This is the live blog for Day 2 of free agency. I’ll update this frequently with information and analysis from my living room.
9:03 Here’s a quiz contest to start the day. Do you think the 49ers will sign someone today, and if so, whom? Do you think one of the 49ers’ free agents will sign elsewhere today? If so, whom?
Here’s my best guess. Ricky Jean Francois will sign with the Eagles and the Niners will sign former Giants’ kicker Lawrence Tynes.
9:34 The Chiefs just signed a deep threat for Alex Smith – wide receiver Donnie Avery. Whether Smith can take advantage of the deep threat is another story.
9:42 Josh Norris’ newest mock draft at NFL.com has the 49ers drafting Jesse Williams at No.31, and the Jets drafting Xavier Rhodes at No.9
10:02 Tyrann Mathieu tells TMZ he wants to be a 49er.
10:12 Alabama DT Jesse Williams, who weights 320 pounds, just ran a 4.9 40-yard dash at his Pro Day.
10:26 Matt Barrows just tweeted Dorsey is meeting with defensive line coach Jim Tomsula right now, and Charles Woodson also is in the 49ers’ facility.
10:37 The Lions signed Reggie Bush to a four-year contract. NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah loves the move: “In 2011, the Lions started off the season 5-0 with Jahvid Best in the lineup. Reggie Bush will fill that role.”
10:45 The Cardinals just signed Rashard Mendenhall. They’re bending over backwards to build Steelers-West in Arizona.
11:25 CB Antoine Cason is meeting with the Cardinals. They need a No.2 cornerback, and Cason is a good one.
11:33 The Lions just signed safety Glover Quin, according to Schefter.
11:50 The Broncos are trying to sign Wes Welker. They’re in serious talks.
12:06 The Bucs just signed Dashon Goldson to a five-year contract. It’s worth $41.25 million, and $22 million is guaranteed.
12:07 Something to consider – with the addition of Boldin and the loss of Walker, what will be the 49ers’ most dangerous offensive personnel grouping next season? The last two seasons, it was 22 personnel – two tight ends and two running backs. It was a power running formation that also could beat you deep with the pass because there were two fast tight ends.
Next season, the 49ers’ best grouping could be 11 personnel – one tight end, one running back and three wide receivers – because Boldin is best when he lines up in the slot. With him at the X and Crabtree at the Z in 21 personnel – two running backs and one tight end – the only deep threat on the field would be Vernon Davis, so safeties could play closer to the line of scrimmage, which would hurt the 49ers’ running game.
12:15 With the 31st and 34th pick, the 49ers probably could draft FS Eric Reid and SS Jonathan Cyprien if they wanted to.
12:20 The 49ers have signed Glenn Dorsey, according to Schefter. I guess Dorsey bought into the idea of playing nose tackle.
12:52 The Dolphins are close to signing TE Dustin Keller. He’s taking a physical.
4:41 The Broncos signed Wes Welker to a two-year, $12 million deal, so the Patriots signed Danny Amendola to a five-year $31 million contract.
6:49 Former Lions’ free safety had a visit with the Rams earlier today. He just left St. Louis and is on the way to visit the 49ers, according to Adam Schefter. Maybe that indicates the 49ers passed on Charles Woodson.
7:05 Draft talk: Miami Herald Columnist Armando Salguero thinks the Dolphins will draft CB Xavier Rhodes at pick No.12. If this is true, the 49ers probably would have to trade with the Chargers for pick No.11 to get Rhodes, if he’s the guy Trent Baalke wants.
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Goldson will sign with the Bucs.
Glenn Dorsey signs with the Niners today.
Why Dorsey? Sure, he is better than Ian Williams, but I question whether he is as good as Sopoaga. Maybe he agrees to play for less than Sopoaga. So, better for the salary cap but worse on the field. Not sure I am content with that trade off…
You’ve seen Williams play? You know how good he is after playing 20 plays in the NFL? Really?
