49ers News: Former All-Pro believes the Niners don’t have confidence in drafting OL

By admin — In News — July 10, 2026

   ​The 49ers have announced their training camp dates for 2026 and opened ticket sales for fans who want to attend. The ticket prices and schedule are listed in the linked information below. The camp will feature 11 open practice sessions, with times generally running from about 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., though all times are subject to change. The open dates are Sunday, July 26; Monday, July 27; Friday, July 31; Saturday, August 1; Monday, August 3; Thursday, August 6; Saturday, August 8; Monday, August 10; Tuesday, August 11; Saturday, August 15; and Sunday, August 16.
In today’s roundup, you’ll find Andrew Whitworth’s remarks about drafting offensive linemen, Mac Jones looking back on the 2021 NFL Draft, a note involving Brandon Aiyuk tied to a “day that ends in Y,” word about two undrafted defensive tackles making the roster, and news about one of the 49ers’ minority investors exploring the possibility of buying the Seattle Seahawks.
Whitworth argued that the 49ers’ confidence in their ability to select elite offensive linemen may be in question. He noted that taking a first- or second-round lineman is a high-risk, high-reward scenario, and if a team misses on such a pick, it can create a lingering burden—forcing it to rely on lower-tier linemen who may not be able to perform at a top level consistently, potentially impacting the franchise for years.
Mac Jones reflected on the tumultuous path that led him to the 49ers and recalled the build-up and hype surrounding the 2021 draft. He remembered thinking that the team had likely traded up for a quarterback and acknowledged that some of the discourse around the move was driven by SEO, while also expressing gratitude for where he is now and the reasons things unfolded as they did.  

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