What Will Be our Running Back Corps on Opening Day?

Originally posted by HessianDud:
None of the above

Gore-Coffee-Dixon
Norris-MRob

Blount on the practice squad.

Probably this.

i really think this is is:

Gore, Coffee, Blount

Dixon to PS

Robinson cut.

I think the niners still like Coffee.. And I think Blount has WAY to too much talent to not make it. He should easily beat out Dixon and possibly Coffee. I think they drafted Dixon in case they couldnt get Blount.

Originally posted by nickbradley:

Originally posted by kunged:

Originally posted by English:

Originally posted by KID9R:
Where's the options without Coffee

Yeah that's kind of a stacked board. I can understand Gore being in every choice, but I am not sure Coffee has done anywhere near enough to guarantee his position. He probably will be there, but for the poll to have any point at all (yeah, I know), the options should be there.

I agree with these points, Coffee has a real fight on his hands, remember this draft was much deeper than the last.

I really like the Blount pick up, I realise some aren't cool with the whole punching thing, but who can say they have done nothing they regret in this life? Blount was being touted as a 2nd rounder (if my memory serves me right) before the punch. Bearing in mind this draft was much deeper I think he has the potential to be a lot better than Coffee (who imo would have been a 5/6th rounder in this draft, maybe later).

Dixon also seems like a bigger version of Coffee, if we could convert either Dixon or Blount to FB and have the other as a short yardage back we could have a dominant run game, especially as the FB would also be a run threat.

In regards to Blount, I've read that he has such a big frame, he could tack on 20 pounds or so and still run at the same speed. The guy is almost 6'2'' from my understanding. And he runs so low for being that big he could be a devastating hitter -- or fullback.

Blount also LIKES to block and is very good at it, especially pass-blocking.

If we're going to play single-back most of the time anyway, why keep Norris?

But I have to disagree with you on Coffee. As a 3rd round pick from only a year ago, his roster spot is not in jeopardy.

wow, that would be insane, close to 260 pounds lol!

I would like Coffee to shine, I liked him in the preseason last year. But he seems to not be big enough to be a power back (i read he is 209lbs, which is lighter than Gore) and not shifty enough to be better than Gore in the open field.

If they keep Blount as a RB I do think he will be better than Dixon, I know they drafted Dixon, but Blount has much bigger upside imo. This would mean it is Dixon and Coffee fighting out for the 3rd roster spot. If you are looking for a one-cut power back as Coffee is meant to be I think Dixon is better at it.

Having said that we just have two different opnions and we will find out in the next couple of months.

Originally posted by Leathaface:

Originally posted by HessianDud:
None of the above

Gore-Coffee-Dixon
Norris-MRob

Blount on the practice squad.

Probably this.

unless they think Blount can play FB

blount wont make the team

Gore, Coffe, Dixon
Norris, MRob

We have some very good choices at running back & it is going to be a fun training camp.

Originally posted by kunged:

Originally posted by nickbradley:

Originally posted by kunged:

Originally posted by English:

Originally posted by KID9R:
Where's the options without Coffee

Yeah that's kind of a stacked board. I can understand Gore being in every choice, but I am not sure Coffee has done anywhere near enough to guarantee his position. He probably will be there, but for the poll to have any point at all (yeah, I know), the options should be there.

I agree with these points, Coffee has a real fight on his hands, remember this draft was much deeper than the last.

I really like the Blount pick up, I realise some aren't cool with the whole punching thing, but who can say they have done nothing they regret in this life? Blount was being touted as a 2nd rounder (if my memory serves me right) before the punch. Bearing in mind this draft was much deeper I think he has the potential to be a lot better than Coffee (who imo would have been a 5/6th rounder in this draft, maybe later).

Dixon also seems like a bigger version of Coffee, if we could convert either Dixon or Blount to FB and have the other as a short yardage back we could have a dominant run game, especially as the FB would also be a run threat.

In regards to Blount, I've read that he has such a big frame, he could tack on 20 pounds or so and still run at the same speed. The guy is almost 6'2'' from my understanding. And he runs so low for being that big he could be a devastating hitter -- or fullback.

Blount also LIKES to block and is very good at it, especially pass-blocking.

If we're going to play single-back most of the time anyway, why keep Norris?

But I have to disagree with you on Coffee. As a 3rd round pick from only a year ago, his roster spot is not in jeopardy.

wow, that would be insane, close to 260 pounds lol!

I would like Coffee to shine, I liked him in the preseason last year. But he seems to not be big enough to be a power back (i read he is 209lbs, which is lighter than Gore) and not shifty enough to be better than Gore in the open field.

If they keep Blount as a RB I do think he will be better than Dixon, I know they drafted Dixon, but Blount has much bigger upside imo. This would mean it is Dixon and Coffee fighting out for the 3rd roster spot. If you are looking for a one-cut power back as Coffee is meant to be I think Dixon is better at it.

Having said that we just have two different opnions and we will find out in the next couple of months.

What makes you think Blount has more upside than Dixon? Especially when Dixon put up better numbers in a superior conference. Dixon has shown himself to be a workhorse, better receiver and is rated as the better blocker. Blount had one good season and that's about it.

If these kids perform, then it is likely that we have seen the last of Norris and Bret Miller who were both on the roster. In which case..Coffee and MRob are safe. I did see a comment from Baalke that they might add a change of pace back, smaller, more scatback by training camp...hmm...since Kyle Williams can punt return and has speed, I would wonder if he is able to become that scatback?

Gore, Blunts and Cafe

Originally posted by pelos21:
Gore, Blunts and Cafe

with Dixon Cider

I don't see any of the draft picks supplanting the vets in Gore, Coffee, and Norris, Robinson. The coaches may sprinkle some packages for them to be on the field or they just might be lights out in camp. But right now I would think knowing the offense and blitz pickup will be the coaches concern before they can get on the field with significant time.

Can't count on Blount Yet! Too much history, he needs to prove himself first while he is in the practice squad. We need M Rob, he is an awesome special teams player, just not a good backup RB, 3rd string is good.

Blount is history; changed his mind and is going to Tenn. I don't get it anyway. Where's the change of pace RB? We have hammers with only moderate speed. Couldn't we have found a burner instead of all the return guys we now have?

This thread is pretty comical now.

Originally posted by 4evrfan:
Blount is history; changed his mind and is going to Tenn. I don't get it anyway. Where's the change of pace RB? We have hammers with only moderate speed. Couldn't we have found a burner instead of all the return guys we now have?

Just saw that! I think that the coaching staff is hoping Coffee will be the break away speedster.