Golden Nuggets: No Craziness

by James Brady on Jan 15, 2011 3:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Well that came together rather quickly, didn't it? There was nothing crazy happening, no declined interviews and things of that nature. Jim Harbaugh went out and brought in the coaching staff that he feels comfortable with. I'm not all that comfortable with everyone from Stanford coming in like that, trying to recreate something perhaps - but there's really no arguing that there's some great minds at work here. We've got a few strong offensive minds in the building now, and that's huge for the 49ers. This team is probably the most talented in the division and pending a player who can bring it all together (quarterback), we should have the coaching in line to do what we need it to. I like these guys. Let's see what they've got. I'm doing these early so I can get some sleep, I'm exhausted and I'll be in a bit of a hurry. If you see anything I happen to miss, post 'em up on your own in the comments for everyone else. And here's some links. Enjoy, folks.

Vic Fangio, Greg Roman and Tim Drevno were added to the coaching staff yesterday. Nice how that all fell together, yeah? (PressDemocrat.com)

Drevno and Solari will be working together on the offensive line. I honestly did not expect that. I wonder if it will end up being a problem. (CSNBayArea.com)

Not only did the 49ers add a defensive coordinator, they added a defensive backs coach, Ed Donatell - and that's a name I'm aware of and respect. I like it. (SFGate.com)

Here's a little note regarding Jim Harbaugh's first quarterback. (PressDemocrat.com)

We gained some coaches - but we lost one too. Greg Manusky is in as defensive coordinator for the Chargers and I believe he'll do some good things there. (NFL.com)

According to Harbaugh, these assistant coaches he's brought in know how to win. That seems like it's a good quality. Ya know ... winning. (MercuryNews.com)

Offseason Q&A: Kyle Williams (49ers.com)

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The biggest upgrade..

is probably Donatell.

It could very well be that our problem at cornerback is not a lack of talent or speed, but coaching and assignments.

Maybe if the CBA is worked out soon enough for the normal minicamps to take place next year we’ll see Clements play like the top 5 corner we paid for, and we’ll see a breakout season for Mays and drastic improvement from Spencer.

by Ougadas on Jan 15, 2011 4:43 AM PST reply actions

Rec

by Vertigo on Jan 15, 2011 5:12 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

if you're actually expecting those things you're being a bit naive

If you see a breakout season from Mays it’ll be because he’s learned from his first season, not a new staff teaching him how to properly play. You’re not going to see “drastic improvements” on two vets like Spencer and Clements. They’ll play about the same ( which for Clements this year was ok, and Spencer was a little below ok )

The corners were rarely out of position, when they were beat it was just corners getting beat. It happens. The worst coverage came from the linebackers and safeties, who were often well out of position giving up easy 8 yard first down receptions on 3rd and 7.

by whistlingmountain on Jan 15, 2011 5:50 AM PST up reply actions

Well..

Expecting drastic improvements.. no.

But some improvements.. yes.

Even with the veterans.. you must realize that they’ve never had a competent coaching staff.

A great deal of our mistakes in the secondary are mental mistakes… the kind of thing that can be coached up… .even in veterans. Unless of course they take some hard headed attitude about knowing their job already and not needing any coaching.. in that case.. politely show them the door.

by Ougadas on Jan 15, 2011 6:01 AM PST up reply actions

Looks like Clements...

…won’t be back next season. The 49ers plan on asking him to take a pay cut if he wants to remain with the team, and judging from a statement he made near the end of the season regarding his contract situation, he’ll have none of it. I can’t find a link to the quote, but it was something along the lines of “I signed a contract, and I plan on honoring it.” Sounds noble enough, but we all know he’s worth nowhere near what he’ll be making next season. If good ol’ “double move” Nate won’t even entertain the idea, then good riddance to him.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Jan 15, 2011 7:13 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

his only spot next year will be at Safety. At least with the Niners.

wait til next year!

by Jaxson876 on Jan 15, 2011 11:35 AM PST up reply actions

They got beat by the double move.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 8:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I know...

…just pointing out that Nate might not be back next season. I realize our entire secondary had their fair share of mental blunders.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Jan 15, 2011 9:33 AM PST up reply actions

Does anyone know how far away we are to having a complete coaching staff ...

