49ers reportedly agree to 3 year deal with Moran Norris

by Fooch on Feb 27, 2009 10:53 AM PST in News Comment 41 comments

Well that was quick then. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, via Sportingnews.com, is reporting the 49ers have agreed to a deal with Moran Norris for $5 million over 3 years. It's good to see the 49ers taking care of some important business right away with this deal and the Allen Rossum deal.

You know this certainly makes Frank Gore a happy camper. Gore's best season came with Moran Norris leading the way. It's a shame he had to be exiled to Detroit for a season, but he's back now. This obviously doesn't guarantee an improved running game, but it's a good sign. It'll be good to see this come training camp (although that might not actually be Frank Gore because of the right arm tattoos, just pretend it is for the purposes of my little dream):

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good

i like, welcome back mr. norris

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

by 49erLou on Feb 27, 2009 10:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

GET THE DAMN DEAL DONE FOR SPIKES

by Qbgetter13 on Feb 27, 2009 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

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

by 49erLou on Feb 27, 2009 12:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yup that too.

by warriorfan4life on Feb 27, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yess please

MURS for President!!!!!!!

by jtoj on Feb 27, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SPIKES SIGNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 year deal

by StrictlyFootball on Feb 27, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wahoo

I like this move, and for relatively cheap. Still lots of cap room to do some damage.

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Feb 27, 2009 10:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

YAY!

norris is back!

by J2daZ on Feb 27, 2009 10:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

wikipedia updated that info pretty quickly.

by J2daZ on Feb 27, 2009 10:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

good

i think gore will be top three in rushing yards this year.

by 5-0 on Feb 27, 2009 11:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

HOORAY BEER!!!

I didn’t agree with him being let go last year, and I’m very glad he’s back…

by StrictlyFootball on Feb 27, 2009 11:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Like everyone else

I’m very excited by both moves so far…

Now lets resign Spikes, sign a solid 3-4 DE (Canty or Igor would be nice), and a potential starting RT would be nice (but I’m not familiar enough with them to comment).

by Sebaz49 on Feb 27, 2009 11:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

… with getting Spikes’ deal worked out.

I don’t think the 3-4 DE is that important, as I think Sopoaga and Balmer deserve another year to prove they can hold down that spot.

by sfgfan on Feb 27, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DE

I know we have Balmer, Sopoaga and McDonald at DE, with Smith as the given starter at RDE. The only way I’d feel okay with this group of DEs would be if we had a serious upgrade at NT. One or the other needs to improve (preferably both), in my opinion, to have a more sustainged non-blitzing pass rush… and blitzing pass rush ro that matter, as well as a much sturdier front to stop the run.

I know, I know, I’m doing the talking without saying anything bit. We need a DLine that can generate a pass rush and stop the run… I doubt most of you would have figured that one out if I hadn’t said anything…

But in order for that to improve, we need improvement at LDE or NT. And I don’t know if we’ll get that immediate impact at NT this year. That’s why I’m interested in an upgrade at DE, to improve the DLine, this year.

by Sebaz49 on Feb 27, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

NT

I think a rookie NT will have more of an impact than a rookie DE, or at least the same. The assignments for the two will be fairly similar: don’t screw up, and hold blocks instead of penetrating.

I see what you’re saying, though, and I generally agree. The pass rush, both blitzing or non-blitzing need help.

by sfgfan on Feb 27, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Feb 27, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rookie vs FA

I have to agree with you there. I’ve been calling for Raji for months now. Though I’m starting to wonder if a) he’ll be around at 10 and b) if he’s worth the 10 or if Brace in the 2nd would be just as good. So that’s were I would look for the NT spot, one of those two.

As for DE, look what Smith brought to the team. I took a quick look at sacks by DEs last year, and unless I missed someone only Shaun Ellis (Jets, 8), Richard Seymour (Pats, 8) and Jay Ratliff (Cowboys, 7.5) had more sacks than Smith (7) out of the 3-4. Add another proven vet to the other side, and things (and QBs as they’re laid out on their backs) will be looking up.

by Sebaz49 on Mar 2, 2009 7:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Good that Norris is back

and I agree that his deal gives us flexibility if he doesn’t work out, which is why I hope we still draft a fullback in the later rounds or bring in an undrafted guy to stick around on special teams or even on the practice roster to get familiar with the scheme and eventually take over.

by 49er4life on Feb 27, 2009 11:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Nice!

Norris is a beast.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 27, 2009 11:50 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

i cant believe

everyone loves norris so much…. i hope everyone is right… i watched him get blown up in the hole a few times… im not a fan.

by Qbgetter13 on Feb 27, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Curious...

I think we’ve established Robinson isn’t a capable running back although he still brings added value to our team. Assuming we sign or draft a rb who makes the team and Clayton has a good camp and makes the team, could Robinson take Bajema/Ryans spot as the H back/pass blocking tight end? I think he would fit well in that role given that he’s a decent receiving option and could still play special teams. Thoughts?

by 49er4life on Feb 27, 2009 11:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Robinson.

The guy will fail as a “blocking TE”. The coaching staff has previously had fits with getting Davis in the passing game alone, let alone adding Delanie Walker. Now add Robinson into the TE mix?

If the 49ers sign a RB, I’m thinking it’ll be another one year deal, which makes him expendable if Clayton and Robinson both deserve a roster spot. Also, the 49ers seem to love putting players on the practice squad, and I think Clayton has one more year of eligibility, no?

I think if Robinson shows he can’t run, or that there are two RBs better than him at running, it’s possible he gets cut. They just don’t have the roster space for an offensive player who is only good at special teams and isn’t even a kick returner.

by sfgfan on Feb 27, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice post

Agreed

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 28, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He is not nearly big enough to play TE

and i dont think clayton has another practice year squad… so i think we have to put him on our roster…. could be wrong

by Qbgetter13 on Feb 27, 2009 12:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That Guy

Isn’t that M. ROB!?!? he has a right arm tattoo

by HailState77 on Feb 27, 2009 11:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

Pretty sure that face mask is Robinson’s too.

by sfgfan on Feb 27, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i think that robinson would be a good slot WR.

by 5-0 on Feb 27, 2009 1:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Why?

He’s not quick enough.

by Brendan Scolari on Feb 28, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i think that he is good at breaking tackles in the open field and would be very good in screen passes.

by 5-0 on Mar 6, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i love moron… he is such a big meathead like a fullback should be. not like the long lost bastard child of bob marley who martz installed last year.

by norcal225 on Feb 27, 2009 1:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like baby Bob for special teams!

Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.

by bayboy on Feb 27, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yea

plus he went to Har-Vard.

MURS for President!!!!!!!

by jtoj on Feb 27, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Remember now...

Zac is a former LB that the 49ers turned to a FB.

"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 Feb 27, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Robinson will be gone

With another running back who catches the ball and gets short yardage, with fullbacks who can bang for the occasional third and short, and/or with the development of our tight ends in the passing game (I don’t think that the Niners have used tight ends right for years) there won’t be much need for Robinson. What was his yards-per-carry last year?

Anyway, I like the Rossum and Norris moves. I actually have a pretty good feeling about the Niners this year.

by Bob On The Coast on Feb 27, 2009 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs