49ers 2011 Roster/Depth Chart Predictions

Originally posted by TheFunkyChicken:

Originally posted by TheFunkyChicken:
My best pre-preseason games guess:

QB: A Smith, Kaepernick, Masoli
RB: Gore, Dixon, Hunter
FB: Miller, Corcoran
WR: Crabtree, B Edwards, Morgan, Ginn, R Johnson, K Williams
OL: Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Rachal, A Davis, Snyder, Wragge, Boone, Kilgore

DL: J Smith, Sopoaga, McDonald, Jean Francois, I Williams, Tukuafu
ILB: Willis, Bowman, McKillop, Grant
OLB: A Smith, Brooks, Applewhite, Gibson
CB: Spencer, Rogers, P Adams, T Brown, Culliver
S: R Smith, Whitner, M Williams, Spillman, Mays

K: Aikers
P: Lee
LS: Jennings

Extra Spots: Masoli, C Taylor, C Beeler


Usually, I have a pretty hard time figuring out how to get all the players I like onto a 53 man roster. This year it's not that hard, which makes me a little worried about the quality of our roster. And certainly, some of these positions that look a little thin, like QB and DL. So I would not be surprised if some of those "extra spots" are taken up a third QB and a 7th D lineman.

Okay, I've revised my roster my based on OTC's comment about Zeigler being on the PUP. I gave that spot to Masoli, figuring that he could play special teams and be an emergency back up at both QB and RB. But I would rather see a vet QB get that spot.

Also, I'd like to point out that I know Mays is on the trade block. But I'm not sure we're going to get an attractive enough offer, so I have us hanging onto him. Obviously, that's another spot I could end up being wrong about...

I think (barring injuries) the roster is mostly predictable this year, but I'd suggest a couple of changes from your list.

First, Harbaugh announced Masoli would play the 3rd QB role instead of RB. Not sure that'll stick, especially if the right vet QB is released by another team during preseason. In any event, I believe he'll spend most, if not all the season on the Practice Squad.

I also think Norris is out. He's just not versatile enough for Harbaugh's offense, not even useful as a decoy. I've penciled in Corcoran, but wouldn't be surprised to see the Niners pick up a FB from other teams' cuts.

And for some reason I think Haralson will be cut. I just think the Niners will feel they have more promising developmental players, and who better fit Lord Fangio's attacking defensive schemes.

Wouldn't be surprised to see 2-3 players on the final roster who are not on the team today, and some familar names cut.

Updated roster prediction:

QB (3)- Smith, Kaepernick, Masoli/Josh Johnson/some rando
HB (3)- Gore, Hunter, Dixon
FB (1)- Miller
WR (6)- Crabtree, Edwards, Morgan, Ginn, R. Johnson, K. Williams (perhaps Zeigler or Jurovich instead of Williams if one looks significantly better)
OL (10)- Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Rachal, Davis, Boone, Snyder, Wragge, Beeler, Kilgore/Person
TE (3)- Davis, Walker, Jennings
DL (6)- J. Smith, Sopoaga, McDonald, Evans, Jean-Francois, I. Williams
LB (9)- A. Smith, Brooks, Haralson, Bowman, Willis, McKillop, Grant, Costanzo, Applewhite/Gibson
CB (5)- Rogers, Spencer, Brown, Culliver, Brock
S (5)- Goldson, Whitner, R. Smith, M. Williams, Spillman/C. Taylor/Maragos
K (1)- Akers
P (1)- Lee

Ok, so I decided to do my own, I usually like to stear awat from this, but here goes.


Now, I dont wanna say their are no locks, but the obvious ones are, VD, Willis, J.Smith, McDonald, Iupati, Gore, Whitner, Goodwin, Akers, Lee, Jennings, Staley are to me locks.

I also would say Sopoaga, Spencer are locks, though If we had depth, I would be for releasing them. They haven't lived up to their contracts.

As for draftees and other signees, as the list of locks are IMO the top players on the team.
Culliver, Kaepernick, Aldon Smith, Alex, Braylon(Only because anything can happen, not saying it will).

Guys that will make it but Im not 100% sold on are; Crabtree and Anthony Davis.

The guys I think can shine and end up on the 53 man; Grant, Applewhite and Costanzo.

Guys that I really would have no issue cutting; Haralson and Norris

And now my predicted 53 man;

OFFENSE (26)
11 QB Alex Smith
7 QB Colin Kaepernick
3 QB/RB Jerimiah Masoli
21 RB Frank Gore
24 RB Anthony Dixon
32 RB Kendall Hunter
44 FB Moran Norris
49 FB/OLB Bruce Miller - Inactive on gameday
81 WR Braylon Edwards
15 WR Michael Crabtree
84 WR Josh Morgan
19 WR Ted Ginn Jr.
88 WR Ronald Johnson - Inactive on gameday
14 WR Kevin Jurovich - Inactive on gameday
85 TE Vernon Davis
46 TE Delanie Walker
48 TE Konrad Reuland(Blocking TE)
66 C Jonathan Goodwin
69 C/OG Tony Wragge
77 LG Mike Iupati
62 RG Chilo Rachal
68 RG/C Adam Snyder
67 OG Daniel Kilgore - Inactive on gameday
74 LT Joe Staley
76 RT Anthony Davis
75 OT Alex Boone

DEFENSE (24)
94 DE Justin Smith
91 DE Ray McDonald
90 NT/DE Isaac Sopoaga
95 NT/DE Ricky Jean Francois
64 NT Ian Williams
63 DT/DE Will Tukuafu
99 OLB Aldon Smith
98 OLB Parys Haralson
55 OLB Ahmad Brooks
96 OLB Antwan Applewhite
52 ILB Patrick Willis
53 ILB Navorro Bowman
54 ILB Larry Grant
51 ILB/ST Ace Blake Costanzo
22 CB Carlos Rogers
36 CB Shawntae Spencer
29 CB Chris Culliver
25 CB Tarell Brown
35 CB Phillip Adams - Inactive on gameday
38 FS Dashon Goldson
20 FS Madieu Williams
30 FS/SS Reggie Smith
31 SS Donte Whitner
43 SS Colin Jones - Inactive on gameday

SPECIAL TEAMS (3)
2 PK David Akers
4 P Andy Lee
86 LS Brian Jennings
- The last inactive would be between Masoli, Madieu Williams and Reggie Smith, only for Smith if he isn't healthy.
IR (3)
9 WR Dontavia Bogan
82 TE Nate Byham
41 CB Curtis Holcomb
PRACTICE SQUAD (8)
10 WR Kyle Williams - Tough cut, but can't stay healthy, and I kinda favor Jurovich over Kyle.
61 C Chase Beeler
78 OT Mike Person
78 DE DeMarcus Dobbs
50 OLB Kenny Rowe
57 ILB Keaton Kristick
26 CB Tramaine Brock
40 FS Chris Maragos
CUTS (26)
1 QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson
33 RB Xavier Omon
26 RB Seth Smith
43 FB Jack Corcoran
17 WR Dominique Zeigler - Potential PUP list guy, and shoulnd't be eligible for the PS
18 WR Lance Long
5 WR Chris Hogan
6 WR Tyler Beiler
13 WR Joe Hastings
83 TE Colin Cloherty
63 C/OG Donovan Edwards
60 OG Nick Howell
71 OT Derek Hall
65 OT Kenny Wiggans
71 DE Brian Bulcke
61 NT Sealver Siliga
47 OLB Monte Simmons
58 OLB Alex Joseph
59 OLB Thaddeus Gibson
56 ILB Scott McKillop - Probably toughest cut, but Costanzo is healthier, and is more favored by Brad Seely
33 CB Phillip Davis
32 CB Cory Nelms
45 CB Anthony West
28 FS Curtis Taylor - Numbers game catches up to him. Goldson, Williams and Smith all can play FS.
23 SS Taylor Mays - Even though I listed as possible, he isn't making the team, unless an injury occurs.
9 PK Fabrizio Scaccia

Updated prediction:

Offense
QB - Smith, Kaepernick, Culpepper
RB - Gore, Dixon, Hunter, B.Miller
TE - Davis, Walker, Lawrie
WR - Edwards, Crabtree, Morgan, Williams, Ginn, Johnson
OL - Staley, Boone, Iupati, Goodwin, Kilgore, Person, Snyder, Rachal, Davis

Defense
DL - McDonald, J.Smith, Sopoaga, Jean-Francois, I.Williams, Dobbs
OLB - Brooks, Aldon, Haralson, Applewhite
ILB - Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop, Costanzo
CB - Rogers, Spencer, Brown, Brock, Culliver
FS - Goldson, Spillman
SS - Whitner, Reggie Smith

Special Teams
Akers, Lee, Jennings

Notes: Mays is finally traded. They attempt to put Colin Jones on PS. Adams barely misses cuts due to not being recovered from last season's injury. With Snyder, Kilgore, and Person being swing players I believe Wragge could be cut since he's only on a one-year deal. That is, unless Rachal is released or traded or another OL player gets seriously hurt.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Updated prediction:

Offense
QB - Smith, Kaepernick, Culpepper
RB - Gore, Dixon, Hunter, B.Miller
TE - Davis, Walker, Cloherty
WR - Edwards, Crabtree, Morgan, Williams, Ginn, Johnson
OL - Staley, Boone, Iupati, Goodwin, Kilgore, Person, Snyder, Rachal, Davis

Defense
DL - McDonald, J.Smith, Sopoaga, Jean-Francois, I.Williams, Dobbs
OLB - Brooks, Aldon, Haralson, Applewhite
ILB - Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop, Costanzo
CB - Rogers, Spencer, Brown, Brock, Culliver
FS - Goldson, Spillman
SS - Whitner, Reggie Smith

Special Teams
Akers, Lee, Jennings

Notes: Mays is finally traded. They attempt to put Colin Jones on PS. Adams barely misses cuts due to not being recovered from last season's injury. With Snyder, Kilgore, and Person being swing players I believe Wragge could be cut since he's only on a one-year deal. That is, unless Rachal is released or traded or another OL player gets seriously hurt.

i like, with the exception of Wragge being cut, but if he is expendable, it is sad, since he was quickly re-signed in FA.

I also wanna know what your thoughts on Dobbs and Tukuafu are? I had Tukuafu, but I am more leaning now towards DeMarcus Dobbs. He had a nice game this past friday in NO.

I wouldnt mind keeping Adams, but he has injury issues. So no big beef their.

The 6th WR spot should be interesting. I like Jurovich myself, but am a fan of Kyle Williams, Its his injury is what gets me.

Other than that I love the idea of that 53 man team, get Culpepper as a vet. And I love that someone has Costanzo on their 53 man. It is clear he was signed for Brad Seely. He wanted him on his ST's.

Ok, my updated prediction.

Quarterbacks:

11 Alex Smith(2011), 7 Colin Kaepernick(2014) & -- Daunte Culpepper(2011; Presumed 1yr deal signed soon)

Running Backs:

21 Frank Gore(2011), 24 Anthony Dixon(2013) 32 Kendall Hunter(2014)

Fullbacks:

44 Moran Norris(2011) & 49 Bruce Miller(2014; Doubles as potential OLB)

Wide Receivers:

81 Braylon Edwards(2011), 15 Michael Crabtree(2014), 84 Josh Morgan(2011), 19 Ted Ginn Jr.(2011), 88 Ronald Johnson(2014) & 14 Kevin Jurovich(2012)

Tight Ends:

85 Vernon Davis(2015), 46 Delanie Walker(2012) & 48 Konrad Reuland(2013)

Centers:

66 Jonathan Goodwin(2013) & 69 Tony Wragge(2011)

Tackles:

74 Joe Staley(2017), 76 Anthony Davis(2015/2014), 78 Mike Person(2014) & 75 Alex Boone(2011)

Guards:

77 Mike Iupati(2014), 68 Adam Snyder(2011) & 67 Daniel Kilgore(2014)

Defensive Ends:

94 Justin Smith(2013), 91 Ray McDonald(2015) & 78 DeMarcus Dobbs(2013)

Nose Tackles:

90 Isaac Sopoaga(2012), 95 Ricky Jean Francois(2012) & 64 Ian Williams(2013)

Outside Linebackers:

99 Aldon Smith(2014; With 5th yr option for 2015), 98 Parys Haralson(2013), 96 Antwan Applewhite(2011) & 55 Ahmad Brooks(2011)

Inside Linebackers:

52 Patrick Willis(2017/2016), 53 Navorro Bowman(2013), 54 Larry Grant(2011) & 51 Blake Costanzo(2011)

Cornerbacks:

22 Carlos Rogers(2011), 36 Shawntae Spencer(2012), 25 Tarell Brown(2013), 29 Chris Culliver(2014) & 26 Tramaine Brock(2011)

Safeties:

31 Donte Whitner(2013), 38 Dashon Goldson(2011), 20 Madieu Williams(2011), 27 C.J. Spillman(2011) & 30 Reggie Smith(2011)

Special Teams:

2 David Akers(2013), 4 Andy Lee(2012) & 86 Brian Jennings(2014)

Tough Cuts:

CB Adams, WR Williams, ILB McKillop & TE Cloherty

Easy Cuts/Trades:

SS Mays & RG Rachal

Its clear, we are nicely set with deals for 2013 and beyond. Not many FAs after 2012(Mai9n guys being Spencer, Sopoaga, Lee and Walker)

After this year, Alex, Braylon, Rogers, Gore, Brooks, Morgan, R.Smith are the main ones. Minor are Costanzo, Grant, Applewhite & Snyder.

Wow, so many tough cuts...

-I'd be placing Colin Jones on the 53
-I think Curtis Taylor has a lot of potential but is probably cut
-I agree with commentator that Dobbs disappears if we place him on PS
-this preseason is all about watching Applewhite (did not impress at all)
-B. Miller makes the team as the ONLY fb. !!!

Originally posted by SFL49ER:
Wow, so many tough cuts...

-I'd be placing Colin Jones on the 53
-I think Curtis Taylor has a lot of potential but is probably cut
-I agree with commentator that Dobbs disappears if we place him on PS
-this preseason is all about watching Applewhite (did not impress at all)
-B. Miller makes the team as the ONLY fb. !!!

very possible with with Miller. But for some reason I think due to their friendship, I see norris on the roster.

Originally posted by SFL49ER:
Wow, so many tough cuts...

-I'd be placing Colin Jones on the 53
-I think Curtis Taylor has a lot of potential but is probably cut
-I agree with commentator that Dobbs disappears if we place him on PS
-this preseason is all about watching Applewhite (did not impress at all)
-B. Miller makes the team as the ONLY fb. !!!

Applewhite is interesting. I did not see much out of him, and wonder if his success last year was due to the talent around him, rather than his own skill.

Based on what I saw in the game, Kenny Rowe could steal a final LB spot on this team. I think if Applewhite and/or McKillop is cut, Rowe will get that spot. Just simply a productive player who will be a very good special-teamer and reserve LB. Not eye-poppingly athletic when you look at the measurables, but on the field, he's a whole different player. Plays much faster and was simply a productive pass-rusher at Oregon.

AB, only disagreement with your roster would be Adams. I would be pretty upset if we cut him. Either way there are going to be some tough cuts. Would also be surprised if we cut Chilo. He would at least be a good backup but I guess it hurts him that he can really only play 1 position compared to 2/3 that the others can.

FB will be interesting as well... I could see keeping two but probably if they think of Miller as an emergency backup OLB.

I think Applewhite, Colin Jones, and Phillip Adams all make the team.

Applewhite was a starter on a good Chargers team. If he doesn't do anything in any preseason game then maybe he gets cut. But I think he will.

Colin Jones is clearly the fastest guy we have on special teams coverage. I think that will get him on the team.

Adams is is one of only 4 CBs on the roster with any real game experience. I think he makes it over Brock. But it's very possible they both make it.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Updated prediction:

Offense
QB - Smith, Kaepernick, Culpepper
RB - Gore, Dixon, Hunter, B.Miller
TE - Davis, Walker, Lawrie
WR - Edwards, Crabtree, Morgan, Williams, Ginn, Johnson
OL - Staley, Boone, Iupati, Goodwin, Kilgore, Person, Snyder, Rachal, Davis

Defense
DL - McDonald, J.Smith, Sopoaga, Jean-Francois, I.Williams, Dobbs
OLB - Brooks, Aldon, Haralson, Applewhite
ILB - Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop, Costanzo
CB - Rogers, Spencer, Brown, Brock, Culliver
FS - Goldson, Spillman
SS - Whitner, Reggie Smith

