49ers 53-Man Roster Following Saturday Roster Cuts
by David Fucillo on Sep 3, 2011 4:50 PM PDT
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PrintThe San Francisco 49ers made their necessary roster cuts earlier this afternoon to cut down to the 53-man roster. While the team is at the 53 player limit, that does not mean they are finished making roster moves. Upwards of 800+ players hit the waiver wire following yesterday and today's cuts, meaning scouting departments have limited time to dust off scouting reports and decide if a given player would fit the team's system.
For the 49ers, that means players down around the end of the roster are not necessarily safe from release for now. Few jobs in the NFL are ever completely safe, but that is especially true this weekend every year. The 49ers current 53-man roster would seem to reflect that as the team currently has two quarterbacks and two tight ends. The 49ers could very well stick with those numbers, but I'd be pretty surprised if that was the case.
I've posted the current 53-man roster after the jump. In comparing it to my final projection on Friday, I actually did halfway decent. I had Josh McCown, Konrad Reuland, and Phillip Adams on and I had Will Tukuafu, Keaton Kristick and Colin Jones off. That's a six player swing. Not perfect, but I'd say it's a decent percentage.
The question now is who gets cut and who gets added between now and September 11. Some folks are calling for Scott Tolzien, the Chargers backup who had a strong preseason finale before being waived. While he could be an interesting practice squad option, I would think that if he clears waivers he ends up on the Chargers practice squad. More often than not, it seems the initial practice squad is generally composed of current players. We'll see tomorrow. I'll make sure and get some info posted about waivers tonight or first thing tomorrow morning.
What possible options do you see at quarterback and tight end?
QB (2): Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick
RB (3): Frank Gore, Anthony Dixon, Kendall Hunter
FB (2): Moran Norris, Bruce Miller
TE (2): Vernon Davis, Delanie Walker
WR (5): Braylon Edwards, Michael Crabtree, Josh Morgan, Kyle Williams, Ted Ginn
OT (3): Joe Staley, Anthony Davis, Alex Boone
OG (5): Mike Iupati, Chilo Rachal, Adam Snyder, Daniel Kilgore, Mike Person
C (1): Jonathan Goodwin
NT (2): Isaac Sopoaga, Ian Williams
DE (5): Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Ricky Jean Francois, Demarcus Dobbs, Will Tukuafu
OLB (4): Aldon Smith, Parys Haralson, Ahmad Brooks, Antwan Applewhite
ILB (5): Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman, Larry Grant, Blake Costanzo, Keaton Kristick
CB (5): Carlos Rogers, Shawntae Spencer, Tarell Brown, Chris Culliver, Tramaine Brock
S (6): Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Reggie Smith, Madieu Williams, C.J. Spillman, Colin Jones
K (1): David Akers
P (1): Andy Lee
LOS (1): Brian Jennings
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My 1st instinct is to say that Person's, Colin Jones' & Kristick's spots are tentative at best
& that the team will look at who else was release and bring in them and replace those 3.
I still dont get how Norris made the team, great guy but he hasnt done anything. I just dont get it
I am also not a fan of Norris, BUT...
He actually looked decent in nis action during the Chargers game. Maybe with the right coaching he can be a lot better than we’ve seen recently.
I must say that I do trust the current coaches (until they give me reasons not to…)
by ColoradoNiner on Sep 3, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Kristick will get released for a QB I think
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
definately some questionable cuts.
Did not see Colin Jones or Kristick or Norris making it. Keeping only Costanzo OR Spillman, not both. Reuland looked very good and Adams was worth keeping.
by wtlichens on Sep 3, 2011 5:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yea I truly believe that if his was %100 healthy he would have made the team
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
this
I wish him good luck where ever he goes, because he is a special talent. Just bad luck on his part with this team. I do see him on an NFL team somewhere
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Sep 3, 2011 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
So if a team nabs a player now , they have to put him on the 53 , if players clear waivers then they can sign to P squad ... is that correct ...!!
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O.K. - now time for a bit of nit picking....
(1) Moran Norris – Hopefully the 9ers find a better fullback & let Miller start.
(2) Antwan Applewhite – not completely sold on this guy.
(3) Colin Jones – first guy to get there on special teams, but never makes the initial tackle.
(4) 9ers biggest error… not keeping Phillip Adams. Just wait until he is 100% and he a stud.
(1) we all hate Norris too much to give him an objective fresh start – maybe Harbaugh thinks he can resurrect his career like Alex Smith’s . . . . or use him for a stop gap this season
(2) Antwan Applewhite – did a good job filling in for the Chargers last year, think he’s a good backup, but would never want him starting
(3) Colin Jones – ghost of training camp, nothing negative or positive was said about the guy. But as the first there he doesn’t have to make the tackle, he just needs to funnel the runner to where the rest of his teammates should be.
(4) Phillip Adams – not PS eligible, if he doesn’t get picked up by some other team I bet 49ers help his rehab and he’ll be in the 90 man roster in next year’s training camp
Not For Long...
crazy how 864 players lost their jobs. What a buisness
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harsh, to be sure
but lots of applicants get turned down for jobs in the real world, and don’t get paid for it.
At least these guys got some cash for their time spent.
864 players mostly under 30 years
earned a minimum of 30K for 5 weeks work. (5k+ for training camp bodies paid weekly). I don’t feel that bad.
Interesting!
How were they named? Chosen by Harbaugh or voted by players?
Interesting Alex or VD is not the cap.
It was part of his new deal , along with Norris ... UGH ...!!
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They were voted by the players
Coach Harbaugh let them decide it amongst themselves. It looks like they are just 2 captains. One for offense & One for defense obviously. not like the last few years
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
that's how it should be...
not like the last few years were there are like 4 or 5
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Sep 3, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree. It keeps it simple & they made the right choices
Alex has become more of a leader and it would have been nice to see that recognized but Frank is by far the most respected member of the offense
Pat, well how could he not be the captain of the defense?
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I was considering the possibility...
of seeing Donte Whitner as Captain on D, but Willis has more reputation & respect among the team, given his seniority on the Niners.
Not sure what Alex thinks about not being offensive captain.
by DeviousSavant on Sep 3, 2011 9:29 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
TaylorPrice49 Taylor Price
Kendall Hunter is second RB on the #49ers depth chart according to Harbaugh.
by mrdev4 on Sep 3, 2011 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
he earned it in preseason
hope he can keep it
Teams still lolli gaging their cuts ...Browns, Jaguars, Seahawks, Raiders, and Redskins...!!
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I agree with Eddgy
Need to replace Alex Smith ASAP.
Maybe we can grab a QB off the wire once the Browns, Jaguars, Seahawks, Raiders, and Redskins report their cuts. eh?
U an’ me, Edggy.
:)
by Since79 on Sep 3, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think "oh “boy” . . . " just exploded
by reedkrase on Sep 3, 2011 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
OfficialBraylon Braylon Edwards
17 it is ladies and gentleman. I was the first one wearing it in 2005,with the exception of Harold carmicheal in the 70s.No reason to change
Braylon Suspension
Haven’t heard much about it so far… isn’t it getting about time for official word on that?
Exactly
There have announcements bout players who have been suspended but Braylon hasnt even had a meeting with the commish. We are a week away from the season opener, something would have gone down by now
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Leads me to believe there'll be no suspension
Goodell can’t be such a jerk as to lay one down a day before the game, right?
…right?
I dont think things that happened during the lockout
are punishable… would be a slippery legal slope since the union was decertified and what not.
I agree. He would have been suspended already
Harrison is on his hit list and yet he wasnt suspended.
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW
I agree that I would have rather stashed Phillip Adams and ditched Norris. But I think Norris serves us well if we can’t replace him with someone better. Miller isn’t ready yet. And who knows, with Adams maybe they feel like when he’s healthy they can grab him if no one else wants to sign him. After all, it would be a risk for another team to take him in his present physical condition. He’ll probably be on his own until he’s fully healed. Then maybe we can get him back. . ..
From what Coach Harbaugh said during the conference call. I truly believe that they plan to convert Bruce Miller into an H-Back
and that Norris is on the roster so that they have some insurance so that they can develop him slowly since he converting from defense to offense
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't like Brock making it. Norris is probably a necessity at some point. Hopefully Miller will take over eventually this year.
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You think they'll do a two full-back set like in GB?
jacobtaylor2002
by jacobtaylor2002 on Sep 3, 2011 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe they're thinking Miller can split
TE and FB responsibilities, while Norris can be there for the pure blocking plays . . . and hopefully make his blocks. Norris did do pretty well in preseason.
They are definitely thinking just that
Coach Harbaugh said so in a conference call – and he spoke of Miller being used on Special Teams. And don’t forget, they have hinted boradly that there would be no hesitancy to use him on the D Side. Talking ’bout a lot of hats.
As someone said before....
Miller is Harbaugh’s new pet project Marecic. Hopefully it works out well.
by DeviousSavant on Sep 3, 2011 9:31 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
What's wrong with Brock. He held down Andre Johnson.
Upgrade over Spencer.
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maybe
We’ll see what kind of consistency he can bring. I still think Brown is starting next Sunday.
by David Fucillo on Sep 3, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Upgrade over Spencer? No, not even close.
He’s not a good corner, he makes way too many mistakes. Adams would have been better. Brown will be the nickel.
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Spencer got beat like Rodney King all year long last year.
He’s coming off a hammy injury, etc…
Brock showed a ton of promise and upside and proved he could hang with the big boys both in practice going up against Braylon and Andre Johnson (as said above).
He’s not a good corner, he makes way too many mistakes.
Strongly, strongly disagree… if you could point to some specific instances that make you feel he is “not a good corner” that may help your case. He was the best corner we had all preseason long.
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really?
Rodney King. I’d prefer people not go to that simile.
by David Fucillo on Sep 3, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
can't we all just get along?
Martin Lawrence is alright, right?
How about got beat like James J. Jeffries?
What up now?
A pie can be divided into many pieces. For MOST people the goal is to get as many pieces of that pie as possible. It is my goal to eat the WHOLE pie.
Specific instances? Go watch the Saints game. Where he walked around looking stupid for three quarters of play.
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I agree
Brock was a no-brainer. I’m not sure what his ultimate upside is. But right now he’s much better than Adams. He’s health and has some upside at a weak spot.
chiefs Moeaki out for season and looking for a pass catching t.e.
Reuland might no make it to the niners p.s.
by wtlichens on Sep 3, 2011 6:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Any word on crabtree
What’s his status for the opener? I know he was practicing but will he be ready to go against seattle?
by MNY49 on Sep 3, 2011 6:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
fracture in June
He’s out of the walking boot and was catching balls, but I don’t think he was running this past week.
by David Fucillo on Sep 3, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Ughhh
I hope he’s ready. It’s crazy how many weapons the niners have and how they haven’t been utilized properly for the last couple of years.
by MNY49 on Sep 3, 2011 6:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He will probably be ready against Dallas is my guess.
Probably going to go with Edwards, Morgan and either Williams or Ginn. We have Delanie and Davis, so we’re good for a week without him if it happens like that.
I would rather he be 100% then 80% or something around that… we need him all year.
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I also don't want a repeat performance of last years opener against the Seahawks
he did a lot to help us lose that game
Raiders release Trent Edwards....
Seasoned vet, can step in and handle business if needed….maybe? I know everyone is high on Tolzien but we dont need another project
by Frisco_Kid on Sep 3, 2011 6:31 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
but we need another washed up QB3?
would rather have tolzien learning with Kaep than Edwards teaching his bad habits
Edwards is 27
He had some decent moments for a terrible buffalo team. As a third string vet with some upside we could do much worse.
At worst, he’s better, younger, and more experienced than Josh McCown.
