2013 Draft Discussion Thread

Originally posted by LieutKaffee:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:

Originally posted by LA9erFan:
Ya know, I think there are more available roster spaces on this squad than people have been saying. There's no reason that a 6th or 7th rounder couldn't compete at ILB, S, or T if he's a solid player.

At this point in the draft, maybe not so much at safety as we already have Reid, Whitner, Robinson, Spillman, Dahl, Thomas and McBath on the roster, but definitely ILB and OT. They definitely could grab another safety, but he'd have to really shine in camp to avoid ending up on the practice squad.

But Rambo and Evans were considered 3rd round talents. I think we should draft one and cut the older backups.

Originally posted by dhp318:

My big concern with Lattimore is his running style. Whenever he changes direction, his legs go at a real low angle to the ground, which I think puts a ton of stress on his knees. That is to say, that his knee injuries aren't just freak injuries, but that it's a problem that may continue.

Originally posted by KID9R:
Punter? They should have taken a Kicker!! Akers?

Originally posted by Paul_Hofer:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

Originally posted by Orlando49erfan:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
Humm, intriguing pick. A 3rd DE. I'm shocked we haven't addressed the backup ILB spot yet.

More of a DT then DE will be able to backup any position on DL could be future NT

Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with the pick. We do need guys on the interior D-line. Plus, I figured this to be a D heavy draft for us anyway. But I'm shocked we haven't yet drafted an ILB to backup Willis and Bowman. Who do we have behind them if one goes down? Now, the drat isn't over so I really hope we get Kevin Reddick if he isn't taken.

Niners could still re-sign Tavares or even Grant.

Originally posted by Orlando49erfan:
If not we can move Fleming inside...He has a better chance earning a spot there

Originally posted by WRATHman44:

Originally posted by dhp318:
My big concern with Lattimore is his running style. Whenever he changes direction, his legs go at a real low angle to the ground, which I think puts a ton of stress on his knees. That is to say, that his knee injuries aren't just freak injuries, but that it's a problem that may continue.

Frank does the same thing, and his knees have been fine. NFL training staff>>>>>NCAA training staff.

Originally posted by SammyFrancisco:

Originally posted by KID9R:

Punter? They should have taken a Kicker!! Akers?

No we want Akers to make the team so we get comp picks. Go Akers!!

EDIT: nvmd Akers was cut

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Orlando49erfan:
If not we can move Fleming inside...He has a better chance earning a spot there

I agree with this.

Originally posted by pwillis52beasty:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Orlando49erfan:
If not we can move Fleming inside...He has a better chance earning a spot there

I agree with this.

Didn't Bowman play some olb in college

Originally posted by KID9R:

Originally posted by Harbaalke:

Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Love the Dial pick. He's a true 5-technique, so he should be RayMac's backup while Tank backs up Justin.

looks like an NT 320 pounds

Too Tall? Get out leveraged?

Originally posted by KID9R:

Originally posted by pwillis52beasty:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Orlando49erfan:
If not we can move Fleming inside...He has a better chance earning a spot there

I agree with this.

Didn't Bowman play some olb in college

ya but wasn't 255lbs