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

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?

People in this episode

Host: Damon Bruce

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• 49ers
• Rookies
• Team Roster
• Free Agency
• Sports Analysis

Keywords

• 49ers
• NFL Draft
• Shanahan
• rookies
• free agency
• team roster
• sports talk

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Organizations: 49ers, Giants, Warriors

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