Rashawn Slater - OL

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
I don't and won't understand any Ben garland slander. He's the ideal backup C imo

If you're going to sign Mack in FA, you want someone that is going to be able to take over for him eventually developing behind him. Garland is not and never will be a starting caliber center in this league.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
develop someone on your PS, Garland can def fill in a game or two. And.. garland would be an better option late in the season if playoffs are around and we need a C, not a rookie C

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
That worked out so well in the SB too. Do you think he's gotten Chris Jones's cleatmarks off his face yet? It wasn't just Garland's fault but his experience did nothing to help.

I've never understood what is up with this place and talking up mediocre veteran players. You really think a decent center prospect is going to be that much worse than a guy who has been a bottom tier player his entire career?

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
develop someone on your PS, Garland can def fill in a game or two. And.. garland would be an better option late in the season if playoffs are around and we need a C, not a rookie C

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Jones was killing Person

Originally posted by NYniner85:
You can draft a IOL in the mid rds that can compete with Garland and RG. I'm with ya Garland is a damn good backup. He can play both IOL spots as well.

someone like Kendrick Green is interesting on day 3

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Jones was killing everyone on the interior. This was after Grady Jarrett wrecked both Garland and Person.

Do people honestly believe that it was a coincidence that the pass blocking inside went to crap when Richburg got injured? You always expect a drop-off from starter to backup but that was one hell of a drop-off.

Since that injury, center has been such a big weakness that I wouldn't be mad if they signed Mack and then drafted a center in the 2nd and played them at right guard until Mack retired.

Originally posted by richterkbelmont:
Josh Myers or Creed Humphrey in round 2 and there you have a Center.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Absolutely not. Neither are top 44 picks maybe late 3rd

Originally posted by Bellaleo:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Absolutely not. Neither are top 44 picks maybe late 3rd

I would be shocked if we have a rookie starting at C next season. Absolutely shocked

Originally posted by richterkbelmont:
Trent, Laken, Creed, Slater, Mike.
If Mike puts it together in the offseason that's a solid line ones the rookies adjust to the NFL. If not you can plug Brunskill who did a great job at OT.
Slater can take over RT once Mike rookie deal is done.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
I don't and won't understand any Ben garland slander. He's the ideal backup C imo

If you're going to sign Mack in FA, you want someone that is going to be able to take over for him eventually developing behind him. Garland is not and never will be a starting caliber center in this league.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
develop someone on your PS, Garland can def fill in a game or two. And.. garland would be an better option late in the season if playoffs are around and we need a C, not a rookie C

That worked out so well in the SB too. Do you think he's gotten Chris Jones's cleatmarks off his face yet? It wasn't just Garland's fault but his experience did nothing to help.

I've never understood what is up with this place and talking up mediocre veteran players. You really think a decent center prospect is going to be that much worse than a guy who has been a bottom tier player his entire career?

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Jones was killing everyone on the interior. This was after Grady Jarrett wrecked both Garland and Person.

Do people honestly believe that it was a coincidence that the pass blocking inside went to crap when Richburg got injured? You always expect a drop-off from starter to backup but that was one hell of a drop-off.

Since that injury, center has been such a big weakness that I wouldn't be mad if they signed Mack and then drafted a center in the 2nd and played them at right guard until Mack retired.

Dude he's a freaking backup lol. You're acting in this scenario Garland is the 16 game starter and not a cheaper end backup who knows the offense and can start a couple games.

you're not drafting a center top 44 if you sign Mack. I don't even think there's a center worth drafting at 44 outside of Dickerson who's a walking injury in his own right