NFL Two-A-Days: Previewing The 2011 Off-Season For The San Francisco 49ers

This idea originated from ESPN's Mike & Mike. Here is my preview of the San Francisco 49ers.

5. What does new head coach Jim Harbaugh bring to the 49ers?

He brings a young enthusiasm that Mike Singletary failed to bring. You can tell he loves the game and knows how to connect with players.

I know the college to NFL transition doesn't work with most coaches, but I think Harbaugh will succeed.

4. Will Alex Smith still be in the QB mix after this offseason?

Smith had 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. His rating was 82.1.

Even if the 49ers acquire a quarterback this offseason, they'll still need a backup. Smith would be that guy. Harbaugh has said that he likes Smith, so I don't see Smith going anywhere.

I don't think Smith should be the starter, but should and will are two different things.

3. Is Patrick Willis still the league's best linebacker?

He has to be in that mix. 

Willis had 128 tackles, 6 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. I don't want to drag this answer out, because I know I'll forget about someone, and I'll get bashed for it.

2. What is the 49ers' top priority in the draft and/or free agency?

With the quarterback situation the way it is, you can't count out this possibility of drafting Blaine Gabbert. Gabbert is widely considered to be the top quarterback in this year's draft, although I'm not sold. I would take Cam Newton instead.

Conerbacks Patrick Peterson and Prince Amukmara are other possible picks. Peterson is the best corner in the draft, so he could easily be off the board by No. 7.

1. Stock: Rising or Falling?

This is another tough one. I'm going to say the stock is rising.

The 49ers are in the NFC West, where 8-8 could win the division. Harbaugh also is a big reason why I'm going with stock up instead of down.

Ryan is 15 and a volunteer scout for the Atlanta Falcons.