Don't see any realistic chance Garoppolo becomes a Niner. We all know there are egos involved and things don't happen in a vacuum in the NFL. That Super Bowl loss definelty has a spot in Kyle's mind. You know he wants to get back at Belichick big time. There is no way Shanahan takes his backup QB. He and Lunch are going to get their young QB at #2 overall. You don't pick up at this spot often. Cleveland will take either Garrett or a QB (maybe somebody trades in front of us to get a QB). We will probably have the chance of any QB of the draft class. Shanahan knows his s**t when it comes to QB's. Look let's get real. RG3 was a serious threat under him. Injuries obviously derailed his career. He was picked 2nd overall ironically but Washington gave up a ton to move up. We don't have to trade. Coming out, RG3 had the advantage in speed and rushing ability. Watson seems to have the edge significantly in accuracy, arm strength and leadership. Plus Watson was a National Champion. RG3 did win the Heisman although many would argue Watson deserved to win it at least once. These are very similar prospects coming out. I would also argue that Watson is significantly smarter in football terms compared to RG3. Not that it means anything but RG3 scored a 24 on the wonderlic (similar to Jamarcus Russell and Geno Smith). It will be interesting to see Watson's number. It is clear to me that Watson is the better prospect of the two as draft prospects.
Once it all rolls out, it will be obvious where Watson stands. He will be the top QB of the class.
I think the interesting thing was Watson declining an invite to the Senior Bowl even though he was eligible. I know a lot of it was probably not wanting to risk injury and to have some rest after the Championship. I also think it is clear that Watson doesn't want to play for the Cleveland Browns. As competitive as he is, I really think he didn't want to be around their staff. I mean think about it. If you wanted to go there wouldn't you want the valuable experience with their coaching staff so you could get ahead on possibly some of their terminology?
Watson is coming to the 49ers at #2 overall. Just need to get him some beef up front to protect him. Need at least two above average young FA signings for the OL unit.
[ Edited by HarbaughzDeep on Feb 10, 2017 at 5:27 PM ]