John Clayton of ESPN says dez bryan better than crabtree | Page 6

Daniel2778 · 2010-06-12T13:08:24-07:00

3. Wide receiver Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers: Crabtree can catch everything, but the one thing he couldn't handle was not being a top-three pick in 2009. A fractured foot in February shattered his draft stock and allowed him to fall to the 49ers at No. 10. He held out until October before signing a six-year deal that could max out at $32 million. The good news for the 49ers is that Crabtree should max out his contract. He's the real deal. He caught 48 passes in 11 starts and averaged 13 yards a catch. That projects to a 70-catch, 910-yard season in 16 games. Now, he's had an offseason with starting quarterback Alex Smith and that should improve his numbers. As good as Crabtree is -- and he will be a factor in a possible 49ers playoff run -- the buzz around the league is that Dez Bryant of the Cowboys might be better http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=5271666 What do you guys thinks?

Jun 14, 2010 at 9:50 AM

#76

NJNiner
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Who really gives a damn what Clayton says. This is just an opinion and besides, Bryant has yet to take a single snap in a real NFL game.

Jun 14, 2010 at 9:58 AM

#77

BHulman
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Originally posted by SashRoxx-1:
Funny I remember last year how Niner fans were bashing Crabtree as a player...didnt care what happened to him now that he's signed ....He's like the greatest thing since J Rice...

People were really frustrated with the hold-out. His performance on the field changed a lot of attitudes (very quickly) towards him.

Jun 14, 2010 at 10:02 AM

#78

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Originally posted by NinerGM:
HEY!!!!! THIS JUST IN FROM BLEACHER PRO-FOOTBALL WEEKLY BLOG JOURNAL POST:

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June 14, 2010, Toledo OH

49ers May Have Chosen the Wrong Players

Word has it that the NFL padded the 40 times and bench press count for a number of unknown, unspecified players but the buzz around many NFL teams believes it could be mostly offensive linemen, most notably OT Anthony Daivs and Mike Iupati taken at spots 11 and 17 overall.

An unnamed, unidentified, genetically ambiguous source close to the NFL said "since these players had their stats padded, it's quite possible that the 49ers selected the two weakest linemen in the first 64 picks." The NFL was contact but has not responded with a statement.

When talking to fans in the Bay Area they all discussed their horror at the possibility of tampering with combine times and statistics. "Everyone knows that it's all about the 40 and shuttle times," one fan yelled. "I can't believe the NFL would allow such a breach of trust with the fan base. The 49ers should petition the league." The 49ers have not issued a statement regarding the matter. Trent Baalke would be wise to protect himself and his new-found position by finding out as much as possible from the NFL in coming days.

As mandatory OTAs approach for June, questions will swirl and suspicion will fly given the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the top picks from this recent draft. The last thing the 49ers need are more questions swirling around play on the offensive line. It's quite possible the sky could be in full fall by mid-season if these questions aren't answered soon.

Read more: http://www.glarkware.com/media/product-preview-adult-fake-large.gif

if it's on the interweb, it must be true!

Jun 14, 2010 at 10:19 AM

#79

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Have to wait and see. Dez is supposedly going into a "better" situation than Crabs. I dont think so. Crabs is a the real deal and is a good kid; Cant say that about Dez.

Jun 14, 2010 at 10:51 AM

#80

ninerfreak
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Dez Bryant lies....

Jun 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM

#81

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Originally posted by NinerGM:
HEY!!!!! THIS JUST IN FROM BLEACHER PRO-FOOTBALL WEEKLY BLOG JOURNAL POST:

Quote:
June 14, 2010, Toledo OH

49ers May Have Chosen the Wrong Players

Word has it that the NFL padded the 40 times and bench press count for a number of unknown, unspecified players but the buzz around many NFL teams believes it could be mostly offensive linemen, most notably OT Anthony Daivs and Mike Iupati taken at spots 11 and 17 overall.

An unnamed, unidentified, genetically ambiguous source close to the NFL said "since these players had their stats padded, it's quite possible that the 49ers selected the two weakest linemen in the first 64 picks." The NFL was contacted but has not responded with a statement.

When talking to fans in the Bay Area they all discussed their horror at the possibility of tampering with combine times and statistics. "Everyone knows that it's all about the 40 and shuttle times," one fan yelled. "I can't believe the NFL would allow such a breach of trust with the fan base. The 49ers should petition the league." The 49ers have not issued a statement regarding the matter. Trent Baalke would be wise to protect himself and his new-found position by finding out as much as possible from the NFL in coming days.

As mandatory OTAs approach for June, questions will swirl and suspicion will fly given the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the top picks from this recent draft. The last thing the 49ers need are more questions swirling around play on the offensive line. It's quite possible the sky could be in full fall by mid-season if these questions aren't answered soon.

Read more: http://www.glarkware.com/media/product-preview-adult-fake-large.gif

Strength and speed are way way way overrated in the NFL. Plus, if we take Sing and others at face value the decision was made on game tape not combine stats. You would have a hard time getting me to believe Iupati is one of the weakest lineman in the draft....LOL....what a joke.

I wonder if this source is Lowell Cohn....

[ Edited by Oakland-Niner on Jun 14, 2010 at 10:56:46 ]

Jun 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM

#82

WildBill
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Originally posted by bigmike55:
John Clayton has a big ass head. He looks like a cross between E.T. and Harry Potter.

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Well the cowgirls thought Roy Williams was a great WR right.........

Jun 14, 2010 at 12:14 PM

#83

Homo4Romo
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Originally posted by WildBill:
Originally posted by bigmike55:
John Clayton has a big ass head. He looks like a cross between E.T. and Harry Potter.

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Well the cowgirls thought Roy Williams was a great WR right.........

No. Before trading for him we thought he would be a good receiver that would help TO not get doubled so much. Now we don't think he's good at all, and if he has another year like the last two he will be gone. Also Crayton and Ogletree started taking some of his reps towards the end of the season.

Jun 14, 2010 at 1:23 PM

#84

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Originally posted by lamontb:
Reading comprehension is really at an all time low The guy just gave insight of what he's hearing around the league and folks are posting it as fact, and a direct quote. . We should be saluting him giving Crabtree props instead of beefing about a side comment.

Amen brother...the educational system in this country needs some serious attending to.

Jun 14, 2010 at 1:33 PM

#85

SybErkRimInAL
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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Originally posted by lamontb:
Reading comprehension is really at an all time low The guy just gave insight of what he's hearing around the league and folks are posting it as fact, and a direct quote. . We should be saluting him giving Crabtree props instead of beefing about a side comment.

Amen brother...the educational system in this country needs some serious attending to.

so what you're saying is that we need more prayer in American schools. I agree 100%.

Jun 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM

#86

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Originally posted by NinerGM:
Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Originally posted by NinerGM:
HEY!!!!! THIS JUST IN FROM BLEACHER PRO-FOOTBALL WEEKLY BLOG JOURNAL POST:

Quote:
June 14, 2010, Toledo OH

49ers May Have Chosen the Wrong Players

Word has it that the NFL padded the 40 times and bench press count for a number of unknown, unspecified players but the buzz around many NFL teams believes it could be mostly offensive linemen, most notably OT Anthony Daivs and Mike Iupati taken at spots 11 and 17 overall.

An unnamed, unidentified, genetically ambiguous source close to the NFL said "since these players had their stats padded, it's quite possible that the 49ers selected the two weakest linemen in the first 64 picks." The NFL was contacted but has not responded with a statement.

When talking to fans in the Bay Area they all discussed their horror at the possibility of tampering with combine times and statistics. "Everyone knows that it's all about the 40 and shuttle times," one fan yelled. "I can't believe the NFL would allow such a breach of trust with the fan base. The 49ers should petition the league." The 49ers have not issued a statement regarding the matter. Trent Baalke would be wise to protect himself and his new-found position by finding out as much as possible from the NFL in coming days.

As mandatory OTAs approach for June, questions will swirl and suspicion will fly given the cloud of uncertainty surrounding the top picks from this recent draft. The last thing the 49ers need are more questions swirling around play on the offensive line. It's quite possible the sky could be in full fall by mid-season if these questions aren't answered soon.

Read more: http://www.glarkware.com/media/product-preview-adult-fake-large.gif

Strength and speed are way way way overrated in the NFL. Plus, if we take Sing and others at face value the decision was made on game tape not combine stats. You would have a hard time getting me to believe Iupati is one of the weakest lineman in the draft....LOL....what a joke.

I wonder if this source is Lowell Cohn....

You realize this is a completely fabricated article right?

I just clicked on the link....

Jun 15, 2010 at 11:08 AM

#87

KknighthawkK_9er
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John Clayton very rarely reports any ground breaking information

Jun 15, 2010 at 11:55 AM

#88

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Originally posted by bigmike55:
John Clayton has a big ass head. He looks like a cross between E.T. and Harry Potter.

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[ Edited by GOLDMOUTH22 on Jun 15, 2010 at 12:08:43 ]

Jun 15, 2010 at 12:45 PM

#89

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The key words in all that are "might be" better...nobody knows yet. Bryant has yet to catch a ball that has any meaning. I'd challenge him or virtually any rookie WR to come in w/o the benefit of training camp and do what Crabtree did. 'Til Bryant proves otherwise, I'll put my money on Michael.

Jun 15, 2010 at 2:29 PM

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Antix
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No way.

What Crabby Patties did last year with no OTAs and TC last year was amazing. His stats were good for a rookie in a 16 game season let alone 11 games. A whole offseason and I expect to

and

alot this season