… i’ve heard they want too keep Rathman , Solari and Tomsula … is this a done deal …!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 15, 2011 7:22 AM PST reply actions

not officially...

…but according to all reports I’ve seen, the 49ers plan on keeping all of them.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Jan 15, 2011 7:29 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Answer to me own question ...!!

http://www.csnbayarea.com/01/15/11/49ers-coaching-staff-at-a-glance/landing.html?full_args=01/15/11/49ers-coaching-staff-at-a-glance/landing&blockID=391832&feedID=5936

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 15, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions

Fail

http://www.csnbayarea.com/01/12/11/Maiocco-Analyzing-Harbaughs-options-for-/landing_maiocco_v3.html?blockID=389805&feedID=5884

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by Edggy on Jan 15, 2011 11:44 AM PST up reply actions

Sh!t nevermind complete failure on my behalf ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Jan 15, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions

I love that we have TWO offensive line coaches!!

I can only imagine Solari will continue to teach fundamentals, while the new guy will teach the players some situation specific blocking schemes. I hear they can get complicated. DO YOUR HOMEWORK CHILO!!!

Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.

by goatfather on Jan 15, 2011 7:44 AM PST reply actions

Only thing I wonder...

is if that means Brown is out the door. Kinda liked him too

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 10:05 AM PST up reply actions

they should be twice as good now!

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 11:18 AM PST up reply actions

adam schefter

Saying if Miami hires Childress as OC he will almost certainly make a run at McNabb…

by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 15, 2011 8:29 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Grr! No!

LOL I want McNabb to be released and us to pick him up.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 10:06 AM PST up reply actions

no no no

No McNabb. Josh Johnson or Vince Young are much better options. If you haven’t seen the video posted below by Mangoman check it out. Josh Johnson is a BEAST in Harbaugh’s system.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 10:35 AM PST up reply actions

Ok but think of it this way

Would you rather have a guy like Johnson that’s been a backup his whole career and will cost like a 3rd or 4th rounder or Donovan McNabb who knows the WCO and has started for nothing but the money in his contract? If we could get him for a 5th or later or such I’d go for it. Vince Young worries me a good bit as far as we are going into the playoffs and all of a sudden he flips out and doesn’t make the game.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions

I will bring this name up again

I have seen josh johnson in 3 of his 4 career starts and I question his arm, looks like he floats some passes; it just looks like they are up there for ever. The guy I wonder about is Trent Edwards who seems to have all the things you would want in a QB but hasn’t really done anything either. I don’t know if thats cause he played for the bills or he just doesn’t make good decisions. I feel like he has more talent than any QB we can draft (he is only 27, 28 next year) (except maybe Locker but that is questionable) and he is a FA that has ran some form of the WCO. Under Harb it just seems like he could work out any problems he does have

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions

Would you want to go into next season...

with Trent Edwards as your starting QB? That’s the real question isn’t it?

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 11:18 AM PST up reply actions

I really don't want any of the FA's

that we have a realistic chance of getting. There isn’t one proven FA we have the possibility of getting except McNabb and he is old. Kolb,Orton, Johnson, Edwards, or any other name isnt proven to do anything at this point. Its a total crap shoot but if you have the abilities eveyone wants in a QB and know the system aren’t you that much further along in the game? Oh I forgot the head case VY he is semi established but can’t get him for obvious reasons of insanity.

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions

Neither do I

Except for Peyton Manning.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions

Lol

That’s why I made sure to say “realistic” chance

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 11:34 AM PST up reply actions

lol

I need to pay attention to details

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions

#7 for Kolb?

Saw 2 reports one saying the Eagles would consider a 1st rounder for Kolb. Another saying #7 and a 2nd or 3rd round pick in 2012 for Kolb and the Eagles 2nd round pick this year (#54?). Not a Kolb fan but I don’t know if this has been stated yet for all the Kolb fans out there

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 1:14 PM PST up reply actions

No way giving that up for Kolb

That’s akin to taking..I dunno …Alex Smith at #1

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 2:01 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

How do you give up at least a first round pick for someone that is unproven and from what I have seen doesn’t look good. I can’t even figure out why people want him

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 2:05 PM PST up reply actions

