6' 1" 249 lbs. Technique, strain and block finish are better than several of the offensive lineman who will be drafted ahead of him.
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Nope, it's not a misprint. After trading up to the #3 pick from #12, the 49ers have put themselves in a position to select their franch... -
The San Francisco 49ers are 20-6 when the Three Amigos are on the field together. If they stay healthy you can forget about a "rebuil... -
The postseason is a year away. Win or lose the only thing they're playing for today is pride. Another opportunity to advertise your wo...
I predict we'll see 16 WR's drafted in the top 75 which might be a record.
ReplyDeleteWhich is kinda weird to me. I don't think the group is as good as that.
DeleteYou think the way the wr market has exploded might be a factor? I think 12 wr's went in last year's top 75.
DeleteYeah could be. But man, I hate forcing picks on a position just because you can't afford one at market price.
DeleteIn this group I don't see a slam dunk top 10 guy, but I do see 3 mid 1st rounders and a few late 1st/ early 2nd guys. After that, a lot of intriguing guys that should go from late 2nd through 4th.
Best value in the 25 to 50 range I think will be at other position groups.
Akheem Mesidor might qualify for AARP, but he's got the deepest pass rushing bag in the draft.🧳
ReplyDeleteAs he should. Problem with him is he's already pretty much maxed out. Good player, but what you get is what he already is.
DeleteHard to block when you don't know what he's gonna do and that's solidly all over his tape.
DeleteI think he'll be good. As I said though, I doubt he's got a lot of improvement left in him. And by the time his second contract is due he'll be almost 30.
DeleteHis age will allow him to slide from top 15 into the mid-20's.
DeleteNot just his age. His history of foot issues has to be factored as well.
DeleteI just can't get on board with drafting him in round 1.
If his medicals don't check out, then he'll slide mid-2nd round.
DeleteDoes Seattle have a defensive dynasty on the horizon? All those defensive led dynasties like the Ravens, and the Bears dynasty. Hard to build championship dynasties based primarily on defense.
ReplyDeleteRight now, Seattle is a better overall team than the 49ers. And that is my main concern. Where the 49ers go from here is vital because imo, the Rams may be the only team in the division to give Seattle a title run.
ReplyDeleteI'm leaning towards Omar Cooper Jr. in Round 2 and iDL/Edge at 27.
ReplyDeletePossibly CB in Round 3 and then start hitting iOL/OT in Round 4. Round 5 has Ryan Nowakoski's name all over it. He's this year's version of Jackson Hawes.
DeleteI have Cooper as an early round 2 guy, so getting him late round 2 would be great.
DeleteWhat are your thoughts on Dillon Thieneman as a possibility at 27? I think he's going to be an excellent player.
He's a really good prospect and has a lot of the traits we need. I want to see how smart he is on the chalkboard.
DeleteInteresting. Everything I have seen and read about him suggests he's an incredibly high IQ player and film junkie.
DeleteSame. I like to trust just as much as the next guy, but verification makes me feel more comfortable.
DeleteToo important of a pick to not make sure and the way they value the safety position, he'll need to knock their socks off Scooter. Like McGlinchey did.😂
DeleteOh for sure. I'm not convinced the 49ers would go this route in the 1st round.
DeleteBut I will keep banging the drum about the need to add blue chip talent, and he's one guy I think is a blue chipper that could be available at 27.
The only reason I think he's a possibility is because Morris had Jessie Bates and drafted Xavier Watts. I think Morris values the position, in particular a center fielder, more than the 49ers traditionally have under Shanahan.
I loved Watts when he was here at Notre Dame. A true ballhawk, but I was confident they wouldn't target him as high as they needed to get him.
DeletePerhaps Morris changes their minds at Safety. Got to take that into consideration as well.
DeleteTackles on run plays for 1st round EDGEs:
ReplyDelete1. Keldric Faulk (53 since 2024)
2. Rueben Bain (47)
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3. Arvell Reese (37 while mostly at LB)
4. Akheem Mesidor (34)
5. Cashius Howell (32)
6. David Bailey (24)
I like C. Howell if he's on the board for the 49ers. At 6' 2" 248 lbs, the measureables are a little small for an Edge. But that's when I look at the player's production and Howell has the receipts. He has 4.5 40 speed that could potentially mimic what KC had in a healthy Dee Ford.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm Lynch, I'd take Mesidor at 27 if he happens to still be on the board. As far as best PURE pass rusher, there isn't anyone better.
DeleteAES, I agree, I've outlined previously he'd be a great fit providing a speed rush presence they haven't had since Ford.
DeleteMorris could use Howell on defense the way Shanahan used Deebo on offense. My only hope is that he drops to the 2nd and the 49ers can make a trade to snatch him up. I'm a little queasy at taking him in the 1st rd, but wouldn't be mad if they did.
DeleteAES^
DeleteNFC West O-line rankings...
ReplyDeleteSeahawks pass-block win rate: #12
Seahawks run-block win rate: #8
Rams pass-block win rate: #5
Rams run-block win rate: #2
49ers pass-block win rate: #10
49ers run-block win rate: #13
Cardinals pass-block win rate: #21
Cardinals run-block win rate: #15
Adding a player like Nowakowski and a starting caliber LG could bump that run-block win rate back to where it needs to be.
I need to look into Nowakowski it seems. If he can be an H-back for now and FB of the future, sounds like a good fit.
DeleteWe might have our NB in Stout but I think Lynch MUST add a Ferrari at Safety.
ReplyDeleteYeah, this is why I've brought up Thieneman.
DeleteI need to see Thieneman's 3-Cone and the backpedal drills.
DeleteTo what end? Film surely more important.
DeleteOf course. I just want to see how agile he is and how quickly he changes direction. Looking for smooth transitions. Just part of filling in areas of concern that come up on tape.
DeleteFair enough. On film he seems perfectly fine in this regard imo. With his speed, processing ability and tackling reliability at the back end he's got the traits to be a real difference maker.
DeleteThey really liked him here at Purdue.
DeleteBrock Purdy ranked 6th with an 85.4 grade.
ReplyDeleteStafford 91.9
Burrow 91.8
Allen 90.5
Love 88.8
Prescott 86.9
LSU WR Barion Brown 4.28 speed
ReplyDelete+ Fastest player at Senior Bowl
+ Elite burst off LOS
+ Agility/vision YAC
Late Round 4
One guy I think could induce Shanahan to trade up is Jordyn Tyson. If he starts sliding in the teens, wouldn't shock me at all if Lynch is convinced to start making calls.
ReplyDeleteAnother guy that needs his medicals evaluated to determine if and how much he'd slide.
DeleteFor sure. But the way he plays, the naturally coordinated athlete he is, I can see Shanahan falling in love.
DeleteHave you checked out Mario Carver, WR, Texas A&M? 5-foot-9, 165 lbs., but he is an explosive receiver with dangerous speed. He had 59 catches for 917 yards and four touchdowns last year.
DeleteNo - I don't believe he declared for the draft...?
DeleteNo, they signed him to another year, but he probably will be a 1st rounder next year barring injury.
DeleteKeyron Crawford (6’4 251) Auburn
ReplyDelete+ 27.0% win rate on true pass sets during the 2025 season
+ Pursuit speed
+ High effort pass rusher
+ 43 pressures in 2025
+ Versatility to play linebacker and on the edge
+ First step quickness
- 24.4% missed tackle rate in 2025
- Arm length (32”)
- Expanding his pass rush arsenal
Draft projection: 3rd/4th round
The Seahawks lost the yards per play battle only twice all season...
ReplyDeletevs 49ers Week 1
vs Rams in NFC title game
Michael Dickson had what must be the best punting performance in Super Bowl history:
ReplyDelete7 punts, 47.9 average yardage
3 downed inside the 6-yard line
Florida CB Devin Moore at 6'3" has some speed to match vertically and good range in zone. Good combination of technique and traits.
ReplyDeleteDane, Jeremiah, ESPN all have Mesidor ranked in the teens. Doesn't seem like he's getting docked for his age in the way everyone assumed. If his medicals red flag him, he'll likely slide into our range but if he's relatively clean, he'll likely be long gone.
ReplyDeleteI'm not fully clear on what his foot issues were but according to Mesidor he has custom shoes from Addias that made the issue irrelevant.
DeleteNone of the analysts are basing rankings on what teams think of the prospects yet. So we currently have no idea if age and injuries will impact him.
DeleteBased purely on current ability, teens feels about right for him.
Under center drop backs in 2025:
ReplyDelete251 - Los Angeles Rams⭐️
192 - Chicago Bears⭐️
175 - Seattle Seahawks⭐️
169 - Detroit Lions
164 - San Francisco 49ers⭐️
157 - Buffalo Bills⭐️
144 - Dallas Cowboys
140 - New England Patriots⭐️
139 - Green Bay Packers⭐️
131 - Minnesota Vikings
128 - Houston Texans⭐️
123 - Jacksonville Jaguars⭐️
118 - Arizona Cardinals
98 - Denver Broncos⭐️
98 - Las Vegas Raiders
98 - Los Angeles Chargers⭐️
96 - Cleveland Browns
96 - Pittsburgh Steelers⭐️
95 - Indianapolis Colts
92 - New York Jets
90 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
90 - Miami Dolphins
83 - Carolina Panthers⭐️
82 - Baltimore Ravens
79 - Tennessee Titans
77 - New York Giants
61 - New Orleans Saints
61 - Atlanta Falcons
51 - Cincinnati Bengals
50 - Philadelphia Eagles⭐️
45 - Kansas City Chiefs
17 - Washington Commanders
⭐️ - team made playoffs
Jaydon Daniels in that college spread offense of Kingsbury flamed out just as I knew it would. Now he'll study under McVay to learn the Shanahan offense.😂
2025 Recap: Biggest Defensive Cap Hits
ReplyDelete1. Maxx Crosby 38.2M
2. DeForest Buckner 26.6M
3. Daron Payne 26.2M
4. Rashan Gary 25.8M
5. Trey Hendrickson 25.2M
Bosa 17th at $20.4M!😁
Skyler Bell | 6'0" · 185 lbs
ReplyDelete✅ Route technician 🧠👣
✅ Separates early ⏱️🧲
✅ Zone killer 🕳️🎯
✅ QB-friendly timing ⌛🤝
✅ 3rd-down chain mover 🔗⬇️
✅ Efficient YAC ⚡📈
✅ Slot/Z versatility 🔄🎭
I've heard he's largely disinterested in blocking.
DeleteThat's the knock on him, that and his size.
DeleteThe only P4 SAFs since 2015 with a career missed tackle rate < 15.0%, an INT rate > 1.25% in at least one college season, and a career pressure rate > 1/3..
ReplyDelete🔘 Bud Clark , TCU
🔘 Antoine Winfield Jr, Minnesota
🔘 Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
🔘 Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
🔘 Desmond King, Iowa
🔘 Kerby Joseph, Illinois
🔘 Justin Simmons, Boston College
Four post Shrine/Senior Players📈
ReplyDelete• Navy RB Eli Heidenreich
• NC State DB Devon Marshall
• Notre Dame OT Aamil Wagner
• Auburn OL Jeremiah Wright
Razor/Scooter,
ReplyDeleteWhat are your odds of the 49ers drafting a WR with their 1st pick? I've been on the fence on whether they go Edge or WR with the 1st pick.
They value both positions in the 1st Round. The WR cupboard is essentially bare until Pearsall shows he can stay on the field. That combination likely means they lean towards WR but might need to trade up for the one they covet, in similar fashion to Aiyuk.
DeleteIf they sit tight at 27 the odds of a better option at DL combined with the injuries to Bosa/Williams likely means they go that direction.
I'm leaning towards sitting tight for DL and coming back in Round 2 for my WR. The Mac Jones trade might change that plan and create a situation where they can move up in Round 1 for a difference maker.
Let's see what they do in FA or trades first. As it stands, yeah, WR is a glaring need.
DeleteThanks guys.
DeleteI've seen a few mock draft sites favoring Boston to the 49ers. Personally, I'm a fan of KC Concepcion. While not the big body WR, the kid has the ability to take a 10 yard pass to the house because of his great juke moves. Over his career, he's been able to gain over 1200 yards after catch.
I don't see them targeting a YAC WR in Round 1. Press man beater with great technique and SAQ is the direction I'd expect them to go.
DeleteSomething that's not really been talked about is how the 49ers offense has evolved away from being YAC based with Purdy at QB. He's not a quick game guy. He prefers to hold it to let plays develop downfield.
DeleteWhich is also what Shanahan has traditionally been with any QB not named Jimmy G.
So I agree with razor, I don't see them prioritising a YAC based WR.
YAC is just a nice bonus that Concepcion brings to the game. His ability to get open off the LOS is what makes him a viable target as well. His style reminds me of Seattle's WR, Njigba.
DeleteMy main issue with KC is that I think he is primarily a slot guy. And that takes away from Pearsall's versatility and is also where Cowing and Watkins did their best work in college. It's not the WR skillset they need, imo.
DeleteIn saying that, if he's JSN then take him. But I don't see JSN when I watch him. Makai Lemon is more JSN than KC is.
DeleteWe know Kyle Shanahan tried to trade up for TMac. That suggests to me he's the prototype he's looking to add to the room.
DeleteI like Makai Lemon, but not sure he'll still be on the board when the 49ers pick. I also wouldn't count on Boston still making it to pick 27. Concepcion may have a better chance at being there at 27 is my guess.
DeleteThis kid can be a nice piece for Shanahan's offensive creativity. His ability as SP Returner wouldn't hurt either.
But I'll be good with any direction the 49ers choose to go.
Emeka Egbuka from Week 7 onward 😬:
Delete- 70th / 99 in PFF Grade
- 51st / 99 in Yards per Route Run
- 82nd / 99 Highest Drop Rate
- 81st / 99 in Contested Catch Win % (26.3%)
66% of the season he wasn't very good.👀
Tight Ends invited to Combine over the last 5 years:
ReplyDelete2026: 27👀
2025: 21
2024: 16
2023: 20
2022: 21
How important is it to generate explosive plays in the current NFL?
ReplyDeletein 2025:
if a drive had ZERO plays of 15+ yds:
16% score rate
6% TD rate
0.7 points/drive
if a drive had JUST ONE play of 15+ yds:
61% score rate*
36% TD rate
3.3 points/drive
*highest since at least 2000
Niners are valued at $8.6B dollars.
ReplyDeleteThat’s the 5th highest value of any NFL team only behind the Cowboys, Rams, Giants, and Patriots. Shanahan's been very good for business.