Originally posted by lamontb:
Originally posted by bigpete50:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
You can't just take BPA. What if the BPA is a position where you have no need? You just going to use him as a backup instead of trying to fill a glaring weakness? It has to be the BPA that can fill a need and also fits your system.
Here's how it should work..you identify numerous positions that need updates ie LG, LT, center, LB, pass rusher, WR, TE and free safety. Using this lens, only then do you select BAP. So let's say it's our pick in the first round. Everyone knows we need pass rush, but the highest rated center is the BAP. Instead of REACHING (and the word " reaching" is very applicable) for the 5th highest rated pass rusher ala Drake Jackson, you take the higher rated center!
The Niners don't understand this concept and as a result, they consistently REACH for their draft choices.
AMEN. We need to get this post to the FO. They constantly reach for need. It's a pretty glaring flaw in there drafting system at this point. I guess it's their philosophy b/c they continue to do over and over. What idiot really thought it was smart to take Moody in the 3rd round?
I'm sure the 49ers know how it works. Just because you think some other player should be picked doesn't mean they think he'll be a good fit. Sure they make mistakes like every team but they know how it works. They must be doing something right because even though they haven't been drafting in the top 15 most years they've managed to get in the playoffs and make it to 2 SBs. That's a lot better than nearly every other team including the ones with a lot of high picks and a ton of cap space.
I emphasize drafting in the top 15 because i most drafts the talent drops off considerably after those first 15 picks. Still some good players but the chances of getting an all pro impact player go down. The further down you draft the more you might have to reach. That means you're taking a bigger chance.
The same idiot that drafted Moody is the same guy that built the team that's been to 4 NFC title games and 2 SBs. Some idiot named Bill Walsh drafted a roided up Jeff Bregal in the 2nd round. Terrance Flagler and Todd Shell in the first round. Signed Renaldo Nehemiah. He drafted a loyt of great players but he had some major misses too.
Even the best ones make mistakes.
[ Edited by CatchMaster80 on Jan 20, 2026 at 11:32 AM ]
