Rehiring Robert Saleh.
Signing Mac Jones as QB2.
Switching from Moody to Eddy Pineiro.
Aside from the draft and the starters designated to return, those three moves above have put the 49ers in a position to make one more move: Trade for an upper tier big DE to stand in for Nick Bosa.
The candidates:
Trey Hendrickson 30 yrs old, this year only @ $16M Conditional 3rd
Jaelan Phillips 26 yrs old, this year only @ $13M 5th rounder
Bradley Chubb 29 yrs old, 2 yrs @ $31M 5th rounder
I have been gone what happen to Bosa?
ReplyDeleteACL right knee. Clean and expected back at camp next year.
DeleteColin Simmons is having a game for Texas. Gonna be a top 10 pick.
ReplyDeleteRazor
ReplyDeleteJean Phillips has a history of injuries that includes a torn Achilles in late 2023 and a torn ACL in late 2024, both of which were season-ending. Other significant injuries include an abdominal muscle strain in September 2023 and a lumbar sprain in the same month. He has a previously history of injuries in college, including a concussion that led to medical retirement before being drafted by the Dolphins.
I don't see JL spending $13 for another IR candidate.
Yea, I wouldn't expect Phillips to be back to his pre-injury form until the post season.
DeleteA DE candidate I'd like to see JL / 9er FO try to trade for:
ReplyDeleteKayvon Thibodeaux, NY giants. The Giants picked up his 5th year option, so he's signed thru 2026 season.
* With the additions of Brian Burns and rookie Abdul Carter at edge rusher, Thibodeaux is considered expendable by the Giants.
* He would replace Bosa and provide insurance if Bosa is slow to recover from ACL next season. Also, a replacement for Bryan Huff if he is gone in 2026.
* 9ers would get Kayvon Thibodeaux. NY giants would get WR Aiyuk.
Assumes Aiyuk recovers and returns to form in the 2nd half of 2025
season and playoffs .
* Aiyuk would provide a veteran WR for Giants young QB Jaxson Dart.
Thibodeaux is interesting. Hasn't lived up to his draft status. That's not to say Kocurek couldn't get more from him in this system.
DeleteRazor
DeleteYea, I agree...9ers would likely have to work out the contract money! Maybe a contract performance milestone clause for Aiyuk?
I'm with you on Thibodeaux. I like Phillips as well. Both of these guys are young and play with fire.
ReplyDeleteI think they will have to give up more than a 3rd round pick for Hendrickson. If the Bengals keep Hendrickson they will receive a 3rd round comp pick when he signs in the off season. I am hoping the Bengals would accept a 3rd round pick in this years draft as well as a 2nd and maybe a 4th in the 27 draft. I hope the 49ers don't give up any draft capital in this years draft (trading a 3rd this year would be a wash when they get a comp pick back when he leaves in the off season) so they can use all of their picks to rebuild the O line. Does anyone think there would be trade partners for Purdy in the off season? If Jones continues to excel this year he could step in as the starter next year and the 49ers could save on Purdy's salary plus get back some draft capital. Anyone think thats even a possibilty? With the money they save they could trade for Hendrickson (or your D end of choice) then with the money they save they could offer Hendrickson a 2 year extension. Just an idea.
ReplyDeleteThe Rams got Von Miller for a 2nd and 3rd. I think they can get Hendrickson for a conditional 3rd and a 4th.
DeleteI don' see Purdy going on the market Old Coach. The issue for me was if he was sailing the ball at practice due to his toe, what was Mac's status w the foot/knee? Per Hendrickson, yes, I would make that call...... just depends on what the price is. Do they need size on the end, or speed? I think we have the size, not sure speed........ Personally- I wonder about mixing in more disguised blitzes while dropping an Edge back in Zone... can Beal offer anything? Would have liked to see more Dime coverage for added speed against the Rams.
DeleteCoach,
DeleteThere have been reports that the C'boys are the top landing spot for Hendrickson if the Bengals like a potential deal. Thibodeaux and Phillips are nice options if Trey signs with the Boy's.
Worth keeping in mind that if you pick a player up half way through the year, you only pick up the salary share for the remaining games, not the full annual salary.
ReplyDeleteHendrickson is cheaper than I realised in $ terms. If you can get him for a 3rd it would definitely be worth considering.
Hadn't realised Phillips was on his 5th year either, so he's a bit more expensive than I had been thinking.
Yep, prorated salary.
