Donte Whitner: A Buffalo Bills Blogger Perspective
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 6:44 PM PDT
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One of the big perks of being part of SB Nation is having access to some fantastic bloggers when a little perspective is needed. Whether it be new free agents or new draft picks, our NFL and college blogs are loaded with top tier talent. One such writer is Brian Galliford over at Buffalo Rumblings. BR got started up shortly after NN and has become the go-to spot for Buffalo Bills analysis.
I shot him an email and asked for his thoughts on one of the newest members of the 49ers, safety Donte Whitner. Brian came back with some very interesting comments, which I've posted after the jump. Whitner comes across as a very solid safety that won't wow us. Given the ups and downs the 49ers have seen in recent years, I can live with that.
The more interesting comments related to Whitner off-the-field. Whitner described him as a thin-skinned and someone who has gotten into some beefs on Twitter. As Brian said in his comments below, let's just hope a change of scenery will help him settle down a bit. I'm more concerned about on-field performance, but given how wide open society is these days, we have to at least address off-the-field issues.
On to Brian's comments after the jump...
If you're looking for a review of his on-field skills: Whitner's an excellent athlete, and he's versatile. He can play strong safety, free safety, and even some slot corner for you. It's easy to say that his biggest strength is in run support, because that's where all of his numbers are, but I've thought for years that he belonged in centerfield as a free safety. He's much, much better surveying and making plays coming forward than he is in the box, because he's not a very big guy. He's a reliable (if unorthodox) tackler - expect to see him lead with his shoulder a lot - and he's not much in the way of creating big plays. In short, expect consistency, but nothing flashy. Not unless the Niners use him much differently than the Bills did, at any rate.
If you're looking for a review of following him as a fan of the team: Be prepared to be frequently aggravated. Maybe a change in environment will help him settle, but in my experience, this is one of the thinnest-skinned athletes I've ever encountered. He's a "read your own press clippings" type, and a bit of a drama queen. He got into arguments with Bills fans on Twitter a lot, and alienated some of his teammates by bolting Buffalo before locker clean-out day this past January. A very large number of Bills fans won't miss Whitner the person, and high percentage of them won't miss Whitner the player, either.
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Fooch , you going to Camp tomorrow ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
I will be there. lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
probably not
I was gonna go today but then the pushed back time changed that. I’ve got a lot of stuff to do (still gotta get the fantasy leagues going) so I’m probably staying up in the city.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang that sucks , would love to go , hoping to hit the Charger pre-season game ...!!
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game
Speaking of which, gotta also try and get some work done on the group ticket front.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Considering the last 24 hours
That has a whole lot more appeal! I’m definitely interested.
No excuses A okay?
They’re not inaccurate, either. I really hope he comes to the bay and presents little challenge for the fans in supporting him. It’s a very interesting thing watching him. He’s not unlike Owens was back in the day, but he’s nowhere near the same quality of player.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Dang , just checked twitter and players are droping like fly's ...!!
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Couple ...!!
Darren McFadden will miss two weeks or so with fractured orbita…David Garrard leaves practice on a cart with unknown injury …Giants lose cornerback Bruce Johnson to torn Achilles
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I thought you was talking about our players lol
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Nope , doesn't even gets into my realm of possibilities...!!
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Bad MoJo to even think it ...!!
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less contact at practice has back fired lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish the NFL had a mentoring program for some of these young guys
match em up w/ a vet or a life coach or something…get em in church, sumthin!
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Probably true
Yet another reason to keep Mays, and see if he turns out to be special. A dude that physically talented, I have a hard time giving up on this early…
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by lottwasgangsta on Aug 4, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll see...
from the one year signings sounds like a lot of “they they they”
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
He signed a three year contract
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't speaking of him per se
but more the burden that Harbaugh is going to have next year filling more than a few spots.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
As old as I am
I could be dead before next year. I’m sticking to short-sighted and shallow for now…
No excuses A okay?
LOL
If you’re that old then you want to see things perpetuated beyond your time here. :-)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course!
That’s why I’m leaving my son my greasy, beer stained, blood stained, faded 1995 hat and custom 9ers-Chargers football to carry on with! Carry on my wayward son…
No excuses A okay?
Not to sound like a homer or defend his conduct
but, a lot of that frustration could be coming from Ohio State to a perennial loser, having to spend your spare time in Buffalo (horrible), and having to be the heart and soul of the defense without any help. When you record 140+ tackles as a safety, the rest of their defense isn’t doing their job. Buffalo fans should have more to rag on in regards to that franchise than a safety.
A change of scenery and going to a winning fanchise (hopefully) should help him out a lot.
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
I agree in part...
I think you said it perfectly when you say that the rest of Buffalo’s D was not doing there job! People like to talk about Whitner’s low INT numbers but realistically he had to be all over the field due to lack of defensive support and make all the tackles! He may not be “flashy” but he made the plays needed and in a differnt defense he could turn into a ball hawk who can also come up and help with the run when needed!
