New 49ers RB Brian Westbrook meets the press
by David Fucillo on Aug 16, 2010 4:45 PM PDT
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PrintThanks to Ninjames for getting the post up about the Brian Westbrook signing. I'm certainly hoping we'll still see plenty of Anthony Dixon along the way, but this would definitely be a season long signing as opposed to a camp body to save some wear and tear on the other 49ers. It remains to be seen what Westbrook has left, but this could make for a very intriguing signing. The 49ers released some info on the signing and Frank Gore and Brian Westbrook have combined for more yards since 2005 than any other team's running back tandem.
Westbrook is scheduled to meet the media at 5pm. It appears as though I've been able to embed the video for the press conference after the jump. If you don't see it after the jump, here's the link.
Also, the contract is reportedly worth $1.25M and could go up to $2.5M with incentives. Not a bad deal.
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We can only hope
I have to cut out for dinner so I’ll miss it. You can see the inside of the room right now with people wandering around.
by David Fucillo on Aug 16, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably not. That thread was pretty legendary. Side note, does anyone remember what post it was where everything in it went green?
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green thread
I wish I could remember. That was probably the coolest thread after the Carr one.
by David Fucillo on Aug 16, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Would an OT fanpost asking if anyone remembers be out of line?
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It had something to do with Drew K
Is all I know.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was Nugget
LondonNiner got mad because it was the 1st time his comments were ever turned green and he didn’t think it was special occasion.
bwahahahahahahahaa
roflmbo
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Even more excited that the one game I'm going to this year is the Sunday nighter vs. the Eagles
"I wanted to pick a Rockie. But I dislike the Rockies. They're not bona fide." — Jon Miller on the postgame wrap, 7/1/10
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Aug 16, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
i was thinkin that too
hopefully he can give us some insight into their game too, we REALLY need to beat those birds. Incidentally, Kolb hasn’t looked that good from what I’ve seen…
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Tough crowd.
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You’re about to miss out on a press conference thread. The last one made me pregnant. I’m a guy.
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i remember the sandwich eater
in the front row haha
barber says
As 49ers point out, Westbrook and Gore become NFL’s top tandem in terms of career yds from scrimmage, with a combined 14,438
not sure thats the best thing when it comes to wearing down…
I think we’re OK in the wearing down department. This technically calls for a decreased workload for both players.
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The inconvenient truth loves his carries though
I just hope neither go down, darn you injuries!
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
How much more confidence does this addition give us?
I’m apprehensive saying we are a contender…
but we are contenders. maybe.
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 16, 2010 5:01 PM PDT reply actions
I'm pretty sure I'm not so sure about being sure
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
He said he will be wearing number 20
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
It started!
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
Wow...this happened way faster than I would have thought it would
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
Westbrook is a really cool guy
Always been a fan of him when he was on the Eagles. And how can you not be excited about being on a team like this? Better than any of the other offers he was getting.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that the 49ers are like.. a real, professional contender and the like.
Coffee retires, we don’t panic and sign someone. We let the game play out, check out the guys we have, schedule a visit, and sign the best guy available for probably less money than he could have received on the Rams.
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Unlike the Warriors
Lose BDiddy, panic sign Maggette for LOLmoney.
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Shhhhh.
That stuff doesn’t happen. Ever. Never did.
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Why would one bring up that disaster in the middle of something that could turn into a positive? :)
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Sorry
Just a scared Bay Area sports fan :P
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
oopss
Meant scarred not scared :P
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Frank's the man
Yep
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
I really wish that press conferences would have microphones to pass around to the reporters
so you can actually hear the questions
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Don't even need that, either. High quality, room-encompassing mics are cheap these days.
Weird that almost every team of every sport doesn’t use them.
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At least another podium where they can line up to ask the questions.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Scrolled back up to the conference and saw the picture at the top of the post.
Thought Westbrook was wearing Eagles gear during the press conference with us. Confusion ensued.
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Honestly,
He looks way better in our colors
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
True that.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness, I've always liked Eagles-green.
Way better than Seahawks green, especially their alternates.
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I puked in my mouth just thinking of those things...
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, looks a little bit like that.
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Ah hahaha...
Its different, for sure…
"Three man rush, and Young stumbles on the way back and fires up the middle - pass is caught by Owens! Owens made the catch!"
"HO-HI-HO-HUAHA!"
-Pat's and John's subsequent and intelligible reactions to The Catch II
I actually think
those Jerseys are sweet
lol
The fact that he wasn’t moving didn’t give it away?
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It was just a quick reaction, is all.
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how can he not be absolutely stoked
hes was actually having to consider playing for the rams…
not only was he hurt last year, but thats like a career death wish, possible lifelong lingering injury concerms
I've never heard of respecting someone because they share religious beliefs.. huh.
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Yeah, I mean, no problem with it.
Just was odd sounding, I guess.
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Fair enough.
Its not that I don’t respect people who don’t follow the Way, just something I didn’t know about him, and I’m excited that someone in his position has been saved by the Lord. But this is getting away from Brian. lol
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I suppose, again, no problem with it.
But something that we should avoid in-depth discussion about on the blog, no offense.
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Why?
If that’s one of the reasons that he signed why not talk about it? It’s not any different than saying that he signed for the money or the chance to win in the playoffs.
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Huh? Did I miss something?
Honestly asking, I mean, was that one of the reasons he signed? I didn’t hear it, if so. It’s fine in that regard.
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He said that he totally respected Singletary because he was a Christian Man
and the he (Westbrook) was also a big Christian and that Singletary was one of the reasons he signed.
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Ok, gotcha.
But I think “Singletary was one of the reasons he signed” and “Singletary is a Christian man” are two separate thoughts. I think it’s more to Sing’s coaching, camps, etc all around how he runs the football team.
It was definitely in his head, though, I can agree with that.
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I don't think that's one of the reasons why he signed....
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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innapropriate comment James
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Not too Christian, I hope
That was Glenn Coffee’s “problem”
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
lets just hope Jesus doesn't talk to Brian too.
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 16, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Just not yet
You never know, he probably already has with all the times Westbrook has had his bell rung. Sorry to say. Hope it won’t happen with us.
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Religion didn't stop Sing from beasting back in the day....
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by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It stopped Coffee
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, just saying kind of a ridiculous statement
Especially considering he’s already been in the NFL….8 seasons (?)
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by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It was obviously a joke
Sheesh.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Would you have had an issue with Coffee retiring to join the Armed Forces?
Because it seems to be to be a double-standard that gets applied to people.
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Nope
And I don’t have an issue with him retiring to be a minister.
I was making a joke.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys,
A calling is a calling. Many Christian men play sports and are called by God to do so. Coffee wasn’t, but tons of other athletes choose to use their abilities to glorify Him. It can go either way, no big.
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, and money and fame aren't the only things that matter
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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First and foremost I'd like to thank Jesus for making this all possible
And for giving me the talent and perseverance to beat my opponents ass tonight…
GLORY BE TO GOD!
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
he didn't quit
he did what his boss told him to do. he transferred within The Company
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Surely. Why wouldn’t anyone? It sucks how he handled it, but that’s it.
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Sweet. In think that’s the way we should treat it. Imagine if he just randomly disappeared from practice for five or so days because of “personal reasons.” Man I would hate any Niner who did that…
Kentwan Balmer is useless and will have zero success in Seattle. Doesn’t need my ill will on top of realizing he’s just not that good. :]
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this is EXACTLY what i was trying to say regarding the coffee issues
its not cool because he did it for god. using that as an excuse does not excuse the BS he pulled
We'll get over it.
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Yeah, Coffee could have handled it way better,
Of course he said that, but whats done is done. I wish he could have been a little less undecisive, lol.
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He could have told us he's going to retire during training camp
Then we could have traded him for a 4th or 5th rounder
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
it is training camp right now
and if he was gonna retire why in the world would we trade him?
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Entering the NFL draft when he didn't care for football anymore.
Signing a contract longer than he felt in his heart that he’d actually play for. Led on a fanbase, etc. Worked hard this offseason for something he wasn’t going to do, etc.
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Meh
There are a lot of players who play because they have the talent and not necessarily love for the game. If I had the talent to play golf, I would do it for the money. Coffee at least took his football career serious considering how he worked this off-season.
And I’m sorry he led you on, James. I’m sure once that special one comes along, you will forget all about Coffee.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not upset about it and I never have been.
“I didn’t like the way it was handled” is what I said. That’s all.
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I just wish (as I'm sure he does)
he would have just cut it off after his first year. But I give him credit for going 100% into everything he does.
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
This reminds me of the Crabtree signing.
Absolute madness in a couple hours, and tons of excitement.
Very happy about this.
We play the Eagles this season right?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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No. We dominate the Eagles this season, though.
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by James Brady on Aug 16, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gotcha
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Im a Brian Westbrook fan.
I think he can defnitely be a leader on this team. Veteran Leadership is something that can be undervalued at times. I think he is going to play an important role this year.
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 16, 2010 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
Another TKO?
I’m down with that.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
And he’s a powerful team leader.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Right
just saying that Westbrook will probably get along quite nicely with this team, especially because he already knows TKO and everyone respects TKO.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Michael Lewis too
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh snap
forgot about Michael Lewis. Thanks for reminding me.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saying.
I love TKO. Favorite 49er.
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Man,
You like LB’s don’t you? Ulbrich, now TKO? Sheesh!
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I am obsessed with NaVorro Bowman now, too.
I think he will end up being our best pick in the last couple drafts. I see him as a future pro bowler at the TED spot. Calling it now.
Ulbrich is my all-time favorite 49er, TKO is my current. I’m pretty fond of Diyral Briggs.
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Bowman is interesting
I was surprised he fell into the third round when some were talking about him going in the first. If he can stay out of trouble off the field, then he should develop quite nicely next to Willis.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty crazy to think that..
We have four first rounders from this draft, potentially.
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I know, right?
It sucks for Mays that he could have been a top pick in the 2009 draft, but hey, he’s got to be happy to be a 49er.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
but they had A.Davis as a 4th rounder?
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3rd
because he’s a project in pass pro.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Most teams probably had him somewhere between 28 and 39
luckily other than Seattle and KC nobody had that need except us :)
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
It was really only one big incident with Bowman that got him into trouble
Him and another dude beat some guy’s ass in an on-campus fight but then pled down to disorderly conduct. Then while he was on probation to that he admitted to smoking weed and that extended his probie for another year. Not the biggest issue. This isn’t like he was down in Atlanta and he hid the knife that 2 people were stabbed to death with or anything.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Bowman
yes, studly. I have a feeling his shoulder isn’t that banged up but they know how special he is and didn’t want to take any chances. Similarly to how they’re keeping Williams out for 2 weeks with that toe. He could probably play but why take chances on a future scoring machine? I see at least 2 TD’s in the return game for KW this year.
Can’t wait to see Bowman play, whenever he’s ready.
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The fact they are holding Williams out for 2 weeks tells me they are planning on him making the team
unless he completely blows everything he does in game 4
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, it appears that way
I kinda think once they know a guy is gonna make the team they should scale his playing time in PS way back
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haha what was the excuse for balmer?
“we should be worried because he knows the defense”
whoever said that… consider this our “inside man” signing for the eagles
inside man
“psst, it’s 2nd down … Andy Reid is going to pass the ball”
what kind of inside information is that?
more like, oh when they motion this guy from this formation
it’s generally this play, or Kolb likes to check into this play when he sees blitz…that kinda stuff. But yeah, a lot changes and the Eagles knew when they didn’t keep Wbrook that he’d have that info and probably have changed things.
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That kind of stuff you should be able to pick up from watching film anyway
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yep, other than just comfort level stuff
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Says contract talks don't matter.
One of the few times I believe a player when they say that. Also, definitely had more money from the Rams on the table. Said he wanted to go to a contender.
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He sees the same thing I do
11-5 with a chance to go 12-4 and no worse than 10-6
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
man hes winning me over
“i wanted to go to a good quality well coached football team, a team where i can win now”
I'm so excited
for this season.
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by jacobtaylor2002 on Aug 16, 2010 5:16 PM PDT reply actions
same here
Singletary froze
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
poop
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by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Sing was annoyed by a question
and decided to give the offending party a death stare.
"Son, I'm going to break you like a wild horse." - Mike Singletary
Guess we don't get the rest of the press conference
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damn
gonna go look at tweets for injury updates
Have to admit
over the past couple of years Coach Singletary has changed the complexion of our organization and has done a great job building a winning mentality. Im very happy today.
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 16, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
It's going to be 2 years in December
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
What is great is the Balmer (MIA) and Coffee (Retires) and the 49ers FO gets a replacement for both and trades Balmer.
I can see since the start of the draft that this FO combo is totally behind Coach Sing
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
This is exactly what I've been thinkig all day...
I presume that it was Trent Baalke who pulled the trigger on both of these moves. The man has impressed me, he solved two potential “problems” with ease and dispatch.
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
not to mention what seems to be a heckuva draft
though yes, McCloughan helped to set the board initially…but you don’t know what’s gonna happen on draft day…and for that I think Baalke did a good job.
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Kyle Williams out for around two weeks.
Will James 4-6.
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Does that mean James doesn't make the final roster?
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I'm still not entirely sure.
I think the coaches like him. They’ll evaluate Paymah and the rookies a helluva lot more because I think they know what they have with James.
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I was wondering this last night too
they aren’t going to sign anyone Sing seemed to think…but this can’t help James unless the team doesn’t think much of Adams/Stoudamire/Paymah.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Maybe this gives Adams a chance to look fantastic.
That would make the bottom of this years draft all locks to make the team lol Awesome!
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
he didn't play in game 1
so this is his chance to step up. He’ll be 5th CB, probably starting 2nd team since Brown will play enough in Nickel to not play much 2nd team starting CB
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Thank goodness and Crap..
Kyle Williams = yay!
Will James = aww… lame
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Kyle Williams out for 2 weeks = yay
Just to clarify, yay for it being a short injury :)
thank you fortyniners, lol
I do not wish injuries on anyone!
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
sucks for Will James
Paymah still has to earn his job though.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Paymah
he plays physical, I can tell you that much…and he’s pretty fast, not to mention special teams. I wouldn’t mind if he won the 4th spot.
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I was surprised how big and tough Paymah played on Sunday
to elaborate
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I wasn't
I thought he looked good last year the couple of games he started for the Vikings. Not great but solid
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yep, if he was your nickel guy
it wouldn’t be horrible
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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KW already showed what he can do.. He makes the team. James, He may not
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
http://www.49ers.com/media-gallery/videos/Watch-Live-Westbrook-Press-Conference/3cec10ff-5342-4bb1-addb-2c947ea64c01
rest of the conference
I'll read the transcript later.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
Links dont work in the title btw
The San Fransisco 49ers, where got Dix, VD and Crabs!
by Badly Browned on Aug 16, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Sam Lam on Twitter:
LaBoy returns tomorrow to practice. VD has right knee strain and is day to day. Brooks is back on bike and will be evaluated in couple wks.
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LaBoy is very intriguing.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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hmmm, as long as it's not:
Sack, foot injury, sack, concussion…
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Does
Westbrook still have functioning knees? I heard rumors that he was toast when he was cut by Philly in Feb.
When this .sig was awaiting the Final Sabean Apocalypse, I never once in a million years suspected it would be a "good" Apocalypse. Bengie... Don't let the door hit you IN YOUR GIANT ASS on the way out!
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PARPG- Indy post-apocalyptic roleplaying game totally stalled and basically dead at this point
He's good dude
All players have to pass a physical before they can sign.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the person giving the physical
If a team wants the player to pass he will pass, if they don’t than he won’t.
How cynical.
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It’s true. You really think half of the league could pass an honest physical? Minus the cracked shoulder and level 2 back damage you are perfectly healthy to play football Mr. [insert name here]
OK.
I don’t remember disagreeing with you, but alright.
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maybe he meant clinical.
I will gladly eat crow if Brandon Jones does well for the 49ers in 2010.
by Andrew Davidson on Aug 16, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Here, let me say this instead. I don’t disagree with you entirely.
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This is why I think the NFL should be hiring the team doctors
there’s an inherent conflict of interest involved when a team hires the doctor
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
this
like shooting them up with pain killers so they can play, etc.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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He was good last season
averaged 4.5 yards per carry and 7.2 yards per reception. I think the Eagles just wanted to go young and not worry about the concussions. But his legs still work.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
they do that, go young
always have
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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LeSean McCoy is Brian Westbrook 2.0
And they didn’t want to make him a backup (we don’t mind). That’s why he was let go.
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I sure hope so
McCoy is on my FF team.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You're doing good, then.
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I remember in the offseason we had the 3-back system discussion
I think this is great with Gore and Westbrook sharing like 70-20, and boosting our 2 back receiving plays, then give it to Dixon to pound the ball in every once in awhile.
Dixon
I’m guessing that he’ll be used if the 49ers have a big lead and need to eat clock.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Aug 16, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
this
4th quarter back, so long as he doesn’t fumble, ever
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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I would say Gore 60% Westbrook 20% Dixon 20%
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Ideally
depends on the game…close game: 60/30/10…two TD lead in 4th Q, Dixon gets rest of carries…skewing percentages.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Didn’t the Giants sign him? How is he doing there?
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
The Giants are about to play, I think was the point of that.
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He's doing well!
Mostly because he’s the only TE left healthy on the roster, but the Giants fans (of which, I’ll admit, I am a mild fan) are extremely high on him.
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
So were we. :[
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You make me sad Ninjames :(
I still think he’s going to be a good player :) Good for him. Good think Nate looks pretty good too! :)
by Poundtherock on Aug 16, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He will be.
But he didn’t fit. He catches balls, and does it well, but that’s why we have Delanie. Byham is far and away the better blocker (in my mostly educated opinion)
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Byham is the size of an 80's offensive lineman
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
he's a throwback
typical old-school TE…block, block, block…catch 10 passes a season.
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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but he has potential to catch more than that
just his size and blocking strength is the throwback style
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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I laughed at the part when you said only one healthy
it sucks when there is a run of injuries at one position.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Am i the only one too find it ...
… ridiculous that we can never hear the question’s …why has there never been anything done about this …AAAARRRRGGGHHH…!!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
think'n i'm gonna make some Philly cheese steak sandwich's...
… in honor of Westbrook …!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
I really dont see how this could be a negative in any way
I think Westbrook when healthy give the Niners a change of pace back with a lot of NFL experience. He is an excellent receiver out of the backfield and can run a screen as good as anyone. If he is able to run 4-5 plays a game, that is 4-5 less that Gore has to run. I think the combination of Gore, Dixon, and Westbrook is a good one, and the Niners should be set in the backfield.
Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!
I predict...
that Brian Westbrook will have a better season than LaDainian (sp?) Tomlinson. I am positive Westbrook will have a better season than Glen Coffee. All in all, I think we’ve upgraded the position. Agreed that he’ll make a great change of pace back, and give us another explosive offensive player.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
Westbrook still has something left in the legs
Tomlinson looks done even with that great Jet’s O-line.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
And the price is right
I mean they are paying Westbrook less than they would have paid Coffee, and I think Westbrook with his experience is a more productive player than most free agents. I think it is a safe pickup with little down side. And I agree, L.T. is done. He really should retire.
Another year, another chance to hope for the team !!
If one can't gain yards behind the Jets line...
one has no business still playing. That said, right now, I think the Jets, Ravens, and Vikings have the leagues best O-Lines. If Rachal gets his act together, and our rookies pan out, I think we might have one of the league’s best starting next season, and good by the end of this one.
We would have paid Coffee more than Westbrook? Cripes! We should have just cut Coffee days ago and gone out to get B.W. For once, our front office actually turned a negative into a positive!!!
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
Change of leadership?
Perhaps it has to do with Jed taking the reins… anyway this team is going in the right direction.
I think it is a combination of Jed, Sing, and to a degree, Baalke. I never disliked Scotty, but I like Baalke much better for some reason.
After the draft I realized that McC does NOT like to draft Guards in the 1st round
And Sing wanted Davis and Iupati in the 1st.
That would be reason enough for him to leave. I like Baalke and the way the FO is structured now. And, As you can see by Balmer, Tuk, and Westbrook, The FO went out and got what Sing wants.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Much
I wasn’t a McC hater like some are but I think the team has improved vastly since he’s left
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
To be fair
it’s hard NOT to be improved after having 2 first rounders (plus other picks) in one of the deepest drafts in recent memory…
But Ginn for a 5th rounder and Westbrook for nothing seems pretty sweet.
I think current regime
decided if you’re gonna do something, do it for sure, not half-heartedly. You wanna upgrade your O-Line? Take a G and a T in the 1st. Don’t try to get by with a bargain Tackle or two (cough, Marvel Smith/Tony Pashos, cough)
"They can’t stop us. Throw in our other weapons, and it’s over. What are they gonna do? There ain’t nothing they can do. It’s over." - Vernon Davis
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Tony Pashos is a legit RT
Dude is a mauler in the run game. It just sucks that he got injured so early in the season so we couldn’t see it.
Logic merely enables one to be wrong with authority
it wasn't an answer to the struggling O-Line though
was my point
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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not a "go big or go home" move anyways
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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maybe, but not as big of a "we're serious" statement
gosh you’re combative! ;-)
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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Indeed
It’s kind of like one of those commercials where people replace a lousy product with the product they are advertising, install a hidden camera, and then say “let’s see if they notice…”
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
Coffee retiring was a Blessing in disguise (Pun Intended)
Westbrook is definitely an upgrade, and Dixon looks solid…All the best to Coffee…On another note…I can’t wait for them to update the Madden Roster!!! lol
I'm not that excited
Better than Coffee isn’t guaranteeing much. Westbrook is a big name but 30 yr. old RBs have an awful track record. My guess, just buys Dixon a few more weeks in the season before he has to be called upon.
Its not age with RB's as much as touches
For the most part by the time a workhorse RB reaches 30 they have just taken too many hits and they go downhill in a hurry. That’s why heavy carry guys like Edge, LT and Eddie George fell off a cliff. Conversely guys who did not carry a heavy workload their whole career like Marcus Allen, Tiki Barber, Thomas Jones, Fred Taylor etc. have had very productive seasons into their 30’s.
Westbrook was a 3rd down back for the first four years of his career, then he was an injury prone workhorse for three years. So he still has gas in the tank. He most likely can still produce at a high level when healthy. The question is whether or not he can avoid injury.
does anyone know how much of a drop in speed he had last year? or can he still bust out the homerun runs
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by operation carrot on Aug 16, 2010 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
His longest run last season was 25 yards
while his longest reception was 34 yards. He didn’t bust anything big last season, but when I was able to watch the Eagles with Westbrook play, he did not seem slower. But I guess we’ll find out soon.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Aug 16, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
His best year in '07 his longest run was 36 yards
He did have a 57 yard reception that season, but his value isn’t all tied to being a breakaway threat. He’s a lot like Charlie Garner. He can break one, but he’s just an outstanding quick shifty runner with deceptive power who can get 5-8 yard runs and put the offense in favorable downs.
Plus, a lot of big runs come from downfield blocking by receivers. The 49ers are arguably the best in the league at that and the Eagles with Maclin and Desean (who couldn’t block me) were probly the worst.
