ESPN recently conducted a mock draft involving its team reporters, where each assumed the general manager role for the team they cover. This unique process benefits from selectors who are intimately aware of each team's needs.
The GM did acknowledge that he’s received interest from WR-needy teams.
The wide receiver market appears to be moving in one direction for the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. The team has said publicly they have no intention to trade Brandon Aiyuk.
The San Francisco 49ers have a proven track record under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan over turning pre-draft visits into draft selections. In the five drafts that didn't have COVID-19 restrictions of the Lynch-Shanahan era, the 49ers have taken 18 players with whom they held pre-draft visits.
The 49ers made their future plans clear to the standout wide receiver.
The San Francisco 49ers will undoubtedly use at least one of their 10 selections in this week's draft to bolster the edges of their defensive line. Despite acquiring Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos in free agency, maintaining an intimidating pass rush remains a priority.
With the 2024 NFL Draft just two days away, there have yet to be significant updates regarding Brandon Aiyuk's status. While the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver remains away from the team, efforts for a contract extension persist.
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Are the 49ers changing their stance on their seemingly disgruntled wide receiver?
Brandon Aiyuk has been clear about his desire to receive fair compensation from the San Francisco 49ers—or any NFL team, for that matter. "I'm trying to get what I deserve," Aiyuk said last month on a podcast.
When asked about the possibility of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk not being on the San Francisco 49ers roster on Friday morning, general manager John Lynch
Michael Silver reports that “anything is possible” when it comes to a potential trade for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk during the draft. Silver spoke with the general manager of another team who noted that because Aiyuk and the team are far apart on a contract extension, a draft day deal is still very much in play.
Four mock drafts recently published this week all have the Niners selecting somebody different in the first round. We’re a little more than 48 hours away from the 2024 NFL Draft.
Trent Williams will be 36 at the start of the 2024 NFL season. While retirement isn't on his mind just yet, the San Francisco 49ers must consider a succession plan for left tackle.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy isn’t trying to get too involved in the team’s situation with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk is entering the final year of his deal, but given the 49ers’ financial constraints, he may prove too expensive for San Francisco to afford long term.
Still reeling from a bitter defeat in Super Bowl 58, the San Francisco 49ers are set to retool their roster through the 2024 NFL Draft. With critical areas needing attention and a rich talent pool at their disposal, the 49ers aim not only to plug holes but also to elevate their already impressive team.
The San Francisco 49ers are tough graders, but they have a very high opinion of many of the players in the 2024 NFL Draft. Speaking at his pre-draft press conference on Monday, general manager John Lynch was asked how many first-round grades they have on players in this class.
Brock Purdy has enjoyed unprecedented success for a final pick in the NFL Draft, and the San Francisco 49ers are clearly prepared for their quarterback to ask for an unprecedented contract.
Purdy already appears to be working very hard on improving himself this offseason.
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