49ers trade for DT Maliek Collins

Originally posted by Garce:
So we are just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL now.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Garce:
So we are just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL now.

It's not just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL, it's adding players who have experience in a W9.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Garce:
So we are just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL now.

It's not just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL, it's adding players who have experience in a W9.

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Garce:
So we are just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL now.

It's not just throwing a bunch of guys on the DL, it's adding players who have experience in a W9.

They brought in two DTs that are coming from a wide9, to go with two OLBs that are coming from Fangio's scheme. I think Kyle may be cooking up some hybrid scheme.

Originally posted by InfernoDaLuz:

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:

Arik Armstead & Maliek Collins comparisons over the past 3 season's

Armstead:
• games, 38
• sacks, 11
• QB hits, 28
• pressures, 148
• tackles, 101
• tackle for loss, 13

Collins:
• games, 46
• sacks, 11
• QB hits, 35
• pressures, 116
• tackles, 107
• tackle for… pic.twitter.com/5dIhrzLDir

— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) March 13, 2024

Younger and surrounded by a rough cast for two of those seasons.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by thl408:
In case there was any uncertainty, Collins has primarily played 3tech. He and Hargrave will mostly likely rotate to keep one another fresh.

(from June 2023)
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-sign-maliek-collins-contract-extension-18152381.php
Collins has been quietly one of Houston's best defensive players. Much of what the past two coaching staffs have valued in the 6-foot-2, 310-pound lineman along the defensive interior has been shrouded by record-low output on the defense. As the Texans' primary 3-tech defensive tackle (who lines up on the outside shoulder of the guard), Collins recorded nine tackles for loss and 3½ sacks last season.

(Demeco) Ryans said after Tuesday's mandatory workout. "....Both guys are smaller tackles that can attack, utilize their quickness, their speed to really puncture the offensive line."

We haven't even finished free agency let alone the draft, and I already like this DL group much more than last year's group. I just want a real nose, and I'll be happy.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by dj43:
He rushes the passer well. His tape says that and so do his ratings. What we aren't seeing is how he plays the run. His run defense ratings were slightly better than Kinlaw's (45 vs 35) but neither were very good.

He has a history of being available. Though Kinlaw played a lot this past season, there is still the stories about arthritic knees and recurrence of past problems. Hnece, Collins is a healthier version of Kinlaw.

I think some are under-rating Kinlaw and overrating Collins. My opinion. I hope Collins kills it but I see a situational player on passing downs.

They aren't the same player at all. Not the same size. Collins is by far more twitchy than Kin. Pad level is better. Technique is better.

you have to look at as what are they asked to do. Our scheme much like Ryans is one gap penetrating. It's not a 2 gapping scheme where your job is to plug holes and eat up blocks. It about beating your block and getting to the running back/QB. Stopping the run is just as much about our LBers as it is our DL.

so no I completely disagree he's a healthier Knlaw.

Sounds like folks want a 330lb fat NT that just takes up space. You don't have to spend up for that. That's a situational player. Being able to rush the passer from the interior is vastly more important.

Originally posted by Heroism:

New 49ers DT Maliek Collins on SF DL coach Kris Kocurek:

"I've been waiting to be coached by him my whole life."

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) March 14, 2024

Originally posted by illinois9er:

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by illinois9er:

Originally posted by 49erKing:
If Malik is so good why did DeMeco let him go for chump change? Salary cap casualty?

They signed Autry and Fatukasi.

That's a pretty simplistic answer. So if Collins was so good, why did the Texans sign Autrey and Fatukasi?

Ok he's trash, is that better?

Originally posted by scooterhd:
Collins is the DT to replace Armstead. We probably add a piece in the draft, but I wouldn't hold your breath for a high dollar free agent DT signing.

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by illinois9er:

Originally posted by RDB4216:

Originally posted by illinois9er:

Originally posted by 49erKing:
If Malik is so good why did DeMeco let him go for chump change? Salary cap casualty?

They signed Autry and Fatukasi.

That's a pretty simplistic answer. So if Collins was so good, why did the Texans sign Autrey and Fatukasi?

Ok he's trash, is that better?

Well now I can see why you give simplistic answers...

Originally posted by gold49digger:

Originally posted by Heroism:

New 49ers DT Maliek Collins on SF DL coach Kris Kocurek:

"I've been waiting to be coached by him my whole life."

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) March 14, 2024

That's dope. I wonder how he will do.