AnonymousBob
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I noticed there wasn't a Niners thread...if I just missed it then my apologies. I'll just recap some of the moves they've made thus far. There really isn't much structure to this post, just random bits of info mixed in with rumors.
By this time I'm sure everybody knows they didn't bring Martz back. Jimmy Raye is our new offensive coordinator after Linehan and Reeves both rejected the job. I am very, very skeptical of this hiring. His most recent o-coordinator positions was in Oakland 2005.
Sopoaga is moving back to NT...while he isn't anywhere near Hanynesworth level of play, this is a good move. I didn't understand why they ever put him at DE...that was just a terrible match for his skills imo. Of course Sopoaga is on record as saying he prefers playing DE but that was last season just before the switch so who knows if that was just good talk by a team player, if he realizes he's a better DT, or if he's going to be mentally not into his new position along the DL...it's probably too early to call Balmer a bust from last year's draft but I think his promise at this point doesn't look so fantastic...but there's a chance he'll be used as a DE this year so we'll see how he fares as he was a project when drafted.
They signed Brandon Jones to a contract and there is talk if Arnaz Battle loses to Jason Hill in TC he will be cut.
Singletary hired Jason Michaels a couple days ago to be assistant coach...he spent a couple years as the quality control coach for the Jets and Raiders but last year was the TE coach for the University of Tennessee...
Singletary plans to use Lawson in more of a pass rushing position this season and while he hasn't looked so great thus far he's shown potential. I think he's an atheltic guy who can really shine this year. Imo Nolan rarely used him properly and last year's injury didn't help. This year will determine whether he's a good player or another bust like Alex Smith and Vernon Davis.
SF signed Evans (LDE) from Washington...a great signing. He's not a star but a very serviceable guy who should bolster the quality of our DL.
We resigned Takeo Spikes...while he's not an amazing player these days it's a solid resign. We also signed Detriot's FB.
SF has a lot of holes to fill, paticularly along the o-line and at safety. But we do have nine draft picks to work with so they should be able to get some much needed help at those spots and at lb as well.
Overall, I'm not quite sure what this FO is doing. They have a lot of money but they're not doing anything with it...I really hate the Yorks.
Alex Smith is currently on his honeymoon but his agent and SF are in talks to restructure his contract. He's been tossing the ball for a couple of months now (since late January) so rehab seems to be going well.
An interesting rumor is supposedly the Yorks want/wanted Shanahan or Holmgren to be the coach next year and only kept Singletary because he didn't totally screw things up last year and he's a popular fan choice...should be interesting to watch things play out.
There's also been talk (though not lately) that SF is interested in bringing in Vick as our qb.
I've read the Niners and Eric Green are closing in on a deal and haggling over the guaranteed money...depending on the money he's a fine CB to throw into the mix.
Khalif Barnes was a guy they were interested in but they've backed off recently...probably because he wants too much money.
By this time I'm sure everybody knows they didn't bring Martz back. Jimmy Raye is our new offensive coordinator after Linehan and Reeves both rejected the job. I am very, very skeptical of this hiring. His most recent o-coordinator positions was in Oakland 2005.
Sopoaga is moving back to NT...while he isn't anywhere near Hanynesworth level of play, this is a good move. I didn't understand why they ever put him at DE...that was just a terrible match for his skills imo. Of course Sopoaga is on record as saying he prefers playing DE but that was last season just before the switch so who knows if that was just good talk by a team player, if he realizes he's a better DT, or if he's going to be mentally not into his new position along the DL...it's probably too early to call Balmer a bust from last year's draft but I think his promise at this point doesn't look so fantastic...but there's a chance he'll be used as a DE this year so we'll see how he fares as he was a project when drafted.
They signed Brandon Jones to a contract and there is talk if Arnaz Battle loses to Jason Hill in TC he will be cut.
Singletary hired Jason Michaels a couple days ago to be assistant coach...he spent a couple years as the quality control coach for the Jets and Raiders but last year was the TE coach for the University of Tennessee...
Singletary plans to use Lawson in more of a pass rushing position this season and while he hasn't looked so great thus far he's shown potential. I think he's an atheltic guy who can really shine this year. Imo Nolan rarely used him properly and last year's injury didn't help. This year will determine whether he's a good player or another bust like Alex Smith and Vernon Davis.
SF signed Evans (LDE) from Washington...a great signing. He's not a star but a very serviceable guy who should bolster the quality of our DL.
We resigned Takeo Spikes...while he's not an amazing player these days it's a solid resign. We also signed Detriot's FB.
SF has a lot of holes to fill, paticularly along the o-line and at safety. But we do have nine draft picks to work with so they should be able to get some much needed help at those spots and at lb as well.
Overall, I'm not quite sure what this FO is doing. They have a lot of money but they're not doing anything with it...I really hate the Yorks.
Alex Smith is currently on his honeymoon but his agent and SF are in talks to restructure his contract. He's been tossing the ball for a couple of months now (since late January) so rehab seems to be going well.
An interesting rumor is supposedly the Yorks want/wanted Shanahan or Holmgren to be the coach next year and only kept Singletary because he didn't totally screw things up last year and he's a popular fan choice...should be interesting to watch things play out.
There's also been talk (though not lately) that SF is interested in bringing in Vick as our qb.
I've read the Niners and Eric Green are closing in on a deal and haggling over the guaranteed money...depending on the money he's a fine CB to throw into the mix.
Khalif Barnes was a guy they were interested in but they've backed off recently...probably because he wants too much money.
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I don't really think this is the case but quite a few of the young guys did play better once Singletary took over so we'll see.I do completely agree with you about the draft. I really do not want to see them draft a qb. I'd prefer them to not draft a wr but if Crabtree somehow fell I'd be okay with it. Macklin might not be a bad pick either but imo they desperately need to draft a tackle. We could not get any pressure up the middle last season...draft a good DT who isn't a reach and this defense would jump into the ranks of respectability. Raji would be great if he fell to us but I'd draft an OT if I were in charge. It's not a sexy pick that is going to wow anybody but Frank Gore really needs an offensive line to run behind. I realize Alex Smith/Shaun Hill are not the next Manning (Archie, Peyton, or even Eli) but if they're given some time to find open guys one or both of them should be serviceable. The bottom line is this team isn't supposed to be going anywhere for the forseeable future. I can understand the reasoning behind developing a qb this year but I think they're reaching if they take Sanchez/Stafford and it'd be a big mistake especially when there are so many quality OT options. Let's draft a qb next season. We actually have a few good players this team could/should build around.
:X Naysayers are not welcome on this bandwagon. 
