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Originally posted by HarboutTHAT:
Originally posted by pwillis52beasty:
Originally posted by HellaBombs:
he was Niners highest-rated DB behind gilbert & fuller so that says a lot IMO
link?
???? Prove it!!
Originally posted by HellaBombs:he was Niners highest-rated DB behind gilbert & fuller so that says a lot IMO
Originally posted by Wisconsin49erfan:Originally posted by HarboutTHAT:Originally posted by pwillis52beasty:Originally posted by HellaBombs:he was Niners highest-rated DB behind gilbert & fuller so that says a lot IMO
link?
???? Prove it!!
I think the point is the proof is in the pudding.
Originally posted by kronik:Care to share the similarities to AJ Jenkins?
Originally posted by kronik:
Originally posted by teylo31:
Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:
No, that statement is not contradicting. It's talking about Ward's versatility in the secondary overall...that he can play slot corner and backup at S due to his coverage skills (covering the slot is one of the areas where he'll initially compete early in his career, per Harbaugh & Baalke) and also his ability to mix it up as a tackler and stuff the run playing close to the line of scrimmage at times. Interchangeable Safeties in the Niners' scheme...and, with the ability to also cover the slot. A good pick with all-around abilities in the secondary. Could put on some weight and I'm sure the team will work w/ him on that while also making sure he doesn't sacrifice his good speed.
I hope he works out. Im not being a smart@$$ but he can only play one position. He cant honestly kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Either slot or safety right now. Im a little superstitious as all sports fans are. I just see too many similarities to the Jenkins pick when Baalke bucked the system and took someone he shouldn't have with the same pick (30) and he needed to bulk up too like you said in your own words. I just feel like 1st round picks shpuld be plug and and play. Its just the stigma thats follows that number
Care to share the similarities to AJ Jenkins?
Originally posted by teylo31:
Originally posted by kronik:
Care to share the similarities to AJ Jenkins?
30th pick. Came from a lesser known program. Not expected to be a 1st round pick. Needed to bulk up a little to play in the NFL. Played college ball in Illinois
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:He's going to play CB. He'll be the 49ers slot corner and will be groomed to take over at safety, so with one pick the 49ers just filled two needs.
Originally posted by Wisconsin49erfan:Baalke also bucked the system when he took a young Aldon Smith at number 7 instead of a QB and then selected Colin Kaepernick in the second round. Also, Culliver was a shock pick in the third round as he was taken way too early according to draft experts.
Your point?
Originally posted by ElephantHaley:No. He's too PUNY. Hate the pick. Coulda Had a few other dudes. Very upset.
Originally posted by teylo31:
30th pick. Came from a lesser known program. Not expected to be a 1st round pick. Needed to bulk up a little to play in the NFL. Played college ball in Illinois
Originally posted by 49ersOnMINE:In NFCW that includes Tavon and Percy, I think this is a great pick.. He can cover both.
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:Originally posted by theninermaniac:Ward is a small consolation prize after missing out on fuller, Gilbert, verrett, Beckham, and cooks.
Incidentally, its being reported that Ward was the 3rd defensive back on the 49ers draft board behind Gilbert and Fuller.
Originally posted by Kolohe:How could you people not like/love the pick, some of you need to pick up a draft magazine before discussing the draft or judging the pick!!!
Originally posted by SofaKing:He was mocked in the 1st round quite a bit actually. Universally projected as a late 1st- early 2nd pick. He played at Northern Illinois, not Illinois. Two different schools.