ESPN Rates McKinnon....

[Montalban]

As the best free agent pickup by any team so far this year.

 

[poewelch84]

One of their analyst rated it an F.

 

[Montalban]

One of their analyst rated it an F.

Teddy Bruschi rated it the best.

 

[poewelch84]

I think it was Barnwel that rated it an F.

 

[Montalban]

I think it was Barnwel that rated it an F.

Never heard of him. Shanahan said this was the RB he wanted.

 

[poewelch84]

Never heard of him. Shanahan said this was the RB he wanted.

I hadn't heard of him either and was wonder who the hell is this guy, and obviously he has a terrible opinion.

 

[Montalban]

I hadn't heard of him either and was wonder who the hell is this guy, and obviously he has a terrible opinion.

Yep. McKinnon reminds me of Deion Lewis. But I would not mind them getting a guy you mentioned; Ronald Jones, in the draft.

 

[RobertPhD01]

FB may be more effective because of this.

 

[deep9er]

For me, Richburg is a bigger signing than McKinnon. Not that i don't like McKinnon, but Richburg will have more impact. Not to mention Jimmy G is a LITTLE bit safer.

Just that visually, we'll see McKinnon on TV, not Richburg.

 

[poewelch84]

For me, Richburg is a bigger signing than McKinnon. Not that i don't like McKinnon, but Richburg will have more impact. Not to mention Jimmy G is a LITTLE bit safer.

Just that visually, we'll see McKinnon on TV, not Richburg.

Well he's also bigger and getting more money. I like both players and they still have plenty of cap space.

 

[Nosferatu]

As a Vikings fan I like McKinnon but it was a bad signing IMO, seems a bit much to spend on a change of pace back, he’s not a player that can run the ball 10-15 times a game he’s better suited for five or six touches a game and you could have got that somewhere else much cheaper.

 

[Pattersonca65]

As a Vikings fan I like McKinnon but it was a bad signing IMO, seems a bit much to spend on a change of pace back, he’s not a player that can run the ball 10-15 times a game he’s better suited for five or six touches a game and you could have got that somewhere else much cheaper.

Most recent reports were that Shanahan really likes this guy and was willing to overpay to get him. So we'll see. I don't think any one back is going to get the bulk of the carries

 

[poewelch84]

As a Vikings fan I like McKinnon but it was a bad signing IMO, seems a bit much to spend on a change of pace back, he’s not a player that can run the ball 10-15 times a game he’s better suited for five or six touches a game and you could have got that somewhere else much cheaper.

I agree they could have gotten a change of pace RB for less but probabably not one as talented. Also the contract is constructed so the Niners can get out of it without much dead money.

 

[deep9er]

As a Vikings fan I like McKinnon but it was a bad signing IMO, seems a bit much to spend on a change of pace back, he’s not a player that can run the ball 10-15 times a game he’s better suited for five or six touches a game and you could have got that somewhere else much cheaper.

Don't see why not? The top NFL RB's run 20 plus times a game, don't see why we can't get 15 rushes from McKinnon? I would only expect 12-15 rushes a game anyway, as Shannahan will also use other RB's.

 

[Nosferatu]

Don't see why not? The top NFL RB's run 20 plus times a game, don't see why we can't get 15 rushes from McKinnon? I would only expect 12-15 rushes a game anyway, as Shannahan will also use other RB's.

In the last two seasons he's had 9 or more carries 20 times. In 13 of those games he had less than 3.70 yards per carry. Seven times he averaged less than 2.9 yards per carry. But you don't have to believe me, you'll see for yourself.

 

[Ricky Roma]

In the last two seasons he's had 9 or more carries 20 times. In 13 of those games he had less than 3.70 yards per carry. Seven times he averaged less than 2.9 yards per carry. But you don't have to believe me, you'll see for yourself.

Maybe you're right.....then again....he was one of two guys that Kyle Shanahan specifically targeted in FA, and it's hard to bet against him as far as offensive minds go.

I wasn't overly crazy about it, but I'm more than willing to see what KS can do with the guy before making any statements.

 

[Nosferatu]

Maybe you're right.....then again....he was one of two guys that Kyle Shanahan specifically targeted in FA, and it's hard to bet against him as far as offensive minds go.

I wasn't overly crazy about it, but I'm more than willing to see what KS can do with the guy before making any statements.

I like McKinnon so I hope he does well for you guys.

 

[Nosferatu]

@Ricky Roma @deep9er @poewelch84 @Pattersonca65


We still need someone to draft for the 49ers in our 5th annual NFL mock, really would like one of ya to take them.


Come check it out. Winner gets $15,000 hoop cash and some braggin rights for the year and you get to talk to a lot of other football nerds about the draft and even talk some shit.


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[Pattersonca65]

@Ricky Roma @deep9er @poewelch84 @Pattersonca65


We still need someone to draft for the 49ers in our 5th annual NFL mock, really would like one of ya to take them.


Come check it out. Winner gets $15,000 hoop cash and some braggin rights for the year and you get to talk to a lot of other football nerds about the draft and even talk some shit.


Nos' 5th Annual NFL Mock Draft : CHAT

Did Ninersickness every contact you? He loves this stuff. He knows about college players I never heard of. I would do it but I don't follow college ball and except for a few of the big names I don't know any of the players.

 

[Nosferatu]

Did Ninersickness every contact you? He loves this stuff. He knows about college players I never heard of. I would do it but I don't follow college ball and except for a few of the big names I don't know any of the players.

There are so many websites you can use now that tell you about the players, trust me i've got a lot of people into this that didn't know shit about college players and they love it. All you have to do is know what needs your team has and I trust you do, then you can use Walterfootball.com as a site to help you evaluate the players, I believe that's the site most of the fellas use.