Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Boldin in the Picture?
Mike Silver of Yahoo provided an insider's view to Scot McCloughan's thought process before and during the draft. In the story, McCloughan said he would investigate trading for Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin.Jerry Sullivan would love to Boldin, who could provide additional leadership for the team's collection of young receivers. But whould the Cardinals let Boldin slip to a division rival? Boldin is also a fairly old 28, who's had persistent hamstring injuries.
Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Apr 28 at 08:06 PM
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Rooke Free Agents - Come On Down!
The 49ers have agreed to terms with a few players, according mostly to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
Michigan State defensive end Brandon Long
Ohio State tackle Alex Boone
Georiga Tech cornerback Jahi Word-Daniels
South Florida guard Matt Huners
South Carolina cornerback Carlos Thomas
Word-Daniels missed half his senior season with a hamstring injury or he might have been drafted. Word-Daniels has the size 6-0, 197 to contend with the big corners in the division but his effort and tackling ability need work.
Brandon Long, a pass rusher, during his workout at Michigan State.
Boone has been arrested twice, once in 2006 and once in February for alcohol related issues. In the latest incident, which may have dropped him out of the draft, he reportedly had to be subdued by a taser after jumping on cars in the Los Angeles area. If Boone does become a 49er, he'll probably be their biggest player at 6-8, 330. He played left tackle as a Buckeye and struggled against top competition including Longhorn Brain Orakpo. He'll move to the right side more than likely with the 49ers.
Thomas has the physical attributes for NFL success: 5-11, 197, with a 4.37 40-yard dash time at his pro day. He played cornerback, wide receiver and returned kicks as a freshman.
Spartan Brandon Long created a small stir with his pro day. He ran a 4.61 40 and bench pressed 225 32 times. The guy looks like he doesn't have an ounce of fat on him; can the 49ers harness the athleticism to rush the passer? This guy will could push Jay Moore for a roster spot.
General manager Scot McCloughan said he hopes to sign 12 or more rookie free agents to challenge the status quo.
Boldin in the Picture?
Mike Silver of Yahoo provided an insider's view to Scot McCloughan's thought process before and during the draft. In the story, McCloughan said he would investigate trading for Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin.Jerry Sullivan would love to Boldin, who could provide additional leadership for the team's collection of young receivers. But whould the Cardinals let Boldin slip to a division rival? Boldin is also a fairly old 28, who's had persistent hamstring injuries.
Posted By: Kevin Lynch (Email) | Apr 28 at 08:06 PM
Listed Under: Receivers | Permalink | Comment count loading...
Monday, April 27, 2009
Rooke Free Agents - Come On Down!
The 49ers have agreed to terms with a few players, according mostly to Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
Michigan State defensive end Brandon Long
Ohio State tackle Alex Boone
Georiga Tech cornerback Jahi Word-Daniels
South Florida guard Matt Huners
South Carolina cornerback Carlos Thomas
Word-Daniels missed half his senior season with a hamstring injury or he might have been drafted. Word-Daniels has the size 6-0, 197 to contend with the big corners in the division but his effort and tackling ability need work.
Brandon Long, a pass rusher, during his workout at Michigan State.
Boone has been arrested twice, once in 2006 and once in February for alcohol related issues. In the latest incident, which may have dropped him out of the draft, he reportedly had to be subdued by a taser after jumping on cars in the Los Angeles area. If Boone does become a 49er, he'll probably be their biggest player at 6-8, 330. He played left tackle as a Buckeye and struggled against top competition including Longhorn Brain Orakpo. He'll move to the right side more than likely with the 49ers.
Thomas has the physical attributes for NFL success: 5-11, 197, with a 4.37 40-yard dash time at his pro day. He played cornerback, wide receiver and returned kicks as a freshman.
Spartan Brandon Long created a small stir with his pro day. He ran a 4.61 40 and bench pressed 225 32 times. The guy looks like he doesn't have an ounce of fat on him; can the 49ers harness the athleticism to rush the passer? This guy will could push Jay Moore for a roster spot.
General manager Scot McCloughan said he hopes to sign 12 or more rookie free agents to challenge the status quo.