2021 NFL Draft Open Thread

[Tetsujin]

Elijah Mitchell ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash and was a North-South runner...going to be an absolute BURNER at the next level.

— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) May 1, 2021

 

[hrdboild]

Hufanga is a great pick up in the 5th round. I was hoping we'd get a safety in this draft somehow, didn't expect to get a guy that late who has both ball skills and pass rushing potential. If he can stay healthy he might be our eventual replacement for Tartt. He led the Pac-12 in both interceptions and solo tackles in the shortened 2020 season in addition to his 3 sacks in just 6 games.

 

[SLAB]

Of all the Day 3 picks, I’m a bit pumped about the USC kid. Another 5th round steal in the mold of Kittle and Greenlaw?

 

[kingdivac]

Would've liked to see the 49ers pick up a LB for depth rather than another (4th string) RB.

 

[SLAB]

Alright. Can training camp start now?

 

[SLAB]

Former Alabama LB Dylan Moses is going to Jaguars, per source. He is going on NFI and will continue rehabbing his knee.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2021

Baalke gonna Baalke

 

[Telemachus]

Former Alabama LB Dylan Moses is going to Jaguars, per source. He is going on NFI and will continue rehabbing his knee.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2021

Baalke gonna Baalke

How does Baalke still have a job?

 

[SLAB]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388636764710002691

Austin Watkins Jr. is a huge value as an undrafted FA. 6’3 and potential red zone target for the #49ers

Kendrick Bourne was an undrafted WR that was solid under Kyle Shanahan and Watkins could be the next. pic.twitter.com/nbmjZaRsQh

— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) May 1, 2021

 

[Tetsujin]

Shahid Khan: Trent describe your largest fail in SF

Trent Baalke: I drafted a bunch of players with torn ACLs thinking they'd work.

Khan: What was the result?

Baalke: They're all out of the league

Khan: Have you done anything to improve?

Baalke: Nope!

Khan: You're hired! https://t.co/gUygzk3cHP

— Patrick Holloway (@patoholloway) May 2, 2021

 

[SLAB]

While we’re laughing at Baalke, Lynch just signed a linebacker who popped his biceps three times and also tore his Achilles.

Stacking all the injuries on one player. Good strategy.

 

[Telemachus]

While we’re laughing at Baalke, Lynch just signed a linebacker who popped his biceps three times and also tore his Achilles.

Stacking all the injuries on one player. Good strategy.

At least he didn't waste a draft pick. As I recall, less than half of Baalke's draft picks succeeded during his stretch with the 49ers.

 

[Tetsujin]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1388638236587724807

On one hand, I'm not sure I agree with wasting a pick on a long snapper. On the other hand, it led to this video

 

[SLAB]

 

[SLAB]

New Twitter banner for the @NFL official page?

It’s Trey Lance.

Already taking over the sporting world BABYYYYYYYY

 

[Tetsujin]

Take 2 sans typo:

This is tremendous. I’m told a group of #49ers players called Kyle Shanahan today to let him know they survived until Sunday. So good.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 3, 2021