Gorsey and Williams would play different positions. Williams will most often be lined up at the nose tackle and Dorsey would be an end.
oops, Dorsey
Dorsey strikes me as a nose, maybe a three-tech, not a five-tech.
I figured with the Williams signing and how often they actually use a NT that they would use Dorsey for the end. If you have the NT lined straight up you can still but Dorsey in the 3 tech as the end.
put
He would probably be used the same way RJF was I would guess. He seems to be best as a run stuffer and made quite a few tackles for a 3-4 DE in KC.
Tynes would be interesting but I wonder if they really want to spend 3+ mill on a kicker again? They may have no choice.
I thought Goldson would have signed with the Bucs yesterday but he hasn’t so I wonder if he’s having second thoughts?
RJF probably signs with the Eagles today to join Sopo and the Niners keep counting those 2014 compensatory draft picks.
This is a repost on how I think they may use Dorsey if signed.
Glenn Dorsey was at his best at LSU playing inside in a 4-3, but struggled with the transition to NT in the 3-4.
Maybe they bring him in to give J Smith and McDonald a breather in the Nickle/Dime packages?
For a guy who is consistently mentioned as a great run stuffer and not so much as a pass rusher why would we use him on nickle/dime? Wouldn’t he be in during base to help stop the run?
As a DE I think he needs a DT/NT inside of him to help free him up. In nickle on a two man line I think he would really struggle. When we’re in nickle how frequently is it as a 4 man vs a 2 man line?
And THAT is why Dorsey doesn’t make any sense. Dorsey isn’t good enough to take snaps away from Smith or McDonald at end. His only opportunity for significant playing time will be at NT ahead of Ian, and a handful of snaps from McDonald at 3T when Brooks and Aldon are ends…ie., passing downs, and Dorsey won’t be getting pressure. Hence the reason he doesn’t make sense.
Dorsey is a fine pick up. I’m not sure if he’ll play much at NT, the Chiefs used him as a DE in their 3-4 and I think that’s where he’ll play for the 49ers, moving inside in a 4-man front. Fangio will have no excuse for not rotating Smith and McDonald.
Yes, Dorsey won’t be a dominant pass rushing force in and of himself, but he will keep blockers off the LBs which is the strength of this team. Throughout his career, both at LSU and the Chiefs, he has commanded double and even triple teams. He will make the LBs better.
Grant,
What did I win????? Do you need my address to send me my prize??
Hey Grant: What did I win??
Tynes is exciting. I would love to see him as 49er. This just makes since. I never was big on a kicker in the draft.
I’ll repost this here;
Coffee’s for closers says:
March 13, 2013 at 9:10 am
Today:
49ers sign: Dorsey
ex49ers: Goldson TB
Tomorrow:
ex49ers: RJF Clev
Friday:
49ers: A. Wilson S / L. Tynes K
These aren’t necessarily moves I want us to make but are ones that I see as possible.
We’re on the same page with Tynes as far as the signing, just a matter of when. I put it as a Friday signing because I still expect him to come in for a visit first and I haven’t heard yet when that is scheduled.
I think RJF might leave Philly without a contract and get swiped by the Browns.
I like your thinking. Goldson signing with Tampa today seems likely, too.
Tynes sounds like a great pick up becuase i dont think harbaugh wants to put those situations to younger guys.. he also wants a horse like andy lee. Lee is a horse and great special teams player. Maybe they see that in tynes
Tynes is the kind of kicker that will have have you deliriously happy one moment and wanting to carry him out of town on a rail the next.
Two for two so far although I wasn’t exactly splitting the atom with the predictions.
You’re on a heater.
I know right? It’s too bad I gave away all of my self pat-on-the-back machines but thankfully I have some pretty long arms.
CFC,
You need arms like this:
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110722102422/onepiece/images/3/3c/Apoo.PNG
The niners suprise ppl and pick up Leon Washington. We loose RJF to the Cincinnati Bengals who put him at tackle at his natural 4-3 spot.
