I do agree that we need more competition on the O-line as well as the need to stack depth on the D-line and secondary. He is a someone who really seemed to grow up during the postseason, sure he has to back that up this year but I am optimistic. I'm less worried about Demo than you guys. Football gods owe a relatively healthy season. Plenty of vet pass rushers out there to be scooped up before TC starts too. I think they will pick up a good tackle, CB, and TE in the draft. Can't trust Mitchell or TDP to be healthy. And if Lenior or Ward go down who is next up on the outside? They'll need to add another rb in the draft as well. Eagles didn't sniff Mahomes and they had the 2nd most sacks in NFL history. You need guys to hold up no matter how great your dline is. Yea I would say I'm worried about RT and Lenior at CB more than anything else. How early is too early for the 49ers to draft a kicker? Is it even worth it to draft a kicker? The 49ers have not selected one since Jeff Chandler (fourth round) in 2002. Perhaps, Gonzalez will be the team's kicker this season. Specialists (3): K Zane Gonzalez, P Mitch Wishnowsky, LS Taybor Pepper The 49ers would be wise to find a player in the draft they can spend a year developing for a potential starting role a year from now (see Hufanga, 2021). Hartsfield started 19 games the past two seasons for Carolina but was let go as a restricted free agent. The 49ers brought back Gipson on a one-year deal while Jimmie Ward left for the Houston Texans in free agency. Safety (4): Talanoa Hufanga, Tashaun Gipson, George Odum, Myles Hartsfield Also, keep an eye on versatile defender Qwuantrezz Knight, who spent his rookie season on the practice squad. The 49ers can be expected to target this position in the draft. Parker is listed because he played 20 games (seven starts) over the past two seasons with the Detroit Lions. The above six probably will not be the top six when the 49ers break camp. And expect Marcelino McCrary-Ball to make a spirited bid for a roster spot.Ĭornerback (6): Charvarius Ward, Deommodore Lenoir, Sam Womack, Isaiah Oliver, Ambry Thomas, A.J. This is a spot where the 49ers also figure to add a draft pick or priority free agent. Linebacker (5): Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, Oren Burks, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Curtis Robinsonīurks, one of the 49ers' core special-teams players, took over as the 49ers' third linebacker when Azeez Al-Shaair was unavailable. The 49ers can be expected to continue to add players, including a draft pick or two, to head into camp with healthy competition. They signed three veterans and also have high hopes for Davis to make an impact after spending last season working his way back from an ACL tear. The 49ers lost four significant contributors along the defensive line. Also, the door is wide open for someone up from the practice squad, such as Jason Poe, to win a backup role.ĭefensive line (10): Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave, Arik Armstead, Clelin Ferrell, Javon Kinlaw, Drake Jackson, Kevin Givens, T.Y. The 49ers figure to increase competition via the draft. There is some uncertainty at right tackle, where McKivitz and Moore likely will compete to replace Mike McGlinchey. Offensive line (8): Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jake Brendel, Spencer Burford, Colton McKivitz, Jaylon Moore, Jon Feliciano, Nick Zakelj 99, 101 and 102, it is reasonable that tight end would be one of the positions for them to target. If the 49ers keep their late-third-round picks at Nos. The 49ers can be expected to keep a fourth tight end, as they have in the past. Tight end (3): George Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley There should be considerable competition for the last couple spots at receiver. Martin appeared in two games after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. The onus is on Gray to win a roster spot after he spent his rookie season learning the playbook and how to work as a professional. Wide receiver (6): Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Ray-Ray McCloud, Danny Gray, Tay Martin Not-so-bold prediction for the upcoming season is that Juszczyk will be selected to his eighth consecutive Pro Bowl. Sure, the 49ers can add a veteran on a minimum salary or an undrafted rookie, but these are clearly the four backs who are ticketed for the regular-season roster. Running back (4): Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, Jordan Mason, Ty Davis-Price Regardless of the to-be-determined order to open the season, the 49ers are virtually guaranteed to keep three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Quarterback (3): Trey Lance, Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold While there are specific needs, Lynch/Shanahan have done a good job of going into the draft allowing them to pick best player available.
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