Head Coach: Kyle Shanahan
2020 Record: 6-10
First Round Draft Pick: Trey Lance, QB (3)
The Niners made a bold move, trading up to #3 in the draft to take their future franchise quarterback: Trey Lance. While Lance has not matched up against NFL-ready talent by playing at North Dakota State, his impressive ball skills and just-as-impressive football IQ made football-whisperer Kyle Shanahan a believer. And we're inclined to agree. We're also on board with Shanahan's handling of incumbent QB Jimmy Garoppolo, who looks to be handling this draft pick with un-Aaron-Rodgers-like grace and maturity. If Garoppolo can play well enough - and stay healthy enough - to give Lance time to adjust to pro ball, not to mention the healthy return of George Kittle, Nick Bosa and Javon Kinlaw, we are bullish on the 49ers' future.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?: YOUR POCKETGUIDE TO THE 2021 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON
Get ready to enjoy the 2021 NFL season! This handy pocket guide provides a convenient week-by-week schedule for the entire 2021 NFL season, as well as team schedules for all 32 teams. You'll be able to keep track of the results and scores of every game and each team's wins and losses as the season unfolds. Plus, you'll find write-ups on each team, including their head coach, last season's record, and their most recent first round draft picks. There's also an entire section devoted to the play-offs, with room to fill out your bracket and track results from Wild Card weekend to Super Bowl 56. Make your predictions, place your bets, and enjoy every first down, every touchdown, every minute of football 2021.