Just saw manny lawson signed in buff.. manny was cool here for a couple of years but like most hot heads he believed he was better than he actually is
Laurent Robinson was let go by the Jags. Can he stretch the field? Two years ago with the Cowboys, he was great. Maybe he wasn’t last year because the Jags have no QB.
Think this one through first, the Jags are cutting him after one year of a 5 year 32 million dollar deal. Any red flags there ya think?
He’s got concussion issues and might be done in the NFL.
He was concussed four times in 2012.
Fuhgettaboutit! Grant, can my suggestion be wiped from the internet forever?
If only such a magic wand existed Alan, I would have a lot of work to erase.
Out RJF to cleveland
Out Grant to cleveland
out goldson to tampa
In woodson
In nhamdi
In Dorsey
BOOOOO
The Chiefs grabbed one of my FA wish list guys: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/chiefs-adding-donnie-avery/
Kenny Phillips and Brent Grimes to one year deals. Glenn Dorsey to a two year deal.
RJF to the Eagles.
Goldson to the Bucs.
Larry Grant to the Ravens.
Ginn unemployed.
Carlos Rogers and Parys Haralson cut or traded.
I dont think anyonw would trade for rodgers. To expensive and not worth the big contract. We got burned by him. Year 1 to year 2 was ridiculous. He got us good. Its also a reason i think we sign vets to 1 year deals who think they have something to prove. Because when they get the money they decline
That’s why I left open the possibility of him being cut as well.
Grant would be a loss, but I could definitely see him going to the Ravens. Especially after losing Ellerbe. I’ll be Ginn will get offered a return job. Only way he is unemployed is if he gets stubborn. How much do Rogers and Haralson count against the cap this year?
Rogers would be a huge cap hit. We just need to face it the niners are stuck with him for now.
oooh what happened here?
This is like the Mystery Guy but in reverse.
It wasn’t a good exchange George. Let us just leave it at that.
I take it Mr. E was his usual charming self? He brings out the best in everyone.
Cwoodson asks for to mucch money so we let him leave town.. Suprise signing, Niners sign Ed reed…
And now that thats out the way, i dont think we sign anyone til sunday. Maybe a suprise release or two. But no signing till sunday
Glover Quinn could be acquired for 5 million per year and step right in for Goldson who will sign with the enamored Buccaneers.
Josh Johnson could eventually be signed…
Dawson the kicker would be my pick, but are they considering taking their kicker of the future in this years draft? Would save them money and with Kaepurnicus, they may feel the importance of the kicker has now been diminished.
I read something yesterday that said a source inside the 49ers think Dorsey has been misused with the Chiefs and the 49ers see him more in the J. Smith mold
This guy is apparently the Alex Smith of defensive tackles because I’ve never heard more excuses about why a guy has struggled. ;)
cfc,
He actually graded out pretty well in 2010 and 11 according to PFF. He is very strong and while not the pass rusher Cowboy is, he can occupy two blockers to free people up. I’m not sure how good he can be, but I trust the guys making the decisions to decide if he is a buy low candidate who could pay off in a big way.
Tomsula and the niner defense surrounding him will have him ticking.
That’s what I’m thinking too Coach.
If he is acquired and fails, he’s pretty much done.
I concur.
If they make him an offer, that suggests what you say, OC. The fact they invited him to Santa Clara means they see a productive use for him, whether at end or nose tackle. Wouldn’t you like to be a fly on the wall in Tomsula’s office now?
49ers shock everybody and trade for revis today. It’s just a guess folks! So calm down if you’re ready to refute.
I wish…..but no money for that.
Its about this year… he only makes 6 mil… hello ppl. 6 mil. He cant hold out because its in his contract that if he does something fishy happens. (Dont know the exact wording) But if its our one and next years 2. Id do it for 1 year. Especially if he passes a physical and is deemed healthy. But im assuming the jets want way more, way more than we would pay. I wouldnt morgatage futures for 1 year. I wouldnt drop 3 to 4 early picks for 1 year. Thats what the jets want i think
Lol.. i wish. Revis is going to bucs, apparently im guessing they give up 3 ones and a 2 to overpay for him.
