Jonathan Goodwin: A New Orleans Saints Blogger Perspective

by David Fucillo on Aug 7, 2011 4:00 PM PDT in 49ers Roster

We wrap up our series of posts on 49ers free agent acquisitions with a look at Jonathan Goodwin, courtesy of Dave Cariello at Canal Street Chronicles. Thus far we've looked at Braylon Edwards, Madieu Williams, Antwan Applewhite, Carlos Rogers and Donte Whitner.

Dave makes an interesting point about offensive linemen that can apply particularly to centers and guards. When it comes to offensive linemen, you usually prefer not to hear their names called too frequently. If a lineman is facing a particularly well known pass rusher a good performance will be noted by the television announcers. However, more often than not you simply don't hear all that much when things are going well.

Arguably the most "memorable" play of David Baas' 2010 season was the snap he shot over Alex Smith's head early in the MNF game against the Saints. Much like with referees, you generally prefer to not hear an offensive lineman's name called out during a game.

Head after the jump to read over what Dave has to say about center Jonathan Goodwin.

Unfortunately, I really don't have much to share. It's tough to judge talent on the offensive line. He's always just been a solid starter that you'd never really notice, which I think is exactly what you want in a center. Because, let's face it, if you're noticing the center, it's probably not for good reasons.

The Saints have had a great offensive line for years, winning the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award in 2009, so that's got to count for something. Ever since the Saints let Jeff Faine walk a few years ago he's stepped up to the plate and hasn't missed a beat.

He's obviously a bit on the older side and I think Saints fans were a bit surprised by the sweet contract the Niners offered him. Can't blame him for leaving.

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Some other Saints fans

I’ve asked a Saints fan I know and he said this:

“Smart, veteran player who was a product of Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans. He is serviceable in the passing game and pretty bad as a run blocker.”

by Odekerk on Aug 7, 2011 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

this

sd377 wants to ban me for unleashing the Kaepernick Supernova Gamma Ray

by bignerd on Aug 7, 2011 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Good thing we have Iupati who will hopefully help him get another undeserving probowl then!

by SanFranciscoKnights on Aug 8, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

I've enjoyed these blogger perspectives, but it seems like every blogger from the "other" team ...

…offers a “yeah, but…” analysis on the player the ‘niners picked up. "yeah he’s good, BUT… he’s old…. he doesn’t make picks… he’s got an attitude… he’ll let you down". I’m sure their description would be a bit different if the player were still on their team. it’s a little funny, but, what would we expect from a fan of the team the guy just left behind?

by mwright84 on Aug 7, 2011 5:15 PM PDT reply actions

of course...

Given how long it took for these players to get a new contract, it’s not surprising there’s a yea, but. If these guys had signed on day one, the opposing team might have some question marks, but such late signings just about guarantee a “yea, but…”

by David Fucillo on Aug 7, 2011 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Late signings.

They are late I guess in the unique situation. But in a normal free agency signings happen randomly all over the place.

I mean, even Asomugha took a bit of time to finally get signed by someone. All needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Particularly these bloggers that may, possibly feel some betrayal in those players leaving their respective teams.

Comes with the territory I suppose.

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by Drew Kerr on Aug 7, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

signings

I think Asomugha took some time because he was the most sought after free agent on the market. And even then he was still signed before the end of the first official day free agents could sign.

In previous free agency years while some signings take time to happen (Takeo Spikes being a perfect example), that first weekend is still filled with a huge rush of signings.

by David Fucillo on Aug 7, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I suppose.

It’s just hard to take what some of them have said at face value… For example, the Whitner thing almost came off like the guy personally had gotten in to a twitter beef with him (although he did not specify that). But that sort of thing can leave a bitter taste and lead to an inaccurate eval.

Some things should be considered but I think that some of the other things should be taken with an economy sized bag of salt.

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by Drew Kerr on Aug 7, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

The one's done so far

Are pretty accurate of what I’ve seen and heard from others fans. Most of the players we signed were on the FA market for a reason and underachieved on the teams they were on.

by Odekerk on Aug 7, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Most of the players we signed were on the FA market for a reason

Yeah. Their contracts were up.

Niners didn’t want Kreutz apparently that bad, so “there must be a reason for that”. Saints picked him up. We got the better end of the deal on picking up Goodwin. Prowbowler just two seasons ago. Opposed to Kreutz not appearing in one since 2006.

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by Drew Kerr on Aug 7, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions