M. Lewis stock rises (1 Viewer)

[TheGreatest]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.

Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

 

[jgb95]

I like this alot as a Michael Lewis owner.

 

[5Rings]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

I don't necessarily think Roman starts over Keith Lewis. JMO

 

[Jene Bramel]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

I'm not able to check myself right now, but I'd appreciate a link to the original source on this one. I agree with 5Rings; I think it's more likely that Keith Lewis, who was recently re-signed to a decent contract, stays at FS. Mark Roman isn't anything special at all. I wonder if everything after "Mike Nolan says he'll start" is speculation on the part of the blurb writer.

 

[TheGreatest]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.

Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

I'm not able to check myself right now, but I'd appreciate a link to the original source on this one. I agree with 5Rings; I think it's more likely that Keith Lewis, who was recently re-signed to a decent contract, stays at FS. Mark Roman isn't anything special at all. I wonder if everything after "Mike Nolan says he'll start" is speculation on the part of the blurb writer.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...=NFL&id=756

 

[Tick]

I own both the Lewises, so I'm curious to see how this shakes out. It does seem that both could start and be useful on that team.

 

[Jene Bramel]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.

Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

I'm not able to check myself right now, but I'd appreciate a link to the original source on this one. I agree with 5Rings; I think it's more likely that Keith Lewis, who was recently re-signed to a decent contract, stays at FS. Mark Roman isn't anything special at all. I wonder if everything after "Mike Nolan says he'll start" is speculation on the part of the blurb writer.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...=NFL&id=756

Thanks. While I appreciate the quick blurbs of Rotoworld as much as the next IDPer, it's always important to look at the original source. It's not uncommon for the editorial portion of those blurbs to be misleading. There is no official stance on either of the Lewises or Roman in the original source.Here it is.

There are reports that the 49ers' deal with free agent safety Michael Lewis includes $10 million in guaranteed money. That's an incredible bonus for a player who lost his starting job to Sean Considine after getting burned in Week 6 by Saints WR Joe Horn for a touchdown. New Orleans ultimately won that game.

Lewis played in 14 games in 2006 for the Eagles and finished with 43 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions -- one, an 84-yard return for a TD in a Week 14 game against the Redskins. Lewis had nine passes defensed and a forced fumble.

Not many NFL teams had Lewis among the top-tier free agents, but it's clear the 49ers were intent on upgrading their secondary and they've committed over $30 million in guaranteed money to make that happen.

As for free agent linebacker Adalius Thomas, the former Ravens star is set to sign with the Patriots after spending the day in New England negotiating a contract.

 

[Jene Bramel]

This isn't the link provided by Rotoworld but it may be the story they meant to link.

Lewis' signing gives the team a hard-hitting strong safety who will move alongside Mark Roman in the lineup. A Pro Bowler in 2005, Lewis lost his starting job last season with the Eagles in what Lewis said had nothing to do with his play.

Substantiates the editorial blurb. Still, color me skeptical until someone from the team makes it official. Mark Roman really isn't a great cover safety either.

 

[TheGreatest]

49ers signed safety Michael Lewis, who lost his starting job in 2006, to a contract that will guarantee him $10 million.

Coach Mike Nolan says he'll start, which moves Mark Roman to free safety. Lewis seemed to lose his confidence in coverage last year but has a Pro Bowl on his resume and is plenty young enough to gain it back, although the money here is simply outrageous. Keith Lewis heads to the bench and Marcus Hudson will likely help out in a situational role. Mar. 2 - 8:18 pm et

I'm not able to check myself right now, but I'd appreciate a link to the original source on this one. I agree with 5Rings; I think it's more likely that Keith Lewis, who was recently re-signed to a decent contract, stays at FS. Mark Roman isn't anything special at all. I wonder if everything after "Mike Nolan says he'll start" is speculation on the part of the blurb writer.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...=NFL&id=756

Thanks. While I appreciate the quick blurbs of Rotoworld as much as the next IDPer, it's always important to look at the original source. It's not uncommon for the editorial portion of those blurbs to be misleading. There is no official stance on either of the Lewises or Roman in the original source.Here it is.

There are reports that the 49ers' deal with free agent safety Michael Lewis includes $10 million in guaranteed money. That's an incredible bonus for a player who lost his starting job to Sean Considine after getting burned in Week 6 by Saints WR Joe Horn for a touchdown. New Orleans ultimately won that game.

Lewis played in 14 games in 2006 for the Eagles and finished with 43 tackles, two sacks and two interceptions -- one, an 84-yard return for a TD in a Week 14 game against the Redskins. Lewis had nine passes defensed and a forced fumble.

Not many NFL teams had Lewis among the top-tier free agents, but it's clear the 49ers were intent on upgrading their secondary and they've committed over $30 million in guaranteed money to make that happen.

As for free agent linebacker Adalius Thomas, the former Ravens star is set to sign with the Patriots after spending the day in New England negotiating a contract.

