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The 49ers balance immediate needs with long-term plans in NFL draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With the core of a roster that made it to the Super Bowl last season still in place, the San Francisco 49ers had few glaring holes on the roster headed into the NFL draft. That made the approach to picking as much about adding depth with players who could...
San Francisco 49ers take Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick in the NFL draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch got a text from star receiver Brandon Aiyuk soon after drafting Florida’s Ricky Pearsall with the 30th pick. Aiyuk's message about his former teammate was glowing: “Fire pick. Can’t lie.” ...
49ers GM hopes to get Brandon Aiyuk contract extension done sooner rather than later
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract. That doesn't mean that the 49ers don't believe he will be part of the team when the season starts....
49ers GM John Lynch wants to lock up WR Brandon Aiyuk with a long-term deal
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said locking up star receiver Brandon Aiyuk with a long-term extension is one of the team's priorities this offseason. Aiyuk is set to play on the fifth-year option worth $14.1 million this season but reaching an extension this offseason...
Chiefs and 49ers have high-profile offenses, but defense should decide the Super Bowl winner
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chiefs go as far as Patrick Mahomes takes them. The 49ers have Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and a star-studded group surrounding Brock Purdy. This Super Bowl will come down to the other side of the ball. Defense wins the Vince...
Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experience
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have been here before. They've won here before. In fact, they've beaten the San Francisco 49ers here before. Of all the reasons why the Chiefs will raise their third Lombardi Trophy in four trips to the Super...
