2007 Schedule
49ers are back on Monday Night not once, but twice. Also a Saturday Night game on NFL Network. The 49ers have the third easiest schedule this season based on percentages, the Cardinals have the worst followed by the Bears.
Monday, September 10 vs Arizona 7:15PM ESPN
Sunday, September 16 @ St. Louis 10:00AM FOX
Sunday, September 23 @ Pittsburgh 10:00AM FOX
Sunday, September 30 vs Seattle 1:05PM FOX
Sunday, October 7 vs Baltimore 1:15PM CBS
Sunday, October 14 BYE
Sunday, October 21 @ NY Giants 10:00AM FOX
Sunday, October 28 vs New Orleans 1:15PM FOX
Sunday, November 4 @ Atlanta 10:00AM FOX
Monday, November 12 @ Seattle 5:30PM ESPN
*Sunday, November 18 vs St. Louis 1:15PM FOX
*Sunday, November 25 @ Arizona 1:05PM FOX
*Sunday, December 2 @ Carolina 10:00AM FOX
*Sunday, December 9 vs Minnesota 1:05PM FOX
Saturday, December 15 vs Cincinnati 5:15PM NFL Network
*Sunday, December 23 vs Tampa Bay 5:15PM NBC
*Sunday, December 30 @ Cleveland 10:00AM FOX
*Please be aware that as part of the National Football League’s agreement with NBC to televise Sunday Night Football, the NFL has implemented a flexible schedule for Sunday start times for the final eight weeks of the season.
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4 U PAT WILLIS FANS….WE MAY BE N TROUBLE…I HOPE NOT…
Need for linebackers could create an early run
By Nolan Nawrocki
April 12, 2007
This year’s LB crop does not feature a lot of depth, and with few quality linebackers at the top, the trend that appears to be emerging, the way we hear it, is that there could be a run on linebackers early in the draft.
What may set the run in motion is the early selection of Mississippi LB Patrick Willis. After clocking as fast as 4.35 on watches at his pro-day workout and showing rare speed, he positioned himself to be drafted in the top 10, where some evaluators had graded him even prior to his workout.
“You know exactly what you are getting with him,” one scouting director said. “I’ve heard people criticize him for his intelligence. I think naïveté is more the issue than intelligence. He can learn it. When he puts his mind towards doing anything, he finds a way to get it done.”
The first team that realistically could begin thinking about Willis is the Minnesota Vikings, who lost Napoleon Harris in free agency and have Chad Greenway coming off a season-ending knee injury. Willis would be a perfect fit for the Tampa-2 defense that new defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier inherits from Mike Tomlin. Having drafted a linebacker in the first round last year, however, makes it more unlikely the Vikings would look to fill the position again.
The Falcons are not exactly stacked at linebacker after parting ways with oft-injured Edgerton Hartwell, but they have more pressing needs elsewhere.
Where Willis could realistically be drafted is at No. 9, where Dolphins GM Randy Mueller, who is infatuated with speed, has gained more control in the decision-making process.
Houston could also factor into the mix. The basement for Willis, however, could be San Francisco. Niners LB coach Mike Singeltary grew more enamored with Willis each day at the Senior Bowl, and Willis could pair with Manny Lawson to give the Niners one of the fastest pairs of linebackers in the NFL.
What could trigger a run on linebackers, more than anything else, is the serious needs of teams that are drafting in the next several spots. Buffalo lost MLB London Fletcher to the Redskins in free agency and traded WLB Takeo Spikes to the Eagles. The way we hear it, Paul Posluszny is gaining a lot of momentum in the Bills’ Orchard Park headquarters, with GM Marv Levy having drafted former Bills and Nittany Lions standout Shane Conlan, whose jersey number Posluszny elected to wear at Penn State, eighth overall in 1987.
It would be a surprise if Posluszny were drafted as high as 12th, but given how early the Bills selected Donte Whitner a year ago, it would not be out of character for them to target the player they want and never look back.
St. Louis has more pressing needs up front and at cornerback than at linebacker, but Carolina, at No. 14, and Pittsburgh, at No. 15, both have strong needs at linebacker and could be pressed to pull the trigger on a linebacker, knowing their chances of finding another good one would diminish in the second round.
Panthers head coach John Fox values versatility in his linebackers, and Jon Beason played every spot at Miami (Fla.). He did not run as fast as some scouts had expected at the Combine, but when he ran again for scouts last week, he was clocked between 4.62 and 4.69, considerably better than the mid-4.7 times he clocked in Indianapolis. Regardless of how fast Beason times, he plays fast, which matters most to good evaluators. Panthers SLB Thomas Davis is expected to take strides in his second full year at linebacker, but MLB Dan Morgan has been injury-prone, and the defense has not been the same since it lost Will Witherspoon in free agency to the Rams, leaving stopgap defender Na’il Diggs on the weak side. Beason is the most NFL-ready of all the linebackers in this draft and could step in and contribute immediately and be prepared to take over for Morgan, another Hurricane, in the future. The way we hear it, Beason will warrant legit consideration by the Panthers.
Our sources also tell us that the Steelers, at No. 15, do not expect Beason to be available and would strongly consider him if he were there. Although cornerback is a more pressing need, Beason or Florida State LB Lawrence Timmons might be strong considerations.
With jobs on the line and a high premium being placed on winning now, teams have increasingly drafted for need more than value. If needs dictate decisions, it will not be a surprise on Draft Day if four linebackers are drafted in the top 15. However, teams that better understand value and are willing to risk the possibility that their guy won’t be available later will look to trade back rather than overdraft a player higher than they should. That could be the case with the Bills, Panthers and Steelers. If they are forced to stay put, the higher premium on the CB position also could affect their decisions, with the Bills and Steelers both having pressing needs at cornerback.
I HOPE DIS IS TRUE…
Mock draft
Team concerns could adversely affect Lynch, Moss, Jarrett
Teams have begun meeting with their coaches and are either amidst or entering their final set of meetings to finalize their draft boards. Decision time is drawing nearer, and while teams have not completely settled on their targets, they are narrowing down their choices. With Draft Day barely two weeks away, the following is how we see the cards being called if the draft were held tomorrow. As is the case every year, we see a lot of bad picks about to be made, starting with the very first, but projections are based heavily on inside information and what we hear teams are planning to do, not what we think is best for teams.
With character and medical meetings beginning to take place, some players could be adversely affected, the way Jimmy Williams and Winston Justice were a year ago. Partly for those reasons and because of team needs, we are projecting that Marshawn Lynch, Jarvis Moss and Dwayne Jarrett could be this year’s losers. (Juniors are denoted by an asterisk.)
1. Oakland Raiders — QB JaMarcus Russell, LSU*
With a 29-year-old quarterback coach and an offensive coordinator who struggled dealing with prima donnas Michael Vick and Terrell Owens, Russell will enter a situation set up for failure. But with Josh McCown expected to be in town before the season starts, the Raiders will not have to rush him into the lineup.
2. Detroit Lions — WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech*
Lions president Matt Millen is worried he will be heavily scrutinized for selecting a fourth receiver in five years in the top 10, but Johnson has the most value at this spot and will afford the Lions a chance to move down and select the pass rusher they desire.
3. Cleveland Browns — RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma*
Jamal Lewis is a one-year solution, and it’s been proven that two good backs are needed to tote the rock in the NFL. GM Phil Savage will have to fight off ownership’s desires for a local quarterback who will excite fans in order to get the player he desires.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — OT Joe Thomas, Wisconsin
A trade up to nab Johnson is tops on the Bucs’ agenda, but GM Bruce Allen is still hoping Johnson will fall to him and is not likely to pull the trigger until a team in front of him first selects Johnson.
5. Arizona Cardinals — DT Alan Branch, Michigan*
Trading back would be a better scenario for the Cards, but finding a buyer willing to move up could prove difficult. Ken Whisenhunt knows how important Casey Hampton was in Pittsburgh, and a run-stuffing clogger in the middle could immensely improve the Cards’ defense.
6. Washington Redskins — FS LaRon Landry, LSU
Redskins coaches have taken a strong liking to Amobi Okoye, but Landry still has a lead.
7. Minnesota Vikings — QB Brady Quinn, Notre Dame
Brad Childress likes the prospects of Tarvaris Jackson but will not make the same mistake the Raiders did a year ago at this spot and live to regret passing on a franchise quarterback.
8. Atlanta Falcons — DE Gaines Adams, Clemson
Adams could be nabbed by the Lions earlier if a trade unfolds, but he has too much value for the Falcons to bypass after losing Patrick Kerney and not being able to count on injury-prone John Abraham.
9. Miami Dolphins — OT Levi Brown, Penn State
Cam Cameron knows how important establishing a dominant offensive line was to the Chargers’ success.
10. Houston Texans — CB Leon Hall, Michigan
Texans must get better on the back end, and Hall’s versatility and consistency will appeal.
11. San Francisco 49ers — LB Patrick Willis, Mississippi
Immediately upgrades the 49ers’ defensive team speed and provides the leadership in the locker room to help the team take the next step.
12. Buffalo Bills — CB Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh*
With a glaring hole at cornerback following Nate Clements’ departure, Revis brings the size and toughness to immediately compete and brings added value where Clements did not, in the return game.
13. St. Louis Rams — DT Amobi Okoye, Louisville
With La’Roi Glover aging, Okoye could bring an upfield presence to disrupt the middle.
14. Carolina Panthers — DL Adam Carriker, Nebraska
John Fox loves smarts and versatility, and Carriker brings both. He’s a safe pick if the Panthers cannot trade down.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers — LB Jon Beason, Miami (Fla.)*
With the top two corners off the board, Beason can step into the starting lineup immediately and fit in either an even or an odd front should the Steelers eventually transition to the 4-3.
16. Green Bay Packers — DE Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas*
Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is best as a situational pass rusher, not an every-down player, and Anderson can bring more pressure off the edge.
17. Jacksonville Jaguars — FS Reggie Nelson, Florida*
With serious questions at safety following the departure of Deon Grant and with Donovin Darius coming off a season-ending injury, safety is the Jaguars’ most pressing need. Jaguars vice president of player personnel James Harris was in Baltimore when the Ravens selected Ed Reed, and Brandon Meriweather could be difficult to pass, but questions about Meriweather’s character may scare the owner.
18. Cincinnati Bengals — CB-PR Aaron Ross, Texas
With a higher premium being placed on character, Ross looks even more appealing. His return ability pushes up his value.
19. Tennessee Titans — WR Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio State*
With Pacman Jones suspended for the season, a returner will be needed, and Ginn can be an immediate impact player on special teams and open up the passing game with his vertical speed.
20. New York Giants — OLB Lawrence Timmons, Florida State*
A corner may be more immediately needed, but the Giants can find one in the second round. It will be more difficult to find a linebacker with Timmons’ upside.
21. Denver Broncos — OT Joe Staley, Central Michigan
The Broncos have needed more of a pass rush for years and have elected to fill the void through free agency rather than the draft. With the league’s premier cover corner able to blanket half the field, the Broncos do not need a great pass rusher, and they could find a good one in the second round. Staley protects their investment in Jay Cutler at a position where they were forced to start an undrafted free agent last year.
22. Dallas Cowboys — WR Dwayne Bowe, LSU
Bowe has the swagger that Jerry Jones loves, and with an aging group of receivers, including a Terrell Owens who began to show his age a year ago, Bowe will be difficult to bypass.
23. Kansas City Chiefs — WR Robert Meachem, Tennessee*
The Chiefs need to begin thinking about replacing their offensive line, but they can turn their attention there in the next round. Carl Peterson has neglected the team’s WR need for too long — and he could with Tony Gonzalez being the team’s true No. 1 target — but with Trent Green likely to be dealt, he needs to find more weapons for Damon Huard to open up the passing game.
24. New England Patriots — FS Brandon Meriweather, Miami (Fla.)
The Patriots can feel comfortable selecting a supersmart, versatile talent because of the locker-room leadership that self-polices brash, young superstars.
25. New York Jets — TE Greg Olsen, Miami (Fla.)*
There is a premium on the TE position in the school of thought in which Eric Mangini was raised, because the position is like a knight on a chessboard. It can create a lot of favorable matchups and consistently put opponents in check. Although tight end is not the Jets’ greatest need, Olsen will be difficult to pass.
26. Philadelphia Eagles — SS Michael Griffin, Texas
In many ways, Griffin is similar to the departed Michael Lewis, only he does not enter the NFL with the injury concerns that pushed down Lewis’ draft value and he is much better on special teams, an area where the Eagles need to get back to previous form.
27. New Orleans Saints — LB Paul Posluszny, Penn State
Because Posluszny is such a safe pick, some old-school decision-makers such as Marv Levy and Tom Coughlin could fall in love with what he stands for and pull the trigger earlier. But Posluszny can be comfortable knowing he has a home awaiting in New Orleans, where head coach Sean Payton places a high value on character.
