Players resigned:
Whitner, Boldin, Dawson, Whilhoite
Players resigned or replaced on the cheap:
Cox and McCoy
Players moving on:
Rogers, Brown, Goodwin, Dixon
Our compensatory pick will be a 4th rounder per this story:
http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/2/7/5390950/49ers-comp-picks-2014-nfl-draft-fourth-round
1. Brandin Cooks WR Oregon St. 5-10 186
After trading back about 5 spots for a 4th round pick we take a receiver with elite quickness, enough speed to win on deep routes, a willingness to make tough catches over the middle, and the ability to score from anywhere on the field. Cooks is the kind of quick/shifty WR that has given the Seattle defense problems in the past and would also, along with Patton, provide the team a nice safety net incase Boldin or Crabtree get hurt.
2. Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech 6-0 190
In many of the mocks I've seen, Fuller comes off the board somewhere between 40 and 60, I think he gets drafted at the upper end of this range. To get there the Niners trade their 4th and 6th round picks. Fuller brings a nice combination of size, ball skills, toughness, and excellent change of direction. Could start right away if needed.
2. Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech 6-3 252
Powerful and athletic, can rush the passer with both speed and power moves. Sacked the QB 10 times in '12 and notched 12 more last year. Not an immediate need but the reality is that our starters have had problems with some of the basics such as calling cabs, shopping for assault rifles, and recycling beer bottles. Though I'm hopeful Brooks and Smith keep their noses clean and aware that we have good backups in Skuta and Lemonier, I see Attaochu becoming our 1st option off the bench on obvious passing downs.
3. Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson 6-0 185
Does a great job of running with receivers down the sideline and shows good footwork when covering short routes. Good sized physical corner who can cover bigger receivers. Displays good recovery speed and should be able to defend the comeback route. Willing hitter against the run, could be cross trained to play safety.
3. Brent Urban DE Virginia 6-6 298
Long and strong or strength and length whatever you want to call it, Urban brings with him a combination of excellent power and above average athleticism. Has a nonstop motor. Can man the 3/4 DE and move to the inside in a 4 man front on passing downs. IMO will be a better pro than TJE and good enough to be the eventual successor to Ray Mac.
4. Dion Bailey S USC 6-0 200
Versatile, assuming Whitner comes back would begin his career backing up both safety spots. Savvy player with a nose for the ball, makes a lot of tackles and had 9 interceptions the last 2 years, does a great job of reading the QB. Eventual starter but needed now because Reid has had 2 concussions and Dahl is brutal in coverage.
4. Devin Street WR Pittsburgh 6-3 195
Not a burner by any stretch but a player who is willing to make the tough catch over the middle knowing he is going to get blasted and will still come up with the ball. Street has the hands to come up with some impressive grabs on poorly thrown balls. Does a good job of finding holes in zone coverage, can play the slot, and can make the contested catch. Extremely competitive player who could contribute in his first year, especially if we have a rash of injuries at WR.
5. Brett Smith QB Wyoming 6-2 206
Lacks prototypical size and arm strength, but possesses very good quickness. Smith can throw on the run to his right or left equally well. Has excellent accuracy in the short middle of the field hitting the receiver in stride. Extends plays while scanning downfield for the open target and can gain yards with his legs.
7. Aaron Colvin CB Oklahoma 6-0 186
Redshirt injury special
7. Spencer Long OG Nebraska 6-4 315
Redshirt injury special
7. Trey Millard FB 6-2 253
Redshirt injury special
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[ Edited by Needle on Feb 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM ]
. When you watch the tapes and know their work ethic there probably aren´t two things more opposite in this world than AJ Jenkins and Brandin Cooks !