MadDog's Niners Draft Grade and Analysis for 2012 NFL Draft | Page 42

MadDog49er · 2012-04-29T11:16:56-07:00

Well, another draft comes and goes and time will tell who are the big winners and losers from this weekend. The Niners tried an unconventional approach this year, which may end working out well, or flopping. Once again, a few years down the road, a clear picture of the strength of this draft will emerge. There are many ways to approach my analysis. At first glance, I thought an incomplete grade is warranted. The addition of a third round pick next year, via trade, does add some merit to this draft class. The later rounds won't have the same impact in the grade, but any additional pick is an additional pick. However, going the incomplete route is a cop-out, since this is all fun and games. So, here it is: Round One- AJ Jenkins- A bit surprised with the pick. However, in the last days before the draft, the Rams were all over him, and I almost put him at 33 on my big board. I thought they wanted J. Jenkins more and had AJ after him. Jenkins was the 7th WR on my board, and the 4th taken overall. I think he is a good player, not a great player. To me, he is a solid number two WR in the NFL, but this is not going to happen until year 3. Expect very little impact in 2012. Smooth, quick, runs good routes, and productive, despite a lack of quality QB play. Saw a lot of him since I live in Big Ten country. Grade: F. The reason for the grade is more than the player (because to me, Jenkins at 30 is a C+ grade). It is the opportunity to utilize the pick for the best value. And the best value at 30, was to not stay at 30. Great opportunities jump in front of you rarely in the draft, and the Niners passed on a golden one. Due to the nature of needs-based picks, from 6-21, we saw a complete run on defensive players. Only Tannehill at 8, Floyd at 13, and K. Wright at 20 were selected on the offensive side of the ball. At 21, the Bengals traded down so NE could draft Chandler Jones. The next handful of teams on the clock had OL needs, and to me, this was the time to make a move. The Browns, at 22, from all reports, lost out on K. Wright at 20, and could have been a trade partner. The Lions, at 23, needed OL help. The Steelers, at 24, for sure. The Texans, at 26, as well. So, with the top graded interior lineman in possibly a decade sitting on the board at 22, in David DeCastro, the Niners could have picked up one of the best players in the draft, and at great value. It would have cost a third rounder according to the value of trades around the same pick and according to trade value chart. The Niners missed on DeCastro, which would have anchored the right side of the OL for a decade. Round 2- LaMichael James- Quick, shifty RB who can make players miss, and has potential to make big plays on offense. Rotational, third down back, who will probably play 10 snaps per game. And, therein lies the problem. The team is stocked at RB, with Gore, who is a three down back, Hunter, who is a similar back to James, and Brandon Jacobs. James may get his hands on the ball 3-4 times a game, and I just don't think this is good value for a second round selection. The team could have found a similar type player with even more explosiveness in Chris Rainey, about 4 rounds later. Grade: D. Round 3 Traded- Good negotiation by Baalke. The Colts drafted TY Hilton, who is more explosive than James, but they gave up a lot in moving up. A fifth rounder next year and the pick five picks later. Grade- A Round 4- Another great value trade dropping six slots and picking up a 6th this year and 6th next year. The Dolphins saw Lamar Miller on the board. Grade- A Round 4- A third trade in the matter of ten picks. Team gives up pick for a 3rd rounder in 2013. Panthers desperately wanted Frank Alexander, and I don't know why. Great value trade. Grade- A Round 4- Joe Looney- A pretty good pick under the circumstances. I think the team got burnt in the Dolphins trade when the Ravens grabbed Gino Gradkowski, who I think the team was all over. The best of the interior OL are long gone by now, and the team needs a guy who can come in and compete right now for a starting position. Looney has a ton of experience, is savvy, smart, and is technically sound. He will compete for the starting RG spot right away. That is the upside. The downside, Looney doesn't have much upside, and I'm not sure he will ever reach the level of Adam Snyder. A decent value pick because the team desperately needed a body. I had a list of guys graded higher, but I think pick is alright. Grade- B- Round 5- Darius Fleming- Good football player that is athletic, quick, and productive. Not sure how he fits on our team. I speculate the team will shift him inside to ILB, and he will compete for the primary backup role under Bowman. He provides some insurance in case Bowman does not re-sign with the team in the future. The team had greater needs, and there were better players on the board, so this is a head scratcher to me. Grade: D Round 6- Trent Robinson, Michigan State, FS- Home Run. The Niners get a steal in the 6th with a guy I had a late 3rd round grade. One of the best FS prospects in this draft, Robinson can run with WR's, and is not afraid to tackle. Productive, experienced, and solid instincts. Really outstanding pick.Grade: A Round 6- Jason Slowey- Another terrific pick from small school Western Oregon. Slowey adds a lot of versatility in this draft, as we will be able to play all three interior line positions, and in an emergency, play tackle. Athletic, tough, and raw. Has much more upside than Looney, and Slowey was on a list of six small school guys I predicted the team would select. Brilliant play for a sixth rounder. Grade: A Round 7- Cam Johnson- Edge OLB rusher, Virginia. Johnson is an enigma. Great athletic ability, played in a 3-4 system, has tremendous upside, and is a terrible underachiever. Lacks passion for the game, should be more productive and dominant. Guy with character flaws. However, you are getting second-third round talent in the 7th round, and if he can get his head on straight, becomes a terrific value pick. Could be starting material on another 3-4 team. Grade: A So, as you can see, this is a complicated grade, with the variable of additional productive players next year. In most drafts, the greatest focus of the grade is the first two or three picks, and this was the down part of this draft class. Just not enough bang for your buck, and the loss of a potential Pro-Bowl type player in DeCastro because the team did not make the move up. Late rounders and future picks helped the final score below. Final Draft Grade: C As for my draft board, based on my best player available board, in a straight up, no trade draft, I had: Round One- Peter Konz, C/G Round Two- Mohamed Sanu, WR Round Three- Brandon Thompson, NT Round Four- Malik Jackson, DE Round Five- Vick Ballard, RB Round Six- Antonio Allen, SS Round Seven- Derrius Brooks, CB It has been a fun run. I will gladly take all questions, and time permitting as I shift from this board to real life, I will hopefully get a chance to respond to all. Cheers.

