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Krueger and Jones: 49ers execute an actual plan in the draft
Both Krueger and Jones like that the 49ers made draft picks with conviction. Whether it was C.J. Beathard a few rounds earlier than expected, or trading back up for Reuben Foster, the 49ers had players they wanted, and they went out and got them.
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49ers draft observations: Paraag Marathe is a GM candidate
John Lynch is getting rave reviews for his first-ever NFL Draft — and he should be. His approach has been well calculated and inclusive to begin his tenure. But those clever trades? All the fleecing that went on? Those were Paraag Marathe.
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49ers exercise fifth-year option on DB Jimmie Ward
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on DB Jimmie Ward for the 2018 season.
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Lindley: Mentally, C.J. Beathard already ahead of most rookie quarterbacks
So what about Cousins/Beathard comparison? Can the Iowa quarterback one day be known as one of the steals of the draft?
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49ers focus on front seven in round six, take D.J. Jones and Pita Taumoepenu
Taumoepenu has upside, but at 6-foot-1, 243 pounds, the prognosticators wonder if he has the strength to go up against offensive tackles in the NFL. He is a prime candidate for the practice squad, but could find an opening on the 53-man roster if he shines on special teams.
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49ers take WR Trent Taylor in round five
It took until round five, but the 49ers have added a new wide receiver to their roster. Louisiana Tech’s Trent Taylor was selected with pick No. 177. The 5-foot-8 speedster caught an unheard of 136 catches, 1,803 yards, 12 TD. Because of his size, Lousiana Tech was the only college to offer him a scholarship out…
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How scars from the RGIII situation led Shanahan to draft C.J. Beathard
And the absolute key: Shanahan has already seen this with his own eyes. Not solely shotgun snaps and big plays down field. Real, authentic, quarterback skills that will translate. He learned all this the hard way with RGIII and he wouldn’t change any of the chapters in his story.
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49ers draft Joe Williams in round four
In in round four, taking chances can pay off. Williams ran for 332 yards in October against a UCLA defense that has had a couple of highly drafted players
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49ers trade for running back Kapri Bibbs
It’s a repetitive point, but one of Shanahan’s talents is identifying under the radar running backs. Steve Slaton, Alfred Morris and Isaiah Crowell are examples all throughout his career, and his father Mike had the same reputation in Denver for years.
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49ers trade back into third round, take quarterback C.J. Beathard
Initially this move seems head-scratching. Beathard was a projected sixth round pick by most experts. He had a solid junior season (2,809 pass yards, 17 touchdowns and just five interceptions) but struggled his senior season
