Tavers Gooden retires

Apr 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

susweel
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Cam Inman ‏@CamInman 8m Was special teams ace last 2 years for 49ers RT @TGood52: I think it's time for me to retire and move on to the next chapter in life. Livvvv

Im gonna miss him,

Apr 5, 2013 at 11:42 AM

FL9er
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The crazy dances and body mannerisms after making tackles on STs were hilarious.

Apr 5, 2013 at 11:44 AM

lazy
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Play for Cardinals or retire....and he choose retire.lol

Apr 5, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Gore_21
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I'm surprised he and Grant haven't gotten more interest around the league. I guess Gooden really isn't much of a LB, ST player only... hard to believe nobody is giving Grant a chance though.I figured we would move on from Gooden. Wilhoite had more ST tackles in 5 games than Gooden had in 16 games. With how much we have tied up in Willis/Bowman I didn't expect us to spend much on Grant or Gooden. Figured we might go the cheap route and go with Wilhoite. Skuta will be the #4 ILB.

[ Edited by Gore_21 on Apr 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM ]

Apr 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM

sincalfaithful
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Nooooooooo

his dances were hilarious

Apr 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

ghostrider
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Originally posted by lazy:
Play for Cardinals or retire....and he choose retire.lol

Apr 5, 2013 at 12:30 PM

TheXFactor
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Originally posted by ghostrider:

Originally posted by lazy:
Play for Cardinals or retire....and he choose retire.lol

ahhahahhahah he is a wise man indeed

Apr 5, 2013 at 1:55 PM

btthepunk
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Hopefully he was smart with his money and can live comfortably.

Apr 5, 2013 at 2:01 PM

dj43
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Originally posted by Gore_21:
I'm surprised he and Grant haven't gotten more interest around the league. I guess Gooden really isn't much of a LB, ST player only... hard to believe nobody is giving Grant a chance though.I figured we would move on Gooden. Wilhoite had more ST tackles in 5 games than Gooden had in 16 games. With how much we have tied up in Willis/Bowman I didn't expect us to spend much on Grant or Gooden. Figured we might go the cheap route and go with Wilhoite. Skuta will be the #4 ILB.

Lot of teams are finding they can bring in less expensive rookies and 2nd year players to play ST and backup starters. Grant might start on some weaker teams but is more of a role player on a good team. He is not going to make those around him better by his play. He needs good players around him to show well. That kind of player is not going to get a lot of money from anyone.

Apr 5, 2013 at 2:05 PM

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adamcarrillo85
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if he does Retire im glad he was apart of the Tony Montana Squad

Apr 5, 2013 at 2:42 PM

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pdizo916
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this is the saddest day in my life....

Apr 5, 2013 at 2:50 PM

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tohara3
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Originally posted by FL9er:
The crazy dances and body mannerisms after making tackles on STs were hilarious.

Agree. Good luck to him!

Apr 5, 2013 at 3:29 PM

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Beeker
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Solid ST player. Solid locker room guy. Best of luck to him and his family. Thank, you, Mr. Gooden!!!!

Apr 5, 2013 at 4:15 PM

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cciowa
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easily replaceable. i forgot about him the day after the super bowl. he and grant have to continue the tradition of over rated players on the team. they are destined to be backups for the rest of thier lives. If it were not so,, they would have had offers by now. time for us to get some fresh blood in and i am sorry but in my opinion, no one was an "ace" on our special ed teams last year

Apr 5, 2013 at 4:33 PM

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Next stop - Dancing w/the Stars