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49ers sign OG Larry Allen (1 Viewer)
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Loco Barlow
Footballguy
Bump up Barlow.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Where the heck did that come from? The 9ers? I am surprised, I figured many teams would court him and he would have his choice of 4-6 takers. I am shocked he signed that quickly, with that franchise.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I wouldn't be surprised to hear he went to them first. He's a NoCal guy, and this is like going home to finish up his career and prepare for retirement.
My only question is whether the 49ers will acquire another RB, let Barlow walk or start Gore with Barlow as his backup.
49ers sign Larry Allen
Matt Maiocco
3/23/2006
The 49ers have agreed to contract terms with 10-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Larry Allen pending a physical, league sources told The Press Democrat on Thursday.
The addition of Allen would give a major boost to the 49ers' rushing attack, which ranked 17th in the league last season. Allen was a driving force behind the success of Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
A 49ers team spokesman declined comment Thursday afternoon.
Allen became a free agent Tuesday when the Dallas Cowboys released him for salary-cap purposes. Allen was scheduled to earn $3.5 million in base salary from the Cowboys, plus a $2 million roster bonus in April.
Allen, 34, has played every position on the offensive line, except center, during his 12-year NFL career but would appear to be best-suited to play guard at this stage in his career.
Allen is a native of Los Angeles who attended different high schools each of his four years. He finished at Vintage High in Napa. After spending two years at Butte College in Oroville, Allen transferred to Sonoma State, where he was a two-time NCAA Division II All-America selection.
He participated in the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl before the Dallas Cowboys made him their second-round pick in the 1994 draft.
Allen began his career as a guard, then shifted to tackle in 1998 and became just the third offensive lineman in league history to be selected to the Pro Bowl at more than one position in his career, joining Bruce Matthews (guard/center) and Chris Hinton (guard/tackle).
http://www1.pressdemocrat.com
Matt Maiocco
3/23/2006
The 49ers have agreed to contract terms with 10-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Larry Allen pending a physical, league sources told The Press Democrat on Thursday.
The addition of Allen would give a major boost to the 49ers' rushing attack, which ranked 17th in the league last season. Allen was a driving force behind the success of Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
A 49ers team spokesman declined comment Thursday afternoon.
Allen became a free agent Tuesday when the Dallas Cowboys released him for salary-cap purposes. Allen was scheduled to earn $3.5 million in base salary from the Cowboys, plus a $2 million roster bonus in April.
Allen, 34, has played every position on the offensive line, except center, during his 12-year NFL career but would appear to be best-suited to play guard at this stage in his career.
Allen is a native of Los Angeles who attended different high schools each of his four years. He finished at Vintage High in Napa. After spending two years at Butte College in Oroville, Allen transferred to Sonoma State, where he was a two-time NCAA Division II All-America selection.
He participated in the East-West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl before the Dallas Cowboys made him their second-round pick in the 1994 draft.
Allen began his career as a guard, then shifted to tackle in 1998 and became just the third offensive lineman in league history to be selected to the Pro Bowl at more than one position in his career, joining Bruce Matthews (guard/center) and Chris Hinton (guard/tackle).
http://www1.pressdemocrat.com
Loco Barlow
Footballguy
I see all the hopeful Gore owners are flocking into the thread....reminds me of the hopeful Ciatrick Fason owners. 
pettifogger
Footballguy
Good day for 9ers fans.
Urinal Mint
Footballguy
Good move for the Niners. I wish Larry Allen luck. 
Loco Barlow
Footballguy
Just rang my boy Barlow, he said he's excited about running behind Larry Allen. Stop the hatin' game.
Gopher State
Footballguy
I see all the hopeful Gore owners are flocking into the thread....reminds me of the hopeful Ciatrick Fason owners. 
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Have you people seen Larry play in the last 2 years? LOL
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Obvious that LA could care less about winning, all he wanted was money. He could have gone to several teams that are contenders. I doubt he makes it through training camp healthy......
Billy Ball Thorton
Footballguy
nice signing!
I guess some teams viewed him as over-the-hill, and though he's still one of the top players at his position, he likely doesn't have many more years, and he probably wanted a pretty good amount of $$, that teams weren't willing to cough up.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Why wouldn't they? He would be perfect in Seattle.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Just like Emmitt I guess........LA is really past his prime now, I think he has maybe one good year left in him. He will probably make the pro bowl again off of name recognition. I think people vote for him just to see what ridiculous number he puts up in the strength competition.
nygiants56
Footballguy
dino259
Footballguy
34 is quite old for any football player. 12 years in the league for an offensive lineman is a lot of time in the trenches. And how many of those 10 pro bowls are on reputation of he made it last year, he must still be good. Offensive lineman are hugely repeat for pro bowls. Not sure how much he has left in the tank. It is a good veteran presence but definately a huge injury risk.
5Rings
Lurker
I think this signing is an indication that Newberry is done.
It moves Baas over to C full time and pairs LA with Smiley at OG.
With all the injuries on the OL last year, it really gives the team nice depth on the interior (Heitman) and outside (Kwame) with two guys that had to start last year.
It moves Baas over to C full time and pairs LA with Smiley at OG.
With all the injuries on the OL last year, it really gives the team nice depth on the interior (Heitman) and outside (Kwame) with two guys that had to start last year.
J-Rock
Footballguy
I can't believe all the down talk about LA's age. There are a lot of franchise OL players in the league playing at a very high level well into their 30's.
Jonathan Ogden - 32
Walter Jones - 32
John Runnyan - 33
Wayne Gandy - 35
Ray Brown* - 44
(ages by end of 2006)
* Brown started virtually every game through the 2004 season to the age of 42.
LA is probably the single best all around OL player in the history of the NFL and although he is in the twighlight of his career he still has a few solid years left in him. I think this guy is a solid addition not only to the niners OL but to the team in genneral.
I think this move makes SF a true superbowl contender this year! :X
OK, maybe not but is is a good move towards getting them above .500
Jonathan Ogden - 32
Walter Jones - 32
John Runnyan - 33
Wayne Gandy - 35
Ray Brown* - 44
(ages by end of 2006)
* Brown started virtually every game through the 2004 season to the age of 42.
LA is probably the single best all around OL player in the history of the NFL and although he is in the twighlight of his career he still has a few solid years left in him. I think this guy is a solid addition not only to the niners OL but to the team in genneral.
I think this move makes SF a true superbowl contender this year!
:X OK, maybe not but is is a good move towards getting them above .500
Englishteacher
Footballguy
Billy Bob, upset Zona didn't get him?
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MLBrandow
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or if an ice cream truck drives by the practice facility.
