mpact on the Niners roster"The San Francisco 49ers were always going to take a wide receiver. The team hosted 14 players at the position. What was a surprise was the team taking two receivers. Here are some winners and losers after Day 2 of the draft.Loser-Every receiver not named Dante PettisIt’s pretty clear that Kyle Shanahan was not happy with the production at receiver last year. You can isolate the play from the quarterback. Simply put DeForest Buckner Jersey , it wasn’t good enough. The addition of Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd give the 49ers much needed versatility and a shot of athleticism at the wide receiver position.Winner-George KittleKittle needs help. He was great last year, but it’s ignorant to think teams won’t change how they play him in 2019. The 49ers are going to need guys that can win 1-on-1. That’s Samuel and Hurd. That’s why they were the picks. I imagine any competent defensive coordinator would double Kittle in the red zone. This is where the draft picks come into play. It might not be right away, but this move will make life a lot easier on Kittle, especially if the Samuel/Hurd combo is as good as we think they are with the ball in their hands. That will force defenses to bring more defenders closer to the line, giving Kittle room to work between the 20’s.Loser-Jerick McKinnonWe saw what McKinnon can do with the Minnesota Vikings. We got a glimpse in training camp last year Garry Gilliam Color Rush Jersey , but McKinnon has to prove himself as a 49er. The selection of two guys that are known to be terrors when they have the ball in their hands will takeaway opportunities from a guy like McKinnon. Shanahan knows what Matt Brieda can do. He handpicked Tevin Coleman after working with him in Atlanta. If one person is going to lose out on touches in the backfield after tonight, it’s McKinnon.Winner-Jimmy GaroppoloMan, I would have loved to see Garoppolo’s face Friday night after the team drafted two offensive players. Not just any offensive players, but guys that will make life a lot easier on Garoppolo. If Shanahan is able to scheme either or open, Garoppolo will find them. While the 49ers have good athletes at receiver https://www.49ersfanshop.com/Garrett-Celek-Jersey , they just drastically improved in regards to receivers being able to create for themselves. One thing that makes Tom Brady next level is his underneath accuracy. He hits players in stride and lets them do the work. Garoppolo should be able to pad his stats with these guys. They aren’t world beaters, but I don’t know about this one." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesNiners Nation homepageHorizontal - WhiteNiners Nationa San Francisco 49ers communityFollow Niners Nation online:Follow Niners Nation on TwitterFollow Niners Nation on FacebookFollow Niners Nation on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchNiners Nation main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrary49ersOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 49ers Salary CapLevi’s Stadium Events49ers Transactions49ers Injury News49ers Press Conferences & Conference CallsPro Football Focus isn’t too high on the 49ers’ run defenseNew,74commentsThey aren’t world beaters, but I don’t know about this one. PDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Pro Football Focus isn’t too high on the 49ers’ run defenseTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailThe San Francisco 49ers have been busy upgrading the defensive front with pass rushers capable of getting to the quarterback. They also got a linebacker in Kwon Alexanderto help take the edge off. Without a doubt the pass rushing department got a shot in the arm, but how about the run defense? The 49ers were middle-of the road in 2018 in terms of numbers Arik Armstead Jersey , a steady improvement since the atrocious showing in 2016 under Jim O’Neil. Well, Pro Football Focus may think differently. They are doing their rankingsof run defenders and rank the 49ers run defense last in the league. The Los Angeles Rams are in front of them at 31 in case you’re curious. I don’t know about this one. Here’s what they said about the ranking: I’m first to say the 49ers run defense isn’t a world-beating unit by any stretch, but last? The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t want any of that? The 49ers were middle of the pack as far as yards allowed, touchdowns, and yards-per-game in 2018. It’s a bit of a mystery how a team that was middle of the road (with injuries mind you) goes to last place. There’s no doubt the pass rushing unit got an upgrade Frank Gore Color Rush Jersey , but Solomon Thomas was a better run stuffer than a pass rusher in 2018. Arik Armstead has been considered the best in the business at run defense per his coach. The 49ers aren’t a top-10 run defense, but 32nd seems just a bit high. What do you think? Where do you put the run defense this year?