Overview
- On May 21 Brock Purdy told reporters at the Dwight Clark Legacy Series that the 49ers have the roster to win a Super Bowl but stressed that nothing is guaranteed.
- Purdy also praised rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and said he believes Stribling can make an immediate impact after the club selected him at No. 33 following two trade-downs.
- General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan reshaped the receiving corps in free agency and the draft with veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk plus Stribling to add size, blocking and depth.
- The biggest open questions are health and development because stars such as Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams are on ACL recovery timelines and Keion White is still working back from a gunshot wound.
- Analysts have credited improved depth for boosting contender talk but say OTAs and training camp will be key for evaluating rookie integration, coaching development of young players, and the team’s ability to stay healthy.