Niners Trade Out, Focus on Day 2: Safety or Guard?

0:00It's April 24th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cori with the story. The San Francisco 49ers skipped making any picks on day one of the NFL draft. They traded out of the first round to stock up on more selections later. Smart play, especially after General Manager, John Lynch hinted at it in his pre-draft talk. Now all eyes turned to day two, where the 9ers hold the 33rd overall pick to start the second round. Their defense needs help at safety, with current guys like G.I. Year Brown, Malik Mustafa, and Marquez Siegley falling short on playmaking and consistency. Fans and analysts see this as a prime spot to grab a difference maker. Toledo safety, a manual McNeil Warren stands out with his three years as a starter, great size, speed, and knack for turnovers, nine force fumbles and five picks. He's the rangel type they haven't had since Jimmy Ward. He's not perfect misses some tackles and angles, but his upside fits coach.

1:02Kyle Shanahan's scheme and new defensive coordinator, Rahim Morris' background with backs. Still, whispers say they might prioritize a guard for the offensive line instead. Whatever they do at 33, this move could lock down their secondary for years, setting the stage for a stronger run in the NFC West.