Pwillis52beasty's Final 2014 Mock Draft

This draft has my seal of approval (not worth anything really). I would be a big fan of this draft.

Brandon Thomas in the 7th round??? I know he's injured, but I don't think that's realistic.

If he's there in the 4th round the Niners need to jump all over that.

Desir won't fall that far but this draft gives me a stiffy......

Originally posted by VPofCarnage:
Brandon Thomas in the 7th round??? I know he's injured, but I don't think that's realistic.

If he's there in the 4th round the Niners need to jump all over that.

You're right. Edited. He might be there in the 5th though.

Originally posted by CWin4949:
Desir won't fall that far but this draft gives me a stiffy......

He very well could be gone by then, but definitely could still be there too. It's such a crapshoot you don't know how the draft we'll play out. He currently is a late second to anywhere in the third round projection. I'd go Walt Aikens or Jaylen Watkins if he isn't there.

You actually think the Niners front office would make such a one sided deal in the Chiefs favor? Sorry, but I don't buy it. If they were going to move into the top 15, maybe. I think the Niners are going to take the same approach as last year. Make one trade up for their draft crush in the late teens or early 20's without giving up all their draft capital, then build their depth at WR, CB, S, ILB, OLB, and OL with some "medical redshirt" picks.

I have no idea what the pick values are, so I'm admittedly talking out of my @ss here, but if we're giving up that many points to the Chiefs for their 1st rd pick, I'd rather trade the 77th pick instead of the 61st.

I'm not even mad. But I don't think Desir will get out of the 2nd.

Not a fan of Cooks.

Love the Cooks, Desir, and Reynolds picks!! Not a fan of Tuitt, but everyone has there draft crush lol...I think your giving up too much to move up (I used Walter football's draft value chart) and for #23 we would be able give them #56, #77, #94 and #129.

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Not a fan of Cooks.

What is it about Cooks that you don't like?

The problem I have with taking Cooks (or even Beckham) in the 1st rd is neither guy is a valid replacement for Crabtree. With studs like Matthews, Adams & Latimer available, seems to me it's Baalke's highest WR priority to get one of 'em. I have no issues with adding speed to the receiving corps...but your draft ended up with just Cooks to beef up that group...and it's simply not enough. I'd have him taking one of the three bigger WR's above and grabbing Ellington...who's a baller and has the KR skills, too. BL: This is the draft Baalke must get a WR who can continue the Crabtree productivity. The speed element is great, but in the NFC West, you'd better have some big & fast WR's. He'll have to find another one either next year or in FA to replace Boldin.

Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
The problem I have with taking Cooks (or even Beckham) in the 1st rd is neither guy is a valid replacement for Crabtree. With studs like Matthews, Adams & Latimer available, seems to me it's Baalke's highest WR priority to get one of 'em. I have no issues with adding speed to the receiving corps...but your draft ended up with just Cooks to beef up that group...and it's simply not enough. I'd have him taking one of the three bigger WR's above and grabbing Ellington...who's a baller and has the KR skills, too. BL: This is the draft Baalke must get a WR who can continue the Crabtree productivity. The speed element is great, but in the NFC West, you'd better have some big & fast WR's. He'll have to find another one either next year or in FA to replace Boldin.

What if Baalke doesn't need or want a replacement for Crabtree because Crabtree isn't going anywhere?

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
What if Baalke doesn't need or want a replacement for Crabtree because Crabtree isn't going anywhere?

Very good point. Not sure why everyone assumes Crabtree is gone. He could absolutely be re-signed.

As for Cooks, I like him but I do have concerns. I wonder how effective he'll be down the field in the NFL due to his size. I see him operating more out of the slot--Wes Welker with straight-line speed. This isn't really a major concern, but both Crab and Anquan are very effective working out of the slot, especially on third down. As much as I like Cooks, I prefer Beckham. And it wouldn't be terrible to sit at #30 and grab a bigger guy who can win jump balls down the field (Allen Robinson, Kelvin Benjamin, etc.).

Originally posted by JamesGatz83:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

What if Baalke doesn't need or want a replacement for Crabtree because Crabtree isn't going anywhere?

Very good point. Not sure why everyone assumes Crabtree is gone. He could absolutely be re-signed.

As for Cooks, I like him but I do have concerns. I wonder how effective he'll be down the field in the NFL due to his size. I see him operating more out of the slot--Wes Welker with straight-line speed. This isn't really a major concern, but both Crab and Anquan are very effective working out of the slot, especially on third down. As much as I like Cooks, I prefer Beckham. And it wouldn't be terrible to sit at #30 and grab a bigger guy who can win jump balls down the field (Allen Robinson, Kelvin Benjamin, etc.).

He can be franchised as well.

It will come down to, who will be cheapest to resign, Crabtree or A.Smith. Sign the cheapest, franchise the other.