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L'Jarius Sneed, Micah Parsons, Will Anderson and Devon Witherspoon are among the top non-QBs who could make an impact in 2024.
The Athletic NFL Staff115
Can — or should — McCaffrey be the workhorse he was in 2023? The 49ers would be wise to develop more tailback depth.
Matt Barrows and David Lombardi70
Last season, McCaffrey led the league in rushing yards and total yards and was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.
Matt Barrows85
Aiyuk wants a new contract and Purdy is due up next offseason. Have the 49ers positioned themselves for those deals?
David Lombardi64
A look at how the 49ers running back's new contract impacts Brandon Aiyuk, as well as the past 10 years of Super Bowl-winning running backs.
Jacob Robinson and Dianna Russini20
Though there were only two absences (one was excused) at Tuesday's mandatory minicamp, only a handful of starters took part in the practice.
Matt Barrows31
McCaffrey capped off last season by being named the league's offensive player of the year.
The Athletic Staff124
Samuel, Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa were prominent starters on hand Tuesday. Among the absentees: Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey.
Matt Barrows28
McCaffrey picked the right person to help him prepare for the NFL: Anquan Boldin, who's familiar with moving from quarterback to receiver.
Matt Barrows111
Greenlaw's Achilles injury drew tears from Fred Warner at halftime — and more would come later after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
David Lombardi226
Similar to four years ago, the 49ers couldn't stop Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes late in a crushing Super Bowl loss.
Matt Barrows360
Four years ago, a powerful Chiefs offense overcame a dominant 49ers defense. This year's showdown looks much different on paper.
David Lombardi270
Kyle Shanahan vs. Andy Reid is a first-rate coaching matchup. Will Shanahan capture his first Super Bowl or will Reid get his third ring?
The Athletic NFL Staff64
Viva Las Vegas, where Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Andy Reid, Kyle Shanahan and Taylor Swift will be big topics of conversation.
Mike Jones90
Will the 49ers finally deliver a complete game in the playoffs? Or will there be a repeat of the disappointment four years ago?
David Lombardi87
On the prop bets, we like the Chiefs' Noah Gray to score a touchdown and the 49ers' Christian McCaffrey to go under 90.5 rushing yards.
Vic Tafur221
Christian McCaffrey is a huge part of the 49ers offense, but will he hit the over on his prop bets in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs?
Mark Ross8
Houston Texans sweep Rookie of the Year awards at NFL Honors ceremony.
The Athletic Staff62
One of the special elements about the 49ers' offense is their backfield and the connection between the running backs and their coach.
Marcus Thompson II30
Between the personnel, scheme and blocking, the Vikings have a long way to go to catch up to the Super Bowl-bound 49ers' ground attack.
Alec Lewis44
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