IJR News — today's news from every sideRachel Meyers The hook and ladder to open the game was a bold move that set the tone for San Francisco's 3-0 start. Tom Gallagher Brock Purdy's 20 of 22 day and those first five scores made the 49ers look unstoppable from the start. Chris Dalton Purdy under pressure numbers are what sold me, that's the real test of a QB not just clean pocket stats. ESPN ranks 49ers under-25 talent 27th — Jul 23, 2026The 49ers face an aging, talent-starved roster with high costs tied to a costly 2021 first-round gamble on Trey Lance, while Brock Purdy’s emergence masked earlier drafting misfires that strained roster depth. Across CBS Sports, ESPN and related reports, the franchise’s under-25 talent is limited, injuries and aging have hampered development, and only a few young players, notably Mykel Williams, are viewed as blue-chip prospects, leaving the team reliant on veterans and mid-to-late-round hits.
