1:00 PM tomorrow is cut-down day. All NFL rosters must be down to 53 players. My hope is an O lineman or two come available but that rarely happens these days. I’m sure there will be some guys worth looking at, but we will see.
On the medical front, the 49ers crack training staff oversaw the reaggravation of Jauan Jennings calf injury and Jacob Cowing’s hamstring injury, so both of their returns are set back a few weeks. And of course, Demarcus Robinson is suspended for the NFL’s arcane disciplinary standards. We may very well pluck a WR from the cut list. Robbie Chosen looked good tho Saturday. As did Malik Turner.
Rookie CB Jakob Robinson broke his arm late in the game. Backup false-starter Isaiah Prince hurt his knee, and both 3rd string QBs tweaked their ankles. One stays, one goes. Prolly Mordecai to the taxi squad.
Watched the game last night, and wow, it’s just nice to see a defense actually showing different fronts and disguising blitzes. Not the exact same 4-3 front with the LBs 10 yards deep every single play. Any more of that and I was gonna lose my mind. I hope they try to keep Saleh in the building next year. The defense is way too talented to be playing on their heels and simply reacting to plays rather than forcing the action.
But, now we wait. Two weeks before game one of the 2025 season, and I’m cautiously optimistic about the offense and very happy about the defense. The D forces some turnovers, showed a bunch of different fronts, and even with the backups, played a much more aggressive defense. The rookies were a mixed bag. Alfred Collins showed his greenness, but had some good looking plays. Nick Martin showed out very well as the preseason progressed.
Our #1 pick Mykel Williams hasn’t played a down in preseason, but is expected to start. He looked well in practice apparently, and is scheduled to start the season opener in Seattle.
Special teams? Ain’t they special? They generally looked better despite the occasional hiccup on coverages. Still don’t get the newer kickoff rules. But then there’s moody Nick Moody. A guy who truly lives up to his name. Guys these days routinely boot 60+ yard FGs at a 90% clip and the Mood Man struggles with 33 yard XPs. Hope sticking with him doesn’t bite the team in the ass.
San Francisco 49ers Forever 
Likely to see some trade action today and tomorrow before the rosters are cut down. I’ve got a feeling Shaky Jake sticks for now. We’re going to find out. Kickers aren’t growing on trees and rarely get dealt.
What would we get for Shaky Jake anyway? A shrink maybe?
Keep an eye on this link and see what happens.
NFL Transactions https://share.google/DF6sLM5b0yesA9OeE
McLaurin ain’t going anywhere by the looks of it.
Terry McLaurin, Commanders agree to three-year extension – NBC Sports https://share.google/qAL9hY4Ex2p444xum
Maybe we heal Jauan’s calf injury with a few extra $$ in his bank account?
The following players have been waived/injured:
The following players have been waived:
The following player has been released:
The following player has been placed on the Injured Reserve List:
Gotta wonder if cutting down to Purdy and Jones is simply making room for waiver claims or a specific QB addition?
They need bodies everywhere. I’m guessing they roll with 2 QB’s on the 53 and 1 on the PS.
NFL roster cuts tracker 2025: Players released by all 32 teams ahead of 53-man roster deadline – CBSSports.com https://share.google/rvMSk9r1BhLIi0rE4
Good news from 49erswebzone?
Monday’s practice also brought other positive developments for the 49ers. Defensive linemen Mykel Williams and CJ West returned after recovering from hyperextended knees, while Ben Bartch, the frontrunner to start at left guard, came back from an elbow injury.
Raiders sign veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper – NBC Sports https://share.google/Qt8oluz3rSKpLbljT
Back to the future.
Just like the day we sign our udfa’s tomorrow’s cut day usually has some interesting stuff happen. Though usually we dump a few and hope that they pass waivers there are always a couple that either Seattle or the fucking Rams pick up.
Fingers crossed it’s Moody!!!
Yeh, maybe the key to this season is everyone getting hurt in the preseason.
Come back healthy and strong.
We cannot start slow, though. 3 of our first 5 games are division games. Seattle and the Rams are roadies.
And if anything summarizes the fuckedupness of last year it’s that we went 1-5 vs the division.
4 of those games were decided by less than one score. Oooops.
yeah, last year was just a wash. Nobody really played good.
I guess Kittle, Puni, and a couple of others did ok
Purdy wasn’t spectacular but he wasn’t the one giving up 30 points a game.
Kenny Pickett to the Raiders for a 5th, and they signed Amari Cooper.
And Jakobi Meyers wants out.
I think we need a QB as well.
LG Kenyon Greene was cut by the Iggles. Worth a look?
Headline should read ‘Still working to stop eating ‘
The Desmond the behemoth Watson isn’t getting less huge Winder.
The Fridge II needs a visit with a good (better) strength and conditioning program apparently.
Desmond Watson’s agent say he’s “still working” – NBC Sports https://share.google/t8nT6hFSRjeVos4bK
Wouldn’t mind Dugger one bit.
49ers can fix a big problem with one phone call (but there’s a catch) https://share.google/ptWjynwLPJaDZVa2b
pretty sure we go the cheap route
Looks like Jeff Wilson was released. Brian Robinson must have made him expendable?
Wilson probably goes on the PS, he was available this off season but nobody signed him.
I’m not pleased to see they waived Sebastian Valdez, he was promising.
Zakelj gone, Moss retained, good moves.
Huh. Zakelj to the PS? I think he can still go there.
Can I be guardedly optimistic about the O line? I think we have a little more talent there now. Esp if Puni is back.
Yeah Zakelj to the PS unless someone wants him, he does have some utility value. Nugent might go that way too.
Colby and Moss are both green but talented, coaching and reps are needed but if they continue to progress I’d say the line is trending up.