Originally posted by 49ers808:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I think Warner's experience at SAM in college bodes well for us in terms of flexibility, especially in case of injury. Say Foster doesn't get suspended or he serves a suspension and returns with Malcolm Smith starting at WLB, Warner could potentially fill in at SAM in a pinch, if Pita isn't ready and/or Harold got hurt.
Couldn't agree more. I'd go even further to say that he'd make a damn good case to start at SAM if Foster plays MIKE and Smith at WILL week one. Warner would absolutely shut down the flats with coverage responsibility in our cover 3.
It would sure be interesting seeing the speed of those three at the very least on passing downs. Harold is fast (recall he ran a 4.60 at the combine while 247 pounds), but I imagine putting on around 20 pounds cause him to lose some speed and agility, now at 6-3 265. On the flip side, you've got the 6-3 236 pound Warner who is experienced in coverage and showed the explosion and quickness with a 4.64 forty, 38 1/2" vertical, and 6.90 three-cone time (faster than 1st round WR D.J. Moore).
We have a ton of speed at linebacker, that's for sure. I imagine Harold is probably somewhere around a 4.7 guy still after adding all that weight.
Foster - 4.65
Warner - 4.64
Coyle - 4.67
Toomer - 4.53
Smith - 4.44
Pita - 4.67