Quote:Now that we are improving and moving down the draft board, it is becoming less likely we'll get Bridgewater, Clowney or even Barr. With 2 more wins (quite possible), we could move out of the top 7 if other bottom tiered teams continue to flounder. If that is the case, I believe Caldwell will go BAP again. One guy in that range is Sammy Watkins. I may be on an island here, but I would be in favor of picking up this guy. NFL Draft Scout.com says "he is quick, strong and possessing the explosive speed to burn corners who challenge him in bump and run coverage. Watkins explodes off the line of scrimmage and out of his breaks, easily separating from defenders. Most impressive, however, is the fluidity with which he catches the ball and gets upfield. There, his vision and maneuverability make him a threat to score from anywhere." In my humble opinion, even if Blackmon comes back (and stays back), we need a burner. A deep threat that the safety must respect. Teams would think twice about putting 8 or even 9 in the box against us. It would also open up things for Blackmon who is an effective possession receiver who can break tackles. Shorts would be matched up favorably as well. I've been seeing 8 in the box for far too long and I've realized that Blackmon isn't the kind of receiver that commands respect to stretch the field. Of course, if we lose out the rest of the way, I'd like Clowney or Barr but if we move up to 7 or above, I'd be happy to get him and, with the depth of the QB class, we may get a good one in the 2nd round. Your thoughts?

With all that has happened in Free Agency with the defense, Watkins is now who I hope Caldwell targets in round 1.  I don't think he will be there if we trade down though.  The Rams might even snag him at #2.  I would be fine with Watkins at #3 if we can't trade down.  If we do trade down, to say #8 with the Vikings, I wonder what Caldwell thinks of Mike Evans that high. Blackmon might not contribute at all this year, Shorts has been injury-prone and he is probably not as good as his second season indicated.  IMO, we HAVE to get a starting WR in the first two rounds.  Watkins and Evans could be impact players, but 3 or 4 other WR's could be very solid starters.  We also still NEED a starting OG and starting Center.  The "need" for a QB has been pushed down the list with Henne being the clear starter now.

 

Rnd1 - WR S. Watkins

Rnd2 - OG David Yankey

Rnd3 - OC Marcus Martin or Travis Swanson

 

or with trade down to #6-#11

 

Rnd1 - WR M. Evans

Rnd2 - OG David Yankey

Rnd2 - QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Rnd3 - OC M. Martin or T. Swanson

Rnd4 - RB Leche Seastrunk

Rnd4- QB Aarron Murray or Brad Smith

Rnd5- TE Arthur Lynch

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