I would lose all respect for their organization if they did that. I feel that they’ve done a pretty good job building a dangerous team, and I doubt they would destroy their draft for that. I don’t think any player is worth 3 1st rounders and a 2nd.
Pete… i agree unless it was a 28 year old named Michael Jordan
In that case, sounds like a quarterback. A 28 year old Peyton Manning or something like that. I can’t see a corner making that much of a difference though. I feel a solid pair of corners would do better than 1 great one. Otherwise teams could pick on the weakside, no?
Absolutely young man, Absolutely
Goldson ends up in philly with tom gamble… he knows dashon and has a little money to spend. Perfect fit for a needy defense
According to Rotoworld Landry is penciled in for an interview Thusday at 4949 Centennial Blvd. Not sure what’s in mind here….unless they want to release the Whitner and slide in LaRon.
They wanna ask LaRon about his monkey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-lEzYZMo1k
Woodson in today, Landry in tomorrow… would they sign both? If so, goodbye Whitner.
Dorsey! Dorsey!
Certainly didn’t live up to being the 5th pick of the draft — but give JH and Tomsula a talent, and maybe he reaches his potential.
COMBINED TACKLES: 2009-2011 (Dorsey missed most of 2012)
I. Sopoaga – 85
G. Dorsey – 185
Dorsey has four sacks in his entire pro career, hasn’t had a sack since 2010.
In 20ll, while he played the run well, he had 0 sacks, 2 QB hits and 2 QB hurries in 640 snaps according to PFT.
I’m not a fan of the signing but do you think he’s viable as a run down support type guy or essentially RJF v 2.0?
Dorsey’s a good run defender, so sure, but the 49ers shouldn’t pay him a lot. I don’t see him as the heir apparent to Justin Smith.
Was going after the QB part of his assignment in KC’s defense?
He was a two-gapping five-tech, like Justin Smith and Ray McDonald. Those two can two-gap and bull rush their way into the pocket from the five-tech position to pressure the QB. Dorsey hasn’t shown the ability to do that.
Thanks for the information Grant.
You’re killing me Grant.
How would you break down Dorsey?
Could Dorsey possibly be someone that Tomsula likes as a player?
Grant,
He doesn’t need to be Justin Smith heir.
That we can find in the draft.
He just needs to replace RJF production at a lower cost. And that seens plausable.
If Dorsey is cheap, why not? I’m with you.
I haven’t paid any attention to KC to be honest. He was at his best playing inside in the 4-3 at LSU, and think that may be what the staff is looking at him for.
I think you’re right. He got 7 sacks as a junior three-tech at LSU, but that was his only productive year as a pass rusher in college or the NFL.
Grant,
How realistic is it to expect a direct/eventual replacement for Justin Smith? I worry about replacing him more than any other player, but I also see that as a very difficult thing to do. He has the perfect build for what he does, he is in the perfect defense for what he excels at and he has the desire that very few players have. He was actually a much better player after he got his big contract. I worry that Aldon Smith was correct when he said Smith was “the last true American badass.”
With Glenn Dorsey playing RDE, Tamba Hali (ROLB) went from 8.5 sacks in 2009, to 12 sacks in 2010, to 14.5 sacks in 2011.
In 2008 he had 3 sacks with the Chiefs playing a 4-3. In 2012 without Glenn Dorsey for most of the season he had 9 sacks.
His best production has come with Glenn Dorsey playing inside him at the RDE position.
Interesting. Thank you.
Scooter:
Good find. It took some insight/deep thought to examine Dorsey’s impact on Hali’s performance. I’m impressed.
Thanks for wiping mine and Everything’s back and forth Grant. Sometimes I get carried away but I’m working on trying to avoid it.
Just ignore it’s nonsense MidWest.
Will do.
Copy that Red Dog Leader.
