Golden Nuggets: By The Skin Of My Teeth

by James Brady on Jul 10, 2010 3:00 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Morning everyone, morning! Ninjames here with your Nuggets for the day. I did a double take yesterday when I saw that some news actually went down! The 49ers have signed a draft pick, so we've got something to discuss, though I was kind of sad when I saw nobody had commented, and only a few in the Nuggets yesterday. You lazy lot, I put a lot of time in that one! I'm just going to start linking to random crap (in before someone says "But Ninjames, don't you already do that?" Haha. Yes you're very smart now shutup) because ya'll don't read it. Actually, I'm just stalling to get this text to wrap around the image and by the time you get into this sentence you'll already be too far in it to realize that I'm going to continue it for at least another bunch of words and be unable to stop reading. Alright, sorry about that. Here's your linkage.

The 49ers agreed to terms with Nate Byham for a four year contract. Obivously, it doesn't mean he's guaranteed a roster spot. I wrote a bit on it here on the Bay Area Site. (CSNBayArea.com, SB Nation Bay Area)

Here is Matt Maiocco's latest chat transcript. It seems like everything asked here was already asked in the last chat, but it's still something to read so take it for what it's worth, you lot. (CSNBayArea.com)

I didn't have time to read this piece, mostly because I am admittedly watching Dream 15 and I keep forgetting that it's almost 3 AM and I need to get these done, but it's a bit about Dashon Goldson from the official website. (49ers.com)

The Niners are scouting another prospect before the supplemental draft. I think this guy has some talent, but I really doubt the team will take anyone in this supplemental. Not this year anyway. (SacBee.com)

In case you missed it from yesterday, Maiocco has a piece on the third middle linebacker spot and the playing time they'll be getting. They've an awful lot of time to practice. Love me some Takeo, though. (CSNBayArea.com)

Need more discussion on this piece from Barrows yesterday - who do you think he's referring to when he says he can see one guy he is sure won't be there in September? (SacBee.com)

Rival Blog Buzz The Cardinals signed one of the draft picks, and Revenge of the Birds has a football 101 post. Field Gulls has a season retrospective on Deion Branch. Turf Show Times takes a look at four key games for the team in 2010.

Yesterday On Niners Nation Kicked off with the Golden Nuggets, Fooch had a post on the 49ers biggest weaknessin 2010, I had a post on confidence level for Anthony Dixon and then we finished with a post about NFL Network's top 5 running backs.

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

7:00 AM - Fooch has a post about fan confidence.

11:00 AM - A Know Thy Enemy on the Carolina Panthers

2:00 PM - I'll get something good up here.

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It's official: I'm a Buster Posey fan..... Who isn't?

by Hoopers Judge on Jul 10, 2010 3:56 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

A whole comment? You really mean it, no foolin’?!

And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.

by James Brady on Jul 10, 2010 4:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Just joking. No comments for you.

(there’s got to be some LOL Cats gif or picture that’s appropriate.)

I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
Credit to iaalexeeff
It's official: I'm a Buster Posey fan..... Who isn't?

by Hoopers Judge on Jul 10, 2010 6:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Barrows...

I would assume he’s talking about either Wragge or Vann.

There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.

by return2greatness on Jul 10, 2010 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

Consider

As we add player to the team (think locks to be kept), we theoretically make a backup at that position from last year’s roster superfluous (unless they also are special teams stars like Robinson). We have two new OL locks added—Iupati and Davis, a guard and a tackle, which should make things tough on two backup guards and/or a tackle to make the roster. I think Wragge and Wallace are bubble status or worse, and one of them is Maiocco’s pick. We also have a new ILB lock in Bowman, which makes having another name starting with W (Wilhelm) or upside-down W (M, McKillop) iffy for the roster. And, depending on Alex Boone’s progress, I think Sims or Boone may be on the bubble for the roster slot.

I assume Ginn is a lock for KR if he shows the same ability he has demonstrated in this role for 4 years at Miami. PR is up for grabs. If Wilson shines, I think Vann gets on the practice squad if he shows skills at CB in pads, or released if he gets lost in the big bodies when they start hitting.

I think it is a good bet that Brandon Jones is gone—too many injuries over the short 49ers career so the speed and talent become less important in a congested field of position competition, with Ginn and probably Wilson both making the roster at WR/ST.

by seafood lover on Jul 10, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions

ILB

It’s Mario v. Wario

Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!

by theghostofjasonellison on Jul 10, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

I think you mean Kyle Williams, not "Wilson"!

by 49erFanSince1950 on Jul 10, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions

i b lykin

emokpae!

DAM ~ Mothers Against Dyslexia

by riderless on Jul 10, 2010 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

Spikes

A veteran like him doesn’t need as much practice, plus saving his body for the RS is good too. This definitely gives the backup TILBs currently time to learn and then show their goods… which is crucial in the overall future success of the Niners.

Personally I think Bowman will get decent RS playing time near the end of the season and with Spikes getting up there in age the Niners could most likely have another great complimentary ILB for Willis.

by danknerd49 on Jul 10, 2010 1:02 PM PDT reply actions