We do need a guy to groom because George is getting banged up a lot lately.
I really like Sam Laporta (Iowa) and Strange (Penn St.) as possible options.
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Too early to start thinking about Kittle's replacement?
Apr 27, 2023 at 11:07 AM
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Apr 27, 2023 at 11:18 AM
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I get this odd feeling Niners will move up to grab Mayer out of ND. Sad part is it will cost Aiyuk to do so.
Apr 27, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by bigpete50:
I get this odd feeling Niners will move up to grab Mayer out of ND. Sad part is it will cost Aiyuk to do so.
probably JLs apparent love for the golden domers
Apr 27, 2023 at 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
probably JLs apparent love for the golden domers
Not to mention The Jedster went to ND.
Apr 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM
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For now, the need is to pair a TE who can really catch and block with Kittle. Whomever that is can learn a ton from George. When Kittle decides to morph to the WWE, you want the guy drafted now to take over the lead TE position as a natural thing rather than it be forced. Given this is arguably the best TE draft in at least a decade, I'd love it if they take two. It could be another decade before we see a draft this strong at that position. We need to say adios to Dwelley...he's just not the "other" TE we need.
Apr 27, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I wouldn't necessarily be thinking of a true replacement. More of a starting caliber backup. I wanted us to take advantage of this deep class and draft two tight ends. With 11 picks, I'm still holding onto that dream.
This.
If you get a dude like LaPorta+, between Kittle, LaPorta, CMC, Deebo and BA, our QB may never need to throw a single pass past 7 yards ever again.
Apr 27, 2023 at 2:28 PM
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We need another kittle to play alongside kittle. Lol he's never had another stud TE opposite of him and our offense would be unfair.
i think our offense struggles most when kittle is out. The attention he gets is material. We need a higher quality TE to couple with him. The drop off between him and TE2 is quite steep.
i think our offense struggles most when kittle is out. The attention he gets is material. We need a higher quality TE to couple with him. The drop off between him and TE2 is quite steep.
[ Edited by tankle104 on Apr 27, 2023 at 2:30 PM ]
Apr 27, 2023 at 3:35 PM
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We need a Kittle replacement, but we need a Kittle partner/back up more.
Apr 27, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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Originally posted by elguapo:
Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by elguapo:
Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
Mayo is mayoing again I see
mayoing, lol.
Nobody was complaining when your D tingling was calling shots
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Apr 27, 2023 at 4:29 PM
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Originally posted by NCommand:
Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I wouldn't necessarily be thinking of a true replacement. More of a starting caliber backup. I wanted us to take advantage of this deep class and draft two tight ends. With 11 picks, I'm still holding onto that dream.
This.
If you get a dude like LaPorta+, between Kittle, LaPorta, CMC, Deebo and BA, our QB may never need to throw a single pass past 7 yards ever again.
Just put the ball one foot in front of the numbers :-).
Apr 27, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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Yes. Its too early.
Apr 28, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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Latu, and not so much replacement, but he can see how 85 works, practices, plays, etc. good environment for Latu
Apr 29, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Latu, and not so much replacement, but he can see how 85 works, practices, plays, etc. good environment for Latu
Yeach, I don't see Latu beating Kittle for the TE1 spot, but he can definitely be a good complement to Kittle in the two TE set, specially against teams with good DLines in the playoffs.