Where would you be willing to draft Najee Harris? | Page 6

Apr 10, 2021 at 11:06 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
The RB receiving aspect has been nonexistent since Shanahan arrived in SF, which is so crucial to exploiting the mismatches created by his personnel use. That's the most appealing aspect to me about Najee. The dude's ability as a route runner and pass catcher is so good.

Harris would solve that problem.

Apr 12, 2021 at 1:07 PM

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Looky looky who is still looking for RB help.

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Apr 12, 2021 at 1:26 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
The RB receiving aspect has been nonexistent since Shanahan arrived in SF, which is so crucial to exploiting the mismatches created by his personnel use. That's the most appealing aspect to me about Najee. The dude's ability as a route runner and pass catcher is so good.

The whole package is there. The same way Shanahan loves having receivers that can do it all, having a RB that you can utilize on all three downs, a guy that can you can use as a receiver out of the backfield, a power back on the goal line, a dependable pass blocker, all of that makes Harris so intriguing.

Apr 12, 2021 at 1:31 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Heroism:
The RB receiving aspect has been nonexistent since Shanahan arrived in SF, which is so crucial to exploiting the mismatches created by his personnel use. That's the most appealing aspect to me about Najee. The dude's ability as a route runner and pass catcher is so good.

The whole package is there. The same way Shanahan loves having receivers that can do it all, having a RB that you can utilize on all three downs, a guy that can you can use as a receiver out of the backfield, a power back on the goal line, a dependable pass blocker, all of that makes Harris so intriguing.

I think the Jerick McKinnon injuries killed it

Apr 12, 2021 at 1:31 PM

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He's a little Trent Richardson-y to me in that he's big, strong, and lacks speed. I don't have a good sense for his vision/playmaking in that offense with how great the o-line is. I'd pass on him in the 2nd round, but I do think RB is a need

[ Edited by dhp318 on Apr 12, 2021 at 1:31 PM ]

Apr 12, 2021 at 1:55 PM

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Ive heard AZ likes him at 16. Miami, 18, Jets at 23, Pittsburg 24.

We would need him to fall to 19, but to trade to 19-22? What would that cost besides our 2nd rounder?

Apr 12, 2021 at 3:16 PM

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Originally posted by Cisco0623:
Ive heard AZ likes him at 16. Miami, 18, Jets at 23, Pittsburg 24.

We would need him to fall to 19, but to trade to 19-22? What would that cost besides our 2nd rounder?

A starter worth a 2nd round pick.

Apr 12, 2021 at 3:35 PM

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Originally posted by okdkid:

Originally posted by Cisco0623:
Ive heard AZ likes him at 16. Miami, 18, Jets at 23, Pittsburg 24.

We would need him to fall to 19, but to trade to 19-22? What would that cost besides our 2nd rounder?

A starter worth a 2nd round pick.

Yup, but people make a good point that 9 players drafted aren't making this team. We could easily ditch 2-3 more picks with that in mind, but they would all have to be high to snag Najee. If they did that, we would really have to keep hitting on mid round picks the next few years.

Apr 12, 2021 at 6:12 PM

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I hope they hold onto the picks. Should be able to land RB help on day 3. I like Mosely and Verrett, but more is needed at corner. Of course O-line. Clearly they want a legit number 2 TE. I can't see them trading up for Harris.

Apr 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM

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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I hope they hold onto the picks. Should be able to land RB help on day 3. I like Mosely and Verrett, but more is needed at corner. Of course O-line. Clearly they want a legit number 2 TE. I can't see them trading up for Harris.

I think if he somehow makes it past Pittsburg it becomes a real possibility.

Apr 12, 2021 at 6:55 PM

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This is now my draft worry...Niners trade a lot of capital to get Najee

How about we wait till the 5th and take Khalil Herbert

Apr 12, 2021 at 8:57 PM

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This team needs a cb badly, I'm taking a guy like Samuel jr before Harris whose a luxury at this point.

Apr 12, 2021 at 9:36 PM

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every year we prioritize players that make a living in the trenches (DL) early in the draft. I would not be at all upset this year if we somehow landed Fields in the first & Harris in the 2nd. We can go back to drafting lineman early every other year

Apr 12, 2021 at 9:44 PM

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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I hope they hold onto the picks. Should be able to land RB help on day 3. I like Mosely and Verrett, but more is needed at corner. Of course O-line. Clearly they want a legit number 2 TE. I can't see them trading up for Harris.

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
This team needs a cb badly, I'm taking a guy like Samuel jr before Harris whose a luxury at this point.

Apr 13, 2021 at 5:56 AM

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Originally posted by dhp318:
He's a little Trent Richardson-y to me in that he's big, strong, and lacks speed. I don't have a good sense for his vision/playmaking in that offense with how great the o-line is. I'd pass on him in the 2nd round, but I do think RB is a need

Hmm, there really isn't a lot of similarities between their games, imo. Trent was way undersized for his weight and you could see that the lack of speed would be an issue in the NFL. Harris is massive with that strength and speed combo, not to mention how agile he is. I see more of a Steven Jackson or maybe a Laveon Bell than I do a Trent Richardson.