The belief around NFL circles for the last few months is that the Raiders are only interested in two first-round quarterbacks in this year’s class; Bryce Young (Alabama) and C.J. Stroud (Ohio State). But what are the chances that either player is available past pick No. 2? In a recent mock draft by Eric Edholm of NFL.com, he had Young being picked at No. 1 and Will Anderson Jr. … [Read more...] about Raiders trade up for a quarterback in latest NFL.com mock draft
Archives for April 2023
Off the Field: Brock Purdy Joins Kelce Brothers on New Heights Podcast 🎧
Brock Purdy detailed his first year in the NFL from being drafted as Mr. Irrelevant to his offseason recovery and every defining moment in between. … [Read more...] about Off the Field: Brock Purdy Joins Kelce Brothers on New Heights Podcast 🎧
5 biggest takeaways from John Lynch’s pre draft press conference: Purdy is Plan A
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Reading too much into what Lynch had to say on Monday General manager John Lynch spoke with the media on Monday afternoon, touching on a number of subjects ahead of the draft. I focused on the five things that, I thought, were the biggest takeaways from his presser, and explained why those words from Lynch carry … [Read more...] about 5 biggest takeaways from John Lynch’s pre draft press conference: Purdy is Plan A
6 Day 2 cornerback candidates who should be on the 49ers’ radar
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The depth in the cornerback class can significantly help San Francisco. The 49ers could go in any direction with their three picks late in the third round of this week’s draft. But given the sheer depth at the position and San Francisco’s lack of dependable reserves behind their starters in the secondary, it seems likely the … [Read more...] about 6 Day 2 cornerback candidates who should be on the 49ers’ radar
Did John Lynch foreshadow the 49ers strategy with Brandon Aiyuk and his future?
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Aiyuk will be a part of the 49ers future. But will it be for the foreseeable future? Yesterday’s pre-draft press conference with John Lynch yielded some typical media-trained answers and statements littered with sayings such as: “due diligence,” “competing,” and “excitement.” But Lynch was asked about the rumors … [Read more...] about Did John Lynch foreshadow the 49ers strategy with Brandon Aiyuk and his future?