49er's drafting philosophy: It wouldn't surprise me if Trent Baalke's favorite offseason hobby is Russian sled bungee jumping. When you combine this year's draft and last year's draft you'll find a trend of risky picks.  Coming out in 2010, Anthony Davis was said to be lazy, Taylor Mays was/is raw, and Bowman was caught twice at Penn State for marijuana related violations. This year our first three picks are projected as developmental players. Baalke had 12 picks coming into the draft and wasn't afraid to trade up to get the guy he wanted. Even if you disagree with the trades, it's better the 49ers are active with the draft rather than passive and sitting on their hands.

Aldon Smith - A passionate football player that exudes toughness. We've heard the stories by now; he played through a broken leg and received praise from the top defensive player picked in the draft, Von Miller. He's a long lanky guy that's very handsy. He's a tad thin though analysts are saying. He was projected to be a 4-3 OLB. He definitely looks the part, but we'll have to be patient with him. ProFootballFocus, an advanced stat site, seem to love our pass rushers. Parys Halarson, Manny Lawson, and Travis LaBoy are all more than adequate pass rushers according to them. Possibly, Manusky's conservative style of defense could be the reason for the lack of sacks from the OLB position.

Colin Kaepernick - If you didn't hear enough about Kaepernick from Drew K throughout the draft season, just imagine how much you'll hear about him since he's on the team. The guy has a catapult for an arm. But as we already know, (since we've all played Age of the Empire at some point in time) catapults take precious time to load. On intermediate and short throws that aren't bullets, his release actually looks about average. He played in a very gimmicky offense called, "The Pistol". Should be interesting to see how well he can translate to making progressions to different receivers in the NFL. Hopefully he keeps the frame he measured in with at the combine, because in college the guy was a toothpick. Durability would have been a concern if he had not filled out his frame. Former baseball pitcher, but can he slide is the important question. In my mind, I think Harby sees him as a Josh Johnson (Buccaneer). A guy that can take off when pressure surrounds him and undoubtedly has been very productive.

Chris Culliver - Never noticed the guy in any South Carolina games. Stephon Gilmore was the team's lockdown cornerback. Obviously, just by looking at the combine numbers, he's athletic. It's a bonus he can play as a kick returner. Keep in mind though, value of kick returners this year are lessened since kickoffs are moving up five yards to protect special teams players.

Kendall Hunter - Anthony "loses his feet" Dixon spell back duties should be handed to Hunter from the get-go. Hunter is a fast, powerful (relative to size) runner, with hands to come out of the backfield and catch passes. Personally, what I like running backs to do, is to have little to no wasted movement coming in and out of they're cuts - Hunter does exactly that.

Daniel Kilgore - Can only go based off what was played on ESPN. The guy looks like a savvy pass blocker, but his run blocking could be a problem. Didn't see enough strength pushing defenders back.

Ronald Johnson - I believe chances are against him making the roster. We've got Crabtree, Morgan, Ginn, Williams, and fan favorite Ziegler on the team as of now. The problem being is, Johnson doesn't awe me in any particular way.

Colin Jones - Could be that TCU's field could just be fast, but this guy's pro-day numbers are absolutely ridiculous. 40-Time 4.38, 10-yard split(/dash) 1.44, and his 3-cone drill 6.69. Those are elite numbers. Taylor Mays and Jones as gunners in the punting game will be scary for opposing returners to face.

Bruce Miller - My favorite pick the 49ers made. Last year I was high on a guy named Torell Troup, who was picked by the Bills, noticed Miller's great jump off the line. He was just causing havoc on the defensive line, which is reflected in his stats with the 22 sacks in the two years.

Mike Person - Good size for a guard, but his 6'5 299lb frame translate to being more of a tackle usually in the NFL. According to Montana State Football's statisticians he didn't allow a sack last year, but with no one to double check it's possible they may be either lying or they don't know for themselves.

