firstrounders

Foerster explains why 49ers don’t need first-rounders on O-line

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Foerster Breaks Down Why 49ers Are Fine Without First-Round Picks on O-Line The 49ers run-game coordinator and offensive line coach, Chris Foerster, made a case for why the team doesn’t necessarily need to draft offensive linemen in the first round of the NFL Draft. Foerster believes that prioritizing players who touch the ball and can … Read more

Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?

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Monitoring the 2021 first-rounders’ fifth-year options: Which options have been exercised or declined? NFL teams must decide whether to pick up fifth-year options on the rookie contracts of 2021 first-round draft picks by the end of Thursday. Some teams will sign players to contract extensions, while others will pick up the option or decline it. … Read more

Ranking top five NFL rookie RBs by who will be most productive in 2023, with first-rounders leading the way

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Running backs were back on the board in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft — and therefore Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs begin their pro careers with elevated expectations.  After the Robinson and Gibbs selections on Day 1, the position as a whole was littered with a diverse collection of talented runners; many, … Read more