The San Francisco 49ers surprised a lot of people this week when the team not only re-signed defensive end Arik Armstead to a multi-year deal but also traded Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts.
Zain and Levin are back to help you, the fans, make sense of it all and tell you what it might mean for the 49ers' immediate and long-term future. Did the 49ers make the right decision keeping Armstead in exchange for Buckner? Were there other options? How long was a trade in the works?
No Huddle Podcast: What the Playoffs Have Made Us Realize About the 49ers
By Site Staff
Jan 14
(Episode 403) — Al Sacco and Brian Renick dive into Brock Purdy's leverage after watching QBs who were paid struggle in the playoffs, what Brock Purdy's agent will say at the negotiating table this offseason, what his contract will likely look like, underachieving head...
PFN predicts 49ers add Buckner-like D-lineman in mock draft
By David Bonilla
Jan 12
The San Francisco 49ers aimed to bolster their defensive front last offseason, but it fell short of expectations. The unit struggled with inconsistency, leaving room for improvement heading into 2025.
The team plans to designate Javon Hargrave as a post-June 1 release, ending...
49ers star defender wants to see Maxx Crosby in red and gold
By David Bonilla
Jan 19
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has a bold idea to strengthen the team's defense heading into the 2025 season: bring in Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Taking to social media, Lenoir expressed his desire to see Crosby in red and gold.
Max Crosby...
It was a tough year for 49ers fans, no doubt. From Super Bowl favorites to missing the playoffs, the fall was dramatic and ugly. For a lot of fans, the question is why? Why did the team fail so often? Why should we have faith in the current regime to not only get back to the...
