The San Francisco 49ers offseason is suddenly looking a lot different in light of the decision to hire Chip Kelly as head coach. Trent Baalke remains the general manager, and has roster control, but a new offensive philosophy would seemingly influence the team's roster strategy to some degree. That's one of the hardest parts about figuring out this new relationship.
Dan Kadar put together his latest 2016 NFL mock draft over at SB Nation, and he has the 49ers looking offense with both picks. With the No. 7 pick, he has the 49ers selecting Notre Dame offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley. With the No. 37 pick, he has the 49ers selecting Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman.
Here is how the top six went in Kadar's draft, leading up to Stanley:
1. Titans - DE Joey Bosa
2. Browns - QB Jared Goff
3. Chargers - OT Laremy Tunsil
4. Cowboys - DB Jalen Ramsey
5. Jaguars - DE DeForest Buckner
6. Ravens - CB Mackensie Alexander
The 49ers need help on the offensive line, but I am curious how they approach it with some of their internal options. I don't think Anthony Davis is automatically slotted at right tackle when he returns. Erik Pears will remain on the roster, but it would seem like in a vacuum, Trenton Brown would get a strong shot at the position. Of course, a lot of this might depend on how Baalke and Kelly view the offensive line amidst Kelly's offensive philosophy. David Neumann is in the midst of a broad film study that will help us better understand what we might expect.
As for Coleman? A quick look at scouting reports (Bleeding Green Nation, The Falcoholic) point to an explosive, big-play athlete who is still learning nuances of the position. The Falcoholic sees a guy who tended to body-catch too much and needs to improve on his blocking. BGN sees a guy who drops passes while looking too quickly for the big play.