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2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Regimes Create New Problems

By Erik Lambert

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; El Paso, TX, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws the ball against the Stanford Cardinal defense at Sun Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports /

2. San Francisco 49ers

42. History shows that in this modern era of the NFL, quarterbacks rise farther than any other position during a draft. Opinions on the 2017 class vary but most agree it’s a group high on talent but low on readiness. So any team taking the plunge better be prepared to do some teaching and developing. The San Francisco 49ers so desperately need a fresh start at that position after three seasons of a done Colin Kaepernick and underachieving Blaine Gabbert. <p>Mitch Trubisky has come closer than anybody to being the consensus top quarterback in this class. His mix of pocket poise, mobility, arm strength and accuracy all check out as NFL caliber. The only sticking point with him is lack of experience. He only started one full season at North Carolina, and sometimes it showed with some questionable decision-making against well-coached defenses like Stanford. He will need time to correct that, but the talent is worth the risk.</p>. QB. North Carolina. Mitch Trubisky . 2. player

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