49ers needs: T.J. Houshmandzadeh?!/New WR's?

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 26, 2009 11:05 AM PST

FOOCH'S NOTE 11:05AM: I wanted to move this to the front page for a couple of reasons. First, it is certainly something worth speculating about. TJ Houshmanzadeh is in the prime of his career and even with our young talent would be an impressive upgrade. Second, I was actually the person who asked this question of Maiocco. Third and most important is the fact that Pro Football Talk actually turned this into a rumor! So I can honestly I helped start a PFT rumor. They based their entire 49ers interest in Houshmandzadeh rumor on Maiocco's response to my question. GIven how vague it is, that certainly says something.
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As Per Maiocco's Q and A:

Question: Any chance the 49ers make a run at TJ Houshmandzadeh? He's 31, but he seems to be right in his prime. Or do the 49ers like their future with Hill, Morgan and Zeigler?

My response: Sure, there's a chance the 49ers go after him. I've heard rumblings the 49ers are going to concentrate on tackle, receiver and safety in free agency. Houshmandzadeh would be a very attractive addition to the team.

Very speculative, no real sources, so its not "news". However this got the wheels turning, and from this I pose two questions:

1) Should the Niners be chasing after TJ, a pontentially aging WR (31 years young) but one with a definite upside?

2) If we are looking to build our WR core via free agency, who will we be focusing on adding to the organization?

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.

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BTW, I suck at quoting, Maiocco's quote is "Question: ... to the team"

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 26, 2009 6:39 AM PST reply actions

my question

I was actually the one who asked that question (as you might have figured from the user name next to it). It was definitely speculative more than anything.

by David Fucillo on Jan 26, 2009 7:38 AM PST up reply actions

NICE

Didn’t see that, but glad to see the NN represent!

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 26, 2009 8:03 AM PST up reply actions

i dont know how healthy TJ is going to be

sounds like he’s had a rough few weeks

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Jan 26, 2009 10:04 AM PST reply actions

Did I miss something?

I don’t get it. Is there a reference I’m missing or a point being made that flew over my head? Or was it just an attempt at humor?

I’m lost.

by Sebaz49 on Jan 26, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions

humor

It’s from The Onion, so an attempt at humor.

by David Fucillo on Jan 26, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions

lol just a stupid onion article i came across

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Jan 26, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions

best line

The best line is at the end:

“I’m one of the lucky ones,” Houshmandzadeh said softly. “Muhsin Muhammad was rushed to the infirmary last week and he still hasn’t been back. Rashaan Salaam hasn’t been heard from in years. But the really weird thing is that most of these guys are just shopkeepers and goat herders. It makes absolutely no sense for them to be here.”

by David Fucillo on Jan 26, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions

I was just going to point that line out. GREAT line.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jan 26, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions

I think TJ whoseyamomma would be a great addition

we don’t need a deep ball threat cause shaun hill cant throw it further than 10 yards. TJ is a great route-runner with great hands and has not been a distraction in cincy like mr. ocho cinco

If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.

by 9Custs on Jan 26, 2009 1:26 PM PST reply actions

btw

i think we need to sign a proven pass rusher above all else, A Julius peppers/terrell suggs and not draft a edge rusher in the first round. We need someone we KNOW can get to the qb. i think we can use the 1st rounder for a tackle or D-line or secondary(not WR either).

by 9Custs on Jan 26, 2009 1:31 PM PST reply actions

Suggs

He’s quoted as saying he, Lewis and Scott should consider a home-town discount with Baltimore. Of course once one bolts for more money, the rest will as well!

by David Fucillo on Jan 26, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

OLB...

… is probably easier to find than an NT.

by sfgfan on Jan 27, 2009 8:58 AM PST up reply actions

It would be...

nice. I think Hill, Dominique and Morgan still have a year to go to become “top flight” WR’s. with Bruce and TJ, they can watch and learn a couple of tricks here and there. And add Battle to the mix, the WR line-up will be set for a few years. I also believe JJ Finley (given a chance) will help with the offense in terms of receiving. He was a decent TE in college.

"The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing"

by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Jan 26, 2009 2:37 PM PST reply actions

I agree with you on the WR's

so long as we can work the right deal with him. With the cap set to be abolished from 2010 give TJ the bulk of his contract from then on, but for next season – whilst there is still a cap to work with – work his deal so that it leaves plenty of space to still sign other FA’s where our need is of a higher priority.

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Jan 26, 2009 5:15 PM PST up reply actions

Way to get the rumor mill blooming, Fooch

Houshmandzadeh is a CA native, so its at least plausible that there would be mutual interest in he and the 49ers.

by briandean on Jan 26, 2009 3:22 PM PST reply actions

Too old

This team is at least a few years away from contending. We need guys who will peak together. Besides, Hill and Morgan look like they have solid futures. So, unless we can get him at a very reasonable price, it makes little sense to tie up a bunch of cap space with an aging WR.

by kiyoshi on Jan 26, 2009 3:57 PM PST reply actions

You could have said the same about Isaac Bruce before we signed him last season, and that addition ended up being one of the things that made the team watchable.

Just a thought.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jan 26, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions

31 not too old for possesion wr

not like its a guaranteed contract, look at bruce. not like tj’s gonna forget how to run routes or catch the ball

by 9Custs on Jan 26, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions

I like TJ but I think the money could be better spent elsewhere. I’m surprised to hear the niners are targeting the o-line and WR via FA and not the draft.

"It’s a hobby of mine. Kind of like collecting your fingernail clippings or pooping in jars." -olympic mike

by sam23 on Jan 26, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions

The Niners don't need another bad attitude

If you like moody players who sulk and pout on the sidelines and disappear during games, then TJ Houshmanzadeh is for you. Maybe a change of scenery and a tongue lashing from Singletary a la Vernon Davis is the tonic, but Houshmanzadeh would be the second coming of Antonio Bryant or JJ Stokes.

by Circus Act on Jan 26, 2009 9:50 PM PST reply actions

THE BAD ATTITUDE OF T.J. AND CHAD...

COINSIDED WITH THE DEPARTURE OF BENGAL’S OC… HUE JACKSON!! BOTH WR’S DIDN’T TAKE WELL TO HEAD COACH MARVIN LEWIS’ STYLE. THIS IS FROM SFGATE.

by J.SANCHEZ on Jan 28, 2009 12:01 PM PST up reply actions

OMG

CAPS!

by sfgfan on Jan 29, 2009 9:11 AM PST up reply actions

BOOOOOO FOOCH!

I spelled TJ’s name wrong on purpose, and you changed it. aaaaaabooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

Anyways, I would love TJ on the team. He has biiiig play potential, and would be that downfield threat that teams would have to respect, opening up Hill, Dominique and Morgan in the shorter game, giving them yards, catches, etc. Besides, why not have a WR superstar to compliment our RB superstar? Now all we need is a superstar qb, and SUPER BOWL XLIV HERE WE COME!!

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 27, 2009 6:23 AM PST reply actions

Just an Idea.........

I say we trade our 10th pick with for say, the Raiders or the Bengals and draft Jeremy Maclin in the first round. The kid is an all around player. I think he’s a better overall player than Crabtree. He returns punts and kickoffs. Led the nation in all-purpose yardage as a Soph. Which was 5th in NCAA history. Has great hands. I think he can have the kind of impact on the team that Desean Jackson at with the eagles this year.

3rd round we get a kid by the name of Juice Williams. This kid is better than Donovan McNabb was when he came out and is a mirror image of him with the way he plays. He has a rocket arm, mobile(which we need with our shitty O line) and tough. Had 8 mulity touchdown games last season.

Those are just my suggestions.

by IDOLIZEDbyALL on Jan 27, 2009 12:05 PM PST reply actions

Maclin

If the 49ers wanted him, it seems like Maclin will be there at 10. They don’t need to trade up for him.

by David Fucillo on Jan 27, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions

FAIL

on all accounts.

by methodrampage on Jan 27, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions

i really dont think we need a WR. Morgan when he wasnt hurt did a good enough job. J. Hill filled in nicely too. Ziegler is a good enough 3rd wide receiver. S. Hill cant throw the deep ball which we have seen…. think the longest pass i think he threw the whole season was the 50 yarder in the Rams game when Morgan caught it… so no need for a deep threat especially if Singeltary wants to control the clock and run it down peoples throats. we need DEFENSE that can get to the quarterback!!!! so use that $$$$ and pick up some D-LINE then we will be set! ohhh and please resign A. Rossum for special teams. we were hurting without him.

by TheSleeper on Jan 27, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions

Rossum..

will have one more year with the niners. I think he’ll stay around and help with the developement of Micheal Spurlock who we signed this offseason. I don’t see any other reason to sign Spurlock besides taking the torch from Rossum.

by J.SANCHEZ on Jan 28, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions

Really?

A journeyman who makes his living on special teams is willing to coach someone else so he loses his job? Highly unlikely. If Rossum stays, it’ll be because he’s the primary returner and Spurlock gets cut.

by sfgfan on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions