Center Nick Easton traded to 49ers (traded to MIN) | Page 6

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 10:17 AM

#76

Pillbusta
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Originally posted by WerschingMachine:
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.

I like your thinking

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:17 AM

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pasodoc9er
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Damn, this is exciting. And we got Baalke out there, stealing and dealing. This is when he is at his best..

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:18 AM

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Kolohe
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Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
Damn, this is exciting. And we got Baalke out there, stealing and dealing. This is when he is at his best..

This is Baalke's 2 minute offense!!!

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:19 AM

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qnnhan7
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Taking the morning train to SF

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:20 AM

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pasodoc9er
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Jreff, thanks for the vid. Man, blasting holes and smashing his man. yes it is Harvard, but the kid did good. real good.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:27 AM

#81

mr_P
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Originally posted by Tru2RedNGold25:
Hope we threw in Corey Lemonier in that deal

you and me both brother.

[ Edited by mr_P on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:27 AM ]

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:29 AM

#82

cools
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Good to know we have some young OL guys who will eventually step in, or contribute as solid backups

Does Easton long snap as well? would be great to get an OL who could LS and free a roster spot

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:30 AM

#83

jonesadrian
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
I was watching the Ravens vs Atlanta game, I couldn't really get a good view on him, anyone know how he did in that game?

that's a good thing. if he was doing bad you would have noticed him.

Sep 5, 2015 at 10:37 AM

#84