San Francisco 49ers 2013 thread (SEE NEW 2014 THREAD) (1 Viewer)

[Spin]

Mike Sando, ESPN.com

Visited Rams also RT @rapsheet: Agent >>> RT @PPSsportsMGMT: #Lions Free Agent Safety Luis Delmas just signed by the #49ers

If his knees hold up this is going to be a great signing.

 

[kface]

Mike Sando, ESPN.comVisited Rams also RT @rapsheet: Agent >>> RT @PPSsportsMGMT: #Lions Free Agent Safety Luis Delmas just signed by the #49ersIf his knees hold up this is going to be a great signing.

As a guy that gets all the lions games I think its a terrible signing. He's a hitter he couldn't cover my grandma in her wheelchair. Hopefully its just a depth signing...

 

[Spin]

Mike Sando, ESPN.comVisited Rams also RT @rapsheet: Agent >>> RT @PPSsportsMGMT: #Lions Free Agent Safety Luis Delmas just signed by the #49ersIf his knees hold up this is going to be a great signing.

As a guy that gets all the lions games I think its a terrible signing. He's a hitter he couldn't cover my grandma in her wheelchair. Hopefully its just a depth signing...

Well, apparentally there is some controversy about his signing or not now.Detroit Lions ‏@DetroitLionsNFLRT @AlbertBreer: Louis Delmas did NOT sign with the Niners. That wasn't his agent. He's repped by @RosenhausSports.

 

[drummer]

Mike Sando, ESPN.comVisited Rams also RT @rapsheet: Agent >>> RT @PPSsportsMGMT: #Lions Free Agent Safety Luis Delmas just signed by the #49ersIf his knees hold up this is going to be a great signing.

Injury prone is injury prone. Which means they will draft S early.

 

[drummer]

Mike Sando, ESPN.comVisited Rams also RT @rapsheet: Agent >>> RT @PPSsportsMGMT: #Lions Free Agent Safety Luis Delmas just signed by the #49ersIf his knees hold up this is going to be a great signing.

As a guy that gets all the lions games I think its a terrible signing. He's a hitter he couldn't cover my grandma in her wheelchair. Hopefully its just a depth signing...

Well, apparentally there is some controversy about his signing or not now.Detroit Lions ‏@DetroitLionsNFLRT @AlbertBreer: Louis Delmas did NOT sign with the Niners. That wasn't his agent. He's repped by @RosenhausSports.

Gotta love Twitter.

 

[Wingnut]

Manningham has accepted a pay cut from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/mario-manningham-takes-a-salary-cut/

 

[drummer]

Manningham has accepted a pay cut from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/mario-manningham-takes-a-salary-cut/

You can lose your job to injury, as well as a large part of your contract.ETA: I see Hurley crying to Maiocco about crediting him as a source paid off. Now if he could only remember how to do that when he posts someone else's reports.

 

[efactor]

I smell fear ITT.

Change your diaper.

Isn't this guy like 14. A little old for a diaper?

 

[drummer]

I smell fear ITT.

Change your diaper.

Isn't this guy like 14. A little old for a diaper?

He's old enough to drive, but that doesn't mean he doesn't wear one.

 

[Spin]

49ers sign Skuta to two-year contract

My link

Ex-teammate: Asomugha, Woodson in serious talks with 49ers

A former Raiders teammate of cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and safety Charles Wooodson reported early Friday that the 49ers are in "serious discussion" with the two players.

Akbar Gbajabiamila, who played linebacker for the Raiders in 2003 and '04 and now works for the NFL Network, earlier wrote on Twitter he predicted the "Bay Area will return two of its favorite sons."

Asomugha played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2010, while Woodson was in Oakland from 1998 to 2005.

My linkI would like Asomugha. And bring in Woodson to play Safety?

Point of reference from @PFF, opposing passer ratings vs. last season: Tarell Brown 75.2, Culliver 76.9, Carlos Rogers 92.9, Nnamdi Asomugha 120.6.

Regular season only. I was surprised how well Culliver / Brown did. Maybe it's because Julio abusing Brown and Ravens abusing Culliver is still fresh in my mind. Hmm, maybe I wouldn't like Asomugha.

 

[efactor]

49ers sign Skuta to two-year contract

My link

Ex-teammate: Asomugha, Woodson in serious talks with 49ers

A former Raiders teammate of cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha and safety Charles Wooodson reported early Friday that the 49ers are in "serious discussion" with the two players.

Akbar Gbajabiamila, who played linebacker for the Raiders in 2003 and '04 and now works for the NFL Network, earlier wrote on Twitter he predicted the "Bay Area will return two of its favorite sons."

Asomugha played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2010, while Woodson was in Oakland from 1998 to 2005.

My linkI would like Asomugha. And bring in Woodson to play Safety?

Point of reference from @PFF, opposing passer ratings vs. last season: Tarell Brown 75.2, Culliver 76.9, Carlos Rogers 92.9, Nnamdi Asomugha 120.6.

Regular season only. I was surprised how well Culliver / Brown did. Maybe it's because Julio abusing Brown and Ravens abusing Culliver is still fresh in my mind. Hmm, maybe I wouldn't like Asomugha.

I like Culliver a lot. Has all the physical tools to be a top corner. Had a horrible super bowl, but that happens to young players sometimes.As far as Ashmugha, he was considered the best CB behind Revis two years ago. He sucked last year, but hard for me to believe he just "lost" it. The couple games I watched Philly last year, there were open receivers all over the place. In the Carolina game, there were two long TDs that I don't think I have ever seen receivers more wide open on. Just a bad team defense. Worth a look anyway and at the right price, could be a good signing and could work with Culliver and Brown in nickel packages, which in the NFL these days is basically a base defense anyway. Big corner.

As far as Woodson, he can still cover, which was not a strong point of either Goldson or Whittner. A cover safety is definitely something they will be looking for in the draft, but again, at the right price, Woodson could be a nice addition to dime packages and help tutor the young guy they bring in.

 

[efactor]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

 

[goldenchild]

My link

Pretty useful link I found on the Reddit 9er page... Not sure how up to date it stays though.

By the way, the 49er reddit page is pretty entertaining.

 

[kface]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

The seahawks are doing it right though because you can stack a team now because both the 49ers and seahawks are in situations where they have invested nothing at the qb position. If RW and CK have outstanding years next year they are going to require outstanding salaries. That's why seattle has been giving out mainly short deals. The 49ers have some young guys to lock up soon as well so there is going to have to be big money flying aroudn soon. This is a great year to go out and sign some one and two year deals for those final pieces

 

[thecatch]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

The seahawks are doing it right though because you can stack a team now because both the 49ers and seahawks are in situations where they have invested nothing at the qb position. If RW and CK have outstanding years next year they are going to require outstanding salaries. That's why seattle has been giving out mainly short deals. The 49ers have some young guys to lock up soon as well so there is going to have to be big money flying aroudn soon. This is a great year to go out and sign some one and two year deals for those final pieces

Other than maybe Harvin I don't think the Seahawks have been recklessly spending money. They made a few nice pickups at surprisingly short term and low dollar amounts, IMO.

 

[goldenchild]

Can we afford Elvis Dumervil? :wishfulthinking:

 

[Wingnut]

Rams FA safety Craig Dahl will be visiting next.

http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/report-rams-free-agent-safety-dahl-to-visit-49ers.html

As has been the case in recent years, the 49ers do not make free-agent decisions quickly and they usually let the market soften before signing a player. There are still many safeties available, and the 49ers will use that to their advantage.

 

[Wingnut]

Aldon Smith, last season’s team MVP for the 49ers, is recovering from recent shoulder surgery, according to an NFL Network report.

Asked about how serious his shoulder injury was over the final two months of the season, Smith told the Bay Area News Group on Feb. 15 that it stemmed from a nerve issue — “a bad stinger, ” he said — dating back to a Nov. 19 win over the Chicago Bears.

Smith, who was speaking after an initial attempt at mixed-martial-arts training in San Jose, made no mention of a torn labrum, which is what NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport cited as the reason why Smith underwent surgery “a few weeks ago.

"Smith’s recovery time is unknown. A 49ers spokesman declined to comment on the report, stating: “We don’t discuss the particulars of injuries.”

Smith set a franchise record with 19 ½ sacks but had none over his final six games, including the 49ers’ Super Bowl loss. He appeared to initially injure his left shoulder in a Nov. 11 tie against the St. Louis Rams. He delivered 5 ½ sacks the following game against the Bears, and he did not miss any games last season but was limited in practice since December.

Smith sparred for nearly an hour Feb. 15 with Daniel Cormier, a two-time Olympic wrestler and current UFC fighter. Smith showed no signs of hindrance by his shoulder during their light, training session.

“It’s doing good,” Smith said then of his shoulder. “I was on the mat, playing around and doing fine".

In a pledge related to his 19 ½ sacks, Smith will present a $99,432 check next Wednesday to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and the Peninsula.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2013/03/15/report-aldon-smith-recovering-from-shoulder-surgery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+49ersHotRead+%2849ers+Hot+Read%29 

 

[ImTheScientist]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

Did you see the contracts they signed their two free agent signings to? I'm guessing not.

 

[drummer]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

Did you see the contracts they signed their two free agent signings to? I'm guessing not.

You need another diaper already?

 

[efactor]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

Did you see the contracts they signed their two free agent signings to? I'm guessing not.

Yeah, I saw them give 7.5 million a year to an undersized DE who had a whopping combined 35 tackles and assists in 2012. Guess what he did when he went up against Anthony Davis in week 2? Nada. No sacks, no tackles, no assists. Zero. A doughnut. There is a reason the "best pass rusher available in free agency" signed for such a partly sum. Nobody else was rushing to sign him. He benefited from lining up next to Suh, who gets double teamed pretty much every play. Well, Mr. Suh will be several thousand miles away on Sundays this year. Not a terrible signing by the Hawks, but not the kind of move that puts them over the top either. It's like they won the super bowl already after this signing. Guy is very limited in his game. 9 1/2 sacks when you do nothing else is not production enough for 7.5 million a year IMO. If you are looking short term, Abraham would have been a better move. I realize that in your mind, everything Seattle does is just amazing. I love the child like wonder of teenagers rooting for their favorite team. Enjoy.........

 

[efactor]

I like what the Niners are doing. Let Seattle and the others overpay for the over hyped, overrated FAs like Avril, while they scoop up the value plays and continue to build through the draft.

The seahawks are doing it right though because you can stack a team now because both the 49ers and seahawks are in situations where they have invested nothing at the qb position. If RW and CK have outstanding years next year they are going to require outstanding salaries. That's why seattle has been giving out mainly short deals. The 49ers have some young guys to lock up soon as well so there is going to have to be big money flying aroudn soon. This is a great year to go out and sign some one and two year deals for those final pieces

OK, but I just think Avril is overrated. I would much rather have Abraham if you are talking the next couple years.

 

[thecatch]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

 

[efactor]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

 

[drummer]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

Who cares what the media thinks? BTW, it's spelled Aldon. Hopefully not on another police blotter this off season.

 

[efactor]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

Who cares what the media thinks? BTW, it's spelled Aldon. Hopefully not on another police blotter this off season.

Nah, he seems like a balanced young man. DUI can happen to almost anyone once. Just made a bad decision and lucky nobody got hurt. If it happens again, different story.

 

[Wingnut]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

 

[drummer]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

Who cares what the media thinks? BTW, it's spelled Aldon. Hopefully not on another police blotter this off season.

Nah, he seems like a balanced young man. DUI can happen to almost anyone once. Just made a bad decision and lucky nobody got hurt. If it happens again, different story.

He also was stabbed not long after at one of his many raging parties at his crib. Sure is a balanced young man.

 

[thecatch]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

 

[drummer]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

Yeah, by the way they approached S in FA, it's pretty apparent where they will draft S. Which is a good thing.

 

[efactor]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

Who cares what the media thinks? BTW, it's spelled Aldon. Hopefully not on another police blotter this off season.

Nah, he seems like a balanced young man. DUI can happen to almost anyone once. Just made a bad decision and lucky nobody got hurt. If it happens again, different story.

He also was stabbed not long after at one of his many raging parties at his crib. Sure is a balanced young man.

Trying to break up a fight. Again, bad decision making. Kid is young and needs to make better decisions on who he surrounds himself with. Hopefully, lesson learned. Sounds like he is working hard in the off season to better condition himself. Seems like a pretty balanced young man to me.

 

[drummer]

Avril definitely isn't anything special but he was a decent pickup at a position of need.

OK. But the media was acting like Avril was the second coming of Alden Smith...............

Who cares what the media thinks? BTW, it's spelled Aldon. Hopefully not on another police blotter this off season.

Nah, he seems like a balanced young man. DUI can happen to almost anyone once. Just made a bad decision and lucky nobody got hurt. If it happens again, different story.

He also was stabbed not long after at one of his many raging parties at his crib. Sure is a balanced young man.

Trying to break up a fight. Again, bad decision making. Kid is young and needs to make better decisions on who he surrounds himself with. Hopefully, lesson learned. Sounds like he is working hard in the off season to better condition himself. Seems like a pretty balanced young man to me.

Trying to break up a fight at again, one of the many raging parties at his house post his DUI.I'm not saying he is Lawrence Phillips. But he did have issues that are character related that happened to get into the press. Whether he toned it down and wised up we don't know, because there was alcohol involved in both those incidents. Which could mean he has a problem with it.

 

[efactor]

He comes across really well when you see him interviewed. Respectful of the game and his teammates. Very humble, which is generally not a characteristic of someone with alcohol issues. At this point, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and contribute it to being a young man and not being wise to the world as far as the situations you put yourself in. Certainly, if it continues, then I will reevaluate.

Compared to some of the young players you see, I think he will be OK.

 

[drummer]

He comes across really well when you see him interviewed. Respectful of the game and his teammates. Very humble, which is generally not a characteristic of someone with alcohol issues. At this point, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and contribute it to being a young man and not being wise to the world as far as the situations you put yourself in. Certainly, if it continues, then I will reevaluate.

Compared to some of the young players you see, I think he will be OK.

Then explain Harbaugh.

 

[drummer]

He comes across really well when you see him interviewed. Respectful of the game and his teammates. Very humble, which is generally not a characteristic of someone with alcohol issues. At this point, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and contribute it to being a young man and not being wise to the world as far as the situations you put yourself in. Certainly, if it continues, then I will reevaluate.

Compared to some of the young players you see, I think he will be OK.

Then explain Harbaugh.

 

[thecatch]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

 

[Wingnut]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

 

[drummer]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html'>Link

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

That's just above scrub $$, with little expectation on the return. Body $$ if you will. All signs look to fortifying thru the draft, which IMO is the way to go. Just get more pass rush to backup Justin Smith. I'd rather a youth movement in the defensive backfield. They still have one of the best if not the best LB corp, but more push from the front offsets the youth in the back.

 

[efactor]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: [url=" %5Burl="http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D"%5Dhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D%5B/url%5D

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

That's just above scrub $$, with little expectation on the return. Body $$ if you will. All signs look to fortifying thru the draft, which IMO is the way to go. Just get more pass rush to backup Justin Smith. I'd rather a youth movement in the defensive backfield. They still have one of the best if not the best LB corp, but more push from the front offsets the youth in the back.

The guy started 16 games in a Jeff Fisher defense, so I would consider him more than a "body". Good back up who knows the NFC west. Can probably be a good special teams guy. Good signing but yeah, someone they are not looking at as a starter.

 

[drummer]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: [url=" %5Burl="http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D"%5Dhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D%5B/url%5D

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

That's just above scrub $$, with little expectation on the return. Body $$ if you will. All signs look to fortifying thru the draft, which IMO is the way to go. Just get more pass rush to backup Justin Smith. I'd rather a youth movement in the defensive backfield. They still have one of the best if not the best LB corp, but more push from the front offsets the youth in the back.

The guy started 16 games in a Jeff Fisher defense, so I would consider him more than a "body". Good back up who knows the NFC west. Can probably be a good special teams guy. Good signing but yeah, someone they are not looking at as a starter.

From what I read, despite he starting 16 games, he's horrid in coverage, and you can get a special teams kamakaze cheaper in the draft.

 

[goldenchild]

Just some info to pass the time until the draft...

My link - Related to chances of hosting a SB in the new stadium.

I believe we're in the running for 2016 (vs. Miami) and 2017 (vs. Houston, if 2016 falls through).

 

[drummer]

Just some info to pass the time until the draft...

My link - Related to chances of hosting a SB in the new stadium.

I believe we're in the running for 2016 (vs. Miami) and 2017 (vs. Houston, if 2016 falls through).

Is SC's best restaurant still El Torito?

 

[Wingnut]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 4:44 PM on Tue, Mar 19, 2013:

Phil Dawson tweeted he's joining the 49ers. So San Franciso now adds top kicker on the market.



In 2012, Dawson was 29 for 31 on FGs (93.5%), including 7 for 7 on 50+ yarders. He was 29 for 29 on PATs.

He's 38 years old, but solid as they come. Last year against BAL week 4, he nailed 3 50+ yarders.

 

[goldenchild]

Just some info to pass the time until the draft...

My link - Related to chances of hosting a SB in the new stadium.

I believe we're in the running for 2016 (vs. Miami) and 2017 (vs. Houston, if 2016 falls through).

Is SC's best restaurant still El Torito?

That sounds about right although I think Pedro's is a hair better. The food ain't too bad in the neighboring cities (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Milpitas aka Smellpitas).By the way, how about a warm welcome to our new Kicker, Phil Dawson

 

[drummer]

Just some info to pass the time until the draft...

My link - Related to chances of hosting a SB in the new stadium.

I believe we're in the running for 2016 (vs. Miami) and 2017 (vs. Houston, if 2016 falls through).

Is SC's best restaurant still El Torito?

That sounds about right although I think Pedro's is a hair better. The food ain't too bad in the neighboring cities (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Milpitas aka Smellpitas).By the way, how about a warm welcome to our new Kicker, Phil Dawson

The only place to eat when I did gigs at the SC Marriott was either the hotel restaurant or Bennigan's greasy menu across the street. Luckily San Jose is a short cab ride away. Remember the days when a K was only an afterthought because the 49ers could score on you anytime, anywhere? Hopefully that's the case going forward.

 

[Wingnut]

Tweeted by Faux John Madden ‏@FauxJohnMadden

49ers answer Seahawks free agent moves by acquiring the Browns entire offense, kicker Phil Dawson.



ETA: I think Trent Richardson would disagree.

 

[goldenchild]

Just some info to pass the time until the draft...

My link - Related to chances of hosting a SB in the new stadium.

I believe we're in the running for 2016 (vs. Miami) and 2017 (vs. Houston, if 2016 falls through).

Is SC's best restaurant still El Torito?

That sounds about right although I think Pedro's is a hair better. The food ain't too bad in the neighboring cities (Sunnyvale, Mountain View, and Milpitas aka Smellpitas).By the way, how about a warm welcome to our new Kicker, Phil Dawson

The only place to eat when I did gigs at the SC Marriott was either the hotel restaurant or Bennigan's greasy menu across the street. Luckily San Jose is a short cab ride away. Remember the days when a K was only an afterthought because the 49ers could score on you anytime, anywhere? Hopefully that's the case going forward.

Amen brotha!Not sure if I'm the only Southbay local FBG in this thread, but I might know a thing or two about the spots to eat close to the new stadium. It's been about 6 years since I lived in downtown San Jose so my noteboook might be out of date there... but everything north of San Jose up to Palo Alto and I'm your guy!

 

[goldenchild]

Started with a phone call between the bros

One of the comments was pretty funny and probably spot on:

This stinks...Minnesota first offered a 7th rd pick and so this bum calls his brother and says, give me a 6th and he's yours?

 

[efactor]

Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

ETA: [url=" %5Burl="http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D"%5Dhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2013/03/49ers-sign-safety-craig-dahl-to-a-three-year-deal.html%5DLink%5B/URL%5D%5B/url%5D

Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

That's just above scrub $$, with little expectation on the return. Body $$ if you will. All signs look to fortifying thru the draft, which IMO is the way to go. Just get more pass rush to backup Justin Smith. I'd rather a youth movement in the defensive backfield. They still have one of the best if not the best LB corp, but more push from the front offsets the youth in the back.

The guy started 16 games in a Jeff Fisher defense, so I would consider him more than a "body". Good back up who knows the NFC west. Can probably be a good special teams guy. Good signing but yeah, someone they are not looking at as a starter.

From what I read, despite he starting 16 games, he's horrid in coverage, and you can get a special teams kamakaze cheaper in the draft.

If he was horrid in coverage, he wouldn't have started 16 games for Jeff Fisher. Plus, they saw him twice this year, so something they liked about him.I read a lot of things, but doesn't mean they are true.

 

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) tweeted at 5:02 PM on Sat, Mar 16, 2013:

49ers announced they have signed (former Ram) S Craig Dahl to a three-year deal.

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Well, given that he's not all that good, I imagine they will be drafting a safety early, or that this is a special teams signing and they are going to bring someone else in.

3 years/5 million. That definitely wouldn't keep them from adding someone else in FA if they want.

Yup, that's not starter money.

That's just above scrub $$, with little expectation on the return. Body $$ if you will. All signs look to fortifying thru the draft, which IMO is the way to go. Just get more pass rush to backup Justin Smith. I'd rather a youth movement in the defensive backfield. They still have one of the best if not the best LB corp, but more push from the front offsets the youth in the back.

The guy started 16 games in a Jeff Fisher defense, so I would consider him more than a "body". Good back up who knows the NFC west. Can probably be a good special teams guy. Good signing but yeah, someone they are not looking at as a starter.

From what I read, despite he starting 16 games, he's horrid in coverage, and you can get a special teams kamakaze cheaper in the draft.

If he was horrid in coverage, he wouldn't have started 16 games for Jeff Fisher. Plus, they saw him twice this year, so something they liked about him.I read a lot of things, but doesn't mean they are true.

Believe what you want, but ask a Ram fan. The guy isn't very good. My opinion though is that Goldson wasn't anything special, and certainly not worth $8mil/year. SF's front seven made the secondary look better than it actually was. Look at the numbers after Justin Smith got hurt and the pass rush all but disappeared. No bueno.Dahl won't be starting at safety on this defense.

Eta: SF plays in Tampa this year, it will be fun to watch Goldson against his old team. I will be at that game.