Golden Nuggets: Just speculating on speculation.
by James Brady on Jun 16, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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Morning, morning everyone. Plenty of news and links for you guys today as OTAs continue full-speed ahead, with only one more voluntary practice before a string of three mandatory practices in the team's minicamp beginning tomorrow. What does this mean for us? Stuff to talk about, delicious links to partake in, a fair bit of debate and merit-based arguments and some good ol' offeseason speculation. I think we're starting to get closer and closer to what's going on with the roster, but then again, everything we've speculated on so far will probably be irrelevant just as soon as training camp begins and the pads go on, but what are you gonna do? We've had a lot of good comments over the last two days, keep it up folks. The more you comment the more I like to write, personally!
Barber has some notes and observations from yesterday's practice. To be honest (not really) I just search for "Zeigler" on every article and see what's going on with him. Looks like he had a good catch, wooh! (PressDemocrat.com)
Lam's notes get linked second because no mention of Zeigler. Doesn't he know I give him page views? Tsk tsk. Though in reality, some good notes--really hating the bit about the false starts, that needs to stop. And I mean really stop. Not a false stop. (Examiner.com)
DL Kentwan Balmer is ahead of the curve with his shoulder injury. I want to guy to succeed, I really do, but I don't see it happening. (SacBee.com)
Maiocco has an update of all players who have come and gone so far this offseason for the 49ers. (CSNBayArea.com)
Will Manny Lawson and Aubrayo Franklin show up to the mandatory camps tomorrow? I guess we'll just have to see. (PressDemocrat.com)
Here's some random news and notes from the Merc, with some emphasis on Karl Paymah getting some valuable time in practice at the starting CB position. (MercuryNews.com)
A post about the OTAs and some veteran players from the official website. (49ers.com)
David Carr really does have a unique throwing motion, here's a bit on that. (CSNBayArea.com)
Sando takes another look at the 2009 draft class within the NFC West. (ESPN.com)
Matt Wilhelm is going through the NFL Broadcat Boot Camp. Cool stuff, I like the idea--especially because I'm not sure there's a place on the roster for the guy. (PressDemocrat.com)
SB Nation has some rankings of the projected starting QBs for 2010. I believe Smith will rise up that list but right now I think it's an all-together good list. (SBNation.com)
Beat Writer Twitter Roundup (My thoughts in italics and parenthesis where applicable)
Maiocco: Won't be easy to top 1,120 yds, 4.9 avg and 10 TDs. RT @ChefJoeCanSF49 u think Gore will have better numbers this year from better OL.? (Oh yes it will be. Watch)
Barrows: Nah. The real evaluation starts in training camp. @ViPPaPi should I b worried about Anthony Davis? All I keep hearing is he gets beat
Barber: RT @shootme5150: @Skinny_Post Franklin expected to sign before Thurs? >> No, but he may be here anyway
Barber: RT @danschiller: how has Ginn's hands looked? Getting better? Is he noticeably faster than other WR >> Looking better, but speed more subtle
Barber:RT @baraiza: @Skinny_Post What's the word on Lawson... Think he'll show? >> Yes, I do
Lam:Exactly. With Hill and Ginn outside, Williams in slot. RT @Tre9er K.Williams primarily in slot, right?
Lam:Outside when practicing with second team RT @Tre9er Ginn playing mostly outside or is he in slot much? (This Tre9er fella asks an awful lot of questions)
Barber:RT @Tre9er: Khalif Mitchell has slapped down 2 passes<--where is he playing (NT, DE, DT) and in what formation? >> I saw him at DE in 3-4 (I was under the impression he was a NT guy, hm)
Lam:Hill has had more opportunities at this point. RT @Tre9er Who's getting more reps (and by how much) Ziegler or Hill? (My hopes, they are crushed!)
