Originally posted by BSofSF:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
I think if people are being truly objective, they can admit that Fields is the QB that most fits the view of what a Top 5 pick should be. Good size, upper level physical potential, high quality resume and production, fits all the necessary boxes on leadership ability and coachability.
Jones is someone I would have been completely happy with at #12 and if the 49ers take him at #3 then to me that's a sign that Shanahan believes he's getting Matt Ryan or better. Agree or disagree, I think that's the level of belief that it would take to pull the trigger on Jones that early after having traded up.
With Lance there's far more upside and potential but a limited resume and amount of production, even in a championship game you have a QB that did far more damage with legs than with his arm. Plenty of room to grow and improve but once again, if they draft him then to me that means that Shanahan believes he's getting a Josh Allen or pre-injury Carson Wentz with that pick. That has to be the belief to pull the trigger on Lance that early.
I'm primarily in the "don't draft a bust" category so I hope they end up with the right one, or at least the best of the three that will be available to them.
I can't get past the level of competition with Lance. He is a man playing amongst boys in his videos, but I don't see it ending as well when he tries to truck an NFL strong safety at the end of one of his runs. And I don't think NFL corners are going to spot his receivers 7 yards open on every downfield throw. Maybe he'll be an epic story, but it's a big gamble. Gotta go Fields if you're transitioning to a dual threat QB IMO. I'm fine with Jones and won't b***h about the trade, though I think it's too rich for his talent level. That's on Shanahan and Lynch. Wilson, I know the least about since it's been so widely reported he'll be gone. Interesting scenario above, though, that maybe the Jets become enamored with Fields and dropping Wilson to us.
I love that write up Phoenix, and that pretty much sums up my thoughts.
The only thing I disagree with is downgrading Lance for running a lot, so many were designed runs, and I don't ding people for things out of their control.
BS, I disagree that you take Fields or Lance to transition into a dual threat QB offense, you just take the player that you think will have the best career with your team, and help you win the most.
