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Foote was released by the Pittsburg Steelers today, can Foote help out as OLB? He'd be a great pick up by the 49er D and can help teach the 3-4 to younger players. Any thoughts?

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Fantastic pickup

if he isnt too expensive. I was gonna post this when I saw this

by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 28, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

I think if we pick him up Lawson can be expendable…. I hate to say this but Manny has not been what we expected when rushing the QB. Foote can fill that hole, I say Marvel calls his Steeler buddy and get him in here ASAP.

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

by bayboy on Apr 28, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm.

It seems to me that if the 49ers signed Foote, he’d be replacing Spikes, and not Lawson. The guy isn’t a sack artist or anything, so I don’t see why he would move to the outside, especially at under 240 and 6’2".

by sfgfan on Apr 28, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions

as long as he can help

I don’t see how the 49ers can’t improve with having this guy on the roster. Not only can he help develop the LB group into a true 3-4 group but instill that winner mentality as well as toughness into all positions.

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

by bayboy on Apr 28, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

That's exactly what he'd be doing

not worth it

by foosball4949 on Apr 30, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

pass...

Pittsburgh’s pretty shrewd… if they’re cutting him, he may not be worth it. also i think takeo’s been pretty good at ted and he and willis have pretty good chemistry going on the inside… i feel like this would just be making a move to make a move.

Idolizing Robb Nen since 2002...

by Smoke on the Water on Apr 29, 2009 1:08 AM PDT reply actions

Foote

apparently wants to go home, to Detroit. His number one team he prefers to go to is Detroit. Detroit. The Lions. Remember them? I’m not sure how Foote is going to be eligible to join an NCAA team, but if he can do it, go for it. We’re an NFL team, he’s probably not interested.

by Andrew Davidson on Apr 29, 2009 6:48 AM PDT reply actions

We are not running a 3-4 this year

Thank you Al Davis for Michael Crabtree!!!!!

by Athletic on Apr 29, 2009 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

huh?

Yes we are.

by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

your dumb

Thank you Al Davis for Michael Crabtree!!!!!

by Athletic on Apr 30, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm now wildly confused

by David Fucillo on Apr 30, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

me too...

Did I miss something? I thought we switched from the “hybrid” 3-4 to a straight up 3-4? Oh man, first I have to read about all the hatred for our draft less than a week after its conclusion, and now I don’t even know what defense we are running this year?? My head is spinning! LOL.

Someone please reassure me and tell me we are still in a 3-4, with ILBs Willis and Spikes, OLBs Harylson and Lawson, DT Franklin and Sopaoga, DEs J. Smith and Evans/Balmer, CBs Clemens and R. Smith (TBD), and Safeties Goldson and M. Lewis???? Did I miss anyone? Can anyone tell me what the deal is with our CB situation opposite Clemens?

by SanFranFan4Life on Apr 30, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions