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[rhino so]

Originally Posted by NikeTalker23

So now that Baalke finished his first draft. What do you guys grade him?

I'd give him an A- just because we finally have an o-line. In a couple years we could be the best o-line in the league. I'd give him a solid A but trading our 4th was dumb. 
Mays is a steal in the 2nd (don't worry he'll learn how to cover) and Bowman should be a legit replacement for Spikes when he retires. 

Not sure about the rest but I'm liking Kyle Williams after watching his youtube videos. The same can be said for UDFA LeRoy Vann who is a monster on kick returns.

Matter of fact, im PUMPED. We went from having absolutely no return game to having 3 beasts in Ginn, Williams, and Vann 

Everything is in place for us to win the division.

 

[shaunhillftw49]

Aside from Morgan, 08 draft was a waste

 

[rhino so]

Go to 1:53... had a big smile after hearing him say that

 

 

[milkandcookies]

Blount

 

[rhino so]

Wiz

Damn Balke is killing it with the undrafted free agents. this guy better make the squad!

 

[sf savage]

Wow im even excited with some of the UDFA. I wonder if playing for coach Sing is making them want to sign with the Niners. Jarrett Brown might be a problem if they run a wildcat next yr.

 

[bruce waynee]

Blount, Brown, Vann are all great pick ups

 

[Los Angeles]

Everyones in agreement they'd like to see

Jason Hill
Brandon Jones
Coffee
Robinson

Cut?

I'm a little surprised they didn't go after more OL in UDFA.

 

[what up]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

Robinson

Cut?

You want to cut a Pro-Bowler?

  

 

[rhino so]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

Everyones in agreement they'd like to see

Jason Hill
Brandon Jones
Coffee
Robinson

Cut?

I'm a little surprised they didn't go after more OL in UDFA.

i haven't given up on Hill. dude has hands, he just needs PT

 

[Los Angeles]

Brandon Jones has "[color= rgb(255, 255, 255)]hands[/color]" too, but he deserves a cut as well. Jason Hill fell deep on the depth chart last season and he's not a Singletary guy.

San Francisco 49ers
Summary: Give San Francisco credit. Early on in the draft it had a chance to get better in a couple of places and decided to get a lot better in one. But consider the trickle-down effect: By taking Anthony Davis, the left tackle with the highest upside in the draft -- emphasis on "upside" -- and then a lock to be a good NFL guard in Mike Iupati, the Niners are a better running team right now. The passing game suddenly seems better as well. Taylor Mays at No. 49 is a good value selection, and the kid will be motivated, but I think we're past pretending he was a steal because of his size-speed combination. His tape fell really flat. Navorro Bowman has size questions, but he's better than No. 91 overall.
Draft grade: B

[h2]Recap of 49ers' 2010 draft[/h2]

The first Trent Baalke-Mike Singletary draft is complete with the 49ers selecting eight players during the three-day session.

Yes, we write that it was a Baalke-Singletary draft . . . because that's exactly what it was.

Singletary was asked if he had more influence in the draft than a year ago when Singletary was entering his first full year as coach and Scot McCloughan was the general manager.

"Did I? I'd say yes," Singletary answered. "When the season was over, I get really excited about the upcoming year. I don't want to go into hibernation and go relax. I want to know who's out there. I want to know their stories. I want to know where they came from. I have a vision in there. I want to make sure everybody understands what that is and that we're all on the same page."

The 49ers went heavy on the offensive line early. They added two more pieces to help the run game in the sixth round with the additions of powerful running back Anthony Dixon and tight end Nate Byham, a blocking specialist.

Here is a look at the players the 49ers added and how it plays into the big picture:

Round 1 (11) - Anthony Davis, OT, 6-5, 323, Rutgers

The 49ers considered right tackle to be their biggest weakness. The 49ers probably did not need to give away a fourth-round pick to move up two spots. (Some thought they could have moved back in the first round and still gotten their guy.) But Baalke and Singletary did not want to take any chances, and that's completely understandable. Davis will compete with Snyder. The 49ers already have veteran Barry Sims as a swing backup tackle.

Round 1 (17) - Mike Iupati, OG, 6-5, 331, Idaho

It would've made sense to take a cornerback at this spot in the first round. A case could even be made to take guard/center Maurkice Pouncey. But the 49ers fell in love with Iupati's size and aggressive approach. That will serve him - and the 49ers - well in the run game. But he'll have to tone down his aggressiveness in pass protection. He'll compete against David Baas for the left guard position. Baas is signed through this season, and it's pretty clear he does not fit into the team's long-term plans.

Round 2 (40) - Taylor Mays, S, 6-3, 230, USC

Mays played 20 yards behind the line of scrimmage at USC. In the NFL, his best fit is as a box safety to help in run support. Dashon Goldson, a former cornerback, is better-suited for free safety. This move would seem to impact veteran Michael Lewis. But, not so, says Baalke. "Michael Lewis is the starter," Baalke said. "You draft a guy like Taylor Mays at the level that we drafted him, certainly you want to get him on the field, but Michael Lewis is the starter and he's one of the best leaders on this football team. I know how competitive he is. He's just not going to give his job away."

Round 3 (91) - Navorro Bowman, ILB, 6-0, 242, Penn State

The 49ers expect Bowman to be a backup at inside linebacker. It might be a while before he gets on the field, but he should be a core special-teams player. The 49ers took Scott McKillop for a similar role a year ago. Said Singletary, "This kid can step in and get some reps and try and get better and really get a good understanding of what we're doing. We have Scott McKillop. Scott McKillop is trying to get it. He's trying to get his game together and take it to the next level. It's just taking a little time."

Round 6 (173) - Anthony Dixon, RB, 6-0, 233, Mississippi State

Dixon led the SEC with 1,391 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He could become the 49ers' short-yardage back. He'll definitely be in competition with Glen Coffee for the right to enter games when Frank Gore needs a breather. Or maybe the 49ers will be more proactive about giving Gore a break from time to time. "Jimmy (Raye) cannot wait to get his hands on him," Singletary said. "When you're trying to close out a game, that's the kind of guy you want in the fourth quarter. When you're closing out a game, that's what you want." Interestingly, the 49ers added another big back, Oregon's LeGarrette Blount, as an undrafted free agent.

Round 6 (182) - Nate Byham, TE, 6-4, 268, Pittsburgh

The 49ers kept just two tight ends on the roster last season because they did not have a blocking specialist. They selected Bear Pascoe for that role a year ago, but that did not work out to the liking of the coaching staff. The 49ers are likely to keep three tight ends this year. The 49ers already have Joe Jon Finley and Tony Curtis on the team, but Byham looks to have a strong chance to make the 53-man roster as he can also play an H-back role and block out of the backfield.

Round 6 (182) - Kyle Williams, WR, 5-10, 187, Arizona State

Williams' best fit is as a slot receiver. He'll compete against Jason Hill for playing time there. Williams can also be used in the return game as a complement to Ted Ginn Jr. The 49ers will have some good competition at the receiver positions with Williams joining a group that includes Michael Crabtree, Josh Morgan, Hill, Ginn, Brandon Jones and Dominique Zeigler. After the draft, the 49ers added a dynamic return specialist, LeRoy Vann of Florida A&M, who also has a chance to make a major contribution.

Round 7 (244) - Philip Adams, CB, 5-10, 192, South Carolina State
Adams joins a team that did not have a lot of depth at cornerback. He was the only player at that position of need that the club added. The 49ers will bring Adams into the mix to participate in the rookie minicamp and begin the process of figuring out where he's best-suited to play. "We like his competitiveness," Baalke said. "We brought him in here for a visit. We liked his demeanor. We liked his passion for the game. We like his upside. We think he's a young player with a lot of upside. And who knows? It's not a position that we've got a lot of depth at currently. You throw him in the mix and you see how he competes and you see how fast he comes along."


Pretty much spot on, a B grade for this draft.

 

[xdoeboix]

With the signing of Brown... Does that mean most likely he is going to battle out for the #3 spot? Which means they thinking of letting Nate Davis go already?

 

[shaunhillftw49]

I think he'll be like Kyle Wright, practice squad at most. Doubt Davis is on the chopping block so fast.

 

[vietsta4o8]

i predicted wilson and iupati in the first and mays in the second. 2/3 not bad

 

[xdoeboix]

Originally Posted by ShaunHillFTW49

I think he'll be like Kyle Wright, practice squad at most. Doubt Davis is on the chopping block so fast.

If anything I wouldve preferred, Carr to go but He is probably the mentor and he just signed that 2 year contract so I doubt he will be going anywhere unless Brown kills it during camp...  I would like to have Brown cause like somebody mentioned before we can have him run the wild cat and it would bring something different to our offense...

 

[Los Angeles]

[h3][/h3]

[h3]RB Anthony Dixon [/h3]
Pick: 173rd overall, 6th round

College: Mississippi State

High school: Terry, Jackson, Miss.

Ht: 6-foot Wt: 233 pounds

Scouting report: A bruising back who lacks speed but packs a wallop. ... Led the Bulldogs in rushing four years. ... An All-SEC pick, he ran for a school-record 1,391 yards as a senior. ... Also leaves as the school's all-time leading rusher. ... His 42 career touchdowns rank seventh in SEC history, and his 910 carries rank second to Herschel Walker.

Of note: Little brother Rashun Dixon is a minor-league outfielder with the A's.
[h3]TE Nate Byham [/h3]
Pick: 182nd overall, 6th round

College: Pittsburgh

High school: Franklin (Pa.)

Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 268 pounds

Scouting report: As true of a blocking tight end as they come, Byham caught only 10 passes last year. ... School's first tight end to make All-Big East first team two times. ... He's an in-line bruiser expected to knock people back and create space for the running backs.

Of note: He golfed last week with former college teammate Scott McKillop, the 49ers' linebacker.
[h3]WR/RS Kyle Williams [/h3]
Pick: 206th overall, 6th round

College: Arizona State

High school: Chaparral, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 186 pounds

Scouting report: An undersized receiver with good speed in the punt-return game. ... Averaged 10.4 yards on punts, 22.9 on kickoffs in his college career. ... A raw receiver with 109 catches for 1,626 yards in 15 career starts.

Of note: His father, Ken, is the White Sox general manager and was a return specialist at Stanford.
[h3]DB Phillip Adams [/h3]
Pick: 224th overall, 7th round

College: South Carolina State

High school: Rock Hill (S.C.)

Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 193 pounds

Scouting report: A cornerback who projects as a safety. Part of that is because of his slow unofficial 40 time of 4.54 seconds. First-team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns.

Of note: Second South Carolina State player drafted by 49ers (RB Donnie Layton, 10th round, '75).


[h3]S Taylor Mays [/h3]
College: USC

High school: O'Dea-Seattle

Ht.: 6-foot-3Wt.: 230 pounds

Scouting report: A hard-hitter with the body of a linebacker and the speed of a cornerback. ... He played free safety at USC, but some think he is a better fit inside the box as a strong safety. ... Mays was a first-team All American despite just one interception as a senior. ... Weaknesses include open-field tackling and taking the proper angles.

Of note: His father, Stafford, played defensive line for the Vikings when Pete Carroll was on the staff.

[h3]ILB Navorro Bowman [/h3]
College: Penn State

High school: Suitland-District Heights, Md.

Ht.: 6-footWt.: 242 pounds

Scouting report: Repeated as first-team All-Big Ten and was a second-team All-American. ... Described as a tough player who has good range to the ball and is terrific with open-field tackles. ... Durability and off-the-field concerns hurt his draft stock.

Of note: Tied Rose Bowl record with five tackles for loss vs. USC.

 

[Los Angeles]

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RavensInsider
  
Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount has agreed to join the Titans and will sign with them on Monday, per a league source

Blount originally agreed to terms with the 49ers, but felt like the Titans were a better opportunity for him in terms of the depth chart.

 

[shaunhillftw49]

Idiot, CJ is going to get 500 rushes. Frank is going to be on the DL week 1

 

[chr1scross]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

http://twitter.com/RavensInsider

RavensInsider
  
Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount has agreed to join the Titans and will sign with them on Monday, per a league source

Blount originally agreed to terms with the 49ers, but felt like the Titans were a better opportunity for him in terms of the depth chart.

 

[MON5T3R]

Originally Posted by ShaunHillFTW49

Idiot, CJ is going to get 500 rushes. Frank is going to be on the DL week 1

Exactly. He could have just looked at Lendale last season and realized that he wasnt going to get the ball even if he was the number 2 back. He pretty much killed his own football career.

 

[lazyj10]

Not exactly the best way to come into the League by spurring a team already.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

B isnt such a bad grade for this draft

but id rather have an A grade for the upcoming regular season

 

[deuce king]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

http://twitter.com/RavensInsider

RavensInsider
  
Oregon running back LeGarrette Blount has agreed to join the Titans and will sign with them on Monday, per a league source

Blount originally agreed to terms with the 49ers, but felt like the Titans were a better opportunity for him in terms of the depth chart.

Blount won't be getting any PT behind Chris Johnson.  Blount shot himself in the foot with this move.

 

[damnitzdom]

Originally Posted by westcoastsfinest

B isnt such a bad grade for this draft

but id rather have an A grade for the upcoming regular season

draft grades are absolute crap. you get a A if you pick something in the first few rounds for a "pressing issue", but if you draft for depth and the future its a crappy letter grade. not everyone drafted is there to be amazing, but rather a piece to the whole puzzle to make the team work cohesively. thats just what i think. take letter grades with a grain of salt because they wont matter once mini camp and the actual season starts.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

Originally Posted by Deuce King

Blount won't be getting any PT behind Chris Johnson.  Blount shot himself in the foot with this move.

well he'll split some time...if he signed with us he'd still be behind gore, coffee


but oh well if aint with us hes against us