People like to talk about Whitner’s low INT numbers but realistically he had to be all over the field due to lack of defensive support and make all the tackles
lol – watch the stone hands – he can’t catch a ball that’s near him.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah what a miserable experience
not just the Bills current team horribleness, but Buffalo NY in General. The best thing to ever come out of Buffalo was Buffalo Wing, and Frank’s Red Hot
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
Plus it's a small market team & I know the owner has been wanting to move for years
So fans take that out on players as well
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that they have a team
but I wouldn’t want to ever, under no circumstances, live there
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
Plus it’s a small market team & I know the owner has been wanting to move for years
actually – Ralph has done the complete opposite – he’s done everything in his power to keep the Bills in WNY. Revenue sharing was his idea and the reason why the Bills are still in Buffalo.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Not true
I am from Upstate NY and have family that lives in/around Buffalo and Ralph Wilson is VERY much against EVER moving the Bills. I think that they Bills will leave Buffalo someday, but not while Ralph Wilson is alive.
by What you talking bout Willis on Aug 4, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
They should change their team name to...
The Buffalo Wings!!
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I put that Sh!& on everything
Donte Whitner was raised in Cleveland – a city very similar to Buffalo – and was a Top 10 draft pick. If he wants to go to a glitzier city, he can fly there on a whim. This idea that a professional athlete gets miserable in a city, in today’s day and age, is hilariously absurd.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 5, 2011 6:09 AM PDT up reply actions
San Fran is beautiful – like a timeless photograph, but Buffalo isn’t freezing nor the boonies. They get seasonal changes and a lot of snow, but people don’t hide in their homes all winter. And the summer: VERY warm. Much warmer than San Fran.
In a bit over 2 hours you can be in Toronto. In a bit over 6 you’ll be just outside of NYC. Montreal, the closest European city any American can see: that’s only 5 hours away.
Buffalo is anything but removed from society.
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Plus he was the 8th pick in the draft and seen as a reach
You take a safety 8th and you’re going to have really high expectations. Rightly so. He wasn’t close to an impact player until this last season, and even then he hasn’t put up big INT #‘s. It’s just hard to feel positive about that guy especially when the team as a whole stinks.
We signed him for what he is. A 26 year old active athletic SS who just had 140 tackles.
Not to sound like a homer or defend his conduct
but, a lot of that frustration could be coming from Ohio State to a perennial loser, having to spend your spare time in Buffalo (horrible), and having to be the heart and soul of the defense without any help. When you record 140+ tackles as a safety, the rest of their defense isn’t doing their job. Buffalo fans should have more to rag on in regards to that franchise than a safety.
I’ll stop back here around December Vincent and just see how you perceive him.
FWIW – he was ranked 70th out of 85 eligible safeties in coverage – he takes bad angles and is a poor, odd tackler. He’s the definition of a mediocre player.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
well i’ve watched him for the past 5 years – i’ll let you formulate your own opinion once you’ve seen him for a while. I’m just being as honest as I can so that way you know what you have on your roster.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing's changed, he's jumped from one perennial loser to another.
by Fearless Frog on Aug 4, 2011 8:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Awww. Look who it is.
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Harbaugh owns Carroll
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
by goatfather on Aug 4, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's what Tarvaris is thinking right about now
by bryceclan on Aug 4, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How we have missed thee...
Kaepernick may have some growing to do as a passer, but you don't get to 10,000 yards passing in college without being able to read a defense.
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I'm sorry bro, you don't get 140 tackles in the NFL if you are a mediocre player. Period.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 4, 2011 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
well, to be fair, the rest of your defense must suck if you're getting 140 tackles as a safety.
Still, he made 140 tackles, which means he made more than he missed.
Kaepernick may have some growing to do as a passer, but you don't get to 10,000 yards passing in college without being able to read a defense.
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that one is true
statistic doesn’t let you know if he tackled the guy before getting a 1st down.
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actually – yes you do. Akin Adoyle got over a hundred tackles last year. There is more to the NFL than tackles
by J2 on Aug 5, 2011 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions
London Fletcher is a testament to that. (Apologies to London, great guy all-around.)
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 6:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Buffalo fans should have more to rag on in regards to that franchise than a safety.
Had Fooch asked me about my last decade as a Bills fan, I would’ve done more ragging. Why would you think I’d focus all of my so-called “ragging attention” on Donte Whitner?
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 5, 2011 6:08 AM PDT up reply actions
@nocal81(Vincent)
Please know i’m not trolling, first off.
If you look at the team records since 2003 via Pro-Football-Reference, the Niners and Bills mirror each other pretty darn closely. I guess I don’t understand how Whitner coming to San Fran is a huge change in NFL fortune. Whitner isn’t exactly going to a team on the cusp of greatness.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/
Yes, I’m a fan of the Bills first. Yes, I appreciate the rich history of the Niners – they’re my favorite NFC team. I support them in some capacity unless they’re playing the Bills.
