Happy Easter everyone. What a difference a year makes. This time last year we were drowning in Mac Jones rumours. Instead of Jimmy Garoppolo’s hypothetical trades, this past week has been all about Deebo Samuel.
Maurice Hurst could be a surprise standout for the 49ers in 2022
What’s easily forgotten about Hurst is that he was once a prominent prospect in the 2018 draft. He was supposed to be a first-round pick, but concerns about his heart condition sent him slipped to the fifth round, where the Raiders grabbed him. So he has untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. Who better to unleash that than defensive line coach Kris Kocurek?
Hurst may be the 2022 version of Arden Key.
3 trades that the 49ers would accept for Deebo Samuel cannot be rejected
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Former San Francisco 49ers in the 2022 USFL rosters
CB Brian Allen, Birmingham Stallions
Allen had a hard time with San Francisco. He signed with their practice team in 2020 and was then forced into the active squad due to injuries. Then he had to play the Dolphins and things didn’t go well for the young CB. Shortly thereafter, he was released from the training team.
49ers express interest in Illinois DB Tony Adams
According to Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, the San Francisco 49ers are among teams expressing interest in Illinois defenseman Tony Adams ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot, 205-pound Adams had a 40-minute time of 4.47 seconds, a 41.50-inch vertical jump, 14 reps on the bench press, a 130-inch long jump, completed the three-cone drill in 6.98 seconds and a 20-yard shuttle time of 4.06 seconds on his personal Pro Day.
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13) John Lynch, San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are still under .500 in the Lynch/Kyle Shanahan era, but at least they’re counting if they make the playoffs. This is routinely one of the most talented squads in football for which Lynch deserves plenty of credit. The Trent Williams trade and subsequent contract was an underestimated bargain price. I’ve always been amazed at how the Niners find surprising plays to excel on their defensive line and in the secondary school.