Originally posted by RTFirefly:
Originally posted by miked1978:
Kyle Shannahan doesnt care about tall recievers. The sooner you realize this the sooner we can stop having heartburn over height.
It just reminds me more and more of the passing side of Shula's offense he installed specifically for Dan Marino. Clayton, Duper & Co. were all about 5'9" 185 and break away threats. Somebody correct me: Marino's strengths were the quickest release in NFL history - least sacked QB ever - combined with tremendous accuracy on short/intermediate routes which enabled him to hit receivers in stride. Remind you of anybody?
I think Kyle wants a more balanced offense than Miami's was, but as far as receivers - small, quick guys with break away speed seems to be the order of the day: Bolden, Carter, Goodwin, Robinson, Taylor, Pettis, now James ?! All guys that might go 190 sopping wet after eating. (The Niners website lists Pettis at 195 but that's not what I saw elsewhere.)
This. Plus, Jimmy came from NE where it seems like a requirement to be under 6' as a receiver. Build around your star QB, and that is exactly what they did this offseason. Almost every FA and draft pick can be tied right to the fact they signed the QB.
I wish we could've gotten some pass rushers, but you won't ever hear me complain if Shanahan picks someone for his offense. His track record is a lot better than mine as a fan.