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49ers 2018 draft class is dominates list of second year talents

Insidethe49 — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:02:00 +0000

Dat Draft. Remember when the San Francisco 49ers had awful drafts? Well 2018 may go down as one of the better ones. There’s still a lot of time left to really gauge where these players’ careers will go, but after one year and some promising stuff, you can’t help but be optimistic. The Draft Network’s

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WR Jalen Hurd is wildcard of 49ers’ 2019 draft class

Chris Wilson — Tue, 28 May 2019 11:30:55 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers double-dipped at the wide receiver position on Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft. Shanahan’s plans for wideout Deebo Samuel are clear, but what do the Niners have in store for their rookie RB-turned-WR Jalen Hurd? One of the worst-kept secrets of the 2019 NFL Draft was the San Francisco 49ers’

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Watch 49ers draft pick Deebo Samuel shows off hops on sick poster dunk

Insidethe49 — Mon, 27 May 2019 03:47:55 +0000

Among all wide receivers who tested their vertical jumps at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, Deebo Samuel ranked sixth with a 39-inch

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Ranking 49ers draft picks by Year 1 impact

Insidethe49 — Sun, 26 May 2019 01:35:57 +0000

The 49ers’ 2019 draft class has a chance to have a huge influence on the team’s success. They’ll have several rookies stepping into starting jobs, and others asked to be contributors starting in Week 1. We went through the 49ers’ eight draft picks and ranked them in order of the impact they’ll have in their

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NFL announces Cleveland and Kansas City to host 2021 and 2023 NFL Drafts

Insidethe49 — Fri, 24 May 2019 22:03:00 +0000

2022 is up still up for grabs. On Wednesday afternoon the NFL announced where the draft would be held for the years 2021 and 2023. The draft is headed to smaller-sized NFL markets, as Cleveland will host the 2021 Draft before Kansas City gets the event two years later. From the mid-1960s up until 2014,,

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49ers top draft pick Nick Bosa diagnosed with Grade 1 hamstring strain

Insidethe49 — Thu, 23 May 2019 21:07:42 +0000

The 49ers suffered a big blow on Thursday when it was determined that No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa will miss the next few weeks of

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49ers sign undrafted rookie defensive back Alex Brown, waive Damontre Moore

Insidethe49 — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:22:24 +0000

The 49ers on Thursday signed an undrafted rookie defensive back and waived a standout defensive lineman from the now-defunct Alliance of American Football.The 49ers announced the

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49ers draft pick Justin Skule proved himself playing SEC competition

Insidethe49 — Thu, 16 May 2019 15:54:27 +0000

Justin Skule did not play a snap at guard during his four-year career at Vanderbilt, but he will be willing to go wherever on the

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How 2019 NFL Draft would have changed with NBA Draft Lottery format

Insidethe49 — Thu, 16 May 2019 15:24:38 +0000

The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery should have stolen TNT's slogan on the spot. That night knew drama. Knicks felt heartbreak. The Pelicans won the

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Bucky Brooks considers the 49ers 2019 draft as one of the top-five impact rookie classes

Insidethe49 — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:03:00 +0000

The compliments keep rolling in. Things will continue to come in on what people think of the San Francisco 49ers’ 2019 draft, and the general consensus has been the first three picks are awesome, after that is where things get mixed reviews. Some people just don’t like punters taken in the fourth round. We’ve been

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High expectations for 49ers’ top 2018 draft picks

Insidethe49 — Fri, 10 May 2019 22:32:00 +0000

The 49ers’ first three selections in 2018 will play a large part in the team’s success this season. The spotlight is on the San Francisco 49ers’ current crop of rookies - and rightfully so. We’re only a couple weeks removed from the 2019 NFL Draft, and the team just wrapped up their first rookie minicamp

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49ers should stand pat at safety now that the draft has passed

Insidethe49 — Fri, 10 May 2019 14:03:00 +0000

The Niners had the chance to add talent in the draft There are still plenty of names available in free agency that could help the San Francisco 49ers. Because you know their name, doesn’t mean they can help. The Niners can use depth at a few positions, and possible starters at others. Safety isn’t one

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49ers’ fans confidence in the team has gone up post-draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 09 May 2019 22:33:00 +0000

FanPulse is back, and things have improved since the draft San Francisco 49ers fans are drinking the Kool-Aid this offseason, and it’s as good as ever. After a disappointing 2018 season filled with injuries, Niners fans were quite confident in the team after free agency. That confidence dipped a little bit before the draft, but

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49ers QB Nick Mullens makes MMQB’s “All-undrafted” team

Insidethe49 — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:03:00 +0000

Bet you didn’t see that coming There have been plenty of lists going around that involve the San Francisco 49ers. It’s not interesting to talk about the defensive rookie of the year because it’s no surprise Nick Bosa is the favorite. He was the first defensive player selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. You’ll also

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Projecting the impact of the 49ers’ 2019 draft class

Insidethe49 — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:03:00 +0000

Breaking down the possible roles for the 49ers’ rookie class heading into the 2019 season. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the team’s rookie minicamp last week. It was the first chance for Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the coaching staff to see their rookie class in action, including undrafted free agents and players

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NFL power rankings 2019: Where every team stands with draft picks made

Insidethe49 — Mon, 06 May 2019 03:18:33 +0000

The roster construction period of the NFL offseason essentially is complete.Weve been through cuts and trades, a free-agency feeding frenzy and the NFL draft. Veterans

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49ers sign undrafted Rice running back Austin Walter after tryout

Insidethe49 — Sun, 05 May 2019 15:31:30 +0000

The 49ers opened their rookie camp with one spot available on their 90-man roster.Austin Walter, a running back from Rice, earned the spot.The 49ers signed Walter to a three-year contract. Walter announced his signing on social media.I would like to thank the 49ers organization for giving me this opportunity thats not given to most people

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Worst-case scenarios for 49ers’ 2019 draft class

Insidethe49 — Sat, 04 May 2019 21:25:24 +0000

The 49ers’ 2019 draft class could be one of the most influential in the team’s history. We took a look at the entire eight-player class to come up with the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each pick. Injuries are the obvious worst-case scenario for every athlete. We left those out of our doomsday situations for

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Best-case scenarios for 49ers’ 2019 draft class

Insidethe49 — Sat, 04 May 2019 17:58:15 +0000

The 49ers’ 2019 draft class could be one of the most influential in the team’s history. We took a look at the entire eight-player class to come up with the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each pick. The aim was to be realistic with the most-optimistic scenarios. If the 49ers get all of their players

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Rating the rivals: how good was the Rams’ draft?

Insidethe49 — Sat, 04 May 2019 17:03:00 +0000

Well, when they started picking. Let’s just go to the big joke about the Los Angeles Rams: when they started picking. It wasn’t the first round, and it almost wasn’t the second round. The Rams started drafting with the 61st pick, a pick that wasn’t even theirs. From Day one until the back-half of Day

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Which draft crush do you wish the 49ers selected?

Insidethe49 — Sat, 04 May 2019 12:03:00 +0000

Now that the NFL Draft is over with, there’s a lot of fans that missed out on seeing their favorite college players go to the 49ers. Who is disappointed? The 2019 NFL Draft is over with and some of you like what the San Francisco 49ers did, some of you didn’t. They got Nick Bosa,

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NFL executives weigh in on the 49ers 2019 draft class

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 20:33:00 +0000

Some interesting comments from a couple higher-ups in the NFL. Just about everyone has weighed in on the NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mike Sando recently sat down with some NFL executives and asked for their unfiltered opinions on every teams NFL Draft. Keep in mind, these are anonymous, so they can say anything without any repercussions.

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49ers sign five 2019 NFL Draft picks, 10 undrafted free agents

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 20:00:26 +0000

The only draft picks who remain unsigned are their first two selections from last week: former Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa and ex-South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

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10 undrafted free agents sign with 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 19:14:38 +0000

Undrafted free agents played a key role in the 49ers’ 2018 season. Now they have 10 new UDFAs signed to the 90-man roster according to a team release Friday. Here’s the 10-player group of undrafted players who’ll try and land on the 49ers’ 53-man roster: LB Azeez Al-Shaair S Demetrius Flanniigan-Fowles S Cameron Glenn DL

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49ers announce signings of five draft picks and 10 undrafted free agents.

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 18:52:26 +0000

Each to four-year deals, along with 10 undrafted rookie free agents. With rookie minicamp running today through Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers announced that they have signed five of the teams eight draft picks. The team signed Jalen Hurd, Dre Greenlaw, Kaden Smith, Justin Skule, and Tim Harris. Each player was signed to a

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49ers officially sign 5 more draft picks

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 18:49:42 +0000

The 49ers have six of their eight draft picks officially signed to their standard rookie contracts. Fourth-round pick Mitch Wishnowsky, a punter from Utah, was the first 2019 draft pick to sign Tuesday. Five other picks signed Friday according to a release from the team. Here are the 49ers’ draft picks who have signed their

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Candlestick Chronicles: Meet the 49ers’ 2019 draft class

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 17:23:11 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson take a first look at the 49ers rookie class now that they’re on site at the team facility. Chris runs down some of the things we learned from rookie introductory press conferences, and the guys chat about the ramifications of some of the things players chatted

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What other NFL executives thought of 49ers’ first two picks in 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 16:51:12 +0000

Executives around the NFL believe the 49ers made great picks in Nick Bosa and Deebo Samuel with their first two selections in this year's draft.

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Rating the rivals: how good was the Cardinals’ draft?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 13:02:00 +0000

PFF called Arizona’s draft “excellent.” I beg to differ. How well the 49ers’ division rivals drafted is almost as important as their own draft. Akash Anavarathan recently looked at the Seahawks results. Let’s look at the Cardinals. Pro Football Focus rated Arizona’s draft as EXCELLENT, which makes sense since the choices have high PFF ratings.

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How Deebo Samuel’s Senior Bowl gave him feeling 49ers would draft him

Insidethe49 — Fri, 03 May 2019 00:10:53 +0000

SANTA CLARA -- After playing for the 49ers' coaching staff at the 2019 Senior Bowl, former South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel knew there was

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49ers address secondary in way-too-early 2020 mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 02 May 2019 19:00:01 +0000

The 49ers may or may not have glaring holes in their secondary following the 2019 season. They may have them now, but the front office opted to let their current crop of talent compete for starting jobs to see how they fare with a better pass rush. It stands to reason that not every player

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NFL mock draft 2020: Todd McShay has 49ers picking cornerback CJ Henderson

Insidethe49 — Thu, 02 May 2019 17:54:20 +0000

The 49ers had a glaring need to upgrade their secondary in the 2019 NFL Draft, and yet they waited until the sixth round to select

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers do not shy away from players with injury history

Insidethe49 — Thu, 02 May 2019 15:24:38 +0000

One of the first moves of the 49ers offseason was to restructure the way the organization deals with injuries and rehabilitation.But the organization

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Vegas improves 49ers odds to win over 8 games after NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 02 May 2019 11:50:00 +0000

The betting odds changed slightly after the NFL Draft The point of doing the odds for the San Francisco 49ers before the draft was to see how those odds would change after the draft. The question I had was would the 49ers select a group of players that would affect their odds drastically enough to

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49ers’ 2019 draft picks chances to start in rookie year

Insidethe49 — Thu, 02 May 2019 01:00:30 +0000

The 49ers’ eight-player 2019 draft class will need to immediately make their presence known if San Francisco is going to contend for the playoffs this season. They chose to address their biggest needs through the draft instead of free agency, a fine strategy, but they need a handful of successful NFL players to come from

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ESPN believes 49ers Arik Armstead is the most likely candidate to be cut post-draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 21:02:00 +0000

Looking at the roster, and there’s not many bad contracts Today we’ve gone over what the San Francisco 49ers depth chart might look like, and the possibility of an undrafted free agent making the team. Now it’s time to talk about potential cuts. With the free agency window all but closed and the NFL draft

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Dan Kadar: 49ers A+ move in the 2019 draft was adding talent at wide receiver

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 19:33:00 +0000

The 49ers doubled up on the position, and SB Nation’s Dan Kadar approves SB Nation’s resident draft guru Dan Kadar wrote an article where he went through every teams draft and decided what the best move each team made. Here is what Kadar had to say about the San Francisco 49ers draft: Getting more wide

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Examining 49ers’ 90-man roster after free agency, NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 17:09:04 +0000

The 49ers are set this week to add 11 undrafted rookies to their roster, along with their eight draft picks, to reach the leagues 90-man roster maximum for the first time this offseason.There is likely to be some roster adjustments through training camp and up to the start of the regular season, but the vast

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49ers roster reset: Examining team outlook following 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 17:09:04 +0000

The 49ers are set this week to add 11 undrafted rookies to their roster, along with their eight draft picks, to reach the leagues 90-man

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How many undrafted free agents will make the 49ers roster?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 16:33:00 +0000

It has to be a defensive back or an offensive lineman, right? Nothing has been finalized just yet for the San Francisco 49ers UDFA class. As of now, the team has agreed to terms with 12 players: RB Wesley Fields, Georgia Southern DL Hunter Synder, Florida Atlantic LB Deonte Roberts, Rutgers S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Arizona

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All the video of the 49ers’ 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 15:02:00 +0000

Miss the televised chaos of the draft? We got your coverage right here. Fans of the San Francisco 49ers are lucky. Because we have a user on YouTube who goes by Marvin49. Every year he posts all the correspondence of NFL Network and ESPN regarding each of the San Francisco 49ers picks—or at least what

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49ers projected depth chart post-NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 01 May 2019 13:32:00 +0000

There will be some very good battles at training camp The “busy” part of free agency and the NFL Draft are behind us now. Barring any big signings, the names on the San Francisco 49ers 90-man roster are set in stone. The players will determine how much they play over the next four months. Until

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49ers sign fourth-round draft pick Mitch Wishnowsky to four-year contract

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:31:24 +0000

The 49ers had their eye on Mitch Wishnowsky for a while, and they got their guy in the fourth round. On Tuesday, they inked him to his rookie contract.

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49ers 53-man roster projection: Post-NFL draft edition

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:06:48 +0000

The 49ers’ 90-man roster is taking shape and rookie mini-camp is set to open Thursday. 2019 could be a defining year in 49ers franchise history, and how their 53-man roster shakes out will be the pivotal starting point for the campaign. With training camp fast approaching, we put together our initial 53-man roster projection for

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Setting realistic expectations for the 49ers first three draft picks

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 21:02:00 +0000

Let’s talk about what to expect from the rookies we know will play Setting realistic expectations for a rookie class is always difficult right after the draft. It can go both ways, too. I’ll try and set fair expectations for each selection. Let’s use the second overall selection as an example of that. Nick Bosa

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How did the Seahawks draft compare to the 49ers?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:33:00 +0000

While the 49ers’ draft class is under heavy evaluation, it’s time to see how a northern rival fared in the NFL Draft. While Niners Nation continues to break down the 49ers’ draft class, at the same time, it’s smart to get to know how their rivals fared in the draft as well. The Seattle Seahawks

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers’ two receivers get rave reviews from Greg Cosell

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:18:22 +0000

The 49ers made two big upgrades to their receiving corps in the 2019 NFL Draft with the additions of Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd. With the

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NFL Draft 2019: How Patriots used 49ers pick from Jimmy Garoppolo trade

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:06:21 +0000

When the 49ers acquired quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo from the New England Patriots in the middle of the 2017 season for a second-round draft pick, the

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Way too early mock draft has the 49ers going offensive tackle in 2020

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:32:00 +0000

This is far too early for a mock draft, but right now let’s see what 2020 brings. The 2019 NFL Draft may have concluded, and we may be done with mock drafts, but not before we get a look at 2020, far, far earlier than we really should. There’s two things right off the bat:

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Better Rivals podcast: 49ers 2019 draft review

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 02:36:24 +0000

So...how’d they do? On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wrap up our coverage of the 2019 NFL draft with thoughts on San Francisco’s Day 3 selections and our takeaways with a third Lynchahan offseason in the books. What was our overall feeling about the 49ers’ draft? (1:15) Where did they find

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NFL analyst says 49ers draft class sets Jimmy Garoppolo up for success

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:04:23 +0000

When it comes to the 49ers' recent draft class, Nick Bosa became "The Choice" with the No. 2 overall pick after Arizona went

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4 remaining concerns about 49ers after NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:00:46 +0000

It’s hard to argue with the fact the San Francisco 49ers have had a strong offseason. After already strengthening the roster with veterans like Dee Ford and Kwon Alexander via trade and free agency, the team continued to build its core with a strong draft that netted top prospects in defensive end Nick Bosa and

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49ers waive 7 players following NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:32:18 +0000

The 49ers on Monday announced they waived seven players following the NFL draft. They placed on waivers WR Steven Dunbar Jr., WR Jordan Smallwood, DB Godwin Igwebuike, CB Tarvarus McFadden, S Terrell Williams Jr., LB James Onwualu and P Justin Vogel. San Francisco made eight picks in the draft and brought in a slew of undrafted free agents for rookie tryouts. Related49ers

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49ers 2019 draft class gets jersey numbers

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 23:15:30 +0000

The 49ers’ eight 2019 draft picks got their jersey numbers Monday. The #49ers draft class was issued their jersey numbers:Nick Bosa-97Deebo Samuel-19Jalen Hurd-17Mitch Wishnowsky-6Dre Greenlaw-57Kaden Smith-89Justin Skule-67Tim Harris-35 — Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) April 29, 2019 Bosa will get the No. 97 he wore in college. That number belonged to his dad and brother in the

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Recapping the draft from a non-football perspective

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 22:02:00 +0000

Highlighting the most entertaining, ridiculous, and memorable people, performances, and moments from the 2019 NFL Draft. Before, during and after the draft, you see all kinds of well-worn listicles -- draft crushes, stock ups and downs, winners and losers, and of course, the all-powerful draft grades. I could avoid these cliches and come up with

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49ers waive seven players to prepare for undrafted free-agent signings

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 20:32:31 +0000

With an eight-player draft class and more undrafted rookies set to be signed this week, the 49ers on Monday waived seven

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We know who the 49ers drafted, now it’s time to find out the why

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 19:02:00 +0000

One reason why the 49ers drafted each player By now you’ve seen draft grades and winners and losers. One thing we haven’t really talked about is the “why.” So let’s do that today. Here is one reason why the San Francisco 49ers selected who they did during the NFL Draft. Nick Bosa Pressure busts pipes

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NFL draft: Kliff Kingsbury was OK with taking Nick Bosa, keeping Josh Rosen

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:46:24 +0000

For months it appeared that the Arizona Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick was a foregone conclusion.The minute Cardinals general manager

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Draft grades for all 32 NFL teams

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:33:00 +0000

Today we grade each team’s class from the 2019 NFL Draft. Greetings Faithful! Just like that, the 2019 NFL Draft is over with. On Sunday, we discussed some winners and losers. Today, we are going to grade each team’s class. The San Francisco 49ers came away from the draft with eight new additions to the

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NFL Draft 2019 puts pressure on these 49ers veterans to hold onto roles

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:05:02 +0000

The third law of the NFL draft is quite simple: For every action that occurred during the three days in Nashville last week, there is

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Draft weekend puts pressure on these 49ers vets to hold onto roles

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:05:02 +0000

The third law of the NFL draft is quite simple: For every action that occurred during the three days in Nashville last week, there is an equal and opposite reaction.The 49ers turned their six scheduled draft picks into eight selections. That does not necessarily mean all eight players added will win a job over a

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NFL Draft 2019: Deebo Samuel best 49ers value pick, Todd McShay says

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:31:24 +0000

Even though Nick Bosa was at the top of his big board, there's a player the 49ers drafted that ESPN's Todd McShay loves even more for

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What do you think was the 49ers’ “value pick” of the 2019 NFL Draft?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:03:00 +0000

Todd McShay seems to think it was Deebo Samuel, do you disagree? The San Francisco 49ers made some moves in the 2019 NFL Draft and the further you went, the more polarizing they became. Right up to where they took a punter in the fourth round. There were still some picks with value that filled

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Mel Kiper gives 49ers a B- grade for 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:03:00 +0000

His reasoning is quite sound. No, really. The San Francisco 49ers 2019 draft has concluded and you’ll be seeing all sorts of draft grades coming out. One of the more interesting ones will become from ESPN analyst Mel Kiper who has made a living evaluating prospects and giving his take where team’s progress through the

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Golden Nuggets: No more mock drafts

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Monday, April 29th 2019 Well remember all that draft prep we did and mock drafts we did every single day for the last six or so months once we knew the 49ers were getting a top-10 pick? That’s pretty much over. Yes, welcome to the dead points of the

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2019 NFL Draft grades: How Mel Kiper Jr. views 49ers’ eight picks

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:36:15 +0000

Now that the 2019 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, it's time to hand out the grades.ESPN's draft expert, Mel Kiper Jr., believes the

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Winners and losers of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:02:00 +0000

Today we recap and analyze some of the biggest winners and losers of the 2019 NFL Draft. The 2019 NFL Draft has come and gone. Each team made their best judgements in hoping to improve their squads and begin to carve the pathway towards Super Bowl glory. Like with every draft there are those teams

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Why 49ers draft pick Dre Greenlaw’s biggest fan is man he’s never met

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:30:06 +0000

Its a call no parent ever hopes to receive. It's the one that wakes them up in the wee hours, telling them one of their children is in

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Man tweets story of how 49ers draft pick Dre Greenlaw saved daughter

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:52:23 +0000

During a draft -- it doesn't matter the sport -- many things occur on Twitter.For starters, some of these players have had social media for a very

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Candlestick Chronicles: 49ers complete NFL draft breakdown

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:41:20 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson get together after the draft to analyze the 49ers’ batch of picks. They break down how each player fits with San Francisco, and then they go into deeper discussion about the philosophy behind the selections, including a rundown of why the selection of punter Mitch Wishnowsky

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49ers NFL draft recap: How John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan arrived at picks

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:23:55 +0000

The 49ers began the three-day NFL draft with six draft picks. But after a couple of Day 3 trades, general manager John Lynch and Co.

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Winners and losers from the 49ers’ 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 17:33:00 +0000

Let’s take a look at how the 49ers did in the 2019 NFL Draft this weekend. After all the pre-draft evaluations and mock drafts, the San Francisco 49ers finished the weekend with eight new draft picks. Here’s a list of the players that John Lynch and Co. selected during the three days: 1 (2). Nick

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Did the 49ers draft Jalen Hurd as a tight end?

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 14:45:00 +0000

The 49ers got some versatility in their latest wide receiver prospect. He might be a wide receiver much longer. When Jalen Hurd was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, his listed position was wide receiver. Something the 49ers already took a round ago with Deebo Samuel.

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49ers draft punter in the 4th, raising questions about decision-making

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

The need was there, but is this a proper value play? The San Francisco 49ers spent a fourth round pick on punter Mitch Wishnowsky, and you know that excites me. Well, drafting a punter makes me happy. Spending a fourth round pick on the position? It raises some question marks. Any time a special teams

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Golden Nuggets: The draft is a wrap

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Sunday, April 27, 2019 It’s post draft day and now we can get to looking at training camp and what the 90-man roster will shape up to be. As far as the 49ers’ haul during the draft, it appears to be kind of mixed. Some think they made the

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2019 NFL Draft: Biggest winners, losers from weekend in Nashville

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 04:56:39 +0000

After an offseason of hype, the 2019 NFL Draft is over. The Arizona Cardinals removed the "presumptive" tag from No. 1 overall pick Kyler

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2019 NFL Draft grades: 49ers’ eight picks earn praise, question marks

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 02:34:45 +0000

How did the 49ers do? Here's a list of each of their picks, and grades for their 2019 draft class from writers around the country.

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How do you grade the 49ers 2019 draft class?

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 01:03:00 +0000

The 49ers walked away with nine players in the 2018 NFL Draft. Reactions are mixed for now. The 2019 NFL Draft is a wrap and the San Francisco 49ers are working their way through undrafted free agency. If history indicates anything, the 49ers should find an undrafted free agent or two that they can put

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Richard Sherman’s health might have played role in 49ers’ draft strategy

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:22:56 +0000

The 49ers didn't add a cornerback until the sixth round of the draft, and Richard Sherman might be part of the reason for that strategy.

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Best players available after the 2019 Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:01:50 +0000

Time to consider some UDFA options. Here are some of the best on the market. We’ve made it through three days of draft picks, and now we move on to the craziest part of the week, undrafted free agency. Undrafted players will commit to multiple teams, teams will change their minds about a player, and

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49ers’ undrafted free-agent tracker after 2019 NFL Draft

Chris Wilson — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:50:27 +0000

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have wrapped up the 2019 NFL Draft, the race is on for the top undrafted free agents. Our Niners 2019 UDFA tracker has a running list of all the latest signings, news and rumors. If you’re an undrafted free agent who wants a job in the NFL, you’re anxiously

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49ers undrafted free agent tracker: UCLA quarterback agrees to terms

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:46:58 +0000

SANTA CLARA The 49ers went into the NFL draft without a need at quarterback.But shortly after all the picks had been made on Saturday,

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49ers undrafted free agent tracker: Signings after 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:46:58 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft has concluded, but that doesn't mean the 49ers' work is over. With 85 roster spots, the 49ers will have five spots to

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Tracking 49ers undrafted free agent signings following 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:16:56 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft is a wrap, and now we move to UDFA signings The 2019 NFL Draft is wrapping up, and with the San Francisco 49ers are walking away with eight picks added to their roster (provided there isn’t a last second trade into the seventh round). Now the 49ers turn to free agency

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49ers 2019 NFL draft grades

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 22:00:58 +0000

The 49ers wrapped up the 2019 NFL draft on Saturday with eight picks. We went through and gave an initial grade for each pick, and an overall grade for the whole draft. Round 1, Pick 2: Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) This was the no-brainer choice of the draft. The

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Complete list of 2019 49ers NFL draft picks

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:32:28 +0000

We’ve got a full rundown of the 49ers 2019 NFL Draft class. Undrafted free agency is officially underway, so the 49ers rookie class will grow, but here are this year’s draft picks. The 2019 NFL Draft is officially complete, with the 49ers making eight selections this past weekend. San Francisco made two trades, adding two

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San Francisco 49ers undrafted free agent tracker

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:16:56 +0000

The 49ers had a ton of success with undrafted free agents a season ago, illuminating the importance of an oft-forgotten part of the draft process. Once the NFL draft finishes, the race begins to sign undrafted players. They’re free to land wherever they want to sign a deal. Last season, San Francisco got big production

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Full list of 49ers 2019 NFL draft picks

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:52:47 +0000

The 49ers did some wheeling and dealing on Day 3 of the NFL draft to go from six picks to eight. They finished up with five picks in Rounds 4 through 7, to go along with their three picks in the first three rounds. Here is a complete list of the 49ers draft picks: Round

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers round out class by selecting CB Tim Harris

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:52:42 +0000

With the 49ers eighth and final pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the club addressed their defensive backfield with the selection of Virginias Tim Harris.The

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49ers surprised LB Dre Greenlaw by drafting him despite canceled visit

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:26:37 +0000

Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw wasnt expecting a call from the 49ers during the draft after his 30 visit was canceled, but apparently, his contact with

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49ers surprised linebacker Dre Greenlaw by drafting him despite canceled visit

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:26:37 +0000

Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw wasnt expecting a call from the 49ers during the 2019 NFL draft after his top-30 visit was canceled, but apparently, his contact

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2019 NFL Draft: Breaking down TE Kaden Smith to 49ers

Chris Wilson — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:20:14 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers selected Stanford Cardinal tight end Kaden Smith with their first pick in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With the No. 176 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected a local product, Stanford tight end Kaden Smith. at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, Smith is

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers look to bolster O-line by drafing Justin Skule

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:10:06 +0000

The 49ers selected Justin Skule of Vanderbilt in the sixth round in hopes of adding to their depth on the offensive line.Skule was the 49ers

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers snag Stanford tight end Kaden Smith in sixth round

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:35:00 +0000

The 49ers selected Stanford tight end Kaden Smith with their first of three scheduled picks in the third round.On Friday, the 49ers selected wide receivers

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers add to depth by drafting LB Dre Greenlaw

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:35:28 +0000

The 49ers added to their defensive depth on Saturday with the selection of Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw in the fifth round with the No. 148

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49ers pick LB Dre Greenlaw No. 148 overall in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:15:51 +0000

The 49ers took Arkansas linebacker Dre Greenlaw with the fifth-round selection they acquired in a trade with the Denver Broncos. Greenlaw is built like modern WILL linebacker who plays more like a safety than a traditional downhill, run stopper. He measured out at 5-11, 237 pounds at the combine, and he brings a ton of

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49ers draft pick Mitch Wishnowsky’s path to NFL was anything but conventional

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:08:22 +0000

Age is nothing but a number for 27-year-old punter Mitch Wishnowsky, the 49ers' surprise 4th round selection of the draft, whose path to the

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Updated 49ers draft picks after whirlwind of Day 3 trades

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:52:04 +0000

The 49ers got very active at the start of the fourth round Saturday morning. First they traded back from the No. 104 pick with the Cincinnati Bengals. Using one of the two sixth-round picks they got in that trade, and edge rusher Dekoda Watson, the 49ers moved up for a fifth-round pick. They also spent

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers pick punter Mitch Wishnowsky in fourth round

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:36:41 +0000

After trading the second pick in the fourth round to the Cincinnati Bengals, the 49ers finally made their first Day 3 selection.The 49ers selected Utah

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49ers trade the second pick of the draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:14:42 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers have decided to make some moves in the 2019 NFL draft, they have traded their first selection in the fourth round to the Cincinnati Bengals The 2019 NFL draft is underway, and the San Francisco 49ers want some more time and picks to figure things out. They are getting the hell

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49ers draft pick Jalen Hurd switched to receiver for chance at longer career

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:01:53 +0000

SANTA CLARA -- He was a running back at Tennessee when he decided to make a move with his NFL future in mind.Jalen Hurd was

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Live updates for Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:45:00 +0000

Every pick, every trade in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft will be updated live. The 49ers pick No. 104 overall, No. 176 overall, and No. 30 overall Welcome to Niners Nation’s 2019 NFL Draft live blog! We will be providing updates throughout Friday evening as the draft gets underway. It’s the final

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Mixed reactions in draft grade for 49ers day 2 selections

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 15:21:37 +0000

The 49ers addressed the wide receiver position in a big way. The third day of the 2019 NFL Draft is about to get going, and the San Francisco 49ers currently have three picks left. Day two saw them beef up their passing game, selecting South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel and Baylor wide receiver Jalen

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Winners and losers from Day 2 of the draft: 49ers edition

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:02:00 +0000

Taking a look at who today’s draft picks impact on the Niners roster The San Francisco 49ers were always going to take a wide receiver. The team hosted 14 players at the position. What was a surprise was the team taking two receivers. Here are some winners and losers after Day 2 of the draft.

