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49ers sign Kentwan Balmer to 5-year deal

Good news 49ers fans.  Kentwan Balmer has come to terms with the team on a five year contract worth $8 million.  The deal could reach as high as $11 million if he reaches incentives including winning Rookie of the Year, Pro Bowl appearances and playing time incentives.

"I'm glad it's over and I can just get to work playing football," said Balmer, just minutes after signing. "It was definitely important for me to be here day one, and that was something my agent and myself both stressed. I'm sure the team was eager to hear that as well, and we got it done as expected."

With that signing, the 49ers have their entire draft class into camp on time, ahead of tomorrow's first practice.

So the question for the team and Balmer is what can we expect from the young man?  On the depth chart, he's listed behind Aubrayo Franklin at nose tackle.  During the post-draft minicamp there was talk of him getting some time at defensive end.  Where does he end up and what kind of contribution will we see both immediately and into the future.  Is he the nose tackle of the future or will he end up as a defensive end?  If he doesn't bulk up, he seems just a little undersized (295 lbs) for a nose tackle in the 3-4.  Thoughts?

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in the NFL, they have top notch weight rooms and equipment, to bulk up Balmer. They have strength and conditioning coach Duane Carlisle, who is an excellent physical conditioning coach. With your assessment on Balmer at 295 lbs, I think he is actually 315 lbs, citing the 49er’s website article on Balmer’s signing.

Balmer is in good hands.

"We Have a God who delights in impossibilities."

by 16to80endzone on Jul 24, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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I always thought of Balmer as a strong-side defensive end. Not a pass rusher per se, but can apply some pocket pushing heat. Primarily a stout run defender and keeping the blockers off the OLB. A la Luis Castillo of the Bolts (also a former rush tackle in college at Northwestern). JMO.

by lacrosse_cat on Jul 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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