Golden Nuggets: Good use of the tag
by James Brady on Feb 12, 2010 3:00 AM PST
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Good morning everyone. I'm doing these a bit early tonight so apologies if there's a couple late links I miss. If you come across something I didn't, post it up in the comments for everyone else to read. I'm needing to get to sleep early, things to do in the morning you see. That being said... I really don't think a whole lot will be posted later on tonight. Right now I've only got a couple links for you and all signs point to it being a scarce day, sorry no jump today folks. I'm just ranting now and you want some links, so let's just get to them, shall we?
A bit about 49ers QB coach Mike Johnson. I don't have really anything to add to this one. (49ers.com)
The team is likely going to be using their franchise tag in DT Aubrayo Franklin. I completely am alright with the team using it on him. Franklin surprised a lot of people this past season, which is good because I, and a few others had him as being gone after the season. (SacBee.com)
Maiocco continues his position profiles, now looking at inside linebackers. I'm really wondering who will replace Takeo Spikes. Spikes is my favorite 49er aside from a certain specialist and is very good at what he does. Should be interesting. (PressDemocrat.com)
Fooch's Note: Got home late and found some links to add after the jump (mostly divisional non-49ers items)
2009 Retrospective: Predictions Revisited (Sando - ESPN.com)
Quick thoughts on Rams ownership (Sando - ESPN.com)
Thoughts on why Antonio Pierce would make a good Ram (Turf Show Times)
Players the Rams could consider (Turf Show Times)
Rams RFA decisions (Turf Show Times)
John Morgan looks back at Super Bowl XL (Field Gulls)
FG has been looking at USC recruiting to get some ideas about Pete Carroll (Field Gulls)
Should the Cardinals keep Chike Okeafor? (Revenge of the Birds)
State of the Cardinals roster: Offensive Tackle (Revenge of the Birds)
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$7m
if it’s true we have $53m in cap space then im completely fine with it. if he plays well again this year give him an extension, if not, well…..
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im gonna be all up on you like a spider monkey!
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by remembering9ergods on Feb 12, 2010 9:23 AM PST reply actions
If it aint broke why fix it
Takeo spikes has been playing real good way better then he did in philly he,s helped willis even more but what would be cool is if we pick draft his cousin who’s from florida spikes and who is a really really good inside linebacker i don’t know if we should reach high 4 him in the first round but if he slips 2 the second i say hell yea that’s if we pick up a OL and a safety with are first 2 picks i don’t think he will make it out of the first round may be a late first rdr butif he does make it 2 the second then ya i’m with us grabbing him ,but takeo is playing good 4 us and his stats prove it yea we have 2 protect ourself just in case he falls of in his 14th yr i think but right now he’s straight ‘’’ we have bigger holes 2 fix ’’’’ .
I don't think anyone is suggesting to outright replace Spikes this season.
I know I didn’t. But he’s aging, and it would be better to draft his replacement when we have the opportunity as opposed to waiting until he’s gone. He was hurt a bit this past season, too.
I chose water over wine... Jars of formaldehyde... think of all the things I missed... Why'd you make me a scientist?
by James Brady on Feb 12, 2010 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
I’ve seen some Mock Drafts with Rolando McClain falling to us at 13. I doubt he will, but dude is a stud, and would fill in nicely next to Willis.
But I’ll agree that Spikes is getting old, and while he’s been a great pickup for us, we need to start working on finding his replacement.
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by ZeroIndulgence on Feb 12, 2010 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
Brandon Spikes falling to the 49ers second round pick is more likely IMO
He would probably be just as good a fit, and they wouldn’t have to use a first. Spikes is a great blitzer for an ILB, which would be useful.
by microwave donut on Feb 12, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
I would be very happy with McClain.
I’d be happy with him starting, because I know Spikes would work his way in on games. McClain or Spikes’ cousin are the other two people I’d really want for ILB in this draft. Either way I think Takeo is one of the, if not the best TED linebacker in the NFL.
I chose water over wine... Jars of formaldehyde... think of all the things I missed... Why'd you make me a scientist?
I really didn't like Rolando McClain
In fact, I’ve never seen a poorer more highly rated prospect. He seemed to be a product of Alabama’s dominant defensive line and fishing tackle stats. I saw an indecisive LB with twinkle toes and couldn’t hit.
Ugh
We don’t need an ILB this year, in this draft
The Tim Tebow Story "A Bust In The Making" ...Part 2 Coming After The Draft...Stay Tuned.
No, we don't.
I don’t think any of us want an ILB to be taken in this draft. Nobody wants that. But if the team ends up taking one it damn better be McClain or Spikes.
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by James Brady on Feb 13, 2010 12:30 AM PST up reply actions
you know what would be cool.....
punctuation.
"The Football The 49ers Team has The excitement of the bear, the velocity of the deer and strenght of the buffalo.
Yeah it would be, but it wasn't THAT bad..
Don’t go making this place oppressive and elitist, we want more userbase, not less.
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49erLou is right!
Janjonna415’s comments are written by someone who is unwilling to put out a minimal effort to make his writing readable. It is pure laziness to write without capitals, without periods, without punctuation, and without paragraph breaks. To write or defend that kind of writing is a crime against communication.
It's not his first time
and that’s the problem. Every single one of his comments is written like he’s high on crack. They’re unreadable and he persists in his ignorance.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Franchise Tag, what a slap in the face.
IMO, it’s bad for the player and the team. Let’s say he did just play well due to the fact he wanted a new contract, and let’s say he does it again and we resign him to a longer deal. Then he falls flat on his face. How about asking a guy, Do you want to test FA? you can seek what you want financially, or except this to stay here and continue what we started. That alone will give you the real deal with a player.
Tribute to #42 Ronnie Lott
I get it from a player's perspective
They want the long-term deal, especially the guaranteed money. Thing is with FA you need some compromises and the franchsie tag is one of them. It’s a way to make sure that a player isn’t playing hard just for the big payday.
Now I don’t think that’s the case with Franklin, and I’d rather we come to a long-term deal with him. I think it would be actually cheaper for the Niners to do that than to slap the franchise tag on him.
Say they slap the tag on him, and he performs just as well as he did this year or even better. Suddenly he’s one of the best NT’s in the league and is going to be wanting to have top DT money which is something like $5-7 million a year plus a huge signing bonus.
Franklin’s deal was $2 million a year. Sign him to a long term deal worth $3-4 million a year with $10 million guaranteed and he’ll be a happy camper and we’ve saved ourselves the franchise tag money as well as an increased contract next year.
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
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