28. New England Patriots — DE Justin Harrell, Tennessee
With Ty Warren needing to be locked up with a long-term deal and the premium the Patriots place on their front, Harrell could be plugged in as a five-technique. It will be difficult to find another like him in the coming rounds, and the Patriots will always draft for value more than need. Cornerbacks can be found in the next two rounds.
29. Baltimore Ravens — C Ryan Kalil, USC
The Ravens could strike gold again in the first round as they seemingly do every year with a can’t-miss pick.
30. San Diego Chargers — CB Chris Houston, Arkansas*
A.J. Smith has a sparkle in his eye for strong, physical, tough football players, and although cornerback is not his most pressing need, it could be difficult for him to pass on Houston, who fits the Chargers’ system well.
31. Chicago Bears — OG Ben Grubbs, Auburn
The Bears have more need outside than inside, with age soon to catch up with them at the OT position, but Grubbs will give Cedric Benson the best chance to crease defenses now that he has the platform to himself, with Thomas Jones having been sent packing to New York.
32. Indianapolis Colts — LB David Harris, Michigan
Bill Polian loves Big Ten talent, and Tony Dungy loves speed, something Harris showed more at the Combine than he does on tape. A trade down may be more in order, but there is no way the Colts will be able to land Harris with their next pick. With Cato June having departed, more help is needed at linebacker.
POSSIBLY…TRADE UP 2 GET JARRET.. N THA 2ND…..WAT YALL THINK..
im just hoping at what ever position we draft.that we get a leader and playmaker and someone who is not injured all the time.
Honestly who do you think we will get at wide receiver, we neeed a Big Tall Receiver at number 11 or 2nd round or else were going to suck. I want the tradition, the old era to comeback. I say we trade up for Jarrett or get sidney rice in second. defense will not do anything in the first look at Mario Williams. I want to win now not later!
Anyone other receivers who we can get in any rounds of the draft that are 6′4 0r 6′5 with potential, does anyone know (please post if you find any available.) list name and height and school.
6′4 to 6′5 Available
Receivers at that height!
ok look at mario but then look at the linebackers taken aj hawk ernie sims keven wimberly ok and the year before shawn merriman ok line backers latly are kicking ass take willis in the first trade up to get a reciver jarret will be gone by then so get steve smith out of usc or sidney rice then trade our third and a forth to either get a low first or a second rounder so we have 3 in the top two
im waiting to see if we trade smiley and what we will get for him,if we trade him.because we might get another second round pick or possably another first if denver wants him.
and if we trade smiley that means baas will probley start and i hope he works on the snap count because he hasnt played that much in two years since he has been drafted.and i dont want to here false start on baas all yearand then holding on the next play on kwame harris .
CandleStick, I wouldn’t say that was the reason the Texans weren’t good. The reason the Texans weren’t good is because their secondary was horrible, their offensive line was one of the worst in the league, they had an average running game, and only one REAL receiving threat. I think it is a little early to say that Mario Williams is not going to be a good player. No offense intended, but if we do take a receiver it is probably going to be Meachum or S. Rice (if available) in the second round. Jarrett isn’t going to be a niner unless he falls to the second or we acquire another 1st rounder.
i have a feeling they got a receiver mind and like two or three backup receivers in mind if we dont get the first option.
jerry, I agree, but be honest…………how likely do you think it is that we use THE 11TH PICK IN THE DRAFT ON A RECEIVER???? We might use our second rounder and one of our third rounders, but NOT OUR 11TH PICK. Maybe if we trade down we will draft one.
i ment in the whole draft not just the first round.
Ryan, I disagree the Texans wasted a a pick and it hurt them. They had a chance to land Reggie Bush, who would have improved their offense and scored some Touchdowns! It is probably going to the same scenario if we pass on jarrett, for willis or someone at defense. The defensive pick will probably suck and we’ll lose Jarrett to the Cowboys or some team we can’t stand, and be in the same position come next year- nowhere! I respectfuly disagree I think it is a bad move- we need as Receiver at number one or trade down for another pick! I re-enerate I want to win now not later!
The Saints kick ass with bush at offense the Texans did nothing! it will be safer at receiver at number one!
well the derick smith video got removed from youtube.com after he complained about it.