Rival Blog Buzz At ROTB, they have their rankings of the NFC West wide receivers, and their Flock of Links. At Field Gulls, another one of those posts I've yet to read with play-by-plays. At Turf Show Times, a post about Sam Bradford getting reps with the first team. It was inevitable.
Yesterday On Niners Nation Started with the Nuggets, I had a post about Nate Byham and his chances (or lack thereof) to make the roster, Fooch elevated a post about the world cup and those annoying horns, and then I promoted a Tre9er post about the ongoing inter-position roster battles on the team.
Today On Niners Nation (Times are pacific and subject to change)
7:00 AM - Fooch will have another 53-man roster projection post.
11:00 AM - I believe Smileyman will have something for this point.
2:00 PM - I'll get something up here, folks.
49ers Tweet Of The Day I'm not posting one of these today. Because Dashon Goldson is bringing down the average. I love that guy but man is he obnoxiously annoying on Twitter.
Yesterday's Best Comment "Love the article about Crabtree... definitely NOT the diva people thought he was, and you have to love the comment about Smith and their chemistry building: "Right now, it feels like we’re on the same page," Crabtree said. "I don’t have to look for the ball. It’s like back in the day [at Texas Tech] with me and Graham [Harrell]. I’m getting that kind of vibe right now. I can’t wait to really work hard in this training camp to put it all together.'" from sanfranfanmdk for pointing out something to be excited about with the 49ers.
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Barrows reports
Franklin will not attend mini-camp.
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Ugh.
Whatever. Let’s go Ricky Jean-Francois!
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I think he and Haynesworth are crying in a dark room together
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We might be better served trading him then.
But then, we would be even shorter on depth at NT.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 16, 2010 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions
I want him and RJF on the roster if possible
I’d like to have some decent depth, not a good NT and a few guys who could play it if absolutely necessary.
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Definitely.
We need Aubrayo but right now I’m ready to just plug my ears and say “la la la” until he gets over it and signs his tender, and root for Ricky Jean!
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I think we should discuss it
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calm down
haynesworth is a selfish prick. Washington gave him a chane to be released if he didn’t take the 21 mil this year. After he took it now he wants out. Franklin is still just waiting for the long term deal and he knows its not gonna be near the ridiculous money fat albert got. Franklin will sign by training camp, he knows if he signs this 1 year deal its pretty much a guarantee its his last with the 9ers.
So why not spend as much time with his family this off season as possible? Becasue once the grind starts he won’t be seeing them much till after February with our deep playoff run this year.
After last year with Crabs i think we’ve all learned that a little patience with this contract stuff and it will all work its self out
Can u c coach sing's vision? I do!......We all know PATRICK WILLIS is our future!
May 12 2010 comment of the day award winner on the nuggets!
And yeah,
I don’t understand how a better O-line would mean that Gore could not produce better than last year’s stats unless he misses a good amount of the season.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Jun 16, 2010 5:59 AM PDT reply actions
they'll point to the long runs
and say without those, but an improvement in his YPC, he’ll have the same totals.
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He'll play better.
Maybe not 10 TD, because he may not be the go-to in the red zone as much as last season, but will have more yardage and average.
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Alex Boone
Does anyone have word on Boone? How is he doing this summer and is he a possibility to make the squad? I liked this guy since we picked him up because of his massive frame.
he's leaned out, looks athletic, and has been playing 3rd team LT
so I’d say he has a shot if he can unseat Sims as the swing tackle, though his inexperience wont help him along with the fact that the 49ers signed Sims for over 2 million bucks this year. I’m pulling for him too though, at least to end up on the PS and survive there without being plucked by another team.
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Thanks
I sure hope he makes the team. I heard the other day that Barry Sims came in over weight. I don’t know how much that will change things, but I am sure it won’t help him.
If Boone goes to practice squad, like you said he might not survive, which is what I would believe.
