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^ ha so how many years you gonna give the kid til he's officially called a bust????is he actually even gonna start for your squad this year???? russell and smith are in 2 different draft clases.. dunno why Russell is even being compared to Smith... Russells first season as starter he threw 13 TDs 8 INTs and finished off the season pretty strong... dunno how that makes him a bust????? in 07 he held out and didnt even start a game until the end of the season.. His first time seeing the field was when he came in against the broncos and had a pretty good outing... dunno why J.Russ is being labeled a bust already? when he hasn't been great and neither has he been horrible.. unlike Smith across the bay
cuz he was suppose to save the raiders just like smith was suppose to save the niners. callin either one a bust without letting them start two whole seasons is stupid.
Thats what Im saying, motha fuckers can see something wrong about another team and call someone a bust early, but when its happening in their own backyard they turn blind. You cant call someone a bust unless theyre given a good enough amount of PLAYING TIME to be evaluated. Dude is only 25 and can still prove the doubters wrong. Thats why I say J Russell is a bust to anyone who says Smith is a bust. And dude comparing Russell stats to smiths as if theyre DRASTICALLY MUCH BETTER LMAO.
 
Jan 4, 2003
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cuz he was suppose to save the raiders just like smith was suppose to save the niners. callin either one a bust without letting them start two whole seasons is stupid.
QB is just one of the many pieces the Raiders need to be complete.. Andrew Walter wasnt our guy so we drafted Russell.... wasn't like QB is the only piece holding the Raiders back.. Lane Kiffin stuck it with McCown as starter while he was here when it shoulda been Culpepper IMO. unlike the niners we didnt throw Russell in right away.. they put him ina few games at the end of the season and made him starter the following year.. wasn't like he was gonna get in and play right away.. despite the holdout
 
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the difference is niners got Smith and expected him to turn things around right away (example. matt ryan) russell wasnt gonna be put in right away, that wouldnt do shit but fuck up his confidence
 

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Al wanted JR in right away, and if it wasnt for the contract dispute, he woulda been the day 1 starter, Alex wasnt drafted to start right away, They wanted Rattay to play and have smith learn behind him, but injuries to rattay and dorsey made alex play his very 1st game against the Colts
 
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^Russell was never going to start day 1.. its been discussed numerous times..they where either giving McCown or Culpepper the start while Russell developed.. with or without the contract dispute.. throwing ina rookie to start right away usually fucks up their confidence unless of course you got a solid team surrounding them
 
Aug 7, 2003
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this is a niners news thread and everytime i come in here when there is new posts, i expect news related to the 49ers. not some gay ass busters arguing over shit they cant do nothing about. rep your team but dont get carried away.
 
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Jed York announces first wave for 49ers Hall of Fame

Posted by Dan Brown on May 12th, 2009 at 3:55 pm | Categorized as Uncategorized

To honor the players, coaches and executives who have made “exceptional contributions to the organization,’’ the 49ers on Tuesday announced the creation of the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame, as well as the first wave of inductees.

The inaugural class includes the 16 men whose number has been retired by the organization or who have been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The group will be honored during Alumni Weekend on Oct. 11, when the 49ers host the Atlanta Falcons.

Additionally, a plaque with each player’s likeness will be displayed prominently in the Hall of Fame at Candlestick Park

“As someone who was raised alongside 49ers legends,” owner Jed York said in statement, “I am honored to be announcing the creation of the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. This exclusive group will be comprised of those who have made our franchise what it is today.”

Here’s the list:

John Brodie
Dwight Clark
Fred Dean
Jimmy Johnson
John Henry Johnson
Charlie Krueger
Ronnie Lott
Hugh McElhenny
Joe Montana
Leo Nomellini
Joe Perry
Bob St. Clair
Y.A. Tittle
Bill Walsh
Dave Wilcox
Steve Young

The first commentor on this blog spotted the notable omission: Jerry Rice But that’s a technicality based on the parameters mentioned above. The 49ers haven’t retired his jersey yet and, because Rice last played in 2005, he isn’t yet eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

York indicated that another man will join the list soon, and it seems safe to assume that it will be Rice. York said in the statement: “In the near future, we will share with our fans the Hall of Fame’s inaugural inductee an individual who embodies the excellence this franchise continues to strive for each and every day.”

In future years, the 49ers will enshrine at least two members annually. The selection committee will present ownership with an annual list of candidates. Fans will then have the ability to help select each year’s induction class via the team’s official website, www.49ers.com.

The 49ers define team Hall of Fame candidates as those who displayed “outstanding production and performance on the field, key contributions to the team’s success, and/or the embodiment of the spirit and essence of the San Francisco 49ers.”

Nobody asked for my vote, but Bobb McKittrick, Roger Craig and Bryant Young ought to near the top of the team’s to-do list.

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In other news, the 49ers waived Kirby Freeman. The team had signed the Baylor quarterback as an undrafted free agent.
 

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I'd hope to see garrison hearst in that, he didn't play very long for us, but when he did he was great. My favorite all time niner back. And merton hanks too :)
 
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In other news, the 49ers waived Kirby Freeman. The team had signed the Baylor quarterback as an undrafted free agent.
PoLLo LoC831 said:
49ers Waive QB Freeman
The San Francisco 49ers today announced that they have waived QB Kirby Freeman.

Freeman was originally signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent from Baylor following the 2009 NFL Draft.
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