DeleteAnother name that I have heard is the Saint's Cam Jordan. He is older, 36 yrs but still playing well. I am not sure of the financial implication.
Delete* The Saints brought Cam Jordan back in 2025 after he agreed to a reduced salary. A 1 year, $6,050,000 contract including $4,845,000 signing bonus, with the $6,050,000 guaranteed
Delete* Jordan's statistics in early 2025, (2.5 sacks), show a declining output, suggesting a potential transition from being an elite pass rusher to a complementary role player.
I dont believe in curses, but if I did, the Raiders would be #1 on the list, lol😂
ReplyDeleteWill be watching the game between Seattle and TB. A Seattle loss would tie then with the Rams at 3W - 2L VS the first place 9ers with 4W - 1L.
ReplyDeleteA TB win would keep them in first place in the NFC South at 4W - 1L
Looks like we can stick a fork in the Ravens! With 10:30 in the 4th, they're losing to the Texans 44 to 10.
ReplyDeleteGood bye Harbaugh hello Saleh?
DeleteOur Saleh insurance is Gus Bradley.
DeleteOldCoach
DeleteAfter losing Lamar Jackson (hamstring) I doubt they'll fire Harbaugh? Jackson is sitting out Week 5 against the Texans, the goal is for him to return for Week 8, with a bye week in between to ensure a full recovery.
But with loss to the Texans, they'll be 1W - 4L and diminishing
chances of making the playoffs.
The train out of town might be warming up Petey Carroll as well. Makes me wonder if the Raiders continue to play like this, would Max Crosby look for greener fields?
ReplyDeleteCrosby is the one guy I would give up the farm for.
DeleteAES
ReplyDeleteWhile I'd love to see the 9ers sign Crosby, his contract may more then the 9ers can afford?
According to Spotrac, Crosby signed a 3-year, $106.5 million contract extension with the LV Raiders March 5, 2025, with an (AAV) of $35.5 million. The deal includes $91.5 million guaranteed, with $62.5 million guaranteed at signing.
You're right, GEEP. That would be a deep financial slope for the 49ers. But, at some point, Max may want to go to a winning team while he is still in his prime. Hendrickson makes more sense at this point.
DeleteThe 49ers backups are currently the 1 seed in the NFC. Have a great day everyone!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing.
Delete
ReplyDeleteTampa Bay is doing its part, to give the 9ers a 2 game lead in the NFC West. They lead Seattle 13 to 7 at halftime.
TB beat Seattle with a field goal (38 to 35) with 3 seconds left in the game! The 9ers now enjoy a 2 game lead over the NFC West.....
ReplyDeleteI second Razor's...."HAVE A GREAT DAY!"
And now Arizona lost. Who's got it better than us!
ReplyDeleteNot the Chargers.
Delete!!!!!!
DeleteThe Cardinals just lost too.... an all-time great meltdown at Home for the Cardinals. Unbelievable how they lost from 28-6!
ReplyDeleteThis week, every other team lost in the NFC West.
It's all coming up 49ers this week
DeleteWith the NY Giants losing to the Saints today, Giants GM, Joe Schoen, faced with a lost season, may be willing to trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to the 9ers for WR Aiyuk?
ReplyDelete* Both teams have a pressing need that the other can fill, and several factors make this a logical move for both sides, especially with the 2025 NFL trade deadline (Nov 4th), approaching.
* The Giants' recent suffered a season-ending ACL injury to rookie WR Malik Nabers. A healthy Aiyuk would be an immediate, high-level replacement and give rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart a proven veteran weapon. NY has a surplus of talent at the edge rusher position, with a large contract given to Brian Burns. They also drafted rookie Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in 2025, who can fill Thibodeaux's role. Plus, The Giants may prefer to "sell high" on him now to avoid paying three edge rushers top-tier money.
* The 9ers recent loss of star DE Nick Bosa for the season due to a torn ACL, leaves a massive void on their defensive line. Thibodeaux is a dynamic, young DE who could help fill Bosa's shoes as the 49ers push for an NFC West title, plus he could replace Huff if he's gone in
2026.
* Trading Aiyuk would clear up salary cap space while addressing their greatest need following Bosa's injury.
* Knowing Giants GM, Joe Schoen's history, they will want to move Thibodeaux for a substantial return. While Aiyuk would satisfy that
requirement, If his recovery time is longer than currently reported, that would complicate the trade.....
