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Free agency not always a quick fix, just ask the Niners
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 7:34 am EST
Nate Clements
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At this time last year, San Francisco blitzed the market by signing cornerback Nate Clements to a massive deal, highlighting a shopping spree that included defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin, safety Michael Lewis, outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, and receiver Ashley Lelie.
The liberal spending in free agency, coupled with the team's strong finishing kick from 2006, created a buzz across the NFL. The 49ers were fingered by many as a team on the rise the Boston Globe reported.
But as is often the case, March's headlines had little to do with wins and losses come September. In what has seemingly become an annual reminder of how the importance of free agency can be overstated, the 49ers went in the opposite direction, finishing 5-11.
Source: Boston Globe
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 7:34 am EST
Nate Clements
Getty Images
At this time last year, San Francisco blitzed the market by signing cornerback Nate Clements to a massive deal, highlighting a shopping spree that included defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin, safety Michael Lewis, outside linebacker Tully Banta-Cain, and receiver Ashley Lelie.
The liberal spending in free agency, coupled with the team's strong finishing kick from 2006, created a buzz across the NFL. The 49ers were fingered by many as a team on the rise the Boston Globe reported.
But as is often the case, March's headlines had little to do with wins and losses come September. In what has seemingly become an annual reminder of how the importance of free agency can be overstated, the 49ers went in the opposite direction, finishing 5-11.
Source: Boston Globe
Former Niners veteran LB Smith agrees to deal with Chargers
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Derek Smith on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Smith, an 11-year veteran, led the 49ers in tackles each season from 2001-05. The 33-year-old was released Tuesday in a salary-cutting move. He was due to make $4.5 million in 2008.
Terms of Smith's contract with the Chargers were not available
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Derek Smith on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN.com's John Clayton.
Smith, an 11-year veteran, led the 49ers in tackles each season from 2001-05. The 33-year-old was released Tuesday in a salary-cutting move. He was due to make $4.5 million in 2008.
Terms of Smith's contract with the Chargers were not available
eam interviews Wheeler and Hardy
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 16:03:52 PT | Recommend | Print | del.icio.us | Digg It
Georgia Tech LB Philip Wheeler said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he met with the San Francisco 49ers. Indiana University WR James Hardy said that the 49ers are showing interest in him.
Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 16:03:52 PT | Recommend | Print | del.icio.us | Digg It
Georgia Tech LB Philip Wheeler said during his NFL Scouting Combine interview that he met with the San Francisco 49ers. Indiana University WR James Hardy said that the 49ers are showing interest in him.