RB Leonard Fournette

Originally posted by Lurker:

It's interesting that they are filling a lot of holes in free agency but not at half back. And though people say that it's not a position of need, it seems like it is. Behind Hyde there are only two running backs signed: Mike Davis and Raheen Mostert.

Pretty sure the guys we didn't re-sign were off the street free agents when we got them. If they want to bring in more they'll find them.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Lurker:
It's interesting that they are filling a lot of holes in free agency but not at half back. And though people say that it's not a position of need, it seems like it is. Behind Hyde there are only two running backs signed: Mike Davis and Raheen Mostert.

Pretty sure the guys we didn't re-sign were off the street free agents when we got them. If they want to bring in more they'll find them.

Not sure why you think that first sentence is relevant. The bottom line is that it's only Hyde, Davis and Mostert. If Fournette is the BPA at #2 it will also be at a position of need.

I honestly think we can upgrade our starting RB position by drafting Fournette & at the same time get something in return if we trade away Hyde. Look alot of you will say its a bad idea but i think its an excellent idea as of Today Hyde has not demostrated that he is a durable back since he came out he has been hurt for some part of the Season or a good portion every Season since his arrival dude finds a way to get hurt. Can't rely on a guy to be our bell cow if he isn't on the field for the entire Season, Fournette is a difference maker whether some question if he fits the system or not the kid is gonna get his doesn't matter whos in his way.

I could think of quite a few teams that could use Carlos Hyde Jaguars,Jets,Panthers,Browns,Eagles,Buccaneers,Lions N the Giants. While he still has value we should get a trade partner N save us the trouble with dealing with an injury prone back.

Originally posted by Lurker:
Not sure why you think that first sentence is relevant. The bottom line is that it's only Hyde, Davis and Mostert. If Fournette is the BPA at #2 it will also be at a position of need.

Only one RB on the field at a time for 99% of the snaps right? Carlos Hyde is a starter quality player. So while you may think Fournette is BPA I just don't see how you can say it's a position of need. You don't draft for depth at #2 overall.

Pass rusher? That's a need
QB? That's a need
WR? That's a need(though you can argue against that now)
Any other position where we don't have a proven decent starter.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Lurker:
Not sure why you think that first sentence is relevant. The bottom line is that it's only Hyde, Davis and Mostert. If Fournette is the BPA at #2 it will also be at a position of need.

Only one RB on the field at a time for 99% of the snaps right? Carlos Hyde is a starter quality player. So while you may think Fournette is BPA I just don't see how you can say it's a position of need. You don't draft for depth at #2 overall.

Pass rusher? That's a need
QB? That's a need
WR? That's a need(though you can argue against that now)
Any other position where we don't have a proven decent starter.

What do you mean by "only one RB on the field at a time for 99% of the snaps right"?

Kyle has been running 2 backs in ATL, so why can't we do the same? More and more teams have a 2 back 1-2 punch rushing attack these days. We ain't drafting for depth, we are drafting to upgrade.

Originally posted by Rascal:
What do you mean by "only one RB on the field at a time for 99% of the snaps right"?

Kyle has been running 2 backs in ATL, so why can't we do the same? More and more teams have a 2 back 1-2 punch rushing attack these days. We ain't drafting for depth, we are drafting to upgrade.

There's a reason we signed Juszczyk and made him the highest paid FB.

i think this is the pick if garrett isn't there.

I'm liking a lot of prospects in the top 10 but I'm really liking the idea of Adrian Peterson,.. excuse me, I meant Leonard Fournette and Carlos Hyde together and establishing a dominant run game in SF. Bring Cousins in next year and win with play action.

Spend the rest of the draft on defense and Oline.

Originally posted by PRIMETIME21:
i think this is the pick if garrett isn't there.

Same here. Leonard Fournette is a different flavor of Herschel Walker and Adrian Peterson. You just don't pass up on that talent.

Originally posted by Lurker:

It's interesting that they are filling a lot of holes in free agency but not at half back. And though people say that it's not a position of need, it seems like it is. Behind Hyde there are only two running backs signed: Mike Davis and Raheen Mostert.

We'll be taking a RB in the draft no doubt. Won't be Fournette though. No earlier than the 3rd imo unless someone slides into our lap in the 2nd.

Originally posted by PRIMETIME21:
i think this is the pick if garrett isn't there.

It should be, he is the second best player in the draft in terms of pure talent. People say HB is no an immediate need because of Hyde but I think Hyde will serve better as a complementary guy. I know they play the same style, but we can't bank on Hyde to last a full season as the main back.

If Garrett is gone and we can't trade down, Take Him!
Kid is gonna be special!

Originally posted by genus49:
There's a reason we signed Juszczyk and made him the highest paid FB.

Not really.

In ATL, Kyle didn't just have Freeman and Coleman. He also had DiMarco as FB too.

So, I don't see how signing Juszczyk affects that.

Carlos Hyde while good is questionable as a 3-down back due to him being prone to injury. Splitting the carries with Fournette will definitely help that. Besides, we have no legit RB in the depth chart after Hyde. They are all scrubs.

This guy is a beast.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Lurker:
Not sure why you think that first sentence is relevant. The bottom line is that it's only Hyde, Davis and Mostert. If Fournette is the BPA at #2 it will also be at a position of need.

Only one RB on the field at a time for 99% of the snaps right? Carlos Hyde is a starter quality player. So while you may think Fournette is BPA I just don't see how you can say it's a position of need. You don't draft for depth at #2 overall.

Pass rusher? That's a need
QB? That's a need
WR? That's a need(though you can argue against that now)
Any other position where we don't have a proven decent starter.

You don't draft at a position of need, you draft BPA; because in reality, the 49ers strengths, for example-at running back, could very well become a position of weakness in 2018. A good gm will need good foresight to predict the team's needs in the foreseeable future. And who's to say that Hyde will be a niner in 2018?

If this RB the best player on their board, they have to take him, because in reality, the 49ers don't have a position of strength. Their best unit, the O line, RB's and DB's are only average at best.