Braylon Edwards Released: What Is The Next Step
by David Fucillo on Dec 27, 2011 9:20 AM PST
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PrintAlthough the 49ers have not officially announced anything, Braylon Edwards tweeted out this morning that he has been released by the team. He released this statement at his website:
I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn't allowed me to re-sync with the offense. I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the Playoffs. I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans.
The team's recent injuries leave the team in a bit of a pickle heading into Sunday's game with the St. Louis Rams. If Ted Ginn remains sidelined with his ankle injury and Kyle Williams is unable to go, that would leave the team with Michael Crabtree and Brett Swain on their active roster. The team also has Joe Hastings and John Matthews on the roster. Hastings sounds like a likely roster candidate, but we'll find out more in the coming days.
This makes the bye all the more important as the team looks to get their remaining receivers healthy. If they can get Ginn and Williams together for the playoffs (as one would expect), this becomes less of an issue at the receiver position. The loss of Walker remains a problem, but for the purposes of the Braylon Edwards release, it does not strike me as a particularly complicated issue.
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Most deserved release ever
Those two penalties were ridiculous on Saturday and the general lack of effort had nothing to do with his knee and everything to do with lack of will.
Good riddance!
Knee-Jerk reaction MUCH?
give me a break….
Braylon probably asked for his release. Ever think about that?
If he got released due to injury, he could file a grievance. Doesn’t sound like that the Team released him based on his tweets.
No
He’s been playing badly for a while now. It wasn’t just the Seattle game. That was just the straw that broke the camel’s back.
As for whether Braylon “asked for his release”, I highly doubt that. Since you don’t have any proof, I would say it’s more likely he was released outright because of his poor play on Saturday.
He can’t file a grievance because he wasn’t released because of his injury. He was released because of poor play. Having a bum knee does not cause you to commit two boneheaded penalties that really hurt your team.
Are you a big Braylon Edwards fan or something?
Wait a sec!
Why would Braylon then say he was released because of his injury then?
Because it's partly true and it's partly PR.
He wants to get picked up by somebody else next year and getting a rep as a prima donna Wide-out is not good for his future prospects so Edwards is pointing to teh injury as teh reason for the split with the 49ers. We don’t know the full story but it’s clear Harbs doesn’t tolerate non blue collar effort, whether it’s the result of injury or not. If Edwards had a shot at really contributing in the playoffs he’d probably still be here but his effort and production (for whatever reasons) are sorely lacking. Now there is a roster spot for someone healthy to try and contribute in his place.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
by moto9er on Dec 28, 2011 1:29 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This seems to send the message that ginn and williams are healthy
That’s the first thing I thought when I heard this.
by MNY49 on Dec 27, 2011 9:27 AM PST via mobile reply actions
The only message it sends, IMHO, is to the players that anything short of full commitment to playing “Harball” will not be entertained by F.O., despite any “thinness” at that position. Edwards’s lack of intensity and enthusiasm was obvious even to even the fan watching the game on TV. I don’t think he ever bought into Harbaugh’s offensive philosophy.
by Mood_Indigo on Dec 27, 2011 9:32 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
yea the message to me was
“we desperately need that roster spot for a healthy WR because we have none”
by whistlingmountain on Dec 27, 2011 9:50 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah this one
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.
I don’t think there’s any knock against Spencer about not playing hard or not buying into Fangio’s system. He took a long while recovered from his TC injuries to play as well as the other CBs. I think he will be around next year as a backup.
by Mood_Indigo on Dec 27, 2011 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
yup
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 27, 2011 9:27 AM PST reply actions
No thanks ...!!
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 ...!!
Fair observation
That said, HE looked good Monday Night before the game. And, at this point, he’s well-rested.
"Football combines the two worst things about America: It is violence punctuated by committee meetings" -George Will
by lottwasgangsta on Dec 27, 2011 11:02 AM PST up reply actions
sign him for week 17. if he does well, keep him through the playoffs. if he doesn’t, take him out, put one of the young randoms in and then cut him
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Dec 27, 2011 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
I love this picture
T.O.‘s all, "WHO’S GOT IT BETTER THAN T.O.?? NOBODY!!"
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
I disagree. T.O. envies each and every one of us because we get to experience T.O., while he only does when he's in front of a mirror.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:12 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
IT'S NOT FAIR
.
.
Everyone else gets to love them some T.O. more than me!
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
Darn tootin
One thing that nobody can say about Owens – He didn’t give 100% on the field. Dude should have been SB MVP when he was still recovering from a broken leg.
He will come in and play his damn heart out to win a SB. Even if nothing gets thrown his way he is a dominant blocker as a WR as well.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
We need T.O!!
As much as you all hate to admit it T.O has never made anyone of his teams loose because of his issues.
It is time to go and get TO
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
good vibes and...
It’s Week 17.
I think it depends on how the coaches feel about Ginn and Williams. If they just bring up a practice squad guy, that would seem to be a positive comment of sorts on the health of Ginn and Williams for the playoffs.
by David Fucillo on Dec 27, 2011 9:35 AM PST up reply actions
The practice squad guys have all been learning the playbook and practicing with the team all year haven't they?
I would think that they would bring in the most ready of Hasting, Matthews and even Reuland.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I expect Hastings to be elevated and if Walker is looking unable to return, Reuland will also be added
We're as good as we play each week, no better, no worse.
Follow @Tre9er
And if they do something desperate like sign TO that tells me Ginn and Williams aren't healthy
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by rise_stand_resist on Dec 27, 2011 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
A signing of T.O. would indeed be desperate times
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
Why not?
He has settled down ALOT and he is definatly better than ginn, swain, or anybody on a practice squad.
No.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
With the state of our receiving core
This is a pretty big indictment of Edwards.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
"And besides, if I wanted to participate in a mindless patriotic ritual where my voice isn’t really heard, I would vote." - Chris Marcil
That should probably be "corps", right?
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, future CF for the World Champion San Francisco Giants.
"And besides, if I wanted to participate in a mindless patriotic ritual where my voice isn’t really heard, I would vote." - Chris Marcil
Yep
But honestly I just swap one for the other in my head when I see them confused. No big deal.
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.
or maybe corpse
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
by tobias on Dec 27, 2011 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sometimes this one is the closest.
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.
WHY DON'T YOU LEAVE THAT GUY ALONE "MARCELLO"
LET HIM MAKE TYPOS ALL HE WANTS YOU ASS.
oh. Ohhhh. You made the original comment. Well in that case.
HAHA YOU SAID IT WRONG IDIOT.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
badass
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Dec 27, 2011 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
It's more of an indictment on Edwards slow recovery from injury
Had he been healthy 100%, you would’ve gotten close to what he gave the NY Jets last year.
Seriously though
Are there any WR/TE free agents we could kick the tires on. I’m trying to think of names and the only one that comes to mind is Hank Baskett.
Mike Sims-Walker is out there
Still, I think we’re better off going with Hastings/Matthews. If we were to get a FA, I think it would be a Dominique Ziegler type.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Dec 27, 2011 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
:cough:cough
Jason Hill is a free agent. I’m guessing he peed on Balke’s car after he was released last season.
by bignerd on Dec 27, 2011 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Edwards
I really thought he was going to be a big factor this year and boy was I wrong. People are going to bury him of course now that he’s gone but I thought he conducted himself pretty damn well this year, off the field of course. I hope he can rehab and come back and resurrect his career.
If you read or watch Harbaugh’s press conference yesterday he sorta tipped his hand that something like this might happen. Furthermore, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them bring someone in from outside the practice squad. I don’t think it’s T.O. but maybe somebody else.
True. He was complete useless on the field,
but I never heard him stirring up trouble like many other WRs do when they aren’t being productive. He seems like an alright guy, hopefully the health and the effort will be there next season, where ever he ends up.
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Guarantee you he ends up back on the JETS.
They found out firsthand that Sanchez NEEDS Braylon just as bad as Braylon NEEDS the JETS.
Promote Konrad Reuland
C’mon Harbaugh, enough of that “I can win without my old Stanford players”. (Niners could have had Baldwin). Reuland could be the next Aaron Hernandez.
I would be surprised if Rueland wasn't brought up
at least in the short term.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:36 AM PST up reply actions
There is always the possibility to make Norris active as the FB and move Miller to TE for now.
Miller has shown he is a good receiver and loves to block.
Either that, or, release Norris and sign a WR and Reuland from the PS
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
if they have to make Norris active, they might as well forfeit lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Dec 27, 2011 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
This is the best idea I've heard.
And if Reuland can play any FB in a pinch (Peelle has already, too) then I would go this route in a HEARTBEAT
We're as good as we play each week, no better, no worse.
Follow @Tre9er
I'm kinda surprised Norris
didn’t get his walking papers too…seeing as he has done absolutely nothing since getting injured; but I guess that’s better than him being on the field missing blocks
by Doni S on Dec 27, 2011 1:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Norris is a mentor to Miller, too
been helping him through his rookie year.
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'm not sure about that
Not once have I seen Miller run into a hole in the line and then dive at the ankles of a linebacker, miss, and eat dirt while that linebacker and the safety behind him run over his back to cream Gore in the backfield.
And not once have I seen him run into a defender and then make the tackle on Gore with his back.
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.
But why Jennings is a TE as well as our long snapper..Just send him out on some routes and make him earn some more money! Sure a lot better then letting Norris play
Founder of team Omté Caspeen
lol you are high
or forgot the /sarc :P
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."
This was my first thought
With Ginn walking okay and Williams not really being needed until maybe Jan 14th or 15th, when he should be well healed, it seemed like cutting Edwards wa most likely to make room for a TE to replace Walker.
Not that surprised
There was a ball thrown his way Saturday that was indicative of his whole season. It was an out on the left sideline, and Alex threw it before he made his cut – Edwards turned and watched the ball fly by him – probably not catchable, but he made no visible effort to even reach out for it. After the play, he appeared to glare back at the huddle, then jogged slowly off the field. That and his comment to the press a few weeks ago when it seemed to me he was angry at either Alex or the coaching staff and claiming them for his lack of production – it all seemed like a red flag to me. The death knell was Harbaugh sitting him against Pittsburgh and citing “practice” as one of the reasons. This morning not a surprise.
I’m guessing we’re going to see Hastings AND Reuland called up. Very Harbaugh -reward and respect the underdog who gives 110%. Works for me.
Interesting
Contrast that scene with the catch he made in either the first or second game where Alex threw a bad back shoulder pass and Edwards completely layed out for an awesome catch of like 5 or 6 yards.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
WTH does that mean?
what is factually incorrect about what I said?
Nothing
BrockRocks is just a Braylon fan. Don’t worry about it.
I saw the lack of effort on that pass too and that pissed me off even more than the penalties. At least with the penalties he was TRYING to do something (completely incorrectly, of course).
He really seemed like he gave up on the team and wasn’t playing with any passion at all.
"He really seemed like he gave up on the team and wasn’t playing with any passion at all."
yes because you can tell when someone is playing with passion or not. smh.
maybe not passion, but you can tell urgency.
Either that or he just plain sucks. I like to think that the injury messed with his head and he played scared.
I'm actually inclined to agree with you there.
The injury messed him up not only physically but mentally.
speaking from experience
took me a year to get over my own knee injury and to this day I’m still scared of injuring it again.
Yeah, to me it seems like it's more of a mental, not a physical, reason that he wasn't fitting in
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
If he was really hurt
It is not that big of a deal, Jerry Rice talked about how it took him a year to come back from the knee injury that Braylon had where he could cut and not think about his knee. He might want to play but his mind has not yet recovered from worrying about re-injuring the knee making a cut. He use to be a beast and an athletic freak and he is not that old. I would say he is just hurt and needs to fully rehab. He seemed to be a class act but his production did not match his pay and I think we need big time production more then we need a big time name.
by Mr. Jesse From Anchorage, AK on Dec 27, 2011 9:39 AM PST reply actions
Yeah,stupid penalties could be the result of not wanting to reinjure yourself
Especially with a knee injury. You can’t pull up or cut as quickly, so you can’t react fast enough to prevent an illegal block or contact. Since he’s done nothing but been a good citizen during his time here on a relatively cheap salary, I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and wish him the best.
by c-three on Dec 27, 2011 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
This really makes a lot of sense
He really has not been fighting for the ball and that hesitation can be linked to cautiousness to protect himself. It really is unfortunate as I thought his abilities was exactly what this team needed. I hope we can resign him next year on a cheap contract and give him another chance. I was upset by his lack of effort, but lingering feelings towards his knee makes sense. Good luck Braylon.
roster spot
why would they wait so long to release him and now that the receivers go down he is gone. I suspect they wanted to hold on to him until he recovered mentally but now they need someone on the field and he is not the guy for that
Well, they do need the roster spot.
I don’t think Edwards will be on the team next season. I think Crabtree, Morgan, Williams, Ginn, and probably some guy that we draft or one of the guys off our practice squad will be the WRs next season.
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
Because they want somebody for the playoffs and they know Braylon isn't physically 100% and they can see how much it limits his play
There is a possibility we give him a shot again next year.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe a class act off the field, but not on
Injuries don’t excuse stupid penalties and poor effort, things we’ve seen repeatedly from Edwards this year. I also don’t believe Harbaugh makes this move had effort and desire been in any kind of evidence these past several weeks.
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
Do you really know what Harbaugh is thinking, though?
Please don’t act like you do….
Harbaugh is very CLOSE with Braylon which is why he chose to give him an opportunity with the niners.
Things didn’t work out. That’s fine. But it’s not like Braylon was malcontent in the locker room or disruptive in the media, etc.
‘Do you know what Harbaugh is thinking?’, followed immediately by ‘Harbaugh is very CLOSE with Braylon’…come on man.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Am I wrong?
Only reason Braylon was given a shot was because of Harbaugh….Didn’t you read about that?
Same guy that just cut him
And wouldn’t activate him for weeks because he didn’t like the way he was practicing.
No. I just recall an article explaining how Harbaugh giving Braylon a shot because of their relationship
…or something to that effect.
Its their Michigan connection.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
How do you know what Harbaugh is thinking, but he doesn’t….here’s some news, neither of you do, but that isn’t the point.
Read about what? The fact that they both played at Michigan and knew each other, yeah and Baalke wasn’t involved at all.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
How does a contract get written and signed without Baalke’s involvement? I doubt Harbaugh negotiated the salary and incentives.
Think the last word was
That we’re hoping he’s back for the playoffs.
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Use K. Hunter as a receiver
And Dixon to spell Gore in St. L. game.
by touchdown49ers on Dec 27, 2011 9:46 AM PST via mobile reply actions
SURVIVING
PRACTICE SQUAD FOR THE RAMS MAYBE BUT NOT IN THE PLAYOFFS.
We'll probably go to Peelle
Bringing in a big time vet for the playoffs doesnt make a lot of sense
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by rise_stand_resist on Dec 27, 2011 9:51 AM PST up reply actions
We could use K Hunter like NO does with Sproles
Line him up wide sometimes. Use Dixon and Gore as the backs.
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by rise_stand_resist on Dec 27, 2011 9:49 AM PST reply actions
I don't trust that
guy is a rookie and has enough to deal with before learning a new position. If anyone, use Gore for that role. Frank is an exceptionally intelligent football player.
Totally Agree!!!
I would love to see some plays to get that the guy in the open field. He’s gonna be an awesome “change-of-pace” back for years to come.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
he's a very self aware player
You won’t see him making many PR risky tweets.
by whistlingmountain on Dec 27, 2011 9:54 AM PST up reply actions
He's always been very media-savvy
And very poised when it comes to making public statements. He knows how to keep things respectable.
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.
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agreed
Josh was our most consistent WR we had, good yack and very good blocker.
by IHavIssues on Dec 27, 2011 10:53 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
guess we know who's coming back next
season then, yes? Braylon made it easy for us, @ least give him kudos for that
by Doni S on Dec 27, 2011 1:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Same here.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
I remember people telling me that his loss wouldn't be a big deal. I said it was.
Now we have 2 healthy receives.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
I know he is on IR and done for the season
When it happened, we had no real understanding that we might be sitting with a first round bye at the end of this. I wonder if he COULD have come back had we held a roster spot for him (instead of say Moran…). Does anyone know how his rehab is going?
and still has 8 screws in his leg...he won't be able to cut on it for months
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Thanks for the update
Still too bad for Josh. He has always seemed like he has played hard for us. First real chance at the apple and he is missing it. Hopefully, he will get another shot.
Bring up Rueland
Keep Peele for blocking use Konrad as a receiver. Even though Delanie was doing much in terms of receptions there was always the threat that he would.
by IHavIssues on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
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We've got a reply button you can use! It tiers the comments and stuff. Makes it easier for everyone to read.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 9:59 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
Maybe if he had been healthy for TC
he did recently work out for the Cowboys
by whistlingmountain on Dec 27, 2011 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
Ziggy had really started to put it together with some nice catches before being hurt again.
If I recall, he was hurt on special teams multiple times. With how our receivers are looking, I’d sign him and just, you know, not play him on special teams.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He also worked out for Seattle a few weeks ago.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
I like this idea so much...
I reckon I’ma rec’in it.
Thank you Edgar Renteria, for hitting the ball three feet higher.
by tobias on Dec 27, 2011 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
ZIGGY!
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
by mikeinsp on Dec 27, 2011 11:06 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Bring him back!
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Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
"Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon..."
Next Man Up!!!
I’m ready to roll with the 49ers FO if both Hastings & Matthews gets the nod on the active roster vs the rams!! During the mean time resigning Ziggy now would be a nice idea so to get him into shape for the post-season. Better to have AleX throw to guys he has a history with from the preseason.
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I think we have to at least take a look at what's out there...
At least get guys like Simms-Walker, and T.O. in the building for a workout. It’s not like our offense is built around the WRs, but I’m very concerned about our WR play if Crabtree goes down and Williams and Ginn are still hurt. I really wouldn’t feel comfortable with Swain as our #1.
I think we at least bring some guys in and kick the tires.
The problem with signing someone from the outside is that they won't have time to learn the playbook or get in sync with Alex Smith
I could be wrong but I think Hastings and Matthews would fit in pretty good at WR and even Reuland as the 3rd TE.
Another reason for Reuland is that with Walker out, they need a good blocker and a receiver…
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I'd be fine with that...
But I still think they at least take a look (like they did with T.J. Housh)…
There’s not going to be much out there, but if we could at least get someone on the roster with some starter experience, that would at least make me feel a little better. The situation sucks (IMHO). I’m just praying that Crabtree stays healthy and Ginn/Williams get healthy.
I agree that it is more important that Crabtree and V. Davis stay healthy as well as Ginn and WIlliams
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Maybe you bring them in as a decoy
They have just a couple plays that they need to learn and then they are responsible for a couple patterns that draw coverage. Without film, would you believe we are going to throw to a new vet off the street, or Swain? Who gets doubled in that model?
Nobody, they just stack the box to stop Gore.
Who gets doubled in that model?
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Every vet WR can run a couple patterns
If they are any good at all and you single them the entire game, we should be able to make you pay.
BTW: I would HATE to see TO on this team. He does not deserve the chance. He burned this bridge and I see no reason to build it again.
Depth, we just need depth.
KW will be fine by our first playoff game. He and Crabtree are a great 1-2 combo. Ginn and Swain can handle the 3rd WR spot. We don’t line up in 3WR formations often anyways and I bet Swain can get open underneath just fine. He’s a heart player and those guys have succeeded for us. I’d like to see Hastings come up, too.
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I am not against promoting from within either
I was just answering the question above. I think whatever the FO does, they will have a plan to make it succeed. I do not think they are being knee-jerk (although it is possible Braylon crossed a line that had to be dealt with). We have trusted Harbaugh and Baalke so far, and that has taken us from 6-10 to a shot at the #2 seed. It has been remarkable and there is no reason to lose faith now…
have to disagree
Anyone brought off the streets would not have enough time to learn the playbook and build the needed chemistry to make any meaningful contributions. Think we go practice squad Hastings and Reuland
by IHavIssues on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I hear ya... That's fine with me...
But another injury or two and we don’t have anyone left. Someone has to replace those practice squad guys. Braylon is gone for good, we have to sign SOMEONE.
Where does everyone think Swain came from?
Sims Walker has been cut by both the Jags and the Rams
Not NFL caliber
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
Sims-Walker showed some promise earlier in his career
I haven’t watched him play much this year, so I honestly don’t know why he was cut. I’m guessing he’s regressed, but maybe he was in the wrong environment.
Not saying he’s the answer, just saying we should at least take a look at what is out there… We pretty much have to, at the very least replace our practice squad guys.
Braylon Edwards Release: 49ers Should Have Done It Sooner With His Play
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I believ you're wrong, James.
