No. 7: San Francisco Selects Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
The 49ers passed on the opportunity to select Blaine Gabbert and grabbed defensive lineman Aldon Smith. He’s a beast with fantastic moves on the edge and can shed tacklers. Smith will be a pass rusher out of the linebacker slot this season, and Patrick Willis has some additional support.
Next up: Tennessee
Pay The Man His Money: Vincent Jackson Scores Thrice
Let me be among the first to reference the classic (in my mind, anyway) film “Rounders” to describe the thoughts of every San Diego fan (and fantasy owner) as Thursday’s game unfolded.
“Pay the man his money.”
Vincent Jackson, who had appeared in only two games prior to kickoff following an extended holdout and an [...]
London Town: Alex Smith Out Versus Broncos. Who Steps Under Center?
I had to pick a song reference that wasn’t “London Calling.” I love the tune, but it’s borderline played out.
The 49ers ruled Alex Smith out of Sunday’s game against the Broncos overseas. Smith sustained a separated shoulder in Week 7 against the Panthers and will be unavailable for the game. David Carr entered the contest [...]
Vernon Davis of the 49ers Gives His Thoughts on Fantasy Dominance
It’s not a lengthy conversation, but Vernon Davis gave his thoughts on the 49ers’ growth under Mike Singletary in 2009 and hypes his fantasy value for 2010 (he’s a free agent to be in a much-improved offensive set). He’s definitely a top-5 tight end coming into the season. Where’s the ceiling?
Check it out here [...]
Westbrook Signs To Back Up Gore
Over the weekend, the 49ers contemplated how to address the fact that second-year tailback Glen Coffee had decided to walk away from the NFL. The free agent pool was fairly thin, and myriad injuries in preseason games sent General Managers scrambling.
The Saints signed former Washington tailback Ladell Betts to rebuild depth at tailback following [...]
Wanted: Backup RB in San Francisco as Glen Coffee Walks
I read a story earlier this morning that San Francisco running back Glen Coffee, former Alabama star, had missed a practice and his whereabouts were unknown. It’s now being reported through The Associated Press that Coffee informed the team on Friday that he no longer desires to play football.
All throughout the off-season, I’ve been [...]
Say What You Will: There Is No More Entertaining Duo
Following a long, arduous and well-chronicled summer that included myriad television appearances, the beginning of Season 2 of a reality show & rumors about contracts, mercurial wide receiver Terrell Owens has a new home.
Owens signed a one-year deal to join his reality television tag-team partner, Chad Ochocinco, in Cincinnati. The move gives Carson Palmer his [...]