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NN Poll: Day 2 draft grades

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 12:02:00 +0000

Day 2 of the NFL Draft is behind us and the 49ers added some firepower on the offensive side of the ball - how would you grade their two picks? Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft have been completed and the 49ers, by the end of day 2, had selected not one

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Best available players for 49ers needs heading into day 3 of 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 11:02:00 +0000

Looking at the best available prospects for Day Three of the 2019 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49er made one thing very clear on Friday evening. They were out to improve and build upon their receiving unit for 2019 and beyond. It started with the selection of Debo Samuel 36th overall in the second round.

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2019 NFL draft: Best available players for Day 3

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 04:30:10 +0000

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers believe they drafted two most physical receivers

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 04:16:46 +0000

The 49ers wanted to make their offense more physical and believe they did just that with the addition of wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd.

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2019 NFL draft Day 3: When will 49ers make their picks?

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 04:07:35 +0000

The 49ers stood pat through the first three rounds of the draft, leaving them with three picks going into the final day of the three-day event. Rounds 4 through 7 will take place Saturday, and San Francisco won’t pick in two of the four rounds. Here are their scheduled picks on Day 3 of the

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49ers show confidence in secondary in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 03:33:49 +0000

The 49ers didn’t address their perceived needs in the secondary in the first three rounds of the NFL draft. Most pre-draft analysis had San Francisco scooping up a safety or cornerback in one of the draft’s first two days. Instead they opted for a pair of wide receivers, signaling confidence from the club in the

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DK Metcalf drafted by Seahawks after receiver didn’t mesh with 49ers

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:52:20 +0000

The 49ers and the Seahawks never have been big fans of each other.DK Metcalf should fit right into the NFC West rivalry.The Seahawks selected Metcalf --

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers pick Jalen Hurd at No. 67 to pair with Deebo Samuel

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:50:22 +0000

After adding a wide receiver in the second round, the 49ers continued to improve their passing attack with the selection of former Baylor wide receiver Jalen Hurd with the No. 67 overall pick.

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Live updates for the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 01:31:16 +0000

Every pick, every trade in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft will be updated live. The 49ers hold the No. 36 & 67 picks, but there will be plenty more to follow. Welcome to Niners Nation’s 2019 NFL Draft live blog! We will be providing updates throughout Friday evening as the draft gets

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Watch new 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel find out he’s No. 36 NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:48:20 +0000

The 49ers selected Deebo Samuel with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Friday, changing the former South Carolina wide

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WATCH: Deebo Samuel’s draft party erupts after 49ers pick him

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:33:36 +0000

Former South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel wasn’t picked in the first round. He went early in Round 2 though, going to the 49ers with the fourth pick in the second round. The outpouring of emotion from Samuel and the gathering of friends and family at his draft party was incredible. Here’s the video via

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers players, coaches react to Deebo Samuel pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:13:34 +0000

The 49ers gave quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo a new weapon when they selected wide receiver Deebo Samuel with No. 36 overall pick of the

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Twitter reacts to the 49ers taking WR Deebo Samuel in the second round of the NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 00:07:55 +0000

Deebo is good. I promise. I thought most San Francisco 49ers fans were on board with wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Seeing some people love the pick, and others wanting another wide receiver or position. I think the secondary argument is fair, but Samuel is a good player. The point of the draft is to get

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers pick Deebo Samuel at No. 36 to improve passing attack

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 23:35:45 +0000

After bolstering the defense with their first-round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 49ers addressed the offensive side of the ball in

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers take WR Deebo Samuel with No. 36 pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 23:26:22 +0000

The 49ers filled their need at wide receiver with the fourth pick in the second round (No. 36 overall), selecting South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel posted 148 catches for 2,076 yards and 16 touchdowns in his four years with the Gamecocks. He had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, flashing a tremendous

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers pick WR Deebo Samuel with No. 36 pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 23:26:22 +0000

The 49ers filled their need at wide receiver with the fourth pick in the second round. They selected South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel No. 36 overall. Samuel posted 148 catches for 2,076 yards and 16 touchdowns in his four years with the Gamecocks. He had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, flashing a

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers’ Nick Bosa ‘jacked up’ despite subdued demeanor

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 23:12:46 +0000

SANTA CLARA -- One day after a hectic experience for Nick Bosa, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft faced the

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Live updates for the second and third rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:45:00 +0000

Every pick, every trade in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft will be updated live. The 49ers hold the No. 36 & 67 picks, but there will be plenty more to follow. Welcome to Niners Nation’s 2019 NFL Draft live blog! We will be providing updates throughout Friday evening as the draft gets

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2019 NFL draft: Where are the 49ers picking in Day 2

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:30:11 +0000

The first round of the NFL draft couldn’t have gone much better for the 49ers. They got the top edge rusher, and arguably best player in the draft with the No. 2 overall pick, and then there wasn’t a big run on players at their biggest positions of need remaining. San Francisco is only scheduled

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3 key needs 49ers should address on Day 2 of NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:07:05 +0000

The 49ers got lucky on Day 1 of the NFL draft with several players at their biggest positions of need falling to the second day. Rounds 2 and 3 should offer several players who can be productive for San Francisco right away. General manager John Lynch will only have two picks at his disposal going

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San Francisco 49ers: 2019 NFL Draft tracker with grades and analysis

Chris Wilson — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:04:45 +0000

Discuss the 2019 NFL Draft with Niner Noise writers and fans as we grade each of the San Francisco 49ers’ draft picks over all seven rounds. Months of speculation and waiting comes to a close, finally, when the 2019 NFL Draft officially kicks off on Thursday, April 25 from Nashville, Tennessee. The San Francisco 49ers

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Which players should the 49ers avoid on Day 2 of the draft?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 21:32:00 +0000

The responses are all over the place We’ve talked about options at wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers today. I want to spin it. There are plenty of good players still available. Looking at the teams needs, the draft was always going to shape up well for them. The first-round was no different. With

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NFL draft 2019: 49ers have many options to bolster roster on Day 2

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:38:33 +0000

The 49ers are expected to select a wide receiver on Day 2 of the NFL draft, but there are plenty of other prospects they could add on Friday as potential upgrades to their roster.

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Winners and losers from around the NFL on Day 1 of the draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:32:00 +0000

Let’s take a look back at how teams around the league fared on day 1 of the NFL Draft It’s hard to believe that NFL Draft is not only upon us but the first day is already in the books. We're going to take a moment to identify winners and losers from yesterday’s opening round

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How Cardinals drafting Kyler Murray, trade of Josh Rosen impacts 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:11:49 +0000

With the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals did what many expected and took Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray. Less than 24

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5 takeaways from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan after drafting Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:32:00 +0000

The 49ers selected Nick Bosa with the second pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. Let’s take a look at what John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan had to say about their new pass rusher. They got their guy. On Thursday, the San Francisco 49ers selected Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa with the No. 2 pick

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Day 2 Mock Draft roundup: Who will the 49ers select on Friday?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:01:00 +0000

A look at four Mock Drafts for rounds 2 & 3 We’re not done with these Mock Drafts just yet. Let’s take a look at four from around the internet to see who people think the San Francisco 49ers will select on Day 2 of the draft. Dan Kadar- SB Nation No. 36 - Rock

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NFL draft 2019: 49ers enter second round with receiver atop list of needs

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:54:50 +0000

Now that defensive end Nick Bosa has been secured with the teams first-round draft pick, the 49ers can shift focus toward addressing their biggest

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2019 NFL draft first-round grades: How 49ers fared with Nick Bosa pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:31:05 +0000

The 49ers were sitting in an enviable position entering the 2019 NFL Draft, and now that the first round has come and gone, the evaluation

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2019 NFL draft: Best available players for Day 2

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:58:31 +0000

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NFL Draft 2019: Biggest winners, losers from Round 1 full of surprises

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:17:37 +0000

The first round of the 2019 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it didn't take long for it to create quite a stir.Kyler Murray

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Best players available for 49ers on Day 2 of NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:13:08 +0000

The 49ers had an ideal first round despite picking only once with the No. 2 overall selection. They took edge rusher Nick Bosa, and then avoided a run on defensive backs or wide receivers. That leaves a ton of talent available on Day 2 where the 49ers will hold pick No. 36 – fourth overall

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Nick Bosa’s selection by 49ers feels like family at NFL Draft, in Bay

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 03:56:57 +0000

Nick Bosa was surrounded by family, friends and mentors as the 49ers made him the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Bosa explains how special the moment was and how he feels to be San Francisco-bound.

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers select draft’s top prospect, Nick Bosa, with No. 2 pick.

Chris Wilson — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 03:35:50 +0000

A year after ignoring the outside pass rush to the detriment of the team and the dismay of the 49ers Faithful, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan took the opposite approach in 2019 by spending a significant amount of capital on a pair of potentially elite pass-rushers. San Francisco’s fan base

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Live updates for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft-Part II

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 03:16:14 +0000

Every pick, every trade in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft will be updated live. The 49ers hold the No. 2 pick, but there will be plenty more to follow. Welcome to Niners Nation's 2019 NFL Draft live blog! We will be providing updates throughout Thursday evening as the draft gets underway. The

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NFL Draft 2019: Nick Bosa says he’s learned from social media activity

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 03:13:58 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nick Bosa does not foresee his activity on social media being an issue with the 49ers because of the history hes had

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NFL Draft 2019: Nick Bosa excited to join 49ers’ stacked defensive line

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:59:24 +0000

The 49ers added to their stacked defensive line Thursday night by selecting Nick Bosa with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL

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Watch 49ers GM John Lynch tell Nick Bosa he’s team’s No. 2 draft pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:47:24 +0000

The NFL draft is all about life-changing moments, as college football players realize their lifelong dreams of playing in the league.On Thursday night, 49ers general

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NFL Draft 2019: Pundit, 49ers players react to Nick Bosa pick at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:03:13 +0000

The 49ers wanted Ohio State edge rusher Nick Bosa, and they got him with the No. 2 pick in Thursday's NFL draft.Needless to

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2019 NFL draft grade: 49ers hit home run with Nick Bosa pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:31:50 +0000

The 49ers didn’t over-complicate things with the No. 2 pick. Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa was the best player available, and he fit San Francisco’s biggest need. It’s impossible to grade the selection as anything other than an A. Bosa checks all the boxes teams typically want from a 4-3 defensive end. He meets

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49ers select DE Nick Bosa with No. 2 pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:30:38 +0000

The 49ers stood pat with the No. 2 overall selection in the first round of the NFL Draft, and selected Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. Bosa was the consensus top player going into the draft, but the Arizona Cardinals opted to select Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray first overall, allowing the former Buckeye to drop

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Live updates for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:09:05 +0000

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NFL Draft 2019: 49ers pick Nick Bosa at No. 2 to bolster pass rush

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:07:00 +0000

After adding Dee Ford and Kwon Alexander earlier this offseason, the 49ers drafted top edge rusher Nick Bosa with the No. 2 pick on Thursday night.

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San Francisco 49ers: 2019 NFL Draft tracker with grades and analysis

Chris Wilson — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:05:15 +0000

Discuss the 2019 NFL Draft with Niner Noise writers and fans as we grade each of the San Francisco 49ers’ draft picks over all seven rounds. Months of speculation and waiting will come to a close, finally, when the 2019 NFL Draft officially kicks off on Thursday, April 25 from Nashville, Tennessee. The San Francisco

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5 pick predictions for 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:13:31 +0000

With the NFL draft coming ever closer, we took a final look at some of the prospects we’ve watched and discussed the most to come up with a list of five players we think are most likely to be drafted by the 49ers. This is based some on reports, but a lot of it is

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NFL Draft Profile: Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver of Houston

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 21:02:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at one of the top rated defensive tackles Ed Oliver and see if he is a fit for the 49ers should the team trade down from the second overall pick. Greetings Faithful! Happy draft weekend! We have finally arrived at the doorsteps of the 2019 NFL Draft! We will

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Here is when the 49ers will announce their draft pick tonight

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:01:19 +0000

The 49ers are picking at No. 2. We can expect that pick to happen pretty quick. The San Francisco 49ers are picking at No. 2 in the first round of the NFL Draft. Unlike last year, when the team picked ninth overall, there won’t be much of a wait for the 2019 selection. The draft

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Four players the 49ers could trade for more picks in the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:02:00 +0000

If John Lynch wants more picks, these guys could be on their way out San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch loves to move around in the NFL Draft. He’s been no stranger to trading up, down, or including players. With the Niners only having six picks in this years draft, I’m expecting this to be

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Watch: NFL Draft Preview Show on MyTeams app

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:59:09 +0000

Matt Maiocco and Scott Bair join the NFL Draft Preview Show to discuss all things 49ers and Raiders. Watch now on the MyTeams app!

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NFL draft: 49ers in market for tight end to pair with George Kittle

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:18:04 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Iowa tight end Noah Fant just missed George Kittle on his trip from Iowa to visit the 49ers in Santa

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What draft pick can the 49ers get for Solomon Thomas?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:37:09 +0000

This is going to be fascinating to find out ProFootballTalk is reporting that the San Francisco 49ers are shopping Solomon Thomas, the third pick in the 2017 draft. This is going to open up Pandora’s box. While this really shouldn’t come as a surprise—as these rumors have been floating around for over a month now—it

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NFL Draft rumors tracker: 49ers are reportedly shopping Solomon Thomas

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:36:57 +0000

We are going to hear a lot of rumors today. So we’ll keep this updated as the rumors roll in UPDATE 9:10 a.m. According to ProFootballTalk, the Niners are shopping Solomon Thomas. So much for “being in the plans.” UPDATE 8 a.m. On the radio this morning, Adam Schefter said the Cardinals do not have

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NFL draft rumors: 49ers shopping 2017 first-round pick Solomon Thomas

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:22:17 +0000

The 49ers will be on the clock shortly after the 2019 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and it looks like they might already be clearing space

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Final Mock Drafts: All the media believes it’s Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:02:00 +0000

It’s draft day. Bosa is locked in at No. 2. Doing a run-down of everyone’s final mock draft, it appears that everyone with a blue checkmark on Twitter believes that Nick Bosa will be a San Francisco 49er by tonight. Here’s what they are saying. Albert Breer of MMQB on Bosa and the possibility of

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John Lynch’s third NFL draft is pivotal for 49ers to take next step

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:56:18 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- John Lynchs first two years as 49ers general manager produced one grand slam, a few swings-and-misses and a lot of wait-and-sees.The team

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2019 NFL Draft live stream: Start time, how to watch Round 1 online

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:33:34 +0000

All the mock drafts have been turned in and all the players have been evaluated. Now, it's time to turn in your draft cards.The NFL

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NFL Draft rumors tracker: Kyler Murray falling to No. 4?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:02:00 +0000

We are going to hear a lot of rumors today. So we’ll keep this updated as the rumors roll in We’re a little over 12 hours from the NFL draft, and there is going to be a rumor once every half hour today. Later on this morning, we’ll bring you the final mock drafts from

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Golden Nuggets: Welcome to draft day

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Thursday, April 25th 2019 Welcome everyone to draft day! This is the day we’ve all been waiting for. The only rule is don’t believe anything until the clock starts ticking and the 49ers start picking. This is it! The end of mock drafts, the end of speculation and the

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NFL draft rumors 2019: Latest news, trade talk before Round 1 picks start

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:01:31 +0000

Thirty-two football players lives will change forever Thursday night when they're drafted by NFL teams. But it isn't a simple process.The draft order certainly

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2019 NFL Draft order: Full list of Round 1 picks, No. 1 through No. 32

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:32:02 +0000

Teams will make their first-round picks at the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tenn., and it's likely the order entering Thursday night's proceedings isn't how it will end up.

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NFL draft tracker 2019: First-round pick, trade updates as they happen

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:01:00 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft starts Thursday night in Nashville, Tenn., and the Bay Area's two teams should be in the center of the action.The 49ers own

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NFL mock draft 2019: All signs point to one player for 49ers at pick No. 2

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:46:45 +0000

With the 2019 NFL Draft now only hours away, there seems to be a consensus on who the 49ers are expected to select with the No. 2 overall pick.

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The most underrated players in the 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:00:49 +0000

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Why Todd McShay thinks Cardinals want 49ers to trade for No. 1 NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 02:59:42 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft is fewer than 24 hours away, and the game is afoot.After months of "will they or won't they" "they will" speculation

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2019 NFL Draft Preview Show for 49ers and Raiders: How to watch online

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:35:48 +0000

49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and Raiders Insider Scott Bair help preview the 2019 NFL Draft. Here's how you can watch on the MyTeams app, starting at Noon PT.

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2019 NFL Draft Preview for 49ers and Raiders: How to watch show online

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 01:35:48 +0000

49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and Raiders Insider Scott Bair help preview the 2019 NFL Draft. Here's how you can watch on the MyTeams app, starting at Noon PT.

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NFL Draft Profile: Wide Receiver Hunter Renfrow of Clemson

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 23:02:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at the reliable slot receiver and potential day 3 selection Hunter Renfrow of Clemson and see if he is a fit for the 49ers. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report! The final days leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft have arrived, and with it are

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Gallery: Reliving 2018’s 1st round draft pick Mike McGlinchey

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:02:00 +0000

Ricky is a back with a gallery of the 49ers first round pick from a year ago Mike McGlinchey was drafted by the San Franscisco 49ers in the 1st round of the NFL’s 2018 Draft. He was the 9th overall selection. My first time seeing McGlinchey was at the 49ers State of the Franchise in

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Candlestick Chronicles: 49ers 4-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:00:11 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson gear up for Thursday’s draft with their first, and only, mock draft of the season. They take a dive into the first four rounds of the draft with dueling mocks where each guy takes a different player. It’s four rounds, eight prospects, and a breakdown of

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Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen impressed with 49ers before 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:11:37 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- General manager John Lynch spent a portion of his pre-draft session with the media on Monday raving about Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.On

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NFL draft: 49ers GM John Lynch on how he’s learned from past mistakes

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 20:19:18 +0000

Drafting Reuben Foster and Joe Williams in 2017 could be the costliest mistakes of the John Lynch regime - how did they learn from those mistakes??

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NFL draft: Possible 49ers target Nick Bosa plans to keep opinions to himself

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:06:45 +0000

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa remained busy most of Wednesday, on the eve of the NFL draft.Bosa, along with 20 other draft

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NFL mock draft 2019: Projected first-round picks from No. 1 to No. 32

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:14:02 +0000

The Bay Area's NFL teams will not have to wait long.The 49ers will know for sure just 10 minutes after the 2019 NFL Draft begins

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NN Mailbag: 2019 NFL Draft, Nick Bosa versus Quinnen Williams, trade talk, and more

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:02:00 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns in our NFL Draft edition of the Niners Nation mailbag. It’s not only draft week, but we’re just over 24 hours from the start of the 2019 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers hold the No. 2 overall pick and the eyes of the NFL are upon the

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Golden Nuggets: Draft one day away

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 edition of the Golden Nuggets, a daily compilation of San Francisco 49ers links from the Internet Draft day is just a day away and the 49ers are waiting for the Arizona Cardinals to make their selection. For a couple of months, that pick was supposed to be QB Kyler Murray. In

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49ers seven-round NFL mock draft: Pick projections for each round

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:52:37 +0000

The 49ers have 184 players on their draft board.It is a lower number of prospects than the 49ers have listed in the three seasons with

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Reggie Cobb’s son will announce 49ers’ second-round pick in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:11:39 +0000

The 49ers have announced that DeMarcus Cobb, son of the late Reggie Cobb, will announce the teams second-round pick of the 2019 NFL

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49ers honoring Reggie Cobb for the upcoming NFL Draft by letting his son announce the second round pick

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:33:00 +0000

What an awesome gesture by the organization Over the weekend, the San Francisco 49ers lost a great man in area scout Reggie Cobb. You could tell during John Lynch’s press conference on Monday that he was still bothered by the loss. It’d be impossible to go through this draft without a guy that has been

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Don’t forget about the offensive line: Draft Profile on Chris Lindstrom of Boston College

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:32:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at one of the top Guards in the 2019 NFL Draft, Chris Lindstrom of Boston College. Greetings Faithful! We are knocking on the door of the 2019 NFL Draft! Before you realize it all of the mock drafts, rumors, and speculation that we all love and can’t get enough

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49ers strongly considering Quinnen Williams with No. 2 NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:21:30 +0000

Just because hes an excellent football player, Lynch said. The season he had may have been as good of a college football season that Ive ever seen. He was just dominant."

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How Robbie Gould trade requests impacts 49ers draft plans

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:51:13 +0000

It’s not often a team goes into a draft with kicker and punter relatively high on its priority list. The 49ers find themselves in that position Tuesday after kicker Robbie Gould requested a trade. Punter Bradley Pinion’s departure already opened a hole at that position, but Gould’s potential exit makes it two special teams spots

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Who was your draft crush the 49ers didn’t take, but turned into a bust?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:32:00 +0000

We all screwed up at least once with our many crushes. Who was the one you were angry the 49ers didn’t take, but relieved much later? So, the many of you who still have a Facebook account may go through the memories feature. On the surface, it seems like a great way to see posts

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SB Nation’s latest mock draft continues with Bosa to the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:30:00 +0000

It’s back to old faithful We’re entering that final stretch of mock drafts and the consensus continues with Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa to the San Francisco 49ers. SB Nation’s Dan Kadar put together a mock draft to kick-off draft week and it doesn’t stray far from what we’re used to: Oklahoma quarterback Kyler

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6 takeaways from 49ers GM John Lynch’s pre-draft media availability

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

Smokescreen central at the 49ers latest media availability You can tell pretty quickly during these press conferences that most of these coaches and general managers have no interest in speaking at these things. Before the draft, most of these guys know they’re not going to say anything. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch opened

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NFL rumors: Nick Bosa first on Cardinals’ draft board, ex-player says

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:38:36 +0000

Nick Bosa or Kyler Murray. Kyler Murray or Nick Bosa.That appears to be the debate going on in Arizona, as the Cardinals hold the No.

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Could 49ers repeat 2017 draft with trade back to No. 3 pick?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 01:27:54 +0000

The 49ers own the No. 2 overall pick for the second time in the three-year Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch regime. Their first time came in their first draft with the team in 2017. That year they opted to move back one spot to No. 3 in a trade with the Bears. A similar move could be

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What is the one draft-pick you’d like back since 2014?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:02:00 +0000

We already looked back one year, now let’s see what happens with five years. On Saturday, I brought up an NFL.com article with draft do-overs from the 2018 NFL Draft. They said they would have swapped Mike McGlinchey for Bradley Chubb. The pick gives the 49ers their pass rusher, but they miss out on developing

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49ers GM John Lynch hypes up Kyler Murray days before 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:57:02 +0000

No one outside the building is certain what the Cardinals will do with the No. 1 pick in the draft, but if it's not Kyler Murray, 49ers GM John Lynch will be taking plenty of calls.

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NFL draft: 49ers GM John Lynch on Nick Bosa’s social media activity

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:08:30 +0000

We try to be as thorough in the process as we can. That is something we look at it. We also look at what kind of teammate is he. What do his teammates think about him?"

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NFL draft: Five players Raiders can target if they trade down from No. 4

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:07:58 +0000

The Raiders could certainly trade down from one of their three first-round picks to pick up extra selections later in the 2019 NFL

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Report: Seahawks could trade Frank Clark on draft day

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 18:02:00 +0000

Seattle getting worse on the day of the Draft? Never happens. Oh, draft week. We are going to hear so much noise over the next few days. What actually ends up sticking will be interesting. One thing that has been too loud to ignore is the potential of the Seattle Seahawks trading defensive end Frank

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NFL draft: Quinnen Williams ranked higher than Nick Bosa by Chris Simms

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:15:07 +0000

The 49ers likely will have their choice of a top defensive prospect with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Should the Cardinals

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Why the Cardinals drafting Nick Bosa is a dream come true for the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:02:00 +0000

My dream come true, anyways. A Dream Come True! With the Number one overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select, Nick Bosa, defense end, from Ohio State University. That is my dream come true! At least the first domino to fall in place for Niners Nation. Leaving Kyler Murray on the

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49ers could land two first-round NFL draft picks in trade back from No. 2

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:50:42 +0000

The 49ers sit in the driver's seat with the No. 2 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but they could get quite the haul if they move back.

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49ers trade back into first, draft Greedy Williams in SI’s mock draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

They have the ammo to do it. That’s for sure. The 2019 NFL draft gets going on Thursday, which means we only have a few more of these mock drafts before we go and do something else. Today’s mock draft comes from Sports Illustrated’s Gary Gramling and starts with the scenario we’ve been getting more

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NFL mock draft 2019: Pundits agree on who 49ers should pick at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 02:50:13 +0000

Various NFL mock drafts agree the 49ers should use their No. 2 overall pick on a premium defensive player. Which premium defensive player, however, is still up for debate.

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2019 NFL draft: The case for the 49ers picking Quinnen Williams

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:14:01 +0000

Selecting another interior defensive lineman in the first round seems inconceivable for a 49ers club that’s invested three of their last four first-round picks in the position. Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams may just be too good for San Francisco to pass on in the event Nick Bosa goes first overall. Williams is arguably the

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49ers make big jump up for second Round 1 pick in mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 23:22:23 +0000

The 49ers trading back up into the first round of the 2019 NFL draft isn’t out of the realm of possibilities. In fact, history says it’s likely given that it’s a move they’ve executed in two of the last three years. They’ve jumped into the late 20s and early 30s, but in a Sports Illustrated

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NFL rumors: Jets ‘determined’ to trade down from No. 3 pick in draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:30:15 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft is just days away. Between now and Thursday, plenty of things can change, but there reportedly could be a shaker in

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What player would you take if re-did the 2018 draft?

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 17:03:00 +0000

This is a tough decision. Sure, we’re onto the 2019 NFL Draft, but the 2018 Draft is in the rear view mirror and we saw how some prospects impressed while others may not have lived up to the hype. NFL.com writer Adam Rank had a “draft do-over” column where he redrafted every player based on

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NFL draft: Five players 49ers can target as Day 2 options on offense, defense

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:27:07 +0000

The national TV audience will begin to evaporate and the names called will not be as familiar, but Friday will be every bit as important

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Five players for the 49ers to consider on Day 2 of NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 16:27:07 +0000

The national-TV audience will begin to evaporate and the names called will not be as familiar, but Friday will be every bit as important as Day 1 of the NFL Draft.Everybody talks about the first round, but this draft is all about the second, third and fourth rounds, an NFL West Coast scout told NBC

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Golden Nuggets: Welcome to Draft Week!

Insidethe49 — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Sunday, April 21st, 2019 And so, it comes to this. We have entered Draft Week. Some of you are hunting for Easter eggs, but all of you know that this madness we call the road to the 2019 NFL Draft is almost over with. A big doozy came out

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Josh Allen’s road from city to small town, then back, preps him for NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 21:16:33 +0000

Josh Allen took a long and winding path to the NFL draft, going from New Jersey to Alabama, then back again before good fortune sent him to Kentucky. Matt Maiocco shares the top prospect's intriguing story.

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NFL draft: 49ers should find starters at edge rusher, wide receiver

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:47:58 +0000

The 49ers should be able to net major contributors one on offense and one on defense in the upcoming NFL draft.But a few

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NFL draft rumors: Cardinals will not take Kyler Murray with No. 1 pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 16:23:42 +0000

Ever since the Arizona Cardinals hired Kliff Kingsbury as their head coach, rumors began to swirl about the Cardinals drafting Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with

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Mock draft has 49ers trading, taking Quinnen Williams and A.J. Brown

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

An edge rusher before the fourth round would be nice. There’s always the big trade question for the San Francisco 49ers. If they trade out of No. 2, who with, how much, and who do they take instead? Today’s mock draft from NFL.com’s Chad Reuter has a trade between the 49ers and the more-dysfunctional-than-thought Oakland

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Golden Nuggets: Draft less than a week away

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Saturday April, 20th 2019 Good morning! The draft is now less than a week away. The mock drafts are going to end my friends, they are going to end. The 49ers are still positioned to pick second and barring any last-minute craziness, that will be where they select their

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5 predictions for 49ers’ 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 01:00:10 +0000

The 2019 NFL draft is vital for a 49ers team that wants to compete for Super Bowls in the near future. San Francisco’s roster isn’t great on the surface, but that’s due in part to a lack of experience and consistency from some of the talent on the depth chart. They might have future starters

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Better Rivals podcast: It’s draft crush time

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:20:00 +0000

You sent us your draft crushes. We broke them down. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put a bow on our draft preview by taking a closer look at some of your draft crushes and outlining our preferred plan when things get real next week. Of the top safeties in this

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2 NFL Draft rumors that could impact the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:33:00 +0000

There is plenty of news out there. Here are two that are out there. Now that we are under a week away from the NFL draft, more and more rumors and nuggets are starting to spill out. Let’s talk about a few of those. Giant mistake This afternoon, Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports said that

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Ranking the top receivers in the NFL Draft that the 49ers should be interested in

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:03:00 +0000

From the best slot receivers, to the best deep threats. There’s everything here. This is one of the more fascinating position groups in the draft and probably from the last couple of years. There are plenty of different types of wide receivers in this draft. Like any year, there will be a few guys that

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One trade proposal for the 49ers in the upcoming NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:03:00 +0000

This one has a lot of moving parts ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposed 32 wild trade proposals for each NFL team in the NFL Draft. With the San Francisco 49ers picking second, their proposal would obviously involve them moving down. Barnwell did a nice job of thinking outside of the box, though. Here’s his proposal: 49ers

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NFL draft: Who should 49ers target or avoid if they trade back from No. 2?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:37:59 +0000

So what happens if the Arizona Cardinals select Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa with the No. 1 overall pick?Until the Cardinals actually announce

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Josh Rosen calls uncertain Cardinals future before NFL draft ‘annoying’

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:07:44 +0000

One year ago, Josh Rosen had to think he was the Arizona Cardinals' future. General manager Steve Keim traded up to draft the quarterback with

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3 worst case scenarios for the 49ers in the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 22:02:00 +0000

The Niners hope the draft doesn’t play out this way We are exactly one week away from the NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers have their fare share of needs. I said yesterday that there are five big needs the team needs to address in the draft, or at some point before the season starts.