Mid,
Porkbuneverything has a case of forum Tourette’s Syndrome. Can’t help himself. Just posts whatever pops into his head. Best to just drive on bye.
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone. Lord knows I’ve painted the walls a few times with my tirades and pointless arguments. Mr.E when he’s composed is a smart individual with interesting points to add. We all have our bad days, weeks, months what have you. I’ve been making a concerted effort to behave myself and I think he will see the err of his ways as well and will return to us clear headed at some point.
CFC
Your words speak to the core, my dude! I’m in Aspen, being overly aggressive on the mountain, so I think I might be a little “high-T” right now.
Thanks for the reach, CFC. Twill not be soon forgotten.
I like the idea of Mathieu being a Niner. The thought of him popping Harvin is absolutely delicious.
I want him too, not sure we’ll get him though….
Very intriguing. Would also like to see Perrish Cox step up this year.
I just listened to the TMZ video interview. He’s super confident, but he doesn’t sound like a jerk. Was impressed.
He’s super confident, but he doesn’t sound like a jerk.
So, you’re saying he sounded mellow?
He did. Listen to it if you haven’t yet.
Claude,
I see what you did, there.
I must admit, despite being vocal about not wanting Mathieu previously I am starting to warm to the idea. Mainly because the 49ers really need a slot CB that can match up with smaller WRs, now more than ever.
Briefly off topic here but as far as TV programming goes Im about to go nuts waiting for March 31st and April 7th to get here. Ermahgerd!
Fairly quiet day #2 so far. Bush going to the Lions is one of the bigger headlines even if it’s not a surprise. I’d say you could probably set an egg timer on how long it will take the Bills to sign Willie Colon today.
If the Rams lose Amendola look for them to make a move for Welker?
Or the Broncos could sign Welker.
The Rams could potentially also trade for Victor Cruz.
The Rams should draft the best flanker/slot receiver available – Keenan Allen or DeAndre Hopkins. Quick and Givens can stretch the field.
It would certainly give them something they don’t seem to have. Aside from Trindon Holiday all of their receivers are fairly tall and look to be built more about speed then as possession receivers.
He’d probably catch a few passes in that thin air as long as he and Manning can stay healthy. I might have to pick him up on one of my leagues again too.
The rams don’t have to trade for Cruz he is a restricted free agent. they just have to make an offer the Giants won’t match.
I think you will see Cook running many of the routes Amendola ran.
I agree. The Rams still need a No.1 receiver they can play at the Z.
True Grant, but the team could sign Cruz in order to keep up with the Niners and Seahawks.
Allen or Hopkins would be younger and cheaper. Better to build through the draft, right?
Don’t get me wrong Grant. I’d rather build through the draft, but the Rams could feel like they are forced to make this move in order to stay relevant if they whiff on both Amendola and Welker.
I think Allen or Hopkins would make them relevant. I really like those two. Allen reminds me of Crabtree but bigger and Hopkins reminds me of Roddy White.
I agree again Grant, but the question is how desperate will the Rams be. That could be what tips the scale.
I see what you’re saying. Very good point. I’m just thinking the Rams have so much money tied up in Bradford, they may want to have a No.1 receiver on a rookie contract.
Depending on the cost could the Niners use Woodson or Reed as a one or two year bridge and draft a safety? Although I can’t see Reed leaving Baltimore considering the drastic changes that D is going through right now.
I have a feeling the 49ers aren’t going to sign any FA’s today. I think the trend of bringing them in for visits will continue thru the week, while getting an idea of how they would fit the team and an idea of what kind of money they will command. Too much is still going on this early in the game with teams adding and subtracting players. 49ers aren’t going to eat up that cap space they just gained right away. And if they do sign a player this week, it would more likely for a back-up/ST type player or re-signing a player like Gooden.
RJF could be signing with the Eagles today, but I’m beginning to wonder if having already signed Sopoaga may be causing some delay in getting a deal done. Regardless, RJF will be signing with another team. Goldson could sign today as well, but I have a feeling he hasn’t been offered the 8 million a year he desires or the deal would have been done by now.