We can’t go saying that Braylon was released because of performance.
Here’s something that was stated above :
Perhaps he was concerned with his knee so much mentally which was probably why he didn’t prevent that INT. He was afraid of re-injuring it or something.
From seeing Braylon giving it his all last season with Jets, the notion of him not making any effort and for everyone to even question his work ethic is just plain NONSENSE.
Braylon’s injury, surgery, and overall-slow recovery is what doomed his time with the Niners. I wouldn’t be surprised if he asked for his release HIMSELF to Jim knowing that all he would be doing is taking up a roster spot for someone who could play in his place and contribute.
The man donated almost a million dollars in salary to Cleveland students for College. He’s THAT type of person who would rather do what I suggested above than hurt the team.
I really don’t care if he had a lack of effort or injuries. I said multiple times I have no problems with Braylon Edwards the person and noted I loved his attitude when he came to San Francisco.
Performance is performance, whether it’s due to mental lapses or injuries. He should have been released sooner, as he’s been a liability for more than half of a season. That’s all that really matters. Whether you say my theory is NONSENSE or not, he didn’t make a play, whether it be because he gave up or because he didn’t want to re-injure himself.
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There’s no blame to be placed anywhere. I’m saying that Edwards was a liability on the football field and should have been cut much sooner. I didn’t suggest it lost the 49ers any games or that they missed an opportunity. I’m saying he was dead weight, for whatever reason. He had terrible efficiency, couldn’t finish out routes, did not block well and was not an all-around receiver defensively. The reasoning doesn’t matter whatsoever.
I truly do wish him the best, though. Go back and read my posts about him. I was happy he was here, I thought his attitude was great and I hope he gets over this hump, both physically and (potentially) mentally.
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Don’t make it personal .. let him do it and get himself in trouble.
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He deserved to be cut
Injury my arse. He should have been replaced a month ago. That’s on the front office and coaching staff cause their are no other receivers ready to go.
I've seen Braylon's act plenty of times before
The next professional team that offers him a job will be the UFL. This was his last chance and the same sorry ole Braylon Edwards showed up.
Let ask again : "So you've played a professional sport with a surgiacally repaired knee before?"
I guess the answer is “No”.
If you’ve seen Braylon’s act before, then you must be a Browns fan. And I can just imagine how much glee and joy you are taking from this.
Are Browns fans so damn pathetic that they have to go to other fans boards when it involves a Player(whom they disliked) who used to play for their team and input their 2 cents? wow.
Lets ask Braylon Edwards that question.
“So you’ve played a professional sport with a surgically repaired knee before?”
Answer: "No".
I noticed you didn’t correct me in my “Browns fan” statement.
Thanks for confirming what I already knew.
Extra! Extra! Read All About it
bignerd exposed as trolling Browns fan!
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by riderless on Dec 27, 2011 2:15 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No one is taking glee from this, it is what it is, calm down…Answer this, has Braylon produced on the field, done enough to remain a 49er?
The answer is no, the reason why is largely irrelevant…You are taking this very personally and I can’t understand why.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
I don’t like it when people question his work-ethic since I saw his “work ethic” haul in 53 passes for over 900+ yards last season.
I don’t like it when some people think he’s a malcontent based on one comment he made….
Prior history of disrupting team chemistry. Calling out his quarterback and bringing private issues to public light. I can’t remember all of it. That said, production and work-ethic do not relate to being a malcontent.
Okay but what TO did was pretty extreme.
Braylon was productive(at least last year anyway) when Healthy and didn’t “make any waves” as the old saying goes.
I’m trying to understand the point you’re making using TO as an example in terms of describing Edwards.
You keep pointing to how he was productive last year, that is kind of the whole point.
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He was fairly productive last year, certainly worth taking a shot this year. He got a one year trial contract, he didn’t produce, it didn’t work out, period.
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oh okay. yeah. I agree with that, Virginia.
Things didn’t work out. He’s gone. That’s it.
End of story
I’m not disputing that.
I’m just annoyed at a couple here who take pot-shots at him saying he has poor work ethic and the like when it’s not actually true.
Anyway…to make a long story short :
Braylon’s Gone, Let’s Move On.
Hey! I made a rhyme! Yay for me.
I wish him the best of luck on his next team
He needs to change something, it’s certainly not a lack of talent that is getting him cut.
Well... Hindsight - McNabb sucked
And Terrell Owens was absolutely right about him. Of course I knew that without the benefit of hindsight. I said he sucked while he was still in Philly. Pretty much after he singlehandedly lost them the opportunity at 4 championships.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
McNabb played extremely well for Philly for a long time. Including in the Super Bowl.
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by James Brady on Dec 28, 2011 12:52 AM PST up reply actions
Not many people are saying he’s a malcontent, at least not all the people you are randomly attacking…
Again, he didn’t produce, he’s gone, that is all it is. Your reaction doesn’t match anything that other people are saying or what the 49ers did in releasing Braylon.
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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."
Kyle may be available for Rams
But Walker won’t be. They may not know yet if they want to bring Konrad up or if Williams is the bigger issue. Decisions decisions…
Why keep Edwards?
It became very clear that either due to one or a combination of the following, Edwards was really not going to be much help
*Not motivated for some reason
*Not healthy enough (either in his mind or physically)
*Possibly was crying due to lack of playing time and became a distraction to team
*Whatever reason, it was very clear to every one Edwards was not going to be a factor.
*Not healthy enough (either in his mind or physically)
This one is the MAIN reason.
He just couldn’t get completely healthy.
Yeah there was that comment he made but mostly it’s the Health issue.
dat laverneus coles
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I'm so glad they released 1st reason why bad karma yes karma
he carried that BK from cleveland to new york n it was a good thing we let him go before the playoffs n that bad karma comes back n bites us in the @ss.Second reason is bone-head mistakes he kept making in seatle just dumb penalties.Third he drops 2 many passes it had nothing to due 2 his inuries everybody gets injured he just had 2 many more negatives than positives i know he’s from michigan like are coach but you gotta go you gotta go.
by Jayubb415rebirth on Dec 27, 2011 10:20 AM PST reply actions
This now rings a different bell than it did before
Last Tuesday, after a commanding 20-3 Monday night win over Pittsburgh, tight end Vernon Davis tweeted his support of Edwards and later said he was trying to step up as a leader.
“Thankful to have OfficialBraylon on my team. He’s a true professional and football is very important to him,” Davis wrote. “I think teammates should stick together. At the end of the day we will still be as one when the coaches are gone!”
Maybe there was some drama behind closed doors that led to Braylon’s release, and Davis chose his side.
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I sincerely doubt it. Davis was just trying to cheer up his teammate, who is not playing much. Unless you consider “drama” Edwards wanting to play more and the coaching not being happy with his on-the-field product. Then yeah, I suppose Davis could have chose his side there. But not the kind of situation that can really get out of hand either way.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
Probably right there.
That “still be as one when the coaches are gone” perked my ears up though.
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I know
That seemed a little weird. Does Vernon know that Harbaugh has a pretty good chance to outlast Edwards and himself on this team?
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
The first year division win has bought him at least 5 years unless we go quickly back to the basement and stay there — and I don’t see that happening.
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Maybe he's referring to our sorry WRs and Offensive Line coaches
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:21 PM PST up reply actions
So...if they're sorry, who do we get to replace them?
I know everyone around here hates Solari with a passion (and it’s gotta be Solari everyone hates, because no one has worked up bad words for Drevno), but who’s available that can do a better job – and would be willing to work for Harbaugh?
And I know that everyone had a man-crush on Jerry Sullivan, but you’re still not ready to give Bobby Engram a chance?
Yeah, definitely the part that makes you think the most.
Ever have a couple of friends who are fighting, and you just sort of pretend to be on … you know, both of their sides? So you don’t really actually have to get into it. Just much easier and beneficial to either friend then and there to say “Yeah, I know, that guy’s a [site decorum]!”
Could be something like that. I really feel that Davis, despite my issues with him this season, is 100% a coach’s player.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
Why even tweet/say anything?
I didn’t think there was anything weird going on until I saw that tweet.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
What could be weird? At the very worst, the players felt bad for Edwards, believed in him because they got close to him, and wanted to see him on the field. And at the very worst, the coaches said hell no. I think we all know that the coaches were right because Edwards was a significant liability on the football field.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
"Football is very important to him"
That line kinda made me wonder. I mean it’s entirely possible that the whole thing was meaningless but that plus…“I think teammates should stick together.”…it just seemed to come out of nowhere.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
Right, but that’s exactly what I’m saying. At the worst, all of that means they wanted Edwards to play, and the coaches didn’t. These aren’t the kind of players who are going to revolt, and these aren’t the kind of coaches to take an intensely heavy-handed approach, dictator style.
I bet most of the players in the league hate coaches and owners and general managers when its the cut day before a season, even if they make it. Because these players establish a deep, deep bond and it sucks to see one of them go. That’s all this is, outside of some grossly heavy-handed approach in which the coaching staff was overly-harsh on everyone. That doesn’t seem like these guys’ style.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:40 AM PST up reply actions
everyone please stop speculating.
for all we know it started when Harbaugh yelled “who’s got it better than us?!” and Braylon said “the Packers!”
by itsAteamGAME on Dec 27, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
"Everyone please stop speculating,"
“Internet blogs go out of business!”
Come on now. Speculation is what we do. Don’t take part if you don’t want to.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
That's hilarious
And JBrady, while you have a vaild point, there is speculation based on more and less evidence.
Today is probably less, but you know….at least we’re not Mike Florio.
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by lottwasgangsta on Dec 27, 2011 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Was an odd comment at the time
I was thinking…don’t we finally (crossing fingers) have some coaching stability?
I don't know
The healthy scratch was certainly curious.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:25 AM PST up reply actions
It is very possible that his injuries were more than we (as fans) think but that his lockeroom presence and leaderships skills were good.
The only thing we really know at this point is that he had two injuries and was having problems with them. Also, the 49ers had to release someone in order to bolster their WR/TE situation.
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Vernon Davis will get his ass cut if he doesn't step it up
STOP DROPPING 40 YARD TOUCHDOWNS VD
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:21 PM PST up reply actions
It's possible...
But I’d be somewhat surprised. Edwards twitter post didn’t come across as bitter, it just seemed to me like he really couldn’t physically play and it makes no sense for the 49ers to put him on IR since he’s on a 1 year deal.
His twitter and that of V. Davis lead me to believe that he was released more out of need.
As with all other injuries this season, Harbaugh has not openly discussed them and probably won’t say a lot here with Edward’s release.
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You looking for drama?
If you look hard enough, you will certainly find some. If not, you can always make it up yourself.
"When they pull the chains off, I’ll come back just as strong as when I left, if not better" - 52
I'm not sure if I would call it drama
but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a little more to this story than any of us know.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:33 AM PST up reply actions
Who knows....possibly the 9ers have another Doug Baldwin type...
coming up from our practice squad?
They could also move Alex Boone to LT and make Staley the 3rd TE.
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Methinks Isaac Sopoaga needs to become a bigger threat in the receiving game.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:31 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
ummm Staley and Sopoaga as TEs. That worked earlier this year.
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Cowboy and Condor for WR!
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Tell me Aldon Smith
Wouldn’t win every SINGLE jump ball, based on height, leaping ability, and go-go-gadget arms…
btw, your sig cracks me up every time I read it.
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by lottwasgangsta on Dec 27, 2011 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
And I'm sure Cowboy would find a way to make the impossible normal.
I can hear it now - That idiot Joe Buck "And another ball way overthro- errr — catch by Aldon Smith and he’s got room to run!"
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by Ougadas on Dec 27, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I fail
Do not pass the moon, do not collect pirate treasure.
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I still liked it
Have J. Smith line up at tight end, and A. Smith (The defensive one) as our wideout….
“A. Smith to A. Smith for another big gain!!!”
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by lottwasgangsta on Dec 27, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
You don't really think Patrick has been hurt all this time do you?
As awesome as he is at LBer, Harbaugh knows he is going to be a BEAST in the slot. No alligator arms there! He just needed a couple weeks to get ready for his playoffs and SB MVP performances… next year, it is Iron Man all the way baby!
Willis is a throwback
And while I recognize that you’re joking, I honestly think that if he were told to learn a new position, he is one of relatively few players in the league who could excel in multiple places.
Who would be brave enough to contest it with him coming across the middle? You could line that guy up as a back, tight end, any LB position you want, or SS, and he’d still find a way to dominate people.
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by lottwasgangsta on Dec 27, 2011 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Patrick Willis visited the Virgin Islands once...
now they are just called the islands.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
by moto9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
what about joe staley?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Dec 27, 2011 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sad the Edwards experiment didn't work out as it looked like a shrewd signing.
His performance definitely merited a release though, and I think the 49ers coaching staff and front office just got tired of waiting on him to finally break out.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Dec 27, 2011 10:32 AM PST reply actions
More like they were tired of waiting for a damn slow-healing injury....
Had Braylon been healthy, he would’ve “broke out” a long time ago.
You mean after the first game of the season + 2 plays in the next game after the lockout shortened season?
Edwards was cut for lack of production (due to injury mostly) and also I suspect that his attitude played a role. He seems like a me first guy, wanting the ball and offensive game planning around him even though everyone knows he’s injured which currently doesn’t warrant such attention being given to him. Too bad, he could’ve been big for the 9ers this year.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
WR in the 1st or 2nd round? Maybe 3rd at the latest.....
After watching Roddy White on one side and Julio Jones on the other for Atlanta, we need 2 awesome WRs on the field at the same time……We have 1 in Crabs and Morgan is good, but not great…..
We should have a poll on if the 49ers resign Edwards….hahahha
Morgan could be better than Crabtree. I’d guess Morgan would have had a big season if not for the injury.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
I'm pumped for next year
Crabtree, Morgan, and Williams. We need more depth so I suggest keeping Ginn around purely for his ST play and how he has shown improvement. Still want to see more TE action but I’ll take whatever is winning.
I only hope Morgan looks right after the injury.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
Gulp
In light of recent highly predictable events no matter what happens, we need Alex to throw the ball well to every reciever.
Only Alex can make or break this team and its recieving team.
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by 49erfannm on Dec 27, 2011 10:36 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Thinkin" the O line has quit a bit to say about that ...!!
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 ...!!
About Time...
I wish him the best, but the move does not surprise me… There’s been nothing good from him all season… If nothing else, he should have been a sideline leader for our young receivers, which I did not see from him at any point
by 40daysand49ers on Dec 27, 2011 10:38 AM PST via mobile reply actions
How do you know that? Were you standing on the sidelines during each game?
Good grief. Stop assuming stuff already!
It's a VALID question, mrg80!
I have an opinion, too. And I’m allowed to state it also.
It's not a valid question
If he had said, “Braylon has definitively provided no leadership to the young receivers”, then your question might have some merit.
But he didn’t, he said, “I do not see…”
Okay so he is saying that "According to his point of view, he does not see...."
and so forth and so forth.
Okay fine. That’s his viewpoint on things.
And my viewpoint is that he’s incorrect.
What’s the problem here? Am I allowed to even have a Rebuttal here?
Here's how you do that...
“I disagree, I saw X”
Not the equivalent of, hey dummy, didn’t know you hung out at the WR table
Really?
I don’t see any problem with him saying “How do you know that?”. Why does he have to prove him wrong. What kind of evidence are you looking for on TV to prove that he head leadership? There’s all kinds of leadership, and I don’t think BrockRocks is wrong for questioning where he gets that from.
by E-Train on Dec 27, 2011 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s obviously not on the sideline following him around and the “good grief”…not worth the debate. Already provided a tutorial.
You’re right. I shouldn’t have said “good grief”.
I should’ve stopped at the “header” and not written anything below it.
Live and learn.
At this point, I don't know...
….if schottenheimer isn’t fired, I won’t be any longer.
Quite honestly, I don't have any team...really.
I just follow Football in general. And only got interested in the Jets recently just because.
Just saying..
I’ve seen way worse than “good grief” on here.
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to point out the guy wouldn’t know that he has “no leadership”. And if he does, I’d like to hear it.
by E-Train on Dec 27, 2011 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope he gets healthy n be able to play on somebody team but saying
he was let go because he wasn’t in-sync with this offense is partly true but he let kyle come in n take his job,n then when your getting dumb penalties n these wasn’t i’m trying 2 play hard penalties they were knuckle-head penalties so close 2 the playoffs in a game that we need 2 win you just don’t make yourself look good n i think thats why he was released.
by Jayubb415rebirth on Dec 27, 2011 10:42 AM PST reply actions
A lot of people on here seem to think he wasn't making an effort
I have to disagree. I think we all wanted more out of Braylon and this news really hurts in the context of the playoffs, but the guy made some amazing run blocks even over the last couple of games. He definitely could have made some better efforts at matching up with the offense and fighting for the ball, but his tweet was worded in a rather classy manner and taking all of that into consideration I think it hardly justifies a T.O. picture, that being said lets go get TO now haha
If by "amazing run blocks", you mean "lazily fell into the back of multiple people," then sure.
He half-ran routes, he stopped early and he only fought for the football once or twice. The interception against Baltimore comes to mind.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
What UFL team do you think he'll be playing for next?
Pssst … the Jets didn’t like him either. The 49ers got him for a song, 1 year contract, vet minimum … got $1.5M if he made the Pro Bowl.
Unreal you're going to stick with that snapshot as proof that Braylon is a bad football player.
Wow.
Nice “blog”, BTW. not.
I mean no disrespect to Edwards as I hope he rehabs and comes back better than ever
but he was terrible this year. THIS year, he was a bad football player.
That’s not at all what I did. But you’ll get over it either way.
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Ladies and Gentleman...
May I introduce you to Braylon Edward’s biggest fan…his Mom, Brock Rocks.
by Dukeston1 on Dec 27, 2011 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
It was a great thing he did
Still for a guy who did that its mind boggling he has wasted his entire career being an unprofessional whiner.
funny, but
I’m a Braylon fan and he never gave me money. Its just unfortunate that he did not have the year we all wanted
I think that one is a little unfair.
One thing that did worry me was his attitude, but I thought he approached things well attitude-wise to start the season. I dunno, something just clicked and he lost it.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Injuries probably affected his attitude
If you take pride in fighting for the ball and every time you fight for the ball your shoulder or knee either winces in pain or turns to jell-o, it might change the way you see yourself which might change your attitude (like make you desperate or doubt yourself). Only Braylon knows why he played the way he did.
I thought his attitude was fine from what I saw
I think he was frustrated, but for the most part I thought he was pretty classy to be honest. A lot of people hate on this guy based on what happened years ago in other places and I think that’s kinda weak personally.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
Well I was quite pissed off when I heard what he said after the Cards game
I didn’t like it. Not a bit.
The "Talk to them. I didn't play" line?
Yeah, it was maybe a little pissy but it could have been taken a bit out of context too. All in all, I wouldn’t exactly call it a Ryan Leaf style blow-up.
by AptosNinerFan on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
Of course not.
Still, I don’t expect this kind of outcome from someone who hardly has had any production on the field. Let’s move on, folks.
by RomeNiner on Dec 27, 2011 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
They have moved on. But you haven't let go, it seems.
Braylon’s attitude was fine.
He could’ve said and did a lot worse.
but he didn’t.
I tried to find info on Hastings and Mathews
I can only hope that the niners bring up Hastings! He sounds like he has hands like Williams, he seems to make the tough catches..
I couldnt find anything on Mathews, does anyone have any insight on Mathews, or do you agree/disagree on Hastings?
I aint gonna talk about BE, whats done is done, next man up…
by sundaysfinest on Dec 27, 2011 10:50 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Here's my comprehensive knowledge on them.
I’ve found, through countless hours of research, that Hastings is not, in fact, Dominique Zeigler. You see, I have found that Zeigler is an entirely different person than Hastings, so therefore, Hastings is not the guy to bring in. Comparatively, my research also shows that Matthews is also not, in fact, Dominique Zeigler. After finding out that Hastings was not Dominique Zeigler, I couldn’t help but get excited that my search had narrowed from several billion people to one less than that. However, I can definitely say that neither Hastings nor Matthews are Dominique Zeigler.
So neither are the answer.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
I am somewhat of a fan of Dominique Zeigler - yes, that is something I would be very inclined to say about Dominique Zeigler.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
Count me in too
Kid is familiar with Alex, let’s not forget AS need time to develop some kind of chemistry with his WRs.
I brought it i[ earlier today in a diff thread...
