Center Nick Easton traded to 49ers (traded to MIN) | Page 4

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 5, 2015 at 9:57 AM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:

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We have traded C Nick Easton to the 49ers for a draft pick.

Now I just wonder what it was, and I hope Easton's success continues for us.

So in essence he actually was drafted!!! better late than never.

Sep 5, 2015 at 9:57 AM

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wrong thread. Im excited about this easton kid. The OL needs help, especially center.

[ Edited by fister30 on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM ]

Sep 5, 2015 at 9:59 AM

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just a matter of time before he starts since Martin is shaky

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by jimrat:
just a matter of time before he starts since Martin is shaky

If nothing else, young blood could push Martin to perform his best. And gives us a bit of security for half a year until Kilgore comes into the mix as well. This is your tryout Martin!

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM

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Found this comment on Niners Nation, thought it was a pretty good one. My guess would be is that Martin is eventually destined for guard along with Thomas with this guy fighting with Kilgore for the starting spot at C, which would indicate a plan to move more fully towards a zone blocking scheme.

Commitment to Zone Blocking... You absolutely need a guy like this at center to run a ZBS at a high level. A smaller smarter player like Chris Myers whose speed of recognition and quickness and good use of angles lets him combo and get to the second level. Martin is more of a gap scheme center, who makes a better ZBS guard. Probably not a move that pays immediate dividends but a step in the right direction to better match personnel with scheme.

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:01 AM ]

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM

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JT and Logan already took care of the #2 QB. If they hadn't , would love to have had Flynn.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by fister30:
wrong thread

Looking for the Dockett thread?

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:01 AM

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Matt Maiocco ‏@MaioccoCSN 2m2 minutes ago Updated: #49ers acquire center Nick Easton from #Ravens for conditional draft pick.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Found this comment on Niners Nation, thought it was a pretty good one. My guess would be is that Martin is eventually destined for guard along with Thomas with this guy fighting with Kilgore for the starting spot at C, which would indicate a plan to move more fully towards a zone blocking scheme.

Commitment to Zone Blocking... You absolutely need a guy like this at center to run a ZBS at a high level. A smaller smarter player like Chris Myers whose speed of recognition and quickness and good use of angles lets him combo and get to the second level. Martin is more of a gap scheme center, who makes a better ZBS guard. Probably not a move that pays immediate dividends but a step in the right direction to better match personnel with scheme.

Makes a lot of sense, though I'd read Martin is quite good at quick diagnosis in pre draft comments.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:03 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Found this comment on Niners Nation, thought it was a pretty good one. My guess would be is that Martin is eventually destined for guard along with Thomas with this guy fighting with Kilgore for the starting spot at C, which would indicate a plan to move more fully towards a zone blocking scheme.

Commitment to Zone Blocking... You absolutely need a guy like this at center to run a ZBS at a high level. A smaller smarter player like Chris Myers whose speed of recognition and quickness and good use of angles lets him combo and get to the second level. Martin is more of a gap scheme center, who makes a better ZBS guard. Probably not a move that pays immediate dividends but a step in the right direction to better match personnel with scheme.

OK Phoenix you got me that was me who made this comment. Sorry about that, the knowledge just kicks in sometimes.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by Kolohe:
OK Phoenix you got me that was me who made this comment. Sorry about that, the knowledge just kicks in sometimes.

Easton plays with intelligence and composure and is technically sound, but is a center only and might be relegated to looks from zone-scheme teams.

Just talked to a few teams about C Nick Easton: Tape was very good from preseason, rarely made mistakes. Solid developmental player.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) September 5, 2015

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:06 AM ]

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Originally posted by fister30:
wrong thread

Looking for the Dockett thread?

lol, no, talking s**t about the jets being jets

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:05 AM

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Easton earned a plus-9.1 grade from Pro Football Focus during the preseason. apparently best center in preseason... How much can we trust a grade during preseason? I dont know but if it puts a better lineman on the starting line than devy, Im for it

[ Edited by fan49 on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:07 AM ]

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:08 AM

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Today is Nick Easton day. Never heard of him before but d€%#m it, it's his day.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:09 AM

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This could mean either Wright or Bellore get cut. That would give them another comp pick back to make up for the one they traded away.