I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

[OpIv37]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

Honestly having Whitner and Pos starting, along with McKelvin, would make our D not as bad, and would improve it. Our issues just so happen to be what we replaced these guys, and they were at least average at there spots. We now need a SS, MLB, and CB now, seems funny that we got rid of 2 solid ones who are both having very good solid seasons.

I completely disagree that we would be any better with those two. We would be about the same. Whitner sucks, Poz is just average. Neither make big plays. I do agree that we failed to upgrade the positions though. Bird is slightly above average at S, Wilson and Scott are only average. Our LB's blow, although Bradham is showing some promise.

[Cali512]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

I completely disagree that we would be any better with those two. We would be about the same. Whitner sucks, Poz is just average. Neither make big plays. I do agree that we failed to upgrade the positions though. Bird is slightly above average at S, Wilson and Scott are only average. Our LB's blow, although Bradham is showing some promise.

Ok, Byrd is way above above average. Hes one of the best pure FS in the NFL. SF coaches, fans, and annalysts all say nothing but good things about Whitner, and hes one of there leaders. You cant tell me that hes not good if hes considered one of the top leaders and players on arguably the best team in the NFL. Poz is solid, he doesnt miss easy tackles, hes always in position vs the run, and hes not afraid to make a hit. Think of all the times Sheppard misses a tackle or is out of position. I guarentee that Poz makes those tackles, and is right in the gap. His issue was he would get knocked backwards to much, but that just means a 3 yd gain often was a 6. Not a 3 yd gain going for 45 like Sheppard does each and every week. Whitner would at least make the tackle and was a solid tackler. He would also not fall for every single fake like Wilson. Both would take away at least half of the big plays

[justasportsfan]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

I always hoped Whitner would step up. I just never expected him to.

gotcha. then you're doing the same thing again here. I hope you're not expecting Mckelvin to step up.

[OpIv37]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

gotcha. then you're doing the same thing again here. I hope you're not expecting Mckelvin to step up.

No, I'm not expecting him to step up. I'm hoping he does.

I do expect him to be better than Williams, but only because being better than Williams simply means not being grossly incompetent.

[coastal]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

We should draft at least one more CB in the top 3 rounds this coming year.

were bound to get it right.

[YardRat]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

Out for a few weeks, apparently.

Did anybody notice if Brooks saw the field at all on Sunday?

[streetkings01]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

Leodis is a better football player then AJ Williams will ever be and that aint saying much. Watching AJ Williams play made me miss Chris Watson and Drayton Florence.

[jimmifli]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

We should draft at least one more CB in the top 3 rounds this coming year.

were bound to get it right.

Greer + Winfield starting with Gilmour in the slot, McKelvin as the dime and McGee as 5th CB. No need to draft Clements, McKelvin or Williams.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

Greer + Winfield starting with Gilmour in the slot, McKelvin as the dime and McGee as 5th CB. No need to draft Clements, McKelvin or Williams.

Yes, if McKelvin is in the dime there would be no need to draft him.....................

[jimmifli]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

Yes, if McKelvin is in the dime there would be no need to draft him.....................

I don't know many GM's that would spend a first on a dime back but all the power to you...

[Buddo]

Re: I don't like seeing players get hurt unless it's Tom Brady, but.....

TBH, Williams will be probably moved to Safety, and that was always a possibility. I think he will be fine there.

In fairness, this year, McKelvin has been very good on returns, and I don't think he's made any glaring errors. The only one I can think of, involved a good bounce for the opposition, so looked a lot worse than it might have been.

We desperately need a vet corner now.

The gamble to keep McGee over Florence, failed, and while both Brooks and Rogers have talent, their inexperience will get us gashed too much for either one to be considered a viable option immediately.

Rogers would be favourite, but is probably best off staying as the nickel, so unless we sign someone in a hurry, it'll be McKelvin opposite Gilmore against the Patsies, which is a highly uninspiring thought.