1. Odds of Each San Francisco 49ers Rookie Earning a Starting Job in 2013

    With the 2013 NFL Draft now complete, the San Francisco 49ers have now emerged as favorites to win the 2013 Super Bowl. It is pretty easy to understand why. First, the 49ers came into the draft already loaded with a talented roster...

    Peter Panacy Written by Peter Panacy about 20 days ago 10,032 reads 41 comments

  2. Setting Expectations for Each Member of San Francisco 49ers' 2013 Draft Class

    Most experts believe the San Francisco 49ers put together a respectable 2013 NFL draft class. And I'm right there with them. The Niners filled needs and found value with several of their picks...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 21 days ago 10,087 reads 41 comments

  3. Harbaugh Shares Epic Draft Story

    A 10-minute radio interview from the 49ers head coach has turned Quinton Patton into an instant 49ers fan favorite. But more importantly than fan adoration, the new wideout is thoroughly admired by Jim Harbaugh...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 21 days ago 3,403 reads 0 comments

  4. Biggest Question Marks 49ers Still Must Address After 2013 NFL Draft

    Whenever Jim Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke walk into a room, an applause should soon follow. In a matter of just two years, these two men have revitalized the culture of ...

    Phil G Written by Phil G about 21 days ago 15,121 reads 45 comments

  5. Lawrence Okoye Is Intriguing Practice Squad Possibility for 49ers

    He's never played a down of football in his life. Heck, he didn't even know how to put on pads . But there isn't a more intriguing undrafted free agent than Lawrence Okoye, who ...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 21 days ago 11,093 reads 24 comments

  6. 49ers Hope to Develop Intriguing Small-School OT Marquardt

    In last week's NFL draft, the 49ers took two intriguing talents whose final college season was marred by a significant injury. And the theme continues in their class of undrafted free agents...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 21 days ago 1,644 reads 0 comments

  7. 49ers Move Joel Patten into Tom Gamble's Former Role

    That is essentially what occurred in the 49ers ' personnel department after Tom Gamble left for the Philadelphia Eagles this year...

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  8. Debate: Which Draft Pick Will Have the Biggest Rookie Impact?

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 21 days ago 7,487 reads 71 comments

  9. 49ers' Draft Evidence Pass Rush Was the Problem

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  10. 49ers Issue Rookie Numbers

    Alex Smith's uniform number was re-issued Monday to rookie wide receiver Quinton Patton, a fourth-round draft pick from Louisiana Tech.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 21 days ago 560 reads 0 comments

  11. 49ers No. 3 Receiver Job Is Wide Open

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 21 days ago 234 reads 0 comments

  12. Boldin Receives a Giants Welcome

    SANTA CLAA -- Veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin made his debut this week in the 49ers ' offseason program and found a package from the World Series champions awaiting him...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 21 days ago 438 reads 1 comments

  13. Lawrence Okoye: 'I'm Not Going to Put Any Limits on Myself'

    Lawrence Okoye plans to become a dominant defensive lineman with the 49ers , but realizes he must crawl before he can crash into opposing backfields...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 21 days ago 818 reads 0 comments

  14. NFL Draft: Sons of Former NFL Players Get a Chance to Start Their Own Careers

    The apple, they say, doesn't fall far from the tree. While that old adage about fruit may be true, it also seems to pertain to NFL athletes...

    Mark Bator Written by Mark Bator about 21 days ago 347 reads 0 comments

  15. San Francisco 49ers: 4 Key Prospects the Team Passed over in the 2013 NFL Draft

    Identifying faults in how the San Francisco 49ers conducted their 2013 NFL draft board was not something that even the omniscient Mel Kiper Jr . would dare attempt...

    Joe Levitt Written by Joe Levitt about 22 days ago 10,384 reads 73 comments

  16. Projecting the 2013 Impact for Each San Francisco 49ers Draft Selection

    It's difficult to gauge how effective newcomers will be establishing roles for themselves on the San Francisco 49ers , who currently boast one of the most complete rosters in the league...

    Dylan DeSimone Written by Dylan DeSimone about 22 days ago 15,284 reads 71 comments

  17. San Francisco 49ers in 2013: Impertinent Questions That Need Answers

    The 49er personnel picture is a lot clearer now that free agency and the draft have passed. Now we can look at problems other than the “filling of holes” on the 49ers ...

    Keith Mathews Written by Keith Mathews about 22 days ago 2,777 reads 50 comments

  18. No Pressure, Rookie: TE McDonald Gets Ditka's Digits

    Well, it appears rookie tight end Vance McDonald can catch a not-so-subtle hint. Or maybe it was more like a plea...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 22 days ago 1,132 reads 0 comments

  19. San Francisco 49ers: Why 2013 Draft Class Is the NFC West's Best

    Let’s keep things in the proper perspective: the San Francisco 49ers—and the NFC West in general for that matter— enjoyed the best draft overall as a division. From top to bottom, the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St...

    Joe Levitt Written by Joe Levitt about 22 days ago 9,367 reads 27 comments

  20. What the Experts Are Saying About the San Francisco 49ers' 2013 Draft

    The San Francisco 49ers ' draft was exciting and very productive. It all began with the 49ers trading up 13 spots to snag safety Eric Reid with their first-round selection...

    Dan Mori Written by Dan Mori about 22 days ago 18,888 reads 168 comments

  21. Harbaugh Tells Lattimore His Rehab Will Slow Down

    SANTA CLARA -- Running back Marcus Lattimore might be way ahead of schedule in his return from a dislocated right knee and three torn ligaments sustained in November.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 23 days ago 35 reads 0 comments

  22. Niners Didn't Address Pressing Need in Defensive Secondary

    SANTA CLARA -- It's customary to give football teams letter grades. We write report cards after games, and we write report cards after the draft, which concluded on Saturday. Here's a fair grade for the 49ers ' work in the draft...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 23 days ago 882 reads 3 comments

  23. Debate: Which Draft Pick Are You Most Excited About?

    Debate Desk Written by Debate Desk about 23 days ago 7,176 reads 91 comments

  24. 49ers Do Not View Tebow as a Fit

    Do not expect quarterback Tim Tebow , released Monday morning by the New York Jets , to end up with the 49ers ...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 23 days ago 1,653 reads 0 comments

  25. 49ers 2013 Draft: Aggregating Report Card Grades from Around the Web

    Following the NFL draft, the 49ers brass is back in the Bay Area preparing for the next phase of the 2013 league year...

    Dylan DeSimone Written by Dylan DeSimone about 23 days ago 19,640 reads 129 comments