I would say a Zeigler signing is a distinct possibility. I was intrigued when Harbs answered one of the press’ questions by saying that bringing in an outside player was a possibility if it was the best thing for the team. I’m willing to bet that he was thinking specifically about the WR position when he answered that.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
Well
Expect 9 or even 10 men in the box this Sunday…
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Yes, I too would be breathing a sigh of relief if I were the Rams, to have found out that the receptions juggernaut in Braylon Edwards had been released.
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by James Brady on Dec 27, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh it has nothing to do with Braylon specifically. I've wanted him gone for a few weeks.
Just the fact that right now it looks like Crabs and Swain with the start. All depends how Williams is doing I suppose.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
That's fine
This would be a terrific game to put on Alex’s back. He should be able to light up the utterly depleted Rams secondary for 300+ yards. Or, even better, a 20+ point lead by the beginning of the 4th quarter and then some playing time for CK7.
by Call It The Throw on Dec 27, 2011 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Food for thought.... Hunter takes some snaps at W.R. or....
Gore & Hunter line-up in backfield at same time , and one of them runs out for a pass.
I think we may see more big guys in at TE with Vernon split out wide, or Peelle or Reutland if brought up will line up at TE with Vernon out wide.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 10:58 AM PST up reply actions
I am shocked at this.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
Some people need to ease-up on the bashing for Braylon..
Yes, he didn’t produce on the field for this team as we all thought he could. Yes, he grumbled a little bit during his stay, AZ post-game comes to mind. But he was a professional about his stay here with the organization. Just remember folks it could have being a “desean jackson/T.O.” situation here with this guy as many has said from other fans ie: Cleveland & Jets Fans when news came that he got signed here but it wasn’t. And for that I wish him the best in his future endeavors & hopefully he gets healthy again to resign with some other team.
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
I don’t see many people straight bashing him for anything but what he did/didn’t do on the field. Don’t see many saying he wasn’t professional, he mostly was.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:03 AM PST up reply actions
Yes there is when people are questioning his "will" to play the game
or not motivatied to play the game….. How do these posters/fans know what that man is thinking?
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
Well
we certainly didn’t know what Glen Coffee was thinking.
"One game at a time. Let's just keep it rolling." Justin Smith
and people were ready to claim him the next RB to take over for Gore...
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
lol ok
so you rather have a person that can’t motivate themselves to play the game, as long as they are producing on the field?
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
I was referring to Coffee.
His play was fine, then all of a sudden he quit. That was weird.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
His play was not fine. Dude was pathetic.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
Coffee?
He was a decent young 2nd or 3rd RB? Do you follow this team? He had a gnarly pre-season (yes I know it’s against backups) and he earned a place in the NFL. Then he saw the light and decided to become a minister. Then 3 weeks later he was arrested for weapons possession. Dude was a decent football player tho.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
If someone is producing..
on the field, then I wouldn’t care where their motivation comes or doesn’t come from. They ARE STILL producing.
Production on the field>motivation off of it
all these guys in the NFL are motivated in someway or fashion...
Hence, them being in the NFL!!! The great ones are just more intense/focused than the others….
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
His effort (or lack thereof) on the field is visible.
So there’s that…
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
He was still battling injury playing hurt
There’s THAT….
They are saying he doesn’t give full effort on the field, that much is apparent. What the reason is, no one knows, could be injury, could be mental, could be both.
People aren’t making things up, they are talking about what Braylon does on the field, what he puts out there.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
This has nothing to do with him being on the field....
Didn’t know he had a crappy attitude with this team in the lockerroom?
Sorry Braylon, you just were not meant to be
BTW, your crappy attitude didn’t help either.
by RomeNiner on Dec 27, 2011 10:48 AM PST replyactions
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
He got benched for some reason other thab play according to Harbs.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
Obviously I’m not talking about everybody, there’s always a few. I was speaking on the whole I don’t see that many people bashing him. If there’s a few here or there address them.
Your comment seem more like a shot at anyone saying something negative about Braylon.
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by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
And I rightfully did with my first thread on this point....
because it not just one person on here. Unfortuately, he was used as an example. But there are definitely others, a couple as you said hence me saying folks need to ease up. Unless we are in that lockerroom none of us knows what is truly going on. Heck, even if we were in the lockerroom on a daily basis we still might not know what’s going on.
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Fair enough
I don’t think most people are being unreasonable at all…just me though.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:32 AM PST up reply actions
understood..
guess there will always be some irrationality even with the most rational…
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Dec 27, 2011 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
I was bashing him before he was released - why stop now?
And how many people here argued that interception in Raven’s game was all Alex fault? Now everybody cites that play as a prime example of Braylon not trying hard.
Which is idiotic considering that he might have been more concerned with not re-injuring ...
his surgically-repaired knee than “lack off effort”
I only care about the visible results.
Just like my customers do not care if I am late because of a sick child, or too much beer.
For some reason I actually wanted him to be released
He hasn’t been productive on the field and our team seemed more in-sync whenever he wasn’t winning and I’m pretty sure most of our wins we’re without him. Now the only problem remains is who to replace him with.
"Winning means being unafraid to lose." – Fran Tarkenton
What I find so amusing in all of this...
Is that it seems like forever since the Niners have had this level of drama.
Really, when you think about it that is such a good thing. If it wasn’t for the injuries depleting the WR core/corps/corpse, it would almost be amusing…
Maybe you've heard of A. Smith?
He’s quite a source of drama ’round these parts Colorado.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
Haha
Colorado (assuming the name is accurate) lives in Bronco Country. Alex Smith drama is absolutely NOTHING compared to Tim Tebow drama. Alex has silenced a lot of doubters this year. They come back from time to time. If he shows well in the playoffs, it will keep most of the wolves quiet for a while. If not, AS drama will be a steady diet. Here is hoping we are seeing the beginning of the Dynasty!
Watch some playoff team sign Edwards simply to....
pick his mind about our playbook, and then release him thereafter.
Waste of a roster spot.
Our playbook is on tape.
About time I weigh-in on this:
First of all, something nobody is mentioning is that the next 3 weeks are like another training camp for the 49ers. Sure, there’s a game being played this week, but c’mon…it’s against the Bradford-less Rams. Sure we’ll spend time game-planning but you can bet assistants and coaches will be working with whomever is brought up (from PS) or in (from outside) to teach them the playbook and game-plans. Even if you toss this week out, you have 2 weeks to further familiarize what will likely be a role-player (4th WR or 2nd/3rd TE) with the playbook.
I think cutting Norris and making sure Peelle can play FB in an emergency is not a bad idea. Perhaps sign a FB to the PS in place of Hastings, who I would promote to the 53 immediately. Then i would also promote Reuland and get him further-immersed in the playbook as the 2nd TE. This team LIVES in the 12 personnel package (1RB, 2TE). Peelle knows the book, I’m sure, but he’s not a threat for much beyond 10 yards, so there’s no mystery in defenses covering him. They treat him like a blocker and a short pass-target, nothing more. Walker was something else. I think Reuland possesses slightly more athletic ability at TE and would be a better fit to replace Walker other than pure goal-line/short-yardage situations.
We're as good as we play each week, no better, no worse.
