With the Tenth pick of the NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers select Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 2:28 PM PDT
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PrintYESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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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HE ALREADY SHOULD HAVE BEEN VOTERS ARE STUPID
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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
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
I can't believe the 49ers finally took...
… a first round player I wanted.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Don't worry.
Jones already has dibs on that number, I think.
We should all send Al Davis a thank you card
Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!
We GOT HIM BABY!
THE FIRST GOOD RECIEVER WEVE HAD SINCE THE RICE HIMSELF
Terrell Owens did always suck horribly.
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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
out of curiousity
would we have gone with Orakpo with #10 pick if raiders take crabtree there?
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
I actually...
… think they would have taken Orakpo.
YEAHHH BABYYYY!
this is fukin amazingg, thank god the raiders r retarted lol
i think i just popped a boner lmao
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"
Thanks
What are the thoughts on your end about your pick?
49er 'til I die! (if they don't kill me first)
I think...
… he’s a Red Raider fan. Not to be mistaken with the Black Raiders.
I'll be in touch
Definitely going to look for some info.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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"
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
Anyone to pass on Crabtree is an idiot.
Congrats niners! You’ve got yourself a hell of a football player there!
¡Viva los Matadores!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anyone...
… wonder if Nolan would have taken Orakpo or Oher over Crabtree?
I still can't believe...
… Heyward-Bey went before Maclin or even Harvin.
I knew he was crazy...
… but I didn’t think he was THAT crazy.
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.
They are morons for working for him
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
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.
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 Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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.
in case anyone's listening to KNBR
…crabtree’s going to be on in a few minutes
by (Florida) Danny Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
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
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.
is the nfl.com prediction game
not updating live?
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
don't think so
I just went there and it said scores update after the first round ends. That’s kinda lame.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Any speculation on what number Crabs will wear?
- would make a great jersey – I might have to pick that one up.
unless all the 80s are taken
he will be in the 80s – league rules
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
double digits
I think you can get permission for jerseys in the teens.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
since he did go #10, why not?
Check my 49ers blogs at Mining the Gold Rush and San Francisco 49ers Examiner
WE drafted Crabtree!
I just got back from a tournament and turned on the TV and flipped out when I saw, Hell yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Heh
Dumb luck got the Cushing pick right
Proud adoptive parent of the set-up man.
This is Howry do it!
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
You're happier...
… about Zeigler than Jason Hill.
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
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 David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
battle yes
id hate to see Z go though
by BarnettBeBallin on Apr 25, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
draft thread
With that other thread getting full, I’m thinking it’s a good idea to bring the conversation over here.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
I guess...
… I was confused. I thought this was an overflow thread.
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.
god bless
live streaming internet radio
by (Florida) Danny Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
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 Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously?
How do you say that a player who was the top player on A LOT of boards is a PR pick?
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 David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
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 Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
agree
He speaks with a good forceful nature.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
i like jed...
…he really sounds like he knows what he’s doing for a guy his age
by (Florida) Danny Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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 !"
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.
I've always thought...
… Ayers was going to be a 3-4 DE, not OLB.
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.
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.
Jed's Girlfriend
WOW! They mentioned Jed’s “fiance” and he quickly corrected them to say it was his girlfriend. Amusing.
Browns are either...
… pulling a Walsh, or pulling a Donahue.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
lt also doesn't hurt...
… that he wants a coach like Singletary and not a “players’ coach.”
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
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.
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.
Nope
Losers . . . TE!?!?!? That’s an awful pick. He will do nothing to aid Stafford from getting killed.
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.
agreed
how do they take a freaking TE with an OL that bad?
by (Florida) Danny Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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!
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 Tuccitto on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
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
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!
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.
*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.
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
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 David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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?
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
Also questions about his character?
which i find to be a bit blown out of proportion. We got a steal.
not quite
Crabtree is great, but I felt Moss was a talent that comes along once a decade at best. Just an athletic freak of nature in terms of height and speed.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Fooch
nice photo, man that’s a sharp looking jersey
by sundaysfinest on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oher fell bad too
Kinda glad we didn’t take him
by NinersnowRule!Crabs on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions
Crabtree is the authority on catching passes.
Trust me. As Texas Tech Alumni. You have a real gem.
¡Viva los Matadores!
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!
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
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
welcome to the site
Yea, I wasn’t thinking Crabtree would drop there, but honestly he was the #1 guy I wanted.
by David Fucillo on Apr 25, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
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.
Al Davis: Secret 49ers fan?
Bay Area Bruin.
by Yoyo on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
Dinner Anyone?
Niners fans just got served some King Crab!
by SanFranFan4Life on Apr 25, 2009 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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.
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