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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 24^th, 2004, 2:22am)

Title: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 24^th, 2004, 2:22am

Gotta kick this off with this juicy news from "the Gridiron Newsstand (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)"... It seems as though the possibility of the 49ers' releasing Garcia is pretty high. Here are all the corroborative LOCAL reports:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/7988776.htm;

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/columnists/gary_peterson/8019002.htm;

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/football/sf_49ers/story/8286840p-9217323c.html.

WOW [smiley=ohshit.gif] , huh?

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Referee on Feb 28^th, 2004, 3:01am

Report on the (very expected) release of Garrison Hearst available on the following thread:

http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=55;action=display;num=1077892248

Continue the discussion here, though. Thank you! [smiley=bow.gif]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Feb 29^th, 2004, 11:42am

Can you see Owens as a Raider???

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2004/02/28/SPGTP5AI861.DTL

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 29^th, 2004, 12:15pm

on 02/28/04 at 03:01:56, Referee wrote:

I am very interested to see where Hearst goes.(I just traded for him as a handcuff for Barlow)

I think he can still be a solid running back. His yards per carry is still very impressive. If the Cowboys don't land Staley, I see them going after Hearst. The other obvious team who could use him as mentioned somewhere else is Detroit. With Mooch and Rathman there.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 1^st, 2004, 3:15pm

Well, as for QB Jeff Garcia, "The REAL Feed" is showing the following:

49ers to decide QB Garcia's fate on Monday
ESPN: NFL (01.03.2004 14:26)

From the LOCAL reports on "the Gridiron Newsstand", sounds like he might be one foot out the door. [smiley=ohshit.gif] Here they ALL are:

(AP Report)
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/8060550.htm;

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/8078601.htm;

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/8064684.htm;

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/8076059.htm;

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/football/sf_49ers/story/8350548p-9280415c.html;

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/news/28niners_c1empirec.html;

(Local Commentary)
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/8064683.htm.

This is somethin', huh, guys? Who'd a thunk it just a year ago!?!?

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 2^nd, 2004, 9:32am

HERE it is, HOT off "the Gridiron Newsstand" by way of ESPN.com...

The 49ers officially notified quarterback Jeff Garcia on Monday night that he will be placed on waivers Tuesday, ESPN.com has learned. Garcia's release will come before Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline for all teams to be in compliance with the NFL's $80.6 million cap ceiling.

Here is a link to the whole piece:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1748872.

WOW! This is HUGE news for Garcia owners and FANTABULOUSLY SCRUMTRULESCENT news for Rattay owners... like yours truly (in the GBRFL (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/gbrfl/)). [smiley=whistle.gif] ;D

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 2^nd, 2004, 9:51am

on 03/02/04 at 09:32:23, StegRock wrote:

Okay, fellas, just climbin' down into the old salt mines, doin' my work and providin' you guys with the results of my labors. [smiley=builder.gif] Here's the juice from "the Gridiron Newsstand", the corroborative LOCAL reports on the imminent and sure departure of QB Jeff Garcia later today:

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/news/02niners_c1.html;

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/football/sf_49ers/story/8387076p-9316748c.html!

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DOLFAN on Mar 2^nd, 2004, 2:29pm

I knew Stegey would be the 1st guys to post this. This is great news for Rattay and Bolding owners.
I said before that maybe TO nkew that him not voiding his yrs would foece them to let Garcia go. HA!!!
That really had nothing to do with it...or did it?
Anyway look for Garcia to go south to ZONA baby. Boldin will finally have a good QB to throw to him.

It sucks if you are a Garcia owner.
It is the smarter choice for SF. they need youth and need to make this Erickson's team with his stamp. Lets hope the keep Streets somehow.
I said it before too. One more idea: TO get traded to OAK for Rice and picks.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Mar 2^nd, 2004, 3:41pm

[offtopic] Welll....I am not so sure that Garcia will go to Arizona. You act like it is a done deal. Not even close!!! Many teams need a QB. My money is on Cleveland since Policy is so familar with the 49ers organzation. [/offtopic]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 2^nd, 2004, 6:02pm

Owens has permission from the 49ers to seek a trade offer.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2004/03/02/sports1738EST0387.DTL

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 3^rd, 2004, 9:23am

Here's the wrap-up on Garcia's leaving town from "the Gridiron Newsstand/The REAL Feed":

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/story/8395857p-9325553c.html.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by kidcrash on Mar 3^rd, 2004, 10:33am

