Our incorrect report on the 49ers signing Chester Pitts

by David Fucillo on Mar 24, 2010 9:48 PM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

Earlier this evening a post went up stating that the 49ers had signed offensive guard Chester Pitts. That information is NOT correct. Chester Pitts has NOT signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He still might sign with the 49ers, but it has not yet happened. I realize there is a FanPost addressing this issue, but I felt given the quick spread of the information, that a front page retraction was necessary.

In our blogging platform, all the front-page writers have the ability to write up a post and either post it right away, save it as a draft, or schedule it to post on a future date and time. We had a post ready to go for if the 49ers signed Chester Pitts and it accidentally posted, when it should have been saved as a draft.

Now, it's not like we had a post related to the 49ers trading for Donovan McNabb, or something big like that. It was only Chester Pitts after all. Nonetheless, I realize people visit this site to get as accurate of information as possible. So, even though it wasn't a misprint of a monster signing, it's still important that I address the situation. The most important thing this site has is credibility, and anything that hurts that credibility is not good for the site. So, I apologize for the confusion and incorrect information.

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I'll forgive you

but just this once Fooch ;)

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by mountaindew77 on Mar 24, 2010 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Oh, and you should probably delete that tweet.

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by mountaindew77 on Mar 24, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

We still love NN!

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

you did the right thing

but when Pitts does sign, i already know what your post will say
still. you rock

Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner

That's my site. Check it out!

by PHUT! on Mar 24, 2010 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Here's hoping I can still post this information in the next few days.

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

This may hurt NN's credibility

But I will still visit this site with the fervor of a hungry madman.

by brundylop on Mar 24, 2010 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

And now we hear from Chester Pitts himself

via his Twitter Feed

It’s been reported that I signed with the 49ers. As honored as I’d be, that hasn’t transpired as of today. Just setting the record straight.

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 10:01 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

wow

That’s amazing. I replied to his tweet. We’ll see if he responds.

by David Fucillo on Mar 24, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Maybe we can land an interview if he does sign?

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Hopefully his remark at the end there “as of today” is a good indication that his visit with Seattle didnt go as planned, or very well.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Yeah that seems kinda strange

Pitts is by all accounts very articulate. Maybe this is a foreshadowing of things to come.

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I hope so, I think he would be a solid addition to the team and would have a lot to offer. I think this whole event would make him even more loved by NN, lol…. if he signed of course.

So CP, if you are reading… sign, you’ll love the bay area and the tradition that will go along with helping bring back something great to the 49ers.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I'd love to have him

I sent him a tweet the other day telling him how much we would love to have him on the team. I don’t know if stuff like that factors into his decision in any way or not, but I’m sure it feels good to know you are wanted.

"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Mar 24, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

and I feel dumb saying tweet

"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Mar 24, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

i've sent him a few too

and David Carr too. Both cool guys.

"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick

by Tre9er on Mar 25, 2010 5:13 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

agreed

York PULL THE TRIGGER..improve your team and keep the SeaHawk’s line crappy.

by 11allstar on Mar 24, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Oh the confliction I feel...

Pitts is an original Texan and the Texan line is nothing to write home about……but the Niners need him so…..Chester, don’t sign in Seattle or Detroit! BE A WINNER!!!!

by TexansDC on Mar 24, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Maiocco is reporting a major shake up at NN

He’s given the blog 3 hours to respond.

by bignerd on Mar 24, 2010 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs

I expect Ninjames bags to be packed tomorrow

If there are no Golden Nuggets for Thursday you’ll know why.

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

apparently he hasnt signed yet due to “personnel reasons”

DREAM DRAFT:
1. Get Bushrod or Gaither for a 2nd rounder
2. Trade #13, #17 and our 3rd to Browns for #7, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders
3. Take Eric Berry #7
4. Iupati or a CB
5. Speedy WR or COP back
6. BPA for the rest

by MichaelClutchtree on Mar 24, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

lol

i see what you did thar

by Mdizzle138 on Mar 24, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

I'm not sure

who I should give the +1 to. All three of these comments were good lol.

by tanos135 on Mar 24, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Well you can use your rec button instead

and give it to everybody.

If you can’t do that just give it to bignerd—it was his comment that started the whole thread

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 24, 2010 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Like Oprah

Recs for everybody! Giving up votes everywhere!

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Oprah it is

Recs for all. Might this become the Pitts nonsigning epic thread?

by tanos135 on Mar 24, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

All the talk about no walk

So we talk more about non-happenings than events that actually transpire. That’s pretty much the story of the offseason so far. So it goes.

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Wow, you weren't kidding

You really did give recs to everybody. Or was that somebody else?

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I did, thats why I have zero, haha. wanted to try and turn them ALL green.The epic green thread.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I love this idea

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

rec'd

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

rec rec'd

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Yes I gave

the three of them recs. And am going to give one to 49erLou below for his awsome “5 day” comment and you too for the spot on that “it is offseason comment.”

by tanos135 on Mar 24, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Did someone see them moving Ninjames’ files out of his office?

by tanos135 on Mar 24, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

you have to wait 5 days before we can talk about anything

"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Mar 24, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs

That's a private personal matter

49ers and TOOL live, my personal Heaven!!!

by ninerchip on Mar 24, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

It was a great run.

Players I brought in will win division for next couple of years. Family needs to come first and I lost sight of that with my position at Niners Nation. I will be back on SBNation at some point and be very successful. I know what I did for the organization and I’m really good with it.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.

by James Brady on Mar 24, 2010 10:51 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs

Lay off the bottle

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs

lol

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Interested...

Silver and Black Pride and Acme Packing Company rumored to be interested.

by thefaithful on Mar 24, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Ninjames

does this have anything to do with your divorce? Is this a power struggle? Do you think Taylor Mays is the next Ronnie Lott?

"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis

by 49erLou on Mar 24, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Ninjames

tell us it’s not a power play. Fooch and the others aren’t pushing you out are they? We like our Nuggets don’t leave us.

And yes it’s my night off and need to take Drew K’s advice and lay off the bottle.

by tanos135 on Mar 24, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

There are strong rumours ...

… That whichever website Ninjames lands at, LondonNiner will follow him there as co-ordinator of sarcastic humour. LondonNiner is not in a position to confirm or deny this, despite having been given three hours to respond by Matt Maiocco. All LondonNiner will say is he respects Ninjames greatly and would relish the opportunity to work with him again at a new website.

LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.

by LondonNiner on Mar 24, 2010 11:39 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 4 recs

You should get together to with Micheal Silver of Yahoo Sports and lambaste Fooch for “blindsiding” Ninjames.

by bignerd on Mar 24, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

I already know where he is

but I gave him my word I wouldn’t say so.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I am giving him 5 days… or 72 hours, which ever you prefer.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 24, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Leave him alone ...

… it’s a private personal personnel private personal matter, and Ninjames never comments on those.

LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.

by LondonNiner on Mar 25, 2010 12:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs

lol

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 25, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Get rid of Ninjames!!

And bring in KSOF to replace him! (See below…)

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Watergate on NN

I’m sworn to secrecy.

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 25, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

CHESTER PITTS IS OUR FUTURE!!

Y’ALL GOING ON BOUT HOW GREAT CHYLO RACHEL IS BUT YOOR ALL SMOKING IN THE WRONG TREE CHESTER PITTS IS OUR FUTURE!! ADAM SNYDER IS THE ONLY SOLID GUY ON OUR LINE. REMIND ME AGAIN WHIE YOO THINK WE SHOULD DRAFT A RT?? OUR BIGGEST NEED IS AT QB. ALEX SMYTH IS A BUM!! BRING BACK SHAWN HILL AND PLAYOFFS BABY! HAHAAHA, YOU ARE ALL SO STOOPID!! OUR FO IS THE PROBLEM!! YOU KEPT BLAMING IT ON MCLOUGHAN, BUT HE WAS THE ONLY GOOD THING GOING ON THIS TEAM, HE WAS OUR FO’S FUTURE!! GO AHEAD AND BAN ME FOOCHIE, YOU CAN’T KEEP ME OUT FOREVER, I’M THE FUTURE!!

Sooo, did I do that right?

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:12 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs

^

Is there anyway you can turn a comment red by doing some sort of unrec? LOL, jk

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 25, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Cmon man, that was some serious humor! :)

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

That's genius ...

… The small touches like the deliberate misspelling of Shaun Hill as Shawn Hill give it that real KSWOF authenticity.

LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.

by LondonNiner on Mar 25, 2010 12:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs

It's a sea of green

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 25, 2010 12:28 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Too bad

St. Patrick’s Day is over. :) Now it just looks like those ugly Seahawks unis.

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

This is more of a tapioca pudding green

those Seahaw uniforms were a puke lime green

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 25, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

This is true

Is tapioca pudding any good? Never had it myself.

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Love it

Next to chocolate it’s my favorite

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 25, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Interesting

Got a favorite recipe for it? I’m a big pudding guy.

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

30 cent box off the shelf?

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 25, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Haha, nice!

I’ll have to try it during our next epic thread! Any guesses as to what said thread will be about?

by Riding The F Train on Mar 25, 2010 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Looks like a football field

Too many freaks, not enough circuses.

by Drew Kerr on Mar 25, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

lol lots of green!

FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.

by djp4cal on Mar 25, 2010 1:14 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Chester Pitts on twitter: “Its been reported that I signed with the 49ers. As honored as I’d be, that hasn’t transpired as of today. Just setting record straight.”

thought I’d toss it out there.

by hellaninersfan on Mar 25, 2010 2:07 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs