2017 49ers Practice Squad Thread

I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

So long as he keeps his hands to himself.

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Wonder why Boulware didn't get much playing time with Panthers in preseason

Because he's limited as hell...slow/short arms/lacks quickness which leaves little for margin for error.

Maybe he can be like Nick Bellore as a ST core guy.

Great... he'll back up Brock Coyle.

Pray for no injuries to our WILL or MIKE.

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

I had him in a couple of my mocks in the 7th round. I too think he will be on someone's 53 at some point this year, hopefully ours.

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
Borland without retirement? Lol.

As soon as he was released i was intrigued to claim and see if he can play his way to beat Coyle.

He is nothing like Borland who had upper echelon football instincts and awareness which allowed him to thrive despite his physical and athletic limitations.

If Boulware works out he could make a nice special teams career for himself.

Seems like he was instinctual. Regardless, ill agree with you in terms i just think its worth a shot to see if he can eventually beat out Coyle by next off season or somen.

He was instinctual...his last season Clemson was very comparable to any of Borlands and they literaly have similar measurements. He was so dominate in the championship game against Alabama he won the defensive player of the game award.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Wonder why Boulware didn't get much playing time with Panthers in preseason

Because he's limited as hell...slow/short arms/lacks quickness which leaves little for margin for error.

Maybe he can be like Nick Bellore as a ST core guy.

Well that's where he should be evaluated despite his deficiencies, play on the field. He didn't even get a chance in preseason which is pretty scary

Originally posted by jcs:
He was instinctual...his last season Clemson was very comparable to any of Borlands and they literaly have similar measurements. He was so dominate in the championship game against Alabama he won the defensive player of the game award.

Agreed. He showed a nose for the ball the entire season

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Well that's where he should be evaluated despite his deficiencies, play on the field. He didn't even get a chance in preseason which is pretty scary

Because there's better players ahead of him. We will see what happens but that's how things go, everyone's got instincts and can play football but other players are just built better for the position end of the day.

I can't see him being a starter in this league. Love th character and heart though.

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

All it will take is a team having an injury week 1.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

All it will take is a team having an injury week 1.

Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

I had him in a couple of my mocks in the 7th round. I too think he will be on someone's 53 at some point this year, hopefully ours.

I had him in my mock too. I had a really high grade on him. I think that he's effected by his measurables - height, weight, and speed. But he got Chris Boreland (on-the-field play that is) and Zach Thomas written all over him. While he's not the fastest he's always where he's supposed to be to make big plays. I mean, he absolutely owned Alabama, he was all over the field. They really had no answer for him. The first chance this guy gets I doubt very seriously that he'll ever see the practice squad again. He's at worse the 4th best LB on the team, definitely better than Brock Coyle for crying out loud He would be the best off the bench for Bowman.

IMHO

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

All it will take is a team having an injury week 1.

Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

I had him in a couple of my mocks in the 7th round. I too think he will be on someone's 53 at some point this year, hopefully ours.

I had him in my mock too. I had a really high grade on him. I think that he's effected by his measurables - height, weight, and speed. But he got Chris Boreland (on-the-field play that is) and Zach Thomas written all over him. While he's not the fastest he's always where he's supposed to be to make big plays. I mean, he absolutely owned Alabama, he was all over the field. They really had no answer for him. The first chance this guy gets I doubt very seriously that he'll ever see the practice squad again. He's at worse the 4th best LB on the team, definitely better than Brock Coyle for crying out loud He would be the best off the bench for Bowman.

IMHO

I hope you are right, this defense is built on speed and athleticism, but Jack Reynolds keyed the 4th down run stop against Pete Johnson in super bowl 16 for our first Lombardi. Ronnie Lot was never the Fastest DB in that all pro secondary in '84, but he keyed the secondary with his smarts and instincts. If this guy has those instincts I have no doubt he will do well on our defense. I can see this guy going in on base defense and third and short yardage situations. (A la Jack Reynolds) I would not have him in there on 3rd and long.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

All it will take is a team having an injury week 1.

Originally posted by Sims19849ers:

Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:

I really wanted us to draft Ben Boulware. I honestly think he's not gonna last long on the practice squad. Im glad we got him and hope he finds his way on the 53. Thus guy is really good.

I had him in a couple of my mocks in the 7th round. I too think he will be on someone's 53 at some point this year, hopefully ours.

I had him in my mock too. I had a really high grade on him. I think that he's effected by his measurables - height, weight, and speed. But he got Chris Boreland (on-the-field play that is) and Zach Thomas written all over him. While he's not the fastest he's always where he's supposed to be to make big plays. I mean, he absolutely owned Alabama, he was all over the field. They really had no answer for him. The first chance this guy gets I doubt very seriously that he'll ever see the practice squad again. He's at worse the 4th best LB on the team, definitely better than Brock Coyle for crying out loud He would be the best off the bench for Bowman.

IMHO

I hope you are right, this defense is built on speed and athleticism, but Jack Reynolds keyed the 4th down run stop against Pete Johnson in super bowl 16 for our first Lombardi. Ronnie Lot was never the Fastest DB in that all pro secondary in '84, but he keyed the secondary with his smarts and instincts. If this guy has those instincts I have no doubt he will do well on our defense. I can see this guy going in on base defense and third and short yardage situations. (A la Jack Reynolds) I would not have him in there on 3rd and long.

Agree with your last two sentences.
Id be nice to see him with us for the year and see what happens by next TC.

I dont understand why Asa Jackson is on the PS. Besides the last game, he got burnt plenty of times. At least, from what I've seen.

Originally posted by gold49digger:

I dont understand why Asa Jackson is on the PS. Besides the last game, he got burnt plenty of times. At least, from what I've seen.

Probably see if he can grow within the system... Lets not get too carried away with the practice squad lol.