Popeyejones":2icjh47n said:^^^If they take an RB someone has to get cut though, no? I can't seem them carrying more than four RBs.
I know we're the last two 9ers fans on earth who aren't counting our chickens before they hatch on Lattimore, but I can't imagine they'd already be planning on moving on from him by the time the draft roles around in May. I guess they could just cut Hunter a year early? W/ Gore and Hunter up in twelve months and no other punt returners on the team I can't see them ditching James. As you know I'm a disloyal twit and think now is the time to move on from Gore, but I sincerely don't think that will happen. I guess if it's anybody it would have to be Hunter, but they actually trust him behind Gore and know what they have with him.
How do you think the math works if they take an RB? Taking one next year makes sense IMO, but not this year unless it's another redshirt guy.
No...I think they might be looking to trade Hunter. Pure speculation, but Hunter is in his last year and has James behind him with 2 years left on a rookie deal.
You go with Gore as the starter, give Lattimore a shot, keep James because those two MIGHT be your future tandem, and take a guy like Williams who will be on a cheap rookie deal for 4 years. I really like Hunter, but I don't know that he'll be here long haul. Perhaps they do the opposite and extend Hunter and trade James. Who knows.
I just don't see Hunter or James as ever being every down backs. I like Lattimore, but at this point we can't count on him. You have the small speedy backs, you need the hammer. Williams would be that and could possibly be had mid to late...especially with those hands. Yikes.
With all of these picks, picking up another possible replacement for Gore is just wise.