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Something has changed with the 49ers culture. For years, the best players all sacrificed money because they believed the organization would take care of them. But now theyve lost two Super Bowls, and the organization just released Arik Armstead.

The messy contract negotiations between Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers may be just business. Aiyuk wants $30 million per season and the 49ers are offering $26 million per season and theyre taking their time to compromise. Or things may be personal.

I recently asked former Raiders offensive coordinator Tom Walsh what the biggest difference is between 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and his father Mike Shanahan. Heres what Walsh said.

Nick Bosa recently explained why he believes San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will remain humble despite fame and fortune.

Nick Bosa offers perspective and advice for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk whos holding out for a contract extension.

The 49ers like to talk about how much success theyve had the past seven years under head coach Kyle Shanahan. But success in the NFL ultimately is measured by one thing: Lombardi Trophies. And the 49ers have none under Shanahan.

The over/under for the San Francisco 49ers win total currently is set at 11.5, and Sports Illustrateds Gilberto Manzano has picked the over.

Most analysts assume Joshua Dobbs will be the 49ers no. 2 quarterback this year because started 12 games last season while Brandon Allen has started just 9 games in his entire career even though hes 31 and will turn 32 in September.

Brock Purdy joined former 49ers quarterbacks Steve Young, Jeff Garcia and Alex Smith for an enthralling forum at the Dwight Clark Legacy Series in San Jose.

Brock Purdy joined former 49ers quarterbacks Steve Young, Jeff Garcia and Alex Smith for an enthralling forum at the Dwight Clark Legacy Series in San Jose.