Golden Nuggets: And So It Begins ...

by James Brady on Jan 25, 2012 2:00 AM PST in 49ers Links

Good morning, folks. I've gotta set you up with very quick links today, as I re-installed Windows and until I get it all set up how I need it, it's like browsing in the dark ages. We're about ready to dive into everything related to the offseason here at Niners Nation and though I'm still a bit numb, I do enjoy reviewing a season, especially when it's going to be a good one for a change. Of course it was a disappointing end to the season, but I really can look at what a lot of these guys were able to do and be proud about it. Let's get to the linkage for the day. Enjoy.

Welcome to league of remorseless head-hunters (SFGate.com)

49ers CB Carlos Rogers, FS Dashon Goldson to sit out Pro Bowl due to injury (Examiner.com)

Complete list of 49ers free agents (CSNBayArea.com)

Colts to interview Seely today for coaching job (SacBee.com)

Should 49ers go after DeSean Jackson? (SFGate.com)

49ers Sign Seven To Future/Reserve Contracts (SB Nation Bay Area)

NFL Films' Cosell finds several faults by Alex Smith in NFC Championship Game defeat (MercuryNews.com)

Donte Whitner believes the defense will get better (SFGate.com)

Expect San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh to continue aggressive approach (MercuryNews.com)

Harbaugh makes fun of our sensitive California feelings (SFGate.com)

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I hope we don't go after DeSean

He’s a cancer to a locker room. Andy Reid is a player’s coach and even he can’t keep Jackson in line. My biggest hope is that Bowe isn’t franchised and we go after him.

"We ask no quarter, we give no quarter" - Jim Harbaugh

by Method24 on Jan 25, 2012 5:47 AM PST reply actions

well i don't think Reid handles the contracts

and that’s what Jacksons beef is about

by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 25, 2012 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

I'll take a Colston

6’4" – 225, 28 years old, averaging over a 1,000 per season for his 6 seasons. True pro on and off the field that will be an instant fit.

This would be the one free agent not currently on the team who we should try our best to sign. Forget about back up running backs like Peyton Hillis! Spend your money on a shinny new toy for Alex. Make mine a Marques.

"It's impossible to hide the fire inside" - Bob Seger

by Jaxson876 on Jan 25, 2012 7:19 AM PST reply actions

I really like Colston

especially coming from a small local school like hofstra, but I am a little worried about him being a product of Brees. No doubt he has some talent, and he is big with very good hands… i am just worried that there is no way the Saints could have hit on every damn receiver drafted over the last 4 years (colston, moore, meachem etc..)

Also, I will probably get stoned for this, but if Peyton Manning gets cut…. I don’t see how we don’t go after him. Take the risk that he isn’t fully healtny, the Upside is easy super bowl contenders, and the downside is Kaep playing. Alex at ~11 mill or Manning at ~17 mill, I would think the decision should be easy.

Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!

by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 25, 2012 7:44 AM PST up reply actions

Uhm, we are potential contenders with out him

by dalien82 on Jan 25, 2012 8:37 PM PST up reply actions

With him though

this team could be ~07 pats good. Peyton would take this offense to a top 5 ranking if he is healthy. That in turn would give our D much more rest improving that side also, even with the loss of a few guys like Dashon and Ahmad. I think with peyton this team becomes unstoppable.

Proud die-hard of the NFC West Champion San Francisco 49ers!
Whose got it better than us??? NOBODY!

by MetsKnicksRutgers on Jan 26, 2012 6:24 AM PST up reply actions

Dwayne Bowe!

by smathis on Jan 25, 2012 8:04 AM PST reply actions

Greg Cosell

No idea how this guy is such a “respected analyst.” How does being a blood relative of a color commentator like Howard Cosell qualify one to critique a quarterback? I highly doubt Cosell is capable of throwing a football, let alone believe he has the right to nitpick the tendencies of an NFL quarterback. Its like having an accountant hired to do some technical consulting work for the engineering company that builds bridges. Just boggles my mind that so many journalists (Barrows, Branch etc) actually take Cosell’s opinions as good, sound analysis.

by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 25, 2012 10:01 AM PST via mobile reply actions

In my opinion, Cosell is such a poor analyst and writer, it's amasing that he ever got the job in the first place!

by 49erFanSince1950 on Jan 25, 2012 1:43 PM PST up reply actions

I can't believe people are using that article as an indictment of Alex Smith

All, he says is that Alex missed a couple throws. So did Eli.. Funny how that haters turn that into Alex being awful. That is called grasping at straws in most civilized parts.

Over

by cybermaldonado on Jan 25, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions

Maiocco just wrote a fantastic article about Jim Harbaugh and his last press conference

http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/niners-talk/post/Jim-Harbaughs-unguarded-moment?blockID=638352&feedID=2800

It’s really a beautiful article, please read it if you have time. Maiocco shows his depth of understanding of Harbaugh, and it makes up for the lame articles from the other writers (especially Lowell Cohn).

"Yeah, I do get emotional. It fires me up. It fires me up a lot. I'm not going to apologize for that. If that offends you or anybody else, then so be it." ~ Jim Harbaugh

by El Dorado on Jan 25, 2012 1:39 PM PST reply actions