Shanahan Says Rookies Might Not Make the Team — Did the 49ers Draft Just to Draft?

From Damon Bruce Plus: 49ers, Warriors, Giants, National Headlines, Bay Area Sports Talk by Damon Bruce

April 28, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 1020

About this episode

Damon Bruce discusses the implications of the 49ers' draft strategy and the performance of their rookies.

So what was the point of trading back three times to stockpile picks if the guys you're drafting can't beat out the roster you just built in free agency?

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