At least for the moment, ESPN doesn’t view the San Francisco 49ers as legitimate Super Bowl contenders entering the 2025 NFL season. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler broke down his NFL overhaul tiers as the offseason arrives. Fowler grouped teams into categories of “still major contenders,” “on the cusp,” “need a postseason breakthrough,” “teetering contenders,” “headed on the right … [Read more...] about ESPN doesn’t think 49ers are still Super Bowl contenders
PFF’s ‘biggest roster decision’ for 49ers isn’t a decision at all
The San Francisco 49ers have a handful of tough calls to make with their roster this offseason. None of them involve Pro Football Focus’s “biggest roster decision” for San Francisco. In a piece analyzing each team’s biggest roster decision, PFF glosses over their tough call with wide receiver Deebo Samuel, a tricky situation with restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason, … [Read more...] about PFF’s ‘biggest roster decision’ for 49ers isn’t a decision at all
49ers among teams that met with do-everything SEC LB at Shrine Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers sit in a precarious spot with their linebacking corps entering the 2025 offseason. Starting Will LB Dre Greenlaw is set to hit free agency where his price tag could balloon above what the 49ers can or will pay for Fred Warner’s running mate. If San Francisco can’t re-sign Greenlaw, they could turn to the draft to add competition to an already young … [Read more...] about 49ers among teams that met with do-everything SEC LB at Shrine Bowl
49ers should jump at chance to make 1 of these trades for Deebo Samuel
It appears the Deebo Samuel era with the San Francisco 49ers is over after the wide receiver requested a trade at his exit meeting following the 2024 season. How much the 49ers can get for Samuel on the trade market at this point is unclear. He’s 29-years old and entering the final year of his contract, which means the team acquiring him would likely need to extend him. Samuel … [Read more...] about 49ers should jump at chance to make 1 of these trades for Deebo Samuel
ESPN mock draft has 49ers taking risk to get ahead of looming problem
There are a slew of directions the San Francisco 49ers can go in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft that would all make sense. Their two clear, most pressing needs are on the offensive and defensive lines where multiple new starters are needed on both sides of the ball. San Francisco’s team-building ethos would typically make the defensive line their go-to position with the … [Read more...] about ESPN mock draft has 49ers taking risk to get ahead of looming problem