further proof of the fact that it is only a 4th rounder. http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blo...espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=clayton_john The 49ers' trade of Kevan Barlow came down mid-morning Sunday, hours before the team's preseason game against the Raiders. Barlow was scheduled to get 10-12 touches in the Raiders game. The 49ers rejected the first couple of offers from the Jets on Sunday morning, but the Jets called back and offered the pure fourth-round choice without an upgrade. With the Jets in rebuilding mode, their fourth-round pick could be among the top picks in the round, making it almost like a low third-rounder. Coach Mike Nolan thought that running back was one of the deepest positions on the 49ers. He likes Frank Gore as the starter and has confidence in Maurice Hicks as the backup. What has surprised him is the running ability of former Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson, a big back who has impressed Nolan in some short-yardage and third-down situations.
I guess the earlier offers were 6th round conditionally increasing as high as 4th on performance then?
