With the Tenth pick of the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've waited until the name is picked because I just didn't want to jinx it. I've taken three semesters of law school finals and waiting for that pick left me more on edge than any of those finals. You better believe the 49ers selected Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech.
Most of us would agree that wide receiver was not the #1 position of need coming into this draft. However, thanks to grand Raider overlord Al Davis, a great talent fell to the 49ers. Scot McCloughan has stated he's a best player available guy, and Michael Crabtree was HANDS DOWN Best Player Available.
There are certainly some questions to be addressed in regards to Crabtree, but I don't think it's sufficient to leave us disappointed with this pick. After the jump, enjoy a couple highlight videos of the newest San Francisco 49er, Michael Crabtree!
Highlight Video #1
Highlight Video #2
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OMG THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME SHAUN HILL WILL BE A PRO BOWL QB OMGOMGOMOGM
JAI HO!
by Rishi on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HE ALREADY SHOULD HAVE BEEN VOTERS ARE STUPID
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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT’LL HAPPEN NEXT YEAR DEEP PLAYOFF RUN
JAI HO!
by Rishi on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I AM HARDER THAN A DIAMOND
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
someone call jerry and tell him
to start training crabtree
by cuse7284 on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
to dance!
Lott's Prayer: Almost as many words as the Lord's Prayer, but the Lord wouldn't recognize any of them.
by Nosetackle Supreme on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe the 49ers finally took...
… a first round player I wanted.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't argue with the pick
I really wanted to see the OT, but the talent was to much to pass up
by Italia1970 on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I DONT KNWO WHAT WERE YELLING ABOUT
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And suddenly,
the jerseys don’t look nearly as awful.
by shlecko on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CRABTREE!!!
WOOT!!
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY
A premier pick for the niners. A guarantee shoe in to be a BAD ASS!
by BucksForever on Apr 25, 2009 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOUD NOISES!!
Jesse Foppert: I Still Believe
"I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen." ~Bob Lemon,
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 25, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he has Heyward-Bay to look over at to keep him motivated
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's times I wonder why the Raiders never win
And there’s draft day.
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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What a bunch of idiots.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on Apr 25, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah. the answer to that is always ‘al davis’
Adoptive Parent of Francisco Peguero. He can throw, he can run, he can hit(fastballs), and he's Dominican. What else do you need to know?
by haverecords on Apr 25, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I laughed. A lot.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
by ayleein on Apr 25, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just cried.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on Apr 25, 2009 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU AL DAVIS!
Congrats Niners, you just got your fans back
by djfivenine on Apr 25, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so
is he gonna be called dungeons crabtree?
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dungeness crab*
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldnt
that make him non sf than. i kinda find it weird how jerry rice for ricearoni the sf treat than nwo dungeness crabtree its a sign! its destiny!
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 25, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything but 81
damn number’s cursed.
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
by Viliphied on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry.
Jones already has dibs on that number, I think.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should all send Al Davis a thank you card
Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!
by CB30 on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We GOT HIM BABY!
THE FIRST GOOD RECIEVER WEVE HAD SINCE THE RICE HIMSELF
by HarbirD on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrell Owens did always suck horribly.
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by groug on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Hella Niners on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm seriously
crying right now I’m so happy…. Crabtree, Morgan, Hill…. So real
by Smithisstilltheanswer on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aside from Seattle landing Curry, this draft couldn’t be going any better for the 49ers right now.
by briandean on Apr 25, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
PABLO SANDOVAL AM STEAL DEATH, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
by jponry on Apr 25, 2009 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
out of curiousity
would we have gone with Orakpo with #10 pick if raiders take crabtree there?
by cuse7284 on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that doesnt look as likely now the draft is over for the day huh
22nd was about right
by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 25, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually...
… think they would have taken Orakpo.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAHHH BABYYYY!
this is fukin amazingg, thank god the raiders r retarted lol
i think i just popped a boner lmao
by Italian King on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OH MY GOD DENVER
MORENO
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
omgiknowright?
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats guys!
You’re getting one helluva player.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
by Seth C on Apr 25, 2009 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you sir
we are elated
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
What are the thoughts on your end about your pick?
49er 'til I die! (if they don't kill me first)
by LA49er on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
… he’s a Red Raider fan. Not to be mistaken with the Black Raiders.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
I run the SB Nation Texas Tech blog.
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
by Seth C on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be in touch
Definitely going to look for some info.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good
Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation
by Seth C on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, the next question is..
which direction do the Niners go in the second round? I think most people thought OT, and pass rusher would go in some order in the first two rounds. Now that we lucked into Crabtree there is still two needs in the second round.
I think it will be a pass rusher like Larry English or Connor Barwin, there will be better value in pass rusher than OT at the next pick.
by DiegoAsFan on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
either pass rush or OT
could be either one depending on who’s on the board
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHO CARES WE GOT CRABS!!!
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sexy pick, finally
I wasn’t Crabtree’s biggest fan before the draft but now that he’s a Niner, I am glad. He’s one of the top prospects and I was stunned when Oakland took Heyward-Bey….
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree = Beginning of new 49ers Dynasty!
by Go Niners on Apr 25, 2009 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone to pass on Crabtree is an idiot.
Congrats niners! You’ve got yourself a hell of a football player there!
¡Viva los Matadores!
by jwhitettu on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOO
Thanks Al Davis!! Now we have to go out and get a pass rusher! GO NINERS thanks McLoughan for not blowing it this year!!
That's what she said.
by MTNA2RC on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss!!!
Been wanting a number 1 WR since Owens left and we finally have one. This is gna be awsome. I thought it would either be him or Orakpo and I’m extatic!
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did anyone hear...
…what Mayock’s beef was with Crab?
by 49ersCAN on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Raiders are still the DUMBEST team in America!!!
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven’t posted here before, but I feel the need to express my jubilation with this pick.
Way to go Niners. Way to go McCloughan. Can’t pass up a gift like Crabtree falling into your lap.
by deuce deuce on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Call
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’re on to something here…
by deuce deuce on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone...
… wonder if Nolan would have taken Orakpo or Oher over Crabtree?
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still can't believe...
… Heyward-Bey went before Maclin or even Harvin.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew he was crazy...
… but I didn’t think he was THAT crazy.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raiders=Morons
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correction.
The guy running the Raiders is a Moron. He’s actually hired A LOT of good people under him. He just doesn’t give them any power.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are morons for working for him
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
by maveric_87 on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the first highlight video, watch at the :55 mark. If you have any doubts about his game speed, there you go.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
by ayleein on Apr 25, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
being totally ignorant about college football...
….i was amazed at how many of those highlights were bubble screens and slants that he turned into big plays with open-field running and breaking tackles
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree
I’m not totally ignorant about college football or anything, but I didnt watch TT very much, but the stuff that I watched was impressive, he wasnt just a long field, one hit and your down kind of player, he’s got some great balance, and hes a tough runner who makes plays.
I mean, some people are pretty excited about him right? Haha, sarcasm to the max!
by Poundtherock on Apr 25, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we were 4-3 we’d take orakpo no doubt….so what do we do with all the receivers we have now? signing of brandan jones was pointless…absolutely pointless. i say we trade up for an OT or OLB in the first round
by newbtoob on Apr 25, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad move.
OT and OLB’s will exist at the top of the second (especially OLBs). Especially considering the way guys like Everett Brown and Sintim and such getting pushed down by the unpredictable picks at the top.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not to say...
… Brown and Sintim will be there in the second, necessarily, but them getting pushed further into the first allows others to still be there in the second.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many were expecting the DE/OLB to drop. Too many questions
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in case anyone's listening to KNBR
…crabtree’s going to be on in a few minutes
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im ecstatic
Just give him the ball with like five yards downfield and see what happens. Run end arounds, wr screens, anything. Just get him the ball and watch him go.
