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How much will each 49er rookie play in 2017?
The 49ers cut 13 veteran players on Tuesday, signaling that they are going to create lanes for their rookie players to develop right away in Year 1. Briefly, let’s dive into how much each potential draft pick could see the field in 2017.
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49ers announce they’ve cut 13 players
After adding a wave of draft picks and signing 15 undrafted free agents, the San Francisco 49ers had several cuts to make — and they made 13 of them Tuesday all at once.
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Krueger and Jones: 49ers execute an actual plan in the draft
Both Krueger and Jones like that the 49ers made draft picks with conviction. Whether it was C.J. Beathard a few rounds earlier than expected, or trading back up for Reuben Foster, the 49ers had players they wanted, and they went out and got them.
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49ers draft observations: Paraag Marathe is a GM candidate
John Lynch is getting rave reviews for his first-ever NFL Draft — and he should be. His approach has been well calculated and inclusive to begin his tenure. But those clever trades? All the fleecing that went on? Those were Paraag Marathe.
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49ers exercise fifth-year option on DB Jimmie Ward
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on DB Jimmie Ward for the 2018 season.
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Lindley: Mentally, C.J. Beathard already ahead of most rookie quarterbacks
So what about Cousins/Beathard comparison? Can the Iowa quarterback one day be known as one of the steals of the draft?
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49ers focus on front seven in round six, take D.J. Jones and Pita Taumoepenu
Taumoepenu has upside, but at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds, the prognosticators wonder if he has the strength to go up against offensive tackles in the NFL. He is a prime candidate for the practice squad, but could find an opening on the 53-man roster if he shines on special teams.
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49ers take WR Trent Taylor in round five
It took until round five, but the 49ers have added a new wide receiver to their roster. Louisiana Tech’s Trent Taylor was selected with pick No. 177. The 5-foot-8 speedster caught an unheard of 136 catches, 1,803 yards, 12 TD. Because of his size, Lousiana Tech was the only college to offer him a scholarship out…
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How scars from the RGIII situation led Shanahan to draft C.J. Beathard
And the absolute key: Shanahan has already seen this with his own eyes. Not solely shotgun snaps and big plays down field. Real, authentic, quarterback skills that will translate. He learned all this the hard way with RGIII and he wouldn’t change any of the chapters in his story.
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49ers draft Joe Williams in round four
In in round four, taking chances can pay off. Williams ran for 332 yards in October against a UCLA defense that has had a couple of highly drafted players
