Originally posted by Pick4Six:
How accurate are mock drafts with success?
I get that Henry is a big back who doesn't fit our offense, but how often does a RB like him come around? He's incredibly rare and a workhorse.
Obviously the 49ers have bigger needs, such as a pass rusher and offensive tackle, but to write Derrick Henry or Ezekiel Elliot off is silly.
How'd the 49ers win recently? A great defense and a stellar run game. Carlos Hyde is no guarantee and his backups are subpar.
It really depends on who falls to the 49ers.
How is Henry a guarantee but Hyde isn't? Yes Hyde was injuried but we saw what he could do when he was ready to play, add in a real OL and a real coaching staff and we have something special...you already answered your question Henry isn't even close to a fit for our ZBS at all. Get him behind a power running OL and let him run hard forward that's what he does. Watch him when a guy gets past the OL he can't move or cut quick enough to ajust, he's just to tall and big.
His talents would be a waste in SF. Zeke would be a great fit just not at 7, drafting someone to split carries in he top 10 when we have a million other issues is a good way to lose you GM gig IMO.