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• Sports Illustrated Ranks the 49ers' Roster Third in the NFC West
  From the Web › SI.com
  Roughly 15 months ago, the 49ers had the best roster in the NFL. Now, the 49ers aren't even the most talented team in the NFC West.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• NFL draft picks who landed with the perfect team: Bowen's best fits for 15 rookies
  From the Web › ESPN
  Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• How 49ers QB Brock Purdy is improving heading into 4th season
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Brock Purdy is entering his third season as a starter, which gives him an opportunity for a significant leap per OC Klay Kubiak.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 6:20 AM
• One last offseason move for every NFC team
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  Although the biggest signings of free agency are long in the past, teams still have roster holes to fill.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• Niners DC Robert Saleh has more 'cool concepts' in return to San Francisco
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh returns to San Francisco after four seasons as the head coach for the New York Jets.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
• 49ers DC 'indebted' to team for not firing him after rough first 2 seasons
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers DC Robert Saleh didn't take head coach opportunities into account when looking for DC jobs this offseason.
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• New coordinator Klay Kubiak sizes up 49ers' McCaffrey, Purdy, wide receivers
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  "Some things naturally change when you get a new title. But for the most part I'll be doing the same work: putting game plans together and getting our guys ready to...
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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• Robert Saleh "trying to stay a couple years ahead" of offenses
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Robert Saleh is back with the 49ers as their defensive coordinator and he said on Thursday that he had no interest in filling that role for any other team than the one...
  Share • May 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• 49ers OC provides optimism on two potentially key pieces of San Francisco's offense
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers WR room is full of question marks, including with 2nd-year players Jacob Cowing and Ricky Pearsall.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
• It doesn't sound like the 49ers will limit RB Christian McCaffrey to try and avoid injury
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  49ers OC Klay Kubiak doesn't foresee any change in RB Christian McCaffrey's workload despite his injury woes in 2024.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• Robert Saleh: 49ers are the 'gold standard' in collaboration
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Robert Saleh calls the 49ers the NFL's "gold standard" for collaboration as he returns to revamp the defense after a draft focused on adding playmakers.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
• What excites Robert Saleh about defensive players in 49ers' 2025 NFL draft class
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Robert Saleh is ready to work with the six defensive members of the 49ers' 2025 rookie class, who all have a chance to earn playing time during the 2025...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
• Robert Saleh 2.0 has arrived. Here's what that means for the 49ers
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  The 49ers' defense looks different than the one the defensive coordinator inherited when he first coached with Kyle Shanahan in 2017.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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• Transcripts: Robert Saleh, Klay Kubiak, Brant Boyer at start of 49ers rookie minicamp
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their rookie minicamp. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, and special teams coach Brant Boyer...
  Site Staff • Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:49 PM
• 49ers coach provides update on Brandon Aiyuk, expectations for Ricky Pearsall
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers OC Klay Kubiak shares a positive update on Brandon Aiyuk's rehab and discusses the high expectations for Ricky Pearsall entering his second NFL season.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
• 49ers ST coordinator expresses confidence in 'talented' Moody
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Given his choice of available kickers, it appears as if 49ers first-year special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has a favorite in mind.Jake Moody, who...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
• 49ers coach shares encouraging Brock Purdy update, talks addition of Mac Jones
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers coach Klay Kubiak praises Brock Purdy's growth and details why Mac Jones is a strong addition to San Francisco's quarterback room.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
• 49ers RG Dominick Puni has a Chance to Become the NFL's Best Guard
  From the Web › SI.com
  No, the 49ers didn't seriously address their offensive line this offseason, but at least they have Dominick Puni.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Why Saleh feels 'indebted' to 49ers among exciting return
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  SANTA CLARA — Rather than attempt to venture out and try something new, Robert Saleh wanted to repay the loyalty that was shown to him.That is why Saleh accepted the...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Saleh: 'Cool concepts' in store for 2nd 49ers stint
  From the Web › ESPN
  Returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said his loyalty to the 49ers is a product not just of the chance they initially provided him in 2017 but in how they stuck...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• 49ers coach provides exciting update on Christian McCaffrey: 'He looks awesome'
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers OC Klay Kubiak says Christian McCaffrey "looks awesome" as he returns healthy and ready to lead San Francisco's offense in a bounce-back 2025 season.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
• Then and Now: Robert Saleh Returns to 49ers With a New 'Perspective'
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh discussed his return to the Bay Area and the new perspective he's gained after serving three-plus seasons as a...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• Why Robert Saleh Feels Indebted for Life to the 49ers
  From the Web › SI.com
  Robert Saleh spoke to the media on Thursday for the first time since returning to the 49ers, and he was asked if he felt the slightest temptation to be a defensive...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• 49ers coach discusses expectations for Jake Moody, plan to support struggling kicker
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers coach Brant Boyer backs Jake Moody, outlines plan to support the kicker after an injury-filled season and 10 missed field goals in 2024.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
• Robert Saleh says he had no interest in being a DC for any team but 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  For four seasons, Robert Saleh was the 49ers' defensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan. After middling results from 2017-2018, Saleh coached a dominant unit...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers OC Klay Kubiak: Christian McCaffrey "looks awesome," want get him ball as much as we can
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  One of the biggest things that went wrong for the 49ers in 2024 was running back Christian McCaffrey's health, but things are looking better as the team makes its way...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers' Robert Saleh excited for encore, empathetic about team's 2024 woes
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, along with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, met local reporters Thursday for the first...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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• 49ers DC Robert Saleh Tries to Stay Two Years Ahead of NFL Offenses
  From the Web › SI.com
  During Robert Saleh's first stint as 49ers defensive coordinator, most offenses operated out three-receiver formations and most quarterbacks were pocket passers. It was...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
• Robert Saleh had no interest in DC job elsewhere, discusses 49ers' talent, expectations for rookies
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Robert Saleh returns to the 49ers as DC, praises the team's talent, reflects on loyalty, and shares what he expects from rookies during minicamp.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
• 49ers DE Mykel Williams Projected to Lead Rookies in Tackles for Loss
  From the Web › SI.com
  Mykel Williams was a bit of a controversial pick. The 49ers took him 11th in Round 1 and they call him the best edge-setter in the Draft. And that's fine. But will he...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• CBS Sports declares 49ers' Brock Purdy a top-10 QB
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  CBS Sports ranks Brock Purdy as a top-10 NFL QB, fueling debate over his value as he nears a massive contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
• 49ers Rookie Minicamp: More Than Just Kalia Davis and Jake Moody Feeling the Heat
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers rookie minicamp kicks off, igniting roster battles and putting pressure on veterans like Kalia Davis and Jake Moody as fresh talent hits the field.
  Carlos Torres • Share • May 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
• Ranking the NFL's top 15 quarterbacks on rookie contracts: Is Jayden Daniels or C.J. Stroud at No. 1?
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Which quarterback on a rookie contract would you MOST want to build around? Nick Shook explores that question in this edition of the QB Index, ranking his top 15...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
• NFL still mulling possible 3-game suspension for new 49ers wideout
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The NFL is still weighing the possible suspension of new San Francisco 49ers WR Demarcus Robinson after his DUI arrest and charge in November.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
• The 49ers' Biggest Remaining Need as they Begin OTAs
  From the Web › SI.com
  The offensive line remains the weakest position on the 49ers. This year, they spent a seventh-round pick on Connor Colby, a guard, and signed D.J. Humphries, a veteran...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Jadeveon Clowney Hits Free Agency: Should the San Francisco 49ers Make a Move?
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Jadeveon Clowney hits free agency—should the 49ers sign the veteran pass-rusher to bolster their defense and support Nick Bosa for a Super Bowl push?
  Carlos Torres • Share • May 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
• PFF sees big potential in a pair of 49ers youngsters
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Pro Football Focus highlights Renardo Green and Dominick Puni as potential breakout stars, signaling a bright future for the 49ers on both sides of the ball.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
• Morning Report: Who Will the 49ers Face in 2025?
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• NFL considering suspending 49ers free agent WR for 3 games
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The NFL is looking into punishing one of the San Francisco 49ers few free agent additions.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
• PFF identifies biggest remaining need for 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  PFF highlights the interior offensive line as the 49ers' biggest need after a quiet offseason, leaving questions about depth and performance heading into 2025.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
• PFF Names Renardo Green the 49ers' Top Breakout Candidate for 2025
  From the Web › SI.com
  One of the 49ers' most underrated players last season was cornerback Renardo Green. That's a big reason that PFF has named him the 49ers' top breakout...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
• John Lynch: 49ers didn't draft a tackle because we stayed true to our grades
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Offensive tackle was a position many expected the 49ers to address in the 2025 NFL draft, but they didn't. The 49ers made 11 picks without taking a tackle, and didn't...
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• FTW wants to see 49ers trade for pass rusher from NFC rival
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  FTW proposes a trade sending Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff to the 49ers, reuniting him with Robert Saleh and bolstering San Francisco's pass rush.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
• USA Today Says 49ers Should Trade for Eagles Edge Rusher Bryce Huff
  From the Web › SI.com
  Bryce Huff was a huge disappointment for the Eagles. Now, they're trying to offload his horrendous contract. Should the 49ers trade for him?
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
• Report: 49ers Tried to Trade Up with Panthers in Round 1 of NFL Draft
  From the Web › SI.com
  Ultimately, the 49ers stood pat and drafted Mykel Williams with the 11th pick. But according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, they tried to trade up with the Panthers.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Biggest remaining need for all 32 NFL teams
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The 2025 NFL Draft was the last significant opportunity for NFL teams to add talent, but all franchises still have needs.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Maybe the 49ers won't actually have one of the NFL's easiest schedules this year
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers won't have an easy road back to the playoffs if these strength of schedule projections are on the mark.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade
  From the Web › ESPN
  NFL teams have added their rosters through free agency, trades and the draft, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost.
  Share • May 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
• Nick Bosa Will Bring the Most Out of 49ers DE Mykel Williams
  From the Web › SI.com
  Expect Mykel Williams' pass-rush production to explode on the 49ers largely thanks to Nick Bosa.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• The 49ers Should be Expected to Make the Playoffs Next Season
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers won six measly games last season and then lost nine starting players during free agency. And yet, I feel more confident in them now than I did before the...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Is 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan in any Danger of Losing his Job this Year?
  From the Web › SI.com
  Kyle Shanahan has three years remaining on his contract and the 49ers haven't extended it yet. Is he in danger of losing his job?
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Colin Cowherd predicts another disastrous season for the 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Colin Cowherd predicts another rough year for the 49ers, citing a poor draft, strong NFC West rivals, and a likely last-place finish in the division.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
• 49ers' Brock Purdy holds impressive 2022 NFL Draft class distinction 
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Brock Purdy, the 262nd pick in 2022, stands alone as the top QB from his draft class—now a 49ers starter and nearing a major contract extension.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
• 49ers' Bosa-Williams duo snubbed from PFF's exciting rookie-veteran pairings list
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers' rookie Mykel Williams and vet Nick Bosa didn't make PFF's top duos list—but their potential as a dominant edge tandem shouldn't be overlooked.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
• Projecting the 49ers' Depth Chart at Wide Receiver
  From the Web › SI.com
  Wide receiver is one of the weaker positions currently on the 49ers. The starters probably will be Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Expectations for 49ers' 2025 draft class after offseason re-tooling
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers do not have much time to wait for their rookies to arrive.After losing a dozen starters and key backups since the end of last season, the 49ers relied on the...
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
• Bleacher Report Projects the 49ers will Pay Brock Purdy $270 Million
  From the Web › SI.com
  At this point, it seems like a matter of when not if Brock Purdy's contract extension will get done.
  Share • May 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Morning Report: 49ers Climb the Ranks After 2025 Draft
  From the Web › 49ers.com
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  Share • May 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
• Robert Saleh's Return: Powering the 49ers' New D-Line
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  Robert Saleh returns to lead a revamped 49ers D-line featuring top draft picks aiming to restore dominance and fix 2024's run defense struggles.
  Carlos Torres • Share • May 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
• Fowler details 49ers' draft strategy; 4 experts predict DROY honors for Mykel Williams
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers go all-in on defense in the 2025 NFL Draft; experts see Mykel Williams as a top DROY candidate opposite Nick Bosa in Robert Saleh's aggressive scheme.
  David Bonilla • Share • May 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM