Golden Nuggets: Vic Fangio, Come On Down
by James Brady on Jan 10, 2011 3:01 AM PST
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Goooood morning, Niners Nation. Fooch said it best yesterday morning - Sunday would be a day of rest for us here on the site, and it was. I didn't get anything posted and we only had a few, but it was necessary. Now we can dive into the mucky bit of uncertainty that is the 49ers coaching staff and, really, the entirety of the 49ers roster. The quarterback position is the hot item to discuss it seems, and some names are already floating around. Thus far, I've heard Kevin Kolb, Vince Young and Donovan McNabb, who probably aren't bad candidates. I admit I need to read up more on Kolb, but I see nothing to indicate that McNabb has anything left to give. A year ago I'd have wanted him, not anymore. Vince Young is an interesting prospect but ultimately a terrible idea - as I said yesterday I believe most statements about "cancers" bad influences in the locker room are overstated but I do not think this is one of them. Jim Harbaugh's first project does not need to be Vince Young. I would rather have Randy Moss and Terrell Owens in here than Young. Here's your links, of which there are not many. Enjoy.
Vic Fangio is a possibility for the 49ers defensive coordinator position, and if you want an example of what to expect pending his hiring, you need only look at Dom Capers of the Green Bay Packers and the way he utilizes the 3-4 defense, which I imagine the 49ers will be sticking with for 2011. I like Fangio and would consider him to be a good man for the job. (SacBee.com)
In case you didn't hear about it, 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky interviewed with the Carolina Panthers for their presently vacant head coaching position. You hear that, Steve Ross, "vacant?" (CSNBayArea.com)
Well, provided you didn't know this already, Jim Harbaugh is not Bill Walsh. Shocker, right? Purdy feels the need to insult your intelligence with this piece that would be very informative if not for completely underestimating the entirety of the 49ers fanbase. (MercuryNews.com)
Four former 49ers made the 2011 Hall of Fame finalist list, but the two that really mattered did not. (Examiner.com)
Here's three impressions from the chronicle regarding Jim Harbaugh. I have to laugh a little when I read impression number two. Harbaugh did not immediately want the power described, and if he did, he would not have put pen to paper. I agree about Trent Baalke not relinquishing power with any bit of ease, but I don't think there will be many disagreements between these two. (SFGate.com)
Did you root for the Seattle Seahawks when they played the New Orleans Saints? I wouldn't say I rooted, but I felt a good amount of pride when they eventually did win. I always "root" for the NFC West come playoff time, though I'm probably not going to be doing so in the future, what with the treatment I got over at Field Gulls when I congratulated them and told them it was a great game. (ESPN.com)
Yesterday on Niners Nation
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Nnamdi Asomugha To Become A Free Agent: Let The 49ers Chatter Begin!| Fooch
Sunday Afternoon NFL Playoff Schedule: Eagles vs. Packers | Fooch
2011 NFL Hall of Fame finalists announced: Eddie DeBartolo Jr and Roger Craig don't make the cut | smileyman
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Wouldn't that be great if Larry FItzgerald couldn't get a deal worked out with Arizona? I think so. Tickled pink that the Rams blog is recognizing the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as a serious thing - while noting that Seattle may not be a pushover next season. I beg to differ, they'll finish even worse than 7-9, though with the schedule the NFC West is facing next year, I wouldn't be surprised at a 6-10 division winner! #settingnewbars #whyamidoingthisimnotontwitter
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Cancer
I hate that the word ‘cancer’ has crept into journalism as an adjective for a disenfranchised player. This is not aimed at James, who uses it here only in reference to its topicality in the wider press, but I would say that its use is (a) an insult to anyone who has lost their life to cancer or their families and (b) a particularly crass way to describe any human. Maybe Hitler was a cancer; Vince Young isn’t, no matter how much bother he causes in a locker room.
In the throes of a Jim Harbaugh man crush since 1/7/11
I wish it wasn't used as well, which is why I usually throw quotes around it to ...
… show that it’s someone else’s terminology and not my own, but I was just too tired last night and forgot. I usually do it, though.
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Yep – I knew you weren’t using it, more reporting that it was being used. Horrible word though. I’ll get off my high horse now however!
In the throes of a Jim Harbaugh man crush since 1/7/11
We can say it's a virus
It contaminates the other parts of the organism by being in contact with them.
Well i guess it can still be considerated hurtful for HIV victims and other nasty virus.
We could still call them connards finis (site decorum doesn’t work for french swearing does it? ;) )
I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU SAID BUT I'M PRETTY SURE I'M OFFENDED
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Well it's simply stated as such ...
…Vous les connaissez ?!
mais si… allé essayez d’les remettre… ah ! c’est bon ?!
Mais ouiii !!! tous ces connards finis qui hurlent en boite juska s’en péter les cordes vocales… ouaaaais !! le fameux “PO…PO…LO…PO…PO…PO…PO…”
ouaaais… ils vous fait bien chier aussi celui la hein ?!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
1. Just because the term might be factual – a virus contaminates other parts of an organism – doesn’t mean it isn’t emotive and hurtful.
2. My understanding of connards finis is that it simply like calling someone a jerk, but a ruder version thereof. It’s not the same meaning as ‘a cancer’ which implies a negativity of character, an element of malice, rather than just being a fool.
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You’re a jerk.
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You’re a group of words I’ve never heard of before, and I’m telling my girlfriend on you.
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Be careful ...
… once she knows I exist she’s likely to finis with you.
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You wanna get warned again?! :]
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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In the throes of a Jim Harbaugh man crush since 1/7/11
lol
if we consider the expression “we’re all in the same ship”, the ship is the team
So guys like that are Termites.
Well if anyone took a roof on his face because of this insects he may be offended, but i think it’s highly unlikely.
And afterall they are not much more than insect, little creatures unaware of the world around them, self centered on their immediate needs.
I should get some sleep, the late games yesterday, with the beer i drank have me really tired today ;)
Hmmm ...
… you’re sure it was just beer yesterday buddy?!
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I understand what you mean
I never thought anyone ever meant to use it in a manner to lessen the ‘weight’ of the word at all, with regards to the disease. I definitely understand people have had personal experiences with the disease, and when people are reading sports, they want an escape from that sort of business. I just don’t know how you separate it from words like virus, blight, affliction, etc. In the context of the discussion, I don’t think harm is intended. But I definitely understand and respect your point.
I don't know about Kolb but the price seems high
I’m not sure i’m comfortable giving away 2 first rd draft pick.
I am not totally opposed to Kolb when it all comes down to it.
But I am not at all comfortable with giving away a single first round draft pick, let alone two. I’d go as high as second if I had to, but at that price I’d rather get Kyle Orton.
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Exactly what i'd give too
I spoke yesterday about it with a friend who’s an eagle fan. I was shocked when he talked about a first rd pick, but when he told me it was actually 2 1st rd pick… i couldn’t believe it.
he may be good, but we don’t know that for sure.
I'll feel comfortable with whatever decision Harbaugh makes with a QB
pretty sure he knows what he wants too. Going to be interesting to see which direction they go.
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I agree with you 100 %
Londoniner regarding cancer being used so openly in journalism with disregard to all those who have, had, or passed away from the disease. I think the Kevin Garnett / Charlie Villavineuva incident brought to this issue to light and I hope soon enough most sports jounalist will take notice. It’s an issue close to heart since recently I’ve lost family members to cancer.
by Ador08 on Jan 10, 2011 4:51 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I noticed your kind of new here, so just letting you know to make sure and use the “reply” feature under each post to keep things less convoluted.
And like I said above, I agree with these sentiments. I don’t truly think that that it’s an honest disregard to people affected by the disease, but I do understand how it can be viewed that way, and whenever I use it, I usually try and make sure it’s noted that it’s not my terminology and the best way for me to reference it is with that word. Either way, I recently lost my grandmother to cancer as well, so I know how it is, but my best advice is to keep a tough skin about, I edited it.
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Appreciate the gesture
but wasn’t a comment directed at you if you did percieve it that way. Just a general thought on the subject. Didn’t have have to edit the nuggets for today my good man and yes I will use the reply button from here on, thanks.
by Ador08 on Jan 10, 2011 5:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Trade for Kolb
Kobl already has experience in the WCO. He’s someone Andy Reid and the rest of the Eagle players believed in throughout the offseason before he went down the 1st week of the season. He should be the target and it’ll probably take a 2nd round pick and another pick or two.
by BigWorm on Jan 10, 2011 5:33 AM PST via mobile reply actions
But what if the asking price is two first rounders? That's what they'll try and get first.
If we’re the team that bites that early, I’ll flip out.
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They're starting high
Basic Tactis. they’re starting high, if Baalke is a good negotiator, he should get what he’s really worth.
not even sure he likes Kolb
but I do know that he can spot QB talent and that’s something we haven’t had in a long time. I would be more likely to believe that he will spot someone who won’t be as well known and will come with a much smaller price tag but will end up fitting in nicely.
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Kolb in limited time has looked really good
But two first rounders is pretty much saying he’s a sure fire pro bowler from here on and I don’t know about that
by Ador08 on Jan 10, 2011 6:02 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Agree.
You spend a second round pick on a guy who could be good. You spend a first round pick on a guy who should be good (ie, in the actual draft). Kolb could be good.
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I thought I might share my story why Marshawn Lynch's mom loves me
When I was working for a mobile provider a few years ago, a cell phone salesman, I had a customer come in. She was a heavyset woman that came in with a friend, both being short stature and very dark skinned. The first thing this woman said as she walked through the door was, “Yes, my boy plays football”. I have heard this before, usually some special teamer holding on to a roster spot by the skin of his teeth. The woman had damaged her cell phone. To open the account we needed the password, one the first ring from my store phone a man answered the phone. I couldn’t understand a word he said and Mother got the password without having to ask twice. As I opened the account I saw it was Marshawn’s.
I acted like it was no big deal. They didn’t have insurance so Mom had to buy the phone for the whole retail price. She was quite upset, but she did not hesitate to spend the extra money. To put her at ease I used my quick wit and dry humor while showing her the new functions that this phone had other the other. She wasn’t buying the charm, so I told her the phone was almost as tough as her boy was going into the endzone last Sunday. Her face begin to shine as I told her how great of a player Marshawn was (rookie year in Buffalo) and how we missed him here in Cali. With a big smile she asked if I wanted Marshawn’s autograph as she always carried them around in here car. I said of course. When she came back I asked HER to autograph the pictures. I said that football is easy, being a mother is the most important thing in the universe. Needless to say, she would eat out of my palm.
After buying cases, car chargers, a bluetooth for herself and her friend. They left the store waving to me saying I was a wonderful young man. My co-workers had no idea what a Marshawn was but were impressed with my hustle. The Lynch run repeated on NFLN reminded me of this story which I now share with you.
Yo Ninjames
What did they say to you at Field Gulls?
by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 10, 2011 7:24 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I congratulated them and told them it was an enjoyable game, good for the NFC West.
A few of them were accommodating, but there were a couple that were just being douchebags. One of them said Niners Nation was synonymous with “loser.” So, I won’t be treating them with any respect in the near future.
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They really didn't say anything
One fan made a ‘Fan Dumb’ joke in their victory thread. They may have said other things in other threads, or had posts deleted, but that’s the only one I saw. Another fan noticed Ninjames’ comment also and was like “wait, we only had one guy say something rude, and everyone else was nice”.
Here is the comment link:
http://www.fieldgulls.com/2011/1/8/1923766/postgame-seahawks-win#56397133
I don’t know what you expected Ninjames. It’s the internet. There will be rude people. I thought they were quite nice actually. Looks like much ado about nothing.
And I also saw the losers comment
He apologized. TBH, I don’t know if you really needed to bring up the whole “justifying re-seeding” argument, when they did hear that business all week. I don’t see anything outside of in-the-moment passion that the Hawks fans put up.
Re-seeding was not a knock against the Seahawks and it's not my fault they are not mature enough to realize that.
I was very humble and very nice, and they responded like children. I was also noting the way there were treating the Cardinals fan who congratulated them.
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From my Twitter, because I think it's decent Nuggets discussion :]
Ravens need to win the Super Bowl this year. It will be a Peyton-Eli scenario where Jim Harbaugh gets jealous of John, leads #49ers to SB.
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by James Brady on Jan 10, 2011 8:13 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Does anyone have that lovely little mpeg of the guy smashing his keyboard until his face goes all bloody – I know it gets posted on NN from time to time and I need it to make a point in my office?
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Subject Line - Posting .gif because this isn't likely to fill up.
AND AS A BONUS (Providing you are looking for computer “rage” )
AND
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while you're in the vault
I’m looking for that Hitler YouTube about the 9ers. Anybody have a link?
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Would you be looking for this?
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Immense
Thanks buddy.
How do I now email that to someone? When I save it locally it just saves as a still.
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Be sure you’re saving it as a .gif file, and if you are and it’s still displaying as a still, that’s just on your end and you have some backwards computer that doesn’t natively display .gif files and tries to open them in something other than Internet Explorer!
Saving it and attaching it to an email should display it correctly. Course, you could always copy this web link http://www.blogcdn.com/www.urlesque.com/media/2010/11/2.gif and they can click it to see it.
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Thanks bud.
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by LondonNiner on Jan 10, 2011 10:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
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