Groups are completed drafting, Deebo Samuel continues to be on the 49ers roster, and plenty of questions certain had been in your minds earlier than touchdown on this week’s mailbag:
Persons are having a coronary heart assault about drafting a operating again. Are they proper to endure or ought to they belief the method? (@WranglerMickey)
Enjoying operating again for the 49ers seems a extra perilous job than scaling the Salesforce Tower. Depth was a necessity, due to the place’s damage toll, and maybe to take some strain off Samuel’s hybrid position. Ty Davis-Worth’s energy may be a pleasant changeup to Elijah Mitchell’s productiveness. What made the decide so stunning is it’s the second straight 12 months a third-rounder went on a operating again (2020: Trey Sermon). That’s dangerous, particularly when the “Shanahan system” has confirmed to extract worth from virtually any rusher, together with the undrafted lot.
Will Grey make a formidable impression this 12 months with the way in which Trey can sling it? (@jbird49er)
Danny Grey is the speedster that may be a great, down-field risk. However how usually? The 49ers aren’t identified to throw deep, and even when Jimmy Garoppolo’s arm was why, Grey received’t be an every-down risk nor an every-series one. Trey Lance’s cannon ought to imply a number of extra deep pictures per sport, nevertheless. They’ll seemingly sprinkle Grey in, assuming Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings and Ray-Ray McCloud are the extra featured receivers.
Are we not planning on buying and selling Deebo since we didn’t commerce him for a first-round decide? (@keagan_reas)
Right. And that was the plan going into the draft. The 49ers completely don't need to deal Deebo Samuel. Gives from the New York Jets and Detroit Lions reportedly included first-round picks, however “nothing was remotely shut” to honest worth for the All-Professional catalyst, Kyle Shanahan stated. A player-for-player deal appears the one viable avenue for a deal till, say, the commerce deadline at midseason or subsequent draft.
Of the draft picks, are any anticipated to begin Week 1? (@49ers_dude)
No, until edge rusher Drake Jackson proves he’s so explosive that Samson Ebukam ($5.9 million wage) is deemed expendable. Or until cornerback Sam Womack claims the nickel position. Or until Spencer Burford or Nick Zakelj win a guard spot in a sudden transformation from faculty tackles.
Who’s your favourite UDFA? Which one do you expect can have the largest impression? (@gonzo7v)
The 49ers signed 14 undrafted free brokers, together with a trio of defensive backs who might discover their approach into the unstable secondary: Qwantrezz Knight (UCLA), Leon O’Neal (Texas A&M), Tayler Hawkins (San Diego State). Knight resembles Okay’Waun Williams (each put on No. 24), O’Neal seems like a strong security, and Hawkins provides versatility and management.
If Alex Mack retires, who do you assume would be the beginning heart? (@scottz46)
The main, in-house candidates are Jake Brendel and Daniel Brunskill, the latter of whom would slide over from proper guard, the place the 49ers appear intent on growing a transformed faculty sort out (Jaylon Moore, Colton McKivitz, Spencer Burford, Nick Zakelj). J.C. Tretter is the chief within the free company clubhouse; Tretter took over in Cleveland a 12 months after Mack left for Atlanta.
Defensive beginning lineup? (@trujillo4life)
Presuming they’re going through a passing formation, as a result of that's the majority of motion:
Defensive position: Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, Javon Kinlaw, Samson Ebukam/Drake Jackson. Linebacker: Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw.
Cornerback: Charvarius Ward, Emmanuel Moseley, Ambry Thomas
Security: Jimmie Ward, Talanoa Hufanga
What's the crew’s largest potential weak point post-draft? (@haseebhsyed)
The favored goal is the offensive line’s inside. May very well be security. Don’t overlook tight finish, the place there’s stays a steep drop-off if George Kittle is injured.
Who has essentially the most upside? (@nickarriaga)
It’s the prospect they used their first-round decide on – final 12 months: quarterback Trey Lance. His upside is great. So is his draw back if he flounders. Anybody with All-Professional potential on this class? They’ve acquired years to mildew into that, like Kittle, Samuel and Fred Warner did.
My tackle the draft is the 49ers used it for depth and to provide starters for later years. (@adawgslife)
Ditto.
Ideas on re-signing Jason Verrett? (@soleil1127)
Find it irresistible. Few in NFL historical past have been so decided to lengthen injury-laden careers. He’s missed 73 of 113 video games since 2014. If he can rebound from his ACL tear in final season’s opener, he’d definitely should get on the sector. A midseason return can be the cautious, gradual play however don’t be shocked if he’s prepared Week 1.
What's the No. 1 want for the 2023 second-round decide? (@mark.shapiro.80)
Thanks for the reminder the 49ers’ first-round decide subsequent 12 months was additionally a part of the Lance bounty. So, their prime decide subsequent 12 months is in Spherical 2 like final week’s. Prime want: offensive sort out, in the event that they let Mike McGlinchey stroll or if Trent Williams begins eyeing retirement. Subsequent place: security, as a result of Jimmie Ward’s newest contract expires this season.