My OPINION of what San Fransisco is doing has nothing to do with the outcome of the draft.
San Fran is the #1 pick. In past drafts, clubs with the #1 tend to find THEIR pick and work out a deal before the draft. But, they don't usually waiver this much. And, rarely is it mentioned of trading the #1. Most teams are focused on 1 guy. They want their pick to set a tone for the coming season. They want to solidify their direction. Not play games. I'm not impressed with San Frans handling of the #1 pick.
Last year, yes, San Diego eventually traded their pick. But, they did not waiver on WHO they wanted. It was Rivers the entire time. And, they did not allow the Manning's to dictate to them. They showed great poise and authority with the #1 pick. When they drafted Eli, you could tell by Eli's face, San Diego had sent a clear message.
And, not only did they get their guy, Rivers, they also manufactured one intimidating trade to acquire him. They stood firm and dictated to everyone else. That showed leadership and perseverance. And, that carried forward throughout the year. An organization that was criticized and ridiculed suddenly began shaping it's own destiny by doing things people saiid they "couldn't do". Everyone said they "couldn't" draft Eli. They "had" to draft Rivers. Well, they did get Rivers AFTER they drafted Eli.
Everyone said they HAD to deal with Rivers to get him into camp and take over as starter. They kept Brees and made Rivers DEAL with them on their terms. Everyone said they HAD to release Brees after this year. That they could NOT have both on the roster next year. Well, here they are.
Doing what they WANT to do. And now, the league respects them.
Now, look at San Fransisco. In an obvious situation in which their team NEEDS leadership and firm footing, they are waivering on a direction. In my OPINION, it does not bode well for San Fran's future to be this indecisive days before the draft. Palmer, Carr, even Eli, etc.... the #1 is usually a forgone conclusion. When the worst team in the league cannot decide with the #1 pick, it's not a good sign of things to come for 49er fans.