• Kyle feels good about where the roster is. Says it’s definitely been a better offseason compared to last year
• He isn’t a fan of the 49ers playing in Australia • They are in no rush to release Brandon Aiyuk. Holding out hope to get something for him in a trade • He gave Brock Purdy a five-item to-do list for the offseason and training camp— involving film review • He is very high on Renardo Green • He said Isaac Guerendo wasn’t their second best runner last year • He missed Dre Greenlaw and hated being away from him for a season • Christian had an unbelievable year, but he definitely needs help. Will look to get other running backs more involved next season • Happy that the electrical substation injury theory is over with • They tried to trade for new CB Nate Hobbs when he was with the Raider and they love his versatility • Compares bringing in Matt Eberflus to assist Raheem Morris to last year’s hiring of Gus Bradley to assist Robert Saleh. Says Eberflus can see the big picture better than position coaches
I agree with his comment on the roster and that he hated being away from Dre for a year.
ReplyDeleteI would also love to know what that 5-item-to-do list to BP was. :)
Glad to hear that CMC won't be on another suicide mission this season. Gotta keep the rotation going.
Let me be the first to volunteer to stand behind Kyle on the sidelines and remind him about CMC's snap counts.
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DeleteKJ Wright promoted to LB's coach. Johnny Holland moves to Defensive Run Game Coordinator.
ReplyDeleteThe 49ers met with Arizona State S Xavion Alford during his Pro Day.
ReplyDeleteVirginia Tech RB Terion Stewart, listed at 5-9, was measured in at 5057 and 219 pounds a VT's pro day. Pro comparison: MJD
ReplyDelete40 time?
Delete4.60
DeleteJames Madison S Jacob 6-foot, 215 pounds, he ran the 40 at his pro day in 4.45 seconds. Had a 36 1/2-inch vertical and a 3-cone of 6.8 seconds, which would have ranked second among all who performed it at the combine.
ReplyDeleteThere are 2 guards currently projected to have 70th percentile + athleticism and production:
ReplyDelete1) Emmanuel Pregnon - consensus 2nd round
2) Micah Morris - consensus 7th round
We have a clear Day 3 target at the guard position in this draft.
Pregnon was my second-round pick, I doubt he will be there though. He plays with attitude...
DeleteYou'd like the 334 lb mauler Morris then. He's got those same bad intentions.
DeleteJalen Farmer did 37 reps with 34"+ arms (and ran 4.93 at 312lbs).
DeleteList of Guards who did 30+ bench reps with an 88+ %tile wingspan for their position:
Wyatt Teller
Quentin Nelson
Trey Smith
Quinn Meinerz
Donovan Jackson
Emmanuel Pregnon
I love Micah Morris. I thought priority UDFA, but will be picked much higher now.
DeleteThe fact that Lynch went to Georgia Pro day instead of Stanford is telling.
We might be looking at a bunch of bulldogs like Oscar Delp, Monroe Freeling, Christen Miller, Zachariah Branch and Micah Morris.
Morris' RAS score would take a hit had he did any of the agility drills. That's a big part of being a good iOL. Another reason he's so low is his effort doesn't always show up on tape.
DeleteDesmond Reid (5’6 174) Pittsburgh
ReplyDelete+ Accelerates quickly to top speed
+ Natural hands catching the ball and has almost 900 receiving yards over the last 2 seasons
+ Plays bigger than his listed size and is not afraid of contact
+ Return ability
+ Impressive ability as a route runner
+ Low center of gravity
+ Tough and physical runner
+ Breakaway speed
+ Lateral agility
- Durability concerns due to his lack of size
- Limited catch radius with 28 1/8” arm length
- Struggles in pass protection with poor technique and a lack of size
- Injury history
Draft projection: Late Day 3
Missouri LB Khalil Jacobs has met with the 49ers during the pre-draft process.
ReplyDeleteAfter dealing with a right hamstring strain that held him out of the combine, Illinois EDGE Gabe Jacas is expected to workout for teams at a private workout on Thursday, per league source.
ReplyDeleteRumor: The 49ers are expected to play the Dolphins on November 22nd in Mexico City, per Jennifer Lee Chan.
ReplyDeleteDrop rates last season among the Top 8 WRs on Daniel Jeremiah's 2026 NFL Draft rankings (# of targets shown):
ReplyDeleteCarnell Tate - 0.0% (66)
Germie Bernard - 1% (102)
Jordyn Tyson - 1% (97)
Antonio Williams - 1.4% (72)
Makai Lemon - 1.9% (108)
Denzel Boston - 2.1% (95)
Omar Cooper Jr. - 3.3% (91)
KC Concepcion - 6.9% (101)
Can you find a metric on these WRs that shows who is the most explosive.
ReplyDeleteLook at their broad jump, vert and 10 yard split.
DeleteI wasn't clear in my question. I should have said which WR in this group is the most explosive on the field?
DeleteCharles Demmings (6'1 193) Stephen F. Austin
ReplyDelete+ Hip fluidity
+ Good size and length that includes 10 1/8" hand size and 32" arm length
+ 9.97 relative athletic score that included a 4.41 40-yard dash with a 42" vertical jump
+ Ball production with 9 career interceptions
+ Allowed just a 48.6% completion rate against in 2025 with an 80.4 coverage grade
+ Reliable tackler in 2025 with just a 5.0% missed tackle rate during the season
+ Timing at the catch point
- Lower level of competition
- 11 career penalties
- Can be a step slow to react from zone coverage
Draft projection: 4th/5th round
Logan Jones ran a 4.45 short shuttle at Iowa's pro day.👀
ReplyDeleteThere's a WR that people are sleeping on who may make some noise in the League. Bryce Lance has the size, speed, and good hands to stick on an NFL team. Late 3-4th rd could be the sweet spot.
ReplyDeleteHe's worth a look, imo.
Outside of run faster than FCS DBs, what does he do?
DeleteShanahan said Nate Hobbs will fill in for Upton Stout at nickel, if needed, and potentially step in as the first outside cornerback if Deommodore Lenoir or Renardo Green miss any time.
ReplyDeleteThe San Francisco 49ers hosted Kevin Jobity Jr. for a private workout per Aaron Wilson.👀
ReplyDelete(6-4, 300) 83 career tackles, 20 tackles for losses, 10 sacks, one forced fumble. In 10 starts last season 30 tackles, six tackles for loss, five sacks and a pass breakup.
DeleteLengthy, but this is one of my player analysis site.
ReplyDeleteDraftBuzz Scouting Report: Summary.
The Combine changed everything for Bryce Lance. Before Indianapolis, the scouting conversation centered on a productive FCS receiver who might lack the speed to separate at the NFL level. That 4.34 forty, combined with elite explosion numbers across the board, obliterated the biggest question mark on his evaluation. This is not some stiff possession receiver who needs to be schemed open on every snap. Lance tested as one of the most explosive athletes at his position in combine history, and when you pair that kind of verified speed and burst with 6-3 length, a 41.5-inch vertical, and a 62 percent contested catch rate, you are looking at a receiver who can win at all three levels of the field. The physical toolkit is legitimately special.
Where he fits best is in an offense that values vertical concepts and play-action shot plays but also runs enough intermediate structure to take advantage of his route feel between the numbers. He is a natural X receiver who can be aligned outside and trusted to win one-on-one, both over the top and at the catch point on contested throws. Red zone usage should be immediate given his scoring history and his ability to high-point throws in tight windows. An Air Coryell system, a Shanahan-style play-action attack, or any offense that creates layered reads and throws to defined spots would get the most out of him. The speed concerns that once suggested he needed to be hidden are gone; he can be featured.
There are still real questions to answer. The FCS competition gap is not nothing, and his release technique against physical press coverage will need development before he can be counted on as a consistent starter. The late bloom is unusual, and some evaluators will fairly wonder whether two big years at a small school translate to sustained NFL production. But the Combine performance, paired with the tape, tells me this is a player who was held back by circumstances and opportunity rather than ability. Lance earned everything the hard way, from one catch through three seasons to back-to-back All-American recognition to a 99th-percentile athletic testing day. The arrow is pointing straight up, and an NFL team that invests in his development is getting a receiver with rare physical gifts, dependable hands, and a competitive streak that shows up when it matters most.
Bryce Lance percentiles vs other Wide Receivers
(NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Bryce Lance (Overall Rank)
All Scouts Average
Overall Rank
95.5
All Scouts Average
Position Rank
21.0.
A 3rd-4th rd range is likely where he is picked, imo.
Ok... that all sounds good. Every player sounds good from Draft Buzz though.
DeleteWatching him, he runs fast in a straight line and has decent ball tracking. That was far too good for FCS DBs to handle. Don't see many guys succeed in the NFL based on such a skillset though.
Former NDSU WR Christian Watson has fared well in the NFL.
ReplyDeleteWatson was a far better prospect (which is why he was getting first round buzz around this time ahead of his draft), in large part because he had shown legitimate route running skills.
DeleteAnd I would also query whether he's really fared that well relative to expectations. He's a vertical only threat that gets very few targets per game and only average yards per game for a starting WR.
I'm probably being a bit unfair to Watson there - last year his yards per game was pretty good. But his previous 3 years were only average for a starting WR.
DeleteHe's a good vertical threat WR and useful as a #2 WR across from a good possession guy.
But Lance has a lot of development to go to reach Watson's level.
📊 Pressure rates allowed by the top 2026 NFL Draft OT prospects in 2025, per TruMedia:
ReplyDeleteFrancis Mauigoa, Miami - 2.9%
Caleb Lomu, Utah - 2.2%
Monroe Freeling, UGA - 1.8%
Spencer Fano, Utah - 1.4%
Kadyn Proctor, Alabama - 3.6%
Blake Miller, Clemson - 2.8%
Max Iheanachor, ASU - 3.1%
Dametrious Crownover, TXAM - 6.6%
Caleb Tiernan, NW - 3.2%
Drew Shelton, Penn St. - 5.2%
Lance is far from a finished product, I know this. But his RAS rating puts him in pretty good company among big school WRs. I'm not touting him as the next big hidden gem. That's why a 3rd-4th could be range.
ReplyDeleteI know - not trying to suggest you are touting him as a great prospect.
DeleteI'm just not that enamoured by these types of big WRs with elite linear speed and explosion work out #s unless they also show on film they are more than a one trick pony.
They have their use, and in the right system can be effective, but I just query whether Kyle would really use such a guy that effectively. We already saw what he did (or didn't do) with MVS and E St Brown, who are very similar types of players.
Fair enough. But if the 49ers are looking "for a more than a one trick pony" type WR, they should seriously consider KC Concepcion.
ReplyDeleteNo arguments there
DeleteUB Football Pro Day, All-American linebacker Red Murdock ran an unofficial 4.67 in the 40-yard dash. The nation’s runner-up in tackles in 2024 (156) finished with the third most in 2025 (142). He racked up 22 bench reps which would be the third highest at the combine.
ReplyDeleteI like Murdock a lot. When he hit's someone, they stay hit for a while.
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