Just for the hell of it

by Fooch on May 13, 2007 11:11 AM PDT in Draft

I posted a video before the draft with some prospects featured on the NFL Network. Here's that video with some of our actual draft picks (Willis, Staley, Hill, McDonald and Brown). Maybe this will get us even more fired up this offseason....even the Joe Staley highlights are exciting when set to the Prime Time music.

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First video I've seen of most of these guys.

Wow. I LOVE the way Willis tackles, and his pursuit looks unbelievable. It's really nice to see a guy who knows how to use his arms that well at the college level.

Can't tell you how many Cal games I watched where I had to yell at the field: TACKLE HIM... WITH YOUR ARMS!!!

Staley I found surprisingly quick, and I really like how fast he is able to pivot on even a faster a defender to keep him boxed out of the pocket. I really like that pick, too.

Hill's routes looked to leave something to be desired, and he can use some serious work on his dancing, but I'm very optimistic about this pick as well. It looks like he's got some wheels and I'm feeling those hands.

Ray McDonald looks REALLY big.

I really liked the way Brown got his tackles down, too. Almost looked like he was bring guys to a wrestling pin in a few of them. Especially out of a corner I like seeing wrap tackles. It's one of the reasons I'm down on Daymeion Hughes, because he can be a flourish tackler. Good wrap tackles are like sustenance for me. They are like watching Ken Griffey Jr. swing a bat. Beautiful.

I'm looking forward to it.

I'm getting pumped!

I keep reliving the moment when Steve Young almost fell down... over and over...

by howtheyscored on May 13, 2007 8:06 PM PDT 0 recs

Wow

I was a big fan of the Staley pick on draft day, but damn he looked good on that clip. I can't wait for him to get flipped to left side with Jennings moving to the right. Our line will be such a strength, as soon as this year. Fantastic.

Willis looked like a beast too, I'll be surprised if he doesn't get a starting job to begin the year.

"I'd trade Barlow for a case of crabs and a nasty rash any day of the week!"-Sprint Right Option

by gatling on May 13, 2007 9:38 PM PDT 0 recs

I have to agree

Staley looked really good in those clips. Surprisingly fast, and extremely quick to pivot. Always in control of the pocket, strong in the open field, and great follow through to keep lanes open after his initial blocks.

But really, that's some decent speed out of a big guy.

I keep reliving the moment when Steve Young almost fell down... over and over...

by howtheyscored on May 13, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up 0 recs

Wow, indeed.

A frickin pulling left tackle. That was ridiculous. I know it probably won't be pulled off in the NFL, but good grief. Imagine in a couple of years.

If he could pull to the right where Jennings will be (and probably Snyder at right guard), there would be some solid blocking going on on that play. Team's can't just bank on the 49ers primarily running to the left.

You know, I really like Willis' and Brown's tackling ability. Their use of their body and arms is great, and a lot better than some current 49ers. Guys like Derek Smith are great at making (or trying to make) arm tackles, but often fail to bring down players with the first hit. This is partially because they don't put their body in position to gain leverage over the ball carrier. Willis shows in those few clips that he knows how to do that.

Yep, I'm excited. Bring on training camp!

by sfgfan on May 14, 2007 10:30 AM PDT 0 recs