Erik Engle · Mar 20, 2026
Engel expects the 49ers and Trent Williams to rework the deal and stay together, thinks Williams retires after this season, doubts Monroe Freeling lasts to pick 27, believes Brandon Aiyuk is done in San Francisco with Washington the likely destination, predicts the 49ers compete for the NFC West and that whoever wins the division gets a first-round bye, and thinks Mac Jones could fetch a third-round pick or better.
“I think the biggest question mark about Monroe Freeling is is is he going to be available when the 40 pick at 27? And I I personally think that that answer is no.”
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Trent Williams to move to San Francisco 49ers
“I don't foresee a a scenario in which they get rid of Trent Williams.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Mock Draft PicksMonroe FreelingMar 20, 2026
Monroe Freeling to be picked “before No. 27 overall”
“I think the biggest question mark about Monroe Freeling is is is he going to be available when the 40 pick at 27? And I I personally think that that answer is no.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Brandon Aiyuk to move to Washington Commanders
“as the league kinda thinks that it's a foregone conclusion that Iuka is going to the Washington commanders”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Seeding, Byes and Home FieldSan Francisco 49ersMar 20, 2026
San Francisco 49ers to take the top seed
“I think whatever team is coming out of the West is going to earn that first round buy.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Trade and Signing CallsMac JonesMar 20, 2026
Mac Jones to move
“I mean, you could get probably at least, at least a third round for Mac Jones.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.