* Worst case: . JL is back to working on a trade for a DE to replace
Bosa......TBD
If JL can find someone willing to take Aiyuk before he has shown he can return to a high level player, he's a genius. Getting out from having to pay next years option bonus would be very nice indeed.
DeleteIf they got a young, talented DE in return he should be named Executive of the Year on the spot.
Scooter
DeleteWould you agree, "IF" Aiyuk passed a physical and was off pup by Nov 4th, a healthy, medically cleared Aiyuk (at the trade deadline), would make the trade less risky for the Giants?
If the Giants doctors are fine with how his knee has recovered it could happen. But man, what a risk. The extent of Aiyuk's injury was similar to that of NaVorro Bowman.
DeleteScooter
DeleteThe 9ers play the Giants week 9. "IF" Aiyuk passed a
physical by then, there is a chance the trade could happen. If not, then I'd agree it likely won't happen.
* Should the 9ers beat TB this week, IMO, JL be pressured to replace Bosa, to keep the winning streak alive.
The question is, who will they trade for and what will they be willing to give up to make it happen, if not Aiyuk?
Trey Hendrickson signed a 1 year, $29,000,000 contract with the Bengals for 2025. If we subtract 6 weeks salary paid by the Bengals, that leave ~$18.8 Mil of his salary the 9ers would have to pay. I'm not sure the 9ers would agree to
spend that much, do you?
The above post is mine
DeleteAs razor pointed out, Hendrickson is only getting $16M of that in salary. That's the number that matters for the team acquiring him.
DeleteScooter
DeleteThe $16M for Hendrickson salary (that razor pointed out),
assumes the 9ers acquired him mid season?
Just so I understand: If the 9ers traded for him week 6, that would change the number or weeks the 9ers would have to pay his salary to eleven, or ~$18.7 Mil.? Correct?
No GEEP, that's his salary the entire year. The rest of the $30M was a restructure (i.e. signing) bonus. The team acquiring him is only on the hook for the pro-rated component of $16M, based on number of games remaining when they acquire him.
DeleteOK, got it....TKS.
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ReplyDeleteAnyone here know if Tampa Bay/49ers game to be aired nationally next week. Left Bay Area for Asheville, NC last year and 49ers games here are sporadic, although I did catch the Rams game two days ago on Amazon Prime.
ReplyDeleteYes. National
DeleteNFL Ticket is a good option. But it could be a steep cost. There are 49ers game streaming services to watch their games.
ReplyDeleteJim Harbaugh's OL isn't very good.
ReplyDeleteThe 49ers have been silent on this matter. But, does anyone have a clue as to why Guerrendo has been ghosted over the last 4 games? Is he injured? If not, is it outside the possibility that he can provide the same or better production than Brian Robinson?
ReplyDeleteAES,
DeleteIMO Short answer....doghouse.
Guerendo is playing exclusively on ST and not doing a good job of it. He had one touch vs the Rams and had a fumble that the Refs didn't call.
If the same trajectory continues for him, it will just be a matter of time before he is INACTIVE and Jordan James takes his ST snaps.
I would ghost him too... he really struggles to see the hole, isnt a hard runner, and more importantly he has some major fumbling issues. Hard to give that kind of player many chances when you are in tight ballgames.
DeleteAES
ReplyDeleteMy guess is the combination of injuries and addition of Robinson moved Guerendo down the depth chart? He has played on ST, as a
kick returner, so I don't believe he is injured now?
"They" say he's a poor runner. Slow to see the hole, doesn't hit it after he see's it. Not shifty. Poor pass blocker. I don't remember him being a fumbler. His forward progress was definitely stopped on the kickoff when he lost the ball. It wasn't even close. With all that, I'd like to see him play even if he doesn't replace Robinson. He's had some fine runs around end -- for all his faults, he's so fast he can get there whereas Robinson can't and CMC has been having trouble. And he's an ex-wide receiver and has good hands. Shift him into the slot. He hand some chunk screens last year. We've got no one stretching the field except Piersall
DeleteMug, GEEP,
ReplyDeleteThanks guys. Both answers make sense. But, I'm still a little bewildered that Guerrendo has not been used more given the fact that he made some flash plays as a rookie.
Like Mugeek9er said, could be in Shanahan's silly doghouse for any of the above reasons. AES, It could be Shanahan's psyche that's bewildering. That's what he does/.
DeleteThe 49ers pass defense EPA per play allowed splits with and without Nick Bosa:
ReplyDeleteWeeks 1-2 (with Bosa): #3
Weeks 3-5 (without Bosa): #26
Yikes! Lynch HAS to get at least one, if not two players to mitigate the dropoff.
You may be right LG. I remember Aiyuk being in Shanahan's doghouse some time ago. Aiyuk became a better player because of it. I hope (if Guerrendo IS in the doghouse), Guerrendo like Aiyuk, can rebound and become a better and productive player.
ReplyDeleteI don’t get the use of the term doghouse. Like this is some sort of physiological problem Kyle has. If a player isn’t performing to Kyle’s standard, he’s not going to play him. That’s all about performance and has nothing to do with Kyle’s personality.
DeleteThe application of the "standard' is a projection of his psychology. Let's say we have Randy Moss in his prime. I'm guessing Kyle would make an exception to his "No block, no rock" mantra for wide receivers and play Moss because Moss was incredible. So his standard wouldn't be absolute, but it sems to be way to inflexible when it comes to utilizing an
Deleteaverage-to-good player's talents even if the player is flawed.
When it comes to running backs, for all I know, Coach Turner
may be behind the "standard" that led to the trading of Jordan Mason and special teams relegation of Guerendo
Guerendo likely doesn't make the roster next year unless he figures it out. I'd probably try and move him.
ReplyDeleteYeah exactly what I was thinking.
DeleteI would also add J'yir Brown to that list, unless he can step up in a Hybrid Nickel/LB role.
Could he be used as part of a package deal involving him, others, and draft picks?
ReplyDeleteChristian McCaffrey forced 12 missed tackles on Thursday night against the Rams. Seven on rushes, five on receptions. It's his most forced missed tackles since joining the Niners, per Next Gen Stats.
ReplyDeleteThat he still averaged under 3 ypc is a huge indictment on where the run blocking is at atm.
DeleteI seen Kittle running along the sidelines.
DeleteThe sooner Kittle returns, the sooner the 9ers run game will improve! But to be clear, IMO, the O-Line is a bigger problem.
DeleteFor the most part the OL is the same one that was the #1 rushing OL in the NFL in '23. The OG's being the only difference.
Delete* Trent Williams' PFF grade for the 2024 season was 85.6, while his overall PFF grades through the first 5 games of the 2025 season were 78.4 in Week 4 and 62.2 in Week 5 (after his worst start with the 49ers in Week 1).
Delete* For the 2024 season, the Pro Football Focus (PFF) overall grade for 49ers guard Dominick Puni was 81.9, ranking him among the top guards in the league.
As of Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season, San Francisco 49ers offensive guard Dominick Puni has an overall Pro Football Focus (PFF) grade of 55.7. His performance so far this season has been solid in pass protection but weaker in the run game.
* Colton McKivitz's (PFF) overall grades for the 2024 season are reported was 74.3. For the first five games of the 2025 NFL season McKivitz (PFF) grade is 69.9.
* for 2024 season, Center Jake Brendel had an overall PFF grade of 65.0. A solid 71.6 run-blocking grade, and a concerning 55.1 pass-blocking grade.
Jake Brendel's PFF grades for the first five games of the 2025 season show a significant drop in performance, particularly in pass blocking, with a Week 5 pass block grade of 33.6 compared to a higher grade of 74.9 in Week 4. His run blocking also declined
* Connor Colby I give him a pass. A) He's a rookie playing hurt and filling in as a starter. B) As a rookie, he doesn't have
a 2024 record to compare to.
The OL isn't playing as well as it has in the past, particularly in the run game. PFF stats are just confirming what the eyes tell us. 49ers rank dead last in stuffed run % at over 16% of rushing attempts.
DeleteAES previously outlined that Bartch should get his job back when healthy, which I pushed back on saying if Colby plays well he should keep the job. Well, so far Colby is proving he's a rookie. Right now I think he should make way for Bartch when Bartch comes back.
Jake Brendel played injured all season in '24. Dudes never missed a game. Looks much better this year and at under $4M next season, don't expect him to be going anywhere anytime soon.
DeleteBrendel started the year well, but last couple of games haven't been as good.
DeleteI think people fail to realize how much worse we could do at center at that price point. Jake Brendel isn't a world beater. No one said he was but he's solid. He's tough and he's smart. He plays hurt. I get people want an upgrade but at some point you gotta let it go, lol.
DeleteMy comment has nothing to do with replacing him. At his best he's perfectly fine as a starter. Just outlining his play has dipped the past couple of weeks, along with the entire OL. They need to work it out.
DeleteKittle helps, but he won't fix everything. The OL need to step it up.
Scooter
DeleteBatch returning as the starter, when healthy, is the right call. But what if Bartch starts, then gets hurt late in the season?
* Colby will still struggle as a rookie, opposed to the experience & improvement he should have gained, had he
remained the starter.
* The 9er O-line should be better prepared to compete in a playoff game with the experience and improvement Colby gains, ifs he remain the starter?
No doubt a difficult decision to make?
Scooter, not you specifically but a shit ton of casual fans disrespect Brendel, calling him trash. Been going on for years. The good news is Foerster sounds like he really likes Moss so hopefully in 2 years he's ready.
DeleteYeah, Brendel is far from trash. I was worried heading into the year whether he'd be able to rebound from his knee issues last year, but he seems to be moving well. The unit as a whole just hasn't clicked in the run game yet - hopefully they turn it around starting this week.
DeleteI just saw where Jim Harbaugh is benching their center, Bozeman whose also a captain.
DeleteThe realty of the situation is that the Niners have assigned a salary quota for the OL. The only highly paid position is LT. this unit has played together for a while and that helps them a lot. I believe that once we get some pass catchers healthy and playing, it will help our run game. There is no reason why the run game won’t bounce back once the missing players return to action imo.
DeleteI hope you're right Felix. It certainly will help, but I also think the OL needs to work itself out as well.
DeleteThe receivers are usually the ones responsible for second and third level blocks - i.e., springing long runs. So getting Kittle, Aiyuk and JJ back should help in that regard.
But they also need to fix the issue of having one of the lowest yards before contact and highest run stuff %, which is based on blocking at the point of attack. That's OL, TE and FB. Kittle again will help, but he's only one man.
George Kittle was a man, Yes, a big man! With an eye like an eagle And as tall as a mountain was he! lol
DeleteFELIX, the application of the "standard' is a projection of his psychology. Let's say we have Randy Moss in his prime. I'm guessing Kyle would make an exception to his "No block, no rock" mantra for wide receivers and play Moss because Moss was incredible. So his standard wouldn't be absolute, but it sems to be way to inflexible when it comes to utilizing an average-to-good player's talents even if the player is flawed.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to running backs, for all I know, Coach Turner
may be behind the "standard" that led to the trading of Jordan Mason and special teams relegation of Guerendo
My opinion is that these decisions are made for football reasons. To do otherwise would be a recipe for failure and clearly this is not a failing organization. My background is in management and I’ve seen managers make personnel decisions for the wrong reasons and these people are rarely successful. In a competitive environment you just can’t make decisions for the wrong reasons and expect to be successful.
DeleteSome help is on the way:
ReplyDelete49ers open Malik Mustapha's practice window before Week 6 game vs. Buccaneers
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/49ers-open-malik-mustaphas-practice-123825247.html
🚨 Adam Schefter says to expect a flurry of trades leading up to the deadline 👀
ReplyDelete“Each Monday and Tuesday until the trade deadline, we’re likely to see deals — adding up to around 10–12 trades before November 4.”
Teams like Miami, Raiders, Browns, Titans, and at this rate, even Ravens might be willing to make a trade.
ReplyDeleteAES
DeleteWith a 1W - 4L record, you can add the NY giants to the list
of teams willing to make trades.
Raiders won't do business with the Niners.
DeleteA deal for Mac Jones might pique their interest. Geno Smith is not taking them anywhere.
DeleteIf you are talking about an in season trade of Jones I don't see it. With our current O line I strongly believe that the 49ers will need both Jones and BP. Hell they may even need Martinez
DeleteI don't understand why people are so keen to trade Mac. He's proving how valuable a good backup QB is. 49ers aren't even in the discussion of if it's worth trading for an Edge without Mac.
DeleteAnd if he keeps playing well when called upon, I wouldn't trade him in the offseason either, unless the 49ers get an unbelievable offer. Good backup QBs on cheap contracts are worth keeping.
Only reason I would trade him (outside of great trade offer) is if he makes a stink about wanting to start, either at the 49ers or elsewhere. At that point he isn't worth the distraction.
If Rourke shows he can do what Jones can do in camp next year and a team were to offer me a 2nd round pick, I'd take it.
