Comments on: 49ers Fanboy Mock Draft

By: Rob M

Rob M — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:37:15 +0000

I think the Niners will either take Cherilus or Groves in the first round. Cherilus’ numbers went down last year after moving from the right side to the left. Right tackle is his natural position and would fill the gap when Staley moves to left tackle. With the depth at offensive linemen this year in the draft perhaps the Niners will select Groves and go after offensive linemen in the second and third rounds. Then there is the question of how much influence Mike Martz will have on draft day. If he sees the WR that he wants perhaps McCloughan will relent and grant his wish.
Like VAniner, I am hoping that Atlanta or some other team wants to trade up into our spot. I do disagree with VAniner’s compensation. I would want their number 2 pick and at least their third round pick. Atlanta holds 3 or 4 second round picks this year and if they want their QB of the future they should pay. If Atlanta feels that Miami is looking at the guy they want, they might flinch and make the deal.

By: indianajim

indianajim — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:22:36 +0000

Auburn… Ohio State… okay, totally different. HA! Got me there. I’ll edit that.

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:45:34 +0000

Groves is from Auburn… but I love your stuff!

By: indianajim

indianajim — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:47:12 +0000

Thanks, Moses. Much appreciated!

By: Moses

Moses — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:28:42 +0000

You’re blog’s pretty good. I enjoy reading it.

By: Ninefan56

Ninefan56 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:47:15 +0000

I think the above draft would cover our primary needs of OLB, OT, OG, WR. That would then leave ILB and CB as potential 6th and 7th round picks.

I still would like a trade back and get another early round pick and get R. Bryant as 3/4 DE or 3/4 NT.

By: indianajim

indianajim — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:36:51 +0000

I like the idea of trading down to the 2nd and getting a 5th from another team. I really do.

If not, I realize we could get Baker at 39, but that eliminates getting a guy like Avril, and pushes back our 3rd round option as well. I’m basically looking at #29 as almost a 2nd rounder in value. If they really want to save on paying 1st round money they can look at that option.

I think there’s a good chance that we might swing something like that.

By: VAniner

VAniner — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:27:46 +0000

I think taking Sam Baker at 29 is a bit of a reach. You might get him at 39, in Round 2. IMO: The ultimate fantasy scenario wold be for either Atlanta, Miami Kansas City or Baltimore wanting to trade up to pick Brian Brohm or Joe Flacco. In this scenario, SF could trade down at worst 14 spot but still be in the high 2nd round, pick up a 5th rounder. If the bidding gets real good, the possibility of get 2 additional picks is a real possibility!
Thoughts?

By: indianajim

indianajim — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:25:00 +0000

I looked at the scouting reports on Cherilus and Baker, and I came away believing Baker was a more consistent performer. He had an %86 consistency rating compared to Cherilus’ 75%. Baker gained more conference recognition, but since Baker didn’t play in front of Reggie Bush this year, no one paid attention to him. I think he’s more like Joe Staley: considered solid, but not getting his face on TV as much.

By: flacksaw

flacksaw — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:14:31 +0000

Nice Mock and I think it makes sense particularly since the news on Goves’ heart surgery just came out. Now picking him at #29 seems like a risk. If Groves is still there at #39 then I could see us taking either him or Avril, we’ll see. The fact that Groves skipped the Senior Bowl probably hurts his odds of being a 9er too.

As for OT at #29 I agree but it could be any of about 3 or 4 guys who may drop to us. Would we take Baker if Cherilus was there? Hmmm…