Tony Renghini

Did the 49ers MESS UP by drafting RB Kaelon Black at Pick 90? My short answer is NO. I really like his film, I just watched 3 games from 2025 with fresh clips. My questions are not necessarily with the player, it’s how the team will use him. Here’s my all-22 breakdown: + Impressed with his vision. Seems like almost every play he picks the right gap and is able to adapt to blocks as they’re happening. + Awesome working in tight spaces. He has great lateral movement and short area burst, but processes things quickly which allows him to adjust his body as he runs. + Eluded defenders who won into the backfield + Hard runner looking for contact. His legs are ALWAYS churning even when guys are holding his progress. + Never gets knocked back, and there were a lot of plays where he ran someone over. + Indiana ran both gap scheme and zone scheme runs. They ran a lot of tight inside zone and duo, and his vision was consistent with all of them + Great 0-30 speed. Doesn’t need a runway to hit top speed + Loved his contact balance. A lot of plays where he stays on his feet when he should fall or breaks through arm tackles + Pass protection was a pleasant surprise. Square hips, low pad level, and quick to diagnose blitzing LBs + Shared a backfield (less wear and tear) with Roman Hemby and was the most more efficient runner - 24 years old - Caps out after about 30 yards and doesn’t have true home run speed - Didn’t chart a single reception in the 3 games I watched - The way he runs isn’t fluid. He has the short area burst but he often has to keep his whole body upright, making his jump cuts look choppy - He knows what he is seeing but at times I’d like him to be more patient. Sometimes he just drops his head and slams into the hole - Hand placement in pass pro and overall anchor needs technique development (but it’s not bad) - Not sure if he can handle a big workload with his smaller frame - Indiana OL was really good. Some plays they drive the entire DL 2 yards off the ball I really like this player. Definitely see shades of Jordan James. I’ve adjusted my grade to an early 4th round grade. A bit early, but really not that bad. My question is will he see the field? Not sure. That’s the real measure of value here. But if the 49ers plan to use him, I would grade this pick a B-. They ignored better players on the board, but still got a really nice player.

This is not concerning at all to me. Any discipline will likely happen on Monday, December 7. By then, Strib and Mike are due to be back. 4 week suspension would put him back on track Week 18 against the Cardinals, which he could probably rest if the 49ers clinch the 1 seed.

The 49ers are going to blow out the Cowboys this week. The Cowboys DC Christian Parker is a match coverage coordinator. What this means is defenses change their rules based on the way the offense looks pre-snap. You need excellent communication to make that work. He is a sharp guy, but his defense might have the worst communication in football. Why is this important? Motion. Match defenses number the offense's receiving threats on every play. When you motion someone, the numbering changes which can change the rules completely. Kyle Shanahan could coach defense if he wanted to. He understands the rules as well as anyone. Add that to our 71% motion rate and I promise you that Cowboys defenders will consistently be out of position. My prediction is 41-20. I would expect a full showing from the offense this week.

Nick Bosa and the 49ers need to figure out a way to get Joey Bosa to sign. I assume he is cherry picking a playoff team to sign with so he doesn’t have to go through the immense physical toll early in the year. Week 11-Week 16 is the toughest stretch any team has in the NFL this year. I am disappointed they couldn’t get anything to come to fruition in a trade, but he is the next best logical option. Pay him what he wants. He’s not getting a full season’s salary so the cost against the cap will be significantly reduced. What they have at EDGE is not enough, and they are screwed if Nick gets hurt come playoff time.

The Bears and Vikings have closed the gap with the 49ers in the span of a week. The 49ers must trade for a high-impact defensive lineman. The secondary cannot stop these good offenses on their own. Anything less is giving your opps a leg up. Romello Height needs to be the #3.

Niners get Kirko Chainz twice in 3 weeks lmao

Would the Cardinals trade Josh Sweat to the 49ers?

The 49ers currently have these draft picks: 1st 2nd 3rd 5th 7th (KC) I don’t see the 49ers moving off their 1st round pick (unless it’s Crosby), so now the question is who can contribute now that’s worth a 2nd, 3rd, or 5th? Here are some names for you: NO Carl Granderson (3rd) TEN Jermaine Johnson (3rd) NYJ Will McDonald (3rd) LAC Khalil Mack (5th)

Step 1: Keenan Allen Step 2: Get a pass rusher or CB by 1 PM!

I’ll be deactivating this account until the deadline tomorrow. I want to be surprised by any trades. All I’ve heard as of yesterday is the 49ers were inquiring about Will McDonald. He may not be available though. I have no other leads or sources on anything. See you tmrw.

The news I’m expecting: The 49ers have traded for 2 high-level starters! The news we’re getting: Brandon Aiyuk reported for his physical today!

The Jaguars are going to be insane man

The NFL needs to change the playoff format to reward GOOD TEAMS. 1) Division winner is not guaranteed a home game. They are included in the 7 playoff teams, but the whole group is reseeded based on record. 2) Rule 1 is ignored if a Division Winner has a losing record. In that case, the next best record will take that playoff spot. Reward good teams who play well in the regular season!

BTJ and Will McDonald

I highly doubt the 49ers would trade for George Pickens after all this Brandon Aiyuk stuff has happened, but him being inactive out of nowhere today means he’s probably getting traded somewhere. Probably the Chiefs

A big reason why I think Brian Thomas Jr. is the best trade target for SF is the familiarity his offense has in JAX. Downs would be coming from an RPO-centric offense, where Jags/Coen share many staples with the McVay/Shanahan side of the NFL. Kyle has stated himself that the learning curve with his offense his steep. It takes players a lot of time to get acclimated, BTJ will have to learn the verbiage, but the style of offense being similar will allow him to acclimate easier and become a contributor right away. On top of him having insane potential that I witnessed on All-22 in 2024. Before Liam Coen was the head coach this dude was unguardable as a rookie. I believe that version of BTJ is still there. He’s used right now to get Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers space underneath. He’s been relegated to a sacrificial X and his confidence has come down with it. Give him belief and real routes and I believe he will be an awesome investment.

The Mike McDaniel falloff needs to be studied. Dude put up 70 points on the Broncos 3 years ago, now his offense hasnt scored a touchdown in 37 STRAIGHT DRIVES. If he gets fired after this season, seems a slot in to come back to the Shanahan rehabilitation system.