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49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley got a little bored last night, and decided to chat with his followers on Twitter. He hit on a wide range of subjects, and I thought I'd post some of the responses that were either interesting from a football perspective, or just interesting from a random tidbit of information perspective.
"@sf_game: @jstaley74 do you think there should've been more holding penalties called during the SB?".........
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
It will be interesting to see if 49ers players have much to say about the Super Bowl as they move toward the new season. Coach Harbaugh has had his fair share of comments about the officiating, but the players have been relatively quiet on the matter.
"@doinitbig209: @jstaley74 What do you want to improve on during off season" hand placement and punch
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
"@eazy_duzz_ett: @jstaley74 who has the best bull rush move you faced this year?" clay
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
Staley was named second-team All Pro this year for the second consecutive season. Pro Football Focus rated him as their No. 1 offensive tackle in the entire NFL. Their ranking was based on a run blocking number that was nearly double the second offensive tackle. I take their analysis with a grain of salt, but Staley did show some great things this year.
"@skarrg0: @jstaley74 on a scale of Adam Sandler-10, how funny is Anthony Dixon?" prolly an 8
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
"@theprodigee94: @jstaley74 who is the funniest man on the 49ers roster?" Justin smith (on purpose) Anthony Dixon (on accident)
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
I recall hearing other reports that Justin Smith was really funny, but we all know Anthony Dixon can be entertaining as well. I can see Dixon being that accidentally funny in one way even though he was trying to be on purpose funny in another way. He's got that goofball mentality.
"@e_words: @jstaley74 who's your favorite up n coming player on the team we should know about?" @lamichaeljames
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
As the 49ers head into 2013, LaMichael James will definitely be a guy to watch. After finally cracking the active roster, James showed a vast array of skills. James was one of the last players to join the team, missing much of the OTAs last year because Oregon finished classes so late. A full offseason provides the 49ers offensive coaching staff with plenty of time to work him even further into the game plan.
"@pelters: @jstaley74 who is the fastest guy on the team and why did your reception total drop off so much this year?" me and I dunno lol
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
Joe is clealry falling off when it comes to his work in the receiving game. That's one area he obviously needs to focus on in the offseason. Gotta work on those hands and learning his routes!
"@5abretooth: @jstaley74 do you go for any team in soccer? And who's your favorite soccer player?" Tottenham. And bale is a bro
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
I've tried to get into Premier League soccer, but it's hard without being able to attend games in person. I went to an Arsenal game during the 49ers trip to London two years ago and had a blast. Soccer at the highest level in person is a blast. On TV, it's not quite as much fun for me. I might give it another whirl in the coming months of the offseason.
"@lickinnochas25: @jstaley74 has anyone told you, you look like a swoll version of Owen Wilson?" cuz of the effed up nose? Lol
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
I'm sure he gets this plenty.
"@pichie650: @jstaley74 I think u should be a singer u got the voice of Beyonce but the body of rick Ross ! Lol" agreed
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
In case you're wondering about his "voice of Beyonce", here you go:
"@louiee_v: @jstaley74 what did you do today??" work out. Groceries then FIFA then made dinner. Then gf time
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
"@jebuswalks49: @jstaley74 Pepsi or coke?" coke fo sho
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
"@nw49erboss: @jstaley74 scramble eggs or Sunnyside up?" over medium
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
In case you're wondering about the excitement of a day in the life of Joe Staley. For me, I'm a scrambled eggs man all the way. I used to be a Coke guy, but I've actually given up soda. I quit last August and have managed to stay off it since then.
"@jsvinth34: @jstaley74 who was your NFL icon growing up as a kid?" Barry sanders
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
Given that Joe is a Michigan-native, this is not a surprising answer.
"@alexzandertran: @jstaley74 Can I have your autograph? I'll pay postage." send to facility. And I'll gladly send back
— Joe Staley (@jstaley74) February 12, 2013
And if you want Joe's autograph, the team's mailing address, courtesy of 49ers.com:
Marie P. DeBartolo Sports Centre
4949 Centennial Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054