Did 49ers reach to draft De’Zhaun Stribling? Here’s one NFL GM’s blunt assessment (paywall)
“The 49ers made Stribling one of 16 prospects who received a “gold-helmet” designation, which reflects qualities such as leadership, unselfishness, toughness and work ethic. The 49ers saw those traits displayed in his ferocious run blocking — they viewed him as the draft’s best run-blocking wideout — and that his body language gave no sign that he was pouting last season when he averaged 29.2 receiving yards in his first five games.
“All the factors that make you a gold helmet, they have to show up on tape,” said director of
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