Originally posted by thl408:
Whatever they did to evaluate Banks and Puni is working.
Agreed. Great to finally draft some guys who are starter material and already making an impact. Hope the trend continues going forward.
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Dominick Puni, OG - Kansas - 3rd Round 2024 NFL Draft
Oct 1, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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Agreed. Great to finally draft some guys who are starter material and already making an impact. Hope the trend continues going forward.
Oct 1, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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Dominick Puni among guards in Week 4:
— PFF SF 49ers (@PFF_49ers) October 1, 2024
?? 85.8 PFF grade (2nd)
?? 88.4 pass-blocking grade (1st)
?? 79.1 run-blocking grade (2nd)
?? 29 pass-blocking snaps
?? 0 pressures allowed pic.twitter.com/9UOqxuCsj8
Oct 1, 2024 at 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by thl408:
Whatever they did to evaluate Banks and Puni is working.
Puni
Banks
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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If I was a GM I would try and draft a Samoan player every year. Maybe 2. One on the offensive line and one on defense. I know they can't do that and I'm half joking but so many PI players that play in the NFL become stars. We had Sapolu. Iupatti played well for a couple years. Jr. Seau. Haloti Ngata. Troy Polamalu. Penei Sewell. The list is long and impressive. When you consider the smll population in Samoa and Hawaii it's even more impressive.
Samoans tend to be big and strong. They don't need a lot of artificial garbage to make them that way. Natural strength vs artificial.
Samoans tend to be big and strong. They don't need a lot of artificial garbage to make them that way. Natural strength vs artificial.
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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I meant what he said ^
Also, don't forget the rugby players in New Zealand, islanders also
Also, don't forget the rugby players in New Zealand, islanders also
[ Edited by pasodoc9er on Oct 1, 2024 at 1:20 PM ]
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:24 PM
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
He's having a phenomenal season and seems like a perfect fit for the Shanahan style zone scheme. He's doing playing alongside arguably the leagues worst starting RT.
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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I assume that Banks will get offers that the team won't match or beat this offseason. If that happens do they move Puni to LG?
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:44 PM
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Originally posted by Koldo:
Originally posted by thl408:
Whatever they did to evaluate Banks and Puni is working.
Puni
Banks
Banks isn't kicking ass like Puni, but he's solid imo. It's okay to expect more from Banks, though, considering his draft slot.
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by Koldo:
Originally posted by thl408:
Whatever they did to evaluate Banks and Puni is working.
Puni
Banks
Banks isn't kicking ass like Puni, but he's solid imo. It's okay to expect more from Banks, though, considering his draft slot.
Banks is a solid LG. He is not a great probowl guard. But very solid.
Oct 1, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
If I was a GM I would try and draft a Samoan player every year. Maybe 2. One on the offensive line and one on defense. I know they can't do that and I'm half joking but so many PI players that play in the NFL become stars. We had Sapolu. Iupatti played well for a couple years. Jr. Seau. Haloti Ngata. Troy Polamalu. Penei Sewell. The list is long and impressive. When you consider the smll population in Samoa and Hawaii it's even more impressive.
Samoans tend to be big and strong. They don't need a lot of artificial garbage to make them that way. Natural strength vs artificial.
Yeah they seem to be a lot of good players. They are big and strong. Know how to use leverage. It's all part of the culture. They are pre made for NFL football. LOL.
Oct 1, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
lol Jesus SD find a middle ground for once
Oct 1, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
lol Jesus SD find a middle ground for once
Sometimes I go on big swings.
Oct 1, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
Even a broken clock (ShanaLynch) is right twice a day (can draft a good O-lineman).
Oct 1, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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Originally posted by Koldo:
Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
Dude is like All Pro. We got a Pro Bowl guy in the 3rd round. At a huge position of need. Unreal. Never thought I would see the day.
Even a broken clock (ShanaLynch) is right twice a day (can draft a good O-lineman).
It seems they get lucky once in a while on the offensive line. Wish it would happen much more often.