Golden Nuggets: Good news, bad news ... I love news
by James Brady on Sep 7, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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Good morning everyone. We had ourselves some news yesterday, how about that? I honestly wasn't expecting things to happen yesterday, I'm not sure why. But I did have one of my wild theories ring true again, despite the fact that most people thought it wasn't a possibility. Heck, I even got an email to the affect that my theory wasn't quite on par with reality. Yes, the intro to the Nuggets is one big, fat "I told you so!" You love me, each and everyone of you, and the feeling is mutual, so I'll gloat a little bit whenever I get a chance. Either way, it's a bittersweet gloating, as it wasn't necessarily something I wanted to happen, just something I knew could happen. Anyway, we've got some links for you and a full day of posting here at Niners Nation. Enjoy.
As noted, the 49ers released quarterback Nate Davis. Shortly after doing so, they signed free agent QB Troy Smith. I'm neutral about the way this went down. I like Troy Smith a lot, and was lobbying him, but I still was fond of Davis' potential; it's something hard to let go of. (SB Nation Bay Area)
Will the 49ers regret cutting Nate Davis? No, I don't think so. I disagree with some of the wording in this piece as well, but that's neither here nor there. (SFGate.com)
There's no question as far as Troy Smith's commitment goes. This is good, and I've always liked the guy. (CSNBayArea.com)
Patrick Willis' best football has yet to come. Oh my God, the thought of a vastly improved Willis is better than ... well, it's better than afternoon delight, let's leave it at that. (49ers.com)
Ahmad Brooks is expecting a week two return, and will be the emergency inside linebacker if an injury occurs. We'll have more on that later today. (CSNBayArea.com)
Here's another post about the Smith signing, with a cool video involving Ted Ginn. (SacBee.com)
Is the 49ers defense more aggressive/going to be more aggressive? You bet your [site decorum] it is/will be! (SFGate.com)
How the 49ers lost Nate Davis and how Nate Davis lost the 49ers. (MercuryNews.com)
The thing that scares me most about our week one matchup with the Seattle Seahawks: the fact that our rookie offensive linemen are in for a very loud welcome to the NFL. (MercuryNews.com)
Michael Robinson was a hot commodity when he was cut. There was most definitely more teams than the three listed interested in his services. (SacBee.com)
This is a cool article about Anthony Dixon and his brother, who is currently a baseball player in the A's farm system. (MercuryNews.com)
Phil Barber is moving on from 49ers coverage at the Press Democrat. When he first took over for Maiocco, I was not pleased for the first few days. I didn't like the fact that his entries were mostly links and things of that nature (go figure), but he picked up pace and offered some good insight, kept in good contact with his readers on his blog and on Twitter, and I can only hope his replacement fills his shoes as well as he filled Maiocco's. Best of luck to Phil in his other coverage with the PD. (PressDemocrat.com)
Yesterday On Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: DON'T PANIC! (Ninjames)
What does Michael Robinson do for the Seahawks? (Ninjames)
49ers CB Tramaine Brock: Time to get to know our new cornerback (Fooch)
49ers Coach Mike Singletary Press Conference (Fooch)
I Got a Golden Ticket! (urnext)
49ers reportedly set to release quarterback Nate Davis (Ninjames)
49ers sign free agent quarterback Troy Smith (Ninjames)
Today On Niners Nation (All times pacific and subject to change)
7:00 a.m. Are the 49ers better off with Troy Smith in place of Nate Davis? (Ninjames)
11:00 a.m. NFC West Preview: The St. Louis Rams (Smileyman)
2:00 p.m. Ahmad Brooks' return and transcript from Coach Singletary (Ninjames)
4:30 p.m. TBD (Ninjames)
Evening TBD (Ninjames)
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Didn't know about Phil Barber
Have you seen some of the comments on his blog? A couple of people are criticising him and rubbishing the very honest reasons he seems to have given. One person even suggests a ScottMc type scenario (rumours which are in themselves unproven). Aren’t people horrible on the internet. It’s a free world – people can choose their job and their employer. He owes nothing to anyone and didn’t even have to give the reasons he gave.
There was one funny comment on Phil’s blog though – someone suggesting he might get picked up by the Seahawks!
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
Can't blame him
There was a time when I had to cut back my work and change jobs because I had a two year-old at the time. Some things are more important.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 7, 2010 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Having worked with Phil this entire offseason at training camp, the travel from Napa to Santa Clara was a very hard thing for him. He said that it just wasn’t worth it. He loved to cover the 49ers, but it was very difficult for him with family and travel. I knew that he was going to step down eventually and I am glad that he was able to find a replacement.
Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner
That's my site. Check it out!
The power of anonymity over the internet is staggering.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
The staggering power of the internet is anonymous.
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 7, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Troy smith takes over.
I think Troy Smith becomes are back up this ye.
V Hink L
by VHinklejr on Sep 7, 2010 4:57 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
no, that'd be Carr
for now
Alex Boone WON'T survive on the PS...in fact, he wont even clear waivers.
Let's talk on Twitter
Troy Smith
As a Buckeye who watched Troy for 4 years I’m glad to see him get a chance with my favorite team. I think he has a much better chance here. On the other hand from the few times I’ve seen him with the Ravens it seems he has never quite recovered from the National Championship debacle against Florida. He’s become heavy legged and lost the scrambling ability that was an important part of his game.
That being said, as much as I liked the potential of Nate Davis, Troy Smith is an immediate upgrade with the potential of taking the number 2 job from David Carr later in the year. He’s got a good arm and maybe can knock some sense into Ted Ginn.
Troy Smith
what got him cut from Baltimore? Wondering what he needs to work on that caused him to be released…quite a fall from grace going from projected starter a few years back to being released.
Alex Boone WON'T survive on the PS...in fact, he wont even clear waivers.
Let's talk on Twitter
I haven't researched this yet
but I believe in Troy’s rookie season, Brian Billick was the coach. With the coaching change, they drafted Flacco, who then became the starter. From there, Troy does not sound like he’s been a pain but still wanted out so he could have a chance to become a starter somewhere.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 7, 2010 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions
actually
Smith was the starter Flacco’s rookie year but had tonsilitis (I believe it was tonsilitis) in the preseason and thus Flacco had to play. By the time Smith recovered Flacco had put on a show. Of course Smith could have played worse than Flacco even if healthy, I don’t know what would have happened had he not gotten sick but that’s how he fell from the starting lineup.
Alex Boone WON'T survive on the PS...in fact, he wont even clear waivers.
Let's talk on Twitter
I forgot about the illness
Thanks for adding that part. Still, Troy has upside and while he has not done much yet, I think he has a chance to become a starting QB unlike Davis.
by ZeroOneInfinity on Sep 7, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
that's the main reason
I was hoping Coach Sing would do that as well, but he wanted to make sure that A. Smith gets every opportunity to be successful. Plus that turning a player around thing is working for him. So why not ride it out a little longer. When you draft a QB in the first 3 rounds you are attached to that player. Your career as a head coach is depended on his career as a legitimate Pro Bowl caliber QB. He fails, you fail and your fired.
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
Easy
New Coach. New Quarterback. The situation just happens like that sometimes. A lot of players have to look at the situation one year ahead before they sign contracts. Two examples Redskins and Seahawks
Okay! Enough small talk let's get this division!
The crap i have to listen too ...
… just to here Montana , O " boy …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's juz my game ...!!
How old is Troy Smith?
too busy to look it up
Alex Boone WON'T survive on the PS...in fact, he wont even clear waivers.
Let's talk on Twitter
Don't like it at all!
But I accept your “I told you so” nin after I commented that your Nate Davis theory was due to a serious lack of sleep.
Troy Smith was a great college quarterback… That’s all I have to say about that.
Tinman
Holy moly....
Niners cheerleaders on Minute to Win It…..and the one is competing and rocking it (and she looks pretty darn good too lol)….It will be continued tomorrow evening….just fyi
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