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Aug 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
This guy is like a 10-year project. How the hell do you whiff your punch this bad and get beat by no move? Height didn't even threaten him with a ghost arm or anything. This is going to to continue to happen against speed rushers due to how putrid his footwork is. The guy gains no ground at all in his drop despite being "super athletic."

Aug 19, 2026 at 3:41 AM
i think this is a classic case of where he needs a year in PS.

Hes coming to the NFL with a very complex offense and obviously was not asked to do a lot of the stuff he is being asked to do here. He has all the physical tools so we should just reevaluate after a year where he can just practice and learn technique and the offense better
Aug 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Originally posted by NYniner85:
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If we had drafted Zion Young, I'd be so concerned now. If you can't get past a guy with as awful footwork as Cruz, IDK if you'd beat anyone at the NFL level.
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
This guy is like a 10-year project. How the hell do you whiff your punch this bad and get beat by no move? Height didn't even threaten him with a ghost arm or anything. This is going to to continue to happen against speed rushers due to how putrid his footwork is. The guy gains no ground at all in his drop despite being "super athletic."


He can't anchor at all. He's an athlete trying to play a football position and doesnt really know the nuances. But yeah he'd be such a longshot project I dont think hes worth keeping on the roster over some other bubble guys. Cut him and see if he clears waivers, if not - whatever.
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
He's starting tonight and will be responsible for protecting Purdy's blindside. I hope he's up to the task.
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Originally posted by 49ersRing:
He's starting tonight and will be responsible for protecting Purdy's blindside. I hope he's up to the task.
Where did you see this ?
Aug 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I hope he finished his degree because...uh...his future might not be in football.
Aug 20, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
I hope he finished his degree because...uh...his future might not be in football.

He had a couple semi ok repsin pass pro and a good run block, everything else has been... Really bad
Aug 20, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Originally posted by Heroism:
I hope he finished his degree because...uh...his future might not be in football.

Certainly not as a tackle.
Aug 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Originally posted by ritz126:
i think this is a classic case of where he needs a year in PS.

Hes coming to the NFL with a very complex offense and obviously was not asked to do a lot of the stuff he is being asked to do here. He has all the physical tools so we should just reevaluate after a year where he can just practice and learn technique and the offense better

He really does not have all the tools. He has almost no tools. The combine showed that he can sprint in a straight line. The game film showed a guy barely worth considering as someone you would pay to play football.
Aug 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A year on the practice squad would be best case scenario for the kid
Aug 20, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Cruz plays like Lawrence Okoye
Aug 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Originally posted by LayTheWoodall:
A year on the practice squad would be best case scenario for the kid
Yep. Just work on technique and try to align his amazing athletic profile with game nuance.
Aug 21, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Originally posted by xcfan:
Cruz plays like Lawrence Okoye

Great callback!
Aug 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
There's no way in hell this guy should make the team. Imagine having this guy an injury away from being on the field against Myles Garrett...

If he gets picked up by another team, whoopty f**king doo. Good luck to them turning this guy into an NFL player. I try not to be so harsh with rookies, but holy f**k, he is HORRIBLE. The guy looks like he recently started playing the sport of football.

KP sees it the same.

[ Edited by Heroism on Aug 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM ]
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