Follow @Tre9er
Also, the reason Edwards was cut is that he wasn't a contributor, and didn't look to become on any time soon.
Pure and simple. The reasons he wasn’t a contributor could be debated ad infinitum. Yeah, probably botched the spelling there.
Time to use this 3 weeks we have to get someone up to speed who would run crisp routes, know where Alex wants to go with the ball in situations, and fights for the ball at all times.
We're as good as we play each week, no better, no worse.
Follow @Tre9er
Dominque Ziegler....warrants another look see if you ask me.
the guy has incrediable hands and always ran crisp pass patterns not to mention he and Alex appeared to always have great chemistry.
Coach Harbaugh….dial his phone number, you have nothing to lose but a look see and you just may be happy about what you see. Not many options…. but Ziegler could be the best.
by BigMar on Dec 27, 2011 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Ziegler isn't exactly a great blocker
Which is important in our offense.
T.O.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Dec 27, 2011 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
I'm referring to Harbs droppin the dime to Zeigs.
He has a history with #11 and could be a contributor if he’s healthy and in shape.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
Next season will have Crabtree and Williams starting
and Ginn coming in on 3rd down. We’ll also have someone added, probably thru draft, who can challenge for #2/#3 WR spot. I’d like to see a healthy rotation of 3 good WR’s and I think Crabtree and Williams are 2 of them, easily. Williams is going to become a top-flight WR, I feel.
We're as good as we play each week, no better, no worse.
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You are overlooking Morgan
I think it will be an interesting competition between Williams, Crabtree and Morgan for the #1 spot. That also all depends on how Morgan does coming back from his injury though.
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by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions
There is no competition for the #1 spot.
It’s Crabtree.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
exactly
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
Not next year. It will be up to who performs better. Crabtree has yet to hit the ground running (injuries, holdout). I could easily see Morgan taking it if he’s feeling no effects from the injury.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Hit the ground running to start a season*
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
by Virginia9er on Dec 27, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
And Morgan?
I hope he heals up 100%, he’s pretty solid.
A. Smith + tiger blood + Harbaugh = #winning
I wouldn't bet on Williams any higher than 3rd receiver
I watch him how he gets up after a hit. I watch him complaining to the referee about P.I. every time he’s covered by a physical CB. As yet, I’m not sold on his strength and durability. Of course, all that could change after another off-season of conditioning. He has quickness, football speed, and great hands. Good slot receiver in 3-receiver sets against #3 CB or LB.
by Mood_Indigo on Dec 27, 2011 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
He's a young man also and is very light
as you said, another year can make a big difference. I haven’t noticed this myself but I do notice the older receivers are the ones that pop up after a hit. I think it has to do with being able to take a hit better and anticipation.
He dropped the dog after this picture was taken.
"If the 49ers success offends you, so be it." - Jim Harbaugh
If you order a "Cowboys kicker" at the bar, you get a shot of iced Bailey's.
by mikeinsp on Dec 27, 2011 11:40 AM PST reply actions 5 recs
He's an Ar-tist. lol
That’s one Big Dog, though.
I think I've seen him wearing that same red bowtie that the dog has on
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
Just imagine Braylon playing great this year
Niners would have one loss and home field advantage throughout.
well, who knows?
We can’t say how much better as a team we’d be or how many more wins we’d have if Braylon had been the WR we wanted him to be.
We can just as easily say, “if only there hadn’t been that dropped pass to Vernon,” or any of the other missed connections this past season.
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 think a lot of people are being unfair to Braylon.
In the preseason it was clear that he was capable of bringing a dimension to this team that we were lacking. His combination of size and speed is impressive. In our first regular season-game, our o-line was tatters and we the passing game was a mess …
… and in the second he got hurt.
It’s clear that he hasn’t been able to get over the lack of practice time since the injury. Heck, it’s not clear that he’s ever been 100% healthy. Yeah, there were some annoying penalties there, but I think people are underestimating how mentally challenging it is to be unable to perform to your customary level.
It’s clearly no big loss, since he’s not producing, but it’s also really hard to blame Braylon. Sometimes you get some bad breaks. Here’s wishing him well for the rest of his career unless he’s lined up against us.
by Ronaldinho on Dec 27, 2011 12:17 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Yeah I agree
I felt bad for him at times, never really got it going. I think he must have really been hurting. That interception in Baltimore annoyed me, but he’s not the first guy to do that.
Of course it’s a bad break. Few people here are ill-wishing him, and those people are idiots. You can be critical and still like him and wish him well at the same time.
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I CAN NOT BELIEVE
they release Braylon but not Alex Smith!!!
I mean WTF????
"Let It Roll"
by To The Bone on Dec 27, 2011 1:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Awe
You know I was just kidding, right?
AleX is a MAN!!
"Let It Roll"
by To The Bone on Dec 27, 2011 1:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
huh what?
Alex Smith should be cut. Harbaugh should roll into the playoffs with A) an unproven rookie that is considered a project. B) an undrafted rookie that was released by his former team and is also considered a project. C) call Jeff Garcia and pretend that it is a decade ago. D) pretend its two decades ago and Harbaugh play himself.
Alex Smith ruined my crops and his witchcraft gives my neighbor nightmares.
Oh no
What have I started :|
"Let It Roll"
by To The Bone on Dec 27, 2011 1:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
what you have started:
Alex is great, Alex sucks. I hate Alex, I love Alex. What about Braylon? Who? Lets talk about Alex all night long
huh Kory Sheets?
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
I wish Braylon the best , hope he gets healthy and can continue playing the game ....!!
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 ...!!
For me..
it was probable that my expectations were set too high for Edwards. I saw all the talent he had from years past and thought that would equate to production in the red zone automatically. It didn’t happen. Seeing the lack of effort, the lack of explosiveness, the lack of will, it all set in my mind that we weren’t getting everything out of Edwards that was there to be had. Seeing the limitations after hoping and expecting so much more was probably the most disappointing part.
If anyone needs me I will be on the couch reading some more Freudian mumbo jumbo.
People actually READ Books still these days?
Kudos to you, man.
Late to the conversation here,
But I’m not sure I get this move…it doesn’t seem to be to save money. This is just to get a practice squad receiver active for the playoffs, basically? Or did he have a bonus in his contract that we now get to avoid paying him?
Nah. He wasn't able to full recover from his injury so instead of having him take a roster spot...
…Braylon was released in order to put out someone who wasn’t injured and ready to contribute.
Only question is : Who do the Niners put in Braylon’s spot?
Swain?
Simple solution
Push Vernon Davis out to WR to use his speed, Peele and Reuland at TE for blocking and some receiving, pass to the running backs underneith the coverage, and use every trick in the book.
Glad he is gone for the season
Shores up room for much needed depth. BrockRocks how do you feel about him sucking this year?
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
How about Dwight Jones WR North Carolina & Colby Fleener TE Stanford in Aprils NFL draft ?
by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Dec 27, 2011 6:35 PM PST reply actions
Its T.O time baby!!
People act like he’ll destroy are team. He may cause problems but when has he ever caused a team to start loosing??
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