Erik Engle· Jul 17, 2026
Engel expects rookie receiver Deshaun Stribling to take over as the 49ers' third receiver/big slot by the second half of the season, and jokingly framed the Rams as a Super Bowl-winning "foregone conclusion" who will add Myles Garrett and win the title at SoFi with Matt Stafford.
“I I think scribbling could be a guy who really does push for, I mean, to be that wide receiver three by the end of the season.”
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De'Zhaun Stribling · 2026 season23 calls from 13 pundits between 1 and 4. Erik Engle said 3. the room's median is 2. not settled yet
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Myles Garrett to move to Los Angeles Rams
“it just seems like the NFL script for 2026, 2027 is already in the Rams. Getting Miles Garrett”
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De'Zhaun Stribling to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I I think scribbling could be a guy who really does push for, I mean, to be that wide receiver three by the end of the season... I kind of expect Stripling to step in and and take that position over.”
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Los Angeles Rams to win the Super Bowl
“it just seems like the NFL script for 2026, 2027 is already in the Rams. Getting Miles Garrett, having the Super Bowl at home, Matt Stafford riding off into the sunset with a Super Bowl win at SoFi. It just seems like a foregone conclusion at this point.”
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What others said about the same people
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- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsMiss · 0Grisak argues Wesley Bailey has essentially played his way onto the Rams' roster after a 10-pressure preseason game, suggests Dean Connors and Tim Keenan III could be cut and stashed on the practice squad, and makes a case for Jarquez Hunter making the 53 despite bubble status.
- Tom JensenRoster Spot Calls · Sebastian ValdezMiss · 0Jensen projects the 49ers' final 53-man roster ahead of the August 30 cutdown, naming a long list of players he expects to be released outright, another group he expects to be cut and return on the practice squad ("boomerang cuts"), and three borderline players (Jordan James, Jacob Cowing, James Thompson Jr.) he believes San Francisco will keep.
- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsHit · 100After the Rams' first preseason game, Grisak predicted the full 53-man roster, naming three quarterbacks, four running backs, five receivers, five tight ends, nine offensive linemen, four linebackers, six defensive linemen, four edge rushers, five cornerbacks, five safeties and three special teamers, with Dean Connors headed for the practice squad instead.
- Blaine GrisakRoster Spot Calls · Dean ConnorsMiss · 0Reviewing the Rams' preseason win, Grisak predicted roster outcomes: Dean Connors likely lands on the practice squad rather than the 53, Xavier Smith's roster chances look poor, Nick Andersen is a strong practice squad candidate, and Mark Redman is likely a practice squad candidate.
- Parker HurleyRoster Spot Calls · Jaden DuggerHit · 100Reviewing 49ers rookies after the first preseason game, Hurley says linebacker Jaden Dugger has secured a spot on the roster after starting at MIKE.
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