Originally posted by the_dynasty:
Originally posted by goldlame2013:
No, we need a Julio Jones/Metcalf type of player. Emmanuel Sanders sort of filled that role last year. With him gone, we're hurting at wideout.
Julio Jones and Metcalf are in no way similar to Sanders
Aiyuk in his first year is beating a lot outside corners one on one, I can argue hes arguably looking better than Sanders on non-cut dependent routes already. Sanders last year was used as a prototypical slot receiver by the Niners
I just smh when I see we need a Julio Jones type of player. We need an Ed Reed type of safety too while we are at it. And agreed, Sanders and Jones are nothing alike. Our receivers (starters) are fine. I'd just like some deep speed and of course a QB to get the ball to them. Throw in a big physical receiver like Hurd was expected to be and I'm content with the receiving group.
Originally posted by niners94:
Originally posted by gold49digger:
Originally posted by 9moon:
Originally posted by illinois9er:
Originally posted by BSofSF:
The Garoppolo thread is depressing, but Aiyuk is looking like a hell of a player in his rookie season. And Bourne continues to improve. With Samuel healthy, the Niners have a really good core of young receivers. We need a QB who can sling it and this offense could be very good.
That's the key
BOURNE is not continuing to improve.. he's already at the max..
AND as I've said before, YUCK already is our best WR.. last year. we would have been happy at 3-4 at this stage but we did surprised everyone including ourselves.. this year, we needed talented players but the injuries did not help either..
Yeah Bourne is what he is at this point. But for a UDFA he is really making the most out of it all and will always have a place in this league because of his hard work ethic and personality.
I can see Bourne being a Niner for another decade as a 3rd or 4th. He's good enough to keep but not good enough to command a big payday.
I agree on this too. If Bourne's price is reasonable, I'd like for him to stick around. He also would serve as a good role model for future UDFAs in terms of work ethic. If you could put 50% of Bourne's work ethic into the guy we just cut, we would've had 3 starting caliber receivers.