Who do you want to replace Braylon?
by GB9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:09 AM PST
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PrintBraylon had a disappointing stint with the 49ers. He takes a lot of criticism on NinersNation, but never really got to full strength after his knee surgery. He was a stand up guy while on the 9ers and I wish him the best.
His departure, and Delanie Walker's injury, leave some open spots on the roster. Who do you want the 9ers to get?
I'm excited about who the 9ers might sign and will await another great decision by Harbaalke. Will it be a grizzled veteran like TO or Randy Moss? Will it be almost-contender like Mike Sims-Walker? Someone from our Practice Squad, or perhaps there is someone on another teams practice squad with untapped potential just waiting for a chance to play.
After the jump, there are 5 intriguing players on other practice squads and poll for who the 9ers should pick up:
Dorin Dickerson, WR/TE 6-2 230 4.4 40, Patriots: Dickerson was regarded as one of the best tight end prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. He was drafted by the Texans in the seventh round. He is a versatile and talented athlete with experience at WR, RB, QB, DB, KR, LB.
Aldrick Robinson, WR 5-10 176 4.43 40, Redskins: A wide receiver at Southern Methodist University where Head coach June Jones called him the fastest player he has ever coached. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Chase Coffman, TE 6-6 257 4.78 40, Cincinnati: Coffman was drafted by the Bengals in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was highly regarded coming out of Missouri where he showed great hands and was productive in receptions, yards, and TDs.
Tori Gurley WR 6-5 230 4.5 40, Packers: Gurley known more as a physical possession wide receiver was signed as a UDFA by the Packers out of South Carolina. He led the Packers in pre-season receptions with 9 catches. He excelled in high school in both football and basketball.
Isiah Williams WR 6-2 205 4.38, Seahawks: A 2009 undrafted free agent who initially signed with the Ravens out of Maryland. His college coach said he had more talent than Darius Heward-Bey. He's been with a lot of teams already and yet to find a coach that coax the results out of him.
I'd like to see them get Gurley and either bring up Konrad Reuland or get Coffman or Dickerson.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.
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Both Tori Gurley, Konrad Reuland, get rid of Norris as well. This what I want to see happen!!!!!!!!!!
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Dec 27, 2011 11:34 AM PST reply actions
For one game, assuming KW will be good for the playoffs, Hastings/Matthews is fine
But if the team expects to still be lacking in the playoffs, I’d expect someone like MSW. Just please, NO TO or Randy Moss.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Dec 27, 2011 12:18 PM PST reply actions
Sims Walker got cut from the RAMS. Dude effing sucks
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Take Aldrick Robinson off the list
Redskins just released Ryan Rorain and promoted Alrdrick.
Since a big part of the issue was clearly Braylon not getting enough practice reps with Alex ...
… isn’t it sort of silly to bring someone in from outside the organization?
+1
Alex Smith is my homeboy.
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
it seemed to be more from a combination of injury and lack of effort
Their chemestry was just fine in preseason
by Andrew9erfan on Dec 28, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
Hastings / Matthews
Every time Jamie Dukes says something enlightening and informative about football Jerry Rice and I mount up on our flying grizzly bears and claim pirate treasure from the moon. That's how often it happens.
that's why we have them on the squad
with the hope that they can become contributors. They are the best bet.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
I like Coffman
Niners have had pretty good luck with Mizzu guys. Yet i believe the best option is bringing up our PS players.
Candace Parker
from the WNBA. She’s 6-4, 175lbs, great redzone threat and given the state of the Rams corners I think she’d be a great stop gap while ginn, walker and williams heal up for the playoffs.
Are women aloud to play in the NFL??
jacobtaylor2002
by jacobtaylor2002 on Dec 27, 2011 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Prolly not a good idea to use a woman's name and gap in the same comment ...!!
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Just sharing some imformation , that will keep you from getting back slapped from a woman , this i know unfortunately ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
I've also have a few more not to be said around women ...
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I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
His name starts with Dominique and ends with Zeigler
Seriously though, he could be the most logical option. The coaching staff knows him from TC and preseason, and he should have sort of an idea of the playbook. Plus, he has golden hands.
This choice intrigues me
And it’s probably because I was a Ziggy fan and wanted to see him make the final cut. He’s probably not going to be considered by the front office anyway, but if they do give him a try out, it would be very, very interesting to see if he could fit in for us now…
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
nobody
play as is. crabs, williams, ginn and swain
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
Ginn and Williams are nicked though
and if we’re down to 3 healthy WRs on gameday that could be a serious issue. While only having 3 active WRs wouldn’t hurt our formations by itself (since we have VD who can line up out wide), all it takes is one guy to get nicked midgame before our formations become a disaster since we’d only have two actual WR. VD needs to do what he does best and be a TE, line up tight and get loose after a block, not be playing psuedo-WR. Unless Williams and Ginn are both 100%, I think we have to sign SOMEONE, and even then it makes me nervous.
Alex Smith is my homeboy.
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
one game left and you are forgetting about swain and the niners like to run the ball.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Dec 28, 2011 1:12 AM PST up reply actions
yeah!
I was rooting for the guy in preseason.
Alex Smith is my homeboy.
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
A first round draft pick. i was against it, but it is definitely a must do, IMO.
"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"
I'm coming around to that too
Originally wanted OL, but now WR might be the best option. Still, they should go BPA amongst their top positional needs which could be WR, CB, FS, OLB, OL in no particular order.
CB shouldn't be a big need.
Rogers should be franchised if that’s what it takes to keep him.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
by these3words on Dec 27, 2011 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Nobody really worth it.
Konz is still the best pick if he slides to 23 or 24
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
Still nobody worth it where we are.
Sanu will be a bust. I am skeptical of Toon being worth a 1st. Wright probably won’t be around.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Zeigler is my favorite
Hes a good player.. However between T.O and Randy Moss I think it can go either way.
T.O actually I think has the better attitude. The last few years hes been quite. Just wants to Win. However he is hurt still no denying that.
Randy Moss on the other hand can be annoying as hell. He could be a pain. Maybe not for a few games though. But the talent is there and he seems to be healthy and he still seems like he has a few years left. Not sure why he retired.
Between the 2 I go with Randy Moss. I think for a few games..esspecially playoff games. He will shut up. Between both of them they dont do much talking when their winning.. (Look at Randy in N.E)
Lets get Moss and TO both!
Maybe a double negative will equal a positive!
Feel a bit bad for Braylon. He seemed like a good guy and I was impressed by his support of high school kids in Cleveland, helping to fund their college. Too bad injuries meant he never gave us what he was clearly capable of.
I hope he comes back strong...
maybe we’ll sign him again next year… who knows.
Bad Mistake on the Front Office's Part
In my view, releasing Braylon Edwards at this point has been a premature decision. Unless they have somebody in their sights who they know for a fact can fill the void at the Flanker position, they had no business cutting Braylon Edwards this prematurely. While we’re at it, I can only guess that the best option is for the 49ers to pursue Terrell Owens, who has extensive knowledge of the West Coast Offense, where he started and had his greatest years as a 49er under the tutelage of the great Jerry Rice.
I really hope they have somebody who can fill the void.
Braylon obviously is still not healthy.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks Coach ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
by Edggy on Dec 27, 2011 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i say we go for "retired" players
remember this guy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashley_Lelie
but i kinda want this guy back http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Johnson_(tight_end)
and split vernon out wide
What happened with Legos, they used to be simple. Oh come on, I know you know what I’m talking about, Legos were simple. Something happened out here while I was inside. Harry Potter Legos, Star Wars Legos, complicated kits, tiny little blocks. I mean I’m not saying its bad I just wanna know what happened.
these guys used to have chemistry with alex lol
whatever chemistry was back in those dark times…
What happened with Legos, they used to be simple. Oh come on, I know you know what I’m talking about, Legos were simple. Something happened out here while I was inside. Harry Potter Legos, Star Wars Legos, complicated kits, tiny little blocks. I mean I’m not saying its bad I just wanna know what happened.
lol while were at it..
Iheanyi Uwaezuoke. boom
by itsAteamGAME on Dec 27, 2011 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Eric Johnson's been Jessican Simpson-fied.
Win or lose, at the end of the day I'm just happy to see the Niners play well... Okay, winning is good. I prefer winning.
"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh
Questions and wild ideas
First off what’s the status on both KW and more importantly Delanie? Is it true that Swain is still on the team? With all due respect cut the man. Also release Norris. You realize that your rookie FB got picked as an alternate for the Pro Bowl. You have something there that you’ve ridden over a good part of the year. That allows you to pick up 3 players and I say go with the following:
WR Dominique Ziegler
WR Tori Gurley
TE Dorin Dickerson
If Delanie goes on IR then move up Reuland from the PS.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Dec 27, 2011 6:52 PM PST reply actions
A bunch of turnover is the last thing we need
I’d rather have someone that’s practiced with Alex versus people that haven’t. Alex doesn’t seem to be able to just plug in a WR and go with it.
There is just something AWESOME about signing T.O.
I’m a younger fan and my favorite play I saw live was Young to T.O. vs. the Packers in 98 I think. T.O. back just seems awesome for some reason. We haven’t been to the playoffs since he left and imagine signing him now lmao…
by Killin Me Smalls on Dec 27, 2011 7:05 PM PST reply actions
TO tweeting Whitner to tell FO he ready to take us deep.....lol
"You have to reinvent yourself each year, ... What helped us was that there was some turnover each year." Bill Walsh...
by AzNiner on Dec 28, 2011 9:08 AM PST via Android app reply actions
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