49ers Sign 6th round pick, WR Josh Morgan

The 49ers signed their first draft choice, sixth-round pick Josh Morgan. Terms were not announced.

over 3 years ago David Fucillo 4 comments 0 recs |

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Maybe it’s because I’m a braindead lump right now, but can somebody explain the rules for rookies and practicing before they sign? They can practice with the team, unsigned, up to a certain date? They can’t do it at all? Every memory that I have of this situation in the past appears to have been magically wiped from my brain, like the critical events in the early life of a protocol droid.

At least I win simile theater.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jun 20, 2008 2:17 AM PDT reply actions

From what I understand...

Rookies can participate in the optional (or required) offseason program stuff leading up to the opening of training camp. I know there are a few rules for being out of school before you can come to work too, but I think that applies to OTAs only, and not the rest of the offseason program.

They can’t participate in training camp until they sign, though.

by sfgfan on Jun 20, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jun 20, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

OTAs and school

Correct on the being out school. Larry Grant couldn’t work out in the OTAs until June 8 when Ohio State was done with class (I’m assuming they’re on the quarter system as I got out of college in mid May every year).

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by David Fucillo on Jun 20, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions