No picks until late day 2 raises the degree of difficulty, and obscures the tea leaves. With that being said, here's my one and only attempt to predict what the 49ers will do come draft day. I decided to take advantage of the depth in the middle of this class by utilizing all available draft picks, while at the same time staying realistic as far as expectations of player availability.
3rd: # 99 Isaiah McQuire, Edge, Missouri
3rd: #101 Byron Young, DL, Alabama
3rd: #102 Marte Mapu, S, Sacramento St
5th:# 155 Braeden Daniels, OT, Utah
5th:# 164 Cameron Latu, TE, Alabama
5th:# 173 Demario Douglas, WR, Liberty
6th:# 216 Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina
56 games at at both L/R guard. Mauler who buries 'em. Banks diet candidate who will be a starter next year
7th:# 253 Malik Cunningham, QB, Louisville
7th:# 255 Ali Gaye, Edge, LSU
Wake up call for the oft injured, underdeveloped Gambian. Kris Kocurek is on the phone. Pick up the phone, Ali
Nice work razor.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you avoided a kicker - not a fan of the options? I could easily see them just wait for an UDFA as well.
Thanks, Scooter. I didn't draft a kicker because Gould hasn't signed anywhere yet, they traded for one, and as you say, they can wait and sign an UFDA to bring in for competition.
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George:
ReplyDeleteNice draft, Razor. Aside: Appreciate your comment about Mitchell. We can’t rely on him.
Thanks bud
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ReplyDeleteIf the 9ers draft all the players on your list, I'd say JL and KS hit a home run.
I have Zach Harrison, EDGE Ohio State VS Isaiah McQuire, Edge, Missouri at draft pick #99, but I suspect both will be gone.
Thanks, Geep.
DeleteHyder is resigning with the Niners, that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteGonna be a dog fight for snaps on that defensive line.
DeleteOne less depth piece they need to get. Ferrell and Bryant replace Ebukam and Willis. Jackson hopefully steps up to replace Omenihu. Draft a guy to take Jackson's snaps from last year and hopefully replace Ferrell next year.
Delete49ers had WRs Treadwell and Conley in for FA visits. Would be interested in getting Conley as a 4th WR. Treadwell could play the big slot they brought Reed in to be in 2020.
ReplyDeleteBut makes me think they may not be too sure about Gray's development.
Conley has been signed. For mine this is similar to signing Sherfield in 2021. Nice depth player.
DeleteJalen Hurts signs mega extension. Hoping Bosa gets done before/eve of Training camp.
ReplyDeleteProbably in August
Delete49ers mock draft via Dane Brugler
ReplyDelete99: DE Byron Young
101: CB Cory Trice
102: LB/S Marte Mapu
155: TE Cameron Latu
164: WR Demario Douglas
173: OT Warren McClendon
216: K Chad Ryland
222: DT Dante Stills
247: S Ty Okada
253: CB Arquon Bush
255: WR Justin Shorter
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ReplyDeleteRazor
DeleteJust out of curiosity, in your opinion, what are the chances that Byron Young and Marte Mapu are still on the board in the 3Rd Rd when the 9ers draft?
Also, CB Cory Trice and WR Demario Douglas are IMO, 6Rd - 7Rd picks. Where do you list them on your draft board?
* Lance Zierlein analysis of WR Douglas: Smallish slot receiver with adequate speed and quickness but inconsistent route running and ball skills. Douglas has late-round potential but his lack of size and history of muffed punts could work against him.
George:
DeleteFor what it's worth, Brugler predicts that both go 3rd-4th. About Douglas he says, "Overall, Douglas’ role at the next level will be limited by his lack of size, length and power, but his explosive urgency as a receiver and returner increases his chances of finding an NFL home."
I got them valuing McQuire over Young, but who knows for sure? Mapu should be available.
DeleteI've got a 5th round grade on Douglas, and Trice makes plays. Definitely a late day 2 prospect.
To me, Douglas is Ray Ray 2.0
2022 passer rating when using play action (min 50 PA attempts, includes postseason)
ReplyDelete1. Purdy (SF) - 131.7
2. Goff (DET) - 124.6
3. Mahomes (KC) - 123.3
It's one of the reasons the Niners are fielding calls for Trey Lance.
DeleteMakes no sense to trade Lance now. Let him play while Purdy rehabs, and see how much improvment he's made.
DeleteNo harm in listening to offers. If someone offers a 1 and change, would have to consider it.
DeleteI would remind everyone that's buying these, "sources", that Shanny gave a little lecture on the folly of doing that right after drafting Lance over Mac Jones.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. A lot of times it's just to create a talking point and part of it imo is that people have finally started to clue into the fact that this isn't a great class of QB's so are starting to look at other options teams can look at to get one.
DeleteAnother question or two we need to ask ourselves, why are all these reports coming from national reporters and not beat reporters, and is Shanny willing to go into the season with Darnold as his starter and a rookie backup?
ReplyDeleteIf the compensation is right I think Shanahan would be willing to do that.
DeleteYikes!
DeleteThey obviously feel comfortable with Purdy as their starter, and Shanny likes Darnold. So if someone is willing to give them back a lot of what they gave up for Lance, then yeah, I think they would make that deal.
DeleteThat's 6 weeks with Darnold as your starter. A guy that's mentally broken, with a rookie behind him.
DeleteI wouldn't trade Lance for anything less than a 1st next year, and a high 2nd this year. If they do trade him, it won't be before June 1st, otherwise they'd have to add 11 mill in dead cap to the Dee Ford dead cap, and restructure another player. I think it makes much more sense to get a look at him in training camp and preseason games than to pull the trigger now for a 2nd round pick and change.
That's 6 weeks with Darnold as your starter. A guy that's mentally broken, with a rookie behind him.
DeleteAssuming Purdy starts the season on PUP which is almost a certainty.
I understand why teams would be calling the Niners but I don't think ShannyLynch would even consider trading Lance unless the offer started with a first round pick as Scooter said. I doubt anyone is willing to do that so Lance will probably get another season to show what he can do. I really hope he plays well during preseason and wins the job. Both because it helps his trade value and gives them an option to keep him long term.
DeleteThey're not trading him. The best outcome is for Lance to ball out, win his job back and then the 49ers have a very good problem on their hands.
DeleteI agree Razor it seems to me that they need to find out what they have in Lance. However, if a "good" deal comes a long I think you got to take it. As far as Darnold being broken that may be so but something tells me he will be fixed properly. Alex Smith was broken to till the right situation came along (Harbaugh than the Chiefs).
DeleteAs far as Lance balling out, eh that could happen and that would certainly be a good problem to have. I haven't seen any indication in his play so far to indicate that his value will increase. With two games into Purdy you could see he had the it factor, not definable but certainly visible. I want a winning and "healthy" QB I am not sure the Niners have that yet.
I suspect maybe Carthon would inquire...... I think the 49ers have a price where they would entertain a trade, I am hoping it includes 2 firsts....... I know I would, but I also don't believe anyone outside the building really knows what Lance is capable of. I do find it telling that the locker room was split last year between Trey and Jimmy. Personally, if they were to get a player and a 1 and an additional mid round pick, I would probably do it as I believe in Darnold and it would be an, "all-in" move to win now.
ReplyDeleteTrading Lance would be nuts! And could haunt Shanny and Lynch longterm imho.
ReplyDeleteThey should do a presser and confirming there faith in Trey cuz this story looks bad on them.
ReplyDeleteGeorge:
ReplyDeleteRanking of the draft's top playmakers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDw-LuRr3_I
George:
ReplyDeleteOn Trey, I'm a fan of his and want him to succeed, but I believe his "window of opportunity" is closed. Imo, that's the basic issue. That's on the Niners, who drafted someone with such little experience in the position, and on Shanahan, who knew Trey needed as much experience as possible but made him part of the running game, which was incredibly stupid imo.
George: I don't think they'll trade him, though, unless it's part of a deal for Rodgers, if that ever comes about.
Delete"Proof of Brock Purdy's popularity in the Bay Area was on display tonight at Oracle Park. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback received a standing ovation during the Giants' game against the New York Mets."
ReplyDeleteLance and Donald are going to have to win the position by a wide margin if they get the job. That will be hard to do if Purdy resembles last year's performance.
Purdy will miss all of training camp. If Lance is part of the reason the team is winning in September, Purdy will stay on the bench.
DeleteLet's hope Darnold never sees the field.
He has to earn it. I haven't seen anything that shows me that Lance is the man. Purdy demonstrated in two games that he was more than capable. I think the fan base is going to boo Lance off the field for mistakes if Purdy is not the QB and that would be mentally disastrous for Lance. Like I said Lance is going to have to bring his A+ game and if that's better than Purdy last year then so be it Lance will be great. I just haven't seen anything from Lance to indicate...
DeleteI honestly look at it as the 49ers have 3 QBs they should feel comfortable can take the team to the playoffs. Even Darnold. And I don't much care at this point which one ends up being the long term starter.
DeleteMay the best man win.
DeleteI'd be surprised if Purdy doesn't miss at least the first 4 games, and like I said, if Lance is showing why he was Shanny's chosen one, Purdy won't get off the bench.
I agree Scooter- and I don't know which one will win the gig, but I suspect it will be Lance, but not by much over Darnold. That said, if they ARE fielding calls on Lance, I hope they don't settle for less than 2 1's or a starter-caliber player and a 1
ReplyDeleteFielding and making are two totally different things. No one is offering what it would take to get him.
DeleteI'm sure they are fielding calls - why wouldn't teams inquire? - but also sure they feel no burning desire to trade him. So it would take a good offer. I doubt it needs to be two 1s, but at least 1 1st and change.
DeleteAnd I agree with razor in that I doubt any team will be willing to offer enough.
George:
ReplyDeleteJack Hammer
@JackHammer_NFL
Apr 21
S2 Cognition test results per @BobMcGinn:
Bryce Young – 98%
CJ Stroud – 18%
Jake Haener – 96%
Will Levis – 93%
Jaren Hall – 93%
Clayton Tune – 84%
Anthony Richardson – 79%
Hendon Hooker – 46%
I am not a fan of McGuire as much as some others because I would prefer a speed rusher off the edge. That said, he really looks like someone that could fill the Omenihu, Arden Key role and SF doesnt have that right now... so I definitely understand that.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of Lance, I just cant see them moving him during the draft. He would cost to much too move cap wise, you don't know when or if Purdy can return yet, and SF likely wouldn't get much back for him given how green he is, how oft injured he has been and the fact they would only get 2 years of team control to make a decision on him.
The biggest problem with the cap hit is the fact that while they could restructure another player to move him, they would still be against the cap after this. Then they would need to add another qb to get through camp to replace him (especially if Purdy suffers a setback) and SF wouldn't have the space to make a move should anyone get hurt.
To me, Jackson fills the speed rusher role right now but I wouldn't mind taking advantage of the depth and double dipping at 3 positions; Edge/TE/CB.
DeleteCan't go wrong with a DL named Young...or Bryant.
ReplyDeleteWell played!
Delete“I still think Trey Lance is the favorite to be the week one starter for the 49ers.” - Matt Maiocco
ReplyDelete1:48 PM · Apr 24, 2023
“Absolutely, I expect for Trey to be here,” Lynch said during a press conference to preview the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft.
Delete"I think there's a lot of smoke, really,” Lynch said. “It hasn't been extremely active."
To sum up Lynch's comments on trading for Lance, come big or don't come. Precisely why he will not be traded this year.
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