The San Francisco 49ers attempted to trade Vance McDonald leading up to the draft, with John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan acknowledging as much during the draft. Although the 49ers entered the offseason with plenty of tight ends, there were question marks about all of them. And considering the team was coming off a 2-14 season, it is no surprise the team would look to improve the position.
Recent numbers suggest that from a passing perspective, it might be a good idea to make some changes. Pro Football Focus tracks drop rate, and Vance McDonald and Garrett Celek have both struggled.