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		<title>By: West</title>
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		<dc:creator>West</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:23:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Let&#039;s take a look at the seven drafts when Martz was with the Rams and see how similar those receivers looked, based on the measurables from their respective combine performances:

1999: Torry Holt, N.C. State, first round (6-0, 192, 4.44).

2000: None.

2001: Milton Wynn, Washington State, fourth round (6-2, 207, 4.46); Francis St. Paul, Northern Arizona, sixth round (5-10, 185, 4.45).

2002: Eric Crouch, Nebraska, third round (6-0, 195, 4.47).

2003: Kevin Curtis, Utah State, third round (5-11, 186, 4.42); Shaun McDonald, Arizona State, fourth round (5-9, 169, 4.43).

2004: None.

2005: Dante Ridgeway, Ball State, sixth round (5-11, 212, 4.57).

Also, in 2003, the Rams signed receiver Mike Furrey, who went undrafted in 2000 and bounced around in the XFL and Arena League. When Furrey was coming out of college, his measurables were 5-11, 180, 4.55.

We&#039;re choosing to ignore Martz&#039;s time with the Lions because it&#039;s unlikely Martz had the same kind of influence into personnel. The Lions took Calvin Johnson (6-5, 239, 4.35) with the No. 2 overall pick last year.

* * *

Now, let&#039;s take a look at some of the top receivers in the upcoming draft, according to NFLDraftscout, and see if they fit the so-called Martz profile:

Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma (6-4, 224, 4:54): Too big, too slow.

DeSean Jackson,Cal (5-10, 169, 4.35): Height not a problem, a little light (durability?), but his speed is great. Pretty good fit.

Limas Sweed, Texas (6-4, 215, 4.55): Size and speed don&#039;t match the profile.

James Hardy, Indiana (6-6, 217, 4.49): Speed is just barely acceptable, but his big body is difficult to maneuver on option routes.

Devin Thomas, Michigan State (6-2, 215, 4.40): A little too big, but his speed makes him tempting.

Early Doucet, LSU (6-0, 209, 4.54): His size is just about right, but the speed doesn&#039;t fit.

Andre Caldwell, Florida (6-0, 204, 4.37): Looks pretty good to me.

Mario Manningham, Michigan (6-0, 181, 4.60): Size is good, but the speed is not up to par.

Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (6-0, 209, 4.48): Not bad.

Donnie Avery, Houston (5-11, 192, 4.49): Size is about perfect, could be just a tad quicker.

Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech (5-10, 184, 4.39): Very, very intriguing.

Jordy Nelson, Kansas State (6-3, 217, 4.51): Doesn&#039;t quite cut it as far as size and speed.

Lavelle Hawkins, Cal (5-11, 187, 4:59): Ideal size, but wish he were a little quicker.

Harry Douglas,Louisville (5-11, 176, 4.51): A bit on the light, slow side.

Dexter Jackson, Applachian State (5-10, 182, 4.37): Definitely worth a flier in the fourth round.

Keenan Burton, Kentucky (6-1, 201, 4.49): Toward the cut-off point for size and speed.

Will Franklin, Missouri (6-1, 214, 4.37): A little big, but has nice speed).

Of course, none of this takes into account whether the guy can actually catch the ball and play the game . . . 

* * *

But perhaps the best addition from last year will be Jason Hill. You might not remember, but the 49ers drafted this guy in the third round last year. He caught all of one pass last year for 6 yards. At the combine, Hill&#039;s measurables were 6-1, 204, 4:32. Sounds like a pretty good fit to me.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the seven drafts when Martz was with the Rams and see how similar those receivers looked, based on the measurables from their respective combine performances:</p>
<p>1999: Torry Holt, N.C. State, first round (6-0, 192, 4.44).</p>
<p>2000: None.</p>
<p>2001: Milton Wynn, Washington State, fourth round (6-2, 207, 4.46); Francis St. Paul, Northern Arizona, sixth round (5-10, 185, 4.45).</p>
<p>2002: Eric Crouch, Nebraska, third round (6-0, 195, 4.47).</p>
<p>2003: Kevin Curtis, Utah State, third round (5-11, 186, 4.42); Shaun McDonald, Arizona State, fourth round (5-9, 169, 4.43).</p>
<p>2004: None.</p>
<p>2005: Dante Ridgeway, Ball State, sixth round (5-11, 212, 4.57).</p>
<p>Also, in 2003, the Rams signed receiver Mike Furrey, who went undrafted in 2000 and bounced around in the XFL and Arena League. When Furrey was coming out of college, his measurables were 5-11, 180, 4.55.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re choosing to ignore Martz&#8217;s time with the Lions because it&#8217;s unlikely Martz had the same kind of influence into personnel. The Lions took Calvin Johnson (6-5, 239, 4.35) with the No. 2 overall pick last year.</p>
<p>* * *</p>
<p>Now, let&#8217;s take a look at some of the top receivers in the upcoming draft, according to NFLDraftscout, and see if they fit the so-called Martz profile:</p>
<p>Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma (6-4, 224, 4:54): Too big, too slow.</p>
<p>DeSean Jackson,Cal (5-10, 169, 4.35): Height not a problem, a little light (durability?), but his speed is great. Pretty good fit.</p>
<p>Limas Sweed, Texas (6-4, 215, 4.55): Size and speed don&#8217;t match the profile.</p>
<p>James Hardy, Indiana (6-6, 217, 4.49): Speed is just barely acceptable, but his big body is difficult to maneuver on option routes.</p>
<p>Devin Thomas, Michigan State (6-2, 215, 4.40): A little too big, but his speed makes him tempting.</p>
<p>Early Doucet, LSU (6-0, 209, 4.54): His size is just about right, but the speed doesn&#8217;t fit.</p>
<p>Andre Caldwell, Florida (6-0, 204, 4.37): Looks pretty good to me.</p>
<p>Mario Manningham, Michigan (6-0, 181, 4.60): Size is good, but the speed is not up to par.</p>
<p>Earl Bennett, Vanderbilt (6-0, 209, 4.48): Not bad.</p>
<p>Donnie Avery, Houston (5-11, 192, 4.49): Size is about perfect, could be just a tad quicker.</p>
<p>Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech (5-10, 184, 4.39): Very, very intriguing.</p>
<p>Jordy Nelson, Kansas State (6-3, 217, 4.51): Doesn&#8217;t quite cut it as far as size and speed.</p>
<p>Lavelle Hawkins, Cal (5-11, 187, 4:59): Ideal size, but wish he were a little quicker.</p>
<p>Harry Douglas,Louisville (5-11, 176, 4.51): A bit on the light, slow side.</p>
<p>Dexter Jackson, Applachian State (5-10, 182, 4.37): Definitely worth a flier in the fourth round.</p>
<p>Keenan Burton, Kentucky (6-1, 201, 4.49): Toward the cut-off point for size and speed.</p>
<p>Will Franklin, Missouri (6-1, 214, 4.37): A little big, but has nice speed).</p>
<p>Of course, none of this takes into account whether the guy can actually catch the ball and play the game . . . </p>
<p>* * *</p>
<p>But perhaps the best addition from last year will be Jason Hill. You might not remember, but the 49ers drafted this guy in the third round last year. He caught all of one pass last year for 6 yards. At the combine, Hill&#8217;s measurables were 6-1, 204, 4:32. Sounds like a pretty good fit to me.</p>
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		<title>By: 49ersfan77</title>
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		<dc:creator>49ersfan77</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:04:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I just got off the phone with NFL Network and they have told me that The State of the Franchise For the 49ers will air on march 19th. 
 
( They said it could change if something big happens that day but most likely will air on march 19th&#039;s total access)  
 
Here are the new nubers for some of the new players if you didn&#039;t know they are  
 
1- Ricky Schmitt 
10 - JT O&#039;Sullivan 
20 - Allen Rossum 
29 - DeShaun Foster 
48 - Cooper Wallace 
60 - Walter Curry  
 
AB83Rules points out that the 49ers.com roster page shows the following numbers have been assigned to new 49ers. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just got off the phone with NFL Network and they have told me that The State of the Franchise For the 49ers will air on march 19th.</p>
<p>( They said it could change if something big happens that day but most likely will air on march 19th&#039;s total access) </p>
<p>Here are the new nubers for some of the new players if you didn&#039;t know they are </p>
<p>1- Ricky Schmitt</p>
<p>10 &#8211; JT O&#039;Sullivan</p>
<p>20 &#8211; Allen Rossum</p>
<p>29 &#8211; DeShaun Foster</p>
<p>48 &#8211; Cooper Wallace</p>
<p>60 &#8211; Walter Curry </p>
<p>AB83Rules points out that the 49ers.com roster page shows the following numbers have been assigned to new 49ers.</p>
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		<title>By: ninersgold</title>
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		<dc:creator>ninersgold</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Niners are good next season. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Niners are good next season.</p>
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		<title>By: West</title>
		<link>http://49ersnews.com/2008/03/niners-smith-agree-on-a-deal/comment-page-3/#comment-26947</link>
		<dc:creator>West</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Y r my messages always under moderation?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Y r my messages always under moderation?</p>
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		<title>By: 49ersfan77</title>
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		<dc:creator>49ersfan77</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The 49ers look to have another sold draft this year, I look for the 49ers to do a little more than you think they will. There&#039;s a lot depth at some positions that we need depth at. So look for Mike Nolan and Mike Martz too make some moves for the players that will help this offence right now Scot will make a lot of calls in the first couple rounds I think but look for Mike and Mike to make some good picks in the late rounds. But I also know that all of them will go for the best player on the board witch is OK in book, all i got to say is im looking forward to this upcoming season I think we will be twice as better to quote a certain GM. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 49ers look to have another sold draft this year, I look for the 49ers to do a little more than you think they will. There&#039;s a lot depth at some positions that we need depth at. So look for Mike Nolan and Mike Martz too make some moves for the players that will help this offence right now Scot will make a lot of calls in the first couple rounds I think but look for Mike and Mike to make some good picks in the late rounds. But I also know that all of them will go for the best player on the board witch is OK in book, all i got to say is im looking forward to this upcoming season I think we will be twice as better to quote a certain GM.</p>
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		<title>By: NinerPundit</title>
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		<dc:creator>NinerPundit</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jerry...not a whole lot of excitement going on. Aside from Rice saying Bruce can wear his number. Nothing at least worth putting as a feature article.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jerry&#8230;not a whole lot of excitement going on. Aside from Rice saying Bruce can wear his number. Nothing at least worth putting as a feature article.</p>
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		<title>By: PrimeTime</title>
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		<dc:creator>PrimeTime</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:29:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>That was being crass for its own sake. Intellectualize with context.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That was being crass for its own sake. Intellectualize with context.</p>
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		<title>By: Jerry</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jerry</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Yo, this fucking story is old, get some new shit. Plenty is going on, what is happening ot this website. Stop Fucking Up.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yo, this fucking story is old, get some new shit. Plenty is going on, what is happening ot this website. Stop Fucking Up.</p>
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		<title>By: PrimeTime</title>
		<link>http://49ersnews.com/2008/03/niners-smith-agree-on-a-deal/comment-page-3/#comment-26928</link>
		<dc:creator>PrimeTime</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>With his statement, Jerry basically &#039;unretired&#039; his number for Isaac Bruce - voluntarily.  I repeat - Jerry can do whatever the hell he wants with that number and our opinions about it won&#039;t matter - thank goodness.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With his statement, Jerry basically &#8216;unretired&#8217; his number for Isaac Bruce &#8211; voluntarily.  I repeat &#8211; Jerry can do whatever the hell he wants with that number and our opinions about it won&#8217;t matter &#8211; thank goodness.</p>
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		<title>By: ninerfaithful</title>
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		<dc:creator>ninerfaithful</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think we should have retired that number by now ... i think jerry rice is mr fourty niner and he deserves that his number never be worn again...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think we should have retired that number by now &#8230; i think jerry rice is mr fourty niner and he deserves that his number never be worn again&#8230;</p>
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