RB Elijah Mitchell Thread

I don't get the Mostert is 30 narrative. He doesn't have anywhere the number of carries of a 30 year old running back. Id be shocked if he more carries than Saquon Barkley in his career. With that said, I hope we can work out another deal with him if it makes sense cap wise.

Looking forward to what should be a fresh and diverse running attack.

It's hilarious how over the years 49er fans always want to go with the RB backup. In Mostert's case, that is ridiculous. He has only played RB for less than 3 years and has already established all-time 49er records. His performance in the NFC Championship game two years ago was legendary with 220 yards on 29 carries with 4 TDs. No runner in Niner history has ever equalled that performance, not McEhenny, Perry, Craig, etc. Thankfully, Shanahan saw the greatness and will rely heavily upon his running this season with Sermon the perfect addition to keep Mostert from having to run up the middle too often. Last season he established himself with the fastest MPH in the league on 2 separate occasions, faster than all of them. If he can remain injury free, he'll have a helluva season. The suggestion to trade such a great back is asinine. He's the best RB on the team as well as the best special teams player. Furthermore, he's a team leader and highly respected by the others. He's not going anywhere but to the end zone.

Mostert is going to be 30 with a contract coming up. He's going to want to get paid more than the niners are going to want to pay a running back. It's the reality of the NFL, sentimentality doesn't breed success. Them spending the draft capital on the position shows what the front office is planning for.

Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Mostert is going to be 30 with a contract coming up. He's going to want to get paid more than the niners are going to want to pay a running back. It's the reality of the NFL, sentimentality doesn't breed success. Them spending the draft capital on the position shows what the front office is planning for.

We said this about a bunch of dudes last year. The cap will be tight again next offseason for non-premium players. The market will speak. His age won't hold him back on the market. But his injury history may.

Originally posted by okdkid:

Originally posted by Memphis9er:
Mostert is going to be 30 with a contract coming up. He's going to want to get paid more than the niners are going to want to pay a running back. It's the reality of the NFL, sentimentality doesn't breed success. Them spending the draft capital on the position shows what the front office is planning for.

We said this about a bunch of dudes last year. The cap will be tight again next offseason for non-premium players. The market will speak. His age won't hold him back on the market. But his injury history may.

This. And as I stated in my earlier post, Saquon Barkley has more career carries than Mostert. His age ain't scaring anyone. If we could get him for a good deal for 2-3 years ( 6 mill or less) I'm taking it.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
This. And as I stated in my earlier post, Saquon Barkley has more career carries than Mostert. His age ain't scaring anyone. If we could get him for a good deal for 2-3 years ( 6 mill or less) I'm taking it.

I hope you mean $6 million TOTAL for 3 years and not $6 million per year. Especially if Sermon and Mitchell perform.

Most expensive case scenario is giving Mostert a 2 year, $6 million deal or Wilson a 3 year, $9 million deal.

No way either will get more in free agency next year.

Originally posted by Blake_Fever:
I hope you mean $6 million TOTAL for 3 years and not $6 million per year. Especially if Sermon and Mitchell perform.

Most expensive case scenario is giving Mostert a 2 year, $6 million deal or Wilson a 3 year, $9 million deal.

No way either will get more in free agency next year.

This, you're not giving him $6M per that's Ekeler/Hunt money.

Originally posted by Blake_Fever:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
This. And as I stated in my earlier post, Saquon Barkley has more career carries than Mostert. His age ain't scaring anyone. If we could get him for a good deal for 2-3 years ( 6 mill or less) I'm taking it.

I hope you mean $6 million TOTAL for 3 years and not $6 million per year. Especially if Sermon and Mitchell perform.

Most expensive case scenario is giving Mostert a 2 year, $6 million deal or Wilson a 3 year, $9 million deal.

No way either will get more in free agency next year.

That's what I meant but Wilson and Mostert aren't getting the same per year here or on the open market. If Mostert's ceiling in free agency ends up being about 3 million, yeah, go ahead and sign him. He may turn out to be a 10 carry max per game guy but the 10 carries are giving you anywhere from 50 to 120 yards depending on the day. The only reason to let him walk is if he wants more or the other backs show that Mostert isn't necessary.

However in spite of how well virtually every back has done here, there are levels to this. We have yet to see anyone here do what Mostert has done. Until anyone else comes close to that, we shouldn't act like he is expendable. After Kittle, Juice, and Williams, Mostert is next best. I love Samuel and Aiyuk but neither have had the record setting game or change how defenses attack us, yet.

Also to get this back on track, what do people think we will see from Elijah Mitchell? Respond in the name of a backup running back.

Example- Kendall Hunter, Kevan Barlow, Duncan Harris, Derrick Loville..

