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Keione Wright, Byron Young,…

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First look at 49ers quarterback Trey Lance throwing again

For the first time since week two, 49ers fans can catch a glimpse of Trey Lance throwing a football. Working his way back after suffering a broken ankle against Seattle in week two, Lance is working out with two-time Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes. The 49ers quarterback appears to have tightened up his throwing motion, and the much talked about wobble from his rookie season appears gone. Trey Lance is…

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Predicting how the 49ers quarterback position will shake out

The 49ers return nearly the entire starting lineup from a roster which was one step away from reaching the Super Bowl last season. However, San Francisco has a huge question mark hanging over it. Who will be the starting quarterback? Last week during the owners meeting Kyle Shanahan stated the obvious, “It would have been pretty easy if Brock (Purdy) was healthy.” Purdy took over the starting role in week…

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Brock Purdy on being 49ers “leader in the clubhouse”

Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to a finalist for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after exploding onto the scene late in the season. With Purdy under center, the 49ers averaged over 30 points per game and didn’t until a torn UCL six plays into the NFC championship game left the quarterback unable to throw. As a result of his impressive performance, 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters…

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49ers QB Brock Purdy makes first public comments post UCL surgery

Brock Purdy spoke publicly for the first time Friday since undergoing surgery to repair the UCL in his throwing arm. Speaking with the Roc & Manuch Show on Fox Sports 910AM in Phoenix, the 49ers quarterback detailed his surgery, his mindset, the 49ers role in his recovery and when he will get back to throwing. Q: Walk us through, for those who have not had a surgery like that, walk…

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