49ers Roster: Pre-Free Agency Depth Chart

I read somewhere on here that he wants out of SF, given the way it played out for him here this year, its not a suprise, he wants to play but doesnt seem to fit in the 49ers plans very well.

Hope I got the name right. Where is Willis’s backup on here? Is he a free agent?

V-Jax or DeSean would really transform this offense. Would be almost impossible to double cover Vernon in that scenario, Crabtree would go from being a terrible, slow #1 to a halfway decent #2/slot guy, and Gore/Hunter would face far fewer 8-9 in the box scenarios. And Walker would be covered by ILBs and linemen.

We really need a true #1 WR, and given that they take time to develop, I for one would prefer we acquire one rather than draft one. There seems likely to be a surplus of #1 WRs this year (Santonio might also be cheap), and while they all come with a bit of prima donna problems, Harbaugh should be able to fix that, at least enough for a Super Bowl or two.

Took a quick look at their numbers for 2012. They have about $46m in cap space (obviously, part of that needs to go to Alex, Goldson (or his replacement), and WRs (Ginn, Morgan, Swain all FAs), among others, but that seems like a pretty solid situation, as compared, say, to the Jets.

Please look at the OLB and S positions. Also keep in mind, Colin Jones was listed as a WR for the NFCCG. Our depth at some positions is terrible without FA

I think we will let Dashon walk, he’s going to command big money this offseason. I’m more concerned with resigning Brooks over him. I would love to see a combo of signing Bowe and drafting a WR, possibly Dwight Jones out of UNC. We def need to get Rogers a new deal as well as Reggie Smith. I feel Reggie could take over for Dashon without much big play difference, before he got injured in camp he was slotted to be the starter and was getting a lot of talk. I also believe Terrell Brown and Culliver are gonna fight out for the # 2 corner and whover gets it will be more that adequate. Culliver could also be our answer at FS, his position his senior year at SC

It’s fairly easy to see the Niners have needs at WR, FS, G and need for depth in the interior O-Line positions, ILB and OLB.

Puts the perceived need for a RB in perspective, IMO. More of a “nice to have” than a “need to have” at this point. But one of these off-seasons, the Niners are going to have to face the inconvenient truth of Gore needing a true successor.

Strangely, I’m far more at ease seeing Kaep and Tolzien at QB than I thought I would be. Although I think Alex is a lock for returning as starter in 2012.

the prospect of us getting in a free agent WR hopefully V. Jackson and then drafting a WR like Sanu and then having Crab be 3rd WR lining up in the slot : )

But a top tier WR whether through the draft or FA would/should be option 1. Kyle Williams will be our shifty/quick slot guy, Crabtree will be our #2. I think it is honestly what they were trying to achieve with Braylon. Except that Braylon sucks and is a locker room cancer. If we get more threat on the outside, our TE schemes will improve, running game will improve. Secondary help is imperitive, Goldson is still the best option at his position, but Madieu Williams didn’t even provide good depth. Adam Snyder should get re-signed and a mid round pick used for interior line depth. The Mizzou Smiths provide excellent pass rush, but we could use a little more help with getting pressure up the middle. QBs were tearing us up by simply stepping up in the pocket. Sopoaga is good against the run, but a dominant Nose tackle would be great. So, there are about a dozen different ways this team could go, but based on how last years FAs and draft picks blossomed, I’m going to be content with whatever Baalke and Harbaugh drum up.