49ers sign LB Ikaika Alama-Francis

Aug 15, 2012 at 3:57 PM

ItsKapTime
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Alama-Francis (6-5, 290) has played in 35 games (two starts) and recorded 24 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery during his five-year NFL career. He was originally a second round selection by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft. Alama-Francis was released by the Lions on September 6, 2009 and later signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 24, 2009. He was released by the Dolphins on March 13, 2012.

http://blog.49ers.com/2012/08/15/49ers-sign-lb-alama-francis/

[ Edited by ItsKapTime on Aug 15, 2012 at 4:00 PM ]

Aug 15, 2012 at 3:59 PM

zomg_its_ryan
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WOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I loved him coming out of college! He was put in a terrible position by being drafted to the Lions when they were laughable.

[ Edited by zomg_its_ryan on Aug 15, 2012 at 3:59 PM ]

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:02 PM

NinerBuff
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meh

hmm, does this mean that Harbaugh / Baalke are dissatisfied with our current OLB situation (minus Aldon and Ahmad, both of which are currently injured). I wonder if there's any chance he makes the team. I doubt it, unless he completely kills it on Saturday.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:05 PM

susweel
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camp fodder

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:05 PM

RabidNiner
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Nope, practice fodder.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:09 PM

DaDivaRecieva15
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Nope. preseason fodder.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:09 PM

WildBill
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Just a camp body.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:10 PM

49AllTheTime
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PW is now expendable

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM

niners94
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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
PW is now expendable

Throw in Bowman.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:15 PM

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Afrikan
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Would be considered the heaviest LB in the league?....damn I don't think even Levon Kirkland was that big.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:24 PM

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LumpiaJeff
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I like it. More competition.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:27 PM

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49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by SF69ers:
I like it. More competition.

more like bringing a spoon to a gun fight

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:33 PM

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zomg_its_ryan
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They might use him as a 3-4 end. He's a basketball player so he has athleticism. I can't see him standing up at LB.

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:35 PM

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JerryRice1848
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Championship

Aug 15, 2012 at 4:46 PM

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ImaMod
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will get cut