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Archive for February, 2008

49′ers sign former Rams star Isaac Bruce

Our own Matt Loede wrote a column Thursday on this page that the 49ers and Isaac Bruce were a natural fit.
On Friday, the “natural fit” became a reality as the 49ers signed the former St. Louis Rams standout to a two-year, $6 million deal.
Bruce, who has played all 197 of his career games over 14 […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 29 2008

Niners Free Agent news

San Francisco Chronicle’s Niner Insider Kevin Lynch and ESPN Hashmark’s Matt Mosley have reported on Friday that the 49ers have inked ex-Vikings linebacker Dontarrious Thomas to a two-year contract. Additionally, Lynch has reported that the 49ers and ex-Lions quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan have agreed to a one-year contract, perhaps signaling the […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 29 2008

49′ers Should Take a Long Look at WR Bruce

Now that Issac Bruce is on the open market, will the 49′ers take a look at bringing the 35-year-old in for a visit? They should, as with now Mike Martz running the offense and the Niners not exactly stocked with big name wide outs, Bruce would be a welcome addition to the roster. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Niners Free Agent Thoughts

I wanted to add my thoughts into some current Niners news. First, the signing of Allen Rossum doesn’t do anything for me. I suppose Rossum is a “name” player, but couldn’t the Niners just take a defensive back or receiver off the current roster and plug him into the returner position? Receiver […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 28 2008

49′ers Sign Three Players

In their quest to add pass rushers to their team, the 49ers kept one of their own on Tuesday. The team re-signed linebacker Roderick Green to a one-year deal, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Green has spent the last two seasons with 49ers, recording 6 1/2 sacks the last two seasons. He spent the […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 27 2008

Niners Draft Projections

I have been mentioning several different Web sites’ draft projections for the Niners in my blogs, including those from NFLDraftBlitz.com.
Well, Anthony Conty at DraftBlitz was kind enough to share his projections for every Niners’ pick in the upcoming draft (their first-round mock draft is free, but they charge a subscription to view the rest of […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 27 2008

NFL Scouting Combine Wraps Up Today

The 2008 NFL Scouting Combine wraps up today at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis with the cornerbacks and safeties all working out in front of various scouts and general managers. A pair of Bay Area college athletes are expected to take the field today– California safety Thomas DeCoud and San Jose State cornerback Dwight Lowry. […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 26 2008

Report: Niners Will Sign Former Panthers Back Foster This Week

ESPN’s John Clayton states to look for San Fran to sign former Panthers back DeShaun Foster in his latest blog.  Here are the comments:  “Watch for the 49ers to lock up former Panthers halfback DeShaun Foster to be Frank Gore’s backup in the next couple of days. Foster is a powerful runner who would be […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

NFL Investigates the Niners

In my “Saturday Niners Thoughts” column on, you guessed it, Saturday, I mentioned that the Niners were under investigation by the NFL for tampering charges related to unrestricted free agent linebacker Lance Briggs.
I emailed Aaron Salkin, Director of Public Relations for the Niners, about the organization’s response to the investigation and he had this to […]

Posted by Kyle Stack on Feb 25 2008

Niners Sign Kick Returner Allen Rossum

 
The 49′ers made a minor roster today, picking up just released kick returner Allen Rossum, who was let go by the Steelers on Saturday.  Rossum was a late training camp addition for the Steelers, and was their primary kick returner last season, taking one back against the 49′ers for a touchdown in their week three contest […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008