More rumors to start Friday

Given the strength of the wide receiver class, the likelihood of Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel being traded during the first round was low. Deebo himself was an early second-round pick, while if a team traded for Aiyiuk, they’d have to pay him north of $25 million on top of a Day 1 pick.

The Buffalo Bills have the first pick of the second round, and they have yet to replace Stefon Diggs. The New England Patriots select after Buffalo, and their best receiver is coming off an ACL injury. The Washington Commanders have two...

The 49ers HC and GM spoke about their first-round pick

The San Francisco 49ers have gone off the cuff more than most teams when it comes to the first round of the NFL Draft. Thursday night was no different, as the Niners selected Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

General manager John Lynch's opening statement on Pearsall: “He does a lot of things well. Does a lot of the things we covet at that position well. We believe we have a real strong group there, and we wanted to add another player. Ricky is a very versatile player. And he also...

The 49ers head coach and general manager are committed to keeping the band together

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are still trying to hold onto Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel. Well, for 2024 anyways.

The San Francisco 49ers have finished their first day of the 2024 NFL Draft. They used their first pick on Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. The pick naturally has questions about the wide receiver room. They have Deebo Samuel locked down on a huge deal, are negotiating with Brandon Aiyuk for a long-term extension, and have tendered Jauan Jennings.

Picking a wide receiver in the first...

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Draft grade after 49ers select stud Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with 31st overall pic

“Pearsall will likely be a rotational player in his first year, but he is already a more polished pure receiver than Samuel is, and has exponentially more athleticism and versatility than Jauan Jennings. He also returned 11 punts for 126 yards last year, and that’s a position where Trent Taylor is the team’s de facto punt returner.

Simply put, Pearsall is a very talent receiver who will be able to contribute from...

What did you think of the 49ers first round selection of Floridas Ricky Pearsall?

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Well then. You may insert your emotion in the comments of that pick. If you put “expected,” we know you are lying. The San Francisco 49ers threw a curveball at pick No. 31 selecting Florida Wide Receiver Ricky Pearsall. This obviously keeps the status of...

After Day 1 of the NFL Draft, the 49ers haven’t seemed to shut the door on trading one of their superstar receivers yet.

After Day 1 of the NFL Draft came and went without the 49ers trading Brandon Aiyuk, it seemed like the rumors surrounding San Francisco’s top receivers would subside. However, after taking Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick, it seems the Niners are still at least listening to offers for one of their Pro Bowl receivers—just not Aiyuk.

According to a report by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Michael Silver following Day 1, “the 49ers...

The 49ers didn’t make any blockbuster trades, but they added Florida’s Ricky Pearsall with their first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The San Francisco 49ers front office watched the NFL Draft play itself out without making any moves. On a day when we were told wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel were being dangled as trade pieces to move up into the draft, John Lynch and company ended up staying put at No. 31 and selecting Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

Pearsall was expected to be a second-round pick by most draft experts, ranking as the 48th-best prospect...

See how the entire first round of the 2024 NFL Draft plays out on Thursday night.

The 2024 NFL Draft is officially here, with the first round starting on Thursday at 5:00 P.M., as the Chicago Bears kick things off, holding the No. 1 overall pick.

The San Francisco 49ers have started to create some steam, with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reporting that the team has called to trade up, even looking into the Top 10, with receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel both being involved in talks.

Stay tuned for our complete tracker of the first round, as we...

The 49ers could be primed to take a receiver early in the 2024 NFL Draft.

It’s draft day, and the rumor mill is churning regarding the San Francisco 49ers, who currently hold the No. 31 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, with reports suggesting that they could look to make a move up, potentially even into the Top 10 with a trade.

Ultimately, one position that seems like an increasing desire to take is receiver, even though the 49ers have Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, and Jauan Jennings all currently under contract.

Aiyuk is currently amid contract extension negotiations, Samuel has...

From a longtime scout

Timing is everything. And when somebody credible says it, you have no choice but to listen. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco wrote a piece Thursday afternoon suggesting the Niners are interested in a wide receiver.

That’s not a surprise. We’ve spent the past month discussing Brandon Aiyuk as a potential trade target on draft night. Aside from Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel’s future with the team is up in the air, and Jauan Jennings is on a one-year contract. The 49ers could add talent at the position.

Everything is fluid. On Wednesday, we were told that [Deebo...

The 49ers continue to keep us entertained

The San Francisco 49ers, known for their dynamic strategies, have once again made headlines. This time, it's thanks to a tweet from the Athletic’s Dianna Russini, a trusted source in the sports world, who shared the following:

The 49ers have had conversations with teams, including with one picking in the top 10, about trading either of their prized wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel in an effort to move up in the first round, per sources.

It's worth reflecting on the 49ers' past decisions. Two drafts ago, they turned down a...

The 49ers don’t have any quarterback controversies right now, but Bomani Jones thinks they should be open to the possibility.

For the first time in several years, the San Francisco 49ers seem slated to enter the upcoming preseason without a controversy at the top (or backup) spots on the depth chart. However, former ESPN and HBO host Bomani Jones dropped a spicy take that would add plenty of drama to the Niners season on the latest episode of his podcast, The Right Time With Bomani Jones. To Jones, the 49ers should strongly consider taking Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with...