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49ers host Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:32:00 +0000

The Niners take another look at a tight end Last week, the team hosted Iowa’s athletic tight end Noah Fant. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers worked out tight end Jace Sternberger from Texas A&M. The team knows they have a star in George Kittle. Getting someone to complement Kittle and

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Report: 49ers host Texas A&M tight end on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:48:08 +0000

It looked like the 49ers were set at tight end following George Kittle’s record-setting second season. Depth at that position will be important though, and it could become a peripheral need the 49ers choose to address in this year’s draft. They hosted a tight end prospect from Texas A&M, Jace Sternberger, according to NFL Network’s

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49ers potential NFL Draft target: Quinnen Williams

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:32:00 +0000

We’re taking a look at prospects the 49ers could target in the 2019 NFL Draft. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan enter into Year 3 at the helm of the San Francisco 49ers. The team holds the second-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft after finishing 2018 with a 4-12 record. Despite an

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NFL draft 2019: Ex-49ers GM warns against picking Kyler Murray No. 1

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:23:10 +0000

The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 1 overall pick in next weeks 2019 NFL Draft, and theres plenty of speculation they'll select reigning Heisman Trophy winner Kyler

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NFL draft: Former 49ers GM warns against making Kyler Murray No. 1 pick

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:23:10 +0000

The Arizona Cardinals hold the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft, and there is plenty of speculation they'll select reigning Heisman

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Reviewing the 49ers’ roster needs ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:02:00 +0000

What are the 49ers biggest needs heading into the draft? We are 8 days away from the NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers added some key players in free agency, but there are still a few holes to fill. The Niners only have six draft picks this year, so the pressure to hit is higher

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NFL draft: Could Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky be an option for 49ers?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:06:02 +0000

The 49ers signed former Packers punter Justin Vogel to fill the void left by Bradley Pinions departure but there could be another option

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49ers potential NFL Draft target: Josh Allen

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:32:00 +0000

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Todd McShay lays out ideal 2019 draft for 49ers in 3-round mock

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000

The 49ers need to hit a home run in the 2019 draft if they’re going to accelerate their rebuild and contend for a playoff spot next season. ESPN’s Todd McShay put together a three-round mock draft that lands each team an ‘A’ grade. Unsurprisingly, San Francisco’s involves an edge rusher, a safety and a wide

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Ranking the top 10 cornerbacks in the draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:15:19 +0000

This is a lot more than that We have reached the portion of the draft where it’s time for some rankings. Earlier, we gave you six options at cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers. Now it’s time for some rankings. This isn’t your traditional “top 10” list. We’ll break it down a little bit. I’ve

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49ers draft rewind: 2018

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:02:00 +0000

So it’s come to this. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year

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Candlestick Chronicles: Why 49ers can’t rule out Quinnen Williams in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:00:33 +0000

Nick Bosa seems to be a no-brainer choice for the 49ers in the NFL draft, but what if he’s not? Chris Biderman of the Sacrament Bee and Kyle Madson explore the potential scenario where the 49ers draft Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams. That move could be the first step in the exit in one of

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NFL Draft: 6 CB options for the 49ers in each of the first four rounds

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:32:00 +0000

The 49ers are going to draft a cornerback. Here’s one option in each round for the team We’ve gone over one option in each round for safeties for the NFL draft. We’ve also gone over an option in each round for wide receivers. Now it’s time for the cornerback position. One thing that is fascinating

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NFL draft WR prospect AJ Brown posts photo with Jerry Rice

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:30:33 +0000

A potential 49ers draft pick appeared to work out with a 49ers legend. Ole Miss wide receiver AJ Brown posted a photo on social media with Jerry Rice after what appears to be a workout. He also thanked Rice for inviting him to his “stomping grounds.” Today I will do what others won’t so tomorrow

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NFL draft prospect A.J. Brown, 49ers legend Jerry Rice run ‘The Hill’

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:10:25 +0000

On Tuesday, two receivers who played collegiately in Mississippi got together for a workout.Jerry Rice, 56, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and a product

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NFL draft: Iowa State receiver Hakeem Butler visits 49ers, per source

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:39:46 +0000

Iowa State wide receiver Hakeem Butler is visiting the 49ers on Tuesday, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area.Butler is one of a handful of top wideouts to take part in visits to Santa Clara on Monday and Tuesday, a group that includes NKeal Harry, Deebo Samuel and A.J. Brown.Butler, along with the other

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NFL Draft: 49ers scheduled to host wide receivers A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:53:46 +0000

It's Wide Receiver Week in Santa Clara, as the 49ers continue to get acquainted with players at a position of need.One day after hosting Arizona

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NFL Draft Profile: Linebacker Devin Bush of Michigan

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:32:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Michigan linebacker Devin Bush and examine if he can be a great fit in the 49ers defense. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report! Our focus turns to the linebacker position and the defensive side of the football. The San Francisco 49ers made some noise this

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2019 NFL Draft: Second round is sweet spot for WR-needy 49ers

Chris Wilson — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:55:16 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft class is full of talent at the wide receiver position, but the lack of an elite prospect makes the second round the perfect spot for the San Francisco 49ers to draft a starting wideout. After signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a record-breaking contract, the San Francisco 49ers entered last season with

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49ers potential NFL Draft target: Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:02:00 +0000

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Report: 49ers hosting one of draft’s top WRs

Insidethe49 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:20:36 +0000

It’s not a secret the 49ers want to upgrade their receiving corps. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said as much at the NFL owners meetings, and the addition of veteran Jordan Matthews isn’t likely to be their only move at that position. The NFL draft is full of receivers who could make an immediate impact for

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NFL Draft Profile: Defensive Tackle Quinnen Williams of Alabama

Insidethe49 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:02:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Alabama defensive tackle and projected top five overall selection Quinnen Williams and examine how he can be a great fit along the 49ers defensive line. Greetings Faithful! It’s time for another scouting report. Today we return to the defensive line and take a closer look at Alabama defensive

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2019 NFL mock draft: How Mel Kiper Jr. would use 49ers’ first three picks

Insidethe49 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:29:02 +0000

After months of rumors and speculation, the NFL draft finally is almost here. As Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and Co. enter Year 3 at the 49ers'

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The last time Tiger Woods won the Masters, the 49ers drafted Frank Gore

Insidethe49 — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:32:00 +0000

Let’s take a look back to 2005 Even the most casual of fans tuned into witness The Masters on Sunday. The comeback story of Tiger Woods having to fight back from several surgeries and a rollercoaster of real life events made for some spectacular TV Sunday. That had us thinking, what was going on in

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Better Rivals podcast: Best wide receiver fits from a deep draft class

Insidethe49 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:50:51 +0000

There are loads of options, but just a few really fit what the 49ers are looking for. On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we wade through a deep wide receiver draft class to try and zero in on the prospects who could be on the 49ers’ radar come draft time. (6:55) How

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NFL Draft Profile: Florida Atlantic running back Devin Singletary

Insidethe49 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 14:30:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Florida Atlantic running back Devin Singletary as a possible Day 3 gem and steal for the 49ers backfield. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report! Today, it’s the offensive side of the football and the running back position. Currently the San Francisco 49ers have quite the

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Full CBS Sports mock draft has the 49ers with a haul

Insidethe49 — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

This is a mock I can support If things continue going as they are, we can all slot Nick Bosa in as the 49ers’ choice at No. 2 with Quinnen Williams as the dark horse candidate with the second pick. The big question has been what happens then? Do the 49ers address safety? Wide receiver?

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NFL rumors: 49ers work out Wagner QB T.J. Linta before 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 23:49:42 +0000

The 49ers' quarterback room could have a new face after this month's NFL draft. San Francisco QB coach Shane Day reportedly conducted a workout with former

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NFL Draft Profile: Safety Juan Thornhill of Virginia

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 19:30:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Virginia safety Juan Thornhill and examine how he can be a great fit in the 49ers secondary. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report. Today it’s a closer look at Virginia product, safety Juan Thornhill. There has been a lot of debate as to if the

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Mock draft strongly suggests the 49ers trade No. 2 pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

But the 49ers still take Bosa. I got some news for all of you, the NFL draft is less than two weeks away. That means all this speculation, redundancy, whatever you want, is almost over. So guess what? Today, we have another mock draft. Happy Saturday. This one is a bit different in the vein

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Golden Nuggets: Draft is LESS than two weeks away.

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Saturday, April 13th 2019 Good morning! In less than two weeks (less, not more) the NFL draft will be underway. In the meantime, I’m going to fight my allergies as spring is coming. I was in Palm Springs last week and in between my flights to Palm Springs I

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Nick Bosa intuitively drawn to sport that shaped his life, NFL draft future

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:50:51 +0000

Nick Bosa knew at 7 years old what he wanted to be -- a football player. And that's what he is. Matt Maiocco details the upbringing of a born-and-bred NFL superstar.

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Taking a look at the best, most overrated and underrated edge rusher in the draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:33:00 +0000

There’s one guy the 49ers should steer clear from Okay, so by now we know the San Francisco 49ers are going to draft an edge rusher. What if they double down? That’s where we’ll highlight the most underrated pass rusher. What if they trade back? Hopefully, they stay away from one of the players that

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NFL draft: San Jose State’s Josh Oliver likely to attend 49ers pro day

Insidethe49 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:09:34 +0000

The 49ers would like to add a tight end to go along with George Kittle, and one logical option is just down the road from the teams Santa Clara complex

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49ers have set up a pre-draft visit this week with Iowa TE Noah Fant

Insidethe49 — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:03:00 +0000

Tough not to go to that well again after the last guy they drafted from Iowa Why wouldn’t you? The San Francisco 49ers found a gem late in the 2017 NFL Draft. Tight end George Kittle is already one of the best players in the league at his position. The former Iowa Hawkeye is one

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Candlestick Chronicles: NFL Draft Day 2 prospects for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:09:41 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson are joined by Rob Lowder of Niners Nation to dive into some Day 2 prospects the 49ers may consider. All three guys are under the impression the 49ers will address wide receiver and either cornerback or safety in Rounds 2 and 3 of this year’s draft,

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NFL rumors: 49ers hosted Baylor cornerback on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:18:46 +0000

Baylor cornerback Derrek Thomas has reportedly taken a visit to Santa Clara to meet with the 49ers.Thomas (6-foot-3, 189 pounds) ran 4.44 seconds in the

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49ers trade away Arik Armstead and Solomon Thomas in CBS Mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:02:00 +0000

Now we’re starting to have some fun In this 7-round mock draft by CBS, we see the San Francisco 49ers trade not one, but two of their former first round draft picks. Let’s get right into it, starting with the first trade. Trade! The 49ers ship Solomon Thomas to the Miami Dolphins for free safety

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Iowa TE Noah Fant scheduled for pre-draft visit to 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:39:56 +0000

The 49ers clearly have appreciation and respect for Iowa tight ends.Although the clubs top offensive threat is George Kittle, the 49ers are still doing their homework on tight ends in the draft. The 49ers scheduled Iowa tight end Noah Fant on a pre-draft visit this week, according to a source. Alex Marvez of Sirius XM

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Iowa tight end Noah Fant scheduled for pre-draft visit with 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:39:56 +0000

The 49ers clearly have appreciation and respect for Iowa tight ends.Although the clubs top offensive threat is George Kittle, the 49ers are still doing their

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NFL Draft Profile: How Dexter Lawrence fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:33:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Clemson defensive tackle and run-stuffing machine Dexter Lawerence and examine how he can be a fit along the 49ers defensive line. Greetings Faithful! We return with another scouting report. Chances are at some point the San Francisco 49ers will be addressing their defensive line (Yes, even with 3

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49ers linebacker Fred Warner looks back fondly on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:21:12 +0000

"I knew the feeling I felt when I stepped into the facility and shook everybodys hand and talked to all the coaches, Warner said. It was a good spot.

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NFL draft do-overs: If you could change one 49ers draft pick, who would it be?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:32:00 +0000

ESPN went with 2016 ESPN asked every team reporter to go over the previous five drafts—from 2014-2018—and correct the teams biggest “mistake.” Mistake might be harsh. Hindsight is easy. The rules for this exercise were that the player has to be of reasonable need, available, and no trades. You can do this for just about

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Todd McShay sends Nick Bosa, Taylor Rapp, and Terry McLaurin to 49ers in 3-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:03:00 +0000

Well, the positions all make sense. What do you think of the players? We’re almost done with all this speculation of if Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray will go to the Arizona Cardinals and if Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa will go to the San Francisco 49ers. We are just over two weeks away from

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NFL Draft Profile: Deebo Samuel is the red zone answer the 49ers are looking for

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 23:06:58 +0000

Let’s take a look at the WR who the 49ers have been linked to Yesterday, we went over how Oklahoma’s Marquise Brown could interest Kyle Shanahan. Earlier today, the San Francisco 49ers were linked to two wide receivers in the draft. We haven’t really talked about Deebo Samuel. The former South Carolina standout scored 11

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49ers draft rewind: 2017

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:32:00 +0000

This one is starting to show some cracks. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking

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San Francisco 49ers all-time NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 20:35:57 +0000

The 49ers for a long time maintained their place as a contender thanks to their ability to replenish talent through the NFL draft. They’re in a position heading into the 2019 draft where they need to tap into some of that old magic and find a few high-quality players to plug in as foundational pieces

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49ers add key starters in The Athletic’s 7-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:02:00 +0000

3 starters and some depth. Not a bad haul We’ve given you plenty of mock drafts. We haven’t gone the full 7-rounds yet, though. NFL Draft writer Dane Brugler of The Athletic has us covered. It’s behind a paywall, but here are the seven selections by Brugler for the San Francisco 49ers. 2. San Francisco

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Candlestick Chronicles: Danny Kelly talks 49ers’ NFL draft strategy

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:59:20 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson are joined by their first ever guest! Danny Kelly, draft guru at the Ringer.com, hops on to cover a wide range of NFL draft topics. The guys chat about why Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams stand out at the top of the draft class, the depth

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NFL draft history: 49ers haven’t used No. 2 overall pick since 1965

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:00:56 +0000

The 49ers’ streak of not picking No. 2 in the draft is starting to make Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak sweat. It’s been 53 years since they used the second overall pick in the draft. They held that selection in 2017, but traded back one spot with the Bears and took Solomon Thomas with the

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NFL Draft: 1 receiver for the 49ers in each of the first four rounds

Insidethe49 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:32:00 +0000

The 49ers are in need of an upgrade at receiver. Here’s one option in each of the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers are likely to add a receiver in the upcoming NFL Draft. The team parted ways with veteran Pierre Garçon in the offseason, and despite adding free

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers should pick Nick Bosa at No. 2, Peter King says

Insidethe49 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:15:02 +0000

When the 49ers are on the clock with the No. 2 pick in the draft, there's a clear favorite for them to select, says NBC Sports Peter King.

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Golden Nuggets: Draft just over two weeks away

Insidethe49 — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Monday April 7th 2019 Good morning! We are entering the final stretch of the road to the NFL Draft, with just over two weeks left to go. That means you only have to endure mock drafts from us for a bit longer. So far it seems to be that

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2019 NFL draft: Nick Bosa is a steal at any pick after No. 1

Insidethe49 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:00:45 +0000

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6 EDGE options for 49ers on Day 2 of NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 20:04:31 +0000

It seems unthinkable the 49ers would skip on an edge rusher with the No. 2 pick in the draft. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch have both emphasized the importance of the position, and they’ve made only one major move to improve that area, which happens to be the weakest on their

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NFL Draft Profile: How Deandre Baker fits with 49ers

Insidethe49 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:30:26 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Georgia cornerback and the 2018 Jim Thorpe Award recipient Deandre Baker as the San Francisco 49ers may look to the second round to address their secondary. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report. Today our focus turns to the secondary and the cornerback position with Georgia

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49ers take a cornerback in an analytics-driven mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Just think how zealous Paraag Marathe will be when he hears about this. Don’t worry, this is not the mock draft you have grown comfortable and accustomed to. It’s not even the mock draft with the random sleeper pick thrown in. This is a mock draft by NFL network’s Cynthia Frelund that is analytics-based. This

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Mock draft has 49ers trading with Dolphins, selecting Ed Oliver

Insidethe49 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Well then, that is going to be a haul. I know what you all want this morning: let’s do a mock draft. But not any mock draft where we know the outcome. This mock draft has trades. Several trades. Today’s mock draft comes from Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer and as said above, it has trades.

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How DeMarcus Lawrence’s contract could affect 49ers’ draft plans

Insidethe49 — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 01:15:04 +0000

Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has a case to be a top two pick. Some would argue he’s the best player in the draft. It doesn’t appear to be in the cards for him to go to the 49ers with the No. 2 overall pick, but that could change a bit after the announcement of

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Could the addition of DL coach Kris Kocurek hint at the 49ers draft plans?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:33:00 +0000

There are some trade rumors floating around, so this makes even more sense It’ll be rumor central the next few weeks. Some of these rumors will have legs. Let’s start with Matt Miller from Bleacher Report and what he’s hearing. “Don’t overthink this s--t. If [Nick] Bosa is on the board, the Niners are picking

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NFL Draft Profile: How Irv Smith Jr. fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:02:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. as the San Francisco 49ers may look towards the second round to add another dynamic tight end to the offense. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report. Today, our focus is on the offense and the tight end position as

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Earl Cooper, Terrell Owens set to announce 49ers draft picks

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:03:00 +0000

Two former big name Niners set to announce two of the teams draft picks It had almost been an entire week since we last mentioned former San Francisco 49er legend Terrell Owens. Straight from the horses mouth, Owens will announce the teams third round pick in this years upcoming draft. Owens was taken in Round

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Golden Nuggets: 49ers draft Quinnen Williams with #2 pick.

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000

San Francisco 49ers links for Friday April 5, 2019 I bet some of you are surprised by the title but you shouldn’t be. I have continually talked about the importance of looking at the draft from as many angles as possible in order to better understand any moves the 49ers might make on draft day

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Terrell Owens, Earl Cooper set to announce 49ers draft picks

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 21:31:36 +0000

Two prominent 49ers alumni will announce the teams draft picks in a few weeks.On Thursday, the NFL announced 64 legends that will be announcing the

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Terrell Owens to announce 49ers’ Round 3 pick in 2019 draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:53:18 +0000

The 49ers will have a pair of former players announce picks in the second and third round for them at this year’s draft. The headliner will be Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens. He’ll be preceded by former 49ers fullback Earl Cooper. Owens was a third-round pick of the 49ers in 1996 out of

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NFL rumors: Aaron Rodgers never forgave Mike McCarthy for drafting Alex Smith

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:57:04 +0000

Aaron Rodgers never seemed to like Mike McCarthy, and now we might know why their marriage was doomed to fail.Despite the Super Bowl title, the

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Candlestick Chronicles: 49ers NFL draft mailbag

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:56:09 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson take questions about the NFL draft from 49ers fans on Twitter. They argue against Nick Bosa skeptics, assess whether the 49ers will take a safety or wide receiver first, dive into some potential trades and more. Email Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the

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NFL draft rumors: Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams ‘in mix’ to be No. 1 pick

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:36:06 +0000

With the 2019 NFL draft three weeks away, most people have Kyler Murray penciled in as the Arizona Cardinals' selection at No. 1. And why

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NFL Draft Profile: How Clelin Ferrell fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:33:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell as the San Francisco 49ers may look to trade down in the first round for a pass rusher. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report. Today we return to the defensive side of the ball and take a closer look at

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49ers have six picks, but how many starters can they expect from draft?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:31:09 +0000

In the past two years, the 49ers have turned to 14 of the teams 19 draft picks to start games during their rookie seasons.Reuben Foster, George Kittle, Mike McGlinchey and Fred Warner worked their ways into the starting lineup for the first regular-season games of their careers. Foster has moved on, but other players from

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2019 NFL Draft: How many starters can 49ers expect from their six picks?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:31:09 +0000

In the past two years, the 49ers have turned to 14 of the teams 19 draft picks to start games during their rookie seasons.Reuben Foster,

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49ers 7-round mock 2019 NFL Draft with Nick Bosa in Round 1

Chris Wilson — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 13:05:40 +0000

If the San Francisco 49ers draft edge rusher Nick Bosa with the No. 2 overall selection, how will the team handle the remainder of the 2019 NFL Draft? Niner Noise has your full 49ers mock draft, including each of the Niners’ six draft picks. Despite winning their way out of the top pick in the

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Golden Nuggets: Pre-draft Visit Updates, 3 Weeks To Go

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:37:26 +0000

A daily compilation of 49ers news from around the net. Thursday, April 4th. 2019 edition. Good morning folks, and a happy Thursday to you. Unfortunately, it’s going to be a rather abbreviated edition today, as I’ve got exams this week and sleep is at an absolute premium. Yesterday, the 49ers completed a two-day visit with

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2019 mock draft: 49ers benefit from blockbuster trade

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:00:26 +0000

The best case scenario for the 49ers in the 2019 NFL draft is one where quarterback Kyler Murray goes first overall. That opens the door for San Francisco to select the top edge rusher in the draft – Ohio State’s Nick Bosa. The typical way this has happened in mock drafts is the Cardinals taking

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Report: 49ers won’t host Rashan Gary on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:56:48 +0000

The 49ers’ list of pre-draft visits was cut down by one. They’re foregoing additional time with Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary according to Matt Barrows of the Athletic. I’m told that Michigan DE Rashan Gary is not paying an official visit to the #49ers. Apparently the team has all the info it needs on Gary,

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2019 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper, Todd McShay predict 49ers’ first two picks

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:21:08 +0000

The 2019 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, which means we are in the heat of #MockDraftSZN. As such, ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay

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NFL Draft: 1 safety option for the 49ers in each of the first four rounds

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 17:02:00 +0000

The 49ers are going to draft a safety. Here’s one option in each round for the team The San Francisco 49ers are probably going to draft a safety in the upcoming NFL draft. We don’t know that but it feels like a safe assumption. What we don’t know is how high the team feels like

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Giants prepared to roll with Eli Manning, draft a pass rusher

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:30:00 +0000

So about that bidding war for No. 2 The New York Giants were seen as a possible trade partner with the San Francisco 49ers and this was because of their possible need for a quarterback. If some recent reports suggest anything, their need to trade up to No. 2 is not near as necessary as

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2019 mock draft: 49ers get fleeced in trade back with Raiders

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:40:00 +0000

Getting fleeced in a trade would be a catastrophic result for the 49ers in the 2019 draft. That’s the precise scenario that plays out in Chad Reuter’s latest four-round mock draft on NFL.com. The picks themselves aren’t bad, but the notion that San Francisco would move back out of the second pick for what amounts

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2019 NFL Draft has more than two great players, Kyle Shanahan says

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:29:39 +0000

The 49ers will have their fair share of options with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. It's not a place that

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NFL Draft 2019: How Kyler Murray slipping could complicate 49ers’ plan

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:20:11 +0000

It's fascinating to think about, but there are plenty of reasons to believe the 49ers would not draft Murray if he was available to them.

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49ers draft rewind: 2016

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:03:00 +0000

The ACL All-Stars’ last stand... Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year

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49ers’ 2019 NFL draft hat pays homage to California

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:35:55 +0000

The first piece of 49ers apparel the team’s first-round pick will wear, assuming they attend the NFL draft in Nashville, Tenn., is the 2019 draft hat released by New Era. San Francisco’s offers a steep improvement from last year’s model. This year’s draft hats aren’t uniform. New Era opted for a unique look for each

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Candlestick Chronicles: NFL draft rumors and their impact on 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:51:12 +0000

NFL draft season is officially in full swing, which means rumors are flying that could alter franchises if they come to fruition. Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson take a dive into the latest NFL draft rumors to determine which ones have either a direct or indirect impact on the 49ers. They also

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New NFL draft hats for 49ers, Raiders are here, and they are interesting

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:13:31 +0000

It's that time of year again.On April 25th, commissioner Roger Goodell will welcome the newest members of NFL to the league when their names are

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NFL draft prospect Quinnen Williams visiting 49ers, Raiders this week

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:33:41 +0000

Quinnen Williams is on a Bay Area tour this week. The elite NFL draft prospect flew in Monday for visits with the 49ers and Raiders,

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49ers 2019 NFL Draft hats are here

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:02:00 +0000

I’d wear ‘em. The San Francisco 49ers NFL Draft hats—made by new era—have arrived. Fanatics New Era On Stage Official 59FIFTY for $37.99 I like them because they are simple, but effective. I’m probably going to get one. Fanatics New Era On Stage Official 9FIFTY $34.99 The hats that have the corny draft sayings on

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2019 NFL draft: The case for the 49ers picking Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 02:26:21 +0000

Sometimes an NFL draft falls perfectly in a team’s favor. The prevalent rumors leading up to the 2019 draft put the 49ers in an enviable position. If quarterback Kyler Murray, or defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, go first overall, San Francisco is ostensibly picking as if they have the top pick. They’ll have the ability to

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Miles Boykin is the best value in the draft at receiver

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:14:43 +0000

The former Notre Dame wide out is a perfect fit in Kyle Shanahan’s offense From everything head coach Kyle Shanahan has said, the San Francisco 49ers are going to invest in a wide receiver later this month during the NFL Draft. We’ve done three scouting reports on wide receivers. I’d like to change it up

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NFL Draft Profile: How Christian Wilkins fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:02:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Clemson defensive tackle product Christian Wilkins as the San Francisco 49ers may look to trade up into the back of the first round. Greetings Faithful! We are getting closer to the 2019 NFL Draft. Today, we are going to take a closer look at defensive tackle Christian Wilkins

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Kyle Shanahan doesn’t rule out 49ers trading No. 2 pick in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:54:57 +0000

Who will the 49ers take with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft? There's a chace that pick might be a little further back.

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Want to sit in on a 49ers draft? Get your checkbook

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:06:00 +0000

$22,000. Time to call some favors in. Contrary to popular belief, the San Francisco 49ers draft room can be open to the everyday football fan. That is, if you can write a check for $22,000. We already went over the golf tournament portion of the 49ers golden getaway, and there’s still the auction. Up for

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Which player are you bummed about that the 49ers won’t draft?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 12:03:00 +0000

There are some great players, but there just isn’t a sliver of possibility that they are going to go to the 49ers. The San Francisco 49ers draft has been somewhat consistent on who they will be taking at No. 2. Well, as far as mock drafts are concerned. There’s Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams and Josh

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NFL mock draft 2019: Every projected first-round pick post-free agency

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:25:57 +0000

The NFL Scouting Combine is in the rear-view mirror. Pro days are winding down. Each team is lining up its visits with 30 draft-eligible prospects.The

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49ers mock draft: Wide receivers-only edition

Insidethe49 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 22:33:36 +0000

The 49ers haven’t kept it secret that they’re still looking to improve their receiving corps. A weak free agency class didn’t allow them to bolster their receiver depth chart. They did add struggling veteran Jordan Matthews on a one-year deal, but head coach Kyle Shanahan has said the club will continue to search for a

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NFL Draft Profile: How Nasir Adderley would fit with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:03:00 +0000

With the 49ers needing all the help they can get in the secondary, it would make a lot of sense for John Lynch to take a flyer on this up-and-coming prospect It was a swing and a miss for the 49ers in their pursuit of the newly-acquired safety for the Baltimore Ravens Earl Thomas. It

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49ers auction two spots in draft room for $22K, proceeds go to charity

Insidethe49 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:16:19 +0000

Have you ever wanted to watch how your favorite NFL team conducts business during the NFL draft? Well, the 49ers are allowing a couple of fans

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Breaking down 49ers’ potential draft pick Nick Bosa’s career at Ohio State

Insidethe49 — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:03:00 +0000

Will the 49ers use their No. 2 draft pick on Buckeyes’ Nick Bosa? San Francisco 49ers and Nick Bosa have been linked to each other all offseason and now with the draft in about a month, it’s time to evaluate Bosa’s fit with the 49ers. The junior defensive lineman has fans salivating given his pass

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How drafting Mike McGlinchey solidified 49ers’ offensive line for future

Insidethe49 — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 17:07:08 +0000

The 49ers selection of Mike McGlinchey with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 draft is expected to have an impact on the

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Draft analyst indicates 49ers more interested in Quinnen Williams than Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:30:00 +0000

We’ve heard they were torn, now it seems like they are getting high on Williams With NFL draft creeping up, the 49ers will have some decisions to make with that No. 2 pick and that decision may not be BPA. If the Arizona Cardinals select Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray at No. 1 like many mocks

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49ers get a balanced haul in 6-pick mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 30 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

What do you think of this haul? Rather than look to the usual one-round mock drafts like usual, we found one that just goes and predicts all the San Francisco 49ers picks. Today’s mock draft comes from KNBR’s Brad Almquist, who did all the heavy lifting and made all six of the 49ers picks. No

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49ers appear to have three candidates for No. 2 overall NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:11:21 +0000

If the 49ers remain at No. 2 in the NFL draft, they will get -- at worst -- the player they have rated as the second-best prospect.

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NFL rumors: 49ers meeting with multiple wide receiver draft prospects

Insidethe49 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:59:57 +0000

No Antonio Brown. No Odell Beckham Jr. The 49ers missed on the biggest wide receivers to find new homes this offseason, though they certainly

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Is there a player in the draft that the 49ers should trade back into the 1st round for?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:33:00 +0000

Packaging a trade for a 4th round and maybe Solomon Thomas to move up? The San Francisco 49ers are in a great position for the upcoming 2019 NFL Draft. Sitting pretty holding the number two overall pick. There’s a really good chance they come away with an even better player. Let’s say they get a

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49ers draft plans blown up in Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:20:05 +0000

It looked like the 49ers were on the clock for the 2019 draft. The Arizona Cardinals were set to take quarterback Kyler Murray, and San Francisco was going to draft the top edge rusher on the board, Ohio State’s Nick Bosa, unless a trade offer San Francisco couldn’t refuse came available. Those plans all blew

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What re-drafting the 2018 NFL Draft would change for the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:32:00 +0000

The team goes secondary These are always fun. Christan D’Andrea of SB Nation wrote up an article where the re-drafted the first round of the 2018 draft. It’s just a good exercise to see where exactly teams hit a home run and who blew it. Obviously, where a player lands has a lot to do

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NFL Draft Profile: How Rock Ya-Sin fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:32:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Temple product Rock Ya-Sin as the San Francisco 49ers may turn to Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft to acquire a cornerback. Greetings Faithful! We are back with another scouting report. Today, we focus on the defensive side of the ball, and the secondary with Temple cornerback

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49ers get three impact starters in 3-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:32:00 +0000

This might be the best case scenario for the 49ers Mock drafts that only go a round aren’t interesting. They usually end up with the San Francisco 49ers landing Nick Bosa. That is ideal. It’s just not newsworthy. In this mock draft by Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller, there are three rounds. Now the fun begins.

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Better Rivals podcast: Drafting upgrades at cornerback

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:28:18 +0000

Which corners are the best fit for the 49ers scheme? On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, we put the microscope on this draft’s cornerback class. What type of players are the 49ers looking for at the position? (10:18) Who are the best cornerbacks in this class and where do we expect them

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NFL draft prospect Montez Sweat says he’ll visit 49ers, four other teams

Insidethe49 — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:03:40 +0000

Mississippi State edge rusher Montez Sweat will make a trip to visit the 49ers in Santa Clara prior to next month's NFL draft.Sweat on Wednesday told

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Mel Kiper sticks with Nick Bosa to the 49ers in latest mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Let’s keep it consistent here! The 2019 NFL draft is now less than a month away, and the common prediction is the Arizona Cardinals going after Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray at No. 1 and the San Francisco 49ers taking Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa at No. 2. Mel Kiper wrote his latest mock draft

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Kliff Kingsbury gushes over quarterback Kyler Murray as NFL draft nears

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:56:38 +0000

There's one certainty when it comes to Kyler Murray for his near future plans -- they don't involve baseball.Now that that drama is over, Murray

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Kliff Kingsbury still loves Kyler Murray as Cardinals’ NFL draft pick nears

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:56:38 +0000

There's one certainty about Kyler Murray's near future plans: They don't involve baseball.Now that that drama is over, Murray is projected to be the No.

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The 49ers are above average in draft value gained

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:43:36 +0000

Warren Sharp thinks that if the NFL is offering you picks, you should take them As we get closer and closer to the NFL draft, there will be more and more talk suggesting the San Francisco 49ers should trade back. The question then turns into whether or not the value is worth the trade. Instead

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2019 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper Jr. changes picks for 49ers, Raiders

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:43:26 +0000

Mel Kiper Jr. is officially on the Kyler Murray train.The ESPN analyst projected that the Arizona Cardinals would select the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback No. 1

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NFL Draft Profile: How A.J. Brown fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:32:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Ole Miss product A.J. Brown as the San Francisco 49ers may turn to the 2019 NFL Draft to acquire a game-changing receiver. We continue our scouting reports of prospects in the 2019 draft class who could be a great fit in a position of need for the San

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How Jed York confidence in Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch impacts 49ers draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:01:55 +0000

49ers CEO Jed York isn’t in a hurry to move on from the tandem of general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan. He gave the pair a vote of confidence Monday when talking to reporters at the NFL owners meetings, and the nature of his comments could give some insight into how the

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NFL draft: 49ers considering all options, including trade of No. 2 pick

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:21:51 +0000

PHOENIX The 49ers have not necessarily narrowed down their list of potential targets for the No. 2 overall pick.Although there is reason to believe

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John Lynch confirms pre-draft visits with 4 top defensive prospects

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:14:02 +0000

It’s not a secret the 49ers’ defense needs help. Addressing that need will likely come with heavy draft resources being put toward that side of the ball, most notably with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft. General manager John Lynch told reporters at the league owner’s meetings in Arizona that the 49ers

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NFL draft prospect rankings: Updated big board for 2019

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:39:59 +0000

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49ers draft rewind: 2015

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:30:00 +0000

This was OK? I...think. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year up

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49ers confirm visits with top NFL draft prospects, including Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:10:55 +0000

PHOENIX Four of the top defensive players are scheduled to travel to Santa Clara to meet with the 49ers before the NFL draft.General manager

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2019 NFL draft: Cardinals’ Kliff Kingsbury says ‘everything’s on the table’

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 23:01:51 +0000

Kliff Kingsbury continues to say he has an open mind, but does anyone actually believe him?The Arizona Cardinals coach told NFL Media on

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NFL draft rumors: Nick Bosa early favorite to land with 49ers at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 17:09:51 +0000

Within the past week, the 49ers sent representatives to the pro days of Alabama, Ohio State, and Kentucky.The 49ers own the No. 2 overall pick in

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It’s another mock draft with the usual suspects

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

It’s just a matter of Quinnen Williams or Nick Bosa as far as the 49ers are concerned. I know. Some of you are getting tired of these mock drafts doing the same thing over and over again. But the debate. Must. Rage. ON! Who should the San Francisco 49ers take? Nick Bosa or Quinnen Williams?

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Top NFL draft prospect Josh Allen thinks he’s best player available

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:32:07 +0000

Josh Allen does not lack confidence.The edge rusher out of Kentucky, who is linked to both the 49ers with the No. 2 pick

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Nick Bosa falling to 49ers is obvious in NFL.com mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:43:57 +0000

Nick Bosa falling to the 49ers in the NFL draft was once a pipe dream. Then rumors started swirling that Kyler Murray would go first overall to the Cardinals. Those rumors have grown legs to the point that Lance Zierlein calls the pick “the obvious choice,” which means the 49ers become the obvious destination for

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49ers get Nick Bosa and Deionte Thompson in NBC Sports two-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

One player we’ve heard about. The other, you may have heard about. Mock drafts are getting more and more consistent as the days go on. We’re just over a month away from the 2019 NFL Draft and getting confirmation to this Arizona Cardinals/Kyler Murray business and how the 49ers will react. Today’s mock draft is

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Golden Nuggets: Onto the draft!

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 09:35:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Saturday, March 23rd 2019 Good morning. We are just over a month until the NFL Draft gets underway. Things get started on April 25th so Monday can be the day we start counting down the days. Free agency isn’t a wrap, but the 49ers are slowing down as far

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49ers to have pre-draft meeting with Kentucky OLB Josh Allen

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:39:26 +0000

The top members of the 49ers’ front office didn’t attend Kentucky’s Pro Day, but that’s not stopping them from getting to know Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen. He told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports that he’ll be visiting with the 49ers prior to the draft. Kentucky OLB Josh Allen just told me he has pre-draft

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49ers pre-draft visit tracker: Everyone the team has met with so far

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 21:02:00 +0000

The team gets 30 visits. They have met with Each NFL team is allowed a maximum of 30 official visits, but can travel to work out as many players as they can manage. We will not learn the facts on all 30 official visits, but we will cover what we can. The San Francisco 49ers

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NFL draft prospect Josh Allen has visits scheduled with 49ers, Raiders

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:21:20 +0000

LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky outside linebacker Josh Allen will get familiar with the Bay Area during the NFL's pre-draft process.Allen, the national defensive player of

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49ers treat top NFL Draft prospect to IHOP

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:20:00 +0000

Breakfast for dinner on Jed York’s dime. The San Francisco 49ers are among the NFL’s most valuable franchises, worth a staggering $3.05 billion, per Forbes. The team’s abundant wealth doesn’t preclude them from seizing the opportunity for a cheap date, though. The 49ers apparently courted one of the draft’s top defensive players, Alabama’s Quinnen Williams,

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NFL draft rumors: Quinnen Williams had dinner with 49ers at IHOP

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:04:14 +0000

Quinnen Williams has remained humble throughout the NFL draft process. Perhaps it's because he used to be one of the unknowns.Well, he was -- it's

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John Lynch: Free agency work set 49ers up for NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:03:00 +0000

To Bosa or to Williams? There has been a lot of talk about the needs on the San Francisco 49ers roster that have yet to be addressed. General manager John Lynch spoke about how the team used free agency to set themselves up for the draft: “In terms of what we did, it gave us

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49ers shuffle needs in 4-round Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 02:00:24 +0000

Free agency changed some things for the 49ers in terms of their draft needs. Their needs mostly remain the same, but it made them a little more flexible in terms of when they can address which positions. The latest four-round projections from Draft Wire look a lot like they did prior to free agency. However,

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WR Kendrick Bourne wants 49ers to draft Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 01:02:00 +0000

The 49ers draft plans appear pretty clear. They need to draft an edge rusher to pair with the newly-acquired Dee Ford. Their chances to get the draft’s top pass rusher, Nick Bosa, with the No. 2 pick appear to be growing as rumors of the Cardinals’ interest in quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1

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49ers free agency/NFL Draft Q&A

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:15:00 +0000

You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers. Probably. I’m new here, obviously. So I have yet to do a Q&A with you guys. Just to make this more regular, and to not always seem like I’m “talking at you”, we should do this more often. That way you can kind of get an idea of where

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49ers get Nick Bosa + Ole Miss wide receiver in CBS Sports mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:02:00 +0000

It’s just not the wide receiver from Ole Miss you’re thinking of. I think I said it last week that unless something drastic happens, we may want to start looking at the San Francisco 49ers’ second round pick of the 2019 NFL draft. Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa is all but a lock unless

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QB Dwayne Haskins’ rising stock improves 49ers’ draft options

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:08:57 +0000

Kyler Murray’s rumored rise to the top of the Arizona Cardinals’ draft board could be a blessing for a 49ers team that would love to have Ohio State edge rusher Nick Bosa land at the No. 2 overall pick. Now Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ stock is starting to climb as he works out for

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49ers GM John Lynch believes free agency work set team up for NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:27:38 +0000

Through the first wave of NFL free agency, 49ers general manager John Lynch said he believes the club has set up itself for the next month's draft.

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Mel Kiper moves his grade of the 49ers 2018 draft up a (very small) notch

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:03:00 +0000

The 2018 draft was already decent, but he gave it a bit of a bump. We’re only one year removed from the 2018 NFL draft, and yet there’s so many positives found in that one year. The typical amount of time to judge if a draft was a success is in the ballpark of three-five

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6 NFL draft prospects from Alabama who make sense for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:30:46 +0000

The 49ers had a heavy presence at Alabama’s Pro Day on Tuesday. General manager John Lynch was in attendance along with vice president of player personnel Adam Peters according to Scott Bair of NBC Sports California. It makes sense that a team in need of talent at so many positions would have a close eye

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Candlestick Chronicles: Free agency impact on 49ers draft plans

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:00:29 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson dive into the 49ers’ free agency moves with an eye toward the NFL draft. San Francisco’s splash signing of Kwon Alexander and the trade for Dee Ford moved some things around in terms of their needs. Their lack of attention to the safety position in free

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Quinnen Williams never takes rise to top NFL draft prospect for granted

Insidethe49 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:21:20 +0000

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama holds an annual junior pro day in early March for players remaining in college who should be legitimate future NFL draft

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Reorganizing 49ers’ draft needs following free agency

Insidethe49 — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:00:12 +0000

The 49ers’ active free agency period caused a shift in their list of needs heading into the 2019 NFL draft. San Francisco’s roster isn’t deep enough to pass on good players at any position, but the priorities have certainly changed after they touched on several areas of need through the first week of free agency.

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49ers draft rewind: 2014

Insidethe49 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 23:32:00 +0000

12 picks. Four years later and only one of them is still with the team. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster

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NFL Draft Profile: How Parris Campbell fits with the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:03:00 +0000

Today we take a closer look at Ohio State product and speed demon Parris Campbell as the San Francisco 49ers may turn to the 2019 NFL Draft to acquire a game-changing receiver. Greetings Faithful! We are quickly working our way through the busy and chaotic off season. So much has happened in just a short

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NFL Draft Profile: N’Keal Harry

Insidethe49 — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:30:00 +0000

With the 49ers whiffing on the likes of Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, Jr, and even Tyrell Williams, they should seek to the draft to secure a player who can eventually fit the mold of being a number one threat - San Francisco may find the answer in N’Keal Harry. The NFL, apparently, has taken a

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NFL rumors: 49ers wouldn’t trade No. 2 draft pick for Odell Beckham Jr.

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:28:33 +0000

The Giants reportedly asked the 49ers for the No. 2 overall draft pick in an Odell Beckham Jr. trade, but that's something the team wasn't willing to do.

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49ers to host Michigan DL Rashan Gary for pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:23:05 +0000

The 2019 NFL draft is about a month and a half away as teams are doing their final evaluations of the upcomg class of prospects. The 49ers have several holes to fill on both sides of the ball and they’ve got their eye on defensive linemen. Michigan’s Rashan Gary said at the school’s pro day

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Mock drafts are starting to get consistent with Nick Bosa to 49ers

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

Maybe now we need to see who they can take in the second round? It was somewhat of a foregone conclusion that unless anything drastic were to change in free agency, the first couple of spots in the 2019 NFL draft were going to be unchanged as far as mock draft predictions. Like yesterday, a

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NN Mailbag: 49ers free agency moves, NFL Draft, roster battles and more

Insidethe49 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 19:30:00 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns in our NFL free agency edition of the Niners Nation offseason mailbag. NFL free agency seemed like it was over before it began on Wednesday, with the vast majority of deals reported during the two-day negotiating period. The San Francisco 49ers made their fair share of splashes, most

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What position should the 49ers select with their second round draft pick?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:33:00 +0000

Assuming they draft someone on the edge in the first We talk about the first overall pick a ton. The draft pick at the top of the second round is far more interesting, and for a number of reasons. First off, there is plenty of unknown. In the first round, it’s all but a given

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Pete Prisco’s latest mock draft doesn’t change much

Insidethe49 — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

The 49ers made some additions in free agency and as you may expect, it hasn’t changed what analysts think of that No. 2 pick. Now that free agency is winding down (well with most of the big names gone/traded) we can start to get a better idea of where teams are on that draft board.

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49ers 2019 offseason scorecard: Trades, signings, NFL draft picks

Insidethe49 — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:51:57 +0000

49ERS 2019 OFFSEASON SCORECARD Salary cap space: $64,625,790(Figure updated as official signings and contracts are reported to the league: 70 players under contract; only top

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2019 NFL mock draft: Who are consensus picks for Raiders, 49ers?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:37:51 +0000

49ers and Raiders fans surely have racked up plenty of searches for "NFL mock draft" in order to find out the consensus projections. Now, there's a datbase for that.

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49ers look to add veteran edge rusher in free agency before NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:08:34 +0000

The free-agent signing period begins Wednesday at 1 p.m. This is Part Four of a series that examines the 49ers biggest offseason needs and their

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49ers will try to add veteran edge rusher in free agency before draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:08:34 +0000

The free-agent signing period begins Wednesday at 1 p.m. This is Part Four of a series that examines the 49ers biggest offseason needs and their

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How Kwon Alexander signing affects 49ers draft plans

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 18:39:08 +0000

The 49ers dramatically altered their draft plans Monday when they agreed to make former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander the highest-paid inside linebacker in the NFL. Linebacker won’t go off their list of needs, but it gets pushed way down the list. Paying Alexander in free agency is a signal that the 49ers believe

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49ers don’t trade with Giants, select Nick Bosa in NFL.com mock draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:56:54 +0000

It’s almost inconceivable that the 49ers would skip on selecting the best pass rusher available when they pick at No. 2 in the 2019 draft. That’s part of the reason why their reported interest in trading for New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are so intriguing. They’d be moving down the board, and

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One final mock draft of Nick Bosa to the 49ers before free agency shakes things up

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 11:50:00 +0000

The first and second picks shouldn’t change much, but mock draft landscapes will change after free agency begins. I know you’re tired of mock drafts producing the same results, or rather the same three results. The musical chairs of Nick Bosa, Josh Allen, and Quinnen Williams may have gotten a bit redundant, but the good

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49ers draft rewind: 2013

Insidethe49 — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:25:00 +0000

So many ACL tears...so many. Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every year

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Free agency & draft impact of ten 49ers contract decisions this week

Insidethe49 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:43:00 +0000

It was a busy Thursday! The San Francisco 49ers announced eight contract decisions on Thursday, and there are reports on a couple more decisions in the works involving players currently on the roster. None of the moves are surprises, but each is worth a look as to how it impacts the roster and what it

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What free agent moves would most shake up the 49ers’ draft plans?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000

The 49ers have plenty of needs to address on both sides of the ball. We have seven or so weeks remaining until the 2019 NFL Draft, and we are settling into a familiar refrain in mock drafts. Prior to the NFL Combine, mock drafts were primarily Nick Bosa going No. 1 to the Arizona Cardinals

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Ideal draft pick and free agent for every 49ers positional need

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:30:56 +0000

The 49ers’ list of needs will change pretty dramatically between the opening of free agency in mid-March and the NFL draft in late April. Their ample salary cap space could make them players for multiple top-end free agents. The draft also offers several opportunities to add the talent necessary to fill out the biggest holes

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How Case Keenum trade to Washington would impact 49ers in draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 22:56:23 +0000

Quarterback news continues to find ways to impact the 49ers despite their lack of need at the position. Ian Rapoport on Thursday reported that Washington and Denver are hammering out a trade for veteran quarterback Case Keenum. Sources: The #Redskins and #Broncos are working a trade for QB Case Keenum to land in Washington. Issues

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Should the 49ers draft Nick Bosa or trade down?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 12:30:00 +0000

The draft analyst world thinks Kyler Murray is going to the Arizona Cardinals. It only took a couple days of the 2019 NFL Combine to flip mock drafts on their ear. Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray measured up to the necessary height and weight, and the rumors have been running rampant that Arizona will use the

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Nick Bosa goes to 49ers in Todd McShay mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 02:45:59 +0000

Add ESPN’s Todd McShay to the growing number of draft experts rolling with the rumor that the Cardinals will draft Kyler Murray first overall. His post-combine mock draft sent the Heisman Trophy winner to Arizona, leaving the draft’s top edge rusher, Nick Bosa, to the 49ers. It’s reaching the point where it feels more like

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Kliff Kingsbury says Cardinals haven’t decided on No. 1 pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 03:46:09 +0000

At some point during the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, it was widely assumed the Arizona Cardinals would select Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray No. 1 overall

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49ers prioritize defense with 2nd-round trade in Draft Wire 4-round mock

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 03:00:06 +0000

The 49ers continue to benefit in mock drafts. Three new ones posted after the combine have Nick Bosa falling to them at No. 2 – a train Draft Wire has been riding for their last several mocks. That didn’t change in their updated four-round projections after the combine. Several familiar names pop up in Luke

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Kyler Murray goes 1st overall in 3 post-combine mock drafts

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 02:45:18 +0000

The 49ers’ dream scenario of Ohio State defensive end falling to the No. 2 pick gets more real every week. Rumors of Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray going No. 1 overall to the Cardinals seemed farfetched before the combine, but they picked up steam in Indianapolis. Now the Murray to Arizona talk is so prevalent the

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Kyle Shanahan wishes free-agent signing period came after NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:16:56 +0000

The 49ers three-year contract extension with guard Mike Person this week will likely have impact on the direction the team takes seven weeks from

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49ers could address safety position with promising options in NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:40:16 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 49ers need to add depth at the safety position. There are several big names hitting the free agent market like

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2019 NFL Draft: Nick Bosa, Kyler Murray co-favorites for No. 1 pick

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:02:35 +0000

Will it be Nick Bosa or Kyler Murray? Both players are far different, but either one could be the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Full schedule of 2019 NFL Draft Pro Days

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:33:02 +0000

The next step in the pre-draft process is underway. The NFL Combine is officially a wrap, and it’s time to move on to the next step in the pre-draft process. Starting Tuesday, March 5th, the San Francisco 49ers scouts, personnel executives, and coaches will be criss-crossing the country attending numerous college Pro Days. They begin

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Mock draft has Kyler Murray going No. 1, but…

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 12:42:34 +0000

Well then, maybe this is why Arizona was so adamant about wanting Murray with the first pick in the draft. Sure! The Arizona Cardinals could have ruined the surprise over the weekend and now prepare to take Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. Or, maybe they started drumming

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2019 NFL Draft: WR DK Metcalf’s combine workout benefits 49ers

Chris Wilson — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:08:55 +0000

After his one-of-a-kind performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, wide receiver D.K. Metcalf rocketed up 2019 NFL Draft boards. However, the WR also demonstrated why he’s off the San Francisco 49ers’ draft radar. When it comes to wide receivers, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has a type, and that type is not University

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Candlestick Chronicles: Draft Nick Bosa or trade for Odell Beckham Jr.?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 03:30:19 +0000

The 49ers are in an intriguing position with the 2019 NFL draft fewer than two months away. With rumors swirling about a possible Odell Beckham Jr. trade that would almost certainly involve the No. 2 pick, and the possibility of the draft’s top edge rusher falling to the 49ers with that selection, San Francisco may

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2019 NFL mock draft: Projected first-round picks after Scouting Combine

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 03:26:50 +0000

The heights have been measured. The pounds have been recorded. The 40-yard dash times have been electronically verified.After registering all the official measurables, including the

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Dwindling number of free agent pass rushers underscores need for 49ers in draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:30:33 +0000

The 49ers need an edge rusher. Whether it comes via free agency, the draft, or both, they have to acquire a player who can get to opposing quarterbacks off the edge. They were very likely to select one with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, but news Monday of franchise tags being

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers receive pitches from top defensive line prospects

Insidethe49 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:51:30 +0000

The 49ers' biggest need is at edge rusher, and four of best defensive lineman in the draft confirmed that they met with the team at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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Josh Allen drawing NFL draft comparisons to Von Miller, Khalil Mack

Insidethe49 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:55:18 +0000

Teams in need of an edge rusher have reason to be smitten with Kentucky outside linebacker Josh Allen.But his ability to get after

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Mid-Combine mock draft has the Cardinals taking Kyler Murray, 49ers get Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:29:01 +0000

Well then... The NFL Combine concludes Monday, but that doesn’t stop mock drafts from coming out with the results we have so far. Bleacher Report’s Jake Rill put together a mock draft Sunday morning and it seems very adequate after the info we posted Sunday evening about the Arizona Cardinals taking Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray

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NFL rumors: Kyler Murray to Cardinals with No. 1 draft pick ‘done deal’

Insidethe49 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 03:56:51 +0000

You have to take any rumor emanating from the NFL Scouting Combine with several large grains of salt, but one making the rounds Sunday night

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2 LBs 49ers could target in draft have huge combine showings

Insidethe49 — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:43 +0000

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NFL draft: Updated list of 49ers’ possible Round-1 targets

Insidethe49 — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 22:27:09 +0000

The first couple days of draft workouts involved the prospects the 49ers should be eyeing closest. Wide receivers, linebackers and edge defenders all went through measurements and drills over the weekend. Some players helped their stock, other players didn’t. Here is an updated list of players who the 49ers could take with the second pick

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Candlestick Chronicles: 49ers draft plans coming together at combine

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 23:00:57 +0000

Chris Biderman is live from the NFL combine in Indianapolis in the latest Candlestick Chronicles with Kyle Madson. The guys discuss some of the buzz around the combine, and how the 49ers’ draft plans are starting to take shape. They also dive into some trade possibilities and what’s happened at the combine that makes them

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49ers won’t draft WR DK Metcalf despite insane combine

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 22:08:07 +0000

The 49ers aren’t drafting Mississippi wide receiver and part-time Avenger DK Metcalf … probably. The hulking 6-foot-3, 228-pounder with a reported inhuman 1.6 percent body fat set the combine on fire with a 4.33 in the 40-yard dash. His draft stock immediately shot up, and buzz among draft analysts grew that Metcalf could be the

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Kyler Murray ‘believed almost universally’ to be No. 1 pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 18:53:38 +0000

It seems everyone is starting to believe the Cardinals will take Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick in the draft and the 49ers couldn't be happier.

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NFL rumors: Kyler Murray seen ‘universally’ as No. 1 pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 18:53:38 +0000

It seems everyone is starting to believe the Cardinals will take Kyler Murray with the No. 1 pick in the draft, and the 49ers couldn't be happier.

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How much stock do 49ers put in draft prospect measurables?

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:30:59 +0000

The NFL combine is an opportunity for NFL draft prospects to try and raise their draft stock by quantifying athleticism and meeting with teams. For the 49ers, the measurables taken away from the combine don’t carry a ton of weight in their player evaluations. General manager John Lynch told reporters Thursday at the combine the

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2019 NFL Draft: How George Kittle is inspiring a pair of Iowa tight ends

Insidethe49 — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 01:04:24 +0000

George Kittle is two years removed from his days at Iowa, but he's still having an impact on two players who just finished their Hawkeye careers.

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49ers met with 5 of draft’s top receivers at combine

Insidethe49 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:00:17 +0000

The 49ers’ need at wide receiver grew throughout the 2018 season as that position group struggled to produce. With a shallow free agency class, San Francisco is likely to take advantage of what’s perceived to be a deep group of wide receivers in the 2019 draft. They’ve met with at least five receivers through the

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Versatile draft prospects for Kyle Shanahan’s scheme

Insidethe49 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:25:00 +0000

The 49ers coach prizes multiplicity. Which draft picks would give him more? Kyle Shanahan’s play-action based offensive scheme requires versatility. Ideally, every play could be a run or a pass, a quick screen or four verts — all with the same players. No substitutions that give away the play call. Pass-catching fullback Kyle Juszczyk is

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Stanford product Bryce Love upbeat despite NFL draft uncertainty

Insidethe49 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:20:01 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS Former Stanford running back Bryce Love has one glaring flaw, according to his college position coach: Sometimes he works too hard for his

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Golden Nuggets; Will we draft a wide receiver early

Insidethe49 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000

San Francisco 49ers links for Friday March 1, 2019 There has recently been a lot of hype about the 49ers getting either Antonio Brown or Odell Beckham Jr. I can see people’s points. We have apparently given up on Pierre Garcon and we are in need of a replacement. While Marquise Goodwin, Dante Pettis, Kendrick

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49ers go defense-heavy in 4-round Draft Wire Mock

Insidethe49 — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:00:26 +0000

The 49ers’ dream scenario continues to play out in Draft Wire mocks. They stay at No. 2 as trades swirl around them, and they wind up snaring the best edge rusher in the draft after the Arizona Cardinals take Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams with the No. 1 overall pick. The rest of their picks

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Kyler Murray impresses John Lynch, but 49ers not targeting QB in draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:59:40 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 49ers won't meet with any quarterbacks at this week's NFL Scouting Combine, but Kyler Murray still grabbed John Lynch's attention.We obviously arent

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NN Mailbag: Offseason blueprint, NFL Combine, draft risers, free agent targets and more

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:56:00 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns in our NFL Combine edition of the Niners Nation offseason mailbag. The NFL Scouting Combine began on Tuesday, with players reporting from all over the country to showcase their ability in front of all 32 teams. It’s among the most critical points of the offseason for the San

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History of the 212th overall pick in the NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:11:00 +0000

This is the second time the 49ers have held it in their draft history. The San Francisco 49ers received one compensatory pick this, earning a sixth round pick for the departure of edge rusher Aaron Lynch in free agency last year. The pick is No. 212 overall, and barring any trades, will be the 49ers

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2019 NFL draft: Full Scouting Combine primer

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:30:27 +0000

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49ers land starting trio in three-round mock NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:36:21 +0000

Breaking down all three picks for the 49ers in this 3-round mock NFL Draft using a brand new simulator. The NFL Scouting Combine begins on Tuesday, February 26. It’s the San Francisco 49ers’ first critical phase of the offseason as they prepare for the 2019 NFL Draft beginning April 25. On the eve of the

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Speedy, small-school WR could be perfect answer for 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 02:30:34 +0000

Watching University of Massachusetts wide receiver Andy Isabella isn’t easy. That’s mostly because of how fast he’s moving. The high school track star might just be the fastest player in the draft, but there’s more to him than a 40 time that might flirt with a combine record. Isabella isn’t the most highly-touted receiver in

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The 2012 NFL Draft never actually happened, right?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:53:00 +0000

Did the 2012 draft actually happen? Every year around draft time we like to look at the ghosts of drafts past with the San Francisco 49ers and reflect on the players allocated from the draft. We luckily have video of each draft thanks to YouTube poster and 49ers fan Marvin49. We’ll be looking at every

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49ers NFL Scouting Combine preview: A draft need filled in every round

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:46:21 +0000

The 49ers could fill a lot of their needs through free agency or trades, but if not, they can address the holes on the roster in the draft.

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Josh Allen goes to 49ers in the first Niners Nation 10-pick mock draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 12:35:40 +0000

Rather than look at what everyone else is doing, we’ll do things ourselves. Let’s have some fun. Rather than grab someone else’s mock, I decided to make my own. That’s right, a guy covering the San Francisco 49ers is going to attempt to list players other teams will take in one of those mock drafts

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2019 NFL Draft: What 49ers hope to learn at Scouting Combine this week

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 23:18:10 +0000

The 49ers will be looking very closely at the edge rushers -- and several other players -- at this week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. They

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49ers get a haul in Draft Wire 4-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

The best part? They get Bosa. The NFL Combine is just days away which means the draft board can get shaken up once NFL scouts get looks at these projections in action. Until then, the trio of Quinnen Williams, Nick Bosa, and Josh Allen will play musical chairs for the 49ers No. 2 pick, but

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2019 NFL draft: Non-edge prospects 49ers could target

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:07:25 +0000

The 49ers badly need an edge rusher. It’s arguably the second most important position on a football team, and San Francisco struggled badly to get productivity out of that position last season. It seems like they’re in an ideal spot to shore up that position in the draft with the No. 2 overall pick. At

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Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers pre-combine draft conversation

Insidethe49 — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 04:18:12 +0000

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee and Kyle Madson sit down to sort out some of the 49ers’ biggest draft questions ahead of the 2019 NFL combine in the 15th episode of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast. With the possibility of an Antonio Brown trade looming, and a bevy of needs to fill, San Francisco is

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49ers take Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson in second round of mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

They need a linebacker, Wilson could be it. I have some good news for you: the NFL Combine is going to be happening next week, that means the predictability of Nick Bosa/Josh Allen might get a monkey wrench thrown into it at this time next week. Well, if someone goes nuts or one of those

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Golden Nuggets: 49ers get another draft pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:30:00 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 The 49ers’ pockets are a bit lighter for draft picks this year. It’s rather odd since a few years back, Trent Baalke would have 11 of these things to toss around on draft day. The 49ers had five official picks and now have been granted

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An aggressive draft trade could accelerate 49ers rebuild

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:00:04 +0000

49ers general manager John Lynch isn’t afraid to make a splash in the NFL draft. His first one as the 49ers’ GM featured a trade back from No. 2 to No. 3, and then another trade up into the first round. This year’s draft provides an intriguing opportunity for Lynch to go back to the

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2019 NFL draft: Intriguing WR falls to 49ers in Draft Wire 4-round mock

Insidethe49 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:30:41 +0000

The 49ers’ top needs in the 2019 draft are pretty clear. They need an edge rusher, help at receiver, secondary depth, and a linebacker to put alongside Fred Warner. That could shift in free agency, but for now, they addressed four of those holes in the latest Draft Wire mock. Perhaps the most intriguing pick

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49ers now hold 6 picks in 2019 draft after compensatory picks awarded

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:52:04 +0000

The 49ers were officially awarded a compensatory pick for the loss of outside linebacker Aaron Lynch last offseason. They acquired the 40th selection in the sixth-round of the 2019 NFL draft. It’ll be the No. 212 overall pick. San Francisco now holds six picks in April’s draft. They don’t currently have a fifth or a

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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers rewarded sixth-round compensatory pick, No. 212

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 20:31:40 +0000

The 49ers officially picked up a sixth pick for the upcoming NFL draft with the announcement of the leagues compensatory selections.In addition to their other

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A mock draft that considers Ed Oliver over Quinnen Williams

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:30:00 +0000

This is something a little different than what we’re used to. We’ve had extensive debate about whether the San Francisco 49ers should consider Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams or Kentucky edge rusher Josh Allen with the No. 2 overall pick. Allen is showing up in the vast majority of mock drafts, with Williams second. It

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New name surfaces for 49ers in TD Wire mock draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 03:00:32 +0000

The NFL combine is set to start February 26, which is also about the time mock drafts start changing dramatically. Doug Farrar at Touchdown Wire introduced a new name to the mix for the 49ers in his first mock draft. He still has the 49ers going with a defensive player on the front seven, but

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49ers path to draft’s top edge rusher becomes clearer as combine approaches

Insidethe49 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 02:30:26 +0000

It looked like the 49ers’ Week 15 win over the Seattle Seahawks spelled the end of their quest to add Nick Bosa, the 2019 draft’s consensus top edge rusher. Pre-draft pontification, coaching changes, and a couple of underclass draft declarations have cleared the once inaccessible path between the 49ers and the Ohio State star. With

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Consensus emerging for the 49ers in mock NFL Drafts

Insidethe49 — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:58:04 +0000

Draft analysts have begun to agree on who the 49ers should select with No. 2 pick in April’s NFL Draft. The NFL Scouting Combine begins in less than a week on February 26. It’s a critical phase of the offseason that will significantly alter the landscape of the 2019 NFL Draft beginning April 25. As

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49ers get Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel in two-round mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

If the 49ers get Earl Thomas in free agency, I can see this happening. Don’t worry folks, the NFL Combine is one week away. Once over, our predictable NFL mock drafts will remain predictable, but we’ll feel a lot better about the 49ers picks as we can argue vertical jump numbers and the like. This

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49ers don’t get fancy in Mel Kiper mock draft, fill biggest need

Insidethe49 — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 03:00:24 +0000

It isn’t difficult to discern the 49ers’ top need in the 2019 NFL draft. They need help rushing the passer off the edge, and finding that player in free agency probably isn’t in the cards. Given the importance of an effective edge rusher in the modern NFL, it would be difficult to imagine the 49ers

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2019 NFL mock draft: Mel Kiper Jr. first-round picks for 49ers, Raiders

Insidethe49 — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:20:56 +0000

No team will change the fortunes of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft quite like the Oakland Raiders, and that much is clear

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers go defense-heavy in 7-round mock

Insidethe49 — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 03:00:36 +0000

The 49ers’ list of needs to fill this offseason is extensive, with varying degrees of urgency at each position. Edge rusher needs to be addressed immediately. Offensive line can probably get pushed down the priority list. The Draft Network released a seven-round mock draft where the 49ers check all the boxes they need to hit

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Ian Rapoport gives a list of pass rushers to be franchised, 49ers can look to the draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 23:30:00 +0000

Hope no one is getting their hopes up on getting any of them. On Tuesday February 19, NFL teams can start putting the franchise tag on their players. The San Francisco 49ers are going to be in the market for a pass rusher be it free agency or the draft, and Ian Rapoport gave a

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49ers land their pass rusher in Draft Network’s 7-round mock

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

Breaking down all six picks for the 49ers in Draft Network’s 7-round mock NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers have their sights set on free agency beginning on March 13 and the 2019 NFL Draft beginning on April 25. Draft Network analyst Kyle Crabbs released his latest 7-round mock NFL Draft, projecting all six picks

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Alabama DL not worried if he falls past 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 02:30:40 +0000

Chances are the 49ers aren’t going to use their No. 2 overall pick on an interior defensive lineman. It just doesn’t make a ton of sense given their needs and current roster construction. Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is a player who’s been tied to the 49ers in numerous mock drafts over the last few

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Grading 49ers NFL Draft addition Marcell Harris and considering where he’ll be a year from now

Insidethe49 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:30:00 +0000

Time to grade every 49ers roster addition from the 2018 offseason. Today, we look at rookie safety Marcell Harris. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the 2018 season and they have begun their work to prepare for 2019 free agency and the NFL draft. The coaches and scouts are back from a week in Mobile,

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Latest CBS Sports mock draft has familiar scenario; Bosa to Cardinals, Allen to 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before... With all this Kyler Murray hubbub, drafts have been starting to factor in trades for a high enough draft pick capable of securing his services. This draft, put together by CBS Sports’ Jared Dubin has trades, just not to the first pick. This of course leaves the

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Vance Joseph not worried about scheme fit with draft prospects

Insidethe49 — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:30:00 +0000

History has shown it’s possible, but do you think putting Nick Bosa in that scheme will work? The argument for the Arizona taking Josh Allen over Nick Bosa at No. 1? Scheme fit. New Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph says that’s not the case. While considered the best overall prospect until the 2019 NFL Combine

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49ers’ first-round draft pick still in play for Broncos despite Flacco trade

Chris Wilson — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:19:51 +0000

Former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco will be a member of the Denver Broncos in 2019, as the two teams struck a deal to trade the veteran backup. However, Denver’s hunt for a franchise QB continues, which leaves the door open for the Broncos to trade for the San Francisco 49ers’ first-round

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SB Nation mock draft sends Nick Bosa to Cardinals, Josh Allen to 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

It’s back to old faithful with this mock draft. We’re a bit late since it’s Thursday and not Monday, but we haven’t talked about Dan Kadar of SB Nation — @MockingTheDraft on Twitter and always a good follow — and his mock draft of this week. This week Kadar has trades, which we’ll get to,

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49ers benefit from Kyler Murray going No. 1 in Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:30:16 +0000

Kyler Murray’s commitment to the NFL via Twitter on Monday sent waves through the league that could produce a ripple effect that eventually reaches the 49ers. The Heisman winner’s choice to set his sights on playing quarterback in the NFL could shake up the draft in a way that ultimately benefits the 49ers. One of

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NN Mailbag: NFL Draft curveballs, free agency targets, coaching additions, AAF and more

Insidethe49 — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:17:00 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns in this edition of our Niners Nation offseason mailbag. The San Francisco 49ers now firmly have their sights set on free agency beginning on March 13th, and the 2019 NFL Draft, which starts on April 25th. It’s Year 3 for general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan,

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Joe Flacco trade to Broncos could impact 49ers, Raiders in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:54:09 +0000

John Elway's quarterback carousel continues in Denver. One year after the Broncos signed Case Keenum to a two-year, $36 million deal, the AFC West team

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How many teams might actually be interested in a quarterback in the 2019 NFL Draft?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:01:00 +0000

We’re going to hear a lot of chatter the next two months. We’ll need to figure out what’s fact and what’s fiction. The quarterback position is the most important in football, and it doesn’t take long for teams to grow enamored with a potential franchise option. Even when there are questions of the position group

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Draft Wire mock draft continues the Kyler Murray to Cardinals first pick rumors

Insidethe49 — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

If Nick Bosa is as good as we hope, the Cardinals have another wrinkle. And the football gods said, “Let there be draft chaos!” Rumors are making the rounds that NFL quarterback prospect Kyler Murray has significant interest from the Arizona Cardinals. This follows a narrative from a few months back where head coach Kliff

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Cardinals trade first pick—and Bosa by extension—to Raiders in mock draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

This is the absolute worst outcome any 49ers fan wants. So let’s talk trades. There going to be some trades in the 2019 NFL Draft. With Kyler Murray declaring he’s 100 percent football and Dwayne Haskins waiting in the wings, some quarterback-needy team is going to put together a deal. Or the Oakland Raiders can

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Kyler Murray officially chooses NFL, could alter 49ers pre-draft plans

Insidethe49 — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 02:30:43 +0000

Kyler Murray on Monday made the less-than-stunning declaration via his Twitter account that he was going to pursue a career in the NFL instead of playing baseball. He was the No. 9 overall pick by the Oakland A’s in last year’s MLB draft. The 49ers are all set at quarterback, but the declaration could turn

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If the 49ers drafted Tom Brady, would he too have turned into a goat farmer?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 01:01:00 +0000

What if the 49ers took the Michigan quarterback instead of QB Giovanni Carmazzi in the 2000 NFL Draft? Who turns into a goat former? With the 65th overall selection in the 2000 NFL Draft, the 49ers selected a quarterback — Hofstra’s Giovanni Carmazzi. With any mid-round quarterback, the selection is a total hit or miss,

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Top WR prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft as the Combine approaches

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:23:00 +0000

The offseason is under full swing so we will be taking a look at all of the top prospects at positions of need for the Niners - up first is wide receiver. Greetings, 49er faithful! As you well know football season is partially - with the advent of the AAF, though, the time to kill

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Sporting News mock draft sends Nick Bosa to the 49ers

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 12:50:00 +0000

Pencil another Bosa pick for the 49ers We are 73 days until the 2019 NFL Draft, which means we have plenty more mocks to get through. Things continue to stay consistent on the top-three picks and that should change little until the NFL Combine gets going in a couple of weeks. We have another mock

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Could Antonio Brown cost 49ers just a sixth-round draft pick in trade?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:34:09 +0000

One NFL personnel man told a Pittsburgh newspaper that hed send just a sixth-round draft pick to the Steelers for Antonio Brown. That would be music to the 49ers' ears.

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2019 NFL Draft: How Kyler Murray can help 49ers at scouting combine

Insidethe49 — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:21:17 +0000

When news broke Thursday that Kyler Murray will attend the NFL Scouting Combine, somehow a baseball team was affected more than anybody else.While Murray

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5 hypothetical trades for 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:45:01 +0000

It’s a tough year to have the No. 2 overall pick. The 49ers could conceivably find themselves in a position where they’re on the clock and uncomfortable using the second pick on any of the available prospects. They might also be enamored with a player they think they can get later in the first round.

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Golden Nuggets: Why the 49ers should not draft Quinnen Williams

Insidethe49 — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000

San Francisco 49ers links for Friday February 8, 2019 I bet you are thinking I am going to tell you why Quinnen Williams is not a good fit for the 49ers but I have a much better plan. I am going to refer you to the first article I posted below which is written by

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2019 NFL Scouting Combine invitations extended to 338 draft prospects

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 20:37:43 +0000

Seven players from Stanford and one apiece from San Jose State and UC Davis comprise Northern California's presentation among the list of 338 draft-eligible prospects the league has invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.

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How do you grade 49ers NFL Draft addition D.J. Reed?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:47:26 +0000

Time to grade every 49ers roster addition from the 2018 offseason. Today, we look at rookie defensive back D.J. Reed. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the 2018 season and they have begun their work to prepare for 2019 free agency and the NFL draft. The coaches and scouts are back from a week in

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Todd McShay keeps it familiar, has QB at No. 6 in his second mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:13:20 +0000

QB might be the only way to shake up the top of the draft board. With Super Bowl 53 in our rear view mirror and the 2019 NFL Combine a little over two weeks away, ESPN’s Todd McShay is back with his second 2019 NFL mock draft. In this updated mock draft, he has Ohio

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49ers mock draft roundup before combine

Insidethe49 — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:30:54 +0000

The early portion of mock draft season is typically full of speculation and wild swings. Mocks become more refined once the combine hits and people start getting a better idea of what the prospects look like in terms of size and athleticism. Things are pretty straightforward for the 49ers. They need help on the edge,

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How do you grade 49ers NFL Draft addition Tarvarius Moore?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 20:10:29 +0000

Time to grade every 49ers roster addition from the 2018 offseason. Today, we look at rookie cornerback Tarvarius Moore. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the 2018 season and they have begun their work to prepare for 2019 free agency and the NFL draft. The coaches and scouts are back from a week in Mobile,

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers don’t get in on trades, snag top prospect

Insidethe49 — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 03:11:48 +0000

The end of the Super Bowl finalized the 2019 NFL draft order, and initiated another mock draft from our friends at Draft Wire. Luke Easterling issued a four-round mock that included a host of first-round trades. The 49ers weren’t involved in any of them. They stayed at No. 2 instead since the draft’s top overall

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Clelin Ferrell declared for 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:46:06 +0000

If the 49ers were to trade down, he could be a target. College underclassmen have until Monday to announce whether or not they will enter the 2019 NFL Draft, and Clemson edge rusher Clelin Ferrell as thrown his hat in the ring. Two days ago, he posted to Instagram that he is declaring for the

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers go all defense in 3-round Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 03:11:37 +0000

Holes exist on both sides of the football for the 49ers, but they stuck with one side in the latest three-round mock draft at Draft Wire. San Francisco is in an intriguing position since they don’t necessarily have any need that stands out among others aside from an edge rusher. That will afford them the

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NFL draft: Quinnen Williams, three other Alabama prospects declare

Insidethe49 — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:31:51 +0000

The annual tradition of talent coming from Alabama to the NFL began to take place on Friday with four underclassmen, all of which could go in

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Report: A’s believe Kyler Murray will declare for draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:11:22 +0000

This could shake things up come April. Underclassmen have until Monday, January 14th to declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, and we might get one big name to wrap it up. Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is expected to declare for the draft, and is projected as a potential first round pick.

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Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury once said he’d draft Kyler Murray at No. 1

Insidethe49 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 04:44:09 +0000

If Kyler Murray does indeed enter the upcoming NFL Draft, he has a major admirer in the head coach of the team that holds the first overall pick.

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers don’t take EDGE with No. 2 pick in Athletic mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 03:00:49 +0000

It doesn’t seem possible that the 49ers would somehow pass on an edge rusher in the 2019 draft given their weakness at the position and the premium head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch place on the position. However, that’s exactly what they did in Dane Bugler’s latest mock draft for The Athletic.

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49ers offseason calendar leading up to 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:53:35 +0000

The 49ers have a busy spring coming up. The 2019 NFL playoffs chug along this weekend with the divisional round matchups, but there are plenty of critical upcoming dates on the San Francisco 49ers calendar. The NFL publishes its annual calendar, and here are the dates of note that might impact the 49ers between now

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Grading 49ers’ 2017 draft class after 2 seasons

Insidethe49 — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:00:52 +0000

The 2017 draft was the first for general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan. San Francisco began a massive roster restructuring under the new regime, and that kicked off with the 2017 draft. San Francisco wound up with 10 players out of that class. They needed a strong first go in the draft,

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What 49ers had listened to new Raiders GM Mike Mayock in the last 8 drafts?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:08:57 +0000

Things would look good the past couple years, better but not great in prior years. The Oakland Raiders made a change at their general manager position, and followed the lead of the San Francisco 49ers. Like the 49ers hiring former NFL player and broadcaster John Lynch in 2017, the Raiders decided to dip into the

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Mock draft has Cardinals trading back, 49ers getting Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 13:05:06 +0000

Dwayne Haskins, please have a good combine. We’re going to try to keep these mock drafts leading up to draft day from being as redundant as possible, but we need to start getting used to the fact that Nick Bosa, Josh Allen, and trades are going to be the more popular scenarios for the San

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Golden Nuggets: How is this draft going to shake out?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 10:30:02 +0000

Your San Francisco 49ers links for Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 I really was hoping we would get some strong, STRONG play from Quinnen Williams and Clelin Ferrell Monday night. Ferrell didn’t look bad, but he wasn’t exactly changing the game either. That true-freshman quarterback Clemson had was. I didn’t really want them to look good

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How Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins declaring for draft may impact 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 02:00:14 +0000

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Monday officially declared for the 2019 NFL draft. The news of a quarterback declaring isn’t a big deal for the 49ers in a vacuum. They have their franchise quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo. It could have a residual impact though given their position in the draft. The first team that

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2019 NFL draft: Top prospects to watch in National Championship

Insidethe49 — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:30:04 +0000

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49ers projected one compensatory pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:48:50 +0000

Was this worth it for Aaron Lynch leaving? The official compensatory picks list for the 2019 NFL Draft hasn’t been announced but we have been able to get some projections of what the San Francisco 49ers will receive. Our friends over at Over The Cap put together their list of compensatory picks based on the

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How might quarterbacks shake up the top of the draft board?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:01:08 +0000

The 49ers are in a good position at No. 2, but it could get even better if a QB-hungry team gets desperate. The 2019 NFL Draft is four months away, but the more important date is a week from today. Monday, January 14th is the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft, and we

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Updated NFL draft order following wild card weekend

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 12:50:08 +0000

The top 20 picks are now the top 24. The players in the Super Bowl chase have been trimmed now that wild card weekend is a wrap. The Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans have been eliminated from the playoffs after losing their games and now the next four spots in the

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Alabama NFL draft prospects 49ers, Raiders fans should watch vs. Clemson

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 08:18:52 +0000

Fans at Levi's Stadium are in for a treat full of future NFL talent in Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship.We've already identified

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Clemson NFL draft prospects 49ers, Raiders fans should watch vs. Alabama

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:28:17 +0000

The 49ers and Raiders' big board of prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft will start with edge rushers.Both Bay Area teams struggled mightily in rushing

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Grading 49ers’ 2018 draft class after rookie season

Insidethe49 — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 02:00:09 +0000

The 49ers’ 2018 NFL draft class wound up making a much-needed impact after the 2017 class struggled in its second season. San Francisco selected nine players in 2018, eight of them were on the active roster and saw snaps in their rookie seasons, with the ninth missing the whole season with a knee injury he

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2019 NFL draft: Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen may be too versatile for 49ers to pass on

Insidethe49 — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 20:00:41 +0000

Nick Bosa’s stranglehold on the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft appears to be loosening as the NFL season closes and draft season begins. That could throw a wrench, albeit a favorable one, into the 49ers’ draft plans. One player the 49ers will have to consider regardless of who’s available at No. 2

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49ers nab Nick Bosa in Draft Wire mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 14:30:07 +0000

THE DREAM IS ALIVE! More mock drafts are going to be coming in for the top-10 picks as the playoffs continue and things will expand as we get more of the later positions locked in. This of course means the San Francisco 49ers are going to be talked about an awful lot. Draft Wire put

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers snag Nick Bosa in Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:00:26 +0000

A dream scenario played out for the 49ers in the latest Draft Wire four-round mock draft. Alabama’s Quinnen Williams goes No. 1 overall to the Arizona Cardinals, leaving the entire edge class available for the 49ers at the No. 2 pick. Williams going No. 1 opens a ton of doors for the 49ers from a

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NN Mailbag: Antonio Brown galore, NFL Draft, free agency, trade scenarios and more

Insidethe49 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:30:05 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns following San Francisco’s 2018 season. The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up the 2018 season on Sunday with a 48-32 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The players cleaned out their lockers on Monday with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch meeting with the media one final time before the

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CBS Sports mock draft has the obvious pick of Josh Allen going to 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:41:04 +0000

Better get used to this scenario We’re now going to be jumping on the mock draft train like we do every year around this time and dissect every pick to see if that’s the player the San Francisco 49ers want. The problem is, being at second overall and having the needs the 49ers have, it

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Senior Bowl gives 49ers coaches, scouts a chance to spend a week with draft prospects

Insidethe49 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 22:52:45 +0000

There’s only so much one can hide spending a week in close quarters. Kyle Shanahan’s season isn’t quite through. The San Francisco 49ers head coach next heads to Mobile, Alabama in three weeks to coach the 2019 Senior Bowl. The game gets going on January 26th, and the week leading up to it provides a

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49ers GM John Lynch: Pass rush a strength of 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:00:58 +0000

The 49ers’ biggest weakness is not a secret. Their production from their pass rush was lackluster for most of the season, and arguably the biggest contributor to all of their substantial issues on defense. It appears San Francisco is primed to address that need in next year’s draft after neglecting the position this year. General

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Citrus Bowl: 49ers draft target Josh Allen dominates against Penn St.

Insidethe49 — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 23:56:36 +0000

Many mock drafts have the 49ers taking Kentucky edge-rusher Josh Allen with the No. 2 pick in Aprils NFL draft. If Allen's performance in

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Duke QB Daniel Jones declaring for 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:26:28 +0000

There’s one more big name we’re waiting for in the next couple weeks. The 2019 NFL Draft has another quarterback in the mix for the first round. Duke quarterback Daniel Jones informed his head coach that he will enter the draft this coming April, according to ACC sportswriter Stephen Wiseman. This news comes a week

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49ers, Raiders staffs to coach Senior Bowl ahead of 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:23:17 +0000

The 49ers and Raiders will coach the two teams at the Senior Bowl in 2019, with a chance to work with some top prospects before the draft.

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2019 NFL mock draft: 49ers should use No. 2 overall pick on edge rusher

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:40:00 +0000

The 49ers 2018 NFL season is barely one day old, and its already time to talk about the 2019 draft.Since they finished 4-12, the 49ers

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2019 NFL draft: Early look at possible 49ers 1st-round selections

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:30:09 +0000

The 49ers’ blowout loss to the Rams in Week 17, along with a few other Week 17 results, secured the No. 2 pick for San Francisco in next year’s draft. The 2019 draft has been a focus for some since Jimmy Garoppolo was hurt in Week 3. With the regular season over, it’s officially time

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49ers-Rams recap: Kittle breaks records, but Niners’ loss secures No. 2 draft pick

Chris Wilson — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 01:40:21 +0000

Despite another record-breaking day from tight end George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17, securing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Niner Noise has your highlights, scores and analysis from the Niners’ final game of the 2018 NFL regular season. Four first-half turnovers were

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2019 NFL Draft order: Updated scenarios after Week 17, before playoffs

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:49:31 +0000

The 49ers and the Raiders' disappointing 4-12 seasons came to fitting ends Sunday, with both Bay Area teams suffering lopsided losses to the Rams and

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49ers have 2nd pick in 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:46:17 +0000

The 49ers’ season-ending loss to the Rams secured the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. San Francisco had a chance to climb back into the No. 1 pick with a Cardinals win, but Arizona’s last-second loss to the Seahawks ensured the 49ers would pick second. #2019NFLDraft Order 1. @AZCardinals 2. @49ers 3.

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49ers will pick second in 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 00:40:47 +0000

The board is theirs minus one pick. The San Francisco 49ers have concluded their 2018 season with an ugly loss, but some upside. They were pummeled by the Los Angeles Rams by a final score of 48-32, but have earned the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The 49ers finished the season

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49ers vs. Rams preview: First-round bye, draft position at stake in Week 17

Chris Wilson — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:12:22 +0000

The visiting San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 of the 2018 NFL regular season. Niner Noise previews the matchup, including key stats, players to watch, X-factors, odds, injury news and how to watch the game live. After beginning the season with different expectations, the San Francisco 49ers and the Los

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Week 17 Rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 14:03:05 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. So it’s come to this. The final game to determine where the San Francisco 49ers can draft Nick Bosa or whoever they choose. The 49ers right now sit at second in draft order behind the Arizona Cardinals. This can all

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Cardinals win moves them back in the draft, but offers a nice consolation

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 19:21:10 +0000

If they win this weekend it marks four straight wins at CenturyLink Field. That’s almost as good as the first pick. Almost. This has nothing to do with the San Francisco 49ers, at all. At the same time, it’s a streak I found interesting going into Week 17. See, they want to tell you that

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NN Mailbag: Offseason plans, draft trades, pass rushers, roster battles and more

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 00:01:05 +0000

Addressing your 49ers comments, questions and concerns before Sunday’s matchup against the Rams in Week 17. The 49ers suffered a disappointing 11th loss of the season in Week 16 to the playoff-bound, NFC North champion Chicago Bears. It was an admirable effort for Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers, losing 14-9 as the game came down to a

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49ers NFL Draft Order Scenarios, Tiebreakers & Week 17 Key Games

Chris Wilson — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 19:43:05 +0000

With the 2019 NFL Draft order on the line, who should San Francisco 49ers fans root for in Week 17 of the 2018 regular season? We break down draft order scenarios, tiebreakers and which games matter most to the Niners’ draft position. The San Francisco 49ers aren’t in full control of their draft destiny, but

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49ers skip edge rush in Draft Wire mock draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 03:45:45 +0000

The 49ers’ list of needs in the 2019 draft starts unequivocally with an edge rusher. Their inability to affect quarterbacks from the outside was perhaps the biggest hinderance to their defensive success this season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan put it on par with quarterback for the most important position on the field. However, it is

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2019 NFL Draft: Oregon QB Justin Herbert returning for senior season

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:06:23 +0000

If the Raiders were hoping to trade quarterback Derek Carr and take Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft,

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Oregon QB Justin Herbert to skip draft, play one more year of college

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:35:06 +0000

This raises a big question for the 2019 NFL Draft. The 2019 NFL Draft just lost one potential first round quarterback. Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert announced on Wednesday that he will return to school for one more year. Herbert stood a good chance of being the first quarterback off the board, but things are in

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49ers still have a chance to land 2019 No. 1 draft pick but need help

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:26:11 +0000

The 49ers enter the final weekend of the regular season still in contention . . . for the No. 1 overall draft pick position and,

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Week 17 NFL power rankings and draft/playoff scenarios

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:25:32 +0000

Plenty can go down this final week of the season. We are officially into the final week of the 2018 NFL season. The San Francisco 49ers dropped a close one to the Chicago Bears to fall to 4-11, as they prepare to wrap things up with a visit to face the Los Angeles Rams. The

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers jump to No. 2 after Raiders win

Insidethe49 — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 04:45:50 +0000

The 49ers got arguably their biggest win of the year Monday night and they didn’t even play. The Oakland Raiders knocked off the Denver Broncos 27-14 to move to 4-11 on the season. That record puts them in a three-way tie with the 49ers and Jets, and shuffles the draft order in San Francisco’s favor.

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2019 NFL Draft: Order 49ers, Raiders are projected to pick in first round

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:06:44 +0000

There's only one week left in the 2018-19 NFL regular season, and there's only one thing 49ers and Raiders should care about -- the 2019

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49ers improve to third in draft positioning

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:05:05 +0000

The 49ers will be rooting for Oakland Monday evening. The San Francisco 49ers saw their modest two-game winning streak snapped in a 14-9 loss to the Chicago Bears. The 49ers had several chances to win this game, but the offense could not quite get it together. The team dropped to 4-11 with the loss. Losing

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Week 16 Rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:03:07 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. Teo games left. Looking at the schedule, the teams sitting in the top-five may very well not win another game. That won’t matter. What does matter is our friend the Strength of Schedule. It’s in full force right now. The

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49ers take ASU WR N’Keal Harry in recent CBS Sports mock draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 22 Dec 2018 14:31:04 +0000

He’s a nice talent for sure, but we all know what the 49ers really need. With two games left in the 2018 NFL regular season, mock drafts are going to start for the top-10 picks in the league. The San Francisco 49ers sit at fourth or fifth depending on which site you want to frequent.

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Updated 2019 draft odds and strength of schedule implications in Week 16

Insidethe49 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:34:05 +0000

The 49ers have dropped to fourth in draft order, and now are competing with the Jets and Jaguars in strength of schedule. Well, so much for the No. 1 overall pick. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks last week to improve to 4-10, and slip out of the top spot in the draft

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers address top 3 needs in Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 03:15:24 +0000

There’s nothing fancy about the way the 49ers operate in the latest Draft Wire mock draft. San Francisco has a few glaring needs and the fill all of them in the three-round projections. The 49ers aren’t in a position where they can pass on good players for the sake of adding depth. They need to

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NFL mock draft 2019: Pundits agree 49ers should pick defense at No. 4

Insidethe49 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 03:32:57 +0000

Various NFL mock drafts agree the 49ers should use their first-round draft pick on a defensive player. The exact player to take is a matter of debate, though.

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Mock draft has 49ers with first pick, taking Ferrell

Insidethe49 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:21:08 +0000

If they sit at fourth trading back seems more like a possibility. The San Francisco 49ers are out of the first pick and the Nick Bosa sweepstakes which makes 2019 NFL mock drafts all the more interesting now. As the season winds down, we’ll be looking at where more and more players can go. The

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Column: It’s fine 49ers lost No. 1 overall pick in 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 03:00:21 +0000

The 49ers did the unthinkable. They beat the Seattle Seahawks. Snapping a nine-game regular-season losing streak against the team’s biggest rival was supposed to be an unmitigated success and a cause for celebration. Instead it was met with resistance from a portion of the fan base that prefers to keep an eye toward the 2019

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49ers slip in draft positioning does not foreclose quality edge rusher option

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:13:29 +0000

This is not a bad consolation for likely losing out on the Nick Bosa sweepstakes. The San Francisco 49ers stunned the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15, improving to 4-10, building some more momentum, but also likely tanking their shot at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. They now sit a game

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49ers drop to fourth in draft positioning

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:51:03 +0000

This season is not over yet, but that one win all but takes them out of the Bosa sweepstakes The San Francisco 49ers had an emotional win, beating the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday for the first time since 2013. As great and important as the win was, there’s that elephant in the room we have

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Why 49ers halting skid vs. Seahawks more important than NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:48:18 +0000

SANTA CLARA -- There is no compelling reason why the end of the Seattle Seahawks run of putting their feet to the San

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers drop to No. 4 overall pick after win

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:00:14 +0000

Perhaps the lone downside to the 49ers 26-23 overtime win over Seattle was the impact it had on their pick in the 2019 NFL draft. A victory moved San Francisco to 4-10 and dropped them from No. 1 to the No. 4 overall pick according to Over the Cap. NFL Draft standings post 4PM today

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2019 NFL Draft order: 49ers drop to fourth after win; Raiders second

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:16:52 +0000

At the end of Sunday afternoon's games, the 49ers fell to fourth in the 2019 NFL Draft order. The Raiders, meanwhile, moved up to the second spot.

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Week 15 Rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 15:01:06 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. We’re in the final stretch of the San Francisco 49ers depressing season. Three games remain and a lot hangs in the balance for the 49ers to claim that No. 1 draft pick and Nick Bosa (if he pans out in

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Updated 2019 draft odds and strength of schedule implications in Week 15

Insidethe49 — Sat, 15 Dec 2018 01:31:03 +0000

The 49ers and Cardinals are tied up with the same strength of schedule! Last weekend was a wild one for folks tracking the top of the 2019 NFL Draft order. The San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and New York Jets all won. The Arizona Cardinals lost to drop into a tie with the 49ers and

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49ers must find starting wide receiver in free agency or 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:47:09 +0000

The 49ers selected Dante Pettis in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. While he's shown promise, they need a No. 1 option ASAP.

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Shanahan talks final formation vs. Broncos, UDFAs and the draft board, mic’d up segment

Insidethe49 — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 01:41:03 +0000

The 49ers head coach met with the media on Wednesday. We’ve got a full transcript. Opening comments: “Alright guys, injuries; [DL Cassius] Marsh is still in the protocol, won’t practice today. [LB Mark] Nzeocha, groin, won’t practice. [S Jaquiski] Tartt, stinger. [CB] K’Waun [Williams], knee and [T Joe] Staley, just a vet day. All those

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Las Vegas to host 2020 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:38:52 +0000

Oh yea. The NFL is holding the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, and on Wednesday they announced the 2020 NFL Draft will take place in my hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Frequently when I go to Las Vegas, bad things seem to happen to the 49ers. But, if the entire NFL is going to be

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Todd McShay mock draft features 49ers going for unexpected defensive line help

Insidethe49 — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:43:50 +0000

Not quite what I was expecting. The 2018 NFL regular season has three weeks to go, and the college football bowl season gets underway this weekend. Apparently that is the time for Todd McShay’s first mock draft of the 2019 NFL Draft. McShay dropped the mock this morning, and used ESPN’s Football Power Index to

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4 teams could swing the top of the draft order

Insidethe49 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:05:07 +0000

The Giants, Bucs, Falcons, and Washington could swing the first and second pick. A week ago today, we were wondering what permutations of the closing schedule might mean for the San Francisco 49ers tiebreaker with the Oakland Raiders. Today, the Arizona Cardinals join the crowd, and now we wonder what will happen to the two

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49ers win and maintain draft position

Insidethe49 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:16:07 +0000

Not too shabby a Sunday! The San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-10 on the season with a 20-14 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. They had a phenomenal first half, jumping out to a 20-0 lead and dominating in all three phases of the game. In the second half, they could not get

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers still hold No. 1 overall pick after win

Insidethe49 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 01:56:17 +0000

The 49ers caught a massive break. It looked like their 20-14 win over the Broncos might crush their shot at the No. 1 overall pick. However, the Raiders came back to beat the Steelers, putting them at three wins along with the 49ers and Cardinals. Over the Cap still projects the 49ers to land the

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Here are the tiebreakers for NFL Draft order

Insidethe49 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:59:02 +0000

Here they are, and what it means for the 49ers in the 2019 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers have a great shot at the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. They entered Week 14 sitting atop the draft order with a 2-10 record. They beat the Denver Broncos to improve to 3-10, but

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Five 2019 NFL Draft prospects who could help 49ers win next season

Insidethe49 — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:56:49 +0000

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch were given six-year contracts for a reason. Turning the 49ers back into contenders will be a process, but nobody thought

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49ers’ need at edge rusher could be fixed in free agency or NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 17:18:40 +0000

Editor's note: The 49ers season isn't over, but we'll keep one eye on the future with our weekly series on the team's biggest needs heading

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Updated 2019 draft odds and strength of schedule implications in Week 14

Insidethe49 — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:24:54 +0000

The 49ers and Raiders are tied up, with strength of schedule serving as the tiebreaker. The San Francisco 49ers dropped to 2-10 this past weekend, and 2-11 is on the radar with the Denver Broncos coming to town. The 49ers could spring an upset, but the remaining slate leaves 2-14 as a very real possibility.

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers reach for edge rusher in CBS mock

Insidethe49 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 02:00:49 +0000

Any iteration of a projected 2019 NFL draft has to have the 49ers selecting an edge rusher. It’s the only way it makes sense for San Francisco to go. A recent mock draft from CBS Sports offers an interesting scenario where the 49ers fall to No. 3 overall and make a reach for Kentucky EDGE

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Cornerback Greedy Williams, defensive end Brian Burns declare for 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:11:05 +0000

The 2018 college football regular season has come to a close, and with this past weekend’s conference championship games a wrap, we move on to bowl season after the annual Army-Navy game. With approaching bowl games, we are also starting to get notable underclassmen declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft. Over the weekend, LSU cornerback

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49ers, Raiders settling in at the top of the 2019 NFL Draft order

Insidethe49 — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:10:02 +0000

The Cardinals sprung an upset of Green Bay to help San Francisco and Oakland. The San Francisco 49ers were formally eliminated from playoff contention in Week 13, joining the Oakland Raiders as the first teams officially out of the picture. I think most of us realized this was how it would play out, but some

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers, Raiders only 2-win teams left

Insidethe49 — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:39:57 +0000

A loss to the Seahawks is another crater in a rocky 2018 campaign for the 49ers. However, it may not wind up being the worst thing for their future though. San Francisco maintained their spot atop the 2019 NFL draft order: Current #NFL draft order after the 4PM games 1. 49ers2. Raiders3. Jets4. Cardinals5. Lions6.

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Comparing drafts between 49ers and Chiefs after releasing productive players

Insidethe49 — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 15:01:03 +0000

The Chiefs have had the time and depth to make up for their release. The 49ers have nothing. Well, nothing right now. On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs released running back Kareem Hunt after video of his February domestic violence incident became available. A 2017 draft pick, Hunt took Spencer Ware’s job in his rookie

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49ers take offensive lineman in latest CBS Sports mock draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:55:03 +0000

The position and player make sense, but what about the pass rusher? We’re going to start getting more and more mock drafts as college football season winds down and the San Francisco 49ers are looking to a top pick. This week, we have an interesting one from CBS Sports’ Chris Trapasso. The first thing to

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers still hold No. 1 pick, not favorites to get it

Insidethe49 — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 01:13:58 +0000

The 49ers would own the No. 1 overall pick if the season ended after Week 12. Given their struggles this season, a two-win finish that culminates in the top pick is probably more favorable than a three-win finish that pushes them closer to the No. 5 selection. Despite hanging onto the top spot in the

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Linebacker rises up list of 49ers 2019 NFL draft needs

Insidethe49 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:46:45 +0000

The 49ers decision to release Reuben Foster following his latest arrest in connection with a domestic violence incident Saturday will have a dramatic ripple effect on how the 49ers approach their offseason. San Francisco suddenly finds themselves in need of a linebacker to slide in alongside rookie Fred Warner. Foster, a first-round pick in 2017,

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Does the Reuben Foster release change your approach to the draft?

Insidethe49 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:15:05 +0000

In what we once thought was a decent linebacker duo, the 49ers will now have a need at the position. The San Francisco 49ers released Reuben Foster Sunday morning after his third arrest of the year, and at least second allegation domestic violence. Once thought of as a building block to the 49ers defense, he

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49ers maintain draft order lead, but SOS tightens a bit

Insidethe49 — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:59:06 +0000

There is some upside to the downside of things. A week after the Oakland Raiders beat the Arizona Cardinals to give the San Francisco 49ers a boost in the draft order, Week 12 brought us the status quo for the top three teams. The 49ers, Raiders, and Cardinals all lost in relatively ugly fashion to

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Week 12 rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:30:08 +0000

The 49ers got a lot of help in Week 11. Can they continue on? The San Francisco 49ers were on bye for Week 11, but got a ton of help from the league’s worst. The New York Giants managed to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (whom the 49ers will play today) and the Oakland Raiders

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2019 NFL draft: 49ers bolster both sides of ball in Draft Wire mock

Insidethe49 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:45:58 +0000

The 49ers jumped into the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft thanks to a few favorable outcomes in Week 11. Having that spot would afford them the much-needed opportunity to get the most elite playmakers at positions of need. They did just that in the latest two-round mock draft from our friends at

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NFL mock draft: Updated 2-round projections for 2019

Insidethe49 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 18:09:15 +0000

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NN Mailbag: NFL Draft, free agency, Le’Veon Bell, pass rushers and more

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:20:02 +0000

Addressing your 49ers questions and concerns before Sunday’s Week 12 matchup against the Buccaneers. The San Francisco 49ers got some much-needed rest over their Week 11 bye, with the entire 53-man roster expected to make their return to practice for the first time this season. The team now prepares for their trip East to face

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49ers odds for top draft pick not quite as high as you might expect

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:21:07 +0000

Week 12 could be the make or break week. The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but plenty can change between now and the end of the season. The 49ers, Cardinals, and Raiders all have a 2-8 record, but strength of schedule currently favors San Francisco. In light

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2019 NFL draft: Analyzing 49ers needs and prospects with Draft Wire

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 03:15:37 +0000

The 49ers are coming out of their Week 11 bye week at 2-8. They’re one of three two-win teams left, and they’d have the No. 1 overall pick if the season ended after Week 11. It’s never too early to look toward the draft. Right now it might actually be the preferred method of football

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NFL Power Rankings: 49ers overtake Raiders for No. 1 draft pick position

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:45:33 +0000

The Raiders actually won a game, which is a miracle. But in doing so, they allowed the idle 49ers to take over the top spot in the 2019 NFL Draft order.

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers hold No. 1 pick, three 2-win teams remain

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:31:09 +0000

We won’t be able to calculate tie breakers in the 2019 NFL draft order until the season concludes. However, based on Sunday’s early results, the 49ers would hold the top overall pick based on the strength-of-schedule tiebreaker according to Over the Cap. Here is the current top 10 NFL draft order using full SOS for

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers have No. 1 overall pick after Raiders win

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:52:56 +0000

Thanks to the Raiders' last-second 23-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco is in position to select No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Raiders win, move 49ers into top pick in 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:14:11 +0000

RAAAAAIIIIDDDUUUUHHHSSS!!!!!! Hey now, Raiddddduuuuhhhhhsss! The Oakland Raiders looked like they might blow it against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11, but they beat them on a last second field goal, and in doing so, moved the San Francisco 49ers into the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Raiders improve to 2-8 with

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2019 NFL mock draft: 49ers snag trio of athletic playmakers

Insidethe49 — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 01:29:35 +0000

The bye week is a good time for 49ers fans to take a look at the 2019 NFL draft. Fortunately, our friend Luke Easterling of the Draft Wire posted a three-round mock draft where the 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick. It’s still very early in the draft process with the college season still

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2019 NFL mock draft: Early 3-round projections

Insidethe49 — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:28:44 +0000

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What might the Raiders do if they hold the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:10:05 +0000

The 49ers sit one spot behind the Raiders, and we’re all curious! The 2019 NFL Draft is a long ways off, but we already know the Oakland Raiders will be the team that dictates how much of day one goes. They are a strong bet to end up with No. 1 overall pick, but even

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers hold No. 2 pick after 10 weeks

Insidethe49 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:24:09 +0000

There’s no good way to frame the 49ers’ loss to the Giants on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium. They continue to be plagued by issues on the defensive front, in the secondary, and with giveaways on offense. The loss was a disaster through a short-term lens. That all changes as we zoom out from the

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49ers climb into the No. 2 spot in draft order

Insidethe49 — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:01:05 +0000

Whether you want to root for or against this, the 49ers are looking at a significant first round draft pick in 2019. The San Francisco 49ers head into their Week 11 bye having to swallow a bitter pill. The 49ers looked like they were going to win Nick Mullens second straight start, but some mistakes

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49ers, Giants square off with draft position on the line

Insidethe49 — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:01:03 +0000

Whether you’re a pessimist (realist?) or optimist, we’ve got you covered as we wrap up Week 10 and head into Week 11. The NFL has just about wrapped up Week 10 action, but our San Francisco 49ers get to close it out. The 49ers host the New York Giants on Monday Night Football to close

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Week 10 NFL rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:03:03 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. The San Francisco 49ers once again will not be playing on a Sunday, instead they will be on Monday Night Football. Last Thursday, the 49ers snapped their six-game losing streak to notch their second win. The double-edged sword effect of

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49ers, Giants square off in yet another game with big draft pick implications

Insidethe49 — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:41:04 +0000

Another week of 49ers prime time football, another week that could shake up the top of the 2019 NFL Draft order. The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants hold two of the top three spots in the 2019 NFL Draft order, and their Week 10 Monday Night Football contest could tighten them up, or

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2019 NFL mock draft: 49ers land one of top edge rushers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 03:30:12 +0000

Pass rush off the edge will continue to be the 49ers’ biggest need in the 2019 NFL draft barring any major free agent acquisitions. They’re slated to pick third after nine weeks of action, which would still put them in good position to snag one of the draft’s top edge rushers. The latest Draft Wire

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2019 NFL draft order: 49ers still have top-3 pick despite Week 9 win

Insidethe49 — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 02:40:40 +0000

The 49ers win over the Raiders didn’t have much of an impact on their 2019 draft position. San Francisco is still slated to pick third behind the Giants and Raiders according to NFL.com. Here’s what the updated top-10 looks like: 1 – Oakland Raiders (1-7) 2 – New York Giants (1-7) 3 – San Francisco

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NN Mailbag: C.J. Beathard’s future, resting Reuben Foster, 2019 NFL Draft targets and more

Insidethe49 — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:45:05 +0000

Addressing your San Francisco 49ers questions and concerns before Monday’s primetime matchup against the New York Giants. The 49ers began practice Tuesday after a four-day rest following their Thursday night beatdown of the Oakland Raiders. The talk of the town is backup-turned-starter Nick Mullens, who filled in for the injured C.J. Beathard on primetime and

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49ers got best TE in loaded 2017 draft class

Insidethe49 — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:15:18 +0000

It’s becoming clear the 49ers got away with robbery when they selected tight end George Kittle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. The No. 146 overall pick is outproducing his second-year counterparts by a wide margin through their first season-and-a-half. Kittle wasn’t a big-time pass catcher in college at Iowa. He caught

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Kyle Shanahan isn’t sure why George Kittle slipped in 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 18:03:13 +0000

SANTA CLARA 49ers tight end George Kittle wasnt drafted until the fifth round as the 146th overall pick. He could end up being one

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Clelin Farrell could be the name to watch if the 49ers drop in the draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:21:05 +0000

The 49ers stink in 2018, but that could pay dividends in the spring. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Oakland Raiders last Thursday to improve to 2-7 on the season. The win dropped them one spot in the 2019 NFL Draft order, moving from No. 2 to No. 3. The New York Giants and Oakland

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49ers were only team that invited Nick Mullens for pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:00:57 +0000

Nick Mullens was not among the 15 quarterbacks invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in 2017.Only the 49ers invited him to their facility a pre-draft visit.That

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49ers drop one spot in draft order following Week 10 win

Insidethe49 — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:06:26 +0000

Whether you’re a pessimist (realist?) or optimist, we’ve got you covered heading into Week 10. The NFL has just about wrapped up Week 9 action, with the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football to close it out. Both teams are still in the playoff picture and a win on MNF would

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Week 9 NFL rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 12:55:03 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. Welcome to a day off! The San Francisco 49ers played on Thursday, beating the Oakland Raiders with ease. The team gets the weekend off, and returns to practice on Tuesday to prepare for their Week 10 Monday Night Football game

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Nick Mullens went undrafted, but that never stopped the 49ers’ QB

Insidethe49 — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 22:32:50 +0000

Nick Mullens didn't hear his name in the three days of the 2017 NFL Draft. But, none of his teammates or coaches were surprised by his historic start.

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Another week, another 49ers battle for draft positioning

Insidethe49 — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:21:01 +0000

The 49ers and Raiders can clean things up, at least a little bit, on Thursday Night Football. The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders square off Thursday evening in a matchup with draft pick implications. We are only halfway through the season, so plenty will change, but this will shake up the 2019 NFL Draft

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49ers make no moves at trade deadline, continue to hold 5 picks in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:02:36 +0000

See ya at the Combine. The San Francisco 49ers kept quiet at the 2018 trade deadline, and now head into the second half of the season with their roster and draft picks settled for the time being. There were rumors the 49ers were talking with teams about Pierre Garçon and Jimmie Ward, but nothing came

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Rams acquire edge rusher Dante Fowler from Jaguars for two draft picks

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:53:18 +0000

The rich keep getting richer.The 8-0 Los Angeles Rams have acquired edge rusher Dante Fowler from the Jaguars for a 2019 third-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round

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Lions trade Golden Tate to Eagles for third-round NFL draft pick

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:58:31 +0000

If the 49ers are going to trade wide receiver Pierre Garcon, they might want to move quickly, as wide receivers are being moved fast and furious

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Another mock draft has the 49ers taking Nick Bosa

Insidethe49 — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:32:59 +0000

Just with the second pick. We still have a half season of football left to play, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking at NFL mock drafts. After an awful loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to be picking quite early this year in the 2019 NFL

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49ers tied with Giants for worst record in NFL, face Raiders to settle draft order score

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:13:37 +0000

Whether you’re a pessimist (realist?) or optimist, we’ve got you covered heading into Week 9. The NFL has just about wrapped up Week 8 action, with the Buffalo Bills hosting the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football to close it out. The two-win Bills are in the thick of the race for the top

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Week 8 Rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 12:24:31 +0000

Let’s take another look at those draft prospects and where the San Francisco 49ers stand. We’re near the midpoint of the 2018 NFL San Francisco 49ers season and as I said in the first post I did on this: San Francisco 49ers are out of lives and continues. There are no coins to insert in

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49ers dealing with the consequences of drafting Reuben Foster

Insidethe49 — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:07:41 +0000

The 49ers’ second-year linebacker has looked like a shell of his rookie self in 2018. Should the 49ers be concerned about Reuben Foster? The 49ers took a calculated risk when they drafted Reuben Foster in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Alabama linebacker was a consensus top-five talent tarnished by red flags

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49ers draft top edge rusher in Draft Wire 2019 mock

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 21:40:55 +0000

The best-case scenario for the 49ers season is one that puts them in a position to select elite edge rushing talent in the 2019 NFL draft. They did just that in the latest first-round projections put out by our friends at Draft Wire. San Francisco selects Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa with the No. 3

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49ers, Cardinals ready to do battle for top draft pick odds

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:16:02 +0000

The top seven odds offer some intriguing differences from current records. The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals square off this weekend in what is effectively the opposite of a potential playoff preview. Any drama for fans will be who gets a slight upper-hand in the race for a higher draft pick. It is worth

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49ers have No. 3 pick in updated NFL draft order

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:33:43 +0000

The latest NFL draft order following Week 7 action has the Niners sitting squarely in the top-five at No. 3 overall. The Giants and Cardinals are ahead of San Francisco, while the Raiders sit one spot behind them. [UPDATED] 2019 @NFLDraft Order: 1. #GiantsPride2. #BeRedSeeRed3. #GoNiners4. #RaiderNation5-32. https://t.co/HneftwQoDE pic.twitter.com/SR2jBpjtKA — NFL (@NFL) October 24, 2018

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49ers have shot at a premier edge rusher in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 11:45:01 +0000

The 49ers stink in 2018, but that could pay dividends in the spring. The NFL is heading into Week 8, which will bring a little over half the league to the halfway point of their 2018 schedule. There is a lot of football left to be played, but we are starting to get a little

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Week 8 offers big draft order matchups, including 49ers-Cardinals

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:13:02 +0000

Whether you’re a pessimist (realist?) or optimist, we’ve got you covered heading into Week 7. The NFL has just about wrapped up Week 7 action, with the Atlanta Falcons hosting the New York Giants on Monday Night Football to close it out. That game has fairly significant draft pick implications. The Giants sit at 1-5,

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Next month will help shape 49ers draft pick scenario in 2019

Insidethe49 — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:40:39 +0000

The 49ers face three teams in direct competition for a high draft pick. The Arizona Cardinals got thumped on Thursday Night Football to open Week 7, and look very much like a team ready to kick up the competition for the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. They fired offensive coordinator Mike McCoy,

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49ers sixth-round draft pick Marcell Harris cleared to begin practice

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:38:37 +0000

Marcell Harris missed his entire senior year with a torn Achilles and then injured his hamstring in mid-August. Now, he's finally back on the field.

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Nick Bosa to focus on 2019 NFL Draft rather than returning to Ohio State

Insidethe49 — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:03:59 +0000

Smart move for the potential No. 1 overall pick. Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa, a strong candidate for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has decided to begin full-scale preparations for next April. Bosa suffered a core muscle injury in September and following surgery, he was expected to return in

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Rooting guide for 2019 draft order

Insidethe49 — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 12:31:02 +0000

We’re a long ways from getting things solidified for the draft, but let’s look at who’s playing and who needs to win. We’re a long, long ways away from the end of the 2018 season, but given how the San Francisco 49ers are out of lives and continues, it’s time to look at the rest

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Mock draft has 49ers with first pick, taking Bosa

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 12:15:02 +0000

Could this solve all the pass rush problems? There’s a lot of football to play for 2018, but it’s probably not off base to suggest the San Francisco 49ers will not be making the playoffs or even picking late in the first round. It’s a safe assumption they will be picking in the top-10, maybe

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Will Giants end up with higher draft pick than 49ers?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:04:25 +0000

Aside from Saquon Barkley, not much is working for the Giants. Week 10 vs. the 49ers will be an interesting matchup. The New York Giants were thumped in Week 6, losing 34-13 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. Rookie running back Saquon Barkley is looking like the real deal, but there are few

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2019 NFL mock draft gives 49ers help on defense

Insidethe49 — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:36:28 +0000

Injuries have turned the 49ers’ 2018 season into an evaluation of what their biggest needs are in next year’s draft. San Francisco is still mathematically in the playoff hunt at 1-4. They were realistically eliminated the moment Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt. It doesn’t have to be all bad for the still-rebuilding 49ers though. A bad

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49ers now favorites to land No. 1 overall pick in 2019 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:30:02 +0000

Perhaps the 49ers’ dismal 28-18 loss to the Cardinals was actually not that bad. The post-Week 5 projection from Football Outsiders indicates the 49ers are now the favorite to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft based on their model. Given the team’s slew of needs across the roster, winding up with

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49ers now have highest odds of claiming top pick in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 19:36:45 +0000

A loss to the Arizona Cardinals does wonders for top pick draft odds. The San Francisco 49ers 2018 season turned into a disaster starting with Jimmy Garoppolo’s torn ACL. The team’s hopeful franchise quarterback is done for the year, C.J. Beathard is taking his lumps, the team is losing more players to injury, and everything

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49ers NFL Draft odds are climbing

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:33:27 +0000

They now have the third best odds for a high pick. Entering the 2018 NFL season, most San Francisco 49ers fans recognized the difficult the first quarter of the season presented. Most projected 2-2 at best, with plenty seeing 1-3 as a realistic possibility. The 49ers head into Week 5 with a 1-3 record, but

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Top 5 edge rusher prospects + favorites and sleepers in 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:43:25 +0000

The 49ers will likely be doing a lot of homework on some of these guys. The San Francisco 49ers’ defense has had positive moments, but the pass rush remains a huge problem. The team is able to get some interior pressure, but they get very little off the edge to create problems. Of course, when

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Report: Steelers trying to trade Le’Veon Bell for a draft pick and a player

Insidethe49 — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:48:29 +0000

Matt Breida has played well as San Francisco's starting running back, but Bell is a special talent who might take even more pressure off now-starting quarterback C.J. Beathard.

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49ers get Greedy in Draft Wire 2019 mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 20:30:31 +0000

It’s hard to blame a 49ers who took a peek ahead at the 2019 NFL draft after the team’s 38-27 Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. Their defensive performance warranted big questions about their long-term future on that side of the football. Our friends at Draft Wire kindly obliged with an early 2019 mock draft

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PFF’s first mock draft has the 49ers looking offense

Insidethe49 — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:27:01 +0000

They’ll most likely have to make an update on their projections given Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending injury. I know, it’s only Week 4. I know, it’s probably too early for a mock draft. I know we’re all still reeling over the recent loss of Jimmy Garoppolo. If anything, let Pro Football Focus’ first 2019 NFL mock

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Saquon Barkley: ‘The 49ers liked me a lot’ in NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:40:31 +0000

A multifaceted, playmaking running back is one of the centerpieces in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. It stands to reason then that they had a ton of interest in Penn State’s Saquon Barkley in this year’s draft. The New York Giants running back and No. 2 overall pick told Henry McKenna of The Big Lead that San

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6 top defensive draft prospects heading into the 2018 college football season

Insidethe49 — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 22:34:56 +0000

Time to prep you for college football and the 2019 NFL Draft. We start on the defensive side of the ball. The 2018 NFL season gets going a week from Thursday, but this weekend we have the start of the college football season. The 2019 NFL Draft is a long ways off, but that doesn’t

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Fantasy football draft guide, cheat sheet for 49ers, Raiders players

Insidethe49 — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:37:06 +0000

So, where should you target 49ers and Raiders in your fantasy football draft? Here's a guide to the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, and tight ends.

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Get ready for Season 2 of Draftsville: A Friday Night Lights parody

Insidethe49 — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:01:29 +0000

Coach Larry Stanton is back for another season as Fantasy Football coach in Draftsville.The second season of the short-form series brought to you by NBC

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A look at the result of Trent Baalke’s draft picks

Insidethe49 — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:01:01 +0000

61 picks. How bad was it really? The San Francisco 49ers made deal with the Detroit Lions, trading Eli Harold for a 5th round pick. It marks yet another departure from the well of former 49ers general manager Trent Baalke’s draft picks. Only a few picks remain with the team, most are either on practice

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49ers trade starting OLB Eli Harold to Lions for draft pick

Insidethe49 — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:53:33 +0000

The 49ers selected Eli Harold in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. After three years, they are sending him to the Lions for a much lower pick.

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49ers trading 2015 third-rounder Eli Harold to Lions for draft pick

Insidethe49 — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:43:48 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers are parting ways with former third-round pick Eli Harold. According to reports, they’re trading him to the Detroit Lions for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020. The Lions are trading for San Francisco OLB Eli Harold, per source. Giving up a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020 in return — Kyle Meinke

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49ers practice is only the ‘rough draft’ for Richard Sherman

Insidethe49 — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:42:42 +0000

Cornerback Richard Sherman knows how to read a room of 49ers reporters. He spoke in their terms to explain the difference between practice and games.

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Matt Miller looks to boost the secondary in his preseason mock draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:35:19 +0000

Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller selects Miami cornerback Michael Jackson to the 49ers in his latest Mock Draft. The 2018 NFL regular season is a little under a month away, while the 2018 college football season less than ten days away. The 2019 NFL Draft is a ways off, but that won’t stop us from considering

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Vallejo-native CC Sabathia explains why he won’t draft 49ers players in fantasy football

Insidethe49 — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:42:56 +0000

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, running back Jerick McKinnon and wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin could all be interesting fantasy football players during the 2018 season.But

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Adrian Colbert: “I played in six games. Six games. I wouldn’t have drafted me either.”

Insidethe49 — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:01:01 +0000

His initial outlook during his rookie season was pretty awesome in its own right, but it looks like he’s got a different thought process now. When Adrian Colbert was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft, well, he wasn’t too happy to go in the seventh round. In fact, he was downright

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49ers rank No. 2 in Bleacher Report’s 2017 draft power rankings, a year later

Insidethe49 — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 12:16:01 +0000

That draft continues to get respect. The San Francisco 49ers had a phenomenal draft in 2017 that we quite simply cannot praise enough due to the picks and the navigation of John Lynch, most notably a trade back into the first round and to acquire linebacker Reuben Foster. The later picks were just as impressive

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49ers don’t add any players through supplemental draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:44:49 +0000

The 49ers decided against adding players in Wednesday’s supplemental draft allowing them to keep their selections in the traditional 2019 NFL draft. Two teams added defensive backs Wednesday through the supplemental draft. The Giants took former Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal in Round 3 before Washington tapped Virginia Tech corner Adonis Alexander in the sixth round.

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49ers select nobody in 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:37:14 +0000

Time to grade! The 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft has come to a close, and the San Francisco 49ers made no changes to their roster. Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal (3rd round) and Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander (6th round) were selected by the New York Giants and Washington, respectively. This is the first time since

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2018 Supplemental Draft details

Insidethe49 — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:06:40 +0000

The 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft takes place Wednesday morning. We break down the details, which could see one or more players selected. The 2018 NFL offseason is fast coming to a close, but there are two last notable dates on the calendar. Next week on the July 16th is the deadline for teams that have

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Golden Nuggets: What To Make of 2017 Draftees

Insidethe49 — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:02 +0000

A daily compilation of 49ers news from around the net. Monday, July 9th, 2018 edition. Much has been made about the extremely high number of snaps the 49ers got from their draftees in 2017 - over 5,000 of such snaps, which is about 20% higher than the second place New Orleans Saints. Certainly, this can

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What to expect from 49ers’ 2017 draftees entering Year 2

Insidethe49 — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 19:04:28 +0000

The 49ers created a large portion of their new core through the 2017 NFL draft. It was the first significant stamp Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch put on their new roster after inheriting a miserable 2-14 team the year prior. The 10-man draft class showed plenty of promise and includes a high number of projected

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Which day 3 draft picks will make the biggest impact in 2018?

