KANSAS CITY, Mo. – When John Lynch stacked his first draft board as 49ers general manager, he listed Solomon Thomas and Reuben Foster behind only Myles Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick of the Cleveland Browns.
Of course, the 49ers ended up with Thomas and Foster. And on Friday night, in the 49ers’ exhibition opener, both players showed glimpses of what the club hopes they can deliver in games that matter.
The Kyle Shanahan era had an unofficial beginning on Friday night, as the 49ers opened the exhibition season with a 27-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.