Curtis Holcomb - Another unknown. Fans should just hope he can live up to being the next Phillip Adams.

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Seattle Seahawks' Philosophy: "Lets just draft big, tall players." - Scot McCloughan

James Carpenter - 6'5 300lbs. Expected to be RT.

John Moffitt - 6'5 323lbs. Guard

K.J Wright - 6'4 250lbs. OLB

Kris Durham - 6'5 209lbs. WR

Richard Sherman - 6'3 197lbs. CB (My favorite pick of their draft)

Mark LeGree - 6'0 200lb. FS

Bryon Maxwell - 6'1 200lbs.CB

Pep Levingston - 6'4 258lbs. OLB

Malcolm Smith - 6'1 225lbs. OLB

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St Louis Rams' Philosophy: Meh.

Robert Quinn. DE (favorite pick)

Lance Kendricks. TE

Austin Pettis. WR

Greg Salas. WR

Jermale Hines. SS

Mikail Baker. CB

Jabara Williams. OLB

Jonathan Nelson. FS

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Arizona Cardinals' Philosophy: We shall dominate this draft with an iron wing. Best draft in the NFC West by far.

Patrick Peterson. CB/S

Ryan Williams. RB (Favorite Pick)

Rob Housler. TE

Sam Acho. OLB

Anthony Sherman. FB

Quan Sturdivant. ILB

David Carter. DE

DeMarco Sampson. WR

Just a quick look at Mike Mayock's and Rick Gosselin's mock drafts. They are the two most accurate at what they do. The reason for their success is having better inside information than everyone else.

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Rick Sund trades away Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Mo Evans, and a 1st round pick for Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong. People who think we have given up too much--lets reflect on the TRUE value of the players we gave up.

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Just my thoughts, compiled into a minddump, on your screen

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Fooch's Note: I like the way supraman has organized this. There are numerous ways to attempt to compare the Scot McCloughan and Trent Baalke. Using their press quotations is a unique way of doing this (I made a slight adjustment to the title).

Opinions on QB position:

Baalke

Q: On the 49ers quarterback situation:
TB: I think we're very comfortable with where we're at at this point. I think coach Singletary has made that clear.

Q: Because you're happy with the QBs you have?
TB: I think right now. ... The way you have to look at this, we're very happy with the situation we're in right now. I think you're always looking and evaluation players throughout the course of the year. You're always looking at ways to better your team at any position. Right now we're very comfortable with where we're at, and that's where we're going to leave it."

Q: If you get quarterback play, is this roster a few draft picks away from being a playoff team?
TB: Most definitely. You look at the quarterback play, I'm excited for the opportunity to see Alex in a situation where he has the same offensive coordinator going into a second season with the same system, the same playcaller and even more talent around him. So do I think this roster is in position to make a playoff run? Most definitely. Do we need to add some pieces to the puzzle? Most definitely, but we're going to be able to do that. That's what the draft is for.

McCloughan

Q: People are too hard on Alex Smith; don’t you think that two years in the same system are going to be huge for him? Thank You. -David Wall
A: From the get go I’ve always liked Alex as a player and as a person. I think with him having the same terminology, the same offensive scheme of plays, he won’t start over. He’ll pick up where he left off and be a better player next year and I’m very excited about it.

Further comparisons after the jump...

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1. St. Louis (1-15) – Suh – outperforming McCoy at the combine has put him back at the top of Spag’s Draft Board. I know Bradford is the popular pick as of now, but why would the Rams want someone that hasn’t thrown in the past 5 months because of shoulder problems? It's not like the guy's tangibles are off the chart either. And didn’t the Rams have enough injuries at the QB position last year?
 
   2. Detroit (2-14) – Okung – Protect Stafford. Shoulder + Knee injuries = short shelf life.

   3. Tampa Bay (3-13) – McCoy – BPA pick fills one of many holes on the Bucs.

   4. Washington (4-12) – Clausen – Throws one of the prettiest deep balls in the nation [pros or college]. Shanahan also has put up with the arrogant attitude before and has had success.