But unless you live in upstate NY and have found a way to live in some sort of state you describe as “horrible,” it’s really not fair to describe what is actually a quite nice place to live in such a way you decided on.
He has had the opportunity to play with Clements (rookie year), Kyle Williams, Paul Pozluzny, Aaron Schobel, and Terrance McGee, to name a few. He was never alone in responsibility.
Whitner is who he is because of himself. He has a very strong personality and some apparent confidence issues.
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!
by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 6:23 AM PDT up reply actions
That link is Troll City!!
its like they forget to talk about football
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Ummm
why do you feel that way? I misssed something. Not in the post but in your response.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
No Mays trade or Goldson signing?
Only thing I found out is norcal81 doesn’t know his gators. Oh, thank god Edwards only has a 1 year. Harbaugh’s going to need the best Michigan alum blackmail he can dig up to keep that guy in check.
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Gators?
what?
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
What the heck are you talking about
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
NFLN should be replaying NFL games and breaking down rosters and FA
not playing CFL football
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
important question
Is it an east coast Canadian team?
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Mentors
I wish Bill Hicks and George Carlin were alive to mentor the dumber athletes.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Read as: Buffalo Bills Blogger Slams 49ers New Acquisition.
Maybe they will get Goldson so we can return the favor.
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LOL
have to say when I was reading it, I was going “yep sounds like Goldson”
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
He pointed out enough positives to keep it interesting.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmm, dunno, this was pretty harsh:
Be prepared to be frequently aggravated. Maybe a change in environment will help him settle, but in my experience, this is one of the thinnest-skinned athletes I’ve ever encountered. He’s a “read your own press clippings” type, and a bit of a drama queen. He got into arguments with Bills fans on Twitter a lot, and alienated some of his teammates by bolting Buffalo before locker clean-out day this past January. A very large number of Bills fans won’t miss Whitner the person, and high percentage of them won’t miss Whitner the player, either.
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thin-skinned
he should have froze to death in Buffalo. Looks like he has some armadillo skin :)
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
Look at it this way
How many ‘athletes’ has he actually encountered in Buffalo though?
It's the Bill's so ya.....
I take this stuff with grain of salt, our guys gave him a big contract and I think we can all agree that on the surface these guys know what they are doing.
I take this stuff with grain of salt,
you shouldn’t – Brian isn’t one to mince words. If you spent some time at BR you’d know that real, real fast.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to man
I mean I understand that you are a fan of you’re team and know them better than I do, but let’s face it, both our teams have been cellar dwellers for way to long so maybe this guy has some skills that our new coach and FO see and believe in.
so maybe this guy has some skills that our new coach and FO see and believe in.
everything that Brian said – he’s just middle of the road. Don’t expect too much is all becuase he won’t deliver. He’s versatile but takes poor angles, tackles weird and does not make plays.
Just expect a middle of the road safety and you’ll be fine
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I also believe that I mentioned those skills in a response to Fooch’s inquiry that I still consider fairly unbiased. Of course the guy is talented; he was a Top 10 pick.
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by Brian Galliford on Aug 5, 2011 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions
You are far more appreciative of Whitner’s contributions in Buffalo than 9/10ths of the BR fanbase ever has been. =)
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 6:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Of course
He is tired of losing and wants to win. Can’t blame him. But you can never win with twitter. somebody always got a smart remark and they can be funny.
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Oh I don't know, I think that sounds like he's a great football player.
The personal criticisms amount to a good player who’s touchy. That’s alright, as long as he does well on the field. We have PLENTY of good character on the team, and I doubt one touchy guy is going to make a difference on that front. Might even provide some entertainment!
Anyone have a bead on photos from today's training camp?
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First Post in Buffalo Rumblings after hearing news of acquisition
He was def. not liked there!!
http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/8/4/2344527/bills-free-agency-donte-whitner-bengals
I wonder if his contract has a void clause after a set amount of twitter posts
by billsfan_905 on Aug 4, 2011 11:24 AM PDT replyactions 2 recs
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Really doesn't bother me
As long as he puts out. Would like to check his tweets during the whole FA process to see if he pulled a Dashon LOL
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as he pulls out
he won’t end up like Cromartie
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
by goatfather on Aug 4, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
LOL
The rest of the defense, besides their two best players that left.
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it 30 below there already
or is it 85 with 100% humidity?
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
it’s been a beautiful summer.
I’ve never understood the cold thing – Minnesota, Green Bay, Detroit (dome), Indy (Done), New England all have colder weather than we do.
Now snow we can get to because of lake effect – but that’s traditionally south of Buffalo in the ski country – so the skiing is great
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I grew up in PA
unless you’ve lived out west you don’t know what you’re missing. I would watch you guys getting lake effect every morning while I waited to see if we got a day off or school delay.
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
It’s just snow. San Francisco isn’t the mecca of magnificent weather either. You want perfect weather, head to San Diego. Head to Santorini.
In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Aug 5, 2011 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions
their two best players that left.
I would think their two best players are their two pro bowlers, Williams and Byrd. Beyond that, they now have Dareus, who most fans would argue is better than Poz or Whitner.
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No body it seems, cause even bashing their best LB paul posluszny
after he left for the jags
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Fred Jackson, Stevie Johnson, C.J. Spiller, and... and... umm... hold on.... I know there's more.....
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lol they might be 50/50 on those guys too
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
They like Spiller?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm guessing they blame the coach for not playing him
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
50/50
some do some don’t
until he proves himself we’re all on the fence
by J2 on Aug 5, 2011 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh well, fresh start, new beginning, all that...
I’m not going to put too much stock in to it, unless he starts doing that here.
New coach, new teammates, new environment. Maybe he just needed to be moved to a warmer climate to have a warmer personality.
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This is bad news. Always liked him as a player. I just don’t have the confidence in Wilson being a full time starter at SS. Wish I did.
lol for that one positive you have like twenty negative in row
this guy thought he was going to the bungles….
yep yep
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yea they needed a mediator in that room
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Both Whitner and Braylon have work to do
On the field, both have mostly been surrounded by ?able talent. Bray played one year in a solid jets offense…and looked legit. They’ll have much more talent to work with in SF.
Off the field, it’s time to embrace the team and stay focused. If they can work their tails off (do i hear echoes of singletary?) and play like they’re important pieces of turning this team around, then they will both likely get the career boost they need.
If the Niners ….gulp…continue their losing ways…these could be some hard cats to deal with. (i do realize braylon is only a 1 yr contract.)
If Braylon wants that big time contract then I see a more focused & dedicated player this season
The Niners will be the beneficiary of the best Braylon has to offer.
by Lok on Aug 4, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Every year
I say it every year, and I ‘really mean it’ every year, but I really think that THIS IS OUR YEAR!
That’s why I love football.
it has to be, right?
I remember it was always the cardinal’s year to bust out, and they kept failing until they got to the Superbowl and then lost in a like 56-60 shootout to GB
My want is to...
add as S onto that yearS not year. Build a good team. We have some possibilities.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 4, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
We are still the underdogs in the division..
Especially, according to the media… so that’s good.
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Media picking 49ers has never been their friend
so I like’em were they are at…..sleepers
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
QB play still unknown
Depends if the line progresses, the McDonald plays to potential, Aldon keeping up. Amazing how the weak secondary is looking average so quickly.
by mcwagner on Aug 4, 2011 7:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
With Alex under center...
that’s kinda iffy…but we did address some key positions so I guess that’s a start…
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there was last pre-season ...!!
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Only team that went
4-0…shows you meaningless it is :-)
Oh so am I
Just saying the W-L don’t mean much
Mentioned it before , but can't wait to see Harbaugh prowl the sideline ...!!
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There is something decidedly crazy about him
And I love every bit of it…
Maybe we should go 0-4 in pre-season
those games don’t mean doodley. Then we’ll be the sleeper pick in our division. Plus, going 4-0 didn’t help us last year…just my 2 cents
That's the thing
winning record=winning the west
Best part about tonight...
we dont have to wait up til 2am to see if they actually sign someone!!!!!!!!!!
So after Whitner and Edwards...
How many spots do we have left on the roster? I would still like a vet QB and possibly another FB or CB
Thinkin 84 or 85 ...!!
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Johnson
After the preseason. He might get cut or trade option for Mays. It could happen
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Well the one from Zepplin died years ago ...!!
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really?
Wow. I know he was pretty in your face but he had alot of years behind all of his opinions.
No excuses A okay?
my choice
I felt he was making things more about him than the site. He had been an excellent contributor for years, but it reached a point where the negatives vastly outweighed the positives. This site is not about any one person. It’s about the community as a whole.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I quit unless mcwagner is banned.
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should have referred him to sing to work his vernon davis on him. lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, damn.
He was the only fan who looked at this team objectively. (In my opinion)
by Fearless Frog on Aug 4, 2011 9:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
How long is the ban?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
permanent
He’s welcome back under the right circumstances, but I haven’t heard from him since so I’m not particularly concerned one way or the other.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Fooch went all Bernard Pollard on his Tom Brady ass
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Can i just post this....
I LOVE BRAYLON……………. no matter what happens from today on
by KGGotGame on Aug 4, 2011 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Funny you kinda like when my kid calls me on the phone and asked to borrow the car as he's driving down the street ...!!
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WOW
Per Barrows
During team drills, Taylor Mays paired with Chris Maragos with the third-team defense.
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
As predicted!
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I'm saying just about all of us predicted it, guy.
The majority on here has been saying that even Reggie Smith is ahead of Mays on the defense. IE, Mays is third string.
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But
3rd string is a kick in the face. Kinda like “don’t let the door hit you on the way out”
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
All he deserves, really. Third string, that is.
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I'd really like to know
If there was more to it, an attitude issue coming into camp or something.
I agree all he’s earned is 3rd string, but the way the trade issue situation came up is still strange to me. Maybe it is more on the media than the 9ers, I don’t know.
I'd like to not mention that dude
considering it looks like our own guy “called it” but didn’t have the power at that point
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
spillman lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
who was on first and second team?
the guy was not that bad last year to be placed on the third team……….
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
not that good lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya, too bad for him
I was hoping for more out of Mays but have been trying to “look to the future” with him, ie, hopefully he improves…
I agree the guy has talent
and I am a big fan of Mays, I just don’t think he got a fair chance to prove himself
Meh
What’s done is done.
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by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
dude has not had that much time to develop and he was decent last year.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if he's gotten worse though.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions
does anyone
Know what happened that got them to flip on mays? I mean its confusing as s**t, its not like was a rollover pick from an old gm or anything
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touche'
2011 mock draft
1st- Patrick Peterson CB, 2nd- Jake Locker QB, 3rd-Allen Bailey DE, 4th- Dontay Moch OLB, 4th- Jacquizz Rodgers RB, 5th- Owen Marecic FB, 6th- Greg McElroy QB, 6th- Jake Kirkpatrick OC, 7th- Derrick Lock RB, 7th- Greg Salas WR
by Sippin'onGinn&Juice on Aug 4, 2011 7:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Apparently Baalke was against the pick last year but didn't have the power to overrule Singletary, who wanted Mays.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 4, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew it
Singletary wanted him and forced him onto the field too early…its not hard to see on film.
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He was thrown in to the fire way to quickly
Everyone’s knock on him was he needed to work on his footwork and fluidity, they did neither Sing just said “Go out and smack ’em in the mouth kid”
there has to be something that happened.
i can understand second team but putting him on third team?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
i think its pretty simple
they don’t want him…especially this early into camp.
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
but why? did he do something during the off-season? did he not do something? was it because of sing that he was picked and they never really wanted him?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Heres my GUESS
Sing liked him for obvious reasons, drafted him against Baalke’s wishes (which he remembered that). Then pressed the DB coach and Dcoordinator to put him in over guys that deserved his reps more to only realize that he wasn’t nowhere near ready. Singletary benched him and allowed Reggie Smith to take over the position he earned. Sing gets fired for a bunch of reasons. The new staff comes in and review film and quickly realize that Mays wasn’t even good enough on special teams. They still gave him a few opportunities to get reps during the early days of camp. Now we’re here.
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Cant wait for this
SLam49ers Samuel Lam
Alex Smith, Braylon Edwards and Jim Harbaugh are scheduled to speak with the media after practice
sweet so I can not watch it because it always streams waaaaaay too slow
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
Gotta be your net.
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Doesn't really mean anything.
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not an IT guy
my relationship with computers workings ended with 486×66′s MSDOS autoexec.bat and win.ini and Windows 3.1
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
question!
how are we looking free-agent wise (or cap space wise) for next off-season.
even more room than this year.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice
mattbarrows Matt Barrows
Braylon Edwards got a handful of reps, both with the first- and second- team offenses. Caught short passes from Kaepernick and Masoli.
What do you guys listen to out in SF for sports talk radio????
Everything I’ve found is pretty horrific. I’m from the east coast, and (in my opinion) WFAN is far superior to anything I’ve found on KNBR or KHTK.
check out
95.7 The Game. Just got going earlier this year.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Fooch
will we be having a post with a stream of the presser?
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Thought you had that hook up LOL
I am on Twitter right now, maybe one of these feeds will show the link
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
video
For these press conferences I thought they normally just taped them and then you could view them after the fact.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That is what I meant
It will probably surface a little bit after
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I am more KNBR
Do not want to hear nothing abou the Chokland Raiders…
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For some reason I like Ralph and Tom
I don’t know why either
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup the same guy that can't shut up and always interrupts people , i do the pod casts and look forward to the Steve Young show and Ralph won't stfu ...!!
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I do too
and I used to like Gary too, but the new guy sucks
Like the analysis from Fitz and Brooks too
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
WFAN is horrendous. So is everything in Philly. I am still waiting for good sports talk out here on the East coast…
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Tunein Radio is a great app for listening to KBNR or that other talk radio lol. Great for work…
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VD, Crabs and Edwards
Will make this a long season for DB’s. I think Alex will THRIVE in WCO. Spread’em out and them BOOM one Frank Gore, right up the gut. MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
I am getting pretty excited about the season. And that’s not even thinking about the defense.
Repeating something over and over doesn't make it true.
He better
Really no excuses. I am curious how he take some pointers from Coach H.
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A Smith, was great at one time
and he’s got allot of heart, If he can’t do it now, with this new coach, new team around him, then well I just don’t see how he’ll have a better opportunity.
really, this is completely it for alex
ive defended him somewhat in the past, but even though this is a new coaching staff he has no competition and has absolutely no reason to at least be decent
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by MichaelClutchtree on Aug 4, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but dropped ball stats are a bit misleading. You basically have to get hit in the chest to get a registered drop pass. Almost like an error in baseball, if it’s hit hard, or looked kinda tough they wont pencil in an error.
I just remember his time in CLE being memorable for dropped passes more than anything else. I hope I’m wrong, we could really use a good reciever for the first time since TO
that’s because they aren’t – but they still can throw a catch-able football that gets dropped by a WR
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
no – you’re right – he’s always dropped passes and it is mental.
He does seem to get open a lot for whatever reason – he’s got that deceptive speed and knows how to find holes in a defense. He just drops easy passes more than tough passes
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
As has been said mulitple times
It wasn’t even an issue at all last year. He had one bad year with drops and it has followed him ever since.
With a 1 yr contract and trying to get his stock up for FA next year, I doubt it will be an issue this year either…
oh I remember a couple of dropped passes against the Bills that would have resulted in TDs that i’m thankful he dropped. But regardless he did improve last year and I think the short contract will help him out in that dept.
by J2 on Aug 4, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hey geuss what according to espn he only dropped one ball last year! people need to quit getting hung uon that
by Matthew Cools on Aug 4, 2011 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Im from the east coast… they has a story on before a JETS game last year, he worked on a focus drill last year… and that is what really helped him… hope he keeps it up
Yea its a mental thing with Edwards
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He does
Not as bad as Ted Ginn but still…
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Defense Stepping Up!!!
@SLam49ersSamuel Lam
There were two 2-min drills. 1st team O vs. 2nd team D = Offense ran out of time. 2nd team O vs. 1st team D = INT by Brock.27 minutes agovia webFavoriteRetweetReply
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I wanna hear about the offense showing progress…Our defense was on the field way to much last year because the offense couldn’t get a first down to save there lives…If we can maintain possession more that will help the defense improve even more this year
by pwillisbeast52 on Aug 4, 2011 8:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hear ya we were hearing "O" looking good before
guess “D” catching up
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
In training camp & especially with the lockout defenses around the league are going to be light years ahead of the offense
Over the course of the next month I expect the offense to get in sync. obviously we would all love Crabtree out there but we wont get that
by Lok on Aug 4, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Ummm , first practice ...!!
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Tremaine Brock is making the team..................
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Translation = Alex is back
sd377 wants to ban me for unleashing the Kaepernick Supernova Gamma Ray
by bignerd on Aug 4, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Surprise, Surprise. Well, maybe not
Jim Harbaugh said 49ers received lot of Taylor Mays trade inquiries over past 8 days. Mays was at practice after having talk w/Trent Baalke.
Per Matty M
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
ideally
it is the Eagles so we have leeway in a Samuels trade but i wonder if the Texans are involved they just need a few defensive pieces to be playoff bound
Life is like a Harbaughx of chocolates...
They already invested in a Safety
And don’t have anyone that they would be willing to trade that we want … unless it’s a draft pick
It's a possibility
They were high on Mays going into the draft that year
by pwillisbeast52 on Aug 4, 2011 8:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The past 8 days
Too many phone calls coming in and they decided “Oh what the hell, lets just send out a feeler and gauge his value”
If he is that valuable to these other teams why not keep him and cut ties with Taylor, or Maragos
They will probably keep 5 safeties
Whitner- Starter
Smith – possible starter
Jones – Special teams
Spillman – Backup, Special teamer
Mays – Backup, Special teamer
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that would explain the "Timmy Intern" theory
If the niners are getting a number of offers, why not tell the whole league that the kid is on the market? Clearly, some teams are interested…maybe more than 8 teams are interested too….might as well share that info and see what other offers you can get.
Man…the patience thing is brilliant. Our FO has really showed some moxie and intelligence in getting players late in the FA, and creating some potential trade buzz to recoup some draft picks.
I doubt they’re done…
by t p on Aug 4, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
it seems
that players might now be seeing San Francisco as a legit destination for potential success. which we really havent had for a while
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Need a Baalke & Timmy Dialogue on this!!!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
trade our best safety?
It better be for something big.
by wtlichens on Aug 4, 2011 8:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I do not think he is kidding.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I've seen some leaps in this crazy FA period
But that might be the biggest so far…
All that said, I still find the situation strange all around.
I do not want Mays to be traded. I hope he can stay and stick around and show them that he is the best.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
just needs a chance and some coaching up.
The guy can be really special. Nobody else back there can have the same said about them.
by wtlichens on Aug 4, 2011 8:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Mays definitely deserves more respect
and with that said I think he will still be sporting the Red & Gold this season
Anyone go to camp today?
