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It is that time of year. Time to scan the waiver wires and see what king of gems the others mans trash can may to offer.

Roderick Green, DE/LB, SF, 6-2 ,274, 4.75
Baltimore RD 5,pick 21, 2004

The San Jose Mercury News reports that 49ers FS Mark Roman (ankle sprain) is expected to play at Denver in Week 17. In addition, DE Roderick Green -- who is making his second tour of duty with the Niners this season -- has impressed coach Mike Nolan. Green has 4.5 sacks in his last five games, including two in Week 16, the first of which KO'd QB Matt Leinart for the season. "He's done a nice job since he's been back," Nolan said. "He's probably our best pass rusher at this point. We've got to keep him around and keep him in there."
(Updated 12/26/2006).

BIO: Named both an all-conference and All American choice as a senior after 63/20/7. Won similar honors the prior year after totaling 51/19/6.

POSITIVES: Athletic and explosive defensive end that may project to linebacker at the next level. Fluid, fast and displays speed in every direction. Moves well laterally, plays with balance and agile. Performed well at the Combine when tested at linebacker. Known as a hard worker that loves to compete.

NEGATIVES: Played at a low level of competition. Has difficulty retaining what he is taught and had problems understanding directions at the Combine.

ANALYSIS: A team leader known to do the extras off the field to become a better player, Green is a good athlete but a project in the NFL. Must learn to play in space and may have difficulty reading or keying the action which could be difficult to overcome.

PROJECTION: Late Fifth Round
What happened since then?

Marcus Maxey, DB, KC, 6-1.5, 192, 4.51
2006 - Rd 5 (154th overall) by the Chiefs

Maxey, who can play both cornerback and safety, was a fifth-round pick of the team in 2006. He bounced from the chiefs to the bears and back to the chiefs last season.

BIO: Posted 24/2/3 as a full-time starter during his senior campaign. Junior numbers were 21/0/3 when he started four games.

POSITIVES: Developing cornerback with excellent size/speed numbers. Easily runs downfield with opponents, quickly locates the ball and displays a good move to the throw. Gets vertical and adjusts to defend the pass. Explosive breaking to the play and has a good burst of closing speed. Fast enough to make up for mistakes and run down opponents.

NEGATIVES: Marginally productive based on limited playing time. Does not consistently use his size as an advantage.

ANALYSIS: Offering outstanding upside potential, Maxey is a raw prospect who should get better with experience. Could be used in a variety of systems and has starting possibilities.

PROJECTION: Early Third Round

Ranking in 2006 draft by NFL Draft Countdown - 2006 NFL Draft Rankings
13. Alan Zemaitis Penn St.
14. Marcus Maxey Miami (FL)

He might be in need of a full PS stint with one club.

Chad Lavalais, DT, Carolina, 6-1, 310
Just thought I would throw him in. Just like everyone else is thowing him out.

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins