Niner Noise

There's a strong chance the Super Bowl window for the current rendition of the San Francisco 49ers has closed. Nearing the halfway point of the 2024 season, the Niners appear to be no better than a .500 team, perhaps one that could compete for a playoff berth but won't make it any further than the divisional round. With an aging and increasingly expensive roster, plus knowing it has to extend quarterback Brock Purdy on a lucrative deal, San Francisco has to begin prioritizing the next generation of up-and-coming talent. Putting it bluntly, it might be time to turn the page on the team's current chapter. Granted, falling short of Super Bowl aspirations has its benefits. There's a strong chance the 49ers won't be selecting in the 30s in the upcoming NFL Draft, meaning more immediate-impact talent should be available when they're officially on the clock this April. To help set that tone, while acknowledging the Niners are likely to see some hefty turnover entering 2025, let's dish out a five-round mock draft using Pro Football Focus' mock tool that has San Francisco picking at No. 14 overall.