The 49ers have the Nos. 13 and 17 picks – in case you didn’t already know that. Certainly, the 49ers could trade up a couple spots if there’s a player they really love. But what if all those players are gone and there are only a lot of players they like? The 49ers could choose between those players. Or, if trade opportunities arise, the 49ers could move back and…
Final attempt at 2010 NFL mock draft
In my final mock draft, I chose the method of avoidance when jotting down my 49ers selections with the Nos. 13 and 17 overall picks.
49ers examine using pick on Clausen
Constructing a mock draft is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. The pieces have to fit. I’m having a difficult time with one player in particular: Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Before the trade that shipped Donovan McNabb to Washington, I had Clausen going to Mike Shanahan with the No. 4 pick. Conceivably, he could go to any of four teams that choose from sixth to ninth (Seattle, Cleveland, Oakland…
Baalke expects at least four 49ers picks to become starters
As the 49ers approach the upcoming draft, director of player personnel Trent Baalke expects to net at least four eventual starters among the team’s eight draft picks. That’s because the club has four of their picks within the first three rounds. “We always go into the draft with this mentality: When you’re drafting in the first three rounds, you hoping to get a starter,” Baalke said. “That’s what you’re…
Ginn: Returns are another way to get hands on the ball
The newest member of the San Francisco 49ers, receiver/returner Ted Ginn, seemingly gives the 49ers an answer at a spot where there were only questions a year ago.
How Ginn acquisition might influence 49ers’ draft
If the draft falls perfectly for the 49ers on Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, they end up with an offensive tackle (Anthony Davis?) and a defensive back (Joe Haden or Earl Thomas?). The 49ers have two picks next Friday, too, when the second and third rounds are held.
49ers acquire receiver/return man Ginn from Dolphins
The 49ers can scratch “return specialist” off their list of desperate needs. The 49ers acquired Ted Ginn Jr. from the Dolphins in a trade this morning for a “late-round pick” in this year’s draft, reports Jay Glazer of FoxSports. A league source confirmed the trade, pending Ginn passing a physical with the 49ers. The pick is fifth-rounder, No. 145 overall, reports ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Ginn gives the 49ers a…
Niners will draft best-player available … and for need
The 49ers will draft according to best-player available. The 49ers will also draft for need. The two philosophies are actually intertwined.
Healthy LaBoy begins NFL workout tour
Free-agent outside linebacker/defensive end Travis LaBoy worked out for the 49ers today, approximately 11 months after undergoing surgery to repair torn tendons in his left foot. He sat out last season to rehabilitate from the injury.
Best, Gerhart not expected at 49ers pro day
The 49ers are holding their local pro day today. This is not a day for the top local players to show their stuff. Players such as running backs Toby Gehart (Stanford) or Jahvid Best (Cal) or defensive standouts Syd’Quan Thompson or Tyson Alualu (both from Cal) are not expected to attend, according to a variety of league sources. This is the day that the 49ers get a close look…
Baas re-signs with 49ers for one year
Guard David Baas, a restricted free agent, signed his one-year, $1,226 million tender with the 49ers today, the club announced.
Draft is not 49ers’ only option to acquire safety help
The 49ers will get help for the defensive backfield in the upcoming draft. They might even get it in the first round. Look for them to focus on cornerback, though, and not safety. This is not to say that safety help is not coming for the 49ers. If they do not get a safety during the draft, they could still make it happen with a high-profile pickup in June.
Bryant, Ducasse latest scheduled to visit 49ers
As I wrote in the previous post, the position of wide receiver ranks low (lowest?) on the 49ers’ list of positional possibilities with their first-round picks. Then why are the 49ers interested in speaking with receiver Dez Bryant, who is projected to be the first wideout selected during the NFL draft on April 22?
Receiver ranks low on list of 49ers’ draft priorities
On the 49ers’ list of priorities for the first round of the upcoming draft, wide receiver ranks among bottom of positions the club is looking to fill. The 49ers spent the No. 10 overall pick on a wideout in last year’s draft. Investing first-round picks in consecutive years is generally not considered a recipe for success. (Exhibit A: Detroit Lions, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007).
Difficult task for Davis to move up from No. 3 on 49ers depth chart in 2010
The 49ers have three quarterbacks on the roster. They will add a fourth at some point during or after the draft. But if the current pecking order — 1) Alex Smith; 2) David Carr; and 3) Nate Davis – is changed in any way, it will be significant.
Does Singletary like Tebow enough to want to draft him?
Alex Smith is the starting quarterback, and the 49ers have earmarked $3 million annually over the next two seasons for David Carr. But do the 49ers have any draft needs at the most important position? It’s wide open. There are three quarterbacks on the roster. The 49ers will definitely add a quarterback for the offseason and training camp. But it’s only a guess whether the 49ers will select a…
Draft-day guide for 49ers to consider
If the 49ers must consider trading up in the draft, as was suggested in this space yesterday, then the opposite might also be true. As many pointed out, this is a very deep draft. If the 49ers believe they are one very good rookie offensive tackle away from going where they want to go this season, then they should make that trade to get one of the top linemen….
49ers must consider trading up to land a tackle
The 49ers made a draft-day trade a year ago to acquire a second first-round pick in the upcoming draft. And now I’m wondering whether the 49ers should make another deal to guarantee they fill a position of need with thier first draft choice.
Change in 49ers’ draft room could change team’s board
We’ve heard what the 49ers have said about the team’s draft board remaining virtually unchanged even with the exit of Scot McCloughan as general manager. Director of player personnel Trent Baalke, the so-called trigger man on draft day, said the 49ers’ internal draft rankings were 85- to 90-percent set. Team president Jed York estimated the board as 90- to 95-percent finalized. But I can’t help but think there will…
McNabb trade to Washington might impact 49ers’ draft
The 49ers never showed interest in adding Donovan McNabb. If they had, the Eagles certainly would’ve preferred to trade the veteran quarterback to San Francisco instead of sending him to an NFC East rival.
