Rashee Rice-WR-SMU

Feb 3, 2023 at 8:47 AM

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If the 49ers are going to be looking for a replacement for Jennings, this is strong possibility. Strong at the point of catch WR with good size, struggles a bit with separation, has some Brandon Lloyd issues where he makes circus catches look easy but sometimes drops regular ones, tough to bring down after the catch and blocks like an absolute maniac.

Absolutely love what SMU WR Rashee Rice is throwing down on this play.

A key block downfield meshed with some extra physicality helps make this a TD. Excited to watch him today at the @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/6IqGadBUUt
— Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8) January 31, 2023

One thing that consistently stands out on @SMUFB Rashee Rice's tape is excellent body control. Good example of it here 😳: pic.twitter.com/QOowmv2hn6
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) June 21, 2022

Cool flexibility & wiry strength here by SMU's Rashee Rice (@RiceRashee11), especially for someone listed at 6-3. pic.twitter.com/Kqr2KvdqRn
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) June 21, 2022

And often in the 'Big Slot' role - I love seeing the competitiveness blocking! Whether controlling DBs or sealing big WLBs

Rashee Rice has some tools! pic.twitter.com/sOraelfcRK
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) June 21, 2022

@CoachVrabel50 @Titans Rashee Rice can block and catch 👀 pic.twitter.com/cIAbznIi15
— Brady (@BradySports_) September 17, 2022

Rashee Rice is a menace pic.twitter.com/rPKsyxTbSj
— Austin Gayle (@austingayle_) January 26, 2023

Rashee Rice with a nice release inside and dust the corner on the post corner route with the head fake and body movement to sell the post. Terrible throw. pic.twitter.com/i7UIBrTZov
— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) February 1, 2023

With the Senior Bowl this week take a look at Rashee Rice pic.twitter.com/5Kpk82dlhN
— 704CAST (@704cast) January 31, 2023

Feb 4, 2023 at 3:16 PM

adrianlesnar
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I'm probably alone, but he's my WR1

Feb 7, 2023 at 9:25 AM

miked1978
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I heard he didnt have a good senior bowl week. Looked stiff is what i read.

Feb 8, 2023 at 4:20 PM

9moon
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don't we already have a Gray in him ?

Feb 8, 2023 at 5:28 PM

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He's very interesting but I have to think he is unreachable for us. I'm thinking mid 2nd maybe late 2nd depending on how he does at combine. I'm sure Kyle would love him because the kid ain't afraid to block, but I just think we have other needs that are more pressing.

Feb 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM

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Originally posted by kansasninerfan:
He's very interesting but I have to think he is unreachable for us. I'm thinking mid 2nd maybe late 2nd depending on how he does at combine. I'm sure Kyle would love him because the kid ain't afraid to block, but I just think we have other needs that are more pressing.

I honestly think we have enough WRs... and the drafting of Gray last year, the guys are just similar.

Feb 9, 2023 at 10:44 AM

English
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Excuse my ignorance but why would the team be looking for a replacement for Jennings?

Feb 9, 2023 at 2:23 PM

adrianlesnar
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Originally posted by 9moon:
I honestly think we have enough WRs... and the drafting of Gray last year, the guys are just similar.

I don't see any similarities between the 2, but I do agree we do not need WR badly enough to trade up for one

Feb 15, 2023 at 5:11 AM

NYniner85
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Bro I'm a fan. Kyle would LOVE that blocking on top of everything else

Mar 14, 2023 at 1:11 PM

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ChaunceyGardner
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Hmmm, with other "needs" taken care of time to think about a Rice redue

Mar 18, 2023 at 8:28 AM

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Originally posted by English:
Excuse my ignorance but why would the team be looking for a replacement for Jennings?

Because Jennings likely walks in free agency. I think he is a really good, clutch number 3 and I can see some team paying him anywhere from 4 to 6 million APY.

He's also so good we may want to begin grooming the replacement right now.

Mar 18, 2023 at 8:51 PM

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OnTheClock
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Rice checks a TON of boxes that Kyle looks for. Would not mind us picking him at all.

Mar 19, 2023 at 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by English:
Excuse my ignorance but why would the team be looking for a replacement for Jennings?

Because Jennings likely walks in free agency. I think he is a really good, clutch number 3 and I can see some team paying him anywhere from 4 to 6 million APY.

He's also so good we may want to begin grooming the replacement right now.

Good call.

Apr 17, 2023 at 7:11 PM

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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by English:
Excuse my ignorance but why would the team be looking for a replacement for Jennings?

Because Jennings likely walks in free agency. I think he is a really good, clutch number 3 and I can see some team paying him anywhere from 4 to 6 million APY.

He's also so good we may want to begin grooming the replacement right now.

Good call.

I'll add I prefer someone that would be safe on the practice squad for a year. Jennings will be a RFA next year, so I think we'll have him 2 more years unless a team wants to overpay (2nd round pick).