These days, it's not difficult to turn on a 49ers game and see a rookie succeeding ... has had little need for rookie contributions because of the many veterans on the roster.

An NFL rookie's first-year contributions aren't capped by his draft standing. Of course, being taken early does tend to provide an easier path to a starting role, or at least substantial playing time.

49ers rookie wide receiver Jacob Cowing seemed ... One player has proven to set the offense back, while the other has given solid contributions. I think it's easy to tell which player is the ...

The first glimpse of something can be truly exciting, like watching the initial teaser trailer to a long-anticipated film.

The 49ers have done so little in free agency this offseason with an alarming number of net losses that they will need to draft for the here and now. And that reliance on rookies stepping into big ...

An NFL rookie's first-year contributions aren't capped by his draft standing. Taking left tackle Will Campbell with the No. 4 overall pick served New England's stated offseason goal of boosting ...