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49ers Roster: Who will be inactive on gamedays?

This has gotten some discussion by others, but I figured it was worth a front page post this morning. We have our 53-man roster mostly decided aside from perhaps one or two upcoming moves. What's more important than the 53-man roster though, is the 45 players who are active on gameday. We have a couple players who I believe won't be active all season, unless an injury takes place.

So without further ado, I'll get started by listing some players I believe will not be active on (most) gamedays.

QB Nate Davis - Davis shouldn't be active a single game this year. He's the emergency third string quarterback, which means if he ever plays, then the two quarterbacks in front of him cannot play. He does not count toward the 45 active players, so it's a safe bet, barring injuries, that we won't see him taking up an active spot at all this season.

OT Alex Boone - He's not a guy that's on the roster because of his immediate performance and contributions to the team. Boone is on the roster because the team really likes his potential and also because he likely would not survive on the waiver wire. Barry Sims is the guy who will be the swing tackle, and Boone will work hard to ensure that next year, the job is his.

CB Tramaine Brock - If he survives on the final fifty-three, I can guarantee he won't spend a single game active unless one of the other corners is hurt for a sizable amount of time. I can see him being active if Curtis Taylor plays and has a bad string of games.

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OG Tony Wragge - He's on the roster right now due to his ability to play center at a passable level with starter Eric Heitmann our for a few weeks. He'll probably be active for those weeks, but upon Heitmann's return, he either will be inactive or released from the roster.

OT Adam Snyder - I'm inclined to think Snyder will spend the first few weeks inactive due to Wragge being more proven at center. However, when Heitmann is back, I believe Snyder gets the nod over Wragge if one of them has to be cut. Still, likely won't be active until at least game four.

LB Diyral Briggs - Briggs may be active while Brooks is out, but as it stands he is the fifth outside linebacker on the depth chart and will have to make way for Travis LaBoy. If the team feels they need special teams help, however, there will likely be some shuffling as Briggs seems to have the most potential for that as far as our linebackers go.

S Curtis Taylor - I'm not sure what his role is on this team. Surely he'll be a special teamer, and might see the defense at times, but my line of thought is that Briggs is better on special teams, so when it comes down to it, Taylor may see more time on the inactive list.

WR Kyle Williams, CB Will James, C Eric Heitmann and LB Ahmad Brooks - They'll all spend time inactive to begin the season as they recover from injuries, but every one of these guys should return to the active roster as soon as they are healthy. Williams should be the first back, followed by James, Brooks and then Heitmann.

So I'm feeling our week one gameday inactive players will be Williams, James, Heitmann, Brooks, Davis, Snyder, Boone, Brock. If Brock is released, I would be inclined to change that to Diyral Briggs or Curtis Taylor.

Poll
Between the four, which two do you want active?
Snyder/Briggs
195 votes
Snyder/Taylor
64 votes
Wragge/Briggs
103 votes
Wragge/Taylor
29 votes
Briggs/Taylor (what?)
93 votes
Snyder/Wragge (uhhhhhh)
26 votes

510 votes | Poll has closed

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I know many people hate Snyder here

but I thought he did a decent job at G when he played there, and his “versatility” (I never really saw it, actually) probably keeps him active.

Somewhat related, I really think Heitmann going down gave Wragge the spot in place of Robinson….

by brundylop on Sep 5, 2010 6:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Why do you think that Snyder was a decent guard? He practically gave opponents a steak and a tweed jacket as he let them by to take down Alex.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

I voted for (what?)

I see Taylor and Briggs as core special team players as well as deep backups. Both are relatively fast for their size, pretty sure tacklers, and should be hungry. Taylor could be a McKillop-type gunner (as can Mays and Bowman). The 300-pound+ guys have a limited role on special teams, especially since “the wedge” was banned on kick returns.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 8:39 AM PDT reply actions  

Is Sims

equally effective at either tackle position?

by zacksf on Sep 5, 2010 8:59 AM PDT reply actions  

I believe so

He has been more effective as a pass blocker than a run blocker.

by Mood_Indigo on Sep 5, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

LT

At least last season. He played better there than he did previously at RT.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Sep 5, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

A very, very loud NO for Barry Sims at "either tackle position".

Sims is an OK LT, who played well at LT last year replacing Staley after his injury in a largely spread offense scheme. He does not strike fear into the hearts of speed rush DEs, but is an adequate run blocker. Sime has been notorious for 2-3 false starts per game over his entire career, but that was not a big problem last year. He is abysmally bad at RT (Oakland Raider experience, and our experience during 3 years of trolling for a starter at RT).

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quick question for you

Would you choose Snyder playing LT or RT over Sims? Not sure the way you mean this. Do you mean you don’t want him as a backup at all? Who would you put above Sims? Asking an honest question. To me (possibly wrong) Sims is a good backup at LT.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tackle backups

Snyder is currently the best backup choice at LT, and should be. What he lacks in speed he makes up for in veteran savvy. If he doesn’t do the 2-3 false starts per game thing, he is #1 backup. RT is more difficult. I think I go with Snyder if it is a game or two while Dixon recovers from a minor injury. If Dixon isn’t ready, I think we take a long look at Alex Boone for that slot.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dixon???

Did you mean perhaps Davis, Anthony Davis?

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 6, 2010 6:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think if the right tackle went down

they would put in Sims at LT and move Staley over to finish the game.

They're called RUNS for a reason.

by connie mack on Sep 5, 2010 10:00 AM PDT reply actions  

Nate Davis is

dead weight. Pick up Matt leinart for depth that can play now if needed.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 10:29 AM PDT reply actions  

lets see

Heisman trophy winner or a guy who cant read the playbook? duh.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nate can read the playbook; it just takes him much longer than most people.

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not a huge Davis fan. I like the upside and potential he has, though.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heisman

He and Troy Smith can join the annual luncheon with Ware, Torreta and Wuerffel. At this point I’d rather not have a Heisman winning QB on the roster.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Sep 5, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

Which do you prefer?

The QB who is slower at learning the playbook due to a learning disability and opted to spend time with his family and child during the off-season when he could have memorized more, or the QB who hung around the Hollywood crowd and partied when he could have learned the playbook? I’ll take Nate Davis, thank you, and I hope he impresses the coaches next year.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Personally I doubt the validity of Davis saying he “spent time with his family” this offseason. Jason Whitlock was pretty convincing when he was saying Davis was popping bottles of champagne as if he were on Peyton Manning’s deal in Indy this offseason. Partying like he had “already made it.” Davis has a lot of growing up to do. Not that I’m saying I want Leinart, but its probably safe to say Davis doesn’t exactly have his priorities straightened out himself…

by Rod Blogojevich on Sep 5, 2010 3:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Ha!

But, no.

Should I give reasons this time? Perhaps it would be a judicious action, and fairly economical given how little evidence Leinart has shown for any form of support.

My biggest complaint with such a decision would be my disagreement with your statement that Leinart could “play now if needed.” The man sat behind Kurt “Future Hall o’ Famer” Warner for two years and did not pick up the offense or basic skills for that matter. In no way could he come in and play.

Not only that, but I have serious trepidation over a Singletary-Leinart led team. With Leinart’s piss-poor attitude in Arizona, imagine the two of them. This, sir, be the stuff of nightmares.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

He has said that the pictures help a lot. He can read a playbook, though. Again, it just takes him a lot longer.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

You need to stop it.

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by James Brady on Sep 5, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whisenhunt

cant coach a qb. He never wanted Matt from the time he was hired. He is a lot better than advertised. Arizona is very cheap and they dont want to pay their players and Leinart was due for a big raise next year if he stuck. Look how many good players they let go to avoid pay raises. I watched him at USC and he was always a team player. He sat behind Warner like a good soldier and didnt complain. That cardinal team is a mess.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I honestly believe this has more to do with Leinart’s recent comments than money. Also his lack of ability to play professional quarterback.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

If you want to tout over-hyped USC rejects I suggest you become a Seahawks fan. At this point I’m starting to believe USC was severely overrated in the college ranks.

by bignerd on Sep 5, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

F Leinart

… and USC as a whole for that matter (see my avatar)

Tinman

by Tinman17 on Sep 5, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leinart is dead weight too

If Arizona doesn’t want him he must be useless.

by Pat Willie on Sep 5, 2010 10:44 AM PDT reply actions  

Arizona desnt want anyone they have to pay.

Thats there history thru the years. I think they are calling this year a washout unless D Andersons prayers are answered and he can throw a touch pass for once in his career.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Leinart takes a pay cut no matter where he plays—Arizona included. His play has not warranted “a big pay raise” as you wrote above. This has nothing to do with money.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

its always money

in Arizona. Of course he takes a paycut. thats one thing thats makes him attractive if Alex Smith has any problems. Remember Smith is not signed for next year so this is a good cheap way to get a look at a guy who may or may not be better than what we have now.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

Just above you said that Arizona released him because he was due a “big raise” next year. Now you claim that he would take a pay cut and be cheap. You contradict yourself. Is he worth a look at? Perhaps. I just don’t think the man has the talent or, more importantly, the drive to be a professional QB.

by WesHanson on Sep 5, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

He was due a

5m raise in 2011. Now that he is a free agent he will sign for less. That where his value increases to teams like the 9ers who are not completely settled at qb. If Sing brought him in he would know soon enough if Leinart had what it takes to be a 49er, and the cost would be in line with risk reward.

by rileyg1 on Sep 5, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

The 2 that best help ST

Along with being the back up Center while Heitmann is injured, I read that Wragge is a key blocker on ST (PA, FG and KO wedge). So he’s active plus the the player that grades out better in ST play.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Sep 5, 2010 10:54 AM PDT reply actions  

Not as impressive a skill set for Wragge on Special Teams as it might sound.

The KO wedge was banned by the NFL as of this year, so that is not a major skill, if it ever was. Backup guards and tackles do this on most team’s STs. Wragge snaps the ball (“Centers it”) on PAs and FGs. That is the job of whoever is the backup center. He is not a “key blocker” other than being there in the middle of things on FGs and PATs.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jennings does the snapping on ST. Wragge does interior blocking on PAT and FG. It shouldn’t be overlooked what an important role that is. Just being a lineman doesn’t make you good at it.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Sep 5, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

PS

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by MikeDv on Sep 5, 2010 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Interesting

Not sure at all that I agree with some. But..shrugs ok..really wanted to have Miller and Mitchell on at least PS but oh well.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Sep 5, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

PS roster

It will be interesting to see if we stay with our overflow from training camp or troll for a little new talent from the released players from other teams.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe that Nate Davis is going to be gone after this year.

Niners should be drafting a QB next year 2nd through 5th Rounds.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on Sep 5, 2010 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd drink to that.

I really don’t think Davis is for long. We’d be in trouble if he was handed starting duties and had to change the offense during his tenure. He’d be almost useless for first 1-2 years in the new system.

How many franchise/long term QBs are severely handicapped in there first years in a new offense to the point were they just can’t run it? None.

Nate Davis isn’t the answer if Alex can’t make the jump. It would be for the best if the Niners drafted one of those top-tier QBs coming out in 2011 if Alex can’t cut it.

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by Hoopers Judge on Sep 5, 2010 3:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I can agree to this.

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by James Brady on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will say that one player I wasn't crazy about when we drafted him was Dixon

…he sure showed me. I really like the way he played in preseason. He’s going to be a force to be reckoned with come 4th Quarter after Gore has shredded opposing defenses already.

We have 3 VERY solid running backs going in to the ‘10-’11 Season. If Westbrook can return to pro bowl form and stay healthy, the 49ers are set up very well at that position.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on Sep 5, 2010 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I really want Westbrook to be good again

He has been one of my favorite players in the NFL. And from what I saw of him last season, he should be able to return to form. He still averaged 4.5 yards per carry with a long of 25 yards and 7.2 yards per reception with a long of 34 yards. Those are not earth shattering numbers, but those are still good numbers from a guy who most thought was done. I think once he knocks all the rust off, he’ll be just as elusive.

I also agree that Dixon has been a pleasant surprise. Did not expect that from him.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 5, 2010 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Westbrook

It is clear that he has the NFL skills as a RB and adds being a very good pass receiver out of the backfield. It should be all about whether he can stay healthy as a #2 RB in our system. I hope so.

If I can chip in on Byham, he looks like an excellent 6th round draft pick as a blocking TE with better pass catching skills than we expected when we drafted him. He will never be Vernon Davis (a 1st round pick for a reason). It is very unusual for all 8 of your drafted players (9 if we count Ginn in lieu of our 5th round pick) to make the final roster. I think we did amazingly well in the 6th and 7th rounds. Hats off to Baalke.

by seafood lover on Sep 5, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very true

rare to keep all the draft picks (unless you had a small draft maybe). Byham looks like the player they have been looking for at TE. Getting him in the sixth just makes it even better.

by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 5, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

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