Mike Rumph just a man not superhero.

This is an early article that pulls Mikes card.
San Francisco 49ers (http://www.allsports.com/network/content?site=1042&story=37382)

History of being torched.
San Francisco 49ers (http://www.allsports.com/network/content?site=1042&story=37382)

He wasnt playing when we torched them in '05 and '04. It seems his upside is tackling though the 49ers on WP say he cant do that either. I think we can move forward with him not so much for his immediate need of ability but a role he can ease into getting use of him by his experience. Maybe he can keep Morton/Patterson company.

His draft report.
49ers Clubhouse - 2001 Draft (http://spazioinwind.libero.it/SF49ERS/02draft_49ers_1.html)

It's a good lateral move, we had too many recievers and not enough depth at CB. Taylor Jacobs wasn't going to make the team anyway, at least this way we get something for him. Now if we can just keep all our injury prone corners from being hurt at the same time.

i dont know anything about rumph except for what i just read and i love this trade already. jacobs isnt an nfl receiver and we could use a corner. and like i said before, the more guys from the U, the better. if our coaches cant get the best out of him, then next season he will be out of the league

He had alot of upside coming out of college.

Maybe Williams and company can help get him back on track.

He seems to fit the mold of a GW corner... big, physical, and versatile.

Worst case he gets cut - so would Jacobs; best case he gets Williamsized and lives up to his potential. I'd say we can't lose.

This way, we at least get to hear Jacobs badmouth the franchise on the way out the door. August just doesn't seem right unless Rod Gardner (who?) or Darnerian McCants (huh?) is telling someone how we missed out on a good thing.

i can just hear arrington now "they did tell me anyhing and they didn't say anthing to taylor jacobs either, terrible franchise"

if i have to hear that i'm going to throw up

IMHO an average corner with upside potential is worth more than an average receiver with upside potential. Corners are tougher to come across, and even if this guy can only become a nickel and dime package guy, that is better than a 5th or 6th receiver with no heart.

I also liked the post someone made about Nolan getting run out of town here a few years ago. Frankly, if Williams and his staff of ex D-coordinators see something in this guy worth going after, then I have a lot more confidence in their judgement than Mike "prevent-d in the third quarter" Nolan.

It's a good deal for us. We have WR depth, especially with Espy's great preseason. We have always needed secondary depth. It seems even when we had it, we'd have enough injuries to wish we had MORE.

Besides, it finally rids us of Taylor Jacobs. We could trade him for a BBQ grill and I'd love the deal.

Here is how I break this trade down:

Jacobs: Entered the league with high expectations due in large part to speed.
Rumph: Entered the league with high expectations due in large part to speed.

Jacobs: Frequent injuries derailed player development and led to repuation as an underachiever.
Rumph: Frequent injuries derailed player development and led to repuation as an underachiever.

Jacobs: Likely to be cut.
Rumph: Likely to be cut.

Looks like a great deal for both players who each get a chance at a fresh start. It will be a great deal for the team of the player takes advantage of this second chance.