Josh Johnson

The article by Eric Branch tells a lot. Johnson was pretty much terrible until Harbaugh came along and installed a system that was QB friendly, then Johnson was a beast. Back in that same system I think he could do big things, I’d much rather the team give up a middle round pick for him than sign McNabb and see him perform like he did in Washington this past season. Shannahan rund a WCO and McNabb didn’t excell in it, that leads me to believe he won’t in SF either.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 12:00 PM PST up reply actions

I agree about McNabb

I have read the article on Johnson but I have also seen him as a pro and I doon’t know if he has the arm to be the answer or even the fill in. I watched every highlight real I could find college and pro and I kept seeing the same thing which was the ball hanging in the air for a long period of time. I don’t think he is the worst choice but I was wondering why Edwards name hadn’t been brought up at least on this particular page? He has a fast release, big arm, played in a WCO in college I believe, his still relatively young, and he has bay area ties. He is a FA so no need to give up a pic or big money. Just a thought I was throwing out there

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

Not a bad idea

Especially with Harbaugh’s ability to take good athletes and make them great QB’s. I wouldn’t be totally against this move, I’d rather see Edwards than McNabb… Then again, I’d rather see Manraj7 than mcNabb too.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 12:25 PM PST up reply actions

Lol

Yeah i just think Edwards has the skills he just needs to be molded and we have one of the best in the game to do mold a QB. Just seems like a good fit especially with Edwards being a Stanford guy (even if Harbaugh wasn’t coach).

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 12:34 PM PST up reply actions

I can dig it

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 12:38 PM PST up reply actions

Wouldn't be my ideal canidate but...

What do you think the chances of Donatell bringing Champ Bailey over are? He will be 33 in June, would it be worth it for a season or two?

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 8:37 AM PST reply actions

He said he wants to switch to Safety.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 8:54 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Yes, instead of Clements

Champ replaces Clements, we get a hot new rokkie CB. Champ and Ed Donnitelli teach the rookie, he eventually takes over for Champ while Champ goes to nickle and part-time safety roles for another year. Now we’re talking about a good backfield. Not great, not shut down, but good enough to not be a weakness anymore.

by Since79 on Jan 15, 2011 8:48 AM PST reply actions

that is pretty much what I was thinking. I see our options (if CBA gets done) as Champ, Nnamdi, and Carlos Rogers. Now that we have Donatell I wondered if he had any pull with Bailey, like you said having a vet. teaching the draft pick is what I would like to see

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 8:53 AM PST up reply actions

JJ is a really good corner and is 26.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 8:54 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I’ve heard he wants to stay with the bengals even if that means franchise tag, but that he is looking for a long term deal. I think Cromartie is overrated and don’t know if he is willing to leave the jets. Nnamdi hinted at wanting to stay in oakland, and to me that leaves the old man Bailey or Carlos Rogers who I like but he gets no hype with Hall playing opposite and no pash rush

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 8:59 AM PST up reply actions

I heard Bailey is probably staying.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 9:07 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah i heard that same thing but wondered if anyone thought that Donatell had any influence in bringing him here. Guess no one really knows that for sure

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 9:09 AM PST up reply actions

I can’t imagine why Nnamdi would want to stay in Oakland. His subtle hints and body language seem to indicate he wants out…Now if Al Davis decides to give him another record breaking contract, who knows what he’ll do. Nnamdi and a top-flight rookie CB…mmm, makes my mouth water. No homo.

Much easier, all-mighty Megatron, then attacking the real threat...The Autobots moonbase!!

by Brave Neander on Jan 15, 2011 9:37 AM PST up reply actions

I hear you

But I have seen things like this:http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2011/asomugha-would-love-to-remain-with-raiders-has-options/
he does leave it open still but sounds like he wants to go back. Trust me whe I hear he was a FA I thought exactly what you said

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 9:39 AM PST up reply actions

my bad

http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2011/asomugha-would-love-to-remain-with-raiders-has-options/

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 9:40 AM PST up reply actions

Sign Todd Mortenson!

Seriously, that story gives me hope we finally have the right guy in Harbaugh.

by Bigmouth on Jan 15, 2011 8:53 AM PST reply actions

Nice article on Harb's first QB

Amazing how he brought someone from disaster to on The NFL radar. And from div I-AA level no less. The man just seems to know how to bring out the best in QB’s. And I’m pretty confident he’ll be no different at the NFL level. Whoever he brings on I’m going to trust will be a decent choice.

