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Feb 22, 2017 at 8:40 AM
Originally posted by Karma:
Vance has been mostly disappointing during his tenure here, but he has shown growth over the last season or so. He may not end up being Gronk, or even a starter caliber TE in this league, but there is absolutely no indication that the Niners should abandon him. Even if we take a highly regarded TE in the draft, Vance has the potential to be a solid number 2. TE is not a position that has me concerned in the short term. QB, LB, LEO, WR, NT... Then we can worry about upgrading TE.
Solid # 2 ?

When given the ball accurately , he has the potential to take it all the way to the house

# 2
Feb 22, 2017 at 8:42 AM
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by Karma:
Vance has been mostly disappointing during his tenure here, but he has shown growth over the last season or so. He may not end up being Gronk, or even a starter caliber TE in this league, but there is absolutely no indication that the Niners should abandon him. Even if we take a highly regarded TE in the draft, Vance has the potential to be a solid number 2. TE is not a position that has me concerned in the short term. QB, LB, LEO, WR, NT... Then we can worry about upgrading TE.
Solid # 2 ?

When given the ball accurately , he has the potential to take it all the way to the house

# 2

Over the last two seasons, he did seem more productive (with Gabbert IMO) so there could be truth in your statement.
Feb 22, 2017 at 8:52 AM
What I saw:

- he would come back from an injury
- would look a bit rusty with timing, dropsy
- started to roll, started catching
-injured
-rinse repeat
Feb 22, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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Originally posted by KayFabe:
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by Karma:
Vance has been mostly disappointing during his tenure here, but he has shown growth over the last season or so. He may not end up being Gronk, or even a starter caliber TE in this league, but there is absolutely no indication that the Niners should abandon him. Even if we take a highly regarded TE in the draft, Vance has the potential to be a solid number 2. TE is not a position that has me concerned in the short term. QB, LB, LEO, WR, NT... Then we can worry about upgrading TE.
Solid # 2 ?

When given the ball accurately , he has the potential to take it all the way to the house

# 2

Over the last two seasons, he did seem more productive (with Gabbert IMO) so there could be truth in your statement.

I was saying that a "solid #2" is the worst case scenario.
Feb 22, 2017 at 8:59 AM
He only needs 2 things. Consistent hands and health. Dude is pretty damn good when he has both, and his ability to take it to the house after a 15 yard pass is damn impressive for a TE.
Feb 22, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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It is what it is.. the guy is not a GREAT pass catcher... and that's the reason why I think that he would be perfect at the FB position..
Feb 23, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Originally posted by 9moon:
It is what it is.. the guy is not a GREAT pass catcher... and that's the reason why I think that he would be perfect at the FB position..

He has some minor back problems. He's definitely not moving to FB and try to blow up DL&Lbs every snap.
Feb 24, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Glad to see more people have joined me on the Vance bandwagon.
Feb 24, 2017 at 4:44 PM
Originally posted by NinerSickness:
Glad to see more people have joined me on the Vance bandwagon.

He definitely has his moments where he shines.
Feb 25, 2017 at 12:47 AM
With all our injuries, maybe that is why we went with a new one? The old program was not working the last couple of years. Hopefully that will help him and others stay healthy-fingers crossed.

Mar 9, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Looks like his time here might be running out if they're interested in Bennet.
Mar 9, 2017 at 11:52 AM
Originally posted by itlynstalyn:
Looks like his time here might be running out if they're interested in Bennet.

I wouldn't say that, we just signed him to a big extension. He'll get an opportunity to live up to the contract. It's time to produce though. No more excuses.

In 4 years he's got 64 catches, 886 yards, 7 TDs. Honestly, for the money he's making now I expect him to produce close to those numbers in 2017. If he doesn't then he's not worth his contract.
Mar 9, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Originally posted by itlynstalyn:
Looks like his time here might be running out if they're interested in Bennet.

His dead money total would be around $10 million. Thats not happening.
Mar 9, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by elguapo:
I am very happy with
24 rec
391 yards
16.3 average
4 tds

Considering he had nobody throwing to him and got injured. If he had an average qb I think he would of had something like
45 rec
750 yards
7 tds

If he had a good NOT great qb something like
65 rec
900 yards
9-10 tds

Imagine if he had a top 10 qb.....pro bowl type numbers easily top 10 at his position.

Except he's always hurt.
Mar 9, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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Hate Vance. We would have beat Seattle and went to Superbowl if he didnt drop that pass in the Championship game.
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