Golden Nuggets: Going to sleep, wake me on Thursday.

by James Brady on Apr 19, 2010 3:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Morning, everyone. I'm practically giddy with excitement right now. I mean, aside from the crushing pain in my... everywhere due to the Sharks apparently disliking winning in the playoffs, I'm pretty darn excited for the NFL draft. I guess everyone here is. Be it a dark "Oh God how are we going to screw this up" or a "Yesss, instant improvement with a good draft" kind of excitement. Whether you're a half-full or half-empty guy at least know that... we're not the Lions. Or the Raiders. Why did I pick those two teams? Because I just spent an hour talking to a fan of each about the draft. The Raiders fan was thinking about getting drunk five minutes into it. The Lions fan actually was bright eyed, full of hope. Good for her, right? Anyway. Here's some links for you guys.

This draft is so important because it's not just any old rebuilding draft. It's a draft in which the 49ers hope to seize control of their division by filling their few holes. Let's hope one of those holes doesn't end up being a quarterback. (SacBee.com)

Here's Barrows' latest mock draft. It's not bad, but I don't agree on more than a couple points. (SacBee.com)

All eyes are definitely on Baalke and how he handles this draft. If he does well, does the team keep him or decide that they need a guy with more experience and chalk it up to the board already being set? (Yahoo.com)

A closer look at the trip Baalke and Singletary took to scout in Texas, among other things. (SFGate.com)

Sando has his latest mailbag post, with only one 49ers-related question but it's still worth checking out. (ESPN.com)

Hm, a decent read. Is WR Josh Morgan a wide receiver... or a blocker? (Rotoworld.com)

I do think it's crazy how the NFL draft has went from this modest event to this huge primetime thing. I think it's cool for the NFL and the draft, but I hate that it's so late in the day now. I liked it earlier on in the day. (MercuryNews.com)

Just a reminder that getting a new NFL stadium is not nearly just about the cash it takes. (MercuryNews.com)

Taylor Mays visited several teams, the 49ers among them. The article seems to think, though, that Mays is a serious option for the rival Seahawks to consider. Interesting. (NationalFootballPost.com)

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My draft predictions

1. 49ers trade up in first round to take one of top 3 tackles (losing their second rounder)
2. Clausen will be taken in the top 10.
3. Dez Bryant will fall to the end of the first round.
4. Tebow will be taken at the top of the second round.
5. Raiders will take a slow and clumsy lineman to offset their recent picks.

Anybody got something crazier?

by 1849 on Apr 19, 2010 6:28 AM PDT reply actions

I can’t believe that sharks game! Damn dude what a way to lose. On the bright side I think they’ll be so fired up they won’t lose the rest of the series.

by Rod Blogojevich on Apr 19, 2010 7:49 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Yeah to be honest with you, I shook it off fast. I looked over at my buddy and I just said “Nope, done, calling it now, Boyle is going to come back and put his heart and soul into it like he’s been doing all season and we’re going to dominate the offensive zone just like we did tonight and win the series in six.”

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

by James Brady on Apr 19, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Sorry guys, Avs in 6, maybe even 5. Anderson is rediscovering his mid-season form, and I think the sharks have already been snake bitten. They’ll never admit it, but they know they’re in trouble. The avs have absolutely no pressure, while the sharks have all the pressure in the world on their shoulders.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Apr 19, 2010 8:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

And the avs, much like the spurs in basketball are better than their seed. If it wasn’t for a late season collapse, they easily could have won their division. No shame in losing the talented youngsters.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Apr 19, 2010 8:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Or I could be wrong and they may not win another game! Who knows?

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Apr 19, 2010 8:20 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

The Avs have no pressure?

Yeah they do. They have plenty of pressure, such a young team in the playoffs. The Sharks KNOW they are better. They’ll watch the tape and they’ll see that they dominated that game. I think it’s the complete opposite of what you’re saying. I think the Avs go back into that locker room thinking “wow, we dodged a bullet” and the Sharks go in thinking “WE CAN DOMINATE THEM!” The Sharks can be nothing but pumped after a loss like that.

I will not discredit Anderson though, he was a freak of nature last night but so was Nabby. He didn’t get nearly as many shots his way but did you see those incredibly three saves that were made? Nabby has confidence. Boyle has give it his all to this team and he will come back wanting to make it up to his teammates. I think if there’s any momentum going into this game, it’s in the Sharks’ favor.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

by James Brady on Apr 19, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions

NinJames, the Avs have NO pressure. They were expected to finish dead last in the league. This has been probably the strangest season I’ve ever seen because they Avs get dominated every game yet still somehow win with timely saves, shot blocking and scoring in their rare opportunities. Anderson was a career backup (Flames draft pick, sigh) and the average age of the Avs must be like 22. The Sharks on the other hand have free agents in Setoguchi, Nabokov, Pavelski, Blake and Marleau, with Thornton next year. This is it- they need to win now, or that team is getting blown up. Should be interesting to see how they do!

by Rod Blogojevich on Apr 19, 2010 11:51 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

In the here and now, the Sharks have no pressure.

The players themselves are going in confident. That is all that matters in my opinion.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

by James Brady on Apr 19, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Joe Nedney is a hero

but nedney is god

by dalien82 on Apr 19, 2010 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

so which one is it lol

"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Apr 20, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions