Golden Nuggets: Goin' With the Gut

by Ninjames on Apr 7, 2009 2:10 AM PDT in Golden Nuggets Comment 14 comments

Morning all, James here with your Nuggets. Once again I missed a day, and once again it was because of my shoddy internet service. As mentioned before, I'm getting it fixed very soon, and hopefully that is the last edition of the Nuggets I'll miss. Moving on, the lapse in day doesn't provide me with much news which makes me a bit sad, but I cant create fake news (looking at you, Pro, and Real.) Though, we did have a good number of quality articles up here on the Nation the past few days. All that being said, as far as the Niners go, all I'm thinking right now is BJ Raji, and how I really don't want us to draft him. I'm not sure why, considering I like the guy a lot. Just, for some reason, my gut says "no."

Though Raji is happy that the truth is out there--apparently he didn't test positive for any illegal substance. This is good. (PressDemocrat.com)

We've made a couple pre-draft visits so far. To answer one point in this article: 10 is way too high for those running backs. Not a chance. (PressDemocrat.com)

So what do you think of how the 49ers have changed as far as building the roster goes? (SFGate.com)

So Holt to San Fran wouldn't happen, so hows our receiving corps looking? Personally, I'm happy with it. Honestly. (MVN.com)

Isaac Bruce returning really helps us? I mean, I guess, I love Bruuuuuuce, but I don't think we'd be much worse off at the WR position without him. (RealFootball365.com)

Drafting WR's in the first is risky business. (BotchedSnap.com)

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Bruce

I think the team is in a lot better position with him on the roster. As much as I like Morgan and Hill, which I really do, all the team would need is for them to not produce in their second year (sophomore slump anyone?) and the 49ers would be really hurting WR-wise. I know that’s kind of faulty logic that it’s fair to expect a “sophomore slump,” but have they really shown they can be consistent forces? Not really. Whether it be because of injury or because the coaching staff left them on the bench, they’re still unproven, and having a veteran guy of Bruce’s caliber helps the team.

If Morgan and Hill start to shine, Bruce can always get pushed to the bench. It’s highly unlikely those two WRs will produce enough to do that, but if they do, I’m sure Singletary won’t be afraid to make the call.

by sfgfan on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

correction

I definitely get your point, but just one correction: Jason Hill is entering his third season. One could argue that receivers often make the leap in the third year. Not expecting it, but certainly wouldn’t be opposed to it.

by Fooch on Apr 7, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Injuries

Injuries have kinda delayed Hill, though, so you could kind of argue he hasn’t had two full seasons, yet. My memory fails me, and I’m a bit lazy this morning, but didn’t Hill also have injury issues during training camp last year? If he did, then he’s even further behind than missing the majority of his rookie season.

by sfgfan on Apr 7, 2009 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good point

I don’t recall the details of his injury history right now, but his first year was injury plagued. And this second year he didn’t make a contribution as a wide receiver until the second half of the season. So definitely not your typical 3rd year player.

by Fooch on Apr 7, 2009 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What really ticks me off is

Some of you guys haven’t given theses kids a real chance to play. You’re replacing them already! Hell, wait till they prove that the not the players we all hope that they are. So, BACK OFF!!!!!

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 7, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you serious?

How am I replacing them? Neither of us was saying replace them. We’ve been saying give them time because young receivers take time to develop.

by Fooch on Apr 7, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fooch,

I was referring to the 40% voters for Crabtree!

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 7, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

gotcha

I voted for Crabtree but just because if that kind of talent dropped in our lap it would be foolish to strongly consider it. Morgan and Hill could certainly turn into excellent receivers, but you add Crabtree to the pool and I think it only helps long term.

by Fooch on Apr 7, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True,What would you do if Sanchez was available?

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 7, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and no crabtree?

Either go OT or trade down (obviously depending on who else might drop to the 49ers). I guess I’m just not sold on Sanchez as a long term talent…at least with a first round pick. I remain sold on taking a QB later in the draft and sitting him behind Hill/Smith the next 2 years.

by Fooch on Apr 7, 2009 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I somewhat agree.

I think that if Crabtree were off the board (as well as Orakpo and Brown), the best option for the 49ers woudl be to trade down. However, if no one wants to trade with them, I’d rather them take Sanchez than any of the OTs at #10.

by sfgfan on Apr 7, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This.

The reason Fooch gives for picking Crabtree is the same reason I have. You just can’t pass him up because you really can’t have too many WRs. If Morgan and Hill pan out, then great. If Crabtree is picked and he also pans out, the 49ers will have at least two years where they have three legitimate WRs either for the field or to dangle as trade bait (unlikely, of course).

by sfgfan on Apr 7, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bruce is worth it.

It might be a slight setback in terms of game experience, but if you listen to Morgan talk about how much he looked up to Bruce and learned from him last season, you know it’s good to have Bruuuuuuce back.

by foosball4949 on Apr 7, 2009 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good articles ...

nah, drafting a WR in the first round would simply be adding a high risk/high reward player to a position that we are already fairly strong in while we’re really weak in other positions …

and B.J. Raji, seriously, who gives a sh** if athletes are caught smoking maryjane anymore? If NFL teams want to pass on top tier talented players just because they smoke weed, then I’ll gladly take them. That said, I’m not convinced drafting Raji in the first round would be addressing one of our weakest positions either

"Those boos really motivate me to make something happen." - Bonds

by Persiflage on Apr 7, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs