I think there are actually lots of options to draft players that can fit into our defense. Since we run a 3-4, our needs are NT and DE. I actually wouldn't mind drafting one from each of the below categories.
I would prefer to address the secondary (CB/FS) early in the draft and then one of these players. Ideally Xavier Rhodes (CB), Jesse Williams (NT)/Datone Jones (DE).
Now that we have Boldin, I think WR is less of a need. I think addressing the D-Line (NT/DE), OLB, CB, FS, K, C, OG, OT are now our biggest needs.
NT
Lotulelei, Star
Williams, Jesse
Hankins, Johnathan
Jenkins, John
DE
Floyd, Sharrif
Ansah, Ziggy
Richardson, Sheldon
Werner, Bjoern
Short, Kawann
Williams, Sylvester
Hunt, Margus
Gholston, William
Jenkins, Brandon
Jones, Datone
OLB/DE
Jordan, Dion
Mingo, Barkevious
Moore, Damontre
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3-4 Defensive Linemen
Mar 11, 2013 at 9:02 PM
- calbear
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Mar 11, 2013 at 9:07 PM
- GhostofFredDean74
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Neither Bjoern Werner or Brandon Jenkins are 3-4 DEs. At best, they're 3-4 linebackers.
Mar 11, 2013 at 9:25 PM
- PTulini
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Merge with this thread: http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/nfl-draft/168942-2013-defensive-line-prospects/
Mar 11, 2013 at 9:40 PM
- tatdwolf49
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Joe Kruger DE Utah my late round draft crush hard nose high motor kid....