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I would add athletic TE to the list.

Players like Fannin or Warren would be great additions to be Kittles heir apparent.

The other option would be an a Juszczyk "OW" style TE/FB

Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

This is an easy fix to me, draft a LT prospect to compete for LG. They can spend the next couple of years developing next to Trent.

Originally posted by Butter:
I would add athletic TE to the list.

Players like Fannin or Warren would be great additions to be Kittles heir apparent.

The other option would be an a Juszczyk "OW" style TE/FB

Nyck Harbor

Stack 15 - 20 lbs, make him a TE?

YGM back on the injury list after returning to action against the Colts. I could see them adding another big DE early in the draft to rotate with Bosa & Williams since YGM can't stay healthy.

Originally posted by hummbabybear_1:
YGM back on the injury list after returning to action against the Colts. I could see them adding another big DE early in the draft to rotate with Bosa & Williams since YGM can't stay healthy.

Gross-Matos is a FA after this season, he isn't signed for 2026.

Originally posted by Butter:

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

This is an easy fix to me, draft a LT prospect to compete for LG. They can spend the next couple of years developing next to Trent.

We could take a high traits guy to play at swing tackle (Isaiah World?) but someone mor ready (Logan Jones) to play at guard initially before sliding over to center.

I wonder if Burford factors into their longterm plans. I do like the idea that he can play LT and LG and has experience at RG.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
We could take a high traits guy to play at swing tackle (Isaiah World?) but someone mor ready (Logan Jones) to play at guard initially before sliding over to center.

I wonder if Burford factors into their longterm plans. I do like the idea that he can play LT and LG and has experience at RG.

I don't see Burford getting Jaylon Moore money in free agency so I think he will be back as swing tackle and/or starting guard.

Originally posted by TopDogBerkeley:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
We could take a high traits guy to play at swing tackle (Isaiah World?) but someone mor ready (Logan Jones) to play at guard initially before sliding over to center.

I wonder if Burford factors into their longterm plans. I do like the idea that he can play LT and LG and has experience at RG.

I don't see Burford getting Jaylon Moore money in free agency so I think he will be back as swing tackle and/or starting guard.

I definitely don't see that either, but I can see someone giving him low starter money as I don't think we necessarily see him as the longterm starter. I hope he is extended, but we'll see.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
We could take a high traits guy to play at swing tackle (Isaiah World?) but someone mor ready (Logan Jones) to play at guard initially before sliding over to center.

I wonder if Burford factors into their longterm plans. I do like the idea that he can play LT and LG and has experience at RG.

49ers prefer developing later round OL picks, but they did take McGlinchey at #9 and Banks at #48 so this might be the year we see one taken early.

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

Some of the positions of need I agree with and some good ones are mentioned here. But I got to say no on WR in the 1st round. We don't need it and we tend to bust it a lot too.

2nd - Deebo - head case, injured a lot and now gone.
1st - Aiyuk - Rodman level head case. Almost Aldon Smith level. Severe injury. Gone by the end of the season. Quit on the team after huge contract.
1st - Pearsall - Injured all the time. ZERO TD's all season. You should see the endzone 3 - 5 times even as a #2 WR. Barely plays. Drafted too high. Really concerned about him now.

Our picks high up at WR are horrible. Lets fill offensive and defensive line. Maybe Safety. It would be a mistake for this team. They don't know how to pick them anyway. Their history is awful.

Originally posted by hummbabybear_1:
49ers prefer developing later round OL picks, but they did take McGlinchey at #9 and Banks at #48 so this might be the year we see one taken early.

this year the OT draft is awful this is not the year to take an OT

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

Some of the positions of need I agree with and some good ones are mentioned here. But I got to say no on WR in the 1st round. We don't need it and we tend to bust it a lot too.

2nd - Deebo - head case, injured a lot and now gone.
1st - Aiyuk - Rodman level head case. Almost Aldon Smith level. Severe injury. Gone by the end of the season. Quit on the team after huge contract.
1st - Pearsall - Injured all the time. ZERO TD's all season. You should see the endzone 3 - 5 times even as a #2 WR. Barely plays. Drafted too high. Really concerned about him now.

Our picks high up at WR are horrible. Lets fill offensive and defensive line. Maybe Safety. It would be a mistake for this team. They don't know how to pick them anyway. Their history is awful.

What are you talking about? So Deebo and Ayiuk were horrible?

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

Some of the positions of need I agree with and some good ones are mentioned here. But I got to say no on WR in the 1st round. We don't need it and we tend to bust it a lot too.

2nd - Deebo - head case, injured a lot and now gone.
1st - Aiyuk - Rodman level head case. Almost Aldon Smith level. Severe injury. Gone by the end of the season. Quit on the team after huge contract.
1st - Pearsall - Injured all the time. ZERO TD's all season. You should see the endzone 3 - 5 times even as a #2 WR. Barely plays. Drafted too high. Really concerned about him now.

Our picks high up at WR are horrible. Lets fill offensive and defensive line. Maybe Safety. It would be a mistake for this team. They don't know how to pick them anyway. Their history is awful.

What are you talking about? So Deebo and Ayiuk were horrible?

Aiyuk is horrible in the end for sure. At total disaster to give a huge contract to that clown. Dee_VAH was pretty good but injured a lot, a head case, and now left town.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by ritz126:
Here is how i see it

1) LG: This feels like the weakest spot on the OL. The unit has played well overall, but LG could really use a plug-and-play starter.

2) DT: With several upcoming FAs, this is an area to address. Collins and West have looked solid, but adding a disruptive interior DT would help the pass rush

3) WR: I expect Jennings to be re-signed and we have Pearsall, but we still need another difference-maker. I could see a WR in the 1st round—adding another weapon would be huge, especially someone with a similar skillset to Aiyuk.

4) S: Solid group overall, but no true standout. They're good against the run, struggle a bit in coverage, and a true ball-hawk would elevate the defense.

Other notes:

EDGE: The pass rush looks rough right now, but getting Bosa and Williams back changes that fast. Ferrell, Huff, and Okuayinonu are solid depth. A mid-round speed rusher wouldn't hurt, but I don't see this as a top need.

OT: McKivitz has played well, and if Trent comes back for another year, spending high draft capital here doesn't make much sense given other needs.

Some of the positions of need I agree with and some good ones are mentioned here. But I got to say no on WR in the 1st round. We don't need it and we tend to bust it a lot too.

2nd - Deebo - head case, injured a lot and now gone.
1st - Aiyuk - Rodman level head case. Almost Aldon Smith level. Severe injury. Gone by the end of the season. Quit on the team after huge contract.
1st - Pearsall - Injured all the time. ZERO TD's all season. You should see the endzone 3 - 5 times even as a #2 WR. Barely plays. Drafted too high. Really concerned about him now.

Our picks high up at WR are horrible. Lets fill offensive and defensive line. Maybe Safety. It would be a mistake for this team. They don't know how to pick them anyway. Their history is awful.

What are you talking about? So Deebo and Ayiuk were horrible?

Aiyuk is horrible in the end for sure. At total disaster to give a huge contract to that clown. Dee_VAH was pretty good but injured a lot, a head case, and now left town.

Pro bowlers and 1st and 2nd team all pros, made the SB with both . So no, no, not horrible and not a disaster