Reinforcements returning after Week 4 | Page 4

707Niners · 2026-09-21T17:05:07-07:00

DE/DT: Mykel Williams - This is by far the most important addition to the team during the season, his run stopping ability will be massive once he returns. Team said they could've had him return before Week 4, but wanted to play it safe. Really look forward to seeing him alongside Bosa, Halton & Osa. WR: Christian Kirk - With Stribling out 10 weeks & Robinson our for 4-5 weeks having Kirk back is really huge for this team, he looked great in the Playoffs last season, and i think he'll look great in this Offense with Purdy playing Point Guard. Until Kirk is eligible to play, I expect Watkins to be called up in the meantime. He had a pretty solid Preseason Catching 13 Balls for 164yds. CB: Nate Hobbs - I was excited to see Nate in this Defense, but idk if they'll have a spot for him on the 48. We've been rollin with 4 CB's every game with Prysock being inactive and i dont think they'll put him in over Neal who's huge on Special Teams. LB: Nick Martin - Nick was slated to start next to Fred & Dre, and with how aggressive he plays downhill I was really excited to see that. I think they'll do that on Base Formations still at times, but i think it'll be hard to give him more playing time than Duggar. Lynch & Shanahan have done an amazing job with this roster. Right now our biggest need with the Injuries is the D-Line. I wouldn't be surprised if we bring back Leonard Floyd & then also trade for someone, but they have been proactive bringin dudes in, and now that Thompson is out we'll most likely see the Veteran McKinnley Jackson or Kevin Givens called up. Even though the WR Room has taken some hits I'm still comfortable with the youngins (Cowing, Hodge, Watkins) behind Evans & Deebo until Stribling, Robinson & even Kirk returns. I'd like to see us make a splash trade for an edge rusher, and i think a possibility would be Khalil Mack. The Chargers are already 0-2 and are about to start the hardest stretch of schedule in the NFL. I don't see them making the Playoffs at all, Mack is on a 1 year Deal & would cost $8 Million against the Cap. It keeps him in California and allows him to be able to possibly play for a Lombardi. We've shown interest on multiple occasions and would not be surprised if a we see a Trade notification for him.

Sep 22, 2026 at 12:29 PM

#46

SB49er4life
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Originally posted by Since07:
Everyone I named were going to be core contributors. Well idk about Collins but it looked like they were trying to start him . I'm really excited to get Mykel back. Kirk is meh but will help a little while the other 3 studs are down. I like Hobbs as depth but he's going to compete with Jones for the 4th spot. Martin is probably a gunner at best.

I'm not trying to shyt on your thread brother I just found it funny all the doom and gloom with these injuries which is warranted and you make a thread on reinforcements featuring Kirk, Martin, and Hobbs lol

Both Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins have looked damn good in TC and pre-season for 2 straight years. Last year, both were injured and couldn't really get on the field, plus it's a tough playboook for rookies to master and KS won't give offensive skill players snaps if they don't know what they are doing. People try to "poo poo" that he won't like it's not a big deal, but Cowing got on the field a little last year and got 2-3 penalties for lining up in the wrong place. Acting like things like that don't matter is silly.

Do Cowing and Watkins have to prove themselves when the snaps/games actually matter? Absolutely, but until they fail, based on what they have shown, there is no reason to expect they will fail.

Sep 22, 2026 at 1:23 PM

#47

CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by jakedogg:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
We've already seen 6 starting QBs injured this season. Four are still out. Every game I watch I see someone getting injured. Even baseball games.

There might be something to be said for having a few minimum wage veterans on the roster who have experienced success. The league gives up on them and they get activated for a few games until they get hurt again. They'll work cheap because they'd prefer to be available/unavailable on a playoff team.

I've been saying for years that they need to change the salary cap rules and make QBs exempt. Then teams could afford to keep a decent veteran QB on the roster and the QB spot wouldn't take up 20% or more of the cap.They could pay O linemen more and protect the QB better.

All it takes is a vote and agreement. I know the players wouldn't mind and owners should relish the idea of being able to have a solid backup and pay for better protection on their prize investment.

[ Edited by CatchMaster80 on Sep 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM ]

Sep 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM

#48

jakedogg
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It's like the national debt. The urge to spend will never lower it.

Sep 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM

#49

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Nick Martin is in the same boat as Watkins. Neither is starting material and neither seems to play special teams. If you aren't a starter you better carve out a special teams role or watch them promote PS players each week while being inactive.

[ Edited by leakyfausett on Sep 22, 2026 at 5:32 PM ]

Sep 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM

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genus49
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Originally posted by leakyfausett:
Nick Martin is in the same boat as Watkins. Neither is starting material and neither seems to play special teams. If you aren't a starter you better carve out a special teams role or watch them promote PS players each week while being inactive.

Martin was playing special teams but I agree I don't see a need(and hopefully it stays that way) for him to get the return designation anytime soon.

Sep 22, 2026 at 6:06 PM

#51

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Not expecting Martin to be designated and hopefully we don't have an opening TBH.

Kirk, yes, when healthy, will help the offense.

With Hobbs it depends on Jack Jones being healthy.

I have a feeling we'll just rotate elevating Valdez, Jackson, and maybe Givens from the PS until Thompson is back.

I think Khalid Kareem may get cut when Williams returns.