   5. Kansas City (4-12) – Eric Berry – I actually see Scott Pioli trading back but for the sake of Mocking the Chiefs select arguably the best DB prospect in the last decade.

   6. Seattle (5-11) – Morgan – Ends up replacing Kerney. Kerney is making far too much money for an aging DE whose production is on the decline.

   7. Cleveland (5-11) – Haden – There’s a fast track at the University of Florida. Retained his stock in many scouts eyes.

   8. Oakland (5-11) – Campbell – Cable hopes to address the OL and Campbell just posted one of the best 40 times ever for an offensive tackle. Almost surefire pick here.

   9. Buffalo (6-10) – Bradford – New HC, New QB, fresh start for the Bills

  10. Jacksonville (7-9) – Ronaldo McClain – I realize that the Jags have protection and pass rushing problems but at those 2 positions they’re still very young. Both their OTs will be in their 2nd year next year and their DEs are going into their 3rd year. In the 4-3 defense the ILB has more responsibility than in a 3-4, McClain should be able to come in and start in the 1st game.

  11. Denver – from Chicago (7-9) – Bryant – Marshall and McDaniels don’t mix. I expect Marshall to be traded

12. Miami (7-9) – Graham – Big Ten and a Senior— fits Bill Parcells 1st round tendencies.

  13. San Francisco (8-8) – Spiller – McC has implied he wants a dynamic running back with return capabilities. Their draft board beat writers are assuming has already been set.

  14. Seattle – from Denver (8-8) – Trent Willams – Protecting Hasslebeck or Whinehust will be huge.

  15. New York Giants (8-8) – Earl Thomas – Converted to cornerback. Giants need consistent play from their CBs.

  16. Tennessee (8-8) – Weatherspoon –Bullocks is aging and has underwent knee surgery

  17. San Francisco – from Carolina (8-8) – Pierre Paul –If the 49ers want to be a dominant defensive team they need to get more out of their OLBs. (Haralson, lawson, Brooks)

  18. Pittsburgh (9-7) – Dan Williams – Trendy pick since Casey Hampton is getting up there in age. Though Hampton has been signed to a new deal, it takes some time to groom a nose tackle anyway.

  19. Atlanta (9-7) – Wilson – Desperately in need of a CB

  20. Houston (9-7) – A.Davis – Schaub took a lot of hits last year.

  21. Cincinnati* (10-6) – Taylor Mays  – Not exactly a need, but a want.

  22. New England* (10-6) – Kindle – Can’t have too many pass rushers.

  23. Green Bay* (11-5) – Bulaga – Rodgers knows Jared Allen all too well.

  24. Philadelphia* (11-5) – Dunlap – Trent Cole needs a sidekick

  25. Baltimore* (9-7) – Benn – They're not going to just stop at Boldin, Newsome wants Flacco to thrive, in what potentially can be one of the top 6 offenses next year.

  26. Arizona* (10-6) – Bowman - A Dansby replacement

  27. Dallas* (11-5) – Tate – Pure BPA pick. That's insurance to both the return game and WRs.
  
  28. San Diego* (13-3) – Mathews – An every down back that the Chargers need.

  29. New York Jets* (9-7) – Odrick – Seems as if the Jets will resign Braylon Edwards and they recently traded for Cromartie— I see the Jets going for a 3-4 end to wait in the wings of Shaun Ellis

  30. Minnesota* (12-4) – Iupati – People don’t expect Iupati to fall this far, but no one expected the consensus best OG from last year [Duke Robinson] to fall all the way to the 5th round. Upgrade over Herrera.

  31. Indianapolis* (14-2) – Price – Yet another trendy pick. Interior line is too soft.

  32. New Orleans* (13-3) – Robinson – With Michael Jenkins converting to safety this year, Saints will be looking for another future CB.

notify me if I missed any.. or doubled by accident