Cleveland Browns legendary left tackle Joe Thomas has some familiarity with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, and he’s used that familiarity to make a couple predictions about the 49ers’ quarterback plans this offseason. Most recently he declared Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields would be the team’s selection with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft. “Kyle Shanahan and … [Read more...] about Joe Thomas makes emphatic prediction for 49ers draft pick
Candlestick Chronicles: Peter King joins the show to talk 49ers, NFL draft
Chris and Kyle are joined by NBC Sports’ Peter King on this edition of Candlestick Chronicles. Chris sits down with King to discuss the rumors about the 49ers picking Mac Jones No. 3 overall, and why that came to be the prevailing thought around the league. They also go over why Jones may not be the pick, and King tells a story about his time in the 49ers’ war room during the … [Read more...] about Candlestick Chronicles: Peter King joins the show to talk 49ers, NFL draft
Available free agents who could help 49ers leading up to NFL draft
The 49ers had a very successful free agency period because of how well they did retaining their own top free agents. While there’ll surely be more additions and subtractions throughout the offseason, there are a number of players still available on the free agent market that could help San Francisco improve their roster before the draft. Cornerback depth is still a need, though … [Read more...] about Available free agents who could help 49ers leading up to NFL draft
49ers roster moves: Potential starting RG signs, undrafted TE released
The San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday made a pair of roster moves. The club announced exclusive rights free agent offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill signed a one-year tender, and former undrafted tight end Chase Harrell was released. Brunskill’s return isn’t a surprise, but it’s a pretty significant addition for the 49ers since he figures to be the team’s starting right guard to … [Read more...] about 49ers roster moves: Potential starting RG signs, undrafted TE released
Mel Kiper Jr. sends Mac Jones to 49ers in 2-round mock
A theme is brewing in multi-round mock drafts involving the 49ers. Mac Jones is often the pick at No. 3 overall, and a cornerback is their choice with the No. 43 pick in the second round. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. stayed on this trend in his second mock draft, but his choice for San Francisco in the second round may be more intriguing than the third pick. Jones has been … [Read more...] about Mel Kiper Jr. sends Mac Jones to 49ers in 2-round mock
49ers meet virtually with Auburn safety and special teams ace
The 49ers need to find some depth at safety. Any player safety on the roster who’s going to fill a reserve spot on the depth chart is going to need to contribute on special teams. That makes Auburn’s Jordyn Peters an intriguing player for San Francisco. The 49ers were among a slew of teams to have virtual meetings with Peters according to the Draft Wire’s Justin Melo. Peters … [Read more...] about 49ers meet virtually with Auburn safety and special teams ace
Justin Fields, Trey Lance incorporating Kyle Shanahan drills into Pro Days
If the 49ers are already set on taking Alabama quarterback Mac Jones No. 3 overall, they’re going to great lengths to try and talk themselves out of it. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero on Monday said on NFL Network that Ohio State’s Justin Fields and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance will both mix in some drills specific to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s practices in an effort to … [Read more...] about Justin Fields, Trey Lance incorporating Kyle Shanahan drills into Pro Days
Mock Draft Sunday: 49ers get active in trade market in 3-round projection
The 49ers may go into the 2021 draft with their eye on a few more trades. They have the draft capital to move around the board, and they did well enough in free agency that they can target some specific needs during the draft. General manager John Lynch won’t need to sit back and let the draft happen – he can make some moves up to snag players the team wants. We tried to … [Read more...] about Mock Draft Sunday: 49ers get active in trade market in 3-round projection
QB Trey Lance schedules 2nd Pro Day, Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch expected to attend
The 49ers aren’t leaving any stone unturned in their quest to hit a home run with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft. After attending quarterback Mac Jones’ second Pro Day, head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch set up a second Pro Day for quarterback Justin Fields that they’re set to attend. Now the third of the top three quarterbacks, Trey Lance, … [Read more...] about QB Trey Lance schedules 2nd Pro Day, Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch expected to attend