"Nick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the San Francisco 49ers since 2016, having previously covered the St. Louis Rams for 12 years, including three years (2013 to 2015) at ESPN. In over a decade with the company, Nick has led ESPN's coverage of the Niners' 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl run, Colin Kaepernick's protest, the Rams making Michael Sam the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL,"
"As the night went on, Shanahan delved into specifics. He pointed out that an 11-man draft class and a free agent haul that included no marquee names or players whose contracts are worth more than backup tight end Luke Farrell's $5.25 million per season would need the team's established veterans to take enhanced ownership for the Niners to get back on track following last season's 6-11 finish."
The franchise underwent a major roster reshaping with a mass exodus in free agency and an 11-man draft class, the largest since 2017. Coach Kyle Shanahan convened players with three-plus years of tenure for a candid meeting at his home to set expectations. The group included long-standing leaders such as George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk and Fred Warner. Shanahan emphasized that the newcomers and low-cost free agents require veteran mentorship on technique, nutrition and standards of conduct. The coaching staff expects established players to take enhanced ownership to help the team rebound from a 6-11 season.
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