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Kurtenbach’s Grades: Win-now 49ers put on a draft masterclass

Since Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch took over the 49ers, they have entered the draft trying to rebuild the team.

Obviously, with the 49ers winning the NFC and going to the Super Bowl this past season, the team’s priorities needed to change.

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No longer could the Niners select talent with the sole purpose of accruing as much as possible. No, this year, Lynch and Shanahan had to fill specific needs for a team that has an open championship window.

It’s a dance that this Niner administration had not done before, and it’s a tricky one.