My 49er X-mas list looking towards 2011
by bayboy on Nov 22, 2010 12:05 AM PST
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PrintAfter the 21-0 defeat at home by the Bucs and the first shutout since 1977 I started to think about where this team really needs to improve to avoid another horrible loss I expect the Packers to wipe the floor with the team that played on today. After the jump I will rank the positions that need improvement and should be addressed as crucial to turn this team around to what we have been expecting to see for the past 8 years... a contender.. I will only include my top three choices for each position.
1. A new Head coach: someone with experience at the position and one that would give our offense an identity. Possible Candidates: Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren, or Jim Harbaugh
2. A franchise QB: With a new head coach comes a new attempt to pick their guy on draft day. It seems both Carolina and Buffalo have bigger issues than QB. Possible candidates via the draft: Andrew Luck (1st- STA), Jake Locker (1st- WAS) or Nick Foles (2nd-3rd- ARI)
3. A Shutdown Cornerback: I think it's time to dump Clements for draft picks to a playoff contender in need of db help and obtain a few early rounds draft picks (2nd or 3rd round) in the process. Clements is slow and the niner's defensive coaches have tried to hide this by playing zone more often which has led to big plays against young safeties. Possible candidates: Eric Wright (CLE), Patrick Peterson (1st- LSU), Brandon Harris (2nd- MIA)
4. A Right Guard: Someone that will help Davis in pass protection and one that can help a young line develop. Possible Candidates: Logan Mankins (NE), Carl Nicks (NO), Evan Mathis (CIN)
What would your niner's 2010 xmas list include that could be possible in 2011?
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All of the above.
The 49ers need to take an “all of the above” approach to fixing this team. The four items you mentioned are all serious problems with this team and I like your suggested fixes. I would also add to the Christmas list another wr…how about Plaxico Burress. Speaking of Christmas… anyone want some nutcrackers cheap?
I’ll pass on the nutcracker… I like mine…. jajajaja
On the Plaxico Burress suggestion I like the idea of a #1 WR but I might pass on Plaxico. I’d rather go the Vincent Jackson, Braylon Edwards or Julio Jones (1st- ALA)
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect ___?__ to be super so soon. Alex Smith is no longer expected to do much for this team in the future... on to the next one!!
mike holmgren
kevin kolb for 2012 2nd round pick
lawson resigned
free agent cb signed-who is very good
tambi hall signed
haloti ngata signed
richard seymour signed
andrew luck first round-if we pick in top three it could happen
jimmy smith 2nd round
austin bettis 3rd round
nate gets new contract matched to his level of play possibly moved to safety
team would be awesome next year. would be the best 3-4 d-line in the league.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
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