Niner Noise

● By Peter Panacy
By now, you’re likely done opening presents for your Christmas and holiday celebrations, and the only thing you can think about is just how far the San Francisco 49ers will get in the playoffs in January (hopefully February) of 2022. After that, though, the biggest wish list will center on your favorite prospects the Niners will target in the 2022 NFL Draft. Yes, of course, San Francisco will be without its own first-round pick next year because of last spring’s trade-up to grab quarterback Trey Lance, which also cost a compensatory third-round selection in 2022. But it’s possible the 49ers end up moving the quarterback Lance will ultimately replace, Jimmy Garoppolo, in exchange for additional draft capital to be spent by general manager John Lynch and Co.