Complete Lack of 49er RB coverage anywhere (1 Viewer)

[kevthegrad]

Is there NO buzz out of San Fran or anywhere about what is going to shake down in the backfield in San Fran?

 

[helix]

Well, I do not think there is much to report. Assume it will be very similar to last season with Barlow being the primary back (and I use that term lightly) while the coaches work in Gore. If you are starting any SF offensive players on a regular basis, you will probably be in some serious trouble. Look at the consensus ranking on the front page, Barlow at 40 and Gore at 35. That about sums it up.

 

[AB in DC]

Is there NO buzz out of San Fran or anywhere about what is going to shake down in the backfield in San Fran?

Funny, this thread is only three days old.

 

[CalBear]

Both Barlow and Gore are being held out of drills at mini-camp, so there's not much to buzz about.

 

[LHUCKS]

Here's the news...they still suck and outside of V. Davis, it's a fantasy wasteland.

 

[Englishteacher]

Here's the news...they still suck and outside of V. Davis, it's a fantasy wasteland.

and.... I think many people will be disappointed in Davis this year. Can't see that offense scoring many more TD's than last year so even if he is the next Gates he's going to be short in that dept. :X

 

[hacman]

I see all the Niner games and I don't think you could call me a blind homer.

If you're looking for a best guess, I would say that Barlow will be given more of the load in the beginning of the season as Gore gets back to full speed. I haven't pimped Gore as much as Otis on these boards, but he does look special when he's in the game. If both are healthy, I believe Gore would get the majority of the carries as the season goes on. Barlow would definitely still share some carries, regardless.

A decent strategy might be to grab Gore and Barlow with lower round picks, with the hope one of them would end up as a #2 back at some point. Most of the country thinks SF is a fantasy black hole, so both backs might drop in a redraft. Around here, Gore will probably be grabbed too early. I personally think you would get a serviceable to good 2nd back when one of them inevitably gets injured. Gore gets the injury-prone label, but Barlow hasn't shown he can play a full season- and he came into the league the same time as LT2 and McAllister. Also, I've seen signs that their o-line is starting to develop and you will see the beginnings of a strong ground game sometime next season.

Long-term prognosis: Nolan knew about Gore's shoulder issue which came up early in the season, but Gore still wanted to play, so he played. Nolan took it easy with the number of his carries, knowing Gore would have to have corrective surgery after the season. He's shown to have an outstanding work ethic and has proved his toughness. Long-term, unless Gore has Ronald Curry-type luck throughout his career, I think he will be the back of the future for the Niners. Nolan drafted Gore himself, has always had positive remarks about Gore & Barlow, but has been more effusive in his praise of Gore. Also, the Niners passed on a conventional rb in the draft. Michael Robinson is intriguing and we'll have to see him in pre-season action. He's already garnering a buzz starting from his rookie camp last weekend. Hicks is good in small doses and could be thought of as a poor (maybe destitude) man's Willie Parker.

 

[Big Score]

Thanks hacman

 

[toxicbees]

Don't count out MRob. He tore it up in mini camp while Barlow and Gore were on the sideline.

 

[cracKer]

Here's the news...they still suck and outside of V. Davis, it's a fantasy wasteland.

and.... I think many people will be disappointed in Davis this year. Can't see that offense scoring many more TD's than last year so even if he is the next Gates he's going to be short in that dept. :X

Eric Johnson did pretty well in 2004 without a surrounding cast. Only 2 TDs, but 82-825 receiving.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Don't count out MRob. He tore it up in mini camp while Barlow and Gore were on the sideline.

I wouldn't go that far. Terry Jackson writes a column for some bay area rag and he covered the mini-camp and discussed the RBs a bit. The impressive thing about Robinson was merely that he looked like an RB after playing QB last year. He ran with speed and vision, in shorts, no pads and basically playing touch. It was just impressive that the QB looked natural at RB, but Jackson didn't sound overly excited or as if he thought Gore and Barlow had somethig to worry about.

 

[toxicbees]

Don't count out MRob. He tore it up in mini camp while Barlow and Gore were on the sideline.

I wouldn't go that far. Terry Jackson writes a column for some bay area rag and he covered the mini-camp and discussed the RBs a bit. The impressive thing about Robinson was merely that he looked like an RB after playing QB last year. He ran with speed and vision, in shorts, no pads and basically playing touch. It was just impressive that the QB looked natural at RB, but Jackson didn't sound overly excited or as if he thought Gore and Barlow had somethig to worry about.

I agree, he's a long shot, but I just don't have any trust in Gore (shoulders) and Barlow (knee).

 

[Texasmouth]

So, where does that leave Mo Hicks? I think he is the most talented of the three backs. Will he be cut? Has he all ready been cut?

 

[Pots]

Want the inside scoop on SF running game? Because I have it.

It sucks.

 

[mightyeskimo]

It's because no one really cares!

 

[Baracuda]

It will be Marshawn Lynch in 2007. Until then, viva Vernon Davis!!

 

[CalBear]

So, where does that leave Mo Hicks? I think he is the most talented of the three backs. Will he be cut? Has he all ready been cut?

I think Hicks will be on the roster; he's a good backup. I don't think he gets a shot at starting.

 

[Seymour Corn]

Jeremy stole my ribs money.