Has Inside linebacker just become a need?

49erlife · 2014-01-19T21:45:59-08:00

With Bowmans injury do we need to now start looking at drafting a high level inside linebacker? If so when do we Draft one?

Jan 20, 2014 at 10:29 AM

DJamhour
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Nah I doubt it, I believe they might draft for depth in the later rounds tho

Jan 20, 2014 at 10:33 AM

HarbaughzDeep
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Wilhoite will now get a multi year deal in the offseason. He is a capable replacement and will fill in for however long Bowman is out.

Jan 20, 2014 at 10:41 AM

GhostofFredDean74
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Originally posted by HarbaughzDeep:
Wilhoite will now get a multi year deal in the offseason. He is a capable replacement and will fill in for however long Bowman is out.

Would much rather go this route than rely on a rookie to step in. They'll still draft an ILB, just not early (IMO).

Jan 20, 2014 at 11:40 AM

Ninefan56
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With Iupati's injury will they go after a 1st round guard? They don't seem to trust Kilgore or Looney.

Jan 20, 2014 at 11:47 AM

DontSitOnTheHood
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Wilhoite looked amazing in the preseason, FWIW.

Jan 20, 2014 at 11:50 AM

sanjose49erfan
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Wilhoite will man the position until Bowman is back .

Jan 20, 2014 at 11:54 AM

SunDevilNiner79
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Originally posted by HarbaughzDeep:
Wilhoite will now get a multi year deal in the offseason. He is a capable replacement and will fill in for however long Bowman is out.

I was thinking the same thing.

Jan 20, 2014 at 12:42 PM