Insidethe49 — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 19:10:01 +0000

The 49ers hit big in 2017. Can they do it again in 2018? The San Francisco 49ers struggled to get much out of their day three draft picks in 2015 and 2016, but last year, that changed. George Kittle (5th round) has emerged as a starting tight end, Trent Taylor (5th round) was a productive

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Do-over: Players 49ers should have chosen in 2014 NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:55:54 +0000

Among a slew of reasons the 49ers fell from Super Bowl contention to the bottom of the NFC for years was the team’s inability to supplement the roster through the NFL draft. That played a prominent role in general manager Trent Baalke’s eventual firing after the 2016 season when San Francisco went 2-14 under one-and-done

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49ers check out LB Bright Ugwoegbu workout for supplemental draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:02:21 +0000

The 49ers have been busy leading up to the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft. There are four players eligible for the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers have made sure to scout out all four players in person. Draft analyst Tony Pauline reported on Thursday that the 49ers were one of six teams

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49ers observe Sam Beal supplemental draft workout

Insidethe49 — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:25:07 +0000

The 49ers checked out all three defensive back prospects for the upcoming supplemental draft. The San Francisco 49ers secondary has some question marks, and in two weeks, the team has a chance to potentially add another rookie to the mix. The 2018 Supplemental Draft takes place on July 11th, and on Thursday, the 49ers attended

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Scouting service ranks out top eight rising seniors for 2019 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:22:01 +0000

Yes, a lot will change. The NBA and NHL Drafts wrapped up last week, and considering MLB had their draft earlier this month, it actually means that the next draft in the big four of American professional sports is the 2019 NFL Draft. It’s ten months away, but it’s the next one! Scouts and personnel

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Five 49ers you should draft for your fantasy football team

Insidethe49 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:04:38 +0000

The NFL preseason is less than two months away, meaning your fantasy football draft is right around the corner. With training camp beginning for most teams at the end of July, fantasy players will begin doing their homework on draft targets throughout the league. Coach Kyle Shanahan’s debut season in San Francisco put the 49ers

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Fantasy football: The ideal mock draft for 2018

Chris Wilson — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:06:47 +0000

Can you recall the one fantasy football draft that went just as you envisioned — no one sniped any of your picks, and every one of your draft targets fell to you, perfectly according to plan? Me neither, but we can all dream — and with that, we bring you the ideal mock draft for

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Former 49ers GM Scot McCloughan is optimistic about recent draft class

Insidethe49 — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:44:15 +0000

Former 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan is regarded as one of the best talent evaluators around. He was executive that had a key role in drafting players like Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, Joe Staley, Patrick Willis, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Alex Smith and many others. McCloughan, who currently runs his own scouting service and was

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Draft additions will impact 49ers’ 2018 wide receiver corps

Chris Wilson — Wed, 16 May 2018 21:21:33 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers added two wide receivers — Dante Pettis and Richie James — in the 2018 NFL Draft. What do the Niners’ offseason moves mean for the team’s receiving corps this season? Most experts and fans expected the San Francisco 49ers to add a playmaker at wide receiver or tight end this

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49ers claim CB over waivers, sign undrafted DL, waive WR

Insidethe49 — Tue, 15 May 2018 21:31:30 +0000

The 49ers on Tuesday claimed cornerback C.J. Goodwin off waivers from the New York Giants and signed undrafted rookie defensive lineman Blaine Woodson of Delaware.The

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49ers ink Marcell Harris to rookie contract, have 6 draftees signed

Insidethe49 — Mon, 14 May 2018 22:04:31 +0000

The 49ers on Monday signed recent sixth-round draft pick Marcell Harris to his four-year rookie contract. The team has signed six of its nine draftees to their pro deals. Harris, 23, is a strong safety from Florida who missed all of 2017 after suffering an Achilles tear in July. He’s expected to be cleared in

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49ers post-NFL Draft depth chart

Insidethe49 — Wed, 09 May 2018 19:16:54 +0000

The 49ers have added 22 rookies to their 90-man roster. The list includes nine draft picks and 13 undrafted signees.The newcomers went through two practices over

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49ers’ undrafted cornerback McFadden doesn’t think 40 time should make or break players

Insidethe49 — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:17:32 +0000

The NFL Draft was not kind to Tarvarus McFadden.There were 256 players taken, but McFadden was not one of them.On Tuesday, he signed with

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: WR Richie James

Chris Wilson — Wed, 02 May 2018 01:27:44 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers added nine players to their roster in the 2018 NFL Draft. We break down the Niners’ draft, and discuss each pick’s expected role for the upcoming 2018 season and beyond. San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan were full of surprises during the 2018 NFL

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: DT Jullian Taylor

Chris Wilson — Wed, 02 May 2018 00:31:04 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: S Marcell Harris

Chris Wilson — Tue, 01 May 2018 23:47:06 +0000

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49ers sign four undrafted free agents, including Second-Team All-ACC cornerback

Insidethe49 — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:25:51 +0000

The 49ers signed four undrafted free agents to three-year deals, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.One safety, two cornerbacks and an offensive lineman inked deals.[RELATED:

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Dante Pettis knew 49ers liked him, but he was surprised to be drafted that high

Insidethe49 — Tue, 01 May 2018 01:50:26 +0000

The 49ers were slated to make a selection at No. 59 overall in last week's NFL Draft.But they traded up to No. 44 to take

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: CB D.J. Reed

Chris Wilson — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:54:22 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: DL Kentavius Street

Chris Wilson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:54:46 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: DB Tarvarius Moore

Chris Wilson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:43:09 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: LB Fred Warner

Chris Wilson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 21:07:56 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: WR Dante Pettis

Chris Wilson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 19:49:41 +0000

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49ers 2018 NFL Draft recap: OT Mike McGlinchey

Chris Wilson — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 18:15:09 +0000

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49ers still envision important role for Trent Taylor after drafting Dante Pettis

Insidethe49 — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:36:11 +0000

Trent Taylor had a promising rookie year for the 49ers. And then the team drafted Dante Pettis, who plays the same position, in the second round. What does it all mean?

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49ers Day 3 2018 NFL Draft Tracker

Insidethe49 — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 17:24:42 +0000

49ERS DRAFT PICKSFirst round (No. 9): OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre DameSecond round (No. 44): WR Dante Pettis, WashingtonThird round (No. 70): LB

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49ers select Mississippi S Tarvarius Moore with No. 95 overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 02:52:00 +0000

TARVARIUS MOOREPosition: Defensive backCollege: Southern MississippiHeight: 6-2Weight: 190Selection: Third round (No. 95 overall)Scouting report: Moore was named honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2017 after recording

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49ers select BYU LB Fred Warner with No. 70 overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 01:37:16 +0000

FRED WARNERPosition: LinebackerCollege: BYUHeight: 6-3Weight: 235Selection: Third round (No. 70 overall)Scouting report: Warner started 42 of 49 games over his four-year career. He had

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49ers trade up, select Washington WR Dante Pettis with No. 44 overall pick in 2018 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:03:15 +0000

DANTE PETTISPosition: Wide receiver/return manCollege: WashingtonHeight: 6-0Weight: 186Selection: Second round (No. 44 overall)Scouting report: Pettis is a well-rounded, accomplished receiver who also excelled in

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Being drafted by 49ers was ‘definitely a shock’ for Mike McGlinchey

Insidethe49 — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 03:40:49 +0000

Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey met with the 49ers at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. The next time he heard from the organization was Thursday night when they called to inform him he was headed to San Francisco.

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49ers select Notre Dame T Mike McGlinchey with No. 9 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 01:06:34 +0000

MIKE McGLINCHEYPosition: Offensive tackleCollege: Notre DameHeight: 6-8Weight: 309Selection: First round (No. 9 overall)Scouting report: McGlinchey was widely considered the top tackle in this draft and

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If both available, should 49ers draft Smith or Edmunds? To Greg Cosell, it’s a no-brainer

Insidethe49 — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:01:42 +0000

The 49ers own the No. 9 overall pick in tonight's NFL Draft.With Reuben Foster's future up in the air, it's possible that John Lynch and

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Disclosure in Reuben Foster case should not impact 49ers’ draft strategy

Insidethe49 — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 17:03:27 +0000

Although Reuben Fosters future in the NFL appeared to receive a boost on Wednesday, the 49ers must continue to prepare as if the linebacker will not be on the team...

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49ers Insider Matt Maiocco’s first-round NFL mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:05:01 +0000

On the eve of the 2018 NFL Draft, 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco projects that the 49ers will end up with another Alabama defensive star with the No. 9 overall pick.

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49ers seven-round NFL Mock Draft: Will team protect Jimmy Garoppolo?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:10:07 +0000

While many mock drafts have the 49ers looking at defense right away, Matt Maiocco is going a different route as he predicts picks in all seven rounds.

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Raiders Insider Scott Bair’s first-round NFL Mock Draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 14:53:57 +0000

Where do the quarterbacks land? Who do the Raiders pick? With the first round starting Thursday, Insider Scott Bair takes a crack at picking for all 32 teams.

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Five NFL Draft options if 49ers make first-round trade

Insidethe49 — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 21:27:16 +0000

The 49ers hold the No. 9 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. John Lynch could easily trade down for more picks. If he does, who is the top target?

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Five NFL Draft options for 49ers at No. 9

Insidethe49 — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:20:45 +0000

After the news of Reuben Foster's felony charges, will the 49ers find his replacement in the NFL Draft? What about an edge rusher? Or an elite, versatile defensive back?

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Marcus Lattimore explains why 49ers are under spotlight in upcoming draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:42:40 +0000

Marcus Lattimore, a 2013 draft pick by the 49ers, believes his former team must do a better job during the upcoming draft process and people will be paying attention to how those players turn out.

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Source: 49ers hold pre-draft visit with Iowa cornerback

Insidethe49 — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:02:31 +0000

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson took a pre-draft visit to meet with the 49ers on Monday, a league source told NBC Sports Bay Area.Jackson is expected

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How QBs could impact 49ers’ draft strategy

Insidethe49 — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:16:49 +0000

The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching us. Could the 49ers add another QB? Will they trade up? Who is the top prospect on their board? Matt Maiocco answers your questions.

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8 cornerbacks in NFL draft that make sense for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 23:55:44 +0000

The 49ers are hosting Ohio State draft prospect Denzel Ward this week – a hyper-athletic cornerback who might be undersized for San Francisco’s scheme. The team’s current group of outside corners are all 6-1 or taller, including projected starters Richard Sherman and Ahkello Witherspoon, who are both 6-3. With Ward (5-11, 183) visiting, I looked

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49ers pre-NFL Draft visit tracker

Insidethe49 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:37:32 +0000

The 49ers are allotted 30 official visits in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft beginning on April 26. These meetings, held in the team’s facility in Santa Clara, are reserved for out-of-town prospects and are typically used to gather more information – or to give the impression that those prospects are being considered.

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2018 49ers pre-draft tracker

Insidethe49 — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:20:42 +0000

The 49ers figure to bring in a lot of the top non-quarterback prospects in the draft for visits to Santa Clara.Each team is allowed 30

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49ers to host Minkah Fitzpatrick for visit ahead of NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:21:52 +0000

The 49ers are hosting one of the best defensive prospects in the 2018 NFL draft this week, according a report form the Sacramento Bee. Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick will be put through the rounds in Santa Clara on one of the team’s 30 official pre-draft visits. Fitzpatrick (6-0, 204) spent most of his time

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Report: 49ers to host former Alabama defensive star for pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:19:11 +0000

The 49ers hold the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft and later this week the team is reportedly meeting with one of the top prospects on defense...

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Draft Wire 3-round mock NFL draft has 49ers hitting needs, adding explosive WR

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 18:28:07 +0000

After making their additions in free agency, the 49ers would have 22 capable starters on both sides of the ball if they had to play a game on Sunday. That means they don’t have to pigeonhole their plans for the NFL draft starting April 26. But San Francisco still has areas that need upgrades for

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ESPN’s Todd McShay and Mel Kiper agree on player for 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:53:38 +0000

There could be four quarterbacks selected with the top eight picks in the NFL draft later this month, pushing quality defensive players down the board to the 49ers who hold the No. 9 selection. That means San Francisco could land one of the five-best non-quarterbacks available, including Alabama’s talented and versatile defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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49ers to host NFL draft prospect that could help in red zone

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:07:23 +0000

The 49ers are hosting former Florida State receiver Auden Tate for an official pre-draft visit Wednesday, according to a report from NBC Sports Bay Area. Tate (6-5, 228) is one of the tallest receivers in the NFL draft. Ten of his 40 receptions last season went for touchdowns, potentially offering Kyle Shanahan a true red

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Source: 49ers host tall wide receiver on pre-draft visit

Insidethe49 — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:56:14 +0000

The 49ers are looking for more ways to help Jimmy Garoppolo find the end zone and the team is bringing in a big red-zone threat Wednesday, a source tells Matt Maiocco.

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49ers Twitter Mailbag: Finding an edge rusher in NFL draft, talking trades

Insidethe49 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:54:27 +0000

Most of the movement in free agency is over and the calendar has flipped to April, which means our focus is shifting to the NFL draft. Let’s get to your questions in our weekly Tuesday Twitter mailbag: Loved your piece on Harold Landry. Why have the national mock draft “experts” not connected him to the

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NFL draft update: 49ers to host Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith on visit

Insidethe49 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:30:43 +0000

The 49ers will host Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith on one of their 30 official visits ahead of the NFL draft, as first reported by the Macon Telegraph. Smith, a speedy linebacker known for his coverage skills and sideline-to-sideline range, is a popular prospect for San Francisco to draft prognosticators and fans alike. Smith would seemingly

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Pass rusher gaining popularity for 49ers in mocks ahead of NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:53:08 +0000

It’s NFL draft month, when weeks of analysis, predictions and guesses become focused ahead of Round 1 starting April 26. For the 49ers, in their second offseason under general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan, a prospect might be emerging as the favorite for San Francisco’s No. 9 pick: Boston College pass rusher Harold

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Draft month manifesto: 5 things fans should know as 49ers approach NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:17:19 +0000

The 49ers are at a crucial point in their roster construction. They’re wedged between rebuilding and contending, trying to balance competing now and adding to the foundation to remain in the hunt year after year. Having Jimmy Garoppolo locked into a five-year contract elevates them from construction mode to thinking about ways to make the

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Mock draft roundup: Looking at 3 prospects 49ers may target at No. 9

Insidethe49 — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:19:16 +0000

April is here and the 49ers will make their first round pick in the NFL draft in just over three weeks. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan will continue to work hard to bolster the roster in hopes of making a playoff push in 2018 after finally landing a franchise quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo and signing

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Revealing the player 49ers should take No. 9 overall in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 22:33:58 +0000

Things were wide open for the 49ers heading into the 2017 NFL draft. They had a new coaching staff implementing dramatically different systems on both sides of the ball. They didn’t have a quarterback and no one had any idea what they would look like with 22 players on the field in a regular season

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Ranking 49ers’ NFL Draft needs is no easy assignment

Insidethe49 — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:41:28 +0000

Here's the latest edition of 49ers Mailbag with questions submitted to our Facebook page. . . What are the 49ers' biggest needs in the draft?

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Nine useful ways 49ers could spend nine picks in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 01:24:59 +0000

The 49ers added three likely starters in free agency in cornerback Richard Sherman, center Weston Richburg and running back Jerick McKinnon, allowing them the freedom to find the best players available in the NFL draft starting April 26. They have nine picks, including No. 9 overall, to continue fortifying the roster after bringing in a

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Bleacher Report mock NFL draft: 49ers find versatile piece for front seven

Insidethe49 — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 21:07:33 +0000

The teams that are most successful in the NFL draft find players at the right value that fit their scheme. It’s not always about landing the best player available or addressing the most pressing need on the roster. Improving is about identifying players that marry both lines of thinking. For the 49ers, they could use

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49ers attend pro day of a top pass rusher in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:39:39 +0000

The 49ers had a contingent of key talent evaluators on hand for pass rusher Marcus Davenport’s pro day on Wednesday, who’s a candidate to get taken with their No. 9 pick in the NFL draft. San Francisco sent defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina, a national scout and an area scout to University of Texas-San Antonio

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ESPN’s Mel Kiper pegs versatile defensive back to 49ers in mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:39:10 +0000

The 49ers have positioned themselves through free agency to take the best player on their board that fits their system with the No. 9 pick in the NFL draft next month. ESPN’s Mel Kiper thinks that player is Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. That’s who Kiper projected would end up with San Francisco in his

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Breaking down Draft Wire’s 7-round mock NFL draft for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:14:34 +0000

The NFL Draft is rapidly approaching, with the free-agent frenzy passed and the remaining players to be signed as gap-fillers. The 49ers addressed the majority of their needs, signing cornerback Richard Sherman, center Weston Richburg, running back Jerick McKinnon, pass rusher Jeremiah Attaochu and guard Jonathan Cooper. The draft is an opportunity for John Lynch

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Niners Wire 4-round NFL mock draft 6.0: Elite defender falls to 49ers at No. 9

Insidethe49 — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 01:14:55 +0000

The April 26 start of the NFL draft is almost exactly a month away. Teams are sprawling to attend college pro days in the mean time, trying to answer lingering questions about the prospects as they continue to work out. The 49ers hold a top-10 selection for the third year in a row and are

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49ers mock draft roundup: 3 more NFL draft prospects to consider

Insidethe49 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:39:29 +0000

The 49ers through free agency positioned themselves to be flexible with their first pick in the NFL draft next month. They addressed their most pressing needs, signing cornerback Richard Sherman, replacing Carlos Hyde with Jerick McKinnon and making an upgrade along the interior of the offensive line with new center Weston Richburg. Most importantly, they

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49ers NFL draft prospect power rankings 2.0: Post free agency edition

Insidethe49 — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:26:06 +0000

A lot has changed since the first version of our Round 1 NFL draft prospect rankings for the 49ers. That list came before the testing at the scouting combine and the team’s five additions in free agency, shaking up the order of our top 10 dramatically and adding a new player to the mix. A

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NFL draft report: 49ers met with USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 19:44:20 +0000

USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu met with the 49ers surrounding his pro day this week, according to a report from Tony Pauline of Draftanalyst.com. San Francisco was among a group of five teams to meet with the NFL draft prospect, according to the report, joining the Titans, Eagles, Vikings and Saints. The 49ers still clearly need

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Quality of players selected ninth overall in the NFL Draft

Chris Wilson — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:07:57 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the ninth overall pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. We take a look at the quality of players recently drafted at No. 9 and compare their draft spot to their production in the NFL. With the ninth pick in the draft. and no immediate quarterback need, many

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NFL draft report: 49ers work out UCLA tackle, Florida State pass rusher

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:43:36 +0000

The 49ers this week worked out UCLA tackle Kolton Miller and Florida State edge defender Josh Sweat, according to a report from Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee. Miller (6-9, 310) is considered one of the best tackles in the draft and could go as early as the first round in the upcoming NFL draft.

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49ers Twitter Mailbag: Will they trade back in NFL draft?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 01:17:11 +0000

Richard Sherman’s introductory press conference, and his red suit, pushed our mailbag from Tuesday to Wednesday this week. Thanks again for all your questions which came via Twitter. Let’s get to it. Do you think the @49ers will trade the #9 pick in this upcoming @NFL draft? — Brick by Brick (@BrickbyBrick49) March 21, 2018

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49ers mock NFL draft roundup: Looking at 3 possible Round 1 targets

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:43:43 +0000

The first wave of free agency is over and the 49ers will be shifting their focus toward the upcoming NFL draft as they try to make a run at the playoffs next season for the first time since 2013. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch had a strong first draft last spring, landing three starters on

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49ers mock NFL draft roundup: Looking at 3 possible Round 1 targets

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:43:43 +0000

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Niners Wire 4-round mock NFL draft 5.0: 49ers land weapon for Jimmy Garoppolo

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:49:17 +0000

The first rush of free agency has passed and the rest of the contracts given out will be for second- or third-tier players. The 49ers used general manager John Lynch’s strategy of being “aggressively prudent” to land four players, all at positions of need, to bolster an improving roster. We’ve graded the initial signings and,

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Twitter Mailbag: Who is the 49ers’ top choice in the NFL draft now?

Insidethe49 — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 23:42:11 +0000

The 49ers made their first signings of the new league year this week (which we graded, here), landing four new players that fill key positions of need. The archetypical Richard Sherman will be starting at cornerback, Weston Richburg will take over for Daniel Kilgore at center and Jerick McKinnon is the team’s new featured running

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Deepest position in the NFL Draft? 49ers VP of Player Personnel weighs in

Insidethe49 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 23:35:57 +0000

The 49ers concluded the first wave of the free-agent signing period with the signings of players to fill the teams biggest offseason needs.--Cornerback. Aqib Talib would

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3 Tiers: Guards in NFL draft 49ers could pair with new center Weston Richburg

Insidethe49 — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 19:35:18 +0000

The 49ers have been as “aggressively prudent” as general manager John Lynch said the team would be in free agency. The team elected to sign non-marquee players that fit head coach Kyle Shanahan’s scheme rather than pay for the most expensive options. They wasted little time signing an immediate upgrade along the interior offensive line.

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49ers deal Kilgore to Dolphins in exchange of draft picks

Insidethe49 — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:58:08 +0000

The 49ers on Thursday traded center Daniel Kilgore to the Miami Dolphins one day after signing free-agent center Weston Richburg.The 49ers and Dolphins swapped seventh-round

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How does Richard Sherman signing affect 49ers’ plans for NFL draft?

Insidethe49 — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 03:55:35 +0000

The 49ers are reportedly signing long-time Seattle Seahawk starter Richard Sherman to a three-year contract worth $39 million. The move signals a new era in the rivalry between the two teams. Seattle has seen as massive change in roster construction recently, with the team looking like a shell of the squad that made life difficult

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The Bills just became trade-up candidates in the NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 00:07:41 +0000

The 49ers have the ninth-overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which potentially puts them in the line of fire for teams potentially trading up to find their next franchise quarterback. Friday, the Bills became as good a candidate as anyone. They traded signal caller Tyrod Taylor to the Browns for a third-round pick, leaving

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Niners Wire 4-round mock NFL draft 4.0: 49ers add versatile playmakers

Insidethe49 — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:19:34 +0000

The annual scouting combine came and went quickly with NFL scouting departments taking the data back to headquarters to continue their in-depth evaluations. The combine is the final group stage of the NFL draft process before a few dozen prospects are in the green room on draft night. The pro day circuit has already begun

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ESPN’s Todd McShay pegs versatile linebacker to 49ers in post-combine mock draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:14:25 +0000

The 49ers should add talent at linebacker this offseason in either the NFL draft or free agency. That was true before Reuben Foster’s recent legal troubles. That’s because veteran Malcolm Smith, who signed a five-year contract last spring, has the guarantees in his contract run out after 2018, according to Overthecap.com. That essentially makes the

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Saquon Barkley’s NFL Draft-stock rise is good news for 49ers

Chris Wilson — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:03:45 +0000

Running back Saquon Barkley was one of the winners of the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine after putting on a show in Indianapolis. Thanks to his performance, Barkley’s draft stock is rising to the top, which is great news for the San Francisco 49ers. Penn State running back Saquon Barkley’s domination at the 2018 NFL

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Which college stats are indicators of NFL wide receiver success?

Chris Wilson — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 03:10:38 +0000

As the San Francisco 49ers look to add a wide receiver in the 2018 NFL Draft, we take a look at the top draft prospects and how their college statistics match up against successful NFL receivers. Last week, we asked whether the San Francisco 49ers should use free agency or the draft to land their

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Daniel Jeremiah’s mock NFL draft has 49ers addressing offensive line

Insidethe49 — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:25:59 +0000

One of the weak points of the 49ers offense last season was along the offensive line. In particular, the guard spots could be upgraded in 2018 to improve the running game and help balance the Jimmy Garoppolo-led offensive attack. A popular NFL draft prospect for San Francisco has been Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson, whom

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Harold Landry emerges as strong candidate for 49ers in NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:33:11 +0000

With the annual scouting combine now complete, the next step in the NFL Draft process for the San Francisco 49ers is evaluating the data points gleaned from prospect workouts in Indianapolis and comparing them to game film. One player that will get a close look from San Francisco in Round 1 is Boston College pass

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49ers’ 9 picks in 2018 NFL draft are set

Insidethe49 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 20:34:20 +0000

The 49ers won their coin flip with the Raiders for the No. 9 pick in the NFL draft’s first round, cementing where their nine picks will come in April, barring trades, of course. San Francisco made a series of trades to end up with their nine picks. They had 10 before moving their second-rounder to

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It’s official: 49ers win coin flip, will have the No. 9 pick in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:39:03 +0000

The 49ers won a coin flip with the Oakland Raiders at the NFL scouting combine Friday morning for the No. 9 pick in the upcoming NFL draft. The Raiders will pick 10th. The. Flip. pic.twitter.com/ZDCg2vsW7P — Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) March 2, 2018 The two teams finished with identical 6-10 records and strength of schedules. Friday

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49ers Round 1 NFL draft prospect power rankings 1.0

Insidethe49 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 21:52:01 +0000

We’re going to try something a little bit different throughout the NFL draft season in 2018. Our four-man crew here at Niners Wire is going to periodically create power rankings for Round 1 NFL draft prospects that make sense for the 49ers at pick No. 9 or 10, depending on the coin flip with the

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Transcript: 49ers GM John Lynch talks NFL draft, free agency at NFL combine

Insidethe49 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:42:34 +0000

Editor’s note: 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke at the NFL Combine Friday, answer questions aboutJimmy Garoppolo, free agency, the 49ers’ roster and the 2018 NFL draft. The following transcript was provided by the team’s communications department. What’s it like coming here with a quarterback? “It’s pretty good. I remember very much, I was just

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49ers Twitter mailbag: Can San Francisco find its own Vic Beasley in NFL draft?

Insidethe49 — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:27:33 +0000

We had to switch things up this week, pushing our normal Tuesday Twitter mailbag back a couple of days. To your questions! Do you think SF would draft Harold Landry at 9/10 if edge can't be upgraded during free agency? — phillip (@PhillipPhipps) February 27, 2018 It’s certainly possible. We might be talking about Landry

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49ers find good values in latest 4-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:24:25 +0000

The 2018 NFL Combine has begun in Indianapolis, marking a significant point in the offseason for general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan as they begin their second year running the 49ers’ new regime. San Francisco’s front office, tasked with improving the roster, will be all hands on deck as the scouting department observes

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Forget needs: Why 49ers shouldn’t overlook FSU safety Derwin James in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:28:46 +0000

Last spring, the 49ers drafted two players in the first round that didn’t fill glaring holes on the roster. Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas was taken third overall after San Francisco took defensive tackles Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner in Round 1 of the previous two NFL drafts. Then they traded back into the first round

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Mike Mayock breaks down 9 possible 49ers targets in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:27:18 +0000

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock held another lengthy conference call with reporters Monday to discuss the NFL draft ahead of the scouting combine beginning this week. Mayock, a breathing encyclopedia when it comes to breaking down prospects, offered some insight on players that would make sense for the 49ers with their first-round selection. San Francisco

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NFL combine preview: Big names and sleepers for 49ers in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:42:51 +0000

The NFL scouting combine begins this week in Indianapolis, Indiana as coaches, general managers and evaluators ascend upon Lucas Oil Stadium. Players will be put through a litany of tests as teams attempt to isolate the potential building blocks in the NFL draft from the rest of the pack. The 49ers, after an impressive 5-0

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49ers: Look to free agency or the draft for their wide receiver?

Chris Wilson — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:51:30 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers are in the market for a wide receiver this offseason. Should the 49ers use free agency or the draft to land their wide receiver of the future? Now that the San Francisco 49ers have their quarterback of the future in Jimmy Garoppolo, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle

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49ers NFL draft season manifesto: Sticking points to developing the roster for 2018

Insidethe49 — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:33:39 +0000

The NFL offseason is about to heat up. And if last season taught the football world anything, it’s that turnarounds can happen quickly leaving teams throughout the league to ask: Why not us? The Eagles proved that smart roster construction can lead to beating anyone, even the Tom Brady-led Patriots. Philadelphia before winning the Super

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ESPN’s Mel Kiper projects Denzel Ward to 49ers in another mock NFL draft, but does he fit?

