Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

Originally posted by NYniner85:

I'm fine getting good football players at important needs. Joe is under contract for other yr, you gonna just throw Williams at guard for a yr? We are fine there. At some pt they gotta be able to develop a OT as well.

You can poo poo on Thomas but the kid was a good football player coming out of college. He had all the traits you want in a high pick. Just not the right position currently (that's a debate for another thread).

Like I said Williams is the only high end talent at OT and I don't see teams that most likely draft ahead of us passing on him. Wouldn't hate or love the pick.

Let's also not pretend like edge isn't a massive issue or not a very important position to take care of either

Originally posted by Alfienator:
Two criteria that would need to happen that I would be ecstatic about picking Williams.

1) We get a proven pass rusher in FA

And

2) Williams can play G and be good at it. No point having a high first pick sitting on the bench until Staley retires in a year or two.

Originally posted by okdkid:

Originally posted by Alfienator:
Two criteria that would need to happen that I would be ecstatic about picking Williams.

1) We get a proven pass rusher in FA

And

2) Williams can play G and be good at it. No point having a high first pick sitting on the bench until Staley retires in a year or two.

We may get a "proven pass rusher in FA", but likely not a high end one. Those dudes are rarely made available. We may get a 8 sack guy -- but that would still necessitate a top 10 pick on a pass rusher.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I'm fine getting good football players at important needs. Joe is under contract for other yr, you gonna just throw Williams at guard for a yr? We are fine there. At some pt they gotta be able to develop a OT as well.

You can poo poo on Thomas but the kid was a good football player coming out of college. He had all the traits you want in a high pick. Just not the right position currently (that's a debate for another thread).

Like I said Williams is the only high end talent at OT and I don't see teams that most likely draft ahead of us passing on him. Wouldn't hate or love the pick.

Let's also not pretend like edge isn't a massive issue or not a very important position to take care of either

Originally posted by hello49:
Don't look now, but 49ers are tied for 7th in the league in sacks with 24! I can see a real possibility that Lynch and the Niners brass may feel we are fine at the edge, or not desperate anymore for an ER, though still a need. It could make it more of a possibility they take BPA, with their first pick. Remember, no one can just come in and take Marsh's job!

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I'm not sure if he is a tackle at the next level. But in this scheme I could easily see him developing into a Top 3 guard, has the requisite technique, athleticism and motor.

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I'm not sure if he is a tackle at the next level. But in this scheme I could easily see him developing into a Top 3 guard, has the requisite technique, athleticism and motor.

Because of his height (not 6'7") or something else?

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Because of his height (not 6'7") or something else?

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I wouldn't be shocked if he came in at 6'3" or 6'4" with arms that are average length or slightly above average. I think we'll have a better idea once the offseason gets going. I think he's a fantastic player, very polished and could step in and start at either guard or tackle Day 1.

Overall this looks to be a strong tackle class with lots of intriguing prospects early and late. If Williams measures out then I think he is the prohibitive favorite to be the first OL off the board.

Originally posted by Stanley:

necessitate is a strong word. And I disagree. Unless Bosa is available, you don't know that anyone else available with be a 10+ sack guy. I don't mind taking Jonah Williams. NOBODY is stopping the chiefs, rams, saint, or even the patriots. Monster line, monster running game, winning the time of possession is much more likely to slow those teams down, than a defensive secondary not named the legion of boom.

Originally posted by Stanley:

Nobody is pretending the edge isnt an issue. It will be addressed. It's just a value thing.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I wouldn't be shocked if he came in at 6'3" or 6'4" with arms that are average length or slightly above average. I think we'll have a better idea once the offseason gets going. I think he's a fantastic player, very polished and could step in and start at either guard or tackle Day 1.

Overall this looks to be a strong tackle class with lots of intriguing prospects early and late. If Williams measures out then I think he is the prohibitive favorite to be the first OL off the board.

That's a bit Baalke, the Patriots were going to play Wynn at Tackle after a great Pre-Season. IMO if you're good enough you're long enough.

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
That's a bit Baalke, the Patriots were going to play Wynn at Tackle after a great Pre-Season. IMO if you're good enough you're long enough.