Originally posted by Giedi:
Originally posted by Quest4six:
None of this is boding well for Marcus Martin whom I thought was going to be our best pick.
I really think that kid has some talent and I hope it isn't wasted away on the bench.
Although Baalke might try and convince him to sit out a year and learn, I wouldn't mind that seeing all the positive reviews for Seymour
For me, I'm hoping Jonathan Martin isn't Kwami 2.0. Marcus on the other hand I think will be fine.
Same here! So far, this is who I have for my 53 (to date, subject to change on the fly) - hoping Martin regains his full strength and desire (he has the talent/build):
OT (3)
Joe Staley (LT)
Anthony Davis (RT)
Jonathan Martin (OT & G)
Rationale: Jonathan Martin & Carter Bykowski have, literally, been getting pancaked so far during practice but both played well in the Ravens game (as did Ryan Seymour) which was a big task (pun intended). Staley/Davis seem to battle injuries every year so Martin (NFL experience and versatility) better be ready IF he gets his full strength back and makes this team like I think he should! We recently brought in T/G Michael Philipp and even T/G Ryan Seymour is taking snaps at the swing-T position as well (looked great).
OG (3)
Mike Iupati (LG)
Joe Looney (RG)
Ryan Seymour (G & T)
Rationale: Boone is being a b!tch and holding out but the good news is that Looney seems to be growing each week into a good starter with upside. HIs film worked showed a lot of good things and he graded out as the second best OL just behind Staley. Boone's holdout means we do have to downgrade to T with either Martin or Seymour but both have time to craft out their swing-T roles effectively. C Marcus Martin can also play G as well (learning). Seymour was being talked up late last season and the tape is showing he played T very well and he also has the ability to play G and C (his two primary positions). He's a keeper for his versatility and upside. The coaches love old, washed up veterans who are experienced in our system so we could end up keeping Adam Snyder (G & T) at the expense of someone but that would be a mistake IMHO (see also, NFCCG).
C (2)
Daniel Kilgore
Marcus Martin (C & OG)
Rationale: After watching the film, there are strength concerns (none mentally) on Kilgore for me. So look to Martin to start getting some snaps at C over these next few preseason games. Either way, he is being groomed to play both C and G. Versatility remains the theme for the OL, as always
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