49ers mailbag: Why Kenyon Sadiq might fall; will team double up at edge? The 49ers have been doing background work on running backs like Arkansas' Mike Washington and Virginia's J'Mari Taylor.

Mailbag question: Could the 49ers trade any players during the draft?

Answer: Well, they seem to have a glut at two spots: QB and CB

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Stephanie Salter, pioneering sportswriter and S.F. columnist, dies at 76 Stephanie Salter is widely acknowledged as the first in a lineage of women to cover Bay Area sports. She started at Sports Illustrated before moving on to the San Francisco Examiner and the...

One I hope every sports reporter reads, because Stephanie seldom is acknowledged. Because of her, I never doubted there was a place for women in sports media. From @annkillion Stephanie Salter, pioneering sportswriter and S.F. columnist, dies at 76 www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

Onyedim is a sneaky good pick

49ers mailbag: Why Kenyon Sadiq might fall; will team double up at edge? (Gift Article) The 49ers have been doing background work on running backs like Arkansas' Mike Washington and Virginia's J'Mari Taylor.

49ers draft mailbag:
* what’s deeper, WR or Edge?
* Does Trent Williams deal change draft plans?
* why Kenyon Sadiq keeps getting mocked to SF
* Team’s been working on RBs
* Could 49ers trade a player? Which ones?
* more!
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[49ers +/-] Trent Williams Signs, John Lynch Talks Draft

New "49ers +/-" with @mattbarrows.bsky.social -- John Lynch talks draft, Trent Williams signs a new deal

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49ers, LT Trent Williams agree to new 2-year, $50 million contract, ending standoff The left tackle, who turns 38 in July, was voted to his 12th Pro Bowl in 2025.

49ers, Trent Williams end their standoff with a new two-year deal …
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Last year, Lynch said the 49ers had first-round grades on 20 players and had 200 draft-able players. This year? The overall number is roughly the same but the first-round number is down. (He declined to give a specific number)

At his pre-draft press conference, John Lynch says he doesn’t think there’s a “high probability” the 49ers will trade Brandon Aiyuk this weekend. But he says there’s a chance that happens. He says there have been discussions with specific teams about a trade.

49ers mock draft: San Francisco trades back and targets upside in win-now draft Our final 49ers mock draft includes two trades, two SEC defensive linemen and, finally, an heir apparent to Trent Williams at left tackle.

49ers mock draft: San Francisco trades out of first round, grabs OT heir apparent, edge rusher and Jauan Jennings replacement with first three picks.

Critiques and vitriol: @victafur.bsky.social
Praise and compliments: @mattbarrows.bsky.social

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I'm starting a draft week 49ers mailbag. If your question rises to "elite" level, I'll ask it at John Lynch's presser today. Please remember to include your first name and last initial.

Kindest regards,
Matt B.

49ers, LT Trent Williams agree to new 2-year, $50 million contract, ending standoff The left tackle, who turns 38 in July, was voted to his 12th Pro Bowl in 2025.

49ers, Trent Williams end their standoff with a new two-year deal …
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No. Day 3. Trades

Signed,
49ers beatwriters

Nice -- thanks for circulating it!

The Missing 12 .... sounds like a juicy mystery

How 49ers’ NFL Draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ prospect landed them a perennial Pro Bowler George Kittle's pre-draft experience with the 49ers included what he considers the best workout of his life, which he did while hungover.

He was a character. Did that make him a character concern?

How the 49ers’ extra digging on a ‘frat guy’ prospect landed them a perennial Pro Bowler
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What the 49ers’ NFL Draft visits might tell us about their plans next week The 49ers' visit list includes potential first-round receivers Denzel Boston, Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion.

49ers pre-draft visit list is full of WRs and a type of player they haven’t had much use for in the past …
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What the 49ers’ NFL Draft visits might tell us about their plans next week The 49ers' visit list includes potential first-round receivers Denzel Boston, Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion.

49ers pre-draft visit list is full of WRs and a type of player they haven’t had much use for in the past …
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How 49ers’ NFL Draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ prospect landed them a perennial Pro Bowler George Kittle's pre-draft experience with the 49ers included what he considers the best workout of his life, which he did while hungover.

Character concern: How the 49ers’ draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ landed them a perennial Pro Bowler www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

How 49ers’ NFL Draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ prospect landed them a perennial Pro Bowler George Kittle's pre-draft experience with the 49ers included what he considers the best workout of his life, which he did while hungover.

In 2017, the 49ers had a 3rd-round grade on George Kittle but were fairly confident he’d last longer than that.

“We kept saying, ‘The way (Iowa) talked about him, we don’t think he’s going until the fifth.’”

On character concerns and pre-draft digging…
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How 49ers’ NFL Draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ prospect landed them a perennial Pro Bowler George Kittle's pre-draft experience with the 49ers included what he considers the best workout of his life, which he did while hungover.

Character concern: How the 49ers’ draft homework on a ‘frat guy’ landed them a perennial Pro Bowler www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

NFL Draft: Smart Move to Trade Down From 27? | 49ers +/- YouTube video by 49ers Plus Minus Podcast

Visits, hunches, crushes, logic. @timkawakami.bsky.social and I discuss next week's (yes, it's almost here) draft ...
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[49ers +/-] Draft Rumors, Guesses & Crushes

New "49ers +/-" with
@mattbarrows.bsky.social -- draft rumors, guesses, crushes and other notes leading up to next Thursday night.

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Who could fill the 49ers' O-line need? Ten mid-round options, with help from 'The Beast'

Who could fill the 49ers’ offensive line need? Ten options, with help from ‘The Beast’ ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/719...

The 49ers officially signed FAs cornerback Jack Jones and defensive end Cameron Sample to one-year deals.

I don't expect them to take a CB early in the upcoming draft. I do expect them to take a pass rusher early.

Your chance to be 49ers GM: Send us your mock drafts, and we’ll critique them You've read our mock drafts (and you probably popped off a little). Now it's time to make your own and let us be the judge.

So, you think you could do a 49ers mock draft … www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...

49ers draft scenarios: How team can address needs with first three picks There are plenty of options at two of the 49ers' biggest positions of need — edge rusher and wide receiver. The offensive line is trickier.

WR?
EDGE?
OL?
Six scenarios the #49ers can use to address their biggest needs in next week’s draft (please vote for your favorite at the end of the story).
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Per agent Drew Rosenhaus, the 49ers will sign FA cornerback Jack Jones to a one-year deal. Jones appeared in 17 games the last two seasons (Raiders in 2024, Dolphins in 2025).

Omar Cooper Jr. and KC Concepcion are visiting the 49ers next week. One of them is this year’s draft crush …
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Roses are nice,
Violets are super.
Your YAC is so meager
You should draft …
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