Originally posted by Sickaa:
Originally posted by genus49:
Originally posted by Sickaa:
Originally posted by Cisco0623:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
The only QBs who did from the start in recent memory was Manning and Luck. I want to say possibly Matt Ryan as well.
Even then the C is mostly responsible for it. Jeff Saturday was doing most of the calls for Manning. Manning was assigning the hot routes, audibles, calling out the MIKE at times, and if he thought the blitz would be coming hard from a certain side (which Jeff also did as well)
Then center should be a priority. Not grabbing a career backup center to start on a Super Bowl roster. They haven't even drafted a legit center prospect to groom and learn.
Thats what I've been arguing for years. They simply don't value o line.
Do I think Pearsall is the difference maker? probably not, but seeing how they handle contracts I get why they took him. My biggest hope is Purdy's growth tbh. He's that good imo and can mask a lot of faults. My fear tho is it won't matter and the o-line will always break our backs.
They certainly don't value the "center" position, that's for sure.
That's definitely incorrect. Which is why they have Richburg all that money in FA. Why the brought in Alex Mack.
You're just saying that because they gave Brendel the job after Mack retired. Center is arguably the most important position on Kyle's OL and he's treated it that way for the most part. Doesn't mean he's going to go crazy bringing in big name guys if he doesn't think they fit what he wants.
Mack was on his last legs and Richburg was sooooo long ago and was a terrible signing. ( Overrated and overpaid ). Since then, the 9ers have been more than content with a career backup starting at center, so no, I would disagree that they valuable the center as much as you think.
I agree its been at best half hearted attempts. Aside TW they have not really hit at all.
Originally posted by NYniner85:
I mean, you can still invest in the OL and not have to think they overvalue at a different position. I got no problem with Pearsall. He was a top 40ish player and plays a premium position (look at these contacts coming out). Guys that can beat man coverage and get open quickly can help Brock and pass-pro.
They tried to get a legit center in Richburg. He'd probably still be our starter if not for that injury. Also I believe he was brought in before Foerster was the OL coach. IMO he's kinda the guy that's saying we don't need to invest a ton there, which is weird as s**t. He comes off a bit arrogant, acting like he can coach up whomever.
Overall he has coached up guys to be "starters" BUT when you have stars all over the place, why not invest a little in center or OT? Instead of treading water…you got actual studs if he's developing them as well. Doesn't make sense to me and I doubt it changes as long as he's here.
Correct, I am not really bashing it either way more than simply questioning it much as you are. I did want JPJ there as I feel a star center would make a huge difference even if not sexy (I now believe his injury flags turned them off, and I am not going to argue that given this teams history).
I think they knew Aiyuk and Deebo would be next to impossible to keep together more than a year or two so Pearsall is the bride to be. Again that makes sense, but we chose him over a few good o-line prospects for sure. Time will tell.
I am also not high of Foerster either, but tbh as Ncommand always said they simply don't value o-line and now the damn o-line coach literally SAID IT.
I really don't want this to bite them in the ass again, but tbh it probably will.
