Michael Crabtree Thread

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:
Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

It also kinda doesnt help that we are only 1million under the cap

I still haven't forgotten when he held out the first 4 games of his rookie season because he "deserved more money". He won't be missed.

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:
Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

I would like to see us target someone like Torrey Smith in FA. He may be too pricey, and I don't really see him leaving Baltimore, but I'm not sure what other WRs are available; I'd just like a burner to stretch the D a la Moss in 2012.

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:
Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

after nate clements i don't want us to ever do it again.

I doubt we go after any FA receivers other than Brandon Lloyd minimum type deals. Already have $6mil. + tied up in both Boldin and Johnson. Can't be paying a #3 WR $6mil+.

Originally posted by jonesadrian:

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:

Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

after nate clements i don't want us to ever do it again.

I think Nate and J. smith was a must. The team sucked and fan moral was an all time low. We had enough cap space for two teams that year and needed to bring the team up to respectability, fast. It's not a way to run a team long term, but we just tried to get out of the cellar.

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
He would look great next to Dez Bryant or a similar type situation. He is going to be a very good possession receiver for someone with a good #1.

I agree.

The 49ers can't afford him nor do they need another WR if they truly want to rely on power running as their primary game. While I don't agree with that philosophy I do understand that is likely where we are stuck until/unless Kaepernick learns to be a solid passer.

What that means for Crabtree is that he would be silly to even listen to an offer. His game is not wanted here nor does it fit in the projected offense; a fact he almost certainly recognizes. Hence his removing "49er" from his Twitter account.

I wish him well. He didn't complain about being turned into a downfield blocker instead of being an actual pass receiver under Harbaugh/Kaepernick. He deserved to get paid somewhere he can use his skills.

Dallas probably can't afford him but that offense would be scary with him and Dez together, along with Murray.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by jonesadrian:

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:
Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

after nate clements i don't want us to ever do it again.

I think Nate and J. smith was a must. The team sucked and fan moral was an all time low. We had enough cap space for two teams that year and needed to bring the team up to respectability, fast. It's not a way to run a team long term, but we just tried to get out of the cellar.

i remember people dogging country when we signed him. lol. he was declared garbage before he ever put on a niner uniform, same with gore and his knees, walt harris, cox, etc etc. gee the same way some people do with our coaches we have on board

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by jonesadrian:

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:
Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Every off season lately it's always the same dynamic. Niner fans clamor for the big free agent signing. Maybe it's time to get a clue - that's not the way Baalke works.

after nate clements i don't want us to ever do it again.

I think Nate and J. smith was a must. The team sucked and fan moral was an all time low. We had enough cap space for two teams that year and needed to bring the team up to respectability, fast. It's not a way to run a team long term, but we just tried to get out of the cellar.

yea and we're past that point now. i wish we could keep crab. it seems like we're finally going to have an offense that is going to feature his skill set. precision and route running instead of an offense that demanded chunk yard long routes and speed with receivers who weren't capable of that on the field.

Originally posted by cciowa:
i remember people dogging country when we signed him. lol. he was declared garbage before he ever put on a niner uniform, same with gore and his knees, walt harris, cox, etc etc. gee the same way some people do with our coaches we have on board

That's the standard Web Zone model. I still remember when people were complaining about the fact that Fangio had low-ranking defenses that didn't get any better in his previous NFL DC position.

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:

Originally posted by Eastbay9er:
later Crabs ,
Demaryius Thomas come on down! no Dez Please!!!

Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Correct.

I'd be stunned if they dropped a significant amount of money on any player not currently on the roster.

Originally posted by jonesadrian:
yea and we're past that point now. i wish we could keep crab. it seems like we're finally going to have an offense that is going to feature his skill set. precision and route running instead of an offense that demanded chunk yard long routes and speed with receivers who weren't capable of that on the field.

i am not a fan of his. i could get past his holding out as a rookie and his injuries but i just think his achillies tear affected him in a very negative way, he seems to be slow and i am sorry but i just can not see him as a clutch wide out in big games, and i think he drops to many passes

Originally posted by Marvin49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:

Originally posted by Eastbay9er:
later Crabs ,
Demaryius Thomas come on down! no Dez Please!!!

Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Correct.

I'd be stunned if they dropped a significant amount of money on any player not currently on the roster.

they never do and we have been pretty successful in that mode. besides we have to free up some money before we talk about signing anyone

Originally posted by Marvin49:

Originally posted by Frisco69ers:

Originally posted by Eastbay9er:
later Crabs ,
Demaryius Thomas come on down! no Dez Please!!!

Baalke isn't the GM to drop 10 mill on Thomas

Correct.

I'd be stunned if they dropped a significant amount of money on any player not currently on the roster.

If the Seahawks & Pats can make it to the SB without a #1 WR, then we don't need one. We do need some speed at WR however, something to offset Boldin.

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
If the Seahawks & Pats can make it to the SB without a #1 WR, then we don't need one. We do need some speed at WR however, something to offset Boldin.

you are a good poster donnie,, would you be ok if we let crab walk?