Niner News Thread
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No, its great insight
They both are known for having noodle arms, a Strong arm qb wont get u many wins, look at JR LOL
So lets say Alex Smith greatly outshines Hill, the best competitor shouldnt be awarded the starting job? I do agree Hill should start though...
what chances? He was thrown to the wolves by a horrible Coach, to start against the Colts of all teams lol. His 2nd year he made huge strides, year 3, he plays pretty well, goes 2-1 before getting hurt. He more than likely fucked his shoulder even more by being forced to play later on that same season. and year 4 he was still fucked
They both are known for having noodle arms, a Strong arm qb wont get u many wins, look at JR LOL
So lets say Alex Smith greatly outshines Hill, the best competitor shouldnt be awarded the starting job? I do agree Hill should start though...
what chances? He was thrown to the wolves by a horrible Coach, to start against the Colts of all teams lol. His 2nd year he made huge strides, year 3, he plays pretty well, goes 2-1 before getting hurt. He more than likely fucked his shoulder even more by being forced to play later on that same season. and year 4 he was still fucked
From what I've seen I'd give Hill the edge on arm strength. He makes better decisions and he throws a tighter spiral than Smith.
We'll see how JR does this year... I am going to call you out sometime this season so prepared once JR start lighting the NFL up with that strong arm. He just needs a little more experience!
We'll see how JR does this year... I am going to call you out sometime this season so prepared once JR start lighting the NFL up with that strong arm. He just needs a little more experience!
49ERS!!!
GOOD READ ON ALEX SMITH...http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/020594.html?mi_rss=49ers Blog and Q&A
IT AINT OVER ALEX SMITH GOT MY SUPPORT..HE JUST GOING TO TURN 26!!!
GOOD READ ON ALEX SMITH...http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/020594.html?mi_rss=49ers Blog and Q&A
IT AINT OVER ALEX SMITH GOT MY SUPPORT..HE JUST GOING TO TURN 26!!!
Is Torry Holt the Next to Visit?
A source at the 49ers told my colleague John Crumpacker that they might be interested in signing former Rams' receiver Torry Holt, who was released Friday. A certain St. Louis receiver worked out well for them last year - Isaac Bruce became the first wide receiver to lead the team in catches since 2005, breaking the two-year hold of running back Frank Gore.
But if Holt signs, does that mean Bruce will retire? And can Holt be as good as Bruce was last year?
Holt and Bruce are friends, but those who know the Rams said Bruce wasn't thrilled when Holt surpassed him as the Rams' top option. Having them both could provide the team with a bewiskered yet potent corps. Take Holt and Bruce and pair them with promising youngsters Josh Morgan and Jason Hill, toss in Arnaz Battle and the freshly-signed Brandon Jones, and the 49ers might even have a group a defensive coordinator would have to think about.
Could the 49ers soon be having a Torry party?
Could the 49ers soon be having a Torry party?
Holt, at his peak, was more explosive than Bruce, and thus might be vulnerable to the inevitable loss of speed. With Bruce's long frame and precise route-running abilities, he might age better than Holt. Some credit a lack of speed for Holt's steep dropoff last season. His streak of eight 1,000-yard receiving seasons ended and so did his proclivity for the long reception. He had a career low with just nine catches of over 20 yards (in 2007, he had 16).
But the good-natured Holt was disgruntled last year, a sentiment he voiced more than once, including a terse "No Comment" when asked if he wanted to return to the Rams at the end of last year.
Crumpacker also said in his Friday story that the 49ers don't have much interest in Rams' aging Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Pace, which makes sense. The team already has a fast-rising left tackle in Joe Staley, who might take Pace's job in the Pro Bowl very soon, and could Pace switch to the right side after all these years on the left?
Their non-interest in Pace and their seeming interest in Alabama left tackle Andre Smith, despite his recently checkered past, makes one believe the 49ers might be filling their first-round shopping cart with a big, old tackle.
Tackles taken early are typically sound investments, with the exceptions being those that struggle with weight and motivation, and lately Smith's been a personification of both those characteristics. The Outland Trophy winner missed the Sugar Bowl for an unspecified infraction of team rules, then went AWOL at the combine after choosing not to participate in drills because he said he wasn't in shape enough to run them. While the 49ers apparently liked his performance at his workout Thursday in Alabama, stories surfaced that Smith looked gassed and "soft."
Something is going on with Smith. Some had him projected as the second overall pick before this latest series of missteps. How important can football be to him if he gets suspended for his final game and can't get himself in shape for scouts? Is there anybody out there who believes the 49ers should spend first-round money on him?
A source at the 49ers told my colleague John Crumpacker that they might be interested in signing former Rams' receiver Torry Holt, who was released Friday. A certain St. Louis receiver worked out well for them last year - Isaac Bruce became the first wide receiver to lead the team in catches since 2005, breaking the two-year hold of running back Frank Gore.
But if Holt signs, does that mean Bruce will retire? And can Holt be as good as Bruce was last year?
Holt and Bruce are friends, but those who know the Rams said Bruce wasn't thrilled when Holt surpassed him as the Rams' top option. Having them both could provide the team with a bewiskered yet potent corps. Take Holt and Bruce and pair them with promising youngsters Josh Morgan and Jason Hill, toss in Arnaz Battle and the freshly-signed Brandon Jones, and the 49ers might even have a group a defensive coordinator would have to think about.
Could the 49ers soon be having a Torry party?
Could the 49ers soon be having a Torry party?
Holt, at his peak, was more explosive than Bruce, and thus might be vulnerable to the inevitable loss of speed. With Bruce's long frame and precise route-running abilities, he might age better than Holt. Some credit a lack of speed for Holt's steep dropoff last season. His streak of eight 1,000-yard receiving seasons ended and so did his proclivity for the long reception. He had a career low with just nine catches of over 20 yards (in 2007, he had 16).
But the good-natured Holt was disgruntled last year, a sentiment he voiced more than once, including a terse "No Comment" when asked if he wanted to return to the Rams at the end of last year.
Crumpacker also said in his Friday story that the 49ers don't have much interest in Rams' aging Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Pace, which makes sense. The team already has a fast-rising left tackle in Joe Staley, who might take Pace's job in the Pro Bowl very soon, and could Pace switch to the right side after all these years on the left?
Their non-interest in Pace and their seeming interest in Alabama left tackle Andre Smith, despite his recently checkered past, makes one believe the 49ers might be filling their first-round shopping cart with a big, old tackle.
Tackles taken early are typically sound investments, with the exceptions being those that struggle with weight and motivation, and lately Smith's been a personification of both those characteristics. The Outland Trophy winner missed the Sugar Bowl for an unspecified infraction of team rules, then went AWOL at the combine after choosing not to participate in drills because he said he wasn't in shape enough to run them. While the 49ers apparently liked his performance at his workout Thursday in Alabama, stories surfaced that Smith looked gassed and "soft."
Something is going on with Smith. Some had him projected as the second overall pick before this latest series of missteps. How important can football be to him if he gets suspended for his final game and can't get himself in shape for scouts? Is there anybody out there who believes the 49ers should spend first-round money on him?
