49ers Depth Chart: Michael Crabtree Up, Braylon Edwards Down
by David Fucillo on Oct 4, 2011 6:01 PM PDT
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PrintThe San Francisco 49ers release a weekly depth chart that generally doesn't change a whole lot, but once in a while features a modest roster change. You can view the depth chart in the 49ers weekly game release.
This week's release saw the 49ers finally move Michael Crabtree from behind Joshua Morgan to starting receiver opposite Morgan. Prior to this week the depth chart listed Morgan opposite "Ted Ginn OR Braylon Edwards." Edwards is expected back on the active roster after the week seven bye, although there is a slim chance he could be back before then. It will be interesting to see how the team sets up the depth chart upon Edwards' return. Crabtree and Morgan are both coming off big games against the Eagles and look locked in for the foreseeable future.
The second significant move saw the 49ers replace Chilo Rachal with Adam Snyder at the right guard position. Heading into last week's game Rachal remained as the number one RG. This week Snyder has been inserted there and it would seem like he will stick there for now.
One non-move saw Moran Norris remain listed as the number one fullback. It sounds like he will not be playing this Sunday. It turns out his fibula injury was actually a fractured left fibula and will keep him out four to six weeks. He suffered the injury September 18, which would mean a potential return between October 16 and October 30. With an October 23 bye, I'd suspect it's more likely closer to the latter date than the former. In the meantime, Bruce Miller will remain the starting fullback.
For those who missed the mention earlier, the 49ers also placed defensive end Will Tukuafu on injured reserve and activated Colin Jones from the practice squad. The team signed wide receiver John Matthews to the practice squad. Matthews played for Coach Harbaugh at USD. The bigger implication of this move is that Demarcus Dobbs likely will now be active on game days as the second backup defensive lineman along with Ricky Jean Francois.
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Hate to be "happy" for an injury
but I am glad that Miller gets more shots to learn by fire. The faster he picks up offensive play, the better
I guarantee Miller will have the position
Locked in by then as the starter.. As long as he doesn’t screw up big time,like lose a game with a fumble or something.. I hope he doesn’t get hurt I like miller.. What’s the deal with Edwards originally he was suppose to be out 2 to 4 weeks… Next week would be 4.. Now they are adding another 2 weeks.. I hope he comes back for the Detroit game we need him.. He is gonna have to really step it up when he comes back because missing almost half the season doesn’t look to good for a decent 2012 contract exstension.. The funny thing is the second half of the season is basically NFC West games.. So never mind he is all set for future field days.. Lol..
by pigskin slapper on Oct 4, 2011 6:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well he got hurt two weeks ago (against Dallas)
so this past Sunday was 2 weeks, Detroit would be 4 weeks, but his timetable was around the Wednesday before the Lions game, so it doesn’t make too much sense to rush him back, have him practice one or two times, and risk getting him re-injured against the Lions, when he can take the bye week to fully recover and be ready to rock the remainder of the season.
by sanfranfanmdk on Oct 4, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Doubt we need him against Detroit after missing so much time...
Detroit’s secondary is not that good. They have a nasty DL and then got gift-wrapped presents from Rome. Morgan and Crabtree and plenty to overpower Detroit’s corners; just need Alex to deliver.
And if Morgan can continue to play the way he did this week and steadily develop into what everyone thought he would be in ‘09 (a solid #2 and good compliment to a true WR), then I don’t see much need to even have Edwards on the team. He’s a hell of a football player, but if the offense can function like a true WCO and spread the ball, Edwards is expendable.
I think you’re discounting what he can do for the team. I believe he completely changes how defenses have to handle the WRs. He’s the type of guy you can throw the high ball to and not worry about it being intercepted. I also don’t believe Crabtree to be a true #1. Basically with him there, everybody can go into a role they should excel at, not simply one they are good at.
Not necessarily discounting what he can do...
because it is a factor and does force teams to manage that, but our team has been so bleak for so long that people are too hung up on the trends that every talking-head thinks are a big deal; namely, the “big” WR who can get you a jump ball. We are running a WCO right now, so it’s not about things like that. Philly and Green Bay do not have these “big” guys and there offenses function better than most teams in the league. Morgan is big enough to get you a jump ball over most corners in the league.
Trends?
TRENDS?? Randy Moss, TO, Vincent Jackson, Larry Fitzgerald, Megatron… These guys are a fad? GTFO
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 5, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Normally I would not.
But this is Moron Norris we’re talking about here. It’s a shame it couldn’t be season ending.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 4, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad Karma
To wish for anyone to be injured
by NinerOptimus on Oct 4, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd prefer
he be healthy, but we make the simple and correct choice to bench him.
For some reason, 3 straight head coaches couldn’t do it.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Oct 4, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
To hell with the bench....
float him for a 7th round pick if you can get one before week 6 deadline. If you can’t, here’s your papers buddy, best of luck.
Agree with the sentiment
But I sort of doubt there are other teams out there who think Moran Norris is a good football player. However, in the words of PT Barnum,. “there’s a sucker born every minute”, so it can’t hurt to try.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Oct 5, 2011 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Miller Vs Norris
A lot of folks predicted that Norris’ would lose his job by mid-season…If Miller continues his progression (which he is on track to do), we will finally have something that looks like a dominant FB that formerly wore jersey number 40 or 44
Dobbs & Aldon Smith...
Imagine if Harbs puts these two together on nickle situations & just “reck shop” like San Diego pre-season game. I know it won’t happen but one can day dream!!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
Don't we already have Smith and McDonald?
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Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
"Stopping the run doesn't come because of scheme. It come because of want to." - Donte Whitner
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
they will be on the other side
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Dobbs was a DT
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
"Stopping the run doesn't come because of scheme. It come because of want to." - Donte Whitner
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When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
yes
in nickle both Smith’s can play DE. They have both done it in their careers!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Oct 4, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You know that won't happen...
Besides, J. Smith is an absolute monster at DT on nickel downs. They just need Brooks to stop jumping offsides every other play. Dobbs is more than likely going to end up as our next McD, play as a rotation player early on and eventually work his way into the mix where we have to consider locking him up as a starter.
Dobbs was wrecking shop against 3rd stringers
Don’t expect so much of him so soon. We could have gotten a steal but don’t bury the kid under expectations. He doesn’t play RB or WR where guys can come on and dominate out of nowhere.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 4, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Not expecting anything, hence
I know it won’t happen but one can day dream!!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Oct 4, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It could and should....and very probably will happen
Double D was our 6th D-Lineman and Ian was 7th, and the Niners only dress five D’s per a recent email response I got from Maiocco @CSN. So, since they dressed W. T who was number 5, we should see Dobbs. He’ll get on the field, and when he does, to coin a Keith Jackson phrase, “Whoa Nellie”!
He'll see the field on ST...
that’s about it for now. Smith and McD are 3 down players and both are very good at getting pressure with only a 3-man front. If you see Dobbs on the field in either base or nickel defense, it’s because we have serious problems to worry about.
Its Dobbs time now....
Im looking forward to him being active on game days, maybe even getting in on some game snaps and……hopefully causing havoc just as he did during the pre-season.
Matt Maiocco tweeted
that Dobbs probably wont see many snaps while on the 53 man roster. But what does he know, he’s the one who picked the Bengals to beat us!!!
by Frisco_Kid on Oct 4, 2011 7:46 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Maiocco really doesn't know much when its outside of his job description
This was the guy that wanted us to draft Rolando McClain to put next to Pat Willie. I think we did alright with our 3rd round selection Bowman. Probably the single brightspot brought to us by way of Sing.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Oct 4, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Is this a defense
that doesn’t include Patrick Willis or Justin Smith for some reason?
Agree with you though that he IS looking like the real deal so far…
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by lottwasgangsta on Oct 4, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saw his open field tackle of Vick again on NFL Network's replay.
Awesome.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
"He's gonna get a big hug, and I'm gonna hang on for a while." -Duane Kuiper
No way Singletary did more then just that.
He brought us Mike Ilupati as well..and lets not forget the way he’s helped a few of your guys in our roster mature and man up ..hint hint *Vernon Davis as well as some others.
"Winning means being unafraid to lose." – Fran Tarkenton
Iupati is still a bit of a question mark
He is making plenty of mistakes out there every week. Not exactly what I was hoping for at this point. Of course hope is not lost, he is still young, but I thought he would be a bit better at this point.
I'm not feeling witty enough right now
He also looked at a lot of tape
Too bad they didn’t just bide their time and get a real head coach… sing was a good LB coach.
I guess it all worked out though since we got Harbs!
He does know his linebackers
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
"Stopping the run doesn't come because of scheme. It come because of want to." - Donte Whitner
Follow @manraj76
When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
XXIOF?
Isn’t there a requirement that the “is our future” designee be no more highly rated than a third or fourth string QB or RB? Admitedly, DD’s quals look pretty reasonable, in that he was an undrafted player brought in more or less as a camp body, but he’s now not only on the 53, he’s on the active list. I thought that disqualified any possibility of IOF-iness.
Today's Justin Smith :: Yesterday's Bryant Young
by OffensiveInterference on Oct 5, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Dobbs
Can’t wait to see this dude come in when the starters are on a breather and rumble and stumble his way to a sack. I love this guy and think he will be a killer back up.
This team finally has some depth. The RB split is killer. I hope it stays in effect. Miller out of the back field is awesome. can’t wait for that dude to catch a TD.
The FO did a damn good job the last two years putting this team together. I wasn’t and still not really a fan of the two number ones going to OL, but considering I wanted to spend one on Mays it is clear I have no idea what I’m talking about. There was no drop off from Scott to Trent.
I was pretty psyched with two first round picks on linemen in the 2010 draft
But I was hoping for more stellar results by 2011. Davis had the fairly brutal rookie season that is more or less expected of a first-year tackle, but Iupati looked like a winner even as a rookie. I am still grateful that Singletary did spend his last draft getting high-grade beef for the O-line and have (somewhat tempered) hopes that they’ll both prove worthy of their picks.
Today's Justin Smith :: Yesterday's Bryant Young
by OffensiveInterference on Oct 5, 2011 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
After 4 games, it appears our 2011 draft class is sweet!
Recognizing that we have not had a ton of game day looks, and only been 4 games, it still appears to me that, Aldon Smith- Kendall Hunter- Bruce Miller, Chris Culliver …etc clearly were very good draft day choice’s.
Give us your opinion on our 2011 draft class to date….lets hear it!
Might be a bit too early...
Culliver definitely needs a lot more seasoning. He did get beat on at least one play I saw on Sunday. Kaepernick is still a question mark, and despite being a 2nd round choice, will still be the make or break pick of this draft because he’s a QB and the alleged “future.” The two OL making the roster speaks more to how terrible our depth was at that position.
It still seems like we got a good class of contributors and that was pretty much what we needed. The team already had talent, but lacked the vision and the coaching necessary to go out and win.
Also, can’t sleep on how they filled the necessary spots in FA.
+1: "Can’t sleep on how they filled the necessary spots in FA"
FINANCIAL RESTRAINT (that I hope will be used to sign the better pickups to multi-year contracts).
PATIENCE to let the market settle & still get Rodgers, Edwards, Goodwin, & Williams and retain Goldson
HARBAUGH’S JUDGEMENT on QB options and the courting of Alex.
Today's Justin Smith :: Yesterday's Bryant Young
by OffensiveInterference on Oct 5, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
After only four games, looks pretty encouraging.
We’re seeing a good number of minutes from all four players mentioned by BigMar. Even saw one play from Cap! (The play eventually called/ran gave him less chance to shine than might have been desired, but what the heck, he didn’t fumble it.)
If, as appears certain, any one of Aldon, Hunter, or Culliver ends the year as having won their starting job, we didn’t do poorly. If all three or even four mentioned do so, we’ve had a heck of a draft. If Cap goes on to become our starter next year or the year after if Alex is retained as starter, we’ve had a draft that will be the standard for some years.
Today's Justin Smith :: Yesterday's Bryant Young
by OffensiveInterference on Oct 5, 2011 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Next up is Norris
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
"Stopping the run doesn't come because of scheme. It come because of want to." - Donte Whitner
Follow @manraj76
When Jim Harbaugh says "more is more" I think he is trying to say Moore is more.
by manraj7 on Oct 4, 2011 8:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Gotcha
Well most of us would agree he is PUP anyway…
The one person I don't see on the chart
is “most-stoked and fired up coach during Philly game”. This would be Coach Tomsula…anyone got a good video of him pumped on the sidelines? I saw it briefly during the game and it appeared that Harbaugh was loving seeing him fired up too.
He needs to get his own bobblehead.
"He forced it to go in the net, and that's a good thing." -Jerry Reynolds
"He's gonna get a big hug, and I'm gonna hang on for a while." -Duane Kuiper
by Juan Primo on Oct 5, 2011 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
yep...
Not the best footage of it, but I grabbed what I could.
by David Fucillo on Oct 5, 2011 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I think
It’s because he’s so good.
Life is like a Harbaughx of chocolates...
by TheEliTorres on Oct 5, 2011 1:16 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I want to see what pictures does he have in his locker.
York’s wild party?
Where the hell is Kyle Williams???
He had better be the 3rd receiver off the bench at all times. I want to see him catch a ball in space and just tear up the field. Too fast to not have him in there doing something.
SF WRs
Does it really matter who is where in the depth chart for SF? so long as we get a reasonable pass protection, ALL of the WRs, TEs, RBs can make plays. This was evidenced by moving the ball on the ‘dream team’ with nine different players….and the SF secondary only continues to get better!…yeah, MV racked up like 400 yards…but those yards didnt all equate to TDs…and when you shut down the rush, what else is a team to do?
Can't wait to see Edwards, Crabtree, and Davis on the field at the same time.
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