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Mykel Williams is a better pass rusher than you think San Francisco 49ers first round pick Mykel Williams didn't put up huge pass rushing numbers in college, but he is poised to do much better in the NFL. One Thing to Read: Warren Sharp Football Preview One Thing to Watch: Bryce Huff with Brad Graham CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to...

2025 Positional Preview - Tight Ends Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte think George Kittle is about to blow up this season! We dive into the TE position, as well as look at a couple of interesting articles that hit the internet recently. - Frank Gore is the best RB draft value this millennium? (:57) - Why do 49ers fans still care so much about Deebo? (6:49) - Jauan Jennings, the ultimate safety blank...

Brock Purdy wasn't nearly as bad as they say last year San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy had a better year last year than people think - and we can prove it. One Thing to Read: WR CB Beefs! CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.com or download the app. Must be 18+ (19+ AL, N...

Under Review: How Deommodore Lenoir can learn from his arrest San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir was arrested on Thursday night for a misdemeanor. How can he learn from that arrest, and which 49ers play would you want to see them reacquire? - What's happening with Lenoir (:37) - Which 49ers player do you want to see them bring back? (11:35) CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for...

How will Robert Saleh use Malik Mustapha? San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustpaha is wildly important to the team this season. How will Robert Saleh maximize his talents? One Thing to Read: One lingering question for each team CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.com or do...

What You Need to Know Going Into 2025 Michelle has been in the lab digging up the most interesting nuggets on the San Francisco 49ers going into this season. We go inside the numbers on Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, Robert Saleh and more. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pi...

What is Jauan Jennings' role in 2025? San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings had a career year in 2024. Will he be called upon as much this season - and should he be? One Thing to Read: QB Ranks by division One Thing to Watch: Ricky Pearsall breakdown CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: und...

Why Ricky Pearsall is the 49ers X-Factor this year San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall carries a tremendous burden on his shoulders in 2025. We highlight where he fell short to start last year, and what it could look like if he makes a leap this year. Plus, Jordan Watkins looks very promising as well. - The difference between an X and a Z receiver (3:00) - How big a mental burden 49ers WRs have...

Nick Bosa will be the best version of himself this year San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa didn't have his best season last year, but it was still pretty damn good. Here's why he could be much better this season. One Thing to Read: Winners and Losers of the Offseason One Thing to Watch: Gronk on Hot Ones CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD t...

George Kittle addresses his future San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was a guest on Bussin' with the Boys and addressed how long he'll continue playing, how his body feels, and one player to keep an eye on this preseason. One Thing to Read: AI coming to the NFL? One Thing to Watch: Kittle on Bussin' with the Boys CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code...

2025 Positional Preview - Offensive Line The San Francisco 49ers offensive line takes more heat than any other position group on the team. Is it justified? Plus, Ricky Pearsall had some fascinating things to say to Matt Maiocco. - Offensive line preview (2:02) - Ricky Pearsall with Matt Maiocco (43:52) CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD t...

Ricky Pearsall ready for bigger role in 2025 San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall told Matt Maiocco he's ready to take a big step in his second year with the team. He also took us inside the shooting that changed his life. One Thing to Read: What we learned from every team's minicamp One Thing to Watch: The NFL colludes against the players CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Under...

What the 49ers can learn from OKC + Aiyuk mad again What can the San Francisco 49ers learn from the Oklahoma City Thunder after OKC's championship last night? Plus, what is Brandon Aiyuk mad about now? - Rob's 49ers trauma haunts him again (:10) - What the 49ers can learn from Sam Presti and the Thunder (3:50) - Brandon Aiyuk posts angry comment on his YouTube channel (20:36) CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FA...

Fred Warner is still at the top of his game San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner might be turning 29 this fall, but he's still just as good as he's ever been - maybe better. We look back at his 2024 season and ahead to what the teams needs from him this year. One Thing to Read: Baby Fred Warner film breakdown CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTAND...

PFF Ranks the 49ers roster Pro Football Focus ranked San Francisco 49ers roster by unit and we disagree with a lot of what they came up with. - People are getting insane with their rankings (1:13) - How many NFC teams are better than the 49ers? (16:26) - How PFF rates the 49ers receiving corps (22:28) - How good are the 49ers' running backs? (34:02) - Why the Niners' offensive line isn't as bad as...

Where Christian McCaffrey helps the 49ers the most San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey looks to be healthy again. If the 49ers want to keep him that way, there's one specific area they need to target to maximize his contribution to this team. One Thing to Read: George Kittle defends Deebo again CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to...

49ers restructure their front office - sort of The San Francisco 49ers announced some promotions and hirings in their front office. There was one move made that Rob saw coming after the Brock Purdy contract was announced. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a free pick: underdogfantasy.com or download...

Deommodore Lenoir will ascend in 2025 San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir was ranked 23rd on PFF's list of the best cornerbacks, and he wasn't happy about it. Rob explains why he's the best ascending player on the 49ers this season. One Thing to Read: Keyshawn Johnson loves the 49ers CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1...

The 49ers are trying to take the pressure off themselves San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle says the team can create their own Super Bowl window. John Lynch says the team is going to take some lumps. Is there a method to their madness? - George Kittle says the Niners make their own window (1:20) - This season's success hinges on the red zone (11:33) - John Lynch says the 49ers will take some lum...

George Kittle destroys the "Super Bowl window" talk San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle doesn't give a crap about whether people think the 49ers can win a Super Bowl this year. He explained on the Rich Eisen Show, and we have the audio. One Thing to Read: Deep dive on Brant Boyer One Thing to Watch: Steph makes Terrell Owens mad CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE wi...

Bully Ball: 2025 Positional Preview - Wide Receivers The San Francisco 49ers receiving corps is one of the most interesting position groups on the team. Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez take a deep dive on what to expect this season. - Reasonable expectations for Ricky Pearsall (2:54) - Does Kyle Shanahan's offense need a wide back? (7:07) - Which WRs will make the team? (21:05) - Who is under more...

George Kittle will get the targets he deserves in 2025 San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch explained why the team has gone out of their way this offseason to give George Kittle more oppotunities in the passing game - and it's about damn time. One Thing to Read: ⁠5 NFC West Questions⁠ One Thing to Watch: ⁠Have the Niners learned from their mistakes?⁠ CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit fo...

Do the 49ers learn from their mistakes? San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch told Matt Maiocco that the team has learned from some of their mistakes in the past. Is that true? Rob Guerrera and Vish Kumaran look at this regime's history to put that idea to the test. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo code GOLDSTANDARD to get up to $1,000 in bonus cash and a fr...

CJ West signs rookie contract The San Francisco 49ers signed rookie CJ West to his first contract on Friday. We take a deep dive into how West can define success this year, what the team needs from him, and how likely he is to give them that this season. One Thing to Read: 49ers Father and Sons One Thing to Watch: CJ West film breakdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Figuring out the solution to the Brandon Aiyuk situation San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch says Brandon Aiyuk is healing nicely from his knee injury, and that he is a big part of the organization "moving foward." Nice to see the Niners try and publicly repair things after doing a lot of damage this offseason. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: https://www.youtube.com/@goldstandardnetwork BECOME A CHAN...