Dominick Puni, OG - Kansas - 3rd Round 2024 NFL Draft

So is he a bust or a bargain?

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

Originally posted by RonnieLott:
So is he a bust or a bargain?

Originally posted by RonnieLott:
So is he a bust or a bargain?

I have the ability to take one look at a OL and tell you if he's gonna be good. call it a gut feeling. I knew Kwame Harris would be a bust. Chilo Rachal? BUST. Joshua Garnett? MEGA BUST. I knew Iupati would be awesome and Anthony Davis would be good. (obvious though). I thought Banks would be average. I did think McGlinchey would be better. My point is....... Puni is here to stay. I think he has potential to be a pro bowler for a long time. (at Guard)

Can mr Puni start week 1?

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can mr Puni start week 1?

Where is he going to start?

Kyle is not benching McKivitz (mediocre) nor Banks (average to below-average) and Feliciano did well at RG replacing Burford (hot s**t).

Originally posted by Koldo:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can mr Puni start week 1?

Where is he going to start?

Kyle is not benching McKivitz (mediocre) nor Banks (average to below-average) and Feliciano did well at RG replacing Burford (hot s**t).

If puni has a chance to start, it'll def be at RG. I think it's unlikely but I believe he will be first man up if banks or Feliciano go down.

also, I think banks is better than you're giving him. He isn't great but he's solid. This is most likely our last year with him, someone will overpay him and maybe one of our young guys take a run at his spot.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

We will really need some of those guys to step up next year. We will most likely be looking for both a RG/LG after this season.

someone will over pay banks and then we will find out if puni and another young guy can step up.

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

We will really need some of those guys to step up next year. We will most likely be looking for both a RG/LG after this season.

someone will over pay banks and then we will find out if puni and another young guy can step up.

Im hoping the 2025 starters at guard are already on the roster. It would show we can draft and develop some quality starters. Best case scenario, we are drafting guys for depth and to push the foursome of Nugent, Zakelj, Puni, and Kingston as well as getting two tackles.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

We will really need some of those guys to step up next year. We will most likely be looking for both a RG/LG after this season.

someone will over pay banks and then we will find out if puni and another young guy can step up.

Im hoping the 2025 starters at guard are already on the roster. It would show we can draft and develop some quality starters. Best case scenario, we are drafting guys for depth and to push the foursome of Nugent, Zakelj, Puni, and Kingston as well as getting two tackles.

Yeah, I hope that as well. You can tell that is our strategy. Hopefully it works out. It's my biggest concern cause when Trent went down - the o line was arguably the worst in the league. We need quality o line guys bad.

its amazing Brock did as well as he did with this line, it's actually historically good.

Originally posted by tankle104:
Yeah, I hope that as well. You can tell that is our strategy. Hopefully it works out. It's my biggest concern cause when Trent went down - the o line was arguably the worst in the league. We need quality o line guys bad.

its amazing Brock did as well as he did with this line, it's actually historically good.

Publications had them rated high toward the close of last year. You're exaggerating.

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

We will really need some of those guys to step up next year. We will most likely be looking for both a RG/LG after this season.

someone will over pay banks and then we will find out if puni and another young guy can step up.

Im hoping the 2025 starters at guard are already on the roster. It would show we can draft and develop some quality starters. Best case scenario, we are drafting guys for depth and to push the foursome of Nugent, Zakelj, Puni, and Kingston as well as getting two tackles.

I think it's more likely we are in need of 4 new starters next season

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Can mr Puni start week 1?

Why not let him sit and develop? The guys we have got us to the super bowl last year so its not like Puni needs to play right away. In fact the guy who struggled the most in the super bowl (Burford) started right away and it seems like he could use some development time as well, even after two years.

Originally posted by mcwoot:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by LifelongNiner:

Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by tankle104:
If NY liked this guy, I like this guy. Haha I think he has a lot of potential and I like that he's a talented pass blocker. We seem to have focused on talented run blockers with decent pass blocking in the past.

this guy and his versatility should really help solidify that side of the line. I also noticed that mckivitz was much better when he was next to a guard not named Burford. So I'm optimistic.

im really hoping the Michigan center we signed can become a good center for us. Brendel just isn't a great option.

I never have high hopes for guys who are projected highly and go undrafted in comparison to guys who went under the radar the whole draft process and sign on as a UDFA. Teams spend alot more time evaluating them and took him off their board for some collective reasoning

I get this take. I actually expect Nick Zakelj to push for that center spot before Nugent.

Well I don't expect nugent to do it this year. I meant more of get developed and take over, build up our pipeline of o line prospects - which I think has been crap.

then again, oline depth across the league has been sub par the last few years.

Definitely a fact. Fingers crossed that our depth can make a jump this year and that we can get 2 good starters out of this group (Puni, Kingston, Zakelj, Nugent). Three would make it a slam dunk, upgrading the middle of the OL.

We will really need some of those guys to step up next year. We will most likely be looking for both a RG/LG after this season.

someone will over pay banks and then we will find out if puni and another young guy can step up.

Im hoping the 2025 starters at guard are already on the roster. It would show we can draft and develop some quality starters. Best case scenario, we are drafting guys for depth and to push the foursome of Nugent, Zakelj, Puni, and Kingston as well as getting two tackles.

I think it's more likely we are in need of 4 new starters next season

We can upgrade, but we aren't going to get 4 new ones in 2025. We would need two firsts to even have a shot :(. To be honest, even though we haven't had a high amount of day 1 and day 2 picks invested in Oline, we have had at least one added in four out of five drafts. McKivitz, Banks, Burford, Moore, Zakelj, Puni, and Kingston. Out of seven guys, they gotta pull two starters out of that group. If they can't, I don't think pouring more resources into Oline is going to make a tremendous difference in a single draft.

He will sit this year and start assimilating into the OL in 2025.