2022 NFL Draft Thread

CrimsonCrew · Post #221 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:21 pm

Oh, and we need to be thinking about replacing Ward in the near future.

Dodub · Post #222 » by **Dodub** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:37 pm

CrimsonCrew wrote:
Dodub wrote:
CrimsonCrew wrote:I don't have a problem with them adding bodies to the RB position. I have a problem with them doing it in the third round when we have so many other glaring needs and we took a back in the third who most valued somewhere around the sixth round. Receiving certainly isn't the be-all, end-all of the RB position, but it is the thing that a RB does that provides the most value. It's also the thing that is conspicuously lacking from our RB group.

The benefit of a RB with legit receiving skills is that a player like that can really stress the defense in a similar way that Samuel can. A guy with that sort of versatility might be worth a third-round pick in a deep draft. They guy we added isn't, even if he turns into a very good between-the-numbers runner. And if he does turn into that, it likely means that Sermon was a wasted pick in the third last year - not that you should let a blown pick keep you from addressing a problem area, but it feels early to give up on Sermon.

As far as needing the depth to spare Deebo, last year we had awful luck with injuries. Wilson had a freak accident that kept him out most of the year and limited his contributions when he returned. Sermon got hurt repeatedly. Obviously Mostert went down game one. RB is a position where you expect more injuries, but there was an element of just awful dumb luck to it. But as said, the bigger issue for me isn't adding a RB, it's reaching for a RB in a spot where we could have addressed a glaring need at a more valuable position with a guy who has a chance to start in the near future.

I have faith in their ability to find great players in the mid rounds. I’m not a huge fan of drafting for need instead of taking the best player available, I feel like we have a good enough team that we can adopt that strategy.

I get the feeling that the staff feels good about players that they’ve drafted in past seasons, particularly along of the offensive line. They get to see those guys every single day and have information on them that fans and media just don’t have.

The team 100% envisions last year’s draft picks stepping into starting roles on the OL. Don’t be surprised with Banks at LG and Moore at RG.

As for receiving as a RB, it’s a skill that’s surprisingly easy to pick up if you have any football instincts at all. I came from a system that was run run run and was asked to do more in college, I didn’t have much issue with it.

As a general rule, I agree with that, especially early in the draft. But positional value factors into "best available" IMO, and other than specialists, RB has about the lowest positional value on the field in today's NFL. And even if it didn't, you'll never convince me that Davis-Price was the best player available in that spot.

It's pretty clear that the FO at least has faith in Banks or they would have forced a pick at the spot. They may also be confident they can land a guy or two to compete in the fourth or fifth rounds. IOL is a spot were you can find decent players later with some frequency.

I don't see how they can also have a ton of faith in our safety group, and there's a strong argument that Nick Cross or Kerby Joseph was the BPA at our pick. Hufanga brings some things to the table, but I would have serious concerns about him being in an every-down role. Odum can probably be a tolerable starter, but not likely great. And Moore is a question mark coming off the injury.

My response to that is that often times the media and fans are pretty far off on these mid round prospects. This was especially evident with guys like Cross and Joseph. Teams didn’t view them as immediate starters or else they wouldn’t have lasted as long as they did. There were numerous safeties picked before them.

As for Price, I’m not the biggest fan. I liked Strong more. However I also am not responsible for creating one of the NFL’s most dominating rushing attacks.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #223 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:46 pm

Day 3 mock draft. I’d be happy with the West pick, but highly upset to see guys like Tariq Woolen and Joshua Williams end up getting drafted by other teams:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2955775-2022-nfl-mock-draft-day-3-predictions-from-bleacher-report

SalemStoner · Post #224 » by **SalemStoner** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:05 pm

We got a lot of what I wanted for us out of this draft so far(depth at DE and RB). Worried about them ignoring what I see as a glaring OL problem on the interior, especially if Mack retires on us.

I would like to see a late round RB too. It’s a small price to pay to keep Deebo from having to line up at RB at all next year.

After seeing what we were likely offered for Deebo, I can see why we kept him. Though I was less hung up on the 1sts than most and really wanted the same package the jets offered for Hill(i’m a big fan of late 1sts/early 2nds for draft picks). On the bright side we’ll be a better team this year simply by keeping him.

Dodub · Post #225 » by **Dodub** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:20 pm

West is cool, but I think he needs a year to get stronger so I’m very hopeful that Mack stays for one final season.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #226 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:24 pm

Ravens are killing it. Daniel Faalele should have gone much earlier than that. His only issue is that he struggles with speed rushers.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #227 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:31 pm

Dodub wrote:West is cool, but I think he needs a year to get stronger so I’m very hopeful that Mack stays for one final season.

I don’t think there’s one center left that can come in and be a day one starter. So I’m hoping that Mack doesn’t retire to allow someone like West to have a redshirt year.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #228 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:44 pm

Tariq Woolen slide has to do with character concerns.

Dodub · Post #229 » by **Dodub** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 4:56 pm

I’m still salty that the Raiders too Parham, I have no doubt that he was our pick if he was there

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #230 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:03 pm

https://bleacherreport.com/post/nfl-draft/fb47c4b2-c657-48f6-bcf8-5e065d1e2102

GS Warriors 1 · Post #231 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:25 pm

49ers on the clock

GS Warriors 1 · Post #232 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:26 pm

2 punters and a kicker in round 4

WTF

GS Warriors 1 · Post #233 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:28 pm

49ers select Spencer Burford G UTSA

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #234 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:28 pm

Spencer Burford (OT)

Dodub · Post #235 » by **Dodub** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:31 pm

He’s going to challenge Jaylon Moore and Brunskill for that right guard spot

GS Warriors 1 · Post #236 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:41 pm

Bailey Zappe went ahead of Sam Howell, Pats take him at 137.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #237 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:42 pm

Immediately after we picked Burford the Chiefs drafts the safety I wanted, Joshua Williams.

GS Warriors 1 · Post #238 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:44 pm

Calvin Austin to the Steelers at 138 is a steal

GS Warriors 1 · Post #239 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:48 pm

Burford said UTSA played a lot of outside zone and met with teams with those concepts, including the Niners.

GS Warriors 1 · Post #240 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:52 pm

Thought Tom might be a 49ers target, selected by GB at 140.