anyone know how the draft scenarios work out

[saldana]

i was trying to figure out if there is any way my beloved (crappy) 49ers can still get the #1 pick for next season...does anyone have a link to a what has to happen type of thing?

[Kam]

From today's Washington Post

If the Texans lose today, they get the No. 1 pick because they will have the league’s worst record.

If Houston wins, five teams could finish 3-13. The No. 1 pick would go to the team whose opponents have the lowest winning percentage; that is, the one that played the easiest schedule.

Right now, the Saints appear to be in the lead there.

If the Saints and Texans win, things get fun.

A Lions win over the Steelers would hurt Green Bay; wins by the Colts and Raiders would hurt the Jets; and the 49ers would be greatly helped if Green Bay and New Orleans both win. The last time both won on the same weekend? Last Jan. 2.

A Houston win could create a group of five teams with three wins. Under NFL rules, the team whose opponents have the lowest winning percentage would get the No. 1 pick in the draft

[Solecismic]

Just watch for my updates in the NFL Week 17 item. To answer your question, no the 49ers can not draft higher than #2 - more likely 3-5 if they lose.

[saldana]

Just watch for my updates in the NFL Week 17 item. To answer your question, no the 49ers can not draft higher than #2 - more likely 3-5 if they lose.


thanks...thats just great...i have had to endure sucking for 2 straight years and all we get is alex smith.

[Maple Leafs]

As a 49ers fan, I wouldn't mind getting the #2 pick if the Saints have #1. There's at least a decent chance that the Saints would prefer Leinhart to Bush given their situations at QB/RB, so there's a chance for a trade there. Not sure if it's still possible for the Texans to finish behind SF, though.