49ers Offensive Line

Lynch raved about Tomlinson and they want to extend him and make him a 49er for a long time. With that said, it sounds like the starting LG job is Tomlinson's job to lose. He improved throughout the season and lets not forget he didn't have a OTA and TC with the team with a new scheme. He'll have his first full offseason like Jimmy G and I believe he'll be miles better than he was last season.
So basically there's only one spot thats available for Cooper, Garnett, and Magnuson to compete for which is RG.
IMO, whoever wins between Cooper and Garnett, they will try and move the other for a future draft pick since they still have value, with Magnuson being the backup for both guard positions.

LT: Staley, Gilliam
LG: Tomlinson, Magnuson
C: Richburg, Person
RG: Garnett/Cooper,
RT: McGlinchey,

Gilliam, Magnuson and Person can all play T in a pinch. Mag and Person can also play all 3 interior positions at a decent level. Having Mag and Person and their versatility is like having 10 OLinemens on the team, which is a great problem to have. Just my 2 cents. Lol!! August needs to hurry the eff up

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

Lynch raved about Tomlinson and they want to extend him and make him a 49er for a long time. With that said, it sounds like the starting LG job is Tomlinson's job to lose. He improved throughout the season and lets not forget he didn't have a OTA and TC with the team with a new scheme. He'll have his first full offseason like Jimmy G and I believe he'll be miles better than he was last season.
So basically there's only one spot thats available for Cooper, Garnett, and Magnuson to compete for which is RG.
IMO, whoever wins between Cooper and Garnett, they will try and move the other for a future draft pick since they still have value, with Magnuson being the backup for both guard positions.

LT: Staley, Gilliam
LG: Tomlinson, Magnuson
C: Richburg, Person
RG: Garnett/Cooper,
RT: McGlinchey,

Gilliam, Magnuson and Person can all play T in a pinch. Mag and Person can also play all 3 interior positions at a decent level. Having Mag and Person and their versatility is like having 10 OLinemens on the team, which is a great problem to have. Just my 2 cents. Lol!! August needs to hurry the eff up

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Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

Lynch raved about Tomlinson and they want to extend him and make him a 49er for a long time. With that said, it sounds like the starting LG job is Tomlinson's job to lose. He improved throughout the season and lets not forget he didn't have a OTA and TC with the team with a new scheme. He'll have his first full offseason like Jimmy G and I believe he'll be miles better than he was last season.
So basically there's only one spot thats available for Cooper, Garnett, and Magnuson to compete for which is RG.
IMO, whoever wins between Cooper and Garnett, they will try and move the other for a future draft pick since they still have value, with Magnuson being the backup for both guard positions.

LT: Staley, Gilliam
LG: Tomlinson, Magnuson
C: Richburg, Person
RG: Garnett/Cooper,
RT: McGlinchey,

Gilliam, Magnuson and Person can all play T in a pinch. Mag and Person can also play all 3 interior positions at a decent level. Having Mag and Person and their versatility is like having 10 OLinemens on the team, which is a great problem to have. Just my 2 cents. Lol!! August needs to hurry the eff up

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Originally posted by Bobdawg78:
Yup Shelton will be nice depth behind Weston, on the PS.

Shelton will not make the 53 this year, perhaps next year if he gains 10+ lbs of muscle
from NFL.com Weaknesses
6' 3"
292 lbs
Short arms: 31 1/2"
Small Hands: 8 1/2"

Lack of desired play strength is evident too often on tape
Has below average upper body strength and struggles to keep blocks centered
Can be jostled by power allowing defenders to escape block security and squeeze rushing lanes
Doesn't have desired acceleration to stay out front of running back on long pulls
Unlikely to be one-on-one block winner at NFL level
Legs won't generate much push as a down or drive blocker
Despite solid technique, simply doesn't have enough anchor to keep bull rushers from walking him back into the pocket

Originally posted by MK_Ultra:

Originally posted by Bobdawg78:

Yup Shelton will be nice depth behind Weston, on the PS.

Shelton will not make the 53 this year, perhaps next year if he gains 10+ lbs of muscle
from NFL.com Weaknesses
6' 3"
292 lbs
Short arms: 31 1/2"
Small Hands: 8 1/2"

Lack of desired play strength is evident too often on tape
Has below average upper body strength and struggles to keep blocks centered
Can be jostled by power allowing defenders to escape block security and squeeze rushing lanes
Doesn't have desired acceleration to stay out front of running back on long pulls
Unlikely to be one-on-one block winner at NFL level
Legs won't generate much push as a down or drive blocker
Despite solid technique, simply doesn't have enough anchor to keep bull rushers from walking him back into the pocket

Let's see what he's got. Wouldn't mind a red shirt special.

Jimmy G will get killed if Garnett is starting.

Originally posted by Bobdawg78:
Yup Shelton will be nice depth behind Weston, on the PS.

Shelton should make the roster. Book it.

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Originally posted by MK_Ultra:

Originally posted by Bobdawg78:
Yup Shelton will be nice depth behind Weston, on the PS.

Shelton will not make the 53 this year, perhaps next year if he gains 10+ lbs of muscle
from NFL.com Weaknesses
6' 3"
292 lbs
Short arms: 31 1/2"
Small Hands: 8 1/2"

Lack of desired play strength is evident too often on tape
Has below average upper body strength and struggles to keep blocks centered
Can be jostled by power allowing defenders to escape block security and squeeze rushing lanes
Doesn't have desired acceleration to stay out front of running back on long pulls
Unlikely to be one-on-one block winner at NFL level
Legs won't generate much push as a down or drive blocker
Despite solid technique, simply doesn't have enough anchor to keep bull rushers from walking him back into the pocket

Let's see what he's got. Wouldn't mind a red shirt special.

I think he has a shot. We play the outside zone vs a power run scheme. I mean how much strength does a Center need to have a good block on a middle screen or a Draw Play? Strength is important, but in Kyle's scheme there is a premium on quickness and agility because of the kind of run blocking that they do. How much strength does a center need to execute a play fake? From what I've read he's an agile athlete, and for a big guy to run 5.0 in the 40 - I think is nice for what Kyle runs. I think the more important aspect of center play would be Coleman's intelligence in calling out protection schemes and his ability to reach block on his guy - and on paper, he looks like a very good fit for that in Kyle's schemes.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Originally posted by MK_Ultra:

Originally posted by Bobdawg78:

Yup Shelton will be nice depth behind Weston, on the PS.

Shelton will not make the 53 this year, perhaps next year if he gains 10+ lbs of muscle
from NFL.com Weaknesses
6' 3"
292 lbs
Short arms: 31 1/2"
Small Hands: 8 1/2"

Lack of desired play strength is evident too often on tape
Has below average upper body strength and struggles to keep blocks centered
Can be jostled by power allowing defenders to escape block security and squeeze rushing lanes
Doesn't have desired acceleration to stay out front of running back on long pulls
Unlikely to be one-on-one block winner at NFL level
Legs won't generate much push as a down or drive blocker
Despite solid technique, simply doesn't have enough anchor to keep bull rushers from walking him back into the pocket

Let's see what he's got. Wouldn't mind a red shirt special.

I think he has a shot. We play the outside zone vs a power run scheme. I mean how much strength does a Center need to have a good block on a middle screen or a Draw Play? Strength is important, but in Kyle's scheme there is a premium on quickness and agility because of the kind of run blocking that they do. How much strength does a center need to execute a play fake? From what I've read he's an agile athlete, and for a big guy to run 5.0 in the 40 - I think is nice for what Kyle runs. I think the more important aspect of center play would be Coleman's intelligence in calling out protection schemes and his ability to reach block on his guy - and on paper, he looks like a very good fit for that in Kyle's schemes.

Word on the street is Washington runs outside zone.. Maybe not completely but guessing a solid dose to understand it? So yeah he does have a shot. Especially knowing guard as well,though not as ideal at this level it looks like. Could easily be wrong

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Word on the street is Washington runs outside zone.. Maybe not completely but guessing a solid dose to understand it? So yeah he does have a shot. Especially knowing guard as well,though not as ideal at this level it looks like. Could easily be wrong

I'm pretty sure he'll end up on the PS, someone like Person or Magnussen would Cover Center on Gameday, Shelton likely only gets activated if Richburg goes down, remember you only have 2 active backup lineman on game day so they have to cover all 5 spots between them.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Word on the street is Washington runs outside zone.. Maybe not completely but guessing a solid dose to understand it? So yeah he does have a shot. Especially knowing guard as well,though not as ideal at this level it looks like. Could easily be wrong

I'm pretty sure he'll end up on the PS, someone like Person or Magnussen would Cover Center on Gameday, Shelton likely only gets activated if Richburg goes down, remember you only have 2 active backup lineman on game day so they have to cover all 5 spots between them.

As of right now I would guess Gilliam likely has his name penciled in as one of the active backups and the other will likely come down to a battle between Person, Cooper and Magnuson.

Originally posted by evil:

As of right now I would guess Gilliam likely has his name penciled in as one of the active backups and the other will likely come down to a battle between Person, Cooper and Magnuson.

Agreed.

Kyle likes his veteran OL. My early guess:

LOT: Joe Staley; Garry Gilliam
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Erik Magnuson
C: Weston Richburg; Mike Person
RG: Joshua Garnett; Jonathan Cooper
ROT: Mike McGlinchey

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by evil:
As of right now I would guess Gilliam likely has his name penciled in as one of the active backups and the other will likely come down to a battle between Person, Cooper and Magnuson.

Agreed.

Kyle likes his veteran OL. My early guess:

LOT: Joe Staley; Garry Gilliam
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Erik Magnuson
C: Weston Richburg; Mike Person
RG: Joshua Garnett; Jonathan Cooper
ROT: Mike McGlinchey

Looks about right, I would like to see EM grab the 7th OL spot on the 46.

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by evil:

As of right now I would guess Gilliam likely has his name penciled in as one of the active backups and the other will likely come down to a battle between Person, Cooper and Magnuson.

Agreed.

Kyle likes his veteran OL. My early guess:

LOT: Joe Staley; Garry Gilliam
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Erik Magnuson
C: Weston Richburg; Mike Person
RG: Joshua Garnett; Jonathan Cooper
ROT: Mike McGlinchey

Looks about right, I would like to see EM grab the 7th OL spot on the 46.

That would be nice. Lots of versatility with the backups. EM can play some G and T, Person can play C or G, Cooper can play both G spots and Gilliam can back up both T spots.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by evil:
As of right now I would guess Gilliam likely has his name penciled in as one of the active backups and the other will likely come down to a battle between Person, Cooper and Magnuson.

Agreed.

Kyle likes his veteran OL. My early guess:

LOT: Joe Staley; Garry Gilliam
LG: Laken Tomlinson; Erik Magnuson
C: Weston Richburg; Mike Person
RG: Joshua Garnett; Jonathan Cooper
ROT: Mike McGlinchey

Looks about right, I would like to see EM grab the 7th OL spot on the 46.

That would be nice. Lots of versatility with the backups. EM can play some G and T, Person can play C or G, Cooper can play both G spots and Gilliam can back up both T spots.

Gilliam can play inside at guard if needed as well and Cooper has played center before. Magnuson was looked at as a center at one point and hopefully gets reps there thru the offseason. Having versatility with those 2 backup spots on the 46 is needed.