thebug Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 I heard the "called after the draft" story, but I guess it is possible he called before as well because many things have happened in the world that I did not know about. R.I.P Mr. Walsh and thanks either way. GO BILLS!
High Mark Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Actually, his "revision" is accurate. Walsh was talking up Edwards to anyone who would listen, prior to the draft. "He recommended Edwards to anyone who would listen, including Bills General Manager Marv Levy, the Hall of Fame coach (and an assistant with Walsh at Cal in the 1960s.) Buffalo took Edwards in the third round, making him 92nd pick overall and the sixth quarterback drafted. "(Walsh's) opinion of me was something I greatly appreciated," Edwards said. "Obviously, he is very knowledgeable. There was always a smile on his face. He was one of those people you were glad to see walking your way." http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn41...s_/ai_n21037256 This was confirmed on the PTI interview. Walsh recommended Edwards to Levy prior to the draft. You are correct, but one thing never made sense to me... Why didn't the 49ers draft Trent if they knew about him??? They are in desperate need of a QB, and he was a home grown kid. Thanks a lot Bill
Pulled Hammies Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Just a refresher on where Trent came from. As I remember he was highly recruited coming out of High School. Trent
The Dean Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 You are correct, but one thing never made sense to me... Why didn't the 49ers draft Trent if they knew about him??? They are in desperate need of a QB, and he was a home grown kid. Thanks a lot Bill Everyone knew about him, most of all the 49ers, as he played at Stanford. There were many concerns about Trent, as he played on a losing program, and missed a lot of PT (he was regularly hammered).
Beerball Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Just a refresher on where Trent came from. As I remember he was highly recruited coming out of High School. Trent It should be noted that no snow bound schools offered him a scholarship. I do not for one minute think that this is coincidental.
Ennjay Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 one thing never made sense to me... Why didn't the 49ers draft Trent if they knew about him??? They are in desperate need of a QB, and he was a home grown kid. Thanks a lot Bill At last, an easy one: because they'd drafted Alex Smith #1 overall recently enough that they couldn't use a high pick on another quarterback in '07. At that point they probably hadn't decided Smith was a bust yet. (As I recall, he was the Opening Day starter in '07.)
aussiew Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 OMG - this sounds like an off season argument - does it really matter?
billfan63 Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 I'm sure Rick Mirer is raising a glass somewhere
Beerball Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 OMG - this sounds like an off season argument - does it really matter? IT MATTERS TO ME!
webtoe Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Yes, and we have Tom Donahoe to thank. We were very lucky that he left his copious notes behind. Not many people know about this, but it is true. Mort, back for a visit on the Board I see...
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