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The San Francisco 49ers represents the biggest pivot point in the NFL’s 2021 Draft after its deal with the Miami Dolphins, which caused shock waves in the league.
Now choosing the third overall place in the first round after sending the 12th choice and two future debuts to Miami, the Niners are ready to land the defender of the future.
General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan are under significant pressure to ensure that they make the right choice that will determine the direction of the franchise in the next decade.
With Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson expected to leave the board with choices one and two, it is a three horse race between Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Mac Jones to become the successor to Jimmy Garoppolo.
Who is Garoppolo’s heir apparent to 49ers?
The 49ers have claimed that Garoppolo will remain a defender in 2021, but regardless of whether or not they keep their word, the rest of the draft will be about providing a large list of potential customers who can put the next season’s caller in a position to contend to go deep. in the playoffs.
San Francisco has no glaring holes after the free agency and can therefore use the rest of the project to build on its strengths and resolve any small weaknesses with its eight remaining choices after the first round.
Adding depth to the cornerback and edge rusher is likely to be the focus of Niners, while they may also be looking to increase their options on the offensive line on the wide receiver. All of these areas are covered in this latest simulation sketch for San Francisco.