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• Richard Sherman speaks on his injury, and the state of the 49ers secondary

  22-05-2019 20:03 via ninersnation.com
  Sherman had some high praise for Jason Verrett There’s value in player interviews. It eliminates the conjecture from the media side of things. By now you know that San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is not one to bite his tongue. Knowing Sherman is candid, I tend to take what he says with a more than a grain of salt. So if he says he’s hurt, he’s hurt. If Sherman is impressed by a player, that’s probably not just a teammate gassing someone up. More than likel
  
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• Golden Nuggets: One week away until we meet our newest 49ers

  18-04-2024 11:00 via ninersnation.com
  
  Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, April 18th,
  Daniel Jeremiah weighs in on 49ers potentially trading up in the draft
  “I do think they have such a rock-solid nucleus of [blue-chip] players,” Jeremiah said. “The elite teams have between eight and 12 blue-chip guys, premier guys. They’ve got that. They’ve got that kind of checked. So now, it’s about having the depth in place that you can withstand injuries and not having enormous drop-off at thes
  
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• Daniel Jeremiah dubs Kool-Aid McKinstry as the best cornerback fit for the 49ers in the draft

  17-04-2024 23:26 via ninersnation.com
  
  Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Could the talented Alabama cornerback fall to No. 31 where the 49ers are picking? The San Francisco 49ers are nearly one week away from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, where they’ve been linked to several different prospects and positions with their first selection.
  Entering the draft, the 49ers don’t necessarily have a glaring need, but will look to add contributors, both for the present and the future, given their current roster complexion.
  One a
  
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• What if the 49ers had drafted exclusively off of Mel Kiper’s mock drafts

  17-04-2024 21:23 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images With the luxury of hindsight, who are you siding with? Some people make a big deal about mock drafts, while most of us understand it’s a pointless exercise meant to introduce us to names while giving us a general idea of where a player is set to be selected.
  You have another week of mocks to go. But let’s take a trip down memory lane and see what life would be like for the San Francisco 49ers had they selected who the godfather of the NFL Draft,
  
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• Is safety an underrated position of need for the 49ers?

  17-04-2024 19:30 via ninersnation.com
  
  Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK The 49ers have a number of positions to address in the draft, and safety should be one of them. The San Francisco 49ers have had an eventful offseason to date, adding a number of new players at several positions to fortify the roster and fill their holes ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
  The team made several moves along the defensive line, while also adding players at cornerback, linebacker, and tight in addition to retaining a couple of their free ag
  
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• 49ers are hosting USC safety Calen Bullock today

  17-04-2024 18:44 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A rangy, wiry-thin safety with upside in coverage, but needs work against the run We’re eight days away from the NFL Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers continue to host potential prospects. On Wednesday, USC safety Calen Bullock is in Santa Clara, per his Instagram:
  Bullock is wire thin at 188 pounds, which is in the second percentile, but he has long arms, is 6’2, and can really run.
  With Nick Sorensen and Brandon Staley leading the defense, the s
  
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• Ranking the top 14 offensive tackles in the NFL Draft: Can the 49ers afford to wait?

  17-04-2024 17:01 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images This year, the answer is yes. The wide receiver class is dominating the talk in the draft community, and for good reason. You can argue that 15 wide receivers should be taken within the first three rounds.
  While the wide receiver class may be the talk of the town, it's important not to overlook the strength of the offensive line class. In fact, it's arguably even stronger, particularly at the top. I may not be an expert in evaluating offensive line talent, but
  
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• Golden Nuggets: Welcome back, Trent Taylor!

  17-04-2024 11:00 via ninersnation.com
  
  Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Wednesday, April 17th, 2024Rapoport: 49ers send clear message to teams inquiring about Brandon Aiyuk“Obviously, there have been some teams, though, who know that all is not well, who know that he wants a contract extension, some receiver-needy teams who have inquired over the course of the last several months to see [if he could] be available,” Rapoport shared. “To my knowledge, the 49ers have not entertained any of those talks. But unti
  
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• 49ers sign Trent Taylor to a one-year deal

  16-04-2024 22:57 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Ray-Ray McCloud is no longer in the fold, so the Niners are on the prowl for a returner Kyle’s update, 1:56 p.m. PT: The 49ers officially announced the signing of Trent Taylor to a one-year deal. We’ll update the contract details once they’re available. That will tell us whether the Niners are guaranteeing a roster spot for Taylor.
  NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported that the San Francisco 49ers are discussing a possible reunion
  
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• Report: The 49ers could bring back Trent Taylor as a potential return man

  16-04-2024 22:28 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Ray-Ray McCloud is no longer in the fold, so the Niners are on the prowl for a returner NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported that the San Francisco 49ers are discussing a possible reunion with a free-agent wide receiver and returner. Ray-Ray McCloud is an Atlanta Falcon, meaning there’s a vacancy on special teams.
  Last year, Deebo Samuel occasionally served as the team’s kick returner. But exposing Deebo to more unnecessary hits isn&rsq
  
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• 49ers are hosting a potential Colton McKivitz replacement

  16-04-2024 20:31 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plus, a versatile weapon from Utah The prospect updates continue as we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft. On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers are hosting a pair of players. One could help right away, while the other would be more of a speciality pick:
  Kingsley Suamataia and Sione Vaki are in the Bay visiting the San Francisco 49ers— Billy M (@BillyM_91) April 16, 2024
  Kingsley Suamatia is an offensive tackle from BYU. He’s a
  
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• Rapoport: 49ers are telling receiver-needy teams Brandon Aiyuk isn’t available

  16-04-2024 19:01 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images The internet is confident that Aiyuk is going to get traded away NFL Network's Ian Rapoport brings you your daily San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk update. This report is sparked by Aiyuk's recent action of unfollowing the Niners on Instagram, a move that in today’s digital age carries significant weight. It's a modern-day signal of discontent, a way for Aiyuk to express his unhappiness with the organization... or so i
  
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• PFF’s latest mock draft has the 49ers addressing a different position in the first round

  16-04-2024 17:37 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This draft would be...puzzling. Sam Monson of PFF has released his latest two-round mock draft with a few surprises (depending on who you ask) as the Commanders select J.J. McCarthy second, Drake Maye goes to the Vikings after a trade-up with them double dipping at the quarterback position with Michael Penix Jr in the second round, and the 49ers using their first-round pick to select a cornerback.According to Monson, the 49ers add another Iow
  
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• How an evolving NFL trend could ultimately impact the 49ers

  16-04-2024 15:30 via ninersnation.com
  
  Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers could be forced to move off one of their top skill position players. The San Francisco 49ers have had a whirlwind of a week when it comes to rumors, as wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was initially believed to have requested a trade before his agent debunked the buzz on social media.
  Following that, Philadelphia Eagles receiver Devonta Smith earned a three-year, $75 million extension that involves $51 million in guaranteed money, setting the baseline for an Ai
  
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• Golden Nuggets: What’s the only thing better than one Brandon Aiyuk?

  16-04-2024 11:00 via ninersnation.com
  
  Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Barrows: 49ers Draft Crush: Imagining a passing offense with 2 Brandon Aiyuks in it (paywall)
  “That’s the thinking behind this year’s Draft Crush, Texas receiver Adonai Mitchell, who like Aiyuk weighs about 205 pounds, plays with an Aiyuk-ian feistiness, moves the chains like Aiyuk and is similarly — and incredibly — smooth in and out of his breaks.”
  49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk unhappy, but agent re
  
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• Prospect visit update: The 49ers plan to meet with 5 players; including a tight end from Iowa

  15-04-2024 22:01 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images Plus, a trio of SEC defenders. We’re a little more than a week away from the NFL Draft, but that doesn’t mean the San Francisco 49ers are done with their 30 prospect visits.
  One name that continues to pop up is Kentucky’s Andru Phillips, who will be in the Bay Area this week, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Phillips is viewed as a second-rounder. Mel Kiper Jr. believes he’s a nickel in the NFL and has mocked Phillips to the 49ers
  
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• How Devonta Smith’s extension effects Brandon Aiyuk’s contract talks

  15-04-2024 20:34 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Will Aiyuk surpass Smith’s numbers? Wide receiver Devonta Smith and the Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a three-year, 75 million dollar contract with $51 million guaranteed on Monday. Smith’s base salary was set to jump from $1,055,000 to $15,591,000 on his original contract, and we await the details of the new contract structure.The question becomes: What does this mean for Brandon Aiyuk?Voluntary workouts for the 49ers begin today following a repor
  
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• Ranking the top 20 wide receivers in the NFL Draft

  15-04-2024 18:59 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images We put them into categories before putting each into individual tiers. Rankings include everything from sleepers to speedsters. The beauty of the wide receiver position is that there isn’t a “prototype” required to be successful. It helps to play in a Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay offense, but 6’2, 201-pound Puka Nacua couldn’t differ more as a player than 6’, 200-pound Brandon Aiyuk. Yet, those two NFC West wideouts lit up the
  
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• Rock Ya-Sin’s contract details: The veteran CB will cost just over $1 million for the 49ers

  15-04-2024 17:30 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Just a smidge more than a third-round cornerback would have cost The San Francisco 49ers signed cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, who comes with starting experience and won’t have to be brought along as would have been the case with whoever the team selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
  The Niners' third-round pick this year will cost them $1.05 million. Ya-Sin is a smidge more expensive, as his cap number for 2024 is $1.15 million per Over the Cap. San Fran
  
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• Why the 49ers will draft a wide receiver earlier than expected

  15-04-2024 16:01 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images The best teams always plan a year ahead, and in what’s considered a star-studded receiver class, a wideout may be tough to pass up in the first round The NFL Draft is right around the corner. The San Francisco 49ers are in a position to take the best player on the board at No. 31. Many believe that’ll entail an offensive lineman or the best pass rusher, but wide receiver makes too much sense.
  Brandon Aiyuk, who was recently mo
  
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• Golden Nuggets: A week and a half til the draft

  15-04-2024 11:00 via ninersnation.com
  
  Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, April 15th, 2024 Reported Aiyuk 49ers trade request dispelled by receiver’s agent
  ““You need better sources,” Williams said to Frascella.”
  Potential 49ers defensive draft target visiting this week
  “ NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo confirms that the visit will take place during the upcoming week, which marks the final opportunity for such visits to occur.
  [Andru] Phillips will also meet with the Chicago Bears a
  
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• Why the 49ers should draft a receiver early regardless of Brandon Aiyuk rumors

  14-04-2024 23:34 via ninersnation.com
  
  Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers could be in a good position to take a receiver early in the 2024 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers found themselves embroiled in the rumor mill over the weekend as talk surfaced about star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk requesting a trade, with the 2024 NFL Draft approaching just two weeks away.
  Now, Aiyuk’s agent, Ryan Williams, seemed to dispel the rumors on Sunday morning, questioning the validity behind such rumors, but the 49ers are still amid a co
  
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• NFL exec on 49ers' Brock Purdy: "I think he needs to find more fire"

  14-04-2024 20:27
  
  49ers Webzone - Brock Purdy isn't one to seek the spotlight. He exudes politeness, respect, and an even-keeled demeanor when speaking to reporters during interviews. Nothing we've seen from the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's time off the field would indicate that it's a facade. However, on the...
  
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• Agent: Brandon Aiyuk hasn't requested a trade

  14-04-2024 19:40
  
  Pro Football Talk - 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may not be thrilled with the team right now, but he hasn't asked them to trade him. That's the word from Aiyuk's agent on Sunday. Ryan Williams of Athletes First replied to a report on X that Aiyuk requested that the 49ers move him to another team by writing "you...
  
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• Brandon Aiyuk’s agent discredits report that 49ers star receiver requested a trade

  14-04-2024 18:50 via ninersnation.com
  
  Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Brandon Aiyuk’s agent poured water on a report that the Niners wideout had requested a trade. The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract standoff does not seem to be approaching a conclusion, and likely won’t until the second day of this year’s draft. However, it seems that Aiyuk’s camp has opted to forego requesting a trade, a common leverage play at this point in negotiations.While s
  
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• Brandon Aiyuk's agent denies rumor that 49ers WR has requested trade

  14-04-2024 18:40
  
  49ers Webzone - A sketchy rumor surfaced on Sunday morning, alleging that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had requested a...
  
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• Aiyuk's agent denies report that 49ers' star receiver made trade request

  14-04-2024 18:40
  
  The Mercury News - Brandon Aiyuk is eligible for an extension this offseason, but the 49ers are already paying top dollar for several other...
  
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• Brandon Aiyuk went undercover as an Applebees’ employee

  14-04-2024 17:30 via ninersnation.com
  
  Meet Gerald. The timing of this is just surreal. No sooner did I talk about the Brandon Aiyuk contract situation and his social media activity, the comments flooded with mentions of Applebee’s of all things. People kept saying he was working at Applebee’s or would be a great employee there.“OK,” I said to myself. “What did I screw up this time? What the hell is everyone doing bringing up Applebee’s? Why would he work there? I don’t get it.”I have
  
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• Odds emerge for Tom Brady's next team

  14-04-2024 17:00
  
  Pro Football Talk - Cue the wHy aRE YoU tALkiNg AbOUt tOm BrADy? crowd.Folks who are sick of hearing about players like Brady and Aaron Rodgers refuse to acknowledge that, when they make news, the news must be covered - along with its aftermath.For Brady, the news is that he dropped a turd in the NFL's punchbowl this...
  
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• John Lynch, Chris Forester spotted at University of Washington pro day

  14-04-2024 15:30 via ninersnation.com
  
  Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers GM and the 49ers Offensive line coach. What could they be looking for?The NFL draft is less than two weeks away and it’s getting to the final moments of where players can show their stuff to NFL scouts. The San Francisco 49ers were spotted in Seattle, Washington at the University of Washington’s pro day. Obviously they’d send someone to the pro day of the runner-up in the College Football National Championship, but there were some pretty big
  
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