Because of the talent in front of him, I expect Elijah Mitchell to be a Raheem Mostert from 2018. Not a lot of carries but will flash with opportunity.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I don't get the Mostert is 30 narrative. He doesn't have anywhere the number of carries of a 30 year old running back. Id be shocked if he more carries than Saquon Barkley in his career. With that said, I hope we can work out another deal with him if it makes sense cap wise.

Looking forward to what should be a fresh and diverse running attack.

Not only did his RB career start much later than most, but he is also hurt half the time too.

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I don't get the Mostert is 30 narrative. He doesn't have anywhere the number of carries of a 30 year old running back. Id be shocked if he more carries than Saquon Barkley in his career. With that said, I hope we can work out another deal with him if it makes sense cap wise.

Looking forward to what should be a fresh and diverse running attack.

Not only did his RB career start much later than most, but he is also hurt half the time too.

Mostert has a lot of special teams miles. Even suffered the devastating broken arm against the Raiders.

Originally posted by fanmusclecars:

Originally posted by Bluesbro:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
I don't get the Mostert is 30 narrative. He doesn't have anywhere the number of carries of a 30 year old running back. Id be shocked if he more carries than Saquon Barkley in his career. With that said, I hope we can work out another deal with him if it makes sense cap wise.

Looking forward to what should be a fresh and diverse running attack.

Not only did his RB career start much later than most, but he is also hurt half the time too.

Mostert has a lot of special teams miles. Even suffered the devastating broken arm against the Raiders.

Two seasons of injuries. Special teams miles for his short career don't come anywhere near RB miles.

Originally posted by frenchtoast:
It's hilarious how over the years 49er fans always want to go with the RB backup. In Mostert's case, that is ridiculous. He has only played RB for less than 3 years and has already established all-time 49er records. His performance in the NFC Championship game two years ago was legendary with 220 yards on 29 carries with 4 TDs. No runner in Niner history has ever equalled that performance, not McEhenny, Perry, Craig, etc. Thankfully, Shanahan saw the greatness and will rely heavily upon his running this season with Sermon the perfect addition to keep Mostert from having to run up the middle too often. Last season he established himself with the fastest MPH in the league on 2 separate occasions, faster than all of them. If he can remain injury free, he'll have a helluva season. The suggestion to trade such a great back is asinine. He's the best RB on the team as well as the best special teams player. Furthermore, he's a team leader and highly respected by the others. He's not going anywhere but to the end zone.

That game against GB is vastly overrated. The Pack stayed in a bear front with two high safeties all game and dared us to do what we had just done to Minnesota. And if you swap Minnesota's all pro safeties with GB's scrubs then Colman would have run for just as much the week before.

Darnell Savage took horrible angles all game long.

Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by frenchtoast:
It's hilarious how over the years 49er fans always want to go with the RB backup. In Mostert's case, that is ridiculous. He has only played RB for less than 3 years and has already established all-time 49er records. His performance in the NFC Championship game two years ago was legendary with 220 yards on 29 carries with 4 TDs. No runner in Niner history has ever equalled that performance, not McEhenny, Perry, Craig, etc. Thankfully, Shanahan saw the greatness and will rely heavily upon his running this season with Sermon the perfect addition to keep Mostert from having to run up the middle too often. Last season he established himself with the fastest MPH in the league on 2 separate occasions, faster than all of them. If he can remain injury free, he'll have a helluva season. The suggestion to trade such a great back is asinine. He's the best RB on the team as well as the best special teams player. Furthermore, he's a team leader and highly respected by the others. He's not going anywhere but to the end zone.

That game against GB is vastly overrated. The Pack stayed in a bear front with two high safeties all game and dared us to do what we had just done to Minnesota. And if you swap Minnesota's all pro safeties with GB's scrubs then Colman would have run for just as much the week before.

Darnell Savage took horrible angles all game long.

Lol

Originally posted by frenchtoast:
It's hilarious how over the years 49er fans always want to go with the RB backup. In Mostert's case, that is ridiculous. He has only played RB for less than 3 years and has already established all-time 49er records. His performance in the NFC Championship game two years ago was legendary with 220 yards on 29 carries with 4 TDs. No runner in Niner history has ever equalled that performance, not McEhenny, Perry, Craig, etc. Thankfully, Shanahan saw the greatness and will rely heavily upon his running this season with Sermon the perfect addition to keep Mostert from having to run up the middle too often. Last season he established himself with the fastest MPH in the league on 2 separate occasions, faster than all of them. If he can remain injury free, he'll have a helluva season. The suggestion to trade such a great back is asinine. He's the best RB on the team as well as the best special teams player. Furthermore, he's a team leader and highly respected by the others. He's not going anywhere but to the end zone.

This, all day.

If he's dominating like that, they'll pay him and keep him. The new guys will get their reps too in this thunder and lightening scheme.