Who cares if they signed Sims for over 2 million
The money is not guaranteed, so if they cut Sims, it would normally count against the cap. Hey, we don’t have a cap this year, so it would not affect the team if they cut him. Only Sims would lose on that deal, he would be out of a job (for a little while) and no money.
by ericalancanty on Jun 16, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Football reality
is that you don’t offer a player $2 million a year if he’s going to be in danger of being cut. You offer him $1 million per or less.
Look at the deals Paymah and James got compared to the deals Carr and Sims got.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
can you find out or speculate how much has been paid to Sims already
and how much of the rest is gtd? I’m thinking it would still be rather prohibitive to cut him, financially.
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It's not an actual financial issue
so much as it is a commitment issue.
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Yes, I made it before the jump
Zeigler has looked good out there too, as well as the rest of the receivers. Hard to make any assumptions yet. Maybe in minicamp where I will see how the rest of them play out.
Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner
That's my site. Check it out!
You've been before the jump a few times. :]
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Woohoo, my first YBC!!
I’d like to dedicate this award to my family, my fans, Niners Nation for believing in me, and most importantly, to the Lord Almighty….:)
son, you need to re-arrange those
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the order of those whom you thank
;-)
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it does feel good dont it?
i only have 1 but it was the first 1 so its special lol
Can u c coach sing's vision? I do!......We all know PATRICK WILLIS is our future!
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haha it sure does, especially because i don't comment too much....
It definitely made my day a little better at work lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jun 16, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
welll.....
welcome to the club brotha
Can u c coach sing's vision? I do!......We all know PATRICK WILLIS is our future!
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DEEE FENCE!!!
that video/article just gets me crazy hyped to see what this D is capable of in 2010. I hope LaBoy is able to add another dimension to our rotation of OLB’s…and hopefully he stays healthy. I hope RJF continues to progress to the point where he’s getting into the game at both NT and DE to give the starters some rest. I hope Bowman gets a pick 6 every time he lines up (I wonder how he’s going to get into the line up…nickel LB?).
Ninjames is back to being witty and insightful
when your tired or sick like the other day it shows in comparison to this
Hey guy.
Yeah, apologies for that.
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I like the Barber article
he wrote: “Mays continues to blitz with some regularity.”
With this kids speed he could change the way the SS position is played like how LT did the OLB position. With his speed you can bring him up close to the line his speed alone can track down a receiver, The offensive line wont know what to expect if he’s either coming or going. And there will be no TE, Tackle, FB, or RB on any opposing ream that will be able to block him with his size and speed he would demolish FOOLS in the backfeild.
I also hear that his coverage skills are better than what was reported before the draft. This kid got’s it if he can learn to play the ball unstead of going for the big hit along with Dashon we could have the best Safety tandem in the league, alongside the fastest LB core in the league.
I've definitely heard
“Mays” and “broke up” or “intercepted” more often than heard he got burnt. I can’t wait for camp and the play by play tweets from the beat guys, with the pads on!
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Yeah, definitely.
I don’t think I’ve really read “And [insert receiver here] makes a nice catch with Mays in coverage”.
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I TOLD YOU PEOPLE
Mays is gonna tear Brady’s head and legs off at the same time when he hits him like an RPG through his chest.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Jun 16, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you mean you people?
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for James
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wow
joe flacco is most definitely going to be in the top 10. i have the ravens taking their division and maybe finally taking the whole afc.
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Alex Smith is garbage...
wrong blog
Flacco will be in the top 15, but top 10 will be hard to crack, if you are talking QB rating.
by ericalancanty on Jun 16, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Not necessarily wrong blog, there are QB rankings up there.
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I didn't see that unlit you pointed it out.
I was wondering why, out of the blue, Flacco was on here. It is nice to see Smith at #15 on the list.
by ericalancanty on Jun 16, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm jealous
of those ravens. imagine what we could do with flacco at the helm. lucky bastids
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Alex Smith is garbage...
I like Flacco a lot.
I thought he was better than Ryan coming out of college and I think he still is.
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