San Francisco 49ers sign Josh McCown (1 Viewer)

[gbill2004]

49ers signed QB Josh McCown, formerly of the Panthers.They're apparently passing on Daunte Culpepper. McCown, 32, spent last season with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. He last played in the big leagues with Carolina in 2009. McCown holds a career completion rate of 57.7 with a 35:40 TD-to-INT ratio. The 49ers say they only view him as a third-string quarterback behind Alex Smith and rookie Colin Kaepernick.

 

[Jason Wood]

Ouch

 

[SammyJankis]

Championship

 

[Clifford]

 

[Raiderfan32904]

This is threadworthy? They can't decide if they should sign a washed up Culpepper so they sign the star of the UFL who had a 79 rating with the Hartford Colonials to be the 3rd stringer. This QB crew is :X

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

It's threadworthy because it makes me think about the time he merked the Vikings.

 

[McBokonon]

It's threadworthy because it makes me think about the time he merked the Vikings.

I was at that game. Even better, I was there with maybe 6-10 Vikings fans, many of them who travelled from Minnesota to see it. They were relatives of a friend, who tends to be obnoxious. And he bought the tickets. They were so crushed and stunned and there I am, laughing my butt off.To this day, McCown to Poole makes me giggle like a mental patient and remains my favorite non-Steeler game I ever attended.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Just slid Culpepper down to QB97

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

It's threadworthy because it makes me think about the time he merked the Vikings.

I was at that game. Even better, I was there with maybe 6-10 Vikings fans, many of them who travelled from Minnesota to see it. They were relatives of a friend, who tends to be obnoxious. And he bought the tickets. They were so crushed and stunned and there I am, laughing my butt off.To this day, McCown to Poole makes me giggle like a mental patient and remains my favorite non-Steeler game I ever attended.

I was in my basement alone watching the colored possession arrow move on nfl.com but your story is good too.

 

[johnadams]

Just slid Culpepper down to QB97

And McCown up to QB96.

 

[The Dynasty]

Just picked him up.

 

[NeverEnough]

I was rooting for Culpepper.

 

[bonesman]

I was rooting for Culpepper.

Me too... unfortunately his agent blew the deal.

 

[-jb-]

Just picked him up.

Meet us in the interview room. We've got some questions.

 

[The Dynasty]

Just picked him up.

Meet us in the interview room. We've got some questions.

He's from our home town and his brother-in-law, uncle and cousins are in the league. Might be decent trade bait if he ever gets the opportunity to start.

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

As a lifelong diehard 49ers fan I wonder if they even have a clue what they're doing. It's going to be a long season

 

[todd2006]

They really should just give the ball to CK from day one and call the season a loss. See if CK can be the QB of the Future... and if so, great. If not, #suckforluck is in full effect.

 

[thriftyrocker]

They really should just give the ball to CK from day one and call the season a loss. See if CK can be the QB of the Future... and if so, great. If not, #suckforluck is in full effect.

You can't see if Kaepernick is QBOTF from day 1. They know he's not ready. He can learn on the job, but that can be a mixed bag too.

 

[Donnybrook]

It's threadworthy because it makes me think about the time he merked the Vikings.

I remember that play well. Poole only got one foot down but the Ref ruled it as a "force out". At least the Vikings can't lose that way again since the force out rule no longer exists.

 

[Bojang0301]

This is the QB they brought in to compete? Yeesh, I thought they said Harbaugh was a terrific judge of QB talent. Crabtree and Braylon owners are going to be ripping their hair out this year.

 

[DoubleG]

This is the QB they brought in to compete? Yeesh, I thought they said Harbaugh was a terrific judge of QB talent. Crabtree and Braylon owners are going to be ripping their hair out this year.

Oh yeah, like I have any left.

 

[LHUCKS]

Upgrade Vernon Davis...not

 

[Bri]

unusual camp arms

I was annoyed the Browns cut Harrell after Mangini praised the guy. After throwing for a million miles in college, he was about to be a coach at OU IIRC but interestingly enough, the Packers fell in love with him last year and he's already impressed them in the short time he's been there this year.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/127500368.html

Zac Robinson seems smart and poised. There's plenty that people pick on about him and I get that, but he wasn't going to play for the Pats and ...why not get him in there?

Pick a college QB ya liked recently and see what he can do, that's typically a camp arm. Occasionally, they pan out.

Or Carolina...go get Pike, he's done in Carolina.

At this point, it feels like the Niners might as well sign like 10-20 QBs and hope to find a diamond in the rough. Anyone they do sign is probably as good and cheaper than Smith too.

Did Luck by a home near San Fran yet?

How old is Elvis? Can he be convinced to return?

Will Mike Brown truly not trade Carson?

They have to push the envelope quick or start an extra RB and snap it to him

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

With this crew of QB's I think Harbaugh is having visions of grandeur about playing the position again. OK Jim, put down the pipe.

 

[glumpy]

Just picked him up.

Meet us in the interview room. We've got some questions.

He's from our home town and his brother-in-law, uncle and cousins are in the league. Might be decent trade bait if he ever gets the opportunity to start.