Grading Every Major Roster Decision Made by the 49ers on Cutdown Day
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Key Points:
- The 49ers made a savvy trade acquiring Jarrett Patterson from the Texans for a seventh-round pick; Patterson, 27, offers versatility as a potential starter at left guard or backup center.
- Placing Mykel Williams on the PUP list was a prudent decision to avoid rushing his ACL recovery, reflecting lessons learned from past injury mismanagement.
- The decision to place Christian Kirk on IR with a designation to return was questionable given his recent injury history, and some believe he should have been released.
- The 49ers kept three quarterbacks, including Kurtis Rourke, who performed well in preseason and appears promising within Shanahan’s system.
- Some cuts, such as Sebastian Valdez and Ogbo Okoronkwo, were influenced by draft status rather than merit, highlighting the challenges undrafted players face despite strong performances.
