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Should we consider taking Campbell at 17 if we don't take a OL at 13?

Originally posted by LilAzn9er:
Should we consider taking Campbell at 17 if we don't take a OL at 13?

I think it comes down to Williams or Campbell at 17, unless we take Bulaga or Davis at 13.

With all the buzz Iupati is getting...I'm wondering if we should take him at 13? After reading what McCloughan had to say about taking big players, I think he'll pass on Spiller. Also, my gut tells me Iupati will be better than Bulaga and Campbell.

Originally posted by LilAzn9er:
With all the buzz Iupati is getting...I'm wondering if we should take him at 13? After reading what McCloughan had to say about taking big players, I think he'll pass on Spiller. Also, my gut tells me Iupati will be better than Bulaga and Campbell.

Good point, Iupati could still be a factor in all of this.

I'm on the Iupati bandwagon. I hope they get him.

Originally posted by RedWaltz24:
I'm on the Iupati bandwagon. I hope they get him.

Yup, go for the closest thing to a potential HOFer every time, esp at a position who could play 15 years.

I still think the Iupati will be available at 17.

Originally posted by SF69ers:
I still think the Iupati will be available at 17.

Me, too. He's ours if we want him.

Originally posted by LilAzn9er:
With all the buzz Iupati is getting...I'm wondering if we should take him at 13? After reading what McCloughan had to say about taking big players, I think he'll pass on Spiller. Also, my gut tells me Iupati will be better than Bulaga and Campbell.

McCloughan could be setting up a smoke screen, we know he will take the BPA at 13 which will most likley be Spiller. Besides 196 lbs is pretty big for a back that's 5'11.

Bulaga > Iupati > Williams > Campbell.. I don't like Davis at all.

Although it may be overkill for some, I will continue to advocate the Niners use their two first round draft picks on OL until this line is fixed. Clearly, it is the weakest unit on the squad, and until it is overhauled, then Alex Smith has little chance to move his game to the next level, our running game will limp along, and our defense will be parked on the field way too much.

Iupati is going to be one of the best players in this draft, regardless of position. The scouts at the Senior Bowl made the observation that he was the player most likely to Pro-Bowl from all the attendees. So, you pull the trigger at 13, and you don't have to worry about someone leapfrogging you, or punking you by grabbing him earlier than expected. At 17, you get the best available OT, or target the best OT in the second round.

Either way, this team needs to replace two positions, at LG and RT, so I say get it done at once. If you HAVE to bite on a player other than an OL with one of the first rounders, then at least cover your tracks in the mid-second.

Originally posted by LilAzn9er:
With all the buzz Iupati is getting...I'm wondering if we should take him at 13? After reading what McCloughan had to say about taking big players, I think he'll pass on Spiller. Also, my gut tells me Iupati will be better than Bulaga and Campbell.

YES.. We should take him at #13, if he is still on the board.

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
Although it may be overkill for some, I will continue to advocate the Niners use their two first round draft picks on OL until this line is fixed. Clearly, it is the weakest unit on the squad, and until it is overhauled, then Alex Smith has little chance to move his game to the next level, our running game will limp along, and our defense will be parked on the field way too much.

Iupati is going to be one of the best players in this draft, regardless of position. The scouts at the Senior Bowl made the observation that he was the player most likely to Pro-Bowl from all the attendees. So, you pull the trigger at 13, and you don't have to worry about someone leapfrogging you, or punking you by grabbing him earlier than expected. At 17, you get the best available OT, or target the best OT in the second round.

Either way, this team needs to replace two positions, at LG and RT, so I say get it done at once. If you HAVE to bite on a player other than an OL with one of the first rounders, then at least cover your tracks in the mid-second.

Absolutely and totally agree!!

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
Although it may be overkill for some, I will continue to advocate the Niners use their two first round draft picks on OL until this line is fixed. Clearly, it is the weakest unit on the squad, and until it is overhauled, then Alex Smith has little chance to move his game to the next level, our running game will limp along, and our defense will be parked on the field way too much.

Iupati is going to be one of the best players in this draft, regardless of position. The scouts at the Senior Bowl made the observation that he was the player most likely to Pro-Bowl from all the attendees. So, you pull the trigger at 13, and you don't have to worry about someone leapfrogging you, or punking you by grabbing him earlier than expected. At 17, you get the best available OT, or target the best OT in the second round.

Either way, this team needs to replace two positions, at LG and RT, so I say get it done at once. If you HAVE to bite on a player other than an OL with one of the first rounders, then at least cover your tracks in the mid-second.

You're speaking my language man. I still want Davis and Iupati in the first.

Those guys will give us a disgusting wall to run/pass behind. Wouldn't mind a trade down in the 2nd to grab McCluster who I still like a lot more in the 2nd/3rd round than I do Spiller in the top 20.

Davis/Iupati + McCluster >>>>>>> Spiller + leftovers

Originally posted by LilAzn9er:
Should we consider taking Campbell at 17 if we don't take a OL at 13?

If all the top o-line go early then we may just take Campbell. I like all his measurables, but can he be coached up to start from day 1?