May 6, 2015 at 5:45 PM

#616

LA9erFan
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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by blizzuntz:
Looking back, should be f-

Might have been Seahawks best draft and why they are so ahead of us now

You're on the wrong forum...you are lost...should be over at .nut.

Because he expressed an easily supportable opinion? It's not your place to be telling people where they should post.

May 6, 2015 at 5:58 PM

#617

itlynstalyn
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Originally posted by blizzuntz:
Doesn't take a mediocre owner to see Baalke struck out in 2012.

Or does it?

No, but it sure as hell takes a blind one.

May 6, 2015 at 7:56 PM

#618

NCommand
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For perspective (grades all over the map):

Arizona Cardinals – 7 Draft Picks
1. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida (24)
2. Markus Golden, DE/OLB, Missouri (58)
3. David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa (86)
4. Rodney Gunter, DE, Delaware State (116)
5. Shaquille Riddick, OLB, West Virginia (158)
5. J.J. Nelson, WR, UAB (159)
7. Gerald Christian, TE, Louisville (256)
CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: A
Rotoworld Grade: D
SB Nation Grade: B-
Sports Illustrated Grade: B
Yahoo Sports Grade: C

Notes: Most draft analysts had Humphries ranked as a top-three tackle in the draft, and he will likely be starting Week 1 ... Golden went earlier than expected but will provide depth to the Cardinals pass rush at outside linebacker … With running back Andre Ellington struggling to stay healthy, Johnson might be Arizona's answer for a stable, workhorse back, something they haven't had since Edgerrin James … J.J. Nelson's 40-yard dash time of 4.29 seconds was the fastest at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

Seattle Seahawks – 8 Draft Picks
2. Frank Clark, DE, Michigan (63)
3. Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State (69)
4. Terry Poole, OT, San Diego State (130)
4. Mark Glowinski, G, West Virginia (134)
5. Tye Smith, CB, Towson (170)
6. Obum Gwacham, OLB, Oregon State (209)
6. Kristjan Sokoli, DT, Buffalo (214)
7. Ryan Murphy, S, Oregon State (248)

CBS Sports Grade: B-
ESPN Grade: A-
NFL.com Grade: C-
Rotoworld Grade: B-
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: B-
Yahoo Sports Grade: D

Notes: It's very clear what grades slotted tight end Jimmy Graham as the Seahawks first-round pick … Clark comes to Seattle with plenty of talent as a pass-rusher but also plenty of baggage amidst domestic violence allegations … ESPN's Mel Kiper said Lockett was one of his favorite picks of the draft. Lockett's 1,515 receiving yards (he also caught 11 touchdowns) in 2014 ranked third in college football … Poole and Glowinski are both likely to compete for starting jobs in Week 1.

St. Louis Rams – 9 Draft Picks
1. Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia (10)
2. Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin (57)
3. Jamon Brown, OT/G, Louisville (72)
3. Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State (89)
4. Andrew Donnal, OT, Iowa (119)
6. Bud Sasser, WR, Missouri (201)
6. Cody Wichmann, G, Fresno State (215)
7. Bryce Hager, ILB, Baylor (224)
7. Martin Ifedi, DE, Memphis (227)

CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: C
Rotoworld Grade: C
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: A
Yahoo Sports Grade: B

Notes: Gurley's knee is said to be progressing better than expected, well enough to make the Rams feel comfortable spending a top-10 pick on the talented running back. Many analysts have called Gurley a once-in-a-decade 'back. The 49ers have the fortune (or misfortune) of seeing him twice a year now … Havenstein is a solid right tackle and is already slated to start opposite 2014 first-round pick Greg Robinson … Mannion was one of the draft's surprises, being taken as the third quarterback after Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. He'll have a spot on the roster and could see playing time as a rookie should expected starter Nick Foles go down with an injury as he did in 2014.

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/NFC-West-Report-Draft-Grades-Around-the-Division/970204bb-3392-49dc-8234-accd673db024

May 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM

#619

genus49
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Originally posted by NCommand:
For perspective (grades all over the map):

Arizona Cardinals – 7 Draft Picks
1. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida (24)
2. Markus Golden, DE/OLB, Missouri (58)
3. David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa (86)
4. Rodney Gunter, DE, Delaware State (116)
5. Shaquille Riddick, OLB, West Virginia (158)
5. J.J. Nelson, WR, UAB (159)
7. Gerald Christian, TE, Louisville (256)
CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: A
Rotoworld Grade: D
SB Nation Grade: B-
Sports Illustrated Grade: B
Yahoo Sports Grade: C

Notes: Most draft analysts had Humphries ranked as a top-three tackle in the draft, and he will likely be starting Week 1 ... Golden went earlier than expected but will provide depth to the Cardinals pass rush at outside linebacker … With running back Andre Ellington struggling to stay healthy, Johnson might be Arizona's answer for a stable, workhorse back, something they haven't had since Edgerrin James … J.J. Nelson's 40-yard dash time of 4.29 seconds was the fastest at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

Seattle Seahawks – 8 Draft Picks
2. Frank Clark, DE, Michigan (63)
3. Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State (69)
4. Terry Poole, OT, San Diego State (130)
4. Mark Glowinski, G, West Virginia (134)
5. Tye Smith, CB, Towson (170)
6. Obum Gwacham, OLB, Oregon State (209)
6. Kristjan Sokoli, DT, Buffalo (214)
7. Ryan Murphy, S, Oregon State (248)

CBS Sports Grade: B-
ESPN Grade: A-
NFL.com Grade: C-
Rotoworld Grade: B-
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: B-
Yahoo Sports Grade: D

Notes: It's very clear what grades slotted tight end Jimmy Graham as the Seahawks first-round pick … Clark comes to Seattle with plenty of talent as a pass-rusher but also plenty of baggage amidst domestic violence allegations … ESPN's Mel Kiper said Lockett was one of his favorite picks of the draft. Lockett's 1,515 receiving yards (he also caught 11 touchdowns) in 2014 ranked third in college football … Poole and Glowinski are both likely to compete for starting jobs in Week 1.

St. Louis Rams – 9 Draft Picks
1. Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia (10)
2. Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin (57)
3. Jamon Brown, OT/G, Louisville (72)
3. Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State (89)
4. Andrew Donnal, OT, Iowa (119)
6. Bud Sasser, WR, Missouri (201)
6. Cody Wichmann, G, Fresno State (215)
7. Bryce Hager, ILB, Baylor (224)
7. Martin Ifedi, DE, Memphis (227)

CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: C
Rotoworld Grade: C
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: A
Yahoo Sports Grade: B

Notes: Gurley's knee is said to be progressing better than expected, well enough to make the Rams feel comfortable spending a top-10 pick on the talented running back. Many analysts have called Gurley a once-in-a-decade 'back. The 49ers have the fortune (or misfortune) of seeing him twice a year now … Havenstein is a solid right tackle and is already slated to start opposite 2014 first-round pick Greg Robinson … Mannion was one of the draft's surprises, being taken as the third quarterback after Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. He'll have a spot on the roster and could see playing time as a rookie should expected starter Nick Foles go down with an injury as he did in 2014.

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/NFC-West-Report-Draft-Grades-Around-the-Division/970204bb-3392-49dc-8234-accd673db024

Kinda looks like you're lost now man...this thread is about the 2012 draft.

