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Consensus so far see to be something like this: 1.QB 2.OL 3.TE 4.RB 5.CB 6.DE/DT/S Good point!

Doe's anybody think Rex will want to bring in his Nose guard from the Jets Damon Harrison who is a FA, and a good player? I'm wondering if he would have that as a higher priority. I like Hughes. But, I think in Rex's defense his value just went down to us.

You could be right, we may not have a clear indication of our QB/skill guys. A new stud line would definetly help them.

With Rex and Thurman in place, Roman on board, and Jim S gone. what are the current needs? Mine are: 1. QB 2. Interior O-Line 3. Corner 4. TE 5. RB Yours?

LOL. I thought the same thing.

Anybody care to hazard a guess on his Wonderlic?

Agreed. My eyeballs have told me the same thing. They get no separation. Against a team like Seattle it is laughable, Kaepernick has no one to throw to and is running for his life.

And he's a hell of an athlete.

Correct.

When I hear people upset that we are getting disrespected by an ESPN Knot head, all I can think of is I'm glad we signed REX. You know why? Because we need some confidence and swagger !!!! Stuff like that should just fuel us, I know it will get him fired up.

The 49ers look like a dumpster fire right now. And, It starts with the two egomaniac guys at the top.

Statistically it wasn't as big a drop off as some would have you believe. td/int ratio in 2013 21-8 in 2014 19-10 comp% actually went up from 58 to 61 and passer rating dropped all the way to 86 from 91. Whew Whew. the 49ers receivers are the biggest problem they had. They can't get open against teams like Seattle.

Roman's record prior to 2014 was pretty good check it out. He runs/passes about 50/50. Hs teams average about 4.5 a carry. And, prior to this year season his teams had pretty efficient passing attacks. One thing of note his teams seem to be more of a big play passing attack off the play action. They avoid turnovers really well and rank near the top every year.

I was scouring Greg Roman's record and thought I'd share some tidbits I uncovered. In his time as OC in SF His teams where 50/50 pass/run, interestingly very consistent 2011-14; 50-49-47-53 RUNNING GAME: Y/Run 2011-4.1 19th, 2012-5.1 3rd, 2013-4.4 9th, 2014-4.6 4th His teams have been strong teams running the ball, they had a good run blocking line and a mobile QB who helped the cause. The times I've seen the 49ers they seem to like to pound the ball between the tackles and run some option with the QB. PASSING ATTACK: Using PFR ANY rating which includes everything (sacks, TDs, Int etc.) ANY rate Y/Pass ATT 2014 24th 5.6 2013 7th 6.7 2012 6th 7.1 2011 12th 6.2 His teams have been pretty efficient passing the ball prior to this season. Top 12 3 of 4 yrs. The niners passing game is interesting upon further examination. They throw rarely to the RB. Most of the passing game is to the WR targeting each one sometimes 125-150 a season. The TE is also a threat in his attack because he had Vernon Davis. His QBs don't turn the ball over ranking 1st,4th,7th, 9th in INT %. One very interesting point about the offense is they are usually near the bottom in Sack %. Ranking 29-30-30-31!!!! I thought this might mean it was more of a big play attack. Twice in the last 4 years they ranked 2nd and 7th in Yards/ Comp. However, this year that fell to 17th in the league, It was 22nd the year Alex Smith played regularly. In Comp% they ranked 24th and 25th the last 2 years. Again, with Smith and in Kaep first years they were 4th and 12th. Kind of a mixed bad for big plays. SUMMARY: He likes to be balanced run vs pass, likes the play action passing game off of a power running attack. When they throw they have gotten some big plays, especially at TE. And, have been pretty efficient avoiding turnovers (usually one of the top teams in this regard). Finally, In yards/ drive and points/drive his teams have been pretty good prior to this season where they ranked 19 and 24 respectively. In points/drive 2011-2013 12th,9th, 12th. Hope this helps.

Where is Doug "LeRoi" Whaley with more insider info?

http://www.profootballreferee.com/1912/college-football-officiating-101-catchno-catch/ College rule, Any better?

That would be great!

I remember a Bills game last year, I think KC? and it was Goodwin? on the receiving end. He had control all the way throughout and as he was rolling up to his feet the DB knocked the ball away. I agree need to be changed and think the NFL will address in the offseason.

Not bad. Kim needs a better title.

I should have been more specific, not just talking about EJ. I mentioned Hundley.There are others who fit the bill. Since it is going to be tough to come up with a franchise QB, is this a viable strategy in the mean time.

crickets.....Strangely quiet, without much more than speculation out there right now!

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/1/8/7507179/nfl-playoffs-seahawks-panthers-russell-wilson-cam-newton-marshawn-lynch#comments It is the Pete Carroll, Seahawks strategy. As for the read option and QB scrambles, we were running it last year with EJ and Thad. Our rushing numbers display an interesting trend. Games 1-5 2014 EJ @QB 153 yds/g, Games 6-9 Thad 137 yds/g Games 10-16 EJ 142 yds/g Games 17-20 2015 EJ 122 yds/gm Games 21-32 KO 83 yds/gm I don't know about you, but I thought our offense at the beginning of last year, was when EJ was at his best. The Carolina, Baltimore and even the NE and Cle games. As Carroll describes, big pass plays can come about as well. My questions to you all. Is this a viable strategy for a team with uncertainty at the QB position? I know and realize all the passing game and having a franchise QB talk that is out there. It is tough to come up with one and may be ideal. However, you can't just punt because you don't have one of the top 7-10 QBS in football. Did the EJ injuries, and the emphasis away from the read option, cause us to stray from our best strategy? Is it possible to make the offense work without someone like Russell Wilson using his intelligence about when to get out of bounds, and avoid the hits? Is someone like Brett Hundley, who is likely available in round 2, and is a better runner than EJ, a good option to draft? Or finally, do we continue in our search for a modern, franchise, throwing QB somehow? I look forward to having a rational discussion with some you thinkers out there!

Why does this subject always have to go an either/or binary subject? It is always EJ hate/ EJ defenders or this guy or that guy. The fact is there is a fair amount of uncertainty. The Bills would be wise to consider mutilple options including developing EJ, bringing in a good FA or 2, and using the second pick or moving up in the draft. Anyone who thinks it is a waste of time to work with EJ because he has not shown he is viable is being foolish. Anyone who thinks just because EJ is a first round pick, and wants to put all their eggs in his basket, is also being foolish.

You better be careful spouting such logic on this site. There are those who think that only the QB matters, and will argue as such.

Be able to see the couple bad trees in the forest!-Doug Marrone aka Mojo44