What are the chances Michael Crabtree has a breakout 2012 season, like VD in 2009?

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:05 PM

nickbradley
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I'd put it at >80%. He's gradually improving every year, and he did quite well in '11 playing in the league's most conservative offense

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM

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My first two results keep disappearing! should be 25% and 5%

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:06 PM

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He has improved year, I dont see why that trend doesnt continue next year

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:11 PM

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Mar 7, 2012 at 2:21 PM

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He will only have a decent year when its a contract year.

[ Edited by susweel on Mar 7, 2012 at 2:23 PM ]

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:25 PM

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Originally posted by susweel:
He will only have a decent year when its a contract year.

If he regresses, or anything less than improvement, I think he would get cut next year.

But I do think he will have a ~900yd 7TD season next year. Solid #2 WR.

Problem is, at this point, we don't have a #1 WR.

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM

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He'd be better if the 49ers can find a WR to compliment him on the other side.

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM

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Originally posted by NinerBuff:
If he regresses, or anything less than improvement, I think he would get cut next year.

But I do think he will have a ~900yd 7TD season next year. Solid #2 WR.

Problem is, at this point, we don't have a #1 WR.

2012: 91 Catches, 1,057 yards, 7 TDs

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:36 PM

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I'm thinking 50/50

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:39 PM

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I am done making excusses for Crabs and waiting on him to finally perform to the level of his talents. He had a golden opportunity to "breakout" in 2011 when Edwards was sent packing and he had not a sole on earth to challange him but he just plain crapped out. Its been three years with the same QB and he still hasn't developed a relationship with Smith. I have no more hope he will ever pan out, not at least for the 49ers.

[ Edited by 9ersLiferInChicago on Mar 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM ]

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:40 PM

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Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I am done making excusses for Crabs and waiting on his to finally perform. He had a golden opportunity to breakout in 2011 when Edwards was sent packing but he just plain crapped out. Its been three years with the same QB and he still hasn't developed a relationship with Smith. I have no more hope he will ever pan out, not at least for the 49ers.

72 catches, 874 yards ain't bad.

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:42 PM

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probably not as good as Nickbradly making another thread in the next 60 minutes......

J/k, good thought provoking stuff....

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:46 PM

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Originally posted by NinerBuff:
If he regresses, or anything less than improvement, I think he would get cut next year.

But I do think he will have a ~900yd 7TD season next year. Solid #2 WR.

Problem is, at this point, we don't have a #1 WR.

why do people think he is a number 2 receiver, crabs is a #1 target type of receiver

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:50 PM

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Originally posted by nickbradley:

Originally posted by NinerBuff:
If he regresses, or anything less than improvement, I think he would get cut next year.

But I do think he will have a ~900yd 7TD season next year. Solid #2 WR.

Problem is, at this point, we don't have a #1 WR.

2012: 91 Catches, 1,057 yards, 7 TDs

I just hope he stays healthy...

Mar 7, 2012 at 2:55 PM

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Originally posted by nickbradley:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I am done making excusses for Crabs and waiting on his to finally perform. He had a golden opportunity to breakout in 2011 when Edwards was sent packing but he just plain crapped out. Its been three years with the same QB and he still hasn't developed a relationship with Smith. I have no more hope he will ever pan out, not at least for the 49ers.

72 catches, 874 yards ain't bad.

I'm not impressed at all. After 3 seasons and thats the best we can expect from our supposed #1 who won't, but the way, buy in to the team with an attitude to boot? I'm sorry but that's piss-poor.