The No. 11 overall pick comes with lofty expectations given his draft status, but general manager John Lynch told Matt Maiocco on the 49ers Talk podcast why the team became so enamored with Williams that they tried to trade up into the top 10 to get him.

San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch sets clear expectations for a younger roster, emphasizing patience and development in the upcoming season.

While the San Francisco 49ers are busy making tweaks to the roster before training camp begins, other teams are doing the same, and at least one former 49ers player is looking for a new home. The New York Jets announced on Thursday that they are waiving former San Francisco cornerback Tre Swilling.