49ers reportedly release rookie returner LeRoy Vann

Hate to see the young guys leave like that after all the work they’ve put in. I hope he gets picked up somewhere!

But all that was against less talented players in college. I don’t think he could do that against NFL players. One down 26 more to go…..McKillop was a true loss, that one bothered me……Cowboys TE Phillips out for season will ACL tear. Alot of knees getting blown out this year…..I just hope we don’t lose anyone else in the ever-so-meaningful preseason.

That bandwagon ride sure sucked.

who picks him up and in which preseason game will he have a TD return?

because he offered potentially KR and PR, something on which a premium was placed this off-season. I know he struggled early in catching punts, but are there really no other guys who offered less than Vann? What about the guys we never hear anything about, who don’t even get reps? What about the 12 TE’s?

I would have loved to see what he can do even if it was for a couple preseason games. It just shows in a big way how The NFL separates the men from the boys. I still hope he ends up somewhere in the league or even in the UFL or CFL and gets some good professional playing time to hone his skills.

That said, the return game is taking shape now and is looking pretty good. I hope K Williams gets the majority of the PR duties in preseason and doesn’t cease to impress!

Ginn, Williams and R.Smith the only PR’s, Smith came later on.

Heitmann getting treated on sideline

Burnett just got carted off the field with a non-contact injury to knee…yipes…

some scouting stuff I found:

Kevin Basped – Nevada (HT: 6-4½ – WT: 258 – 40: 4.75)
Projection: 6th Round

Positives: First team All-WAC in 2008 with 50 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and three forced fumbles… Good initial burst off the snap, solid overall speed to beat the outside shoulder of OTs… Displays good lateral movement and playing balance to and make some plays down the line against the run… Can make plays against small, elusive ball carriers… Good closing speed, can be a hard-hitter when given a lane to gain momentum, can knock the ball loose… Has the athleticism to be productive if he adds some bulk, rarely flashes full potential.

Negatives: Production fell slightly in 2009 (32 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks) because of a nagging knee injury… Lacks a repertoire of pass-rushing moves, tends to only utilize speed and occasionally a spin move… Lanky build, does not have the bulk to hold up at the point of attack as a defensive end, will struggle to disengage from NFL linemen… Inconsistent leverage and technique… Does not use his long arms well enough to keep linemen off his frame… Lacks strength for the bull-rush… Takes inconsistent angles to ball carriers, tends to lunge for tackles… Raw, far from contributing to an NFL roster… Effort and intensity had been questioned from Nevada coaching staff… Bit of a surprising decision to give up a year of eligibility and declare for the draft.