Originally posted by lamontb:
Originally posted by billbird2111:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
I wish the Niners had been able to move up and get a couple more 3rd rounders. Listening to NFL Network they're saying the talent really drops off this year. It was great in the front 3 rounds but the depth isn't there in later rounds. it's more of a crapshoot than ever from here on. just roll the dice and hope.
Good points. All of them. But, remember this: If there is any team that can pull future stars out of later rounds, it's the 49ers. Shanahan and Lynch have demonstrated this ability again and again through successive drafts. It's one reason why the 49ers have been so good for so long. While other teams are rolling the dice and high first round picks on potential QB's, the 49ers say "watch this" and pull a star out of the last pick of the draft.
Secondly, I don't see Puni as a replacement for Banks. This would suggest that Banks will walk when it comes time for a long-term contract. I hope not. Losing offensive linemen after rookie contracts are up does not equal long term success.
I see Puni as a possible RT. Undersized? Maybe. But he can play the position.
KS won't pay a guard. I mean just look at the liat of guards we have had. None of them have been noteworthy. They didn't pay Tomlinson. He's definitely replacing Banks if he walks.
This FO has basically kept all their top players. Buckner was the only mistake. Tomlinson was an average guard, and was bad after he left. If we had an elite guard, he would be here and be paid. They had no issue trading, paying, and then extending Trent.
Paying above market money for decent player is not how you sustain a good roster longer term,