our current receiver corps/the forgotten man

4evrfan · 2011-05-26T17:47:51-07:00

In discussing our current receiver corps, we naturally focus upon the "names" like Crabtree, Morgan (yeah, a weak "name") and our latest draft pick, Ron Jon. However, we again forget to mention the guy who by most accounts, players and coaches alike, was the best one on the field last year and indeed, in recent camps, and that's, you guessed it, Ziggy. Yet another article had an unnamed 9'er, not Zeigler, claim he ws the best guy on the roster in terms of knowledge of the offense, routes and hands. If not for an injury last year, it looked as if he aws finally going to get an extended look, simply because they could not ignore him any longer; he was just outplaying the other guys. YET, many Zoners continue to dismiss him. Yeah, he's a stick (though I don't believe that had anything to do with his injury), but I sincerely hope Harbaugh and crew give him a good look and a fair shot. I know I'm not the only one pulling for the guy. In fairness, what has his competition done to impress? Crabtree and Morgan both are underachievers and have yet to fulfill their "potential". Kyle has yet to contribute due to injuries. Ginn can't catch a cold. What have we got to lose with Ziggy? Ok, enough said.

May 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

ninergold
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I'd take Ziggy over Ginn. I think Ziegler is the third guy.

May 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM

RonMexico
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so basically, ya hes a stick and will die with one big hit

but what do we have to lose

May 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

49ersalldaway126
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it will be intresting to see who is after crabtree and morgan

3rd WR position will be a 4 way battle between kyle williams ziegler and ron jon and ginn

my early favorite is ziegler he is a great possesion WR and runs great routes (just needs to bulk up a bit)

however seeing as we have 5 spots if someone beats out ginn as PR/KR like culliver or kyle williams he is gone

May 26, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Ninefan56
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Now that we have a new receivers coach we will get to see if there are any changes in Ziggy and the rest of our crew.

May 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM

skynet907
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zig is underrated and we still don't have a real #1 WR

May 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

TheRickestRick
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He is still on this team because he refused to be ignored and outworked... my guess is that he works into the game plans.

What I wouldnt give for a summer WR battle so we can get a good read on who will fill out that side of the depth chart.

May 26, 2011 at 9:53 PM

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RoJo

May 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

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Zig is money, but the guy just can't stay healthy.

May 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM

49ersalldaway126
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Originally posted by SJniner7:
Zig is money, but the guy just can't stay healthy.

i think last year was the only year he was injured

hes just been on PS

May 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

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RonMexico
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Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
Originally posted by SJniner7:
Zig is money, but the guy just can't stay healthy.

i think last year was the only year he was injured

hes just been on PS

maybe he means keeping a healthy weight

May 27, 2011 at 2:34 AM

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May 27, 2011 at 5:53 AM

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Originally posted by 4evrfan:
we again forget to mention the guy who by most accounts, players and coaches alike, was the best one on the field last year

1) Who exactly are the "most" players and coaches that have said Zeigler is the best WR we had on the field last year and where are these accounts located?

2) Zeigler has never done anything remotely special in the regular season or pre-season in three years. He's had 15 receptions in three seasons. He's almost had more injuries than regular season receptions.

Every team has its Zeigler. They're guys that coaches keep on the bubble of the roster because they like them, and fans insist are more talented than they are. Our "Zeigler" for the last few years has been Jason Hill. Before that it was Taylor Jacobs. After Zeigler it will be somebody else. The "under appreciated bubble guy" is a slot that needs to be filled in the mind's of fans. That's it. There were plenty of people who served that role before Zeigler and plenty of people who will after him.

Saying that Zeigler is a better WR than Crabtree, or Morgan, or Davis because he's the current guy who has gotten longer than usual to hang around at the back end of the roster is asinine.

[ Edited by PopeyeJonesing on May 27, 2011 at 5:57 AM ]

May 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

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Originally posted by RonMexico:
so basically, ya hes a stick and will die with one big hit

but what do we have to lose

May 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

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Anyone think Kyle Williams might develop? I really liked him before his injury but I still don't know if the niners are gonne be running an offense where he could be successful. Doesn't look like it IMO.