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If only we could have an average offense then there wouldn't be so much bitching. As it stands we have one of the worst offenses in the league, yardage and points scored. 27th with tons of assets invested. Another WR isn't going to make much difference when the QB struggles making basic passes. It's crazy how we ship off these receivers but still tugging the along behind us....

Mind you we also didn’t see those horrendous turnovers at center ice last game. That is the biggest issue. Other than him taking plays off or being straight lazy.

He's the backup plan, but not the target.

Mix of two new regular rotation guys, plus all the injuries to the dline through the season. They never got time to gel, and because of that Rod didn't get a chance to move them around much til the end of the season after Slavin came back. Don't think he was 100% for most of the time he's played so they tried to protect Slavin by putting him with Chatfield who's the teams probably second best defensive defender normally. Ideal scenario You would have had time to gel and ended up with the following with more time played together going into the playoffs. Slavin - Walker Miller - Chatfield Nikishin - Ghosty

It will prove Tepper’s litmus test was making Bryce Young work. Dan Morgan isn’t an idiot.

Brooks was a total freak accident. I still think he has great football in front of him. XL is a tough call. I think Mingo just didn't have it. XL, hopefully, just got a big head and did not take himself seriously during his first off-season. If he has learned after last year's struggles that's a bonus. I wouldn't be past keeping XL for the next two years AND drafting another WR this year. Only owing 4.4 million over two years is a bargain compared to signing a free agent. He may not get a jersey this year on game days. If we don't go WR in the first round I wouldn't opposed to looking at Elijah Sarratt, Germie Bernard, or Antonio Williams in the second or trade up from 83.

Defense is definitely a concern going into the postseason. We lose guys in front of the net way too often. I'm not sure what happened this year, but we're out of position constantly.

Its completely ridiculous to think they need more 1st round wr's to have an average offense.

This draft is not strong at WR.

Three first round wide receivers in a row for our offense to sputter near the bottom of the rankings.

Then Dan Morgan should be on the hot seat. Wasting a first and second rounder in a pivotal year is unforgivable.

If they draft a 1st round receiver he's gone.

They addressed D in free agency in a big way (Edge, ILB) and they signed a starting OT and a player they think could be a swing OT in reserve. They have claimed to be adding "Weapons" to the offense. I think that will be their focus. I agree 100% that we need a T, but a reserve, developmental OT in a weak (at the top) draft does little to address that weakness in 2026. If they are telling the truth, a reserve developmental OT is not a weapon. The will draft a WR if that statement and their actions in free agency are accurate. That does not mean we ignore OT--I just dont see where he takes a T if he is filling holes. As a coach, I am concerned about OT, but when I look at the roster, I see bigger immediate problems. S: We are OK if you want Scott for another season. Not ideal. There is also talk of Smith-Wade being moved to S. If so, we need a CBN. DT: Who took Robinson's job? He played a lot. All DTs (NT-DE) were average to below average, (except Derrick Brown) including 280 lb wharton. We need a DT (my preference for the first pick, to be honest) I am guessing a DT will be our third rounder? ILB: Unless we want Wallace out there in coverage, we need a compliment to Lloyd. I think Lloyd's starting mate is the second rounder. (speculating) This pick is likely to occur in the second round because it is for a starting position. WR: Some are fine with what we have. sIn 2025, Coker had 3 TDs on 394 yards. Legette had 3 TDs and 363 yards--and only 1 drop. I love Coker, but neither should make us feel secure about WR with those numbers. A lot depends on both stepping up in 2026, but Canales has been screaming weapons. Could he mean Tight end? That depends on how good they feel about Coker and XL. Center: You can get a player ready to start relatively early in the middle rounds. Very similar to the OT situation but I think C may be more of a priority right now than OT. Tight End: They seem to like Delp from Georgia who projects round 4. CB: There was some talk of moving Smith-Wade to S (to learn for a season with Scott, maybe?) and that might require adding CB depth inside. Tackle?: I agree that we need one, but this draft is simply not strong at the top at T. The ONLY way to get a quality OT that is still developmental is to take one in round 1. Canales has all but said we are not doing that. But after the first 40 picks or so, they pretty much level out for a good while. The fifth rounders and the third rounders are about the same. For that Reason, I am guessing (It is all guesses) that they take someone like the OT from Boston College or Memphis. Work with the OL coach (OT specialist) for a season. I dunno

Buffalo plays Dallas in the last game. But Dallas has nothing to play for.

Then Dan should be quietly shown the door if this happens

If you throw Boston into that mix, I think that is what they do if I were forced to bet. I think they have Delp (TE UGa) on their list; if he is there, watch him in round 4. Rodriguez (going at the end of round 1) and Hill and maybe Golday as the second pick. I think they would like to trade back a bit in the first round and add a third. With those picks, a G/C, DT, or maybe a S makes sense. I don't see OT until the fifth round or so. There are some projects with upside there.

Cj carr is the draft darling this week. But I will admit the kid is legit. Just needs seasoning. His arm talent is pretty sick

It allows us to trade back without compromising quality. If a team wants a player or has a huge need, we are open for business. We pick just ahead of Pittsburgh, and I am confident that a team like the Jets or Cardinals or even the Rams will want to move ahead of them for Ty Simpson. A lot of people are down on him, and I get it, and next year is a QB draft--so they say (I think they said that about this year--but the QBs from South Carolina, Miami, Penn State, LSU, etc. fell off the map.) Simpson could use a year behind Rodgers or Smith or Stafford or even Brissett. I see the Cardinals being the team to watch. Some say, "They will take Simpson in Round 2..." Not if they want the fifth year AND not if they think others might be interested. I know this is a reach, but I see it happening.

I never said "I want a WR" I said that it is time to consider the possibility. Keep up. But your premise is based on the fact that you think a WR would be sitting on the bench and not part of a rotation or certain sets. Would Cooper be better than XL? The only way a T plays in 2026 is in the event of injury, for the most part. We have 2 starting tackles right now--2 is how many we need. We have 2 starting WRs right now. We need 3 or 4.

Yep, in this draft tier 2 opens up around pick 9/10. And that tier is probably 30 players that are all ranked pretty tightly together. Good problem for us to have for once

Thats a bit weird as we havent hosted a first round TE prospect yet

I dont agree with these percentages for us… but here ya go https://x.com/sfdata9ers/status/2043007417827381640?s=46

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Yup. Hopefully Brandon adds some muscle this off-season but he'll probably be resting his shoulder for a while so I doubt it. Miles should probably be replaced but I don't think we find a better 4th option to be honest. So is it better to add depth along side williams and Coby or try to upgrade the 4/5 . I think adding depth will probably be more beneficial than trying to upgrade starters and bank on Brandon and Kons continuing development. I really don't think they are going to make the playoffs unfortunately. I think the big hole they put themselves in has exhausted them. They've been amazing since January 1 but I think it's come at a cost and their legs are gone.