The 49ers signed 25-year old cornerback and return specialist Perrish Cox this morning to a two-year contract. This could signal the end for Carlos Rogers and Ted Ginn Jr. in red and gold. Cox will most likely compete with Tramaine Brock for the third CB job, while Chris Culliver and Tarell Brown will start. On special teams, Cox could take Ginn’s job as the primary returner. He returned punts and…
My dad wrote a second column just now for Tuesday – this one’s on Randy Moss. My dad isn’t convinced this is a good move for the Niners. He is convinced that Moss is a hall of famer, but he’s not so sure he can still play. My dad believes Moss has a problem personality, too. To read my dad’s Moss column, click here.
Here’s the transcript of Randy Moss’ Monday night conference call. Q: Why the decision to sign so shortly after working out with the 49ers? MOSS: Their upside was something I studied, looked at, evaluated. Coach Harbaugh is a really young and enthusiastic coach and I love enthusiasm, so I think that when they picked me up from the airport last night and everything that we talked about, coming in and…
The 49ers have signed Randy Moss to a one-year contract, according to Adam Schefter. Clearly, the Niners were impressed with Moss in his workout this afternoon and feel he can be their deep threat and red zone target even at the age of 35. I like this move for the Niners. Moss probably will be a better receiver in 2012 than anyone they could have drafted with the 30th overall…
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat just posted my dad’s Tuesday column. It’s about Alex Smith. My dad says it’s in Smith’s interest to re-sign with the Niners now, as in this very instant. Do not test free agency. Just sign on the dotted line, dude. If you don’t like the three-year offer, take a one-year deal, win the Super Bowl and cash out next year. To read my dad’s full…
Jed York spoke outside of 49ers headquarters this afternoon about Alex Smith’s contract status. Here’s a transcript. York said the ball is in Smith’s court. He also said, “Alex is just trying to figure out what he wants to do.” When asked if he was surprised Smith hasn’t signed yet, York replied, “No, free agency hasn’t started yet.” I don’t have inside knowledge, but it sounds like the Niners are prepared…
While we’re waiting, here’s something to chew on. At their height, who was the better wide receiver – Randy Moss or Terrell Owens? They both have 153 career touchdown receptions, and they’re two of the greatest receivers ever. Which guy was better? I say Terrell Owens. Moss has always been a one-trick pony, although he does his trick better than anyone ever. The trick is to run fast straight down…
John Madden is really humorous. He got off a good one this morning about former quarterback Jim Harbaugh: “If Jim Harbaugh’s arm is strong enough to throw to Randy Moss, that’s probably not a good sign about Moss’ speed.” As you may have heard, Harbaugh will throw the passes to Moss today at his tryout. Anyone who goes early to the home games can attest to Harbaugh’s arm strength. He…
There’s a lot of buzz this morning that Alex Smith will sign a three-year contract extension with the 49ers soon. And he very well may. The buzz comes from a CBS 5 blog blurb by Dennis O’Donnell, in which he summarizes an interview between Smith and Kim Coyle, saying that reports of Smith requesting a five-year contract are “completely false.” Those are the only two quoted words in the blurb….
According to Adam Schefter, Randy Moss will fly to San Francisco today to work out for the Niners on Monday. This is a good move for the Niners. Moss may be the best deep threat wide receiver they could realistically get this offseason. They’ll probably pass on expensive free agents Vincent Jackson and Mike Wallace, and probably miss out on Kendall Wright and Stephen Hill, both of whom will get…
Look, I’m on the outside, but I can’t help but notice that Mark Sanchez just got a five-year contract extension from the Jets, $24 million guaranteed. Alex Smith is a better quarterback than Sanchez. It would be embarrassing for Smith and his agent to accept a three-year deal with less than $20 million guaranteed. The best move for them is to find out if a team like the Seahawks or…
My dad asked a question over at his blog today, and the Cohn Zohn has already weighed in on the subject but I want to hear what you guys think. Why is Alex Smith always the biggest hot-button issue in Bay Area sports? I don’t get it. Is it just because he’s the Niners’ quarterback? Or is it because he was a No. 1 pick? Or is it his playing…
Alex Smith wants a five-year contract, but the Niners only want to sign him for three years – that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting. What does this say about the Niners’ true feelings towards the quarterback they call “their guy?” It says Smith is their guy for now, but not for the long-haul. They like Smith and they want him presently, but they also want to keep their options…
I’m trying to be open minded about the Peyton Manning debate. I want to see things from both sides. Yesterday, my dad and I came out strongly on the Pro-Peyton side. Many readers agreed with us, and many did not. Both sides had good arguments. I’ve been thinking all night, and I want to give a new Anti-Manning argument. Here it is. The Niners might not want to sign Peyton…
A “well-placed source” told the great Matt Maiocco that the 49ers have an offer on the table for Alex Smith and they have no interest in signing free agent Quarterback Peyton Manning, to which I say, slow down, 49ers. That’s a lot you’re asking us to accept there. Let’s break that claim down bit by bit. First, Alex Smith has an offer from the Niners. Good for him, but we…
My dad followed up and wrote a second column about the Saints bounty scandal. This one directly addresses many arguments he received from readers on behalf of the bums – Sean Payton, Gregg Williams, and NFL rule-breakers in general. These readers blame the league, or “the system,” and prefer not to single out. That’s football, they say. It’s a violent sport. Nonsense. It’s supposed to be civilized, too. It’s not…
Now that Stevie Johnson re-signed with the Bills and Dwayne Bowe got franchised by the Chiefs, let’s re-examine the free agent market for fast wide receivers. There are two guys in the top tier: Vincent Jackson and Mike Wallace. Both guys want five-year contracts starting around $12 million annually. Jackson is 29 years old. If any team gives him what he’s looking for, it probably won’t be the Niners. Wallace…
My dad wrote his Sunday column for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat about the New Orleans Saints and their bounty program for knocking opposing players out of the game. My dad doesn’t think this scandal is overblown – he thinks it’s serious. I do, too. Football is supposed to be a sport, not war. It’s physical, not dirty. There’s a difference. My dad proposes lifetime banishment from the NFL for…
How could Jim Harbaugh get one percent better? He’s already a very good coach, but as he says, you’re either getting better or you’re getting worse. You never stay the same. Keep in mind, I’m working under the hypothesis that Harbaugh is the King of the 49ers. He’s got complete veto power. No play gets called if he doesn’t give the OK, and no player gets signed or drafted if…
The 49ers just franchise-tagged Dashon Goldson, a move that will cost the team about $6.2 million in 2012. Will the Niners re-sign any more of their free agents before free agency starts? It seems pretty clear at this point that Carlos Rogers will “test the waters” and see what other teams can offer him. Same with Ted Ginn Jr., and Adam Snyder, and maybe even Joshua Morgan, too. If there’s…
