49ers Re-Sign Brandon Allen

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed quarterback Brandon Allen to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Allen was an excellent presence in the team's quarterback room last year and could become the team's direct backup to Brock Purdy in 2024 if Sam Darnold leaves in free agency, which is expected. The 31-year-old served […]

Arik Armstead Will Hit Open Market

Longtime San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Arik Armstead will be released by the organization, meaning he will hit the open free-agent market. Originally a first-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft, Armstead has collected 302 tackles, 33.5 sacks, and six passes defended in 116 career games. He posted six tackles and a sack in Super […]

Re-Drafting The 2019 NFL Draft: Entire First Round Do-Over

It's always fun to look back on past NFL Drafts, whether it's to see which teams got some great values from their picks or to see which teams royally messed up their teams with a poor first-round selection. The 2019 NFL Draft is an especially fun one to look back on because after the top […]

Five Free Agent Sleepers For 2024 Fantasy Football

When NFL franchises allow players to walk in free agency, they typically don’t see the value in retaining the talent relative to the price. In layman’s terms, they aren’t high-impact players and a replacement can be discovered. In uncommon instances, a free agent’s change of scenery boosts production. Recent examples include tight end Evan Engram […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Best Ball Rankings For 2024 (Tiers 1-3)

We have now entered the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some wide receivers to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. The player movement that has ensued will also negatively impact the stock of other receivers whose roles will decrease within their reshaped depth charts. Participation in best ball […]

Restricted vs. Unrestricted Free Agents: NFL Offseason Terms Explained

The NFL offseason brings plenty of excitement with key events like free agency and the NFL Draft. However, this can also be a confusing time for fans who have to navigate unfamiliar terms. Before NFL free agency gets underway, it’s important to understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted free agents. What is the difference […]

All-Time Leading Receiver for Every NFL Franchise

As the NFL leans toward efficient and explosive passing, we have seen more high-level receiving production in recent years. The modern NFL has a focus on securing top-notch pass-catchers too; just in the last few seasons, we have seen players like Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, and D.J. Moore traded for premium draft capital, and the […]

Canton Bound? Active NFL Players Who Are Locks To Make The Pro Football Hall Of Fame

There are legends of the game, then there are the living legends; the players we're actively watching who are already some of the best football has ever seen. There are a handful of former players still searching for their gold jacket, left out of Canton because their accomplishments came just short. Meanwhile, current players are […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2023 fantasy football season has been over for months. Yet, fantasy football is a year-round game. While the 2024 NFL season won’t be here for a while, it’s never too early to start preparing for your fantasy football drafts. Fantasy players have plenty of numbers to look at from last year. However, one of […]

Don't Sleep On Rookie Tight End Ja'Tavion Sanders In Your 2024 Fantasy Football Leagues

For the longest time, the tight end position has consisted of Travis Kelce and, well... everybody else. Sure, Mark Andrews and George Kittle have had some good, even great, seasons, but this has largely been Kelce's world, and all the other tight ends were just living in it. We've had our big three during the […]

Reviewing The 2023 Free Agent Class After One Season - Last Year's Best Free Agent Signings

As we wait for free agency to officially begin on March 13, now is the perfect time to look back at last year’s free agents. Quarterbacks like Derek Carr and Jimmy Garoppolo headlined that 2023 class. Neither one really excelled in a new place last year. The Saints gave Carr a four-year, $150 million contract, […]

Biggest Running Back Surprises - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2023 fantasy football season is over, and it’s time to turn the page towards next year. While we have over six months before a meaningful NFL game gets played, it’s never too early to prepare for the fantasy season. One of the more critical things fantasy players can do to get a leg up […]

Nick Bosa Could Use Assistance On Defensive Line

The Athletic's Matt Barrows identifies defensive end as the San Francisco 49ers' biggest offseason need in 2024, although offensive tackle is another big need given left tackle Trent Williams' age (35) and the fact that right tackle Colton McKivitz gave up a team-high nine sacks in 2023. But right now the Niners have just one […]

Predicting 2024 NFL Season Award Winners - MVP, Offensive Rookie of the Year, and more

With the 2023-24 NFL season behind us and the Kansas City Chiefs securing another Super Bowl victory, all eyes are on the upcoming 2024-25 season. Speculation fills the air as teams prepare for the draft, navigate free agency, and ponder potential trades, wondering who will shine on the field in the coming year. Yet, with […]

49ers Have Interest In Re-Signing Chase Young

Even though edge rusher Chase Young was a bit of a disappointment after the San Francisco 49ers acquired him in a deadline deal with the Washington Commanders last year, the 49ers have at least some interest in re-signing him. Young is still just 24 years old and has a great relationship with star edge rusher […]

3 Rookie Wide Receiver Sleepers Projected as Mid-Round NFL Draft Picks - Yards Per Route Run Analysis

It's tricky to find sleepers these days since the dynasty and devy community have proven to be sharp minds for NFL Draft prospects. Two metrics to look at for receivers as a starting point involve yards per route run and targets. There's somewhat of a strong correlation between yards per route run and targets per […]

Way Too Early NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand?

