49ers Draft: Left Guard, DE, or Trade?

0:00Hard to believe has been over 20 years since the 49ers took Alex Smith with the number one overall pick. Now they're sitting at number 27, and fans are buzzing with questions in this pre-draft mailbag. The big one, would they grab a left guard early? Is there only open starting spot on offense, but they rarely go that route in round 1? Could be a boom or bust like pass picks. Speaking of needs, defensive end feels more likely than offensive tackle at that spot, depending on who's left on the board. Running back depth is always an issue to back up Christian McCaffrey, especially after losing their number two guy. Draft history there is spotty, with mid-round guys who haven't stuck around long term. Fans are reacting strong to the tight end spot too. George Kiddles' Achilles' recovery looks solid for a September return, and back up stepped up last. Year. No desperate reach needed even if they've whiffed on compliments before. Gray talk heats up around Mac Jones, maybe netting a day to pick, or reserves like Brandon

1:00Ayuk moving for value. Meanwhile, rookie Curtis Rourke could slide in as back up if Jones goes, and don't count on Nick Martin as that hybrid edge rusher yet. The field as a rookie. Joey Bolsa rumors got everyone dreaming of a Bolsa Brothers reunion to juice the defense, even if the front-off plays a cool. All eyes on how they play these moves during Draft Week could shake up the roster big time and set the tone for a run at the top. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to California News today, AI-powered