The NFL offseason is where optimism typically thrives. That’s particularly true for the 49ers, a team that went to the Super Bowl last year and kept most of its roster intact.
It’s not all good for the entire team though. While some players have seen their stock climb since Super Bowl LIV, others have seen a dip. We’ll be keeping track of the risers and fallers throughout the offseason. Here’s the initial stock report in the middle of what should’ve been OTAs.
Stock up: The rookies
This is an obvious one. Every first-year player joins the team with optimism swirling about their potential. Once the rookies hit the field and perform, there’s a chance to either keep rising or take a dramatic step back. San Francisco only selected five players in the draft, then signed 10 undrafted free agents. They’ll need a few of those first-year players to continue their upward trend if they’re going to compete for a Super Bowl again in 2020.