The 49ers are coming off a 2-14 season – the kind of hapless showing that prompted CEO Jed York to fire general manager Trent Baalke and coach Chip Kelly immediately after the final game.
New GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan come to the organization with six-year contracts. While making a serious run at a playoff berth seems unrealistic, the 49ers expect to build for the future. Approximately 20 veteran additions will compete for roster spots, and a 10-player draft class also figures prominently in the plan.
The team reports to training camp in Santa Clara on Thursday with the first practice scheduled for Friday.