Originally posted by okdkid:
http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2010/07/singletary-eage.html
Towards the end of the article. Interesting.
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The 49ers like Coffee's combination of no-nonsense running style, pass-catching ability and blitz pickup. And other teams appear to have an affinity for him, too.
The 49ers fielded a phone call on draft day from the Seattle Seahawks inquiring about Coffee's availability, a league source said. The 49ers were not interested in dealing Coffee, and Seattle eventually traded for Leon Washington and LenDale White.
The Houston Texans coveted Coffee prior to the 2009 draft. Two sources said the Texans were prepared to select Coffee in the third round, just three spots after the 49ers grabbed him with the No. 74 overall pick.
Read more: Maiocco: Coffee's Stay-Cation Emphasizes Gains
Tune to SportsNet Central at 6, 10:30 and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area for more on this storyThe 49ers like Coffee's combination of no-nonsense running style, pass-catching ability and blitz pickup. And other teams appear to have an affinity for him, too.
The 49ers fielded a phone call on draft day from the Seattle Seahawks inquiring about Coffee's availability, a league source said. The 49ers were not interested in dealing Coffee, and Seattle eventually traded for Leon Washington and LenDale White.
The Houston Texans coveted Coffee prior to the 2009 draft. Two sources said the Texans were prepared to select Coffee in the third round, just three spots after the 49ers grabbed him with the No. 74 overall pick.
Coffee's Stay-Cation Emphasis Gains
Rumors were false