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I would love to see the 49ers draft Braxton Miller (WR - Ohio State; ex QB) late in the 3rd because he in my opinion, will be the next Anquan Boldin..

Jan 13, 2016 at 2:38 PM

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4evrfan
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What happened to the "potential" guys we drfted last year like Smelter and White? Smelter especially, once healed, was supposed to be a steal. Yet another failed WR class? And didn't we get Flipper Anderson's kid too? WTF? And we're still trying to determine if Pattin and Ellington are worth keeping! Let's face it, we just can't seem to choose or develop well.

Jan 13, 2016 at 2:45 PM

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GreatGabbert
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Originally posted by 4evrfan:
What happened to the "potential" guys we drfted last year like Smelter and White? Smelter especially, once healed, was supposed to be a steal. Yet another failed WR class? And didn't we get Flipper Anderson's kid too? WTF? And we're still trying to determine if Pattin and Ellington are worth keeping! Let's face it, we just can't seem to choose or develop well.

By the time they activated Smelter the season was nearly over. It just didn't make sense to bring in a rookie who wasn't 100% healthy that late in the year. Uprgrade would have been minimal and I think they get an extra contract year out of the player if he doesn't appear on the game roster. Remains to be seen with the rookies they brought in, but Patton won't be around long. Mediocre talent who is as dumb as dirt.

Jan 15, 2016 at 12:59 AM

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Bjones84
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Has no one mentioned Leonte Carroo????
Special talent with small off field talent

Jan 15, 2016 at 1:33 AM

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DonnieDarko
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Originally posted by 9moon:
I would love to see the 49ers draft Braxton Miller (WR - Ohio State; ex QB) late in the 3rd because he in my opinion, will be the next Anquan Boldin..

smelter is the next boldin

Jan 15, 2016 at 4:20 PM

#220

pete98146
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Originally posted by 9moon:
I would love to see the 49ers draft Braxton Miller (WR - Ohio State; ex QB) late in the 3rd because he in my opinion, will be the next Anquan Boldin..

With all due respect, DeAndre Smelter is very Boldin like. You want two Boldin's when this team NEEDS speed in the worst way.

Jan 15, 2016 at 5:05 PM

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NinerG94
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Originally posted by 4evrfan:
What happened to the "potential" guys we drfted last year like Smelter and White? Smelter especially, once healed, was supposed to be a steal. Yet another failed WR class? And didn't we get Flipper Anderson's kid too? WTF? And we're still trying to determine if Pattin and Ellington are worth keeping! Let's face it, we just can't seem to choose or develop well.

Don't worry they're being "groomed" or something. Every year this place goes crazy over these late round picks and talk about them being groomed or developed and boast about how they can easily replace solid veterans in time. Then the very next draft they're wanting to draft different groomers.

Jan 16, 2016 at 7:31 AM

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strickac
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Originally posted by Gore_21:
Phoenix, it's hard studying highlights as you know but looking at those videos you gave me my first thought is I see a little bit of Odell Beckham there... slower, bigger, not as shifty, poor mans beckham. I do like the jump balls in the end zone, he goes up and gets them. I'm surprised to see he only has 4 drops I see a lot of basket catches on there and a lot of body catching but at the same time a lot of nice catches with him going up and getting the ball.

He dropped an sure TD again Notre Dame. He's a good WR and should have some success in the NFL, but I doubt he'll be anything more than a complimentary player (#2/3). He can separate, which is half the battle. His hands seem average though.

I view him as a 2nd rounder.

Jan 16, 2016 at 7:40 AM

#223

strickac
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Originally posted by GreatGabbert:
Originally posted by 4evrfan:
What happened to the "potential" guys we drfted last year like Smelter and White? Smelter especially, once healed, was supposed to be a steal. Yet another failed WR class? And didn't we get Flipper Anderson's kid too? WTF? And we're still trying to determine if Pattin and Ellington are worth keeping! Let's face it, we just can't seem to choose or develop well.

By the time they activated Smelter the season was nearly over. It just didn't make sense to bring in a rookie who wasn't 100% healthy that late in the year. Uprgrade would have been minimal and I think they get an extra contract year out of the player if he doesn't appear on the game roster. Remains to be seen with the rookies they brought in, but Patton won't be around long. Mediocre talent who is as dumb as dirt.

I think we'll finally start to see this trend change. Chip knows how to run an offense. Whether you agree with his style or not, he understands routes and putting receivers in position to make a play. We haven't seen that since Norv.

We'll soon find out if it's the personnel or just the scheme. I think we'll be happy with their progress.

Jan 16, 2016 at 9:39 AM

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KyleShanahan
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Originally posted by 9moon:
I would love to see the 49ers draft Braxton Miller (WR - Ohio State; ex QB) late in the 3rd because he in my opinion, will be the next Anquan Boldin..

Completely different style of players imo

Jan 16, 2016 at 9:48 AM

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49er_Rider
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Originally posted by ParkingLotPimpin:
Kenny Lawler

Son of Jerry Lawler?