Official 49ers Thread

[Sizzle]

That may be the one college job he would jump to.

And that would be VERY interesting...

[Color Me Badd Fan]

I'd move #7 and our 3rd rounder for Kolb and the Eagles first rounder. I'd maybe consider giving up our second roudner as well, assuming we're swapping firsts.

Here is the thing. At almost every position the talent is there to compete for a division title with the big exception at QB. I think Kolb showed enough that he can be a competent QB in the NFL. The weapons in San Fran are there in Davis, Gore, Crabtree, Josh Morgan, etc. They just need some consistency from the QB.

I would think long and hard about giving up #7 for Kolb if that is what it took. Part of it depends on who else is on the board at the time though.

#7 overall is too much. The Niners should see what they can get by converting the #7 to a more mid first-round pick (possibly swap 1sts and get a second round pick on top of that with the swap). Then they can trade the mid first round pick for Kolb and they have that extra 2nd round pick to use as ammo if they need to move into the end of the first for a CB.

[Guest]

The NFC West will be fun going forward...

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[Sizzle]

#7 overall is too much. The Niners should see what they can get by converting the #7 to a more mid first-round pick (possibly swap 1sts and get a second round pick on top of that with the swap). Then they can trade the mid first round pick for Kolb and they have that extra 2nd round pick to use as ammo if they need to move into the end of the first for a CB.

I'd be down with something like that.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

I'd be down with something like that.

I think with Michael Vick's health being an issue (the guy takes some huge hits), I don't know if Philly would be down with trading Kevin Kolb. With that said, isn't Alex Smith worthy of being deemed a pretty good back up? Smith has had some huge games and his offensive coaching has been atrocious most of the time especially lately (though Norv Turner was great).

Kolb is going to be a hot commodity for Philly. Despite Vick's health issues, I just don't think you can pass up a mid to late first round pick. But I also look at what New England got for Kassel (who earned the Patriots a 11-5 record) and wonder whether Alex Smith and a high second round pick would do the trick (the problem is SF's second round pick is the 13th pick in the 2nd, WTF? Just lose that game last Sunday). Alex Smith fills in the backup role filled by Kolb and Philly gets a second round pick (and add in your two fourth round picks).

There are two really great CB prospects coming out this year -- Peterson and Prince Suh (another guy with a weird name out of Nebraska) and the Niners can probably land one at #7.

[Guest]

Harbaugh's hitting a homerun in the press conference. Which of course means nothing; fans want wins. But he comes across really, really solid.

[filsdepac]

Harbaugh's hitting a homerun in the press conference. Which of course means nothing; fans want wins. But he comes across really, really solid.

Didn't see it, but just felt the earthquake; he must have made quite an impact.

[Sizzle]

Prince Suh (another guy with a weird name out of Nebraska) and the Niners can probably land one at #7.

Prince Amukamarah.

I think if SF stays put you absolutely have to look at one of those two guys, or hope either Bowers or Nick Fairely from Auburn is on the board. Those four, along with Gabbert from Missouri and AJ Green from Georgia are probably the top 6 players in in the draft right now.

[Sizzle]

One Harbaugh/BYU related tie that has me excited for San Fran:

Todd Mortensen

http://www.byucougars.com/Profile.jsp?ID=928

Mortensen was a backup QB at BYU who from my vantage point struggled to lead the scout team. Very sharp (and nice) kid, but his arm didn't seem great at BYU and the speed of the game seemed too fast for him.

After his Junior year (where he had graduated with a 4.0 after being a Hinckley Scholar) he transferred to USD where he was coached by Jim Harbaugh. Granted, the competition was a step down, but Mortensen was able to lead the PCL in passing and TDs and was the Co-Offensive player of the year.

http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-...042205aac.html

He also got him a shot in the NFL, something that seemed unfathomable watching him at BYU.

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.c...rbio&bio=31812

If he can get Mortensen a shot at the NFL, he should be able to improve a talented QB.

[scottie]

One Harbaugh/BYU related tie that has me excited for San Fran:

Todd Mortensen

http://www.byucougars.com/Profile.jsp?ID=928

Mortensen was a backup QB at BYU who from my vantage point struggled to lead the scout team. Very sharp (and nice) kid, but his arm didn't seem great at BYU and the speed of the game seemed too fast for him.

After his Junior year (where he had graduated with a 4.0 after being a Hinckley Scholar) he transferred to USD where he was coached by Jim Harbaugh. Granted, the competition was a step down, but Mortensen was able to lead the PCL in passing and TDs and was the Co-Offensive player of the year.

http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-...042205aac.html

He also got him a shot in the NFL, something that seemed unfathomable watching him at BYU.

http://www.patriots.com/team/index.c...rbio&bio=31812

If he can get Mortensen a shot at the NFL, he should be able to improve a talented QB.

And wasn't he in law school at USD while also being their starting QB?

[Sizzle]

And wasn't he in law school at USD while also being their starting QB?

Initially he was going to Law School. I think he ended up just getting a Masters. But yes, he was a graduate student. And it's not like USD is a slouch of a school.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

From head coach to positions coach, Singletary accepts job to coach Vickings LBers.

[RC Vikings]

From head coach to positions coach, Singletary accepts job to coach Vickings LBers.

Do most fired HC's jump back into it this fast?

[Sizzle]

Do most fired HC's jump back into it this fast?

Singletary wasn't going to get a better offer anytime soon. He had spent no time as a coordinator on either side of the ball, but was seen as more of a "motivator". He needs more experience if he wants to be a head coach again, which, I imagine is the end goal for any of those former players who are involved in coaching.

[DrumNFeather]

Harbaugh on Smith:

Following the end of the San Francisco 49ers' season, it appeared that quarterback Alex Smith would not be returning. The two sides had given it a few chances -- with a few different offensive coordinators -- and it never seemed to click for the former No. 1 overall pick in San Fran.

However, as ESPN NFC West blogger Mike Sando and Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts, Inc. noted recently, the hire of Jim Harbaugh -- and the offensive system he's bringing to the organization -- may actually make Smith a good fit.

In recent remarks to the 49ers' beat writers, Harbaugh indicated that he's open to having Smith back on the roster, per Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News. "I'm not into absolutes and 'alwayses' and 'nevers' -- those kind of bold statements," the coach said. [Editor's note: After all, only a Sith deals in absolutes]. "My part is an evaluation. And that will be of Alex and our football team."

Friday, during an appearance on Sports 1140 AM in Sacramento, Harbaugh said that he'd started his evaluation of Smith, and that "I believe that Alex Smith can be a winning quarterback in the National Football League."

Sando wrote Sunday that public support of Smith is the right way to go (for now, at least):