Hey callie,I sure as hell hope t.o. goes to someone who will throw him the ball.I traded my 1st rd pick in a dynasty league this year for him.I know,I know(response to all the comments ive been getting) personally I dont like him either but I still think he is one of the best wrs in the nfl.This is fantasy football,I dont have to hang out with the dude.Im just glad hes leaving san fran. ;D

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 3^rd, 2004, 10:49am

I too have T.O. in the GBRFL and believe it or not, kc, I now hope with the departure of Garcia that T.O. stays put. [smiley=ohshit.gif] I think they are going to be hawkin' it up in San Fran A LOT next year and I, deep-down, think T.O. wants to stay. As taterhog suggests in his thread "between the 20's", his missing his opportunity to become a free-agent might have had something to do with his wanting to see what was going to happen with Garcia first (all the rest was just rhetoric). Now that he is gone... T.O. has been quoted as being a supporter of Tim Rattay.

Indemnification Clause: I do also have Rattay. [smiley=whistle.gif]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DOLFAN on Mar 3^rd, 2004, 3:31pm

Hmmm. Maybe there is smarter than we all thought like I said on another thread. Ya never know.
I have T.O in only 1 league. I would like to get him in some other leagues too. He is getting old, but is still a good player.
I hope he plays for a team too that will throw him the ball.
I read the same article Stegey. He may be saying all that just to get Garica booted like I said in another article. I doubt it. I think SF was kinda hoping to part ways with Garcia or TO. TO won this battle and Rattay is the big wiener.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 3^rd, 2004, 5:50pm

I like kidcrash's take. And now TO is getting backing from Upshaw to get to FA, and he says he never got proper notification from the league that his deadline changed. (Like I said in another thread, his contract said March 2nd was the deadline, the new deal with the players turned the deadline into Feb. 21.)

The rumors today talk a lot about the Eagles looking his way, even after signing Kearse they still have the cap room. TO mentioned them as a favorite target of his earlier. Might not help Kid as much with a QB/RB, but then again with the WR corps in Philly, what else could he do?

Then again...the Raiders may be looking for a stud WR this year....I just keep thinking............Gannon's staying..........

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 8^th, 2004, 2:18am

From "the Gridiron Newsstand", QB Tim Rattay goes down with a SERIOUS upper groin injury that may require surgery:

http://www.sf49ers.com/newsroom/DisplayNews.asp?NewsID=1818;

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/football/nfl/05/08/bc.fbn.49ers.rattayinju.ap/index.html.

Here's what just popped up on "The REAL Feed":

Niners' Rattay tears groin
The Sports Network: NFL (08.05.2004 01:07)

Granted, it is very early in the going, but this is not what fantasy owners with Rattay in keeper leagues really want to hear (like me in the GBRFL). You need this guy to at least make an appearance in a couple preseason games. I guess you could spin it this way... because of this, he will be less likely to sustain a (more) devastating season-ending injury during training camp and/or preseason.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DOLFAN on May 8^th, 2004, 4:58pm

This sucks for Rattay. He has some skills and could be a solid QB. Injuries are something that happen though. I hope he pulls through it fine.

Who is laughing now S.F. I bet it is Garcia. They never should have let him go, but $ and his injury issues it was a sensible choice...well, T.O. kinda forced their hand a little too, based on the $ aspect.

Good luck Rattay. I would go for the surgery and just get it over with. Kinda like Michael Bennett last year. He took the surgery and will have a better long term career because of it.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 8^th, 2004, 5:45pm

Sure changes the mix on QBs getting released on June 1st or before.

Wonder if Warner or Collins will be starting in SF instead of teaching Eli or backing up/replacing Gannon.....

And what of Couch....

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 8^th, 2004, 6:10pm

And something on a very positive note from my number one 9ers fan:

The 49er coaching staff is pleased about the return of Jamie Winborn. Winborn has been cleared to participate in drills this weekend, marking his first return to the field since injuring his neck and undergoing surgery to fuse vertebrae.

A three-year veteran, Winborn posted 61 tackles and three sacks in nine games last season before being placed on injured reserve November 15 and undergoing surgery.

They said it was very unlikely that he would ever play again but he vowed to play again.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 8^th, 2004, 9:34pm

Looks like the 49ers and Rattay followed your advice, DOLFAN! From the top of "The REAL Feed":

49ers' Rattay to have surgery on torn groin
The Sports Network: NFL (08.05.2004 19:58)

There isn't much else coming out about it all except the AP report. Here it is from the "officialist" of official sources available on "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.sf49ers.com/newsroom/DisplayNews.asp?NewsID=1820.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by FourTwoOh on May 8^th, 2004, 9:53pm

Dorsey
Dorsey
He's our man
If he can't do it
Nobody can

Gooo Ken Dorsey!

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on May 9^th, 2004, 11:37pm

maybe collins goes to oakland and gannon comes to SF?

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on May 11^th, 2004, 6:05pm

http://www.profootballcentral.com/

"The San Francisco 49ers have contacted free agent QB Kordell Stewart, who played for the Chicago Bears last season, and have begun contract negotiations. Niners coach, Dennis Erickson, does not want to wait until June 1st cuts for other veteran QBs to become available because he’d like to get the QB started on the playbook as soon as possible. Coach Erickson is looking for someone who could step in and handle the offense for at least the first few games while Rattay recovers." :o

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on May 11^th, 2004, 7:27pm

on 05/11/04 at 18:05:57, Callie wrote:

This is a scarey thought. You think the entire world would know by now....

KORDELL SUCKS!!! (literally and figuratively)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by DOLFAN on May 12^th, 2004, 12:17am

Gannon is not going anywhere. If that were the case then they would have dumped him already and signed Collins.
The only guy on SF that i would want on my team is Barlow as a #3 RB. They lost the starting QB, RB, WR and 2 OL guys too. They are in shambles now with their QB under the knife.
AVOID THIS TEAM LIKE THE FAT LADY AT THE BAR FOR LAST CALL. You will thank me in the morning.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15^th, 2004, 8:33pm

Here is a meaty piece from "the Gridiron Newsstand" that gives Rattay owners a modicum of (long-term) hope:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1801619.

I tend to agree with the reasoning presented.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 26^th, 2004, 12:54am

Guess this, from "The REAL Feed", is worth mentioning here:

Conway agrees to 1-year deal with Niners
ESPN: NFL (25.05.2004 22:37)
San Francisco adds experience at receiverThe 49ers signed former Jets wide receiver Curtis Conway, who was released at the start of free agency, to a one-year contract Tuesday. Conway was signed to add experience to one of the league's least experienced wide receiving corps. An 11-year vet, Conwa...

Just given the dearth of receiving talent in San Francisco, Conway could become a factor, maybe.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Philly on May 26^th, 2004, 9:15am

I thought he could have been a factor with the Jets last year, but he is washed up. He'll be a veteran to help teach the young guys in camp and not much else.

Your opening day starters for the Niners will be Brandon Lloyd and Rashaun Woods. Cedric Wilson will be the #3.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6^th, 2004, 12:36am

QB Tim Rattay injured AGAIN! This time it's a sore arm! Here's the LOCAL buzz from off "the Gridiron Newsstand":

http://www.sf49ers.com/newsroom/DisplayNews.asp?newsid=1921;

http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,82~10848~2315569,00.html;

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/9324884.htm;

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/9324859.htm;

http://www.sacbee.com/content/sports/football/sf_49ers/story/10257358p-11177639c.html;

http://www.modbee.com/sports/story/8947429p-9841299c.html.

Boy, it's early to have a sore arm, especially given the fact that he hasn't gotten much work this offseason. This has got to be a concern if you happen to have Rattay in a deep keeper league!

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 6^th, 2004, 10:51am

Anyone know how Cody Pickett has looked in camp so far? I know he was a QB I really liked coming out of college. I think he could have a future in the NFL.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 13^th, 2004, 11:14pm

QB Ken Dorsey seems to be making the most of the opportunity he has in Tim Rattay's absence due to injuries. Here's the bead on "The REAL Feed":

Clayton: Silencing the critics (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingCamp04/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=1858596&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233)
ESPN: NFL (13.08.2004 21:31)
Second-year QB looking sharp in campSANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Five observations on the San Francisco 49ers, based on practices.1. Ken Dorsey continues to look as though he has a future in this league. His body has settled in at 220 pounds, giving him more leg strength to put behind his throws. Some...

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16^th, 2004, 12:57pm

Rattay not ready; Dorsey very ready! Here are the related reports and headlines from "The REAL Feed" and "the Gridiron Newsstand":

49ers' Rattay not 100 percent (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN3431170.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (16.08.2004 09:42)

(2 relevant headlines here)
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/;

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/sports/football/nfl/san_francisco_49ers/9413835.htm.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19^th, 2004, 11:05pm

Continued bad news about Rattay on "The REAL Feed":

Wednesday roundup: Niners' Rattay still ailing
ESPN: NFL (19.08.2004 20:11)
QB undergoing more tests for arm San Francisco 49ers: Quarterback Tim Rattay missed practice again and underwent more tests on his injured throwing arm. Rattay has missed all but a few days of training camp because of an inflamed right forearm. He returned to practice Monday after missing the pre...