May 7, 2015 at 8:58 AM

#620

itlynstalyn
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Originally posted by genus49:
Kinda looks like you're lost now man...this thread is about the 2012 draft.

May 7, 2015 at 1:08 PM

#621

NCommand
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Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by NCommand:
For perspective (grades all over the map):

Arizona Cardinals – 7 Draft Picks
1. D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida (24)
2. Markus Golden, DE/OLB, Missouri (58)
3. David Johnson, RB, Northern Iowa (86)
4. Rodney Gunter, DE, Delaware State (116)
5. Shaquille Riddick, OLB, West Virginia (158)
5. J.J. Nelson, WR, UAB (159)
7. Gerald Christian, TE, Louisville (256)
CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: A
Rotoworld Grade: D
SB Nation Grade: B-
Sports Illustrated Grade: B
Yahoo Sports Grade: C

Notes: Most draft analysts had Humphries ranked as a top-three tackle in the draft, and he will likely be starting Week 1 ... Golden went earlier than expected but will provide depth to the Cardinals pass rush at outside linebacker … With running back Andre Ellington struggling to stay healthy, Johnson might be Arizona's answer for a stable, workhorse back, something they haven't had since Edgerrin James … J.J. Nelson's 40-yard dash time of 4.29 seconds was the fastest at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine.

Seattle Seahawks – 8 Draft Picks
2. Frank Clark, DE, Michigan (63)
3. Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State (69)
4. Terry Poole, OT, San Diego State (130)
4. Mark Glowinski, G, West Virginia (134)
5. Tye Smith, CB, Towson (170)
6. Obum Gwacham, OLB, Oregon State (209)
6. Kristjan Sokoli, DT, Buffalo (214)
7. Ryan Murphy, S, Oregon State (248)

CBS Sports Grade: B-
ESPN Grade: A-
NFL.com Grade: C-
Rotoworld Grade: B-
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: B-
Yahoo Sports Grade: D

Notes: It's very clear what grades slotted tight end Jimmy Graham as the Seahawks first-round pick … Clark comes to Seattle with plenty of talent as a pass-rusher but also plenty of baggage amidst domestic violence allegations … ESPN's Mel Kiper said Lockett was one of his favorite picks of the draft. Lockett's 1,515 receiving yards (he also caught 11 touchdowns) in 2014 ranked third in college football … Poole and Glowinski are both likely to compete for starting jobs in Week 1.

St. Louis Rams – 9 Draft Picks
1. Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia (10)
2. Rob Havenstein, OT, Wisconsin (57)
3. Jamon Brown, OT/G, Louisville (72)
3. Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State (89)
4. Andrew Donnal, OT, Iowa (119)
6. Bud Sasser, WR, Missouri (201)
6. Cody Wichmann, G, Fresno State (215)
7. Bryce Hager, ILB, Baylor (224)
7. Martin Ifedi, DE, Memphis (227)

CBS Sports Grade: B
ESPN Grade: C
NFL.com Grade: C
Rotoworld Grade: C
SB Nation Grade: C
Sports Illustrated Grade: A
Yahoo Sports Grade: B

Notes: Gurley's knee is said to be progressing better than expected, well enough to make the Rams feel comfortable spending a top-10 pick on the talented running back. Many analysts have called Gurley a once-in-a-decade 'back. The 49ers have the fortune (or misfortune) of seeing him twice a year now … Havenstein is a solid right tackle and is already slated to start opposite 2014 first-round pick Greg Robinson … Mannion was one of the draft's surprises, being taken as the third quarterback after Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. He'll have a spot on the roster and could see playing time as a rookie should expected starter Nick Foles go down with an injury as he did in 2014.

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/NFC-West-Report-Draft-Grades-Around-the-Division/970204bb-3392-49dc-8234-accd673db024

Kinda looks like you're lost now man...this thread is about the 2012 draft.

And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

May 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM

#622

blizzuntz
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Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I have over 28,000 posts.

Find me just ONE where I give the Seahawks any credit other than this one to show how draft grades work out.

And this is another corny post by you, kids...

Aren't you in your teens?

[ Edited by blizzuntz on May 7, 2015 at 4:10 PM ]

May 7, 2015 at 7:40 PM

#623

NCommand
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Originally posted by blizzuntz:

Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I have over 28,000 posts.

Find me just ONE where I give the Seahawks any credit other than this one to show how draft grades work out.

And this is another corny post by you, kids...

Aren't you in your teens?

I'm 43.

If you say you are a huge 9ers fan I take that back. Perhaps I mistook you as such a negative Niner fan over time you came off as a 12 to me. If so I apologize.

May 7, 2015 at 8:13 PM

#624

blizzuntz
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Posts: 55,554

Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by blizzuntz:
Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I have over 28,000 posts.

Find me just ONE where I give the Seahawks any credit other than this one to show how draft grades work out.

And this is another corny post by you, kids...

Aren't you in your teens?

I'm 43.

If you say you are a huge 9ers fan I take that back. Perhaps I mistook you as such a negative Niner fan over time you came off as a 12 to me. If so I apologize.

Are you a female?

May 8, 2015 at 7:43 AM

#625

NCommand
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Originally posted by blizzuntz:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by blizzuntz:

Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I have over 28,000 posts.

Find me just ONE where I give the Seahawks any credit other than this one to show how draft grades work out.

And this is another corny post by you, kids...

Aren't you in your teens?

I'm 43.

If you say you are a huge 9ers fan I take that back. Perhaps I mistook you as such a negative Niner fan over time you came off as a 12 to me. If so I apologize.

Are you a female?

Case in point.

May 9, 2015 at 12:48 AM

#626

LA9erFan
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Posts: 66,021

Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I remember a long time ago when you would have decent conversations with people without being snarky and domineering. Now you act like you own the place, and everyone should bow in your presence. You're suspended for 3 days. Not just for this post, but for a pattern of behavior.

May 10, 2015 at 4:43 AM

#627

blizzuntz
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Posts: 55,554

Originally posted by LA9erFan:
Originally posted by NCommand:
And the kids miss the point again! Where's that gif of the gymnast that flies over the mount (you....the point) and lands on the judges table 30 feet away?

The original point was that I was just giving blizzuntz crap b/c he's always talking about the Hawks and hating on everything Niner-related (hmmmm? j/k) along with a handful of other SuicidePosters (it's their thing). The post above is to provide perspective on how draft grades can be so extreme (no matter what year) depending on the source.

But it's all good. Carry on...

I remember a long time ago when you would have decent conversations with people without being snarky and domineering. Now you act like you own the place, and everyone should bow in your presence. You're suspended for 3 days. Not just for this post, but for a pattern of behavior.

Jul 13, 2018 at 3:59 PM

#628

MadDog49er
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Bump, just for fun in the down season.....looking back 6 years. This draft absolutely killed us.

The best I could do this year with the Niners' selection on the clock was M. Sanu and Malik Jackson. Either of these guys would be huge for us, even in 2018. Still think the Niners blew it by not trading up for DeCastro. Three straight Pro-Bowls and 2 All-Pros. That hurts!!!

Jul 14, 2018 at 6:42 AM

#629

Giedi
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Originally posted by MadDog49er:
Bump, just for fun in the down season.....looking back 6 years. This draft absolutely killed us.

The best I could do this year with the Niners' selection on the clock was M. Sanu and Malik Jackson. Either of these guys would be huge for us, even in 2018. Still think the Niners blew it by not trading up for DeCastro. Three straight Pro-Bowls and 2 All-Pros. That hurts!!!

We needed speed and skills at the WR positon that year, instead we got AJ Jenkins. I don't think Baalke's drafts ever improved from this, in my opinion. He was terrible.

Jul 14, 2018 at 8:40 AM

#630

Wu-5Rings
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Originally posted by Giedi:
Originally posted by MadDog49er:
Bump, just for fun in the down season.....looking back 6 years. This draft absolutely killed us.

The best I could do this year with the Niners' selection on the clock was M. Sanu and Malik Jackson. Either of these guys would be huge for us, even in 2018. Still think the Niners blew it by not trading up for DeCastro. Three straight Pro-Bowls and 2 All-Pros. That hurts!!!

We needed speed and skills at the WR positon that year, instead we got AJ Jenkins. I don't think Baalke's drafts ever improved from this, in my opinion. He was terrible.

Thus my point for years, Imagine if Baalke would have actually helped Harbaugh during that super bowl window 2012-2014 and drafted and or replenished. He didn't help with the oline, wr nor Cowboys replacement just Tank Carradine and the All Acl Crew. Our defense was worn down with no bench help. The infusion of talent just wasn't there. We needed that bench.

He did absolutely nothing to help the cause. In four years Harbaugh created a loaded roster in an non-backstabbing atmosphere.

[ Edited by Wu-5Rings on Jul 14, 2018 at 9:10 AM ]