For months, the perception has been that the Arizona Cardinals would select former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick. That may not be the case, according to a report from Pete Prisco of CBS Sports.
"Initially, the ownership pushed for Kyler Murray," Prisco said on CBS Sports HQ. "That much I know, I was told that. The reason they did is they are having a hard time selling tickets. Well, they put it out there. Arizona was lukewarm to it. All of a sudden, they are pulling back and from what I've been told, they are going to go in a different direction. They are not going to draft Kyler Murray."
This would change things for the San Francisco 49ers. If the Cardinals select Murray, that would leave the 49ers with their choice of the top prospects in this year's draft class. If Arizona took a player like former Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa, that would still leave San Francisco with other options like former Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams or trading down with a team that seeks a quarterback like Murray.
Of course, the report could be a ploy by the Cardinals to entice another team to trade up. With less than a week remaining until the draft, it is tough to figure out what to believe at this point.
PFF: 49ers would benefit from drafting this All-American offensive tackle
By David Bonilla
Jan 14
Pro Football Focus analyst Gordon McGuinness took a fresh approach compared to the typical mock drafts flooding the offseason. Instead of releasing another pick-by-pick first-round projection, he analyzed each NFL team's biggest needs and identified one draft prospect for each...
49ers interview Brant Boyer for special teams coordinator; Nick Sorensen won't be retained
By David Bonilla
5 hrs
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that the San Francisco 49ers have interviewed New York Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer for the same position in Santa Clara.
Maiocco also notes that former 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, who was considered a...
49ers legend Patrick Willis names favorite current linebackers
By David Bonilla
Jan 16
Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis recently spoke with Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr., offering his insights on today's NFL game. Willis, who spent his entire eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, earned five first-team All-Pro honors and was selected to the Pro...
Another option emerges for 49ers' DC candidate Robert Saleh
By David Bonilla
Jan 16
Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is gaining attention in the coaching market. He is scheduled to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders tomorrow for their head coach vacancy, having already met with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the same role.
Additionally, Saleh...
