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Round 2, #36, the San Francisco 49ers selects Colin Kaepernick (QB) Nevada

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Originally posted by fakers23:
Can't wait to see Kap in action this season.. I know people want him to sit and learn,but Let's be truthful.. He going to be starting at some point this season..

What makes you say that? You do realize we fired Singletary right? IF he does take a snap for whatever the case may be this season, I hope it's not against teams like the Ravens or Steelers.
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Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."
Originally posted by Solace49:
Originally posted by fakers23:
Can't wait to see Kap in action this season.. I know people want him to sit and learn,but Let's be truthful.. He going to be starting at some point this season..

What makes you say that? You do realize we fired Singletary right? IF he does take a snap for whatever the case may be this season, I hope it's not against teams like the Ravens or Steelers.

Colt McCoy played pretty well against them last year. Colt McCoy or Kap? Hmm...
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Originally posted by SonocoNinerFan:
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
I think he is terrible. I remember watching this guy play and he couldn't hit a SHORT pass to save his life. The guy has no touch on his passes and pretty poor accuracy.

He does have a strong arm and is athletic. But don't count on accuracy, touch, or ability to read defenses or make his progressions.

Definitely a project QB and hopefully with some great coaching he develops. But just from what I saw of him in college, I thought this was an awful pick.


I watched him play several times over the last two years and could not disagree more. I thought he showed very good touch and excellent poise in the games I watched. He had a 65% completion percentage his senior year . . . I don't think accuracy will be a problem at all once he's comfortable in the system.

Time will tell. But I'm just stating my opinion of him from what I've seen. I usually watch 2-3 Nevada games a year, and each time I've seen him he looks like a great CFB QB that won't translate into the NFL. Shotgun (pistol) offense and it didn't look like he know how to read his progressions. He hung onto the ball for way too long, relying too much on his legs to buy him time. He locked onto WR's also.

On his plus side, very athletic and I don't doubt his arm strength. But for me, I want my QB to have a quick release, accurate, and ability to make quick reads and read the D rather then force the ball. Athleticism and arm strength just don't excite me as much.

Honestly, if Harbaugh wasn't the coach I probably wouldn't be as enthusiastic as I am about the pick-up. His athleticism and physical tools are outstanding and from what I've read his football IQ and leadership intangibles are equally impressive. Now I'm counting on Harbaugh to take that and do what he's done with every other QB he's coached.
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Originally posted by SonocoNinerFan:
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
I think he is terrible. I remember watching this guy play and he couldn't hit a SHORT pass to save his life. The guy has no touch on his passes and pretty poor accuracy.

He does have a strong arm and is athletic. But don't count on accuracy, touch, or ability to read defenses or make his progressions.

Definitely a project QB and hopefully with some great coaching he develops. But just from what I saw of him in college, I thought this was an awful pick.


I watched him play several times over the last two years and could not disagree more. I thought he showed very good touch and excellent poise in the games I watched. He had a 65% completion percentage his senior year . . . I don't think accuracy will be a problem at all once he's comfortable in the system.

Time will tell. But I'm just stating my opinion of him from what I've seen. I usually watch 2-3 Nevada games a year, and each time I've seen him he looks like a great CFB QB that won't translate into the NFL. Shotgun (pistol) offense and it didn't look like he know how to read his progressions. He hung onto the ball for way too long, relying too much on his legs to buy him time. He locked onto WR's also.

On his plus side, very athletic and I don't doubt his arm strength. But for me, I want my QB to have a quick release, accurate, and ability to make quick reads and read the D rather then force the ball. Athleticism and arm strength just don't excite me as much.

He has all of that, Watch the sports science video, Quick release, maybe weird but the ball leaves his hand fast and their big not small like alex. Accuracte hell yes, second best pct coming of a college this draft! Makes those forced throws! i love it, rodgers does it all day. it's the nfl i like the balls he has to try it, cause in the nfl the windows will be smaller.
How could anyone feel bad about this pick knowing that Harbaugh is the QB guru? If I'm confident in one thing, it's that Harbaugh knows QBs. There is nothing you could say that Harbaugh didn't already study and take into account when studying (yes, studying) Kap.

[ Edited by Oakland-Niner on Apr 30, 2011 at 20:27:23 ]
Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
How could anyone feel bad about this pick knowing that Harbaugh is the QB guru? If I'm confident in one thing, it's that Harbaugh knows QBs. There is nothing you could say that Harbaugh didn't already study and take into account when studying (yes, studying) Kap.
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Originally posted by Solace49:
Originally posted by fakers23:
Can't wait to see Kap in action this season.. I know people want him to sit and learn,but Let's be truthful.. He going to be starting at some point this season..

What makes you say that? You do realize we fired Singletary right? IF he does take a snap for whatever the case may be this season, I hope it's not against teams like the Ravens or Steelers.

Look who starting.. You know why I think so.. As much as we want him to sit and learn.. The guy in front of him has a history of being benched after week 5 or 6..
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

who is jb
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

who is jb

im guessing jack bauer or jason bourne
Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

who is jb

im guessing jack bauer or jason bourne

i saw 2 people say JB when I think they are talking about harbaugh

im so confused
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

who is jb

im guessing jack bauer or jason bourne

i saw 2 people say JB when I think they are talking about harbaugh

im so confused

lol they are talking about harbaugh
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

What makes you think there's an antagonistic relationship between Harbaugh and Baalke?


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Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Originally posted by RonMexico:
Originally posted by RedAu:
Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
Harbaugh said in the wrap-up presser that Baalke dove ahead of at least 4 other teams pursuing Colin (my best guess would be Raiders, Cards, Skins, and Seahawks).

Does this pick seem more Baalke than JB to anyone? Im sure JB signed off, but I cant shake the feeling that this is Baalkes way of saying "This is my guy, Im willing to give you one year with youknowwho, but then its Kaep time."

who is jb

im guessing jack bauer or jason bourne

i saw 2 people say JB when I think they are talking about harbaugh

im so confused

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