A little mock fun (a.k.a. Today's 49er) - 1/17/07

by Fooch on Jan 17, 2007 7:58 PM PST in Draft Comment 17 comments

So first off, I'm shamelessly stealing this idea from Mile High Report. There are so many mock drafts being produced that it'll be fun to track some of them, whom they have the 49ers drafting and who might be dropping. It's become such a popular past time, that a Redskins fan site has listed partner websites and their mock drafts (http://www.hailredskins.com/MockDraft.htm). Now that the deadline has passed for underclassmen to declare for the draft, all that's left is poking, prodding, the 40 and the Wonderlic. There are 2 things to keep in mind: 1) It's still mid-January and there are college all star games, the Combine and private workouts before the draft. 2) Because of that I can guarantee that someone not listed in NFL Draft Countdown today or anytime this month will have a phenomenal 40 time and work his way into the first round (although having some dudes run indoors on turf with no pads on still leaves me a little confused).

So with all that in mind, today we'll start with a mock draft I have found rather interesting and worth checking back at every so often: NFL Draft Countdown. Congratulations are in order today because Ted Ginn, Jr is now a 49er! I'm actually waiting to get a scouting report from Around the Oval, but in the team, here's what NFL Draft Countdown has to say:

You have to give Mike Nolan and this franchise a ton of credit because in just a couple of years they've improved the Niners overall talent level by leaps and bounds...With that said there is still plenty of work to be done and one area that needs to be addressed is wide receiver, where they still lack a legit #1 target...Ted Ginn, Jr. is a big play waiting to happen and although he is still raw his rare, world class speed will more than likely land him in the Top 10-15 overall. This guy is a threat to score every time he touches the ball whether it be as a receiver, on trick plays or as a return man and he would really add an entirely new dimension to San Francisco's offense while giving young quarterback Alex Smith a fantastic weapon to utilize.

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well

I feel that most people in this neck of the woods aren't quite so high on Ginn, but he certainly would be an exciting player to add. We haven't had a great return man in a while and he could be that guy. Sadly it doesn't look like we'll be able to snag Calvin Johnson (unless we move way up), and it seems that Samardizjijijizjzijziizjjza is ranked higher on most boards than Ginn. So what I'm saying is I don't necessarily agree with this prediction, but you never know.

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Jan 17, 2007 8:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Mockery

Well a few weeks ago that site had us taking Darrelle Revis and now he's listed going #20 to the Giants. So needless to say, I'm sure there will be plenty of fluctuation. I'm definitely gonna keep an eye on it.

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by Fooch on Jan 17, 2007 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Draft vs. Free Agency

My understanding is that the 49ers are looking to upgrade the defense (specifically DB and LB) through free agency more so than via the draft, and Adalius Thomas and Nate Clements will be our top FA priorities. If either of those happen (or to some extent we sign lesser FAs at those positions), drafting a WR at #11 is a very likely scenario (which means Jarrett, Ginn or Samarjia), that is unless Alan Branch (DT) drops to us, or we trade up to get him.

Bring back Eddie D.

by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 18, 2007 11:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I really hope they don't draft a WR 1st

That being said, I am a big Okoye guy on defense and I would hope that they would consider looking at a OT to draft first if someone like Okoye was off the board. There are some class guys available, and if the Niners want Smith to mature, he's gotta get some protection. Not too many QB's have had a sucessful career throwing on the run.

Nobody hit like Ronnie

by 42Blackout on Jan 18, 2007 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

samarganga

we don't need no wr's with weird {foerign} sounding names. clark, rice, tayor.

who threw da snowball at da kicker?

by creekside on Jan 18, 2007 12:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

oh right

in my first post I forgot to mention Jarrett. What I was trying unsuccessfully to say is that I would bet Ginn comes out as the 4th receiver on most people's boards, and I doubt Johnson, Samardizja, and Jarrett will all be gone by the time we pick. So therefore I don't see us getting Ginn. That's my point.

Bring back the classic Uni's!

by wjackalope on Jan 18, 2007 5:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

draft2

they should draft the lb from ole miss pat willis. just so we can keep sayin what u talkin about willis.

who threw da snowball at da kicker?

by creekside on Jan 18, 2007 10:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

IMHO

It's still the best player available scenario, unless he plays TE or QB. Maybe RB, though I might pick Petersen if he slipped.

IFF they are really going 3-4

I lean away from DL, because I think good 3-4 linemen can be had later. There are very, very few DL like Seymour or Peppers. Adams is not Peppers, no matter how muuch I hear it.

IFF DE/OLB who could pair with Lawson and get to the passer was there, he is my choice. But, I would be VERY carefuul abot drafting gys who only got sacks in college be being kinda fast.

If there weren't a DL or DE/OLB that I liked a lot, I would be more inclined to go after a CB. Personally, I am not a fan of Hall. Somehow, he reminds me of Plummer and a little too tweenish. I wouldn't mind drafting 3 corners this year, so long as they all had big time speed.

Another couple good OL wold make me happy, as wold a deep threat at WR. I also woldn't hesitate to draft a developmental QB in the later rounds if I thought I could flip him later for a higher pick.

In the end, Fooch nails it with his observation that prediction is silly ntil the combine and workots.

PS. My u key is broken.

by irwin on Jan 18, 2007 11:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Petersen?

Do you mean to say that you would take Petersen if he was available with the first pick? That would be a Lions move. Now, if you mean in the 2nd round, maybe. But with his injury history, he might be suited as a 3rd down, move the chains type of back.

Nobody hit like Ronnie

by 42Blackout on Jan 19, 2007 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Trade

If by some miracle Peterson were available at the 11th pick, why not trade down to somebody who clearly needs a RB? We could get a nice little pack of picks if that situation presented itself.

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by Fooch on Jan 19, 2007 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No doubt that Peterson will still be on the board

I can't see a team picking before the Niners that would take a flyer on him.

The Raiders already have Jordan and are looking for a QB.

The Browns might, but not at #2 and need a QB and defense.

The Lions need everything but injury plagued WR's. But with Matt Millen, you never know.

The Cards already have a lot of money tied up in James and a serviceable and cheap back up in Arrington.

The Bucs have Cadillac.

The Skins have Portis.

The Vikings might, but I think their RB did pretty good this year.

Dolphins have Brown and maybe Ricky Williams coming back.

The Falcons have Dunn and Vick.

Maybe the Giants with the retirement of Tiki Barber, but do the Niners want to trade down that low?

I would hate to gamble and lose by drafting Peterson this high. Judging by the way Nolan ran the offense this year, he is a pretty consertiave guy and will take the safe pick that will help the team right now.

Nobody hit like Ronnie

by 42Blackout on Jan 22, 2007 12:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

d fense

gore is going to be great.

who threw da snowball at da kicker?

by creekside on Jan 22, 2007 8:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

no way

peterson drops past the texans. if they pass on him there are HUGE problems there.
and peterson doesn't project to a 3rd back he's more than big enough to shoulder a full load.

by methodrampage on Jan 23, 2007 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

petesake

he had a good freshman year playing with a heisman qb. he got injured last year. he is dropping a lot.

who threw da snowball at da kicker?

by creekside on Jan 23, 2007 4:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The Texans need a line

last year I was saying there's no way the Texans pass on Bush, but they did. They'll do it again this year because Peterson is way less of a sure thing. They should, if they're smart, draft an OL to protect their QB. Their current RB Davis is good enough to get the job done. If he had some holes to run through, he'd be really good.

I wouldn't be suprised to see Lynch get drafted over Peterson. That prediction is based on me being a Cal guy more than anything. That aside, Peterson is a mid to late 1st rounder. Kind of like what the Bills did with McGahee a few years ago.

Nobody hit like Ronnie

by 42Blackout on Jan 23, 2007 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs