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This is actually a pretty good pick, DE with a high running motor, just a relentless player with long arms. Could mean the end for TJE on the roster.

[ Edited by dj43 on Jun 1, 2021 at 9:31 AM ]
Chris Biderman ‏@ChrisBiderman 4m4 minutes ago

Ronald Blair: 6-2, 284, 34-inch arms, 51 games, 21 sacks, 53.5 tackles for loss. #49ers




Sounds like a beast
No clue who he be
[ Edited by DonnieDarko on Apr 30, 2016 at 11:14 AM ]
Ronald Blair had our fourth highest grade among 3-4 DE in 2015 (+42.7) and was first with 50 stops (Buckner second with 49). #49ers
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Mayock and Jeremiah were really high on him, Mayock graded him as a 3rd rounder.

I'm good with this, I think it will likely mean the end of TJE and probably Rush.

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Fantastic player here. Really like this pick.
Looks quick and athletic. Chases down RBs from behind and gets off quick from the snap.
I really like the player but how many 3-4 end do we need? Good value pick here but can't fill every hole on this team with 3-4 ends and defensive backs
I was thinking Blair would be gone in the late 3rd to mid 4th so this is a nice value addition. With an expectedly heavy DL rotation he should see a lot of snaps. Nothing fancy about him, just a guy that brings it, plays his ass off whenever he's out on the field.
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Solid pick.

Jeff Deeney ‏@PFF_Jeff 4m4 minutes ago

Ronald Blair led all 3-4 DE with a run stop percentage in 2015 of 13.8% and ranked third with a 10.2 Pass Rush Productivity Rating. #49ers
Dude had 19 tackles for a loss last year as a 3-4 lineman...looks like he has some power and plays low, but he's short and slow. Probably meant to give some depth on the d line.
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The more I see, the more I like this pick. I think he'll add some real quality depth and will replace TJE, Rush and some of the lower quality backups. I'm a bit concerned about Dorsey and Williams in regards to their ability to stay healthy.
Looks like a VERY good pick-up.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/ronald-blair?id=2555251
Originally posted by NinerG94:
I really like the player but how many 3-4 end do we need? Good value pick here but can't fill every hole on this team with 3-4 ends and defensive backs

A lot of our lineman have a history of injury problems, and we need depth with Chip's offense.
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