#49ers

#49ers

Many things will define the 49ers' season. Such is the nature of this complex game of football. But perhaps no factor not star players, injuries, or field-goal kicking will be as crucial to determining success or failure as the play of the 49ers' defensive rookies. The Niners drafted six of them this past spring, and three were asked to be starters right out of the gate. And what did we see from the kids on Sunday in Seattle?

SANTA CLARA Nothing like a Week 1 depth chart, even an unofficial one, to set ablaze the 49ers' fans, as happened Tuesday to yield this question-and-answer mailbag: Ji'Ayir starting over Sigle???? (@@49ers_hnic). Brown? Are we serious? He's terrible (@49ersSideline) Unless the 49ers coaches verbally declare a competition over, incumbents and/or veterans usually get the nod in depth charts such as these, which are compiled and distributed by the team's communications staff, hence their unofficial designation.

In March, 49ers general manager John Lynch was defiant. Sure, his front office had followed ownership's mandate to cut costs, jettisoning veteran (aka, expensive) depth and replacing it with no one in particular (cheap) during free agency, but as Lynch told this news organization: We've got this thing called the draft. That's how the Niners would backfill their roster: kids.

The 49ers have struggled at Allegiant Stadium since their 2023 Vegas debut, facing a challenging start to their season with significant injuries affecting the roster.

Jeff Wilson Jr. is returning to the 49ers' running back room amid injuries to key players, including starter Christian McCaffrey and backup Isaac Guerendo.

The 49ers are unveiling numerous players, some filling in for starters while others are trying to secure their futures on the team.

In the past, I've always done two days, and I'm always really excited by the end of the first day. I'm always wishing we didn't have to go the second day.

Upton Stout, the 49ers' third-round draft pick, exuberantly celebrated his selection, saying, 'Let's do it!' repeatedly, showcasing his enthusiasm and determination to join the team.

Running back Isaac Guerendo and fullback Kyle Juszczyk each left Saturday's practice after sustaining injuries, with no preliminary word from the 49ers on the severity of either.

Football training practices without pads are viewed as unengaging and less authentic experiences by both players like tight end George Kittle and coach Kyle Shanahan. Coach Shanahan specifically expressed his discomfort with non-padded practices, emphasizing the importance of pads for safety and preparation for actual gameplay. He mentioned the need for patience during this phase, hoping to ease into a productive practice session by the time pads are introduced after four designated days without them, in adherence to the NFLPA collective bargaining agreement.

Deommodore Lenoir, fresh off a $92 million deal, faced obstruction charges after an incident involving police and a gun during a night out in LA.

The 49ers' offseason program focused on combining new talent with seasoned veterans, using Navy SEALs training to enhance team communication and bonding.