DeleteHard for Rourke to show that until he plays meaningful games. But I take your point - if he looks good in camp you feel more comfortable letting Mac go.
DeleteBut that also means you are keeping Mac through most of camp.
JJ shows the world he's a clASS act:
ReplyDeleteNFL to fine Jerry Jones $250K for flashing middle finger at fans in Week 5.....
We worked out Shakel Brown according to Aaron Wilson. Might mean Collins' knee sprain won't allow him to play this week. Worth noting, Jefferson was picked up by the Bengels after the 49ers released him last week.
ReplyDeleteI think they will bring up Evan Anderson of off the P.S.
DeleteThe 49ers worked out the additional players:
ReplyDeleteDE Jonathan Garvin
DE Jah Joyner
DT Tommy Akingbesote
DT Bruce Hector
DT Michael Dwumfour
With Bosa on the field, Niners ranked as the second-best pass defense in the league. Without him, their performance has fallen below league average. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteMost pass blocking snaps at LT/RT without allowing a sack this season:
ReplyDeleteTrent Williams, SF - 215
Jawaan Taylor, KC - 214
Mike McGlinchey, DEN - 195
Garett Bolles, DEN - 194
Anton Harrison, JAX - 172
Razor
ReplyDeleteIf JL wants to sign a free agent DE with a low salary, Carl Lawson is a FA that Dallas let walk. He played for the Jets and Saleh 2021- 2023.
After suffering injuries earlier in his career, he signed with Dallas for $1125000 an played in 15 games without missing a practice. he recorded 5 sacks, 15 total tackles over 15 games. He'd likely be a sub-package pass rusher for the 9ers.
Good call. Good player if healthy.
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DeleteA DE the 9ers should also try to trade for is the Giants DE Chauncey Golston, who had a career year in 2024 with 5.5 sacks. * Golston fits the 9er wide 9, can set the edge against teams that run power and he can move inside on 3rd down and Carl Lawson rotate in as the edge rusher.
* In 2025 he signed a 3 year $19.5 million contract that includes $12 million guaranteed money, with an AAV of $6.5 million. He will earn $7 million in 2025, with $2.25 million in base salary and a $4.75 million signing bonus. His 2026 salary is $5.25 million.
* He's expected to be a rotational player behind the Giants' primary edge rushers, Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants' selection of another edge rusher in the 2025 NFL draft further pushes him down the depth chart. Trading him to the 9ers, would give the Giants cap space.
**"The Giants' selection of another edge rusher (Abdul Carter) in the 2025 NFL draft"**
DeleteDrake Jackson may be healthy as he does a little tour........ not sure there is any interest seeing as they know what they had.
ReplyDeleteDrake Jackson is like voltage...All potential but no current.
ReplyDeleteNiners - 12 games or 381 consecutive passes without an interception. That is an NFL record.
ReplyDeleteThe Ravens traded LB Odafe Oweh to the Chargers for Safety Alohi Gilman. Interesting that this trade was made before the trade deadline. Oweh has not done anything of note so far this season, but he did have 10 QB Sacks last in 2024.
ReplyDeleteDid the Ravens/Chargers make this possible trade known to the rest of the league or was this an "insider" move between brothers?
Felix: Thanks for the thoughts. Consider Deebo. He runs lazy routes if he's not the primary receiver. He's a poor blocker. Yet last year, Kyle insisted on featuring him even though his WR production was also poor.
ReplyDeleteKyle chose to make an exception to his own standards. His decision seemed arbitrary? except for his apparent liking of Deebo. Sure most of Kyle's decisions are based on expected performance, hence as you suggest, his success, but some are not, and they're so headscratching, so similar -- that's the genesis of the "doghouse."
Seems like the guy's got some personal trip going. He's only human.
I think you're searching for Reasons. I don't think there's any great mystery why Guerendo has dropped down the pecking order. CMC has remained healthy, and they brought Thomas in because they wanted a guy behind CMC that has carried the load previously in case CMC got hurt.
DeleteGuerendo will likely get his chances as the season progresses and it will be up to him to show he can be reliable.
Tampa Bay's defense EPA:
ReplyDelete#1 vs the run
#27 vs the pass
The 49ers have signed DT Bruce Hector to the practice squad
ReplyDeleteNick Bosa:
ReplyDeleteWith him (Weeks 1-3):
• 265.7 yards allowed per game
• 1.7 sacks per game
• 34.6% pressure rate
• 16.3 points allowed per game
Without him (Weeks 4-5):
• 390.5 yards allowed
• 0.5 sacks per game
• 17.5% pressure rate
• 24.5 points allowed
Yup, he's missed. Do you have any info/stats on how many snaps Mykel Williams is receiving from the Edge spot?
