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Drafting Against Consensus: The 49ers’ Are Better at Drafting Players for their Team than the Media Pundits

The title of this article might strike some readers as odd. Surprisingly enough, it has been a topic of conversation on Hogs Haven. Let me explain.

Something happened in January this year that generated great confusion amongst the Hogs Haven readership. After 24 years of dysfunction and mismanagement, the new ownership of the Washington Commanders finally hired a real General Manager and empowered him to do his job, without interference.

For many, this development was the answer to a prayer. Others did not take it so well. In his first draft with the Commanders, the recently hired Adam Peters did things that were unfamiliar to many in the fanbase.