Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I don't know if he was their first choice. I wonder if they would have takenan O lineman or CB if one of the better ones had slipped back to them. The best tackles were off the board and we saw a run on CBs in the few rounds just ahead of the 49ers. I thought something might have been going on when they took nearly the entire time. Maybe a trade. Maybe it was a discussion on whether to go with Pearsall or Legette.
In the end the took Pearsall who they must feel fits their system better. He seems more versatile and has great hands. Some think they wanted Worthy but he's smaller and not as versatile. He fits the Chiefs who have a QB with a stronger arm and a better ability to roll out and keep the play alive. Those are traits that make a speedy receiver more effective. Pearsall may well have had a 2nd round grade by many teams but would he still be around when the Niners pick with 32 picks ahead of them? Doubtful. Kool Ade has a cool name but I didn't see a lot of boards that had him rated in the 1st round. The remaining tackles and guards were borderline 1st/2nd rounders.
There's still the possibility that Aiyuk or Deebo gets traded today. They needed a WR no matter what. We know Deebo is always good for at least 2 or 3 missed games each year because of injuries. They had absolutely nothing after the 2 starters and Jennings who isn't a full time starter. He may leave next year anyway. Before ripping this pick I want to see him play. Maybe he turns into a player like Puka. They have several more picks and those later picks often end up better than the 1st rounders.
I think if Graham Barton fell to #31 he would've been the picked. I also think Wiggins and Worthy were in play too at #31. I think the Chiefs jumped in front of the 9ers to get Worthy. In the end, I think they went with someone who Kyle Shanahan was keeping tabs on throughout the process.
As for Aiyuk and Deebo, seriously doubt they get traded today, Lynch and Shanahan want too much for them. Aiyuk is worth much more than a 2nd round pick and Deebo isn't worth a 2nd round pick, maybe a 3rd. But again, Lynch and Shanahan want more than what we (fans) think is a fair price. If anything I'd like to see them trade Jennings away to move Pearsall up to the #3 on the depth chart. Pearsall is a much better route runner than Jennings is, both are fearless and don't shy away from contact, but the question is how is Pearsall as a run blocker?? Jennings prides himself in run blocking, something Shanahan puts a ton of value in.
