Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: All the reasons why the 49ers should be good again this season

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Kyle Shanahan's team has several star players — Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and more — primed for big seasons after a frustrating 6-11 finish last year.

Sports Reporter

David Lombardi

The 49ers’ roster puzzle remains in flux as new pieces join the mix

Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Jordan Jefferson joined the 49ers on Wednesday and general manager John Lynch indicated at least one more move is coming. 

Kawakami: The layers of the Jauan Jennings situation and how it can be resolved by Aug. 26

The veteran 49ers receiver has a calf injury that’s keeping him off the field, but he also wants a new contract. 

Kawakami: Jake Moody is the kicker the 49ers just can’t quit

The competition with free-agent signee Greg Joseph ended more than a month before the regular season is set to begin.

Mykel Williams, Bryce Huff, and the 49ers’ vision for a revamped defensive line

The franchise is counting on Robert Saleh and Kris Kocurek to coach up an overhauled unit and turn the defensive front into a team strength.