A major reason for the 49ers’ downfall since 2014 is their lack of talent and depth. Typically, teams that succeed in the NFL build their teams through the draft. They complement those draft picks by bringing in free agents to fill in the holes.
Trent Baalke was the GM that believed solely in the draft and not spending as much in free agency.
Just for comparison, Lynch has spent more in free agency this year than Baalke did a season ago — yet free agency hasn’t even begun.
Naturally, this should mean Baalke was really good at drafting Pro Bowl-caliber players and replenishing the depth.