The Niners FO not doing anything in Free Agency is a bad sign..
by 11allstar on Mar 7, 2010 3:31 PM PST
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The niners enter into this year's period of free agency with some serious team needs. As many other posts and articles have been done on what they are (e.g. o-line, kr/pr returner, safety etc) this fanpost will not go back into those specifics.
Instead, I'm wondering what you feel about the current team's apparent philosophy/strategy of buidling through the draft..
Some fans on NN are quite content with the front office, others ummm not so much..
After the jump, I'll link you to an espn article which chronicles an NFC West opponent and their apparent philosophy as the draft approaches.
Surprising to some, the SL Rams have been a major player in this year's free agency. What might be more interesting is the strategy that they seem to be taking, along with their #1 overall draft pick. This article by ESPN's Mike Sando explains: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/15189/rams-moves-could-provide-flexibility
This would seem to be a prudent measure, not only for the Rams but for the Niners who hold not one but two first round draft picks. If they were to pick up a tendered free agent starter from another team to fill a need, that would seem to allow them to truly pick the Best Player Available and build through the draft.
The insurance policy/mentoring approach would seem to benefit the niners much more than reactive signings such as Tony Pashos last year (after the failed M. Smith experiment). He was signed later, of course missed camp by virtue of that, but played sparingly before injuring himself never really making much of an impact.
What do you think about their strategy now and in the past year? Is it effective? Where do you want them to go this year?
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The only player i’d want/wanted the Niners to go after was probably Tony Pashos. But apparently Tony wanted more then the FO was willing to give him. He signed a 3-year, $10.5 million contract with the Browns, a contract i’d wouldn’t sign him to. At best he would have been this years starting RT before giving way to a rookie we draft. I’m not exactly sad that the Niners didn’t sign him though.
Any other UFA out there were overpriced or not very talented. Peppers doesn’t fit our Defense, Robinson was grossly overpriced, most of the offensive UFA are on the wrong side of 30, and everyone else is crap. The huge majority of the UFA wouldn’t have helped the young team we have. Why people want the Niners to go after aging players who’d hinder our young players development is beyond me.
Like i said before, ever UFA out there is going to be older and overpriced. The last thing this team needs is an ineffective, old player with an expensive contract. The FO should avoid UFA and instead focus on extending the contracts of Willis, VD, and Goldson.
I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
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I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
Credit to iaalexeeff
by Hoopers Judge on Mar 7, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Calm down
Everything will be ok. We don’t have that many needs and they can be met through the draft. These UFA are old and not worth the money you spend on them. The only person I want is Bushrod from the saints.
by manraj7 on Mar 7, 2010 5:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
If it were....
The Redskins would have been SB champs every year.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Mar 9, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Not worry
We are not the only team not making splash. But why overpay for a guy we are in a great position to get in the draft. Major need (OL) perfect position to get one. We have needs, but the consistancy has to be there. Players should be on notice the time is now and I see veterans cut if they do not step up.
Let's make a good team, a Great Team!
by chriscream on Mar 7, 2010 5:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
there is no need to make a big signing
if we can draft C.J Spiller and a good O-lineman in the first round of the draft and sign a defensive back that would be a HUGE improvement
the draft doesn’t have to be exactly as I said but if it’s similar we are in good shape to do some damage
by 49erEmpire on Mar 7, 2010 6:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Post Draft Signings
You get more value from free agency post draft and you can fill the needs you couldn’t fill. Why sign an aging player for more than he is worth when we might get lucky and have a better player to us in the second or maybe even third round. Using the draft as the main tool to build and free agency to fill your temporary needs is the way to go.
by jobharve on Mar 7, 2010 6:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
it doesn't just have 2 be signing a FA
we could be unloading dead weight or making a trade getting rid of sopaga ,roman,lewis we could see if someone give up 5th or 6 round 4 some of these dead weight
I don't think the FO is squandering the free agency period.
It is still very early in the free agency period and many teams have not been active the past week or so. There is still a good chance the 49ers will make necessary moves in free agency beginning tomorrow, so I wouldn’t say the front office is necessarily doing nothing.
My guess is that the 49ers are set on drafting Taylor Mays for the strong safety position and starting him immediately or playing him sparingly as a backup to Michael Lewis. I also think the 49ers are likely to promote Jason Hill or Brandon Jones to the one of the two starting wide receiver positions over Josh Morgan, who has shown that he is probably more reliable as a slot receiver. Jason Hill certainly has the speed we need for the flanker wide receiver position (Crabtree plays split-end, but may be upped to flanker, if you ask me) but has yet to show the depth needed for the position. What that depth is will probably vary on his instincts in man coverage and the reliability of his hands.
I think the 49ers also have their sights already set on the offensive line, and are probably waiting until the draft.
Really?
Drafting Mays and promoting Hill or Jones. Wow. I honestly believe the only thing set about the draft is that a G and RT will be drafted at some point in the draft and if Berry is there at 13, he’ll be the pick. That’s it.
I mean listen, we're sitting here talking about practice, not a game, not a game, but we're talking about practice.
49ers signed David Carr
49ers meeting with Justin Fargas
They aren’t making major moves, but did you expect that? I am sure that we would not be in the market for guys like Julius Peppers and guys like that
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Didn't expect either myself, nut the Carr signing was better than advertised, IMO.
Vargas, could be a good pick up for depth, but if it keeps us from taking Spiller, that would be stupid, IMO.
If Goldson wants to be paid more than Rolle, offer him up in the deal for E Berry please.
but if
spiller is taken earlier, this could be good insurance as another running back.
Not sure if vargas has done any special teams returns/play though, but in and of itself, they might be eyeing him as Gore insurance.
Im really hoping to pick up a lineman in free agency..
Gore, Spiller, and Coffee would be enough don’t you think?
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
Interesting
Gore is going to Spill the Coffee all over the field?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Mar 9, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
I mean...
Spiller is no good!
RAR RAR RAR
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Mar 9, 2010 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
They didn't meet with Fargas
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Mar 9, 2010 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
its possible
the niners might try trading a draft pick on draft day or future picks to for current player upgrades from other teams that are on the trading block..
I just get the sense that with this uncapped year, and the division being an open race it would seriously behoove the team to get as much talent and veterans with gas in the tank left, as possible.
In past years, the yorks went through a time where they were considered very frugal…i do hope they spend more in an important year.
Isn't this the same tactic they pull last year ?
Signed backup players who didn’t do much ? Or sign Marvel Smith to fix the OL ? Good luck Guys on a quality player who will make an impact ! SOS from the Boys at the Front Office.
I'm okay with the F.O not making any moves
But just don’t try and pretend like Brandon Jones is the solution at WR when he was #3rd WR on team with a lackluster corps and don’t try and pretend Marvel Smith, a man with 2 back surgeries is going to be able to start.
1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Andrew Quarless 5.John Jerry 6.Mike Kafka 7.Quinton Andrews 7.Preston Parker
I didnt feel like there were too many names out there for the NIners
The Niners are in a very good position for the Draft. So theres no real need to get crazy in FA. Some of the best teams in the league have established themselves through the draft and not going out and spending big bucks in FA.
As long as the 49ers can use their picks wisely this year, this teams going to the playoffs and WILL be going to the playoffs for years to come.
Ok let's be a bit rational here
Go here (http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/fa) and look and see what some of the “big boys” have done. By big boys I mean teams like New England, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, teams that have been winning of late and over a period of time. The goal isn’t to make a big splash, this isn’t Madden. The Pats have done nothing but resigned some of their own players, Pittsburgh grabbed Will Allen and our very own Arnaz Battle. That’s it, not much. They like us are more keen on looking to build in certain areas thru the draft and by selective free agent maneuvers. Again Free Agency has been opened for about 4 days. Let the crazies that are going to be willing to make a mad grab do just that. I will agree that our FO might be a bit too staid at times but I’d rather have that than an FO that goes..“oooh! That looks pretty! Let’s grab that!”
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 8, 2010 5:11 PM PST reply actions
Don't Mind The F.O
But I Really Hope They’re Looking At Adding Bushrod…He’s Only Got A 2nd Round Tender On Him And Then We’d Be Able To Use Our 2 1st Round Picks On Other Needs…If Morgan Burnett Can Fall Later On Within The Draft, I Think He’d Be A Good Pick Up Too…I Heard Donte Whitner Is On The Block Too, Maybe We Could Look At Him Cause With Some Of The Trades That’s Been Going On (Boldin-Ravens For A 3rd, Chris Houston-Lions For A 6th And Switch In The 5th, Cromartie-Jets For Next Years 3rd, Reggie Brown-Bucs For A 6th), Maybe We Could Get Him For A Low Pick Too…Just My Thoughts, Anyone Agree With Anything I Said, Just Curious…HaHa
Reunite T.O. and McNabb in SF!!!
Crabs, T.O., Gore, V.D. Spiller, McNabb, Morgan, Hill!!!! We won’t even need an offensive line!!!! Super Bowl Champs 2011!!!!!
/s
I mean listen, we're sitting here talking about practice, not a game, not a game, but we're talking about practice.
Trading Picks
I like the idea of going after Bushrod for a 2nd and if the price is right for Whitner (4th or later would be great) I wouldn’t mind seeing us go after him. I have never been a big fan of trading picks for players , but if you can get players that fill a position of need, are young (Whitner is 24 and Bushrod is 25) and have proven themselves to be good starters then great. We could use our first round picks to take the best player available at almost any position in the draft. There are some minor moves I wouldn’t mind seeing, but they would be for depth not for starters (Dwan Edwards for one, might still be available after the draft if we don’t draft for depth at DE).
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