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Originally posted by frenchmov:Originally posted by btthepunk:
Multiple receivers are wasted on kap. He has 1 read on most plays and the play breaks down if not open
Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Pull the f**king trigger!! I'm sick and tired of seeing kw as the #2, can we really count on crabs and manningham being 100%?
Originally posted by buck:Trading for Josh Gordon would be a mistake in my humble opinion.
Maybe a huge mistake.
Cleveland Browns' Josh Gordon confirms he faces year's suspension by NFL if there's another failed drug test
Cleveland.com reported in June that Gordon, who was suspended two games for a positive codeine test that he said was in his cough syrup prescription, faced a year's suspension with another failed test. In that case, he'd have to apply for reinstatement from Commissioner Roger Goodell.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/09/cleveland_browns_josh_gordon_n.html
Originally posted by tatdwolf49:Originally posted by buck:Trading for Josh Gordon would be a mistake in my humble opinion.
Maybe a huge mistake.
Cleveland Browns' Josh Gordon confirms he faces year's suspension by NFL if there's another failed drug test
Cleveland.com reported in June that Gordon, who was suspended two games for a positive codeine test that he said was in his cough syrup prescription, faced a year's suspension with another failed test. In that case, he'd have to apply for reinstatement from Commissioner Roger Goodell.
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/09/cleveland_browns_josh_gordon_n.html
Im with u why trade for a head case it would be a very bad idea ..... please 49er gods dont have us trade for this bad apple ..
Originally posted by RKab:
Does this roster even have room for all those draft picks next year? This is a team that was trading off players to get 7th rounders just to get something for them before cutting players.
Considering the return of this year's injured crop of dps (Lattimore, Carradine & Dial) the roster next year may have six or seven spots open at the most. Six or seven spots for 13 draft picks.
I'm sure they'll be a ton of trades, maybe for future picks, but otherwise the 49ers could end up having to cut half their draft class if they don't move players. And considering the first 6 picks are all in the first 3 rounds - that's crazy.
My prediction - the 49ers give up more than the 3 they seem to be pushing now. The Brown don't get the 2 they want, but they save face by stock piling draft picks - what any rebuilding franchise needs. Maybe a 3rd and 2 7s for Gordon.
1. First round: Own pick
2. Second round: Own pick
3. *Second round: Kansas City pick in 2013 Alex Smith trade
4. Third round: Tennessee pick in 2013 draft day trade
5. Third round: Own pick
6. **Third: Compensatory
7. Fourth round: Own pick
8. Fifth round: Own pick
9. Sixth round: Own pick
10. Seventh round: Carolina pick from 2012 Colin Jones trade
11. Seventh round: New Orleans pick from Parys Haralson trade
12. Seventh round: Indianapolis pick from Cam Johnson trade
13. Seventh round: Own pick
Originally posted by RKab:Here's the way I look at it: the draft is a crapshoot, so increase your odds with some extra picks. They'll know full-well that a handful of their picks won't make the roster; however, by bringing in more camp bodies, they'll have extended opportunities to scout a handful of guys during the offseason, as well as increase competition. That way, if/when they completely whiff on a pick, these extra picks serve as sort of a buffer -- a safety net against the picks they do miss on.
I'm sure they'll be a ton of trades, maybe for future picks, but otherwise the 49ers could end up having to cut half their draft class if they don't move players. And considering the first 6 picks are all in the first 3 rounds - that's crazy.
Originally posted by theduke85:
Originally posted by RKab:Here's the way I look at it: the draft is a crapshoot, so increase your odds with some extra picks. They'll know full-well that a handful of their picks won't make the roster; however, by bringing in more camp bodies, they'll have extended opportunities to scout a handful of guys during the offseason, as well as increase competition. That way, if/when they completely whiff on a pick, these extra picks serve as sort of a buffer -- a safety net against the picks they do miss on.
I'm sure they'll be a ton of trades, maybe for future picks, but otherwise the 49ers could end up having to cut half their draft class if they don't move players. And considering the first 6 picks are all in the first 3 rounds - that's crazy.
Also, like you said -- trades. Look at the Reid trade: we gave up a third round pick to move up 10 spots or whatever to secure our guy. Right now, it's looking like a brilliant move. We could take a similar approach next offseason.
Originally posted by RKab:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I don't see us trading for anyone because of the following reasons:
1) We already traded for Baldwin, and he's in the process still (probably getting pretty close now) in getting completely caught up with our offense.
2) Manningham is expected back in the near future.
3) Crabtree is expected back later on.
4) They like Patton and he's developing.
None of the above matter if you are a Super Bowl contender. At this point, this very, very, very early point, one would expect the road to the Super Bowl to go through Seattle. The 49ers don't win in Seattle unless they get a lot better at WR and QB.
The offense is in the stone age (again). This will work against 75 - 80% of the teams in the league as long as the defense keeps playing as well as they do. But the Broncos exist. And I don't know that stone age can beat the Seahawks. They need a big tough, Dez Bryant-esque WRer who has speed and the ability to get up and get the ball in the red zone and fight off Seattle's DBs.
Manningham has historically been a number 3 receiver who they were going to cut - but he took a pay cut to stay with the team. His contract expires after this year. He signed with the 49ers under a modest deal late after there was not a ton of interest from other teams.
Crabtree's value has skyrocketed this year when you look at how much the passing offense has struggled without him. He's coming off a major injury and November is highly optimistic. He also could be gone after next year.
Baldwin is a failed pick who was traded for a failed pick. I hope he turns out OK. But I'm not banking on him as a #2 for a SB contender.
Patton is a rookie 4th rounder.
Gordon is a game changer, with elitle tangibles. This isn't 2008 anymore. We're not building for the future - we're trying to get back to the SB given a small window of opportunity we have before CK and Aldon and Crabs get paid big bucks.
Smart teams make these moves a year (or two) before they have to. To me, getting Gordon would be a smart move.
edit:
Andy Behrens just posted this on twitter and it is a good point.
Andy Behrens @andybehrens4m
OK, you can't convince me that return of post-ACL Mario & post-Achilles Crabtree is reason to not trade for a healthy Josh Gordon. Good try
Originally posted by theduke85:
Here's the way I look at it: the draft is a crapshoot, so increase your odds with some extra picks. They'll know full-well that a handful of their picks won't make the roster; however, by bringing in more camp bodies, they'll have extended opportunities to scout a handful of guys during the offseason, as well as increase competition. That way, if/when they completely whiff on a pick, these extra picks serve as sort of a buffer -- a safety net against the picks they do miss on.
Also, like you said -- trades. Look at the Reid trade: we gave up a third round pick to move up 10 spots or whatever to secure our guy. Right now, it's looking like a brilliant move. We could take a similar approach next offseason.
