49ers mailbag: Could rookies start? Corner a priority? Big jump for Jimmy?
Mar 31, 2020 at 1:40 PM
• --
This is The Chronicle's inaugural 49ers' mailbag. And you thought there was nothing exciting going on in the sports world. If all goes well, meaning several people read this, we'll do it again.
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Why extending 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk needs to be a priority
By Bob Heyrman
Mar 23
Amid all the trade rumors, the San Francisco 49ers must prioritize extending star pass-catcher Brandon Aiyuk.
Aiyuk, 26, is an ascending star who has yet to plateau heading into his fifth NFL season. The former Arizona St. product is coming off a stellar 2023 campaign, which saw Aiyuk haul in 75 receptions on 105 targets for a career-high 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns. Aiyuk also averaged a career-high 17.9 yards per reception and maintained a catch rate of 71.4%, both career-bests.
The 49ers offense has a ton of mouths to feed, but each of their offensive weapons complement each other quite nicely. Much of the attention from opposing defenses is focused on running back Christian McCaffrey. When he's bottled up (which doesn't occur often), the 49ers have the
49ers mailbag: What is Brandon Staley's role with the defense? Will SF add a starting safety? Thoughts on new hip-drop tackle rule?
By Marc Adams
Mar 27
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on Tuesday at the NFL meetings in Orlando. He addressed multiple topics, from coaching moves, to new rules, to free agency additions and losses. On Monday, GM John Lynch met with the media and answered questions himself. So they have given us some things to discuss during the offseason.
We opened the 49ers Webzone Mailbag this week to answer your questions. Some were related to the topics Shanahan and Lynch discussed. Others were not. Let's jump in and see what is on your mind.
Do the 49ers add a starting safety? Who would be the best fit, and is Talanoa Hufanga's job safe? - Dave B.
It wouldn't surprise me if the 49ers added another safety in free agency. In fact, I'd say it's
49ers view Isaac Yiadom as leading candidate to start at CB, says insider
By David Bonilla
Mar 21
The San Francisco 49ers' signing of cornerback Isaac Yiadom to a one-year deal wasn't a headline-grabbing move. It wasn't even the Bay Area team's most significant free-agency move thus far. That would be defensive end Leonard Floyd signing a two-year deal with the 49ers.
However, San Francisco hopes Yiadom proves to be one of its more underrated signings. The 28-year-old defensive back is coming off his best NFL season. Yiadom's 81.1 overall grade and 80.4 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus were career highs. Opposing quarterbacks completed 50 percent of their passes (22 of 44) and owned an 84.4 passer rating when targeting the former New Orleans Saints defender in 2023.
RELATED:
Daniel Jeremiah explains why 49ers could still address pass rush in NFL Draft
By David Bonilla
Mar 21
Mock drafts will never please everyone, especially when they solely focus on the first 32 selections without offering perspective on what might come beyond the first round. Regarding the San Francisco 49ers, analyst Daniel Jeremiah's latest mock draft was no different. He projected former Penn State pass rusher Chop Robinson to join the Bay Area team.
Why the skepticism from fans? The 49ers' free agency focus has been on revamping their defensive front. After allowing Arik Armstead, Chase Young, and others to depart for other organizations, the team addressed last season's inconsistent play by adding defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos, trading for defensive tackle Maliek
Latest
- Cowherd: Paying Brock Purdy will transform the 49ers into the Cowboys
- 49ers to host UCF WR Javon Baker on pre-draft visit
- 49ers' Dre Greenlaw shares rehab photo, aims for Week 1 return
- Arik Armstead: I felt 'extremely disrespected' by the 49ers
- Offense or defense? NFL.com's mock drafts predict 49ers' first-round pick
Trending News
-
49ers Webzone • 17 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • 11 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • Mar 27
-
49ers Webzone • Mar 27
-
49ers Webzone • 14 hrs
-
49ers Webzone • Mar 27