49ers' Mostert wants a new deal

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Raheem Mostert received a new, 3-year deal in 2019, but now that he's the team's No. 1 back, he'd like to work out a new contract ... and the team seems willing. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-mostert-reportedly-wants-a-new-contract/2320111/

Niners lucky to sill have Saleh

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will be an NFL head coach one day, but not this year ... and the 49ers know they are blessed to keep him. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-are-fortunate-to-retain-defensive-coordinator-saleh/2319514/

49ers have gotten younger

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Niners may be better, but also younger, in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-have-gotten-younger-better-this-offseason/2318040/

A door opens for Finke to make 49ers roster

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Chris Finke, a standout WR for Notre Dame, went undrafted, but signed with San Francisco. An injury to Richie James could open the door for him to win the punt return job. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/receiver-finke-faces-long-odds-to-make-49ers/2317385/

49ers' weak spot? It's at cornerback

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Pro Football Focus ranks San Francisco as having the No. 3 most-talented roster in the NFL, but points out a weak spot: cornerback. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-the-49ers-be-good-enough-at-cornerback/2316281/

Reports: 49ers interested in Jamal Adams

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Elite NFL safety Jamal Adams has asked the Jets for a trade, and the 49ers are on his list. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-reportedly-interested-in-jets-star-safety/2315547/

49ers' run game shreds stacked defenses

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers can't be stopped by defenders stacking the box ... at least in 2019. Raheem Mostert is one of the NFL's best in those situations. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-run-game-thrives-against-stacked-defenses/2314249/

Niners lose another wide receiver

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: First it was Deebo Samuel. Now Richie James is out for weeks, jeopardizing his 2020 season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/injuries-could-open-doors-for-49ers-wide-receivers/2313583/

49ers' Samuel suffers broken foot

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Deebo Samuel suffers broken foot in workouts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-lose-deebo-samuel-to-foot-injury/2312416/

Greenlaw eager to be even better in 2020

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Linebacker Dre Greenlaw had a strong rookie season but now wants to get to an elite level. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/greenlaw-eager-to-build-on-first-season/2311017/

Garoppolo running camps for players

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: With facilities closed for the team, QB Jimmy Garoppolo is running players-only workouts. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-players-running-their-own-camps/2310254/

Will 49ers be a dynasty?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: One NFL analyst says the 49ers have what it takes to win for several seasons. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/are-49ers-on-verge-of-a-dynasty/2309551/

Kendrick Bourne isn't satisfied

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: WR Kendrick Bourne wants to play more than a supporting role in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-kendrick-bourne-wants-to-be-a-star/2307712/

Kittle blocks in the clutch, too

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: George Kittle is a great clutch receiver, but Pro Football Focus also notes he is a terrific blocker late in games, too. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-george-kittle-is-a-clutch-blocker-too/2308459/

Is C.J. Beathard due to be traded?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: There's speculation that backup QB C.J. Beathard could be traded before this season. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-49ers-trade-beathard-before-this-season/2306125/

Niners have dynamic duo at tackle spots

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers lost Joe Staley, yet the offensive tackle combo of Trent Williams and Mike McGlinchey could be just as good as 2019 ... or better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/niners-could-have-terrific-tackle-twosome/2305431/

Gil Brandt: Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Hall of Famer Gil Brandt says 49ers rookie defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw has no weaknesses to his game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/talent-expert-on-49ers-kinlaw-he-does-not-have-a-weakness/2303431/

Shanahan says Garoppolo will be elite

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan is confident he has a quarterback who will become one of the NFL's best. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-coach-shanahan-believes-in-jimmy-garoppolo/2304277/

Small cornerback, big impact for 49ers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: K'Waun Williams is one of the NFL's best slot cornerbacks -- and one of the most overlooked 49ers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers/williams-is-an-underrated-standout-for-49ers/2301866/

Niners' Ford ready to go full throttle

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After surgery to clean out his knee, edge rusher Dee Ford is eager to play without pain in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-dee-ford-revved-for-new-season/2300923/

Brunskill eager to compete for guard job

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Second-year offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill is excited that he'll get to compete to win the starting job at right guard. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-brunskill-eager-to-battle-for-starting-spot/2299114/

McKivitz could be a 'gem' for offensive line

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Colton McKivitz of West Virginia, a fifth-round pick, could be an underrated fifth-round pick who could play a significant role on the offensive line. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/ex-mountaineer-should-help-49ers-offensive-line/2298435/

Bosa is a big-time disruptor

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: According to Next Gen Stats, 49ers rookie defensive end Nick Bosa was the fourth-best disruptive force among pass rushers in the NFL in 2019. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-nick-bosa-is-a-disruptive-force/2297633/

D.J. Jones is healthy again

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle D.J. Jones was having a strong season in 2019 when he injured an ankle in December and missed the postseason. Now he's 100 percent again and working to become a better pass rusher. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-d-j-jones-wants-to-make-bigger-impact/2296915/

Jimmie Ward rises to elite ranks

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Niners safety Jimmie Ward had a big season in 2019, pushing him up the list of top NFL free safeties going into 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-ward-raised-his-game-in-2019/2295137/

Mostert is eager to receive (more)

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Raheem Mostert would like to contribute more as a receiver in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-mostert-eager-to-contribute-even-more/2294406/

