Niner Noise

● By Peter Panacy
The San Francisco 49ers are anything but eliminated from postseason contention despite falling to 5-5 after a devastating Week 11 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks. With a 1-3 record within the division, though, it's going to be tough for the Niners to secure a playoff berth if they don't win the NFC West outright, and doing that down the stretch is a tough proposition anyway. If there's some solace, the lackluster efforts in 2024 so far will ultimately lead to a higher slate of picks in next year's NFL Draft, which means better chances at more promising prospects. Recent Niner Noise mocks have pointed out some obvious flaws about San Francisco, and those realities have been on display for much of the season. So, using Pro Football Focus' mock draft tool (they have the 49ers picking at No. 18 overall), let's hammer out all seven rounds while also getting back to the basics where the Niners should prioritize their efforts this upcoming April.