ReplyDeleteWilliams is primarily playing edge on early downs or short yardage downs (in condensed splits on short yardage) and inside (4i) on later, passing downs. Much like he did in college.
DeleteThanks Razor. After 5 games he has yet to record a sack. Could occasionally moving around the LOS be cause for 0 sacks?
ReplyDeleteRushing primarily from the interior will impact on his sack production to some degree. Though I also don't think he has the bend to be a consistent pass rush threat off the edge.
DeleteWorth noting he is currently 3rd in pressures among rookies. So while no sacks, he's doing a decent job rushing from the interior.
DeleteThanks guys. As long as he continues to grow and be a student of the game there's no doubt he will become a big contributor. I'd like to see some sacks from MW with Bosa out, but they will come.
ReplyDeleteGrant Cohn talking about Jones not being ready for Sunday. Haven't seen that elsewhere. Anyone have anything on this?
ReplyDelete* As of Thursday, 10/09, Jones was a limited participant for the 2nd day in a row, due to a lingering left knee sprain and a new oblique issue.
ReplyDelete* With BP sidelined with turf toe injury, Jones is on track to make his 4th start of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
* 9ers JL said Jones is battling through some issues, but the team feels "pretty good about where he's going to be at" for Sunday's game.
GEEP,
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope I'm wrong. But I see the 49ers fairytale run coming to an abrupt end on Sunday. I won't predict the score but it won't be pretty.
AES
DeleteIt's not all is doom and gloom for the 9ers VS TB. * The 9ers do enjoy an extra rest after the week 5 game on Thursday night and a Dominant passing attack averaging >290 yards per game. TB ranks 20th in passing yards, allowing 218.4 yards per game. * TB's pass defense is vulnerable over the middle, with significant secondary depth issues that Mac should be able to exploit.
* Matching up with CMC should be a problem for TB's LB and injured secondary.
* TB starting RB, Bucky Irving, isn't expected to play against the 9ers, as he's dealing with a foot sprain and a shoulder subluxation and expected to miss at least 2 weeks. TB RB
Rachaad White is expected to handle most carries and
pass-catching duties in Irving's absence.
* TB's O-line is considered a vulnerability for their Week 6 matchup against the 9ers.
* OG Cody Mauch suffered a season-ending knee injury and placed on IR in mid-September.
* OT Luke Goedeke was also placed on IR in mid-September with an aggravated foot injury.
* OT Tristan, TB All-Pro was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, October 8, as he continues to deal with a knee issue. He missed the first 3 games of the season while recovering from offseason surgery.
* TB's O-line depth is a concern after losing OG Ben Bredeson to free agency. Rookie C Graham Barton has potential, but has also struggled at times.
* The keys to the 9ers beating TB will be:
A) Contain Baker Mayfield, his passing attack and explosive plays to rookie WR Emeka Egbuka.
B) Holding TB's total offense to < 250 yards. As of week 6, TB has averaged 367 total offensive yards per game, with 256.6 passing yards and 110.4 rushing yards per game.
C) The 9ers O-line must improve their run blocking and establish a run game that keeps the 9er offense from becoming one dimensional.
* Win the turnover battle. The 9er D has NOT intercepted a pass this season, an INT against Mayfield could be the difference-maker.
AES: The Above post is mine....I forgot to log in.
DeleteGEEP,
DeleteIf the 49ers lose against TB, it's nowhere close to doom and gloom, imho.
It's (if they actually do lose) just a game in which a loss would not be a huge surprise for me. As I noted, I hope that I'm wrong. But given the early results that Purdy's turf-toe may cause him to sit out this game, has given me pause as to how long Mac can continue to deliver.
DL Mykel Williams has been double-teamed 50% of the time this season.
ReplyDeleteThe only player in the entire NFL drawing more double teams? Myles Garrett.
The only DL or the only DE?
DeleteRazor,
DeleteMW being anywhere near to MG definitely put him in good company. MG does have 5 sacks and believe that Mykel will get his at some which will make him a dual threat.
DE is part of DL would be my take.
DeleteMy understanding is that it's out of DEs, not all DL. I saw a graph which shows double team rate with MW at 50%, so assume that is where it is from. But it only compared DEs.