I really think the 49ers are going to work the draft this season in an effort to
keep the cap in control to have the money for signings we all know are going to need to be done next season.
What has RJF ever done too attract any type of attention whatsoever
NY, teams switching to a 3-4 defense like the Eagles may look at him as a player that fits the new system better than players already on the team. It doesn’t mean they value him as a future star, just somebody that could be solid during the transition.
How many QB pressures has Dorsey had during those four years Grant?
47 hits and hurries in four years. 1 QB hit and 16 hurries in 2009. 7 hits and 19 hurries in 2010.
Low numbers, but at the same time would fit our team’s motto of stats not mattering just as long as you get the job done.
I think Dorsey as a former high draft pick, is going to be one of those first-time FA’s that despite lack of production, still see themselves as retaining that high-pick value and is going to want to get paid like one. It takes a couple of one-year deals bouncing from different teams before you get these type of players “cheap.”
Apparently Reggie Bush is jealous of Jahvid Best’s time in Detroit and wants to get injured behind that OL as well.
Hah!
Bernard Pollard, SS Ravens, bids farewell to the Ravens.
What do you think about him, fellas?
A defensive back who cannot cover.
Yikes! That could prove problematic.
He will cost too much.
Nothing. 4 teams in 4 years. Theres a reason for yhat. He incited tbe mid season mutiny in the Ravens locker room last year. Thats why hes gone now.
Link to the Cap hits for 2013
http://www.ninersnation.com/pages/49ers-salary-cap-2013
Carlos Rogers gets paid 7.3 mil??? hmmmm…..
He also has $6 million in ‘dead’ money so the cap relief is only 1.3 million.
Most of that is dead money though Pete. If the Niners do choose to cut him it would be for a little extra cap space.
Yeah. No one would take him at that price either.
The bucs are a possibility if they can’t trade for Revis.
Mendenhall to Cards for 1 year.
I don’t know who it will be but the 49ers will sign a safety free agent, because Whitner (and to a lesser extent, Goldson) was exposed in the Super Bowl, and with Goldson asking too much, they have to be looking at replacing both safeties as starters. So sign a free agent, and draft one or more safeties.
Williams is a day #1 pick for sure. Look at the teams moving to a 3-4 that don’t find their NT in FA as possible landing spots for him.
I still think the Steelers draft him at 17.
What do you think of the ‘Aints drafting him at #15?
That would be interesting. A possibility.
Was Baalke receptive to your suggestion to move up for Rhodes? Or…Is he going to move up, but for Richardson instead?
If the Chargers weren’t so desperate for offensive lineman I’d say he could go as early as #11.
So LaRon Landry is coming tomorrow if he doesn’t sign with Colts today. That would be sick if we got Landry, hope we can afford him.
Six picks in six NFL seasons. He’s a strong safety.
bye bye Whitner? even better.
Landry was playing through injuries in some of those seasons… not making excuses, but it’s a factor to consider. If he can stay healthy, might have potential. Landry over Whitner? Hmm…
I think I stick with Whitner.. Supposedly Landry’s coverage skills aren’t anything to shake a stick at either.
Actually he wasn’t playing through injury. 17 games played in 2010 and 2011 combined. Pretty much just a hitter. Like Pollard.
Yeah. I’ll keep Whitner and sustain a little more loyal image. At least Whitner knocks guys out.
Ricky Jean Francois will sign with the Eagles and Glenn Dorsey signs with the Niners. There’s a good chance Woodson does also.
I think RJF goes elsewhere. Eagles have Fletcher Cox from last year as well. He was their first draft choice, so I’d bet he will be learning behind Soap and rotating into the line.
Pollard is going to be released today from Ravens worth a look only 29.
Ravens to release Bernard Pollard…
From Barrow’s article on Dorsey visit:
“Dorsey was miscast as a defensive end in a 3-4 system with the Chiefs. It’s unknown how he feels about playing nose tackle in the 49ers’ defense.”
Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/#storylink=cpy
Exactly. Dorsey is a zero-tech or a one-tech, maybe a three-tech, not a five-tech.
Jake Long to the Rams
Makes to much sense for them not to. He might not be elite but he’s a heck of a lot better then what they’ve had there.
Will they get the Jake of of the last two years? If so, then this is a bad signing.
Not so fast: http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4712/jake-long
Final thoughts for the next 5 minutes on Dorsey. I was wrong thinking the team was going to use him as and end. If we can get him on a short term deal that is low in salary but high in incentives or basically a low risk easy to cut type deal then by all means sure. If he’s willing to split reps with Williams for the 20-30 snaps that the team will actually use his position then I don’t think we have much to lose from it.
That’s what I’m thinking.
I’m thinking he re-signs with the Chiefs. But after a 5-year, 51 million dollar contract, do you think he would sign with the 49ers to be a bit player for what he would probably consider chump-change?
Glover Quinn gone to the Lions den. It’s time to draft Cyprien early 2nd Round.
Geez, Bush and Quinn to the Lions? There having a good day so far…
I’m not sold on that.
The lions having a good day that is.
Or Reid of LSU?
Looks like Welker to Denver. I guess going from Brady to P.Manning aint all that bad
I too wonder if Landry will be signed and Whitner released.
I don’t think Dorsey will be a NT for us. He was a 2-gap DE for KC and was a good run stuffer. I thought our 3-4 DE’s one gap sometimes and we want them to have quickness to get upfield instead of just tying up the OL. That’s a fit for Dorsey. Pioli on NFL network said KC didn’t use him right and had him as a FA sleeper.
I wonder when Pioli realized his team did not use him right.
Grant do you get any special access at the facility to see any of the players as they come in for visits?
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
“Hold off on Glover Quin’s agreement with Detroit. Another source said, Not so fast. Situations in free agency, as we see, can be fluid.”
Goldson officially gone to TB…
I think it was official when they sent the private plane to pick him up.
Goldson just signed with TB on 5 yr deal
When they fly you out on a private jet, it’s not just to talk….
The Catholic Church just selected their QB of the future. With the 266th selection in the Papal draft the Vatican selects…
Rang, Brugler, Kirwan, Prisco all have the 49ers taking either Williams or Banks.
So that means Mr. Envelope will draft someone else, right?
That is one prediction I can feel very confident about making….No sealed the night before envelope with the 1st Round Draft Pick inside.
Baalke throwing another curveball is pretty much a forgone conclusion. Which means when he drafts Ertz, nobody will expect it and he will have thrown us another curveball.
The ultimate curveball is Goodell saying this: With the 31st pick, the San Francisco 49ers select ILB Manti Te’o out of the University of Notre Dame.
I guarantee that no mouth would remain closed at that moment.
that made me ill
I think it would make every single Niners fan ill hightop if it actually happened, but thankfully the chances of it happening is 1,000,000,000,000 to 1.
I still think Bruce Irvins was the player the 49ers really wanted last year.
I think it’s much too soon to project draft picks. Free agency just started, and rosters will change.
Yes, but it’s fun to dream.
Seattle and St. Louis are getting stronger offensively, so I think all our early picks will be on defense, with maybe the exception of running back. Our offense depends on a killer all-purpose back, and Gore could peter out this year. You never know until it’s happened.
PFF ranking of free agent running backs:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/11/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-running-backs/
I wonder if they are thinking of trying to do something with Bradshaw like they did last year with Jabobs, that is, keep him in the cupboard until they need to take him out.
Does Bradshaw play special teams?
I think the 49ers still need to draft a WR early. Boldin, Manningham and Williams are off contract at the end of the season, leaving only Crabtree (who is off contract end of the season after and will want a big pay day) and Jenkins. 49ers need to bring in some rookies that will replace these guys – give them a year to get acclimatised.
