Really need 2x new G's (either FA or draft), at least one more pass rusher, a MLB, a CB, and a WR.
I think it's feasible to address most of these in the draft. Unless Nelson is there at 9, I think pass rusher (Landry/Davenport) will be the pick, and pick some developmental picks for the remainder of the open spots as the draft goes.
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Mar 16, 2018 at 11:32 AM
- NinerBuff
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Mar 16, 2018 at 11:35 AM
- TheXFactor
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Originally posted by Niner4ever:
I like the interest the team is showing in Terrell Prior as the would be big receiver.
yeah but what happened last year? He was a huge bum
[ Edited by TheXFactor on Mar 16, 2018 at 11:35 AM ]
Mar 17, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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Originally posted by DaBum:
As it sits today, we significantly upgraded C, got a RB who fits better, significantly upgraded CB (even if Sherman is only average) and likely upgraded our outside pass rush.
What got worse? I don't see any position that got worse other than perhaps safety.
We still have some needs, sure, but with the draft yet to happen and FA just getting going, the team is in great position.
What do we really need? Interior LB depth (someone capable of starting), an upgrade at G, a nickle CB and low end depth options at WR, S and outside pass rush.
Those can easily be filled with the draft and bargain FAs except the guard upgrade. The heavy lifting is over.
I love the positive attitude, DaBum, but I do believe the team has gotten quite a bit worse at ILB with the Foster meltdown. He will likely miss 6 games at least next season and if he is charged, perhaps even cut. Given the fact that this is a huge unknown (like Sherman's return from a major injury), I believe that as it stands now, the top priorities are still...
1) pass rusher (at least 1 starting level talent)
2) OG (at least 1 starting level talent and a better depth guy)
3) CB (again, at least 1 starting level talent and a depth guy)
4) ILB (a starting level talent and a depth guy)
Personally, I wouldn't include WR as a comparable top need. To me, it is a secondary need once these other areas have been addressed. A good red zone TE might also fill this need and the team may even have that guy on the roster already (too early to tell with Jimmy only given a portion of the offense thus far).
What is not clear is the priority order. Therefore, it would behoove the team to get starter level talent in the draft in at least 2-3 of these positions and then hope for the best in training camp with UFAs.
To me...and I know many of you will disagree, a great, safe choice for the 9 pick (assuming the team cannot trade down), is Roquan Smith. He is a stud, fills a big need and he is a certain starter from day one. Get him and cross that need off of the list. If and when Foster returns, then you have an incredible pair of players who can really go sideline to sideline for years to come.
Cheers!
[ Edited by longterm9erfan on Mar 20, 2018 at 12:04 AM ]
Mar 17, 2018 at 10:18 PM
- SmokeCrabtrees
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Originally posted by longterm9erfan:Originally posted by DaBum:As it sits today, we significantly upgraded C, got a RB who fits better, significantly upgraded CB (even if Sherman is only average) and likely upgraded our outside pass rush.
What got worse? I don't see any position that got worse other than perhaps safety.
We still have some needs, sure, but with the draft yet to happen and FA just getting going, the team is in great position.
What do we really need? Interior LB depth (someone capable of starting), an upgrade at G, a nickle CB and low end depth options at WR, S and outside pass rush.
Those can easily be filled with the draft and bargain FAs except the guard upgrade. The heavy lifting is over.
I love the positive attitude, DaBum, but I do believe the team has gotten quite a bit worse at ILB with the Foster meltdown. He will likely miss 6 games at least next season and if he is charged, perhaps even cut. Given the fact that this is a huge unknown (like Sherman's return from a major injury), I believe that as it stands now, the top priorities are still...
1) pass rusher (at least 1 starting level talent)
2) OG (at least 1 starting level talent and a better depth guy)
3) CB (again, at least 1 starting level talent and a depth guy)
4) ILB (a starting level talent and a depth guy)
Personally, I wouldn't include WR as a comparable top need. To me, it is secondary need once these other areas have been addressed. A good red zone TE might also fill this need and the team may even have that guy on the roster already (too early to tell with Jimmy only given a portion of the offense thus far).
What is not clear is the priority order. Therefore, it would behoove the team to get starter level talent in the draft in at least 2-3 of these positions and then hope for the best in training camp with UFAs.
To me...and I know many of you will disagree, a great, safe choice for the 9 pick (assuming the team cannot trade down), is Roquan Smith. He is a stud, fills a big need and he is a certain starter from day one. Get him and cross that need off of the list. If and when Foster returns, then you have an incredible pair of players who can really go sideline to sideline for years to come.
Cheers!
I probably flip one and two. 3 and 4 are a push currently
Mar 19, 2018 at 10:49 PM
- zonkers
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The punter battle should be a nice sideshow.
Mar 20, 2018 at 6:11 AM
- StubbyNBY
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Thanks for posting this
Mar 20, 2018 at 7:56 AM
- NCommand
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71 under contract now...19 more to go.
Offensive Personnel: --- 34
QB: Jimmy Garoppolo; C.J. BeatHard & Nick Mullens
RB1: *Jerick McKinnon; Joe Williams
RB2: Matt Breida; Jeremy McNichols & Raheem Mostert
OW: *Kyle Juszczyk; Malcolm Johnson
TE: George Kittle; Garett Celek, Cole Hikutini & Cole Wick
XWR: Marquise Goodwin; Aldrick Robinson & Victor Boldin Jr.
YWR: Trent Taylor; DeAndre Carter & Aaron Burbridge
ZWR: Pierre Garcon; Kendrick Bourne & Max McCaffrey
LOT: Joe Staley; Gary Gilliam & Pace Murphy
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Zane Beadles
C: Weston Richburg; Erik Magnuson
RG: Joshua Garnett; Andrew Lauderdale
ROT: Trenton Brown; Darrell Williams Jr.
*Offensive Weapon (RB/FB/TE/WR)
Defensive Personnel: --- 33
LDE: Solomon Thomas; Arik Armstead & Ronald Blair
NT: Earl Mitchell; D.J. Jones
RDT: DeForest Buckner; Sheldon Day
LEO: Jeremiah Attaocho; Cassius Marsh & Eli Harold
SAM: Pita Taumoepenu; Dekoda Watson, Jimmie Gilbert & Donavin Newsome
MIKE: Malcolm Smith; Brock Coyle & Mark Nzeocha
WILL: Reuben Foster; Elijah Lee & Boseko Lokombo
RCB: Ahkello Witherspoon; Greg Mabin & Tyvis Powell
S/CB: K'Waun Williams
LCB: Richard Sherman; Channing Stribling & Trovon Reed
FS: Adrian Colbert; Jimmie Ward & Don Jones
SS: Jaquiski Tartt; Chancellor James & Dexter McCoil
Special Teams: --- 4
LS: Kyle Nelson
PK: Robbie Gould
P: Bradley Pinion; Jeff Locke
KOR: Victor Bolden Jr. & Jerick McKinnon
PR: Trent Taylor; Victor Bolden Jr.
GR: Raheem Mostert & Don Jones
Offensive Personnel: --- 34
QB: Jimmy Garoppolo; C.J. BeatHard & Nick Mullens
RB1: *Jerick McKinnon; Joe Williams
RB2: Matt Breida; Jeremy McNichols & Raheem Mostert
OW: *Kyle Juszczyk; Malcolm Johnson
TE: George Kittle; Garett Celek, Cole Hikutini & Cole Wick
XWR: Marquise Goodwin; Aldrick Robinson & Victor Boldin Jr.
YWR: Trent Taylor; DeAndre Carter & Aaron Burbridge
ZWR: Pierre Garcon; Kendrick Bourne & Max McCaffrey
LOT: Joe Staley; Gary Gilliam & Pace Murphy
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Zane Beadles
C: Weston Richburg; Erik Magnuson
RG: Joshua Garnett; Andrew Lauderdale
ROT: Trenton Brown; Darrell Williams Jr.
*Offensive Weapon (RB/FB/TE/WR)
Defensive Personnel: --- 33
LDE: Solomon Thomas; Arik Armstead & Ronald Blair
NT: Earl Mitchell; D.J. Jones
RDT: DeForest Buckner; Sheldon Day
LEO: Jeremiah Attaocho; Cassius Marsh & Eli Harold
SAM: Pita Taumoepenu; Dekoda Watson, Jimmie Gilbert & Donavin Newsome
MIKE: Malcolm Smith; Brock Coyle & Mark Nzeocha
WILL: Reuben Foster; Elijah Lee & Boseko Lokombo
RCB: Ahkello Witherspoon; Greg Mabin & Tyvis Powell
S/CB: K'Waun Williams
LCB: Richard Sherman; Channing Stribling & Trovon Reed
FS: Adrian Colbert; Jimmie Ward & Don Jones
SS: Jaquiski Tartt; Chancellor James & Dexter McCoil
Special Teams: --- 4
LS: Kyle Nelson
PK: Robbie Gould
P: Bradley Pinion; Jeff Locke
KOR: Victor Bolden Jr. & Jerick McKinnon
PR: Trent Taylor; Victor Bolden Jr.
GR: Raheem Mostert & Don Jones
[ Edited by NCommand on Mar 20, 2018 at 7:56 AM ]