While I could very well be wrong, I'd be very surprised if the Niners re-signed Keith Lewis in RFA knowing they'd be pursuing Michael Lewis with the intention to bench him for Mark Roman, who's never been known for his cover skills either. I think Mark Roman's starting spot is the one in jeopardy.

While I hope your right as I own K. Lewis in multiple leagues, I do think there will be a battle for the FS position. M. Lewis is the starting SS. You don't pay a guy that much and bench him.... (unless your the Redskins). It took K. Lewis 3 years to become the starter, and that was due to injury (I think). So in no way is he a lock to play FS over Roman....so its not inconceivable to think he might not start next year. I guess its going to be a wait and see approach for now with K. Lewis. His value has to take a hit now though due to the ? marks don't you think?

 

[jgb95]

So what's the depth chart in SF now with Clements and M Lewis signed

SS - Lewis

FS - Roman

CB1 - Clement

CB2 - ??? (Spencer or W Harris)

 

[Tick]

So what's the depth chart in SF now with Clements and M Lewis signedSS - LewisFS - RomanCB1 - ClementCB2 - ??? (Spencer or W Harris)

See discussion above regarding Roman vs. KLewis.

 

[jgb95]

Walt Harris nor shantea Spencer are mentioned in the thread

 

[Jene Bramel]

Walt Harris nor shantea Spencer are mentioned in the thread

This article from an earlier post (see below**) suggests that Harris and Spencer will compete for the other corner spot. Unless Spencer becomes more consistent, Harris probably goes into camp with the upper hand.**With Clements' arrival, Nolan said Walt Harris, who played in his first Pro Bowl last month, will vie with Shawntae Spencer for the other starting cornerback position.

Also, after looking at the contract situations a little more closely, I'm backing off my earlier stance on Keith Lewis as it doesn't appear that Keith Lewis' contract extension was very lucrative. Roman's numbers look much more in line with starter numbers. Still, despite Roman's collegiate time at corner, I'm still not sold that his cover skills are solid enough to make him the clear favorite to play FS. I thought Keith Lewis looked fine there last season. But, based on the contract numbers alone, it does seem clear that Keith Lewis in a reserve role will be the plan going into camp.

 

[aaronr28]

Keith Lewis >>>>> Mark Roman

 

[TheGreatest]

Coach Mike Nolan says Keith Lewis will compete for a starting job at safety with free agent signee Michael Lewis.

 

[Keg]

Coach Mike Nolan says Keith Lewis will compete for a starting job at safety with free agent signee Michael Lewis.

coaches say all kinds of things...follow the money

 

[TheGreatest]

Coach Mike Nolan says Keith Lewis will compete for a starting job at safety with free agent signee Michael Lewis.

coaches say all kinds of things...follow the money

True, but look at A. Archuleta. He got paid alot of money and he is riding the bench. Coaches do have a say in who plays.

 

[jgb95]

ya but that's the redskins!!!!

They throw money at their ball boys if they have a big name.

 

[Keg]

Coach Mike Nolan says Keith Lewis will compete for a starting job at safety with free agent signee Michael Lewis.

coaches say all kinds of things...follow the money

True, but look at A. Archuleta. He got paid alot of money and he is riding the bench. Coaches do have a say in who plays.

and Lewis is a young and strong hitting safety who has a deficiency in pass defense yet JJ decided to leave him in precarious positions that magnified his deficiencies....archuletta lost a few steps(even FF knew it) but that never matters to danny boy...in the end i see it as MLewis SS, KLewis FS

 

[pretender]

49ers Safety Update - From Fantasy Mastermind

The Sacramento Bee reports when the 49ers signed free-agent S Michael Lewis earlier this month, many assumed Lewis and S Mark Roman would be awarded the two starting spots in the team's defensive backfield. Not so fast, said HC Mike Nolan, who insisted three-year veteran S Keith Lewis would get a chance to win a starting role this summer. The Sacramento native's insertion into the starting lineup in Week 9 last season coincided with the team's defensive resurgence, and he finished second on the team in tackles. "Keith is used to competition," Nolan said. "He's been brought up, he's been knocked down. Competition doesn't scare him. I like that about him."

Who knows - this looks like a training camp/preseason battle ahead.

 

[Keg]

49ers Safety Update - From Fantasy Mastermind

The Sacramento Bee reports when the 49ers signed free-agent S Michael Lewis earlier this month, many assumed Lewis and S Mark Roman would be awarded the two starting spots in the team's defensive backfield. Not so fast, said HC Mike Nolan, who insisted three-year veteran S Keith Lewis would get a chance to win a starting role this summer. The Sacramento native's insertion into the starting lineup in Week 9 last season coincided with the team's defensive resurgence, and he finished second on the team in tackles. "Keith is used to competition," Nolan said. "He's been brought up, he's been knocked down. Competition doesn't scare him. I like that about him."

