“In his career McCloud has averaged 9.5 yards per punt return and 22.4 yards per kick return. In 2021 he led the NFL in punt returns and punt return yards.”
“With Ward, there may be a willingness to get more creative and lean on man coverage a bit more. The 49ers started to experiment with Cover-6 (a variable coverage in which responsibilities are dictated based on the routes run by opposing receivers). It requires flexibility, intelligence and man matching skills from most players in the secondary.”
“The San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to be suitors for Ryan.