San Francisco 49ers

Nov 25, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) scores on a touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard (not pictured) as Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Kieron Williams (26) defends during the second half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: George Kittle pushing to be starting tight end

San Francisco 49ers: C.J. Beathard should be the midseason starter

San Francisco 49ers: Quarterback battle breakdown, 2017 edition

San Francisco 49ers would be better off with Colin Kaepernick on roster

Dec 20, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) celebrates after the 49ers recovered an onside kick during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Observations from the final day of OTAs

May 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Solomon Thomas (96) prepares for a drill during the 49ers Rookie Minicamp at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL rookie projections: San Francisco 49ers’ Solomon Thomas

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San Francisco 49ers: Elvis Dumervil signing shows lack of faith in LEO options

December 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (25) sacks New York Jets quarterback Bryce Petty (9) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Jets defeated the 49ers 23-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers recognize safety position is not deep enough

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: 2016 Starters whose futures depend on 2017

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: The key tests of Kyle Shanahan’s first season

October 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking the San Francisco 49ers most important position battles

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Observations from early work at OTAs

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Still far more questions than answers

October 22, 2016; Pasadena, CA, USA; Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Can Joe Williams beat out Carlos Hyde?

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (99) warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: High stakes for second-year players

January 1, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs the football against Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Will Colin Kaepernick come back to haunt them?

Dec 20, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) celebrates after the 49ers recovered an onside kick during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Is NaVorro Bowman on trading block?

Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) is defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Ahkello Witherspoon (23) during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers Film Zone: Ahkello Witherspoon, CB, Colorado

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Final thoughts on John Lynch’s first draft

Oct 18, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Ravens 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft: Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers Had Best Drafts

Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety John Lynch was honored at Halftime end inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor during the halftime of a football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft Grades: San Francisco 49ers Day 3 Picks

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft Grades: San Francisco 49ers Day 2 Picks And Reuben Foster

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Solomon Thomas (Stanford) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he is selected as the number 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2017 NFL Draft Grades: San Francisco 49ers Trade Back For Solomon Thomas

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for a photo during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Last-Minute Draft Thoughts, GM Challenge

Mar 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Trading Down, Defense Should Be Focus In Draft

Feb 9, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for a photo during a press conference at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: 2017 Schedule Released

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: Takeaways From Robert Saleh’s First Press Conference

Dec 3, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Virginia Commonwealth Rams forward Mo Alie-Cox (12) dunks the ball as Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) looks on during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers: John Lynch Needs To Sign Mo Alie-Cox