It's true that real teams are built through the draft compared to free agency, and the 49ers are poised to make a splash next month in Green Bay with four picks in the top 100 selections. Ultimately, this 49ers roster was due for a reset after "doubling down" last year following San Francisco's overtime Super Bowl loss.

The 49ers have said goodbye to a number of players since the start of the league year and General Manager John Lynch said on Wednesday that it has been "terrible" to see those players depart, but he also offered some positive thoughts for fans worried that the team is preparing to take a step backward.

It appears there's a method to the San Francisco 49ers' offseason madness. After a six-year window of tweaking and adjusting every offseason to try and roster a Super Bowl contender, the 49ers have let go of the rope in 2025 and allowed a mass exodus of free agents without bringing in many replacements.