Ryan,I Think meachum is too short at 6′2 but rice is Excellent at 6′4. Your defensive picks are excellent, but man i have a feeling we need that receiver or else!
i wish we could trade smiley and our first round pick for detroits first round pick and get calvin johnson.but you never know who the raiders are going to pick.
thats an excellent scenario jerry me and everyone on this site would agree, I think! I wish nolan was listenibng on this site, do you think the coaches read these.
Calvin Johnson would be awesome! I keep dreaming that would take place!
Jerry or Ryan the first I asked earlier who at receiver besides Jarrett who has potential who is 6′4 in height to 6′5 or taller would be available in rounds two and on! I think we need a big target, this will make corners and safetys job alot harder and they will be an easier target to get to down field or in the endzone!
Does anyone no of any receivers that fit this description!
Please post!
dont compare jarrett and reggie bush…bush is so so so much better
defense wins championships
and our defense sucked ass last year
6′4 to 6′5 or taller with potential!
WR, who’s the best available at this heigth
they got matt tratton michigan state6-6 230 pounds but he is more of a joe jurevicius type and there are a few 6-3 receivers like dwayne bowe 6-3 222 pounds,dallas baker 6-3 208 pounds,ryan moore 6-3 213 pounds.and there are two sleepers brett smith from tennesse he is 6-3 195 pounds and ran a 4.49 and the other is legedu naanee from boise state who is 6-3 225 pounds and i just found another his name is deyon williams who ran a4.50 and he is 6-3 192 pounds and from virginia.
and how come everytime you hear of packman jones on sportscenter .you only see him tackling frank gore.samething with reggie bush you only see there high lights against the fortyniners.to me that is degrating our team.
R WE BRINGING IN ANY1 FOR A WORK OUT FOR THE DRAFT
I agree jerry ESPN degrades the 49ers and doesn’t pick uis to win and be a team on the rise. Mike Smith and guys like Salisbury, always talk about the Cowbillies, Patriots, and talk about them twenty four seven,but noone mentiones about our picks or our potential and how we are going to be dangerous come next year. They all seem suprised. Pisses me off.
Those receiver are a 6′3 and above, i just think the new era of receivers need to be alot Taller. It helps a alot.
Anyone WR. with potential 6′4 to 6′5 Available please list.
i think a good draft would be to get patrick willis at first and trade up for carriker then with 3rd or 4th we get a marques colston type receiver as a sleeper and the team is set. What do u guys think.
Jordan Kent out of Oregon….he is an athletic freak, but it raw and will probably go in the 5th round.
i know about him to ryan but i named anough peaple already.i also like brandon myles from west virginia. the only knock on him is he is only6-0, 185 pounds.
JACOBY JONES
49ERSGOLD,EVERY 6 FT 1 INCH WIDE RECEIVERS WITH THREE INCH CLEATS.
Why is there no news? Just the schedlue. I thought there would’ve been a little more speculation of our first draft choice. No word on interest in Al Wilson… leaves me uninformed. He is arguably a great fit for one of our needs, being ILB. Yet no word, whats the deal?
WILSON COULDNT PASS A PHYSICAL BECAUSE OF THE NECK INJURY!
First can we get a new thread going please? This one is over.
My wishlist as we get closer and closer to the draft.
In the order of taking the best players at the most needed positions.
#11 Adam Carriker DE (plug’em in for 10 years)
#42 David Harris (poor man’s Pat Willis)
#76 Johnny Lee Higgins WR
After that it’s a crap shoot. I agree with most people in trying to trade up into the second round by using some of our late picks
THEY PROJECT DAVE HARRIS TO GO TO THE PATS NOW IN THE FIRST ROUND IN MEL KIPERS NEW MOCK DRAFT.
higgins is a good pick hes big and hes a jump ball receiver just what we need but id get him in 2nd or 3rd with the 1st pick we need to get willis to replace smith i just cant see him on tv or in madden another year as the starting lb.
higgins is 6′0 191 lb. UTEP
HERES A GOOD QUESTION,WHO MAES THE BETTER DRAG QWEEN-BARRY SANDERS OR CLINTON PORTIS(OR KWAME HARRIS..SIKE,HE NOT IN THIS ONE)
WHO MAKES…..
F@!*K the Saints!!
BARRY BONDS I MENT
can we get some fake news on here or something i dont want to see the damn schedule everytime i come here
yeah we need a new topic…..this is old news and there could be plenty of draft topics to bring up.