Michael Crabtree Looking Like 49ers Go-To Receiver Early On In OTA's

HacheMan · Mar 31, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Crabtree gets the football early during OTAs </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Crabtree - WR - SF - Mar. 31 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Michael Crabtree was the recipient of the first four passes of 49ers offseason workouts at this week's OTAs.
"Perhaps providing an early clue that he'll be the team's go-to receiver," writes beat reporter Matt Maiocco. Crabtree didn't catch a single pass from Alex Smith until midseason of last year due to a prolonged contract holdout. It may not fully show up in his fantasy stats due to shaky quarterback play, but Crabtree is likely to become a big-time player in year two.
Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Mr_Mark · Apr 1, 2010

I am hoping to drafting him fairly high next year, I think he will do well

HacheMan · Apr 2, 2010

Yeah he could have a solid year mark.

48 Receptions - 625 yds After coming in late and playing in only 11 games

j.poker · Apr 20, 2010

1st thought was this guy is going to be a dud but i take that back now. he looks like a future stud to me

HacheMan · Apr 28, 2010

Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Niners want Michael Crabtree to learn all three wide receiver positions so defenses can't zero in on him.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Crabtree played mostly split end last year after joining the team midway through the season. With a full offseason of practice under his belt, Crabtree will be comfortable at flanker and in the slot as well. He's the obvious No. 1 receiver in San Francisco and is an upside play in fantasy.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Sacramento Bee</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jun 9, 2010

Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Crabtree says that the chance to work out with the 49ers this offseason can make him go from "good to great."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Crabtree missed all of last year's minicamps due to injury and training camp while holding out. He still caught 48 passes for 625 yards in 11 games simply by winging it. With an actual understanding of the playbook now, Crabtree is one of our favorite mid-round value picks at the receiver position.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: San Francisco Chronicle</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jun 22, 2010

Michael Crabtree - WR - 49ers

Michael Crabtree moved into the slot for three-wide receiver sets during OTAs, with Ted Ginn entering at split end.

The Niners run fewer three-wide sets than most teams, but they now have the personnel to take advantage on passing downs. Already a well-rounded receiver capable of running all routes, Crabtree should overtake Vernon Davis as the 49ers' leading pass-catcher this year.
Jun. 22

Source: csnbayarea.com