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Golden Nuggets: less than a month til the draft

Golden Nuggets: less than a month til the draft

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, March 28th, 2024

York, 49ers bracing for inevitable Purdy contract extension

“I think it’s a good problem when your quarterback is one of your highest-paid guys on your team and in the league,” 49ers CEO Jed York said Tuesday when NBC Sports Bay Area asked about Purdy’s future contract at the NFL Annual Meeting. “So, there’s a lot of planning that goes into it.”

49ers’ Jed York prepared to open vault for Brock Purdy’s looming payday (paywall)

“York commiserated with Collinsworth on Monday night during a party at the NFL...

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49ers owner Jed York on 2023: ‘I just think you can’t be ashamed of a successful season’

49ers owner Jed York on 2023: ‘I just think you can’t be ashamed of a successful season’

The 49ers owner tried to put a positive spin on the team’s season ending in a Super Bowl loss.

The San Francisco 49ers made the Super Bowl for the second time in five years this past season, but fell short once again to the Kansas City Chiefs, losing in overtime 25-22 to send them packing without any hardware at the end of the year.

It was a depressing finish for the 49ers, who had come so close to achieving their goals, but blew another 10-point lead, seeing their hopes dwindle as the game came to an end.

While many believed...

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Draft Profile: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Draft Profile: Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

Looking at a potential option for the 49ers at the end of the first round

The 49ers have been linked to several draft prospects heading into the NFL draft, in particular, several offensive linemen. There is the possibility the 49ers can move up in the first round also, rather than stay pat at pick 31.

Let’s take a look at Jordan Morgan, offensive tackle from Arizona.

Height: 6’5”

Weight: 311

Hands: 10 7/8

Arms: 32 7/8

Span: 81 2/8

40: 5.04 (Combine)

Ten-yard split: 1.70 (Combine)

Vertical: 28

Broad: 110

Morgan played 2,404 snaps at Arizona from 2019-2023. In 2022,...

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Jed York says it’s a good problem when your QB in one of your highest-paid players

Jed York says it’s a good problem when your QB in one of your highest-paid players

York says the market will tell the 49ers what to pay Brock Purdy

One reason why it makes little sense for the San Francisco 49ers to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is because of the chemistry he has with quarterback Brock Purdy. That duo was one of the most efficient and explosive in the NFL during the 2023 regular season.

The Niners will need to pay Aiyuk at some point this offseason. They’re a year away from paying their quarterback. The 49ers have used Purdy’s rookie contract to their advantage. They’ve extended their best players and made them one of...

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Looking back at the 7 players drafted at No. 31 overall during Kyle Shanahan’s tenure

Looking back at the 7 players drafted at No. 31 overall during Kyle Shanahan’s tenure

The 49ers were one of the picks. But this list may not instill confidence.

The San Francisco 49ers own the No. 31 selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. They could trade up if a prospect they covet falls in the draft — likely due to a run on a specific position, namely, quarterback. There’s also the possibility of the Niners trading out of the first round if a team makes an offer they cannot refuse.

Today, we’ll act as if the 49ers will stand pat at No. 31 and look back to see who was selected with the second to...

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Kyle Shanahan shares what Brandon Staley’s role will be and how he’ll help Nick Sorensen

Kyle Shanahan shares what Brandon Staley’s role will be and how he’ll help Nick Sorensen

Shanahan sounded like a coach who is happy to have both Staley and Sorensen on staff

We know Nick Sorensen is the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator. While Brandon Staley also interviewed for the same position, he was brought on staff to serve as assistant head coach. On Tuesday, head coach head coach Kyle Shanahan clarified the role of each coach, what makes Sorensen qualified, and spoke about how he was excited to bring Staley on board.

Shanahan said, “I was really wanting to stay in-house and keep it kind of with what we had done, similiar in the past,...

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Golden Nuggets: Start your Wednesday with a Brock Purdy pep talk

Golden Nuggets: Start your Wednesday with a Brock Purdy pep talk

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

Why Aiyuk contract extension is vital for 49ers QB Purdy

“Shanahan said he saw Aiyuk last week, as they were both staying in the same hotel in Cabo San Lucas, a vacation spot at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.

Shanahan says he tries to remove himself from all the drama of contract talks while Lynch and chief negotiator Paraag Marathe deal with Aiyuk’s representation.

The contract situation with Aiyuk could follow much the same path as multi-year second contracts San Francisco has executed in recent...

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Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?

Should the 49ers sign a safety in free agency?

The safety market is still rich with talent two weeks into free agency.

The San Francisco 49ers made a number of signings through the first wave of free agency, choosing to value depth over a splash in their approach.

In doing so, the 49ers have positioned themselves in a good place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be a crucial period for both the team’s immediate success and ability to contend in the future.

However, San Francisco still may not be done in free agency, as there are a number of talented players still awaiting their next destination...

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Kyle Shanahan is optimistic that Talanoa Hufanga returns sometime during training camp

Kyle Shanahan is optimistic that Talanoa Hufanga returns sometime during training camp

Which might explain why Julian Blackmon left the Bay Area without a deal

On Monday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn’t rule out the possibility of the team making more moves in free agency. He mentioned that bringing back Tashaun Gipson is a possibility while adding that safety Talanoa Hufanga’s ACL recovery is going well.

On Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan continued the safety discussion. The 49ers recently hosted former Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon on a visit. The Niners were honest with Blackmon, which is why there wasn’t a deal. Shanahan said the team told Blackmon that...

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Why Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen this week

Why Brandon Aiyuk won’t be traded if it doesn’t happen this week

History suggests that blockbuster trades don’t happen in April outside of outliers.

The Brandon Aiyuk saga continued on Monday, with John Lynch publically stating that the San Francisco 49ers are working towards a deal with Aiyuk and that the receiver isn’t available. That led to the newly-accustomed emoji-filled response from Aiyuk on his Instagram, and that’s where things stand as of now.

But the trade portion of the saga could be nearing its end. Both recent NFL history and 49ers history have shown that if an Aiyuk move doesn’t happen before the end of March, it most likely won’t happen....

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The NFL approves the proposal to move the trade deadline back one week

The NFL approves the proposal to move the trade deadline back one week

Plus, a look at the new kickoff rule and a Christmas day game.

The NFL approved a handful of rule changes and bylaws Tuesday morning. The new kickoff rule will impact every team. Here are some cliff notes from the NFL’s hybrid kickoff:

  • More returns are guaranteed, as any kick between the 20 and the end zone must be returned
  • No fair catches
  • Bouncing touchbacks go to the 20
  • End zone touchbacks go to the 3-
  • Kicks that don’t reach the 20 results in a touchback at the 40

Here’s a visual of what to...

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John Lynch on Yetur Gross-Matos: ‘We’ve been at our best when we’ve had one of those guys’

John Lynch on Yetur Gross-Matos: ‘We’ve been at our best when we’ve had one of those guys’

The 49ers general manager compared Gross-Matos’ usage to Charles Omenihu and Arden Key

A few analysts were puzzled by the San Francisco 49ers signing Yetur Gross-Matos. The former Carolina Panthers defensive end doesn’t produce the type of production that warrants an $18 million contract.

It’s worth noting that Gross-Matos has a cap number of $3.2 million in 2024, with only $1.1 million guaranteed in his salary. So, that’s all the 49ers owe Gross-Matos outside of his signing bonus of $8.26 million, which is spread out over five years. When you look at the signing through the lens of a player...

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