2.) I have a little time on my hands now, so what the hell.
3.) This is what I THINK we will do, not what I WANT us to do.
4.) Anyone who thinks I WANT Alex Smith to return can kiss me arse. Be prepared, it's going to happen.
5.) Harbaugh's plan: Work with Alex and DD and see how they come along in 2011; if neither take the reigns, target QB in the first round in 2012
Free agent signings (own):
Alex Smith, QB (2 year deal) - Let the b***hing commence
David Bass, C (4 year deal) - He's now the man at center
Takeo Spikes, ILB (1 year deal) - In his final year in the NFL, the 49ers make the playoffs
Tony Wragge - (1 year deal)
Ray McDonald, DE (RFA tender)
Dashon Goldson, FS (RFA tender)
Free agent signings (others):
Dennis Dixon, QB (PIT gives lowest RFA tender; 49ers give up their 5th round choice)
Richard Marshall, CB (5 year deal) - Marshall replaces Nate
Barry Cofield, 3-4 DE (2 year deal) - Replaces Soap, who moves to starting NT
Ahmard Hall, FB (1 year deal) - veteran FB to replace Norris
Released/allowed to test free agency
Nate Clements - released
Manny Lawson
Aubrayo Franklin
Brian Westbrook
Moran Norris
Travis LaBoy
Troy Smith
Draft
1.) Carolina - Da'Quan Bowers, DE (Clemson)
They seriously consider Fairley and Green, but settle on the disruptive Bowers
2.) Denver - Nick Fairley, DT (Auburn)
Broncos get the top 4-3 DT in the draft
3.) Buffalo - Cameron Newton, QB (Auburn)
Bills get their first franchise QB since Jim Kelly, Cam plays some wildcat while he learns Gailey's system
4.) Cincinnati - A.J. Green, WR (Georgia)
The Palmer situation gets worked out, and he gets a shiny new toy
5.) Arizona - Patrick Peterson, CB (LSU)
McNabb goes to AZ allowing the Tards to get the best athlete in the draft
6.) Cleveland - Robert Quinn, DE (North Carolina)
The Browns get a cornerstone for their new 4-3
7.) San Francisco - Von Miller, OLB (Texas A&M)
We finally get the edge rusher we've been waiting for
Remaining 49er picks:
Round 2 - Johnny Patrick, CB (Louisville): Eventual replacement for Spencer
Round 3 - Kendall Hunter, RB (Oklahoma St.): Brian Westbrook role
Round 4 - Lawrence Guy, DE (Arizona St.): 3-4 DE prospect
Round 4 - Martin Parker, NT (Richmond): Undersized, but strong as a bull
Round 5 - forfeited
Round 6 - Henry Hynoski, FB (Pittsburgh): Eventual starter at FB
Round 6 - Denarius Moore, WR (Tennessee): Big-play WR with special teams skills
Round 7 - Nick Claytor, OT (Georgia Tech): Athletic but undersized OT; worth developing
Round 7 - Chris Walker, DE/OLB (Tennessee): Development pass rusher
Initial Roster
QB: Smith, DDixon, Carr
RB: Gore, ADixon, Hunter
FB: Hall, Hynoski
WR: Crabtree, Morgan, Ginn, Williams, Ziegler, Moore
TE: Davis, Walker, Byham
OT: Staley, Davis, Boone, Snyder (OG), Claytor
OG: Iupati, Rachal, Wragge (OC), Snyder (OT)
OC: Baas, Wragge (OC), Heitmann (???)
NT: Sopoaga, Jean Francois, Parker
DE: JSmith, McDonald, Cofield, Tukuafu, Guy
ILB: Willis, Spikes, Bowman, McKillop
OLB: Haralson, Brooks, Miller, Gibson, Walker
CB: Marshall, Spencer, Patrick, Brown, Adams, Brock
FS: Goldson, Spillman, Maragos
SS: Smith, Mays, CTaylor
P: Lee
K: Nedney
[ Edited by GhostofFredDean74 on Feb 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM ]