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College Prospect
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Flower Mound, TX
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Should the 49ers pull a Vikings?
I've been hearing and reading about the lack of talent in this years draft and how nobody wants to pay the money for a marginal top draft pick. If nobody materializes as a consensus number 1 draft pick, should the 49ers use all their time without picking and slide down a couple of spots saving themselves the money? Can't you see York coming up with some plan like that to save a few bucks?
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Grizzled Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I think so - and I wouldnt disagree. What a shitty year to have the no 1 pick.
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Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: New Jersey
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That would be insane. Trade down if you want, but don't just give up that slot with that tactic. The player will still argue that they should be paid like they were in the higher slot and you might miss out on your guy.
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Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY
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with the utter and complete lack of any real talent on that team, the niners could be perfectly happy with ANY player. They aren't going to miss "their guy" because right now, EVERY guy, is their guy.
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College Prospect
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Flower Mound, TX
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I don't think anybody wants to trade up though. You're stuck with that pick, as of right now the "experts" are claiming there really isn't any difference among the top 20.
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Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: NYC
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The Niners have to trade the pick. Even if the best offer is to pick up an extra 2nd rounder to drop down something like 15 spots in the first round, it would be worth it for the extra pick, better value at that spot, and a major difference in signing bonuses.
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Here and There
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I'd still rather have #1 than #20. People are talking like no superstars at all will come out of this draft. I'm sure with some decent scouting, the 49ers can at least come up with the next Ryan Leaf.
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Willow Glen, CA
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Julian Peterson, Andre Carter, Jeff Ulbricht, Ahmed Plummer, Fred Beasley, Derek Smith, Jaime Winborn, Jeremy Newberry and Eric Johnson are all very good players. This team isn't THAT bad.
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Black Hole
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Yeah I think so too. The issue is the MONEY. There might be one guy in this draft class that you think should go #1, but that doesn't mean he deserves the #1 money. ![]() BTW, that'll ensure 49ers won't be able to trade down easily. Last edited by totoro : 02-25-2005 at 06:23 PM. |
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Seattle WA
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But what if you can't even get that value? I know that if I were a team I would not give up a 2nd rounder to move up in this draft
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Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Palo Alto, CA
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One thing I don't understand is, why people are saying this draft has no talent. How are you supposed to know this? The draft has always been a crapshoot, there are great players in every draft, the Niners just need to make sure that they use the first pick wisely. Meaning DONT DRAFT A QB! Draft Defense, defense, defense. Is there a defensive player worthy of the #1 pick? With so many holes theres gotta be someone that can help the team. CB Antrel Rolle possibly, since Barlow sucks they could get Benson or cadillac or Pac-Man Jones. However, I doubt that they will use it smartly, Aaron Rodgers here we come
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2002
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OK, what if they did that... and then the Dolphins refused to pick... and then everyone refused to pick? Just an hour of Taglibue standing at the podium, looking confused, with a clock continually ticking down to zero over and over while all the prospects look around nervously?
I would pay $1,000 to see that.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Willow Glen, CA
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Barlow had an off-year. He fumbled the ball less than ever, with more carries than he's ever had. I really, really, really hope that the 49ers do not write him off because I think he can still be a great back.
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Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com. Last edited by Vince : 02-25-2005 at 08:05 PM. |
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College Starter
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Davis, CA
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Last year was completely meaningless as far as Barlow is concerned, considering how horrible that offensive line was. |
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Oct 2000
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That is complete homerism talking. Peterson is the onlly really good one out of that group. Well Beasly is pretty good too, but he certainly isn't enough. |
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Willow Glen, CA
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Perhaps it's a bit of homerism...but the team isn't all that bad. Peterson is one of the best in the league at his position -- is that how we have to measure a player as good?
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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(And I'm a 49ers fan...)
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Head Coach
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: NYC
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...and Newberry was a Pro-bowler...and Winborn was a tackling machine when he was healthy...as was Carter...and Eric Johnson caught 82 balls last year...
No one is saying this team is a player or two away from contention. But they aren't as "in the doldrums" as people think. The amount of injuries to key players was amazing last season. |
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Newbury, England
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Much as I hate to say it, being far from a 49ers fan, but Johnson's a good player. Agree that the rest are average to good at best though (apart from Peterson who is a great player when he has 2 achilles)
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College Starter
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Davis, CA
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They have a lot more talent than the one Bill Walsh took over in 1979. |
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Portland, OR
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Yea, but Walsh went on to draft Joe Montana, Ronnie lott, Roger Craig, Tom Rathman, Randy Cross, Harris barton, Jerry Rice, Brent jones, Michael Carter, Merton hanks, ... |
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Coordinator
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Buffalo, NY
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*CACKLES* he said .....LOLOL.......Mert.......mert.....MERTON HANKS?!?!?!?!?!?! BWAHAhahahahahaaha |
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College Starter
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Davis, CA
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And nobody knows yet what Mike Nolan is going do. Granted, the chances are much greater of him being Dick Nolan than Bill Walsh, but he's starting with more talent to work with. |
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Head Coach
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Michigan
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Vikings should trade up to #1 and take Braylon Edwards
I think he's the real deal, and a #1 pick talent in this draft class for sure. Plus, the Vikes need him |
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Philly
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A couple different articles(one on CNNSI) said that Braylon Edwards was as impressive off the field as he was on it. "Guaranteed" top-5 and such things. Edwards apparently new everything about each team he was interviewing with, strengths, weaknesses, history, etc.
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Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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Strategy Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: North Carolina
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It honestly would be amazing. But sooner or later someone would make a pick (i think). It would be fun to watch though. |
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#29 |
College Starter
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Henderson, Nevada
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Where's Sid Niquist when you need him.
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FOF2 Guy
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Paris, France
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A few thoughts :
1/ there are great players in every draft. 2/ drafting a WR with the #1 overall pick is -in my opinion- not worth it, no matter how Braylon Edwards "looks good". History says that drafting a WR in the top 5 doesn't mean anything and good to outstanding WR are available in later rounds. In recent drafts, highly touted Peter Warrick went #5, David Terrel #8, Keyshawn Johson #1 and none of them are "superstars". Keyshawn has had a career but looking back on that 1996 Draft, how fitting is that K.J went #1 overall while perennial All-Pro Terrell Owens was found in the 3rd round. 3/ I desperatly want the 49ers to go QB if they keep the #1 pick. (and I hope they do). That doesn't mean they are not making a mistake, that : history will tell us 3-4 years down the road, but like I said many time, it all starts with the QB. If you don't have a franchise QB then you have no team and no hopes. I believe Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith both could be those franchise-type quarterbacks. There again, history says one will go on to a great career while the other will flop (Bledsoe/Mirer in '93 - McNair/Shuler in '94 - Manning/Leaf in '98 - McNabb/Couch & Smith in '99 - again in '99 but later in the 1st round Culpepper/McNown etc...).
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College Prospect
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Flower Mound, TX
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I think Aaron Rodger is the second cousin once removed from Brock Sherriff.
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FOF2 Guy
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Paris, France
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so let him join the 49ers !! ;-)
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