News and notes from the San Francisco 49ers

Happy Sunday one and all.

We are into a new week and what will absolutely be the down time of the offseason.

However we still need to keep up with the rest of the NFC West, let’s finish things off with a look at the San Francisco 49ers from our friends at Niners Nation.

San Francisco 49ers: George Kittle speaks about 49ers’ QB situation - Niners Nation
The All-Pro tight end talked to reporters while attending a community event in Nashville.

49ers sign former Jags wide receiver Marqise Lee - Niners Nation
Lee reportedly stood out in practice on Friday at the 49ers rookie minicamp

Predicting final records for the 49ers, Cardinals, Rams, and Seahawks - Niners Nation
How will the rest of the NFC West play out in 2021?

San Francisco 49ers: PFF names Maurice Hurst as most underrated Niner - Niners Nation
The former Las Vegas Raider will provide some much needed depth on the defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers: ESPN’s Bill Barnwell predicts when Trey Lance will make first start in 2021 season - Niners Nation
The long-time ESPN NFL insider thinks we could see the No. 3 overall pick become the starter within a month of the season starting.

PFF ranks 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo as the 22nd best starter in the league - Niners Nation
You’re going to hear and read a lot about how 49ers QB Trey Lance is ready to start earlier than many people expect, as his coaches have been saying that’s the case. Lance was taken No. 3 overall...

San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan explains why Nick Bosa’s return is game changer for Niners - Niners Nation
San Francisco’s head coach hopped on Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin’s podcast and was asked about the 2019 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year’s return.

San Francisco 49ers: Shanahan, Bosa, Lance listed among betting favorites for 2021 NFL season awards - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to be among the contenders during the 2021 NFL season. After an injury-plagued 2020 campaign, the Niners are returning with a roster that is among the deepest...

49ers news: Rapoport says the timing will be important for Fred Warner’s contract extension - Niners Nation
Colts LB Darius Leonard is set to cash in as well

The Shanaplan: Is Julio Jones to the 49ers a pipedream? - Niners Nation
We also discussed "quarantine Jimmy," Shanahan’s quotes about Bosa, and much more

San Francisco 49ers: John Lynch opens up about Trey Lance trade, Jimmy Garoppolo - Niners Nation
San Francisco’s GM joined Colin Cowherd and touched on several subjects, including the quarterback situation.

San Francisco 49ers: Where PFF ranks George Kittle, Deebo Samuel among their NFL position groups - Niners Nation
Pro Football Focus has Kittle listed listed behind Travis Kelce.

NFL Trade Rumors: Falcons want to trade Julio Jones; 49ers could be among teams interested - Niners Nation
This speculation isn’t slowing down any time soon

San Francisco 49ers: Projecting Fred Warner’s extension. - Niners Nation
General manager John Lynch and co. have done a good job of maintaining some financial flexibility and should have enough room to fit in a big extension for the All-Pro.

49ers news: J.T. O’Sullivan believes Trey Lance will cause all sorts of issues in the NFC West - Niners Nation
The host of "The QB School" said Lance is one of his favorite storylines for this upcoming NFL season

Who are your five most disliked NFL teams? - Niners Nation
Time for an open thread heading into the weekend.

Do the 49ers really need Julio Jones? - Niners Nation
We ask three questions to determine the answer.