BTW, Gosselin forms his opinion and forecasts exclusively by talking to GMs and other NFL personnel ppl. He never even watches tape of prospects, which I still find astounding. Anyway, something tells me the SF brain trust isn't exactly taken with Mr. Smith either.
First of all, I don't think the 49ers have the ability right now to pick a good QB. They are better off going with a "safe pick" at a position that will definitely help the team. They need a new QB plan, but they can find one out there. They don't need to risk a first round pick on one.
They have desperately needed Offensive Line help for a long time. They can't lose if they get a good Offensive Lineman. Or, failing that, pass rush help.
Full Disclosure: Last year I thought they should have gone for OL. In theory, I was right. I thought taking Patrick Willis was a mistake. I am big enough to admit I was wrong. way wrong. Patrick Willis is a once-in-a-lifetime player. I hope they keep him forever. I don't easily compare players to the greats, but he rates. He has a real chance to be better than his coach, Mike Singletary. He amazed me from the first game on.