MadDog49er 2020 NFL Draft Review

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by susweel:

I pretty much agree with all of this Ceedee Lamb was the player I wanted at 13 but niners were more interested in saving money rather than fielding the best team possible. Overall it was pretty disappointing draft.

Kinlaw has to be the player buckner was and aiyuk will be forever compared to lamb.

The 14th and 25th picks will cost more than 13 and 31 wouldve.

Yeah probably but I was referring to them trading buckner to save money.

The fact that the first WR taken was taken with the 12th pick (Ruggs to LV Raiders) tells you there was a mini slide in WR values. The consensus was that at least 2 WRs maybe 3 would have gone in the top 10 selections. If some one told you before the draft that one of the top 3 WRs (Ruggs, Jeudy, or Lamb) was still available at 17th pick, you would not believe it. ShanaLynch know what other GM know. A top pick WR is not going to make an impact on any team this season because of no training camp or OTAs due to Covid. How the heck are they going to get a rapport going with their QB when they can't get on the field together?

Originally posted by MadDog49er:
#14- Javon Kinlaw- DT, South Carolina- I like Kinlaw as a prospect. He was ranked 21st overall on my board. Really terrific college player, and fills a void in the Niners's defense with the departure of Buckner. Looked excellent at the Senior Bowl until he was injured. I think he will be a really good player for the 49ers. These are all the positives. Here is my criticism. This is a salary cap move, and I am not sure this is the best strategy with draft capital. Is Kinlaw going to be as good as Buckner? I sincerely doubt he will play at that level. So, you are swapping DTs with a drop in play. I understand the salary cap is always going to be an issue. To me, this is a treading of water move for the team, which for some is just fine. Not for me, and here is why.....the Niners missed a golden opportunity to solve their biggest problem....the passing game. The team has lacked a star wide receiver for a LONG time, and had the opportunity to solve this issue and really help Jimmy G by selecting the best player on the board.......in Ceedee Lamb. The team did well in selecting Deebo last year, but Lamb is even better, and is a game changer. Best value in drafting is matching the best player on the board with team need. Never pass on a blue chipper to fill a need. The Cowboys played this smart, selecting Lamb at 17. He wasn't a huge need....but you can't pass on stars. In this case, for the Niners, Lamb was a blue chip player at the biggest position of need. Missed opportunity for me. I liked the trade down from #13 to #14, but we are going to toss those extra assets away in the next pick.

This is absolutely spot on to what I believe. Couldnt have said it beter MD.

Originally posted by Mooseman:
Keep in mind. They did not pick up Sollys option. You always have to think a few years down the road. Kinlaw suprised me , but because We will lose Solly he was the correct pick.

I highly doubt that our front office decided to draft Kinlaw because the guy who was probably our 8th or 9th best defensive lineman in 2019 wont be on the team past 2020.

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Great insight MD. Of course, I hope your wrong.

I especially thought this was insightful: Shanahan picks guys that fit his scheme. That is something to be admired. However, if defensive coordinators adjust to his schemes, the talent he has acquired is simply below average for NFL play.

I think it's the very reason we lost the Super Bowl. We have great players for our scheme, but average to below average as to pure talent. Our guards got bullied, Jimmy flopped and PM and WR core shined.

Sometimes you simply have to line up against people and beat them. No fancy system, no tricks up your sleeve. Just beat them. That is my only criticism of having specific players that you select for your system, instead of building a system that best fits your player's skills. We needed an alpha dog WR to step up to make a play late in the game, and it simply didn't happen. I think Lamb is one of those guys that makes huge plays at huge moments, something we have not had in a LONG time.

Up until they s**t the bed at the 10 min mark of the 4th , the niners were not only lining up and beating them, they were punching KC in the mouth on both sides of the ball. It was an overall choke job plain and simple, not a talent issue. And with all due respect , I think it's a bit disingenuous to say they needed alpha dog WRs to make plays late in the game. The plays were there, the guys were open and the ball was Just not delivered , whether it be poor PP or Jimmy just flat out missing guys.

I politely disagree. I think a true number 1 WR makes a huge difference in the game. And, they really just needed a couple plays to ice the game. If you have a dominant WR1, it changes the passing game late in the game, especially when you need it the most. The impact of a Tyreek Hill in that 4th quarter when the Chiefs needed it was massive.

Ha np The impact of hill was 1. The Chiefs offense was executing their pass plays in the 4th and 2. A colossal blown coverage by Moseley on a 3rd and long in the 4th. If we look back at 2011 NFCCG, that is a great example of WRs not beating their man or getting open. That was simply not the case in the SB. Guys were beating their man and getting open and they simply were not executing. You had Sanders beating coverage for what should have been the game winning TD. You had Deebo as a favorite to win SB MVP beating coverage for what would have been a huge 4th down conversion. You had Bourne...well Bourne was running wrong route(s) in crunch time lol. But there are countless other other examples out there on tape of the WRs doing their job and simply not getting the ball. Lamb would not have made any difference if the offense is not executing.
Do you view Brown a #1, but not Deebo? I watched a lot of Brown last year with the ticket and I saw no discernible difference other than Deebo was used more in terms of sweeps etc. I am certainly no expert, but I can't see how one can be viewed a #1 but the other can't.
Hope all is well and congrats about your sons and hockey

Deebo emerged as the closest thing we have had as a number one in a long time. At the same time, I am not sure he is a true number one yet. He had 57 catches for 802 yards and 3 TD receptions. These are more of a number WR2 numbers for a good WR group. He had a very good yards per reception number- 31st overall at 14.1. His long reception for the year was 42 yards. Brown had 52 catches for 1051, and 8 TD receptions. His long reception for the year was 91 yards. Brown was a monster in yards per catch- 2nd in the NFL at 20.2. Deebo had 9 drops on the year (4th worst in the NFL...just something to monitor as his career progresses), Brown had 2 drops.

I think people would be more inclined to classify Brown as number one and Deebo as a borderline 1/2. They both were terrific.

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Great insight MD. Of course, I hope your wrong.

I especially thought this was insightful: Shanahan picks guys that fit his scheme. That is something to be admired. However, if defensive coordinators adjust to his schemes, the talent he has acquired is simply below average for NFL play.

I think it's the very reason we lost the Super Bowl. We have great players for our scheme, but average to below average as to pure talent. Our guards got bullied, Jimmy flopped and PM and WR core shined.

Sometimes you simply have to line up against people and beat them. No fancy system, no tricks up your sleeve. Just beat them. That is my only criticism of having specific players that you select for your system, instead of building a system that best fits your player's skills. We needed an alpha dog WR to step up to make a play late in the game, and it simply didn't happen. I think Lamb is one of those guys that makes huge plays at huge moments, something we have not had in a LONG time.

Up until they s**t the bed at the 10 min mark of the 4th , the niners were not only lining up and beating them, they were punching KC in the mouth on both sides of the ball. It was an overall choke job plain and simple, not a talent issue. And with all due respect , I think it's a bit disingenuous to say they needed alpha dog WRs to make plays late in the game. The plays were there, the guys were open and the ball was Just not delivered , whether it be poor PP or Jimmy just flat out missing guys.

I politely disagree. I think a true number 1 WR makes a huge difference in the game. And, they really just needed a couple plays to ice the game. If you have a dominant WR1, it changes the passing game late in the game, especially when you need it the most. The impact of a Tyreek Hill in that 4th quarter when the Chiefs needed it was massive.

Ha np The impact of hill was 1. The Chiefs offense was executing their pass plays in the 4th and 2. A colossal blown coverage by Moseley on a 3rd and long in the 4th. If we look back at 2011 NFCCG, that is a great example of WRs not beating their man or getting open. That was simply not the case in the SB. Guys were beating their man and getting open and they simply were not executing. You had Sanders beating coverage for what should have been the game winning TD. You had Deebo as a favorite to win SB MVP beating coverage for what would have been a huge 4th down conversion. You had Bourne...well Bourne was running wrong route(s) in crunch time lol. But there are countless other other examples out there on tape of the WRs doing their job and simply not getting the ball. Lamb would not have made any difference if the offense is not executing.
Do you view Brown a #1, but not Deebo? I watched a lot of Brown last year with the ticket and I saw no discernible difference other than Deebo was used more in terms of sweeps etc. I am certainly no expert, but I can't see how one can be viewed a #1 but the other can't.
Hope all is well and congrats about your sons and hockey

Deebo emerged as the closest thing we have had as a number one in a long time. At the same time, I am not sure he is a true number one yet. He had 57 catches for 802 yards and 3 TD receptions. These are more of a number WR2 numbers for a good WR group. He had a very good yards per reception number- 31st overall at 14.1. His long reception for the year was 42 yards. Brown had 52 catches for 1051, and 8 TD receptions. His long reception for the year was 91 yards. Brown was a monster in yards per catch- 2nd in the NFL at 20.2. Deebo had 9 drops on the year (4th worst in the NFL...just something to monitor as his career progresses), Brown had 2 drops.

I think people would be more inclined to classify Brown as number one and Deebo as a borderline 1/2. They both were terrific.

I wanted Brown SO badly. My hope is that Deebo closes the gap and becomes a superstar, as I will have very, very a hard time stomaching a situation where Brown goes on to truly be that guy for the next 5-10 years and Deebo doesn't do the same.

Originally posted by susweel:
Kinlaw has to be the player buckner was and aiyuk will be forever compared to lamb.

Unfortunately, both will have a lot of unneeded pressure on them to produce simply because of the circumstances in which they were brought in.

And I disagree that Aiyuk will forever be compared to Lamb. Aiyuk will be forever compared to:

Jeudy
Lamb
Mims
Pittman
Claypool

and a few other WRs I cant think of off the top of my head that were selected in the general area between where we traded up to and the 2nd round.

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Deebo emerged as the closest thing we have had as a number one in a long time. At the same time, I am not sure he is a true number one yet. He had 57 catches for 802 yards and 3 TD receptions. These are more of a number WR2 numbers for a good WR group. He had a very good yards per reception number- 31st overall at 14.1. His long reception for the year was 42 yards. Brown had 52 catches for 1051, and 8 TD receptions. His long reception for the year was 91 yards. Brown was a monster in yards per catch- 2nd in the NFL at 20.2. Deebo had 9 drops on the year (4th worst in the NFL...just something to monitor as his career progresses), Brown had 2 drops.

I think people would be more inclined to classify Brown as number one and Deebo as a borderline 1/2. They both were terrific.

#1 WR is ridiculously overrated. It isn't necessary. What is necessary is a multitude of weapons who can all get open on their own. Throw to open guy.

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Great insight MD. Of course, I hope your wrong.

I especially thought this was insightful: Shanahan picks guys that fit his scheme. That is something to be admired. However, if defensive coordinators adjust to his schemes, the talent he has acquired is simply below average for NFL play.

I think it's the very reason we lost the Super Bowl. We have great players for our scheme, but average to below average as to pure talent. Our guards got bullied, Jimmy flopped and PM and WR core shined.

Sometimes you simply have to line up against people and beat them. No fancy system, no tricks up your sleeve. Just beat them. That is my only criticism of having specific players that you select for your system, instead of building a system that best fits your player's skills. We needed an alpha dog WR to step up to make a play late in the game, and it simply didn't happen. I think Lamb is one of those guys that makes huge plays at huge moments, something we have not had in a LONG time.

Up until they s**t the bed at the 10 min mark of the 4th , the niners were not only lining up and beating them, they were punching KC in the mouth on both sides of the ball. It was an overall choke job plain and simple, not a talent issue. And with all due respect , I think it's a bit disingenuous to say they needed alpha dog WRs to make plays late in the game. The plays were there, the guys were open and the ball was Just not delivered , whether it be poor PP or Jimmy just flat out missing guys.

I politely disagree. I think a true number 1 WR makes a huge difference in the game. And, they really just needed a couple plays to ice the game. If you have a dominant WR1, it changes the passing game late in the game, especially when you need it the most. The impact of a Tyreek Hill in that 4th quarter when the Chiefs needed it was massive.

