Insider: 49ers need to start planning for life without George Kittle
George Kittle's passion for football is undeniable, and the San Francisco 49ers' tight end seems determined to keep playing until he physically can't anymore. W The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly planning for life without George Kittle in the future. The team's last time using a first-round pick on an offensive lineman was in 2018 with the selection of Mike McGlinchey. Matt Barrows of The Athletic has suggested that the 49ers may trade up to address the offensive line. The NFL's practice of scheduling games on Thursday nights has been criticized, leading to the potential expansion of the schedule to include other days for the 2024 season. ESPN's Field Yates believes that the team has the ability to make another Super Bowl run without significant changes.
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Insider: 49ers need to start planning for life without George Kittle
Insider's mock draft has 49ers trading up to address O-line
The San Francisco 49ers addressing the offensive line is a popular first-round scenario in many mock drafts. The last time the team used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman was in 2018 with the selection of Mike McGlinchey. Of course, the Niners have been without a first-round pick in the past two drafts due to the trade to acquire Trey Lance in 2021. Matt Barrows of The Athletic unveiled his seven-round 49ers mock draft, projecting the team's choices with each of their selections. The seasoned reporter aligns with the prevalent scenario of addressing the offensive line. He has the 49ers selecting former Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims with their first
49ers insider weighs in on what Brandon Aiyuk might earn with new contract
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel averages almost $24 million per season. That figure could be a starting point in the offseason negotiations with Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers' next star looking to cash in on successful recent campaigns. One 49ers insider, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, believes that's the range the team is looking to pay Aiyuk, who is slated to earn $14.124 million on a team-exercised fifth-year option in 2024. Speaking on Bay Area Radio station KNBR on Friday, Maiocco noted that the 49ers are likely hoping to pay Aiyuk something in the $25 million range, which would match Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown's annual
The NFL's practice of scheduling games on Thursday nights, thus shortening the preparation time for participating teams, has drawn criticism. With games already set for Sundays and Mondays, and occasional Saturday matchups added towards the season's end, the league now appears poised to expand its schedule to include other days—at least for the 2024 season. This year, the NFL plans to hold two games on Christmas Day, which falls on a Wednesday. It marks the fifth consecutive year of games on Christmas Day, following last year's Monday Christmas matchups, which didn't significantly disrupt the routine given teams' familiarity with Monday games. The last
Why Field Yates doesn't believe the 49ers need significant offseason changes
Some fans may look at last season's outcome and think that the San Francisco 49ers require a substantial boost to defeat a team like the Kansas City Chiefs and finally win the Super Bowl. However, an objective observer would recognize just how close the 49ers came to emerging as champions. It took overtime and some brilliance from Patrick Mahomes to disappoint The Faithful again. ESPN's Field Yates believes the 49ers have what it takes to make another Super Bowl run without the need for sweeping changes. The foundation is already in place. Yates emphasizes that pass-rush depth will be crucial in 2024. San Francisco made efforts to bolster this area by signing Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos to complement Nick Bosa. Additionally, offensive line
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