Kevin, First of all thanks for that wonderful overview of the defense and where it might want to invest picks. As usual, you have an amazing ability to provide deep insight and yet simplify the picture at the same time.

Secondly, I agree with you that I think the team would do best to go D-line and safety with their first two picks. As indicated, I think Elam is the best available FS in the draft, though that's not an original thought.

Also, what an incredible linebacking corps this team enjoys right now. I'd guess that the starting four might be the best the 49ers have ever fielded, and the depth behind them, now that Haralson and Fleming are getting back to being healthy, is astonishingly good.