2020 Offseason

[NinerSickness]

Didn't realize Trumaine Johnson was still out there.

[NinerSickness]

Not that it matters, but I'm dying for anything sports right now.

Watch on YouTube

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

RAHEEM MOSTERT
RB, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco suggests Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman are "likely to share the load on base downs".

It's significant speculation since Maiocco had his finger on the pulse of Matt Breida's dwindling status with San Francisco throughout the pre-draft process. Maiocco also suggests Jerick McKinnon could be a "huge addition for his ability to catch passes" assuming he's closer to full health this year. Coach Kyle Shanahan preferred a hot-hand approach throughout the regular season and in three playoff tilts, so it should come as no surprise that the offense is likely to stick with that method following Breida's trade. Jeff Wilson and UDFAs JaMycal Hasty and Salvon Ahmed are also options if McKinnon isn't cleared as the team's No. 3 back. Mostert (RB30) and Coleman (RB41) are currently being drafted roughly five rounds apart in offseason Best-Ball and redraft leagues, keeping the latter as a value-based mid-round option.

Apr 28, 2020, 11:29 AM ET

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

DANTE PETTIS
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Athletic's Matt Barrows considers Dante Pettis to be on the 49ers' roster bubble.

Pettis couldn't find the field last season, and the 49ers then ended up using a first-round pick on Brandon Aiyuk and a seventh-rounder on Juan Jennings. Jennings could easily make the team in what was a loaded receiver class. Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are roster locks. And then Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd are also expected to make the team now that they're healthy. Pettis plays too soft for coach Kyle Shanahan's liking despite Pettis' solid production in 2018. He'll be competing for a roster spot alongside Richie James and veteran Travis Benjamin. A change of scenery for Pettis could be what's best.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 29, 2020, 6:37 PM ET

[CrimsonCrew]

RAHEEM MOSTERT
RB, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco suggests Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman are "likely to share the load on base downs".

It's significant speculation since Maiocco had his finger on the pulse of Matt Breida's dwindling status with San Francisco throughout the pre-draft process. Maiocco also suggests Jerick McKinnon could be a "huge addition for his ability to catch passes" assuming he's closer to full health this year. Coach Kyle Shanahan preferred a hot-hand approach throughout the regular season and in three playoff tilts, so it should come as no surprise that the offense is likely to stick with that method following Breida's trade. Jeff Wilson and UDFAs JaMycal Hasty and Salvon Ahmed are also options if McKinnon isn't cleared as the team's No. 3 back. Mostert (RB30) and Coleman (RB41) are currently being drafted roughly five rounds apart in offseason Best-Ball and redraft leagues, keeping the latter as a value-based mid-round option.

Apr 28, 2020, 11:29 AM ET

I'm glad we got something for Breida, but I was really hoping we'd move on from Coleman this year. I just don't think he's a good RB at all. He can do some things in the open field, but his vision is spotty at best, he lacks lateral agility, runs high, doesn't break tackles.... And he's overpaid.

[CrimsonCrew]

DANTE PETTIS
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Athletic's Matt Barrows considers Dante Pettis to be on the 49ers' roster bubble.

Pettis couldn't find the field last season, and the 49ers then ended up using a first-round pick on Brandon Aiyuk and a seventh-rounder on Juan Jennings. Jennings could easily make the team in what was a loaded receiver class. Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are roster locks. And then Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd are also expected to make the team now that they're healthy. Pettis plays too soft for coach Kyle Shanahan's liking despite Pettis' solid production in 2018. He'll be competing for a roster spot alongside Richie James and veteran Travis Benjamin. A change of scenery for Pettis could be what's best.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 29, 2020, 6:37 PM ET

It would be a kick in the crotch, but it's up to Pettis. He's got to come in ready to play this year. It will be tougher in an abbreviated offseason.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

DANTE PETTIS
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Athletic's Matt Barrows considers Dante Pettis to be on the 49ers' roster bubble.

Pettis couldn't find the field last season, and the 49ers then ended up using a first-round pick on Brandon Aiyuk and a seventh-rounder on Juan Jennings. Jennings could easily make the team in what was a loaded receiver class. Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are roster locks. And then Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd are also expected to make the team now that they're healthy. Pettis plays too soft for coach Kyle Shanahan's liking despite Pettis' solid production in 2018. He'll be competing for a roster spot alongside Richie James and veteran Travis Benjamin. A change of scenery for Pettis could be what's best.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 29, 2020, 6:37 PM ET

It would be a kick in the crotch, but it's up to Pettis. He's got to come in ready to play this year. It will be tougher in an abbreviated offseason.

He’s not a terrible receiver but he has a lot of A.J. Jenkins to his game in terms of toughness (lack of) / playing a grit/tenacity.

[NinerSickness]

He’s not a terrible receiver but he has a lot of A.J. Jenkins to his game in terms of toughness (lack of) / playing a grit/tenacity.

Still can't believe that pick.

If he can't beat Bourne on the depth chart, it's time to see what someone else can do IMO. Bye, Dante.

[CrimsonCrew]

DANTE PETTIS
WR, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Athletic's Matt Barrows considers Dante Pettis to be on the 49ers' roster bubble.

Pettis couldn't find the field last season, and the 49ers then ended up using a first-round pick on Brandon Aiyuk and a seventh-rounder on Juan Jennings. Jennings could easily make the team in what was a loaded receiver class. Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne are roster locks. And then Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd are also expected to make the team now that they're healthy. Pettis plays too soft for coach Kyle Shanahan's liking despite Pettis' solid production in 2018. He'll be competing for a roster spot alongside Richie James and veteran Travis Benjamin. A change of scenery for Pettis could be what's best.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Apr 29, 2020, 6:37 PM ET

It would be a kick in the crotch, but it's up to Pettis. He's got to come in ready to play this year. It will be tougher in an abbreviated offseason.

He’s not a terrible receiver but he has a lot of A.J. Jenkins to his game in terms of toughness (lack of) / playing a grit/tenacity.

I hated the pick - particularly trading up to make it - but he showed a real ability to get open as a rookie. He's got talent, but he needs to show up with his head in the game.

[GS Warriors 1]

Obvious decision became official today.

5th year option for 2017 first round pick, DL Solomon Thomas, was declined. Would have been scheduled to make $12.2M in 2021, will now become a UFA after 2020.

[CalamityX12]

Yea the declined option for Thomas was easy call to make.

Maybe we’ll get a spirited and better performance this upcoming season from him....

[Dodub]

https://youtu.be/EpoYE_abX0w

Pretty good interview with Lynch about the draft. The more research I do, the more I love the Aiyuk pick

[wco81]

Yea the declined option for Thomas was easy call to make.

Maybe we’ll get a spirited and better performance this upcoming season from him....

I saw an ESPN scrawl, only 3 games started.

If Thomas went back and finished his Stanford degreee, he could have other options, especially if he decides he doesn't have the motor to battle in the trenches for a few more years at probably grunt level salaries.

[CrimsonCrew]

I was curious about Ross Dwelley's athleticism, so I pulled up his pro day numbers. Oh my Lord. NFLDraftScout, which I find is quite accurate, has him at 5.11 in the 40, 27.5" in the vertical, 8' 6" in the broad. All of those numbers would have been the worst at this year's combine - in a fairly weak TE class. His 7.1 in the three-cone is pretty good, and his 4.4 short shuttle is tolerable, but man, dude is not nearly as athletic as I figured just from watching him play.

[Pattersonca65]

It would be a kick in the crotch, but it's up to Pettis. He's got to come in ready to play this year. It will be tougher in an abbreviated offseason.

He’s not a terrible receiver but he has a lot of A.J. Jenkins to his game in terms of toughness (lack of) / playing a grit/tenacity.

I hated the pick - particularly trading up to make it - but he showed a real ability to get open as a rookie. He's got talent, but he needs to show up with his head in the game.

Watching him play he does have the talent to be a good receiver in this league but it appears the dedication isn't there. I heard he drops too many passes in practice and the joke is if you touch Pettis he drops the ball. Shanahan singling out Pettis the way he has speaks to the issues. I read one report that the front office would have dropped him last year if they had not invested a 2nd round pick in him. I also believe they were trying to trade him but could not get the compensation they wanted in return.

[Pattersonca65]

He’s not a terrible receiver but he has a lot of A.J. Jenkins to his game in terms of toughness (lack of) / playing a grit/tenacity.

Still can't believe that pick.

If he can't beat Bourne on the depth chart, it's time to see what someone else can do IMO. Bye, Dante.

Sad because Pettis is more talented receiver than Bourne is. And from what I've read Bourne works really hard and puts the time in. Getting the most out of limited talent. Too bad some of that didn't seem to rub off on Pettis

[CrimsonCrew]

This is an area where the FO has struggled. It's not so much talent evaluation. With the stark exception of Thomas, they've been pretty good there. Guys like Foster, Pettis, even Joe Williams have plenty of talent to play in the league. There's something else about each of them that has prevented them. That's almost more frustrating than a guy just not hacking it on the field despite working at it. For instance, I get frustrated with the Thomas pick, but not so much the player because I know he's working at it, he just might not have it. Pettis is almost the opposite. I know he has it, I'm just not sure he wants it.

[Yoshi]

Yea the declined option for Thomas was easy call to make.

Maybe we’ll get a spirited and better performance this upcoming season from him....

If he has anything similar to an Armstead like season from last year, then that's going to be two years in a row, but I doubt it. Thomas has short arms and is possesses a motor, but is not an elite athlete. I feel bad for him given that he has the work ethic but just doesn't have skillset of an interior lineman to wreak havoc week in, week out. What bothers me about the Niners selecting him is that the dude basically somehow found his way to the #3 pick of the NFL draft based on 2-3 games from his last season at Stanford. Saleh will stick to him playing in the interior to get the most out of this guy, but good luck with that. Thomas is going to have to put on weight, and from what I'm reading, the team is preparing him to do just that.

Also, losing Sanders hurts, but if you look at the WR corp:
Deebo - #1 WR
Hurd - Huge, physical red zone threat, with back issues
TT - slot WR who also has injury issues
Bourne - 3rd or 4th option with inconsistent hands
Aiyuk - possible special teams ace who showed exceptional YAC in college and is very shifty
Pettis - Could be the odd man out, but has the skillset to play in the NFL

That's a nice collection of young WR's with a healthy dose of competition. However they really need 2-3 of those guys to step up and help out Kittle on a more consistent basis. GK is an ultra aggressive TE, and I hate to say it, but that style will lead him to more injuries down the line.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

RAHEEM MOSTERT
RB, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

49ers RB Raheem Mostert said he's "put on some more muscle" in order to shoulder a 200-carry workload this season.

There's obviously no guarantee he's handed 200-plus carries given coach Kyle Shanahan's infamous "hot hand" approach and rampant speculation Tevin Coleman will "share the load on base downs" as early as Week 1. A #TeamPreseason darling for some time, Mostert finally burst onto the scene in Week 13, exploding for 117/715/11 (6.1 YPC) on the ground over the Niners’ last eight games, his three postseason performances included. Even so, Mostert's 25 total targets across 19 appearances will likely limit his upside in any inevitable backfield committee. Matt Breida's departure at the very least vacates an additional 142 touches ripe for the picking.
SOURCE: David Lombardi on Twitter

May 20, 2020, 3:49 PM ET

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

This makes no sense. Shouldn’t they wait until camp for them to evaluate not just their level of play, but everyone on the roster. That’s the reason for having mini camp and training camp:

DRE GREENLAW
LB, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Athletic's David Lombardi reports the 49ers have yet to determine whether Dre Greenlaw or Kwon Alexander will be the team's starting weakside linebacker.

The loser of that battle will obviously be the team’s starting SAM linebacker, but it's still a significant competition to monitor for camp since the WLB will remain on the field in nickel packages. Greenlaw claims that he didn’t completely master the 49ers’ defensive scheme until the playoffs, but his 92 tackles and two pass breakups as a sideline-to-sideline stalwart across 725 snaps suggests otherwise. It would not be shocking to see Greenlaw win the job given Alexander's lengthy injury history (and need to limit his snaps).
SOURCE: David Lombardi on Twitter

May 20, 2020, 2:11 PM ET