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Remaining FA Needs

calbear · 2012-03-21T20:41:25-07:00

Obviously we can address depth and adding certain pieces via the draft. I still think we have at least 1 or 2 FA signings left. The absolute most important position that must be addressed with a vet and not via the draft is OG. The line is finally starting to gel, all returning 4 starters are coming together to form a cohesive unit, and this is why adding a 2nd year player like Kilgore or a rookie this year is risky. Since we are making a SB run this year, a OG that can step in immediately is needed. We also need a RB to spell Gore that can carry the rock on first or second down. Hunter is a good change of pace speedster, much like the role that Sproles or Reggie Bush have had so far in their careers. But none of them are every down backs that can carry the full load as a starter. At the moment we have Moss, Crabtree, Manningham, and Williams as WRs on our roster. I assume we will carry 5-6, and we will probably draft at least one. Moss is the x-factor since we have no idea what he can do. Assuming the worst case scenario, we would have Manningham and Crabtree getting the bulk of the reps. More depth is definitely needed here, especially if that player can return kicks. Re-signing Ginn would make sense, but he may want too much money. I am pretty sure Kyle Williams will no longer be returning kicks/punts. I think we are set on Defense. Obviously depth is always a concern, and potential replacements for Justin Smith, Soap, and the now ex-CB Spencer would also make sense. I actually feel like we are very close to being a complete team heading into the draft, which means we can draft more strategically. I hope we can address the OG position before the draft because that really is our only major hole at the moment. I would actually prefer to trade our #1 this year for a #1 next year and a #2 this year, especially since I expect us to be drafting 32nd next year.

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Mar 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

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Originally posted by Butter:
I think we should find a C who can play RG. If anything happened to Goodwin, what do we have? Beeler?

Ideally, I'd like the Niners to draft a blue chip C in the draft, and find a RG/C veteran who can compete for the starting RG spot with Kilgore, and provide depth behind Goodwin.

Yeah, a a combo guy might be a good idea but Kilgore can probably play center as well if he doesn't start at RG. Maybe he is the future center...

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