Originally posted by nw9erfan:
Originally posted by MadDog49er:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Fuller's drastically underwhelming season may have him fall all the way to the 4th round, where he could be a steal. He dropped so many passes this year it was unreal. Considering the influx of underclassmen, he's going to really have to have a good combine to improve his stock, which right now, puts him as a 3rd rounder at best.
Right now, guys like Tommy Streeter, Dwight Jones, Marvin McNutt, Devier Posey, and Joe Adams are all valued higher currently. That said, I would take a shot on Fuller in the late 3rd if he's there, and I'd take him over Posey, personally.
With the others, I'd seriously debate in my head between the two. Streeter has height AND speed and runs good routes. Adams is a burner who can catch and has great ST's ability. McNutt is just well-balanced all around. Of course, Dwight Jones is a no brainer though. He's a first round level guy. Fuller is not.
Tend to agree with your analysis. I think Jones has tremendous upside to his game. I wouldn't touch Posey with a ten foot pole. Absolutely no character, and will be a bust in the NFL. Poor work habits. Adams is a home run threat every time he touches the ball. My favorite small guy right now is Jarius Wright of Arkansas. He really needs to add some pounds, but he makes so many big plays. He may end up the fastest player in the draft.
It is a pleasure to read your analysis, guys. Thank you for taking the time to share your research in the Zone. Clock, nice job on the mock. I agree with your assessment of the Niners' needs and thought you provided us with a well-balanced draft overall, with nice, needed talent at the front end and solid developmental guys at the back end. I'd be very happy if the draft unfolded this way...
I'm still hoping that DE J. Crick is available when the Niners pick in the first because I see him as a carbon copy of Justin Smith, just a younger version. So, my question to you both is this....given the team's huge need for a big wideout, would you take Crick if he were available or stick with WR D. Jones? Just curious. I would still take Crick because when healthy, he is a top 15 talent IMHO and therefore would give the team a better value when they pick and still provide depth at a crucial position.
Cheers guys....and a happy new year to all the Zoners!
Dude where you with my Mock Offseason?!?!? lmao.I am not exactly a Crick supporter but what ever round his stock settles into we'd better take him. We're the perfect situation for the guy. We can ease him into the NFL game behind Smith or McDonald while simultaneously giving his body more time to heal from his injury.
D. Jones is not worth a first pick IMO. If our plan was to sit back and wait to see what WRs were in our range at round 1 and Jones was the only 1 I would rather we took another player and went after a WR later. He's wildly inconsistent and if he doesn't have a great senior bowl or combine he could end up falling a bit.
EDIT: Going to be honest, even though I tried on a few occasions I never had the chance to watch Rutgers play this year but from what I've seen of Sanu he reminds of Crabtree and we don't Crabtree and Crabtree #2. We need Crabs and a legitimate downfield target.
[ Edited by sfout on Jan 2, 2012 at 8:41 PM ]