Offseason Mock 1/21

Hysterikal · 2015-01-21T11:40:11-08:00

Doing this with the thought that the Niners are going to switch to a 4-3 defense this season that will leave some players I personally didn't want to cut I just didn't see them having a spot in the new scheme. I'm also not doing any trades for draft picks because it will probably happen but I'm just going with where we are picking. I don't see us being active in Free Agency because we never are. I'm also assuming Justin Smith Retires if he doesn't not much changes. Cut/Walk: Craig Dahl - Just a business decision to save money. Mike Iupati - I don't think the market will be that great for him but I think Denver will make a huge offer for him and get him. Mike Crabtree - Once again he won't get to many offers but if I was Baalke I wouldn't even offer him a contract. Perrish Cox - It will come down to Cully or Cox I prefer Cully he is younger and played really well last year. Brandon Lloyd - Filled a need this year but his services won't be needed next year. Garrett Celek - Carrier played well enough last season that Celek will not be needed. Dan Skuta - switching to a 4-3 has it's first casualty. He will probably follow Fangio to Chicago. Chris Cook - I would not be against bringing him back but I don't see it. Blaine Gabbert - He is a decent back up but I have a plan for that spot. Frank Gore - It kills me to do this I've got a Gore Jersey in red and white, but the saying is "it's better to cut a guy a year to early than a year to late". Tony Jerrod Eddie - He might be retained cause he is one of Tomsulas Linemen but his fit in a 4-3 is questionable. Ahmad Brookes - this isn't a scheme fit it's a money and attitude issue. Try and trade him but end up cutting. Trendon Holliday - Don't understand why he was signed for 2 years but he has fumble issues but is an incredible return man when he holds onto the ball. Bubba Ventrone - I think he and Osgood will follow Seely. Kassim Osgood - See above Extend: Chris Culliver - top 10 corner last year. I personally want to see him get more involved in run defense and to stop giving a 10 yard cushion on 3rd and 3 plays. Aldon Smith - Wouldn't give him to many years until you see how he does in a 4-3 defense. Alex Boone - I personally like Boone but last years hold out screwed him up but he ended the season well. I just hope him constantly backing Harbaugh (which I really liked) didn't put a target on his back from the FO. Restructure: Patrick Willis - Give him the years it takes to keep him in the red and gold until he hangs it up. Stevie Johnson - I hope he takes a pay cut or we just extend him to work some of the money into the later years. Free Agency: Jake Locker - This is might be a long shot but Titans have pretty much gave up on him so him being available is a possibility. Matt Moore - If we don't get Locker we get Moore who is a capable back up. Draft: 1st Round - DeVante Parker - WR 6'2" 210 lbs Louisville - He could be gone by the time we pick I hope he is still there. I was really high on drafting DGB but the more I hear about what he could be facing once he hits the NFL such as being on the 2nd stage of domestic violence program so if he did anything he could get banned from the NFL no thanks. So Parker who I have rated as the number 2 WR behind DGB in this draft is well worth the 15th pick. 2nd Round - Carl Davis - DT 6'5" 315 lbs Iowa - During this season he faced double teams most plays and when he got 1 on 1 chances he dominated. 3rd Round - Duke Johnson - RB 5'9" 194 lbs Miami - I'm starting to think getting Duke in the third is not going to happen but until the draft I'm going to hope he falls to us. He brings play making and return abilities. 4th Round - Anthony Chickillo - DE 6'4" 277 lbs Miami - He is going to start shooting up big boards he has a great motor good power good technique could be a steal in this draft. 5th Round - Jamison Crowder - WR 5'8" 175 lbs Duke - Return specialist and with the right offense could be a real monster in the slot. He is already catching a lot of eyes at the senior bowl his acceleration out of cuts would be great against bigger corners.... 6th Round - Josh Shaw - CB/S 6'0" 195 lbs USC - needs to answer some questions about his "heroism" but if he falls to the 6th he would be a great value. Stiff hips but extremely athletic. 7th Round - Johnior Sylvestre - LB 6'0" 222 lbs Toledo - athletic linebacker to fit into the 4-3 scene and should be able to contribute to special teams. UDFA: Darren Waller WR 6'5" 232lbs Georgia tech Aundrey Walker OG 6'5" 300 lbs USC Depth Chart: QB - Kaepernick, Locker/Moore RB - Hyde, Hunter, Johnson FB - Miller, Milliard WR - Boldin, Parker WR - Johnson, Patton, Waller WR - Ellington, Crowder TE - Davis, McDonald, Carrier LT - Staley, Martin LG - Thomas, Looney C - Kilgore, M.Martin RG - Boone, Looney RT - Davis, Martin LE - Lynch, Chickillo DT - Carradine, Davis, Ramsey DT - Dorsey, Dial RE - Smith, Lemonier SOLB - Bowman, Moody MLB - Willis, Wilhoite WOLB - Borland, Sylvestre CB - Brock, Ackers CB - Culliver, Shaw CB - Johnson, Reaser FS - Reid, Ward SS - Bethea, McCray K - Dawson P - Lee LS - Nelson KR - Duke Johnson PR - Jamison Crowder I see our nickle package as our main defense which would have Cully and Johnson playing outside corners and have Brock at the nickle spot.

Jan 21, 2015 at 11:47 AM

CorvaNinerFan
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Hold on...what makes you think they're going to switch to a 4-3. They're built for a 3-4, were a top 5 defense in 2014. Why would they change now...it makes no sense. If it ain't broke...don't fix it.

Jan 21, 2015 at 11:50 AM

Hysterikal
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Just a dirty little rumor that's going around. And Rumors have been true about this team before. I'm with you I personally like the 3-4 defense in general more than a 4-3 and our defense was amazing last season but I'm just going off of the rumors going around.

Jan 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM

NYniner85
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I don't see why we would be going 3-4?? top 5 D for years and you want to switch up everything?

I like Cully over Cox as well, but I see Gore getting another year. Iupati will see big cash not sure why you think otherwise? And if he doesn't get a big deal then SF should find a way to resign him.

Like the draft hope we go WR or DL in the 1st.

Jan 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM

Hysterikal
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I went WR in the 1st just because the receiving depth in this draft has lots of slot receivers and #2 WR but not many #1s while D-line I think has a good amount of quality players in this draft. As far as Iupati he is one dimensional and he does that one dimension better than most Guards in the league but to give him a lot of money to just be a run blocker I would be hesitant with that. Brandon Thomas won't be the run blocker he was but he would be a upgrade as far as pass blocking goes.

Jan 21, 2015 at 12:45 PM

NYniner85
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Originally posted by Hysterikal:
I went WR in the 1st just because the receiving depth in this draft has lots of slot receivers and #2 WR but not many #1s while D-line I think has a good amount of quality players in this draft. As far as Iupati he is one dimensional and he does that one dimension better than most Guards in the league but to give him a lot of money to just be a run blocker I would be hesitant with that. Brandon Thomas won't be the run blocker he was but he would be a upgrade as far as pass blocking goes.

It all comes down to system and the coaching staff, so to say because he hasn't been great at pass blocking on SF doesn't mean he will be bad on another team (ex: Baltimore o-line under Kubiak this past season). He is gonna get paid top dollar there really isn't a question about that.

I like Thomas he was a stud at OT in college and hopefully that will translate to guard in the NFL. I actually like the O-line SF has going forward. I think Kilgore gets the center job (he played well this year) and I can see M Martin and Thomas fighting for Mike's spot. Grabbing a good swing tackle later in the draft might make some sense too.

I with you at WR, to me that is the most important spot to fix. I prefer White to Parker, but I would rather draft down in the 1st and grab DGB

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Best-case scenario is Mariota dropping to us (not gonna happen) and trading picks with Philly!

Jan 21, 2015 at 7:28 PM

tohara3
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Not a bad mock

Jan 21, 2015 at 8:49 PM

dtg_9er
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Good mock! I had White in the first but I like Parker, Davis and Johnson in the 1rst-3rd.

How many FAs the team is able to keep may say something about Tomsula's real popularity with the players. If many leave for Chicago...oh well! I would prefer keeping Cox to Culliver as the latter's character is a bit sketchy. Not sure CC will stay out of trouble.

Jan 21, 2015 at 10:48 PM

GoldenJoe
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This wouldn't be too bad all in all, I do expect a little more action in FA, even if guys don't stick. I do like the idea of Locker. He is a capable QB and has some real talent but is always injured. As a backup if he has to step in for a game or two, he is capable of winning a few games. I like Crowder and Johnson, just don't know if they will still be around...I'd also like to keep Gore for a season or two but replacing him with another kid from the U is fitting.