The 49ers, as with last year’s #1 pick, selected a guy that was under the radar for the general public but was highly thought of by actual NFL GMs. AJ Jenkins, from Illinios, racked up 1,271 yards and 8 touchdowns last year, all the while sneaking up the depth charts of many war room denizens. The Rams had worked him out and had placed him nearly on the same level as Justin Blackmon. The Niners went to one of his workouts and obviously liked what they saw. Some insiders had him as a early to mid 2nd rounder due to his 4.38 40 time, excellent hands, and his route-running. Sure, he’s not the prototypical 49er WR (think JJ Stokes. Well, don’t. Think Dwight Clark) who is big and sure-handed. He’s more of a speed burner DeSean Jackson type who can stretch the field. My take is he’s definitely Randy Moss insurance. But lining up both those guys outside will hopefully give defenses fits. Crabs may find himself behind Manningham as the slot guy. Guys like Kyle Williams and Ted Ginn appear to be buried on the depth chart at WR. KW likely is odd man out since Ginn is the KR guy (and let it be known Ginn was injured playing WR, not returning a kick). Unless Harbaugh is leaning toward more 3-4 wide reciever sets, and a more wode-open offense, there may be some bitching among the pass-catchers. Which means ol’ Randy becomes cranky. We’ll see how that goes.
KW was supposed to be what they drafted AJ for. A speedly guy who can create mismatches, draw safeties to him, get open with his speed, and open up shit underneath for Crabs. For whatever reason, KW just never got enough separation, and was not very good at finding open areas to catch balls. The Niners went a little overboard to address their non-production at WR, but better too much than too little. Crabs had a good enough year, but disappeared in the playoffs. Whether due to the fact that everyone knew he was the only WR worth a damn, or he just wan’t getting open himself, the team needed to upgrade the WR spot seriously. Morgan’s injury, Edwards’ slowness coming back from his many injuries, and Ted Ginn’s inability to be a genuine WR led to these decisions to get Moss, Manningham, and AJ. UIt’s weird that a guy who can field punts in the tricky Stick winds, can’t catch passes.
Baalke had AJ pegged a while ago as the guy he really wanted, and he played the quiet game well. Other teams were definitely scouting the dude. The guy is an academic all-American, has huge hands, and is tough to boot.
One down 6 to go. At this point, I think the Niners get RB Turbin in the 2nd round. Fleenere is likely out of the mix. Don’t be surprised to see a 5th to 7th pick for WR though.
Forty Niners Forever 
Nothing Baalke does would surprise me. Even going WR again if Randle keeps falling. More likely: OL, DL or RB.
We’re on the clock…
I like the Lions pk of WR Broyles from Oklahoma. He’s coming off a injury, but now he’s paired with Megatron — look out!
I;m not sure who;s left at RG, so I say Robert Turbin
Jessie! Well, I got RB right. Wow. Small and fast. This is going to be a different team this year.
Jessie? Oh right that’s our boy Jessie JAMES! (coffee kicks in)
Different offense I should ssay.
Trying to predict the Niners FO with the Baalkebaugh working is pretty tough. Even more so than the O on the field I would say… We are getting Faster on O huh?
RB it is Grumpy. Another fast little guy like Hunter.
Must not be too worried about the G spot (joke) with Person and Kilgore in the wings
Phil, trust me on this one…you’re gonna love James. As a life-long Cardinal fan, I watch as much Pac-12 football as anyone. I’ve seen James play on numerous occasions. Best way to describe LaMichael James? In a word —Lightning.
Hear he put the hurt on JH’s Cards a few times too. Coach gotta remember dat…
I Like this pick of James. Another speed burner who likes to run between the tackles. More help and rest for Gore.Hell Kendal Hunter and James not to shabby a tandem. as well.Had his invite to the Heisman party as well.Dude can explode thru the line for big gainers. Great Pick!!!
I would think CB next or Guard.But with the Baalke Islands, who can really get a read?
New Motto for the 49er fans: “Who’s more confused than US?” NOBODY!
Fine with that. We got the baalkebaugh pulling the strings people.
So who’s the odd man out, Dixon or the newly signed Jacobs? No way in hell are they keeping 4 RBs on the active roster.
AS Eddie D would yell out “Your Gone Dixon” Hop in your pimped out car and drive to Dixon CA.
Well actually Chuck there keeping 5 Backs…Gore,Hunter,Jacobs,James,and FB Miller it,s gonna be a nice mix cause Jacobs can play FB as well with his size .
I already heard talk that they’re thinking about keeping 6 WRs. That’s asinine in its own right. Keep 5 RBs to go along with that? I guess that could work if you tossed two other positions off the roster. If they plan on scoring TDs on every drive they could dump Akers and Lee and never kick again.
You guys are forgetting Rocky the Special Teamer. BOTH Brandon and Dixon may be out.
Thanks, Grump, I did forget about Cartwright. He makes it a lucky 7, unlucky for 2 perhaps.
Frank
Hunter
James
Jacobs
Miller
Dixon
Cartwright
If they want to keep all 7, they’ll have to lose both our kickers and our LS Brian Jennings as well.
Well everyone seems to like this pick, unlike last night where I thought some of you were going to step off a ledge or something.
Yeah true Irish. I’m wid you and Nipper: I dunno enough to get upset with any picks but I do know this: we got the baalkebaugh and that’s enuf, right? Anybody more confused than us? NOBODY
Goodbye Dixon?
At least Dennis is happy. Perhaps a brew tonight. Why not make it two?
As much as I was displeased with last night’s pick, I’m twice as excited about the selection of James tonight. I just always express my true feelings — whatever they may be, straight from the heart. I don’t bitch just for the sake of bitching.
“He makes perfect re-fried beans, but he only needs to fry them once.”
So Denny, Harbaugh must be thinking about “Jessie” James: “If ya can’t beat ’em, draft ’em” Huh?
Yes, AD hits the road
When is the Niners next pick
Not long, now.7 more picks.
Grump- OL? DL? in 4th
A man would go bankrupt trying to bet on preicting Baalke. 🙂 I’ll be happy with any player who helps. G, S, DL, OLB, CB, whatever. Nothing surprises me anymore with this dude.
Oops! Looks like we traded out to the Colts…
Yeah sure enough. Damn all wrong agin..
With just traded out of the 3rd rd with the Colts. Me NO likey that move. I was for trading up — if at all.
92. It’s on the upper right. They are saying Indy. Looks like we traded down.
Moved down to 97 (2nd pk of 4th rd) and got the Colts 5th rd pk NEXT yr.
Ixnay on the Inersnay and Oltscay trade.
You talk like such a pig
Yeah, but your name is Dennis, not Baalke!!
Remember “Balki” from that “Perfect Strangers” sitcom some 25-odd yrs ago?
That character was played by Bronson Pinchot. I met him at the movie premier for “Beverly Hills Cop” that starred Eddie Murphy. Funny guy, that Ed.
We get the second pick tomorrow morning in the 4th and a fifth next year.
No way in hell I’m trading youse a hamburger today for a fifth next year
We get the second pick tomorrow morning in the 4th and a fifth next year.
Hey I’m not waiting till next year fer my fifth buddy