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he played QB his senior year only...as a Cowboys fan I don't like it, but I'll always be a big fan of Crabtree
It’s really cool to see how excited you guys are though.
by TT4EVER on Apr 25, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crab Trizzle!
The most excited I’ve ever been about getting crabs… Awesome!
by dartdart on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the nfl.com prediction game
not updating live?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't think so
I just went there and it said scores update after the first round ends. That’s kinda lame.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
booooootsy
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
drinking update
I’m a little buzzed but still very much with it. we’ll see where I am by the time we make our next pick
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Larry English going rather early, don’t ya think?
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any speculation on what number Crabs will wear?
- would make a great jersey – I might have to pick that one up.
by shlecko on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
unless all the 80s are taken
he will be in the 80s – league rules
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
double digits
I think you can get permission for jerseys in the teens.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure why my post said "1."
had typed out “# 15” – which is a league-legal WR number.
by shlecko on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
since he did go #10, why not?
Check my 49ers blogs at Mining the Gold Rush and San Francisco 49ers Examiner
by PHUT! on Apr 25, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe #85 to keep the 5 from TT???
by BarnettBeBallin on Apr 25, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis would have to give up his number...
… good luck with that.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
awful pick
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WE drafted Crabtree!
I just got back from a tournament and turned on the TV and flipped out when I saw, Hell yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by foosball4949 on Apr 25, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they did that.
Maybe they’re seeing something that others don’t see?
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Dumb luck got the Cushing pick right
Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!
by CB30 on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crabtrizzle!!!!
couldn’t be happier! Crabtree, Jones, Morgan, Battle and Zeigs!!!!! Pretty good receiving core now. This addition will help Hill become more consistent!
by BarnettBeBallin on Apr 25, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're happier...
… about Zeigler than Jason Hill.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i agree you caught me i bypassed hill. im just really high on ziegler though i think hes got great potential
by BarnettBeBallin on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Battle and Zeigler are as good as gone, imo.
by shlecko on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree
Battle or Zeigler would be the #6 receiver (assuming we keep 6). Do you keep the veteran in Battle, or the upside guy in Zeigler, even though we’ve got a lot of young talent now?
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
battle yes
id hate to see Z go though
by BarnettBeBallin on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRABTREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOT
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Apr 25, 2009 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
any chance we trade up and pick michael oher? similar to joe staley?
by cazzuno on Apr 25, 2009 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got off the phone with my Raider buddy...
I just started laughing at him!
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hoped he would. lol
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft talk is on the other board
This is thread is all about Crabs
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
draft thread
With that other thread getting full, I’m thinking it’s a good idea to bring the conversation over here.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Load times are drastically...
… affected by the number of comments in a thread, I think. I know SBN has done a pretty good job fixing it, but it’s still slow, especially for newer posters who are just loading for the first time.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
… I was confused. I thought this was an overflow thread.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freeman and his brother look like twins.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
god bless
live streaming internet radio
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
love the fact that jed just..
…shot down rod’s insinuation that the PR bump was part of the thinking with the pick
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
How do you say that a player who was the top player on A LOT of boards is a PR pick?
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
comment
I thought he (Rod) prefaced it by saying something like it’s a benefit of the pick, even if not intended as the reason.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
that’s why i said “insinuation.” jed could have responded in many ways. he made a totally unambiguous response that you don’t draft for PR in any way shape or form. that was what i liked. the certainty in his voice.
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yess!!!! I’m sooo excited for the new season. they only need to dradt a pass rusher now and we are set. Battle is a keeper at least on special teams. I doubt the niners will release any of their WR’s… Bruce will be gone after next year. We’ll have strong receivers for years to come!!!
by dalien82 on Apr 25, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oher here to Denver
………….
