Does Michigan's Will Johnson make sense for 49ers?

Kyle and Chris go through a full seven-round mock NFL draft simulation for the 49ers that goes heavy in the trenches over their first four picks. They break down the thoughts behind going with an edge rusher 11th overall, then trading back for a tackle, defensive tackle and potential starting guard in the middle of Round 3. Did they solve the roster issues for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch?

Kyle and Chris discuss if taking Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell or South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori would be terrible for the 49ers with the No. 11 pick in the NFL draft. Conventional wisdom suggests it might not be the best idea, but there are logical reasons they could make sense.

Kyle and Chris discuss why the 49ers could benefit from three quarterbacks going in the top 10 of the NFL draft, the Jordan Mason trade, why the front office might be prioritizing the draft and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris discuss the wild overreaction to the start of free agency for the San Francisco 49ers, and why there's reason to be optimistic about the team despite so many players leaving. First, the show starts with a cold open about Mack Jones signing to become the new backup quarterback, and they also look at how the outgoing free agents will be replaced, and what resources the team could use to in the draft to add to various position groups.

First, Chris opens the podcast with his thoughts on the departures of Dre Greenlaw and Kyle Juszczyk after the news came down Monday evening. Then, Kyle joins the recording from earlier in the afternoon to discuss the start of free agency, the wave of players leaving, and why it might not be as terrible as it seems that so many players are exiting the roster. Finally, Chris offers up six NFL draft prospects he thinks would be good picks for San Francisco at No. 11 overall.

Kyle and Chris break down the possibility of the 49ers adding Joey Bosa after he was released by the Los Angeles Chargers, and why it could test their new philosophy when it comes to adding aging players that could come at a high price tag. Then they offer early takes about an intriguing draft prospect with the No. 11 overall pick.

Chris Biderman reacts to the San Francisco 49ers trading Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders. What it means for Kyle Shanahan's receiving corps, why the dead money is less of an issue than it seems, the team trying to get younger and cheaper, and a lot more.

Kyle and Chris come up with six realistic free agent additions at positions of need for the San Francisco 49ers that might not be the biggest names, but could provide upgrades to the roster. The names including some that are familiar with Robert Saleh, and even a former player the 49ers drafted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down NFL Media draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's mock draft for the San Francisco 49ers where he pegged Michigan cornerback Will Johnson at pick No. 11. Why a cornerback could make sense despite the team having needs elsewhere, how free agency could impact the line of thinking, the fit and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down the idea of the San Francisco 49ers adding a big name receiver like Davante Adams or Tee Higgins in light of the Deebo Samuel trade news, and they have early thoughts about the 11th overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices