Is Mike Iupati the best 49er Offensive Lineman?

BasharCali49 · 2010-11-15T13:43:43-08:00

With our line being pretty damn shaky is it safe to say that Mike Iupati is now our best offensive lineman? Most would say Joe Staley but he's had a subpar season and now with him being out I'd definitely say the Iupati is the best we've got. I hope we sign some veterans in the offseason though. We have too many weapons on this team to have crappy blocking year in and year out.

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:44 PM

valrod33
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Baas

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:45 PM

StOnEy333
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I say it's Iupati. You never hear his name. For a rookie, that's ballin.

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM

susweel
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yah probably

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:46 PM

sspiker
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I'd be happy if we brought in a veteran RG. Otherwise, I'm happy with Davis-Baas-Iaputi-Staley moving forward.

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:49 PM

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Iupati is a beast!!

Nov 15, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Ninerjohn
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Probably although that isnt saying much to tell you the truth

Nov 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM

ninertico
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Originally posted by StOnEy333:
I say it's Iupati. You never hear his name. For a rookie, that's ballin.

You know where I stand. And yes, he's ballin' right now!

Nov 15, 2010 at 2:15 PM

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Originally posted by valrod33:
Baas

I listened to the KNBR broadcast of the game this week and they kept bringing up Baas' dominant play.

Nov 15, 2010 at 2:16 PM

gage
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Originally posted by sspiker:
I'd be happy if we brought in a veteran RG. Otherwise, I'm happy with Davis-Baas-Iaputi-Staley moving forward.

They're so good we only need 4 linemen!?

Nov 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM

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Originally posted by gage:
Originally posted by sspiker:
I'd be happy if we brought in a veteran RG. Otherwise, I'm happy with Davis-Baas-Iaputi-Staley moving forward.

They're so good we only need 4 linemen!?

I'm saying, I'm happy with those 4. Not happy with Rachal and while Snyder has filled in decently, I don't think he's a long-term option. I say sign a veteran to help AD on the far right, and maybe invest a late pick or two for a project RG in '11 and '12 and see if any of them work out.

Nov 15, 2010 at 2:50 PM

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Iupati all the way the guy just 'want to destroy people'.

Nov 15, 2010 at 3:05 PM

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I liked it when they used Iupati as a decoy. They'd have him pull then they'd run the play on the opposite side and it would have success.

Nov 15, 2010 at 3:11 PM

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I'd have to say yes, but Baas is probably not far behind.

LT - Staley has been called for holding and gave up a few sacks, RG - Rachal, goes in and out of the line up due to consistency, RT - Davis has had a rough year so far.

Nov 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM

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Originally posted by BasharCali49:
I liked it when they used Iupati as a decoy. They'd have him pull then they'd run the play on the opposite side and it would have success.

Yea, got to like that counter play where they pull Iupati right and pitch back left. That is a new wrinkle this wekk that keeps defenders on their toes.