Jared Gaither and the 49ers: Is there even a nugget of truth to the BR story?
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 11:34 AM PST
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PrintBleacher Report gets a ton of crap here at times for posting some wildly crazy and inaccurate stuff. Earlier today, someone there wrote a story claiming the 49ers are the leading candidate to gain the services of Ravens OT Jared Gaither. I'm not linking to because there is no proof elsewhere that this is actually true. If you want to read the story, a quick Google search will find it for you. I want to use this post to flush out if anybody can verify this story.
According to this BR article, ESPN.com and the NFL Network, the 49ers, Seahawks and Cowboys all contacted the Ravens about Gaither. I don't if this info might have been on the NFL Network, but I can say with relative certainty, that at this point in the day, it is NOT being report on ESPN.com. If they were reporting it, their Rumor section would have something about it. There is nothing. Furthermore, there is nothing on any major Twitter feeds, and there is nothing over at Rotoworld.com. If you do a Google News search, you get this article and not much else.
So why am I writing what appears to be yet another bogus story at Bleacher Report? Well, maybe somebody out there has actually heard something more. I wouldn't mind seeing the 49ers add Jared Gaither to shore up the offensive line. So, if there is in fact a kernel of truth to this, I'd love to see it. And I'd be happy to reign in my distaste for Bleacher Report.
I realize not everything written at BR is BS, but they haven't exactly done themselves any favors over the years. If you write for BR, I apologize if I've offended you. However, when you have multiple instances of potentially made-up rumors (among other less than stellar practices), it becomes multiple bad apples ruining the bunch. As a law student, I hear all the lawyer jokes, and I read one recently that said, "99% of lawyers ruin it for the rest of us." This might apply in some instances.
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I dunno if this is true or not...
But it makes sense. If the 49ers are targeting an OT in round 1…why not inquire about a 24 year old OT who’s proven he can play in the NFL?
I agree
But that’s not the type of forward thinking I associate with Scot McCloughan. Takeo Spikes is the only good free agent hes brought in the last 2 years the rest have been horrible.
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what about dre bly? i know he is not justin smith level, but he is def not horrible. besides the 1 horrible incident during the falcons game, he was probably the most consistent cb on the team.
You guys dont like Michael Lewis either? I don’t find Clements to be a bad pick up either, his contract perhaps.
Michael Lewis is bad in pass coverage. His guys always seem to have a couple of feet on him
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
thank you
ive been saying that 4 two years
Free agents
I’d say Justin Smith has been fairly decent. Allen Rossum was awesome his first year as a punt returner when healthy. Isaac Bruce had a very solid first year with the 49ers.
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
fairly decent
sounds like an understatement. He’s been good.
Surely if they have just made this up ...
… it’s not really a case of 99 per cent of their work ruining things for the 1 per cent of good they do. Rather, if they are the sort of news site that makes things up, that means they are just craving attention and free publicity, and you’ve provided a whole load of that for them, whether you linked to them or not.
"This could be another Very Special Team" ... Superbowl winning Niners lineman Dan Audick ...
true
But I couldn’t resist taking a swipe at them :)
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
A sideswipe at someone for no gain other than the hell of it?
Remind me – what was the profession you’re training for again Fooch? Ah yes – those lecturers are doing a heck of a job. Soon, you’ll be charging us by the hour to use NN :)
"This could be another Very Special Team" ... Superbowl winning Niners lineman Dan Audick ...
indeed
Gotta practice at my future profession!
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
If you end up being as good at it as you are at running this site ...
… you’ll be a very rich man.
"This could be another Very Special Team" ... Superbowl winning Niners lineman Dan Audick ...
I think you're just angry at all the confusing restrictive ethics rules you have to know and follow as soon-to-be attorney
The spring MPRE test was today……..redirecting some ethics related angst there (sarcasm intended, from someone who suffered through the test in the fall)?
MPRE
I took it in the Fall as well (passed by just enough!). I’m taking my Legal Ethics class now. Ethics rules in the law are such a pain int he butt.
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
Bingo...
Bleacher Report is the Weekly World News of sports blogs. They don’t care about credibility. They just want traffic.
You can call them idiots all day long, and all they will do is prove it.
Well, we're waiting....
It's probably a very successful formula ...
… maybe they make more in advertising than a lot of credible news sites. Journalistic integrity isn’t what everyone strives for – some folks just want cash (apparently – I’m a pure soul myself …)
"This could be another Very Special Team" ... Superbowl winning Niners lineman Dan Audick ...
Ummm..have you seen the chicks on the side
of a BR post? Yep they want clicks so their advertisers can get clicks (and cash) for chicks.
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 6, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
"99% of lawyers ruin it for the rest of us."
that is priceless. love it.
by whistlingmountain on Mar 6, 2010 12:02 PM PST reply actions
Even if it is true
Is he worth giving up a first round pick? He seemed to be having more of a downside than upside as of late with neck and foot/ankle injuries. But he’s certainly highly regarded for having been an original 5th round pick.
A guy walks into a bar, sits down and says, “I hate lawyers. They’re all assholes!” Another guy, at the end of the bar, responds “I heard that. I resent what you said.” So he says, “Yeah? What’s it to you? Are you a lawyer?” And the other guy says, “No. I’m an asshole!”
by MinerNiner on Mar 6, 2010 12:14 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I like this one...
What’s the difference between a lawyer and a catfish? One is a scum-sucking bottom dweller, and the other one is a fish.
Hey, remember that one time when we were arguing and I was wrong? Yeah, me either.
by SanFranSoldier on Mar 6, 2010 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha
by 49erSalvatrucha on Mar 6, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
Q: What do lawyers use for birth control?
A: Their personalities.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I'd to it in a heartbeat
but I’m not the front office. I’d trade a first round plus a big contract for a guy who can proven he can play vs a 1st round and a big contract for a guy who hasn’t shown anything
Yes Drew K, Tim Tebow will probably get picked in the first round.
Gaither or Bushrod which would you choose?
Gaither for a 1st or Bushrod for a 2nd?
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 6, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Bushrod for a 2nd
49ers Al Grito De Guerra!!! hahaha
by 49erSalvatrucha on Mar 6, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
I would agree
Not giving up as much for a guy who appeared to have a decent season for a world championship team, relatively healthy and seems to be coming into his own.
I Am A Little At Fault Here
I rushed the fan shot i posted a little bit; this without reading up on the source and it’s validity. Not until i was on email with fooch did i even realize the source was Bleacher Report, still this report seems to have a little more juice to it than others they have come up with. But i am sorry for jumping the gun a little bit, let us not get excited until other sources come out, i am channeling through my bookmarks and contacts looking for something from another source, will keep you posted. 
"Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win!!!"
by nocal81(Vincent) on Mar 6, 2010 12:38 PM PST reply actions
no worries
That’s what FanShots are for. If you’d posted it as a FanPost, then I could see it being jumping the gun.
by David Fucillo on Mar 6, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Well..
If it is true, then I think this is an excellent move..
the guy was a supplemental draft player that is a starting left tackle on the B. Ravens (a notorious running team). I’ve reviewed his scouting report and he is a physical monster that plays the game very fluidly and when on, dominates opponents..his only drawbacks are stamina and motivation which under singletary will not be problem.
We could start him at L.Tackle and move staley to R. Tackle and be set for the next 5 years..(Gaither is just 23 y.old)
I’d rather take a PROVEN starting L. Tackle with upside than PAY a unproven college tackle big bucks—-it makes sense.
LOL let's be honest..
the excellent move..is the Ravens getting a guy in the supplemental draft ..having him play really good for a yr or two and then letting him go for a first rounder.
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 6, 2010 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
if they don't want to match our offer sheet
and give up their starting left tackle to take a risk on rookie first rounder…yeah I call it an excellent move for the niners..
of course Baltimore is not exactly hurting for linemen with M. Oher who they could switch from R. Tackle to protect the blind side…(no pun intended)
it could be more of a delayed financial savings move on their part. And for us it could solidify us with a KNOWN performer, rather than a roulette spin in the lottery.
Yep just noting
that finding a starting OT in the supplemental draft is a pretty sweet thing for them.
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 6, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
I hear ya..
It just seems some teams magically put together great lines every year…while we plod along and try to mix castoffs into something special..we need to have some serious plans and counter plans to bring talent into this line or we’re fried and the offense will be crappy yet again.
Solari and Brown
For the last couple years the biggest problem with the OL was the OL Coach.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Did we ever find any truth or falsity in this?
Just wondering.
Balanced draft with offensive emphasis. Pick 13 CJ Spiller 17 to Chargers 28 DI/DET Jared Odrick 48 WR Demaryius Thomas 60 S Reshad Jones
79 Jared Valdheer 110 OG Marshall Newhouse 141 CB Akwasi Owusu Ansah 172 OLB O'Brien Schoffield 208 FB Manase Tonga (He and Britt Miller can swap off and one play blocking TE and one FB)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Mar 7, 2010 6:08 AM PST reply actions
someone from the NFL.com website conjectured...
So here is some speculation found on NFL.com… So perhaps this is where it spawned from.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d816c26c6&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
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