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yung_prophet_one · 2020-11-07T13:54:43-08:00

I know the last thing we need is a TE and we are probably going to address needs like secondary or qb but I couldn't help it.. this kid is the truth.. hes 6'6 and runs routes better than most wrs.. soo much potential for a coach like shanahan to get the most out of.. any chance we draft him and run 2 TE sets

Jan 20, 2021 at 2:32 PM

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Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
Who was the last first round TE that lived up to his billing? The only recent TE's I can think of are OJ Howard , Njoku and Winslow JR. None lived up to their draft stock.

For some reason like half of them go the lions lmfao. Pettigrew, Ebron, hockenstein. The lions are weird when it comes to their drafting.

Jan 20, 2021 at 3:40 PM

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Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
Who was the last first round TE that lived up to his billing? The only recent TE's I can think of are OJ Howard , Njoku and Winslow JR. None lived up to their draft stock.

As much as people hated on him... Vernon Davis was worth his pick. Consistently one of the best players on the team and took over games.

Jan 20, 2021 at 3:42 PM

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Originally posted by Second2Nunley:
Who was the last first round TE that lived up to his billing? The only recent TE's I can think of are OJ Howard , Njoku and Winslow JR. None lived up to their draft stock.

Fant looks pretty good, besides it's a position that takes a few years, this new crop are promising.

Haven't watched Pitts, but seems a good fit for Panthers

Jan 22, 2021 at 10:17 AM

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Daniel Jeremiah's first mock has SF taking Pitts WTF

Jan 22, 2021 at 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Daniel Jeremiah's first mock has SF taking Pitts WTF

Haha. He's been my dark horse pick for sure.

Jan 22, 2021 at 10:35 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Daniel Jeremiah's first mock has SF taking Pitts WTF

If the 49ers draft Pitts, it signals to me they're moving away from having a fullback and switching from 21 to 22 as their base offense. McVay did something similar this year. It works really well against that 6-1 alignment the league has been using to counter these Shanny-style offenses.

I don't see it happening, tho. I think Shanny is a meat and potatoes guy in the first. We'll grab OL or DL(edge) or a QB if Shanny reeeeeally likes one.

[ Edited by Heroism on Jan 22, 2021 at 10:57 AM ]

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:14 AM

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Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Daniel Jeremiah's first mock has SF taking Pitts WTF

Haha. He's been my dark horse pick for sure.

It's not a dark horse. It's the most obvious Shanahan pick on the board.

Should be considered a leading candidate on this fan web site.

A lot will depend on what happens in FA. But Shanahan may not be able to resist.

[ Edited by okdkid on Jan 22, 2021 at 11:15 AM ]

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:18 AM

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IF (big if) the Niners stay at 12, I think Pitts is the most obvious choice. Maybe on a small trade back to 13 or 14.

Edge is deep with no obvious elite talent this year. Can get that in the 2nd or early 2nd with a small trade up. There's no massive drop off in that range.

If they resign Trent Williams I think Pitts is the favorite to be taken at 12.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:21 AM

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DJ was on Aiyuk to the Niners early. He knows what Shanahan wants.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM

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The Gronk/Hernandez duo was pretty awesome until... It would be intriguing to have a similar situation without the Hernandez off the field issues.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:32 AM

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This would be the scenario for this case. Draft Pitts, bring back Juice and play them with Kittle.
For the WR bring Curtis Samuel to play WR3 behind Deebo and Aiyuk.
Round 2 would have to go to CB, IOL or edge. Will be hard to address it all indeed. Not to mention the QB situation.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:46 AM

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He's for sure a 49er next year.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Daniel Jeremiah's first mock has SF taking Pitts WTF

If the 49ers draft Pitts, it signals to me they're moving away from having a fullback and switching from 21 to 22 as their base offense. McVay did something similar this year. It works really well against that 6-1 alignment the league has been using to counter these Shanny-style offenses.

I don't see it happening, tho. I think Shanny is a meat and potatoes guy in the first. We'll grab OL or DL(edge) or a QB if Shanny reeeeeally likes one.

Yeah, Kyle has stated he will ALWAYS have a FB. I don't expect that to change.

This is a silly pick for SF and I don't see if very likely. I see Pitts as more of a moving TE similar to say Waller. I don't think he's bad at putting his hand on the ground and blocking BUT he would be more of that big slot type of guy.

Jan 22, 2021 at 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by okdkid:
It's not a dark horse. It's the most obvious Shanahan pick on the board.

Should be considered a leading candidate on this fan web site.

A lot will depend on what happens in FA. But Shanahan may not be able to resist.

based on the scheme that Kyle has run for yrs, why is this the most obvious?

Jan 22, 2021 at 12:19 PM

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Would be fun to see, would need an epic later draft for oline, db and pass rush