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Apr 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM
I guess he won't play in Denver due to his sickle cell. Other than that, great value pick!
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

I think he had an injury his senior season
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?


ryan clark from the steelers has it and the only issue is he doesnt play when they go to den because of the altitude
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?

He won't be able to play at all in Denver or anywhere with thin air. Ryan Clark has the same disease and had to sit out the Denver game. The last time Ryan Clark played in Denver, he had his spleen and gall bladder removed and lost 30 lbs due to the thin air.
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?


ryan clark from the steelers has it and the only issue is he doesnt play when they go to den because of the altitude

Oh s**t I don't even know that thanks, this was a fantastic pick then wow!
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?


Shouldn't affect it much. It can cause some things like fatigue, lower oxygen absorption, increased heart-rate etc. So perhaps it could hinder his stamina, but shouldn't be a problem.

The other small risk is some kind of organ failure and that he probably won't live to 50.
[ Edited by mug0mug on Apr 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM ]
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?

Won't play in Denver or in high altitudes

StMina will beower but shouldn't affect his play at Ll considering he's a de/olb
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?

Won't play in Denver or in high altitudes

StMina will beower but shouldn't affect his play at Ll considering he's a de/olb
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM
are we sure johnson will play olb? maybe they have him add 12-15 lbs and have him play def end
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Originally posted by mug0mug:
Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Originally posted by susweel:
Originally posted by OregonNiner87:
He dropped from a 2-3 projection to the 7th round. What did he do wrong?

He has sickle cell.

I know nothing about that disease, will it affect his play?


Shouldn't affect it much. It can cause some things like fatigue, lower oxygen absorption, increased heart-rate etc. So perhaps it could hinder his stamina, but shouldn't be a problem.

The other small risk is some kind of organ failure and that he probably won't live to 50.

Damn that sucks 50 is still to young to pass

Apr 28, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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Originally posted by hofer36:
are we sure johnson will play olb? maybe they have him add 12-15 lbs and have him play def end

Jed said he's an OLB.
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Originally posted by hofer36:
are we sure johnson will play olb? maybe they have him add 12-15 lbs and have him play def end


He said in his conference call that he's projecting to OLB and has discussed that with the Niners. He played OLB for 2 years in college.
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM
Originally posted by nw9erfan:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Great last pick. Johnson was a 4th round value in my opinion. Brings terrific depth and competition for Haralson to backup Brooks and Aldon.

Again, I'm glad you think so OTC... but I wonder...

Can he play OLB in a 3-4 defense at 268 lbs.? Seems a lot more like a 4-3 DE...

He put on that weight to play the 4-3 when Virginia moved from the 3-4. He has experience in both, which is something we really like because we want a guy who can play on 3rd down as well.

We expect Aldon to play between 260-265. I think like Alex Boone and other players, Johnson will get into our fitness program and drop a little weight to get stronger and faster. Let's say he drops 5 pounds, but adds strength and speed. You've then got a 6-3 263 pound linebacker/nickel end tweener.
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Intrestinf we have 5 olb no way they all make it bye
Apr 28, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Intrestinf we have 5 olb no way they all make it bye

I would have no qualms trading Haralson if Fleming and Johnson impress, but I'm doubtful they'll do enough to supplant him, even though they're solid prospects.
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