Hi niner fans,
My last ‘If I was Bill Walsh’ draft stirred up a lot of controversy from you guys. Well, here’s an updated one, but this time I’ve added what I think the real Bill Walsh would do and what my 2001 depth chart would look like. Enjoy.

Rob Baker.
 

Round 1: Jamal Reynolds     Florida St.     DE
I would go for a CB, but none are worthy of a number 9 selection. I am  a guy who like strong defences, one like Baltimore, when people come up against it they shiver, and coaches stay up all night worrying about how they’re going to get yardage on Sunday. Reynold’s though would be my third choice among DEs, Justin Smith at one, and Andre Carter at two. But Reynold is still an amazing talent who deserves to be taken this high. He’s great at getting to the passer and is very athletic.
Bill Walsh’s pick : LaDainian Tomlinson     TCU     HB
 

Round 2: Willie Middlebrooks     Minnesota     CB
I’m not a big fan of Jason Webster, but I am a fan of big CBs, which Middlebrooks is, at 6-2.  It may be a bit too high for him, but he is a definite second rounder, and he is still improving. It would also make the niners defensive backs a major strength, with Plummer and Middlebrooks at the corners, Keith and Shulters at safety and Webster as a nickel, it would pretty much guarantee that the 49ers won’t have a repeat of the pass protection problems of two seasons back and the start of last.
Bill Walsh’s pick : Cedrick Scott     Southern Miss     DE
 

Round 3: Keith Adams     Clemson     OLB
Again, this is to strengthen the defense. With the inclusion of Derek Smith, it takes away the need for another starting LB, but backups are needed, badly. This is also to help push Jeff Ulbrich, and make him work for the starting position alongside Smith and Peterson.
Bill Walsh’s pick : Javis Borum     NC State     OT
 

Round 4: Travis Minor     Florida St.     HB
Your probably asking now, why wait until Round 4 to take a HB? Well, with Garcia, Owens, Clark, Stokes, Streets, the offence has an amazing pass attack, so really, all the niners need is a guy that can take a few carries in a game. And this also gives Garrison Hearst a chance to regain his previous form, and if Hearst does come back to be a Pro Bowler, that’d be a first rounder waisted on a HB. This way, it gives a guy with a lot of talent a go, and if it doesn’t work out, there’s next years draft to take a HB, and the niners wont have to worry about a DE or a third down back.
Bill Walsh’s pick : Eric Westmoreland     Tennessee     OLB
 

Round 6: John Capel     Florida     WR
This guy has amazing speed, he runs a 4.3 40. Will be a return man, but could also be used to go down the sidelines and spread out the defence. A guy with speed like this is rare, so the niners should snap him up and solve their return problems.
Bill Walsh’s pick : John Capel     Florida     WR
 

Round 7: Kendrick Rodgers     Alabama A&M     OT
A big guy at 6-5 295lbs, which would give a bit of added depth to the OL. May develop into a starter one day, but will be a backup for now.
Bill Walsh’s pick : Claude Davis     Central Oklahoma     DT
 

Round 7: Jason Eberhart     Oregon     DT
Eberhart has nice speed and would give depth to a position that looks shaky, with Buckner’s return questioned and Junior Bryant’s possible career ending injury. Maybe it might be time to try Reggie McGrew, everyone’s classified him as a bust, but has he been give a decent go yet??
Bill walsh’s pick : Bryon Thweatt     Virgina     OLB