That said, I hadn’t seen this until this morning, but for anyone who hasn’t seen them yet, you need to check out Josh Johnson’s college stats. There are really good reasons why I really think we should at least find a way to bring this guy onto the roster. He will likely come quite cheaply. Josh Johnson with the right coaching has a great chance to make some noise in the league. His former coach can help make that happen.

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by Mangoman on Jan 15, 2011 9:01 AM PST reply actions

Trust...

…has been kind of a scarce commodity these past few years. Nice to be able to have it again.

by Bigmouth on Jan 15, 2011 9:18 AM PST up reply actions

Wow, listen/watch this audio/video on Josh Johnson

This was at the 2008 East-West Shrine Game. But I’d say it’s pretty telling that we should bring this guy home!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NsOFsz_H4I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sITaJVOX0BQ&feature=fvw

Start tweeting Harb like crazy. Please trade for Josh! :)

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by Mangoman on Jan 15, 2011 9:25 AM PST up reply actions

Harbaugh has a real twitter?

by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 15, 2011 9:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

From what I undersand he does

There’s what I would say is a real one and a fake one. The real one is @JimHarbaugh. The only thing is it’s not updated with his current info and no tweets have been sent from it since November.

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by Mangoman on Jan 15, 2011 9:43 AM PST up reply actions

As I have said before, the fact it isn’t updated makes me think it’s definitely real. A faker would definitely have updated it after his appointment with the 49ers.

In the throes of a Jim Harbaugh man crush since 1/7/11

by LondonNiner on Jan 15, 2011 10:20 AM PST up reply actions

That's what a faker would want you to think....

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 11:19 AM PST up reply actions

I just tweeted The Niners account:

@SF_49ers To Coach Harbaugh. Please do what you can to bring Josh Johnson to our team. He needs to come “home”! youtube.com/watch?v=_NsOFs…

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by Mangoman on Jan 15, 2011 9:50 AM PST up reply actions

+1

Eric Branch is one of my favorite 49ers writers. I’m so happy Barber left.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 9:55 AM PST up reply actions

Your barber left? That would explain a lot. You’ve been looking a little unkempt of late, if you don’t mind me saying.

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by LondonNiner on Jan 15, 2011 10:19 AM PST up reply actions

Actually.

I’m going for the “homeless” look. I hear it’s all the rage with the kids these days.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 10:36 AM PST up reply actions

I agreed with this until you insulted Barber, who is a fantastic writer.

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by James Brady on Jan 15, 2011 12:57 PM PST up reply actions

Sorry if someone already posted this...

Stanfrancisco 49ers.

Had to do it.

by bcabbage on Jan 15, 2011 9:06 AM PST reply actions

lol more like stanford 49ers

"Winning means being unafraid to lose." – Fran Tarkenton

by Nelow on Jan 15, 2011 9:35 AM PST up reply actions

Or the

Stanfordy-Niners

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

That's a good one.

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

Love a good pun.

Wish I’d thought of it at the same time, but why are the dolphins in Miami looking a bit thinner these days? They’re on a Harb-free diet.

Only thought of that today when I saw someone above refer to Harbaugh as Harb. Gag is a bit out of date now.

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by LondonNiner on Jan 15, 2011 10:19 AM PST up reply actions

Harb Free diet

hahaha

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

2 OL coaches seems weird, but whatever Haurb wants

by mrg80 on Jan 15, 2011 10:13 AM PST reply actions

We haven't reached the bottom of this yet

by Vertigo on Jan 15, 2011 10:15 AM PST up reply actions

Josh Johnson looks pretty good!

Hope we can trade for him and get Asomugha or draft highest CB available. Bailey might be another good option if they can swing it. Like the Donnatel signing.

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by wellnesscoach on Jan 15, 2011 10:21 AM PST reply actions

I almost cried

with joy when I read this. Mortensen talked about why he liked watching Harbaugh’s team in the Orange Bowl this year:

Once they got in the second half and they knew the way Virginia Tech’s defense was responding to their formations and their personnel groups, they could create mismatches where they could create very big plays.

by McTee on Jan 15, 2011 10:37 AM PST reply actions

+1

I thought the same thing; “A coach that will make adjustments?!?!” I think I’m in heaven.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions

Too bad thats illegal in the NFL.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions

Huh?

What exactly is illegal in the NFL?

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 10:59 AM PST up reply actions

Adjustments

thats why we haven’t been doing it.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:10 AM PST up reply actions

Sorry maybe not enough coffee today or something

but what the heck are you talking about? A good team is built upon a team being able to make adjustments. That’s part of the reason Walsh set up the first 15 (?) plays to be scripted. That was as much to feel a team out and then make adjustments based on their response to those plays.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 11:21 AM PST up reply actions

It was a rip on Sing...

Halftime adjustments must be illegal in the NFL cause we never did it last year.

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions

Thank you

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:24 AM PST up reply actions

ahh ok why didn't you just say it was a joke

as was Sing’s game management at times!LOL

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 11:25 AM PST up reply actions

I thought it was obvious.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions

Obvious it was joke?

Or obvious we didn’t make adjustments?? Ha i kidd

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 11:31 AM PST up reply actions

both

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions

It's Obvious.....

….that Kellen Moore is overrated. Muhahahaha

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions

...

Do you want to burn in the hell of the banned?

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 12:30 PM PST up reply actions

....

you possess no such power, Moore lover.

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by return2greatness on Jan 15, 2011 12:40 PM PST up reply actions

LOL @ all of you infidels..lol

2011 season can't come quick enough..

by AzNiner on Jan 15, 2011 12:58 PM PST up reply actions

"What exactly is illegal in the NFL?"

Playing with only 10 men on the field.

by Ougadas on Jan 15, 2011 11:49 AM PST up reply actions

I think you can play with 10 men...

If you’re in the proper formation but a man short, I think it is legal. Just saying…

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 11:56 AM PST up reply actions

It is legal

A team did it after one of its starters died before the first game. They left that spot open as a show of respect.

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by manraj7 on Jan 15, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions

When was this?

Like the opening play of the game?

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions

Sean Taylor

The opening snap was played without his backup in his spot.
The Bills were jerks and ran a real play lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YW2jGnU18Q

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

Sean Taylor

was a very good safety for the Redskins before he was shot to death.

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 12:08 PM PST up reply actions

I remember that

But I didn’t see that actual play.

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 12:15 PM PST up reply actions

Remembers one play the Pats did

they told the refs early about it but had the WR off the field (I think) then he ran on the field and into the end zone to catch a pass by Vinatieri.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 12:16 PM PST up reply actions

That sounds incredibly cheap

Sneaking a guy in on the field off the sidelines?

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions

We are talking about the Pats remember

by Derek R. on Jan 15, 2011 12:21 PM PST up reply actions

That’s most definitely against the rules, as basically would have been lining up offsides or had to have intentionally run out of bounds. It’s more plausible that he walked on to the field just as they go set and the defense never noticed him and no one had responsibility for the guy, resulting in an easy TD.

by tarlinian on Jan 15, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah I forget what the specifics were

but it was a fun play to watch LOL

by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 15, 2011 2:02 PM PST up reply actions

Was a joke..

“I’d rather play with 10 people and just get penalized all the way until we have to do something else rather than play with 11 when I know that right now that person is not sold out to be a part of this team. It is more about them than it is about the team. Cannot play with them, cannot win with them, cannot coach with them. Can’t do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win.”

by Ougadas on Jan 15, 2011 12:05 PM PST up reply actions

LOL!!

Forgot about that… nice!

by agchee on Jan 15, 2011 12:16 PM PST up reply actions

maybe Sing meant "penalized" in the abstract sense

as opposed to technically drawing flags

by brundylop on Jan 15, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions

I think that’s what real NFL teams do too!

by McTee on Jan 15, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions

No way. NO WAY.

by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 15, 2011 10:44 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

ED DONATELL

BELIEVE IT OR NOT I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH EDDIE “D” AS WE CALLED HIM. HE WILL GET THE BEST OUT OF NATE “TO-LATE” CLEMENTS, SO FAR WE WASTED BIG BUCKS ON THIS GUY AND WE NEED TO KEEP DASHON CAUSE HE CAN LAY A PUNISHING HIT ON PLAYERS. AND WHAT WAS THE BEST NICKNAME FOR ANY 49ER SQUAD WE EVER HAD………………………….I VOTE FOR DWIGHT HICKS AND THE “HOT LICKS”, CAN YOU TOP THAT.

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