Golden Nuggets: Take It Easy

by James Brady on Aug 9, 2010 3:01 AM PDT in 49ers Links

Morning everyone, Ninjames here. Sorry the Nuggets were a bit late yesterday, but you'll get over it, right? Anyway, we had some actual football yesterday. Well, kind of - if you can call anything the Dallas Cowboys do "football", then yes, there was some of that yesterday. I guess they did win, though. I didn't watch the whole game because I was busy doing other things but all-in-all, it feels good to have football back. I can't wait for the 49ers' first game, even the preseason. I just want to see some football right now. I want to see this team go out and start dominating on fools. Anyway, I have some links, not as much as the past days and I might be just a little late again but you should get over it, methinks. Here's the links, folks.

The 49ers signed another wide receiver. I don't think he's going to factor into much of anything for the 49ers. (SacBee.com)

Barros asks some of the defensive lineman what they think about Mike Iupati. Liking some of those answers. (SacBee.com)

Here's some players who are possibly on the decline. No Zeigler on the list? I'm happy! (PressDemocrat.com)

Here's some notes and some questions on Alex Smith. (MercuryNews.com)

Barber also put together a list of players on the rise. Where's Ziggy?! (PressDemocrat.com)

The team took the day off yesterday - probably a good idea considering the injuries. (CSNBayArea.com)

Mike Iupati has shown he's a quick leaner. That makes me happy, he's the starter for sure. (SacBee.com)

Anthony Davis is comfortable on the first team. Good stuff. (SFGate.com)

Yesterday On Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Perfect Indeed (Ninjames)

49ers Training Camp: Returning to the back-up running back battle (Fooch)

Alex Smith and the upcoming preseason games (Fooch)

What's Your Confidence Level For Joe Nedney? (Ninjames)

49ers sign WR Kevin Jurovich (Fooch)

2010 NFL Hall of Fame Game Open Thread (Fooch)

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

7:00 a.m. 49ers training camp: I do believe it's a game week! (Fooch)

11:00 a.m. Fantasy football post from Fooch? (Fooch)

2:00 p.n. What's Your Confidence Level For Mike Singletary? (Ninjames)

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I'm excited..

About Kyle Williams.. He may flash greatness during preseason.. Dez whooo?? lol

by StevenC on Aug 9, 2010 3:10 AM PDT reply actions

Poor Phil

I can’t believe what jerks people are to Phil Barber. I guess thats whats great about the internet huh? People not only say things they never would in person because of the anonymity, but they seem to believe that everyone else really wants to know what they think. (I know I know, no one cares what I think, but at least I’m not a jerk) I think Phil is doing fine for a new guy. How long did it take MM to build up his relationship with all things niner? Phil doesn’t know as much about the niners, but he seems to know football. He does sometimes seem a little lackadaisical, but if I had a bunch of ingrateful morons spewing site decorum all over my website, I might not feel really motivated to provide for them either. What does everyone else think about poor Phil?

by Gmcgee on Aug 9, 2010 4:58 AM PDT reply actions

Phil is the best of the bloggers right now.

Maiocco doesn’t feel like a blog anymore and Barrows is solid as always. Sam Lam is really good and Dan Brown is good, and Kawakami’s articles about the Niners at this point in the offseason have been mostly quality stuff, as odd as that sounds.

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by James Brady on Aug 9, 2010 5:23 AM PDT up reply actions

I agree

and I told Phil as much the other day. He’s humble, which I like. He’s not trying to “big time” anyone or be the scoop guy. He knows his role and he does a good job. He’s also real nice and answers a lot of questions (though Sam Lam answers like ALL of my questions!).

I’m selling Barrows stock right now. He’s solid, but seems to be lacking some of the endearing qualities lately…just kinda showing up and doing his job.

Maiocco is becoming a breaking news guy and I read his stuff because of how close he is with the organization…but his opinions on players that don’t come attached to something he knows from the inside, well I don’t bother with those.

I have to say I don’t read Brown, Kawakami, Lynch or Ratto unless someone tells me I gotta read this article/post.

The one thing I’m tired of is reading two posts that are the same with slightly different wording. It’s like they sit in the trailer and talk about it and write the same stuff. Give me something different, added to what you know the other guy is going to write about (since it’s competitive). Barber does that, and Sando’s coverage the few days he was there was great.

I wish Sando or someone similar (really, I wish it was Sando) could be more of a 49ers writer and not bother with the other 3 pathetic teams (did I write that out loud?)

"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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by Tre9er on Aug 9, 2010 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Sando

Used to be a Seahawks beat writer, so if he would cover one team, it’s obvious which one it’d be.

Anyway, Sando’s job is to cover all 4 teams… and honestly, I don’t feel like he could add that much to what’s already out there.

by brundylop on Aug 9, 2010 6:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I know

but I thought his coverage of the days he was at camp was great. He gave insights moreso than just observations and seemed to be paying attention to things other than just how many snaps and who was involved in which play, but more of how someone looked, what sense he got from them, etc. It was refreshing, and I’ve been a Sando detractor in the past.

"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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by Tre9er on Aug 9, 2010 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions

this Dan Brown piece is great

Makes you love Singletary, or at least makes me giddy about what he’s doing…

http://www.mercurynews.com/49ersheadlines/49ers/ci_15714898?nclick_check=1

"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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by Tre9er on Aug 9, 2010 6:51 AM PDT reply actions