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May 11, 2021 at 4:38 PM

sacniner
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by sacniner:
Phoenix, you thought Trent Taylor was better than Richie

Richie is a keeper. He makes good things happen. Good for a couple big plays per year

Yeah, and Cardinals fans were saying the exact same stuff about Nelson. Same player, same issues. Now he's bouncing from team to team every year.

Can't be a run heavy team and have someone that is a major liability as a blocker playing heavy snaps. It is what it is.

What are your expectations from a 5th WR?

May 11, 2021 at 5:53 PM

#1112

LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by 91til:
Dude said James 1,200 and 10 😭 I thought I was optimistic lol

now Aiyuk — that man could go for 1,200 and 10

Agreed. James would be lucky to get 400 if Aiyuk, Samuel, and Kittle are healthy.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by sacniner:
Phoenix, you thought Trent Taylor was better than Richie

Richie is a keeper. He makes good things happen. Good for a couple big plays per year

Yeah, and Cardinals fans were saying the exact same stuff about Nelson. Same player, same issues. Now he's bouncing from team to team every year.

Can't be a run heavy team and have someone that is a major liability as a blocker playing heavy snaps. It is what it is.

Facts.

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by sacniner:
Phoenix, you thought Trent Taylor was better than Richie

Richie is a keeper. He makes good things happen. Good for a couple big plays per year

Yeah, and Cardinals fans were saying the exact same stuff about Nelson. Same player, same issues. Now he's bouncing from team to team every year.

Can't be a run heavy team and have someone that is a major liability as a blocker playing heavy snaps. It is what it is.

What are your expectations from a 5th WR?

You asked Phoenix, but if you see James as the 5th guy. That works. It also means 20 catches is where he maxes out at. I say positions 3 - 6 are up for grabs.

May 11, 2021 at 8:27 PM

#1113

OnTheClock
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I think Richie James might be a marginal trade candidate at the cut deadline. Wouldn't net us much, but he's had success as a returner. Could see him netting a 2023 7th or something.

May 11, 2021 at 9:03 PM

#1114

91til
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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I think Richie James might be a marginal trade candidate at the cut deadline. Wouldn't net us much, but he's had success as a returner. Could see him netting a 2023 7th or something.

We're lacking legit guys behind our top two and he's at least flashed as a receiver, tho apparently not as a blocker. We'll see. Like others have said I think this is an area we'll be keeping our eyes open for vet cuts / trade options. Also not getting my hopes up, but maybe Kyle sees some potential in Sherfield beyond just ST

I am an optimist, so I hope someone will emerge from that rather underwhelming group behind Brandon and Deebo.

May 11, 2021 at 9:07 PM

#1115

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I wonder if this is finally the year we use him. I feel like whenever he plays he does well.

May 11, 2021 at 10:03 PM

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jdt84_2
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Yeah, and Cardinals fans were saying the exact same stuff about Nelson. Same player, same issues. Now he's bouncing from team to team every year.

Can't be a run heavy team and have someone that is a major liability as a blocker playing heavy snaps. It is what it is.

If he is the 3rd in a 3wr set and we pass 5 times out of it a game, along with him filling in for breathers. 15-20 passing snaps a game, i can see him having 1 big play a game(30+yds) and with 3-4 catches a game.

I see him being more productive at WR than bourne, but getting less snaps.

May 11, 2021 at 10:29 PM

#1117

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Just to point out one thing. James had chemistry with Nick Mullens and he is no longer on the team.

Aug 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM

#1118

fan49
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I think Richie James isnt worth the roster spot. Even before his injury. He's not even a decent returner is probably the worst returner on our team. And receiver wise He's definitely not top six. Webster look like a beast at returning

[ Edited by fan49 on Aug 27, 2021 at 4:32 PM ]

Aug 27, 2021 at 5:01 PM

#1119

Bay2Bay9erAllday
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Originally posted by fan49:
I think Richie James isnt worth the roster spot. Even before his injury. He's not even a decent returner is probably the worst returner on our team. And receiver wise He's definitely not top six. Webster look like a beast at returning

I agree

Aug 27, 2021 at 9:11 PM

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