Remaining Schedule and Subsequent Draft Position

[deep9er]

Trade down 2 or 3 spots get our pressure guy for the D and then pick a wr with the other pick..

We all want extra picks but remember Oakland wants an ER too. If...IF....a player fits our LEO at #2, i'd just take him and not look back.

If there isn't anyone worth #2, i'm sure Lynch will look to trade back. He has already shown he'll move up or down in the draft.

 

[Ricky Roma]

I dunno about "simply play nose"? I can see him at the nose for obvious passing downs, ie interior pass rusher, but not "simply". I'd think Q would be moved around between all 3 spots? Then you really have a good rotation going.

BTW for 'base' D, I really like DJ Jones at NT.

He is pretty near perfect for the current scheme...a 'smaller' guy who can thrash the 'A' gap. Looks to be a dominant player to me.

 

[RobertPhD01]

Is this guy the next Clowney!? Kentucky's Allen wins Bednarik Award for best defensive player - ESPN Video

 

[RobertPhD01]

Agents: NE G Tobin and Carolina WR Funchess !?!

 

[Montalban]

Edge rusher should be looked at as a priority but the secondary is a huge problem. How many times have we seen DBs looking at each other in confusion as a receiver catches a wide open pass? How many times have we seen a guy like Fred Warner ending up covering the fastest guy on the team and getting burned badly?
Could it be scheme? Yes, I suppose, but more likely its players who just don't know how to play. Its not an accident that this team only had two INTs all season. They are never near the ball.

 

[Ricky Roma]

Edge rusher should be looked at as a priority but the secondary is a huge problem. How many times have we seen DBs looking at each other in confusion as a receiver catches a wide open pass? How many times have we seen a guy like Fred Warner ending up covering the fastest guy on the team and getting burned badly?
Could it be scheme? Yes, I suppose, but more likely its players who just don't know how to play. Its not an accident that this team only had two INTs all season. They are never near the ball.

It's more lack of talent in the backfield more than scheme. It's also a lack of a pass rush. I don't have too much of an issue with Saleh returning as DC.

 

[Montalban]

It's more lack of talent in the backfield more than scheme. It's also a lack of a pass rush. I don't have too much of an issue with Saleh returning as DC.

Agreed. He's shown that if he has the players, he can do the job. Agree about the talent level. Seems that our guys just don't understand their roles in the scheme or are too easily confused.

 

[Ricky Roma]

Agreed. He's shown that if he has the players, he can do the job. Agree about the talent level. Seems that our guys just don't understand their roles in the scheme or are too easily confused.

Having a legit pass rush would help. After Buckner....who is the best pass rusher? Does it even matter who it is, because it never really shows up. Giving DeFo just one other guy who can impact with the pass rush will solve a lot of problems.

 

[poewelch84]

I'm not saying that the DB talent is up to par but they had a fair number of injuries especially in the back half and that forced young inexperienced players into the line up and if you add in no pass rush (the biggest issue) it makes the secondary look even worse. If I'm being honest I would be ok with taking two pass rushers in the first 2 rounds if that is where the value was.

 

[deep9er]

I'm not saying that the DB talent is up to par but they had a fair number of injuries especially in the back half and that forced young inexperienced players into the line up and if you add in no pass rush (the biggest issue) it makes the secondary look even worse. If I'm being honest I would be ok with taking two pass rushers in the first 2 rounds if that is where the value was.

Ok the key is value so if that is how value fell, fine with me. But both have to projected as every down LEOs.

 

[poewelch84]

Ok the key is value so if that is how value fell, fine with me. But both have to projected as every down LEOs.

One could be a linebacker with pass rush skills as well

 

[Montalban]

Having a legit pass rush would help. After Buckner....who is the best pass rusher? Does it even matter who it is, because it never really shows up. Giving DeFo just one other guy who can impact with the pass rush will solve a lot of problems.

Blair has done a decent job but you never Thomas or Armistead’s name called on pass plays

 

[RobertPhD01]

Nickle is probably the base D. Time to make changes and upgrade in the draft!!

 

[deep9er]

One could be a linebacker with pass rush skills as well

IF this is implying a SAM, no doubt i agree. This second guy may not an 'elite' pass rusher and why he drops, but IS able to defend run.

If this LB isn't able to defend run that well, as long as he has very good pass rush skills.

 

[poewelch84]

IF this is implying a SAM, no doubt i agree. This second guy may not an 'elite' pass rusher and why he drops, but IS able to defend run.

If this LB isn't able to defend run that well, as long as he has very good pass rush skills.

that was kind of my line of thinking

 

[deep9er]

that was kind of my line of thinking

Bottom line is i'm fine if we take two pass rushers in a row. Not saying we should go this way, but won't complain if they do. It is THAT critical and don't want to depend on one prospect.

 

[RobertPhD01]

Need a Break.. Make a Break !!

Antonio Brown landing spots
1. 49ers
The 49ers receiving corps could definitely use a boost and Brown would provide that instantly. In 2018, the 49ers leading receiver wasn't even a receiver, it was tight end George Kittle, who set an NFL record for tight ends with 1,377 yards. (The 49ers leading wide receiver was Kendrick Bourne, who finished the year with just 487 yards). Kittle also caught 88 passes and it appears that he would have no problem sharing some of that load with Brown, and we know that because he's already trying to recruit the Steelers receiver to San Francisco.


George Kittle

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Sup? @AB84


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As for Brown, he definitely seemed intrigued by the idea. Not only did he respond to Kittle's tweet, but he also "liked" a picture that someone posted of him photoshopped into a 49ers uniform.

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Sure looks like Antonio Brown likes the idea of a #49ers uniform on him....


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Brown put up huge numbers in 2018 and he could potentially put up even bigger numbers in 2019 playing in an offense designed by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan. With Jimmy Garoppolo throwing him the ball, there's no reason to think that Brown couldn't approach or surpass his biggest seasons with the Steelers. The upside for Pittsburgh in this trade is that it would get Brown out of the AFC and send him across the country.

 

[RobertPhD01]

!?!.. Antonio Brown has requested trade, has issues with Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Tomlin

 

[Ricky Roma]

As I've stated in the general forum, re: Antonio Brown....

Pass. Not worth it.

 

[deep9er]

As I've stated in the general forum, re: Antonio Brown....

Pass. Not worth it.

I just heard on local radio - someone from Pittsburgh was interviewed - and he said Antonio Brown started changing 3 years ago. So it has just blown up now and it isn't this one issue. No one knows the reasons but his personality changed from being a good teammate, to a "reclusive" one. He doesn't believe this will change by just moving to another team.

Bottom line is i agree, pass on Antonion Brown. WE cannot commit big cap to someone with "team" issues.