Ok, Harbough was a headache and really did not produce what he was brought in to do and that was to build a dynamic offense via the drafting and development of a Qb. I am good with him being released actually....I didn't see any growth from the team last season but I have faith in Kap but he needs help. I am 41 years old and have been loving the niners since the glory days of Jerry Rice!! It's time to bring those days back gentlemen & in this post that I pray gets to you two I will explain how.
During our glory days...we had good defenses but the main asset was our ability to score points. Not just score points but punch teams in the mouth early in the game, producing big leads and giving the defense an competitve advantage. Now, it's the complete opposite.....we play entirely TOO conservative.
Every year, I scout players I hope my team will draft and I must admit it is very disappointing to watch the niners pass up all the great offensive talent I scout every year to draft offensive duds!! This is not a bashing post but come on guys......our defense is and will be solid again this year. In this league currently, you must have the ability for explosive plays. Explosive plays are made by explosive players ala Jerry Rice. Watch the film and there is one guy who looks very similar to Rice......his name is Amari Cooper. He runs routes at full speed, he will be uncoverable one on one in the league. Watch my word, he will still be on the board at 11....,,Jed York....go get him at 11 and give him number 80!!!
In the second round, draft a running back that can run between the tackles, has breakaway speed and catch out of the backfield ala Roger Craig. Here, I like 2 backs Duke Johnson and Tevin Coleman. And I know you guys will say wait a minute that's too much........but if Phillip Dorsett makes it to the 3rd......take him too......speed, speed, speed! I guarantee Richard Sherman and sea chickens cannot cover Cooper and Dorsett. The patriots showed us the blueprint to beating those guys.....trust me please.
After the first 3 rounds, take all defense. This team will be set for the next 10 years and you two guys will look like geniuses....like Eddie D and Bill Walsh
Adding those 3 weapons to this team, will finally provide some explosion on the field, guys that can take a 10 yard slant 80 yards for a touchdown. Currently we do not possess that element. I love Boldin but he is getting old and has never been explosive. I like Torrey Smith (a very good complimentary WR) but he is not a number 1....we need the young explosive players to give Kap the tools around him to be successful.
Trent, Jed....please do it for me, for us, for the city and the fans.....bring back the glory days where the offense had explosion!!!
[ Edited by Atl49er on Mar 21, 2015 at 6:10 AM ]