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(Message started by: Callie on Mar 6^th, 2006, 7:59pm)

Title: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 6^th, 2006, 7:59pm

49ers Re-Sign LB Smith!!!

http://www.sf49ers.com/newsroom/DisplayNews.asp?newsid=3187

"We are excited about retaining Derek as member of the 49ers team," Nolan said. "We were diligent in our efforts to retain Derek as a member of the San Francisco 49ers and we are pleased that we were able to reach an agreement that reflects his value to the team while addressing future needs of the club."

This is very, very big news for 9er fans!

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 11^th, 2006, 7:01pm

Niners trade disgruntled WR to Redskins

The San Francisco 49ers traded leading receiver Brandon Lloyd to Washington on Saturday for the Redskins' third-round pick this year and their fourth-round selection in 2007.

http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/football/14076795.htm

San Francisco signed Lloyd to an offer sheet earlier in the month, but Lloyd seemed eager to leave town - and Washington seems enamored with his highlight-reel skills. He was scheduled to visit the Redskins' training complex Sunday.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 12^th, 2006, 3:30pm

In steps... Arnaz Battle!!! Get ready, boyz and girlz... This guy's the real deal. Mark my words... [smiley=crystalball.gif] ... [smiley=yes.gif]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 13^th, 2006, 12:07pm

The Niners might be getting Battle some help on the other side........

March 13, 2006 11:50 AM ET
49ers: Bryant optimistic
The News

The 49ers' top offensive coaches met for several hours Sunday with free-agent receiver Antonio Bryant, who left optimistic the two sides would agree to a deal, reports the Sacramento Bee. "It's looking up, and everything seems to be heading in the right direction," said Bryant.
Our View

The Niners are thin at wideout, having lost Bradon Lloyd and Johnnie Morton in recent weeks. There have been many questions surrounding Bryant's maturity, but there's no question about his talent. His is coming off his best season, a 1,009-yard receiving effort for the Browns. However, those numbers could be a flash in the pan if he lands in San Francisco and quarterback Alex Smith fails to improve

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 13^th, 2006, 4:38pm

I guess Bryant had reason to be optimistic: Signed, sealed, and delivered, some help for Alex Smith:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2366769

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 13^th, 2006, 6:00pm

Eh... It'll ultimately be Arnaz Battle's job to lose... This is actually bigger news from the Brownies' [smiley=dog.gif] perspective... (continued on Browns thread...)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 9:03pm

Big Bad Larry Allen signs with the 49ers
(Fresh off The Real Feed)

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5439346?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5

I'm sure this signing brings a smile to the face of Alex Smith

(Not to mention the managers of Burger King, McDonalds, In and Out Burger and Dairy Queen
;D )

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 9:59pm

on 03/23/06 at 21:03:33, PrimeTime wrote:

That makes my HEART SING!!

Vet presence to jell the line, and they are capable.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 1^st, 2006, 10:36am

The San Francisco Air Force adds another piece!!

Packers agree to send Javon Walker to San Francisco
(http://www.49erswebzone.com/content/news/tmp/view.php?id=4990)

The 49ers will receive an instant starter to compliment Antonio Bryant, a recently signed free agent. The Packers will receive San Francisco's 2nd round pick (37th overall) in April's draft. The 49ers were willing to offer more than other interested teams including the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 1^st, 2006, 2:25pm

April Fool's... [smiley=annoyed.gif] ... ;) ... You had me for like five minutes. [smiley=clap.gif]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 1^st, 2006, 2:28pm

on 04/01/06 at 14:25:56, StegRock wrote:

April Fool's... [smiley=annoyed.gif] ... ;) ... You had me for like five minutes. [smiley=clap.gif]

Not a joke, Steggie. Click the link and read the article.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 1^st, 2006, 2:41pm

Get outta here! I said that you had me going for like five minutes... I wasn't lying! Clicking on the article was actually the straw that broke the camel's back in my figuring it out! It's such an obviously bogus page. Furthermore, there is NO corroboration of this by ANY "reputable" source,... neither big media nor local dailies covering the 49ers or Packers... [smiley=tonguin.gif] And, it's April 1st!!! ;) Come on, now... I ain't takin' TWO courses in logic for nothin'! [smiley=nerd.gif] ... ;)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 1^st, 2006, 2:50pm

;D ;D ;D ;D

You're right! Someone got me with it, because I only read the one blurb & didn't read on!

Even said "April Fools" at the bottom! :-X

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 1^st, 2006, 2:56pm

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 1^st, 2006, 3:01pm

This is all not even to mention the big [smiley=dick.jpg] I have for Arnaz Battle.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Apr 12^th, 2006, 8:26pm

49ers trade WR Rashaun Woods to San Diego for CB Davis:

http://www.chargers.com/news/pr_headline_detail.cfm?press_release_key=677

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Apr 19^th, 2006, 3:45pm

Niners now have 2 #1's, the 6th and the 22nd. Nice move by Nolan and company:

Off the REAL FEED:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2413928&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by bakes781 on Apr 20^th, 2006, 3:56pm

on 04/19/06 at 15:45:10, BarnabyWilde wrote:

Niners now have 2 #1's, the 6th and the 22nd. Nice move by Nolan and company:

Off the REAL FEED:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2413928&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

The draft day trade lover in me smells a trade up into the top 5 cooking with this move. Possibly as high as #2 overall to draft the highly coveted Mario Williams. However in doing so that would take all of what's left of SF's 1st day picks.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Apr 25^th, 2006, 4:39pm

This is a re-sign that 9er fans were waiting for big time!

49ers make the smart move in re-signing Adams (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/mike-adams-49ers250406.php)
RealFootball365 (04/25/06)

What's interesting is that Adams was actually offered a qualifying one-year tender back in early March, but I guess the San Francisco 49ers felt that it would be a good idea to lock him up to an exclusive right contract. Not a bad idea for a guy that tallied 72 tackles and a sack in addition to his impressive interception total.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 5^th, 2006, 2:38am

Well, Alex Smith will now be backed up by a viable option... Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Dilfer goes to San Francisco in QB swap with Browns (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4018870.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (05.05.2006 01:00)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 5^th, 2006, 7:50pm

"Deep thoughts", though not by Jack Handy, [smiley=joker.gif] but courtesy of "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)", regarding Alex Smith's outlook for '06:

Smith should have plenty of options in '06 (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/07/alex-smith-49ers050706.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (05.07.2006 06:05)
In 2005, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith struggled for a number of reasons. For one, Smith was a rookie, adjusting to a new offense and the speed of the NFL. Also, Smith lacked an offensive line that could provide him more than two seconds of protection. And then of course was the ...

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 17^th, 2006, 8:04pm

Now... we're startin' to talk FANTASY... From "The REAL Feed":

Grading the 49ers' fantasy football value (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/07/49ers-fantasy-football170706.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (17.07.2006 04:09)
Now, I'll take the time to grade the San Francisco 49ers' positions in terms of fantasy value.

I think this is a decent piece... with a creative intro segueing into the main content... Well written and pretty good insight... More substance and less Fanball-esque trash-talk writing... Can't ask for much more.

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 26^th, 2006, 6:38am

Here's a DEEP sleeper for yous... currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Michael Robinson Ready to Run (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/MichaelRobinsonReadytoRun.php)
Pro Football Critics (26.07.2006 02:19)
Cleveland, OH. (PFCritics) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed fourth-round draft pick Michael Robinson on Tuesday. Robinson, who played quarterback at Penn State, will not be playing that position in the NFL. The 49ers plan on using Robinson's speed as a running back. In college, he had experienc...

If Gore becomes injury prone again,... [smiley=hmmmm.gif] ... [smiley=secret.gif] ... ;)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28^th, 2006, 1:39pm

First-rounder in... according to "The REAL Feed":

First-round pick Lawson signs with 49ers (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/27/2020.ap.fbn.49ers.lawson.0124/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (28.07.2006 02:14)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1^st, 2006, 9:57pm

This gig'll be Gore's in short order... [smiley=yes.gif] Currently atop "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

Gore bearing down on Barlow's starting job with Niners (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/01/2020.ap.fbn.49ers.gore.0747/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 20:38)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2006, 11:00pm

Great career likely to come to an end... From "The REAL Feed":

Newberry's knee problems might finally finish 49ers center (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/07/2020.ap.fbn.49ers.newberry.0594/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (07.08.2006 21:36)

(Report "centered" in honor of Jeremy.) [smiley=bow.gif]

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 22^nd, 2006, 4:35am

9ers lose hard-working starting linebacker... according to "The REAL Feed":

Niners LB Moore out with strained knee (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/21/2020.ap.fbn.49ers.moore.0100/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.08.2006 03:30)

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by cwhams on Sep 2^nd, 2006, 4:47pm

8-) I been keeping my eye on this team. Nolan has now listed E. Johnson as starter over V. Davis...That said he is also talking about three TE sets...not sure I've ever really heard much about this being done elsewhere...could be significant action for both Davis and Johnson if this come to fruition.

Anyone else out there keeping up with what's going on in the offensive scheme? ?.?.?

Title: Re: 49ers Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Sep 2^nd, 2006, 5:19pm

Whenever Nolan is asked who the starting TE is, he always says that he has two TE1's. Also, in the preseason Vernon Davis has played with the first unit, and Eric Johnson has played with the second unit most of the time. In other words, they were treating Davis as the starter.

Further, Eric Johnson is in a contract year, and the 9ers have so far made no effort to extend his contract. And Nolan has previously made it clear that he believes that the best time to extend a contract is two years before the contract is up.

Johnson has been injury prone, and the 9ers now have Delaney Walker, who is a huge up-and-comer rookie. Walker, like Johnson, is a converted WR.

Bajema is a stellar blocking TE, and while he has not proven to be a very good receiver so far, he will likely stick around for his ability to open up the run. Nolan has already said that this year the 9ers plan to be 60% run. Davis is obviously a very good receiving TE, and so are Walker and Johnson.