Winners and losers after the 49ers ‘21 draft: Offensive addition
The running backs were put on notice this weekend.
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We’ve asked you to grade the 49ers draft. Now, let’s look at some winners and losers on the Niners now that the NFL Draft is complete. According to Next Gen Stats, the 49ers had the fifth-most athletic draft class. Athleticism matters in athletics, and you should always side with the athlete.
With each pick, someone on San Francisco’s roster is affected. Let’s take a look at some winners and losers on the offensive side of the ball after the Niners draft. Today, we’ll stick to the offensive side of the ball.
LA made me, Miami saved me. - @JJPhillips15
The @MiamiDolphins got he best defensive player in the draft at 18. Phillips is the best pass rusher and edge defender in the draft period. Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 30, 2021
RD 1 | PICK 18 - Jaelan Phillips EDGE, Miami
An elite pro day performance which included a 4.18-second short shuttle and 4.57 40 at 260-pounds helped Phillips earn the 3rd-highest athleticism score (93) and highest overall score (85) among EDGE in this year s draft class. pic.twitter.com/GEismSBAeg Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 30, 2021
The NFL Draft is upon us. There’s little secret about the first two picks, but the last couple of months have made it painfully clear how uncertain the rest of the picks between the 49ers and Broncos will go. Could George Paton grab a quarterback? Perhaps, but the one he likes has to be available.
What follows is my best guess at tonight’s draft selections if Atlanta decides to take the heir to Matt Ryan. If you’ve kept up with my work, you’ll know this is not my favorite scenario.
1.1 - Trevor Lawrence - QB - Clemson
PRO BOWL PROBABILITY: 28%
The modern-day NFL cornerback must have ideal athletic traits to mirror in coverage, enough length to match up against the league s bigger receivers and disrupt passing lanes, and tape that shows the player can put it all together. Stokes fits each part of that description. At 6-foot and 194-pounds, with 32 and 3/4-inch arms, Stokes ran a 4.29 40 at Georgia’s pro day, fast enough to be ranked as the second-fastest time among the 265 scouting combine invitees from this year’s class, behind only Auburn receiver Anthony Schwartz (4.25 seconds).
While size and speed are some of the traits that often make for a successful cornerback, the ability to make plays on the football is a desirable skill set no matter the defensive system. Stokes finished his junior season with a team-high four interceptions, including two returned for a touchdown. Out of all of the corners in this year’s class, Stokes has the highest probability of making a Pro Bowl within his f
Rams have void to fill at TE with Gerald Everett gone
L.A. ran 2-TE sets 30 percent of time in 2020
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Apr 27, 2021
With the increase in the use of two TE sets last season for the Los Angeles Rams, the tight end position has gained more value in head coach Sean McVay’s offense.
Gone are the days when the Rams lined up in three-receiver sets virtually every play during the tenure of McVay. Over the past two years, McVay has focused more on building diversity in personnel groupings and formations from snap to snap, forcing defenses to adjust more each week.