Posted By: Dean (10/06/2008 6:11:57 AM)
Comment: Matt, IMO maybe Nolan does not want the extra distractions the media can create. I think its one thing to report a story, another to fuel a controversy.

Posted By: oneniner (09/06/2008 12:42:21 PM)
Comment: "Simms was the left tackle on a Raiders team two years ago that gave up a whopping 72 sacks and rendered the offense inoperable. Simms is no longer a Raider because he didn't fit with the team's conversion to zone-blocking running scheme, which the 49ers employ about half the time. But what can the 49ers expect from a 33-year-old who's still trolling for work in June?"..........i just have a feeling this guy is not worth it.......I rather we take a look at Jordan Black.

Posted By: NoFrets (09/06/2008 10:57:54 AM)
Comment: Hey Jon in SoCal -- "...gotta get your talent on the field." You're KILLIN' me!! I love it. Hey, how about a short passing game based on the onside kick? With Nedney's accuracy, we'd score at least once a game. Plus nobody would know what the hell we're trying to do, so we'd totally own the confusion factor.

Posted By: Dan (09/06/2008 10:42:44 AM)
Comment: Hey Matt... Why do you believe that the 49ers are only allowing 4 OTAs open to the media (bare minimum)?? Especially when they are usually open to the media? Is it because they dont want the media to see the things Martz is doing with the offense as far as formations, personnel packages, etc...? Just curious if you had any idea why...

Posted By: Jon in SoCal (09/06/2008 10:12:02 AM)
Comment: Interesting change in the OTA policy. I see three things why. Martz is putting in some super-secret offensive plan (one that works). The 9ers don't want to have the media watch Martz blow a gasket every 3 seconds yelling "WTF, what were you doing last year. Or, they don't want the media to see that Andy Lee is getting reps at ROLB and Nedney at RT - gotta get your talent on the field.

Posted By: Randy in Santa Rosa (09/06/2008 10:06:31 AM)
Comment: It's probably a good thing in a way, that Battle thought about holding out... Nolan & Martz will be giving Jason Hill more reps in his place. Thanks Arnaz!

Posted By: Jon in SoCal (09/06/2008 9:45:57 AM)
Comment: It'll be interesting to see how Nolan treats battle. even though Martz is in control of the offense, Nolan is famous for holding grudges.

Posted By: http:// (09/06/2008 9:37:04 AM)
Comment: The NFL doesn't limit the amount of OTAs the media are allowed to report on, they make a minimum that teams must allow the media to come to. Big difference. If it were up to the media, the reporters would be there every day. Matt- Will we be getting any news this week during practice days where you're not allowed to attend? Would you know if Alex Smith tore his ACL, or would we have to wait until Tuesday?

Response: This is correct. The league says a minimum number of OTA practices shall be open to the media, and the 49ers have chosen to stick to the bare minimum. If there is some major development, I trust the 49ers will alert the media in a timely fashion. --Matt M.

Posted By: Global Nomad (09/06/2008 9:27:11 AM)
Comment: Kendal its an NFL rule this year limiting the amount of practices the media can report on. Matt so will Colvin be there on Friday or will he have to wait on Monday? Are you planning on sitting down with him since he has seemed to have generated some buzz coming back to the Bay after being undrafted? I hope he doesn't get plucked off our practice squad this year.

Posted By: kendallinmanteca (09/06/2008 9:19:05 AM)
Comment: Worst! Hey Matt - were OTA'S closed last year?

Response: No. All the OTAs were open to the media last season. --Matt M.

Posted By: Sam in UK (09/06/2008 9:14:21 AM)
Comment: First!