Alrighty, well that was an exciting weekend. What I thought I'd do (and I can't believe no one on the internet has done this yet!) is go pick-by-pick through the niners' draft, and give highlights of each guy.
1. Micheal Crabtree: I've heard of him. I think he might be pretty good. Here's a video complete with that music you always hear in car commercials:
2. Glen Coffee: I have to say, I never saw the guy in college, but from what I hear he's exactly what we're looking for- tough runner who will finally be able to get tough yards consistently. Doesn't need to have amazing speed- his job is to pick up the 3rd-and-ones we've been failing to get over and over and over and over. Sounds like he can. And from this video, he sounds like a perfect Singletary guy:
3. Scott McKillop: The only thing I know about Scott McKillop: his tackle rating in Madden 10 will be in the top 5 of all rookies. So he MUST be good, right? He sounds almost like a young Derek Smith- not going to blow your socks off with speed, but a very smart, very capable tackler in the middle. Sounds good to me. Not much video out there, so I went with Mel's anaylsis.
4. Nate Davis: YES YES YES. I was hoping from when I first saw this guy play this year that the niners would end up with him. Strong arm, excellent mobility, amazing accuracy. I think he'll be ready sooner than we realize, and here's hoping Alex Smith is able to hold him off. If Smith comes around or Hill is good, we'll have some really nice QB depth.
5. Bear Pascoe: Seriously, has there ever been a more appropriately named blocking TE? From what I hear, the guy's an even better blocker than Bajema, but also more of a receiving threat. So when we go 3 TE now, it's not a given that it's a running play. This video shows a nice red zone TD, but is kind of long. For added entertainment, watch their 2-point "try" at the end.
6. Curtis Taylor: Again, a guy I know really nothing about. He sounds to me like another Mark Roman- smart, but slow. He's a really big guy though, so that's a definite plus. The scouting report said he "likes to go for the big hit" rather than a turnover or the sure play. Roy Williams?
7. Ricky Jean- Francois: What? A FRENCH GUY?!?!?! But seriously, Mel sez he's really good but also quite raw, so he'll need some seasoning. See Soct? THIS is where you take talented-but-needs-work D-linemen, not the first round like you did last year. But I digress. This video showcases Taylor's really good Junior year and Jean-Francois making some nice plays before he got hurt.
All in all, I really like this draft. Matt's wrap-up is exactly how I feel; the lack of an OLB pick means they really think Manny and Parys are good. The lack of an OT pick means they're not Terry Donaghue and only take a guy if he's good, not just because he fills a need. I think Snyder and Wragge are fine as backups at this point anyways- there's always stop-gap FAs you can pick up in a pinch.
Should make for exciting times next year.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Miquanell Owrabdin
OMGOMGOMG. I cannot believe this. I mean, obviously I can, since I called it (me me me!!), but I SERIOUSLY CANNOT BELIEVE this actually happened. I knew the Raiders wouldn't take him (see next graph), and once the Chefs took Jackson over Curry I think that sealed it for us. There were enough teams with needs before 10 and enough players that weren't named "Micheal Crabtree" to fill those needs.
One quick note: Mike Mayock called Heyward-bay to the Raiders about a month ago and his reasoning was so good I latched right on to it and was pimping that from the moment I heard it. The Raiders are idiots and will always ALWAYS go for the fast guy, not the good guy. They are morons, and will see how stupid they were in the preseason when they get a TERRIBLE case of crabs. Ted Ginn Jr, vol 2. That is a such an idiotic Al-Davis-stuck-in-the-70s pick.
Anyways, we can now forget about having difficulty scoring in the red zone. Or from the 30. Or pretty much at any time ever. Wanna double Crabs? Fine, we got Morgan, VD, Gore, Walker, and Jones (is he any good? IDK, but he's making a lot money so he must be, right? *zito*). Wow, I just got excited talking about the 49ers' offense...
As for the trade, I have to say that I love it. I wanted Crabtree and Brace, and maybe Maualuga, but once those other 2 were gone, I think it was very smart of Scot to get a second first next year (even if it's only in the 20s), rather than forcing a pick in that spot. Is there anyone taken around there that's really that special? The only thing I don't like about it is giving up the 4th and not at least getting a 5th or 6th back next year. I never like 2-for-1s, but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes I guess. Also tells me a couple things: A) the draft isn't very deep, B) Scot thinks Crabtree is fucking awesome, and C) Scot must also think Larylson is going to be able to get the pass-rush thing done.
Carolina just spend a first AND a second-rounder on hopes that Everett Brown is good. Clint Sintim? What kind of name is that? There just isn't anyone taken after Brace that makes me go "Ooooh, shoulda kept the pick!" Looking ahead to Sunday, and stealing from Gil Brandt, I really like Micheal Johnson and Jarron Gilbert, both of whom are big DEs. I especially love Johnson, a 6'7 guy who runs a 4.7 40. Very nice. He's also got hops and looks real quick. And Gilbert can jump out of a swimming pool! So that's cool!
Like I said before, I think Manny and Parys are going to do very well on the pass-rush front, and Manny can cover pretty damn awesomely if asked to. We also have that Balmer guy who might sorta be decent. Still not sure though. Considering that, the smart pick at 3 would probably be a Tackle. Brandt likes Jamon Merideth and why not? Nothing really looks bad about that pick if he's available. I think Tackle is probably the most pressing need at this moment and the guy looks like he's pretty good to me.
One thing that upsets me: Holy sh*t do the Seahawks have them some linebackers now. Replace Julian Peterson with AARON CURRY? Oh crap. Last year after the draft I posited (sorry to be sounding like a douchebag sportswriter here) that the Cardinals posed a serious threat after their draft...of course none of their rookies did much, but they were, as I recall, a decent team. I have that same feeling with the Seahawks. If they're not injured this year, they're going to be very VERY tough. Hasselbeck, Housh, Tatupu, Curry. That's a good base. Of course, we have crabs now. So there's that. Should be a lot of fun to watch anyways.
Other than Seattle, though, I see no real contender in the division. Combine the factors of superbowl losers' hangover, coaching upheaval, and the undeniable amount of "The Arizona Cardinals" left in them, and you've got a 5-11 or 6-10 Cards team. Also, their only good QB is 95. And the Rams are still the Rams. I'm pretty sure they're trying me out at WR tomorrow because their options are so limited. I run a mean 6.5 40.
And how about those unis?? Anyone else get the 15% off offer? I'm totally buying a Crabtree one. I've been driving his bandwagon since I saw the TT/Texas game. Too soon to say Crabtree/Morgan = Rice/Taylor? Nah! Not for football fans!
Yes sir! I've never been so excited after an entire day of a draft netted my team one player. Our season has changed for the much better today.
One quick note: Mike Mayock called Heyward-bay to the Raiders about a month ago and his reasoning was so good I latched right on to it and was pimping that from the moment I heard it. The Raiders are idiots and will always ALWAYS go for the fast guy, not the good guy. They are morons, and will see how stupid they were in the preseason when they get a TERRIBLE case of crabs. Ted Ginn Jr, vol 2. That is a such an idiotic Al-Davis-stuck-in-the-70s pick.
Anyways, we can now forget about having difficulty scoring in the red zone. Or from the 30. Or pretty much at any time ever. Wanna double Crabs? Fine, we got Morgan, VD, Gore, Walker, and Jones (is he any good? IDK, but he's making a lot money so he must be, right? *zito*). Wow, I just got excited talking about the 49ers' offense...
As for the trade, I have to say that I love it. I wanted Crabtree and Brace, and maybe Maualuga, but once those other 2 were gone, I think it was very smart of Scot to get a second first next year (even if it's only in the 20s), rather than forcing a pick in that spot. Is there anyone taken around there that's really that special? The only thing I don't like about it is giving up the 4th and not at least getting a 5th or 6th back next year. I never like 2-for-1s, but if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes I guess. Also tells me a couple things: A) the draft isn't very deep, B) Scot thinks Crabtree is fucking awesome, and C) Scot must also think Larylson is going to be able to get the pass-rush thing done.
Carolina just spend a first AND a second-rounder on hopes that Everett Brown is good. Clint Sintim? What kind of name is that? There just isn't anyone taken after Brace that makes me go "Ooooh, shoulda kept the pick!" Looking ahead to Sunday, and stealing from Gil Brandt, I really like Micheal Johnson and Jarron Gilbert, both of whom are big DEs. I especially love Johnson, a 6'7 guy who runs a 4.7 40. Very nice. He's also got hops and looks real quick. And Gilbert can jump out of a swimming pool! So that's cool!
Like I said before, I think Manny and Parys are going to do very well on the pass-rush front, and Manny can cover pretty damn awesomely if asked to. We also have that Balmer guy who might sorta be decent. Still not sure though. Considering that, the smart pick at 3 would probably be a Tackle. Brandt likes Jamon Merideth and why not? Nothing really looks bad about that pick if he's available. I think Tackle is probably the most pressing need at this moment and the guy looks like he's pretty good to me.
One thing that upsets me: Holy sh*t do the Seahawks have them some linebackers now. Replace Julian Peterson with AARON CURRY? Oh crap. Last year after the draft I posited (sorry to be sounding like a douchebag sportswriter here) that the Cardinals posed a serious threat after their draft...of course none of their rookies did much, but they were, as I recall, a decent team. I have that same feeling with the Seahawks. If they're not injured this year, they're going to be very VERY tough. Hasselbeck, Housh, Tatupu, Curry. That's a good base. Of course, we have crabs now. So there's that. Should be a lot of fun to watch anyways.
Other than Seattle, though, I see no real contender in the division. Combine the factors of superbowl losers' hangover, coaching upheaval, and the undeniable amount of "The Arizona Cardinals" left in them, and you've got a 5-11 or 6-10 Cards team. Also, their only good QB is 95. And the Rams are still the Rams. I'm pretty sure they're trying me out at WR tomorrow because their options are so limited. I run a mean 6.5 40.
And how about those unis?? Anyone else get the 15% off offer? I'm totally buying a Crabtree one. I've been driving his bandwagon since I saw the TT/Texas game. Too soon to say Crabtree/Morgan = Rice/Taylor? Nah! Not for football fans!
Yes sir! I've never been so excited after an entire day of a draft netted my team one player. Our season has changed for the much better today.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
So this pass-rush thing
Apparently parys harallsosinlsnn is pretty good. That's exciting.
As for Lawson, I'm getting a kind of Julian Peterson vibe on the dude, just without the pre-injury production. JP was pretty lame the year after his injury, but then exploded all over the place the following season. Could we be in for the same from mr manny?
I'd say we go ahead and count on "yes", don't take a pass rusher until the middle rounds, and take Crabtree at 10. Watch out, NFC west. We gonna crush you (gonna gonna crush you)
Also, it sucks that we didn't get Jay Cutler. I think what the Bears paid was eminently reasonable, but whatev
As for Lawson, I'm getting a kind of Julian Peterson vibe on the dude, just without the pre-injury production. JP was pretty lame the year after his injury, but then exploded all over the place the following season. Could we be in for the same from mr manny?
I'd say we go ahead and count on "yes", don't take a pass rusher until the middle rounds, and take Crabtree at 10. Watch out, NFC west. We gonna crush you (gonna gonna crush you)
Also, it sucks that we didn't get Jay Cutler. I think what the Bears paid was eminently reasonable, but whatev
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
49ers 2009 Schedule Released
And I bet they play the Rams, Cards, and Seahawks twice. Who cares: NHL PLAYOFF OVERLOAD TONIGHT!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
My, well this is exciting
Yes indeed, it is not every day that your team has the opportunity to grab a young franchise-defining quarter back. So what do you give up for him? My preliminary offer to the Broncos would be as follows:
this year's number 10, next year's number 1, and next year's number 3. and Shaun Hill. I love Shaun Hill and have been one of his biggest backers, but come on, let's be serious here. JAY CUTLER.
Would this be enough? Would it be too much? Here's another question- if you had the chance, would you trade 3 lottery tickets that each have a 1 in 10000 shot of winning you 5 million dollars for a one-time, tax-free lump sum of 3 million dollars? Because that is what you're doing here. You're getting a guy that will single-handedly put your team in the playoffs for the next 5 years. What is that worth?
Last year, Jay Cutler didn't have his star WR for 2 games, and he didn't have a decent RB for 16 games. He had a defense with more holes than an aging porn star! /Rick Reilly.
Despite this, dude had his team 1 game from the playoffs. He was a machine (who, incidentally, led my team to fantasy football stardom). You bring him to SF and give him Frank Gore to play with...you've got an NFC west champion.
So to anyone who reads this in the next couple days- what is your ceiling on an offer to Denver? Do you think it's possible? Would you like to see this dude wearing number 6 in our shiny new unis?
Also: Isaac Bruce is back, which gives me much joy and happiness.
this year's number 10, next year's number 1, and next year's number 3. and Shaun Hill. I love Shaun Hill and have been one of his biggest backers, but come on, let's be serious here. JAY CUTLER.
Would this be enough? Would it be too much? Here's another question- if you had the chance, would you trade 3 lottery tickets that each have a 1 in 10000 shot of winning you 5 million dollars for a one-time, tax-free lump sum of 3 million dollars? Because that is what you're doing here. You're getting a guy that will single-handedly put your team in the playoffs for the next 5 years. What is that worth?
Last year, Jay Cutler didn't have his star WR for 2 games, and he didn't have a decent RB for 16 games. He had a defense with more holes than an aging porn star! /Rick Reilly.
Despite this, dude had his team 1 game from the playoffs. He was a machine (who, incidentally, led my team to fantasy football stardom). You bring him to SF and give him Frank Gore to play with...you've got an NFC west champion.
So to anyone who reads this in the next couple days- what is your ceiling on an offer to Denver? Do you think it's possible? Would you like to see this dude wearing number 6 in our shiny new unis?
Also: Isaac Bruce is back, which gives me much joy and happiness.
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