Posted By: ninermaniac (06/06/2008 8:28:01 PM)
Comment: Scotty D, Kwami did fill in for Joe quite a few times last year. If not rotating them were the case why get Sims DUH!! its no the 70s anymore. what they were blocking for over 15 seconds a few times and are winded, just keep em in right?

Posted By: Moxie (05/06/2008 5:18:41 AM)
Comment: Martz's scheme will have to be really clicking to bail Sims out. He is both sack-prone & penalty-prone, tending to wilt mightily against speed-rushers in particular (eg. Simeon Rice in Super Bowl 37). There's quite a number of reputable edge DEs in our division -- Kerney, Tapp, Julian Peterson, LaBoy, Little, James Hall -- all of whom look like a mismatch for Sims.

Posted By: cervant (04/06/2008 7:01:36 PM)
Comment: Wow, the word "presumptive" is sure appearing an awful lot these days!

Posted By: Giovanni Carmazzi (04/06/2008 1:33:18 PM)
Comment: Wait a sec....did we just trade Harris for Sims? And how could Sims possibly be an upgrade if Harris won the job over there in Oakland?

Posted By: Razoreater (04/06/2008 1:09:53 PM)
Comment: What does the tale of the tape show? I'd expect a scouting report including rate of decline performance. Then consider his fire or passion level to humiliate the opponent.

Posted By: Merton Hanks (04/06/2008 12:14:25 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, I saw Ratto's column this morning. It indicated that despite the passing of Measure G, we're no closer to an SF stadium than we were. Do you have any insight on how things are proceeding stadium-wise?

Posted By: SonocoNinerFan (04/06/2008 11:47:35 AM)
Comment: Yes, Kwame over Sims as a starter may be a slight upgrade . . . just like Sims over Duckett or Reuber as depth is probably more than a slight upgrade . . . and much cheaper than Kwame.

Posted By: DMC (04/06/2008 11:46:17 AM)
Comment: To clarify: by Smith, I meant Reggie Smith.

Posted By: DMC (04/06/2008 11:45:11 AM)
Comment: On the official websites' notes from Tuesday, it said Goldson looked good with a couple interceptions. Good news. I am really pulling for him to win the starting job. Matt how are both Goldson and Smith looking in your eyes ?

Posted By: JBG (04/06/2008 11:21:02 AM)
Comment: One of the press outlets stated that the Raiders' adding Kwame Harris was a slight improvement over Sims, which makes any 49ers interest a real head-scratcher...

Posted By: SFJay (04/06/2008 10:55:48 AM)
Comment: I thought I read somewhere that Sims has led the league in sacks allowed for the last 5 years. I do know that he has not been very good (pretty horrible)for years and his ability to keep his starting job has less to with his talent and more to do with the Raiders inept ability to draft. I am still perplexed that the 49ers are trying to now fill the holes in the O-Line. We seem to be the team for taking on over-the-hill cast off players from around the league. Man I hope our starters stay healthy this year of it could get ugly fast.

Posted By: Mike Nolan (04/06/2008 10:53:45 AM)
Comment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KZieSY3X54 BREAKING: Mike Nolan holds a private press conference after a 55-10 loss.

Posted By: Scotty D (04/06/2008 10:45:07 AM)
Comment: Ninermaniac - In case you have NEVER seen an NFL football game (something that seems likely given your ridiculous comment) you NEVER and I mean NEVER, DON'T, UNHEARD OF, WHAT ARE YOU THINKING rotate Offensive tackles. This isn't Pop Warner dude where everyone needs a little playing time. Its great for depth to bring on a Vet like Simms-.. but rotating O-Tackles during a game? Yikes you really are a "maniac" and an uneducated one at that.

Posted By: SonocoNinerFan (04/06/2008 10:28:21 AM)
Comment: I agree maniac that Sims would be a nice addition to add quality/experienced depth at OT, but not so we can rotate them. If Staley and Jennings are healthy they need to stay on the field.

Posted By: ninermaniac (04/06/2008 9:53:43 AM)
Comment: That would be a great addition although I wonder why he was released. Jonas and Staley are swing T's so if we get a couple more decent T's you can have a good rotation and keep em fresh.

Posted By: oneniner (04/06/2008 8:46:44 AM)
Comment: Tim - i pray yu are right, the raiders i saw the last two yrs were horrible........StonerLab are you buying season tickets this yr?

Posted By: StonerLab (04/06/2008 8:32:45 AM)
Comment: The 49ers need to be quick here & get Sims signed. It's pretty obvious that the guy can still play & he's a veteran who lives in the Bay Area. Considering how weak the 49ers are at that position you would think there would be a little more urgency to get Sim's signed. Hello?

Posted By: Berger (04/06/2008 8:07:17 AM)
Comment: I'd like to sign Sims. But the biggest news of the day has to be the vote in SF on F nd G. Looks like the 49ers are staying in the Bay area one way or another!

Posted By: Tim (04/06/2008 8:00:46 AM)
Comment: Simms was one of the Raiders best o-line in the past decade. They have been bad for awhile but remember they went to the superbowl in 02. They havnt always been bad on the line. I think he is probably the best free agent tackle available. I hope he wants to stay local and come across the bay!

Posted By: oneniner (04/06/2008 7:04:32 AM)
Comment: Good to know he beat out three players picked in the first round.....but reality is the raiders o-line have sucked for a long time.....

Posted By: Cleveland Mike (04/06/2008 5:15:22 AM)
Comment: I'll take him. He is a pro all the way and can lend good depth . The youngsters on the O line will learn from him. Hey I dislike Da Raiders but this guy can play. Sign him....or seomone else will.