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• Baldy examines 49ers GM John Lynch's efforts to restore 'youthful energy' on defense in 2025 | 'The Insiders'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Network's Brian Baldinger breaks down how San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has been working to bring back a youthful spirit to the team's defensive...
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
• PFF: Christian McCaffrey is the 49ers' Make-or-Break Player this Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have so many players who need to step up this year. Most of all, Christian McCaffrey needs to be special.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Defensive ranking shows 49ers have much to prove in 2025
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  A new ranking places the 49ers defense at No. 26 for 2025, highlighting significant turnover and the unit's need to prove themselves after a tough 2024 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
• The 49ers are Preparing to Rely on Several Defensive Rookies
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers probably will rely on their offense to carry them during the first half of the upcoming season.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• PFF: The 49ers Have the NFL's 5th-Best Receiving Corps
  From the Web › SI.com
  Just two years ago, the 49ers had arguably the best receiving corps in the NFL when you factor in running backs and tight ends along with wide...
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• John Lynch: 49ers' expectations remain high, but youth movement may bring early lumps
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  Despite a significant roster overhaul, 49ers GM John Lynch and TE George Kittle confirm the team's "lofty expectations" for the 2025 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
• ESPN Projects 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey to Have Another Down Season
  From the Web › SI.com
  If Christian McCaffrey bounces back to the player he was two years ago, the 49ers will be really good next season.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• 49ers' offseason to-do list: Aiyuk's recovery, Saleh's defense, rookie impact
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  Bleacher Report outlines the 49ers' crucial offseason tasks: monitoring Brandon Aiyuk's injury, installing Robert Saleh's defense, and integrating key rookies.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
• 5 49ers land on Prisco's list of top 100 NFL players of 2025
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  Five 49ers stars, including Fred Warner and George Kittle, feature on Pete Prisco's top 100 NFL players list for 2025. See where your favorite 49ers ranked!
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
• Morning Report: Mini Camp Recap & Rookie Standouts ?????
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• John Lynch Says 49ers are Young and will "Take Some Lumps" in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  Last season, the 49ers sincerely expected to win the Super Bowl. That's why winning only six games was so shocking and painful. Now, the 49ers...
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Why PFF ranks 49ers' receiving corps surprisingly high for 2025
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  Despite key departures and injuries, PFF ranks the 49ers' receiving corps, including McCaffrey and Kittle, as a top-five unit heading into the 2025 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
• 49ers' make-or-break player for 2025: Christian McCaffrey
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  After an injury-plagued 2024, PFF names Christian McCaffrey the 49ers' make-or-break player for 2025. His health and production are key to the 49ers' success.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
• George Kittle Says Brock Purdy is Worth the Money the 49ers Pay Him
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers gave Brock Purdy a five-year, $265 million contract extension this offseason, some people scoffed at the deal.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• 2025 NFL receiving corps rankings: Eagles kick things off at No. 1
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  We're diving into the league's top receiving corps â?? wide receivers, tight ends and running backs â?? ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• Do the 49ers Expect Brandon Aiyuk to Have a Dominant Season?
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers went to the Super Bowl two seasons ago, Brandon Aiyuk was their leading receiver. Now, Aiyuk is coming off a torn ACL, MCL and...
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• How under-the-radar free agent signing could help one 49ers superstar get even better
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers may have found a compliment for George Kittle that allows the 5-time All-Pro to get even better.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• Every NFL teamâ??s make-or-break player for the 2025 season
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The NFL is full of players who are at a crossroads in their careers, some of whom will enter a make-or-break year in 2025.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 4:40 AM
• How 49ers 1st-round pick made team 'feel like he's one of us'
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers are hoping for big production right away from No. 11 overall pick Mykel Williams.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• John Lynch on 49ers' 'uneasy' offseason: 'We had to get younger and we had to get a little cheaper'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  The San Francisco 49ers watched several veterans depart this offseason, while adding 11 draft picks to the mix.
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• George Kittle wants Tight End U to help tight ends get better, and get paid
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The annual Tight End University forum for NFL tight ends is happening again this summer, and one of its founders, George Kittle, says his goal is to...
  Share • Jun 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
• 49ers GM explains why team decided to 'throttle back' on spending big in 2025 offseason
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers got more active late in the offseason, but their free agency was defined by a ton of money leaving their building.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
• 49ers TE George Kittle sounds off on market for position group | 'The Insiders'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle details why the tight end contract marketplace should be higher.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
• Battista: 49ers LT Trent Williams wants to continue 'top level' play until he's at least 40 | 'The Insiders'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL Network's Judy Battista elaborates on how San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams plans to keep playing in the NFL until he is at least 40 years-old.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
• George Kittle: 49ers Offense "Needs to Play at a Really High Level"
  From the Web › SI.com
  A scenario exists in which the 49ers bounce back and go to the Super Bowl next season, but such a scenario almost certainly would depend on the offense playing at...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• 49ers Projected to have Top-10 Offense in the NFL this Year
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers lost nine starting players this offseason, but their offense is mostly intact.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• 49ers moved quickly with extensions because of lessons from 2024
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers went down to the wire dealing with a couple of contract situations in 2024 and that led them to take a different approach this offseason. Wide receiver...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Will the 49ers Keep Brock Purdy Upright this Year?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Usually, when a team makes a big investment in a quarterback, it also makes a corresponding investment in its offensive line. Not the...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• John Lynch: Brock Purdy is an inspiring blueprint for young 49ers players
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  49ers GM John Lynch explains why Brock Purdy's journey from "Mr. Irrelevant" to a top-paid QB serves as an inspiring blueprint for young 49ers players.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
• John Lynch clearly defines successful 2025 NFL season for ‘younger' 49ers team
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — After three consecutive trips to the NFC Championship Game and a heartbreaking overtime loss in Super Bowl LVIII, there was only one...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• George Kittle: 49ers have "lofty expectations" for 2025
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers overhauled their roster this offseason, something General Manager John Lynch called it a "little uneasy" but necessary. The changes...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• George Kittle talks Robert Saleh's return to 49ers, Brock Purdy's value
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  49ers TE George Kittle discusses Robert Saleh's return as defensive coordinator and vehemently defends QB Brock Purdy's massive new contract.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
• 49ers a good landing spot for Justin Simmons, says CBS Sports
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  With injuries impacting the secondary, CBS Sports suggests the 49ers are a "good landing spot" for veteran safety Justin Simmons to bolster their defense.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 12:29 PM
• Why John Lynch is confident in 49ers' ‘uneasy' 2025 offseason roster reshuffling
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — General manager John Lynch was candid when he telegraphed the 49ers’ intentions a couple of weeks before the start of the...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• Niners' George Kittle believes TEs should be making more money: 'I want guys to get paid'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  49ers tight end George Kittle's four-year, $76.4 million contract extension leapfrogged him to the top of the market at his position, surpassing Cardinals tight end Trey...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• Will the 49ers Offense Lead the NFL in YAC this Year?
  From the Web › SI.com
  From 2018 to 2023, the 49ers offense led the NFL in yards after the catch per reception. This is what made their passing game dangerous.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• John Lynch reveals why 49ers coveted Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins
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  49ers GM John Lynch shares what the team saw in their top draft picks, Mykel Williams and Alfred Collins, and how they fit the 49ers' defensive strategy.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 10:51 AM
• George Kittle: 49ers have 'lofty expectations' heading into 2025 season
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  Despite offseason changes, 49ers tight end George Kittle states the team has "lofty expectations" for 2025, confident in their offense and new draft class.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
• John Lynch expresses confidence in WRs while Brandon Aiyuk recovers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ersâ?? top receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered midway through the 2024 season. Given the severity of the...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Morning Report: Lindsey Pallares Bids Farewell to the Faithful ?????
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• Lynch explains 49ers contract extensions got done quicker than usual
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — The 49ers have a history of signing their standout players to big-time contract extensions.And it was not always pretty.George...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• John Lynch confident in 49ers WRs while Brandon Aiyuk recovers
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  49ers GM John Lynch assesses the wide receiver group without Brandon Aiyuk, highlighting confidence in Jennings, Pearsall, and other emerging 49ers talents.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
• Will the 49ers Have a Dominant Running Game this Year?
