Converting Miller to FB: Whose Idea?

LieutKaffee · 2011-11-07T00:29:06-08:00

I don't need this thread to stay open long, but I'd love if someone could answer this. Not only whose idea, but how on earth does something like that come about? If you want a FB, why not draft a FB? If Miller hasn't played it at any level, what makes a front office think/know that he can play it in the NFL? Did it purely come down to measureables? Did they just want the player with the most physical tools and figure FB is a teachable position? Is Miller even that special of an athlete? Sorry for the 20 questions. I just think his transformation, and the decision to draft him, is truly amazing. I can't imagine what would possess a GM to draft a DE to play FB. With the Culliver thing, drafting a S to play CB, I get it. Culliver had better size and measureables than most CB left on the board, so if you think you can convert him, it's sort of a home run swing. Was Miller a similar thing?

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Nov 12, 2011 at 12:40 PM

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49ersMan420
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my idea

Nov 12, 2011 at 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by DynastyPart2:
This dood!

Bonus

Nov 12, 2011 at 4:26 PM

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Great job recognizing the overall football talent, obtaining it, and then figuring out where to use it later. The fact we've used Sop and our OL as eligible receivers only shows these coaches are thinking outside the box. They're creative and found a potential gem. Good job all around.

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