Round 2, #36, the San Francisco 49ers selects Colin Kaepernick (QB) Nevada

Originally posted by Furlow:
Looks/plays like Randall Cunningham, in my opinion

Bingo.

Originally posted by global_nomad:

Originally posted by socalniner:
interesting prospect...who would you compare him to in the league today?

a little bit of rodgers, brees, and brady mixed into one.

Vick, Brady, Manning and Brees mixed into one.

I've always thought Randall Cunningham

Horrible pick imo...have you seen this guy's delivery...can you say Vince Young? Long, slow delivery is not what you want in an NFL quarterback and don't tell me this is something that can be addressed with proper coaching because if the kids had the same delivery his whole life then he'll always, always revert back to it when the heat is on...horrible pick. Should have definitely gone DB in the 2nd and waited around for Stanzi in the 3rd..Stanzi's familiar with a pro style offense and has a quick release which is what you want in a WCO...Jimmy dropped the ball on this one.

Good pick, this guy has the "IT" factor


Im happy with this pick

Originally posted by Niner_Joe:
Horrible pick imo...have you seen this guy's delivery...can you say Vince Young? Long, slow delivery is not what you want in an NFL quarterback and don't tell me this is something that can be addressed with proper coaching because if the kids had the same delivery his whole life then he'll always, always revert back to it when the heat is on...horrible pick. Should have definitely gone DB in the 2nd and waited around for Stanzi in the 3rd..Stanzi's familiar with a pro style offense and has a quick release which is what you want in a WCO...Jimmy dropped the ball on this one.

he has a quick releqse but i agree he is a project hes a great fit for WCO and unless alex smith takes us to the playoffs next year we will see him in 2012

Originally posted by global_nomad:

Originally posted by socalniner:
interesting prospect...who would you compare him to in the league today?

a little bit of rodgers, brees, and brady mixed into one.

You gotta be kidding me, hes nothing like them.

More like Vince Young, Byron Leftwich and Omar Jacobs wrapped in one.

Originally posted by SnakePlissken:

Originally posted by Furlow:
Looks/plays like Randall Cunningham, in my opinion

Bingo.

I mean, who cares if the delivery is a bit long - if it gets there quickly, is accurate, and catchable, that's all that matters. Love his running style too, will really help our OL.

Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Colin Kaepernick Scouting Report
By Greg Cox

Strengths:
Leadership qualities
Ideal height
Highly productive runner
Evasive with excellent speed
Lots of experience
Tremendous athlete
Good arm strength
Very hard worker and intelligent



Weaknesses:
Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy
Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height
Has to adjust from Pistol offense
Must go through more progressions at pro level
Frame might lead to durability concerns
Lacks size to rid himself of tacklers
Ball security needs improvement
Played mostly against inferior competition

Summary: Colin Kaepernick was remarkably consistent during his four years at Nevada. His touchdown passes were 19, 22, 20 and 21. He ran for 1,100 or more yards in each of his final three seasons. The passing yards were the only exception with less production in 2007 and 2009, but even against mostly WAC opponents he only threw 24 interceptions in 1,271 attempts. He also greatly improved his accuracy to 65 percent as a senior.

The leadership factor weighs heavily into his evaluation and although the second round is littered with failures, he might be an exception. Teams have to love that he might have had a future in baseball (he was drafted by the Cubs) yet stuck with football which clearly illustrates his passion for football. That's good because his mechanics need work.

Lacks size? he is 6'6", 233 pounds

Originally posted by susweel:
Good pick, this guy has the "IT" factor


Im happy with this pick

and he's hot. So a lot of hot chicks will show up to the games.

Originally posted by b9er37:

Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Colin Kaepernick Scouting Report
By Greg Cox

Strengths:
Leadership qualities
Ideal height
Highly productive runner
Evasive with excellent speed
Lots of experience
Tremendous athlete
Good arm strength
Very hard worker and intelligent



Weaknesses:
Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy
Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height
Has to adjust from Pistol offense
Must go through more progressions at pro level
Frame might lead to durability concerns
Lacks size to rid himself of tacklers
Ball security needs improvement
Played mostly against inferior competition

Summary: Colin Kaepernick was remarkably consistent during his four years at Nevada. His touchdown passes were 19, 22, 20 and 21. He ran for 1,100 or more yards in each of his final three seasons. The passing yards were the only exception with less production in 2007 and 2009, but even against mostly WAC opponents he only threw 24 interceptions in 1,271 attempts. He also greatly improved his accuracy to 65 percent as a senior.

The leadership factor weighs heavily into his evaluation and although the second round is littered with failures, he might be an exception. Teams have to love that he might have had a future in baseball (he was drafted by the Cubs) yet stuck with football which clearly illustrates his passion for football. That's good because his mechanics need work.

Lacks size? he is 6'6", 233 pounds

hes extmeley thin he needs to bulk up

i like walterfootball but sometimes they write bullcrap.
look at cbs plz.

Originally posted by SybErkRimInAL:

Originally posted by susweel:
Good pick, this guy has the "IT" factor


Im happy with this pick

and he's hot. So a lot of hot chicks will show up to the games.

and he's a local guy Turlock CA

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by global_nomad:

Originally posted by socalniner:
interesting prospect...who would you compare him to in the league today?

a little bit of rodgers, brees, and brady mixed into one.

You gotta be kidding me, hes nothing like them.

More like Vince Young, Byron Leftwich and Omar Jacobs wrapped in one.

I think he was joking.

Ouch though. I was in love with Omar Jacobs before he returned to college his last year.

Originally posted by b9er37:

Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Colin Kaepernick Scouting Report
By Greg Cox

Strengths:
Leadership qualities
Ideal height
Highly productive runner
Evasive with excellent speed
Lots of experience
Tremendous athlete
Good arm strength
Very hard worker and intelligent



Weaknesses:
Needs more work on accuracy, especially deep accuracy
Delivery issues (windup) partially due to height
Has to adjust from Pistol offense
Must go through more progressions at pro level
Frame might lead to durability concerns
Lacks size to rid himself of tacklers
Ball security needs improvement
Played mostly against inferior competition

Summary: Colin Kaepernick was remarkably consistent during his four years at Nevada. His touchdown passes were 19, 22, 20 and 21. He ran for 1,100 or more yards in each of his final three seasons. The passing yards were the only exception with less production in 2007 and 2009, but even against mostly WAC opponents he only threw 24 interceptions in 1,271 attempts. He also greatly improved his accuracy to 65 percent as a senior.

The leadership factor weighs heavily into his evaluation and although the second round is littered with failures, he might be an exception. Teams have to love that he might have had a future in baseball (he was drafted by the Cubs) yet stuck with football which clearly illustrates his passion for football. That's good because his mechanics need work.

Lacks size? he is 6'6", 233 pounds

The term chicken legs mean anything to you.

After Williams and Dowling along with Dalton were gone, this began to make a great deal of sense. They didn't have to give up a lot and this kid has a great upside. With Harbaugh to teach him, and hopefully Alex to run the offense for a year, this is good stuff.