Golden Nuggets: No Raji, and I don't know why!

by James Brady on Apr 8, 2009 3:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Morning all, James here and I'm half asleep. Good news is I'm off for the next three days. Bad news is, well, there's a shortage of news. I really do hate the offseason. Its a terrible time, in which I have to do my best to stretch this intro to the bottom of that Nuggets picture while still being... well, whatever qualities I usually posess. Its hard, to be honest. Anyway, all I'm feeling right now is a gut feeling of not wanting Raji with the tenth pick and I'm not entirely sure why. That being said, I'm open to virtually any other player that we've been discussed as possibly taking. Virtually. I still don't want a QB, even if some instincts tell me its a good idea, at least I know its not. Either way, here's the one or four links I have for ya today.

QB Josh Freeman had a visit with the 49ers. I think I like this kid. Not at pick ten, of course. But I like him. (PressDemocrat.com)

Barrows takes a closer look at Freeman. (SacBee.com)

A Q&A with Zak Kesey's drea--I mean, with FB Zak Keasey. I love this guy, seriously, I hope we keep him forever. Use him wherever, just get him on the field. So intense. (49ers.com)

That's all for now, but I'll be back in a few hours to check up on more possibly.

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Zac" The Monster Back"!

Poor Zac’s season last year was cut short by injury as he was also assigned to the “suicide squad” last season. But, I agree. I got to see him in limited action against the first team in the 49’ers-Bears Pre-Season game. It looked like he could truck over any and all on the other side of the ball. Yes….that includes Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs. He got hit and just kept truckin’. If he can stay healthy, I think he’ll take the place of Moran Norris, and could possibly be the next Tom Rathman or Mike Alstott.

K.C.Edwards -AKA- "THE" DarkkStarr

by DarkkStarr1 on Apr 8, 2009 6:32 AM PDT reply actions

If he can stay healthy, I think he’ll take the place of Moran Norris, and could possibly be the next Tom Rathman or Mike Alstott.

I think would rather see Norris stay out there at FB, but I do believe Keasey will be a special teams monster

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by 49erLou on Apr 8, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

the lack of upkeep by the city

at candlestick is one of the main reasons the team is pissed off. The 49ers are putting their money into the stadium for maintanence, why can’t the city?

And I hope Fitz is on Madden 2010, we may not have to face him twice next season if that’s the case. JINX!

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 8, 2009 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions

My 2 cents worth

Candlestick is a Dump and Hunters Point is not a good Option. A Stadium by Great America, very interesting .My Option would be Presdio. Why? Plently of space, Beautiful Site and View and if built right, it could be one of Jewels of the NFL. Than it would be worth the Money. And it keeps the Niners where they belong.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Getting...

… to and from the Presidio for upwards of 50K fans would be a pain in the butt, which is also one of the reasons why the 49ers would rather not just rebuild a new stadium at Candlestick Point.

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Having lived in Presdio for 5 years,

It’s not that hard with a good plan. Candlestick is a ballbuster also .Hated driving into the Park. Besides like Cstick, Fans where bussed in. Many options available with good planners. There’s not much good property left in the City. Lived in Hunter point as well,( Miltary brat) and with the toxic problems there, it could be 20 years before anything can be built.So if it cost a billion to built today, it would 2 billion then. Than what? Santa Clara in 5?

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ve gone to the Presidio a few times. Stunning view but I would hate to get there for a football game.

by bignerd on Apr 8, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

If the Yorks are to be believed...

… Santa Clara in less than four years. If I recall correctly, if things continue to go “okay” with the voting stuff in Santa Clara, the 49ers were looking at kickoff 2012 in their new stadium, no?

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

We been ranking all the prospects in the draft and current roster

But one think no one has been talking about is the coaches. A new Topic would be interesting.Some coaches have been replace and old one are still there ( Nolan Era). So, If someone can come up with an idea as to rating the coaches, that would be great. We all know that a player talent can be increase with good training.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 AM PDT reply actions

good call

Definitely something to do. I’ll start mulling over some ideas. Any thoughts at this point?

by David Fucillo on Apr 8, 2009 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes,

Brief background and experiences and if they played in the NFL.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 8:17 AM PDT reply actions

A stupid question about Zak Keasey...

Is Zak Keasey even going to make the team?

I’m not a hater, I love the guy’s intensity and heart. But, he’s an undersized FB on a team that wants to bruise. They went out in the offseason and got the bruising starting FB (and BFF of Frank Gore), Moran Norris. There’s also the possibility the team will draft a backup FB later in the draft who they could groom to be Norris’ heir apparent.

I see Keasey as a versatile player who can excel in special teams and can back up several positions. I’d like to think there’s a place for him given his intensity and passion. But, is he even the right kind of player to be the backup FB? Can he make the 53-man roster without being the backup FB? Thoughts?

by Neon on Apr 8, 2009 12:22 PM PDT reply actions

Probably not.

As it stands, the following RBs will probably battle for a roster spot: Gore, Robinson, Clayton, Norris, and Keasey. Add in a potential rookie too, that makes 6 RBs fighting for four, MAYBE five spots. Keasey will be battling, most likely, the likes of Clayton and a rookie. Considering how expendable Keasey has been in the past (i.e. been released multiple times only to re-sign with the 49ers after no other teams claimed him), they wouldn’t cut Clayton in favor of Keasey unless Keasey shows more than special teams ability.

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Josh Freeman

If we draft him in any capacity (8th round pick) I will give up hope on the entire regime.

by bignerd on Apr 8, 2009 3:27 PM PDT reply actions

why?

by David Fucillo on Apr 8, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Because I don’t see any way what-so-ever the guy can ever play QB in the NFL. He has terrible mechanics, is bad decision maker, inconsistent, doesn’t move well inside the pocket and is prone to leaving the ball out there to be stripped.

I could care less the guy has a strong arm and tall build. It would be coaching miracle to correct all his faults. He’s had 4 years of college coaching yet has failed to make a significant dent in his shortcomings. To think he’s going to put it together on the highest level in my mind is insane. Furthermore the guy is a 3rd round pet project who is an extreme 1st round reach in this draft because of the absolute scarcity of QBs.

by bignerd on Apr 8, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I think...

… that a lot of scouts believe that his college coaching was terrible, therefor a lot of scouts are willing to give him a pass on things like mechanics. Basically, I think a lot of scouts believe that coaching at the next level, even on the weakest NFL team, will probably be better than his college coaching group.

He will definitely be a project, and any team that takes him in the first (and maybe even the second) will have a lot of people questioning the move. However, with physical tools like his, I just don’t see how you can get completely upset or jump off the ship if the 49ers were to use a third or fourth rounder on him (or even later, as you’re saying he’s not even worth a 7th round comp pick).

I’m not saying he’s definitely worth it, don’t get me wrong. I can definitely see people being shaky about him being a first or second round pick. However, I don’t think it would be a complete travesty if they take him in a later round. Maybe you weren’t being literal, and if you weren’t, I apologize for taking it literally. Internets and all, you know?

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I would still be upset even 3rd or 4th round . . . which or course will not happen. Like I said above, I don’t see him amounting to anything but a failed attempt so essentially I view him as a wasted pick (could have gotten a player who can contribute). Not to mention the team is probably going to lose games trying him out as a starter and think of all the other resources lost by the team in developing into a QB.

I can see some of the blame for the lack of his development going towards bad coaching on the college staff. Still, these guys go to mini-camps, coaching clinics and get looked at by numerous different coaches throughout their off seasons from high school to college. He didn’t run into to one guy who was able to point out and and get him to correct a flaw? Not to mention, plenty of quality QBs have come from programs with lousy coaching . . . the QB had it or did it by himself.

by bignerd on Apr 8, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Why do we need to draft one this year?

Next year we may have better choices Besides, we have more concerns than a QB! We can wait one more year. OLB, OT ,DB, DE, RB, WR are more important. BPA are only important for thoses positions only. It’s who get pick first.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that...

… most fans aren’t looking for the next QB of the future with this draft. All the talk about taking a QB in the mid to later rounds is to find themselves the next Shaun Hill: a solid backup QB who can also win some games if he had to start. I definitely agree that if the team is looking for their QB of the future, they should look in the next draft.

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

I now think that the OLB is more important, with OL in 2nd. I also like DB in 3rd rd. and with DE or RB at 4th/5th. 5th open for one of those choices. 5th rd supplemental pick can be an WR or OL. After that , it’s project players unless they pick up a Sleeper which I hope happen. We could use a surprise starter!

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I see what you're saying.

I guess I’m going on the jaded notion that the 49ers really haven’t done a lot with their mid to late round picks. While I think he should definitely garner some consideration in the second round, I strongly believe that where the 49ers are sitting for the second round is a perfect spot for a RT.

by sfgfan on Apr 8, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

It's a new era unless

McCloughan screw it up! I don’t care for him.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 8, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Well...

… considering his opinions probably accounted for a LARGE chunk of the previous drafts and Singletary not having any kind of final say on personnel, I’d say that while there is a new coach in town, the era isn’t necessarily 100% new.

by sfgfan on Apr 10, 2009 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions