49ers Offensive Line

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by ninergold:

I hope they settle in on the OL soon so they get used to who is on either side of them. It needs to be a cohesive unit.

that is what pre season is for starting with camp and picking it up next month, its about finding the right guys,its not a sprint

But the more time that they can spend playing as a "unit" the better off they will be heading into the season.

I don't want it to take 3 or 4 preseason games to decide on who the starters will be.

Disagree somewhat. I think it will be great to have them cross training and fighting for the spot until the season begins. That would indicate great depth and lessen the concern about injuries.


Edit: as long as they identify their top 8 or 9 guys.

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by ninergold:
I hope they settle in on the OL soon so they get used to who is on either side of them. It needs to be a cohesive unit.

that is what pre season is for starting with camp and picking it up next month, its about finding the right guys,its not a sprint

But the more time that they can spend playing as a "unit" the better off they will be heading into the season.

I don't want it to take 3 or 4 preseason games to decide on who the starters will be.

Disagree somewhat. I think it will be great to have them cross training and fighting for the spot until the season begins. That would indicate great depth and lessen the concern about injuries.


Edit: as long as they identify their top 8 or 9 guys.

I'd rather that they get some continuity playing together, in the positions that they'll be playing in the regular season.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by ninergold:
I hope they settle in on the OL soon so they get used to who is on either side of them. It needs to be a cohesive unit.

that is what pre season is for starting with camp and picking it up next month, its about finding the right guys,its not a sprint

But the more time that they can spend playing as a "unit" the better off they will be heading into the season.

I don't want it to take 3 or 4 preseason games to decide on who the starters will be.

Disagree somewhat. I think it will be great to have them cross training and fighting for the spot until the season begins. That would indicate great depth and lessen the concern about injuries.


Edit: as long as they identify their top 8 or 9 guys.

I'd rather that they get some continuity playing together, in the positions that they'll be playing in the regular season.

But one injury would disrupt the whole line. If they have two guys ready to play each position with very little fall off it would be much better. Don't forget about the four injured centers, RG, and RT last year...ouch!

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:
We were riddled with injuries last year. That's what happens when you've played the most games the previous three years.

I think our offense will hinge on the play of the oline(for the most part).

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

We were riddled with injuries last year. That's what happens when you've played the most games the previous three years.

I think our offense will hinge on the play of the oline(for the most part).

Agree on both counts and am glad to see so many players getting experience at two or more positions...just in case.

Originally posted by KaeptinKrunch:
Is there really any reason why we shouldn't go after Evan Mathis? I think our weakness is at guard and Mathis is one of the best zone guards in the NFL. Boone should start at right tackle and have Thomas and Martin battle for the other guard spot. With Lee Davis Willis Smith Gore Borland leaving and most likely boldin and Vernon next year. We should have room for a big lineman contract right?

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:
Actually, Boone playing LG next to Staley is not a bad idea, I like it, two of our best OLinemen protecting Kaps blind side is a really clever idea. Pass protection on the left side will be awesome.

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:
I don't know how true it is, but John Clayton is reporting that we are intersted in signing Mathis.

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:

I don't know how true it is, but John Clayton is reporting that we are intersted in signing Mathis.

Would love to have Mathis but I realized real quick that Baalke is our GM and he usually don't spend too much on FAs. But us being interested in him is a positive thing that gets me excited for now, at least.

Originally posted by NCommand:
Is anyone else super stoked about this logic like I am? For similar reasons?


1. The fact that this coaching staff is even CONSIDERING a different personnel lineup just gives me the ultimate fan-wood
2. The fact that this coaching staff is actually thinking ahead and building in a contingency plan should disaster strike and
3. The fact that they are identifying what would be easiest for the player himself should that contingency plan have to be implemented


Chryst, meanwhile, said the move (Boone to LG) gives the 49ers a better fallback if their best lineman, Staley, goes down with an injury.

"When you lose a guy of the caliber of Joe Staley, what's your answer?" Chryst asked. "By getting Alex repped on the left side, it's more natural to move him from left guard to left tackle than, hey, he's a right guard, right tackle and you flip him over to the left side."

"Again, it's the whole idea of probing (for) the best (combination)," he continued. "I think it's a great opportunity for us, at this time, to put him on the left side and see how natural he feels. And I think he's been doing a really nice job over there. And we can protect Joe and protect our position because it's as easy as moving over one (spot)."

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article24630130.html#storylink=cpy

Originally posted by GEEK:

Originally posted by 808niner4lyphe:

Originally posted by InsertNameHere:
I don't know how true it is, but John Clayton is reporting that we are intersted in signing Mathis.

Would love to have Mathis but I realized real quick that Baalke is our GM and he usually don't spend too much on FAs. But us being interested in him is a positive thing that gets me excited for now, at least.

I want to see our young guys via draft picks and FA signings get a chance for the RG spots.

LT: Staley
LG: Boone
C: Kilgore
RG: Thomas
RT: Pears

Looney, Martin, and Brown as the backups. Looney and Martin can flex at LG, C, and RG, while Brown can flex between LT and RT. Boone, Thomas, and Pears all can flex, too.

I'm excited about the group but have severe reservations about our RT position. Might see J Martin or K.Harris all over again...

Originally posted by NCommand:

Is anyone else super stoked about this logic like I am? For similar reasons?


1. The fact that this coaching staff is even CONSIDERING a different personnel lineup just gives me the ultimate fan-wood
2. The fact that this coaching staff is actually thinking ahead and building in a contingency plan should disaster strike and
3. The fact that they are identifying what would be easiest for the player himself should that contingency plan have to be implemented


Chryst, meanwhile, said the move (Boone to LG) gives the 49ers a better fallback if their best lineman, Staley, goes down with an injury.

"When you lose a guy of the caliber of Joe Staley, what's your answer?" Chryst asked. "By getting Alex repped on the left side, it's more natural to move him from left guard to left tackle than, hey, he's a right guard, right tackle and you flip him over to the left side."

"Again, it's the whole idea of probing (for) the best (combination)," he continued. "I think it's a great opportunity for us, at this time, to put him on the left side and see how natural he feels. And I think he's been doing a really nice job over there. And we can protect Joe and protect our position because it's as easy as moving over one (spot)."

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article24630130.html#storylink=cpy