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Bayless scoffs at ESPN ranking, prefers 49ers’ Brock Purdy over Dak Prescott
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Brock Purdy has proven a lot in his short NFL career. In one-and-a-half seasons, the quarterback has helped deliver the San Francisco 49ers to two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl. He set a single-season franchise record by throwing for 4,280 passing yards in his sophomore NFL campaign, led all quarterbacks with a 113.0 passer rating, and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.
ESPN ranking: 49ers’ Brock Purdy a ‘system QB,’ not a top 10 QB
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. San Francisco 49ers fans were likely eager to see where Brock Purdy landed in ESPN's list of the top-10 NFL quarterbacks. Jeremy Fowler surveyed nearly 80 league executives, coaches, and scouts to compile the latest annual position-by-position rankings. However, The Faithful were probably shocked and disappointed to see Purdy's name left off the quarterback list.
49ers’ Trent Williams named NFL’s top-ranked offensive tackle
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Trent Williams is really good at his job. The San Francisco 49ers left tackle is a future Hall of Famer and has been the league's best offensive tackle for several years. And it's not just the 49ers fanbase that believes this.
Who will start at safety for the 49ers if Talanoa Hufanga isn’t ready to go in week one?
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. The San Francisco 49ers have two starters on defense returning from injury. Dre Greenlaw, a starting linebacker, tore his Achilles during the Super Bowl. And starting safety, Talanoa Hufanga, tore his ACL last November. Greenlaw likely won't be back on the field until later in the season, but the hope is that Hufanga will be ready early, perhaps even in week one.
49ers reporter predicts which six wide receivers make team’s 53-man roster
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. It's almost time for NFL training camps to begin. San Francisco 49ers rookies report this coming week, with the veterans reporting the following week. It's a time when camp battles begin heating up and discussions ensue about which players will make the final 53-man roster. One question that will be asked is how many wide receivers the 49ers will keep on the roster. Some years they break camp with five, while in other seasons, they start the regular season with six.
Watch: Ex-49ers LB Patrick Willis unboxes Hall of Fame jacket
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. San Francisco 49ers legend Patrick Willis will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next month. The Pro Football Hall of Fame shared a video of the former linebacker unboxing his gold jacket with a big smile on his face.
ESPN ranking highlights 49ers’ offensive weakness
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Jeremy Fowler continues to release his position-by-position top-10 rankings for ESPN, with the latest focusing on interior offensive linemen. Fowler compiled these lists after surveying nearly 80 league executives, coaches, and scouts. Unfortunately, this newest ranking underscores one of the San Francisco 49ers' biggest offensive weaknesses.
49ers Trade Possibility: Pass on a Lamborghini for Davante’s Inferno
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Brandon Aiyuk contends the 49ers want their star wide receiver on the cheap, and he's having none of it. San Francisco retains Aiyuk's services in 2024 on a fifth-year option that guarantees him...
CBS Sports picks recent Shanahan call as 49ers’ biggest do-over of all-time
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. The San Francisco 49ers have a storied history of success, but certain plays linger in fans' minds as moments they'd want to redo. There is Roger Craig's fumble in the NFC Championship Game on January 20, 1991, preventing the 49ers from becoming the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Jim Harbaugh likely regrets not calling Frank Gore's number in the closing minutes of Super Bowl XLVII.
Confrontation with Jerry Rice leaves two reporters baffled
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Jerry Rice is participating in the American Century Championship golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. While the Hall of Fame wide receiver has been engaging with the media at the event, he lost his composure when two Kansas City area reporters asked him a question. TMZ obtained a video of the exchange, which left the two media members baffled as to how the situation escalated so quickly (h/t Jon Opelt for the find).
ESPN: 49ers’ George Kittle the NFL’s most well-rounded tight end, but not the best
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. George Kittle is coming off his third career season surpassing 1,000 receiving yards. However, simply looking at his statistics doesn't provide a complete picture of what the tight end means to the San Francisco 49ers. Kittle earned Pro Football Focus' highest overall grade (87.6) among tight ends for his regular-season play last season. He also received the highest run-blocking grade (81.1) and the highest receiving grade (85.9) in his position group.
Steve Young: ‘Elite’ 49ers QB Brock Purdy will only get better
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Steve Young believes NFL quarterbacks need significant support to succeed, and few have as much talent around them as San Francisco 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy. Some critics argue that Purdy's success is primarily due to the playmakers around him. However, Young considers Purdy "elite," a term sure to make skeptics scoff.
Brandon Aiyuk Has Not Earned the Contract He Is Demanding
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is likely Brock Purdy's preferred receiving option whenever he drops back to pass. Ever since Purdy stepped in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 12 of the 2022 season, he and Aiyuk have built a strong and consistent chemistry, which ultimately translated into Aiyuk enjoying a career year in 2023.
PFF considers this 49ers offseason move ‘brilliant’
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Pro Football Focus analyst Trevor Sikkema recently evaluated every NFC team's offseason moves and picked the best one for each. While the San Francisco 49ers were less aggressive than they have been in recent years, they managed to revamp their underperforming defensive line, including adding Leonard Floyd to complement pass-rushing phenom Nick Bosa.
Ed McCaffrey believes 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk will eventually compromise to get deal done
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Count Ed McCaffrey, former NFL wide receiver and father of current San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, among those who believe that a deal with wideout Brandon Aiyuk will eventually be reached. Skepticism remains, as the 49ers and their star player reportedly remain apart in their negotiations for a contract extension.
Kyle Juszczyk confident 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk ‘get it done’
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Kyle Juszczyk is participating in the American Century Championship golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area caught up with the fullback to discuss the offseason's hottest San Francisco 49ers-related topic—the contract standoff with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
Kyle Juszczyk shares emotional response to 49ers asking for pay cut
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area had the chance to sit down with Kyle Juszczyk at the American Century Championship golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where the San Francisco 49ers fullback participated in the annual event. In March, the 49ers agreed to a restructured contract for Juszczyk to create salary cap savings.
Rapoport: How 49ers’ Brock Purdy can use 2024 to leverage massive payday
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. Brock Purdy is coming off a career-defining year, not just for himself but also in San Francisco 49ers history. The quarterback set a single-season franchise record with 4,280 passing yards last season. For those hoping to argue, "Yeah, but the season is 17 games now," Purdy accomplished this feat in just 16 games, sitting out the final week of the regular season.
Rapoport weighs in: Will Brandon Aiyuk report to 49ers training camp?
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. With training camp around the corner, the biggest storyline in the San Francisco 49ers news landscape remains Brandon Aiyuk's contract situation. Many wonder if the Bay Area team can finalize a deal with Aiyuk or if the receiver will play on his fifth-year option, which will pay him $14.124 million—well below market value.
Who will blink first in the 49ers-Aiyuk standoff?
Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above. The standoff between the San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk persists as training camp rapidly approaches. Aiyuk has been pushing for a contract extension that would place him among the NFL's highest-paid wide receivers, but the two sides have yet to see eye-to-eye on his potential salary.
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