PFT on Goldson’s deal:
Goldson’s deal will have a total value of $41.25 million with $22 million guaranteed from the Bucs.
Nice payday for The Hawk.
22 mil is pretty good. The rest is really just window dressing.
Interesting article about who received the most in pay based on performance:
http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/matt-maiocco/miller-tops-list-49ers-performance-based-pay
I like how they give extra consideration to the unheralded/underpaid guys.
Barrows today on Sean Smith:
And as far as Miami free-agent cornerback Sean Smith … The 49ers showed interest in the big (6-3, 218-pound) cornerback in the run-up to free agency, but they are not believed to be one of the teams hotly pursuing Smith now. Astute 49ers followers might recall that this is how the team approached the cornerback market in 2011: They expressed interest in several top names, waited until the market had cooled and then snagged Carlos Rogers.
Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/#storylink=cpy
Good to hear. He’s too inconsistent.
Grant
Check out the effects of having both safeties close to the LOS against Kaep in the pistol. You might reconsider your claim.
PFF is publishing a deal grader again. Here’s the link:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/03/13/2013-free-agency-deal-grader/
Hey, Dashon. How’s it feel to be a rich loser?
Whitner, C. Woodson, LeRon Landry (scheduled to visit tomorrow, per MM)
In my book, these are all strong safeties…
Where is the center fielder we need… Reed ( I hope not), Cully (he is a decent CB he should still develop there)…
Here is a SWAG for you…They release Whitner, and sign Woodson and Landry. Woodson replaces Goldson at FS, and Landry replaces Whitner at SS.
Nice one, Jack. Appreciate the original output. Now, let’s see that one happen!
That is my hope. That would be perfect. Its all about money.
What do guys think of Boldin filling in and becoming our new swiss army knife???
Yes in the sense of multiple positions and uses but not the same multiples as DW. AB not likely a FB like Walker, but may line up there once in a while to try to get a matchup against LBs.
Good for you Dashon. Way to get your money. You always set the tone for the defense in games and even inspired the offense with your play. advanced statistics and fans wants to label you as below average in coverage skills and not worth the money. Some traits aren’t found on a stat page though and you damn sure let every wide receiver know who’s house this was; yours. I wished we could have resigned you. I think our secondary will be exposed even more without you back there. Good luck hawk. One of my all time favorite 49er players ever.
Goldson would be an excellent SS, he’s just a good FS.
Great deal for Goldson…a ton of $$$ that he’ll have time to spend Christmas shopping since he won’t have to prepare for any big December games.
PFF claims Dorsey is signed:
“Does Dorsey take those roughly 350 snaps a season that Sopoaga has vacated as a nose tackle? Does he afford depth at end to ensure that Smith and McDonald don’t have to play close 1000 snaps each as starters? Plenty of intrigue to see how the 49ers manage this one over the course of the sumer and 2013 season”.
Nnamdi says possible destinations include Houston, SF, Denver, and az
Welled to Denver
He certainly has high standards about who he’ll work with.
They will be representing the AFC this year. Unless a screw comes out of Mannings neck. Nobody in the AFC will be able to beat them.
not even KC?
Drew Stanton is the new QB in Arizona with a 3 year deal.
I like their signing of Mendenhall (well, in so much as I think it was a good move) – he’s a good RB.
The Cardinals QBs could use a good humping. Mendenhall was the obvious choice.
http://www.vh1.com/celebrity/bwe/images/2011/01/mendenhump.gif
LOL Perv
Rogers would be a huge cap hit. We just need to face it the niners are stuck with him for now.
Nnamdi Nnamdi Nnamdi!!!!! Wheeeew!
Hey Grant,
Hear anything on Woodson?
Dorsey said he didn’t see him at the facility.
Ex
Shhhhhhh dude
BroTuna,
You’re probably right about me being quiet, but what are your responding to / commenting on?
It was about a comment you made on strategy, but at 11:57 I forget which one! Obviously time for me to retire. I concede. Hasta mañana.
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