Rookie RB from Washington gets a shot

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Salvon Ahmed went undrafted but has signed with the 49ers. He has great speed and rushed for 1,020 yards in 2019, but is a long shot to make the team. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/rookie-from-washington-gets-a-shot-with-49ers/2293019/

Niners' Williams may be better than Staley

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Could Trent Williams actually be an upgrade over Joe Staley at left tackle? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-trent-williams-be-an-upgrade-for-49ers-at-left-tackle/2292374/

49ers' Bosa primed for improvement

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: How much better can Nick Bosa get? His postseason stats from 2019 indicate the answer may be a lot, lot better. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-bosa-likely-to-improve-in-2020/2291167/

49ers WR corps could be primed for improvement

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers lost some talent from their receiving corps, but with Trent Taylor, Brandon Aiyuk, Jalen Hurd and others added, it could be better in 2020. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/will-49ers-receiving-corps-be-better-in-2020/2290296/

49ers believe in Aiyuk's elite speed

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Some NFL teams weren't sold on the speed of WR Brandon Aiyuk because of his rather disappointing 40-yard time at the NFL Combine. The Niners knew otherwise. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/new-49ers-receiver-aiyuks-speed-is-indeed-elite/2288838/

49ers could pursue Pro Bowl guard

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: When they Saints released three-time Pro Bowl guard Larry Warford Friday, it opened the door for the Niners to strengthen their one weak spot on the O-line. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/surprising-free-agent-could-help-49ers/2288129/

49ers have tough stretch in 2020 schedule

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Release of 2020 schedule shows a tough road for 49ers in October/November five-week stretch. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-face-tough-october-november-schedule/2286887/

49ers may be perfect for Kinlaw

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw may thrive in the 49ers'  scheme. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/top-pick-kinlaw-may-thrive-in-49ers-system/2284705/

Sherman defends his quarterback

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Cornerback Richard Sherman says critics of Jimmy Garoppolo are foolish. If the 49ers defense had done its job, San Francisco would have won the Super Bowl. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/sherman-49ers-defense-faltered-not-garoppolo/2286070/

49ers targeted a WR, then got him

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: The 49ers graded wideout Brandon Aiyuk higher than more heralded members of this draft class, then selected him with the 25th choice. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-almost-used-top-pick-on-aiyuk/2283983/

Trent Williams is rested and ready

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Seven-time Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams is rejuvenated and ready to play for 49ers after his trade from Washington. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-trent-williams-energized-after-time-off/2282043/

49ers' Hurd cleared for takeoff

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: After suffering a back injury in training camp in 2019, wideout Jalen Hurd has been cleared to participate in offseason activities. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-wr-jalen-hurd-is-cleared-for-takeoff/2282782/

Will 49ers give Pettis one more chance?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Based on what the Niners did with Matt Breida and Marquise Goodwin, is WR Dante Pettis the next player to be sent away? https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/pettis-could-be-the-next-49er-traded/2281347/

Did 49ers "steal" a wide receiver?

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings had a bad NFL combine workout and fell all the way to the seventh round, where the 49ers selected him. But some analysts believe Jennings has a good future in the NFL. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-7th-round-wide-receiver-could-be-a-steal/2280583/

Raiders won't stray from 'old-school' approach

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: The Raiders drafted two swift wideouts to bolster their receiving corps, but that doesn't mean Jon Gruden will go away from his running game. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-wont-discard-old-school-football/2280697/

49ers have hopes for ex-Baylor RB

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: JaMycal Hasty went undrafted, but was signed by the 49ers and now could follow in the footsteps of Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/baylor-running-back-gets-a-shot-with-49ers/2279935/

49ers add wideout Brandon Aiyuk

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: San Francisco got what it needed, with Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a fast and athletic deep threat. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/new-49ers-receiver-brandon-aiyuk-an-unpolished-gem/2278685/

Raiders excited by Ruggs' speed

Daily Raiders blog for NBC Bay Area website: Henry Ruggs III was the fastest WR in the top end of the draft, and the Raiders nabbed him. They can't wait to see how he performs. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/raiders-excited-by-ruggs-speed/2278698/

Lynch confirms Goodwin as trade bait

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: GM John Lynch says, in the days before Thursday's NFL draft, that WR Marquise Goodwin is likely to be traded away. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-lynch-says-wr-goodwin-a-likely-trade-piece/2277338/

Staley retire? Lynch says he doesn't think so

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Speculation that Joe Staley might retire are premature, says 49ers GM John Lynch. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-gm-lynch-believes-joe-staley-will-play/2276618/

49ers listening to multiple trade offers

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Would the 49ers trade both their first-round picks for this week's draft? Probably not ... but they're listening to such offers. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-listening-to-trade-offers-before-nfl-draft/2275979/

49ers re-sign Breida ... but may trade him

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Matt Breida, a restricted free agent, signed a one-year offer sheet to stay with the 49ers. But the team could trade him soon. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-re-sign-running-back-matt-breida/2274674/

History is aligned against 49ers in 2020

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: 49ers go into 2020 as a Super Bowl contender, but history shows teams that lose a Super Bowl rarely return to the game the next year. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/recent-history-says-49ers-will-stumble/2274005/

49ers' Mostert wants to be Hall of Famer

Daily 49ers blog for NBC Bay Area website: Running back Raheem Mostert says his terrific season in 2019 makes him want to work to someday be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/49ers-mostert-is-running-toward-canton/2273288/