49ers Big Board
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:11 am
I have came up with my big board for players for up to seven since one is going to be available. What do you guys think and what would your order be.
1. Von Miller - He could be the dominant pass rusher the 49ers need for the defense to become elite and he also has shown potential to be a great overall outside linebacker. I like him better than Peterson because I value the need to rush the passer more than secondary.
2. Patrick Peterson - Rated by many as the best player in the draft, he also fills a huge need for us as Nate Clements is overrated (even by people who aren't high on him). I have seen him make mistakes that show he should not be starting anymore. A lot of people say Peterson is not a true corner but he was a great corner in the SEC and has the speed to keep up with anyone. Also he has a knack for the ball so maybe he won't be a shutdown corner but he will create turnovers.
3. Marcell Dareus - Dareus is a great 3-4 DE and he has proven that so we don't have to be worried if he can make the transition. Dareus required double teams and if he could do that for us, then paired with Justin Smith and hopefully Franklin our linebackers should be able to just walk to the quarterback.
4. AJ Green - Many are probably against us getting Green but he is a complete wide receiver prospect like Calvin Johnson was. A big fast receiver who runs great routes and catches anything will make the 49ers offense a lot better. Imagine how much better at third downs we would be if we could just toss it up to Green. If he falls to seven it is a BPA thing.
5. Robert Quinn - This is where I might be willing to start trading down as I feel a drop off between the first four and the rest. Robert Quinn probably would go higher than seven if he had played. He is a DE so many are worried about the transition to OLB. I feel like their should be some concerns about whether he can cover but at worst he should be able to still rush the passer standing up. Either way we will be able to find a way to use his talents.
6. Cameron Jordan - Jordan is another great 3-4 DE prospect who has proven at that exact position. He will continue to help us be dominant against the run and improve pass rush as he will draw more coverage and has a strong motor that should help.
7. Prince Amukumara - I do not like Prince that much as I am scared by his tape against Oklahoma State and how some analysts even rate other corners better than him and consider Prince overrated. I do not feel like he would be a terrible corner but just a major reach at seven and would much rather get him by at the very least trading down a few spots.
1. Von Miller - He could be the dominant pass rusher the 49ers need for the defense to become elite and he also has shown potential to be a great overall outside linebacker. I like him better than Peterson because I value the need to rush the passer more than secondary.
2. Patrick Peterson - Rated by many as the best player in the draft, he also fills a huge need for us as Nate Clements is overrated (even by people who aren't high on him). I have seen him make mistakes that show he should not be starting anymore. A lot of people say Peterson is not a true corner but he was a great corner in the SEC and has the speed to keep up with anyone. Also he has a knack for the ball so maybe he won't be a shutdown corner but he will create turnovers.
3. Marcell Dareus - Dareus is a great 3-4 DE and he has proven that so we don't have to be worried if he can make the transition. Dareus required double teams and if he could do that for us, then paired with Justin Smith and hopefully Franklin our linebackers should be able to just walk to the quarterback.
4. AJ Green - Many are probably against us getting Green but he is a complete wide receiver prospect like Calvin Johnson was. A big fast receiver who runs great routes and catches anything will make the 49ers offense a lot better. Imagine how much better at third downs we would be if we could just toss it up to Green. If he falls to seven it is a BPA thing.
5. Robert Quinn - This is where I might be willing to start trading down as I feel a drop off between the first four and the rest. Robert Quinn probably would go higher than seven if he had played. He is a DE so many are worried about the transition to OLB. I feel like their should be some concerns about whether he can cover but at worst he should be able to still rush the passer standing up. Either way we will be able to find a way to use his talents.
6. Cameron Jordan - Jordan is another great 3-4 DE prospect who has proven at that exact position. He will continue to help us be dominant against the run and improve pass rush as he will draw more coverage and has a strong motor that should help.
7. Prince Amukumara - I do not like Prince that much as I am scared by his tape against Oklahoma State and how some analysts even rate other corners better than him and consider Prince overrated. I do not feel like he would be a terrible corner but just a major reach at seven and would much rather get him by at the very least trading down a few spots.