Special Teams
Akers, Lee, Jennings

Notes: Mays is finally traded. They attempt to put Colin Jones on PS. Adams barely misses cuts due to not being recovered from last season's injury. With Snyder, Kilgore, and Person being swing players I believe Wragge could be cut since he's only on a one-year deal. That is, unless Rachal is released or traded or another OL player gets seriously hurt.

going into the season with only 4 olbs would concern me, id like to have at least 5 on the roster. id guess rowe or joseph makes it. either that or we add a vet who gets cut.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Updated prediction:

Offense
QB - Smith, Kaepernick, Culpepper
RB - Gore, Dixon, Hunter, B.Miller
TE - Davis, Walker, Lawrie
WR - Edwards, Crabtree, Morgan, Williams, Ginn, Johnson
OL - Staley, Boone, Iupati, Goodwin, Kilgore, Person, Snyder, Rachal, Davis

Defense
DL - McDonald, J.Smith, Sopoaga, Jean-Francois, I.Williams, Dobbs
OLB - Brooks, Aldon, Haralson, Applewhite
ILB - Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop, Costanzo
CB - Rogers, Spencer, Brown, Brock, Culliver
FS - Goldson, Spillman
SS - Whitner, Reggie Smith

Special Teams
Akers, Lee, Jennings

Notes: Mays is finally traded. They attempt to put Colin Jones on PS. Adams barely misses cuts due to not being recovered from last season's injury. With Snyder, Kilgore, and Person being swing players I believe Wragge could be cut since he's only on a one-year deal. That is, unless Rachal is released or traded or another OL player gets seriously hurt.

I think that's only 52.

Keep Phillip Adams. Replace Costanzo with Colin Jones. Person will be safe on the practice squad, and then we can keep Wragge or another player we like.
I don't see B. Miller beating out Norris. He is a rookie, who is transitioning from DE in a shortened off-season. He'll be safe on the practice squad too.

Also, I think we can go with 5 WR. We have athletic TE's Harbaugh can split wide. I don't see what Ginn brings to the table when you can now kick the ball into the back of the endzone most of the time. Kyle Williams or Ronald Johnson should be able to easily fill that far less important role for the team. I would much rather carry another player at OLB or CB. I was not a Ginn fan before, and with the new rule, I am even less of a fan of his.

Offense-26
QB -- Smith, Kaepernick, McCown

RB -- Gore, Dixon, Hunter,

FB -- Norris, Miller

WR -- Crabtree, Edwards, Morgan, Ginn, Kyle Williams,

TE -- Davis, Walker, Reuland,

OL -- Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Rachal, Davis, Snyder, Boone, Wragge, Person, Kilgore

Defense-24

DE -- McDonald, Smith, Williams, Tukuafu

NT -- Sopoaga, Jean Francois 

OLB -- Smith, Brooks, Haralson, Applewhite

ILB -- Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop

CB -- Rogers, Spencer, Brock, Culliver, Adams

FS -- Smith, Goldson,

SS -- Whitner, C.J. Spillman, Colin Jones

Special Teams-3
P-Lee
K-Akers
LS-Jennings

Originally posted by HessianDud:
Offense-26
QB -- Smith, Kaepernick, McCown

RB -- Gore, Dixon, Hunter,

FB -- Norris, Miller

WR -- Crabtree, Edwards, Morgan, Ginn, Kyle Williams,

TE -- Davis, Walker, Reuland,

OL -- Staley, Iupati, Goodwin, Rachal, Davis, Snyder, Boone, Wragge, Person, Kilgore

Defense-24

DE -- McDonald, Smith, Williams, Tukuafu

NT -- Sopoaga, Jean Francois 

OLB -- Smith, Brooks, Haralson, Applewhite

ILB -- Willis, Bowman, Grant, McKillop

CB -- Rogers, Spencer, Brock, Culliver, Adams

FS -- Smith, Goldson,

SS -- Whitner, C.J. Spillman, Colin Jones

Special Teams-3
P-Lee
K-Akers
LS-Jennings

I hope they keep Rojo but we do we not keep -- Norris? Person to PS?

Also, you don't have Williams at S and I think he makes it over Spillman