Who do you think had the best draft?

[Rexi]

Originally Posted by GMScud

San Fran- They got the best LB in the draft in Willis, the 3rd best tackle in Staley, two very solid D-lineman from Florida in McDonald and Cohen, and a good backup for Gore in Thomas Clayton. Not to mention a few good D-backs as well. They had a lot of picks and used them well.

Don't forget Jason Hill in the 3rd, I loved the pick and thought he was a steal. I really loved our draft-- I'm not saying it was the best-- I liked AZ's and Cleveland's a lot. Atlanta too.

But Patrick Willis was great to pick up, he was my #1 target at the spot. After that I wanted Landry if he were to fall there, then Branch.

Willis, the best ILB prospect in years (beats Ernie Simms by a mile in my book) will replace Derek Smith (half blind), the worst starting ILB in football. Paired with Brandon Moore inside the tandem will be LETHAL. Not to mention Lawson and Banta-Cain beside them.

The Staley trade up made me skeptical when we gave up our first. But then the Indy trade made this another great move. He's the most atheletic OT in the draft, and isn't even fully added to his frame yet after playing TE a couple of years ago. He's basically the antithesis of Kwame Harris (worst starting OT in football). Our two biggest needs were filled with elite prospects.

Our last gaping need was WR and adding Jason Hill, the second fastest player at the combine shored up the spot along with the genius trade for Darrell Jackson and the Lelie signing. Now our corps have gone from one of the worst to very respectable.

So, right now it's looking like our days of gaping holes are over and we can focus on depth now. Great, great draft.