DeleteWorth noting MW is actually 4th, not 2nd. Watt and Parsons also doubled more often.
But with MW, have to keep in mind he is primarily rushing as a DT, not DE. And DTs are more commonly doubled, having the center able to help one of the OGs.
Still good that he's tying up blockers, but it's a little bit of a misleading stat.
some *point*
ReplyDeleteSunday's battle will be for first place in the NFC.
ReplyDeleteJust on MW, I get that since he's listed as a DE a lot of people will look to compare him with typical edge players and want to see typical high end edge production.
ReplyDeleteBut he's more appropriately compared to guys like Arik Armstead, imo. That's the role I see him playing - the role they had for Armstead until he switched more full time to DT. And as MW develops and ages, I could see him also moving primarily to DT later in his career.
Armstead was never a big sack guy, bar that one year in 2019. But he consistently generated pressures from the interior and was excellent against the run.
And FWIW, from what I've seen so far from MW, he's going to be better than Armstead. Top tier talent.
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ReplyDeleteJohn Lynch states 49ers having ‘good' trade talks about Nick Bosa replacement...
ReplyDeletehttps://sports.yahoo.com/article/john-lynch-states-49ers-having-124652237.html
* Lynch joined KNBR’s “Murph & Markus” on Thursday morning and shared where things stand for San Francisco after a 4-1 start to the 2025 season.
* “We’ll see. I’m having a lot of conversations — a lot of good and productive ones,” Lynch said. “It is a premium position, so teams don’t like just letting those guys out the door when they’re good football players. So you have to identify the right guy who’s going to help us. I’ve been very clear: you’re not going to find a player that’s going to go replace Nick Bosa and be as effective as him. That’s really difficult to do. But can you find someone who makes the entirety of our group better? That’s more in line with what we’re looking for.”
QUESTION FOR THE BLOG:
* Should the 9ers try to trade for a top DE to replace Bosa, with a salary of $13 to $18 mil per year, including a player on their 53 man roster and a 3rd or 4th Rd draft picks..maybe both?
* Or should they look for a DE with a salary < $5 mil per year and a
6th or 7th Rd draft pick? possibly a young young player they can groom for the future?
I don't like the idea of giving up a lot in either draft capital or salary unless they are convinced this is a SB run. And I a just don't think this team is SB calibre right now. So it's still a no for me on a top tier DE, unless they can get them at a low price for some reason.
DeleteI think it then comes down to whether you they should go for a 1 year rental to make a run at the playoffs while helping the young guys develop or try and find someone that can help them for a couple of years or more.
1 year rental, probably go for a guy that is somewhat established as a playmaker but won'tbreak the bank. But for a guy you hope might stay a few years, that opens it up a bit to anyone you think has talent to develop in this scheme.
GEEP,
DeleteTo answer your question...2nd option. Our Defensive theme this year has been "Stop the run" with Younger, Faster, Cheaper talent.
I would also add a 3rd option.... try and get a pass rushing DT so that Bryce Huff, Alfred Collins and Mykel Williams can eat.
The best guy who fits this on the cheap is Arden Key...that's who I will go after.
Scooter
ReplyDeleteAny of the players interest you?
* Resign free agent Sebastian Valdez
* Adin Huntington, Cleveland Browns for 6th Rd 2026 draft pick.
Salary 3 years @ < $3 mil p/y
* Azeez Ojular, 1 year, for $3 million with Eagles. Trade a 5th Rd pick
* Felix Anudike-Uzomah, KC. Trade a 4th Rd draft pick (1 of 2 2026
comp picks).
* Will McDonald, Jets. Trade a 2026 4th Rd and 2027 5th Rd
* Clelin Ferrell Commanders. Tade a 2026 5th Rd draft pick
Will McDonald at that price would be a steal.
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ReplyDeleteiOL 2026 Prospect Rankings:
ReplyDelete1. Connor Lew
2. Kadyn Proctor
3. Gennings Dunker
4. Austin Siereveld
5. Olaivavega Ioane
6. Jake Slaughter
7. Emmanuel Pregnon
8. Chase Bisontis
9. Logan Jones
10. Iapani Laloulu
49ers have gone from #29 to #8 in run defense.
ReplyDeleteNiners have waived DE Robert Beal Jr and elevated DE Trevis Gipson.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mustapha has been activated. Maybe he gets some snaps tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteLikely Sigle's replacement.
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