Golden Nuggets: Could end up with an awesome practice squad..
by James Brady on Sep 6, 2009 3:00 AM PDT
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So the roster cuts have been made, and everyone is in the same shoes right now. Not a single person on this site (I think) thinks that the 53 we can see now is the actual final 53. It'll be interesting to see what the 49ers do in the way of waivers and practice squad. Is the team actually content with two tight ends? Do they want to look for a backup offensive tackle? How about a starting offensive tackle? The Jaguars just released a pretty solid player, but he's another guy who only knows one language: money. Personally, I'm sick of talking nothing but money these days. (See Crabtree, Michael) but I digress... I should get straight to your links and get you caught up. So here 'goes.
Here's a list of the twenty players the team released for roster cuts yesterday. Noteable releases include Kory Sheets, Bear Pascoe and Brit Miller. (49ers.com)
Mike Singletary discusses the cuts and some of the players that were kept on the team. He doesn't seem to be hiding behind anything here, he's telling it how it is and I respect that. (MercuryNews.com)
Among the themes and reasons certain players were kept, work ethic seems to be near the top of the list. (49ers.com)
The team should begin building its practice squad today, as they are now eligible to do so. (SacBee.com)
Here's what the 53-man roster looks like as of the writing of these Nuggets. (PressDemocrat.com)
Previously disgruntled receiver Jason Hill seems to be glad to make the team. I'll admit I was one of those that kind of ignored him this offseason, but I am very glad to see him back. You all should know what a big step that is for me, considering my fan-boyish exploits of Dominique Zeigler, who didn't make the cut. (PressDemocrat.com)
The NFL doesn't intend to investigate Deion Sanders' claims that teams have contacted the Crabtree camp/the team about a trade for tampering. Say's that it is between the 49ers and Crabtree. (PressDemocrat.com)
A link I missed yesterday (shocking) concerning the readiness of the 49ers to be a great team this coming season. (SFGate.com)
Not a 49ers link, but... Maybe it was a cash-in on desperation, but I really liked the On The Fringe thing they were doing over at NFL.com and what not. Was really pulling for Coy Wire, and he came through. (NFL.com)
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usual suspects probably
The usual suspects is fine: Boone, Pascoe, Sheets; Spurlock (post Crabtree if necessary); Spanos probably. But some may be crowded out by existing roster members bumped in next few days.
Tampering... probably not
The probable reason why the NFL wouldn’t investigate Deion’s doofus tampering charges is that it’s not true. The Niners know it’s not true. Besides, no one else can touch Crabtree until next year. Plenty of time to sort that out (if true).
So let’s presume for a moment that the Niners know it’s all BS. It wouldn’t want the NFL to do anything to further keep the Crabtree camp from coming in to negotiate. The Niners know it’s bull, Parker and Crabtree know that the Niners know. The Deion feint was a heavy-handed fail.
If the parties agree in the next couple of days, expect a minor face-saving bump in incentives. But who are second and third-string outside linebackers probably will have a lot more to do with wins and losses than a signed Crabtree at this moment.
But let’s say that a couple of teams have contacted the Crab camp. What would be the proper penalty for tampering with signing a top-ten draft choice? A first round pick. If, and I doubt it is, there was tampering, the Niners could come out of this mess with high picks for their troubles and could even wind up with Crab. Not that any of this is going to happen. I expect him to be running his wind sprints in Santa Clara and not San Mateo in the next few days.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 6, 2009 8:16 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That's an old Salesman ploy
If you don’t do it today, someone will tomorrow! That crab (p) doesn’t work anymore. Deion is acting like the 2nd coming of Crabtree Cousin. I’m so Sick of his Crab (p).Everyone needs to step away from Crabtree and let him make his own decision. C-tree needs to let everyone know that this is his decision. What a WEAK SUCK.
by LASVEGASNINER on Sep 6, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like there is more to it...
I’ve been reading some things about the situation that I find interesting (so not my words). What if Crabtree, and his love for the Cowboys, wants to play for Dallas? He has some ridiculous people in his circle, including Deon who has allegiance to Dallas. Jerry Jones could easily be one of the two teams interested and are supposedly willing to pay him lots of money in next year’s draft. They definitely need a number one to replace TO. And of course the league wouldn’t get involved if Jerry Jones was involved. Sounds crazy but it makes sense.
fishy crab or just barking up a tree?
The Crabtree situation is very fishy to me; that much money on the table and no deal? I’ve suspected other teams lurking, but of course have no evidence. The penalty would be massive of course.
Oh Great our Practice squad is awesome!!!
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IMO...
Sheets and Pascoe should have been kept, Delanie Walker and Michael Robinson should have been dropped. Yeah, yeah, it will be against the cap and whatever, but those two rookies have better potential than those two vets.
"The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing"
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Alex Boone for Barry Sims.
"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 Sep 6, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought the same about Boone
Until he kept getting run by on almost every pass play Friday night. Practice squads were made for guys like him. He may be the perfect backup Tackle next season, on the big boy roster.
Walker has too much value as a TE with WR ability. Big mismatch for LBs and Safeties trying to cover him.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Delanie Walker? Really?
No. He’s been a great third down threat. Cannot replace him. Better receiver than Vernon Davis. As for Robinson, he’s far too valuable. Agree with Boone for Sims.
As much as I love Pascoe
I agree with you. Walker and Nate had a great connection and he is very valuable. I personally think that Pascoe will do awesome with a year of practice under his belt, but who knows whats going to happen.
by Poundtherock on Sep 6, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Last winter
I was ready to write off Robinson because, as much as he could do, he was a terrible running back in 2008. But the more I thought about it, lots of that fell to the Martz offense. Without a true fullback all the running backs’ per-carry yardage was down.
And Robinson can be the emergency fullback, the third down receiver out of the backfield, the special teams guy, the taser guy (although I’m ready to forget about the wildcat). Who knows, if the running game is as good as advertised maybe he can be a running back too.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 6, 2009 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Winning teams have guys like him
If Robinson were a Patriot, we’d hear about how smart Belichick is having a RB/FB/4th QB guy who plays multiple positions on offense and special teams. Being that you can only dress 45 on game day you need versatile guys. As Sing says, “I want winners!” Robinson is a winner.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Agree
And the assessment is full of BS. The Patriots win because of Brady and Belichick is a great defensive mind. The rest is a bunch of fodder and crap to fill up articles.
Outside of Brady and Belichick I don’t believe too many other Patriots players have contributed greatly to that dynasty. Do the Patriots win games with the versatility of Kevin Faulk . . . no {site decorum} way. Does Troy Brow get away with playing CB without Belichick pulling the strings . . . no {site decorum} way. Does Randy Moss pull his head out of his {site decorum} . . .
I don't know
No Brady means no championships but they’d still be a winning team (as they were last year without him) because they have many solid, versatile players who do contribute. It’s just that the contributions get spread out. It is interesting to note though that other than Brady and Moss, they don’t have many top echelon players. Those two and Belichick aside, I can’t think of a future HOFer from their title run other than maybe Vinatieri or Law. If everyone is solid and has a role you only need greatness is a few positions.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Maybe, just maybe....
the experiment with Walker at TE should end and bring him back to his original position then.
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by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Sep 7, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
That's ridiculous
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How does Pascoe have more potential then Robinson?
He has no athleticism. And Robinson is being kept over Sheets not because of his running ability, but because of everything else he brings to the table.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 6, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
Like being a good interviewer on 49ers TV? Just saying.
"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 Sep 6, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
After reading your title again...
It was actually Bear v. Walker and Sheets v. MR match-ups that I meant. You know, TE’s v. TE’s, etc…
"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 Sep 7, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
According to Barrows...
Sheets and Boone have been signed to the practice squad. More names are sure to follow throughout the day…
"Granted, this is not a great situation, but when all you have is lemons, you add some vodka to dull the pain..."
How teams add to their roster
I’m guessing that teams in part look for players on their draft board that were cut, as they’ve already done their homework on them, and they all do have a first game to prepare for. Hence undrafted players, despite doing well in someone’s training camp, don’t get picked up right away.
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