DJ Jones-DT-Denver Broncos

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by RasSuar:

Robert Saleh says that the NT position, especially in the 49ers' scheme, has evolved into a smaller, more athletic position recently. The 49ers value "explosiveness over gargantuan size" — therefore, Kentavius Street and Solomon Thomas are indeed options behind D.J. Jones

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 21, 2020

Yup, we've known this for a while since NC reached out to one of Kocurek's former players, and he was kind enough to give us a breakdown of DL and the type of players they need for it all to work.

Originally posted by Waterbear:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by RasSuar:

Robert Saleh says that the NT position, especially in the 49ers' scheme, has evolved into a smaller, more athletic position recently. The 49ers value "explosiveness over gargantuan size" — therefore, Kentavius Street and Solomon Thomas are indeed options behind D.J. Jones

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 21, 2020

Yup, we've known this for a while since NC reached out to one of Kocurek's former players, and he was kind enough to give us a breakdown of DL and the type of players they need for it all to work.

One of the reasons I why I wanted ya to go after Grady Jarrett and Khalen Saunders. As a former quick but stout DT myself... I know how important that kind of player can be to disrupting the run and pass game.

Originally posted by Waterbear:
One of the reasons I why I wanted ya to go after Grady Jarrett and Khalen Saunders. As a former quick but stout DT myself... I know how important that kind of player can be to disrupting the run and pass game.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Waterbear:
One of the reasons I why I wanted ya to go after Grady Jarrett and Khalen Saunders. As a former quick but stout DT myself... I know how important that kind of player can be to disrupting the run and pass game.

He's a terror in any scheme, but Grady Jarrett would ESPECIALLY be a terror in this scheme.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
That would have been great but Jarrett signed a 4yr $68M deal with the Falcons, $17M a year, no way the 49ers would go that high on a NT.

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by Heroism:

I love DJ as a player, but he's always hurt. Dude is unreliable. We need to move on next year.

Disagree with you bro, especially if he comes at a discounted rate because of the injuries. If Armstead, Ward and Verrett can have so many chances, then why can't DJ? Kid is a stud and absolutely worth the risk vs reward

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
That would have been great but Jarrett signed a 4yr $68M deal with the Falcons, $17M a year, no way the 49ers would go that high on a NT.

Well, he's more than an NT. He's also a dominant 3t and an all-around elite 3-down interior DL.

Originally posted by RasSuar:

Robert Saleh says that the NT position, especially in the 49ers' scheme, has evolved into a smaller, more athletic position recently. The 49ers value "explosiveness over gargantuan size" — therefore, Kentavius Street and Solomon Thomas are indeed options behind D.J. Jones

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 21, 2020

Originally posted by Heroism:

I love DJ as a player, but he's always hurt. Dude is unreliable. We need to move on next year.

Originally posted by RasSuar:

Robert Saleh says that the NT position, especially in the 49ers' scheme, has evolved into a smaller, more athletic position recently. The 49ers value "explosiveness over gargantuan size" — therefore, Kentavius Street and Solomon Thomas are indeed options behind D.J. Jones

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 21, 2020

Originally posted by JTB1974:

I would still bring him back if he comes cheap because the upside makes it very low risk high reward. In a perfect scenario he plays just enough this season to make a difference to our D but doesn't play enough to warrant him asking for alot of money as a free agent.

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by RasSuar:

Robert Saleh says that the NT position, especially in the 49ers' scheme, has evolved into a smaller, more athletic position recently. The 49ers value "explosiveness over gargantuan size" — therefore, Kentavius Street and Solomon Thomas are indeed options behind D.J. Jones

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 21, 2020

He's turned the Seifert 3T into the NT and the NT into the 3T. LOL

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by JTB1974:

I would still bring him back if he comes cheap because the upside makes it very low risk high reward. In a perfect scenario he plays just enough this season to make a difference to our D but doesn't play enough to warrant him asking for alot of money as a free agent.

The MRI was inconclusive which to me is a good sign, that they couldn't find any serious injuries. At least that's how I'm taking it for now. Hope the next tests have the same results.