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I still am crossing my fingers for a trade up. :(
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3 #Treadwell traits both Spielman + Zim mention:

1. Physical, great run blocker
2. Wide catch radius
3. Excels with routes #Vikings run
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Raptorman wrote: You bastards!
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49ers take my guard man-crush.
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Jordysghost wrote: Idk what you qouted, but I had figured he be off the board by now, DT wasn't a heavily drafted position though.
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I don't know anything about him either. Other than he's a fat bastard and I hope he chokes on a chicken bone before week 2. :v):
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HardcoreVikesFan wrote:I still am crossing my fingers for a trade up. :(
Anyone you want in particular?
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What did the 49'ers give up?
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Texas Vike wrote: Anyone you want in particular?
I'm guessing he wants Jack.
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"I don't want this guy to just be a red zone receiver, I want him to be an all-the-time receiver." - Coach Zimmer
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Zimmer: "We felt like we needed a big receiver that can go up and get the football and battle in some of the areas. Intrigued us from start"
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John_Viveiros wrote:What did the 49'ers give up?
For a guard rated as a 2nd round pick.
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dead_poet wrote:49ers take my guard man-crush.

Did you hear what Mayock just said about him? :oops:
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Mothman wrote: I'm guessing he wants Jack.
Yes, I do. He is the best linebacker in this draft. Probably the best defender in the draft. :)
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Texas Vike wrote:
Did you hear what Mayock just said about him? :oops:
Meh. He's just jealous of our love.
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Some surprising picks in round 1 tonight! Lot of D left for tomorrow.
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