2026 Offseason Thread

[MrS]

Niners might be a legit problem if they can stay healthy

 

[JMR]

Niners might be a legit problem if they can stay healthy

That's what I see on my tv screen tonight, but what are the chances they stay healthy?? They are a team of mostly older players, nearly all of which with recent injury issues.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

Niners might be a legit problem if they can stay healthy

They looked pretty good. Like you mentioned....IF

 

[Anointed One]

People tend to forget the Niners were still good last year. They won 12 games, went to the postseason and that was with a beaten up team. I am not at all surprised that they beat the Rams. I've been saying all along that the Rams are way overhyped.

 

[JMR]

People tend to forget the Niners were still good last year. They won 12 games, went to the postseason and that was with a beaten up team. I am not at all surprised that they beat the Rams. I've been saying all along that the Rams are way overhyped.

Yeah, I think several people here have mentioned they aren't 100% sold that it's going to all work out perfectly on the field for the team the Rams have put together on paper. Myself, I brought up the 2011 Eagles that tried something very similar.

As for the Niners, yep -- really good roster when healthy. They just rely on lots of key players who are older and/or have been injured quite a bit lately or throughout their careers.... Bosa, Warner, Purdy, CMC, Deebo, Greenlaw, Kittle, Trent Williams, etc. Great September team. Not sure about December or January.

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Yeah, awfully tough to give a fair critique of the OC when the QB1 goes down 5 snaps in and completely turns the gameplan on its ear.

Indeed! What we saw in the 4th quarter I believe is what we'll see going forward. My hope is Price gets more carries next week.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

When the Niners have Warner and Bosa, they are just so much better on defense and bringing Greenlaw back as well. That rookie RB looks like he will allow them to use CMC less so that will help them. They are going to have to pray that those older WRs stay healthy though, especially Evans. Obviously, they are a good team but also can't know much yet. Purdy will give a defense a few shots in a game too but the Rams defense also doesn't look much improved. I don't think Schula is a very good DC and their safeties still aren't good in coverage. I will reserve judgement on how good they are until they come visit the "Darkside", lol. Coach Mac has a way of putting Purdy in a blender. I also expect better play from Stafford and the Rams offense but I have to wonder about McVay's playcalling at certain times too. Like Stafford is historically one of the worst QBs in history at sneaking the ball and the Rams have Williams and Corum. Like, WTF was that?

 

[Anointed One]

Yeah, I think several people here have mentioned they aren't 100% sold that it's going to all work out perfectly on the field for the team the Rams have put together on paper. Myself, I brought up the 2011 Eagles that tried something very similar.

As for the Niners, yep -- really good roster when healthy. They just rely on lots of key players who are older and/or have been injured quite a bit lately or throughout their careers.... Bosa, Warner, Purdy, CMC, Deebo, Greenlaw, Kittle, Trent Williams, etc. Great September team. Not sure about December or January.

Who would've thought that last year, CMC was one of their only healthy players all season. He played in all 17 games, in addition to both postseason games.

 

[JMR]

Who would've thought that last year, CMC was one of their only healthy players all season. He played in all 17 games, in addition to both postseason games.

Yep, and well over 400 touches last year. With him in year 10, you gotta wonder what that kind of workload is going to do to his health. He had 400+ touches in 2019 and then missed 13 games the next season. He had a big workload in '22 and '23 and then played only 4 games in 2024. In my list of SF's older/injured plays, I forgot 33 y/o Mike Evans. He's been pretty durable through his career but did miss half the season last year and already had a leg issue in camp with SF. That roster just looks like a powder keg of potential injuries.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Yep, and well over 400 touches last year. With him in year 10, you gotta wonder what that kind of workload is going to do to his health. He had 400+ touches in 2019 and then missed 13 games the next season. He had a big workload in '22 and '23 and then played only 4 games in 2024. In my list of SF's older/injured plays, I forgot 33 y/o Mike Evans. He's been pretty durable through his career but did miss half the season last year and already had a leg issue in camp with SF. That roster just looks like a powder keg of potential injuries.

And that's the weird thing - watch this year they'll all stay 100% healthy.

The 49ers prob. just pumped them all full of steroids and said, "Eh if we get caught, F it." Naturally the NFL will ignore it, because this makes a good story lol - and their whole "player health" thing is just a facade. If the cash is there, we do not care!

 

[blstoker]

Seahawks Open RB Zach Charbonnet's Practice Window

Zach Charbonnet's practice window has been opened, signaling a Seahawks return in time for Week 5 is likely.

www.profootballrumors.com

 

[MrS]

Why do i feel like this game against the chargers could be trap game 2.0?

 

[blstoker]

Looks like Price is out for this week after aggravating the chest injury from week 2.

 

[Anointed One]

Why do i feel like this game against the chargers could be trap game 2.0?

Because you’re very pessimistic?