Grant Cohn

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Freelance Sports Writer at Sports Illustrated

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PFF: 49ers RG Dominick Puni is NFL's 10th-Best Guard

23 hours 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

23 hours 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

1 day 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

1 day 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.
Mac Jones Explains Why the 49ers Offense is So Quarterback-Friendly

1 day ago | macon.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.
Sports Illustrated Ranks 49ers' Offensive Triplets 7th-Best in NFL

1 day ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers revamped lots of their roster this offseason, but they kept their offensive triplets intact. "Triplets" are a team's starting quarterback, lead rusher and lead pass catcher. When the 49ers won the Super Bowl in 1995, their triplets were Steve Young, Ricky Watters and Jerry Rice. This year, their triplets are the same ones they had when they lost the Super Bowl most recently -- Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
Brock Purdy Raves About 49ers Rookie Wide Receiver Jordan Watkins

1 day ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

It's extremely early in the offseason, but the most impressive rookie on the team so far is wide receiver Jordan Watkins. He was a late fourth-round pick, so he has no expectations. Last year's fourth-round pick Jacob Cowing caught four passes as a rookie. Sometimes, wide receivers take years to develop. Not Watkins, apparently. Through two weeks of OTAs, he already is playing with the starters and impressing Brock Purdy. "He's balling, man," Purdy said.
The Good and Not So Good from Week 2 of 49ers OTAs 2025

2 days ago | miamiherald.com | Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just finished their second and final week. Here's who stood out. THE GOOD1. LT Trent Williams. Suited up and practiced for the first time since he injured his ankle last season. When I say that he practiced, he stretched and did drills with the offensive linemen. He did not participate in 11-on-11 team drills because he's not in football shape. He hasn't been here with the rest of the team. But he showed up today and fulfilled his role as a captain. That's a start.
Who Will Start at Safety for the 49ers While Malik Mustapha is Out?

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers won't have one of their best young players to start the season. Second-year safety Malike Mustapha tore his ACL for the second time during the 49ers' regular-season finale and most likely won't be ready to play for the first few weeks of the upcoming season. When he returns, he will be the 49ers' best safety by a wide margin. But while he's out, who will start at safety for the 49ers?
Will Ricky Pearsall be the 49ers' No. 1 Wide Receiver in 2025?

1 week ago | si.com | Grant Cohn

The 49ers need a No. 1 wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk was that player in 2023, but he tore three ligaments in his knee last season and probably won't be himself until 2026 if he ever makes a full recovery. Jauan Jennings stepped up during Aiyuk's absence and led all 49ers wide receivers in catches and receiving yards. He's a terrific competitor, an elite blocker and an outstanding possession receiver, but he's not explosive.