With the 49ers amid training camp, I wanted to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the work that NFL front offices are doing prior to and throughout the duration of training camp when it comes to constructing a roster.
To get a better idea of how much training camp practices and preseason games factor into building the final 53-man roster, I spoke with former 49ers general manager Scot McCoughlan, who played a major role in building multiple championship rosters during a career that spanned over 20 years working in NFL front offices.
We talked at length about what the process is like for teams as they whittle down rosters, what it is they look for during training camp and preseason games, and a number of other topics.