As the 49ers open organized team activities today, veterans will blend in with a much-needed wave of newcomers in the offseason program's final weeks. Skip to content. All Sections.

SANTA CLARA — The pessimists among 49ers fans wanted wholesale changes. When a team follows a Super Bowl appearance and three straight NFC title games with a 6-11 season, heads should roll.

Bethune suited up for 11 games as a rookie and played over 50 percent of special teams snaps, which helps build a strong case for why he should stick around. However, the 49ers added a few other ...

Pearsall Bonding With Older Stars. It’s undoubtedly great for 49ers fans to see wide receiver Ricky Pearsall hanging out with Kittle and Juszczyk off the field.

Brock Purdy said the 49ers’ recent wave of contract extensions for himself, George Kittle and Fred Warner have helped efforts to build chemistry on a radically revised roster.

While the 49ers incorporate a slew of new players in organized team activities, running back Christian McCaffrey looks healthy and ready for a comeback season.

The Bears are a team that I believe the 49ers will face in primetime. Perhaps the Texans will be another. After that, I am not sure how the 49ers get to the maximum allotted primetime games in 2025.

Winning 10 games should typically be enough for a team in the NFC to get into the playoffs. I think it will still be for the 49ers if they can get there. 10 wins should be attainable for them, if ...