Question: A month ago I kept hearing about Adam Carriker and Alan Branch right next to each other, neck-and-neck somewhere near the 49ers' pick. Now it's all about Branch. What happened to Carriker?
- Kameron, Roseville
Answer: It's more like 'What happened to Branch?' A month ago, he was a top-five selection. However, he has taken a tumble - in the mock drafts at least - to where the 49ers now have a shot at him. Carriker is still in the same spot. In fact, there's now speculation that if the Broncos and Texans swap first-rounders, Denver will nab Carriker with pick No. 10. Stay tuned, draft fans.
- Matt Barrows
Question: All right, Matt, with the draft just about here, how about a 49er mock draft. Ten picks. I'll give my opinion on what 10 positions I feel we need to add players and if you could give me 10 names and put them in order according to round picked I would be delighted. WR, D-end, DT, WR, RB, O-line, LB, O-line, WC, WC. (WC = wild card) player of your choice or pick traded. Thank you.
- Jason, Sacramento
Answer: Ha! You stole my thunder. I was going to do just that later in the week, although in a different order. I tell you what. How 'bout you guys do your own 49ers mock drafts - all 10 picks - and whoever gets the most right wins a prize, something along the lines of a SacBee T-shirt. If I win, it will be because of my superior 49ers knowledge. If one of you guys wins, it will be beginner's luck ...
- Matt Barrows
Question: I think with the 11th pick we should pick either Jamaal Anderson or Adam Carriker depending on who is available. With our second-round pick take David Harris, and with our first third-round pick get Jason Hill. What do you think of those three picks? Do they seem realistic? Also, I think we should add depth to the O-line in the third and fourth round. What do you think?
- Cesar, Arbuckle
Answer: Those are good picks, Cesar, although I don't think Hill would be around when the 49ers pick in Round 3. I agree entirely about adding o-line depth in those middle rounds. You can definitely find a starting-quality guard there.
- Matt Barrows
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