In this game you all should know that it starts up front with the DL and OL. We had a hole at DT that needed to be filled and Balmer is a big strong body that will keep guys off of Willis and the rest of the line backing crew. Giving them free lanes to ball carriers or straight to the QB for a sack or a hand in his face at the least. Something we struggled with the last few seasons! Then you cant go wrong with OL at any point in the draft especially since Baas is down already and Allen is at the end of a great career. I personally think I watched it end half way through last season.
I know, I know. We could use another WR. But the fact is none really stood out as "that guy" they were all up and down on everybody’s draft boards. The guys that are left I think have just as good of a chance at making our roster. Here’s a list if you haven’t checked already.
Jason Rivers - 6'2, Hawaii, 4.55 in the 40 and was also coached by the Niners in the senior bowl.
Andre Caldwell - 6'1, Florida, 4.37 in the 40 and was also coached by the Niners in the senior bowl.
Early Doucet - 6'0, LSU, 4.56 in the 40.
Adarius Bowman - 6'4, Oklahoma St, 4.69 in the 40.
Mario Manningham - 6'0, Michigan, 4.59 in the 40.
Adrian Arrington - 6'3, Michigan, couldn’t find his 40 numbers but just like the rest of these guys he can play the position.
I could make a good list of LB’s also but I think you should get the point by now. I actually think we have a good WR crew this year so I don’t understand the fuss. Couldn’t hurt to grab one of these guys I understand that but I don’t think its as big of a need with Bruce and Johnson coming in.
I like the picks so far and I look forward to our third and fourth selections. Go Niners!