I’m going tomorrow. I was wondering If Williams and Rogers are on the field yet. Does anyone know what numbers they’re wearing at practice? And Phillip Davis’ number?
Rogers is 22.
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press conferences
There’s no live video…We normally post transcripts later.
by David Fucillo on Aug 4, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I am with these signings.
I really think that both of these guys — Whitner and Braylon — could blossom as 49ers.
Edwards has had Terrible quarterbacks (yes, capital T) his entire career: Trent Dilfer, Charlie Frye, Derek Anderson, and Mark Sanchez. You could argue that Alex Smith could be a legitimate upgrade over any of those guys.
As for Whitner, he was overdrafted, but he is a top-notch athlete that will be versatile, and that can, you know, cover a receiver now and then? He’s a top-10 overall pick and they got him for seriously cheap—much cheaper than Goldson would’ve been.
Kaepernick may have some growing to do as a passer, but you don't get to 10,000 yards passing in college without being able to read a defense.
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He'll sign a 1-year deal so he can hit the market again next year.
Market’s gotta be pretty soft.
Kaepernick may have some growing to do as a passer, but you don't get to 10,000 yards passing in college without being able to read a defense.
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Crazy too
It’s a picture of him changing his picture on Twitter.
I survived Nnamdiwatch 2011
by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
honestly
this past year or 2 i wouldn’t have minded seeing what Sanchez could do in red & gold
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by Edggy on Aug 4, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
that is worth about a trillion o"boy"s....!!!!!
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
he's gotten some good coaching...
The skill set and intangibles are less than stellar with sanchez. It’s the mechanics and decision making that have helped him succeed.
who’s to say alex can’t see the same kind of success sanchez has??
by t p on Aug 4, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
well
If Smith had similar coaching and solidity of coaching staff he would def be dramatically better than Sanchez has been. The whole idea of sanchez is just an alternate view of what we’ve had to experience this past two seasons.
Life is like a Harbaughx of chocolates...
sanchez still sucks, look at his ints, completion percentage. they still do not trust sanchez to throw the ball when it matters. if sanchez stops improving the jets will get someone else in there. the jets also have a more consistent defense.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno dude, I think you hate on Sanchez a little too much.
He has improved in his short time in the league and he plays well when in the playoffs when it matters. He will be a solid, unspectacular NFL QB in my view.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanchez playoff numbers last season:
5 TD, 1 INT, 60.7%
2009 playoff numbers as a rookie:
4 TD 2 INT, 60.3%
by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 4, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Mostly Check Downs
Most of his deep passes fell flat, but I do concur he does perform better in the playoffs …. still not well enough to win it all though
Check downs......if you are a young QB, it is called a check down.
If you are Joe Montana, it is called GOAT.
by ericalancanty on Aug 4, 2011 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
What mechanics?
Mechanics are what has been his problem. He needs a lot of space to release the ball how he wants to. And his decision-making has been suspect as well. I would say that his intangibles and leadership qualities are what have given him a chance to succeed in the NFL.
by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 4, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell me you didn't just post that =/
by bryceclan on Aug 4, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Pic of Edwards Addressing The Media
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Where do you thin the first pree conference will be up? csn?
by Matthew Cools on Aug 4, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It will be on
49ers.com, but I am sure, as fooch stated, we will have a video embed and transcript on the FP tonight.
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by nocal81(Vincent) on Aug 4, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh joy , willing to wait till morning to get the full videos , guess it's time to say ado with and image ..!!
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Harbaugh says team is in mid May form. Says teams had asked about Taylor Mays in past 8 days.
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At least he is honest and not trying to BS everyone
They know they have alot of work to, I admire the candor
by Lok on Aug 4, 2011 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder how Goldson is doing...
He changed his twitter picture already? I wonder if he’s watching TV and eating a pint of ben and jerry’s
He couldn't catch that train...
How far was Harbaugh going to go with that analogy? I really thought it was going to be like 2 hours later…
he is probably smoking a fat bowl with a 24 pack of Coronas.
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
or he's crying because he knows time is money
but in the opposite direction now
Harbaugh will find a QB and he will succeed.
so true.
I think he was hoping for a fat 5 to 6 year contract between 30-40million dollars.
dreams of 10 Lamborghini’s and 5 Bentley’s is down the drain. lol
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He thought he deserved Antrel Rolle type money.
And then he sucked it up last year (probably because of injuries).
Kaepernick may have some growing to do as a passer, but you don't get to 10,000 yards passing in college without being able to read a defense.
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dude has only had four good games in four years. nothing special. these guys brought in for much cheaper are going to be as good or better than him without the ego.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
even without these signings he has done a good job.
I was upset that he did not land a top ranked cb but that faded. in two drafts baalke has brought in alot of good young talent to the team.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
ya, goldson better than huff.
raiders just throw so much money at every decent player lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Paraag Marathe deserves a lot credit too
He’s the one negotiating the contracts.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions
HEYYYYY
The HARBAUGH FAMILY is on HBO right now. Awesome.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
It's on NFL website vids as well
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 4, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I always miss it. argghhhh lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
i missed it. I saw Jim say one sentence and that was it.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
I saw a small clip on hbo.com, thought it was the whole thing but it was only 30 seconds.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Now the story
Changed to Running with the bulls. Pretty crazy stuff.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
andddd...
its done. So now im watching “The Town”.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw that last week, it's one crazy family
Jim seems like the most unhinged of the bunch. His dad is out of his mind, too.
I survived Nnamdiwatch 2011
by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
u know where I could maybe watch that online?
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
HBO keeps that stuff locked down pretty tight.
But it sounds like you already have HBO. I think that means that you can download their streaming service for FREE www.hbogo.com
I survived Nnamdiwatch 2011
by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
@mattbarrows
Matt Barrows
Harbaugh on trading Mays: “Full disclosure: There’s been inquiries over the last 8 days, enough to the point you say let’s check it out.”
@RajGill
Ready for #6
At least they are doing due diligence in seeing what they can get in return. But I hate the idea of giving up on a 2nd round pick after only one year with the team.
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
Ah men to that.
Good for him, but results are still needed. Slowly, but surely.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Aug 4, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
it's that hair cut. he needs a new hair. that is like a early 90's haircut.
and he is always wearing a suit.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Im totally buying into what Jed is saying in the video
by Lok on Aug 4, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
me too
I’m impressed and proud to be a niner.
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
He revealed the "secret plan"
"I hate it! It looks like a stickup at 7-Eleven. Five guys standing there with their hands in the air."
Norm Sloan
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors."
Weldon Drew
ricky bobby hands lol
Give tha guy a break...I remember losing most of our games because of mistakes by players that did not play the quarterback position.
I'm sure Norv Turner is a good judge of a good QB...even he said the guy can be good w/ quality people around him.
by NewAgecorner1 on Aug 4, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
SLam49ers Samuel Lam
Braylon Edwards said that the #81 was temporary. Wants to talk with Zeigler about #17, but might just get an entirely new number.
Wore 1 and 80 in college… wonder what he is thinking
or just wait for Zeigler to be cut.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Bengals here
Thanks for stealing our safety, in Donte Whitner! I guess we’ll have to trade you Carson Palmer for Taylor Mays?
Back on board. Now time to trade Mays for Clausen
Done
Where do I sign?
I survived Nnamdiwatch 2011
by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Tell you what, let's sweeten the pot.
Palmer for Mays, straight up. Plus we get a Skyline Chilli over here, and we’ll ship an In and Out Burger over there.
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by Mertons_merkin on Aug 4, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
that sounds like a good deal. right before the trade deadline. lol
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
you can always sign goldson.
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Aug 4, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So
In 2009
Scotty Mac signs Brandon Jones and Marvel Smith on the very first day of free agency
In 2011
Baalke patiently waits and hauls in 6 or so quality guys in 3 days
which would you rather have?
Bad signings
Didn’t sign either on the 1st day.
sd377 wants to ban me for unleashing the Kaepernick Supernova Gamma Ray
You don't know how these guys are going to turn out
….just saying.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
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by SportsChicken on Aug 4, 2011 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Safety #38
I don’t have anything against D.Whitner or M.Williams but not signing Dashon is a joke. The 49ers have invested five years in developing him and I fear that we’re going to let him go somewhere else to be a pro bowl player! As a life long Niner fan I am frustrated with him not being signed. He’s young, he fast, and he is physical! Can someone please tell me why we are signing safeties that Buffalo, and Vikings don’t even want!!!!!
by SayHelloToDaBadGuy on Aug 4, 2011 10:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I NEED TAYLOR MAYS FOR MADDEN!!! YOU CANT TRADE HIM!
considering ratings don’t mean Shit in madden I always have him cover guys like desean Jackson and fast recievers
we Cant Trade Mays
Too Much Upside Give Him Two More Season
Bills fan here
Just a couple of quick things. First about Donte’s 140 tackles, the Buffalo franchise tends to award too many tackles when keeping the score sheet. And it’s went on for years. He had a lot of tackles, but not as many as showed up on the boxscore.
Donte is infuriating. He’ll clean up a lot of messes, and I mean a lot, and then in some crucial situation, he’ll take a bad angle, bounce off a ball carrier get juked right out of his shoes what have you.
The whole Donte twitter thing was a two way street, yes Donte was thin skinned, but a lot of the fans were merciless towards him on there as well. A lot of people resented us taking Whitner over Ngata, not realizing Donte couldn’t control that.
All in all I wanted Whitner back because I felt his pros outweighed his con’s, and wish him the best of luck with ya’ll.
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
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