scs787 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 The 49ers are putting ILB Michael Wilhoite on the trading block, reportedly looking for a 6th or 7th round pick. He beat out Chris Borland last year to win the starting ILB job for Fangio. His stats weren't eye popping or anything, but he did start a whole season for a top 5 defense. At the very least you typically won't get a guy in the 6th or 7th round that could come in and compete for an ILB spot right out of the box. If Fangio likes this guy, getting a starting ILB for a 6th round pick would be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Grizzly Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 The 49ers are putting ILB Michael Wilhoite on the trading block, reportedly looking for a 6th or 7th round pick. He beat out Chris Borland last year to win the starting ILB job for Fangio. His stats weren't eye popping or anything, but he did start a whole season for a top 5 defense. At the very least you typically won't get a guy in the 6th or 7th round that could come in and compete for an ILB spot right out of the box. If Fangio likes this guy, getting a starting ILB for a 6th round pick would be huge. Not knowing his stats I like him simply on the fact that he's a veteran and is familar with what type of D we'll see run. Add in the relatively low expectation in exchange (6 or 7th round) then I'm sold. *edit: so he's also an "exclusive rights free agent" similar to the "other" Brandon Marshall in Denver ? Yet SF can trade him? And based on the article below I can see why he became expendable. http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-franc...le12512912.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'd tend to agree. Plus it brings in a guy who's worked with the coaching staff that can instill some discipline. Not knowing his stats and why he didn't start the whole year I like him simply on the fact that he's a veteran and is familar with what type of D we'll see run. Add in the relatively low expectation in exchange (6 or 7th round) then I'm sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 They have essentially 4x ILB's with Borland, Willis, Bowman, and Wilhoite. Though depth is good, that is a waste. Borland is almost a lock for one of the spots, and one of the vets will get the other. Leaving 2 candidates to move. I would do it for a 6th or 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Not knowing his stats I like him simply on the fact that he's a veteran and is familar with what type of D we'll see run. Add in the relatively low expectation in exchange (6 or 7th round) then I'm sold. *edit: so he's also an "exclusive rights free agent" similar to the "other" Brandon Marshall in Denver ? Yet SF can trade him? And based on the article below I can see why he became expendable. http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-franc...le12512912.html Ya, San Fran has quite the logjam at ILB. I have no idea how the whole ERFA thing works, but I'd have to imagine that those rights would transfer over to the Bears meaning he could be resigned at the minimum and would have to take it. The difference between him and Marshall is the Broncos actually need Marshall, so he's staying put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Ya, San Fran has quite the logjam at ILB. I have no idea how the whole ERFA thing works, but I'd have to imagine that those rights would transfer over to the Bears meaning he could be resigned at the minimum and would have to take it. The difference between him and Marshall is the Broncos actually need Marshall, so he's staying put. That would a great deal for us. Get a starter with a 6th round pick, that is familiar with the coach. We would be getting him on a cheap deal also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradjock Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 The 49ers are putting ILB Michael Wilhoite on the trading block, reportedly looking for a 6th or 7th round pick. He beat out Chris Borland last year to win the starting ILB job for Fangio. His stats weren't eye popping or anything, but he did start a whole season for a top 5 defense. At the very least you typically won't get a guy in the 6th or 7th round that could come in and compete for an ILB spot right out of the box. If Fangio likes this guy, getting a starting ILB for a 6th round pick would be huge. Maybe. Except when they are only asking a 6th or 7th round pick, that means most of the league views him as a back-up/special teams player. He might be a slight upgrade over our other back-up/special team linebackers in Shea, Bostic, Christian Jones, and Green. With all the offseason talk that we need to draft and develop young players, I'm real anxious to see what a competent staff does with our current linebacking group. Granted it's just a 6th/7th pick, but we are one of the oldest teams in the league and we already gave up our 5th round pick to draft Brock Vereen. Those picks are precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger226 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Maybe. Except when they are only asking a 6th or 7th round pick, that means most of the league views him as a back-up/special teams player. He might be a slight upgrade over our other back-up/special team linebackers in Shea, Bostic, Christian Jones, and Green. With all the offseason talk that we need to draft and develop young players, I'm real anxious to see what a competent staff does with our current linebacking group. Granted it's just a 6th/7th pick, but we are one of the oldest teams in the league and we already gave up our 5th round pick to draft Brock Vereen. Those picks are precious. With Pace and Fox looking at tape from last year, they could have physically gotten ill from what they had to watch. IF they add several LBs then we have to assume they seen no valve in what we have, If they add very little, then they see players ascending. The point is, we assume the coaches was a big reason they didnt play well, the fact is they may not be any good no matter we assume. We have no idea what they think of any players, so they actions will show that very quickly. The attractive thing with Michael Wilhoite, Fangio knows what he is, not a star but was a starter on a very good defense, his valve has upside you can measure and will come cheap. This is a tight lipped regime, we will soon find out what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 This one has "let's see if we can get something from Chicago" written all over it. I'd sit this one out a bit and see where it goes. By the time a team is openly asking for a 6th or 7th Rd pick they are getting desperate and this is just before they cut the guy. For those citing how good Wlhoite was remember, Fangio was part of the decision to draft Borland to replace him. The 49ers need cap space so something has to give and they've already said he's going. Wait for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Maybe. Except when they are only asking a 6th or 7th round pick, that means most of the league views him as a back-up/special teams player. He might be a slight upgrade over our other back-up/special team linebackers in Shea, Bostic, Christian Jones, and Green. With all the offseason talk that we need to draft and develop young players, I'm real anxious to see what a competent staff does with our current linebacking group. Granted it's just a 6th/7th pick, but we are one of the oldest teams in the league and we already gave up our 5th round pick to draft Brock Vereen. Those picks are precious. I wouldn't really say 6th and 7th round picks are precious. I haven't found anything recent, but I read an article on scout.com from 2011 that looked into every single draft pick from 2000 to 2010. It said that only 6% of players drafted after the 4th round have went on to become "solid starters", something like 166 out of 2000+. IF Fangio liked what he saw, it'd be worth giving up a 6/7. I think they're asking for a late round pick because they have no leverage in any trade talks. Again I'm just saying that at the very least, this is a guy who can come in and compete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHKUM BEAR Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I wouldn't really say 6th and 7th round picks are precious. I haven't found anything recent, but I read an article on scout.com from 2011 that looked into every single draft pick from 2000 to 2010. It said that only 6% of players drafted after the 4th round have went on to become "solid starters", something like 166 out of 2000+. IF Fangio liked what he saw, it'd be worth giving up a 6/7. I think they're asking for a late round pick because they have no leverage in any trade talks. Again I'm just saying that at the very least, this is a guy who can come in and compete. Regardless of what we think, Fangio will let us know if they pull the trigger. I like some of the RB talent we may use a 6/7 rd pick on, so they will have to weigh the resources out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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