49ers mailbag: Yes, Kyle Shanahan can deploy both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance
1 year, 5 months ago

49ers mailbag: Yes, Kyle Shanahan can deploy both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance

New York Times  

We’re in the offseason desert. GO DEEPER How the 49ers spend their cap dollars: From Nick Bosa's D-line to Brock Purdy's QB room I’d like some clarity about what the running backs room will look like. That’s tackle Javon Hargrave, who should ameliorate what was the 49ers’ biggest weakness — the interior D-line — last season. If Purdy does land in the top quarterback role, Shanahan will have another opportunity to deploy Lance creatively — and that may also be a way to get him much-needed game reps. Could Trey Lance have a run-option package in the 49ers offense if he’s the backup? By the way, here’s an update on Samuel’s offseason training with Saquon Barkley: Deebo Samuel and Saquon Barkley putting in work this offseason 😤 pic.twitter.com/qs5Iew07mz — Coach Yac 🗣 July 3, 2023 As far as edge rusher goes, the 49ers have about $10 million in available salary-cap space, but they must be very prudent in how they go about spending it.

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NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown

Daily Mail  

The San Francisco 49ers believe Brock Purdy will return next Sunday for their huge game against Buffalo Bills. They face the Packers tied second in the NFC West alongside Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, meaning Purdy's absence comes at a terrible time for last season's Super Bowl runners-up. According to Adam Schefter on Sunday morning, San Francisco believe Purdy …

Brock Purdy could be the next man up for a mega payday from the 49ers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Brock Purdy could be the next man up for a mega payday from the 49ers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers’ arduous summer of contract negotiations ended with San Francisco handing out megadeals to stars Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk in time for them to be ready to be on the field for the start of the season. Next up could be Brock Purdy, who will be in line to go from one the NFL’s …

49ers 53-man roster projection: Did Jacob Cowing, Isaac Guerendo secure their roles?
4 months ago

49ers 53-man roster projection: Did Jacob Cowing, Isaac Guerendo secure their roles?

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers have some challenging roster maneuvers ahead of them following Friday’s 24-24 tie with the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. We’ve run through many possibilities in our 53-man roster projection below, which also includes a 16-man practice squad. Quarterbacks Brock Purdy, Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Allen Practice squad: Tanner Mordecai Starting this season, a team’s emergency …

The 49ers plan to play Brock Purdy and other starters in exhibition game against the Saints
4 months, 1 week ago

The 49ers plan to play Brock Purdy and other starters in exhibition game against the Saints

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After canceling joint practices this week because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints. “It’s always nice when you get to go up against a different look, different guys and stuff,” Purdy …

49ers post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where do Ricky Pearsall and Dominick Puni fit?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

49ers post-NFL Draft depth chart: Where do Ricky Pearsall and Dominick Puni fit?

New York Times  

The San Francisco 49ers have filled out their 90-man roster with eight draft picks and a class of undrafted free agents. The Athletic’s draft analyst Dane Brugler called the UDFA pickup “an attitude runner who sets the tone with his physicality and contact balance.” GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft's best undrafted free agents: Kedon Slovis, Gabriel Murphy, other UDFAs Receiver …

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy can become an NFL power couple. They just need a ring
10 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy can become an NFL power couple. They just need a ring

New York Times  

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. HENDERSON, Nev. — The San Francisco 49ers began the 2023 season with this big question: Has Kyle Shanahan, who’s had a famously wandering eye when it comes to quarterbacks, finally found the one in Brock Purdy? Before we get to Sunday’s game, it’s important to note that Purdy …

Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Minutes after the San Francisco 49ers finished off a stunning comeback to win the NFC championship, star defender Nick Bosa pulled aside quarterback Brock Purdy and marveled at his journey. “But if you believe in yourself and you think that you have what it takes and you truly do believe that and you don’t give up on …

Is 49ers’ Brock Purdy the next Drew Brees? We asked an expert — Brees himself
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is 49ers’ Brock Purdy the next Drew Brees? We asked an expert — Brees himself

New York Times  

The Chiefs beat the 49ers in overtime to win Super Bowl LVIII. You’re the same size.’ And Brock just had a big grin on his face and I remember him saying, ‘I know.’” Nearly eight years later, it’s Brees, a 13-time Pro Bowler and the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV, who’s most often cited as a comparison for the up-and-coming …

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions
11 months ago

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions

New York Times  

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. By no means was he perfect, but it was really cool — when we needed him to be at his best, he was.” That was all part of the discordant beauty of that victory; every 49ers critic could see 100 reasons to predict their imminent doom and every …

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams
11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Quarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the San Francisco 49ers’ regular-season finale after the team already wrapped up the No. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Sam Darnold will start in place of Purdy on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with nothing at stake for San Francisco in the game. I want Brock to get …

49ers minutia minute: Nick Bosa logs a lot of snaps but says it’s only ‘up’ from here
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers minutia minute: Nick Bosa logs a lot of snaps but says it’s only ‘up’ from here

