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This offseason, the San Francisco 49ers chose to go quantity over elite quality, electing against signing a big-name free agent and instead dishing out a number of mid-level contracts at several positions.
In doing so, the 49ers addressed defensive line, cornerback, and linebacker, while re-signing or extending a few of their own players, putting together a sneaky good offseason.
It was important for San Francisco to fill a number of their holes with depth, but they did so while retaining flexibility for the future, dishing out mainly two-year contracts, with the opportunity of potentially moving on after a season if needed.
Now, the team’s focus shifts to the NFL Draft, where they have a crucial period ahead of them, as the 49ers haven’t found high-end success in either of their last two classes.
Round 6, Pick 221: CB Tariq Castro-Fields
Round 7, Pick 262: QB Brock Purdy
Looking at the group, only Brock Purdy has become a regular contributor for the team, albeit emerging as a Top 15 option at the most important position in football.
But, top picks Drake Jackson, Tyrion Davis-Price, and Danny Gray have failed to carve out a role with the 49ers, with the running back getting cut already.
Spencer Burford struggled at right guard in Year 2, prompting the 49ers to go with Jon Feliciano as their starter, which is the expectation once again in 2024.
Samuel Womack’s trajectory was pointing upwards after beating out Darqueze Dennard for the starting nickel corner spot, but lost his job quickly, and has been a special-teamer for much of his time with the 49ers.