Golden Nuggets: Bleacher Report anybody?
Completely unrelated to anything, but I've got one last final this year tomorrow morning at 9am. After that I'll be done with year 2 of law school. Seeing as I finish my exam at noon, it's safe to say I could be passed out by 3pm. Goooooood times.
Also, some questions for you guys about BleacherReport.com towards the end of the links. Let me know your thoughts.
We had our post about the McKillop/RJF signings, but Maiocco, Barrows and Sando had them as well. (Multiple Sources)
We had a similar story by Pro Football Weekly, Pro Football Talk, the SF Chronicle, and of course 49ers.com. (Multiple Sources)
Throughout the offseason, 49ers.com will be checking in with members of the "10-year Club," players who spent 10+ seasons with the club. This week it's on Harris Barton. (49ers.com)
This article is ESPN Insider from Football Outsiders about 10 teams with remaining unfilled needs. For those without Insider access, the 49ers are listed first for the position of QB. It says:
1. San Francisco 49ers: Quarterback
The last time San Francisco had a quarterback accrue positive DYAR with more than 100 passes thrown is 2003; since then, they've had the worst quarterback in the league by DYAR in 2005 (Alex Smith), 2007 (Trent Dilfer, with Smith in second-to-last) and 2008 (J.T. O'Sullivan). While Shaun Hill was better than O'Sullivan, his DVOA was 28th in the league, at minus-2.8 percent. San Francisco struck out on Kurt Warner and added only aging Damon Huard (-54.7% DVOA last year) and developmental prospect Nate Davis this offseason, leaving Hill as the starter by default.
Mike Sando had a chat session (full transcript) about the NFC West yesterday. Feel free to browse the entire transcript, but he also pulled out some of the issues he thought were worth more discussion. (ESPN.com)
The 49ers Examiner discusses the Manny Lawson weight gain issue. I'll reserve judgment until Lawson shows up to camp. (Examiner.com)
An article from last week about the NFL QB situations. Might have been posted before, but here it is if not. (InsideBayArea.com)
How many folks here read stuff over at Bleacher Report? I don't read much over there, but as this is a slow news day, I thought I'd post some of their content. Let me know what you think:
An article bowing down to the greatness of the 1994 San Francisco 49ers. (Bleacher Report)
Would you qualify Mike Singletary as the "heart and soul of the San Francisco 49ers?" (Bleacher Report)
Missing Pieces of the 49ers Playoff Puzzle. (Bleacher Report)
Again, I'd love to hear in the comments what people think of the Bleacher Report posts. Should we try to keep linking to them? Not worth your time?
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I love them.
The links are actually what drew me to Niners Nation.
I used to wake up in the morning and search GOOGLE and SFGate for links. Nuggets put everything in one easy spot, made my life a lot easier.
Definately keep it up!
-James.
by Sultan of Seitan on May 15, 2009 3:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
I guess I didn’t notice that the question was regarding bleacher report specifically.
I could get by without them.
The cake is a lie.
by Sultan of Seitan on May 15, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on finishing year 2!
In Singletary we trust.
by grantmp on May 15, 2009 5:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Congrats! Thats a real accomplishment!
by Poundtherock on May 15, 2009 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
avoid bleacher report
I’ve read some bleacher reports and the articles are subpar at best. One article titled “QB Battle Could Determine How Far 49ers Go This Season” had a poll for who would be the starting qb this season. The poll had Hill, Smith and O’SULLIVAN! wtf? he’s not even on the roster anymore! The article was written this past monday May 11th. Obviously the writter should actually follow the niners before writing about them. Not to mention the article read like it was written by a 13 year old.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172294-qb-battle-could-determine-how-far-49ers-go-this-season
Please, please don’t ruin the integrity of ninersnation by posting links to this site. I know there’s a lack of news but I rather read about the raiders than read bleacher report.
ok, done ranting :)
by chrismafish on May 15, 2009 5:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have to agree with Chrismafish
Honestly, if I come here and start seeing Bleacher Report articles being posted in a serious fashion, then I’d probably start avoiding this site as much as avoid their’s. That site is such a joke. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with amateur writing articles, but there’s a certain level of football knowledge and clerical competency I expect from anything I spend my time reading. I’m kind of limited on time while at work and I do enjoy coming here because of the nice compilation of links you gather. Please dont ruin it by posting bleacher report articles.
Enough of the negativity. Thank you for all the work that you do here.
by RaphL on May 15, 2009 6:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree as well
Nuggets are great. The grammar in Bleacher articles actually physically pains me. I don’t usually have the patience to read enough to consider the content…
by NH49er on May 15, 2009 7:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on Year 2
My opinion on B/Ris mixed. For one, there are some really good writers on there. But like mentioned above, some are not that good.
A lot of 49ers articles will pop up because there is a job application for CBS that requires people to write article about their team. I am applying for that job too and there are a lot of repetitive articles (like 1994 team is favorite, or ask a player X amount of questions). B/R is good for the uniqueness, but not that great
Check my 49ers blogs at Mining the Gold Rush and San Francisco 49ers Examiner
by PHUT! on May 15, 2009 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just link Bleacher Report...
On the Main Page, alongside the other fan blog sites. Or, you can create a column on the right hand side of the Main Page devoted to other fanposts from different sources.
If I wanted to read an article of a imaginary interview with Frank Gore, then I can always read the 49erWebzone’s message board, that has a lot of imaginary article’s and analysis. Just like BR.
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on May 15, 2009 11:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any credibility
I get Google alerts on the 49ers and I’m getting a million from bleacher report in the last couple of weeks. It’s really pissing me off because while none of it is original reporting (I’m not expecting that), it’s not like there’s a lot of weight behind the articles either. Where’s the credibility? Who vouched for them, and when? The orchestrators of the Web site have obviously got their SEO in full gear, but I’m still waiting to hear about how great one of their writers is or how in-depth their coverage is before I go over there. I come here because the mood is light-hearted and the football knowledge is deep — from both the fans and the writers. How does the bleacher report stack up in those areas?
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by addisports on May 15, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I get Google alerts on the 49ers and I’m getting a million from bleacher report in the last couple of weeks.
That probably has to do with the currently running application process for BleacherReport and CBSSports.
by sfgfan on May 15, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Bleacher Report ....
DUH…
“This is the position most spectators are hoping has consistency and can lead this team into the postseason. Shaun Hill and Alex Smith are the clear leaders to duke it out for the starting role. Fifth-round pick Nate Davis and veteran Damon Huard are in the mix for backup roles.
Hill had an excellent season in 2008, going 5-3 as a starter and 7-3 overall with the 49ers. He is still trying to prove that he is the man for the job, after Singletary stated that he will be competing with Smith for the starting position. He is the favorite though and his play on the field will speak for itself when it comes down to naming the starter.
Smith is coming into the 2009 campaign with a monkey on his back. He is out to prove his number one overall status and that he can be the franchise quarterback for this team.
Showing flashes of brilliance throughout his time here, mainly in the 2006 season, he can show that he has talent. Injuries have been making fans lose faith in him, but he out to regain his fan base and be a true competitor on the field."
I’d be pissed too if I got spammed with this kind of drivel.
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on May 15, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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