NFL Draft 2011: 49ers Select DB Chris Culliver After Third Round Trade With Jaguars
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:34 PM PDT
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Just as we were getting ready for the San Francisco 49ers to select their next "great" cornerback, the team decided they were not prepared to pull the trigger with the 76th overall pick. Instead, they moved down four spots to number 16. It sounds like the 49ers added a sixth round pick in the trade, which would give them three 6th round picks at this point. When they came up at the 80th overall position, the 49ers then selected South Carolina defensive back Chris Culliver.
I have to say this is a curious pick at best given some of the DBs that were still available, as well as some talent at other position. One scouting report:
Injuries are clearly a red flag as Culliver heads into the NFL. He also needs to work on his angles when defending the run and he gets lost in coverage a little too frequently. At the same time, though, his potential is enormous. Culliver has good size at 6'0'' and 199 pounds and he has been clocked as fast as 4.32 in the 40-yard dash. A versatile defender, Culliver played both free safety and cornerback during his stay in South Carolina. As if his athletic prowess was not already obvious, he turned in a 38.5'' vertical jump at the combine. Based on raw talent, at least one NFL team should take a chance on Culliver in the third or fourth round of the upcoming draft.
He actually sounds like he projects to safety more than anything else, so I'd say curious is the most optimistic term I can use with this pick.
For informational purposes, here are the remaining 49ers picks:
1. Fourth round, No. 18 (115th overall, from San Diego in 2010 draft-day trade)
2. Sixth round, No. 9 (174th overall)
3. Sixth round, No. 17 (182nd overall)
4. Sixth round, No. 25 (190th overall, from Seattle for DT Kentwan Balmer)
5. Seventh round, No. 8 (210th overall)
6. Seventh round, No. 30 (230th overall, from Detroit for QB Shaun Hill) (Jets original pick in the round)
7. Seventh round, No. 38 (238th overall, compensatory)
8. Seventh round, No. 49 (249th overall, compensatory)
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fucking unbelievable
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:34 PM PDT reply actions
is anyone else consistently confused by the 49ers not drafting a NT since they switched to a 3-4?
by whistlingmountain on Apr 29, 2011 6:35 PM PDT reply actions
this
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He was especially bad.
Got blown away at the point of attack over and over. Watch some clips from the third quarter when they ran up the middle all freakin’ day.
I repeat
name me anybody on the 49ers who played well in that game.
One bad game does not mean he didn’t do a decent job overall, especially for a rookie drafted where he was.
One of Green Bay's guards was named O-Lineman of the Year.
And you are surprised that RJF struggled against him?
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Aaron Rogers
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
The 49ers do not place a high value on NT in the draft...
Most of these guys are two down players, so the 49ers probably de-emphasize this position’s value.
by Thrashard340 on Apr 30, 2011 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions
piling up trades doesn't make sense if the picks are bad
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
there is always an explanation
9er/chiefs fan from berlin – berlin is in germany – not a native speaker – mistakes may occur
Chargers
with sweetheart pick
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved solar powered broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
Looks like our entire draft was conducted based on potential.
I suppose that’s not a bad thing if we really trust our coaching.
that's a good way to put it...
Have the Niners adopted the Raiders strategy this year? Three guys with big upsides, but question marks.
(I still like the draft but the last pick was the biggest headscratcher for me so far).
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 29, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't say I'm happy abouth this pick
I can’t even find any youtube film on this guy besides one kick return :(
Hopefully it’s a Phillip adams type of deal.
so he breaks his leg?
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
USC is not a small school.
They were the 3rd/4th best team in the SEC last year.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
correct
Adams went to SC State. Culliver went to SC.
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, no.
This is South Carolina, the big state university not SC State
by lacrosse_cat on Apr 29, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Was about to say the same thing!
I youtubed him and kyle williams last year! BECAUSE they were somewhere in the 5-7rd picks! Not fuckin’ 3rd rounders!
fuck Brown is gone
I wanted him
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by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:36 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
How many teams can take a chance on him at one time?
at least one NFL team should take a chance on Culliver in the third or fourth round
"The past is the past. The only time I look into the rear view is for the cops and I don't speed." -Shawn Andrews
Culliver = Phillip Adams IMO
I don’t see too much of a difference
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
Culliver has maybe a step on Adams, but Adams is fast
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
they got a position of need
no one knows who will be good or bad. get the positions you need and trust the team to make good picks.
anyone that thinks they know is just guessing, including mayock and kiper and gosselin and the patriots.
by uspsuperman on Apr 29, 2011 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well , time to take the pup's for a walk ... Go Niner's ...!!
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Drew
You mentioned thinking he’s a stud. I’m curious why you think so? I think the reason a lot of people are confused or disappointed is not knowing much about him. I’m curious what you saw in him this past year.
Exellent hands… he is a converted wide receiver.
Extremely good instinct… soemthing Niners corners seem to lack.
Good enough speed… he has good recovery speed as well.
He may not intercept a bunch but he a majority of the time gets a hand on the ball to break it up.
He is fluid in his hips which is what you want in a starting corner.
He is going to start. And he’s gonna be good as a rookie.
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Thanks.
What about spending a lot of time as a safety before this season?
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a good thing.
Plus, even though he played safety, he still lined up one-on-one alot at that position. He can cover.
You can go here and click on video to see his combine perfiormance too if you want.
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good thing?
Is there a particular reason it’s a good thing? I don’t know enough to say one way or the other so I’d just like some clarification.
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He's going to be good as a rookie at CB?
I doubt it. He’s not an NFL-ready CB. At FS, maybe he has a chance to be good as a rookie.
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He will have the same problem as every other DB on our team
getting destroyed by technically sound WR’s
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
well you made me feel a lot better!
with the 45th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers select...
yeah help us understand, please.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, Baalke is back to being a fucking idiot in this observer's opinion
Two shitty picks out of three. Unbelievable.
you like draft tek?
that’s a reach.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
by these3words on Apr 29, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's just the same as the other draft "gurus"
but I think their positional rankings ended up being pretty good.
I hated the Smith pick
still hate it. Grading out so far, I give us D, A, F. For the folks at home, that averages out to 0.41 out of 4. That’s crap.
by See Jay on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're entitled to your rankings
I didn’t like Aldon either, but then I read up / research the guy and feel a lot better.
What is going on?
Does this happen every year, or is the NFL trying to improve PR in the face of lockout
Let's get one thing straight
Culliver is a 7th rounder if he isn’t playing across from Stephon Gilmore. Gilmore is a stud, Culliver is average at best.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
Unless we're talking FS
Then I might get it.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS
this was a completely wasted pick
at least 10 guys i would take ahead of him
by boondockredwing on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
via nfldraftgeek
Overall
Many people may be surprised when they see how high we have Chris Culliver in my rankings, but anybody who follows this site knows that what we value is talent, and Culliver has as much physical talent as any DB in this draft not named Patrick Peterson. Culliver started 2 years at Free Safety and did well, but his skill set does seem to be better suited for cornerback, and so he was moved there for his Senior season. Things didn’t go as planned as early on he got caught up in the South Carolina agent scandal thing, and missed the beginning of the season. Then right when he was started to get acclimated to corner, he tore his pectoral muscle and missed the rest of the season. Culliver is a tremendous athlete, evidenced by his abilities as a return man (South Carolina’s all time return yardage leader) and his dominance at the combine (4.36 40) (38.5 Inch Vertical). I will readily admit that Culliver comes with a lot of risk, and he is not NFL ready. But is talent level is off the charts, but with some development and good coaching, he could develop into an upper echelon DB.
by maddenninerinmo on Apr 29, 2011 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ummm....Culluver>Peterson....book it...maybe
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Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He has more fluid hips
I’ll give him that. Peterson has harrrrd hips.
thank you for this
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I'll drink that Kool-aid.
CHRIS CULLIVER IS OUR FUTURE‼
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
may I ask what flavor?
do you add sugar?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
strawberry
not a bad flavor and matches the niners colors.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Kool-aid gummies
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Red or purple, your choice.
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"I may be an idiot, but one thing I'm not sir, is an idiot." - Peter Griffin
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thanks
feel better about the pick
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we've addressed needs in this draft.
Pass rush, QB and CB were big needs for us. How successful we’ve been I don’t know, but I’ll read about that in the morning. I’m turning in. Have a good day gentlemen (and ladies).
The best we can do is
have faith in Harbaugh and Baalke with this pick.
I feel more confident with these picks only
because we have coaches that can coach these guys into star players
2011 season can't come quick enough..
by AzNiner on Apr 29, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was rererring to the lack of coaching they would be getting under sing
I feel more confident this coaching staff can coach players up VS Sing regime doing so..
2011 season can't come quick enough..
Always injured, no physicality ... not a good tackler, gets lost.
On the plus side, he’s fast, athletic, I like his hips and I like his jump ball. Good special teamer, too.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I think House will still be there at our pick tomorrow....
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Niner checklist
1. GM (check)
2. A real head coach (check)
3. A competent coaching staff(check)
4. Two QB's (one to navigate this year, and a franchise QB for the future)
5. IMPROVE THE DANG SECONDARY!!!!!
We traded our first fourth away
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yeah, we've still got one
it’s the second of the two though… don’t know what number overall.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see another CB, a WR, RB, or NT.
Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...
by Smoke on the Water on Apr 29, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah his hips are pretty creamy
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
McShay sounds like he likes Culliver
by 49erEmpire on Apr 29, 2011 6:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
McShay don't like nobody
According to Popeye
"The past is the past. The only time I look into the rear view is for the cops and I don't speed." -Shawn Andrews
by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Run on WRs here
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
WTF?!?!?!?!
Why not Taiwan Jones or Kenrick Ellis? Why reach for a guy that can’t stay healthy when he’d probably be there 2 rds later. I got over the Aldon Smith pick bc of Colin K. But this shit is ridiculous. WTF Baalke???
He is 3rd in SEC History in Kick Returns and Yards also
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
So we got a faster version of Reggie Smith....
by Roy_from_Israel on Apr 29, 2011 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
Reggie apparently entered beast-mode over the offseason
I’ll find the article
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
cut down his body fat
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lost 8 pounds of fat
Added 13 pounds of muscle. And he’s a little guy as it is
"The past is the past. The only time I look into the rear view is for the cops and I don't speed." -Shawn Andrews
by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They better trade back in
and get a CB that is a CB, rather than a kick returner who is called a CB
Repeating something over and over doesn't make it true.
i'd rather they trade up and get Ellis
by whistlingmountain on Apr 29, 2011 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
wow, a 3rd round pick on a returner with ted ginn here
great, im so excited
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
3rd in SEC history in KR's and KR yards
"I don’t know, just chuck it as hard as you can".-Buster Posey, on how to gun down stolen base attempts
wow
While I don’t see a need for a returner, he had some filthy movies in that video
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
puts to rest the issues of two years ago when the team had no returners.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So did anyone quit being a fan with this pick?
sd377 wants to ban me for unleashing the Kaepernick Supernova Gamma Ray
A 3rd rounder has never been THAT serious
Culliver > Coffee
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No cause we got the QB that will be a winner
I'm in business of giving the business and business is booming!
David Carr?
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
1 year for the picks to pan out...
Kellen Moore is awesome
Katie Mcgrath is our savior
Im not competitive I just addicted to winning.
not because of the pick
because goodell is a doucher for not wanting football next year
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
like the titans
hiring armed police officers to stand out in front of the building yesterday.
they are all douchers and goodell with his fathead is the biggest one.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't mind getting him
But I think 3rd round was too high.
After this pick and all others Baalke has made, I think we can label him as a GM who likes raw, athletic potential over more finished players with lower ceilings.
I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
And Harbamania. And the San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series season.
by Hoopers Judge on Apr 29, 2011 6:43 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
luckily
that type of drafting should work with a potentially stud coaching staff in Harbaugh.
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 29, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like to think of it as
He trusts Jim Harbaugh’s abilities as a coach to bring players up to their best potential, and would rather draft players with good potential and a coachable personality than go with safe picks.
Truee..that Anthony Davis pick was the sign of his preferences
"Winning means being unafraid to lose." – Fran Tarkenton
Perhaps they are looking at his as a dual threat D and Returner Start at ST as returner and work his way to Safety or Corner
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
We have Ted Ginn
Don’t need a returner
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
They're moving kickoffs up, don't need a returner lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Apr 29, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
In the interest of safety
the NFL declares the Patriots the Super Bowl Champions forever.
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Jah Reid my favorite name
Jah (weed) his parents must of been hippies
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Jah doesnt mean weed
Or are you rhyming reid with weed?
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Jah→Marley→Weed
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yeah I realize
but Jah translates to God
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Can he start?
Kellen Moore is awesome
Katie Mcgrath is our savior
Im not competitive I just addicted to winning.
He's a project
As are most players, especially DB’s coming into the NFL. Just a matter of how quickly can he learn and be taught?
In Jed We Trust?
This draft seems like Kaepernick or bust
If Kaepernick doesn’t pan out, then I can’t see us looking back on this draft with a positive feeling.
If Kaepernick is the man, then the rest doesn’t matter much.
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
Given their position on the field
It won’t have the same impact
Rays in '08.... Desmond Jennings - the breakout continues.....
by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
He better not be here to be a safety.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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Only thing that sucks is no camp :( thanks a lot owners.
I'm in business of giving the business and business is booming!
And Cardinals got PP
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!
This draft is like a nightmare!!!
Culliver, Raiders may have wanted him
He runs 4.4 40. If we needed a fast cornerback thats what we got. Looks like he’s still learning how to play cornerback, but what do you expect in the middle of the 3rd round?
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Frank Gore has earned his place among the great running backs of the NFL - Pat Willie on NN
Frank Gore
"The past is the past. The only time I look into the rear view is for the cops and I don't speed." -Shawn Andrews
by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
They picked a faster, shittier one right after us
Demarcus Van Dyke
Trees rule. Don't deny it.
Check out the one and only Stanford SB Nation blog, Rule of Tree.
Our coaches are showing alot of cockyness here
They really feel thay can turn these young guys into good football players
It's about having the kind of faith that makes all the "what if's" irrelevant - Jim Harbaugh 2011
Frank Gore has earned his place among the great running backs of the NFL - Pat Willie on NN
I'm gonna go take out my aggression on some weights.
Maybe then I’ll feel better about this crap and i won’t wan’t to rage at my fellow Niners fans. Out!
Harbaugh wants a challenge?!
He took this job knowing what he was getting into, and then decided to make it that much more difficult on himself! The man’s got balls!
Chiefs get Allen Bailey
I’ve liked their last couple of drafts. They have brains in the room.
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I just have to say that I love all the picks so far... I feel really good about them all
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by Drew Kerr on Apr 29, 2011 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like Aldon and Kaep but I’m not sure how to feel about Culliver…Can you link any footage of the gay?
Trees rule. Don't deny it.
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Your optimism impresses me
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel really good about the first too.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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too? what the fuck?
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I think you're gonna come around on Culliver along with everyone else
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I've seen a lot of him, so anything before the season likely won't change my opinion.
But you can bet I’m going to see how much more footage I can find of him and hope I see something I like.
I will be completely honest, I don’t hate the pick for Culliver, I hate the pick for lack of getting the better prospect in my opinion (House, Patrick, Burton)
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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I think Culliver has more upside than Patrick or Burton
But it’s similar to House and House has a higher floor and is more pro ready.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 29, 2011 7:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Be honest, they could have taken Kaepernick and two turds and you would be happy
LOL
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hilarious how Drew, the college scout, loves every pick, but all us randoms think they are terrible
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Yoru's elf?
Who is Yoru, and why does he have an elf?
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
everyone is entitled to their opinion
He has spent a lot of time on this so I’m open to some deference in certain instances, but that doesn’t mean other people are going to be wrong. NFL scouts aren’t always correct after all
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah like mel kip—-BAHAAHAHAHAHAHAH
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here.
Well, the first two anyway. I’ll have to learn more about Culliver, but it seems like an alright pick.
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Wes Bunting says via twitter...
“I like #49ers pick Chris Culliver, can really run, fluid, gifted athlete, will struggle with instincts, but lots of upside.”
I think ‘upside’ is the word for Baalke’s picks.
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upside sounds better than potential
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by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What did Alex Smith have?
There are 120 schools with 50+ kids on em, and 80% of them have upside! But this is the damn NFL Draft…and the first 3 rounds at that!!!
Ok, in the 4th round...
I’m hoping for either a guy that can play NT or a fast/quick RB type guy like Jaquizz Rodgers.
My wish list for the rest of the draft
Quizz & Marecic
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd love if we can...
steal Marecic with a 6th or 7th round pick, don’t know if that will happen though.
I've heard lots of teams are low on Marecic because they feel he can't be an athlete.
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That's awesome
Let them think that and we can grab him up :)
Harbaugh can obviously reunite and motivate him. He is a perpetual motion machine and has the heart of a lion.
Maybe they see Culliver as a A. Cromartie type
the Jets one that is. Great athlete, moves well, makes mistakes, pretty raw, but also can make up for mistakes with recovery speed. And good God almighy that punt return on that highlight was crazy.
by maddenninerinmo on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Cromartie was 6'4" and 4.3
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Some of you guys are overreacting
Aldon Smith is a great pick. With a good pass rusher our Corners will be better than they’ve ever been and Smith is explosive. Keapernick is the hero of our draft. And this Culliver guy appears to be able to fill a lot of positions and could very well be a sleeper.
Frank Gore
Was injury prone and a huge gamble. I’m sure not everyone was 100% satisfied with picking him. How about now?
Sometimes you gotta roll the dice
Who knows Culliver could end up being a great pick and I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
YEAH! I TOTALLY WON THE WORST 1ST ROUND PICK
FIST PUMP
I never knew his nose was so crooked. Did he break it playing football?
Managed to beat the Raiders
Who didn’t have a 1st round pick
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Seems to be a theme to the Niners draft so far
Get outstanding athletes and trust the coaching staff to mold them into football players. Hope it pans out.
nfldraftscout.com
has culiver as the 13nth best cb going in the third or fourth round..
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From Samuel Lam
Culliver has experience at CB, FS, PR and KR… but he sees himself as a CB with the 49ers.
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
positions
He played free safety prior to last year, then I believe seven games at corner in 2010
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
vic fangio putting his imprint in this draft
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by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:51 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
How do you guys feel about the Patriot's draft so far?
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they are on their way
to getting every draftable player in 2017
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 29, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i laugh at it.
Solder’s gonna bust, and they took two RBs in the 2nd when they needed pass rush.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
Solder might bust if he had to play right away
But with 2 years to learn and fill in he could be very good.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 29, 2011 7:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
2 running backs is questionable... they dont need more than one
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Definitely interesting
Their biggest weakness last year was pass defense generally, mostly stemming from an inability to rush the passer. Doesn’t seem like they did anything to address that.
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 29, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Vic Fangio with his corner blitzes
Green Bay style
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by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
i learned a life lesson in the philippines I think applies to 49er fans and their teams picks
You can be happy in your sweat or you can be unhappy in your sweat, but either way you are going to be in your sweat.
These guys have done their homework, there is no use stressing about their picks now, lets wait until we see them in uniform.
You can be happy with you picks or unhappy with your picks, but either way they are still our picks.
by rab9er on Apr 29, 2011 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
Exactly
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
see your signature line
wasn’t a statement about indifference, just perspective. Have faith in our new staff, until they show us they can’t make the right decisions.
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this is exacly what im thinking.
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by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think there's anything wrong with being upset.
Sometimes, you need to get a little bit of that kind of thing out. I’m upset about this, and I’m going to unwind it all out instead of shaking my head and going with it. I’ll let him prove me wrong and I’ll be the happiest guy ever to have been wrong about something.
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I think a lot of us are still waiting on Taylor Mays to come around.
There was a lot of people pissed last year on that pick… but nobody thinks about it now…
You will forget about it in a week, haha
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I loved that pick.
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its a cost reward thing
3rd rounder for a guy who physically has all the right things. If he can be coached maybe he could be special. Still could be a bust. If he doesn’t work out, well only a 3rd lost. High reward low risk.
Totally agree!
Just want something to be EXCITED about! I’m tired of being OPTIMISTIC! Been optimistic for far too long! New coaching staff should = excitement! Not just another overdose of optimism!
Rec'd
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Thank you.
I understand where Ninjames is coming from but given Baalke’s history of judging talent I trust him (I believe I said this yesterday). The only thing I dislike is that he sounds injury prone.
However, I don’t think this is the only CB we take.
Time to watch Wings vs Sharks.
Go Sharks!
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my wife is from the PH and I am unhappy in my sweat so I got an aircon
by ericalancanty on Apr 29, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
lol.. good point....
Think that is why we brought in Harbaugh. The aircon of the 49ers.
Probably...
4th or so… But I am still happy with him in the 3rd ’cause he may not have been there in the 4th when we picked. I think he will be better than both House and Patrick.
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49ers went height-weight-speed on DB Chris Culliver. He didn’t tap into potential during career at South Carolina.
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
there's that dreaded word "potential" again
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by EcERyda69 on Apr 29, 2011 6:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I feel like Harbaugh's made a bold statement with this draft.
Seems like he’s told Baalke to project ahead and figure out who the best players will be in 4-5 years provided certain coachable red-flags are fixed as long as the guys have the right mindset. Our entire draft is based on the assumption that Harbaugh will fix everything that can be fixed.
I think I’m okay with that.
not really
all these players are good players
aldon smith would have been gone by 11 if not at seven
kaepernick was going to get drafted in the second and he has a huge ceiling, he is mobile and has rocket arm, good accuracy, has won games throwing and has played four years where alex smith only played one year in college.
culliver will challenge spencer and philip adams, very least is niner have a solid nickle back
this is a good draft so far and I think there is 8 picks left!!
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Um Alex played 2 years
But I’m aware ESPN didnt have his stats from his sophomore season.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 29, 2011 7:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I like all the picks
Seems like Culliver is pretty fluid, who knows might rub off on Mays
by TeeKay89 on Apr 29, 2011 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
there is going to be alot of talent in training camp.
players are not going to be slacking off because they have competition right behind them.
and this does not even include free agency. imagine a good free agent cb coming on board.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The way DE flew off the board
Aldon now looks like a pretty decent pick.
I really don’t know much about Culliver. Do we need all these 4th and 6th round picks?
108 & 115?
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
6th and 7ths, you mean?
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant 6th round and 7th round.
Sorry I lost track.
one thing that's nice about it
because you can’t sign UFA’s with the lockout this year, the Niners will have a leg up in getting those late round, boom/bust guys onto their roster with all the picks on day 3.
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by Smoke on the Water on Apr 29, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
everyone is passing on Davon House
I wonder what they know?
with the 45th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers select...
I would just like to point out here
that I have always doubted both of those guys.
[/vindication]
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
okay not quite always with Prince
but for several months now.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
He's just very under the radar.
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Yes he is.
But he’s still falling, and I said as much already. I’m not saying he should be here. He should be gone.
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He is not under the radar.
I hope you know what that means. There is a difference between under the radar, and playing poor competition.
I do know what it means, and I consider him under the radar.
Still wondering why teams are passing up on him. I didn’t mean to imply that it was the only reason.
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I'm pretty sure teams know this guy well.
I still don’t know what you’re talking bout.
I'm sure they do ... WHICH IS WHY I'M WONDERING :]
Chill out.
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How?
He is high on a lot of boards I have seen. I think Drafttek had him as like the 4th or 5th best corner.
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Out of New Mexico State, I mean.
He didn’t play the strongest of competition, etc.
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Sportsline had him 7th too
Don’t think he was exactly an unknown.
by lacrosse_cat on Apr 29, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like House just isn't bettter than many other CB's.
He excels in cover 2 and press coverages but lacks solid technique.
Disagree
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The fuck? I'm sorry for having a different opinion than you, damn.
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Oh I forgot, children use the internet.
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Know what this draft tells Niners fans?
We’re not close yet. This team needs a lot more talent to win and these guys are looking towards the future with high upside projects.
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And I'm actually fine with that
Because that’s how I feel as well. It’s just going to hurt like hell next year.
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by youALREADYknow on Apr 29, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
also
not have free agency is causing a lot of need drafting.
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 29, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
we were never close
but we expected they to win the NFC west last year.
Now it is more difficult because Rams are improving.
I dont think we win the NFC west next year.
we need a few years
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by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah i'm starting to think this year's season
is all about lets do the best we can (another bad season), and aim for the future
with the 45th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers select...
haven’t been to the playoffs in 8 years, only one non-losing season since then, high picks almost every year, and we still aren’t close to doing anything
pathetic
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The organization has been pathetic for 8 years…now it seems we’re changing course for the better.
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yeha we're def coming back up, no question
but the past 8 years has been our rock bottom. Now we are steadily moving upward
with the 45th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers select...
This is probably correct.
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by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Apr 29, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
49ers will pick at 115
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
49ers will draft a NT, CB and RB
in next 3 rounds.
I think now is a time to get a luxery pick. Just a guy that wows them at a position not necessarily a need
maybe the fourth round pick.
i think the niners go rb in the fourth
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Apr 29, 2011 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we didn't get Shareece Wright
Can’t believe that guy is a 2nd day selection.
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Good question
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Alright ... Sharks time.
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Joe Barksdale
Nice pick
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by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 29, 2011 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
They're all gonna be superstars
I say that only half in jest. I think coaches/coordinators probably had a lot of say and I have so much more faith in our staff than I have the past several seasons
by NashvilleNinersFan on Apr 29, 2011 7:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Alright. Who killed Al Davis?
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The only certainty
Is that he’s rolling around in his grave at the thought of all these picks that make sense
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by TryAndCatchVD on Apr 29, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Calm the fuck down.
Stop worrying
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Ohhhh i want!
totally forgot about him!
with the 45th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers select...
Taiwan playing at EWU on red turf isn't a project???
I’m all for taking him but yes he’s a project too.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 29, 2011 7:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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