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The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers will no longer be spectators on the opening night of the NFL draft. San Francisco holds the 31st overall selection in the draft, as well as nine additional picks the final two days, making the opening night far more entertaining for the Niners than the past two years. That moved backfired with …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers QB apology tour is over, thanks to Jimmy Garoppolo

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Let’s credit Jimmy Garoppolo one last time for injecting a zap or two of kinetic energy to the peppy proceedings around 49ers HQ on Wednesday. “I’ll just leave it at that.” I asked Shanahan if he paid attention to Lance’s first comments from Texas and Garoppolo’s comment, too. “I think anytime you trade up to the …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kawakami: Trey Lance and the 10 moments of doubt and recalculation that doomed his 49ers career

New York Times

It was, relative to all other immensely expensive acquisitions and long-term quarterback plans, a stunningly quick fall for Trey Lance’s 28-month 49ers career — all ebb, very little flow. When the 49ers ended up using these plays out of necessity in Lance’s two emergency starts as a rookie and at the beginning of 2022, they weren’t part of a souped-up …

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1 year, 3 months ago

How Trey Lance, Nick Bosa impact 49ers’ focus on salary-cap sustainability

New York Times

Roster sustainability within the context of the salary cap. “We had six-year contracts, and that gave us a little leeway to do what we thought was right as opposed to a short, quick fix,” Lynch said of constructing the 49ers’ roster alongside Shanahan. Shanahan abandoned package-play plans for the rookie shortly after that injury, which scuttled the first phase of …

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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 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

49ers’ 53-man roster projection: Trey Lance trade settles one of the biggest questions

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers finished the preseason Friday with a 23-12 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on a wildly eventful afternoon. Multiple teams did pursue Colletto when he was an undrafted free agent, but he should clear waivers to re-sign with the 49ers’ practice squad. But even if the 49ers do place McCloud on IR, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Kawakami: The 49ers’ Trey Lance era comes to an awkward and necessary end

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers had their Night of Reckoning on Friday, and Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch did not and could not experience it merrily. Finally, Shanahan and Lynch — two days after the news broke that Lance could be moved — the 49ers’ leaders had to face the media in full and take the hit. “And when …

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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 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Sam Darnold wins backup QB job for 49ers, putting Trey Lance’s status in doubt

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sam Darnold has won the backup quarterback job in San Francisco, putting Trey Lance’s status with the 49ers in doubt less than three years after the team traded three first-round picks to draft him. Coach Kyle Shanahan told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday that Darnold recently took control of the race to be Brock Purdy’s …

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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 …

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1 year, 7 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 …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Trey Lance is focused on competing for 49ers’ QB job, grateful to be healthy again

New York Times

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trey Lance says that he feels better than ever, and the 49ers’ quarterback credits his ability to focus on the now for that. “I’m really just trying to be where my feet are,” Lance said Tuesday after the 49ers’ second OTA session of the offseason. Obviously, there’s ups and downs and there is stress and anxiety …

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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 …

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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 …

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1 year, 7 months ago

49ers’ Trey Lance made ‘substantial jump’ working alongside Patrick Mahomes

New York Times

When Trey Lance takes the field for OTAs next week he’ll look different — and throw more efficiently — than the version of Lance who began last year’s spring practices. In a phone interview with The Athletic this week, Christensen said Lance’s biggest breakthrough came when he stood behind his most famous client, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and watched him …

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1 year, 7 months ago

49ers QB Trey Lance cleared to return ahead of OTAs: What he needs to work on

New York Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been cleared to return from the ankle injury that ended his 2022 season, general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan said Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Lance is 100 percent cleared ahead of OTAs, Lynch and Shanahan said following the draft. This is obviously good news for Lance, who has …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kawakami: A Trey Lance rise, a potential Javon Kinlaw exit path and more 49ers offseason predictions

New York Times

The 49ers just experienced their first significant moment of the 2023 offseason and, unfortunately for them, it’s sourly similar to many of the most significant moments of the 49ers’ 2022 season. I probably don’t need to remind Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and everybody else involved with the 49ers that Week 1 of the 2023 season is scheduled for Sept. 7. …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Brock Purdy’s magical run from being the last pick in the NFL draft to winning his first seven starts for the San Francisco 49ers ended when Haason Reddick knocked him out in the first quarter of the NFC championship game. From Trey Lance to Jimmy Garoppolo to Purdy, the 49ers overcame quarterback injuries throughout the season, winning 12 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Kawakami: Put Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers on the short list of Super Bowl contenders

New York Times

This is not the way Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch initially plotted out this season to go, but I believe they are not at all displeased with the rising results so far. They long ago decided Jimmy Garoppolo would be on another team this year, and I don’t think they ever seriously believed they could acquire Christian McCaffrey until a …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After failing to land Deshaun Watson in the offseason, the Carolina Panthers had a choice of whether to pursue Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield in an effort to upgrade at quarterback. Garoppolo threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, Emmanuel Moseley intercepted Mayfield and returned it 41 yards for a score, and the San Francisco 49ers beat …

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2 years, 3 months ago

49ers QB Trey Lance out for season with broken ankle

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right ankle Sunday. Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game that Lance would need to undergo season-ending surgery, raising immediate questions about using Lance as a runner between the tackles so often early this season. It’s a football play we …

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3 years, 1 month ago

49ers DT Javon Kinlaw has season-ending knee surgery

Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw underwent season-ending knee surgery after being hampered by the injury since late season. The Niners did get some good news on the injury front with rookie quarterback Trey Lance back from a knee injury that sidelined him last week. Coming into day, just talking to him, he didn’t have …

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The 49ers are slated to pick in the 1st round for the 1st time since 2021

Kawakami: Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers QB apology tour is over, thanks to Jimmy Garoppolo

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

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

Kawakami: Trey Lance and the 10 moments of doubt and recalculation that doomed his 49ers career

How Trey Lance, Nick Bosa impact 49ers’ focus on salary-cap sustainability

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

49ers’ 53-man roster projection: Trey Lance trade settles one of the biggest questions

Kawakami: The 49ers’ Trey Lance era comes to an awkward and necessary end

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

Sam Darnold wins backup QB job for 49ers, putting Trey Lance’s status in doubt

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

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

Trey Lance is focused on competing for 49ers’ QB job, grateful to be healthy again

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

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

49ers’ Trey Lance made ‘substantial jump’ working alongside Patrick Mahomes

49ers QB Trey Lance cleared to return ahead of OTAs: What he needs to work on

Kawakami: A Trey Lance rise, a potential Javon Kinlaw exit path and more 49ers offseason predictions

Brock Purdy, 49ers ousted by Eagles in NFC title game

Kawakami: Put Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers on the short list of Super Bowl contenders

Garoppolo, stingy defense lead 49ers past Panthers 37-15

49ers QB Trey Lance out for season with broken ankle

49ers DT Javon Kinlaw has season-ending knee surgery