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Thursday Night Football featuring 49ers vs. Giants The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. What a catch JJ 👐 pic.twitter.com/uJQ4iFtMUX — San Francisco 49ers September 17, 2023 Running backs: McCaffrey 57, Samuel 3 Four 49ers were active for the game but didn’t play a snap: Backup quarterback Sam Darnold, rookies …

Thompson: Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the ‘weird situation’ with so much riding on it
1 year, 3 months ago

Thompson: Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the ‘weird situation’ with so much riding on it

New York Times  

Jimmy Garoppolo, lacquered in his trademark professionalism and politeness, fired a shot at his former coach when discussing Trey Lance’s unceremonial dump-off to Dallas. “I’ll just leave it at that.” These are just the latest remarks in a slow leak of Garoppolo’s clear frustrations with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. But in the macro, in the grand scheme of the …

49ers’ 53-man roster breakdown: 3 QBs, 6 linebackers and other key details
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers’ 53-man roster breakdown: 3 QBs, 6 linebackers and other key details

New York Times  

The 49ers have finished cutting their roster from 90 to 53 players, as was mandated by the NFL’s deadline at 1 p.m. PT Tuesday. The new NFL rule mandates that the emergency option, who won’t count against the game day 48-man roster, is on the 53-man roster — not the practice squad. GO DEEPER Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the …

The 49ers’ heavy investment in Trey Lance backfires, but it hasn’t destroyed the franchise
1 year, 3 months ago

The 49ers’ heavy investment in Trey Lance backfires, but it hasn’t destroyed the franchise

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Few teams have ever invested as much capital into acquiring as the San Francisco 49ers did when they traded three first-round picks to draft Trey Lance. We were hoping that he could be our guy, and that didn’t work out.” A colossal miss of this nature could set back a franchise for years as the Niners …

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance to Cowboys for 4th round pick

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him third overall. “We feel he’ll be better for it, and I think we will, too.” The move is a remarkable backtrack following the hefty investment the Niners …

Thompson: Trey Lance needs one thing, and the 49ers can no longer provide it
1 year, 4 months ago

Thompson: Trey Lance needs one thing, and the 49ers can no longer provide it

New York Times  

If Trey Lance isn’t behind the scenes asking the 49ers to trade him, he should be. Examining the 49ers' options with Trey Lance With the 49ers, he’s gone from a No. Opinions are split on the 49ers QB Yes, it’s possible it could somehow still work out for Lance with the 49ers. We don’t fully know, because he hasn’t played …

Jordan Love’s ability, Tua Tagovailoa’s health among biggest questions for all 32 teams
1 year, 5 months ago

Jordan Love’s ability, Tua Tagovailoa’s health among biggest questions for all 32 teams

New York Times  

NFL teams have started or are about to start training camps and there will be plenty of significant questions that we’ll start to get answers for around the league. — Jon Machota GO DEEPER Ranking the Cowboys' 12 position groups from strongest to weakest Will Sean Payton’s more aggressive camp approach pay off? — Alec Lewis New England Patriots Can …

Javon Hargrave and Christian McCaffrey showcase 49ers’ focus on impact adds
1 year, 5 months ago

Javon Hargrave and Christian McCaffrey showcase 49ers’ focus on impact adds

New York Times  

It’s not easy to make a good roster better, especially when salary-cap realities dictate a sizable exodus of talent from that roster. “I felt like I was asking a girl on a date,” Lynch said with a laugh last month during the 49ers’ “State of the Franchise” broadcast. And I said, ‘Jed, it would be a shame with this team …

49ers’ 53-man forecast: The backup QB battle and what to do with Jack Colletto
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers’ 53-man forecast: The backup QB battle and what to do with Jack Colletto

New York Times  

How many starting spots are up for grabs for the 49ers? GO DEEPER Ranking the 49ers’ undrafted rookies, led by the most versatile player in college football Colletto would be valuable at fullback for the 49ers only if Juszczyk got injured. GO DEEPER Ranking the 49ers’ undrafted rookies, led by the most versatile player in college football Defensive line Nick …

49ers ‘ecstatic’ to have Javon Hargrave on their side to bolster pass rush
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers ‘ecstatic’ to have Javon Hargrave on their side to bolster pass rush

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trent Williams had seen more than enough of Javon Hargrave in San Francisco’s NFC title game loss at Philadelphia to know what kind of impact he can have as an interior pass rusher. I’m just eager to see him this season.” The Niners signed Hargrave to a four-year, $84 million contract this offseason to strengthen an …

49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers QB Trey Lance happy in San Francisco despite uncertain status

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trey Lance has no desire for a fresh start even though his path to becoming the franchise quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers has many roadblocks. Obviously, there’s ups and downs and there is stress and anxiety that comes with playing the position and playing football, but this is the best I’ve felt for sure.” Lance …

Kawakami: It’s Brock Purdy QB1 and then everybody else — the 49ers’ situation looks confusing, but it’s not
1 year, 7 months ago

Kawakami: It’s Brock Purdy QB1 and then everybody else — the 49ers’ situation looks confusing, but it’s not