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jed York
Obviously hindsight is 20/20 but he made a good comparison to a few years back. They rook Rashaun Woods b/c of a WR need, even though Steven Jackson was available and higher on their board.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i like jed...
…he really sounds like he knows what he’s doing for a guy his age
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He kind of...
… has as much time around football as many of the other front office guys in this league. The only difference, I think, between him and other front-office guys is that his time around football hasn’t been 100% hands-on. But that, probably, had to do with his age.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to remind me of his uncle. And Uncle Eddy did pretty good for the 49ers
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ayers to denver… he aint gon do nothin
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m honestly just puzzled that people expect that a guy that wasn’t an explosive player in college will now be an explosive pass-rusher in the NFL.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've always thought...
… Ayers was going to be a 3-4 DE, not OLB.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the show they’re saying OLB. He’s small for DE in the 3-4. I honestly think he’d be a really good strongside DE in a 4-3, but he is not an explosive player.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm honestly skeptical about the ability of a WR to make a big difference on an average team ...
… but obviously I’ve got to hope I was wrong, here. After last year’s picks, maybe the fans needed something sexier.
Here’s hoping Marvel’s back really is fixed.
by Ronaldinho on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So happy. I lost my voice, Thank you front office Singletary. Go 49ers!!!!
In Shaun Hill will trust
by iaalexeeff on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maclin, Oher and E. Brown are still on the board. Beanie Wells and USC MLB
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
trade up
think anyone wants to? Guys we should go get?
by 49ersCAN on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jed's Girlfriend
WOW! They mentioned Jed’s “fiance” and he quickly corrected them to say it was his girlfriend. Amusing.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Browns are either...
… pulling a Walsh, or pulling a Donahue.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donahue
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree + Gold helmet = NICE!
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maclin to the eagles,
they have a stacked recieving corp, but they have no crabtree, YEAH BABY. Drafting him makes me want to play madden 2010.
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maclin's gotta be glad...
… he’s ending up on a team where he won’t be depended on to be the primary target, at least not early on.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interview - third person
The KNBR crew set him up for a 3rd person answer and he went straight to the first person. I think that’s a good sign. Maybe still a diva WR, but not right off the bat!
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Diva
Maybe people are misconstruing confidence for “divaness.” You can’t help but have some confidence (or a lot of) when you’re as accomplished as he was in the college game. He sounds like a great student of the game and he actually loves to play. I think his confidence shouldn’t be a big problem.
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lt also doesn't hurt...
… that he wants a coach like Singletary and not a “players’ coach.”
by sfgfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad move by Philly
they traded up two spots to ge ta player at a position they don’t really need. the could have stayed put and got the same player
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if this is Oher
detroit wins the draft
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And they lose.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t hate the pick, but Oher would have made more sense. He’s much better than any of the remaining tackles and you can still get a good tight end (and a better receiving threat) later.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Losers . . . TE!?!?!? That’s an awful pick. He will do nothing to aid Stafford from getting killed.
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pettigrew is a great receiving tight end. He’ll give Stafford a monstrous target to whom he may either dump off if he’s under pressure, or find running up a seam.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
by ayleein on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It didn’t work with Alex Smith and Vernon Davis. TE don’t help young QB’s as much as RB or OT.
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
how do they take a freaking TE with an OL that bad?
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesnt sound like a Niner fan....
but it don’t matte he will become a ‘true’ believer and I feel he is essential for the Niners winning championships and then he will definitely be happy he was selected by the greatest team ever!
by danknerd49 on Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WAIT
Did the new uniforms come out yet?
I’ve been outside all day????
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Apr 25, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
picture
Here you go from our thread:
http://www.ninersnation.com/2009/4/25/853050/san-francisco-49ers-new-uniform
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Browns take C Alex Mack
Earlier than people thought, but he’s definitely talented.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey...
…just noticed that Dumb Luck has gotten 2 picks right so far!!!!
cushing to HOU
moreno to DEN (wrong pick, right team)
by Florida Danny on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
harvin?
weird pick
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Viking-esch weed head picks like Moss
Harvin is good and could be great especially on the Viks, good pick for that team in my opinion
by danknerd49 on Apr 25, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Oher falls a little more, I think the Niners should try to get him
Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!
by CB30 on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what im saying
Trade up to grab him now
by cuse7284 on Apr 25, 2009 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oher or Maualgua?
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Maualuga
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOOOCH
You give us one of the greatest sites ever, and I think you will get a ton more hits on your site now
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you very much
I’m really glad people are enjoying it. It only helps that the team is doing good things going forward.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I wonder where he’ll start. They have two good young tackles.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't follow too much college football
But I’ve heard Michael Crabtree’s name all over. Not that I’m complaining, but why did he fall all the way down to us? Btw, I’ve been a Sean Hill believer since day one. I hella believe in him.
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
SHAUN Hill
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew someone was going to correct me if i was wrong...
But anyway, why did crabtree fall? is there something wrong with his health?
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had foot surgery, so he was unable to perform at the combine
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also questions about his character?
which i find to be a bit blown out of proportion. We got a steal.
by Sharkbit12 on Apr 25, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good to know
Would you consider it like Moss falling to the Vikings in their draft?
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As some have mentioned his foot injury caused him to slide, but more than anything, Tyson Jackson going 3rd to the Chiefs, caused a snowball of reactions. Aaron Curry became availible to the Seahawks, who would’ve taken a OT otherwise, and Al Davis taking Darius Heyward-Bey instead of Eugene Monroe, who JAX took a pick later.
by MinerNiner on Apr 25, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picture on the page
Taking advantage of the new AP photos we’re getting access to. Refresh the post and check out the front of it. Got a sweet picture of Crabtree with the commish.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fooch
nice photo, man that’s a sharp looking jersey
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oher fell bad too
Kinda glad we didn’t take him
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree is the authority on catching passes.
Trust me. As Texas Tech Alumni. You have a real gem.
¡Viva los Matadores!
by jwhitettu on Apr 25, 2009 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MC is a great team player.
A smart kid. He knows how important his health is. He will be great. Trust me.
¡Viva los Matadores!
by jwhitettu on Apr 25, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree may be the best thing we got in the first round offensively in years
Yeah, willis was good, but really, the offensive didn’t get the love in the first.
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW Fooch
Didn’t agree with you about Sanchez for the last couple of weeks, but I didnt think we stood a chance at Crabtree
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome to the site
Yea, I wasn’t thinking Crabtree would drop there, but honestly he was the #1 guy I wanted.
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we far enough in the 1st round
to see the realistic possibilities of the niners 2nd round pick
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this has been a very interesing and entertaining draft
and I’m getting pretty faded.
VERNON was just on screen
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
VD looks pretty happy for his little bro.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fins.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
VD is Jealous
His Brother gets to live in Miami
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he shouldn't be
VD gets to get hyphy in the bay. lol
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo!!!!!!
While I am generally not a fan of drafting receivers in the first round, with Crabtree amazingly falling this far the Niners HAD to take him. What I like in particular is that he’s not known for his speed but for his route running and great hands (does that remind you of any other past 49ers receivers?). In the NFL, that’s way more important because the defenders are often just as fast.
-- Jay T.
by jaytierney on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Al Davis: Secret 49ers fan?
Bay Area Bruin.
by Yoyo on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
maualuga?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He might be the one guy we trade up for. However he isn’t a need so I don’t think the 49ers do it.
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the pats pick, then i think yes.
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
patriots trade pick to the packers
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m going with Brown here.
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade up for Clay matthews
im just sayin
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good call
Joe Martinez: My fingers are crossed and my palms are together for you.
When it's all said and done, America will be remembered for three things: The Bill of Rights, jazz, and baseball.
by cornball on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!!!
