The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [TK Show] Mailbag: Evaluating 49ers' Moves, Warriors' Young Players
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Mar 13, 2026 A lively mailbag dives into the 49ers' quieter offseason and key roster moves, plus linebacker depth and cap maneuvering. Discussion covers the likelihood of chasing an edge rusher and the team’s insurance strategies. The conversation also assesses the Warriors' young players and the rationale behind the Kristaps Porzingis trade. Other topics include women coaching candidates and the Sharks' timeline with Macklin Celebrini.
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49ers Opt For Calculated Depth Over Splashy Moves
- The 49ers' offseason was deliberate, not dramatic, focusing on targeted, cost-effective depth additions rather than big splashes.
- Tim Kawakami cites signing Mike Evans and trading for Odegbami-esque defensive tackle as moves that preserve draft flexibility for receiver/edge needs.
Greenlaw Is A Depth And Culture Addition For Morris' Defense
- Drake Greenlaw's re-signing is framed as a depth and locker-room chemistry move rather than a full-time starter solution.
- Kawakami says Greenlaw offers athleticism and versatility for Morris's speed-focused defense but isn't a 17-game plug-and-play guarantee.
49ers Likely To Draft A Hybrid Edge Rather Than Chase Joey Bosa
- The 49ers remain thin at the hybrid edge spot opposite Nick Bosa and are likelier to draft a 240-pound, fast, drop-capable defender than land a high-priced veteran like Joey Bosa.
- Kawakami views that hybrid edge as a probable second-round or late first-round draft priority.