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan really isn’t trying to make this a mystery, though the circumstances and the 49ers’ zigzagging quarterback history aren’t helping him keep things transparent and obvious. Just listen to Shanahan’s answer when he was asked if this was the most talented QB group he’s had during his 49ers tenure, which is now headed into its …

49ers OTAs: Trey Lance leads first team, Brock Purdy close to major milestone
1 year, 7 months ago

49ers OTAs: Trey Lance leads first team, Brock Purdy close to major milestone

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The biggest newsmaker from the 49ers’ OTA practice Tuesday didn’t practice at all. Lance’s throwing motion does indeed appear more compact pic.twitter.com/fS8KGQU0TX — David Lombardi May 23, 2023 Shanahan said that would “even out” over time as Darnold becomes more familiar with the offense. “Yeah, it bugged a lot of other things and it was hard …

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft
1 year, 7 months ago

49ers add more help to already stout defense in NFL draft

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Already armed with a defense that ranked No. 1 overall a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers surprisingly used the NFL draft to strengthen the depth of that unit, taking defensive players with five of their nine picks. With three picks in the seventh round, San Francisco chose Oklahoma tight end Brayden Willis, Michigan wide receiver …

49ers ‘expect’ to have QB Trey Lance in 2023, GM says amid trade speculation
1 year, 8 months ago

49ers ‘expect’ to have QB Trey Lance in 2023, GM says amid trade speculation

New York Times  

The 49ers “expect” to have quarterback Trey Lance on the team in 2023, general manager John Lynch said at the team’s pre-draft news conference Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Lance’s name has come up amid trade speculation after the team said that Brock Purdy, if healthy, will be the “leader in the clubhouse” to start at quarterback. — …

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL free agency’s best fits: Chiefs, 49ers and Seahawks make smart moves on defense

New York Times  

Usually, the first wave of NFL free agency features out-of-whack deals, as teams pay prices that don’t match a player’s production due to high demand and limited supply. The 49ers had the best defense in the league last season and didn’t have many weaknesses, but if there was one, it was at defensive tackle. They added one of the best …

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty
1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Darnold joins Trey Lance and Brock Purdy in a 49ers’ QB room of uncertainty

New York Times  

The 49ers went through four different quarterbacks last season. “There are some unknowns with Brock’s injury and Trey coming back,” Darnold acknowledged in his introductory videoconference on Thursday. When a reporter asked Darnold if 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan had indicated that he’d have a chance to compete for the 49ers’ starting QB job, the answer merely conveyed the general questions …

Build your own 49ers rosters: Can you do better than our beat writers?
1 year, 9 months ago

Build your own 49ers rosters: Can you do better than our beat writers?

New York Times  

We, too, have now partaken in the build-your-own-49ers-roster exercise. Gould’s $4.9 million number in the roster builder is higher than that, but I also signed veteran right tackle Billy Turner as a “Budget Veteran” and his cap hit might end up being slightly higher than the $1.17 million allotment, so those two even out. It’s notable that the 49ers are …

49ers NFL Draft Big Board: 30 prospects to consider, including a Brock Purdy-like QB
1 year, 10 months ago

49ers NFL Draft Big Board: 30 prospects to consider, including a Brock Purdy-like QB

New York Times  

The 49ers head into the draft season expecting 10 picks, according to Over The Cap’s projections, but none until the end of the third round. Projected 49ers' 2023 NFL draft picks Round Pick Number Origin 3 #99 Comp 3 #101 Comp 3 #102 Comp 5 #157 From MIA in Jeff Wilson Jr. trade 5 #166 Original pick 5 #173 Comp …

Can Brock Purdy keep 49ers offense afloat? Rookie QB’s film is encouraging
2 years ago

Can Brock Purdy keep 49ers offense afloat? Rookie QB’s film is encouraging

New York Times  

The 49ers’ hopes now rest on rookie Brock Purdy, the 2022 NFL Draft’s Mr. San Francisco has re-established itself as a true contender during its five-game winning streak, but it’ll likely be without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for at least the rest of the regular season after already losing Trey Lance for the season in Week 3. :51 remaining in the …

49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step
2 years, 3 months ago

49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS NEW FACES: CB Charvarius Ward, DE Drake Jackson, DE Kerry Hyder, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, WR Danny Gray, OL Spence Burford, CB Samuel Womack, DL Kemoko Turay, DL Hassan Ridgeway, LB Oren Burks, S George Odum, TE Tyler Kroft. CAMP DEVELOPMENT: The Niners started camp with veteran Darqueze Dennard having the inside track to replace K’Waun Williams at …

49ers draft Danny Gray: The hope is he takes advantage of Trey Lance’s big arm
2 years, 7 months ago

49ers draft Danny Gray: The hope is he takes advantage of Trey Lance’s big arm

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2022 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Since Kyle Shanahan arrived in 2017, he has had a speedster at wide receiver, beginning with Marquise Goodwin and most recently with Travis Benjamin. Rookie impact: As noted, the 49ers don’t have anyone else like Gray on the team. Perhaps a baseline for Gray as a rookie is Benjamin’s most prolific …

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