49ers and Matthew Stafford make nice

by David Fucillo on Apr 13, 2009 2:04 PM PDT in NFL Draft

This was posted through Maiocco in the Golden Nuggets. GIl Brandt initially reported that Matthew Stafford would be visiting the 49ers today. Certainly a change after the drama of the psychologist issue. But does anybody really think Stafford would even drop to the 49ers? I keep hearing more stories stating the Lions will be grabbing Stafford #1.

It should be no surprise that the 49ers are kicking the tires on all the top QB prospects. It'd be more of a surprise if they just ignored them. Throw in a visit from Nate Davis last week, and there are plenty of QB options out there. We've got trade discussions going on in briandean's post this morning and if Stafford somehow dropped that far, why not make a trade?

Although we're not a Lions blog, I'm curious what people think about that #1 pick. What do the Lions do? It's an issue of some importance to 49ers fans because if they pass on a QB, it could cause a slide in that position. Maybe not a ton, but possible enough to impact the #10 pick.

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The O-Line test

I think if you’re the Lions you can only feel OK about drafting a QB at #1 if you feel like you can put together a reasonably decent O-Line next year. If you can’t, what’s the point? Just send him to the lions like we did with A. Smith? (A lot of unintentional puns in this post)

by Neon on Apr 13, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions

Trenches

They need to protect the QB. Jason Smith can do that. Or they could get someone solid on D. Aaron Curry seems like the best bet for that

49ers WILL make the playoffs this year.

by iaalexeeff on Apr 13, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone know who plays o-line for the Lions?

their aptitude would determine who I would take.

If Stafford falls to us at 10 I say we draft him right away, and then look to move back with someone that needs a QB

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by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 13, 2009 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

I don't like the draft and then trade scenerio

I would rather we have a trade setup and trade the pick. Too many bad possibilities if we draft Stafford and then no one trades with us.

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"

by Eastbayjim on Apr 13, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Well I hope we have one set up, but to get Stafford at 10

wouldnt be all that bad. I think you take him and see if anyone wants him. If not, keep him.. cut Huard.
He wont be there so this is moot, but still

by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 13, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

If you draft him...

… and try to trade him, he will probably refuse to sign with you.

by sfgfan on Apr 13, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Why, One crazy Doc and one mixed up GM? Sounds right to me.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 13, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not a big Stafford fan

I think he will be a so-so QB. I see a little bit of Jeff George in him. A guy who can light it up when things are going well but also a guy who will be inconsistent with adversity. The right team can make Stafford work.

FYI, I don’t consider calling him Jeff George an insult. I thought George was a decent, serviceable QB whose rap sheet was way blown out of reality. Yes, he had some rough patches but some corners of the NFL acted as though he had the plague.

by bignerd on Apr 13, 2009 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

I always liked George. He had his problems, but there was something about the way he played as he got older that was just fun to watch.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Apr 13, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

You put George in a well built offense and he would challenge NFL records. He struggled in offenses that were incomplete. He’s not so much different from Kurt Warner in that aspect.

by bignerd on Apr 13, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Nooooooooooo On Stafford

just like the Lions will say. The Lions have the potential to repeat #1 PICK ADN i CAN THINK OF 3 QB’S WHO ARE BETTER than Stafford coming out next Season. If he falls they may want to trade for our pick which will be great as long as we get their 1st adn 2nd or 2nd 3rd and 5th

by rlott#42 on Apr 13, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Despite the near unanimous consensus among "experts"

I still think the Lions will go for Jason Smith. I think they know they need to build from the trenches outward and next year’s crop of QBs looks to be one of the best in a long time.

by foosball4949 on Apr 13, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

I agree. Here are some pros and cons.

Reasons FOR drafting Stafford #1:
1- Atlanta. The Falcons took Matt Ryan and changed the image of their team in a single year. The Lions’ new management would love to do the same.
2- The Bill Walsh axiom that you build a team around the QB.
3- A team doesn’t get the chance to draft #1 very often, so if they get a chance to take the top QB in the draft, positional value demands they take him.

Reasons NOT to draft Stafford #1:
1- He’s a very young, spread offense QB in a weak QB draft class.
2- The QB position has a very high bust potential, even with #1 picks.
3- The Lions have so many other needs they can afford to take a late-round developmental QB or wait until next year when they will be drafting in the top 10 once again.

I wouldn’t draft a 1st round QB under almost any conditions, but most people don’t agree with that philosophy, and it’s hard to guess what new Lions’ coach Jim Schwarz thinks, but they would be much better off drafting a franchise LT at #1 and then trading back up to get Sanchez if they’re determined to get a QB this year. Otherwise, I’d spend that #20 and #33 pick on a DT like Peria Jerry and on a top ILB or CB.

by MontanaPass on Apr 14, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Just listened to Jed talk to Ralph and Tom.

Not bad at all. I am optimistic about the future of the franchise. I thought it was interesting that he said Mark Sanchez is comfortable with Jimmy Raye’s offense. Apparently, according to Jed York, Jimmy taught Sarkisian everything he knows, and USC’s O is of Jimmy Raye descent. Kind of makes me wonder if Sanchez might end up in red & gold after all. I’m intrigued. Any thoughts on this?

49ers and TOOL live, my personal Heaven!!!

by ninerchip on Apr 13, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions