Tag Archives: Coby Fleener

49ers blow their first round pick, draft A.J Jenkins

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Grant Cohn

SANTA CLARA — I give the Niners an F for their A.J. Jenkins pick at No. 30 in the first round, and here’s why. We all know the Niners’ biggest weaknesses are third down and red zone offense. They will … Continue reading →

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Grant’s Final Mock Draft

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is exactly how the draft will play out. 1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. 2. Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. 3. Minnesota Vikings – Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU. The Vikings think they’re drafting the … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell mock draft: The Niners draft Peter Konz

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell just posted his mock draft and it’s very interesting, so I’m linking it for you here. Here are the highlights: 1. Cosell says Robert Griffin III is a better prospect than Andrew Luck. 2. Cosell says Stephon Gilmore … Continue reading →

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The top-10 pass catchers in the draft

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s my list of the top-10 pass catchers in the draft. Feel free to tear it apart and make your own list. 1. Coby Fleener, Stanford, 6-6, 247 lbs., tight end, h-back, slot receiver, split end, flanker. Fleener has the … Continue reading →

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Why Jarius Wright is better than Kendall Wright, and more

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Grant Cohn

We’ve been doing a lot of Fleener talk around here recently. For the sake of discussion, let’s say the Niners don’t end up with the Stanford tight end in the upcoming draft because a team in the top-15 drafts him … Continue reading →

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Greg Cosell on 2012 WR draft prospects, plus Fleener

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Greg Cosell has done some serious tweeting about the NFL draft over the last month. Since many of you are not on twitter, for you convenience I’ve compiled all his recent tweets on offensive skill players. Some people don’t take … Continue reading →

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How the draft will play out for the 49ers

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Here’s how the 49ers 2012 draft will play out. 1. They’re going to draft the best player available in the first round, and he will be Stanford TE Coby Fleener. He will instantly improve the Niners’ biggest weakness – their … Continue reading →

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TE Coby Fleener runs unofficial 4.45 40-yard dash at Stanford Pro Day. Niners: Draft him.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

Coby Fleener just ran an unofficial 4.45 40-yard dash at his Pro Day and emerged as the Niners’ no-brainer first round pick if he’s still available for them in the upcoming NFL draft. To compare, Rob Gronkowski, the Patriots super … Continue reading →

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49ers need Mike Wallace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Grant Cohn

The NFL draft combine starts today, and as soon as something happens I’ll break it down for you. Stanford tight end Coby Fleener will not run this week because he has a high ankle sprain, so we won’t know how … Continue reading →

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How the Niners offense can improve on third down and in red zone

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Grant Cohn

This is a blog about Stanford tight end Coby Fleener, but first, some context. According to Matt Maiocco, Dashon Goldson is the Niners’ top candidate for the franchise tag. Franchising Goldson would cost the Niners $6.2 million in 2012, while … Continue reading →

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