Originally posted by dj43:Originally posted by MadDog49er:I think your Alex analysis is spot on...and yes, it will create some heartburn, but I just don't see them spending a 2nd/3rd round draft pick on a trade or a QB. I just don't see the relative value.Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Hmmm...nice job of having aldon smith listed as #11. Very astute of you. As for the "pickers", there sure were some phenomenal QB reaches, actually desperation picks. I had hoped we would have had a shot at Lockyer, but watching this draft has been fascinating. My guess? Harbaugh will get his Qb in late rds, but he really feels that because of our past incredibly poor coaching, this team is really a lot better than it has shown. I also think he is capable of up-coaching alex, and having seen Harbaugh's college performance, he may be right. After being neutral on alex for 4+ yrs, I finally thru in the towel...but maybe Harbaugh thinks there actually is something there. Whatever, i will be glued to radio and tv to see how aldon does. The reach "thing" is kinda exciting, with arms that could really be put to good use. Unfortunately i watched mizzou's O a lot more than their D, so I really am in the dark on Aldon. If he turns out to be a great pick, we DO have a for real GM and HC. Man , I hope so.
I know it would give fans a massive heartburn attack, but the Niners are probably best suited to bypass selecting a QB with their first three picks, drop one of their fourth rounders on a QB who is a project, and try to sign A. Smith for at least this year. Smith is more than likely going to play at a much higher level than any rookie this year, and with some coaching stability, could become a much better performer in the future. I think his best play is ahead, whether on this roster or another.
I guess I fall into the "let's let things settle this year" camp.
In a safe environment, Alex Smith will be a safe QB for us. Hell, he may even get into the range of a consistent 24 TD to 12 INT QB.
We should go with closing all other holes in the offense that's not a QB and defense with our first 3 or 4 picks.