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:38:29 +0000

The 49ers appear likely to make a big investment in a cornerback when the free agent spending spree begins March 14, six weeks ahead of the NFL draft in late April. Corner will be the team’s most glaring hole in the starting lineup. If they decide to bring in a veteran like Malcolm Butler, Trumaine Johnson

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49ers find trade partner in 4-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:29:47 +0000

Depending how the NFL draft falls, the 49ers might be inclined to trade back from their spot at pick No. 9 or 10 to acquire more assets to continue replenishing the roster. That’s what San Francisco did with the Bears in 2017. General manager John Lynch moved back one spot from No. 2 overall for

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49ers Twitter Mailbag: How free agency impacts NFL draft plans

Insidethe49 — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:41:18 +0000

It’s Tuesday which means another edition of our 49ers Twitter Mailbag. To your questions! What potential FA signings could completely change draft plans? — Matt Barr (@BarrtStarr) February 20, 2018 Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch will try to address their most pressing needs through free agency before the NFL draft – if they use the

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Niners Wire 4-round mock NFL draft 3.0: 49ers add Reuben Foster insurance

Insidethe49 — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:20:33 +0000

Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis will buzz with coaches and scouts meticulously evaluating college prospects at the annual scouting combine starting next week. The beauty of the combine is players show up as equals, unlike the Senior Bowl where players wear their respective college helmets. Competition is at the highest point of the pre-draft process,

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Report: 49ers showing interest in rising under-the-radar receiver in NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 23:13:03 +0000

The approach of the NFL combine starting Feb. 27 means some under-the-radar prospects are going to begin distinguishing themselves ahead of the NFL draft in April. One of those players that could see a rise up draft boards is Oklahoma State receiver Marcell Ateman, who might find himself picked in Round 2 after largely being

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2018 Mock NFL draft: 49ers find big-bodied receiver with No. 9 pick

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 16:48:04 +0000

For the 49ers, taking the offense to the next level in 2018 means improving in the red zone. San Francisco ranked 27th in red-zone efficiency last season scoring touchdowns on 47 percent of their trips, which means finding ways to turn field goals into six points should be a priority for Kyle Shanahan and John

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49ers NFL draft preview: 10 prospects in Round 1 fans need to know

Insidethe49 — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 00:21:37 +0000

The annual scouting combine is just around the corner ramping up NFL draft season into high gear. That means we’ll begin boosting our coverage by parsing through mock drafts, breaking down prospects and diving into all things roster construction in the coming weeks to try determining which route the 49ers will go this spring. Here,

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Suddenly a need: Introducing linebackers in NFL draft for 49ers to consider

Insidethe49 — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:30:34 +0000

The 49ers defense improved significantly as the 2017 season wore on. It became an underrated storyline when Jimmy Garoppolo stole the show while leading the team to a 5-0 record in his starts. Perhaps the most important player on the other side of the ball was Reuben Foster, one of San Francisco’s two first-round draft

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49ers bolster defense in Draft Wire’s 3-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:09:15 +0000

It’s been an eventful few days for the 49ers, who rode the high last week of landing Jimmy Garoppolo to a long-term contract to finding out Sunday one of their best young players, Reuben Foster, was embroiled in a domestic violence arrest. Regardless, the NFL calendar isn’t slowing down while San Francisco figures out what

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Niners Wire 4-round mock NFL draft 2.0: 49ers protect Jimmy Garoppolo in Round 1

Insidethe49 — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:21:33 +0000

The 49ers locked up franchise quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Thursday with a five-year, $137.5-million contract, signifying the team’s commitment to him as the face of the franchise moving forward. Now they’ll have to use resources to protect their investment in free agency and the NFL draft. The 49ers’ first draft pick will come ninth or 10th,

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Breaking down Draft Wire’s 7-round mock NFL draft for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:48:31 +0000

The 49ers’ five-game winning streak to close out the season, compliments of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, shot the team down the draft order. San Francisco will pick ninth or 10th pending the results of a coin flip with the Oakland Raiders, who finished with an identical record and strength of schedule. General manager John Lynch will

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Breaking down Draft Wire’s 7-round mock NFL draft for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 03:48:31 +0000

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Breaking down Bleacher Report’s full 7-round mock NFL draft for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:18:21 +0000

The NFL offseason is now in full swing after the Eagles topped the Patriots in Super Bowl LII. The 49ers didn’t make the playoffs, but finished the season with five straight wins courtesy of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. San Francisco was the first team in NFL history to start 0-9 and finish 6-10. With expectations trending

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Breaking down Bleacher Report’s full 7-round mock NFL draft for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:18:21 +0000

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ESPN’s Todd McShay pegs NFL draft’s top cover corner to 49ers in mock

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:27:41 +0000

Sign up Like this article? Sign up for the Niners Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning Success Thanks for signing up. You'll be waking up a little more awesome tomorrow. Whoa! Something went wrong. Try again? Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch last spring used free agency to address

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ESPN’s Todd McShay pegs NFL draft’s top cover corner to 49ers in mock

Insidethe49 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:27:41 +0000

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch last spring used free agency to address their most pressing needs to allow the 49ers flexibility in the NFL draft. They needed receivers, so they signed veterans Pierre Garçon, Marquise Goodwin and Aldrick Robinson. They filled a void at linebacker with Malcolm Smith, added a Pro-Bowler at fullback in Kyle

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Report: Former 49ers GM joins Browns as consultant for NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:14:09 +0000

Nearly a year after being fired by Washington, Scot McCloughan has latched on with the team that holds the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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49ers target pass rusher with first pick in 4-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 03:26:37 +0000

The 49ers’ late-season surge led by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo knocked San Francisco down the draft board after beginning the season 0-9. Winning six of the final seven games put the 49ers in line for pick No. 9 or 10, pending the results of a coin flip with the Oakland Raiders, who finished with an identical

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49ers target pass rusher with first pick in 4-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 03:26:37 +0000

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Niners Wire 4-round Mock NFL draft 1.0: 49ers start with defense, go heavy on offense

Insidethe49 — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:36:41 +0000

The Reese’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. serves as an excellent kickoff to our mock draft series leading up to April’s NFL draft. The 49ers currently own five picks in the first four rounds and general manager John Lynch can continue to build his resume by duplicating last year’s success from his first rookie class.

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49ers NFL draft watch: Winners and losers from Reese’s Senior Bowl

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:32:18 +0000

The Reese’s Senior Bowl took place Saturday in Mobile, Ala. with many talent evaluators and media members meticulously watching how players perform leading up to April’s NFL draft. The 49ers have nine selections and appear to have their quarterback situation solidified with Jimmy Garoppolo. The personnel staff will likely turn its attention to other needs,

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2018 NFL draft prospect rankings

Insidethe49 — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 20:12:00 +0000

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49ers surround Jimmy Garoppolo with pieces in 4-round mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:57:44 +0000

The 49ers’ five-game winning streak to end the season, compliments of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, shot the 49ers down the draft board. San Francisco will pick ninth or 10th, pending the results of a coin flip with the Oakland Raiders, who finished with an identical record and strength of schedule. General manager John Lynch will have

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49ers Twitter Mailbag: Which cornerback to take in NFL draft?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:40:48 +0000

It’s Senior Bowl week, marking the official start to NFL draft season. The 49ers are facing a crucial offseason as they’ll look to fill some important holes on the roster. We’ve already started to take the dive into draft prospects. Let’s not waste time. To your questions! As a cornerback: Denzel Ward, Joshua Jackson or

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Tremaine Edmunds: An NFL draft prospect 49ers should know

Insidethe49 — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 23:13:09 +0000

Even with the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, NFL draft season is here for most of the NFL. For the 49ers, their draft needs have been well documented. They need help at cornerback, pass rusher and along the offensive line. A less pressing need exists inside linebacker, where the team added veteran Malcolm

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Pro Football Focus pegs top pass rusher to 49ers in mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:13:10 +0000

The 49ers will have to upgrade at two of the most valuable defensive positions if they want to improve against the pass in 2018: cornerback and pass rusher. San Francisco in 2017 had the 21st ranked passing defense while sacking opposing quarterbacks on on 5.2 percent of drop backs, the seventh-worst rate in the NFL.

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Senior Bowl big board for 49ers NFL draft prospects

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:47:44 +0000

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is a time for prospects to compete against some of the best competition in college football, whether they played at Humboldt State or Alabama. As important as it is for top players to meet with teams, it’s also an opportunity for lesser-known prospects to begin standing out. The 49ers front office

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Baalke draft pick leaves 49ers, signs with Colts

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:54:46 +0000

The 49ers recently re-signed eight of the 10 players who finished the season on the teams practice squad.Wide receiver DeAndre Smelter, who was not among the first wave of 49ers signings to 2018 contracts, signedWednesdaywith the Indianapolis Colts, ending his three-season association with the organization.Smelter was one of general manager Trent Baalkes redshirt draft picks.

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Drafted by Baalke with injury, former 49ers WR signs with Colts

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:54:46 +0000

The 49ers recently re-signed eight of the 10 players who finished the season on the teams practice squad.Wide receiver DeAndre Smelter, who was not among

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49ers address the secondary in Mel Kiper’s first 2018 mock NFL draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:23:07 +0000

General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan are no longer rookies. They’re entering their second offseason since being tasked with rebuilding the 49ers starting last winter. The pair orchestrated a mostly successful debut, with solid additions in free agency, the NFL draft and finishing the season with five straight wins after a blockbuster trade

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5 NFL draft prospects on defense 49ers should watch during Senior Bowl

Insidethe49 — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:39:11 +0000

The Senior Bowl is rapidly approaching and little-known players will become the talk of the NFL following a good week in Mobile, Alabama. The 49ers won’t be coaching, but there’s no doubt they’ll have plenty of scouts on hand to dissect every aspect of the available prospects for the upcoming NFL draft. We recently listed

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49ers: Mocking out all 7 rounds in the 2018 NFL Draft

Chris Wilson — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:22:08 +0000

Now that the San Francisco 49ers’ season is complete, it’s time to look forward to the 2018 NFL Draft. Niner Noise’s Chris Wilson brings you a full seven-round — no trade — mock draft of each of the Niners’ nine selections. With the 2017 season in the San Francisco 49ers’ rear-view mirror, we can

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Kyle Shanahan identifies what’s more important than 49ers’ draft slot

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:35:49 +0000

In November, the 49ers were in position to secure a top 3 pick. But that all changed with five straight wins. So does Kyle Shanahan have any regrets?

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Coin toss to determine if 49ers or Raiders get No. 9 pick in 2018 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 18:55:15 +0000

We know that the 49ers and Raiders will hold the No. 9 and No. 10 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. We just don't know in what order.

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San Francisco 49ers: 2018 NFL Draft order scenarios for Week 17

Chris Wilson — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:15:17 +0000

Will the San Francisco 49ers end up with the fifth or 11th pick in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft? We break down which games impact the 49ers’ draft position — and which teams Niners fans should root for in Week 17. As the San Francisco 49ers continue their historic winning streak after starting the

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49ers waive 2016 draft pick

Insidethe49 — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 18:00:31 +0000

The 49ers on Monday waived cornerback Prince Charles Iworah off injured reserve.Iworah appeared in the 49ers first game during the exhibition season. He sustained a

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Kyle Shanahan shares his philosophy on drafting running backs

Insidethe49 — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:18:35 +0000

SANTA CLARA Coach Kyle Shanahan and his father before him has experienced success with running backs who were not high draft picks.A

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49ers’ undrafted S Lorenzo Jerome undaunted in NFL

Insidethe49 — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:19:08 +0000

After two preseason games, free safety Lorenzo Jerome appears to have secured a spot on the 49ers’ 53-man roster. Not bad for an undrafted rookie who prepped for the NFL in the Northeast Conference. Jerome played at St. Francis University in Loretto, Pa., a no-name school that competes against schools perhaps better known as last

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49ers’ roster projection: Doomsday for past draft picks

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:06:33 +0000

The 49ers’ offseason overhaul has spared most of former general manager Trent Baalke’s draft picks. Of the 31 Baalke draft selections GM John Lynch inherited when he was hired in January, 27 remain on the roster. The 49ers didn’t re-sign free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick and wide receiver Quinton Patton, and they released center Marcus Martin

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49ers draft pick Trent Taylor: a short receiver who grows on you

Insidethe49 — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:11:24 +0000

Five years before 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan became smitten with a too-tiny, too-slow wide receiver, Tony Franklin was the first to fall in love with Trent Taylor. In 2012, Franklin was Louisiana Tech’s offensive coordinator and Taylor was a 160-pound high school senior who couldn’t get some Division II schools to notice him. But

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Rookie review: Status report on the 49ers’ large, talented draft class

Insidethe49 — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:40:28 +0000

The 49ers' offseason ends on Thursday. Here's the status report on the team's large rookie class as well as a look ahead to how the group will fit in during training camp. The team reports to camp July 27. The first practice is the following day. 1. DL Solomon Thomas. He took part in a

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49ers ink Reuben Foster to rookie contract; two draft picks remain unsigned

Insidethe49 — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:38:15 +0000

The 49ers on Friday signed one of their first-round picks, linebacker Reuben Foster, to a four-year contract. That leaves just two of their 10 draft selections -- Solomon Thomas and C.J. Beathard -- unsigned as the offseason nears its end. The 49ers will have a mandatory, three-day minicamp Tuesday-Thursday next week. Then they’re off until

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Foster frenzy: 49ers’ interest in ILB began well before draft

Insidethe49 — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:01:25 +0000

Shortly after 49ers general manager John Lynch was hired in January, he was on the phone with Broncos executive Adam Peters, whom Lynch eventually hired on his second full day on the job. One of Lynch’s first questions to his soon-to-be right-hand man was about the upcoming draft: “We’ve got the No. 2 pick. Who

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Using SPARQ scores to measure the 49ers 2017 NFL Draft class

Chris Wilson — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:56:38 +0000

Now that the San Francisco 49ers have completed the 2017 NFL Draft, let’s measure the athleticism of the 49ers’ new rookies using the pSPARQ scoring system. What is SPARQ? SPARQ is a rating system developed by Nike that is used to measure athleticism. SPARQ is an acronym for speed, power, agility, reaction and quickness. A football player’s

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Why the 49ers zeroed in on surprise draft pick QB C.J. Beathard

Insidethe49 — Sat, 13 May 2017 19:40:13 +0000

Greg Davis, Iowa’s offensive coordinator, was stationed high in the coach’s booth when quarterback C.J. Beathard crashed into the end zone from nine yards out against Pitt early in the 2015 season. Beathard sprang up immediately after the second-quarter score, received the customary back thwacks and helmet whaps from teammates, and then started making his

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Swim move: 49ers draft class has diverse sports background

Insidethe49 — Fri, 12 May 2017 18:12:30 +0000

Want your son to play in the NFL? Then throw him in the pool. Or hand him a tennis racket or cricket bat. Those sports were just a few of the non-football activities the 49ers' most recent draft picks took part in as kids, thus supporting the stance held by former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh

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Reading Between the Lines of Peter King’s MMQB Report on 49ers Draft Room

Chris Wilson — Mon, 08 May 2017 19:21:27 +0000

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King offered a rare glimpse behind the curtain of the San Francisco 49ers’ blockbuster draft in his recent Monday Morning Quarterback article. In the “MMQB,” King shared his observations during his time embedded in the Niners’ 2017 NFL Draft Room. The article is full of interesting anecdotes and interactions between John Lynch, Kyle

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49ers’ post-draft depth chart: where the rookies, newcomers fit

Insidethe49 — Mon, 08 May 2017 15:22:12 +0000

Here's what a 49ers depth chart might look like when the team assembles for the beginning of training camp. The chart isn't meant to show who’s going to be in trouble on a cut-down day but rather where rookies and newcomers fit into the mix. Top draft picks like Solomon Thomas are expected to start

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For undrafted safety Lorenzo Jerome, 49ers were an easy choice

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 May 2017 23:32:19 +0000

During the 49ers' rookie minicamp practice on Friday, quarterback C.J. Beathard drifted to his right, lofted a pass down the sideline and then watched as an undrafted, small-school safety named Lorenzo Jerome leaped in front of his target and came down with the interception. Ho hum. It's something Jerome did six times last season at

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49 Hours Photo Feature: 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 05 May 2017 00:06:39 +0000

On April 27, 2017 John Lynch began his first draft in the front office of an NFL team. By the end of the night, the San Francisco 49ers would draft two of the top three players on their board in Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster and acquire more picks in the process. Check out the

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Get to Know the 49ers 18 Undrafted Free Agents

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 May 2017 22:51:00 +0000

Once the draft concludes, the wait begins for the other shoe to drop. John Lynch said immediately following the conclusion of Day 3 that the San Francisco 49ers were already on the phone with undrafted free agents. Some names have been circulating, but now we have the entire list of 18 undrafted prospects who have

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49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents

Insidethe49 — Thu, 04 May 2017 22:35:00 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers today announced the signing of six of the team’s 10 draft picks and 18 undrafted rookie free agents. The draft picks that have signed their four-year contracts are listed below: The undrafted rookie free agents that have signed their three-year contracts are listed below: Name Position Ht. Wt. School Victor

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49ers’ undrafted rookies: Which have the best chance?

Insidethe49 — Tue, 02 May 2017 01:02:46 +0000

I put out a bulletin to all the drafniks I know and asked them to list the best players in the 49ers’ undrafted rookie class. Their responses, plus an assessment of which positions were deepest and weakest on San Francisco’s roster, led to this list: FS Lorenzo Jerome, St. Francis. Two things put Jerome atop

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C.J. Beathard was the only quarterback Kyle Shanahan wanted in the draft

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 May 2017 15:02:28 +0000

Beathard was the only QB 49ers HC Shanahan wanted | PFF Skip to Main Skip to Navigation San Francisco selected Beathard in the 3rd round, with the 104th overall pick. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Peter King of The MMQB reported that C.J. Beathard, the Iowa quarterback selected by the 49ers in the third

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NFL draft: While 49ers make the grade, analysts throw Raiders the shade

Insidethe49 — Mon, 01 May 2017 13:00:00 +0000

The 49ers had a solid draft. At least that’s what several websites are saying. The Raiders? Not so much. A roundup of nine sites suggests that the 49ers looked like seasoned veterans during the 2017 NFL draft with seven A grades and a low of B-. Not bad for a first-time GM. Those same sites

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49ers’ Lynch is no amateur in first-ever draft

Insidethe49 — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:53:28 +0000

John Lynch did an excellent job of demonstrating how many people are involved in a three-day draft. The 49ers' neophyte general manager cited executive Paraag Marathe for his role in the big Day 1 one trade that netted San Francisco three extra picks. He noted Kyle Shanahan's work on Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard, running back

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49ers draft at a glance, Rounds 4-7: Spread evenly over offense, defense

Insidethe49 — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:54:49 +0000

Joe Williams Selected: Round 4, pick 121 College: Utah Position: Running back Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 210 pounds Comment: He’s an explosive runner who had two games last season in which he finished with more than 200 rushing yards. However, he’s never been a prolific pass catcher – important in Kyle Shanahan’s offense – and has commitment

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Meet the 49ers' final six draft picks

Insidethe49 — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:37:40 +0000

Meet the 49ers' final six draft picks Apr 29, 2017The 49ers wrapped up the third and final day of the 2017 NFL draft by picking three offensive players and three on defense. From a former rugby player to last year's leading NCAA receiver by yardage, here are the 49ers' Saturday selections. Produced by Michael McGough

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Shanahan and Lynch Recap the 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 23:53:41 +0000

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10 best value picks of the 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 23:50:09 +0000

Senior Analyst Mike Renner identifies the top value picks of the draft, including Jonathan Allen at No. 17 overall. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) We won’t truly know which players in this draft were the best selections until years down the road, but that won’t stop us from giving immediate reactions. We’ve spent months studying all

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Round 7: 49ers end draft with Miami defensive back Adrian Colbert

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:59:01 +0000

With their final pick in the draft, the 49ers selected Miami defensive back Adrian Colbert. Who is he?: Colbert started four games at safety at Texas before transferring to Miami. he played cornerback there, starting two games and playing in eight. Colbert finished with 22 tackles, one interception and three pass break ups. He measured

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San Francisco 49ers Draft Miami S Adrian Colbert

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:58:00 +0000

With the 229th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have taken Miami safety Adrian Colbert. Colbert began his career at Texas before transferring to Miami in 2016. For his collegiate career, the defensive back totaled 48 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Mike Mayock noted on Twitter during his pre-draft

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San Francisco 49ers Draft Utah DL Pita Taumoepenu

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:34:39 +0000

With the 202nd overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Utah defensive lineman Pita Taumoepenu. Taumoepenu posted 45 tackles and 13 sacks in two seasons for the Utes. Nine of those sacks came last season. Taumoepenu was a part of Utah's squad that won the Foster Farms Bowl at

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San Francisco 49ers Draft Mississippi DT D.J. Jones

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:28:00 +0000

With the 198th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Mississippi defensive tackle D.J. Jones. Jones racked up 70 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery over the past two seasons. "Outrageous weight room strength with monster numbers in clean, bench, and squat,"

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San Francisco 49ers Draft Louisiana Tech WR Trent Taylor

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:34:00 +0000

With the 177th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers have selected Louisiana Tech wide receiver Trent Taylor. Taylor is a 5-foot-8 wideout who excels in the slot. He had a monster 2016 campaign with 136 receptions for 1,803 yards and 12 touchdowns. "Has necessary toughness to work over the middle

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Top Players Available on Day 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 05:33:00 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers own six picks on Day 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft. Here's a list of the best prospects still available according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt. -- Dorian Johnson, OL, Pittsburgh Davon Godchaux, DT, LSU Tedric Thompson, S, Colorado Malachi Dupre, WR, LSU Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma Desmond King, CB, Iowa Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson Josh Malone, WR, Tennessee Carl

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John Lynch Recaps Day 2 of 2017 NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 03:29:26 +0000

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Fans react to 49ers’ choice of Ahkello Witherspoon with third-round draft pick

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 02:30:40 +0000

Sacramento native and Colorado cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon earned the 49ers’ third-round draft pick Friday. Witherspoon is a former Christian Brothers High School product, a late bloomer with an interesting journey. Here’s what social media has to say about the pick:

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Saints called Foster to draft him. Then he saw the 49ers on the other line.

Insidethe49 — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 01:34:12 +0000

Saints called Foster to draft him. Then he saw the 49ers on the other line. Apr 28, 2017Linebacker Reuben Foster talks about an interesting conversation he had on draft night moments before the San Francisco 49ers selected him at No. 31 overall. Matt Barrows mbarrows@sacbee.com

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49ers Win First Round of Draft After Trade with Bears

Chris Wilson — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 23:23:13 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers, led by general manager John Lynch, pulled off a bountiful trade with the Chicago Bears, which helped the Niners win the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Last night’s first round of the 2017 NFL Draft was summarized best by a humble wise man: The #49ers won the first round of the

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Day 2: Plenty of draft talent for 49ers to tap

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:52:57 +0000

The 49ers pre-draft meeting and workout list was full of quarterbacks, defensive backs and guards, none of which have been selected by San Francisco yet. Running back also remains untapped, and the draft is believed to be full of good runners in Rounds 3-5. With that in mind, here’s a new look at the team’s

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Grading how well the 49ers did in the NFL Draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:09:57 +0000

Grading how well the 49ers did in the NFL Draft Apr 28, 201749ers beat reporter Matt Barrows assesses how well the team did with their first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Eric Garland McClatchy

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Inside the Draft Room: 49ers Call Solomon Thomas

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 06:12:41 +0000

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Player draft capsule: 49ers trade up for controversial LB Reuben Foster

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:31:50 +0000

REUBEN FOSTER Selected: No. 31 overall College: Alabama Position: Middle linebacker Height/Weight: 6-foot-1, 228 pounds Comment: Foster arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine in February as one of the most prized linebackers. But he turned in a diluted urine sample during drug testing and was sent home early after an altercation with a medical worker.

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Player draft capsule: 49ers first-round pick Solomon Thomas

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 03:03:57 +0000

Solomon Thomas Selected: No. 3 overall College: Stanford Position: Defensive end/defensive tackle Height/Weight: 6-foot-3, 273 pounds Comment: John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have been talking about changing the culture in the 49ers locker room all offseason. Thomas’ selection fits that theme. He’s a tireless worker and team leader who gives the 49ers an element of

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Meet Solomon Thomas, top draft pick who's next in line for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:55:48 +0000

Meet Solomon Thomas, top draft pick who's next in line for 49ers Apr 27, 2017The San Francisco 49ers made some draft day moves and ended up with the player they wanted most, Stanford defensive lineman Solomon Thomas, the No. 3 overall NFL draft choice. The team had plenty of good evidence on which to base

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49ers’ Lynch snags former classmate Solomon Thomas, three extra picks in first draft

Insidethe49 — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:21:19 +0000

The pick was Solomon Thomas, but the man who got the loudest cheers from 49ers fans was John Lynch. Coming off like someone who's been running drafts for decades, San Francisco's neophyte general manager pulled off a master's move in Round 1: picking up three extra draft picks and then taking the player -- Thomas,

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49ers 2017 NFL Draft Infographic

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:39:43 +0000

What Experts Said about 49ers 2016 Draft Class By 49ers Staff - Posted Apr 25, 2017 Before we find out the names of this year's draft class, let's first look back at how the team's haul from 2016 was initially received in the media.

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2017 NFL Draft: GM John Lynch Positions 49ers to Trade No. 2 Pick

Chris Wilson — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:29:07 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers currently hold the second overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. 49ers general manager John Lynch has skillfully positioned the Niners to trade their first-round selection by increasing the value of the No. 2 pick. For a rookie front-office type, 49ers GM John Lynch has handled the buildup to the 2017 NFL

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1-on-1: Adam Peters Previews Draft Day

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:43:09 +0000

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Full List of San Francisco 49ers 2017 NFL Draft Picks

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:28:00 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2017 NFL Draft with 10 total selections, beginning with the coveted No. 2 overall pick. Keep it locked right here throughout the next three days for full details of John Lynch's first draft as the 49ers general manager. Also be sure to check out our 49ers draft central page.

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How Bo Jackson Almost Kept the Buccaneers from Drafting John Lynch

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:40:00 +0000

It’s the perfect ESPN 30 for 30 script. “What if I told you, that Bo Jackson nearly changed the entire course of John Lynch’s career?” A case could easily be made. That’s because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers considered passing on Lynch in the 1993 NFL Draft. Why? Because seven years earlier, when the Bucs selected

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NFL mock draft roundup: A look at who analysts have 49ers, Raiders taking

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Are you ready for some football? Unfortunately, the hitting, scoring and play-making are still months away, but fans can still get a taste of the NFL now because today is draft day. The first round kicks off at 5 p.m. in Philadelphia, the first time the city has hosted the event since 1961. Over the

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Matt Barrows’ 2017 NFL mock draft: It’s anybody’s guess after Browns, 49ers pick

Insidethe49 — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 01:32:02 +0000

Bee staff writer Matt Barrows projects the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft to be held in front of the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the first two picks in 2016 were quarterbacks, this year’s top selections are expected to be defensive line standouts Myles Garrett of Texas A&M and Solomon

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49ers’ biggest needs entering the draft

Insidethe49 — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:23:08 +0000

The 49ers could use help at every spot on the roster, from quarterback to return man. Some positions like wide receiver and inside linebacker were addressed in free agency and don't need quite as much help as they did at season's end. Here are San Francisco's Top 5 needs heading into the draft. 1. Pass

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49ers draft crush: And the winner is …

Insidethe49 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:38:27 +0000

Mitch Trubisky was the big story when the Sun Bowl began on Dec. 30. Solomon Thomas was the headliner when it ended. There was Thomas, the Stanford defensive lineman, flushing Trubisky, the North Carolina quarterback, from the pocket. There he was crashing in from the edge to thwart inside runs. There he was spinning Trubisky

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Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Jamal Adams at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:50:08 +0000

Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Jamal Adams at No. 2 Apr 24, 2017The San Francisco 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday, April 27-29, 2017. The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows is breaking down the top five possibilities for the 49ers' top pick. Here,

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2017 NFL Draft: Why the 49ers Won’t Draft LSU RB Leonard Fournette

Chris Wilson — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:49:14 +0000

Leonard Fournette is talented, but the San Francisco 49ers shouldn’t draft him. In order to maximize the impact of their draft capital in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Niners should use their second pick to either draft a higher value player, or trade back for additional value. In the mock draft world, recency bias is

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49ers’ draft visits broken down by position

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:39:52 +0000

Teams usually invite a draft prospect to their headquarters for what is known as "an official visit" for three reasons: * There are concerns, such as character or medical issues, about the prospect and the team wants reassurance. * The prospect is an underclassman and the team simply wants more information. * The team is

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San Francisco 49ers Mock Draft Monday 7.0

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:16:00 +0000

We are now just three days away from the 2017 NFL Draft. With four months of waiting nearly over, it's time to take a look at the final round of expert predictions for the San Francisco 49ers No. 2 overall pick. Some took it a step further and projected multiple rounds of the draft. Which

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John Lynch: Mock draft “exercises are invaluable”

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:31:21 +0000

John Lynch: Mock draft "exercises are invaluable" Apr 24, 2017General manager John Lynch held his pre-draft press conference in the John McVay Draft Room, which is where he'll be for the start of the draft. Matt Barrows The Sacramento Bee

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Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Malik Hooker at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:30:12 +0000

Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Malik Hooker at No. 2 Apr 24, 2017The San Francisco 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday. The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows is breaking down the top five possibilities for the 49ers' top pick. Today, he analyzes Stanford

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49ers’ Lynch on first-ever draft: ‘You can’t play scared’

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:06:57 +0000

You scoff at mock drafts, complain how many there are, poke fun at those who compile them. But John Lynch on Monday said they will be part of his preparation for his first draft as 49ers general manager later this week. "Those exercises are invaluable," Lynch said. "You take a lot of mocks that are

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Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft North Mitch Trubisky at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 02:40:11 +0000

Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft North Mitch Trubisky at No. 2 Apr 23, 2017The San Francisco 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday. The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows is breaking down the top five possibilities for the 49ers' top pick. Today, he analyzes

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Diverse background makes Ahkello Witherspoon intriguing draft prospect

Insidethe49 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 22:24:23 +0000

Do you love football? Ahkello Witherspoon says it’s a fair question. It’s certainly been a popular one among the NFL teams evaluating the cornerback and former Christian Brothers High School student in advance of the draft, which starts Thursday. And it stems from the fact that Witherspoon is good – very good – at a

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Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Leonard Fournette at No. 2

Insidethe49 — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 20:54:51 +0000

Matt Barrows breaks down why 49ers could draft Leonard Fournette at No. 2 Apr 21, 2017The San Francisco 49ers have the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday, April 27-30, 2017. The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows is breaking down the top five possibilities for the 49ers' top pick. Today,

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Witherspoon, King could be draft fits at CB for 49ers

Insidethe49 — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:47:53 +0000

Witherspoon, King could be draft fits at CB for 49ers | PFF Skip to Main Skip to Navigation San Francisco could use help at cornerback, and this year's draft is full of them. PFF offers a pair of names that could be perfect fits for the 49ers. (Steve Dykes/Getty Images) (Steve Dykes/Getty Images) With a

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49ers mock drafts: New possibilities arise as decision day approaches

Insidethe49 — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:35:38 +0000

With the NFL draft a week away, experts and analysts are honing their predictions for what should be their most accurate guesses for the incoming class. Or, they’re floating new scenarios to mix it up. Either way, fresh predictions for the April 27-29 draft reveal new candidates at No. 2, an aligned ESPN brain trust,

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ESPN's Jon Gruden Analyzes 2017 QB Draft Class

Insidethe49 — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:33:00 +0000

Media conference calls are an annual staple of the pre-draft process. Analysts like Mike Mayock, Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay hold court with reporters from around the country to provide their insight and expertise. But Jon Gruden’s media session may be the most unique. The “Monday Night Football” analyst and former Super Bowl-winning head

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Terrific and terrible No. 2 overall picks of last 20 NFL drafts

Insidethe49 — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:32:44 +0000

Terrific and terrible No. 2 overall picks of last 20 NFL drafts Apr 19, 2017The San Francisco 49ers have the second pick in the April 27 draft, but it’s probably wise to not get too excited about the prospect of any player. While the second pick offers opportunity for elite talent it also has led

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49ers’ best draft fits: cornerback

Insidethe49 — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:39:58 +0000

This item is part of a series on the positions the 49ers will look to fill in the upcoming draft and the players that are the best fits at those spots. Today's position: Cornerback Description: The Seattle Seahawks have selected five cornerbacks in the last five drafts. None has been taken before the fifth round

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49ers’ best draft fits: free safety

Insidethe49 — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 01:03:06 +0000

This item is part of a series on the positions the 49ers will look to fill in the upcoming draft and the players that are the best fits at those spots. Today's position: Free safety Description: General manager John Lynch earlier this week described what he and his evaluators are looking for: Earl Thomas. No,

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49ers’ best draft fits: strong safety

Insidethe49 — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:40:36 +0000

This item is part of a series on the positions the 49ers will look to fill in the upcoming draft and the players that are the best fits at those spots. Today's position: Strong safety Description: Seattle's Kam Chancellor is the prototypical player at this position when it comes to the type of defense San

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