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San Francisco 49ers: Reading between the lines of Peter King’s MMQB report on 49ers draft room

By Chris Wilson

Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch , linebacker Reuben Foster , defensive lineman Soloman Thomas , and head coach Kyle Shanahan pose for photos during the press conference at Levi's Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers first round draft picks Reuben Foster and Solomon Thomas answers questions from the media during the press conference at Levi’s Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; (l to r) San Francisco 49ers first round draft picks Reuben Foster and Solomon Thomas answers questions from the media during the press conference at Levi’s Stadium Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

The 49ers Draft, a Week Later

We won’t be able to properly grade this draft for another few years, but looking back a week later, 49ers management had a good first draft.

Years from know, our assessment will surely hinge on the status of Reuben Foster’s shoulder, which has been a topic of conversation over the past few days. But even sidelining Foster a season wouldn’t necessarily earn the Niners a failing grade.

Lynch, Shanahan and Marathe were decisive in their decision-making and execution, as they made the moves required to obtain the players they were passionate about. The connection between the trio was obvious in King’s article, and 49ers fans can only hope their working relationships continue.

Fans should also remember that this is the first draft where these three individuals worked in these important roles, during the most stressful of times for an NFL team.

Still, they were able to come out of their first draft with a short-term passing grade. We should expect that the 49ers leadership will learn from their mistakes and work to improve on all aspects of their draft process.

Next: Top 49ers position battles in training camp

Hopefully this is a trio that will be running 49ers drafts for years to come.