Right place at right time, but Kaepernick might be the best qb of the 2011 class. | Page 8

9erred · 2012-11-25T19:18:29-08:00

Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert, Jake Locker, christian ponder, Andy Dalton, all got picked before Kaepernick, yet he might become the best nfl qb of the 2011 draft class. That is OK, Kaepernick was ignored out of high school, the only school to offer him a scholarship was university of nevada reno. His talent level raised all boats and the wolfpack kicked arse under Kaepernick. Watching his footwork in the pocket, evading the rush, throwing for 20 plus yards just puts a smile on my face. Thank you Baalke and Harbaugh for drafting Kaepernick.

Nov 29, 2012 at 11:51 AM

#106

Jakemall
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Originally posted by boast:

Originally posted by KowboyKiller:
The niners traded up before the Bengals picked, and when they took Dalton, the war room stream showed everyone celebrating about it. That sorta says who they wanted, and it wasn't Ricki Stanzi.

lol. i wanted Stanzi back then.

I wanted Stephen Paea.

Nov 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

#107

GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:
This makes me wonder if Tom Brady would be the Tom Brady that we know today had he took over for Bledsoe on another lesser team. The Patriots were a SB/playoff caliber team back then even with Bledsoe.

I want to say no. It takes Brady, the coaches, and the team too.

Really? They were 5-11 the year before so I'm not sure what makes you say that other than having the luxury of hindsight.

Nov 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM

#108

tjd808185
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:
I don't follow the Panthers that much. But it seems they have neither. Which is a bit egregious. Got to have one or the other to help him out.

They're bad in all aspects. Amazing how Shanahan can find a run game with a 6th round rookie and they can't with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathon Stewart.

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:02 PM

#109

qnnhan7
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Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
This makes me wonder if Tom Brady would be the Tom Brady that we know today had he took over for Bledsoe on another lesser team. The Patriots were a SB/playoff caliber team back then even with Bledsoe.

I want to say no. It takes Brady, the coaches, and the team too.

Really? They were 5-11 the year before so I'm not sure what makes you say that other than having the luxury of hindsight.

My bad. I thought they were in the SB a 2-3 years before, and seemed better than that...

Pete Carroll

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:09 PM

#110

Robert
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Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM

#111

Happs
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Two segments on Kaepernick/Smith everyday this week on ESPN first take except for today when there was three. Harbaugh press conference live on ESPN yesterday. This is the biggest story in the NFL nationally.

I preferred being overlooked. Go cover NY teams or something and leave us alone. It's irritating.

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM

#112

JustaFan45
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Originally posted by Robert:
Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!

Man you telling me it took me 7 years for other guy!

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:17 PM

#113

DaDivaRecieva15
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Originally posted by JustaFan45:

Originally posted by Robert:
Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!
Man you telling me it took me 7 years for other guy!

lol

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:40 PM

#114

GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by qnnhan7:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
This makes me wonder if Tom Brady would be the Tom Brady that we know today had he took over for Bledsoe on another lesser team. The Patriots were a SB/playoff caliber team back then even with Bledsoe.

I want to say no. It takes Brady, the coaches, and the team too.

Really? They were 5-11 the year before so I'm not sure what makes you say that other than having the luxury of hindsight.

My bad. I thought they were in the SB a 2-3 years before, and seemed better than that...

Pete Carroll

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:40 PM

#115

Jakemall
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Originally posted by JustaFan45:

Originally posted by Robert:
Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!
Man you telling me it took me 7 years for other guy!

I still haven't realized it for the other guy.

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:40 PM

#116

GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by Robert:
Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!

lolz, you're just asking for a timeout....

Nov 29, 2012 at 12:46 PM

#117

Dr_Gonzo
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Originally posted by PineNut:
Here is an interesting story from before the 2011 draft. This guy trained both Kaepernick and Newton, and what he said about them still sounds good now. Plus, the video of Kaep leading up to the 2011 draft is an interesting watch.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f54896/article/kaepernick-holds-slight-athletic-edge-over-newton-trainer-says

He has still got to do it over a long period to earn any kind of claim to greatness but that link pretty much sums it up. It is perfect that he got to sit for a year and a half and learn from from the best QB coach/head coach in the league. JH is a legit QB whisperer. Kap also has by far the best team around him of any of those other guys

The past decade has been bleak but I am so stoked on the future of this franchise.

Nov 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM

#118

UKNiners
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Originally posted by Robert:
Kap is a future hall of famer! Period. I can't believe it took you guys 2 whole starts to realize it!

Impressive evaluation for 10 qtrs. did you send your resume to the scouting dept?