San Francisco 49ers links for Friday April 19, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo is not a 3 tech nor is he an edge. I keep reading people’s posts about how we are only going to win games next year if we draft Nick Bosa or we are only going to win games if we draft Quinnen Williams. I personally think we are only going to win games if Jimmy G plays like he did at the end of 2017. His poise, quick release and passing precision at the short and intermediate range were a thing of beauty. Not only did he move the ball well but he kept our defense off the field.
He had a few hiccups before getting injured last year but there were a lot of things going on. Jerick McKinnon was supposed to be the focus of our offense and it did not help having him go on injured reserve before he had played a single snap in the regular season. Then there was our offensive line that had not played together along with having a rash of early injuries. Last but not least was Jimmy G being his own worst enemy. He was learning perhaps the most complicated offense in the NFL and I think he let that get into his head. You could see it in his overcompensating from one game to the next.
I think we are going to win a lot of games if the Jimmy G we saw in 2017 shows up no matter if we draft Bosa or Williams or trade down. I think drafting another offensive weapon for Jimmy at WR might even have more of an impact on winning games than either one of those guys. Our team is built around an offensively minded coach and a quarterback. I think we can win if we put points up on the board with the defensive players we already have. I agree that either Bosa or Williams would be icing on the cake but, at the same time, people are putting way too much into us drafting either one of them. “Go get ‘em #10!”
Now onto those sizzling hot links:
Schedule notes: 49ers to face four well-rested foes Eric Branch
49ers beat writers make their way-too-early 2019 record predictions David Bonilla
Report: 49ers host Texas A&M tight end on pre-draft visit Kyle Madson
49ers Draft Panel: Who is a Day 2 Safety That You’re High on? Joe Fann
Predicting the 49ers’ win-loss record in 2019 Grant Cohn
DeForest Buckner looks forward to welcoming another pass rusher Josh Alper
49ers schedule: Let’s jump to 10 conclusions Cam Inman
Jimmy Garoppolo on rehab: ‘Every day gets easier’ Kevin Patra
49ers on 5 least watchable prime time games list Christian D’Andrea
Identifying the best free safety in the 2019 NFL draft Grant Cohn
Worlds longest title competition
Joe Staley offered scouting report on Dee Ford before 49ers made trade Jennifer Lee Chan
Jimmy Garoppolo wouldn’t let down 49ers knowing eyes were on him in rehab Matt Maiocco
George Kittle hates the cold so the 49ers’ 2019 schedule should make him happy David Bonilla
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on ACL rehab: ‘Every day gets easier’ Video
Jerick McKinnon eager to get back into 49ers’ backfield following offseason uncertainty Chris Biderman
Grant and Larry break down the 49ers’ schedule and the draft on The Krueg Show Grant Cohn
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