Welcome Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

[Jack Burton]

I do think that the reliance on late draft picks and UDFAs for that kind of player is coming to an end. But I don't think Ladd is just a slot receiver, he can play the outside as well. The one type of receiver that is now missing is the tall contested down field pass catcher, like Mike Williams. Again, there are guys that are found with the UDFAs like Malcom Floyd, or maybe with FAs. Tying this back to L-Mac (heh) he just gets open, like Keenan, and frankly isn't that body type to go after the fades.

Javon Baker

[Topcat]

Now, McConkey is ahem, OUR LADD:

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[Lefty2SLO]

I don't think he's as fast as DD. But he's fast nevertheless.

You're correct, not quite as fast; DD ran 4.36 at last years combine, QJ ran a 4.49 (pro day - not combine) - McConkey ran an official combine 4.39.

I think it's fair to say the QJ is not as fast as we thought, or doesn't play up to his speed . . . . . . If he had run at the combine you can probably add a tick or 2 onto his pro day time. maybe that explains (In part) why he has trouble separating . . . . . . . .

[Lefty2SLO]

After looking at some tape, McConkey reminds me of Hunter Renfrow-- smallish, water-bug moves, good hands, strong competitor.

Except that Renfrow is smaller and slower, with a combine 4.59. Cooper Kupp ran even slower - 4.62. McConkey's speed and quickness will allow him to be effective on the outside as well as the slot . . . . . . . . McConkey's got KA's separation skills and hands, combined with Welker like quickness + take it to the house foot speed . . . . . . . . . . Remember how we were all blown away by DD's speed on the field last year? How he was obviously the fastest guy out there? 4.36 vs 4.39 . . . . . . . .y'all going to be very (pleasantly) surprised . . . . . . . . IMO McConkey can be (at a minimum) the chain mover we would have had with Bowers - with his extreme quickness he might be even better than Bowers at that particular task, and that's what Harbaugh wants - someone we can count on to get us 1st downs so the offense can stay on the field and continue mauling teams . . . . . .

Look for us to use a late draft selection or UDFA for a WR with height, leaping ability and hands . . . . . . . . we'll be done with the WR room at that point . . . . . . . .

[QSmokey]

Except that Renfrow is smaller and slower, with a combine 4.59. Cooper Kupp ran even slower - 4.62. McConkey's speed and quickness will allow him to be effective on the outside as well as the slot . . . . . . . . McConkey's got KA's separation skills and hands, combined with Welker like quickness + take it to the house foot speed . . . . . . . . . . Remember how we were all blown away by DD's speed on the field last year? How he was obviously the fastest guy out there? 4.36 vs 4.39 . . . . . . . .y'all going to be very (pleasantly) surprised . . . . . . . . IMO McConkey can be (at a minimum) the chain mover we would have had with Bowers - with his extreme quickness he might be even better than Bowers at that particular task, and that's what Harbaugh wants - someone we can count on to get us 1st downs so the offense can stay on the field and continue mauling teams . . . . . .

Look for us to use a late draft selection or UDFA for a WR with height, leaping ability and hands . . . . . . . . we'll be done with the WR room at that point . . . . . . . .

I think we'll sign a vet FA, too.

[jamrock]

I think we'll sign a vet FA, too.

If you listen to Hortiz he'll never be "done" with any position. He made a point of saying he is aggressive about adding players prior to season, and during the season.

[Lefty2SLO]

I think we'll sign a vet FA, too.

AGREED . . . . . . . . . By the start of the season we will have a very solid WR room. No stars (yet) just a group of competent guys. For this year that's probably the best we can do - and should be enough if we can run the ball . . . . . . .

[PR#1]

I've watched every game that McConkey has ever played in.

Charger Fans are going to be very happy !

[Bolt-O]

I do think that the reliance on late draft picks and UDFAs for that kind of player is coming to an end. But I don't think Ladd is just a slot receiver, he can play the outside as well. The one type of receiver that is now missing is the tall contested down field pass catcher, like Mike Williams. Again, there are guys that are found with the UDFAs like Malcom Floyd, or maybe with FAs. Tying this back to L-Mac (heh) he just gets open, like Keenan, and frankly isn't that body type to go after the fades.

Brenden Rice... Check.

[TTThunder]

With 3 drafted WRs and a few undrafted, I think we will not sign any veteran free agent, unless absolutely necessary...

Go Bolts!!!

[jamrock]

With 3 drafted WRs and a few undrafted, I think we will not sign any veteran free agent, unless absolutely necessary...

Go Bolts!!!

Maybe not until after training camp or during pre season

[Jack Burton]

With 3 drafted WRs and a few undrafted, I think we will not sign any veteran free agent, unless absolutely necessary...

Go Bolts!!!

I agree. They are suddenly loaded and made a real effort to get 2 more drafted and 2 more in UDFA.