Who will fill the void left by a string of departed fan favorites? That is the question facing the San Francisco 49ers after an offseason defined by the loss of key players. Patrick Willis and Justin Smith have both called it a ... (Continue reading)
Pressure. Offenses hate it, and all defenses want to create it. In 2015, it is crucial to the success of the San Francisco 49ers that they are able to generate a pass rush as they aim for a bounce-back year ... (Continue reading)
The San Francisco 49ers, like every NFL team, will have difficult roster decisions to make at the end of preseason. However, the swathe of departures that have dominated their offseason is likely to make those calls even tougher for general ... (Continue reading)
The San Francisco 49ers have had great success with undrafted free-agent signings in recent years, striking gold with the likes of Alex Boone, Ian Williams, Tony Jerod-Eddie and Tramaine Brock. And, if the early indications from minicamp are anything to ... (Continue reading)
Nose tackle has been a position of intrigue for the San Francisco 49ers for the past two offseasons. Ian Williams has long been considered to be the guy to anchor the defensive line but, for a number of different reasons, ... (Continue reading)
Just when the San Francisco 49ers thought they had a settled roster, they were hit by another surprise departure. Offensive tackle Anthony Davis recently announced he is going to take some time away from the game, reported by the team's official ... (Continue reading)
The San Francisco 49ers backfield is in a better position than it was last year. That may strike some as an odd statement following the loss of all-time leading rusher Frank Gore in free agency, but, going into the 2015 season, the ... (Continue reading)
Until last year, the San Francisco 49ers had thrived under pressure on their way to three straight NFC Championship Games and one Super Bowl appearance. Following the disappointment of 2014 and the controversial decision to part company with head coach ... (Continue reading)
With the San Francisco 49ers having endured an offseason of upheaval including changes to the coaching staff and roster, building chemistry will be the main priority at OTAs. However, a number of players will also be keen to make an ... (Continue reading)
The San Francisco 49ers have had some pretty good drafts under general manager Trent Baalke. Since he took over as general manager, the Niners have acquired the likes of NaVorro Bowman, Aldon Smith, Colin Kaepernick through the draft, while their ... (Continue reading)