Ha np The impact of hill was 1. The Chiefs offense was executing their pass plays in the 4th and 2. A colossal blown coverage by Moseley on a 3rd and long in the 4th. If we look back at 2011 NFCCG, that is a great example of WRs not beating their man or getting open. That was simply not the case in the SB. Guys were beating their man and getting open and they simply were not executing. You had Sanders beating coverage for what should have been the game winning TD. You had Deebo as a favorite to win SB MVP beating coverage for what would have been a huge 4th down conversion. You had Bourne...well Bourne was running wrong route(s) in crunch time lol. But there are countless other other examples out there on tape of the WRs doing their job and simply not getting the ball. Lamb would not have made any difference if the offense is not executing.
Do you view Brown a #1, but not Deebo? I watched a lot of Brown last year with the ticket and I saw no discernible difference other than Deebo was used more in terms of sweeps etc. I am certainly no expert, but I can't see how one can be viewed a #1 but the other can't.
Hope all is well and congrats about your sons and hockey

Deebo emerged as the closest thing we have had as a number one in a long time. At the same time, I am not sure he is a true number one yet. He had 57 catches for 802 yards and 3 TD receptions. These are more of a number WR2 numbers for a good WR group. He had a very good yards per reception number- 31st overall at 14.1. His long reception for the year was 42 yards. Brown had 52 catches for 1051, and 8 TD receptions. His long reception for the year was 91 yards. Brown was a monster in yards per catch- 2nd in the NFL at 20.2. Deebo had 9 drops on the year (4th worst in the NFL...just something to monitor as his career progresses), Brown had 2 drops.

I think people would be more inclined to classify Brown as number one and Deebo as a borderline 1/2. They both were terrific.

Can't really disagree with any of this. My only caveat is that Brown was the clear cut #1 target on a team that really had no other options. Davis was the only other viable option and I dont think he's particularly good. You could argue Deebo was the 3rd receiving option behind kittle and Sanders. And even when Sanders came aboard and Kittle came back, Deebos production still began to ramp up and he started to cut down on the drops (if memory serves me lol). Their production is pretty comparable so it shall be fun to see how their careers progress

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Great insight MD. Of course, I hope your wrong.

I especially thought this was insightful: Shanahan picks guys that fit his scheme. That is something to be admired. However, if defensive coordinators adjust to his schemes, the talent he has acquired is simply below average for NFL play.

I think it's the very reason we lost the Super Bowl. We have great players for our scheme, but average to below average as to pure talent. Our guards got bullied, Jimmy flopped and PM and WR core shined.

Sometimes you simply have to line up against people and beat them. No fancy system, no tricks up your sleeve. Just beat them. That is my only criticism of having specific players that you select for your system, instead of building a system that best fits your player's skills. We needed an alpha dog WR to step up to make a play late in the game, and it simply didn't happen. I think Lamb is one of those guys that makes huge plays at huge moments, something we have not had in a LONG time.

Up until they s**t the bed at the 10 min mark of the 4th , the niners were not only lining up and beating them, they were punching KC in the mouth on both sides of the ball. It was an overall choke job plain and simple, not a talent issue. And with all due respect , I think it's a bit disingenuous to say they needed alpha dog WRs to make plays late in the game. The plays were there, the guys were open and the ball was Just not delivered , whether it be poor PP or Jimmy just flat out missing guys.

I politely disagree. I think a true number 1 WR makes a huge difference in the game. And, they really just needed a couple plays to ice the game. If you have a dominant WR1, it changes the passing game late in the game, especially when you need it the most. The impact of a Tyreek Hill in that 4th quarter when the Chiefs needed it was massive.

Ha np The impact of hill was 1. The Chiefs offense was executing their pass plays in the 4th and 2. A colossal blown coverage by Moseley on a 3rd and long in the 4th. If we look back at 2011 NFCCG, that is a great example of WRs not beating their man or getting open. That was simply not the case in the SB. Guys were beating their man and getting open and they simply were not executing. You had Sanders beating coverage for what should have been the game winning TD. You had Deebo as a favorite to win SB MVP beating coverage for what would have been a huge 4th down conversion. You had Bourne...well Bourne was running wrong route(s) in crunch time lol. But there are countless other other examples out there on tape of the WRs doing their job and simply not getting the ball. Lamb would not have made any difference if the offense is not executing.
Do you view Brown a #1, but not Deebo? I watched a lot of Brown last year with the ticket and I saw no discernible difference other than Deebo was used more in terms of sweeps etc. I am certainly no expert, but I can't see how one can be viewed a #1 but the other can't.
Hope all is well and congrats about your sons and hockey

Deebo emerged as the closest thing we have had as a number one in a long time. At the same time, I am not sure he is a true number one yet. He had 57 catches for 802 yards and 3 TD receptions. These are more of a number WR2 numbers for a good WR group. He had a very good yards per reception number- 31st overall at 14.1. His long reception for the year was 42 yards. Brown had 52 catches for 1051, and 8 TD receptions. His long reception for the year was 91 yards. Brown was a monster in yards per catch- 2nd in the NFL at 20.2. Deebo had 9 drops on the year (4th worst in the NFL...just something to monitor as his career progresses), Brown had 2 drops.

I think people would be more inclined to classify Brown as number one and Deebo as a borderline 1/2. They both were terrific.

Can't really disagree with any of this. My only caveat is that Brown was the clear cut #1 target on a team that really had no other options. Davis was the only other viable option and I dont think he's particularly good. You could argue Deebo was the 3rd receiving option behind kittle and Sanders. And even when Sanders came aboard and Kittle came back, Deebos production still began to ramp up and he started to cut down on the drops (if memory serves me lol). Their production is pretty comparable so it shall be fun to see how their careers progress

Depends on who got more dog in him. Lol. If Deebo masters KS system and keep working in perfecting his craft, he will surpass Brown. See there's so many factors that will influence their NFL career. For example Jerry Rice, he might not have been able to reach the same heights of success he had with the 49ers had he been drafted by a different team. I believe Walsh and his system had a lot to do with his development and success.

MD,

Your pretty spot on in years past and that leaves me to be a bit concerned about our 2020 draft. (One shining glimmer of hope is that like most, even you had Solomon Thomas as #2 on your draft board). Would've been nice to see you hand out individual grades this year and it would be cool to see you post updates on past grades like how Warner got a B grade and what grade you think he deserves now.

Thanks for the in-depth analysis.

Originally posted by MadDog49er:

Greetings to all!

Another draft came and went, and this was pretty unique. As a Niners' fan, it lacked some of the punch that previous drafts held, as the Niners only had 5 selections. However, there is still much to discuss about the picks, where they fit, how they project, and the impact on the team and league.

As a starting point, I do not evaluate the draft on traded picks for players. I only evaluate the selection of the draft selection when the team is on the clock. I thought the Trent Williams trade was a stroke of genius. You have to roll the dice on a player of Williams' honors. Even if he is not the Trent Williams of the past, but is a 80 percent version, giving up a third and fifth for a team that is built to win now is a really brilliant move. I hope Niners' fans do not hold him up as a superstar player. The recent big-named moves from last season did not match the hype (Ford, Alexander, Sanders). All contributed, but not at the level of previous years and teams. Buyer beware on big expectations for veteran players, especially guys over 30 years old! However, good luck. Mr. Williams!

So, here is my evaluation of the Niners' draft, based solely on their choices while the team was on the board:
#14- Javon Kinlaw- DT, South Carolina- I like Kinlaw as a prospect. He was ranked 21st overall on my board. Really terrific college player, and fills a void in the Niners's defense with the departure of Buckner. Looked excellent at the Senior Bowl until he was injured. I think he will be a really good player for the 49ers. These are all the positives. Here is my criticism. This is a salary cap move, and I am not sure this is the best strategy with draft capital. Is Kinlaw going to be as good as Buckner? I sincerely doubt he will play at that level. So, you are swapping DTs with a drop in play. I understand the salary cap is always going to be an issue. To me, this is a treading of water move for the team, which for some is just fine. Not for me, and here is why.....the Niners missed a golden opportunity to solve their biggest problem....the passing game. The team has lacked a star wide receiver for a LONG time, and had the opportunity to solve this issue and really help Jimmy G by selecting the best player on the board.......in Ceedee Lamb. The team did well in selecting Deebo last year, but Lamb is even better, and is a game changer. Best value in drafting is matching the best player on the board with team need. Never pass on a blue chipper to fill a need. The Cowboys played this smart, selecting Lamb at 17. He wasn't a huge need....but you can't pass on stars. In this case, for the Niners, Lamb was a blue chip player at the biggest position of need. Missed opportunity for me. I liked the trade down from #13 to #14, but we are going to toss those extra assets away in the next pick.

#25- Brandon Aiyuk- WR, Arizona State- I also like Aiyuk as a player. He was WR6 on my board, and had an excellent year with ASU this past season. He is terrific with the ball in his hands, especially in the return game. Shanahan obviously thought Aiyuk was worth trading up 6 slots and giving away two mid-rounders in the process. I think Aiyuk may have been on the board at 31 anyways, and there were more talented players chosen after him. I didn't like the move, and think we have a nice number three WR in Aiyuk. He is NOT on the same level as Lamb.

#153 - Colton McKivitz- OT/G- West Virginia- Tough, smart OT/G, McKivitz is an experienced player who is a bit older (24 years old) than most draftees. Although he performed admirably in the Big 12 Conference, his offseason was really not impressive. He struggled at the Senior Bowl, and then tested poorly at the combine. His SPARQ score was at the 17th percentile level. His shuttle time, which is about the surest sign of future success for OL at the next level, was dreadfully slow. My guess is that they hope he can be a swing tackle, but will have to shift him inside to guard at some point.

#190- Charlie Woerner- TE- Georgia- Woerner will have one job for the Niners....be the third TE. He is strictly a blocking TE, having very limited productivity in catching passes for the Bulldogs (34 career catches). He had 9 catches last year. He is a really good blocker, but the team traded up to a guy who ESPN did not even have a picture listed on their draft site. I am guessing Woerner would have completely slipped through the draft, but the Niners didn't want to take that chance. There were simply a LOT of better players on the board.

#217- Jauan Jennings- WR- Tennessee- Jennings was a highly productive WR for the Vols over his career. Big target, and good with the ball in his hands. But, this dude is slow....really slow. Ran a 4.72 at the combine, tested as an 8th percentile WR in his SPARQ score, and is...really, really slow. I just don't know where you put a slow, unathletic guy on the field in the NFL. Maybe they are going to stack 20 pounds on him and make him a move TE.

So, in retrospect, the team picked up a solid interior defender, a third WR who is good at the return game, a backup OT/G with limited athleticism, a blocking TE, and a super-slow WR. I just didn't like the draft at all. I guess the silver lining is that the best two picks were the first two picks.

Shanahan picks guys that fit his scheme. That is something to be admired. However, if defensive coordinators adjust to his schemes, the talent he has acquired is simply below average for NFL play.

My picks (always on the clock, so no cherry-picking)
#14- Ceedee Lamb-WR. Huge playmaker that changes the game.
#25- Josh Jones- OT- Terrific college OT, with superb PFF grades, was a superstar Senior Bowl performer. Might start Day One for the Cardinals.
#153- KJ Hill- WR- Stud slot WR. Another stud Senior Bowl performer. Do you see a trend here? If you shine during the Senior Bowl, the arrow has to go up.
#190- Markus Bailey- LB- This kid is a beast at LB. Captain, big-time gamer, All-Academic Star; has to overcome 2 ACLs. Love everything about him, and lives about 4 miles away from me.
#217- Eno Benjamin- RB- Someone has to explain to me why this kid was on the board in the 7th round. Can run, catch. Just a stud!

Question you might ask: How would the Niners fill the void of Buckner without selecting Kinlaw? Good question. The draft capital lost in the Aiyuk trade (which killed me) would have allowed the team to select a DT in the mid-rounds, and my bulleye target was Baylor DT Bravvion Roy, who I had graded alongside KJ Hill, and would have selected at number 156. Roy ended up selected at 184. I think Roy would have been a starting quality addition to the team, competing with DJ Jones right away.

Overall, I'd give the Niners a C grade. Kinlaw was my favorite value pick by the team. I just discounted them in bypassing Lamb at 14, and then going for a lesser talent in Aiyuk 11 picks later, having to throw in draft capital along the way (ouch!!!). Plus, we still need a young, stud OT for down the road because we have no idea how Williams is going to play out. He might be great, mediocre, or really mediocre this season. The last three picks were incredibly uninspiring to me.

I hope I am wrong! I hope that all five picks become multi-year All Pros. I just don't see much greatness from this class. We will see in a few years.

-MD

Do you ever go back a regrade your drafts after 3 years? Love to see how some of your previous grades stood up after some time as passed.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
#1 WR is ridiculously overrated. It isn't necessary. What is necessary is a multitude of weapons who can all get open on their own. Throw to open guy.

Is there truly a #1 receiver in Kyle's system?

I don't think so.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

#1 WR is ridiculously overrated. It isn't necessary. What is necessary is a multitude of weapons who can all get open on their own. Throw to open guy.

Is there truly a #1 receiver in Kyle's system?

I don't think so.

Julio Jones?

Originally posted by susweel:

Julio Jones?

Lol