49ers News: I hope both teams lose

NFL analyst predicts 49ers will go for a defensive overhaul"
One of the most interesting predictions came from Solak, who wrote, The 49ers will go for a defensive overhaul. Expect the 49ers to pursueJohn Franklin-Myers, an old pal of Saleh from his Jets days, andTrey Hendrickson, who makes sense on a one-year deal. They could swing for a big trade, too.Kayvon Thibodeaux, anyone?"

49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak removes himself from consideration for head coaching vacancies
Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic," Kubiak has removed himself as a candidate for any head coaching positions, posting on X, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has removed himself from consideration for head coaching vacancies, per sources. The Raiders and Steelers had requested to interview him. He prefers to keep working with Kyle Shanahan."

Will 49ers make wide receiver Jauan Jennings a priority in free agency? (paywall)
The naysayers can say what they want about how he does things, but that's how he operates," said Bourne, whose breakout season with the 49ers in 2020 overlapped with Jennings. I'm all silly and goofy every day. And that's how I'm successful. He may be more mad or play from anger or whatever, not in a bad way, but that's how he plays. He plays stronger. And it's a different mindset."

Bourne added: I definitely think he deserves what he believes he deserves."

Jennings and the 49ers were too far apart in the summer to conclude what that number should be. Now there are more than a few variables to consider.

By getting star wideout Brandon Aiyuk off their books, the Niners opened up almost $85 million in combined salary cap space for the next four seasons. Receiver also becomes a bigger need without the promise of an Aiyuk return. Jennings is an enforcer whose perimeter blocking matches what Shanahan typically wants at the position.

Lynch could also opt to swing bigger beyond Jennings, far from the fastest guy on the field, to add another separator alongside first-round talent Ricky Pearsall. The only Niners ballcarrier to surpass 20 mph this season was linebacker Dee Winters (20.15) on his pick-6, per NextGen Stats. Shanahan acknowledged the need for more speed on offense, a priority which Jennings does not necessarily fit.