Who knows - this looks like a training camp/preseason battle ahead.

starting role is much different then SS....i will stick to my prediction of MLewis SS , KLewis FS

 

[Tick]

49ers Safety Update - From Fantasy Mastermind

The Sacramento Bee reports when the 49ers signed free-agent S Michael Lewis earlier this month, many assumed Lewis and S Mark Roman would be awarded the two starting spots in the team's defensive backfield. Not so fast, said HC Mike Nolan, who insisted three-year veteran S Keith Lewis would get a chance to win a starting role this summer. The Sacramento native's insertion into the starting lineup in Week 9 last season coincided with the team's defensive resurgence, and he finished second on the team in tackles. "Keith is used to competition," Nolan said. "He's been brought up, he's been knocked down. Competition doesn't scare him. I like that about him."

Who knows - this looks like a training camp/preseason battle ahead.

starting role is much different then SS....i will stick to my prediction of MLewis SS , KLewis FS

I think that's what most people are hoping for and expecting... but there was talk earlier that it would be MLewis SS, Roman FS.

 

[Keith Lewis]

There is some problems with what Mike Nolan is going to do with having an open competition in training camp between K. Lewis and Roman. As a heads up to fantasy owners/sharks out there you should know that Keith Lewis is not a great practice player which would lead me to believe that Roman would get the nod to start week one. The cream will rise to the top though, Keith Lewis is a gamer and will earn the starting job on the field during the games.

Just keep in mind if you see Roman as the starter in Week One, you should not give up on Keith Lewis, I think he'll be starting by week 3 or 4. He needs to work some on his coverage skills, just like Michael Lewis, besides that Keith Lewis is a ballhawk, a sure tackler and a playmaker. When the year is over I'd actually be surprised if Keith Lewis is not the highest fantasy point earner in the 49ers secondary and shocked if he's not top 20 of all DBs in scoring.

 

[Tick]

I saw your screen name in the SP and almost asked you if you were going to be the starter at FS this season.

 

[Zoomanji]

There is some problems with what Mike Nolan is going to do with having an open competition in training camp between K. Lewis and Roman. As a heads up to fantasy owners/sharks out there you should know that Keith Lewis is not a great practice player which would lead me to believe that Roman would get the nod to start week one. The cream will rise to the top though, Keith Lewis is a gamer and will earn the starting job on the field during the games.Just keep in mind if you see Roman as the starter in Week One, you should not give up on Keith Lewis, I think he'll be starting by week 3 or 4. He needs to work some on his coverage skills, just like Michael Lewis, besides that Keith Lewis is a ballhawk, a sure tackler and a playmaker. When the year is over I'd actually be surprised if Keith Lewis is not the highest fantasy point earner in the 49ers secondary and shocked if he's not top 20 of all DBs in scoring.

Can we trust a post by Keith Lewis that says Keth Lewis will be a stud?

 

[bcr8f]

There is some problems with what Mike Nolan is going to do with having an open competition in training camp between K. Lewis and Roman. As a heads up to fantasy owners/sharks out there you should know that Keith Lewis is not a great practice player which would lead me to believe that Roman would get the nod to start week one. The cream will rise to the top though, Keith Lewis is a gamer and will earn the starting job on the field during the games.Just keep in mind if you see Roman as the starter in Week One, you should not give up on Keith Lewis, I think he'll be starting by week 3 or 4. He needs to work some on his coverage skills, just like Michael Lewis, besides that Keith Lewis is a ballhawk, a sure tackler and a playmaker. When the year is over I'd actually be surprised if Keith Lewis is not the highest fantasy point earner in the 49ers secondary and shocked if he's not top 20 of all DBs in scoring.

Most us Packer fans were thrilled to lose Mark Roman.

 

[Donnybrook]

PFW whispers:

Two Niners free-agent newcomers who we’re told didn’t exactly set the world on fire in the team’s first minicamp were S Michael Lewis, who did not look good at all in coverage, and OLB Tully Banta-Cain, who reportedly tipped the scales in the 290-pound range. On the other side of the coin, we hear the Niners were very impressed with the movement skills of fourth-round LB-DE Jay Moore.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Can we stop talking about Mi Lewis.. he is going to have a fine yr.

 

[TheGreatest]

Can we stop talking about Mi Lewis.. he is going to have a fine yr.

Spoken like a true M. Lewis owner.

 

[Zoomanji]

Can we stop talking about Mi Lewis.. he is going to have a fine yr.

I hope it's better than last year

 

[dapace2]

I think the 49ers signed michael lewis to be the SS because Roman wasn't the sure-tackler they needed. With Michael as SS, I don't see the FS putting up the numbers that Keith did late last year. While I picked up Keith in several leagues last year, I'm not so hopeful this year because 1) he's battling for a starting position, even if it against a GBP cast off, 2) he'll be FS with a better tackler at SS than last year.

 

[Bob Magaw]

i expect the starting safeties to be lewis at SS & roman at FS...

 

[Tick]

i expect the starting safeties to be lewis at SS & roman at FS...

I'm sure you mean Michael Lewis, but this is a case for precision.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Guys... seriously... shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

I'm not too sure I would trust him as a weekly starter, but I like him as a late round Back up / #3.

I took in the 24th in a recent start up dynasty as my #3.. I was very happy.