'24 Preview: San Francisco 49ers

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Aug 25, 2024

Volume XXIV Edition L | 2024 Preview: San Francisco 49ers

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NFC WEST || 2023 Record: 12-5 || AAF Preseason Power Ranking: 2

Team Brass

Owner: John and Denise DeBartolo York || General Manager: John Lynch || Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan || Offensive Coordinator: Klay Kubiak || Defensive Coordinator: Nick Sorensen || Special Teams: Brian Schneider

2024 NFLPA Report Card || Overall Ranking (6 of 32)

Offense Rankings

Total Offense: 398.4 (2nd) || Passing: 257.9 (4th) || Rushing: 140.5 (3rd) || Points: 28.9 (3rd) || Sacked: 34 (T-6th) || 3rd Down: 47.5% (4th)

Defense Rankings

Total Defense: 303.9 (8th) || Passing: 214.2 (14th) || Rushing: 89.7 (3rd) || Points Allowed: 17.5 (3rd) || Sacks: 48 (T-7th) || Turnover Differential: 10 (T-5th)

Top 10 Franchise Players

RB Christian McCaffrey (photo credit: San Francisco 49ers)
WR Deebo Samuel
WR Brandon Aiyuk
DE Nick Bosa
TE George Kittle
OT Trent Williams
LB Fred Warner
QB Brock Purdy
CB Charvarius Ward
DT Javon Hargrave

Key Additions

QB Joshua Dobbs (Vikings) || TE Logan Thomas (Commanders) || DE Leonard Floyd (Bills) || DT Maliek Collins (Texans) || DT Jordan Elliott (Browns) || LB Yetur Gross-Matos (Panthers) || LB De’Vondre Campbell (Packers) || CB Rock Ya-Sin (Ravens) || CB Isaac Yiadom (Saints)

Key Losses

WR/RS Ray-Ray McCloud (Falcons) || DE Chase Young (Saints) || DE Clelin Ferrell (Commanders) || DE Randy Gregory (Buccaneers) || DT Arik Armstead (Jaguars) || DT Javon Kinlaw (Jets) ||DT Sebetsian Joseph-Day (Titans) LB Oren Burks (Eagles) CB Isaiah Oliver (Jets) S Tashaun Gipson

Breakout Players

DE Drake Jackson - Clearly, the 49ers are in seek of pass-rush help. They enlisted the services of free agents Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos during the offseason but their best option may reside in-house. San Francisco invested a second round pick in Jackson two years ago with the intent of him working his way into the equation. While the script hasn’t quite materialized, Jackson had surgery to repair his quadriceps and is on track to be ready for training camp. San Francisco is hoping that the added competition can spark a fuse underneath him.

S Ji’Ayir Brown - On the backend, another solid year will be needed from Brown. The third round pick overachieved last season, making 35 tackles and nabbing a pair of interceptions at safety. He’ll be permanently entrenched as one of the starters moving forward.

K Jake Moody - The kicker proved to be well worth the No.99 overall selection, completing a rookie campaign for the ages! Moody connected on 21-of-25 field goal attempts, including six-of-nine from beyond 40-yards, with a long of 57. He also handled kickoff duties and was money on extra points (60-of-61). Moody proved to be one of the best kickers in the NFL during his first year.

2024 NFL Draft Class

Did San Fran misjudge the board? Early indications would seem so, with wideout Ricky Pearsall and cornerback Renardo Green chosen in the first two rounds. A team on the brink of a Super Bowl needs immediate contributors. Something that versatile offensive lineman Dominick Puni should be able to do. On Day 3, they enlisted runner Isaac Guerendo and jitterbug receiver Jacob Cowing as the latest offensive weapons. Initial Overall Rookie Assessment: Low Level Impact