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49ers OT Jonas Jennings placed on injured reserve

The 49ers just announced that they officially placed Jonas Jennings on injured reserve.  It seemed like he was getting back into game shape, but the pain apparently was too much.  Jennings wanted to avoid having surgery at any cost, but according to GM Scot McCloughan:

“Jonas did everything in his power to get back from the injury, and he was cleared to return to practice as long as he wore a harness,” said general manager Scot McCloughan. “It was a matter of pain tolerance, but he wasn’t going to be 100% without surgery. We discussed it with Jonas and our medical team and all parties agreed that it would be the best thing for Jonas, and his future, to go ahead and have the surgery now.”

Barry Sims originally replaced Jennings but he injured himself and that led to Adam Snyder moving into the right tackle position.

“I think Snyder is working his tail off,” said Mike Singletary. “Snyder is doing a good job. He’s done the things that we’ve asked him do. Right now, Snyder is the guy.”

If Snyder can continue to impress, maybe we'll finally be settled at right tackle for the foreseeable future.  Either way, I think Jennings is probably finished with the 49ers.  He signed a big deal and has not been able to overcome numerous injuries over the years.  As long as the team has the salary cap space to take the hit, they might as well cut him after this season instead of continually rolling the dice with him going forward.

EDITOR'S UPDATE 3:18PM: To replace Jennings on the 53-man roster, the 49ers signed OT Jacob Bender off the New England Patriots practice squad.  Bender (6-6, 315) was originally selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Nicholls State. He saw action in two games for the Jets as a rookie on special teams as a lineman in field goal formations and was inactive for 14 contests. Bender was waived by the Jets following training camp in 2008 and was then signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.

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Back off my links Fooch :[

Was just about to post this, honestly in mid-edit but just kidding anyway, this needs a front page kind of “lol.”

I like Snyder, I’d like to seem smart and say I always have, but I’m not, and I didn’t. I hope he continues to work his ass off.

by Ninjames on Nov 18, 2008 3:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

indeed

The 49ers email me when press releases go out. The link went up just after I got the email. Helpful in getting timely posts.

And Snyder was getting some crap earlier for struggles. Hopefully he can settle in.

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by Fooch on Nov 18, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get one of those

I was doing rounds once more before having to head to the store and found it I’m assuming right when it was posted.

Any thoughts on this Bender guy? I know nothing of him.

by Ninjames on Nov 18, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Snyder's struggles

Snyder’s struggles this year have primarily come when he played LG. I keep reading conflicting opinions about where he’s best suited to play. I’ve heard Nolan (and maybe even McCloughan) mention that he’s better for interior line play. However, I’ve seen a couple of instances where Maiocco and/or Barrows have mentioned that “some” feel like he’s better suited as a RT.

I wonder if Nolan and McCloughan’s opinions were based on the opinion of the departed offensive line coach (Warhop?).

by sfgfan on Nov 18, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

good riddence

jennings will find home somewhere else and snyder will get better. case closed

Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.

by maveric_87 on Nov 18, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This reminds me

of the Smiley injury last year. Probably could have played with it, but theres nothing to gain from playing so go ahead and have the operation and focus on the future. Best for both sides.

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Nov 18, 2008 3:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FUUUUUUUUUCK

This man is never healthy. Nothing against him; it’s not his fault and I wish him good health in the future, but this is really, REALLY fucking annoying. EVERY YEAR.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips

Neglectful father of David Quinowski

by marcello on Nov 18, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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