Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images It’s not as easy to pick a player after the success they had last season We highlighted a potential breakout player for the San Francisco 49ers on defense on Thursday. It’s not as easy on the other side of the ball. Not after the season they just had. There are complaints that George Kittle blocks too much, but he had over 1,000 yards receiving. Deebo Samuel may not consider it his best season, but his impact on the game was undeniable. He was a force to be reckoned with, with over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns. His standout performances, lik ..read more

A former Badger Rookie minicamp is underway for the San Francisco 49ers, and the draftees spoke at the podium Thursday. Let’s start with running back Isaac Guerendo, who spoke about his path to the NFL. Guerendo was exclusively a wide receiver in high school. That could help him get onto the field, perhaps in situations with Christian McCaffrey. Here’s the Niners rookie running back speaking on his wide receiver background: “It definitely helps me a lot. I think being able to put that on tape is important. Obviously, at Wisconsin, it was more limited. But with the new offense going to [Jeff ..read more

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Both of San Francisco’s top cornerbacks are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents next season. The San Francisco 49ers exceedingly upgraded their cornerback depth this offseason, adding several players to the roster to compete ahead of the 2024 season. In free agency, the 49ers signed Isaac Yiadom, Rock Ya-Sin, and Chase Lucas, while the team drafted Florida State cornerback Renardo Green in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They’ll join a group of incumbents headlined by top duo Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir, with Ambry Thomas, Darrell Luter ..read more

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Friday, May 10th, 2024 Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson, longtime 49ers DB, dies at 86 “It reached the point when Johnson was at his peak that opponents rarely threw his way. He was Deion Sanders long before Prime Time hit the NFL. “Jim doesn’t receive much publicity because the opposition avoids him as much as possible,” San Francisco quarterback John Brodie once said. “Talk to veteran quarterbacks like John Unitas and Bart Starr and they’ll tell you they call few pass patterns in Jimmy’s area. The only reason Johnson doesn’t lead the league in intercepti ..read more

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Jason breaks down a few passing concepts that Kyle Shanahan will use the 49ers rookie wideouts in The San Francisco 49ers rookie class reports to Santa Clara on Thursday to prepare for Friday’s opening to rookie minicamp. First-round selection Ricky Pearsall and fourth-round selection Jacob Cowing will be the focus of the minicamp sessions as speculation will begin regarding their fit and readiness for training camp and beyond. As a fun exercise, I found two passing concepts for each rookie, which put them right at home with the offense and their skillset. R ..read more

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images I think we can narrow it down to two names Talanoa Hufanga’s 2022 season was a testament to his potential as a breakout player. Just like Brandon Aiyuk, who emerged as one of the best receivers in the NFL last season, there's a chance for another player to shine for the San Francisco 49ers this season. Could it be Yetur Gross-Matos, who's ready to step into the role of Charles Omenihu and make a significant impact? As we consider the options, one name that stands out is Yetur Gross-Matos. He's set to assume the role of Charles Omenihu, and if we anticipate the N ..read more

Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images A pair of safeties and a couple of offensive linemen According to Over the Cap, the San Francisco 49ers have around $6.3 million in cap space. That’s the ninth-lowest amount in the NFL. That number will go up once Brandon Aiyuk receives an extension. Before the NFL Draft, the 49ers strategically considered the idea of signing a safety after the first wave of free agency. They drafted Malik Mustapha in the fourth round and Renardo Green, the team’s second-round pick, who brings safety experience from his younger playing days at Florida S ..read more

Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images A few high-end comps for the 49ers draft class. During the NFL Draft cycle, egregious comparisons are tossed around loosely with little repercussion. I recall BYU’s quarterback being compared to Aaron Rodgers during the 2021 draft. As we know, that didn’t come close to working out. Comparing a collegiate prospect to a Hall of Famer sets up the rookie for failure. But that doesn’t stop us from making comparisons. What makes them so challenging is that some of the best are based on style, while others resemble athletic testing. We’ll do our best to merge both ..read more

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, May 9th, 2024 49ers first on-field look at rookies coming soon “Early draft picks will just be hoping to get through the sessions and prove to be competent at football. It’s likely the easiest thing they’ll do in an NFL uniform. For the later draft picks and undrafted players it’s an opportunity to shine. Nobody is going to win a starting job or a roster spot. However, making an impression as a late-round pick, UDFA or minicamp invitee could set the table to show out in OTAs and beyond. Simply getting on the radar is a win for those players ..read more

Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK The 49ers first-round selection had a lot of fans around the NFL. Many were shocked when the San Francisco 49ers took Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The wideout was considered by several draft pundits to be a mid-round selection. However, as the post-draft process has unfolded, many have praised the 49ers selection, who seemed to have more fans around the league compared to the media. Among the group? Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. Speaking about sleepers in the 2024 NFL ..read more