With the NFL Combine kicking off this week, that means it's officially time to start thinking about the 2024 NFL season. After the Kansas City Chiefs finished off their Super Bowl win against the San Francisco 49ers, teams didn't waste time turning the page to the next year, so neither will we. Teams like the […]

One Free Agent Every NFC Team Should Sign During 2024 NFL Free Agency

NFL free agency will officially begin on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. At that time, free agents can start signing with any NFL team. Before then, though, NFL teams can offer the franchise tag to one player. The franchise tag should come into play for several key free agents this season. Cincinnati Bengals wide […]

Next Gen Stats Review: 2023 Running Backs

Many know Next Gen Stats for the fastest ball carriers in the NFL, which tracks a player's top speed in miles per hour (mph) on a given play. DK Metcalf had a 73-yard touchdown score that registered 22.23 mph, with Chase Brown (22.05) and Tyreek Hill (22.01) making a reception as the only three players […]

Trade Candidates: 12 NFL Veterans Who Could Be Traded This Offseason

The NFL Combine is underway, meaning free agency is just around the corner. While the NFL Combine is about the upcoming draft class, teams use the event to get a jump start on free agency. Teams also use the week-long event in Indianapolis to explore trade options for the offseason. Sometimes, a blockbuster deal gets […]

Brandon Staley Expected To Be 49ers Assistant Head Coach

The San Francisco 49ers plan to hire former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for a prominent staff role, possibly as assistant head coach, according to sources. Staley, the former Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator in 2020, was fired by the Chargers midway through the 2023 season after two and a half seasons on […]

Nick Sorensen To Become New 49ers Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers plan to hire defensive passing-game specialist Nick Sorensen as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Sorensen has been an assistant in San Francisco the last two years. He's being promoted to replace Steve Wilks, who was fired as the defensive coordinator following the team's overtime loss to the Kansas City […]

NFC Head Coach Power Rankings - 2024 NFL Season

The head coaching carousel has finished spinning, with a handful of new faces taking over teams around the NFL. In the NFC, four new names will patrol the sidelines in 2024. All of these various coaches have strengths and weaknesses. It can be fun to think about how the coaches compare to each other. Let's […]

Early 2024 Wide Receiver Sleepers And Draft Targets For Fantasy Football

There should be a lot of changes atop the wide receiver group in fantasy football next year. Players like Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams, and Cooper Kupp will all fall in drafts, while Puka Nacua will fly up drafts boards in 2024. Nacua will go from undrafted in 2023 to a likely top-20 pick this upcoming […]

Biggest Quarterback Surprises - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The 2023 fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While the upcoming fantasy season is still months away, it’s never too early to start preparing. One of the more critical things fantasy players can do to prepare is look back at the previous season and look at trends and surprises. Let’s look at the […]

Latest Updates on Injured NFL Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Anthony Richardson, Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson, and Daniel Jones

The 2024 offseason is still in the early stages, but it's time to check on six franchise quarterbacks who suffered major injuries during the 2023 campaign. A franchise missing its quarterback to begin a season can mightily derail its chances to win, creating a massive hole to climb out of. We have the latest injury […]

NFL Combine Records For 40-Yard Dash, Vertical Jump, Bench Press, And More

The 2024 NFL Combine begins this week, and scouts will keep a keen eye on how prospects perform in the on-field drills. While some prospects are set in stone as early-first-round picks, others will need to impress in Indianapolis to improve their draft stock and dispel doubts about their athleticism. Seeing a prospect dominate at […]

Fantasy Football Running Backs Best Ball Rankings for 2024 (Tiers 4-8)

We are now rapidly approaching the process of free agency, which will soon provide pathways for some running backs to seize significant roles in their new landing spots. Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler, and D'Andre Swift are among the collection of backs who could resurface in new environments. The player movement that will eventually […]

Final Exam: Grading Every NFC Team Post Super Bowl

If this NFL season taught us anything, it was to expect the unexpected. Various storylines caught fans by surprise while simultaneously morphing the power dynamic throughout the league. With the 2023 NFL season officially over, it's time to both reflect on teams' performances and also analyze their current position ahead of a key offseason. The […]

2024 Free Agency Preview: Biggest Positional Needs For The San Francisco 49ers

Despite a roster that is loaded from top to bottom, the 49ers just cannot seem to win the final game of the season. There are few teams as talented as San Francisco's. In years past, it was easy to point at the quarterback position as the reason why, but Brock Purdy has solidified the position […]