Center Nick Easton traded to 49ers (traded to MIN) | Page 12

Phoenix49ers · 2015-09-05T09:14:51-07:00

Not yet official but it seems likely. A rookie center from Harvard, he was one of the highest rated rookies in the preseason. Adam Caplan- #Ravens are in process of trading UDFA C Nick Easton to #49ers, source said Jeff Deeney &rlm;@PFF_Jeff 50s50 seconds ago New #49ers center Nick Easton led all centers in the preseason with a +9.1 overall grade including +7.7 run blocking. Nick Easton, C, Ravens (6.7) One of the things you learn watching preseason is just how bad backup offensive line play is league-wide. When you get down to the second and third teams, the O-line is regularly getting destroyed by the D-line, so when somebody stands out from that crowd it can be significant. Easton has been the highest-graded rookie center so far in preseason, by some distance. He may not have been facing first-team defenders, but he has graded positively against the run every game, and has allowed just one hurry over 123 snaps.

Sep 6, 2015 at 11:17 PM

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ninerempire25
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Easton was possibly about to be cut by the Ravens anyways

Sep 6, 2015 at 11:19 PM

#167

dtg_9er
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Originally posted by ninerempire25:
Easton was possibly about to be cut by the Ravens anyways

To sign with any team...this way the niners assure they get their guy.

Sep 6, 2015 at 11:35 PM

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pdizo916
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watch! He's going to be better than Martin. Our o line is gonna be hard to watch...

Sep 6, 2015 at 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by ninerempire25:
Easton was possibly about to be cut by the Ravens anyways

Yes he probably would've been cut but that doesn't mean he'll land with the Niners, it's a conditional pick..maybe a 7th at best at 6. The team have a lot of picks might as well use it on a player with lots of potential. Seattle gave up a 5th for a player that might have gotten cut too, but to be sure you get your guy your just going to give up a pick. It is what it is, he might become one of the best center in the league one day.

Sep 7, 2015 at 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Constantine:
Yeah we traded a draft pic for an undrafted player lol... but in all we need the help

Drafted, undrafted, means jack crap after the draft is over.

It actually means Easton was drafted!!!

Sep 7, 2015 at 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by ninerempire25:
Easton was possibly about to be cut by the Ravens anyways

And can you guarantee that he wouldnt have been picked up on waivers before the 49ers were up?

The success rate of 7th rounders is like 10%, a small price to pay if you really like a guy. People get upset when the front office gains 7th rounders, they complain when the front office trades them away, I can only conclude that a whole lot of people are just insane.

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Sep 7, 2015 at 12:56 AM ]

Sep 7, 2015 at 1:13 AM

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Originally posted by OKC49erFan:
Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Here's hoping for Matt Birk 2.0

that GIF always gets me

Me too! Hahaha

Me three. One of the best ones ever. I love it

Sep 7, 2015 at 8:10 AM

#173

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by ninerempire25:
Easton was possibly about to be cut by the Ravens anyways

And can you guarantee that he wouldnt have been picked up on waivers before the 49ers were up?

The success rate of 7th rounders is like 10%, a small price to pay if you really like a guy. People get upset when the front office gains 7th rounders, they complain when the front office trades them away, I can only conclude that a whole lot of people are just insane.

This!

Sep 7, 2015 at 8:33 AM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by Constantine:
Yeah we traded a draft pic for an undrafted player lol... but in all we need the help

Drafted, undrafted, means jack crap after the draft is over.

It actually means Easton was drafted!!!

I'm both surprised and not surprised anyone would be bothered by trading a 7th round pick for a possible diamond in the rough center with possible starting potential after being the best rated center in the pre-season this year.

Considering the state of our OL, I lean more towards being surprised ANYone would be upset we did something we thought would help upgrade the team before the regular season.

Sep 7, 2015 at 8:38 AM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Constantine:
Yeah we traded a draft pic for an undrafted player lol... but in all we need the help

Drafted, undrafted, means jack crap after the draft is over.

It actually means Easton was drafted!!!

I'm both surprised and not surprised anyone would be bothered by trading a 7th round pick for a possible diamond in the rough center with possible starting potential after being the best rated center in the pre-season this year.

Considering the state of our OL, I lean more towards being surprised ANYone would be upset we did something we thought would help upgrade the team before the regular season.

These are the same tools upset Brooks will be starting game 1 for us AFTER the league chose not to place him on the list. These so-called fans should spend more time in the Jarryd Hayne thread to learn what fandom is supposed to look like.

Sep 7, 2015 at 9:10 AM

#176

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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Constantine:
Yeah we traded a draft pic for an undrafted player lol... but in all we need the help

Drafted, undrafted, means jack crap after the draft is over.

It actually means Easton was drafted!!!

I'm both surprised and not surprised anyone would be bothered by trading a 7th round pick for a possible diamond in the rough center with possible starting potential after being the best rated center in the pre-season this year.

Considering the state of our OL, I lean more towards being surprised ANYone would be upset we did something we thought would help upgrade the team before the regular season.

These are the same tools upset Brooks will be starting game 1 for us AFTER the league chose not to place him on the list. These so-called fans should spend more time in the Jarryd Hayne thread to learn what fandom is supposed to look like.

Some posters are afraid to see anything positive but to quote one of my favorite authors, John Connolly: "There is always hope. If we choose to abandon it, our souls will turn to ash and blow away."

Oct 6, 2015 at 10:53 AM

#177

ChaunceyGardner
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49ers waived C Nick Easton.

Easton was acquired from the Ravens right before final cuts. He didn't play a single snap for the 49ers.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

Oct 6, 2015 at 11:19 AM

#178

leakyfausett
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Well everyone wanted change. I did not see that coming I will have to say.

Oct 6, 2015 at 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
49ers waived C Nick Easton.

Easton was acquired from the Ravens right before final cuts. He didn't play a single snap for the 49ers.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

So who are they signing then.

Oct 6, 2015 at 11:27 AM

#180

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
49ers waived C Nick Easton.

Easton was acquired from the Ravens right before final cuts. He didn't play a single snap for the 49ers.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

So who are they signing then.

Pryor lol