Watching my phone while out,didn’t want to jinx the team somehow by watching it live.Couldn’t believe that Jacksonville passed and then the Raiders…ok stunned is more like it.Thought sure he would then go 9th….waited.NO!!!…Niners on the clock and since Crabtree was suppose to be gone we would pick Maclin,Oher,Orakpo…Then it flashed up…With the 10 th overall pick,the 49ers select…MICHAEL CRABTREE!!!.You should pick the best playeryou need not just the best player but I’m sure they were stunned he was still there.I have a friend who goes to Tech and she says this guy has it all.Forget 40 times.Rice wasn’t all that fast and he turned out pretty good.This guy doesn’t have to be him this year as Rice struggled as a rookie but our offensive potential just got a whole lot brighter.Thanks to the Jags and Raiders for not picking hom and big thanks to our guys for picking him.
by mrmotosuwa on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rice had Game Speed
I don’t know about Crabtree.
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never saw Rice caught from behind on film. I’ve scene Crab get caught from behind but it was on screen plays . . . maybe thats excusable.
by bignerd on Apr 25, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speed
agreed as when I saw him he didn’t get caught from behind and seems pretty strong…End of Texas game getting around/rid of 2 guys when everyone knew where the pass was going…We also have Gore,Davis,and other receivers(Bruce could help him alot) so he doesn’t have to be it right now.We never really heard of Rice before…I’m just glad we got what seems to be a good pick and a need pick all at once.
by mrmotosuwa on Apr 25, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game speed
I agree but from what I’ve seen and from what my friend tells me about seeing him live,he’s got game speed.I’d prefer hands and route running to pure speed and Rice was just plain scary as he had all 3…
by mrmotosuwa on Apr 25, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jags probably dildn't take him because they got Torrie Holt now.
Regardless, I’m glad he’s here.
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Packers D might be pretty good this season
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are any of you guys surprised that Cushing and Mathews are off the board before Maualuga
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but i did think all 3 would be gone before 25th pick
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Apr 25, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do ya'll think?
Playoffs this year?
by Golden Boy on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New thread
I just opened up a new thread for all draft discussion, whether it be more Crabtree, or just general draft thoughts.
http://www.ninersnation.com/2009/4/25/853496/2009-nfl-draft-day-1-open-thread-3
by Fooch on Apr 25, 2009 4:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dinner Anyone?
Niners fans just got served some King Crab!
by SanFranFan4Life on Apr 25, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2008 Season Highlight video
The two highlight videos are mostly of the 07 season so here’s an 08 highlight video for you guys. As a cowboy fan I’ll find it hard to root for the niners but ill always root for crabs. Congrats though..the niners wont regret this pick…crabtree wont disappoint.
by Wreck Em on Apr 25, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
guys I live in Texas, Baylor fan,. so instantly a 49 fan as soon as Sing got hired
Crabtree is off the charts good, I can’t believe we got him
Wanted Brown or an OT in Second round but I trust Sing’s judgment
I will tell you who is nuts, Jets, drafted a first round bust big time
by Desperado18 on Apr 25, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bad idea
Niners are a team full of needs – tackle, safety, qb, rb, etc – and we get rid of the 43rd pick in a draft which is believed to be deep? for next year? this team hasnt been to the playoffs since when? and we’re postponing adding a potential quality player? the draft is a bit of a crapshoot- if you dont believe me, scroll thru previous years picks and see how many high draft picks dont make it – so if its somewhat random, why postpone the pick? wait a year for a random event? makes no sense whatsoever. unless there’s some player on the trade block that we are going to bring in with a package including this pick.
by frednyc on Apr 25, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who in the world told you that this was a deep draft class?
And what were they smoking?
by shlecko on Apr 25, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
This was a great pick. Also think the trade for a 1st rounder was a great move.
by drink409 on Apr 25, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats guys
i hope he turns out to be Rashaun Woods 2.0
aka GOLDENBOYWARRIOR
by gogomaplata on Apr 28, 2009 12:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