He did not get a chance last year to get ready for the season following his rehab
he says he is ready this year.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/dneagles/Westbrook_reportedly_lands_with_San_Francisco.html
The Eagles fans still love him.
by Mood_Indigo on Aug 16, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
couldnt be happier
I called this happening in our pre season thread 2. I can picture it now, split backs gore and westbrook. We’ve got weapons baby!
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updated picture. I CAME
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Aug 16, 2010 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
buckets
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Smitty, Vern and Westy . . . LOL. All the Smitty’s I’ve ever known could only guard and Vern is the guy off camera Ernest was always talking to. For you younger crowd, Ernest was the Dora the Explorer of the 80’s.
know whatta mean Vern?
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RIP GOOD BUDDY know what I mean Vern?
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Aug 17, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
No-brainer
For 5-10 touches a game Westbrook can be as good as any RB in the league. There’s a major major durability question, but as long as he is upright he’s going to be a major threat as a backup to Gore. If you told me right now he’d play 14 games, I’d guess we had the best 3rd down back in the league.
The wepons keep comming, and losers are going.
Not really trying to call Coffee a loser, but he did cost us a 3rd round pick that amounted to nothing. Balmer was a 1st round bust and we get a 6th rounder for him.
Here's my take on the Balmer situation...
When he was AWOL, we signed rookie FA Will Tukuafu, who had just been cut by Seattle. In the Colts game, I thought Tukuafu showed a pretty good motor (better than Balmer ever showed). Don’t know if Tukuafu makes our club or not, but my analysis of the situation:
We “traded” Balmer to Seattle, got Tukuafu AND a 6th rounder in exchange. Considering how much of a contribution Balmer made for us in his “career” here, Tukuafu straight across would have been a fair trade, the 6th just tilted the table in our favor…
After all was said and done, a lot more got said than done.
this
Vernon Davis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn/Delanie Walker, Frank Gore, Brian Westbrook...which one is getting the ball and where?
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"Hey Jimmy.."
“What kind of crossing routes and slants do you employ in the quick step?”
Raye: “Look at my hat. It takes patience to be a Fisherman. Do you have patience?”
Westbrook : “I played in Philly”.
Raye: “If I don’t send you out in a straight line, then go to the flat, and count to 5”.
Westbrook: ’What?"
Raye: “Here is some film from 1985”.
Well, we're waiting....
(for David Carr to start by week 7)
Don't forget that five steps forward and turning to the middle of the field is an intricate route.
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Coach Singletary:
“Alright, Alex. Now all you gotta do is deliver the ball to Brian. It’s as simple as a-b-c. Try not to make the screen play so obvious, okay? I need you to be poised in the pocket, and try not to sell it to them. Whatever you do, do not stare at Brian as you back pedal; if you do, those fat guys will put their hands up in the air to try and bat the ball down. We don’t want that. Got it? Good. Now go out there and win us a ball game, kid. I believe in ya.”
Clearly, he can’t screw this one up, can he? It’s an established fact that when Westbrook totes the rock, something good always happens. We saw that when he was with the Eagles. All Smith has to do is get him the ball, and that means no over/under/“to the opposite shoulder” throws (for reference, see the missed throw to Vernon Davis against the Colts this past sunday.)
This signing has me drooling.
- it’s ya boy-eeeee!
by Waiting4JoshMorgan on Aug 17, 2010 2:19 AM PDT reply actions
westbrook
Not too excited about this signing. As soon as smith makes a bad throw to him, which we know he will, westbrook will get creamed trying to make a play for the ball and will receive another concussion and then will be done for good.
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Aug 17, 2010 3:56 AM PDT reply actions
Way too put a positive spin on thing's ...!!
Gotta love a woman that wear's knee pad's to work ...!!
Niners want to win the west
Dump alex smith, make a trade with Balitmore for qb troy smith and let him and nate davis compete for the job. Winner starts, the other is the backup, carr is 3rd string and around incase of an injury.
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