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), but I don't see him starting at OLB until he puts on weight (which could take YEARS), and even then he might never overtake Lynch or Smith. I'd be disappointed if we went there, unless Baalke is pretty sure Aldon won't be here long term.
Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Wilhoite hasn't signed his tender offer. Aldon's not restructuring his contract...he's got some incentives he'll need to meet to get all his 2015 salary. You left OL Pears, CB Shareece Wright & LB/ST Nick Bellore off the players acquired list.
Overall, I like your mock...just a couple of things:
- Gregory could be quite a player. But, I think it's more important to draft a beast DL before acquiring more pass rushers. Our OLB's will only be effective if our front 3 (on basic downs) ties up enough OL to give them opportunities to make plays. Even if Justin Smith doesn't retire now, he'll likely get his fewest snaps since he became a Niner. Eddie Goldman's the answer...the man is a beast. He played both DT and DE at FSU, and Coach Jumbo Fisher said he was his best DL. He's a guy who can tie up a couple of OL on virtually every snap. He can also line up in the hybrid...think about Carradine, Goldman, Dockett/Dorsey and Aldon. That's quite a line.
- Love the Anthony pick. I think he does more things well than any other ILB, including covering receivers. Because of that, he can be more productive sooner than other prospects, IMHO. Another option: TE Clive Walford. Vernon's in his contract season and there's not much in receiving talent behind him (save perhaps Carrier). Walford's one of the top TE playmakers in this draft.
- Don't think Lockett's the WR we need...because with Crabtree gone and Boldin in his contract season, we need size at the WR position. Baalke got the speed guys in Torrey Smith and Jerome Simpson...and I see both Ellington and Patton playing more significant roles, too. This is a deep WR draft...so Baalke can grab a WR with size in the 3rd rd or so...Mayle, McBride or even Waller. All have excellent size and are good playmakers.
- DE Anderson could well be gone by the end of 2nd rd/early 3rd rd. If Baalke takes Goldman early, it's wide open who he'd take in 4th rd. Could be RB, like David Johnson, for example. Or ILB, if Baalke drafts Walford in 2nd rd.
- The rest seem ok...Poutasi would likely be an OG with Niners, which is fine so long as Baalke also drafts a decent OT. Gotta keep both lines big, strong and versatile.
Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Wilhoite hasn't signed his tender offer. Aldon's not restructuring his contract...he's got some incentives he'll need to meet to get all his 2015 salary. You left OL Pears, CB Shareece Wright & LB/ST Nick Bellore off the players acquired list.
Overall, I like your mock...just a couple of things:
- Gregory could be quite a player. But, I think it's more important to draft a beast DL before acquiring more pass rushers. Our OLB's will only be effective if our front 3 (on basic downs) ties up enough OL to give them opportunities to make plays. Even if Justin Smith doesn't retire now, he'll likely get his fewest snaps since he became a Niner. Eddie Goldman's the answer...the man is a beast. He played both DT and DE at FSU, and Coach Jumbo Fisher said he was his best DL. He's a guy who can tie up a couple of OL on virtually every snap. He can also line up in the hybrid...think about Carradine, Goldman, Dockett/Dorsey and Aldon. That's quite a line.
- Love the Anthony pick. I think he does more things well than any other ILB, including covering receivers. Because of that, he can be more productive sooner than other prospects, IMHO. Another option: TE Clive Walford. Vernon's in his contract season and there's not much in receiving talent behind him (save perhaps Carrier). Walford's one of the top TE playmakers in this draft.
- Don't think Lockett's the WR we need...because with Crabtree gone and Boldin in his contract season, we need size at the WR position. Baalke got the speed guys in Torrey Smith and Jerome Simpson...and I see both Ellington and Patton playing more significant roles, too. This is a deep WR draft...so Baalke can grab a WR with size in the 3rd rd or so...Mayle, McBride or even Waller. All have excellent size and are good playmakers.
- DE Anderson could well be gone by the end of 2nd rd/early 3rd rd. If Baalke takes Goldman early, it's wide open who he'd take in 4th rd. Could be RB, like David Johnson, for example. Or ILB, if Baalke drafts Walford in 2nd rd.
- The rest seem ok...Poutasi would likely be an OG with Niners, which is fine so long as Baalke also drafts a decent OT. Gotta keep both lines big, strong and versatile.