Edwards..
plus he is a local kid growing up in Los Gatos and played for Stanford… i really hate to take Raiders leftovers but imho hes looking like our best new selection
by Frisco_Kid on Sep 3, 2011 6:34 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Wow
I’m disappointed that Norris made the roster. And SHOCKED that Colin Jones did.
apparently he was good at
serving the coaching staff Tom Collins and performing cover songs of Tom Jones, both are valuable skills for a safety carrying his namesake.
How bout Edwards? since he is the hot name at the moment
by Lok on Sep 3, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s not as much a vote of confidence in Garcia as it so much is a knock on Edwards.
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That's IF Garcia wanted to be a backup...
…which he has made clear he doesn’t. When the Raiders handed him the No. 2 slot on a silver platter, he stated that he only wanted to start. So much for that idea.
As I’ve said before, if this was Jeff Garcia of 2002 (or even 2006), and he was willing to be the No. 2, I’d be all for bringing him back. But you’re talking about a guy who is 41, hasn’t taken an NFL snap since 2009, hasn’t started in the NFL since 2008, and had worse statistics in the UFL last year than both Josh McCown and Daunte Culpepper.
why?
because he’s a rookie or he won’t want to come here? I’d think Harbaugh wants more a vet qb
by 49erEmpire on Sep 3, 2011 7:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
waivers
If the 49ers claim him and win the claim he has no choice.
by David Fucillo on Sep 3, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
oh i thought that’s how it worked just making sure
by 49erEmpire on Sep 3, 2011 7:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
that's it
Scott Tolzien is our QBOTF
no room for argument, it has been written.
Has to be written in a box to be official.
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Couple thoughts
Tukuafu, Kristick, and Jones are the last 3 on. Tukuafu should be the first off if we make a waiver claim. No reason to keep 5 DE and he’s the least valuable of the bunch.
Norris gets a big SMH. Check Frank’s new contract for a “carry around dead weight” clause.
Thought we would carry another WR. With Crabs maybe out until his injury fully healed we’re playing with 4 WR.
Should have kept Spillman or Jones, not both.
Crabtree should be ready for week 1 he’s been in practice
by 49erEmpire on Sep 3, 2011 7:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he will miss week one.
He’ll go against Dallas probably
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There's still a lot of season left
Bruce Miller is still on the team and he was getting a bunch of carries in the pre-season at the FB position. I’m sure the coaches would like to see what Miller does against first team defenses.
Crabs (I just typoed it as Craps) is off the PUP. He’ll be ready for week 1. How effective he’ll be with yet another missed pre-season is anybody’s guess.
Miller
I believe they will use him as a FB/TE… he can line up as a TE, motion to the back field for extra protection, etc…. there’s a lot of things they can do with him.
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was Miller utilized @ TE during preseason? Or did he primarily play FB?
by Doni S on Sep 3, 2011 9:14 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I ask because this is the 1st time he’s been transitioned to offense…from what I’ve gathered. Playing FB is 1 thing; tacking on TE duties on top of that is another. Or is TE not that much different than FB? Both do block and catch…I’m just wonderin’ is all
by Doni S on Sep 3, 2011 9:19 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I don't think miller was used as a TE
I think he showed he has hands that can make him a check down receiving threat, he’s a big guy to take down, and as a rookie he can learn a lot as FB/TE while not having the team depending on him. Perfect way to ease him into the role.
Lot of G-line situations for him then, I imagine. Could be our ‘Brandon Jacobs’…just not as injury prone.
by Doni S on Sep 3, 2011 11:09 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
exactly
in a way, Miller might be a traditional TE, 80% blocking, 20% receiving
Graham Harrell
He is cut by the Green Bay Packers. Why don’t the Niners sign him? He played alongside with Michael Crabtree at Texas Tech. His preseason stats is less adequate, but not bad.
He has a pee shooter arm from what I've been told
I didn’t even think he was in the NFL to be honest.
Almost surprised that Konrad didn't make it
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