Grant Cohn

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Freelance Sports Writer at Sports Illustrated

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Why the 49ers Haven't Extended Jauan Jennings' Contract this Year

6 days ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers made it a point of emphasis to get all their business done before OTAs started this offseason. That's why they extended Brock Purdy, George Kittle and Fred Warner so quickly. But they didn't give Jauan Jennings an extension. Instead, he enters the final season of his contract. And if he plays as well as he did last season, he'll get a hefty deal when he hits free agency. That's why Bleacher Report says the 49ers should extend Jennings immediately.
Is 49ers QB Brock Purdy Under Extra Pressure due to his Contract?

6 days ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

For three years, Brock Purdy essentially was immune to criticism. That doesn't mean he was perfect -- no one is. But when he made a mistake, it was hard to blame him because he was playing for the NFL's version of minimum wage -- $900,000 per year before taxes. That's not a ton of money in the Bay Area. He had a roommate for two years. Now, Purdy is the seventh-highest-paid player in the NFL in terms of the annual average value of his contract.
The 49ers Should Spend their Cap Space and Go All-In this Year

6 days ago | charlotteobserver.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers' timing is strange. This year, they decided they wanted to get younger and cheaper, which makes sense considering all the money they spent last year just to go 6-11. So the 49ers have more than $46 million in salary cap -- second most in the NFL -- and they're not using it. At least not yet. Meanwhile, as many as five rookies are expected to start on defense. John Lynch said the 49ers will "take some lumps" this year until those young players improve.
49ers Safety Malik Mustapha Looks Ahead of Schedule in ACL Recovery

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

This is good news. 49ers safety Malik Mustapha tore his ACL just 21 weeks ago, and yet today he posted videos on Instagram of him squatting heavy weights and sprinting with a resistance band around his waist. In addition, he showed himself sprinting while turning left and right. Mustapha did not show clips of him changing directions quickly or stopping and starting the way he would in a game, but progress is progress. He seems like he's well ahead of schedule in his ACL recovery.
How the Loss of Deebo Samuel will Impact 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

The absence of Deebo Samuel this year should help the 49ers in general, but it may not help Christian McCaffrey in particular. Samuel had become a drag on the entire organization. He complained about not getting the ball enough even after wins despite playing poorly. Plus, he got into a fight with a long-snapper, which almost is like getting in a fight with the mascot. Who does that? It's a Happy Gilmore move.
Why the 49ers Didn't Sign Cornerback Jaire Alexander

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers are confusing. They currently have more than $46 million in cap space -- second most in the NFL -- and yet they're counting on five to six rookies to start on defense this year. You'd think they'd start some starting-caliber veterans just in case some of the rookies aren't ready right away because, you know, they're rookies. And yet, the 49ers didn't seem to make an attempt to sign free agent cornerback Jaire Alexander after the Packers released him last week.
PFF: 49ers RG Dominick Puni is NFL's 10th-Best Guard

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers made one of the best draft picks of the Kyle Shanahan/John Lynch Era last year. Taking Dominick Puni in Round 3 was a stroke of genius. Not only was he the best rookie offensive lineman in the NFL last season, he is now the 10th-best guard in the league according to Pro Football Focus. "The third-round pick in 2024 hit the ground running in his rookie campaign, setting up what should be a highly productive career," writes PFF's Mason Cameron.
PFF: 49ers RG Dominick Puni is NFL’s 10th-Best Guard

3 weeks ago | modbee.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers made one of the best draft picks of the Kyle Shanahan/John Lynch Era last year. Taking Dominick Puni in Round 3 was a stroke of genius. Not only was he the best rookie offensive lineman in the NFL last season, he is now the 10th-best guard in the league according to Pro Football Focus. "The third-round pick in 2024 hit the ground running in his rookie campaign, setting up what should be a highly productive career," writes PFF's Mason Cameron.
Why Mac Jones was Eager to Sign with the 49ers

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Cohn

On the surface, it seems strange that Mac Jones would sign with the 49ers. They had the chance to draft him in 2021 and took Trey Lance instead. And they just gave Brock Purdy a five-year, $265 million contract. So he's the present and the future of the team, not Mac Jones. When Sam Darnold signed with the 49ers, he did so right after Brock Purdy had UCL surgery. The 49ers didn't know if Purdy would be ready for the beginning of the season.
Mac Jones Explains Why the 49ers Offense is So Quarterback-Friendly

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers offense is a goldmine for quarterbacks. It got Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy paid, it saved Sam Darnold's career and got him paid elsewhere and it created a career for backup quarterback Nick Mullens. So it's no secret why Mac Jones wanted to sign with the 49ers this offseason. He's a former first-round pick who's on his third team in five seasons. This is his last chance to show that he's worth an NFL team's time and money.