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/