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  • 49ers Trade Rumors; Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings remain

    Finally, finally, finally? This tired storyline of Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel being traded can come to an end. The San Francisco 49ers have concluded Day 2 of the 2024 NFL draft, taking cornerback Renardo Green and offensive lineman Dominick Puni. There were trades to move back, but it involved the 49ers getting a fifth-rounder. Nothing of the sort involved trading a player, especially one of the value of Aiyuk, Samuel, or even Jauan Jennings. It’s now the fourth round, folks. This storyline...

  • 49ers News: Welcome to the Bay, Ricky!

    “Pearsall will likely be a rotational player in his first year, but he is already a more polished pure receiver than Samuel is, and has exponentially more athleticism and versatility than Jauan Jennings. He also returned 11 punts for 126 yards last year, and that’s a position where Trent Taylor is the team’s de facto punt returner. Simply put, Pearsall is a very talent receiver who will be able to contribute from the get-go. It’s fair to have concerns about value, but there was a clear drop-off...

  • NFL Draft rumors: 49ers ‘more likely’ to trade Deebo Samuel than Brandon Aiyuk

    After Day 1 of the NFL Draft came and went without the 49ers trading Brandon Aiyuk, it seemed like the rumors surrounding San Francisco’s top receivers would subside. However, after taking Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick, it seems the Niners are still at least listening to offers for one of their Pro Bowl receivers—just not Aiyuk. According to a report by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Michael Silver following Day 1, “the 49ers are now more likely to deal Deebo...

  • NFL Draft rumors: The 49ers might consider Georgia WR Ladd McConkey at 31

    Timing is everything. And when somebody credible says it, you have no choice but to listen. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco wrote a piece Thursday afternoon suggesting the Niners are interested in a wide receiver. That’s not a surprise. We’ve spent the past month discussing Brandon Aiyuk as a potential trade target on draft night. Aside from Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel’s future with the team is up in the air, and Jauan Jennings is on a one-year contract. The 49ers could add talent at the position....

  • NFL Draft Rumors: Why Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel could be traded tonight

    The San Francisco 49ers, known for their dynamic strategies, have once again made headlines. This time, it's thanks to a tweet from the Athletic’s Dianna Russini, a trusted source in the sports world, who shared the following: It's worth reflecting on the 49ers' past decisions. Two drafts ago, they turned down a top 10 offer from the New York Jets for Deebo Samuel. In hindsight, that might have been the opportune moment to make a trade. Now, the perception of Samuel's value, especially after the...