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers absolutely need a dominant running game to make a Super Bowl run, according to Fox Sports' Bucky Brooks.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• 49ers mailbag: Offseason oozes cautious optimism with new faces across depth chart
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  As the 49ers head into summer break, fans share concerns about the new-look roster, though at least one predicts a Super Bowl 60 win.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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• John Lynch: 49ers offseason was "a little uneasy," but necessary
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The 49ers roster looks significantly different today than it did at the end of the 2024 season. A slew of free agent departures, the trade of wide receiver...
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• John Lynch: 49ers learned from past contract mistakes to secure stars this offseason 
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  49ers GM John Lynch discusses the team's smoother offseason contract negotiations with Purdy, Kittle, and Warner, learning from past "drama" with other stars.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
• The Worst-Case Scenario for the 49ers Offense in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  The worst-case scenario for the 49ers' offense, according to Bleacher Report, is that it will look a lot like it did last season.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• The Best-Case Scenario for the 49ers Offense in 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  Bleacher Report thinks the best-case scenario for the 49ers offense this season is to be dominant once again if it's healthy.
  Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• John Lynch admits 49ers' offseason strategy felt 'a little uneasy'
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  49ers GM John Lynch reveals the "uneasy" feeling of watching key players depart this offseason, but is confident in the team's new, youth-focused plan.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
• Niners LT Trent Williams on goal of playing till he's 40: 'Not going to retire with something left on the table'
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is one player who will be returning for the Niners after an offseason of change, and the 36-year-old said this week...
  Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
• What the 49ers Should Offer the Bengals for Shemar Stewart
  From the Web › SI.com
  It's Father's Day, and the Cincinnati Bengals still haven't signed their first-round pick, Shemar Stewart. Here's what the 49ers...
  Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• George Kittle sends hilarious message to Brock Purdy after mega-deal with 49ers
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  49ers tight end George Kittle humorously reacts to Brock Purdy's massive new contract, joking about the QB's newfound wealth and "Kohl's king" style.
  David Bonilla • Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
• 49ers Rookie Upton Stout is Making a Strong Impression this Offseason
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers hope that lots of rookies will be ready to start for their defense as early as Week 1
  Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• 49ers QB Brock Purdy is 3rd-Highest-Graded Quarterback of 21st Century
  From the Web › SI.com
  Brock Purdy is either one of the most overrated or underrated quarterbacks of all time. I can't decide which one.
  Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
• Why the 49ers are Banking on a Bounce-Back Season from Bryce Huff
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers traded for Bryce Huff, it seemed they were taking a flier on the former Eagles' failed pass rusher. Now, it seems they're...
  Share • Jun 15, 2025 at 7:40 AM
• Where do 49ers rank in postseason odds among those who missed playoffs last season?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers top list of teams most likely to return to playoffs in 2025 after missing in 2024—odds, mindset, and schedule all point to a bounce-back season.
  Marc Adams • Share • Jun 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
• Fox Sports contributor names 49ers player as breakout candidate
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  Second-year CB Renardo Green named 49ers' top breakout candidate for 2025 by Fox Sports and PFF after an impressive rookie season.
  Marc Adams • Share • Jun 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
• Who are the best follows for 49ers news and content?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Discover the top 49ers reporters, analysts, and podcasts to follow for the best San Francisco 49ers news, film breakdowns, and daily insights.
  Marc Adams • Share • Jun 14, 2025 at 9:43 AM
• Will the 49ers Trade for Bengals Rookie Shemar Stewart?
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers were on the clock with the 11th pick in the NFL, their selection seemed to come down to two big defensive ends -- Mykel Williams and Shemar...
  Share • Jun 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
• Inman: 49ers' 53-man roster projection entering training camp
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Here is a guess at how the 49ers' 53-man roster might look, three months before the first version is revealed.
  Share • Jun 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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