I mentioned SF the other day. I'd take #6, #22, and next years #1 and 4th from SF and give them Bush with the #1 pick. Texans probably end up with Vernon Davis (my choice, maybe just as effective in opening the offense as Bush at less than half the contract cost) and loads of picks to help the defense and Oline. Bush to SF makes a lot of sense. They suck so bad they would welcome the big plays Bush can do even if most of their offense plays are for no gain to negative. Think Barry in Detroit, a perfect match. They also need the excitement and galvanizing player, and isn't he Alex Smith's old teammate? Makes a lot of sense to me. I'd think I'd do it if I were the 49ers AND if I am the Texans. But either way I don't see Vince Young or another QB involved with a high pick. The Carr situation all but prevents that.
Agreed, I put the chances of Houston taking Vince at or below 5%. I'm just relaying what I've heard elsewhere. But SF definitely is stockpiling picks to try to move up for a chance at reuniting Reggie Bush with Alex Smith. Vernon Davis is a good pick, but not one that generates excitement. If AJ Hawk is still on the board at #6, I'd take him in a heartbeat. He's a franchise LB for sure.
How much does a #1 pick usually make? Reggie Bush is a way better prospect than Alex Smith. Maybe someone leaked this as part of the negotiations. And if the Texans trade down, they better be sure they can get Mario Williams.
I don't know what to make of this. I don't know what is real and what's memorex. But I know that $30 million for a running back who hasn't played a down in the NFL is a lot of money.
No way the SF gives us two number one's and a number four this year AND a number one next year for the #1.
I'm organizing a group of people to boycott Gallery furniture until Mac quits trying to screw up our football team. Anyone with me.
In my post earlier this is what the guarateed money has been for the top picks. Alex Smith $24 million guaranteed. Eli Manning $20 million guaranteed. Carson Palmer $15 million guaranteed. David Carr $15 million guaranteed.
Is it just me, or is Alex Smith less than impressiveat #1 overall. I don't think he'd even be in the top-10 of this year's class. At $24 million, the Niners are pretty much stuck with him.
Mario Wiliams is an interesting prospect but I'd still be dissapointed if we came away with him. He could just as easily turn out to be the next Courtney Brown as he could Julius Peppers. All I want is an offensive player who has home run threat abilities.
Eli landed the 4th overall (Rivers) + early 3rd (66th) + future 1st + future 5th Bush for 6th overall + 21st + future 1st + future 4th isn't that far off. Change the next year's 4th to next year's 6th.
To me, there is a HUGE difference between two number one's spread over two drafts and three number one's spread over two drafts. I guarantee you any of the number one's we would get as part of the SF scenario would be more valuable than the early 3rd AND the future 5th the Giants gave up for Manning. Arguably, the three number one's with NO fourth is more valuable than what the Giants gave up to get Manning.
I don't like his attitude, he sounds like a headcase. Draft Vince and trade a pick or two for this guy http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/deangelowilliams.html both combined will be less than 30 mill.
I wonder what Mario Williams's demands would be if he were to be picked #1. Of course, the whole report of the 30 million demand might turn out to be bogus anyhow.
as a 49ers fan, id like to dump alex smith. i dont think he has what it takes. i really want vince but they probably wont take him...
What he said...I would do that deal for lots of picks...A 6 & 22 not enough, but a start...Get it done...
Let's see based on draft value charts: Eli (3000) = Rivers (1800) + #66 (260) + future 1st (est 1200) + future 5th (est 40), total of about 3300 points. So Bush (3000) = #6 (1600) + #21 (800) + about 900 in future comp. Jeff, you are correct the SF 1st in 07 is a little steep. However the offer is not enough if SF only offers their two 1st rounders. So how about Bush (3000) + Texans second 3rd rounder (260) or 2nd in 07 (400est) for #6 (1600) + #21 (800) + 07 1st (est 1200) + 07 5th (est 40). The Texans would be in the driver seat and demand a premium (like +400 in value points) like the Chargers got with Eli despite Eli publically underminning the Chargers position. The Texans are in much stronger position, if the offers are not good enough just keep Bush and go from there.
The Texans should just threaten to pass on him and let him go to New Orleans. A $30M signing bonus for a rookie is money that comes right out of McNair's pocket. I think any owner would have to think about that. Right now, I think trading down is the best option.
