CJ Spiller

Originally posted by KezarLivin:
Spiller/Iupati... my dream first round...

1st a back up RB should have starting RB ability so just because he does not start that doesn't mean he will not contribute all over the field.

- In 4 out of the 5 of the 49ers super bowl years there was over a 1000 yards rushing from non featured RB. ( 912 the other year). This year the 49ers got 483 yards rushing from players not name Frank Gore. Gore is a great RB but he can't carry the running game by himself.

2nd Josh Morgan needs to focus on being the second receiver on the team.

-Josh Morgan averaged over 15 yards a reception before he started returning kicks. He no longer proved to be a deep threat after picking up returning duties. Dropping his average down to only 10 yards for the season.

3rd the 49ers do not have anyone on the team capable of being a good punt returner

-Arnaz Batlle had an average of 2.9 yards a punt return. The team had the lowest punt return average in the NFL. The ball often was not caught and caused the 49ers to have bad field position which caused conservative play calling.

Why C.J. Spiller would be a good fit.

Spiller has proven to be a great receiver . In his college career he had 123 rec (Josh Morgan had 122 in college) He also showed his explosiveness in the passing game with 4 receptions on the season over 50 yards. He is a mismatch for anybody 1 on 1 in the open field.

Next Dexter Carter??
he has proven he can be a good change of pace RB. He was durable his whole college career, having 32 rushing TDs in 4 years. (Dexter Carter 17 career TDs in college and never had 1000 yards rushing) Proved he could be effective with low carries in his first 3 years and carried the whole load this year as the featured back. Spiller has had 4 good years running the ball, 49ers drafted Coffee after having 1 good year where he shared carries.

Everyone is aware of his return abilities. avg 15 yds a punt return and over 33 a kick return. 5 return touchdowns this year.

Why use a 1st rounder on a back up RB, return specialist??
Fills every skill position hole that was a glaring problem this year.
- Back up Running back, Punt Returner, Kickoff Returner, Explosive Receiver.
-The only player in the draft this year that can feel all of those needs
(Jahvid Best was an OK receiver with a 9 yd avg and never returned punts)
-As a punt and kickoff returner alone you get 6 touches a game, That's more than any 3rd option receiver.. (Crabtree, Davis being 1st and 2nd next year)
-Being able to be used all over the field will allow Spiller to be a weapon that the 49ers would be able to use more than a WR or traditional RB. Spiller's is the highest rated RB on all the draft boards.

What about need at OL, S, OLB??
49ers had the 4th ranked scoring defense, and the 18th ranked scoring offense. The obvious need on the team is offense, there is needs on the offensive line, but bring in two rookie OL to start will not help the pass protection at all next year. Having a 1, 2 punch in the backfield will take a lot of focus off Alex Smith. The bonus is that Spiller is a kick returner, punt returner, and a pass receiver on top of that.

[ Edited by tmg808 on Jan 7, 2010 at 16:13:29 ]

http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/thread.php?num=131173

I've seen alot of support for this guy and alot of people are hoping that we draft him. I just wanted to see everybody's thoughts on him

I want CJ Spiller on the 49ers very badly.

I think we need to go Davis/Williams/Bulaga at #13 then Iupati at #16.

Last RB in the NFL that I saw run like Spiller was a guy named Billy Sims.

I hope the Niners draft the next Billy Sims.

Although it wouldn't help keep the defense off the field....after a touchdown, the defense has to go back out...

Spiller = Sims = draft Spiller.

Math made easy. Draft, too.

Originally posted by endz0ne:
Last RB in the NFL that I saw run like Spiller was a guy named Billy Sims.

I hope the Niners draft the next Billy Sims.

Although it wouldn't help keep the defense off the field....after a touchdown, the defense has to go back out...

Spiller = Sims = draft Spiller.

Math made easy. Draft, too.

If your comparison was accurate there would be no way he dropped to us with a handful of teams needing a RB more than us.


What's real funny is if he runs in the 4.4's half of you guys well jump off his sack faster than the starship. That alone tells me he's not as great as people make him out to be.

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by endz0ne:
Last RB in the NFL that I saw run like Spiller was a guy named Billy Sims.

I hope the Niners draft the next Billy Sims.

Although it wouldn't help keep the defense off the field....after a touchdown, the defense has to go back out...

Spiller = Sims = draft Spiller.

Math made easy. Draft, too.

If your comparison was accurate there would be no way he dropped to us with a handful of teams needing a RB more than us.


What's real funny is if he runs in the 4.4's half of you guys well jump off his sack faster than the starship. That alone tells me he's not as great as people make him out to be.

Watch the film. And no, I don't think he'll be there. But I can dream!

Originally posted by endz0ne:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by endz0ne:
Last RB in the NFL that I saw run like Spiller was a guy named Billy Sims.

I hope the Niners draft the next Billy Sims.

Although it wouldn't help keep the defense off the field....after a touchdown, the defense has to go back out...

Spiller = Sims = draft Spiller.

Math made easy. Draft, too.

If your comparison was accurate there would be no way he dropped to us with a handful of teams needing a RB more than us.


What's real funny is if he runs in the 4.4's half of you guys well jump off his sack faster than the starship. That alone tells me he's not as great as people make him out to be.

Watch the film. And no, I don't think he'll be there. But I can dream!

don't need to. I've seen enough games. He's a good player and it wouldn't be the end of the world if we drafted him. He's just not as great as i've read here. His impact won't be as big as some think either. IMO

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by endz0ne:

Originally posted by krizay:

Originally posted by endz0ne:
Last RB in the NFL that I saw run like Spiller was a guy named Billy Sims.

I hope the Niners draft the next Billy Sims.

Although it wouldn't help keep the defense off the field....after a touchdown, the defense has to go back out...

Spiller = Sims = draft Spiller.

Math made easy. Draft, too.

If your comparison was accurate there would be no way he dropped to us with a handful of teams needing a RB more than us.


What's real funny is if he runs in the 4.4's half of you guys well jump off his sack faster than the starship. That alone tells me he's not as great as people make him out to be.

Watch the film. And no, I don't think he'll be there. But I can dream!

don't need to. I've seen enough games. He's a good player and it wouldn't be the end of the world if we drafted him. He's just not as great as i've read here. His impact won't be as big as some think either. IMO

And, of course, you're probably absolutely right. Most rooks don't turn into hall of famers. But those who have the vision (meaning, I guess, luck) to see the specialness (okay, cross that off and write, "special skills") of a particular player who then pays off become "geniuses". Like Walsh, for instance: Jerry Who?

Watch the film, AGAIN. Then go look at film of Billy Sims.

It's eerie.

Go Niners!

Does anyone think Spiller can be taught to run routes. Becuase I just don't see him being that great of a runningback. He's been shut down running the ball this year a bit too many times for my tastes.

Since I see more Reggie Bush than Chris Johnson in him running wise, he needs to be able to catch like Bush in order for me to want to take him in the first round.

Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
Does anyone think Spiller can be taught to run routes. Becuase I just don't see him being that great of a runningback. He's been shut down running the ball this year a bit too many times for my tastes.

Since I see more Reggie Bush than Chris Johnson in him running wise, he needs to be able to catch like Bush in order for me to want to take him in the first round.

I noticed that during Clemson's bowl game. I thought Soiller was the main guy but he was splitting carries a lot, or so it seemed

The more I think about it, the more I think that we would take CJ Spiller if he is on the board when we draft.

It makes sense. We need help on the offensive side of the board--at offensive line and another tool for Smith.

We need return man and CJ can return punts and kicks.

We need a change of pace back--a compliment to Gore--a back with speed that can get to the edge. Spiller has speed.



1a Spiller
1b best OT the board
2 best OG or best DB
3. best OG or best DB

If our draft went like below, I could live with it.

if we hadn't picked up coffee last year, I think Spiller would definitely be on the radar. Not saying Coffee is anywhere near as talented as spiller, but I think I have a pretty good understanding for how this organization thinks.