Each NFC team’s greatest regret: Could the 49ers be even better?

Which NFC team would you choose to have a second chance at if they could? That’s the question we presented to Yardbarker’s NFL writers, who compiled the biggest regret for all 16 NFC teams.

NFL East

DALLAS COWBOYS | Mazi Smith is draftingOwner Jerry Jones stated in December, in response to a question concerning his first-round defensive lineman selection, “Mazi has shown us everything that we’ve wanted when we took him.” But surely he anticipated more from the 26th choice in the 2023 NFL Draft than just a sack and 13 tackles? DT Bryan Bresee of the Saints, the 30th pick, finished 2023 with 24 tackles and 4.5 sacks.

Daniel Jones has re-signed with the New York Giants.In New York, what can you buy with $160 million? With regard to Jones’ contract, the Giants have every reason to select a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after six games, six interceptions, and three total touchdowns (two TD throws) this season.

Philadelphia Eagles: Losing free agent C.J. Gardner-JohnsonGardner-Johnson led the Eagles and tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions as part of the league’s finest secondary in 2022, despite missing five games. Philadelphia’s pass defense, which is 30th in the NFL (252.7 YPG) this season, has only produced nine interceptions in total.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: No offensive tackle was draftedIn 2023, the Commanders allowed the second-most sacks (65), with Cornelius Lucas and former Chief Andrew Wylie at tackle. Imagine if they traded up to select Broderick Jones (Steelers), the third-best rookie tackle this season according to Pro Football Focus, instead of selecting Emmanuel Forbes, a cornerback, with their first-round selection. — Bruce Ewing

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