Richard Sherman is hosting several top cornerbacks in the Bay Area this week, as they work to refine their coverage skills in advance of training camp. The session features footwork coach Richard Whitfield, multiple Pro Bowlers, and 49ers second-year cornerback Akhello Witherspoon. Witherspoon assumed a starting role last season, and will look to build on an encouraging end to the year. Offseason observers have frequently remarked that Witherspoon looks miles ahead of where he was last offseason, in terms of both technique and confidence. The work alongside elite NFL corners should only accelerate his progress.
From draft doubt to 49ers All-Pro: Fred Warner credits Robert Saleh for his NFL rise
By David Bonilla
Apr 14
Fred Warner is excited about Robert Saleh returning to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive coordinator. During the coach's first stint with the team, the star linebacker credits Saleh as one of the earliest and strongest believers in his potential heading into the 2018 NFL...
Pro Football Focus (PFF) analyst Josh Liskiewitz recently made a 2025 NFL Draft prediction for every team. He envisions a first-round scenario for the San Francisco 49ers that could significantly bolster the team's efforts to rebuild its depleted defensive front.
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Insider reveals final 49ers pre-draft visitors before deadline
By David Bonilla
Apr 17
The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up their allotted 30 pre-draft visits on Wednesday, the final day NFL teams could host 2025 draft prospects. Among the high-profile names already reported this week were Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons, Tennessee defensive end James...
49ers land 'perfect running mate' for Nick Bosa in mock draft
By David Bonilla
Apr 16
The latest CBS Sports mock draft by Chris Trapasso has the San Francisco 49ers focusing on the defensive side of the ball in the first round. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, given the team lost several key contributors this offseason, including pass rusher Leonard...
