Golden Nuggets: Come on down, Kurt.

by James Brady on Mar 2, 2009 1:05 AM PST in 49ers Links

Morning everyone, James here. There's not a whole lot going on in 49er land, there wasn't much to report yesterday so today's Nuggets are going to be pretty bare. For those of you on the edge of your seats, I'm just now entering the recovering stages for my sickness! Wooh! Anyway, looks like what we've got today is a visit from the Gray Beard (Kurt Warner) and a defensive end from the Redskins. I'm still unsure how I feel about the Kurt Warner situation, it kind of seems like at this stage in his career he's an "Arizona-or-bust" type of guy and an intense change or personnel would be required for him to fit for the Niners. Either way I'll stop with my opinions on the matter and give you your links.

So as it stands right now, Kurt Warner is still likely to visit today. Wow...(PressDemocrat.com)

Can Singletary persuade Warner to join the 49ers? Aside from a contract do you think Sing could have an impact on the matter? I think so. (PressDemocrat.com)

Can newly signed receiver Brandon Jones be a good deep threat for the Niners? (SFGate.com)

More on Warner and a bit about defensive end Marques Douglas, who I agree should come back to San Fran. (SFGate.com)

So how would you feel with Pat White at QB for the Niners? I like the guy a lot myself. (RealFootball365.com)

And here's a report saying that Warner isn't serious about his visit with the 49ers. (ProFootballCentral.com)

We'll close off with an always interesting Barrows Q&A. (SacBee.com)

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Prefer the boredom

I prefer the boredom of this offseason since it indicates that the team is building properly (through the draft). I hope the 49ers can draft well and release Hill to reach 9 wins.

by Gailikk on Mar 2, 2009 6:03 AM PST reply actions

Links

Kawakami sees the Warner rumors as very un-49ers. (SJ Mercury News)

Warner’s agent won’t specify which other teams Warner will be visiting. (SacBee.com)

by David Fucillo on Mar 2, 2009 7:54 AM PST reply actions

Pat White? Maybe

Before the Warner story, I was hoping the Niners would pick up someone at QB in the mid rounds. White, if he falls to the third round, would be enticing.

But who do you keep if Warner is signed? Hill and a rookie? Hill and Smith? Smith is still really young, and all reports say his shoulder is fine. Keeping Hill and Smith behind Warner would suddenly give them a deep quarterback reserve.

Personally, I don’t think the Warner thing will happen. I think the Niners would rather spend their money elsewhere sewing up current guys to longer contracts and a few more free agents, like maybe DL or OL.

by Bob In Beaverton on Mar 2, 2009 8:13 AM PST reply actions

I think...

… if the 49ers get Warner (which I, too, think is unlikely), they’ll probably be 100% comfortable going into the season with Warner, Hill, Smith. Allowing Smith to be the 3rd string QB will remove a lot of pressure on him and allow him to learn a system on a more comfortable pace.

I don’t say this as a Smith apologist, so I hope no one misconstrues it as such. I think the 49ers still believe in Smith and it wouldn’t surprise me if they put him in that kind of a position so he can perhaps show what he’s got next offseason.

Of course, I doubt Warner will sign with SF, so chances are, it’ll be Hill, Smith, and a rookie going into training camp.

by sfgfan on Mar 2, 2009 9:11 AM PST up reply actions

I doubt Smith restructures his deal to be the #3 guy

If Warner signs, I’d expect the Niners to draft a QB and cut ties with Smith. Warner’s going to have his health concerns and Hill can fill in on spot starts fine which would allow the rookie to QB to be eased into the NFL and hopefully take the reins when Warner’s [hypothetical] and Hill’s contracts expire.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 2, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

Even if Smith would still consider stating, his agent would more than definitely urge him to do otherwise.

by sfgfan on Mar 2, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions

Dawkins

Am I the only one pissed that we are in desperite need of a safety and Brian Dawkins hit the market and now is playing for Mike Nolan in Denver?

by Dominatricks on Mar 2, 2009 10:35 AM PST reply actions

As much as I like him

He’s not the kind of FS we need right now with an already aging secondary. He could be a good stop-gap player on a good team looking to take it to the next level (why he’s a good fit for the broncos) but to have long-term success we need that roster spot to try and develop some younger secondary guys.

by foosball4949 on Mar 2, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions