Golden Nuggets: Still thinking about it.

by James Brady on May 27, 2010 3:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Good morning everyone. Ninjames here, got your Nuggets in their new and improved form, all of that good stuff. I don't have as many links for you today as I did yesterday but we've got more than a couple quality links for you all to read and comment on. I've been concentrating, as I noted yesterday, on the 49ers and the stadium in Santa Clara. I was wondering, is there anyone on here who doesn't think it will get done? If so, what do you think will happen? Better yet, is there anyone here who lives in Santa Clara who has a thought or two on the situation? That would be something I'd like to hear. Anyway, here's your linkage, folks.

The 49ers were featured on NFL Total Access yesterday, and Barrows put up a post on it over at his blog. (SacBee.com)

With the absences in training camp at the cornerback position, the silver lining is that it gives the newcomers and rookies time to shine. (SacBee.com)

Anthony Dixon will have to "change his pace" for the 49ers to be really happy with carrying him on the 53-man roster. (CSNBayArea.com)

The 49ers are being ravaged by birds. It's a terrifying thing. (PressDemocrat.com)

Sando has a story about his choice for player of the year, and I find it absolutely hilarious that LenDale White is even remotely near that discussion. He has zero chance at all, Washginton is almost certain to have a better season, injury and all. Like seriously, if you're a Seahawks fan at LEAST be remotely realistic and go with someone who has a real chance at it. Earl Thomas, etc. Even Hasselbeck can do it. (ESPN.com)

Lowell Cohn talks more about the stadium situation, asking whether or not Santa Clara has a downtown.(PressDemocrat.com)

The rookies enjoy the new workload. I'm skeptic. I mean, being excited about working is one thing, but I doubt they're like.. I don't know. (49ers.com)

Do you think the Bay Area will get a Super Bowl? I mean, come on, if they got one in the new Giants/Jets stadium... (Examiner.com)

Beat Writer Twitter Roundup

Barrows: Not gonna win any best-body comps; he's bigger now -- 250+ @Tre9er Brit Miller was kinda "round" in the belly last year, is he in shape now? (Hm.. Bigger now in a good way, or..?)

Rival Blog Buzz Over at Field Gulls they have discussions about Chris Clemons and his ability (or lack thereof) to be a starter, and at Turf Show Times they have their random links, and also a look at their defenses ability to finish tackles, and another post from Revenge of the Birds where they predict their record for next season.

Yesterday On Niners Nation Your favorite feature (of course), the Golden Nuggets, kicked us off, I had another player profile post, this one on Brit Miller, smileyman had his latest football university post, I had a short post on NFC West betting odds, and a post from Andrew Davidson on some comments Florio made about the Super Bowl in New York.

Today On Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change.)

7:00 AM - Drummer is (supposed) to have a post at this time. If he doesn't, you should all say mean things about him or something.

11:00 AM - Fooch has a post about some comments made by Roger Goodell.

2:00 PM - I'm supposed to have something at this point, but I'm not sure whether it will be a player profile or another 49ers-related piece.

49ers Tweet Of The Day "I need some insight on this game for tonight. I'm in the barbershop w/a bunch of experts.pls help" from Takeo Spikes, whose Twitter is here. This is EXACTLY how Twitter should be used by athletes.

Yesterday's Best Comment "Sando, Seahawks fan here, when is the organization going to get smart and put you in the front office? My question is ... " from bignerd. Good stuff, my man.

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Comments

Lol'd @ Barrows response!!

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 27, 2010 3:06 AM PDT reply actions

I wonder how many pairs of clown shoes Sando has in his closet?

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 27, 2010 3:08 AM PDT reply actions

He's a good guy.

The bias disappears for weeks at a time at points but this offseason it’s just been a bit.. ugh

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Eureka 49ers, my Niners blog.

by James Brady on May 27, 2010 3:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Nice I feel proud of myself, I started the subject that led to the comment of the day. I’m inching closer to NN fame!

by Rod Blogojevich on May 27, 2010 4:40 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

you did...

really you gave miles of inspiration to bignerd…you deserve like a 1/4 point in my book…but alas…it’s not my book

"I will speak at times, when it's necessary, but I don't believe in talking just because you can." - P-52
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by Tre9er on May 27, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Was kind of a long post, too.

Gotta look good!

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Eureka 49ers, my Niners blog.

by James Brady on May 27, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Haha ya long posts are too bulky for comment of the day. But I am proud of myself for giving a chance to Big Nerd to win, hopefully he thanks me as well as Jesus and his Mom when he accepts the Commenter Cup

by Rod Blogojevich on May 27, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions

The Cardinals..

5-3 through 9 weeks “including a bye week”, I find that unlikely.

So far they have it looking like this at Revenge of the Birds:
1. Rams – Win (away)
2. Falcons – Win (away)
3. Raiders – Win (home)
4. Chargers – Lose (away)
5. Saints – Lose (home)
6. Bye
7. Seahawks – Win (away)
8. Buccaneers – Win (home)
9. Vikings – Lose (away)

Now I predict the Cardinals being at the most 4-4 after 9 weeks, which would mean they lose to Atlanta of course.

However, the Cardinals will have to watch out for the away game in Seattle and the home game against Tampa Bay. The Seattle game to me is a toss up, either team can win. Most if not all Cardinals fans would think “psshh, yeah right, like the Buccaneers could be the Cardinals..”

Well, I see that as a pretty good possibility. Last year Tampa Bay had a few horrible games, but they also had a few surprising games for example: Week 9 vs Green Bay they won 38-28, and week 16 @ New Orleans they won 20-17.

So, if I were to bet who will win between the Cardinals and Buccaneers I would choose the Cardinals, but count the Bucs out from making an upset.

by StevenC on May 27, 2010 3:54 AM PDT reply actions

meant to say "but don't count the Bucs out"

by StevenC on May 27, 2010 3:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Could easily see them at 3-5 by that point

The L @ Atlanta is a given in my opinion. Their D should be improved and even without Turner, the Falcons offense should put up points and control the ball.

Now, the game @ Seattle is tough to judge. At that point, Seattle could have injuries piling up, or they could be starting to click, so it’s a toss up on that one. The game on there that I see as another L would be the Raiders. That D is going to be stout and the Cards don’t exactly have the same caliber offense they had a year ago. The Raiders offense will also be more consistent with Campbell under center.

They could honestly be 2-6 at this point and be a laughing stock.

by 9thevolution on May 27, 2010 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Second that:

Raiders over Cardinals in my book. Jason Campbell is somewhat underrated – its amazing what decent QB play did for the team last season….notice how everyone here has their own book.

Though they sink through the Sea, they shall rise again...Death shall have no dominion...

by Cheddar28 on May 27, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah.. I agree with you both..

But I think trying to prove the possibilities of both the Raiders and Buccaneers beating the Cardinals in the same comment would probably get a few people to take me less seriously, unless I did a lot of research and pulled up a stat sheet justifying how great of a possibility it is for the Raiders and Buccaneers to beat the Cardinals lol

by StevenC on May 28, 2010 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions