Over the last 10 seasons the Niners have had seasons of 6, 6, 5, 4, and 2 wins. Those low showing seasons and resulting draft position advantages have set them up for a recent run of success. Since 2017 they have had the 2nd overall pick, the 3rd (twice) and the 9th.

During this same time span the Saints have never had a season with fewer than 7 wins. That includes Allen’s 2 seasons. Since 2017 their highest pick has been 11 (twice).

San Fran’s winning formula is suck for a while, get good drafts and win. Saints can’t duplicate this because they haven’t made themselves perform as poorly as the Niners did to get where they are yet. Doesn’t take a genius to draft Bosa.