Draft Lessons from the 49ers?

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Trying to figure out McDaniel and what he'll look for in the draft, the San Francisco 49ers are perhaps the best blueprint we have.

Obviously, we all think of Kyle Shanahan as an offensive coach. My impression is he's mostly hands off with the defense.

But the draft? Look at all the first round picks spent during the Shanahan/Lynch era.

DeForest Buckner DE
Joshua Barnett OG
Solomon Thomas DT
Reuben Foster LB
Mike McGlinchey OT
Nick Bosa DE
Javon Kinlaw DT
Brandon Aiyuk WR
Trey Lance QB

It's been mostly about the trenches. Also, very hit and miss. Thomas was drafted instead of Mahomes. Bosa is an absolute stud.

 

[1972forever]

Hopefully the Dolphins will have as much success in the first round this year. Especially with the fact their first round pick is from the 49ers.

 

[Danny]

like every team, you get hit or miss with many of the players you draft

 

[Mike McDaniel]

At the end of the day, it's all about the trenches. The last two Super Bowls prove that beyond a reasonable doubt. Get as many bodies as you can on both sides of the ball and hope for the best. Even the best GMs in history have missed on a ton of players, because guys bust for any number of unforeseen reasons

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

At the end of the day, it's all about the trenches. The last two Super Bowls prove that beyond a reasonable doubt. Get as many bodies as you can on both sides of the ball and hope for the best. Even the best GMs in history have missed on a ton of players, because guys bust for any number of unforeseen reasons

Right. I remember liking Foster, but he had some off the field issues. Solomon Thomas over Patrick Mahomes will haunt SF unless Lance comes through.

Have to think the 49ers would have made it to the super bowl with Mahomes. That would be a scary good team.

 

[Mach2]

I'm not sure how much we can glean from what the 49ers have done specifically. Not all teams have the same weaknesses.

I think most would agree that solid line play, on both sides of the ball, is a necessity for establishing any semblance of consistency. Getting pressure is imperative when facing a top level offense. I'm sure that's why they have invested heavily on Dline. We also have issues getting pressure organically.

For the most part, aside from Deebo and Kittle, the skills are largely a product of the system. One could argue that even Deebo greatly benefits from the creativity of the coaching staff. Aivuk is solid, but not spectacular. Other than that, I see jags.

The draft, and FA have to work hand in hand to complement each other. If you look at their roster, it's surprising how few big name FAs they have aquired, and how they have made it work, such that it has, with other teams castoffs, and their own higher round picks sprinkled in.

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[zach attach]

My hope is that McDaniel and Grier have the time and energy into putting the best plan out there. McDaniel's ingredients for this team will be revealing in where we go the next few seasons. I'm pretty excited about it.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I'm not sure how much we can glean from what the 49ers have done specifically. Not all teams have the same weaknesses.

I think most would agree that solid line play, on both sides of the ball, is a necessity for establishing any semblance of consistency. Getting pressure is imperative when facing a top level offense. I'm sure that's why they have invested heavily on Dline. We also have issues getting pressure organically.

For the most part, aside from Deebo and Kittle, the skills are largely a product of the system. One could argue that even Deebo greatly benefits from the creativity of the coaching staff. Aivuk is solid, but not spectacular. Other than that, I see jags.

The draft, and FA have to work hand in hand to complement each other. If you look at their roster, it's surprising how few big name FAs they have aquired, and how they have made it work, such that it has, with other teams castoffs, and their own higher round picks sprinkled in.

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So true that each team has different strengths and weaknesses. Just thought the emphasis on the defensive line in SF was worth sharing.

But, McDaniel could go heavy on offense the next couple of years. I don't think that would surprise anyone.

 

[Mach2]

So true that each team has different strengths and weaknesses. Just thought the emphasis on the defensive line in SF was worth sharing.

But, McDaniel could go heavy on offense the next couple of years. I don't think that would surprise anyone.

Yes, I took note of that in your list. I was going to look and see what condition the dline was in before Shanahan arrived, but got sidetracked down a different rabbit hole....lol

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Yes, I took note of that in your list. I was going to look and see what condition the dline was in before Shanahan arrived, but got sidetracked down a different rabbit hole....lol

We must be about the same age. Lol.

 

[Mach2]

We must be about the same age. Lol.

Young in spirit and mind ............ Body not so much........ It is true that youth is wasted on the young