Golden Nuggets: Time For The NFL Draft Yet?

by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 3:01 AM PST in 49ers Links

The entire sporting world (exaggeration) is now fixated on the Super Bowl, which means I'm turning off my television. It's not bitterness regarding the 49ers' absence from the big game, I'm just not a fan of all the antics and the like from media day/week. It's odd, considering I'm generally huge on listening to player interviews and the like, but I really dislike the Pittsburgh Steelers because of Ben Roethlisberger, so I can't be bothered to watch. As far as the 49ers go, there's not much to report at the moment - the coaching staff is basically in place and everyone is looking forward to the scouting combine and the draft. The scouting combine is actually one thing I love watching, so I can't wait for that. Not sure what kind of links I have for you today, so we'll find out together. Enjoy, folks.

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers had nothing but good things to say regarding the 49ers new coach holding the same title, Vic Fangio. I'm happy with his hiring, I'm just worried about his consistency. (ESPN.com)

Jim Harbaugh's team played smash mouth football at Stanford. It's a lot different than Mike Singletary's definition of the phrase, because it actually works. (PressDemocrat.com)

The 49ers receivers as a whole had fewer catches this past season in comparison to the previous, and yet - more yardage. Good stuff. (CSNBayArea.com)

There are four things the 49ers can do at the quarterback position for 2011 - which is the one you find most attractive? (Examiner.com)

Thanks to Barrows for the shoutout to NN in his blog. (SacBee.com)

Marecic is a Throwback. (49ers.com)

Yesterday on Niners Nation

Golden Nuggets: Not Happy With The Pro Bowl | Ninjames
2011 Senior Bowl Box Score, Recap, Results: The Players That Did, And The Players That Didn't | Drew K
2011 NFL Mock Draft Database: 49ers Draft Predictions 1.0 | Fooch
2010 49ers Game-by-Game Review: Week One, At Seattle Seahawks | nocal81
49ers Inside Linebackers: Long Look Back, Brief Look Forward | Ninjames
2011 NFL Lockout Update: Roger Goodell, DeMaurice Smith Meet | Fooch
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I love that the US government is getting involved with things like folks watching soccer games and streaming MMA events when there are much more pressing things for them to be worrying about, but hey folks - it's your tax dollars at work and not really pertinent discussion for Niners Nation, so keep it mostly about how disappointing it is that you'll have trouble streaming your games next season. Actually, to preempt that as as well - don't worry about that. There will be ways for you to do it if you really want to, though you won't get them from me. Just letting you know now - do not worry.

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The streaming thing

Really, really irks me. ATDHE was the only way I was able to watch games for the past two seasons save for the rare contest actually broadcast on national TV in my neck of the woods. I know its a trivial thing with the possible lockout looming over us, but this really doesn’t make me too happy. Ugh.

"God tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he's pretty sure you're fucked."-Braveheart

by Camraman926 on Feb 2, 2011 3:45 AM PST reply actions

I might be starting to feel your pain in half a year

ill be going to the UK, and im pretty sure they wont show 49ers games out there. I dont even think any bars will have show the games. So if i can have one website to view the games from all will be right in the world!

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 2, 2011 3:51 AM PST up reply actions

I can recall

one of the UK guys, maybe LondonNiner mentioning that there are American Sports TV packages offered through the cable companies over there. Maybe when one of them pops their head in here they can confirm or deny.

"God tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he's pretty sure you're fucked."-Braveheart

by Camraman926 on Feb 2, 2011 4:11 AM PST up reply actions

That sounds promising!

but if i cant watch it then ill be listening to it online i suppose.

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 2, 2011 4:25 AM PST up reply actions

NFL Game Pass is probably what you want

NFL offers online live video streaming for the entire season for around 250, or 25 a week. It’s unavailable in the US, Mexico, etc. Because of an exclusive broadcast rights deal with Directv.

by dgriot on Feb 2, 2011 6:13 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah very expensive but you can't beat the quality

-Lazy fool- ;)

by zemd on Feb 2, 2011 6:32 AM PST up reply actions

doesn’t apply to me as I’m in the US, but ideally, for something like that you’d be able to pay for only your teams’ games for ~1/5-1/8 of the price.

by tarlinian on Feb 2, 2011 6:38 AM PST up reply actions

well seeing as that i love my football and my 49ers

i can see myself coughing up 250 a season…not too bad i suppose…

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 2, 2011 7:26 AM PST up reply actions

they already have a new site up called atdhe.me

if that doesn’t work i usually use veetle which is usually very good quality

by mtl9ers14 on Feb 2, 2011 7:01 AM PST up reply actions

+!

for Veetle. I can often get HQ streams, it’s really, really pretty good (and for the british version of football too, can’t wait for this afternoon’s games)

by foosball4949 on Feb 2, 2011 8:33 AM PST up reply actions

OHHHHHH MANNNN!!!!

If Marecic becomes a 49ers, I think I might have found my new favorite player on Offense. The one on defense being Mr. P. Willis!!!!

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 2, 2011 3:47 AM PST reply actions

What

2011 season can't come quick enough..

by AzNiner on Feb 2, 2011 6:32 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Wait a damn second

Barrows said theres pornography on the web,I have been on web for years and I am just finding out now …

2011 season can't come quick enough..

by AzNiner on Feb 2, 2011 6:37 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Fail

lol

I survived Jim Harbaugh week

by return2greatness on Feb 2, 2011 7:25 AM PST up reply actions

Von Miller

that’s who I want. I’m sold.

I survived Jim Harbaugh week

by return2greatness on Feb 2, 2011 7:26 AM PST reply actions

even with the glaring need at CB??

you still want to take a guy in a position we can get in the 2nd round or from F.A??

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 2, 2011 7:27 AM PST up reply actions

I’m of the position of drafting the best player available that fits your system instead of drafting for need. Eventually you will be able to find players in the later rounds that will fit into your system.

by mcwagner on Feb 2, 2011 7:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

Are you saying we don't have a glaring need at pass rusher?

I survived Jim Harbaugh week

by return2greatness on Feb 2, 2011 3:08 PM PST up reply actions

not as bad as our CB

so yea in that comparison i am saying that!

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by imjuliooo89 on Feb 3, 2011 2:32 AM PST up reply actions

Smashmouth Football...

This is what I’ve been saying for some time . Harbaugh’s offense at Stanford used power running to set up play-action strikes down the field. I’m optimistic he’ll use different formations to disguise our intentions better than Raye/Johnson. But folks looking for a true pass-first WCO may be disappointed.

by Bigmouth on Feb 2, 2011 9:02 AM PST reply actions

Test.

Using the Nuggets for testing purposes. Sue me.

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by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 9:48 AM PST reply actions

Test again.

And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Check out Chester, an upcoming game from a friend.
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by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 9:49 AM PST up reply actions

And one more!?

And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Check out Chester, an Xbox game being developed by a friend.
Then, you can donate to my friend's video game documentary. Any bit helps.

by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 9:52 AM PST up reply actions

did we pass?

by mcwagner on Feb 2, 2011 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

everyone but you did

Kellen Moore is awesome
Katie Mcgrath is our savior
my dog <3

by manraj7 on Feb 2, 2011 9:55 AM PST up reply actions

Trying to get my sig just right.

It’s important that I help these guys, but I don’t want it to be annoying.

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Then, you can donate to my friend's video game documentary. Any bit helps.

by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 9:55 AM PST up reply actions

Lied.

Three lines is too much for a sig. Take note you obnoxious people.

Check out Chester, an Xbox game being developed by a friend.
Then, you can donate to my friend's video game documentary. Any bit helps.

by James Brady on Feb 2, 2011 9:54 AM PST up reply actions

Daniel Snyder

I read that Snyder was trying to have a journalist fired for a story he wrote called, “The Cranky Redskins Fan’s Guide to Dan Snyder” in the Washington Post. Of course this made me read it. I have a whole lot more love for Jed after this.

by mcwagner on Feb 2, 2011 9:53 AM PST reply actions