With Brandon Aiyuk coming off a devastating knee injury and the 49ers otherwise largely reliant on inexperienced players at wide receiver, it would be reasonable to have some concerns about the position going into the 2025 season.
However, thanks to a combination of developments on the field at spring practices and some emphatic comments from general manager John Lynch on Thursday, there’s cause for optimism that the 49ers’ situation at receiver is better than it might seem.
It remains to be seen whether Aiyuk will be ready for Week 1, but, asked about his recovery on The Pat McAfee Show, Lynch spoke very positively of his progress.