Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
There of the first four. Corner is in there as no. 2 for me. What else could be justified within the first 4 picks besides OL and corner? Another DB isn't playing unless you are trying to replace someone. Ditto for receiver and TE. DL? Absolutely not. What other need trumps replacement for Trent, swing tackle, and an IOL (in case Burford isn't the guy)?
Safety as we can't guarantee Huf will he here longterm. Pass rush depth is still important as Farrell won't be here and Beal is unproven.
If the 9ers draft a OT then McKivitz would become the swing if he loses the spot.
9ers need a center more than they do a guard. Let Moore compete at guard with Burford.
1. I can't predict the future, but Huff is going to be here. Unless you are using our first or second pick on a safety, we aren't replacing Huff with anyone we draft there.
2. The reasoning behind two tackles is the first is expected to replace Trent. The other is expected to replace Moore at swing tackle. It takes a few years for Foerster to get these guys where he wants and for once, I'd like us for him to work with some premium day 1 and 2 talent.
3. Center over guard? Eh. I disagree but either way, IOL is needed and again, I'd like Foerster to get some premium talent. We have a FQB to protect and I don't want anything- age or injury to get in the way to keeping him upright.
4. We can get a cheap vet signing every year. If Ferrell walks, it'll be for more money and there will be edge guys waiting to replace him looking to be the next Ferrell, Omenihu, Ebukam, and Key. We do not NEED am edge rusher in the first three rounds over OL.
Looking forward, we'd be well-prepared for Trent retiring as well as having guys acclimated to our system.